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UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Awards Calling for Nominations New Expanded Morgan Divisions!



The United Professional Horsemen’s Association Horse/Pony of the Year Awards are presented each year to the epitome of the respective divisions. 

American Saddlebreds, Roadster Horses, Hackney Ponies and Morgan horses may be nominated for the UPHA Horse/Pony of the Year Awards. To be eligible for nomination, an American Saddlebred, Roadster Horse or Hackney pony must participate in at least four (4) shows, entering the same class and division which the horse/pony is to be nominated, during the same calendar year. Morgan horses must participate in at least three (3) shows, entering the same class and division during the calendar year.

Any current UPHA Professional, Associate or Junior member can nominate any horse/pony! You do not have to be the owner or trainer of the horse/pony to nominate an eligible animal. Only one nomination form needs to be submitted for each horse/pony nominated for the award.

All nomination forms must be postmarked, mailed or faxed to the UPHA, on or before November 1.

For complete award program requirements, a list of divisions and nomination form visit the UPHA website here.

Click here for the nomination form.

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