Bluegrass Horseman

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

Youth events scheduled for the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia (ASHAV) Horse Show - Sept 25-28 in Lexington, Virginia.

The secret is out, and we are excited to release the lineup of youth activities planned for this year's horse show! We hope to see you in Lexington, VA, in September!

We are excited to announce that we will have a dedicated youth lounge stocked with plenty of snacks that several wonderful people have sponsored. The ASHAV Youth Ambassadors wanted to create a space to hang out with other youth, so we have worked hard to ensure this would be available.

07/31/2024

Local to Louisville? You can pick up your exhibitor's packet early.

Are you chomping at the bit to pick up your exhibitor packet? Those who live near Louisville can sign up to stop by the horse show office on “Local Day,” Sunday, August 10 to pick everything up. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA92CA6F8C16-50432861-wchs #/

07/30/2024

Are you chomping at the bit to pick up your exhibitor packet? Those who live near Louisville can sign up to stop by the horse show office on “Local Day,” Sunday, August 10 to pick everything up. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAA92CA6F8C16-50432861-wchs #/

07/26/2024

Our deadline is quickly approaching for those going to the Kentucky State Fair - World's Championships Horse Show. Reserve your spot today!

The deadline for our August general edition is also coming up fast. It will feature show coverage from all July and first weekend in August shows. This edition will be out for the All American All American Horse Classic.

07/24/2024

Best of luck to those competing at the Mercer County Fair Horse Show, which starts tonight!

07/22/2024

August 9th deadline to sign up for the UPHA Open Gate Learning Center

Attention Junior Exhibitors competing at the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show! UPHA is pleased to announce they will once again offer the UPHA Open Gate Learning Center program at the 2024 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show. The Learning Center will be open Monday, August 19 through Saturday, August 24. The program is free to youth who are current members of UPHA! Space is limited! The application deadline is Friday, August 9th!

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07/18/2024

👒🐎 Calling all ladies!
Join us at the Shelbyville Horse Show on Friday night and showcase your best derby hat or fascinator for a shot at becoming the 2024 Miss Shelbyville Horse Show!
To enter the competition, simply wear your hat and sign up at the registration table between 6pm-8pm on Friday, August 2nd.
The winner will be chosen by drawing, with 5 runner-ups also receiving special gifts. The crowned Miss Shelbyville Horse Show will walk away with $1000 in prizes from our generous sponsors and local merchants. Don't miss this exciting opportunity thanks to The Polkadotted Pineapple Boutique 🌟 🎉

07/17/2024

In just 3 short months, we will be opening the in-gate on the final show of our 85th Anniversary year - Mane Event! Please plan to join us at the Coliseum of Champions, Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 16 - 19! Tammy Conatser, Matthew Roberts and Jimmy Robertson will be judging all classes including the Good Hands National Finals. Our Oktoberfest Exhibitors' Party is Thursday evening and the Good Hands Finals Party will be Friday evening. Prize List coming soon.

"If it's fall, it's Mane Event"!

07/17/2024

We are excited about our next event -- About Time in Shelby County! Join us for an afternoon in Shelbyville on Friday, August 2. This fun, casual event will be held at the historic Wakefield-Scearce and feature a lunch with fashion show by Glasscock, followed by a panel discussion about the American Saddlebred in Shelby County.

Tickets and more information is available on our website. https://www.asbmuseum.org/about-time-in-shelby-county

📷 CH Sweet Rhythm, Earl Teater, Up, for Dodge Stables, Five-Gaited Grand Champion, Shelby County Fair, 1946, Paulette

07/16/2024

ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY! Our in-gate will open at 11:00 am on Friday, August 2nd to kickoff the 2024 Signature Show! Full schedule of Performance, Pleasure and Academy classes to be held in the beautiful outdoor arena at Beyond Stable Farm. Judge for all classes is Brandi Bushard. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Visit www.midamericahorseshow.com for all you need to know to show!

07/16/2024

American Road Horse & Pony Association - ARHPA scholarship applications are due August 1.

Attention all students who are going to college or are currently enrolled in college (must be members or family members of ARHPA). Scholarship applications due August 1. To download application, click on the link
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07/12/2024

Updates on the 2024 Ocala International Horse Show

We are excited to launch our new, vibrant, and informative “online headquarters” for all things . New updates include new tools for everyone divided by who they are: Trainers, Exhibitors, Vendors, Sponsors, and Spectators.

07/11/2024

We are currently working on two issues that will be out for the World's Championship Horse Show and one that will be out for All American. Discounts are available. Contact us at [email protected] or text 859-359-6678.

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

Equidae Insurance Agent, Stacey Halloran, will be at Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Be sure to contact her to discuss your insurance options.

Stacey cell - 304.545.7371
Stacey Allen Halloran American Hackney Horse Society American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association

07/09/2024

The deadline to submit an application for registration, for nominated weanlings showing at the 2024 All American Horse Classic, in the ASHBA National Futurity, National Amateur Futurity and/or Half Saddlebred Futurity is Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Applications for Registration must be received (not postmarked) in the ASHBA office by Wednesday, July 31.

For more information visit: https://www.saddlebred.com/news-articles/newsfeed/registration-deadline-nominated-weanlings-showing-2024-all-american

07/09/2024

We're screaming for ice cream --- and can't wait for Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show

Join ASHBA Youth Council members for a mid week break and cool off with a sweet treat. Wednesday July 10th, at 11 a.m. Bellas Ice Cream Truck will be serving up free scoops at the Rolex statue.

07/09/2024

07/08/2024

Celebrate your Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show with us.

07/08/2024

Final Week to Enter the 121st World’s Championship Horse Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2024) – The World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) is scheduled to run August 17-24, 2024, and there are only a few more days to enter the prestigious competition. Entries have been open since May. Regular entries closed July 3, but entries are still being accepted through July 12 with a late entry fee.

Exhibitors can register for the show online at www.horseshowsonline.com or by printing out and mailing the form found athttps://s3.amazonaws.com/wchs-twill/8b4156d9-65a8-4fee-bc1b-f619dc4091d9/WCHSPremiumBookFINAL2024.pdf =73. Those participating can find all the rules and regulations for the event within the Premium List at https://s3.amazonaws.com/wchs-twill/8b4156d9-65a8-4fee-bc1b-f619dc4091d9/WCHSPremiumBookFINAL2024.pdf.

About the World’s Championship Horse Show: More information about the Kentucky State Fair’s World’s Championship Horse Show can be found at wchorseshow.com/. Tickets can be purchased at https://wchorseshow.com/tickets.

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