American Saddlebred Horse Association, Inc.
Dear ASHA Directors:
We are senior members in good standing of the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Inc. (”ASHA”). We have become increasingly concerned about the decline in popularity of the American Saddlebred horse in recent years. Since 2005, there has been a steady decrease in the total number of registered Saddlebred horses. The erosion of popularity of our breed is further evidenced by steadily declining attendance over the past decade at the World’s Championship, our industry’s signature event.
As you know, one of the primary purposes of the ASHA is to stimulate and promote interest with respect to the history, breeding, exhibiting, and improvement of the American Saddlebred. As concerned members of the ASHA, we want to be sure that the ASHA is utilizing its assets in a prudent manner, and in furtherance of the purposes of the ASHA.
