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ASHA WELCOMES ASHLEY BIGGINS AS SUMMER INTERN

ASHA is pleased to welcome Ashley Biggins as a summer intern.

Ashley is the daughter of renowned American Saddlebred trainers, John and Renee Biggins, of Simpsonville, Kentucky, and has been an American Saddlebred enthusiast her whole life. She has been involved in all aspects of the American Saddlebred show horse world, from showing, to helping with the Biggins Stables Summer Riding Camp, the Biggins Bridle Bunch Youth Club, and more. For her dedication and sportsmanlike attitude throughout her show career, Ashley was awarded the ASHA Youth Frank Ogletree Award in 2011.

Ashley is currently as student atampnbspBirmingham Southern College in Birmingham, AL where she is pursuing aampnbspBachelor of Arts degree in Collaborative Education with a Major Concentration in Business.ampnbsp She has been named to the Deanamprsquos List, has been awarded 3 scholarships, and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

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Ashley has been a huge asset to the ASHA and American Saddlebred Registry this summer, helping in all aspects of the office. She has written a historical story on prizefighter Joe Louisamprsquo involvement in American Saddlebreds to be featured in the ASHA Summer eZine to be released next week.

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KENTUCKY EQUINE HUMANE CENTER HOSTS OPERATION GELDING

The Kentucky Equine Humane Center is pleased to partner with the Unwanted Horse Coalition UHCampnbspand Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to provide aampnbspno-costampnbspgelding clinic. ampnbspThe new UHC program will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations and events that wish to sponsor clinics in which horse owners can bring their stallions to be castrated. A number of associations have sponsored such clinics, and the UHC wants to help more organizations, associations and events get involved in this effort.ampnbsp The KyEHC is grateful to receive support like this from the UHC.ampnbsp

This initiative is made possible by a special gift from the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation and the UHC both organizations have donated seed money to get the program started. Operation Gelding is patterned after several initiatives undertaken by horse associations, organizations and events around the country. The clinic will be conducted onampnbspJune 22, 2013ampnbspat Hagyard Equine Medical Institute located at 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KYampnbsp 40511.

The clinic will begin atampnbsp10:00 AMampnbspand end atampnbsp4:30 PM.ampnbsp Qualification for this opportunity is based on income:ampnbsp For a single person, an annual income of 32,000 or less for a family, an annual income of 45,000 or less.ampnbsp Please provide proof of income through a salary statement or W-2.

You are responsible for transporting your horses to the clinic, and appointments are first come first serve.ampnbsp Plan on staying for approximately two hours which will cover the time for castration and recovery.ampnbspampnbsp

Appointments can be made by completing the Operation Gelding Clinic Participant Application.ampnbspampnbspSubmit the application, proof of income, current vaccinations Incl Tetanus and Botulism and negative coggins certificateampnbspby emailing toampnbspinfokyehc.org, or mailing to KyEHC, PO Box 910124, Lexington, KYampnbsp 40591.ampnbsp All appointments must be made byampnbspJune 19.ampnbsp Any questions, please contact Karen Gustin atampnbsp859.881.5849

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For more information, please visit the KyEHC website atampnbspor Facebook page.

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WORLDamprsquoS CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA is pleased to announce advertising opportunities with the Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show WCHS at the Kentucky State Fair, August 18-24. 2013.ampnbsp Both print and webcast advertising are available.

TheampnbspAmerican Saddlebred Dailyampnbspoffers a day by day recap of the previous dayamprsquos WCHS results, including all judgesamprsquo cards.ampnbsp TheampnbspDailyampnbspis viewed by many as a collectoramprsquos item, and is available at the Saddlebred Central office during the WCHS as well as posted online as a supplement to the WCHS live webcast.ampnbsp TheampnbspDailyampnbspis also hand delivered to the show site barns and nearby hotels.ampnbsp Special center spread advertising is available this year, as well as covers and interior ads.ampnbsp Cover advertisers are featured in daily ASHA Facebook postings, which reached over 100,000 Facebook fans in 2012.

All sessions of the WCHS will be webcast live at no charge to the viewers on the USEF Network during the week of the show.ampnbsp The final two Championship evening sessions are also available after the show as video on demand for American Saddlebred enthusiasts to enjoy for months to come.ampnbsp Banner ads and pre-roll advertising opportunities are available for the live webcast, and will continue to be viewed with the video on demand.

In 2012, over 350,000 page views were recorded on the WCHS webcast, reportedly the most widely watched horse show on the USEF Network.ampnbsp Average viewers watched the webcast for almost an hour, and the show had a global audience including Canada, South Africa, Great Britain, and Germany.ampnbspampnbsp In addition, over 200,000 viewers interacted with other media on the site Dailies,ampnbspadvertiser/ sponsor links resulting in a true interactive experience for viewers.

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Webcast banners start at 1,000 and represent an outstanding advertising value to reach a huge and very engaged audience.ampnbspampnbspampnbsp The advertising deadline for print ads is July 10, 2013, and for webcast banners, August 1, 2013.ampnbsp The complete ASHA 2013 Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show Media Kit is available for download on ourampnbspwebsite.ampnbsp For more information, please contact Michelle Partridge at ASHA,ampnbspm.partridgeasha.netampnbspor 859 475-1463.

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ASHA FAITHFUL FRIEND OF THE WEEK: ^CHUNANIMOUS CONSENT

ampldquoMy story is in honor of a wonderful horse and friend,ampnbsp^CHUnanimous Consent. When I was introduced to ampldquoEnnisamprdquo in 2011, I had not ridden or shown for over 2 years. I had truly missed the American Saddlebred world, and most of all, the unique camaraderie between horse and rider. There was no doubt that ^CHUnanimous Consent was bold and handsome, often referred to as ampldquothe big horseamprdquo. I remember sensing his intriguingly warm personality that matched his kind eyes. It was obvious to me that he liked people and people liked him.

Upon his back for the first time, I experienced the exhilaration of riding a truly great show horse. With ears up, his powerful trot and magnificent cadence offered hope and desire that we would become a team.

Thank you, Ennis, for being a faithful teacher and so many happy memories at home and in the ring.amprdquo Bonnie Prasifka

Make a tax deductibleampnbspdonationampnbspof 200 to ASHA to honor YOUR special horse on the Faithful Friends Wall of Honor,ampnbspor print out theampnbspnomination formampnbsppdf.

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We welcome photos of your Faithful Friends.ampnbspShow ring photos are fine, but weampnbspwould preferampnbsppersonal photos, please contact theampnbspwebmasterampnbspto submit your photos and stories.ampnbspampnbsp

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MID-AMERICA SIGNATURE SET FOR JULY 26-28 OUTDOORS AT LEDGES ON IL/WI STATE LINE

Mid-America Signature Show, July 26-28, is a lovely old fashion outdoor show amid the flowers and trees at Ledges Sporting Horses Stables in Roscoe, IL. Shelley Fisher, Huber Heights, OH, will judge all classes.ampnbsp The Ledges outdoor arena has very good footing, and an indoor ring is available in case of uncooperative weather. All stalls are permanent, in barns with good cross ventilation.

Again this year, Signature exhibitors choose whether wins earn A or B season trophy points on the Mid-America Horse Show Assn., American Saddlebred Assn. of Wisconsin and Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Assn. circuits. No choice required of Academy entries or the Illinois Horse ampamp Pony Breeders ampamp Exhibitors Assn. circuit season trophies, both of which get the same trophy points at A and B shows.

Horses Showing for B Points Have 6 New Classes of Their Own

New are classes open only to horses declared for B season trophy points.ampnbsp ampldquoWe want our exhibitors showing B to have the thrill of winning and taking a victory pass, so this year weamprsquove given them six classes of their own,amprdquo said Show Manager Joy Meierhans.ampnbsp ampldquoHorses declared for A points are not eligible for these six new B-only classes, but B-declared horses may also show in any other Signature class for which they qualify.amprdquoampnbsp Three of the new B-only classes are in Show Pleasure Three Gaited ampndash Adult, Junior Exhibitor and Championship, and three are in Country Pleasure Three Gaited ampndash Adult, Junior Exhibitor and Championship.

Signature offers complete divisions for Saddlebred Show, Country and Western Pleasure plus Hunt Seat, Classic Pleasure and Open Pleasure.ampnbsp There also are Saddlebred performance, Park, Park Pleasure, Hackney Show Pleasure Driving, Road Pony classes and equitation age groups, plus Good Hands, UPHA Cup and Pleasure Medallion qualifiers.ampnbsp All 16 Academy classes are on Saturday.

Four TBA classes are in the schedule to accommodate class requests.ampnbsp If exhibitors need a class, they can sponsor a TBA class for 75 and guarantee three entries.ampnbsp To learn about sponsored TBA classes and get show news fast,ampnbsp ampldquoLikeamprdquo Mid-America on Facebook www.Facebook.com/MidAmericaHorseShow.

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For information on the Mid-America Signature Show, contact Joy Meierhans, show manager, at 630/557-2575 or JMTheMeierhans.com.ampnbsp Class list and entry blank are available at www.horseshowcalendar.com.

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USEF CUP INCENTIVE PROGRAM POINTS LEADERS

United States Equestrian Federation USEF is offering exhibitors in the American Saddlebred breed the opportunity to take part in the USEF Cup Incentive Program. ampnbspThis program provides an incentive award of 1,000 to the owner of the top horse competing at USEF Cup competitions in their respective division. Additionally, the trainer of each horse will be awarded 500 for their efforts.

Here are the current standings for the USEF Cup Incentive Program:

American Saddlebred

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For more information on how to participate in the program, designated competitions, and current point leaders please visitampnbsphttp://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/breeds/USEFCup.aspx.

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DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS FOR LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE HORSE SHOW

The American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA has arranged for a block of specially priced rooms at the Marriott Courtyard Lexington North during the Lexington Junior League Horse Show, July 8-13, 2013.ampnbsp

The Marriott Courtyard Lexington North is located at 755 Newtown Court, Lexington, KY 40511.ampnbsp King rooms with sofa sleeper are available for 104.00 plus tax per night.ampnbsp Contact the Courtyard at 859-253-4646, and ask for the ASHA Lexington Junior League Horse Show Room Block, Reference number M-ZJGHOF.ampnbspampnbspampnbspYou may also make reservations online.

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ampnbspThe deadline for reserving at this special rate is Monday, June 17, 2013 after which time the rooms will be released.

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES HELEN FENTON

Helen Powers Fenton, age 86, of Hampstead, NH, passed away on May 30, 2013.

She was a former resident of Dover, MA ampamp a graduate of Dover High School and the Katherine Gibbs School, Boston. She was a late retired secretary to the Head Master of Brooks School from 1974 until 1991 and an active member of the United Professional Horsemenamprsquos Association.

She was the former wife of the late James "Whitey" Fenton and the mother of James Fenton of Haverhill, MA, Michael Fenton of Lenoir City, TN, Peter Fenton of Pleasureville, KY, Anne Canniff of Atkinston, NH, and Stephen Fenton of East Hampstead, NH, grandmother of Shaye Matthews, Daniel, Michael ampamp Thomas Canniff and Nora and Clara Fenton and the late Matthew Fenton, and the great grandmother of Nicholas ampamp Grace Matthews.

Calling hours are Monday, June 10, 2013, from 5-7:30 PM at Brookside Chapel ampamp Funeral Home, 116 Main St., PLAISTOW, NH, followed by a funeral service at 7:45 PM in the Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, June 11, at 11 AM at Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham, MA.
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DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS FOR WORLDamprsquoS CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW

The American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA has arranged for a block of specially priced rooms at the Marriott Courtyard Louisville East during the Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show, August 18-24, 2013.ampnbsp

The Marriott Courtyard Louisville East is located at 9608 Blairwood Rd., Louisville, KYampnbsp 40222.ampnbsp King rooms and Double Queen rooms are available for 105.00 plus tax per night.ampnbsp Contact the Courtyard at 800-228-9290, and ask for the ASHA WCHS Room Block, Reference number M-ZIXDJS.ampnbspampnbspampnbspampnbspYou may also make reservations online using the following links:ampnbsp

Kingampnbsp Book King at Courtyard Louisville East for 105 USD per night

Double/Double:ampnbsp Book Double/Double at Courtyard Louisville East for 105 USD per night

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The deadline for reserving at this special rate is Friday July 19, 2013 after which time the rooms will be released.

ASHA FAITHFUL FRIEND OF THE WEEK:ampnbsp DESERTamprsquoS SUPREME MEMORIES

ampldquoArizona is such a gentleman. He has a wonderful disposition that he passes on to his foals. We have many great memories from his show ring days, especially his last win at Louisville. He is a pleasure to work with and loves his peppermints.amprdquo ampndashRoberta Rassieur Williams

Make a tax deductibleampnbspdonationampnbspof 200 to ASHA to honor YOUR special horse on the Faithful Friends Wall of Honor,ampnbspor print out theampnbspnomination formampnbsppdf.

We welcome photos of your Faithful Friends.ampnbspShow ring photos are fine, but weampnbspwould preferampnbsppersonal photos, please contact theampnbspwebmasterampnbspto submit your photos and stories.ampnbspampnbsp

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES MARY MCLELLAN WILLIAMS

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Mary McLellan Williams of Seattle, WA passed away with her family at her side on Friday, May 31, 2013. A native of the Northwest, Mary was born in Olympia, WA in 1934, to parents Martha and Lawrence McLellan. Maryamprsquos gracious manner and keen interest in others made her a beloved friend in circles far and wide. She was a graduate of The Bush School in Seattle and received a BA in English from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her love of literature led to years as an editor for the University of Washington and compelled her to be an ardent supporter of The Seattle Public Library and the University of Washington Press.

Her greatest passion, however, was participating in the world of American Saddlebred show horses. This elegant breed was a perfect match for Maryamprsquos grace and style. She competed in equestrian events from coast to coast for over 50 years and earned numerous national titles and world championships. She cheered on her daughters as they carried on the family tradition in the show ring, and after retiring from competition, Mary continued her success through the breeding of American Saddlebred horses.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband, J. Vernon Williams, and loving daughters Grace Arnold and Lauren David Gorter. She was also blessed with devoted members of her step-family: Francie Merrill Ringold, Scott Nancy Williams, Lydia Carl, deceased Williams, and Karin Williams deceased. Together Mary and Vern shared nine wonderful grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mary will be honored at a memorial service on Friday, June 7th at St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Avenue, Seattle, at 2:00 PM.

Remembrances may be made to The Seattle Public Library Foundation or the American Saddlebred Museum.

KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD ANNOUNCES 2013 WCHS STABLING CHANGES

Kentucky State Fair Board CEO Rip Rippetoe has released details regarding changes at this yearamprsquos ampnbspWorldamprsquos Championship Horse Show WCHS to address the relocation of the 519 stalls and the Horse Show Office that have previously been housed in Cardinal Stadium, following a productive meeting among the KSF and WCHS staff, and the WCHS Advisory Committee:

• Fencing will be erected around the perimeter of the Stadium to address safety issuesampnbsp there will be a minimum of a 25amprsquo perimeter, with a chain link fence that will circle the higher structural components of the Stadium.
• All offices, storage space and mechanical shops in the Stadium are being relocated.
• The warm up ring adjacent to the ampldquoinamprdquo gate will be maintained in the same size and shape as previous years.
• 90 additional stalls are being added to the North Wing, which has been approved by the Fire Marshal.
• The two tack vendor trailers will be moved from the North Wing back out into the parking lot area, along and to the north of Stopher Walk.
• Three or four clear span tents will be erected in the north half of Parking Lot D, to house the ampnbspremaining stalls needed.
• KSF has the ability to add 15 additional stalls close to the back dock, on the east side of the building next to the North Wing.
• The Horse Show office will be located in a double wide trailer located north of Stopher Walk, in line with the overhead covered walkway.

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View the Kentucky State Fair map.

WORLDamprsquoS CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA is pleased to announce advertising opportunities with the Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show WCHS at the Kentucky State Fair, August 18-24. 2013.ampnbsp Both print and webcast advertising are available.

TheampnbspAmerican Saddlebred Dailyampnbspoffers a day by day recap of the previous dayamprsquos WCHS results, including all judgesamprsquo cards.ampnbsp TheampnbspDailyampnbspis viewed by many as a collectoramprsquos item, and is available at the Saddlebred Central office during the WCHS as well as posted online as a supplement to the WCHS live webcast.ampnbsp TheampnbspDailyampnbspis also hand delivered to the show site barns and nearby hotels.ampnbsp Special center spread advertising is available this year, as well as covers and interior ads.ampnbsp Cover advertisers are featured in daily ASHA Facebook postings, which reached over 100,000 Facebook fans in 2012.

All sessions of the WCHS will be webcast live at no charge to the viewers on the USEF Network during the week of the show.ampnbsp The final two Championship evening sessions are also available after the show as video on demand for American Saddlebred enthusiasts to enjoy for months to come.ampnbsp Banner ads and pre-roll advertising opportunities are available for the live webcast, and will continue to be viewed with the video on demand.

In 2012, over 350,000 page views were recorded on the WCHS webcast, reportedly the most widely watched horse show on the USEF Network.ampnbsp Average viewers watched the webcast for almost an hour, and the show had a global audience including Canada, South Africa, Great Britain, and Germany.ampnbspampnbsp In addition, over 200,000 viewers interacted with other media on the site Dailies,ampnbspadvertiser/ sponsor links resulting in a true interactive experience for viewers.

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Webcast banners start at 1,000 and represent an outstanding advertising value to reach a huge and very engaged audience.ampnbspampnbspampnbsp The advertising deadline for print ads is July 10, 2013, and for webcast banners, August 1, 2013.ampnbsp The complete ASHA 2013 Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show Media Kit is available for download on ourampnbspwebsite.ampnbsp For more information, please contact Michelle Partridge at ASHA,ampnbspm.partridgeasha.netampnbspor 859 475-1463.

ampnbsp

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ampnbspROBERTSON EQUINE SALES ANNOUNCES AUTUMN SALE, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1-2, 2013

Robertson Equine Sales has announced the dates for its Autumn Sale: Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Shelby County Fairgrounds, in Shelbyville, Ky. The dates are chosen to accommodate the many autumn horse shows that occur during that time, according to RES President Jimmy Robertson.

ampldquoItamprsquos very important to us to support -- not compete with -- horse shows. While our sale is during the National Horse Show being held at the Kentucky Horse Park, we have taken care not to interfere with the American Saddlebred classes. In fact, we hope our sale will enhance attendance at the show,amprdquo Robertson said.

Robertson said he expects a large catalog of sale candidates, including prospects, finished show horses, and breeding stock. By popular demand, the tack sale will again be held during the two-day event.

Consignors receive listings on RobertsonEquineSales.com, including photos and video, if provided by consignor listing in RESamprsquos e-catalog and listing in RESamprsquos high-quality printed and mailed catalog.

ampldquoWe believe our venue, our auctioneers and staff, and our online and traditional marketing strategies are the best available to show horse consignors. Plus, consignors have the convenience of a safe, secure, simple online entry form,amprdquo Robertson said. ampldquoAnd we know we have attracted the largest crowds of show-horse interested buyers in todayamprsquos marketplace.amprdquo

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AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WORLD LOSES LARRY SCHULTZ
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The American Saddlebred and Hackney communities have lost a good friend. Larry Schultz, 73, of Stevensville, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 29, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Larry was born on February 3, 1940 in St. Joseph to Clarence "Mike" and Mildred Briney Schultz. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1958 and from Michigan State University in 1962. On January 10, 1970, he married Judy Dunham in St. Joseph. Larry was the president of Schultz Roofing Supply Co. in St. Joseph since 1964, but he started helping his father when he was in high school. He was a member of Zion Evangelical UCC in St. Joseph where he served on the Board of Trustees and the Stewardship Committee. Larry was a former Lakeshore Lion and also served on the Board for St. Joseph Savings and Loan. He also enjoyed traveling, boating, skiing and especially family time, including watching his grandchildren's sporting events and activities. Larry was an avid MSU fan and loved watching and attending MSU events. He was especially close to his high school classmates, the St. Joseph Class of 1958.

His hobbies included breeding, raising and showing world-class Hackney ponies and American Saddlebred horses under the ownership of his Oakbrook Farm. Some of those include: Lamborghini, The Frosted Jewel, Mountjoy's Super Star, Heartbeat Of Manhattan, A Touch Of Tenderness, Free Spirit, Wild Heritage, Tiffany Town, Performing Art, Tijuana Tigress, Harbor Shores, 2009 Reserve Worldamprsquos Champion Locust Grove's Big Kat, WC In A Heartbeat, Wild Wind, Makin Waves and others. Schultz had longtime affiliations with such top professionals as Dick and Jeanette Durant, Gib Marcucci, the late Mike Dumas and Bob and Tonya Brison. He was also part of the Stonewall's Main Event syndication in the 1980s.

Larry is survived by his wife, Judy daughters Julie Pete Warner of Smyrna, GA, and Lori Chad Deja of Stevensville grandchildren Jason and Sarah Warner and Wes, Audrey and Nolan Deja adopted sister Linda Ken Weber of Stevensville brother-in-law Tom Dunham of Sun Valley, ID uncle Donald Briney cousins Sue Holda, Dee Driscoll, DebbieSchultz, Tom Schultz and John Schultz and special friends Paul, Kim and Meghan Landeck of St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ or the Salvation Army. Those wishing to sign Larry's Memory Book can do so online.ampnbsp

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SISTERS FROM WISCONSIN SHARE THEIR LOVE OF THE AMERICAN SADDLEBRED WITH THEIR LOCAL NEWS

Sisters, Sydney and Ainsley Budzinski, aboard their American Saddlebreds, Royal Tryst and ^CH-EQOh What A Feeling, along with their trainer, Scott Matton were recently interviewed at Mattonamprsquos Knollwood Farm in Hartland, WI by their local Fox afillilate.

Matton and the Budzinski sisters beautifully demonstrate and explain the sport of Saddle Seat Equitation, and why they are willing to work so hard for their passion.

The video is available to viewampnbsponline.

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ASR TWO-YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES GRACE PERIOD DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

All payments for previously nominated two-year-olds, as well as new nominations for yearlings foaled in 2012 to the ASR Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes must be e-mailed to p.edwardsasha.net, faxed to 859.259.1628, or postmarked and mailed to the ASR office on or before June 11.ampnbsp Nomination forms can be downloaded on the ASR Sweepstakes page.

The Two- and Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes are held at the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 3-7, 2013.ampnbsp The Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes are held at the Worldamprsquos Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky, August 18-24, 2013.

Entry forms for both shows are available online.

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The ASR Sweepstakes program has awarded more than 5 million in prize money since its inception.ampnbsp For more information on ASR Prize Programs, contact Patricia Edwards at 859 475-1459 or p.edwardsasha.net.

WISCONSIN FUTURITY NOMINATIONampnbspDATE EXTENDED

The closing date ofampnbspJune 15, 2013ampnbspforampnbspWisconsin Futurity nominationsampnbspwill be extendedampnbspfor ten 10 days.ampnbsp All nominations andampnbsppayments must have a postmark ofampnbspTuesday, June 25, 2013.ampnbsp Nominations postmarked after June 25ampnbspwill not be accepted for any reason whatsoever.ampnbsp The Wisconsin Futurity is the third largest paying futurity in the nation.ampnbsp In addition to the popular Limited Breeders Stake, the Wisconsin Futurity offers weanling through three-year-old classes. An additional Three-Year-Old Incentive class is also offered, giving owners/trainers an opportunity to win prize money inampnbsptwo separate classes for three-year-olds.

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If youampnbspwould likeampnbspadditional information, please contact nominations secretary, Lynn Blackbourn at 608-295-8981.ampnbsp Nomination forms are also available by visiting the Wisconsin Futurity website.ampnbsp

Support for Immigration Reform is Needed Now

In the coming weeks the Senate will debate the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S.744. This bill has the potential to strengthen border security and solve improve many of the immigration issues facing the horse industry. It would allow undocumented workers to legalize their status and replace the broken H-2A program with a new agricultural worker program administered by U.S. Department of Agriculture. It would also make improvements to the H-2B program and create a new W-visa low skilled program that would allow employers to hire foreign workers when no Americans can be found.ampnbsp More information about the bill can be found here:ampnbspSenators Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Billampnbsp

Comprehensive immigration reform has been a priority of the horse industry for many years. Despite substantial efforts to recruit and trainampnbspU.S.ampnbspworkers, horse farms, trainers, horseshows, and others in the horse industry have been forced to rely on foreign workers and utilize both the H-2B non-agricultural and H-2A agricultural temporary worker programs to meet their labor needs. However, the current temporary worker system is not reliable and is extremely burdensome to use.ampnbsp

It is important that Members of the Senate hear from the horse industry in their state as they begin to debate this bill. ampnbsp

You can reach your Senators by calling the Congressional switchboard atampnbsp202 225-3121.ampnbsp Ask for your Senators' office and then ask to speak to the staff person who handles immigration issues.

ampnbspYou support S. 744 and comprehensive immigration reform.

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->Horse farms, trainers, horseshows, and others in the horse industry are often unable able to find Americans who are willing and able to take jobs as farm hands, grooms, and stable attendants.ampnbspampnbspampnbsp

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->Despite substantial efforts to recruit American workers the industry has been forced to rely on foreign workers and the H-2B and H-2A temporary worker programs to meet their labor needs.

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->The current immigration system is broken and the current temporary worker programs are costly, hard to use, and unreliable.

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->It is vital that Congress pass S.744 and ensure the horse industry has access to functioning, efficient and cost effective foreign temporary worker programs.

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->This legislation bolsters border security and provides a regulated way forampnbsp undocumented workers in theU.S.ampnbspto work their way to legal status.

<--if supportLists-->ampmiddotampnbsp <--endif-->S.744 has the potential to improve many of the immigration issues facing the horse industry. Please support S.744

You can also email your Senators. To find their website and contact information, visit the Senate website and follow the instructions. It is always better if you personalize the email with information about your business, your involvement in the horse industry, and any personal experience you have had such as trouble finding American workers.ampnbspampnbspampnbspampnbspampnbsp

Click here for a sample letter to send to your Senator.

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If you have any questions, please contact the American Horse Council.

DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS FOR LEXINGTON JUNIOR LEAGUE HORSE SHOW

The American Saddlebred Horse Association ASHA has arranged for a block of specially priced rooms at the Marriott Courtyard Lexington North during the Lexington Junior League Horse Show, July 8-13, 2013.ampnbsp

The Marriott Courtyard Lexington North is located at 755 Newtown Court, Lexington, KY 40511.ampnbsp King rooms with sofa sleeper are available for 104.00 plus tax per night.ampnbsp Contact the Courtyard at 859-253-4646, and ask for the ASHA Lexington Junior League Horse Show Room Block, Reference number M-ZJGHOF.ampnbspampnbspampnbspYou may also make reservations online.

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ampnbspThe deadline for reserving at this special rate is Monday, June 17, 2013 after which time the rooms will be released.