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FoalsNFocus – Week 2

Week two of the #foalsNfocusphoto contest had several adorable shots from a group of nice American Saddlebred, Morgan and Hackney babies. Not many things put a smile on your face the way these shots do as they are the pride and joy of their breeders.
4/3/2024

The Evolution of Buchanan Stables

May 12, 2001 is the day Michael Buchanan came to the United States from South Africa to be a part of the horse business. He’s worked several different jobs on the path that eventually led him to Shelbyville, Kentucky, where he purchased part of the Split Decision farm to hangout his own shingle as Buchanan Stables.
4/3/2024

Latest Issue YIR 2023

4/2/2024

Latest Issue YIR 2023

4/2/2024

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4/1/2024

ASHBA Special Release

Yesterday, March 28, the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) had a regularly scheduled meeting in which they agreed to review their February decision to switch the governance of the World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS) from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to the Equine Sports Council (ESC).
3/29/2024

UPHA Office Moving

UPHA is relocating to a new address. Kindly update your records with our new location. The postal address is P.O. Box 3728, Midway, KY 40347 and the physical address is 123 East Main St, Midway, KY 40347.
3/28/2024

Letter To The Editor

Dear Kentucky State Fair Board,

My name is Melissa Moore; I am an American Saddlebred, Hackney and Roadster horse trainer. I am a second generation horse trainer whose family is deeply immersed in this equine industry and has been for over 75 years.  

3/28/2024

ASHBA Special Release

In response to recent developments surrounding the World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS), the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage to serve as a news hub for its members. This webpage will provide timely updates and information as the situation evolves.
3/27/2024

Morgan Grand National Update On New Coliseum

The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is one step closer to the beginning of a new era as progress on the new state-of-the-art coliseum in Oklahoma City continues on schedule.
3/27/2024

From the Desk of Edward R. “Hoppy” Bennett

Dear Members of The American Saddlebred Community, 

As predicted, we have received pushback from various members of the Saddlebred industry, namely the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association (ASHBA).  When we made our decision to replace the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) with Equine Sports Council (ESC), we were aware of and discussed this pushback and moved forward with the changes, knowingly.

3/27/2024

River Ridge Is USEF Lite Rated

Barbara Dunham, manager of the River Ridge Charity Horse Show, announced that the show has been granted USEF Lite status for its April 24-27 event at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio.
3/27/2024

Update On Citrus Cup Regional - New Venue and Dates For 2024

Join in for fun in the sun at Citrus Cup at its new location, the fabulous World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on April 24-27, 2024. Fay Lowry will be judging all main ring classes. The new revised class schedule includes classes for Morgans, Saddlebreds, Hackney, Harness Pony, Open breed, carriage, ranch riding, and dressage divisions.
3/26/2024

ASHBA Special Release

Many of you received an email today from David Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, that indicates a decision has already been made by the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) to change the governance of the World's Championship Horse Show from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). 
3/26/2024

ASHBA Special Release

The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) is extending the National and National Amateur Futurity weanling nomination deadline until May 1, 2024...
3/22/2024