Colorado

American Saddlebred

Horse Association

The Saddlebred is successful in barrel racing, dressage, and on the trail, and is most commonly seen in the show ring.  At horse shows, the horses and riders are both judged on their skill and precision as they circle the arena.

Over the past 100 years, the American Saddlebred has been used for many purposes, from plantation horses and war mounts to Hollywood stars.   Some of the most famous Saddlebreds in movie history were Mr. Ed, “the talking horse”, Roy Roger’s horse “Trigger”, and "Silver," the horse that belonged to the Lone Ranger.

The American Saddlebred is the oldest registry of horses in the United States and is often called "The True American Horse." The history of the American Saddlebred began in the 1600’s, when horses called “Pacers” were brought to America by British Colonists. The Pacers could move their legs in concert on the same side of their bodies, contacting the ground in a broken, 4 beat cadence that is more comfortable to ride than the trot. The Pacers became popular because of this smooth gait, which was useful when riding over rough terrain.

Fast forward now to the 1700’s, when the first Thoroughbreds were imported to America from the Middle East. The colonists started breeding the Pacers to the Thoroughbreds, and the result was a large horse with a smooth gait customary of the Pacers, but with the athleticism of a Thoroughbred. This breed became known as the American Horse.

History

The Colorado American Saddlebred Horse Association has a youth group called the Colorado High Steppers.  We also offer several scholarship opportunities to our young members. Click the link below for more information!

Youth

Have you always wanted to see an American Saddlebred in person?  Or would you like to take a riding lesson on an American Saddlebred? Click on the link below to find a stable near you!

See A Saddlebred!

Interested in showing?  Here is a quick guide to showing the American Saddlebred

Click the links below for some of our most popular brochures

Brochures

Are you interested in learning more about the American Saddlebred?

Watch our collection of videos

Videos

Interested in becoming a member?  Fill out the application at the link below and mail it in!

A list of current members is one click away at the link below!

Do you want to know what's going on at CASHA at in Colorado Saddlebreds? Click the news link at the top of the page!

Membership

Meetings are open to guests - please drop by!  Contact us for the time and location if you wish to attend.

Meetings

Current Board Members for 2024 are:

Stacey Kipper-Perrelli, President
Karin Hostetter, Vice President

Tara Jones
Tina Spiliotis

Shenia Beyer

Lisa Chenoweth

Nikki Duerr

Ally Foust
Becky Murr

Scott Perrelli

Elaine Rametta

Board Members

Charter Club

CASHA is an official Charter Club of the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association

Events

The Saddlebred Futurity in Colorado is governed by the Colorado American Saddlebred Horse Association.

The Denver Queen City Horse Show hosts Colorado Saddlebred Futurity classes each year.  Please see the DQCHS link on this site for a full class schedule and premium book.  For enrollment forms, click below.

The Colorado American Saddlebred Horse Association has been an organization since 1969.  Since that time it is our mission to further the education of the public in the use, handling, care and humane treatment, development, breeding and promotion of the American Saddle Horse in Colorado.

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