12/29/20
ASHA WELCOMES 2021 BOARD MEMBERS
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has welcomed its 2021 board members from six states, including much needed west coast representation from California.
“I am excited to work with the 2021 directors who are a representative board in geography and skillset, bringing a wealth of experience in marketing, communication, finance and law to our organization,” said ASHA Executive Director David Mount. The new directors are:
Jim Cherry (Encinitas, California) – Jim has been an American Saddlebred trainer for more than 30 years and an USEF licensed official for more than 10 years. Jim’s specific areas of interest include promoting the American Saddlebred, especially on the west
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12/29/20
ASHA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MAJOR AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2021
The American Saddlebred Horse Association has announced its annual award recipients, based on ballots tabulated by the ASHA Board of Directors.
Nominees for each award are received from the general membership and committee volunteers and voted on by the full Board from the candidates selected.
2021 ASHA Major Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award – Bob Ruxer, Jasper, IN
This award honors a person for his or her lifelong contributions to the Saddlebred industry, dedication to the improvement of the breed, and support of American Saddlebred Horse Association.
C.J. Cronan Sportsmanship Award – Bret Day, Versailles, KY
Recipie
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12/21/20
US EQUESTRIAN ANNOUNCES 2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND JUNIOR EQUESTRIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
US Equestrian has announced the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. Sally Ike is the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award, while Lucy Enns is the 2020 Junior Equestrian of the Year. Ike and Enns, along with other award winners, will be recognized at the virtual 2020 USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration on Saturday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Lifetime Achievement Award
September 1, 2020, marked the end of an era for US Equestrian as Sally Ike, who has been with the organization for more than 30 years, transitioned from her post as Managing Director of Licensed Officials and Education into an independent contractor role. Ike has been an i
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12/18/20
2021 ALL AMERICAN CUP STALLION SHOWCASE AND AUCTION REGISTRATION OPEN
The 2021 All American Cup Stallion Showcase and Auction will be held in a socially distant, in-person setting on January 23, 2021. The AAC has announced a return to the lifeblood of the industry by holding the event at an American Saddlebred barn. In honor of two great legends lost this year, Jim Aikman and Dr. Scott Bennett, AAC has announced a return to the training facility that formerly housed Alliance Stud, now home to Lead Way Farm. New owners Andre and Caitlin van Schalkwyk have offered to host the 2021 event, and AAC is excited to get back to what everyone loves the most - show horses, entertainment, and one heck-of-an auction.
In order to provide a COVID-safe environment, AAC has i
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12/16/20
ASR FUTURITY 2020 NOMINATED FOALS APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
In order to maintain American Saddlebred Registry Futurity eligibility, nominated 2020 foals must be registered by, or application for registration faxed, emailed or mailed and postmarked, on or before December 31, 2020.
Pending applications for registration (including DNA testing results) must be completed prior to March 31 of the yearling year. An application for registration may be downloaded here. Applications may also be submitted online from a member’s profile page on the American Saddlebred Horse Association website.
For questions or more information on ASR Prize Programs, please contact Patricia Edwards at 859.259.3899 or p.edwards@asha.net.
-- via ASHA
12/16/20
WISCONSIN FUTURITY ANNOUNCES ITS 36th STALLION AUCTION
The 36th Annual Wisconsin Limited Breeders Stallion Service Auction will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Thunder Bay Restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisc.
A buffet brunch will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. The Live Stallion Service Auction will start at 1 p.m. Visit www.wisconsinfuturity.com for continuous updates of participating stallions.
In 2020, the first place weanling was awarded $13,500 with $3375 paid to the stallion owner. Wisconsin Futurity paid $65,000 in prize money retaining its position among the top paying Futurities in the nation.
Bids are being taken r
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12/16/20
IOWA FUTURITY'S 2021 STALLION AUCTION OPEN JAN. 1-17
Iowa Futurity has announced that its 2021 Stallion Auction is going virtual. Last year the Iowa Limited Breeders Weanling Futurity handed over $30,000 in prize money. Stallion owners should contact Iowa Futurity today to list a stallion.
Visit www.iowafuturity.com on January 1, when bidding opens to get registered and start the process. The auction will close on January 17. Board members will be standing by to assist with bidding and answer any online questions.
To submit a sealed bid, or to bid by phone on the 17th, contact Randy Kramer at 563-590-3402 or randyk555@gmail.com
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12/10/20
KASPHA BOARD ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Kentucky American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association Board has announced that the following individuals have been awarded scholarships for the 2021 academic year.
The KASPHA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP, a $500 scholarship award given to an applicant who competes at the performance level and is looking to pursue further education, has been awarded to David Micheal Winstead of Taylorsville, Kentucky, who has been accepted to Illinois Central College. As a third-generation horseman, Future Farmers of America (FFA) and KASPHA member, David demonstrates a strong potential to benefit the future of the equine industry – a key purpose of this scholarship.
The SUE PERKINS ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP, a $500 scholarship a
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12/07/20
US EQUESTRIAN RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR VIRTUAL 2021 ANNUAL MEETING
US Equestrian has released the complete schedule for the USEF Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually from January 13-17, 2021. The virtual format and the meeting being free for all members will allow a larger amount of participants in the event.
Members are invited to attend special presentations given by the Member Services Council, National Breeds & Disciplines Council, and International Disciplines Council throughout the week to learn more about results from 2020 and plans for 2021. Additionally, there will be a special calendar management meeting and Q&A open to members on Wednesday, January 13, at 6 p.m. The General Session will be held during the afternoon of Saturday, January 16, via Zoom and the USEF Pe
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12/03/20
AMHECT ANNOUNCES 2021 GRANT RECIPIENTS
The American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust has awarded the recipients of the 2021 memorial grants in memory of Harry Sebring and Elberta Honstein. The numerous applications always present a daunting challenge to the selection committee.
The Harry Sebring Memorial Grant was awarded to Elizabeth Czok (North Clarendon, Vermont) who will be obtaining certification from Equissage Massage Therapy.
The 2021 Elberta Honstein Memorial Grant was awarded to Amelia Mason (Lexington, Kentucky) who will be pursuing instruction at Blue Willow Farm.
AMHECT congratulates the 2021 grant recipients as well as the many other applicants on their pursuit of further education and training. A special thanks&nbs
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12/02/20
SUPERIOR MORGAN SALE A SUCCESS IN INDIANA
Held November 20-21 at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, Indiana, the Superior Morgan Sale brought Morgan enthusiasts together from all across the country. With 225 lots available for purchase, this year’s event had the single highest sale average in the 11-year history of the Superior Sale.
Committee members and founders of the sale, Al Lehman and Dennis Bontrager, thanked all the consignors for having their horses in top order and trusting Superior to provide a great venue to sell them. They also expressed their gratitude to all the buyers and bidders who came out to participate in a lively and exciting auction. Lyle and Dale Chupp of Chupp Auctions were the auctioneers, while David “Tuffy” O
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12/01/20
ATTENTION ASHA MEMBERS: FUNDRAISING EMAIL SCAM ALERT
** Following is an open letter released by the American Saddlebred Horse Association to its members. **
It has come to our attention that emails are circulating amongst equestrian breed and discipline members addressed from association Presidents requesting the purchase of gift cards to benefit veterans and other similar calls to action to return communication to send funds or re-process payments. This is a scam, please disregard any emails of this nature and report them to us at saddlebred@asha.net.
We want to be sure that our members are aware that our only fundraising efforts this season are ASHA Youth Photo Mosaic Fundraiser, 2021 Stallion Sweeps Ticket Sales and our
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12/01/20
RIDER RUTHANNE LEWIS ANDERSON RELEASES BOOK OF HER EXPERIENCES IN THE SHOW RING
Author RuthAnne Lewis Anderson had an amazing career as a juvenile rider showing American Saddlebreds, earning more than 25 World’s, Reserve World’s, and National titles in both Equitation and performance, many of these as a catch rider. Her epistolary narrative, "The Last Crabtree Girl," traces her journey from horse-crazy little girl to award-winning equestrian.
As an 11-year-old, Anderson became what is believed to be the youngest rider from California to ever win a world’s title at the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show. She ended her outstanding career as a junior exhibitor under the expert guidance of the “First Lady of Saddle Seat Equitation," Hall of
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11/30/20
2021 ASHA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW
Current competing and fan members of the American Saddlebred Horse Association are reminded that their 2020 membership will expire on November 30, 2020. Membership renewal applications are available now to download and online.
For those that have elected to receive a printed copy of the "2021 Journal of the American Saddlebred" and wish to be included in the first Journal mailing in mid-January, your 2021 ASHA membership must be active by December 11, 2020. The Journal will be mailed on monthly basis thereafter.
Life Competing, Contributing Competing, Senior Competing, Charter Club Affiliate Competing and Junior Competing members are eligible for the many awards programs that the Association offers, in
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11/24/20
VIRTUAL UPHA CONVENTION SET FOR JANUARY
The United Professional Horsemen's Association has asked its members to mark their calendars for the virtual 2021 UPHA National Conference, January 11-15, 2021.
Association management is planning virtual Board of Directors meetings, annual membership meetings and educational webinars.
More details will be shared as they become available.
-- via UPHA
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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