11/23/20
SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS LESSON PROGRAMS
Southern Saddlebred, in partnership with Equine Sports Council, has granted two lesson programs with a lesson horse each, provided by either Saddlebred Rescue or Dreamscape Rescue.
The first recipient is Brian and Susan Reimer's Reimer Stables in Turin, Georgia. Susan is a veteran instructor and demonstrated a need for an additional beginner horse for her lesson program. “The Reimers are located outside Atlanta, which is an ‘underserved’ area for saddle seat riding,” said Jackie Hale. "We hope an additional beginner horse will cultivate new riders for them."
Daybreak Farm & Riding Academy in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, is the second recipient of a rescue lesson hors
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11/20/20
USA EQUESTRIAN TRUST AWARDS ASHA GRANT FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the USA Equestrian Trust for its 2020 Youth Scholarships. The grant will allow the association to award two 2020 ASHA Youth Scholarships in addition to the scholarship monies it has already paid out to ASHA Youth Members and ASHA Finals Champions this year.
The USA Equestrian Trust is a private foundation dedicated to furthering the rich legacy of horses and equestrian sport. The trust invests in the future of equestrian sport annually by awarding grants to worthy equine non-profits. The Trust’s objects and purposes are exclusively charitable, educational and dedicated to the fostering of natio
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11/19/20
ASHA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO YEAR-END MEETINGS AND AWARDS
Due to the announcement of the 2021 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Conference going virtual, and ongoing COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, the American Saddlebred Horse Association has voted to not pursue planning in-person membership meetings and 2021 conference activities. This affects the annual membership meeting, member development activities, year-end high point awards, and ASHA Youth Conference activities.
ASHA is planning a virtual annual membership meeting, along with developing other virtual activities. The association will update membership when those details become available. ASHA also will be joining other affiliates in eliminating performance-b
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11/19/20
ASHA AND ASB MUSEUM TO HOST VIRTUAL EVENT
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and the American Saddlebred Museum have announced a virtual event with Dr. Tom Riddle, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, and the esteemed Saddlebred trainer, Nelson Green. Riddle and Green will be livestreaming on December 2, to share stories and details about Riddle’s new book, "The Riddle Half (of Rood and Riddle)."
The virtual event is free to attend and will take place on the ASHA and Museum’s Facebook Pages and will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2. Those who are interested in joining the event are encouraged to like both pages. Those who are interested in purchasing the "The Riddle Half" can do so at the American Sad
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11/16/20
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL '20 RESULTS, JUDGES' CARDS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results, judges' cards and photos from UPHA/American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, November 9-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
11/12/20
AMHA ANNOUNCES SLATE FOR 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the slate of candidates for the 2021 Board of Directors. They include:
For one, three-year term, from the Eastern Region: Incumbent, Steven Handy, Marlborough, MA.
For one, three-year term, from the Central Region: James Gruenberg, South Beloit, IL.
For one, three-year term, from the Western Region: Incumbent, Terri Sturm, Las Vegas, NV.
Did you know that AMHA Bylaw 2.13 requires that each region cast a minimum of 100 ballots to establish a proper quorum and validate the election? This means that even though the regions have uncontested races (only one person running for one position), AMHA MUST re
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11/11/20
JLC JOINS COALITION OPPOSING COMPROMISE BILL TO PAST ACT
The Joint Leadership Council is joining a coalition that the American Horse Council put together to oppose a compromise bill being circulated in the Senate to amend the PAST Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives in 2019, and supported by the horse industry. The compromise bill includes substantial changes to the PAST Act that the horse industry cannot support as currently written. These changes include:
Eliminating references to the three horse breeds listed in the PAST Act, which include Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses and Racking Horses.
Specific mention of “other horse breeds” that could expand the scope of regulation beyond the parameters of the PAST Act.
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11/09/20
AMHA's 2021 BREED PROMOTION GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The application period for the 2021 Breed Promotion Grants opened on October 1, 2020. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, January 15, 2021, by 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The application, along with important information about the grant program, is at www.morganhorse.com under the Forms/Resources tab, Breed Promotional Materials, Request for Breed Promotion Grant.
The American Morgan Horse Association offers these grants to any AMHA club, organized Morgan group, Morgan barn, or AMHA-affiliated organization (individuals are not eligible) to assist in their promotion of the Morgan horse. To be considered, at least one member of the applying party must
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11/04/20
2021 STALLION SWEEPS TO BENEFIT ASR FUTURITY OF KY YEARLING OPEN
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and the United Breeders Committee have announced that the Stallion Sweeps Program is back for 2021 and funds raised will benefit the American Saddlebred Registry Futurity of Kentucky Yearling Open at the 2021 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show. The money raised will be added to the total prize money, increasing the take home for all placed yearlings first through eighth.
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 give the chance of a lifetime to get a breeding to some of the top American Saddlebred stallions in the world and raise money f
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11/04/20
ASR APPROVES ADDITIONAL SPORT HORSE CHAMPION DESIGNATION AND POINT PROGRAMS FOR DRESSAGE AND ENDURANCE
In the most recent American Saddlebred Registry board meeting, the Board voted to pass to expansion of the Champion Sport Horse program to add additional discipline specific designations and point programs for Dressage and Endurance. The Champion Sport Horse Program that was developed by the American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee (EWAC) was presented and passed this past July, also will be now be adapted by the ASR to also recognize registered Half-Saddlebreds.
The additional designation passed by the ASR will add a discipline specific recognition to the American Saddlebreds and Half Saddlebreds that earn Champion status wit
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10/29/20
AMHA'S FOURTH QUARTER MEETING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Due to the challenges and restrictions surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors will be holding their Fourth 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, November 7, 2020.
The Standing Committee Meetings will be held earlier that same week as follows:
Finance Committee: Wednesday, November 4 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Registry Committee: Thursday, November 5 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time
There is no Bylaws Committee meeting scheduled at this time.
AMHA typically posts the teleconference nu
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10/29/20
ASR BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR HALF-SADDLEBRED SPORT HORSES
In the most recent American Saddlebred Registry board meeting, the attendees voted to pass to expansion of the Champion Sport Horse designation to include Half-Saddlebreds. The Champion Sport Horse Designation Program that was presented and developed by the ASHA Equine Welfare Advocacy Committed and passed this past July will be now be adapted by the ASR to also recognize registered Half-Saddlebreds.
In the strategic plan for the ASHA, EWAC is charged with promoting versatility for the breed. Given that many of the currently registered half Saddlebreds compete in sport horse divisions, the EWAC committee proposed that extending this program to&nbs
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10/27/20
IASPHA FALL '20 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from IASPHA Fall in Gurnee, Illinois, October 23-25, are online, and can be viewed here.
10/26/20
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATES
** Following is an open letter released by the United Professional Horsemen's Association. **
In two short weeks, November 9-14, 2020, our very own UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show will take center stage.
As tradition would have it, we are so very proud to host the following:
UPHA Classic Grand Championships
UPHA Challenge Cup National Championships
UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup National Championships
AHHS Youth Medallion Finals
USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final
Once again, it is our hope to be able to count on each and every one of you as an equine friend and partner. Without your support, the 2020 UPHA/American Royal National Champ
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10/23/20
CLEMSON FALL CLASSIC BACK ON IN NOV., NEW LOCATION
The Clemson Fall Classic has announced that while its original dates are still when the show will be hosted, it now will be at a new location. The show, scheduled for November 13-14, will be held at Grassy Pond Arena in Gaffney, South Carolina.
For more information, as well as the show's class list and entry form, click here: https://ashevillespringwarmup.com/page4.html.
-- via Clemson Fall Classic website
10/22/20
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ACTION PLAN
US Equestrian has announced that it has published a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan outlining 10 strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in equestrian sport. These strategies seek to ensure a welcoming environment for people from traditionally under-represented and under-served communities, and evolve US Equestrian’s policies and practices to create a more inclusive sport for all participants and fans.
Ten Strategies to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The strategies are as follows. Please refer to the full
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10/22/20
SUPERIOR MORGAN SALE ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM
The Directors of the Superior Morgan Sale have announced a new program for their 2020 sale and beyond. The Superior Sale has become the largest event of the year for the Amish Morgan breeding community, and the team is building an event fitting of that setting. This November, it will be launching the Superior Sweepstakes. The goal is to make this the most lucrative program for all Morgan breeders, Amish and English alike. With more than 80 stallions already entered, it is well on its way to achieving that goal.
All Morgan stallions are invited to donate a service to this year’s service auction, which will be held November 20, at the Superior Morgan Sale at the Michiana Event Center in Ship
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10/21/20
ROBERTSON EQUINE SALES OUTLINES NEW PHONE BIDDING PROCEDURE
To keep bidders safe from health risks, Robertson Equine Sales President Jimmy Robertson has arranged new procedures for phone bidding – and will credit one month’s online viewing fee to Richfield Video Archives (www.RVP.tv) for anyone who purchases a horse via phone bid.*
“Helen and I enjoy welcoming all attendees to our sales, but this year, there are compelling reasons to provide incentives for people to stay home, stay healthy, but still enjoy participating in the show horse business," said Robertson.
A new phone bidding procedure – that must be set up prior to the sale — involves completing a PDF form located at
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10/21/20
REMINDER: REGISTER THOSE 2020 FOALS
Register spring foals now and qualify for the $45 registration fee. Applications for registration received for foals that are younger than 6 months old qualify for a $45 registration fee. Foals that are 6 months to 12 months old when the applications for registration are received are subject to a $65 registration fee.
Please note that fees must be received along with the application forms to qualify for the $45 registration fee, and other registry fees may apply, such as fees for DNA testing, unregistered foal transfers, etc.
An application for registration form can be found here, or submit an applic
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10/21/20
ASHA 2020 ACADEMY AWARD POINT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has extended the 2020 Academy Awards program points report submission deadline date to Friday, November 20, 2020. Complete and submit the ASHA Academy Award Official Points Report for the 2019-2020 season, and return to Samantha Geller at s.geller@asha.net by Friday, November 20, 2020. Any questions about the deadline extension can also be directed to Samantha Geller.
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Academy Awards program encourag
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10/21/20
ROBERTSON EQUINE TO PROVIDE OFFERING OF MORE THAN 200 CONSIGNMENTS
“Two current World’s Champions, a host of exceptional broodmares and stallions, a crop of stellar Hackney ponies — and those are among more than 200 entries that are as appealing as we’ve seen in one sale,” RES President Jimmy Robertson answered in response to the question he’s been hearing often: “What’s in your autumn sale?”
Elisabeth Goth LLC’s production sale of almost 50 entries includes colts and fillies, as well as current World’s Champions, Big City Bill and Heidi. CH Nutorious – the many-times world’s champion by top sire Undulata’s Nutcracker – will be presented under Matt Shiflet Stables’s direction. More than 20 ponies from
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10/20/20
MORGAN GRAND NATIONAL, MID AMERICA MANE EVENT AND SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED FALL FINALE '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma City, Okla. (October 10-17), Mid America Mane Event in Springfield, Illinois (Oct. 15-18), and Southern Saddlebred Fall Finale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Oct. 14-17), are online, and can be viewed here.
10/20/20
STALLION SERVICE AUCTION EARNS MORE THAN $66,000
Once again this year, the AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction was held online during the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show. There were 1,234 bids and $66,275 was raised for Morgan promotion, to support regional shows and show grants, and to help give money back to the stallion owners, to the winning foals, and to the handlers of those winners during the World Morgan Futurity.
In addition, the first foal or foals of an actual service purchased at the AMHECT/WMF SSA to win a WMF Class World Championship will take home an additional $10,000 Auction Rewards Bonus.
Below is a list of the top 10 selling services including the winning bidder and the amount raised.
The services of 34 Morg
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10/15/20
2021 REGIONAL SHOW APPLICATIONS DUE OCT. 27
The American Morgan Horse Association is now accepting applications for 2021 Regional Show status. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 27, 2020. To learn about the requirements and benefits of being a Regional Show, read through the Regional Shows Handbook on the AMHA website by clicking on "read more" below.
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2021 - PLEASE READ!
Shows granted Regional status in 2020: No application is required for 2021 if a competition was approved as a 2020 Regional Show. However, complete the 2021 AMHA Regional Show Confirmation form and return it to the office by October 27, 2020. The form is located on page 9 in the Regional Shows Handbook and on the
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10/15/20
GRAND NATIONAL TO RECOGNIZE BROODMARE HALL OF FAME PRODUCERS
In 2020, for the first time ever, the designation “Broodmare Hall Of Fame” is being included in results announced at Morgan Grand National. It is a program long in the making at American Morgan Horse Association to reward the importance of the mares who have contributed so significantly to the breed’s genepool.
To be inducted into the Broodmare Hall Of Fame, a mare must be the dam of at least three world champions. Remarkably, research has shown that more than 60 mares qualify for the designation; two mares have produced seven world champions; four have six; five have five; and 15 mares have produced four.
The BHOF was originally conceived as ongoing feature content for the annual “Breed
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10/14/20
AMHECT RECEIVES UPHA LEARNING CENTER GRANT
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust (AMHECT) has announced the receipt of a grant from the United Professional Horsemen’s Association that will cover all expenses of the 2020 AMHECT/UPHA Open Learning Gate Center offered right now during the Grand National & World Championship Horse Show being held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oct. 10 through 17.
The purpose of the Learning Center is to provide academic support to young riders, currently enrolled in grades 5–12, who are away from their local schools. Participants can stay abreast of their academic requirements by providing a structured learning environment. The center is supervised by a professional teacher who can provide academic support fo
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10/14/20
ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS CLOSE SOON
Nominations are open for the new 2021 American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors.
To nominate an ASHA member, fill out the board nomination form available here or call David Mount at 859-259-3888. Nominations for the 2021 ASHA Board will be accepted until October 18. Learn more about the 2020 updates to the board nomination population and selection process below:
These are the requirements for consideration from the current bylaws, which remain unchan
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10/14/20
KENTUCKY EQUINE HOSPITAL OPENS IN SIMPSONVILLE
Drs. Wes Sutter and John Cummins have announced the opening of Kentucky Equine Hospital in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Formerly known as Equine Services and operated by renowned veterinarian Dr. Scott Bennett, Kentucky Equine Hospital seeks to merge practical expertise with superior clinical care by providing state-of-the-art imaging techniques, lameness evaluations, and a surgical referral center.
Drs. Sutter and Cummins have a combined 58 years of experience caring for some of the nation’s top competition horses across a variety of disciplines. Dr. Cummins graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982, and subsequently began his veterinary practice specializing in equine
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10/09/20
10/9/20 -- EVENT CANCELLATION
Clemson Fall Classic, November 13-14, has been canceled: https://www.ashevillespringwarmup.com/page4.html
10/07/20
MANE EVENT, NC STATE FAIR EXHIBITORS DECLARE NOW FOR ASHA SELECT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
If you are showing in any of the classes listed below at Mid-America Mane Event or North Carolina State Fair next week, and your horse didn’t show at the 2020 World’s Championship Horse Show, you are eligible to declare for the American Saddlebred Horse Association National Select Series Regional Championship classes.
The Mid-America Mane Event Horse Show will be hosting an ASHA National Select Series Region 5/6 Championship. Regional Champions and Reserve Champions will be awarded in the following classes:
Class #82 – Three Gaited Adult Country Pleasure Championship
Class #90 &ndash
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10/07/20
ASHA NATIONAL SELECT SERIES REGION 1/2 CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD AT VIVA LAS VEGAS
California Equine Foundation has announced that it will host the Viva Las Vegas Horse Show, October 29-31, at the South Point Equestrian Events Center.
Complete details will be released as soon as possible regarding room reservations, etc. The show will use the same scheduling format as the cancelled California Saddle Horse Breeders Association Futurity Horse Show. Kent Moeller will manage. Lori Nelson will be the secretary. There will be online entering available as soon as possible at Horse Shows Online.
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 California Futurity Horse Show, the 2020 Viva Las Vegas Horse Show will now be the host show for the American Saddlebred Horse Association National Select Series presented by State Li
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10/02/20
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL UPDATES
** Following is an open letter sent by the United Professional Horsemen's Association **
We are gearing up for the 2020 UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Don't forget the entry deadline is October 9 to avoid a $50 late fee per entry. Late entries will be accepted through October 30, if space allows.
Don't forget, stalls in 2019 were sold out. Enter early to guarantee your space at the National Championship Horse Show.
Click here for the prize list and entry form.
VIP TABLE AND BOX SEAT UPDATE
The American Royal and UPHA are working diligently to expand the VIP area in orde
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10/02/20
MISDEE WRIGLEY MILLER TO REPRESENT U.S. AT 2020 FEI DRIVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FOUR-IN-HAND
US Equestrian has announced the horses-and-athlete combination who will compete at the 2020 FEI Driving World Championships Four-in-Hand, hosted in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, October 7-11, 2020.
Misdee Wrigley Miller (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) will represent the United States with her team of Corelone B, a 13-year-old KWPN gelding; Doorman, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding; Alonso, an 11-year-old KWPN gelding; Zindgraaf, a 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding; and Daan 8, a 12-year-old KWPN gelding. Miller was a member of the U.S. gold medal-winning Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018.
-- via US Equestrian
10/02/20
2020 ASR FOUR-YEAR-OLD HUNTER SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FROM ST. LOUIS
The American Saddlebred Registry Hunter Sweepstakes is a prize program for one of the fastest-growing divisions on the circuit. This has proved the perfect program to compete with young Hunter Country Pleasure American Saddlebreds in the past two years.
This year’s winner and champion is Dreamacres King Crimson a 4-year-old gelding bred, raised, and owned by Dreamacres LLC. He was ridden and trained to victory by Thomas Thorpe of Northern Tradition Farm. Dreamacres King Crimson by Belle Reve’s Renaissance Man out of Callaway’s Queen of Crimson.
Reserve champion is Nirvana’s China Girl a 4-year-old mare by Nutcracker Nirvana and out of Callaway’s She Hung The Moon bred, raised, and owned
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10/01/20
2020 ASR 2-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FROM ASHAV
The 2020 Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes were held at the ASHAV Horse Show in Lexington, Virginia. Eligible 2-year-old's were shown in Fine Harness or 3-Gaited. The classes not only competed for American Saddlebred Registry Prize Program purses, but an additional $10,000 in added money that was split between the two sweepstakes.
The 2020 ASR Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes Fine Harness winner and champion is True Patriot. A 2-year-old colt by Top Of The Mark out of Walterway’s Sing To Me. He was bred by Merrill Murray and is owned and trained by Royal Winds Farm.
The 2020 ASR Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes Three-Gaited Park winner and champion is Sedgefield’s Invictus. A 2-year-old colt by Undulata’s
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10/01/20
2021 ASHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS DUE OCT. 18
It's time to submit nominations for the new 2021 American Saddlebred Horse Association Board Members. The nomination process is now open for directors.
To nominate an ASHA member, fill out the board nomination form available here or call David Mount at 859-259-3888. Nominations for the 2021 ASHA Board will be accepted until October 18. Learn more about the 2020 updates to the board nomination population and selection process below:
These are the requirements for consideration from the current
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09/30/20
VIVA LAS VEGAS SHOW TO BE HELD IN LATE OCTOBER
California Equine Foundation has announced that it will host the Viva Las Vegas Horse Show, October 29-31, at the South Point Equestrian Events Center.
Complete details will be released as soon as possible regarding room reservations, etc. The show will use the same scheduling format as the cancelled California Saddle Horse Breeders Association Futurity Horse Show. Kent Moeller will manage. Lori Nelson will be the secretary. There will be online entering available as soon as possible at Horse Shows Online.
-- via California Equine Foundation
09/30/20
DALLAS FALL CLASSIC '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Dallas Fall Classic in Dallas, North Carolina, September 25-26, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/29/20
CALIFORNIA SADDLE HORSE FUTURITY '20 CANCELED
** Following is an open letter sent to California Saddle Horse Futurity exhibitors **
Dear Horse Show Exhibitors,
It is with regret that we need to announce that the 2020 California Futurity Horse Show planned to be held at Las Vegas, 29 – 31 October, must be postponed until next year due to issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our board of directors is already looking forward to planning for a new year that has some semblance of normalcy after dealing with the COVID-19 virus.
Hope to see you 28-30 October 2021.
Thank you and be safe,
California Saddle Horse Breeders Association, http://www.californiasaddlebred.com/
09/29/20
ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY, ASHAV AND NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONALS '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The photos and results from St. Louis National Charity in St. Louis, Mo. (September 23-26), ASHAV in Lexington, Virginia (Sept. 24-26), and New Hampshire Nationals in Deerfield, N.H. (Sept. 23-27), are online, and can be viewed here.
09/25/20
UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL REMINDERS
** Following is an open letter released by the UPHA to UPHA/American Royal exhibitors **
National Championship Exhibitors,
Due to COVID-19, some of the qualifications have changed for select classes. Please review the qualification changes below:
AHHS Youth Medallion National Championships
The 2020 AHHS Youth Medallion Finals are open to any AHHS Junior Member in good standing. The qualification requirement has been eliminated.
For information on the Youth Medallion program click here: http://hackneysociety.com/youth.html
Missouri-Kansas Classes
Horse must be owned by a Missouri or Kansas resident 60 days
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09/24/20
AHHS SUSPENDS QUALIFYING FOR YOUTH MEDALLION FINALS
Due to the number of shows cancelled due to COVID-19, which has caused a lack of Youth Medallion Qualifying classes in many regions of the country, the American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors has voted to suspend qualifying for the AHHS Youth Medallion Finals at the 2020 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show.
This decision was made upon recommendation of Youth Medallion Committee in an effort to increase participation at the AHHS Youth Medallion Finals. The UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show will be held November 9-14, 2020, at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Missouri. Entires are being accepted online and close on October 9.
For more information on the Youth Meda
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09/23/20
UPHA ANNOUNCES NATIONAL SHOW HORSE CHALLENGE CUP FINALS CHAMPIONS
A competitive group of riders entered the Coliseum at the Illinois State fairgrounds on Thursday, September 10, at the National Show Horse Finals in Springfield, Illinois, all vying for a 2020 United Professional Horsemen's Association National Show Horse Challenge Cup Finals Championship title. These riders competed in two groups, from which two national champions were crowned: Senior and Junior.
The Junior and Senior age groups performed rail work and a pattern in the Phase I preliminary stage. The Junior riders were up first on Thursday afternoon, followed by the Senior riders Thursday evening.
The finalists in the Junior and Senior divisions competed in their Phase II Friday even
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09/23/20
2021 AMHECT MEMORIAL GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN TOMORROW
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust is offering two 2021 memorial grants for young adults under the age of 40.
The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant is offered to all American Morgan Horse Association members under the age of 40 who would like to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency and/or provide equine-related experiences and education that will further the grant recipient’s business endeavors.
The Elberta Honstein Memorial Grant is a grant offered to all AMHA members under the age of 21 to further his or her equine education, skills, or proficiency, and/or further his or her academic education.
Applications must be completed on the official application form and include
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09/23/20
REMINDER: 2020 STALLION SERVICE REPORT DEADLINE APPROACHING
The American Saddlebred Registry has announced a reminder for stallion owners that the Stallion Service Report deadline for the 2020 season is Wednesday, September 30.
A link to the Stallion Service Report form can be found here, or is available for online submission at your My Member Profile in the "Online Registration Forms" section.
For questions, call 859-259-2742 or email l.pierson@asha.net.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
09/23/20
HALF-SADDLEBREDS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT AMERICAN DUTCH HARNESS HORSE FINALS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Saddlebred Registry are partnering with the American Dutch Harness Horse Association (ADHHA) to recognize the highest placing Half-Saddlebreds at the American Dutch Harness Horse Finals. The Finals will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in conjunction with the Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show, September 30 through October 3. The highest placing Half-Saddlebreds in each of the 24 classes at the Finals will each receive a commemorative ribbon from the Half-Saddlebred Registry and a complimentary ASHA membership.
The partnership is based off a successful program launched last year with
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09/23/20
2020 ASR 2-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES TO BE HELD AT ASHAV
The 2020 Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will be held at the ASHAV Horse Show in Lexington, Virginia. Eligible 2-year-olds may show in Fine Harness or 3-Gaited.
A complete list of nominated 2-year-olds can be found by clicking here.
Learn more about the ASR Sweepstakes programs. And for more information on the 2019 ASHAV Horse Show, contact Horse Show Manager, Kent Moeller at 804-363-3085 or kentmoeller@gmail.com.
-- via American Saddlebred Horse Association
09/22/20
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SIDEWALK SALE
The American Saddlebred Museum and Gift Shop has announced a special Sidewalk Sale on October 1 and 2.
Guests are invited to stop by to shop for equestrian gifts, apparel and much more. Per the Museum's release, "Deals galore will be happening on the sidewalk of the Museum."
The sale's hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
-- via ASB Museum
09/22/20
WISCONSIN FUTURITY '20 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Wisconsin Futurity in Milwaukee, Wisc., September 16-19, are online, and can be viewed here.
09/21/20
UPHA ANNOUNCES PLEASURE CHALLENGE CUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
A competitive group of riders entered the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State fairgrounds on Saturday, September 12th at the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Ind., all vying for a 2020 United Professional Horsemen's Association Pleasure Challenge Cup Finals National Champion title. These riders competed in two groups, from which two national champions were crowned: Senior and Junior.
The Junior and Senior age groups performed rail work and a pattern in the Phase I preliminary stage on Saturday morning.
The finalists in the Junior division competed in their Phase II that afternoon, after which the Junior champion was crowned, while the Senior riders' Phase II was h
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