ASAoGB : ten essential facts

ASAoGB Patron:

William Shatner

Star of the silver screen (Captain Kirk in Star Trek,

and T J Hooker etc) and Saddlebred breeder

 

Home Page

About Saddlebreds

Display Team

Stallions

Mares

Versatility

Bulletin Board

e-mail to ASAoGB

·         Formed in 1985, the American Saddlebred Association of Great Britain (ASAoGB) was the first organisation for the breed in the whole of Europe, fourth worldwide.

·         Approved DEFRA Passport Issuing Organisation (February 2003) for American Saddlebred horses – the only PIO dedicated solely to the American Saddlebred.

·         Maintains Stud Book for pure breds (two divisions) and part breds (two divisions) and National Show Horse Stud Book of GB

·         Founded the British National Championships (1997)

·         Established the American Classic Horse Show (with Zara Training Centre) - the only show in UK catering SOLELY for all US breeds/styles ; sponsors classes for Saddlebreds and National Show Horses at major society shows.

·         ASHA (Kentucky) Charter Club and administrator for American State Pleasure Awards in Britain; founder president is the International delegate to the ASHA Charter Club Council

·         Operates award systems for all Sports Saddlebreds and internal award system for all registered horses based on High Points covering all disciplines

·         Provides the only Five-Gaited Saddlebred Display Team in the world

·         Undertakes illustrated talks to Riding Clubs and Colleges etc

·         Is a member of the British Horse Society’s Horse & Pony Breeds Committee