Give Now
Make an Impact Today - Because of You
When you give to the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association, your generosity goes to work immediately. Your support educates, promotes, and protects the American Saddlebred while giving back to the community that shares your passion for this extraordinary breed.
Your gift - at any level - is a powerful way to show your belief in the future of the American Saddlebred.
Why You Give
You give to protect the breed you love and strengthen the Saddlebred community you’re part of. Your contribution helps ASHBA:
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Educate the public, youth, and industry officials
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Promote and protect the American Saddlebred breed
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Support members, horses, and programs that sustain the industry
Together, we are united by our love for the Saddlebred, and your generosity makes this mission possible.
Give With Confidence
Your generosity matters—and so does your trust. ASHBA stewards every gift with care, accountability, and transparency in support of the mission you believe in.
If you have questions or would like help choosing the giving option that best aligns with your passion, our Development team is here for you.
How Your Gift Helps
Your impact is immediate and meaningful.
When you give to ASHBA:
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100% of donations support programming, marketing, and education
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Your gift provides flexible, expendable funds that are applied where the need is greatest
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You can choose to direct your gift to the Annual Fund, Youth Scholarship Fund, or Equine Welfare Fund
Because of you, ASHBA has the resources to respond, adapt, and lead in support of the Saddlebred community.
Don Harris Giddy‑Up & Give Annual Fund
Believe in the Future - Just Like Don Did
Honoring the late Don Harris, the Don Harris Giddy‑Up & Give Annual Fund invites you to play a vital role in supporting the American Saddlebred.
Don believed deeply in WC CH Giddy‑Up‑Go, a horse whose perseverance and heart embodied the spirit of the Saddlebred. Today, you are invited to carry that belief forward.
When you give to the Annual Fund, you provide ASHBA with the flexibility to address the greatest and most immediate needs across the Association.
Your support powers:
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Education seminars, forums, and licensed officials’ clinics
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Youth activities, programs, and awards
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Breed promotion at events, trade shows, and across digital platforms
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Breed preservation through breeding and genetic research
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Grants, assistance programs, and resources for professionals
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Futurities and other prize programs
Your Annual Fund gift is the backbone of ASHBA’s work—and one of the most impactful ways you can give.
Youth Scholarship Fund
Help a Young Dream Become a Future Leader
Because of you, young Saddlebred enthusiasts learn compassion, dedication, and leadership—all while pursuing their dreams.
For youth who aspire to turn their passion into a career, scholarships help make higher education possible. Since 1991, ASHBA has awarded approximately $400,000 in financial assistance to youth pursuing higher education.
Your gift helps ensure that today’s young Saddlebred supporters become tomorrow’s leaders, professionals, and stewards of the breed.
Equine Welfare Fund
Be There When a Saddlebred Needs You Most
Your compassion helps safeguard the welfare of American Saddlebred horses—one horse at a time.
The Equine Welfare Fund provides assistance for the care, rehabilitation, and placement of neglected or at‑risk Saddlebred horses. Your gift ensures help is available when it’s needed most.
Because of you, no Saddlebred stands alone.
Fran Crumpler Aspiring Judges Grant Fund
Support the Next Generation of Saddlebred Judges
Your generosity helps shape the future of our sport by opening doors for aspiring judges to access training, clinics, and educational experiences that strengthen their skills and uphold the highest standards of Saddlebred judging. Your support ensures a strong, knowledgeable pipeline of officials for generations to come.
ASHBA Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (859) 259‑2742
Thank You
Because of you, ASHBA continues to educate, promote, protect, and give back to the American Saddlebred community.
The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all gifts are tax‑deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax ID: 61‑1182397
Your generosity makes a difference - today and for the future of the American Saddlebred.