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Register for the 2023 ASHBA Annual Convention and Youth Conference



This is one event you will not want to miss! 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 for a weekend ALL about the American Saddlebred.

Youth will enjoy all the things they love about the ASHBA Youth Conference in a new & exciting location. Meet the 2022 World’s Grand Champions, enjoy fun educational activities, make new friends and hit the Saddlebred Trail for three field trips all about the American Saddlebred-this will be a weekend your child will remember forever! The All-Inclusive Youth Conference package includes all youth programming, breakfast every day, Youth Movie Viewing, the Saddlebred Trail field trip (transportation provided), Youth Gala, and Youth Awards Brunch.

Adults will enjoy a weekend all about Saddlebreds in the "Horse Capital of the World" including: World's Grand Champions, live demonstrations, committee meetings, a reception with all the living Five-Gaited World's Grand Champion trainers, awards gala and more! The All-Inclusive Annual Convention package includes admission to all meetings, programming, events, breakfast every day, Saddlebred Trail field trip (transportation provided), Trivia Night, Awards Gala, and the Saddlebred Legends Reception.

Want to learn more about judging or get your judges card? Join us for the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Roadster, and Saddle Seat Equitation Licensed Officials Clinic, led by Melissa Moore and Fran Crumpler. This event is a great addition to your weekend in Lexington and requires an additional registration fee.

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