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Foals N Focus – Week Nine

In this, our next to last week of the #foalsNfocus photo contest, the bar was really raised with several quality shots submitted. Once again, the “hope” of foals is what many in this country need with so much unrest...
6/4/2020

Oscar Was The Little Bay Horse With a Big Personality!

Sired by CH Great Day’s Came The Son and out of LessAttached by Finally Attached, Checkpoint Charlie was born to be a show horse in the spring of 2002. Bred by Susi Day, he made his show ring debut at Indianapolis Charity in 2007 with Lisa Strickland showing in the open park division...
6/3/2020

Time to Nominate

Do you know a UPHA member that should be acknowledged not only for their success in the show ring but also their contributions to UPHA and our industry? Nominate them for the 2020 UPHA Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement awards by June 15, 2020.
6/3/2020

From the Desk of Marty Schaffel: Data Points Are Telling

When I get ready to leave the house for the day, I am checking the data points regarding the weather before I leave so I know what I need for the day.  Those data points are: What is the temperature? Is it raining or going to rain? Is there a strong wind? Is it humid? And so on.  
6/3/2020

Summer Dreams Reopens Show Season

Katy Texas was the site of the first show back in business after the pandemic brought a sudden halt to all normal activities, including horse shows. May Chadick and her team at Vantage Point Stables did a great job of providing exhibitors a chance at normalcy with all of the safety protocols in place. 
6/3/2020

Ten Years Ago - Connecticut Morgan

Plans for the 60th anniversary of the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show are on hold until next year. While we miss being there this week, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights from the 50th anniversary in 2010.
6/3/2020

Class of 2020 Yearbook

Saddle Horse Report presents the Class of 2020 Yearbook. We are proud to feature some of the 2020 graduates who are and will be a major force in the show horse industry. We know their talent and perseverance will help carry them on to many successes ahead.
6/3/2020

Qualification Changes for the Grand National Youth of the Year Contest

AMHA Youth Programs has been working hard to navigate the next steps for local and National Youth of the Year Contests considering the recent cancelations and date changes of shows across the country...
6/2/2020

Ten Years Ago - Rock Creek

While we miss our trip to Louisville this week, we are looking forward to renewing the Rock Creek tradition in October. Let’s take a look back at some of the great memories from Rock Creek 2010.
6/2/2020

Kentucky State Fair Replacement of Judging Positions

Fran and Kim Crumpler, judges for the 2020 Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, have resigned their positions due to personal reasons...
6/1/2020

What Matters? Rolling With It Matters.

Back in the 80s, Steve Winwood recorded the song Roll With It. It’s an apt metaphor for where we are. As horse shows start to open up, it’s going to be all new. These won’t be like horse shows of last year. But they are horse shows...
6/1/2020

JLC Develops COVID-19 Best Practices FAQ and Resource Directory

The Joint Leadership Council has developed a FAQ Best Practices for Operating Competitions and condensed COVID-19 Barn and Horse Show Re-Opening Resources directory to assist members with navigating these valuable guidance resources and important information.
6/1/2020

2020 World's Championship Horse Show Update

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), along with the WCHS Advisory Committee and Joint Leadership Council, have been working with the Kentucky State Fair Board and World’s Championship Horse Show to ensure that our industry’s voice is heard and concerns are being addressed, while acknowledging that much could change between now and late August.
5/29/2020

Mid-Ohio Memorial Trotting Sale Roadster Challenge

Robert Hershberger and his group have been busy gearing up for the Mid-Ohio Memorial Trotting Sale, which was supposed to have been held May 22 but has been postponed to June 26...
5/29/2020

Wisconsin Futurity Extends All Futurity Nominations To August 1st

Wisconsin Futurity Board of Directors has extended all 2020 Futurity Nominations to August 1 due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Nomination forms will be mailed in late June. Additional forms may be requested by contacting Nominations Secretary, Emilee Healey by text at 262-825-8424 or [email protected]...
5/29/2020