Fact Sheet. Things You Need to Know About the Show.
FACT ONE: ASHA Star Shows are exactly the same as USEF Lite shows except a horse can only accumulate 3 total points toward their CH status at Star Shows. Why is this limitation? Because USEF and USEF Lite shows are subject to random drug testing and Star Shows are not. It is the opinion of the American Saddlebred Registry that to earn CH distinction, a horse should have to earn the bulk of those points at shows subjected to random drug testing. ASHA Star Shows accumulate CH points at half the value of USEF shows with a maximum number of 3 points allowed from Star Shows. That means 1/2 point for a win in a qualifying class of at least 6 horses; 1 point for a win in a championship class with at least 4 horses and 1/2 point for a reserve in a championship class with at least 4 horses.
FACT TWO: All participants are eligible to accumulate points for ASHA High Point Awards, ASHA National Pleasure Horse Awards and ASHA State Pleasure Awards. You must be a member of ASHA to be eligible for the ASHA awards programs.
FACT THREE: We encourage larger classes to make shows seem more competitive--if there are larger classes, we will split by age division. But, only if the class size warrants the split. Let's make showing exciting again!
FACT FOUR: Single Bit Classes: Horses are to be shown by Amateur or Juvenile riders in a snaffle bit with running or German martingale. Draw reins also allowed. However, any leverage bit rein is prohibited through the martingale. Pelham or ‘Tom Thumb’ bit without martingale, shank not to exceed 5 inches, also allowed. All tack should be of show ring quality. Same horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into another division, with the exception of the Model, Showmanship, Pattern and In-Hand Obstacle Classes.
FACT TWO: All participants are eligible to accumulate points for ASHA High Point Awards, ASHA National Pleasure Horse Awards and ASHA State Pleasure Awards. You must be a member of ASHA to be eligible for the ASHA awards programs.
FACT THREE: We encourage larger classes to make shows seem more competitive--if there are larger classes, we will split by age division. But, only if the class size warrants the split. Let's make showing exciting again!
FACT FOUR: Single Bit Classes: Horses are to be shown by Amateur or Juvenile riders in a snaffle bit with running or German martingale. Draw reins also allowed. However, any leverage bit rein is prohibited through the martingale. Pelham or ‘Tom Thumb’ bit without martingale, shank not to exceed 5 inches, also allowed. All tack should be of show ring quality. Same horse/rider combinations may not cross enter into another division, with the exception of the Model, Showmanship, Pattern and In-Hand Obstacle Classes.