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Proctor Gallagher Institute and SG Equine Ventures Welcomed as Presenting Sponsors of ASHBA Annual Convention



The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association is honored to welcome Sandy Gallagher, Proctor Gallagher Institute, and SG Equine Ventures as the presenting sponsors of the ASHBA Annual Convention and Youth Conference. We are incredibly grateful for their support of the past, present and future of the American Saddlebred.

Whether you are a trainer, breeder, licensed official, amateur, or youth member, the ASHBA Annual Convention and Youth Conference has something for you! Join us in Lexington, Ky., the horse capital of the world for a weekend all about the American Saddlebred.

Highlights include an evening with the five-gaited world’s grand champion riders; exclusive bourbon tasting; the Saddlebred Trail, which will take you to three top-notch training facilities (Grey Ridge Farm, Prospect Lane, and Visser Stables); a meet-and-greet with 2022 World's Grand Champions Soul Desire and The Crowd Went Nuts!, young adult trivia, and plenty of youth activities.

If you haven’t already made plans for your loved ones to attend, you can register online now, before the Jan. 31 registration deadline. Attendees may reserve local accommodations at the host hotel, Hilton Lexington Downtown.  

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