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Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Cutest Foal deadline is May 6 Enter and be eligible for a 1,000 cash prize or a free, full color ad in American Saddlebred magazine

Lexington, Kentucky -The deadline is Tuesday, May 6 to enter the Cutest Foal contest. For the second year, ASHA is featuring the Cutest Foal contest in the upcoming May/June issue of American Saddlebred magazine. Photos for the Cutest Foal contest must be received in the ASHA office by Tuesday, May 6. Get them in today by contacting Dede Gatlin at 859 259-2742 ext. 346 or email d.gatlinasha.net.

This year, as an added incentive, all entries in the Cutest Foal contest will be eligible for a 1,000 cash prize, which will be awarded to the Cutest Foal contestant placing first, second or third in any of the American Saddlebred Registry Futurities and over 35 plus- affiliated state and regional futurities. Foals may show and win in either the Open Weanling or Amateur Weanling In Hand division. If more than one of the Cutest Foal contestants place in the top three, the 1,000 prize will be awarded to the highest-placing foal contestant among the top three. If none of the Cutest Foal contestants place in the top three, the highest-placing foal contestant will receive a free, full-page color ad in the September/October Issue of American Saddlebred magazine.

To enter, purchase a full-page color or black ampamp white ad featuring your foal in the May/June issue. Once production of the May/June issue has been completed, each of the foals entered will be featured on ASHAs Web site, www.saddlebred.com. Visitors to the Web site will have an opportunity to vote for the Cutest Foal. The owner of the foal winning the most votes will win a free, full-color ad in the July/August issue of American Saddlebred magazine. Online voting will close on June 30, 2008, and a winner will be announced.

Entries must be received in the ASHA office no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2008. To enter, contact Dede Gatlin at 859 259-2742 ext. 346 or e-mail d.gatlinasha.net.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008
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Deadline Tuesday, May 6 for State Pleasure Horse Winners

Lexington, Kentucky -The deadline is Tuesday, May 6 to showcase State Pleasure Horse Winners in the May/June issue of American Saddlebred magazine. All ads must be received in the ASHA office by Tuesday, May 6. For more information contact Dede Gatlin at 859 259-2742 ext. 346 or email d.gatlinasha.net.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

American Saddlebred Museum Holding Online Gift Shop Sale

Lexington, Kentucky-The American Saddlebred Museum is hosting a Web site sale through April 27, 2008. Over 50 items are marked down 20 to 60 percent including fall, winter and transitional season merchandise. During the sale, non-museum members will receive ten percent off all regularly priced items. Museum members will receive an extra ten percent over and above their regular discounts for a total of 20 percent off all regularly priced merchandise. Sign up online to become a Museum member at the time an order is placed and receive the extra discounts. Appropriate discounts will be applied prior to shipping each order although the order confirmation may not reflect the savings. To place an order go to www.asbmuseum.org then click on Gift Shop.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

FREE video streaming of the International Equine Summit 2008 offered by ASHA

Lexington, Kentucky- The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008, will be held in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, April 28-29 at the Radisson Hotel. The two-day event is being sponsored by the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville in cooperation with the Equine Initiative in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky.

In addition, the American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA has been noted as one of four sponsoring organizations of the summit. Were pleased these organizations have joined with us in this important event, said Rich Wilcke, director of the Equines Industry Program at the University of Louisville and summit organizer. Each of these organizations seeks to serve the best interest of those within the horse industry while educating the general public. At the Kentucky International Equine Summit, we intend to expand the knowledge of those attending the event.

The summit will feature presentations and discussions from more than 90 of the best minds in the equine business and research field on three critical issues: The Wellbeing of the Competitive Horse, The Emerging Science of Horse Breeding and The Equine Economy in the 21^st Century. The conference aims to bring together industry leaders to examine the issues facing the future of the equine industry.

There will also be a luncheon each day featuring prominent keynote speakers. Robert Evans, President and CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., will speak on Monday April 28, and David OConnor, President of the United States Equestrian Federation will speak on Tuesday, April 29. For details on the summit click here www.kyequinesummit.com.

Starting on Monday, April 28 after 8 a.m., ASHA will be featuring a free LIVE webcast of the two-day event on www.saddlebred.com. Likewise, archived video of the webcast will also be available following the summit on the Web site. DVDs of the event will be available for purchase, please check back for more information regarding the release date.

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

American Saddlebred Registry joins the Congressional Cavalry Program

Lexington, Kentucky- In an effort to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, DC, the American Saddlebred Registry ASR has joined the American Horse Councils AHC Congressional Cavalry program.

The Horse Council seeks to identify a Saddlebred constituent in each congressional district to contact his/her Representative/Senator or other federal officials. These individuals will be mobilized when there is a need for grassroots lobbying.

Members of the program will be put on an e-mail, fax, or mail list for easy activation and contact purposes.

The Congressional Cavalry program might eventually provide the base for additional activities like visits with Members of Congress back home invitations to Members of Congress to visit a facility or event and reports to Congress about activities back in the district that illustrate the importance of the horse industry to the state and local economy, sport and recreational life.

For sign up information or any additional questions about the program contact the AHC at 202.296.4031 or at ahchorsecouncil.org.

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Monday, April 21, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

Lexington hosts the inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008

Lexington, Kentucky- The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008, will be held in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, April 28-29 at the Radisson Hotel. The two-day event is being sponsored by the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville in cooperation with the Equine Initiative in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky.

In addition, the American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA has been noted as one of four sponsoring organizations of the summit. Were pleased these organizations have joined with us in this important event, said Rich Wilcke, director of the Equines Industry Program at the University of Louisville and summit organizer. Each of these organizations seeks to serve the best interest of those within the horse industry while educating the general public. At the Kentucky International Equine Summit, we intend to expand the knowledge of those attending the event.

The summit will feature presentations and discussions from more than 90 of the best minds in the equine business and research field on three critical issues: The Wellbeing of the Competitive Horse, The Emerging Science of Horse Breeding and The Equine Economy in the 21st Century. The conference aims to bring together industry leaders to examine the issues facing the future of the equine industry.

There will also be a luncheon each day featuring prominent keynote speakers. Robert Evans, President and CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., will speak on Monday April 28, and David OConnor, President of the United States Equestrian Federation will speak on Tuesday, April 29. For more information on the summit or to register click www.kyequinesummit.com.

ASHA will be featuring a free LIVE webcast of the two-day event on www.saddlebred.com. Likewise, archived video of the webcast will also be available following the summit on the Web site. DVDs of the event will be available for purchase, please check back for more information regarding the release date.

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Monday,April 14, 2008
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Saddlebred Futurity grace period deadline is Friday, April 25

Lexington, Kentucky The futurity grace period deadline to nominate mares and stallions for 2008 foals is Friday, April 25. Nomination forms are available for download from the Association's Web site at http://www.saddlebred.com/Prize-forms.

The Kentucky Amateur, Kentucky and National Futurity programs paid over 272,000 to participants in 2007.

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Thursday,April 10, 2008
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Live Video of TSE/Tattersalls Offered On Saddlebred.com

Lexington, Kentucky The TSE/Tattersalls Spring Sale will be broadcast over the Internet beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 11, on the American Saddlebred Horse Association Web site, www.saddlebred.com. Conducted by Teater Saddlebred Enterprises, Inc., the Saddlebred sale is Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, 2008.

As it has done in the past, ASHA will once again provide a live, streaming video feed of each day of the sale in its entirety. The Webcast will allow viewers to see the sale of each horse as it is presented and hear the auctioneers call, as well as see the hip number and price. The 2008 TSE/Tattersalls Spring Sale Catalog is available to download at www.tsetattersalls.com.

Subscription purchases for viewing the Webcast will be available on the ASHA homepage, www.saddlebred.com. Each days sale is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Lots 1-146 will sell Friday, and lots 147-293 sell Saturday. Fees to view the Webcast are 15 per day per computer, meaning the license to view the Webcast is exclusive to each computer on which it is purchased. ASHA members receive a 20 discount for daily purchase, making the member price 12 per day per computer. In addition, two-day package purchasing is available at a discount: for non-members, the two-day package is 27, and for ASHA members, the two-day package is 22. Payment is accepted on-line using a credit or debit card.

Viewers Internet connection should be broadband, DSL or cable modem for optimum quality dial-up Internet connection is not sufficient. To purchase a subscription, follow the simple steps on the ASHA homepage. A link is provided to a Help page to assist subscribers in viewing the Webcast.

Revenues received from subscribers go to offset the technical and production costs of the Webcast. Any surplus is applied to the promotional efforts of ASHA.

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Tuesday,April 1, 2008
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Former show photographer Harry Leon ampquotSargeampquot Sargent passes

Lexington, Kentucky Former show photographer Harry Leon Sarge Sargent, age 85, died on Friday, March 28, 2008 at home after a lengthy illness. As he donated his remains to science, there will be no public service, just a private gathering of family and friends. Memorials may be sent to The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County, 935 Farm Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38134.

Sargent grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from Humes High School, a few years before Elvis. He was a pilot in WWII and Korea, a great jazz drummer, and a world-renowned horse photographer. He began shooting horses more from the front because he said, the angle told more about the horse than weather vane pictures straight from the side. The only retouching that he allowed was ears and opening eyes. His ability to catch a once-in-a-lifetime moment on film provided the horse show world a permanent, factual record of the great horses during that time. He was hired as official photographer at Lexington and Louisville in 1957. Sarge spent 43 years in center ring before retiring in 2000.

Sargent leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Julie son, Scott three grandchildren, Taylor, Alex, and Samantha Sargent, all of Memphis and one brother, Don Sargent of Mississippi.

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Friday, March 28, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

ASHA/USPC Awards Program: Open to all level Pony Club Members who ride an American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred Horse

Charlotte Jumper Classic To Present Saddlebred Exhibition

Lexington, Kentucky - The American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas ASAC has been offered the opportunity to exhibit Saddlebreds at the Charlotte Jumper Classic, held at Bobcats Arena, April 11-13, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ASAC has been invited for three performances on Saturday and one on Sunday. The theme will be consistent with the new ASHA ad campaign, Ill Take You There, promoting the versatility of the American Saddlebred.

This USEF rated show and International FEI Competition needs Saddlebreds and top riders for the exhibition. Competitive trail horses, sport horses, county pleasure and three and five gaited horses are all needed- just to mention a few. For more information on the Jumper Classic and to view photos of the arena click here.

Selections and alternates will be made from the names submitted by the Saddlebred Exhibition Committee. For more information contact Betsy Boone at 704.796.3057 or boonescabinaol.com.

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Friday, March 21, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

Mo-Neigh: Blue Willow Brigade 2008 Fundraiser

Lexington, Kentucky - The Blue Willow Farm Youth Club of Versailles, KY, will be hosting a silent auction at the 2008 Lexington Jr. League Horse Show. They are compiling a collection of Mo-Neighs, paintings done by horses, to raise money for the ASHA Youth-to-Youth Scholarship Program.

The Mo-Neigh concept is very simple and so much fun They put a long paintbrush into a carrot, dip the brush in paint, give your horse its treat and let your horse paint on a piece of paper. Since the beginning of this project in September of 2007, the Blue Willow Brigade has already collected a total of 26 Mo-Neighs and is looking for some more equine artists. Some of the artists include, ^CHWalterways Remember Me, Swish, A Travelin Man, ^CHEleanor Rigby, ^CHNinety-Eight Degrees, ^CHMoses, Bono, ^CHWar Whoop Two, ^CHThe Bodega Bay, ^CHHeir Style, and Twice Charmed.

Several farms have already participated in the Blue Willow Brigade fundraiser but many more are still needed to help achieve their goal and elevate the Youth Scholarship Program.

Interested participants may contact Andrea Steponaitis at AmSdlbrd512aol.com or 859 509-8746. Barns in the area who would like to participate need to notify the Blue Willow Brigade.

Enter ASHAs Cutest Foal contest and be eligible for a 1,000 cash prize entries no later than May 6, 2008

Lexington, Kentucky - For the second year, ASHA is featuring a Cutest Foal contest for the upcoming May/June issue of American Saddlebred magazine. Photos for the Cutest Foal contest must be received in the ASHA office by Tuesday, May 6. For more information contact Dede Gatlin at 859 259-2742 ext. 346 or email d.gatlinasha.net.

This year, as an added incentive, all entries in the Cutest Foal contest will be eligible for a 1,000 cash prize, which will be awarded to the Cutest Foal contestant placing first, second or third in any of the American Saddlebred Registry Futurities and over 35 plus- affiliated state and regional futurities. Foals may show and win in either the Open Weanling or Amateur Weanling In Hand division. If more than one of the Cutest Foal contestants places in the top three, the 1,000 prize will be awarded to the highest-placing foal contestant among the top three. If none of the Cutest Foal contestants places in the top three, the highest-placing foal contestant will receive a free, full-page color ad in the September/October Issue of American Saddlebred magazine.

To enter, purchase a full-page color or black ampamp white ad featuring your foal in the May/June issue. Once production of the May/June issue has been completed, each of the foals entered will be featured on ASHAs Web site, www.saddlebred.com. Visitors to the Web site will have an opportunity to vote for the Cutest Foal. The owner of the foal winning the most votes will win a free, full-color ad in the July/August issue of American Saddlebred magazine. Online voting will close on June 30, 2008, and a winner will be announced.

Entries must be received in the ASHA office no later than Tuesday, May 6, 2008. To enter, contact Dede Gatlin at 859 259-2742 ext. 346 or e-mail d.gatlinasha.net.

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Monday, March 3, 2008
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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Huge Boost in Saddlebred Sweepstakes Nominations Remaining Eligible Four-Year-Olds Jumped 31.6 percent

Lexington, Kentucky - TheAmerican Saddlebred Registry ASR Sweepstakes nominations made significant leaps forward at the 2008 closing on February 11. Both the Three-Year-Old and the Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes experienced a hike in numbers.

In the Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes, 100 Four-Year-Olds of 2008 remain eligible at the February closing, up 31.58 percent from last year. Likewise, the Three-Year-Old nominations increased 16.67 percent, to 182 horses.

In the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes, most notable when compared to 2007 was the rise in the yearling nominations. From 2007 to 2008 the yearling nominations grew by 8.99 percent to 303 yearlings of 2008.

Beginning this year, Kentucky-bred American Saddlebreds nominated to compete in the ASR Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes events horses must be nominated as Three-Year-Olds will receive payouts from the Breeders Incentive Fund as added prize money based on the highest placed eligible Kentucky-breds in each division. The ASR Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes events held annually are in the five-gaited, three-gaited, fine harness, and park pleasure divisions. The available Incentive Funds will be divided equally between the divisions. Of the money in each division, 70 percent will be awarded to the breeder and 30 percent will be awarded to the stallion owner. Approximately 160,000 in Kentucky Breeders Incentive prize money is on offer in the 2008 Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes.

Eligibility for the added prize money is based on the Kentucky-bred criteria, which are as follows: a horse registered by the American Saddlebred Registry, foaled in Kentucky, sired by a stallion standing in Kentucky at the time of service, and bred by a resident of Kentucky breeder is designated per ASR rules.

The ASR Sweepstakes classes are for two-, three- and four-year-olds in the five-gaited, three-gaited, fine harness and park pleasure divisions. The program is designed to perpetuate the breeding, training and showing of American Saddlebreds.

Of the 4 million the ASR Sweepstakes has awarded since 1984, 19 percent of it- more than a quarter of a million dollars- has been awarded over the last five years.

General rules and information on the Sweepstakes, including registration forms are available at www.saddlebred.com/prize-sweepstakes or by contacting Patricia Edwards at 859 259-2742 ext. 320.

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Monday, March 3, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge sponsored by Elisabeth Goth Chelberg

Lexington, Kentucky - The American Saddlebred Horse Association and Elisabeth Goth Chelberg are pleased to offer the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge program to promote the sport of driving American Saddlebreds for young enthusiasts.

The ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge will consist of qualifying classes in two divisions, Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness and Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving, at selected shows throughout the year. Each show must offer both classes Custom medals and ribbons will be provided by ASHA. By adding both driving classes to your schedule ASHA will be able to enhance promotional efforts for the Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge through press releases and advertisements.

To be eligible for the 10,000 in cash and prizes offered, a horse must be a ribbon winner in two qualifying classes prior to the ASHA Driving Challenge Finals. A horse must qualify in two official Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness classes to qualify for the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Fine Harness Driving Challenge Final or two official Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving classes to qualify for the ASHA Junior Exhibitor Show Pleasure Driving Challenge Final. For a copy of the rules click here.

Support is needed to make this program a success. Please click here to download the necessary registration form. Forward any questions to Brenda Newell at 859.259.2742 extension 343.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

US set to defend saddle seat world cup

Lexington, Kentucky The United States Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup teams are preparing to head to South Africa once again. The teams were selected at a trials event held at William Woods University in Fulton Missouri last weekend. Five riders and an alternate were selected from twenty three-gaited and ten five-gaited finalists. The World Cup of Saddle Seat Equitation is held every other year alternating between the United States and South Africa. This year, the prestigious international competition will be held from September 21-28 in Tulbagh, South Africa.

The United States teams will be working hard to repeat the strong performances turned in by the 2006 teams, which captured the gold medals and coveted World Cup trophies in both the three-gaited and five-gaited divisions.

The 2008 World Cup trials were a tremendous example of the depth of exceptional saddle seat athletes we have here in the United States, said Ellen Beard, Executive Director. Adding, The combination of talent from both the equitation and horsemanship aspects of the discipline leave me quite confident that our teams are up to the challenge of taking on the best saddle seat riders from around the world in 2008.

The U.S. teams will face competition from Canada, Great Britain, Namibia and South Africa. All five countries compete in the three-gaited event, while Canada and Namibia join the U.S. and South Africa in the five-gaited competition. Representing the United States will be:

THREE-GAITED

• Emily Abbott Whitestown, IN
• Jacqueline Beck Aliso Viejo, CA
• Brittany McGinnis Fishers, IN
• Victoria McHenry New Orleans, LA
• Eleanor Watkins Louisville, KY
• Angela Darrow Alternate Hartland, WI

FIVE-GAITED

• Brittany Baird Hinsdale, IL
• Brooke Jacobs Georgetown, KY
• Mackenzie Lyttle Huntington Beach, CA
• Jessica Moctezuma Hardwick, NJ
• Cydni Simmons Burlington, KY
• Calee Dillon Alternate Dallas, TX

The USWC welcomes donations from individuals and organizations who wish to contribute in support of Team USA as they work to defend their 2006 titles and retain possession of the coveted Saddle Seat World Cup trophies. The mission of the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup is to expand the presence of Saddle Seat Equitation on both national and international levels through team-based competition and promotion of the discipline by U.S. athletes and officials. The U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup is a registered 501c3 corporation.

For more information or to make a contribution, contact Executive Secretary Christy ODonnell at WCEquitationaol.com or 813.760.0465. To learn more about the organization and the history of the event, visit www.saddleseatworldcupusa.com.

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CONTACT: Kim Skipton
859-259-2746

Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show Announces Improvements And Changes

LEXINGTON, KY Looking for a fun show to start up your spring show season The Kentucky Spring Premier wants you The 2008 Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show will be held May1-3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Kicking off with a Thursday afternoon session, the show will run Thursday night, continue with both day and evening sessions on Friday, Academy classes on Saturday morning and end with Saturday evenings performance. Brett Day will handle all judging duties with the exception of the Morgan, Friesian and Academy divisions which will be judged by Conky Price.

An enthusiastic horse show board has implemented several events in hopes of putting this show back on top. The class schedule has been reevaluated and streamlined with the open stakes moving to Friday night and the show culminating with the amateur championships on Saturday night. Footing issues have been addressed and a plan is in the works to reduce the ring to a size more conducive with exhibiting show horses.

To attract more horses the Kentucky Spring Premier is offering 500.00 to the Kentucky trainer with the most entries along with an additional 500.00 to the out of state trainer bringing the most entries.

This year the Spring Premier Show will benefit the American Saddlebred Museum. The benefits have already started as many of the trophies have been selected from the Museums own Gift Shop. Be sure to stop by the Museum and enjoy the rest of the Kentucky Horse Park between performances.

With the coming of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games the Horse Park is embarking on a huge renovation. New arenas, both covered and outdoors, are being added as well as new and improved stabling. Help keep this show in the forefront so that we can enjoy the benefits to come from being one of the premier shows at the Horse Park.

Exhibitors wont have to worry about missing the running of the Kentucky Derby. A Derby party will be held before Saturdays evening session. The wizards at Richfield Video will arrange the television hook up and a barbecue, catered by Corkys, will be provided along with a cash bar. Come mingle with friends and enjoy the race.

For more information please contact Scarlett Mattson at 270-547-2407

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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Contact, Jessica Fisher, Communications Manager

Saddlebred World Loses Giants Pugh, Barham

Lexington, Kentucky - The Saddlebred community has lost two renowned horsemen. Both Dale Pugh and Edward C. Barham left behind significant accomplishments their presence cannot be replaced.

Pugh, who was born on April 10, 1917, died February 11 at the Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri. Pugh served in the United States Navy during World War II, but was mostly known for his long career as a professional horseman.

Pugh began training horses at the Callaway Hills Stable in New Bloomfield in the 60's, and had a hand in training the legendary Will Shriver, who defeated every challenger he showed against for four straight years, according to Rural Missouri Magazine. He was highly respected in the horse training community, and had a large influence on many aspiring trainers in the area.Likewise, He was known nationally as one of the best trainers of young horses, according to Mike Roberts and could take a colt and get started and take it to a horse show and be as successful as anybody else. For the complete obituary in the Fulton Sun click here.

Additionally, with the death of Edward C. Barham on February 19, 2008, in Indianapolis, IN, another chapter in Saddle Horse history comes to an end. A great showman, trainer, judge, breeder, innovator and show manager, he came from a long line of noted horsemen.

Known for making and showing such champions as the great Worlds Grand Champion Nellie Pidgeon, Lady Louise, Lady Babette and Sweet Lavender, the Tennessee-born Barham was associated with establishments including Barham and Son, Leatherwood Farm, Wildwood Farm, and Gregnon Farm before opening his own Edward Barham Stables in Indiana.

Barham was not just a great horseman but also an outstanding horse show manager. While serving as a director of the horse department of the Indiana State Fair, Barham worked diligently to improve the Indiana State Fair Horse Show.

However, it was as a horse show judge that Barham may well be best remembered. With a distinctive style and superb knowledge of the rules, he suffered no fools in his show rings. He prided himself on his reputation as a judge who got down to business and for whom integrity could never be compromised. He was meticulous in every detail when presenting horses himself and expected no less from those he judged. Over a fifty-year span, Barham judged every major show across the country, including the Kentucky State Fair multiple times. Barham was inducted into the Kentucky State Fair Hall of Fame in 1991, thirty years after his fathers induction, and one hundred years after his grandfather, Wm. C. Barham, helped organize what would become the American Saddlebred Horse Association.

Edward Barham is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra, son Chris and grandsons, Thomas and Nicholas Barham. Visitation is Friday, February 22 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 23, at Flanner and Buchanan in Carmel, Indiana. Those who wish to express online condolences to the family and sign the register may do so by visiting: www.flannerbuchanan.com. For Edward Barhams obituary in full, click here.

Both families suggest that memorial gifts be sent to The American Saddlebred Museum, 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, 40511.