MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE 3 11/17/06 12:43 PM Page 1 Avis photo Avis Jamie Donaldson photo Avis photo Avis Macklin photo Bob Moseder photo Jamie Donaldson photo Shiflet photo Shiflet photo The Multi-Faceted and Multi-Talented

1824 1861 horsemen quickly During the Civil War, the Saddler 1900 1988 became commercial breeders. demonstrated his superiority on the march Bourbon King was born in Bourbon 1921 1954 CHImperator and CHSky Watch met once again for 1998 They continued to add and on the battlefield. With better , County, Kentucky, and he became one Lady Beautiful won her fifth CHBlue Meadow Princess won their final famous duel in the Five-Gaited World’s Saddlebreds are displayed to the blood to their the Confederate cavalry dominated until of the winningest show horses of all World’s Grand her fifth straight Three-Gaited Grand Championship. After a thrilling class, CHSky world as several American Saddlebreds easy-gaited horses and developed remounts became impossible to obtain. time, never meeting defeat while Championship. She won her first World’s Grand Championship. Watch emerged victorious. These two exciting participated in the closing ceremonies of Historical a larger, prettier all-purpose animal, High-ranking officers from both the North shown under saddle. Bourbon King in 1916. Interestingly, she was CHBlue Meadow Princess and horses won eight of the 10 Five-Gaited World’s the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. never consecutively owned by the CH Evolution setting fast the “Kentucky Saddler” and South rode Saddlebred types. The won the Five-Gaited Championship at Sultan's Starina, who later Grand Championships in the 1980s with four titles American Saddlebreds are often as a breed. Each year, hundreds Saddler quickly recovered from the Civil the Kentucky State Fair in 1905 and same person for any of her achieved this feat in 1987, are being awarded to each of them. Their popular showcased in national parades and Photo courtesy American Saddlebred Museum Photo courtesy of ASHA World’s Grand Championships. of the of these horses were shipped War because there was such a high Bourbon King became one of the most influential the only two three-gaited rivalry is one of the most celebrated in Saddlebred exhibitions because of their beauty and

General John B. Castleman John R. Horst photo American South and East. on Carolina demand for the versatile . sires in the history of the breed. CHBlue Meadow Princess horses to do this. show horse history. their “look-at-me attitude.” Saddlebred 1824 1861 1900 1921 1954 1988 1998

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1600 - 1850 1856 1890 1891 1902 1938 1943 1967 1997 2005 CH The history of the American Saddlebred began in the 1600’s. The first national horse Rex McDonald was foaled near Mexico, What became the The first Kentucky CHMeadow Vanity won her first of CHWing Commander My-My won her third Five-Gaited Five-Gaited World’s Grand Fine Harness World’s Grand Through selective breeding of Galloway and Hobbie horses, the show took place at the Missouri. Nicknamed “King of Kings,” he American Saddlebred Horse State Fair five Fine Harness World’s Grand was foaled in Rochester, American Saddlebred Triple Crown, Champion (SA) Zovoorbij Champion CHCallaway’s hardy, naturally gaited resulted. By 1776, an all- St. Louis Fair, although was a legend in his own time. His name Association and the American was held at Churchill Championships, as she Michigan, and went on meaning she won the open Commander In Chief Copyright became the first purpose riding horse, commonly called the American Horse, evolved the first horse show on was known around the world, as both Saddlebred Registry was Downs in Louisville. dominated the division between to win six straight Five- championships at the Lexington became the first South gelding to win five World’s as a definite type through crossing the Narragansett Pacers and record took place in presidents and kings visited him. Because founded in Louisville, It has been held every the years of 1938 and 1944. Gaited World’s Grand Junior League Horse Show, African-born horse to win Grand Championships in any . The American Horse retained the comfortable gaits 1816 near Lexington, of his dominating show record with only Kentucky, as the National consecutive year After her show career, she had an Championships between Kentucky State Fair and the this prestigious title at the of the three divisions. He is and stamina of the Narragansett Pacer, and Thoroughbred blood Kentucky. After the three known defeats, Rex McDonald was Saddle Horse Breeders except for 1904 and outstanding record as a the years of 1948 and American Royal in the same year, Kentucky State Fair. the fourth horse in history to added size and quality. Pioneers took the American Horse westward Civil War, horse shows often banned from competitions. Association. After 94 years in 1942. It is now the broodmare, and earned a spot in 1953. The outstanding three separate times. Only two Hundreds of Saddlebreds win this title five times and in the 1800’s. During this era, the Thoroughbred became an effective As an influential stallion, his blood Louisville, the organizations Kentucky State Fair the Broodmare Hall show horse went on horses in any division have achieved from other countries have the first to achieve this in CH F.S. (foundation sire) was bred to a gaited , producing Gaines’ promotional tool for continues to flow through moved to the Kentucky Horse World’s Championship of Fame. to have an equally this accomplishment ( Bellisima shown at the World’s consecutive years since Denmark and establishing the famed Denmark family. Harrison Chief breeders and a popular the greatest show horses Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Horse Show, and it astonishing career at stud, won her third Three-Gaited Triple Championship Horse Show CHColonel Boyle, who won Kenneth Trapp photo has been designated as a foundation sire alongside Denmark. The form of entertainment today, and his image The Association works to has been held in siring 312 horses, Crown in 1969). The next year, the CHMy-My for years. his fifth straight in 1964. Harrison Chief family possesses a preponderance of Thoroughbred for spectators. is still used as a specimen stimulate and promote interest Louisville’s Freedom including three World's talented mare won her sixth blood through a stallion named . Infusion of Morgan, of ideal conformation for in the breed. The Registry Hall since it opened Grand Champions, six consecutive Five-Gaited World’s and Hackney blood further defined the American the American Saddlebred. regulates and records the in 1956. members of the Grand Championship, becoming Saddlebred. Horses of Denmark and Harrison Chief breeding trace registrations and transfers and Broodmare Hall of Fame only the second horse to do so. eight generations to Blaze, a Thoroughbred. When breeders crossed maintains the records and and many champions.

the two families in the late 1800’s, some historians believe the George Ford Morris painting integrity of the breed.

Rex McDonald. John R. Horst photo American Saddlebred became a distinct breed. CHWing Commander Saddlebreds from Scripps Miramar Ranch Debbie Uecker-Keough photo MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE 3 11/17/06 12:43 PM Page 2

For more information about competitive trail riding. A Saddlebred is capable the breed or membership, contact: Today’s Show Ring of almost any task he is asked to perform and The American Saddlebred remains the will do it with extraordinary style. ultimate show horse, high-stepping and elegant. A show horse is a spectacle of Description of Gaits beauty and grace but is also an intense In the show ring, the Saddlebred is shown at athletic competitor. American Saddlebreds the three natural gaits – walk, and canter. AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION compete in four primary divisions in the show Judging at the walk is based on manners, ring: Five-Gaited, Three-Gaited, Fine Harness 4083 Iron Works Parkway quality and natural action. The trot is a natural, Lexington, Kentucky 40511 and Pleasure. Each division has its own two-beat diagonal gait, in which the front foot “look,” and competitors should be groomed 859.259.2742 and the opposite hind foot take off from the 859.259.1628 fax to perfection. Five-gaited, fine harness and ground in unison and land simultaneously. The show pleasure horses are exhibited with full www.saddlebred.com canter is relatively slow, lofty and fluid, with a [email protected] manes and tails. Five-gaited and fine harness definite three-beat cadence. horses also wear protective boots on their The five-gaited horse showcases the three front feet. Three-gaited horses are shown natural gaits as well as two additional trained with roached, or trimmed, manes to gaits – the slow gait and rack. The slow gait is a accentuate their long, fine necks. four-beat gait with each of the feet striking the The common denominator for ground separately. It is executed slowly but with Saddlebreds in the show ring is that they true and distinct precision. The rack is a four- should be alert, showing with neck arched, beat gait which is highly animated and head up and ears forward, projecting an performed with great action and speed. attitude of “Look at me!” They are judged on performance, manners, presence, quality and The American Saddlebred Horse Association conformation. and American Saddlebred Registry The American Saddlebred Horse Association Winning Characteristics and American Saddlebred Registry, located at Saddlebreds come in almost all colors, the in Lexington, Kentucky, ranging in height from 14 to 17 hands and are at the heart of all activities involving weigh 800-1,200 pounds. American Saddlebreds. The head and eye of the ideal Saddlebred The Association supports all of the activities suggest refinement and intelligence. Long, that make Saddlebred ownership pleasurable sloping pasterns give a spring to the stride, and exciting, while working to stimulate and making Saddlebreds very comfortable to ride. promote interest in the breed. Sari photo High quality, smoothness and balanced The Registry ensures the accuracy of the proportions complete an overall picture of records maintained for all pedigreed American Avis photo Avis Style and stamina. symmetry and style. Saddlebred horses. To be eligible for

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registration, a foal must be sired by a registered Headshot by Jamie Donaldson trait is its mental acumen. Happy, alert and show ring” also make him a versatile horse. stallion and out of a registered mare. The curious, American Saddlebreds possess that Bold, beautiful, brilliant. Smoothness of gaits, speed coupled with Registry makes available to the public a great people-oriented quality called personality, intelligence and powerful muscling enable him to deal of information concerning pedigrees, show endearing them to their owners and admirers. do whatever is asked of him. Saddlebreds have records and produce listings, subsequently excelled in many non-traditional disciplines such as identifying outstanding performers and AMERICAN SADDLEBRED! The Versatile American Saddlebred , , , combined producers and helping breeders make The characteristics that have contributed to the , and endurance, as well as recreational and informed decisions. Saddlebred’s reputation as the “peacock of the