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Carson Kressley TV Appearance Sparks Further Interest in Learn to Ride and Drive in Style Program, Trainers and Instructors Still Being Accepted
Lexington, Kentucky - Carson Kressley’s appearance on The Nate Berkus Show today was a smash hit, sparking a barrage of calls
and emails regarding the Equestrian Life Learn to Ride or Drive in Style program.
To view the episode online,
Click here! For those who have missed the promotional efforts regarding this phenomenal program, Equestrian
Life, along with the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA), American Saddlebred Horse Association, and American Hackney Horse
Society, have teamed up to put together the Learn to Ride and Drive in Style program. To learn more and watch the excellent video pieces
produced by Equestrian Life, and featuring many of our Saddlebred and Hackney enthusiasts, visit the Equestrian Life website, here.
This program is drawing in countless new people to the industry with the offer of a free riding or driving lesson. The program itself
is doing exactly what it was intended to do; it is now up to the professional horsemen and horsewomen to step up and do their part, providing
these new, interested parties with a good experience, introducing them to the Saddlebred and Hackney breeds.
UPHA President Bret Day has issued a “call to arms” of sorts, urging UPHA members to complete the simple application process and take
part in this forward-thinking initiative. Equestrian Life is getting people excited about the show horse industry. Sign up to take advantage
of this great opportunity that the UPHA has put together to bring new customers into the Saddlebred and Hackney barns across the country!
The process is simple. All of the documents necessary can be emailed, faxed or mailed to the UPHA. Complete the short Equestrian life
application and send it to Kristin Stivers at the UPHA office. Include a copy of your Rider Release form and a Certificate of Liability
Insurance, which can be emailed directly from your insurance agent. All documents can be
emailed to kstivers@uphaonline.com, faxed to
(859) 255-2774 or mailed to UPHA, 4059 Iron Works Parkway #2, Lexington KY 40511.
With questions or for more information, contact Kristin Stivers at UPHA, at (859) 231-5070.
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Special Rate Now Available for Fall Classic Horse Show Attendees at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa
Lexington, Kentucky - The
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is offering a special reduced rate
for those planning to attend the
Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show, which is set to take place in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park's
Alltech Indoor Arena, beginning Wednesday, October 5, through Saturday, October 8.
Conveniently located within a short drive of the Kentucky Horse Park, the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa is offering a reduced
nightly rate of $139 for those planning to attend the Kentucky Fall Classic. Reservations can be made online, here.
To reserve a room at this special reduced rate, reservations must be made by Friday, September 30.
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Superior Sales LLC Annual Fall Sale Set for November
Lexington, Kentucky - Superior Sales LLC will hold its annual Fall Sale on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26, 2011, at the National Equestrian Center in
St. Louis, Missouri (located outside St. Louis).
Once again, the sale will feature American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Roadsters, and the popular and varied tack sale. Host hotels are the
Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Express, both located conveniently nearby.
The entry deadline for the printed catalog is Monday, October 10, with a consignment fee of $250 per entry.
For more information, please contact Anna Marie Knipp at (574) 657-4622, or
by email at Jdmamk@aol.com, or visit the
website at www.superiorhorsesales.com.
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Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show Returning to Kentucky Horse Park in 2011
Lexington, Kentucky - After a year away while the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games were being held, the United Professional Horsemen's
Association (UPHA) Chapter 9 Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show will return to the Kentucky Horse Park, and take place at the Alltech Indoor Arena,
beginning Wednesday, October 5, through Saturday, October 8.
The Kentucky Fall Classic is proud to serve as host for the Bluegrass Futurity and the Equine Services Roadster Cup, which will be featured
during the Thursday evening performance. Michael Craghead from Fresno, California will serve as judge for the show. Michael will be joined by Kim
Crumpler and Josh Greer to judge the Bluegrass Futurity and Equine Roadster Cup classes.
Musical Freestyle Equitation is a new exciting class added this year and will be performed on Friday afternoon. There will be a welcome party
Wednesday evening after the performance, sponsored by Cardinal Hill Hospital. Friday evening's Exhibitors' Party will be sponsored by Rood & Riddle.
The show benefits Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital and will feature special guests for the opening ceremony. Kentucky Fall Classic is
proud that it has donated more than $110,000 to Cardinal Hill over the years.
Don’t miss the exciting Saddlebreds, Hackneys and Roadsters at the Kentucky Fall Classic…and enjoy the scenery of the Kentucky Horse Park
while you visit our wonderful fall competition with some of the best horses in the country!
For more information please
e-mail Chuck Walker, cewalker9876@yahoo.com or call (859) 333-1406
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Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association Offering Opportunity for Individual Riders to Compete
Lexington, Kentucky -
The Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association (ISSRA), formed in the Spring of 2008, is offering the opportunity for individual riders to compete in
upcoming shows, even if their school does not have a team.
Currently, six schools have teams that compete in ISSRA shows, including the University of Kentucky (UK), University of Louisville (UL), Morehead
State University (MSU), Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Northern Kentucky University, and Marshall University. Students from Transylvania University and
Asbury University compete as independent riders, as these schools have yet to form teams.
In order to expand the Association, ISSRA would like to offer students from other colleges an opportunity to show at one of ISSRA’s shows
this year. The dates for this year's shows are as follows:
Any full-time college student - undergraduate or graduate - may choose to show at any one of these shows for $125, and
may subsequently show as an independent rider, or form a team at their school. Since there are additional yearly and semester fees
associated with forming a team or riding as an independent rider, ISSRA would like to give students a chance to familiarize with the way the shows are run.
ISSRA shows run a much like World Cup. Each rider shows in an equitation rail class and a workout class. The rider draws a different horse for
each class, and has minimal warm-up. The rider has the opportunity to collect team points as well as individual points. At the end, a High Point
Team and a Reserve High Point Team are awarded. High Point Rider and Reserve High Point Rider awards are given to both Senior and Junior riders
based on the number of individual points accumulated.
ISSRA has several levels of classes. Senior riders are divided into Open, Open Limit, Advanced, and Novice, while Junior riders are divided
into Beginner Walk-Trot and Beginner Walk-Trot-Canter. There is a placement form that riders need to fill out in order to determine their division.
As far as dress is concerned, riders show in the basic academy attire - shirt, vest, tie, and jods, no coat, no derby.
For more information contact Stephanie Sedlacko, Wingswept Farm, LLC, at (859) 887- 0955 (barn/fax), or at (410) 708-1201 (cell).
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USA Equestrian Trust and UPHA Provide Support for 2012 U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Team
By USEF National Affiliates Department
Lexington, Kentucky - Last March, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced it will assume responsibility for fielding and supporting
future U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Teams who will represent the United States at the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup.
In July, USEF hosted a luncheon during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show to celebrate the efforts of the 2010 U.S. World Cup Team, and to begin
fundraising efforts to support the Team, who will travel to Parys, South Africa, in December of 2012.
To maintain steady momentum, USEF continues to seek support for team efforts. The USA Equestrian Trust committed $25,000 to support the 2012 Team. This grant
money allows USEF to cut the athlete participation fee in half from $5,000 in previous years to $2,500 for the 2012 Team members.
In addition, the United Professional Horseman's Association (UPHA), a staple in the foundation of the Saddle Seat World Cup program and in years since, has
confirmed a generous $10,000 donation in support of the 2012 Team.
Learn more about contributing to and supporting the 2012 Team efforts e-mail Lori Nelson, USEF Assistant Executive Director,
National Affiliates, at lnelson@usef.org.
The 2012 U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Team Selection Trials will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
A riders' meeting/draw will be held the evening of Friday, March 30, 2012, and the Selection Trials will take place on Saturday, March 31, with team member
announcements that evening. The shortened schedule allows athletes to travel earlier on Sunday.
While the USEF World Cup Committee kept much of the selection process and Team requirements the same for 2012, a few changes to previous years' procedures
have been mandated. The first change affects the application process. Athletes are encouraged to use an online application portal they can access through
their My USEF Account. This is an effort to save on shipping costs and shorten the paper trail. Hard copy applications will still be accepted.
To support team preparation, two mandatory practices will be conducted in 2012. This is a change from previous years, when only one mandatory practice took
place. These and other details may be found at the "How to Participate" tab on the USEF website
through the following link: http://saddleseatworldcup.usef.org. Applications for consideration to participate in the Trials are due to USEF
by Thursday, December 15, 2011.
The World Cup is a bi-annual competition that originated in the early 1980s with an informal exchange of Saddle Seat riders in the United States
and South Africa, and was named the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in 1992. Originally a three-gaited Saddle Seat Equitation showcase, it has
expanded to include a five-gaited component as well. Teams from as many as five nations now compete for the coveted World Cup titles.
The Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup page can be found online at http://saddleseatworldcup.usef.org. If you have questions or comments, please contact
Lori Nelson, USEF Assistant Executive Director, National Affiliates, at lnelson@usef.org.
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American Saddlebred Makes Strong Showing at HORSES and HOPE Trail Ride
Lexington, Kentucky - American Saddlebreds constituted a sizable portion of participants on hand to represent the breed at the HORSES and HOPE Trail ride,
which was held on Sunday, September 18, at the Kentucky Horse Park, and hosted by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear.
The event was held to raise money for HORSES and HOPE, which is a breast cancer initiative of the Office of the First Lady and the Kentucky Cancer
Program. Its goal is to work with the state’s equine industry to identify new opportunities to provide breast cancer awareness, education, early detection
through screening and treatment referral, as well as to raise funds to sustain programs into the future.
Of the total entries who participated in the trail ride, more than 50 were either riding American Saddlebreds, or were involved as part of ASHA’s
Saddlebreds Have Hope contingent of participants, and the Saddlebred participants accounted for over $2,000 of the funds raised for this great cause.
Not only were Saddlebreds the largest single group in attendance at the event, but the collective resume of the Saddlebred participants was rather
impressive as well. Among the Saddlebreds present at the event was multiple five-gaited World's Champion CHTitle Bound, ridden by Misdee Wrigley Miller;
Country Pleasure Driving World's Champion Heirithmatic,ridden by Julie Kaufman; Country Pleasure World Champion CHWillie Angel, ridden by Dena Lopez;
ASR Kentucky Futurity Yearling World's Champion The Power Of One, ridden by Dave Lopez; and accomplished five-gaited mount Rebel Rooster, ridden by
Kristen Bagdasarian. The Saddlebred lineup also included several veteran trail horses, school horses, and Saddlebred “best friends” who took the ride
together, all of whom negotiated every bit of the trail with ease, whether walking calmly along the trail, galloping through an open field, or walking
over bridges or various other types of terrain.
The event was also great exposure for the American Saddlebred, especially to those who may not have had much previous experience with the breed.
Others in attendance were very complimentary of the beauty of the Saddlebreds, who were perfectly well-mannered throughout the entire trail ride, with
their ears up, exhibiting the upbeat attitude known all too well by those familiar with the breed.
ASHA would like to thank all the Saddlebred participants who helped to represent the breed well at this wonderful event, and raise money
for this great cause. For more information about HORSES and HOPE, visit the organization’s website, at www.horsesandhope.org.
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Learn to Ride and Drive in Style Program in Full Swing, Participating Trainers and Instructors Still Being Accepted
Lexington, Kentucky - The Learn to Ride & Drive in Style program, an initiative undertaken by the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) with Equestrian Life, and in partnership with the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) and United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA), is now fully underway.
Earlier this year, ASHA, AHHS, and UPHA joined with Equestrian Life to take part in a campaign that will help ASHA put the American Saddlebreds that we ride, drive and show in fun and sport competitions, into millions of homes.
As part of the Learn to Ride & Drive in Style program, American Saddlebred stables are offering a free riding or driving lesson to anyone who may have always wanted to learn to ride or drive a Saddlebred, but for whatever reason, simply never had that opportunity. Saddlebred stables all across the country are signing up to participate. The program offers an excellent opportunity to promote and share our wonderful breed with those who have never had the chance to ride, drive, or perhaps even interact with an American Saddlebred.
The program also presents an opportunity for participating trainers and instructors not only to promote these wonderful breeds, but also offers the
potential to expand their clientele and increase business.
To promote this initiative, we have also worked with Equestrian Life to produce a total of ten short Saddlebred and Hackney promotional videos,
all of which can be viewed at the Learn to Ride & Drive in Style page of the Equestrian Life website. In the short time since the program has begun, these promotional videos already have thousands of views by people all across the United States, as well as internationally.
Our support of this effort is designed to increase awareness of the American Saddlebred, in addition to developing a brand identity focused on
concepts such as high energy, safe, modern, glamorous, uniquely American, fun for all ages, and an English riding/driving discipline that is not all about jumping.
If you or someone you know is interested in taking advantage of this offer for a free riding or driving lesson, visit the page specifically created for the
program on the Equestrian Life website at http://www.equestrianlife.com/freelesson.
If there does not appear to be a participating location near you, use the “Let Us Know” link near the bottom of
the participating instructors page, and we will help to find a participating stable in your area.
Participating trainers and instructors are still being accepted for the program, so if you or someone you know is a Saddlebred or Hackney trainer
who would like to participate, please contact Kristin Stivers at UPHA, at (859) 231-5070 or at kstivers@uphaonline.com.
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Deadline to Enroll in American Saddlebred Registry Sport Horse Incentive Program
Lexington, Kentucky - Don’t miss out on your chance to earn prize money with your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred through the American Saddlebred
Registry (ASR) Sport Horse Incentive Program.
Do you own a registered American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred that you compete with in dressage, hunter/jumper, combined driving, pleasure driving,
reining, eventing, endurance, limited distance, and/or trail? If so, your horse could be earning you money. Simply enter your horse in the ASR Sport Horse
Incentive Program and earn your share of $15,000.
To be eligible, horses must be registered American Saddlebreds or Half-Saddlebreds, nominated for a fee of $150, and the owner of the horse must be
a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA). The enrollment period will close after Friday, September 30, 2011. Enrollment forms for
the program are available here, and more information about the program can be found here.
For more information on how to register your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred or to learn how to become a member of ASHA, visit the ASHA website.
If you have any questions about the Sport Horse Incentive Program, or how to register your horse, please contact ASR by phone at (859) 259-2742.
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Saddlebred World Loses Longtime ASHA Member Joe Louis Cloud Sr.
Lexington, Kentucky - Longtime American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) member, Joe Louis Cloud Sr., of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on Saturday August 6, peacefully at his home, at the age of 74.
Cloud was born October 9, 1936 to the late George and Ellen (Enzer) Cloud. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Connie (Tinker) Comegy of
Jackson, Mississippi; and siblings Ruby Letcher and George (June) Cloud of Danville, Kentucky also Irvin Ellis of Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his
children: Crissenda Jewel Cloud of Xenia, Ohio, Allison Rhodes of Columbus, Ohio, Joe L. Cloud Jr. of Xenia, Thomas S. (Veronica) Cloud of Xenia,
Robert W.G. Cloud of Xenia, and Jackson Quinn of Springboro; sisters: Betty Jean Holland, and Jewel Mays. Cloud is also survived by 16 grandchildren
and 19 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe Cloud was an avid horse lover and a member of ASHA, the United States Equestrian Federation, and the United Professional Horseman's
Assocation. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Services were held at 11 AM Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Westminster Presbyterian Church,
990 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, Ohio 45385. The family received friends from 10 AM until the time of the service. A Reception followed immediatley
after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
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Earn Prize Money With Your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred
Lexington, Kentucky - Don’t miss out on your chance to earn prize money with your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred through the American Saddlebred Registry Sport Horse Incentive Program.
Do you own a registered American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred that you compete with in dressage, hunter/jumper, combined driving, pleasure driving, endurance, reining, eventing, endurance, limited distance, and/or trail? If so, your horse could be earning you money. Simply enter your horse in the American Saddlebred Registry Sport Horse Incentive Program and earn your share of $15,000.
To be eligible, horses must be registered American Saddlebreds or Half-Saddlebreds, nominated for a fee of $150, and the owner of the horse must be a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA). The deadline for enrollment has been extended to Friday, September 30, 2011. Enrollment forms for the program are available here, and more information about the program can be found here.
For more information on how to register your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred or to learn how to become a member of ASHA, visit our website.
If you have any questions about the Sport Horse Incentive Program, or how to register your horse, please contact ASHA by phone at (859) 259-2742
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Longtime ASHA Member and Founder of Copper Coin Farm, Marjorie “Midge” Meuser Wagner, Passes Away
Lexington, Kentucky - Midge Wagner, longtime member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, and founder of Copper Coin Farm, passed away on June 13, 2011.
Midge loved life and lived it to its fullest. For the last 40 years, she lived on Copper Coin Farm, the American Saddlebred horse farm she started from rough, bare land in 1968 with daughter, Wendy. She described building it as being one of the most satisfying and thrilling things she ever did. And she did a lot. A native of Chicago, Midge was orphaned at an early age. She grew up in England with her Great Aunt Isabelle and Uncle Charles Gordon, the 11th Marquess of Huntly.
Midge enjoyed her youth among English society, but equally relished the life she made in America after the start of World War II forced her return in 1939. At times she was a pilot, an arts patron and an avid dancer, but always she was a lively spirit. Midge cherished her family - human and animal - more than anything.
She died at home on the farm she loved, her family with her.
Midge is survived by her son, Bradley, Austin, Texas; daughter, Wendy Johnson (Bob), Simpsonville; granddaughters, Shelly Hulme, (Robert), Arlington, Texas and Andrea Tipton (Scott), Coppell, Texas; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will have a private memorial when they scatter her ashes on the island in the middle of the lake on Copper Coin Farm.
Donations in Midge's memory can be made to Woodstock Animal Foundation, Inc., 715 Allendale Dr., Lexington, KY 40503.
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Free Riding and Driving Lessons to Promote the American Saddlebred and Hackney Horse and Pony
Lexington, Kentucky -
Equestrian Life, a social network for horse people, launched the Learn to Ride and Drive in Style program on Monday, August 1st.
With a social network of more than 42,000 people, and as the official television production partner of non-racing programming on HRTV, it is no wonder why the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA), and the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS), teamed up with Equestrian Life to promote the American Saddlebred and Hackney horse and pony breeds.
Throughout the week of the Lexington Junior League Horse Show, Equestrian Life filmed at the show, at the ASHA offices, American Saddlebred Museum, and at various farms in the Lexington, Kentucky area. These shoots have culminated into ten short videos, and what will be a 30-minute television show about American Saddlebreds and Hackney horses and ponies.
The short videos including breed descriptions, riding and driving lessons, testimonials, versatility, the youth, and why we are different were uploaded to the Equestrian Life website and their YouTube Channel on July 28th. By July 31 some videos already had over 1,000 views!
“We have never seen such a quick response to a set of videos. It is clear to us at Equestrian Life that there is pent up demand and excitement about the Saddlebred and Hackney breeds, and that the videos and all of the comments about them are providing a way for people to express this passion,” said Equestrian Life President and Co-Founder, Deana Bergquist.
The television show which will debut on HRTV in October, will also be up on the Equestrian Life website in September, to ensure that as many people as possible will be able to view it. According to Berquist, “The piece will take the viewer on a journey beginning with the history of the breeds to how to get involved, versatility and will culminate with the ‘supermodels of the show ring’ depicting the Ferraris and Maseratis of each breed.”
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The promotion of the breed does not stop there, however. On the home page of the Equestrian Life website there is a large banner reading, “This summer learn to ride a beautiful Saddlebred horse or drive a stylish Hackney for FREE!” This banner, along with a tab at the top of site, reading “FREE LESSON,” brings the website’s visitors to the “Learn to Ride and Drive in Style” page. Here visitors can watch the Ride and Drive commercial and the aforementioned videos, as well as a Saddlebred and Hackney photo gallery, but more importantly visitors can print a coupon for a free riding or driving lesson. There are already 60 participating stables listed, but there is still time to sign your stable up. For more information on how to sign up go here. The Learn to Ride and Drive in Style promotion officially started on August 1st, but there has already been a huge interest in the program! ASHA President, Judy Werner is excited for ASHA to be involved in a program that will be promoted to the general public. “For too long we have marketed our breed to ourselves—Equestrian Life, like the USEF Network, gives us exposure well beyond our own borders, and that is what will grow the breed,” said Werner. Bret Day, President of the UPHA is happy to see ASHA, UPHA, and AHHS teaming up. “For the first time the UPHA, ASHA, and AHHS have come together to market our wonderful horses and ponies outside of ourselves and to give people access to our wonderful product. It’s an exciting time for people already involved in the breed and for people who will hopefully be getting involved in the breed,” said Day. Aside from Equestrian Life’s promotion of the program on their website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages, ASHA, UPHA, and AHHS are aggressively promoting the program though Social Media. But as ASHA members, you can help to promote the American Saddlebred too, by sharing the wonderful videos of our breed and the free lesson opportunity with your friends and family.
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ASHA Nominating Committee accepting candidate nominations for ASHA Board of Directors
Lexington, Kentucky -
The 2011 Nominating Committee of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has conducted its organizational meeting under the direction of Carl Holden, Chairman. Also on the committee are Bret Day, Chuck Herbert, Sandy Lilly and Janet Thompson.
The committee was appointed in accordance with Article III of the ASHA Bylaws which states in part: The Nominating Committee shall consist of five members, two of whom shall be elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting, two of whom shall be selected by the Association Board of Directors, and the Chairman who shall be appointed by the President.
The purpose of the committee is to prepare recommendations for ASHA directors to be elected to 3-year terms beginning in February, 2012.
The Nominating Committee directed ASHA staff to undertake all possible means to solicit suggestions from the membership, including by email and publishing releases in Saddlebred media. In addition, all suggestions received during previous years have been forwarded to this year’s committee.
Article III, Part II of the ASHA Bylaws govern the election procedures each year. The Nominating Committee is required to weigh and balance many factors in making its recommendations, including, but not limited to geography, experience with the breed and its governing organizations, other governance positions, committee service, and expertise required by ASHA. Those on the Nominating Committee also want to reach out to the entire membership to seek qualified candidates for consideration, so that anyone who wishes to be considered, or who has a recommendation of a qualified individual, can be encouraged to put those names forward. Nomination forms are being provided as the Nominating Committee will be looking for specific criteria to find candidates to replace departing board members as well as other needs on the Board of Directors. The nominating committee very much encourages the membership to get involved in this election process.
Suggestions for possible candidates to serve on the board should be submitted on the nomination form and sent to:
American Saddlebred Horse Association
Nomination forms may be downloaded by clicking here, or optionally be sent by fax to (859) 259-1628, or
by
email to k.adams@asha.net, and should be sent no later than Friday, September 9, 2011.
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ASHA Office to be Closed Until Further Notice, to Meet Demands of "Concerned Members"
Lexington, Kentucky -
Beginning Tuesday, July 26, the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) office will be closed until further notice. During this time, the American Saddlebred Registry will continue its normal business operations.
During this time, all regular day-to-day ASHA operations will be placed on hold, as ASHA personnel and resources will be otherwise occupied in undertaking an exhaustive document research and production effort, for the purpose of satisfying the demands of the "Concerned Members."
The specified date by which the requested documents are to be provided is Friday, August 5; we will be closed beginning Tuesday, July 26, for whatever duration of time is necessary for ASHA staff to research and produce all the documents requested to meet the demands of the "Concerned Members."
The documents to be produced include the following:
As stated in the above list, it should be noted by all ASHA members that if you have corresponded by email or by any other written method with any ASHA staff or Board member during the 2009 or 2010 calendar year, your correspondence is subject to this document production, including any attached files or documents therein, as per the request by the "Concerned Members."
We will let our members know immediately when ASHA has completed the work necessary to satisfy the demands of the "Concerned Members," and is once again available to return to the day-to-day operations of serving its members, and resume the continued mission of promoting our wonderful breed.
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Saddle Up a Scholarship Raffle Tickets Available for Purchase
Lexington, Kentucky -
Tickets for the 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) Saddle Up a Scholarship Raffle, for the benefit of ASHA Youth scholarships, are still available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased now by contacting Brenda Newell at (859) 475-1461, and will also be available on site at the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show, set to take place at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, beginning Sunday, August 21, through Saturday, August 27.
The prize for the raffle is a Shively MMXTreem saddle, signed by legendary saddle seat equitation instructor and MMXTreem developer, Lillian Shively. The saddle will also be accompanied by a numbered certificate. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, the week following the World’s Championship Horse Show, and will take place at the ASHA Offices.
Only one of these saddles is donated each year, so don’t miss out on your chance to win this year’s. A limited number of raffle tickets will be sold at five dollars each, and five dollars is a small price to pay for a saddle worth $3,295! Tickets will be sold during Lexington Junior League and the World’s Championship horse show, so make sure to claim at least one ticket as your own.
Each year ASHA awards $25,000 worth of scholarships. For more information on the ASHA Youth Scholarships, go to the ASHA website, here.
For questions or additional information, contact Brenda Newell at (859) 475-1461,
or b.newell@asha.net.
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UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show Adds Two Classes in 2011
Lexington, Kentucky -
Two United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Exceptional Challenge Cup Classes have been added at the 2011 UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show.
The show is set to take place beginning Tuesday, November 15, through Saturday, November 19, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. In Addition to the UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup National Finals on Friday, the horse show has added on Saturday a Qualifying Class for UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup riders and a UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup Walk-Trot-Canter Class.
Riders showing on Saturday will need to pay fees on entry blank and if horses are not entered and shown in the National Championship, riders will need to pay hauling for their horses. These added classes at the American Royal will not be covered on expenses paid by the UPHA, as is the Exceptional Challenge Cup National Championship.
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Saddlebred Youth Scholarship Recipients Announced
Lexington, Kentucky -
The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the names of its 2011 ASHA Youth Scholarship recipients.
The individuals receiving ASHA scholarships are Caroline Rose Buiel of Newburyport, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Harris of Elon, North Carolina; Krystal Murphy of Goodrich, Michigan (ASHA Youth-to-Youth Scholarship recipient); Hannah Vandeventer of Paradise Valley, Arizona; and Elizabeth Wildenberg of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Also, Dabney Hofammann of Birmingham, Alabama, was the recipient of the $2,500 American Saddlebred Association of Alabama Scholarship.
The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage, support and recognize participation in all aspects of the American Saddlebred industry, as well as to strengthen the American Saddlebred industry and breed through education. Four general scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded, as well as the Youth-to-Youth Scholarship which is also for $5,000, and is funded by donations and fund raising efforts of ASHA Youth Clubs, with ASHA making up the difference if such donations do not meet this amount.
Scholarships are awarded only to high school graduates or those students whose graduation is imminent. Applications must be received by April 30 of the year in which the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship. The scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution, university, college or trade school for post-secondary educational expenses.
For questions about ASHA Youth Scholarships, please contact Brenda Newell at
b.newell@asha.net.
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ASHA Partners with UPHA and AHHS in Promotional Campaign, Offers Riding Lesson Programs Opportunity for Increased Business
Lexington, Kentucky -
The Equestrian Life project – Learn to Ride and Drive in Style – is a joint effort among the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA), American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), and American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS).
Through the partnership of these three organizations, a marketing campaign launching in August will bring the horses and ponies we all love into millions of homes, with a goal of increasing awareness of saddle seat riding and driving in the show ring and other venues, in addition to developing a brand identity focused on concepts such as high energy, safe, modern, glamorous, uniquely American, fun for all ages, and an English riding/driving discipline that is not about jumping.
See above article for more information.
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