04/15/21
ROBERTSON EQUINE ANNOUNCES OUTDOOR VENUE FOR JUNE SALE
Robertson Equine Sales President Jimmy Robertson has revealed plans to hold the auction house’s next equine sale, June 9-10, in the outdoor arena at the Shelbyville, Kentucky, fairgrounds.
“With the Spring Sale’s rescheduling until June, we are hopeful that we’ll have favorable weather to give each horse a true show ring to be presented in,” Robertson said. “It’s a venue that’s ideal for any show horse, and especially for driving horses.”
Mentioning that the show horse community has pent-up demand for entertaining, outside events, Robertson also said that presenting horses outdoors is a safer, healthier environment for COVID-19 compliance. “We’ll observe wh
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04/15/21
REMINDER: 2021 HORSE SHOW GRANT APPLICATION DUE APR. 30
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) Horse Show Grant application period for the 2021 season is open and application submission deadline has been extended to Friday, April 30.
ASHA Horse Show Grants are available for financially challenged American Saddlebred competitions. Minimum grant requirements must be met in order to receive a grant. Maximum grant amount per show in a calendar year is $1,000.
Learn more about the impact of the 2020 ASHA Horse Show Grants and ASHA Star Show Program here: ASHA Star Show and Grant Program Helping Keep Industry Saddlebred Strong in 2020.
The ASHBA Horse Show Grant
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04/15/21
USEF ANNOUNCES NEW COMPETITION SPECTATOR CAPACITY GUIDELINES
US Equestrian has announced that beginning May 3, 2021, licensees of USEF competitions are permitted to welcome a limited number of spectators back to their competitions.
Dr. Mark Hart, USEF Chief Medical Officer stated, “In the spirit of moving our sport forward and recognizing the ever-changing dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting from the increasing number of distributed vaccines, we are working to finalize the specific protocols related to a measured return of spectator attendance. We continue to collaborate with our USEF stakeholders and public health officials and plan to distribute these new measures along with any other pertinent updates in the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan next Tuesday, April 20, 2021.&rdqu
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04/14/21
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION NAMES GLENN T. PETTY AS CEO
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Horse Center Foundation has announced that Glenn T. Petty has been appointed as the new CEO of the Foundation. An experienced business leader and horseman, Petty will succeed John Nicholson and assume responsibilities on May 3, 2021. Nicholson will be retiring to his hometown of Lexington, Kentucky.
Petty spent 16 years as manager of the Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex and 25 years as show manager of the 19-day State Fair Horse Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Most recently he was Executive Vice President of the Arabian Horse Association for 12 years. He has experience working at the n
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04/13/21
EVENT CANCELLATION - 4/13/21
Devon Horse Show, to be held June 2-5 in Devon, Pennsylvania, has been canceled: http://www.devonhorseshow.net/.
04/12/21
KENTUCKY SPRING PREMIER AND BRIDLESPUR '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Kentucky Spring Premier in Lexington, Ky. (April 8-10), and Bridlespur in St. Louis, Missouri (April 7-10), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/08/21
ASHBA REMINDS MEMBERS TO REGISTER THEIR 2021 EARLY TO SAVE ON FEES
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association has released a reminder that members registering their 2021 spring foals now will qualify for the reduced $45 registration fee. Applications for registration received for foals that are younger than six months old qualify for a $45 registration fee. Foals that are six months up to 12 months when the applications for registration are received are subject to a $65 registration fee.
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
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04/08/21
ASHBA ANNOUNCES EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES EVENT
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association has announced a webinar event with a panel of "R" Judges, Fay Lowry, Fran Crumpler and Melissa Moore on Thursday April 29 at 5 p.m. ET, for an educational webinar on the basics of horse show judging.
"Inside Center Ring: A Competitors Look at Judging" will benefit riders, handlers, trainers, and spectators by taking a an inside look on what it takes to become a judge, their duties, the importance of the USEF rulebook, and how to communicate effectively with judges.
The three panelists, Lowry, Crumpler, and Moore bring together their lifetime of experiences directly to members in this webinar. Attendees will be able to parti
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04/07/21
UPHA CHAPTER 15 CHILDREN'S BENEFIT '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from UPHA Chapter 15 Children's Benefit in Logan Township, New Jersey, April 1-3, are online, and can be viewed here.
04/07/21
PRO-AM BENEFIT CLASSIC AND BLUE RIBBON SPRINGTIME CLASSIC '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from Pro-Am Benefit Classic in Perry, Georgia (March 31-April 3), and Blue Ribbon Springtime Classic in Springfield, Ohio (Apr. 1-3), are online, and can be viewed here.
04/05/21
MORGAN GOLD CUP VENUE CHANGED
The Morgan Gold Cup, to be held June 9-12, has changed venue, and now will be held at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. The show's judges are Michael Carpenter and Karen Homer Brown. The class list is available at the link below; other forms will be available soon.
For more information, visit http://www.morgangoldcuphs.com/.
-- via Morgan Gold Cup website
04/01/21
EVENT CANCELLATION - 4/1/21
Spring Tune-Up, to be held April 9-11 in Hinkley, Minnesota, has been canceled: https://springtuneuphorseshow.wordpress.com/
Spring Fling All Breeds, to be held April 16-18 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, has been canceled: https://www.facebook.com/springflinghorseshow/
04/01/21
NEW YOUTH DIVISION ADDED TO SADDLEBRED RULEBOOK FOR 2021
The Youth Division Rules will be added to the Saddlebred Rulebook for the 2021 competition year. US Equestrian granted a presidential modification to make this possible for the current competition year.
The full Saddlebred Youth Division rules and letter from US Equestrian President Tom O’ Mara.
The Youth Division accounts for exhibitors 16 to 21 years of age in Fine Harness, Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, Park, Pleasure, Western, Hunter Country Pleasure, Parade, Roadster, and Dressage Suitability for the 2021 competition year. The youth classes are to be judged following Amateur class specifications. If a show offers a you
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04/01/21
RANCH RIDING ADDED TO SADDLEBRED RULEBOOK FOR 2021
The Ranch Riding Division Rules have been added to the Saddlebred Rulebook for the 2021 competition year. The leadership at US Equestrian has granted a presidential modification to make this possible for the current competition year.
The full Saddlebred Ranch Riding rules and letter from US Equestrian President Tom O’ Mara.
An American Saddlebred Ranch Horse Division accounts for Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Rail Pleasure and Ranchmanship classes. These classes are to measure the ability of a horse to be a pleasure to ride while being a means of conveyance from performing one ranch task to another. It is an opportun
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03/31/21
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR AMHA 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Morgan Horse Association has released a call for candidates for the association's 2022 Board of Directors. Nomination materials will be available as of Thursday, April 1, 2021.
As outlined in AMHA 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
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03/29/21
PIN OAK CHARITY, RALEIGH SPRING PREMIER AND MID-AMERICA SPRING FLING '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Pin Oak Charity in Katy, Texas (March 24-28), Raleigh Spring Premier in Raleigh, North Carolina (March 24-27), and Mid-America Spring Fling in Roscoe, Illinois (March 26-28), are online, and can be viewed here.
03/26/21
EVENT CANCELLATION - 3/26/21
Michigan All Morgan, May 29-30, has been canceled: https://mjmha.com/
03/26/21
ASHBA RIDING PROGRAM COUNCIL RELEASES NEW ACADEMY GUIDELINES
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association Riding Program Council has released new Academy Guidelines. These updated guidelines provide standardization of this growing and important division for the breed.
This publication is intended to be a source of information for those responsible for organizing horse shows. It aims to help show organizers, judges, officials, instructors, and trainers to refer to help maintain a level playing field, consistent judging, and encourage more riding programs at the breed stables.
New Academy Division Guidelines
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03/25/21
REMINDER: MICHIGAN MORGAN HORSE BREEDERS STALLION SERVICE AUCTION STILL ACCEPTING BIDS
The Michigan Morgan Horse Breeders Stallion Service Auction still has a few special stallions available. Check out the website www.michiganmorganfuturity.com for another chance to purchase an open stallion service. Bidding is online only, and set to close April 15, 2021 at 5 p.m. local time.
If internet access is not available, or for any questions, contact Sandra Stearns 616-886-9832.
-- via American Morgan Horse Association
03/25/21
2021 DISTANCE HORSE NAT'L CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
The American Saddlebred Registry once again is partnering in the Distance Horse National Championship for 2021 to recognize American Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds. The 2021 Distance Horse National Championships will be held in Big South Fork NRRA, Oneida, Tennessee, on September 9-13, and entry forms are available now.
2021 Distance Championship Entry Form
2021 Distance Open Entry Form
The Distance Horse National Championships is hosted by the Arabian Horse Association, which include
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03/24/21
ASHBA NATIONAL AND NATIONAL AMATEUR FUTURITIES 2021 WEANLING NOMS DUE MARCH 31
The deadline to nominate weanlings for the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association National and National Amateur Futurities is Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Beginning with this 2021 foal crop, nomination requirements for stallions and mares have been eliminated for the new ASHBA National and National Amateur Futurities. Moving forward, weanling nominations will act as the starting point of the nomination process for futurity horses. Foals not born will need to be nominated in utero by the March 31 deadline. A weanling nomination form can be found here.
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03/24/21
ASHBA NATIONAL SELECT SERIES EXPANDS FOR 2021
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) National Select Series presented by State Line Tack, is expanding and improving for the 2021 show season. This program debuted to much excitement and success during a very challenging 2020 competition season and already is off to an exciting start this year.
The 2021 ASHBA National Select Series presented by State Line Tack will continue the mission to encourage more people to show to strengthen the show horse market by providing classes where horses of the same relative level can compete against one another. ASHBA is grateful for its corporate partner State Line Tack returning as the presenting sponsor and their continued suppo
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03/24/21
UPDATE: MADISON CLASSIC BECOMES MAY CLASSIC
The Madison Classic has opted to put on a show during their dates at the Fairgrounds location to benefit Chapter 3/4. The May Classic Horse Show, May 27-30 2021, will be held at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds in West Allis, Wisconsin.
The same crew of Vicky Holston, Tuffy Owens Ken Berget, Lynda Freseth and other familiar faces will be in the trenches giving the area a horse show that weekend. The theme of the show will be "Staying Alive" which was a familiar song by the Bee Gees, referring to keeping horse shows alive and well. A costume class, pro/am class, and an aisle party are a few of the added events to the show that will carry on the theme from the 70s.
Suzy Shiflet will offic
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03/24/21
REMINDER: ASAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS APRIL 1
The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona is offering its Scholarship Program to all current high school juniors and seniors, and college students, who demonstrate a commitment to the show horse industry and academic success.
The program is available to all riders showing on the West Coast Circuit. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked to the ASAA office no later than APRIL 1, 2021.
To apply and for more information, visit http://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/2021-scholarship.html. Additional questions can be answered at jolenegalvin@yahoo.com.
-- via ASAA
03/23/21
IASHA SPRING WARM-UP AND ROUTE 66 CLASSIC '21 RESULTS POSTED ONLINE
The results from IASHA Spring Warm-Up in Cloverdale, Indiana (March 19-21), and Route 66 Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma (March 17-20), are online, and can be viewed here.
03/22/21
AHHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS 2020-21 OFFICERS
The American Hackney Horse Society's 2021-2022 Board of Directors met on March 5, 2021 via Zoom. The new directors were seated and officers were elected.
The 2021-2022 officers are:
President - Tom Lowry
Vice President - Andy Freseth
Treasurer - Toni Nastali
Secretary - Bryan Earehart
The Board welcomed newly elected board members Randy Harper and Anna Marie Knipp. The Board also thanked outgoing board members Maureen Quackenbush, Matt Schuckert, and Lisa Sparrow for their service and dedication to the AHHS.
The complete list of 2021-2022 members of the Board of Directors follows:
Term expiring March 2022:
Rodney Hicks
Bo
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03/18/21
ASHBA RIDING PROGRAM COUNCIL REORGANIZES AND REINVIGORATES PROGRAMS
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) Riding Program Council is leading the way to a host of new and improved initiatives and programs to strengthen the American Saddlebred industry. The Riding Program Council has started 2021 with a reorganized structure, energetic leadership team, expanded population and revitalized purpose to serve key membership groups and strategic initiatives.
Riding programs are the door into the breed community and are a vital component in creating and maintaining a “need’ for the American Saddlebred. Many American Saddlebred owners and rider’s first introduction to the breed was through a riding lesson program. Initially, people just want to ride a hor
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03/17/21
EVENT CANCELLATION - 3/17/21
The MJMHA Classic, to be held April 16-18, has been canceled: https://www.facebook.com/MJMHA/
03/17/21
AMHA YOUTH CONTEST NEWS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced the AMHA Youth Contest grant, sponsored by the USA Equestrian Trust.
The grant is good for 2021 only, and can be used to enhance contests or create a new one. Priority will be given to first-year contests, but all contests will receive something. Monies will vary per recipient. The AMHA Youth Contest Subcommittee will be the decision makers on how this grant is spent.
If interested, fill out this application by March 22, 2021, and email it to nicole@morganhorse.com.
-- via AMHA
03/17/21
VICTORY PASS RAFFLE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
The American Saddlebred Museum has released a reminder for potential participants that there are three weeks left to purchase tickets for the 27th Annual Victory Pass Raffle. The Victory Pass Raffle offers a chance to win a premium package to the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The drawing will be held April 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Museum.
Each $10 ticket is the chance to win a prize package including:
8 Nights Convenient Hotel accommodations ($2,000 value)
4 Lower Level Box Seats for every performance ($1,200 value)
Golf Cart Rental for the week ($500 value)
A VIP Parking Pass for the week
Two tickets to the Museum’
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03/16/21
CAROUSEL CHARITY '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Carousel Charity in Scottsdale, Arizona, March March 11-14, are online, and can be viewed here.
03/15/21
GASPARILLA CHARITY AND ASAC '21 RESULTS AND PHOTOS POSTED ONLINE
The results and photos from Gasparilla Charity in Tampa, Florida (March 9-13), and ASAC in Clemson South Carolina (March 11-13), are online, and can be viewed here.
03/15/21
EVENT CANCELLATION - 3/15/21
The New York State Breeders show, May 21-24, has canceled: https://www.facebook.com/NYSBreedershorseshow/
03/15/21
2021 HORSE SHOW GRANT APPLICATION UPDATES
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) Horse Show Grant application period for the 2021 season is open and application submission deadline has been extended to Thursday, April 15.
ASHA Horse Show Grants are available for financially challenged American Saddlebred competitions. Minimum grant requirements must be met in order to receive a grant. Maximum grant amount per show in a calendar year is $1,000.
Learn more about the impact of the 2020 ASHA Horse Show Grants and ASHA Star Show Program here: ASHA Star Show and Grant Program Helping Keep Industry Saddlebred Strong in 2020.
The ASHBA Horse Show Gran
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03/15/21
EWAC RAISING FUNDS TO ASSIST SILVER OAKS PUBLIC SEIZURE
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) Equine Welfare Advocacy Committee (EWAC) needs immediate help to assure they can assist the near 50 American Saddlebreds from Silver Oak Saddlebreds that have been legally seized in Yamhill County, Oregon. EWAC is launching a fundraiser to develop much-needed funds to assist these horses.
The total estimated it will require to assist these Saddlebreds is upwards of $10,000. The size and needs of this legal seizure and public welfare case will cause a heavy strain on EWAC funds. EWAC is asking anyone who can contribute to their fundraiser today at the link
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03/04/21
US EQUESTRIAN EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR EQUESTRIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
US Equestrian has announced that it has expanded the eligibility requirements for the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship, which provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors committed to continuing their involvement in equestrian sport while in college.
US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the scholarship. Applicants must be active US Equestrian competing or fan members preparing to enter any college or university full-time in fall 2021. The scholarship is open to all 29 recognized breeds and disciplines.
Previously, applicants were required to be enrolled in an equine-re
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03/04/21
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2021 PROMOTIONAL GRANT RECIPIENTS
The American Morgan Horse Association has announced its 2021 Breed Promotion Grant recipients. This program helps organizations with their Morgan horse promotional efforts. The selection committee carefully reviewed each application and applauds everyone’s hard work on their submissions. The following awardees will be promoting the Morgan breed to thousands of people across the United States and Australia.
Friends of Pt. Reyes Morgan Horse Ranch for Morgan Promotional Cards with photos in the Mounted Patrol.
Morgan Horse Association of Australia for Advertising in Horse Lovers' Bible.
Morgan Horse Club of Washington State for Breed Showcase at Washington and Evergreen
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03/04/21
AMHA ANNOUNCES 2021 SHOW GRANT RECIPIENTS
For 2021, the American Morgan Horse Educational Charitable Trust/World Morgan Futurity Stallion Service Auction has granted 5 percent of its net proceeds for the American Morgan Horse Association Competition Grants Program. This program aides financially challenged Morgan competitions. The AMHA Competition Grant recipients for 2021 are:
Central Region Morgan Horse Show
C-Fair Charity Horse Show
Key Classic Benefit Horse Show
Oregon Morgan Horse Show
Australian National Morgan Horse Show
-- via AMHA
03/03/21
REGISTRY PLANS IMPROVEMENTS ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) Registry Services staff has been working diligently to improve efficiency and customer service and these advancements are now going into effect as a result of the recent merger.
Through working with a Productivity and Process Improvement consultant, two primary goals were identified for the ASHBA Registry Services – to improve customer satisfaction through improving how customers access and interact with our registry services and business, and to improve operational and staff efficiency to allow for higher productivity.
“Upon the unification of our member and registry services function under one organization, we have been able to collabor
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03/03/21
ASHBA PROVIDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW REGISTRY COUNCIL
The Registry Council of the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) formed upon the merger of the American Saddlebred Horse Association and the American Saddlebred Registry in February 2021. This council is made up of members from the Board of Directors and will oversee functions of the registry, registry focused committees, and the Registry Trust.
This inaugural Registry Council consists of the seven independent members of the American Saddlebred Registry Board of Directors prior to the merger. The Registry Council will maintain seven seats on the ASHBA Board of Directors. Members must meet the criteria of extensive experience with American Saddlebreds used for breeding purposes and/or progeny from
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03/03/21
ANNA MARIE KNIPP NAMED ASHBA REGISTRY COUNCIL CHAIR
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) has announced that Anna Marie Knipp is its inaugural Registry Council Chairperson.
Anna Marie, from Jefferson City, Missouri, has been a lifelong American Saddlebred owner, exhibitor, and breeder. A graduate of Stephens College with a degree in Business/Accounting, she manages and invests in commercial real estate properties as well as owning High Spirits Farm in Ashland, Missouri, which is a 550-acre home to an American Saddlebred training, breeding, and boarding operation in addition to agricultural and event purposes.
Anna Marie is passionate about the impact improvements at an organizational level can have on members and the breed, saying, “Our
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03/01/21
REMINDER: ASAA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The American Saddlebred Association of Arizona is offering its Scholarship Program to all current high school juniors and seniors, and college students, who demonstrate a commitment to the show horse industry and academic success.
The program is available to all riders showing on the West Coast Circuit. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked to the ASAA office no later than APRIL 1, 2021.
To apply and for more information, visit http://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/2021-scholarship.html. Additional questions can be answered at jolenegalvin@yahoo.com.
-- via ASAA
02/26/21
ASHAM CHARITY FALL DATES ANNOUNCED
The American Saddle Horse Association of Michigan has announced that the 2021 ASHAM Charity Fall Horse Show will be held October 15 to 17, 2021.
This year the horse show will be held at the MIchiana Event Centre in Shipshewana, Indiana. The judge will be John Warner.
For more information regarding schedule, exhibitor parties, etc., contact:
Manager Ron Gekiere, rongeki@gmail.com, 586-484-8790.
Secretary Sara Ressler, sararessler@aol.com, 248-922-0148.
Show Advisor Cindy Scoggin, clscoggin525@gmail.com, 248-227-7266.
-- via ASHAM
02/26/21
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED MUSEUM ELECTS NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The American Saddlebred Museum has announced a new Board of Trustees during the Museum’s Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, February 19 via Zoom.
The 2021-2022 Board of Trustees are:
President: Mark Strong, Lexington, KY
First Vice President: Amy Dix Rock, Simpsonville, KY
Second Vice President: Anne Tasch, Ridgefield, CT
Secretary: Donna Finch, Greensboro, NC
Treasurer: Mary Jane Glasscock Kirkpatrick, Atlanta, GA
Grace Arnold, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Deborah Butler, Gainesville, FL
Rob Byers, Simpsonville, KY
Cindy Carcione, Louisville, KY
Kate Harvey Codeanne, Wethersfield, CT
Ann Simien Curl, Vill
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02/25/21
AHHS AND AHHS NATIONAL FUTURITY ANNOUNCE FUNDRAISER
The American Hackney Horse Society and AHHS National Futurity committee are organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the Futurity, while creating a fun interactive way to include owners and trainers, encourage people to show, and create new interest in the Futurity.
The organizations are seeking 10-20 amateur exhibitors willing to be auctioned off to the highest bidder on 32 auctions, from March 5-March 10. Each amateur will compete from March 10 to September 30, 2021. During this time period, the amateurs will accumulate points by winning classes throughout the time frame (even one entry classes count towards a win). The amateur with the most wins as of September 30 will be declared the winning amateur.
The person
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02/25/21
AMERICAN SADDLEBRED 3- AND 4-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES NOMINATION AND PAYMENT DUE BY MAR. 1
The payment and nomination deadline for the American Saddlebred Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes is Monday, March 1, 2021.
Payments for previously nominated horses, as well as new nominations for yearlings (foaled in 2020) to the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes and 3-year-olds (foaled in 2018) to the Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes, must be postmarked and mailed, faxed to 859-259-1628, or emailed to p.edwards@asha.net on or before March 1. There is no grace period.
The 2021 Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will
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02/25/21
ASHBA SELECT SERIES EXPANDING IN 2021
The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association National Select Series is expanding and improving for the 2021 show season. This program debuted to much excitement and success during a very challenging 2020 competition season. One thousand American Saddlebreds and members had an increased opportunity to compete for additional recognition and enjoyment last year.
Whether it was through one of the three virtual show sessions offered during the lockdown or one of the eight 2020 ASHA National Select Series Regional Championships that were held across the country, the National Select Series brought Saddlebred Smiles to the community in 2020. In addition to the beautiful specialty ribbons, champion hats and h
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02/23/21
RES SPRING SALE DATES CHANGED
Robertson Equine Sales has announced that the dates for its Spring Sale have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 - 10, during Rock Creek Horse Show held in Louisville.
The sale itself will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Entries will close on May 3; the deadline for photos in the printed catalog is May 7. Existing entries will automatically be entered into the June sale, unless the consignor advises otherwise.
For more information, please contact Jimmy Robertson (Jimmy@RobertsonEquineSales.com or 502.802.6977) or visit RobertsonEquineSales.com.
-- via Robertson Equine Sales
02/23/21
TSHSA ANNOUNCES 2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The TriState Horse Shows Association has announces its 2021 scholarship winners. The scholarship honors excellence in academics, community involvement and participation in the show industry. Each winner was awarded a scholarship of $1,250.
Korah Anderson, daughter of Eric and Darcie Anderson, rides with Heritage Stables and will be attending University of Finley in the fall.
Tyler Walker, son of Todd and Alison Walker, rides with Spring Hills Stables and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University in the fall.
-- via TSHSA
02/23/21
REMINDER: AMHA ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS IS VIRTUAL THIS SATURDAY
The 2021 Annual Meeting of American Morgan Horse Association Members will be held this Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. Central; 10 a.m. Mountain; 9 a.m. Pacific).
Like many associations in the past year, we are offering a virtual annual meeting of the membership. We have reserved space to hold the meeting and set up on-site voting at the United States Pony Clubs Office Boardroom located in the Kentucky Horse Park at 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky. Members may cast proxies or live votes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. that morning if attending in person. A tabulator from Dean, Dorton, Allen & Ford will be present to accept those proxies and l
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