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| With the addition of the five-gaited country pleasure division at the World’s Championship Horse Show, New Hampshire Horse & the Greater Boston Charity Horse Show have added the division to their 2026 schedules for those who need to qualify for Louisville. |
3/27/2026 |
| The Sunrise ASB Hunter Challenge is open to American Saddlebredhorses five and under and shown by an amateur or professional. Eachclass throughout the year will be a $350 class with the entry fee foreach class being $50, which will be added back into the class payout. |
3/26/2026 |
| The World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida is the site of the 2026 Citrus Cup. Therewill be four days of fun in the sun, outstanding competition, and surprises for exhibitors on April22-25. The 50 th anniversary of Citrus Cup is set to be the largest in the show’s history. |
3/26/2026 |
| As we near the implementation date of the US Equestrian rule requiring microchips to be on file for all horses participating in endorsed competitions, you may be hearing continued buzz about why the USEF board passed this rule back in 2023. |
3/25/2026 |
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3/24/2026 |
| Ever have a horse in the barn that you aren’t quite sure what its career path will be? The UPHA Young Professionals present “Ask the Experts: Finding Other Outlets For Your Horse.” This zoom meeting will take place on April 6 at 7 PM EST. |
3/23/2026 |
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3/20/2026 |
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3/7/2026 |
| The Kentucky State Fair Board voted to add the Bill Wise WCHS Sweepstakes classes to the schedule for the World’s Championship Horse Show taking place August 22-29, 2026. The Bill Wise Sweepstakes nomination and payment deadlines start March 15, 2026. |
3/6/2026 |
| The United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the Athlete Protection Policy at its November 2025 Board meeting, marking a significant step toward strengthening safeguards within the organization and community. |
3/5/2026 |
| The Office of Governor Andy Beshear announced the issuance of an official proclamation recognizing February 2026 as American Saddlebred Horse Month in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. |
2/26/2026 |
| The UPHA Equitation Committee would like to provide some clarification regarding the USEF Equitation Rule EQ 116. The rule includes verbiage that outlines riding habits must be of ‘conversative color’ and ‘appear solid’. |
2/26/2026 |
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2/25/2026 |
| The Kentucky State Fair Board met in late January and approved the following additions for the World’s Championship Horse Show. The Bill Wise Sweepstakes program will be administrated by the Kentucky State Fair Board, therefore all the Sweepstakes classes will be held at the World’s Championship Horse Show. |
2/18/2026 |
| The UPHA Board of Directors approved the Ribbons of Service Committee‘srecommendation to only award one scholarship per participant. |
2/18/2026 |