Recent News
- Register by phone for the Nashville convention
- 2012 USEF Proposed Rule Changes
- Convention Hotel Reservation Deadline Extended Until December 24th
- The UPHA and The UPHA Ribbons of Service congratulates outstanding accomplishments!
- UPHA Ribbons Of Service Program – New Starting in 2012
- SCHEDULE CHANGE AT 2011 AMERICAN ROYAL
- ANNOUNCING THE 2011 UPHA AMERICAN ROYAL PINK RIBBON BARN
- 2011 UPHA INCENTIVE SALE
- MEET THE STARS OF THE SHOW BACKSTAGE!
- LEARN TO RIDE AND DRIVE IN STYLE -70 BARNS AND GROWING!!!!
- DON'T MISS OUT ON RIDE AND DRIVE IN STYLE
- NEW IN 2011 - TWO UPHA EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE CUP CLASSES ADDED AT THE UPHA/AMERICAN ROYAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW
- TAIL SWITCHES STOLEN FROM KENTUCKY SADDLEBRED TRAINING BARNS
- UPHA AMERICAN ROYAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW UPDATE
- BE ONE OF THE FIRST LESSON PROGRAMS IN YOUR AREA TO TAKE PART OF THE UPHA/ASHA/AHHS PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM WITH EQUESTRIAN LIFE!
- USEF TO HOST U.S. SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WORLD CUP LUNCHEON
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Better Programs……
The UPHA Classics - promoting young horses & ponies…over $2 Million in prize money awarded.
The UPHA Challenge Cup - promoting the sport of Saddle Seat Equitation across breed lines…and for disabled riders through the UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup. Over $100,000 in scholarships awarded.
The UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund - Over $115,000 paid to UPHA members in need.
Better Horse Shows……
Lobbying to improve the horse show industry with the American Horse Council and working with USEF and various breed organizations.
Providing safety guidelines & emergency equipment for show ring emergencies.
Helping insure fairness of competition, rules, drug testing, ring conditions, stabling and judging.
Improvement in quality of shows including grounds, footing and grooms’ facilities.
Increased support of shows to help insure all horse shows remain viable.
Partnered with the American Royal to create & sustain The UPHA National Championship Show.
Better Business Relationships……
Improves sales, camaraderie and business relationships in active and involved chapters.
Equitation Clinics to educate and inform riding instructors.
Improves communication between owners and trainers.
Marketing programs for the benefit of the entire industry.
Fundraising, Scholarship & Sponsorship Achievements…….
The “UPHA Pink Ribbon” program, with over $200,000 contributed to various breast cancer research charities.
The “UPHA Ribbons of Service” community service & philanthropy program for equitation riders. Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and other charities exceeding $75,000.
Founding sponsor of the US Saddle Seat World Cup team with $52,000 donated.
United Cerebral Palsy Fund, with $100,000 raised and donated.
Donations to William Woods University and Stephens College totaling $83,000.
The Maria Knight Scholarship Fund has awarded $48,000 to children of UPHA Active members.
Donations to American Saddlebred Rescue totaling $10,000.
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope and other Handicapped riding programs, over $75,000 donated.
These and many other valuable UPHA programs depend solely on contributions and participation. WE NEED YOU to join or renew, participate and send your financial contribution today! UPHA Member Organization, Inc. 501(c)(5) and UPHA Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3)
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