American Saddlebred Association of Arizona

12/19/2025

10/07/2024

We had such a great turn out of riders and horses for the Arizona Futurity! While it wasn’t a big show you could feel the enthusiasm.
Thank you to all the trainers and exhibitors that came out to support the show.
Especially ours sponsors:
Apex Riding Academy
Asela Calvat
Cynthia Denapoli
Kislin Family / Witte
Freeman Farm
Beatrice Strong
Sue Ann Brown
Susan Bauer
Abby Mathew
Matthew Roberts

Thank you to our amazing staff that kept the show running:
Judge - Suzanne Lyons
Secretary - Sue O”Neil
Ring Master - Rick Love, Susan Bauer
Ribbons - Pam Truman
Announcer - Dawn Green
Paddock - Sally

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Congratulations to Joanna Raith on winning the Open Opportunity 500.00 class!!

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08/31/2024

We are looking forward to seeing you October 5th!
Here is a link to the premium book.
https://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/uploads/1/2/5/5/125546247/2024_az_futurity_final1.pdf

08/31/2024

We are looking forward to seeing you October 5th! There is a link to the premium book in this post.

03/06/2023

Watch as professional American Saddlebred trainer Smith Lilly reveals five expert tips that make a winning American Saddlebred saddle seat or driving horse.

12/03/2022

Need a Holiday present? Get those photos to celebrate!

08/01/2021

2021 Futurity Judge: BARB HANES

Barb Hanes is an equine professional with over 40 years of experience. She possesses a unique and diverse background in the horse industry that includes training, instruction, coaching, writing, consulting and judging. She is responsible for the development and success of numerous local, regional and national champion horses and riders in a variety of breeds and disciplines. These include American Saddlebred, Arabian, Morgan, Hackney, Flat Shod Walking Horse, Saddleseat Equitation, Hunter Seat Equitation and Western and Gaited Dressage. She is the lead horsemanship instructor for “Horsense” a Scottsdale outreach program for 9 and 10 year old children that uses horses to focus on developing respect, responsibility and character. In addition, Hanes has been guiding and training the horse and officer teams of the Scottsdale Police Mounted Unit for over 14 years. Most recently, Barb retired from her position as an adjunct faculty member in the Equine Science Department at Scottsdale Community College after 34 years of teaching to allow her the time to further develop her boutique training and instruction business and to launch her newest business venture, “Vacation Horse Care”, a business specializing in all aspects of equine care in the owner’s absence. Barb has judged numerous shows in Ohio, Minnesota, and Arizona and is nationally recognized for her talents.

07/28/2021

We are so excited about this new program! We have teamed up with the Arabian Shows and have created an Academy Show Circuit with High Points! The academy division continues to grow and we feel this will make it even stronger. Good Luck!

07/23/2021

Join us October 8, 9 for the Arizona Futurity Horse Show. Judge Barbara Haynes.