NEWS

The American Saddlebred Registry will be offering amnesty on penalty fees for complete Transfers of Ownership postmarked in February 2019. This means that penalty fees will not be assessed regardless of the date of sale. The $65 transfer fee will apply. This is a great opportunity to update recorded ownership on registered horses where the chain of ownership is not current. Note, that in order to be eligible for the amnesty rate, all necessary signatures, documents and fees must be included with the original submission. In addition, if you are not in possession of the registration certificate with the gold seal, a notarized affidavit will have to be submitted along with four current color photos and a $50 fee.

Runway and Rescue will take place on Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at Churchill Down’s Starting Gate Suite. American Saddlebred Museum board member Carson Kressley will emcee the evening’s festivities, which include a fashion show, entertainment, cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. This fundraiser event will benefit the American Saddlebred Museum and select, non-profit, American Saddlebred rescues. Rodeo Drive will provide fashions modeled by professionals as well as members of the Saddlebred community. Sponsorship opportunities for Runway and Rescue are available at the $5,000, $2,500, $500 levels and individual tickets are $75 per person ($100 for non-members). Tickets can be purchased on

The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced that it is in need of understanding the business and corporate affiliations of its membership base. In an effort to gain a more informed look at who its members are, the association is promoting a survey of the membership. Survey responses are greatly appreciated and will be the start of a major opportunity to further the development and promotion of the American Saddlebred. ASHA Sponsorship Survey -- via ASHA

The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the horses that have earned Open Competition Medallions following the 2018 competition year. AMHA will present the awards at the new “Night Under the STARS” event in San Antonio, Texas, at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention on Friday, February 8. (Medallions not picked up at this event will be mailed to the owners at the address on file with AMHA the following week.)   OPEN SHOWS Bronze CAL Shining Star Fox Brush Custom Design Leambro Somelikeithot She’s Isadora Silver Glass Rail’s Ebony Tigre Gold Springlake Not

Following the Thursday morning American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors meeting (which is open to all) on February 7, there will be an entire seminar session covering all things regarding Safe Sport. Moderators will include US Equestrian’s CEO Bill Moroney, and legal counsel, Sonja Keating. Following the Safe Sport Seminar, AMHA will move into an open forum session in a town hall type setting. Attendees with questions and concerns should be sure to attend the seminar so they can receive the latest information and express their thoughts. The Convention will be held February 6-9 in San Antonio, Texas. Visit https://www.morganhorse.com/media-events/convention/ for more information. -- via AMHA