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Competition Information
ASHA Competition Resources
ASHA is proud to support our members, show management, secretaries and affiliate organizations in their efforts to compete, enjoy and foster the showing of American Saddlebred horses. The information on this page is a resource to ASHA members and the horse show community for ASHA recognized shows, ASHA Star Shows, ASHA National Select Series presented by State Line Tack, award programs, World’s Championship Horse Show qualifying and more.
All competitions must be recorded with the ASHA in order for exhibitors to earn qualifying for the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show and ASHA Point Awards programs. The ASHA Horse Show Application and Prize List must be received by the ASHA at least one month prior to your show’s dates (the earlier the better). If results are to be counted for WCHS qualifying, exceptions must be approved by WCHS management.
Owners, riders, drivers, handlers and trainers of American Saddlebred and Half American Saddlebred horses showing at USEF licensed competitions, must be an ASHA competing member. Open horse shows recorded with ASHA, must be an ASHA competing member to be eligible for ASHA Award Programs.
For the ASHA High Point program, the horse owners and riders/drivers/handlers must be current ASHA members in good standing. If a horse has multiple owners, at least one owner must be a member.
Competition Calendar
ASHA Recognized Shows
- ASHA HORSE SHOW APPLICATION & RECORDING FORM
- JLC Waiver and Release of Liability Form
- Horse Show Results Template
- USEF Rule Book
- WCHS Qualifying Requirements
- Map and Region Listings
ASHA Star Shows
ASHA Star Shows were created in 2020 to bring organization and benefits to shows that are unaffiliated with the United States Equestrian Federation. ASHA Star Shows will offer a consistent set of guidelines, along with additional marketing support. Shows will be eligible for the ASHA Horse Show Grant program and be able to participate in ASHA awards programs; ASR CH Points program and be able to qualify for the World’s Championship Horse Show.
- ASHA HORSE SHOW APPLICATION & RECORDING FORM
- JLC Waiver and Release of Liability Form
- Horse Show Results Template
- ASHA Horse Show Grant Application
- ASHA Volunteer Program Application
- ASHA Star Shows FAQ
ASHA Horse Show Recording & Results
Results MUST be submitted to the ASHA within ten (10) days of the last day of the competition in order for the exhibitors to qualify for the KSF World’s Championship Horse Show.
- SUBMITTING SHOW RESULTS: If you compete in a Saddlebred or open breed category at a horse show, please download and submit your results using our template (excel).
- Horse Show Results Template
ASHA National Select Series presented by State Line Tack
This program has been developed through years of hard work and thoughtfulness from ASHA’s Middle Market, Horse Show Task Force, and the new Saddlebreds Across America committees. ASHA National Select Series presented by State Line Tack’s mission is to encourage more people to show American Saddlebreds and strengthen the show horse market by providing classes where horses of the same relative level can compete against one another.
- Horse Declaration Form
- ASHA National Select Series FAQ
- 2020 Program Announcement
- Map and Region Listings
Competition Information & Class Specification
- Competition Points of Emphasis
- Driving Competition Accident Guidelines
- Horse Show Manual
- USEF Rule Book
- WCHS Qualifying Requirements
- Map and Region Listings
Horse Show Marketing Resources
ASHA Youth Programs
ASHA Horse Shows Awards
ASHA AOT Award Program is to recognize the achievements of AOTs exhibiting horses registered with the American Saddlebred Registry competing in all disciplines at all levels.
- Improve recognition of AOTs
- Provide incentives for AOTs to show their Saddlebreds
- Identify and attract new Saddlebred members
- ASHA AOT Awards Official Points Report Form
- Winners:
ASHA High Point Award Program recognizes competition achievements by registered American Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds in a wide range of categories and disciplines, at all levels, not only in the “traditional” Saddlebred show ring, but also in open breed competition (such as open English pleasure, etc.) and sport horse disciplines
ASHA National and State Pleasure Award Program
Kentucky State Fair: World's Championship Horse Show
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