January 23, 2026: Lexington, KY – The ASHBA Breed Ambassador Program recognizes and celebrates those who help to promote the American Saddlebred, whether they have one horse or one hundred, whether they live in the great west or in the heart of horse country, and whether they compete in saddle seat, dressage, or trail riding.

Points can also be earned for riding in parades, getting on television or in magazines, going to exhibitions, attending open breed shows, and a myriad of other activities. We recognize that no one outreach event works in every area, and that anything we as a community can do is valuable.

Any ASHBA member and their registered full or Half American Saddlebred who takes the time to reach out and share the breed with those outside our Saddlebred community can earn points to become a Regional Breed Ambassador, and possibly a National Champion Breed Ambassador!

Congratulations to all of our 2025 Breed Ambassador Award winners! We thank you for the service and promotion of the American Saddlebred throughout the 2025 year.

Amateur Individual Winners
National Champion: Kathie Jacobsen 
Reserve National Champion: Finley Paul 
Regional Champions
•    Region 1 – Kathie Jacobsen 
•    Region 5 – Kelly Abraham 
•    Region 6 – Valyn Dall 
•    Region 7 – Finley Paul 

 

Barn Group Winners
National Champion: Vantage Point Farm
Reserve National Champion: Grey Ridge Farm 
Regional Champions 
•    Region 2 – Kingdom Stables 
•    Region 3 – Manahan Stables 
•    Region 4 – Vantage Point Farm 
•    Region 5 – Landmark Farm 
•    Region 7 – Grey Ridge Farm 

 

Charter Club Winners
National Champion: Illinois ASPHA Club
Reserve National Champion: Texas ASHA Club
Regional Champions
•    Region 1 - Northern CA ASHA Club 
•    Region 4 – Texas ASHA Club 
•    Region 5 – Illinois ASPHA Club 
•    Region 6 – Indiana ASHA Club

 

Horse Winners
National Champion: Distinctively 
Reserve National Champion: Harlem Town Miss Delta  
Regional Champions
•    Region 1 – Distinctively 
•    Region 2 – Northern Kiss 
•    Region 3 – Royal Crest’s Stone Player
•    Region 4 – Good Night Sweet Dreams
•    Region 6 – Paddyngton's Golden Glory 
•    Region 10 – Sunsetter  

For more information regarding the ASHBA Breed Ambassador Program, please visit the webpage here.