ASHA Annual Meeting
During the third weekend in February, ASHA holds its Annual Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. A Charter Club Workshop is held each year, along with the ASHA membership meeting, discussion forums and other activities. This is an educational and social gathering of people involved in the many different aspects of the Saddlebred industry to discuss the issues facing the breed. ASHA’s top annual awards are all presented at various events throughout the convention.
Charter Club Renewal
April 30 is the deadline to renew your Charter Club with ASHA. To keep your club active, please submit the following to the ASHA office: renewal form, renewal fee, changes to bylaws, current membership list and membership for officers who are not already active ASHA members.
ASHA Award Nominations
October 1 is the deadline for nominations for ASHA awards, which are presented at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Review the list to see if any of your members should be nominated for an award. The awards include the Breeder's Award, C. J. Cronan Sportsmanship Award, Lurline Roth Sportsmanship Award, Meritorious Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Gordon Jenkins International Award.
Nominations for the Frank Ogletree Youth Award due October 31.
By January 31, clubs should have completed and returned the ASHA Charter Club of the Year nomination form.
State Pleasure Horse Awards
Four weeks before the presentation of the awards in your state, club should submit to ASR its list of winners. The list will be reviewed to ensure all winners are eligible and that plaques are ordered.
ASHA Booth Request
The ASHA booth is sent out on a first-come, first-served basis. So, if your club is planning an event, make your reservation for the booth early. $150 deposit required.
Little Saddlers/Max and Maxine
The Little Saddlers and Max and Maxine are also sent out on a first-come, first-served basis. If your Club or a Youth Club in your area would like to use these "horsey" friends, make sure to reserve them early. $150 deposit required.
Brochure Request
At least two weeks before your event, your request for brochures should be in ASHA’s office. Make sure you have listed which brochures you would like and the quantity of each brochure. Quantities are limited. Brochure Order Form.



