Conceived by dedicated owners, breeders and trainers, Grand National is a prize program for American Saddlebred horses, created to generate excitement in owning and showing this special breed of horse. The goals of the American Saddlebred Grand National program are to increase participation, popularity and marketability of the American Saddlebred by offering the opportunity for additional prize money to be won by Grand National recorded horses. Recorded horses compete for cash awards in selected classes at United States Equestrian Federation licensed competitions throughout the country. The awards are paid in addition to any other prize money offered in the class by the horse show itself. The Grand National program is now in its 25th year and has awarded more than $2.6 million. Grand National offered added prize money in more than 59 classes in 2008. It’s time for you to get in on the action!