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		<title>Saddlebred World Loses Longtime Saddlebred Owner and ASHA Member, James Kennedy &#8220;Jimmy&#8221; Skipton, Jr.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 23:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[James Kennedy “Jimmy” Skipton, Jr., age 76, Saddlebred owner, ASHA member, and father of longtime exhibitor and American Saddlebred Museum curator Kim Skipton, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Skipton was founder and President of Texas Fire &#38; Safety, Inc. with locations throughout Texas. He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, an early supporter of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, a founder and President of the Texas American Saddlebred Horse Association, and a partner with trainer Charles D. Smith in S &#38; S Venture Farm. Horses shown under the S &#38; S Venture and Texas Fire &#38; Safety names won dozens of world titles from the late 70s to early 2000. The final horse Jimmy Skipton had a hand in purchasing was the late RWC Five-Gaited Mare Princess Shalimar, dam of Kim’s current Sweepstakes Fine Harness winner, RWC If The Tiara Fits. His wife of 54 years, LaMerle, four daughters, one son, and seven grandchildren survive Jimmy. The family is grateful for the wonderful care provided by the staff of The Forum at Memorial Woods during his battle with Parkinson’s disease. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Saddlebred Registry One-Time Amnesty on Registration and Transfer Late Fees to Begin in May</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 13:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) will offer amnesty on late fees for Registrations and Transfers submitted in May or June of 2011. To encourage registration of older horses, the Registry Board, in recognition of the state of the economy, has voted that during the months of May and June this year, the fee for all registrations received or postmarked during this amnesty period will remain set at $45, regardless of the horse&#8217;s age. An Application for Registration form can be found at www.saddlebred.com . Amnesty will also be granted for Transfer late fees during this period. The standard $50 Transfer fee will still apply to all transfers; however, any late fees accrued at the usual $10-per-month rate will not be assessed for transfers received or postmarked during this period. A Transfer Report form can be found on the ASHA website, at www.saddlebred.com. It should be noted that, along with the necessary registration or transfer documentation, the full $45 Registration or $50 Transfer fee must also be received or postmarked during this period, in order to qualify. Also, this one-time limited offering of amnesty is for late fees only. If applicable, any other registry fees will still be required (DNA testing, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ASHA Junior Junction Youth Magazine Available Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASHA Junior Junction Youth Magazine Available Online Lexington, Kentucky &#8211; Junior Junction, the American Saddlebred Horse Association&#8217;s (ASHA) publication, produced for and about ASHA Youth members, will now be available exclusively online. A new issue of Junior Junction is available twice a year, with issues published for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. This ASHA Youth magazine is produced specifically for and about ASHA Youth, featuring photos, current events, and news about the activities of Saddlebred Youth, submitted by ASHA Youth clubs from all across the country. The magazine also recognizes ASHA Youth award winners, contains information about ASHA Youth Programs, and includes a directory of ASHA Youth Clubs. Beginning this year, and going forward, Junior Junction will be offered exclusviely online. The 2011 Spring/Summer issue is currently available at the ASHA website, here www.saddlebred.com . Previous issues of ASHA Junior Junction can also be viewed on this page, dating back to the 2009 Spring/Summer issue. For further information, contact: American Saddlebred Horse Association 4083 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-2742 (p) 859-259-1628 (f)]]></description>
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		<title>ASHA Youth Scholarship Application Deadline is April 30</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) would like to remind potential applicants that the deadline to submit applications for ASHA Youth Scholarships is April 30. The purpose of ASHA scholarships is to encourage, support and recognize participation in all aspects of the American Saddlebred industry, as well as to strengthen the American Saddlebred industry and breed through education. Scholarships are awarded only to high school graduates or those students whose graduation is imminent. Applications must be received by April 30 of the year in which the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship. The scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution, university, college or trade school for post-secondary educational expenses. For questions about ASHA Youth Scholarships, or charter and youth club renewals, please contact Brenda Newell at (859) 475-1461, or by email at www.saddlebred.com. For further information, contact: American Saddlebred Horse Association 4083 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-2742 (p) 859-259-1628 (f)]]></description>
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		<title>Saddlebreds Continue to Excel in Distance Riding Competitions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Left: Lisa Siderman atop All The Money (Cash) at the Bar H/True Grit ride in Perris, California. Middle: Ad showing All The Money as a champion weanling. Right: Carlos Siderman atop Far Field Hustle Time at Bar H/True Grit. Two American Saddlebreds, All The Money (affectionately known as Cash) and Far Field Hustle Time, continue to beat out their Arabian competitors in 25-mile Limited Distance (LD) competitions. Most recently, at the Bar H/True Grit ride in Perris, California, Cash took first place, with Hustle Time taking second. The ride was 25 miles, and both horses came in approximately 10 minutes ahead of the third place finisher. Both horses have been competing in LD for the past year, and nearly always come in the top 10; both have come in first, and Cash has two “Best Condition” honors under his saddle. How did they begin their careers? All The Money was the 1998 World’s Champion weanling who went on to be the Western States Horse Expo Breed Ambassador. Carlos and Lisa Siderman purchased him from Barbara Molland in 2005, to ride trails, and got him into the Parelli program, in which he is a Level 3. Far Field Hustle Time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ASHALive Merial Webcast of TSE/Tattersalls 2011 Spring Sale, to Once Again be Available Free of Charge</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), will once again offer live video of a TSE/Tattersalls, free of charge. The Merial Webcast of the TSE/Tattersalls 2011 Spring Sale, also presented by Plamp-Keen, is set to take place beginning at 10 AM Eastern today (Friday), April 8, through tomorrow (Saturday), April 9, and will be accessible via the ASHA website at www.saddlebred.com. For the latest news about the TSE/Tattersalls 2011 Spring Sale, including the full schedule and the entire Spring Catalog, visit the TSE/Tattersalls website at www.tsetattersalls.com. For technical questions or issues regarding the webcast, email webmaster@asha.net For further information, contact: American Saddlebred Horse Association 4083 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-2742 (p) 859-259-1628 (f).]]></description>
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		<title>USEF to Field and Support U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Team Competing in World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that beginning this year, it will assume responsibility for fielding and supporting the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation Team for the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup. The USEF will also assist in hosting the competition when held in the United States. &#8220;This is what USEF does,&#8221; said Federation President David O&#8217;Connor. &#8220;It just makes sense for us to be involved with this.&#8221; The bi-annual competition originated in the early 1980s with an informal exchange of Saddle Seat riders in the United States and South Africa and was named the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in 1992. Originally a three-gaited Saddle Seat Equitation showcase, it has expanded to include a five-gaited component as well. Teams from as many as five nations now compete for the coveted World Cup titles. The Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup competition is represented by the International Saddle Seat Equitation Association (ISSEA), comprised of members from the nations participating in the World Cup. The competition rules are included in the USEF Rule Book. USEF staff will be working with the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup Committee, made up of representatives from different breed groups, to assist with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Saddlebred Registry Announces Changes to Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:11:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) is announcing changes to its Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes program. Based on a recommendation from the Sweepstakes Committee, the ASR Board of Directors, together with the show management of the World&#8217;s Championship Horse Show, has agreed to the relocation of the ASR Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes to Kentucky State Fair beginning in 2012, and going forward. The ASR Two-Year-Old and Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes classes will continue to be held at the All American Horse Classic. There are four divisions of sweepstakes classes, which are Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, Fine Harness and Park Pleasure. These classes will be held on Sunday night and will serve as qualifiers for the Junior Championship classes. Only horses nominated to the ASR Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes program will be eligible to participate in these Sweepstakes classes. In addition, the nominations and payment deadline for the Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes has been changed from January 31 to March 1, with a 10-day grace period. The new deadline will begin in 2012 and will apply to previously nominated horses as well as new nominations.]]></description>
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		<title>American Saddlebred Registry Launches $15,000 Incentive Program for Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds in International Disciplines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) and Half-Saddlebred Registry (HSRA) are proud to announce the launch of a new incentive program designed to identify and reward the owners and breeders of registered Saddlebreds and Half-Saddlebreds competing in the International disciplines. Beginning in 2011, horses registered with ASR or HSRA competing in dressage, driving, endurance/trail, eventing, and show jumping/hunters are eligible for $15,000 in prize money based on their participation and performance in the International disciplines. “We are excited to launch this innovative new program,” said ASHA President, Judy Werner. “Right now, the American Saddlebred is the best-kept secret in the world of equestrian sport. We plan to change that, beginning now.” To be eligible, horses must be registered Saddlebreds or Half-Saddlebreds, and must be nominated annually for a fee of $150 for the International Incentive Championships. Enrollment forms for the program will be available on the American Saddlebred Horse Association website in the coming days. A Saddlebred and Half-Saddlebred Application for Registration form can be obtained at www.saddlebred.com. If you have questions about your horse’s registration status or to register your American Saddlebred or Half-Saddlebred, contact the American Saddlebred Horse Association at saddlebred@asha.net, or by phone at (859) 259-2742. Based on scores [...]]]></description>
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		<title>USEF Announces USEF Cup Incentive Program as Pilot for 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is offering exhibitors in Morgan and Saddlebred Divisions the opportunity to take part in a pilot program that will provide an annual incentive award of $1,000 given to the owners of the top horse that competes at USEF competitions. In order for individuals to be eligible for this new incentive program, they must be a USEF member and record their horse (annual or life) with USEF prior to competing at any competitions offering the USEF Cup designation. A horse can only earn points in the division in which it competes. All classes in each Division/Section (not just classes offered for Horse of the Year; exception: Equitation) will count toward points for this award. POINTS* WILL BE ACCRUED AS FOLLOWS IN ALL CLASSES AT SHOWS WITH THE USEF CUP COMPETITION DESIGNATION 1st &#8211; 50 points 2nd &#8211; 45 points 3rd &#8211; 40 points 4th &#8211; 35 points 5th &#8211; 30 points *Equitation classes do not count towards the award. 1/2 points will be given at Local USEF competitions specific to these breeds If you already have a membership and want to record your horse to be eligible for this program go to the USEF Authorized User [...]]]></description>
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