03/01/21
REMINDER: ASAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona is offering its Scholarship Program to all current high school juniors and seniors, and college students, who demonstrate a commitment to the show horse industry and academic success.
The program is available to all riders showing on the West Coast Circuit. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked to the ASAA office no later than APRIL 1, 2021.
To apply and for more information, visit http://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/2021-scholarship.html. Additional questions can be answered at jolenegalvin@yahoo.com.
-- via ASAA
02/26/21
ASHAM CHARITY FALL DATES ANNOUNCED
The American Saddle Horse Association of Michigan has announced that the 2021 ASHAM Charity Fall Horse Show will be held October 15 to 17, 2021.
This year the horse show will be held at the MIchiana Event Centre in Shipshewana, Indiana. The judge will be John Warner.
For more information regarding schedule, exhibitor parties, etc., contact:
Manager Ron Gekiere, rongeki@gmail.com, 586-484-8790.
Secretary Sara Ressler, sararessler@aol.com, 248-922-0148.
Show Advisor Cindy Scoggin, clscoggin525@gmail.com, 248-227-7266.
-- via ASHAM
02/26/21
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM ELECTS NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced a new Board of Trustees during the Museum’s Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, February 19 via Zoom.
The 2021-2022 Board of Trustees are:
President: Mark Strong, Lexington, KY
First Vice President: Amy Dix Rock, Simpsonville, KY
Second Vice President: Anne Tasch, Ridgefield, CT
Secretary: Donna Finch, Greensboro, NC
Treasurer: Mary Jane Glasscock Kirkpatrick, Atlanta, GA
Grace Arnold, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Deborah Butler, Gainesville, FL
Rob Byers, Simpsonville, KY
Cindy Carcione, Louisville, KY
Kate Harvey Codeanne, Wethersfield, CT
Ann Simien Curl, Vill
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02/25/21
AHHS AND AHHS NATIONAL FUTURITY ANNOUNCE FUNDRAISER
The American Hackney Horse Society and AHHS National Futurity committee are organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the Futurity, while creating a fun interactive way to include owners and trainers, encourage people to show, and create new interest in the Futurity.
The organizations are seeking 10-20 amateur exhibitors willing to be auctioned off to the highest bidder on 32 auctions, from March 5-March 10. Each amateur will compete from March 10 to September 30, 2021. During this time period, the amateurs will accumulate points by winning classes throughout the time frame (even one entry classes count towards a win). The amateur with the most wins as of September 30 will be declared the winning amateur.
The person
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02/25/21
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED 3- AND 4-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES NOMINATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY MAR. 1
The payment and nomination deadline for the American Saddlebred Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes is Monday, March 1, 2021.
Payments for previously nominated horses, as well as new nominations for yearlings (foaled in 2020) to the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes and 3-year-olds (foaled in 2018) to the Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes, must be postmarked and mailed, faxed to 859-259-1628, or emailed to p.edwards@asha.net on or before March 1. There is no grace period.
The 2021 Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will
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02/25/21
ASHBA SELECT SERIES EXPANDING IN 2021
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association National Select Series is expanding and improving for the 2021 show season. This program debuted to much excitement and success during a very challenging 2020 competition season. One thousand American Saddlebreds and members had an increased opportunity to compete for additional recognition and enjoyment last year.
Whether it was through one of the three virtual show sessions offered during the lockdown or one of the eight 2020 ASHA National Select Series Regional Championships that were held across the country, the National Select Series brought Saddlebred Smiles to the community in 2020. In addition to the beautiful specialty ribbons, champion hats and h
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02/23/21
RES SPRING SALE DATES CHANGED
Robertson Equine Sales has announced that the dates for its Spring Sale have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 - 10, during Rock Creek Horse Show held in Louisville.
The sale itself will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Entries will close on May 3; the deadline for photos in the printed catalog is May 7. Existing entries will automatically be entered into the June sale, unless the consignor advises otherwise.
For more information, please contact Jimmy Robertson (Jimmy@RobertsonEquineSales.com or 502.802.6977) or visit RobertsonEquineSales.com.
-- via Robertson Equine Sales
02/23/21
TSHSA ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The TriState Horse Shows Association has announces its 2021 scholarship winners. The scholarship honors excellence in academics, community involvement and participation in the show industry. Each winner was awarded a scholarship of $1,250.
Korah Anderson, daughter of Eric and Darcie Anderson, rides with Heritage Stables and will be attending University of Finley in the fall.
Tyler Walker, son of Todd and Alison Walker, rides with Spring Hills Stables and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University in the fall.
-- via TSHSA
02/23/21
REMINDER: AMHA ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS IS VIRTUAL THIS SATURDAY
The 2021 Annual Meeting of American Morgan Horse Association Members will be held this Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. Central; 10 a.m. Mountain; 9 a.m. Pacific).
Like many associations in the past year, we are offering a virtual annual meeting of the membership. We have reserved space to hold the meeting and set up on-site voting at the United States Pony Clubs Office Boardroom located in the Kentucky Horse Park at 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky. Members may cast proxies or live votes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. that morning if attending in person. A tabulator from Dean, Dorton, Allen & Ford will be present to accept those proxies and l
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02/23/21
PALOS HILLS STABLES NEEDS HELP REBUILDING ITS INDOOR RIDING ARENA
** Following is a letter released to the horse community regarding Palos Hills Riding Stables. **
My name is Anne-Marie Kennedy and I've ridden and volunteered at Palos Hills Riding Stables/New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Foundation for 12+ years. The number of people who consider Martha Thompson-Hoyt and her team at PHRS to be family are too many to count. As one rider put it, "Martha and this Barn have been a pillar in the community, teaching, educating and leading the way for children to develop and nurture their love of horses."
On February 17, 2021, the roof of the indoor riding arena at Palos Hills Riding Stables collapsed from several weeks of accumulated snow, ice and subzero temperatures
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02/22/21
NCHS SUMMER KICK OFF UPDATES
The NCHS Summer Kick Off horse show will be held June 3-5, 2021, at Hale Arena, Kansas City Missouri.
The judge this year will be Tammie Conatser of Nicholasville, Kentucky. The show manager is David "Tuffy" Owens of Montrose, Pennsylvania, and the show secretary will be Kelly McFaul, Wichita, Kansas. The show is a participant in the Monarch Show Series, and the show schedule will be following last year's premium book. Please contact the show manager (602-579-3733, DavidWOwens@hotmail.com) or show secretary (316-650-2287, kellymcfa@aol.com) with any questions.
-- NCHS show management
02/22/21
RIVER RIDGE CHARITY CANCELED
** Following is an open letter released by River Ridge Charity show management. **
It has been said that all good things must come to an end and that has come true today.
After 75+ years, the River Ridge Charity Horse Show has been canceled. We have received notification that the Ohio Expositions Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds has limited funding and employees because of the pandemic that is consuming our country. Unfortunately, the facilities are no longer available for rent by River Ridge.
Dayne and I along with our small band of volunteers sincerely appreciate the efforts and support that the equine industry has given the show over the years. Without the trainers and exhibitors River Ridge would h
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02/19/21
LAWRENCEBURG FAIR, HORSE SHOW CANCELED FOR 2021
Management for the Lawrenceburg Fair and Horse Show has announced that the event will not be taking place this year (2021).
For more information, contact Josh Turner at (502) 604-0826, or visit the show's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/lawrenceburgfair/.
-- via Lawrenceburg Fair and Horse Show
02/19/21
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES AMATEUR TASK FORCE MEMBERS
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the members of its newly populated Amateur Task Force for 2021. These respected members of the equestrian community, most of whom are amateurs themselves, bring diverse equestrian experience across multiple breeds and disciplines within the sport. The task force includes Judy Werner (Chair), Penelope Ayers, Lisa Blackstone, José Colón, Caitlin Creel, C.A. Tony Lee III, and Christy Parker. USEF Chief Marketing and Content Officer Vicki Lowell and Director of Regulations Emily Pratt will serve as advisors to the task force.
The purpose of the USEF Amateur Task Force is to review the existing rules defining USEF amateur status for participants
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02/19/21
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2020 SPORT HORSE HIGH POINT CHAMPIONS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced its Saddlebred Sport Horse High Point award winners. ASHA thanked the ASHA Charter Club Saddlebred Versatility Association (VERSA) and the ASHA Sport Horse Committees for their support of both the honors and the American Saddlebred and Half American Saddlebred Sport Horses. Champions will be mailed their individual award champion certificates.
2020 ASHA Sport Horse High Point Champions
-- via ASHA
02/18/21
REMINDER: ASB MUSEUM'S TICKET TO RIDE RAFFLE ON MARCH 15
Time is running out to purchase tickets for the American Saddlebred Museum's Ticket to Ride raffle. Purchase a $50 raffle ticket for a chance to win a custom-ordered 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands with standard powertrain and standard equipment, or $30,000 cash.
Tickets are available at https://raffle.asbmuseum.org/ or by calling (859) 259-2746. This is a unique opportunity and a great way to support the American Saddlebred Museum. The grand prize drawing will be held on March 15, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the American Saddlebred Museum. Ticket purchasers do not need to be present to win.
Complete rules available at
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02/17/21
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2020 REGIONAL HIGH POINT CHAMPIONS
While much of the 2020 competition year was impacted by the pandemic, the American Saddlebred Horse Association Charter Club Council and the ASHA worked together to come up with the most equitable way possible for the year-end awards.
The Regional High Point Awards were calculated by ASHA staff and will have award certificates mailed to each regional champion.
2020 ASHA Regional High Point Champions
-- via ASHA
02/17/21
IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND VOTING PROCEDURES FOR ASHA VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Virtual Annual Member Meeting will be hosted on Zoom Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The ASHA Virtual Annual Member Meeting will feature reports from the ASHA President, Executive Director, Treasurer, a Registry Report and a membership vote on populating the member appointed seats on the Nominating Committee for Directors and the ASHA/American Saddlebred Registry Merger Proposal.
All 2021 members interested in attending the virtual meeting need to register as soon as possible. Once registered, you will receive your individual meeting access information. Any 2021 eligible voting members who have not submitted a vote via an online or mail-in proxy and intend to vote live during the meeting wi
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02/16/21
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS SERIES FOCUSING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
US Equestrian has announced it will offer a new Community Conversations series dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These DEI Community Conversations will serve as a forum for raising awareness about the various experiences and issues affecting equestrians from under-represented or under-served communities.
The series aims to lift traditionally marginalized voices from the equestrian community, and beyond, while building community across the broad network of horse sport enthusiasts. DEI Community Conversations will be recorded and accessible on demand as an educational resource for USEF members. The series is an initiative of the
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02/15/21
UPHA CHAP. 10 WINTER WARM-UP POSTPONED
Due to the extremely cold temperatures, UPHA Chapter 10 show management postponed the UPHA Chapter 10 Winter Warm Up to Saturday February 20.
-- via UPHA Chap. 10
02/11/21
ASHA EWAC 2ND ANNUAL HALTER AUCTION FUNDRAISER RETURNS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee Halter Auction Fundraiser starts February 10, 2021. The program is returning for its second year to help horses in need. Halters from the breed’s shining stars are available to the highest bidder to benefit welfare efforts for American Saddlebreds.
With halters from World Grand Champions to living legends, this fundraiser is a once and lifetime opportunity. The auction will be hosted at https://www.32auctions.com/EWACHalter with bidding open Wednesday, February 10 at 8 p.m. ET. The ASHA Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee halter auction fundraiser raises funds
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02/11/21
REMINDER: ASHA MEMBER VOTE DEADLINE APPROACHING
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has released a statement reminding members that time is running out to become a member and participate in the 2021 ASHA Member vote. The 2021 Membership Vote is available online now and a paper ballot was sent to all 2020 members in January.
The page is available with this link to all 2021 voting-eligible ASHA members https://www.asha.net/voting/officials-proxy
A letter and paper ballot have been sent to all 2020 members that would be eligible to vote upon renewing their membership for 2021. You must become a voting member by Monday, February 15 to be eligible to vote.
Resources and information on th
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02/10/21
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER CEO TO RETIRE; FOUNDATION PLANS LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
After six years of recovery, growth and progress for the Virginia Horse Center Foundation, its chief executive officer, John Nicholson, has announced that he plans to retire, giving the Board of Directors an opportunity to develop a leadership transition plan. As a result of the pandemic, the planned transition was delayed by one year and is being announced today.
“I am honored to have served as The Virginia Horse Center’s chief executive officer," said John Nicholson. "And I will continue to work in this role until the future leader is in place. I would like to thank the team of incredibly hardworking employees of the VHCF. It has been a privilege to work with a truly remarkable group of peop
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02/04/21
AMHA FIRST QUARTER MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Due to the continued challenges and restrictions surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors will be holding their First Quarter board meeting via Zoom video conference. The meeting will be held at 12 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. Central, 10 a.m. Mountain, 9 a.m. Pacific) on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
AMHA typically posts the teleconference number in advance of the quarterly meetings so that all members that wish to participate as guests or listen to the meeting can do so. However, due to the heightened security with online Zoom services, if you wish to participate, please contact Executive Director Carrie Mortensen via email at
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02/02/21
ASAA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona has announced that it is once again offering its Scholarship Program to all current high school juniors and seniors, and college students, who demonstrate a commitment to the show horse industry and academic success.
The program is available to all riders showing on the West Coast Circuit. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked to the ASAA office no later than APRIL 1, 2021.
To apply and for more information, visit http://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/2021-scholarship.html. Additional questions can be answered at jolenegalvin@yahoo.com.
-- via ASAA
01/29/21
ASHA/ASR VIRTUAL TOWN HALL RECAP AND FAQ RELEASED
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Saddlebred Registry hosted a Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, to present information and address questions about the proposed merger between ASHA and ASR and the upcoming membership vote. The resulting organization of the merger, the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association, Inc., will streamline the resources of the finances, operations, staff, and volunteers in the advancement of what always has been a single mission – the promotion and protection of the breed.
The Town Hall panel included Sandy Currier, ASR President; Marty Schaffel, ASHA President; Anna Marie Knipp, Co-Chair Joint Merger Task Force;
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01/28/21
AMHA ANNOUNCES JUDGING SCHOOLS FOR 2021
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that applications are available for both Judges’ Schools being offered by AMHA in 2021. Those interested can obtain the application forms on the AMHA website at https://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/competitions/judging/.
Both clinics will be held in conjunction with horse shows and participants must attend the event in person. The daily schedule is outlined on the second page of the application form. Be sure to keep a copy.
The first school will be held March 11-14, 2021, at the Carousel Charity Horse Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. Th
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01/28/21
ALEX MOONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that the application period for the Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship is now open. Once again, the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will award a minimum of $5,000 for undergraduate academic scholarships and/or professional development.
The application can be found at here and here. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2021. Recipients will be notified by September 1, 2021, and the award(s) will be announced at the 2021 Grand National.
The ap
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01/27/21
ASR FUTURITY PRIZE PROGRAMS ANNOUNCE CHANGES
The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Kentucky and National Futurities Committee recently reviewed how to make the ASR Futurity Programs bigger, better and more inclusive. Focus groups were formed and stakeholders from all levels of breeders and futurity participants were consulted to look at what could be done to grow the participation in the ASR Futurities and create more incentive for breeders.
The ASR Board has voted to approve the committees’ following recommendations for changes to the ASR Futurity Prize Programs that will begin to start taking effect in 2021:
Reorganization of the ASR Futurity of Kentucky and ASR National Three-Year-Old Futurity to be unified under one program, one name, and one set o
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01/27/21
REMINDER: ASHA HORSE SHOW GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has released a reminder to all its 2021 shows that the ASHA Horse Show Grant application period for the 2021 season is open and will close Wednesday, March 31. Find the application HERE.
ASHA Horse Show Grants are available for financially challenged American Saddlebred competitions. Minimum grant requirements must be met in order to receive a grant. Maximum grant amount per show in a calendar year is $1,000. Learn more about the impact of the 2020 ASHA Horse Show Grants and ASHA Star Show Program: A
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01/27/21
2021 VICTORY PASS RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that tickets are now available for the 27th Annual Victory Pass Raffle. The drawing will be held April 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the American Saddlebred Museum. The Raffle offers a chance to win a premium package to the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
Each $10 ticket is the chance to win a prize package including:
8 Nights Convenient Hotel accommodations ($2000 value)
4 Lower Level Box Seats for every performance ($1200 value)
Golf Cart Rental for the week ($500 value)
A VIP Parking Pass for the week
Two tickets to the Museum’s annual WCHS Party
Tickets can be pur
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01/26/21
ONLINE BIDDING FOR NY MORGAN STALLION AUCTION NOW OPEN
The NYSSA Committee has announced that it is offering 38 Morgan stallions and 25 equine vendor services in this year's service auction.
Online bidding began on January 17, 2021, and ends Friday, January 29, 2021. On Saturday January 30, 2021, all service items will go to the floor for live bidding at del Lago Casino in Waterloo, N.Y. Stallions with the highest online bids are guaranteed a spot in the final round of bidding Saturday evening.
Those interested must register for a bid number and login to Equine Sports Council to place bids. For quick reference direct links to all bid pages are below. Merriehill Afterhours GCH, CBMF Burn Notice and Cherrydale Casinova have online bids underway.
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01/26/21
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2021 STALLION SWEEPS WINNERS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association, in conjunction with the United Breeders Committee, has announced the winners of the Stallion Sweeps program.
Funds raised from more than 1,300 tickets sold this year will be added to the 2021 ASR Futurity of Kentucky Yearling class at the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show. Willowbank Farm hosted the drawing, held on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
This year’s winners are:
Callaways’s Northern Kiss -- Melissa Moore of Versailles, KY
Carl Lynn -- Maureen Campbell of Shelbyville, KY
Arrowhead’s Unlike Any Other -- Jenny Taylor of Medina, OH
Gothic Revival -- Ka
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01/26/21
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES JUDGING PANEL FOR 2021 WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP
The Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show has chosen the judging panel for the 2021 World’s Championship Horse Show. The following individuals will judge all divisions of the horse show, Saddlebreds, Hackney/Harness Ponies, Roadster Horse & Roadster Pony and Equitation.
The judging panel will consist of: Heather Boodey, Franklinton, N.C.; Clark Clouse, Versailles, Ky.; Jim Taylor, Medina, Ohio; John Whalen, Middleboro, Mass.; Jay Wood, Plato, Minn.
The show will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center August 21 – 28, 2021.
-- via WCHS Management
01/25/21
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES COMPETITION TASK FORCE MEMBERS
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the members of its newly repopulated Competition Task Force for 2021. These respected members of the equestrian community come to the task force with a diverse set of business skills and equestrian experience across multiple breeds and disciplines within the sport. The task force includes a mix of equestrian experts, including Tom O’Mara (Chairman), Rob Burk, Elisabeth Goth, John Madden, Britt McCormick, Stan Morey, Bill Moroney, and Sissy Wickes. In recognition of the importance of athlete representation, the USEF Athletes Advisory Committee will appoint athletes to the task force to complete the population. Howard Pike and USEF General Counse
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01/25/21
UPHA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO HACKNEY CLASSICS
The United Professional Horsemen’s Association held its virtual National Conference on January 11-15, 2021. The UPHA Classics Committee recommended, and the UPHA Board approved, to offer a UPHA Classics Hackney Pony Park Pleasure Driving class instead of the UPHA Classics Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving class. This change will be in effect for the 2021 competition year and will allow professionals to compete and hopefully increase entries. Shows are encouraged to update their prize lists to reflect this change.
Class specifications for this class will follow the US Equestrian Hackney Division rules. In accordance with HK107.3, UPHA Classic classes are run under the same specifications as Federation Ha
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01/18/21
ASHA/ASR VIRTUAL TOWN HALL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration is now available for the Virtual Town Hall with the American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Saddlebred Registry to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, January 27 at 5 p.m. ET. You can register for the Town Hall HERE.
The purpose of the Town Hall is to present details and answer questions for members prior to the ASHA membership vote on the merger between the Registry and ASHA. The resulting organization, American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association, Inc., will streamline the resources of the finances, operations, staff, and volunteers in the advancement of what always has been a single mission –
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01/15/21
UPHA FOUNDATION HAS DONATED MORE THAN $700,000 TO CHARITY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Ribbons of Service program is an example of how young people can use their passion for horses to help the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and learn to give back to their communities. To date, UPHA youth members have raised more than $550,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and almost $150,000 to other nonprofit charities.
COVID-19 restricted Ribbons of Services participants' traditional fundraising and community service efforts. However, they rose to the occasion and created new ways to raise funds and perform their community service hours. 2020 proved just as successful as participants volunteered 1,988.5 hours in community serv
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01/12/21
ASB MUSEUM'S TICKET TO RIDE RAFFLE SALES CONTINUE
Ticket sales continue for the American Saddlebred Museum’s “Ticket to Ride” raffle. The raffle winner will receive the opportunity to special order a 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands with standard powertrain and standard equipment or $30,000 cash.
Tickets are $50 each and are available at raffle.asbmuseum.org or call (859) 259-2746. Only 2,500 tickets are available. This is a great opportunity, as well as a great way to support the American Saddlebred Museum. The grand prize drawing will be held on March 15, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the American Saddlebred Museum. Ticket holders to not need not be present to win.
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01/11/21
2021 UPHA ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS OPEN FOR BIDDING
The United Professional Horsemen's Association's 2021 Online Auction ends promptly at 9 p.m. EST on Saturday January 16, 2021.
Following are the items up for auction:
Carson Kressley’s Park Avenue Apartment -- Four day, three nights stay at Carson Kressley’s Park Ave apartment. Coach air fair for two from anywhere in the continental United States. Dinner for two at the famous Polo Bar by Ralph Lauren on the Upper East Side Generously Donated by: Carson Kressley
Bid To Ride the Multi-Titled 2020 World Champion "The Crowd Went Nuts" -- He is the Current 2020 Junior 3 Gaited 15’2 and Over World Champion. The Crowd Went Nuts is a 3 Time World
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01/11/21
MORGAN WEANLING GALA RETIRES
As show season approaches and plans are being made, Morgan Weanling Gala committee members have announced that the Morgan Weanling Gala will not continue into the future. It was a difficult decision following a successful 12-year run, but felt it was time.
The Gala began in 2009 as a one-of-a-kind event that focused on Morgan weanlings, their sires and their breeders. More than $350,000 was paid out over the last 12 Gala events, along with many other awards donated by Maretta Kennedy, Appointments USA, Saddle Horse Report, The Morgan Horse, Howard Schatzberg Photography, Jon McCarthy Photography, The Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show, Prairie State Classic, Robert Morgan and many other generous sponsors.
The first champi
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01/08/21
REMINDER: 2021 STALLION SWEEPS DRAWING TO BE HELD JAN. 23
The American Saddlebred Horse Association is entering its fifth year for the Stallion Sweeps. This collaboration between ASHA and the United Breeders Committee has raised more than $150,000 to promote the breeding of American Saddlebreds. The Stallion Sweeps offers the chance to get a breeding to some of the top American Saddlebred stallions in the world and raise money for breeding promotional programs. Funds raised will benefit the American Saddlebred Registry Futurity of Kentucky Yearling Open at the 2021 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show.
Tickets are $25 and the drawing will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Online ticket sales and orders must be received by Friday, January 22. There
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01/08/21
ASB MUSEUM RECEIVES GRANT FROM JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LEXINGTON
The American Saddlebred Museum has received a Community Education and Research Grant from the Junior League of Lexington. Grant funding will support the purchase of archival supplies to house the Museum’s historic collection of Horse Show Ribbons. This collection includes objects dating from 1903 to present day. Significant objects include ribbons awarded to great horses, including CH Wing Commander, CH Yorktown, CH Local Talent and many others.
Museum Executive Director, Jennifer Foster says: “Proper preservation of the collection is always a priority for the Museum. We are pleased that the Junior League of Lexington recognizes the importance of preservation, particularly for objects related
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01/07/21
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF KEITH BARTZ IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced Harrison Goode of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the recipient of the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The scholarship committee chose Goode from an outstanding group of nominees. The scholarship celebrates the life of Keith Bartz who focused his time, talent and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and the celebration of the American Saddlebred Horse. The recipient is an individual who exemplifies the same character and enthusiasm for the breed.
Goode is an enthusiastic rider and great ambassador for the breed. He started riding at age 10 at Cash Lovell Stables and won many titles including the 2018 National Academy WT Champion and the 2020 Natio
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01/07/21
FREE REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2021 US EQUESTRIAN ANNUAL MEETING
Registration for the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting is now open. The 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will begin on Wednesday, January 13, and continue through Sunday, January 17, featuring daily meeting sessions and a new virtual format for the USEF Pegasus Awards and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Alliant on Saturday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Registration for all 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting sessions is free.
Individual registration is required for each meeting session. ...*All events are EST
JANUARY 13, 2021
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
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01/07/21
ASHA ANNOUNCES 2020 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Each year the American Saddlebred Horse Association has recognized its junior members age 21 and under on the basis of academic success, financial need, involvement with the American Saddlebred and the ASHA youth programs, and extracurricular activities including community service. The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage, support and recognize participation in all aspects of the American Saddlebred industry, as well as to strengthen the American Saddlebred industry and breed through education. For 2020, ASHA is presenting two scholarships of $5,000 each helped made possible by the 2020 United States Equestrian Trust Grant awarded to ASHA.
ASHA has announced the following scholarship recipients this year:
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01/06/21
AMHA ONLINE VOTING PORTAL NOW OPEN
The 2021 American Morgan Horse Association election portal is now open and ready to begin accepting electronic votes.
Every AMHA member that is eligible to vote (and has a valid email address on file with AMHA) should have received an electronic ballot with the appropriate instructions for online voting sometime yesterday (January 6, 2021). Members are asked to check their junk email or spam folder if they don’t find their ballot in their inbox. Members can request a duplicate ballot by emailing info@morganhorse.com.
For those preferring to vote by paper ballot, those hard copy ballots were mailed on December 29, 2020,
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01/06/21
TOWN MEETING ANNOUNCED WITH ASHA AND ASR
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced a virtual Town Hall Meeting to be held via Zoom on Wednesday, January 27, at 5 p.m. ET.
The purpose of the Town Hall is to present details and answer questions for members prior to the ASHA membership vote on the merger between the American Saddlebred Registry and ASHA.
-- via ASHA
01/06/21
ASHA ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING FOR 2021
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that its annual meeting will be held virtually for 2021. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 5 p.m. ET. The event originally was planned to take place in Lexington, Kentucky, as part of the United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference, but due to the restrictions on travel and mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual platform was selected to offer a safe option that is accessible to the largest number of members.
“While we will miss the networking and social aspects of our meetings this year, we are still able to hold our annual membership meeting and honor all of our year end award recipie
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01/05/21
UPHA ANNOUNCES NEW INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SERIES
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has announced a new interactive educational series presenting ideas and topics of interest to equine professionals in a simple and conversational manner. The organization's monthly one-hour webinar, “Let’s Talk About That,” kicks off Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 2 p.m. EST.
Equine and farm insurance expert Stacey Halloran of Equidae Insurance will share her insight and answers questions about hot topics facing the industry today. Gain insurance knowledge and the fundamental tools to assist your customers and your own business needs.
Participation in the "Let's Talk About That" webinar is free to all UPHA
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