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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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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’. Read More
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. Read More
The UPHA Board of Directors approved the Ribbons of Service Committee‘srecommendation to only award one scholarship per participant. Read More
The Morgan Stallion Sweeps drawing was held Saturday, February 14 in Medina, Ohio. This was the eighth year this event has been held, and this single event has now generated over$250,000 in prize money. Read More
There’s never been another one like him. Wing Commander, Supreme Sultan, Oman’s Desdemona Denmark all collectively did not sire what Nutcracker has. Never in any breed, including race horses, has a stallion produced like he has,” said Undulata’s Nutcracker’s long time manager and closest human, Joan Lurie. “And as many great horses as he’s sired, not one is as good as he was on their best day.
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