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2020 ASHA Youth Conference Has Record Breaking Success

This weekend the American Saddlebred Horse Association and Lexington, KY welcomed nearly 300 youth to the 2020 ASHA Youth Conference! “Saddlebreds in the Spotlight” was this year’s theme and it did not disappoint. From educational activities to experiences of a lifetime, the weekend was one everyone in attendance will cherish.  

The weekend was filled with educational activities presented by Ellen Beard and Betty Kregor, Donuts with WGC CH The Daily Lottery and Kalarama Farm, spectacular horse presentations by Melissa Moore of Sunrise Stables and Dena Tanner Lopez of Double D Ranch, and an awards gala to top it all off! Parent education sessions were also offered thanks to Fran Crumpler and Renee Biggins, as well as an instructor education session presented by Betsy Webb.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this weekend a success and make it our biggest conference to date! We can't wait to see you next year!

A very special thank you to...

2020 Youth Conference Planning Committee

Julie Kaufman, Christy Parker, Elisabeth Goth, Andrea Steponatis, Sondra Warren, Betsy Webb, Deveau Zubrod, Brooke Applegate, Jodi Bertagnolli, and Kaelyn Donnelly-Browning

Host Sites

    Blue Willow Farm for Friday Night 14 & over educational activities Sunrise Stables for our Saturday Field Trip and horse presentations

Guest Speakers

    Ellen Beard of Success In Saddles & Betty Kregor of Straight Shot Inc. for leading Fran Crumpler & Renee Biggins for leading the parent activity with educational session on Saddlebred show divisions, rules and basic judging standards and the science behind making the perfect pairings between riders and horses. Betsy Webb for leading an instructor’s activity and workshop to help them strengthen their programs and businesses.

Special Guests

    WGC CH The Daily Lottery and Kalarama Farm’s Larry Hodge, Danny & Kelly Lockhart and Jose “Maestro” for “Donuts with Dan” to give attendees a once in a lifetime opportunity with this living legend. Dena Tanner Lopez of Double D Ranch presenting Dr. Dolittle to represent the Western Country Pleasure American Saddlebred. 2020 Frank Ogletree Youth Award & US Equestrian Youth Sportsmanship Award Winner, Devin Sell, as our keynote speaker for the ASHA Youth Awards Gala. Kaelyn Donnelly of Kaelyn Donnelly Designs & Marketing to take photos and videos of the moments that will turn into memories that last a lifetime. Photos will be available here.  Awards Gala guest presenters: Alayna Applegate, Griffin Day, Chelsea Dragan, Makayla James, Caroline Katko, Maggie Keith, Hailley Stanz and Ryan Visser.

Sponsors

Golden Creek Farms, Riverdreams LLC, David Rudder Family, Candi & Ed Aversenti, Gahreeb Equine Investments, Howard Schatzberg Photography, Midway University, Stephens College, Kentucky Horse Council, The Honey Baked Ham Company, Victoria Walz, Erin Obenauf, Independent Equine Agents, University of Louisville Equine Industry Program and Zubrod Stables and our other generous supporters.