05/22/19
REMINDER: NOMINATIONS FOR UPHA CARETAKER HALL OF FAME ARE DUE JUNE 1
The United Professional Horsemen's Association is accepting nominations for its annual UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame.
UPHA offers two UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame Awards again this year; one presented at Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, Lexington, Kentucky, in July, and the other at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in October. These awards recognize the important person working behind the scenes who not only ensures the horses and ponies they look after are given the best possible care but they are a team player who conducts themselves in a professional manner while contributing to the show horse industry.
Nominations for the UPHA Car
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05/22/19
RULE FORUMS TO BE HELD AT AMHA REGIONAL SHOWS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced that rule forums will be scheduled at each of the AMHA Regional Horse Shows to review the pending US Equestrian rule proposals that would establish a Morgan Ranch horse section within the Morgan Division rules.
Each forum is being run by either a US Equestrian Morgan Committee member, an AMHA Board Member or other representative familiar with the rule change process.
The individual shows will choose the dates, times and locations for these forums, so be sure to verify such with show management before attending a Regional show. AMHA highly encourage member input on all rule changes prior to them being presented to the US Equestrian’s Board of Director
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05/22/19
SOUTHERN STATES REGIONAL ABOUT TO BEGIN
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced its second regional show of the season is about to begin. Presented by the Virginia-Carolinas Morgan Horse Club, the 47th Annual Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show will take place at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 23-25.
Morgan horses, many of which are current or past world champions, will be competing for the prestigious honors at this year's show. Classes also are offered for Saddlebreds, Friesians, Hackneys, and Roadsters. Performance classes will take place daily in the main ring at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Special morning sessions include Working Hunter on Friday, and Carriage Driving and Dressage on Saturday. This year's
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05/21/19
SUMMERFUN TO OFFER ASHA/RUXER RESCUE CLASS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee and the Ruxer Foundation have partnered with the Summer Fun Horse Show, which will hold the inaugural Rescue Horse Class at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida, on Saturday, June 1.
All rescued Saddlebreds, with or without registration papers, are welcome in this open-discipline opportunity class.
For any questions, contact Pam Roush (813) 765-7162, or Mary Jo Schmidt 813-785-7433. Entry forms and all information pertaining to the Summer Fun Horse Show can be found on the Summer Fun Website www.summerfunhorseshow.com. Show entries are due May 21.
-- via ASHA
05/21/19
ASHEVILLE SADDLEBRED CLASSIC '19 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from Asheville Saddlebred Classic in Asheville, North Carolina, May 15-18, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/20/19
TITLE SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR ASHA EQUINE WELFARE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RESCUE HORSE CLASS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee has partnered with the Ruxer Foundation as the title sponsor for the inaugural season of its Rescue Horse Class. This class is open to American Saddlebreds of all disciplines, with or without registration papers, who have been rescued.
The Ruxer Foundation has a history of supporting the breed as well as those in need. The United Professional Horsemen's Association Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund was initially started with a grant from the Ruxer Foundation, and the Foundation has generously supported the ASHA in the past.
The ASHA Equine Welfare Advocacy committee serves to educate the public regarding the breed and is responsible for distribu
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05/20/19
SILICON VALLEY AND GREAT RIVER BENEFIT '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Silicon Valley in Woodside, California (May 17-19), and Great River Benefit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (May 17-19), are online, and can be viewed here.
05/17/19
UPHA REPRESENTATIVES TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON DC TO SUPPORT PAST ACT
United Professional Horsemen's Association Representatives Frankie Trull, Jennifer Dixon, Tammie Conatser and Donna Pettry-Smith traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressmen and staff regarding the reintroduction of the PAST Act in the House of Representatives in January.
The trip was organized as one of the action items to be implemented under the guidance of Frankie Trull, who was instrumental in mobilizing the strategic plan that helped the UPHA Task Force fight the USDA's proposed changes to the Horse Protection Act in 2016.
The group visited the offices of several PAST Act stakeholders, including Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL), Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) and Senator Mark Warner
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05/16/19
ASHEVILLE SPRING INVITATIONAL '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Asheville Spring Invitational in Asheville, North Carolina, May 10-11, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/15/19
KASPHA MAY CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from KASPHA May Classic in Shelbyville, Kentucky, May 9-10, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/15/19
USEF ANNOUNCES POSITIVE CANNABINOIDS TESTS WILL RESULT IN VIOLATIONS
Tasked with protecting the welfare of equine athletes and ensuring the balance of competition, the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program consistently monitors new products and product claims. From time to time, new products appear on the equine supplement market claiming to enhance a horse’s performance. Over the last several years, cannabinoids have gained increased attention and have become nearly mainstream.
In 2018, Congress passed the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the “Farm Bill," which defines “hemp” as both the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any derivatives of cannabis with less than 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). With
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05/15/19
ASB MUSEUM LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES
The American Saddlebred Museum and International Museum of the Horse continue their Lunchtime Lecture partnership into the summer. Join the Museums on the first Thursday of the month to hear an array of experts speak on equine related topics. The lecture location alternates between institutions, both of which are located on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. The lecture is free of charge, and box lunches are available for $11.
The lecture series continues through spring and summer with the following events:
Thursday, June 6, 12:30 p.m. -- Kathleen Haak, publications director, Carriage Association of America, will speak about the history of carriages in her talk “Rolling Down Victory Lane – A Look at Saddl
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05/14/19
AMHA ADOPTS NEW HORSE DIAGRAMS
The American Morgan Horse Association Registry Committee voted during their January meeting to adopt new horse diagrams to include the front and rear views of the legs.
These new additions will help breeders and owners more accurately record their Morgan’s markings with the registry.
The new forms are available on the AMHA website and owners/breeders are asked to use these updated applications.
-- via AMHA
05/14/19
FASH SPRING '19 RESULTS, PHOTOS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED ONLINE
The results, photos and judges' cards from FASH Spring in St. Paul, Minnesota, May 9-12, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/13/19
BONNIE BLUE NATIONAL AND UPHA CHAPTER 5 '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Bonnie Blue National in Lexington, Virginia (May 8-11), and UPHA Chapter 5 in Kansas City, Missouri (May 8-11), are online, and can be viewed here.
05/10/19
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER PLANNING STATE-OF-THE-ART RIDING ARENA
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation (VHCF), together with CEO John Nicholson, has announced the planned renovation of what is now known as the Fletcher Arena and the “postage stamp” warm-up area. The project is fully funded and scheduled for completion by spring 2020.
Last year Janine Malone, a VHCF advisory board member, accomplished dressage judge, and long-time friend of the Virginia Horse Center (VHC), approached board president Gardy Bloemers with an interest in raising funds to replace the Fletcher Arena footing. Currently, the footing is sand on a bluestone base, does not drain well, and is frequently not used in competition because it is either too wet or too deep. Subsequent discussions and investigatio
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05/08/19
JOE CRAWFORD HARROD MEMORIAL GRANT APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCEPTED JUNE 1-30
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced that applications for the Joe Crawford Harrod Memorial Grant will be accepted from June 1 to June 30, 2019.
The Joe Crawford Harrod Memorial Grant has been established to support active youth members of the American Hackney Horse Society, aged 18-26, with a desire to strengthen their horsemanship skills. Funds may be used for education, participation in a horse show, or any show horse industry program. The grant will be awarded annually.
Applicant requirements:
Must be an active member of the American Hackney Horse Society.
May be an amateur or professional.
Must participate in the show horse industry.
The grant will be open
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05/08/19
SADDLE & BRIDLE'S HUNTER SEAT CLASSIC RULES UNCHANGED
In light of some confusion at recent horse shows, "Saddle & Bridle Magazine" reminds judges and competitors that the rules for the Hunter Seat Classic have not changed.
Horses in qualifying classes, as well as in the finals, are required to perform the following gaits: walk, trot, extended trot, canter and hand gallop. They also are required to halt and stand on the rail in both directions, and stand quietly and back readily in the line-up. Horses are not required to back on the rail.
With the addition of hunt seat classes at this year’s World’s Championship Horse Show, the hunter division continues to grow in both numbers and importance. "Saddle & Bridle" has supported t
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05/07/19
KEYSTONE CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Keystone Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania, May 3-5, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/07/19
2019 GRAND NATIONAL PRIZE LIST ONLINE
The 2019 prize list for the Morgan Grand National is now online.
Visit http://www.morgangrandnational.com/files/2019/prize_list19.pdf to download it.
The prize list also will be mailed with the April/May issue of "The Morgan Horse" magazine, which will be mailed May 13. For those that are not a subscriber and would like a copy, contact Peggy Hatfield at peggyhat@aol.com, (316) 755-0395, with a name and address. It will also be available at shows across the country this summer.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
05/06/19
SOUTHEASTERN CHARITY TO OFFER EQUINE WELFARE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RESCUE HORSE CLASS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee has partnered with Southeastern Charity, and announced that it will be holding its inaugural ASHA Equine Welfare Advocacy Rescue Horse Class during that show at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia, September 19-21.
All rescued Saddlebreds, with or without registration papers, are welcome in this open-discipline opportunity class. For more information on the show, please visit http://www.southeasterncharity.com/index.html.
The ASHA Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee works to support all Saddlebreds regardless of the tack they wear, and
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05/06/19
UPHA MARIA KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DEADLINE MAY 31
The United Professional Horsemen's Association Maria Knight Scholarship was established to honor UPHA Professional, Maria Knight and her commitment to providing a college education for her daughter.
The UPHA Maria Knight Memorial Scholarship is open to applicants who are high school seniors or those currently enrolled in college and planning on continuing their education. Applicants must have at least one parent, step-parent or legal guardian who is a professional horseman and a current Professional Member of UPHA.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit of the applicant's high school or college transcripts, a resume demonstrating extracurricular activities both in relation to the
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05/03/19
APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR US EQUESTRIAN YOUTH SPORTSMAN'S AWARD
US Equestrian has announced that the application period for the 2019 Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to distinguish outstanding youth for their achievements.
Active members aged 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2018, and in good standing with US Equestrian and their recognized national affiliate/international discipline associations are eligible to apply.
The winner will receive a commemorative trophy; a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of their choice; and a nomination to the US Eq
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05/02/19
HORSESENSING RECEPTION TO BE HELD IN JULY
The HorseSensing reception will be held Tuesday, July 30, 6-8 p.m. at The Old Stone Inn, in Simpsonville, Kentucky.
Submitted details below:
HorseSensing - Opening in the Spring of 2020 in Bagdad, Kentucky www.horsesensing.com, (650) 776- 4313,
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05/02/19
ETSA SPRING CLASSIC '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from ETSA Spring Classic in McDonald, Tennessee, April 26-27, are online, and can be viewed here.
05/02/19
COLORADO CLASSIC AND BIG D CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Colorado Classic in Denver, (Apr. 26-28), and Big D Charity in Irving, Texas (Apr. 25-27), are online, and can be viewed here.
05/02/19
2019 NMMH STATE BUCKET AUCTION LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The National Museum of the Morgan Horse (NMMH) is searching for volunteers for its annual state bucket auction, which will take place at the 2019 Grand National & World Championship Horse Show. It's calling for people from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Canada.
This year, the proceeds will support the brand new Museum Exhibit at Pineland Farms located in New Gloucester, Maine.
The museum needs volunteers to organize, obtain, package and deliver outstanding goodies representing their state (including the bucket) for this fun event.
For those interested in volunteering to organize their state’s bucket this year, please contact Kristen Kelly at the AMHA Office at (
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04/30/19
GAYLE LAMPE SADDLE SEAT CLINIC TO BE HELD IN LATE JUNE
Gayle Lampe is offering a three-day Saddle Seat Clinic at William Woods University June 29-July 1, for riders of any age.
Contact Gayle at (573) 592-4395, (573) 642-5169, or glampe@williamwoods.edu for more details.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
04/30/19
ALEX MOONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED
The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show will award a minimum of $5,000 annually for undergraduate academic scholarships and/or professional development in the name of the Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship.
Criteria and application can be found at www.morgangrandnational.com and www.morganhorse.com. The application deadline is June 30, 2019. Recipients will be notified by September 1, 2019, and the award(s) will be announced at the 2019 Grand National.
The applicants' undergraduate academic scholarships must have or have had involvement with the Morgan hors
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04/30/19
AMHA POSTS UPDATED MEETING MINUTES
The most recently approved meeting minutes have now been posted to the Members Only side of the American Morgan Horse Association website found here. It includes the following:
January 31, 2019, Finance Committee Meeting
March 6, 2019, Bylaws Committee Meeting
March 10, 2019, Board of Directors Meeting
Questions regarding any of these meeting minutes can be directed to Executive Director, Carrie J. Mortensen at execdir@morganhorse.com or (802) 985-4944, ext. 201.
-- via AMHA
04/29/19
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES DATE FOR EQUINE ART, ANTIQUE AND RARE BOOK AUCTION
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced that the highly anticipated Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 11 a.m. The American Saddlebred Museum is located at 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky, on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. An auction preview will take place at the Museum June 3-7, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and on June 8, two hours before the auction. A color catalog of the sale is available upon request.
After a two-year hiatus, the auction returns with an excellent selection of equine paintings, posters, books and bronzes. The focus of the auction is particularly Saddlebred items, but coaching, Thoroughbred, Hackney and Morga
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04/29/19
RIVER RIDGE CHARITY, SOUTHERN SADDLEBRED SPRING FLING AND DES MOINES SPRINGFEST '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from River Ridge Charity in Columbus, Ohio (Apr. 24-27), Southern Saddlebred Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Apr. 25-27), and Des Moines Springfest in Des Moines, Iowa (Apr. 25-28), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/25/19
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR 2020 AMHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As outlined in American Morgan Horse Association bylaw 4.6: "By April 1st of each year, the Executive Director shall deliver to each member entitled to vote in the regions in which Directors are to be elected in the upcoming annual meeting of members a notice stating the number of Directors to be elected for each such Region and the final date for the filing of nominating petitions and further stating that a form for nominating petitions is available upon request without charge. Members shall be entitled to nominate candidates for the position of Regional Director by delivering to the Executive Director on or before October 1st one or more nominating petitions signed collectively by at least fifteen (15) of the members entitled to v
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04/25/19
RIVER RIDGE CHARITY '19 RESULTS AND JUDGES' CARDS POSTED DAILY
The results and judges' cards from River Ridge Charity are being posted to the National Horseman website and app every day throughout the show! Visit here to see the daily tallies, and remember, our results page is free to see!
04/24/19
AMHA'S SECOND-QUARTER BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Below are highlights from the American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Second Quarter Meeting, which took place April 6, 2019, in Portland, Maine.
BYLAWS: Carol Fletcher, Committee Chair, reported on the recent activities of the Bylaws Committee. The Committee presented phase two of the Standard Operating Procedures project (SOP’s). A redline of the 2019 Directors’ guide that incorporated Standard Operating Procedures A1, A6, A7, A9, A11, A25, A34 and A36 was approved allowing the elimination of those SOPs since they are now listed within this AMHA document. In addition, it was determined that adherence to the Safe Sport policy would also added to the text of the Directors Guide.&n
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04/24/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBREDS TO BE FEATURED AT LAND ROVER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY
The American Saddlebred Horse Association will exhibit the breed at the prestigious Land Rover Kentucky Three Day Event by US Equestrian. USEF Affiliates have two chances to perform demonstrations for the Land Rover crowd Thursday, April 25 (4-5pm), and Saturday, April 27 (3-4pm). Each Affiliate will have the opportunity to present three horses for 15 minutes in the Walnut Ring located next to the Rolex Arena and placed in amongst the very popular and heavily trafficked vendor area.
ASHA is thrilled to have the platform to showcase the horses at one of the most significant equine events in the country. The premise of the demonstration is to highlight each affiliate breed and how they are most commonly presente
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04/23/19
UPHA CHAP. 14 SPRING PREMIERE AND RALEIGH INVITATIONAL '19 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from UPHA Chapter 14 Spring Premiere in West Springfield, Massachusetts, (Apr. 17-20), and Raleigh Invitational in Raleigh, North Carolina, (April 11-13), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/23/19
CALIFORNIA SPRINGFEST '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from California Springfest in Corning, California, April 18-21, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/22/19
JD MASSEY '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from JD Massey in Clemson, South Carolina, April 17-20, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/19/19
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED REGISTRY NOW OFFERING MICROCHIPS
The American Saddlebred Registry has announced that it will be offering Datamars Equine Slim microchips for purchase.
Microchipping is not a Registry requirement. Datamars microchips also are being used by the American Jockey Club, Turkish Jockey Club, and the Dutch Stud Book. The price for one microchip is $17.50, two to 10 are $15 each, and 11 or more are $12.50 each.
The ASR will record microchip numbers in its database upon receipt of the properly completed microchip recording form that will be mailed with the microchip. Once recorded in the database, the microchip number will automatically appear on the horse’s registration certificate at the time of printing and und
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04/19/19
ASHA/UPHA ANNOUNCE "SUMMER SHINDIG" AT LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE
The American Saddlebred Horse Association and the United Professional Horsemen's Association are inviting attendees to join the organizations Thursday night, July 11, during Lexington Junior League Horse Show, for a "Summer Shindig."
Heavy hors d'oeurvres, a cash bar, music and dancing will be offered from 10 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $50 per person or $600 for a table of eight.
Tickets are available here.
-- via ASHA
04/19/19
AHHS NATIONAL BREEDERS' FUTURITY UPDATES
The American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors has announced that during the Board Meeting on March 9, it voted to add $15,000 to the Futurity program again this year. The $15,000 will be added into the prize money for the payouts of each class.
The Board of Directors, along with the National Breeders' Futurity Committee, also announced that AHHS will offer a buy in program for the 2019 National Breeders' Futurity. Pricing is as follows:
Weanling – Back payments plus $100 = $195
Yearling – Back payments plus $200 = $330
2 Year Old – Back payments plus $300 = $465
3 Year
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04/17/19
MAHSA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
Mid-America Horse Show Association (MAHSA) kicked off a year of celebrating the association’s 80 years of serving the horse show community at its first show of the year, the Spring Fling Horse Show, held at the Equestrian Center at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 5-7, 2019.
“MAHSA is honored and humbled to be entering its 80th year of serving the horse show community,” said Connie MacQueen, MAHSA president. “We appreciate our association’s longevity and also recognize our responsibility to remain relevant and contribute to the future of the horse show industry as we move into our next 80 years.”
MAHSA is one of the largest charter clubs of the American Saddlebred Horse Association
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04/17/19
CELEBRATING ALEX
Alex Mooney was an inspiration to all who knew her -- and to many who never met her. A celebration of life will be held at Frontier Town in Cave Creek, Arizona, on May 5, for all who would like to remember Alex and honor her life and her impact.
Please RSVP to Megan Schatzberg at megan@howardschatzberg.com.
04/16/19
UPHA CARETAKER HALL OF FAME NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
The United Professional Horsemen's Association is accepting nominations for its annual UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame.
UPHA will offer two UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame Awards again this year; one presented at Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, Lexington, Kentucky, in July, and the other at the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in October. These awards recognize the important people working behind the scenes, who not only ensure the horses and ponies they look after are given the best possible care, but they are team players who conduct themselves in a professional manner while contributing to the show horse industry.
Nominations for
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04/16/19
ASB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2019 VICTORY PASS WINNER
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced Lynda St. Andre from Taunton, Massachusetts, as the 25th Annual Victory Pass Raffle winner.
“I can’t believe it! I’ve never won anything in my life!” said St. Andre, when notified of her win. The winning prize package of a week at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky, includes a week at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, four lower-level box seats for every performance, a VIP parking pass, golf cart rental, and two tickets for the ASB Museum WCHS Party.
The drawing was held at the American Saddlebred Museum’s Open House on Saturday, April 13. During the event, guests enjoyed their evening on the Museum&rsq
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04/15/19
BRIDLESPUR MHSA KICK-OFF AND KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER '19 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Bridlespur MHSA Kick-Off in St. Louis, Missouri (Apr. 11-13), and Kentucky Spring Premier in Lexington (Apr. 11-13), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/12/19
MIDWEST CHARITY '19 UPDATES
Midwest Charity Horse Show is to be held June 11-15, 2019, in Springfield, Illinois, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Board of Directors is putting the finishing touches on its 78th annual show. Midwest’s award-winning national equine competition again will be benefiting Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Camp COCO for children with cancer and other blood disorders.
Well known, by now, is the repair and restoration of the historic Coliseum. What may not be known is that the construction teams entrusted with this monumental task are working in two, 10-hour shifts daily to bring this iconic show arena back for all to enjoy. Midwest Charity Board members and management c
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04/12/19
REMINDER: AHHS QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR WCHS ENDS JUNE 30
The American Hackney Horse Society has announced as a reminder that the qualifying period for the 2019 Kentucky State Fair is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
All ponies must qualify to compete in the Adult Amateur and Junior Exhibitor Hackney Show Pleasure Driving Divisions of the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show.
Ponies will be entered in these divisions only if they have been shown in a minimum of six (6) classes, in three (3) or more different competitions, in the Hackney Show Pleasure Driving or Hackney Country Pleasure Divisions, beginning July 1, of the year before the Kentucky State Fair, through June 30, of the year of the Kentucky State Fair. The same pony may qualify and enter and/or
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04/11/19
AHHS DISCONTINUES OPEN COMPETITION PROGRAM
The American Hackney Horse Society Board of Directors, at its March 9, 2019, Board meeting, voted to discontinue the Open Competition Program. The OCP will be replaced with The Buck Stops Here incentive program.
It is the Board’s belief the Hackney Bucks program is more beneficial to the exhibitors who show at open shows or in non-traditional disciplines. Exhibitors who show a Hackney can earn Hackney Bucks by exhibiting their Hackney in open classes at all-breed shows that do not offer Hackney classes, and/or by competing with their Hackney in non-traditional disciplines.
Hackney Bucks can be redeemed at participating vendors listed on the AHHS website. Additional vendors who accept Hackney
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