The UPHA - Horsemen Helping Horsemen The more you participate in the UPHA, the more the UPHA benefits you!


Better Programs……

The UPHA Classics - promoting the young horse & promoting the sale of young horses…have awarded over $2 Million in prize money since 1977.

The UPHA Challenge Cup - promoting the sport of Saddle Seat Equitation across breed lines…Saddlebred, Morgan, Arabian and National Show Horses and a National Championship title for disabled riders through the Exceptional Challenge Cup.

The UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund - benefiting UPHA members in need because of health issues, fires, theft, injury or accidents Since 2001, over $93,000 has been used to help UPHA Members like you.


Better Horse Shows……

Lobbying to improve the horse show industry and working with USEF and the ASHA.

Providing safety guidelines & emergency equipment for show ring emergencies.

Helping insure fairness of competition, i.e. rules, drug testing, ring conditions, stabling and judging.

Improvement in quality of shows including grounds, footing and grooms facilities.

Increased support of shows, show management and exhibitors, to help insure area horse shows remain viable.


Better Business Relationships……

Improves sales and camaraderie in active and involved chapters; helps trainers become better business people.

Improves relationships between owners and trainers…opens communication.


Fundraising & Sponsorship Opportunities……

The “Pink Ribbon Class” to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - already donated over $100,000!

The “Ribbons of Service” program for Equitation Riders - to benefit St. Jude's Children's' Hospital.

Founding sponsor of the US Saddle Seat World Cup team - totaling $45,000!

Raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Fund totaling $100,000

Donations to William Woods' barn renovation totaling $35,000 and Stephens College restoration and revitalization of Saddle Seat program totaling $48,000.


Scholarships Opportunities……

The Maria Knight Scholarship for children of UPHA Active members - have awarded $40,000 to date.

UPHA Challenge Cup Championship Scholarships in many of the UPHA Challenge Cup Championships.

What can YOU do for the UPHA?? Become a member; participate in your Chapter And support the organization that supports you!