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Obituary – Jane Blue

A USEF judge, steward, many times committee member, exhibitor and lover of all things Morgan, our friend Jane Blue passed away Monday, April 8. A tribute obituary will run in an upcoming issue of Saddle Horse Report.
4/9/2024

A New Look For Connecticut Morgan Horse Association

The Connecticut Morgan Horse Association, a leading Morgan Horse Club, is thrilled to announce an exciting rebranding initiative in partnership with Firebrick Design and Pam Howard that marks a significant milestone in the club's evolution. The comprehensive transformation encompasses a new logo and visual identity, redefining CMHA's presence in the equestrian ecosystem.
4/9/2024

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4/9/2024

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

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4/2/2024

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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