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American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association Announces 2026 Election Results and Board Leadership

 

February 2026: Lexington, KY

The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association announced the official results of its 2026 Board of Directors election, as determined by electronic member voting and ratified at the Association’s Annual Membership Meeting. 

 

Board of Directors Election Results

Members of the Association elected the following directors whose terms reflect balanced geographic representation and diverse industry experience.

2029: May Chadick (TX), Erin Eichenbaum (FL), Melissa Moore (KY), Brooke Simpson (NH), and Barbe Smith (LA).

The election process utilized electronic voting administered by an independent third-party provider, ensuring secure and confidential participation by eligible ASHBA members.

The Association also announced the Executive Team. 

Executive Team
•    President: Chris Schubert
•    President Elect: Jennifer Dixon
•    Vice President: Allison Deardorff
•    Secretary: Malissa Welke
•    Treasurer: Sophia Fisher
•    Registry Council Chair: Sandra Currier
•    Past President: Smith Lilly

Board Members by Term Expiration

2027: Julie Behrends-Jones (KY), Diane Hauslein (VA), Clif Paulsen (IA), Chris Schubert (TN), Rachel Seifert (KY), and Joan Todd (OH).

2028: Allen Bosworth (SC), Allison Deardorff (OR), Jennifer Dixon (CA), Sophia Fischer (KY), Cece Hagan (KY), and Malissa Welke (OK).

2029: May Chadick (TX), Erin Eichenbaum (FL), Melissa Moore (KY), Brooke Simpson (NH), and Barbe Smith (LA).

 

About ASHBA

The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, is the official breed registry and membership association for American Saddlebreds. The organization supports horse registration, competition programs, youth initiatives, educational resources, and national breed advocacy.