Northern California American Saddlebred Horse Association

09/27/2026

Our latest Club newsletter is out! Go to ncasha.org and click on the "Newsletters" tab to download the latest issue.

08/13/2026

Any NCASHA youth members interested? A great opportunity for some behind the scenes experience!

🌟 Limited internship positions remain! 🌟

Are you passionate about the equestrian industry? Our one-week, hands-on internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a premier horse show facility and an insider view on careers throughout our industry. For one week, interns rotate through key roles including: facility management, media & marketing, show office management, steward and judge shadowing, and back gate operations — gaining real-world introductory experience across multiple career paths in the industry.

✨ Open to all disciplines
✨ $475 show credit + daily lunch provided
✨ Networking opportunities + letters of recommendation

This grassroots internship supports local shows and is perfect for motivated equestrians (16yo+) ready to work and learn about different career pathways.

📍 No housing provided. Interns may not compete during their internship week.

Learn more at PasoRoblesHorsePark.com/internship. To apply, send your resume/horse experience, a brief statement of interest, and availability to [email protected]

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

🎉🇺🇸🎉

07/04/2026

Tune in tomorrow!!

Watch us tomorrow 7:30am your time in America”s 2026 Independence
Day Parade in Washington DC , celebrating our nation’s birthday 🤠🇺🇸🐴🇺🇸🤠🐴🇺🇸🤠🐴🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸🐴🤠🇺🇸🐴

Update …..Parade has been cancelled 😡

07/01/2026

Check out the es**rt for the horses headed to DC for the 4th of July parade! Members Rick and Juanita-Rick Ellington will be riding 🇺🇸 their Golden Saddlebred horses

American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association

We'll share more pics!!

06/29/2026

Ava was a long time member of NCASHA. This is a great way to honor her memory!

Time for a MHF 🎓
The grant application period opens on May 13 each year in remembrance of Ava's birthday, and closes 90 days later on August 13 (or the following Monday if August 13 lands on a Saturday or Sunday) at 5:00 PM (Eastern time).

Ava Boyce-Bender was a vibrant young woman who loved riding and driving Morgan horses. Her loving family and many friends created this grant in her memory to assist other young equestrians to further their talents and careers.

Apply Here ➡ https://www.morganhorse.com/amhect/grants-scholarships/ave-boyce-bender-scholarship/

06/02/2026

This was so much fun! NCASHA member, Lily Rose represented with the win 🏆Lexie Castaillac Saine

06/01/2026

📅✨ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞! ✨📅

Convention 2027 planning is underway!
Join us for the ASHBA Convention & Youth Conference as we celebrate our breed, connect with fellow Saddlebred enthusiasts, and officially kick off the Celebrations of the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association. 🎉🐴

🌟 Our Passion, Our Community: Freedom to Build the Future 🌟

🗓️ Dates: February 11th –14th, 2027
📍 Location: The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton
1375 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504

Stay tuned for registration details, programming announcements, and special events—mark your calendars now for this unforgettable celebration!

06/01/2026

🇺🇸 NCASHA members on parade!