Saddlebred Record is designed to provide a reference source of current and accurate information concerning the breeding records of Saddlebred stallions and mares, to identify successful breeding combinations, to identify and honor the outstanding performers of the show ring, and to keep the history of the breed. Upon earning enough points at USEF-licensed competitions and being approved as a Champion, a horse will be awarded the permanent "CH" prefix to its name on ASR records. Saddlebred Record Champions, along with their sires and dams, are acknowledged each year in the American Saddlebred Reference Directory.

• American Saddlebreds competing in the performance, park, show pleasure, and country pleasure sections must earn 15 points.
• Only 3 points at a single show will be allowed. 
• Only 3 points won in "In Hand" classes will count toward the total of 15 points required to earn CH status.

Note: Upon approval by the ASHA Board of Directors in 2009, the following changes have been made to the Saddlebred Record program, effective December 1, 2008. 

• The Country Pleasure section is now included in the Saddlebred Record program with the same requirements of the other Saddlebred sections.
• All regular member USEF competitions (A, B, and C) are eligible for points.
• All Country Pleasure points earned prior to December 1, 2008 will be converted on a 6:1 ratio and will be added to any other points, if any, earned in other Saddlebred sections. Example: a horse has 65 Country Pleasure points earned prior to Dec. 1, 2008 and 5 CH points earned in other classes. The 65 Country Pleasure points will convert to 11 CH points (rounded up). Combined with the 5 CH points, the horse has a total of 16 points and is eligible to apply for Champion status.