Cassidy Ball of Scottsdale, Arizona, has been selected by the American Saddlebred Horse Association as their nominee to the United States Equestrian Federation for their USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award.
This award focuses on identifying potential leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and disciplines. This is an opportunity for USEF to give back to outstanding youth members and recognize them for their achievements. Applicants must be active members of both USEF and their Recognized National Affiliate. They must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the promotion of equestrian sports, serve as a positive role model for their peers, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify positive sportsmanship principles.
Cassidy has been riding American Saddlebreds since she was 6 years old and was very involved with her ASHA Youth Club, the Bridleway Barn Stormers. Her leadership qualities and dedication to our sport have been invaluable to her barn and horse shows in her area. She has helped for several years at their fall show with the Girl Scouts, leading a station and giving them hands on experiences to earn their badge. She has also been instrumental in the development of many riders by her help in running day camps, being a peer coach, leading new riders in academy classes and being a mentor for the next generation of riders. Cassidy has been a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association for 10 years. She has been the recipient of the 13-and-Under ASHA Youth Award for two years, three-time Showmanship at Halter Region Champion along with being the Regional Equitation Champion. In addition, she has completed all six levels of the ASHA Saddle Time program. Cassidy currently shows in Saddle Seat Equitation. She has been a member of the American Saddlebred Association of Arizona for 10 years, receiving 11 high point awards and two reserve highpoint awards as well as being the three-time reserve Pacific Coast High Point winner for Equitation. She has also been an active member of USEF for seven years, participating in the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program where she has earned two high school letters. She is also an active member of UPHA and part of the UPHA Ribbons of Service program.
-- via ASHA