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2023 Journal

The Journal of the American Saddlebred

The 2023 Journal of the American Saddlebred is available now! The Journal provides is a one of a kind resource for analyzing the breed in and out of the show ring.

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Shop the American Saddlebred ProShop!

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ASHBA is proud to announce our new ProShop presented by Saddlethreads! Now members will be able to sport their #SaddlebredSpirit in the barn and around town. Premium brands include Nike, Eddie Bauer, The North Face, Carhartt, & more!

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Discover the Horse America Made

Proud. Beautiful. Versatile. Athletic.

From the elite competitor to the backyard companion the horse for you is the American Saddlebred. 

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Learn more about the magnificent American Saddlebred.

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Select Series

ASHBA Announces National Select Series National Championship and Other Changes for 2023

ASHBA is pleased to announce exciting new changes to the National Select Series, presented by State Line Tack, including the addition of a National Championship for 2023. The National Select Series National Championship will take place at the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, Sept. 12-16, 2023. 

 

Start Your Saddlebred Story Today!

Discover the Horse America Made

Proud. Beautiful. Versatile. Athletic.

From the elite competitor to the backyard companion the horse for you is the American Saddlebred. 

Discover your joy and start your Saddlebred Story today. 

Learn more about the magnificent American Saddlebred.

Find an American Saddlebred barn in your area.

 

 

Support the Future of #ASBDreams

ASHBA Announces March Madness Monthly Donor Drive

 March Madness has begun! ASHBA relies on donors like YOU to make the programs and activities that enrich the Saddlebred experience possible. Did you know monthly investments are the most surefooted way to help ASHBA plan for the future? Feel empowered and maximize your impact by setting up your recurring donation today. Join between March 17 – 31 for your chance at an ASHBA Swag Bag!

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Your gift to ASHBA is felt immediately with 100% of donations going to programming, marketing, and education. We are all united in our love for the American Saddlebred – your contribution is an easy way to show it.

ASHBA Receives Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid

ASHBA has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, an organization that reviews nonprofits’ performance against its mission, and how it handles donations.

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Equitation Hall of Fame

Criteria for induction:

  1. Kentucky State Fair - Senior and Junior Championships
  2. Finals Winners and Reserves
    • USEF Medal Finals – Junior Exhibitor and Adult
    • NHS Good Hands Finals
    • UPHA Challenge Cup Finals – Junior, Senior and Adult
    • UPHA Pleasure Equitation Finals – Junior and Senior
    • Saddle and Bridle Pleasure Equitation Medallion Finals
    • Pleasure Equitation Olympics – Junior and Senior
    • ASHA National Pleasure Equitation Championship
  3. Triple Crown Winners
  4. Horse must have 15 points overall 

A Foundation Equitation Champion achieved its CH-EQ status prior to the implementation of the Saddlebred Record Equitation Champion program and Equitation Hall of Fame.  Thus, actual points totals for these horses may be incomplete (less than 15). Foundation inductees are in boldfaced type. 

CH-EQ Vanity's Sparkling Coin, rider Janice Christensen (1980, trainer Jane Bennett)
CH CH-EQ Glenview's Warlock, rider Jama Hedden (1982, trainer Lillian Shively)
CH-EQ Magic Marauder, rider Kate Harvey (1987, trainers Rob & Sarah Byers)
CH-EQ One Step Above, rider Catherine Schuessler (1988, trainer Lillian Shively)
CH-EQ Callaway's Will Gillen, rider Amanda Arrick (1994, trainer Lillian Shively)
CH CH-EQ CF First Light of Dawn, rider Sarah Thorsden (2001, trainers Scott & Carol Matton)
CH-EQ Amandari, rider Betty Cox (2003, trainer Lillian Shively) and rider Brittany McGinnis (2007, trainer Lillian Shively)
CH-EQ Kiss of the Zodiac, rider Faye Wuesthofen (2009, trainer Lillian Shively)