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Wayback Wednesday – American Hackney Horse Society Hall of Fame: Dudley Abbott

A native Kentuckian and professional horseman since 1935, our honoree has been involved in many areas of the horse industry. He was a charter member of the UPHA and board member for five years in addition to being an officer. He was a founding member and president of the Kentucky Shetland Club.
3/29/2023

Nominate to the UPHA Classics Program by April 1 for a Discount; Changes Announced for Morgan Classics

Don't forget to nominate your American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans to the 2023 UPHA Classics Program. To nominate and receive the $50 discount, nominations must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2023. After April 1, the eligibility fee becomes $150 per nomination. A horse or pony must be nominated, and the eligibility fee paid prior to competing in a UPHA Classics class. The owner, trainer, and exhibitor must be current UPHA members.
3/27/2023

UPHA Announces Changes to UPHA Challenge Cup Equitation Finals

The United Professional Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (UPHA) is pleased to announce some exciting changes for the UPHA Challenge Cup Finals. The UPHA Challenge Cup program was established in 1972 to promote the sport of horsemanship and saddle seat equitation across multiple breeds; qualifying classes are held on the local level with 13 national finals at the year's end. 
3/23/2023

Classic Pleasure Shoeing Clarification

Please be advised that there have been NO changes to the Classic Pleasure Shoeing section of the USEF Morgan Division rules for 2023 competition year. The current rule must be followed for the entire 2023 competition year. 
3/22/2023

ASHBA National and National Amateur Futurities 2023 American Saddlebred Weanling Nominations Due March 31

The deadline to nominate American Saddlebred weanlings for the ASHBA National and National Amateur Futurities is Friday, March 31, 2023.
3/21/2023

William Woods University Hosts Clinic with Gayle Lampe

Gayle Lampe to host a clinic in Fulton, Missouri April 28th – May 2, 2023, on the William Woods University Campus.
3/21/2023

#FoalsNFocus – Week 1

The first wave of 2023 foals are now on the ground, giving those breeders a glimpse of the future. There are still many long, sleepless nights left in foaling season but here is the first week of #foalsNfocus.
3/21/2023

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3/20/2023

ASHBA Announces March Madness Monthly Donor Drive

March Madness has begun! ASHBA relies on donors like you to make the programs and activities that enrich the Saddlebred experience possible. Did you know monthly investments are the most surefooted way to help ASHBA plan for the future? Feel empowered and maximize your impact by setting up your recurring donation today.
3/18/2023

ASHBA Announces National Select Series National Championship and Other Changes for 2023

With the competition season just starting across the country, the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is pleased to announce exciting new changes to the National Select Series, presented by State Line Tack, including the addition of a National Championship for 2023...
3/15/2023

Robertson Equine Live Sale Scratched - Online Sale Dates Added

Jimmy Robertson, president of Robertson Equine Sales LLC, tells us the 2023 live spring sale, previously scheduled for Shelbyville Fairgrounds, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, has been scratched. 
3/9/2023

Big Changes Ahead for the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur & Junior Medal Finals at the UPHA American Royal National Championship

US Equestrian, in conjunction with the UPHA Board of Directors, has agreed to move the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final to the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show starting in 2023.
3/8/2023

US Saddle Seat Invitational Teams Announced

The United States Saddle Seat Invitational, hosted by the US Saddle Seat Association, will be held in New Orleans, LA at Cascade Stables June 27 through June 30, 2023.  This competition will feature two teams from US and a Canadian Team.  We are excited to welcome the teams, coaches and supporters to a town with incredible history, cuisine, music, architecture, and experiences.
3/7/2023

Winston the Rescue: From the Streets of the South Side to the Big Screen

Two years ago, Jeff and Kristen Wells’ dog, Winston, was living a vastly different life than he is now. As the Great Freeze made its way through the southside of San Antonio, Texas, a then four month old Winston was living in a culvert on the street...
3/6/2023

It’s not too late to enroll in UPHA Ribbons of Service for 2023!

The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Ribbons of Service program teaches youth the importance of community service by donating their time to those in need while learning the value of helping those less fortunate by raising money for charity. Since the Ribbons of Service program's inception, the UPHA Foundation has donated over $890,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other charities.
3/3/2023