In the spring of 2007, a group of like-minded horsemen representing various natural horsemanship philosophies formed the Texas Horsemanship Connection in order to provide a venue for organizing natural horsemanship competitions.

After completing three shows that year, the first board of directors decided that a more descriptive name for the organization was needed and the entire membership voted for the current name, Natural Horsemanship Association of Texas (NHAT).

NHAT is open to any natural horsemanship enthusiast who desires an opportunity to put his/her principles to a purpose in a competitive environment. NHAT encourages the ongoing development of the relationship between the horse and the human through judged events such as competitions and other endorsed activities.

NHAT encourages the well-rounded horse rather than the one-event specialist, thereby developing the all-around horseman. NHAT offers ground skill classes and mounted classes for exhibitors to showcase their skills. Exhibitors are not required to participate in all classes.