ASHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE APPLICATION 2027 ELECTION
Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2026
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Age Ranges
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18-34
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35-50
65+
Current ASHBA Membership
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Lifetime Member
Contributing Competing Member
Senior Competing Member
Charter Club Affiliate Competing Member
Have you been an ASHBA member for at least the last three years?
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Why do you wish to serve on the Board
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"Vision” for the ASHBA:
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Role in the Industry (check all that apply)
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Trainer (operate/involved in a training program)
Show Manager
Owner
Show Official
Breeder (operate/involved in a breeding program)
Rescue Operator
Exhibitor
Professional Service Provider (photographer, vet. etc.)
Instructor (operate/involved in a riding lesson program)
Participant on horse show committees
Active service as a judge or steward
Participation in ASHBA councils, committees, youth clubs, or futurities
Please list any history/involvement in the American Saddlebred industry, including any volunteer roles:
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Professional Experience (check all that apply)
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Finance/Accounting
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Marketing/PR/Communications
Information Technology (IT)
Nonprofit
Software Development
Business Owner
Advertising
Education/Teaching
Engineering
Sales/Retail
Human Resources (HR)
Manufacturing/Production
Logistics/Supply Chain
Construction
Arts/Creative Industries
Government/Public Sector
Hospitality/Tourism
Operations/Project Management
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Research and Development
Consulting/Advisory Services
Training/Instruction/Facilitation
Healthcare/Medical
Other
Are you a member of other equine associations? (check all that apply)
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USEF Member
USEF Volunteer
USEF Leadership
USEF Board
UPHA Member
UPHA Volunteer
UPHA Leadership
UPHA Board
Charter Club Affiliate Member
Charter Club Affiliate Volunteer
Charter Club Affiliate Leadership
Charter Club Affiliate Board
Other Breed or Discipline Organizations Member
Other Breed or Discipline Organizations Volunteer
Other Breed or Discipline Organizations Leadership
Other Breed or Discipline Organizations Board
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Skills, Knowledge and/or Expertise (check all that apply)
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Board of Directors
Information Technology (IT)
Committee Leadership
Innovation - experience in developing or leading innovative programs for the American Saddlebred
Communications
Leading Volunteers
Council Leadership
Volunteer Service - in the industry
Executive Committee
Volunteer Service - outside the industry
Finance
10 or more years involvement with the American Saddlebred
Fundraising
Development (check all that apply)
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Access to funders and/or donors
Donor stewardship experience
Capacity to give
Major gift solicitation
Current donor
Previous donor
Donor event experience
Willingness to participate in cultivation of gifts
ASHBA Registry Specific Knowledge (check all that apply)
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Breeding Ownership Experience: Significant experience in owning American Saddlebred horses used for breeding and/or their progeny
Registry Specific Knowledge: Other relevant and tenured experience or interest in Registry matters
Operational Breeding Experience: Direct involvement in the operation of American Saddlebred breeding programs (e.g., stud farm, broodmare management, or as a reproductive veterinarian)
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Do you agree to serve as a Director if elected?
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Do you have the financial ability, availability and desire to attend board meetings? Note: The Board of Directors meets via Zoom monthly, and in-person two to three times a year. Every board member is required to attend two of the three in-person meetings, which typically are in Lexington, KY.
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Additional comments and information:
I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge. I am willing to be included in the election process for the Board of Directors and I am willing to serve as a Director if elected.
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