AMERICAN HACKNEY HORSE SOCIETY
AHHS PROGRAMS
HELPING HACKNEYS RELIEF FUND
AHHS Helping Hackneys Relief Fund Grant Process & Application
PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in applying for financial relief offered by the American Hackney Horse Society. Funds my be awarded to any member of the AHHS, amounts of all sizes will be considered. This program is specifically for the benefit of members of the AHHS who are trainers, instructors, owners, caretakers, horse show officials, breeders, blacksmiths, etc. The committee reserves the right to award as much or as little deemed appropriate based upon the requests received. The review committee will meet on a timely schedule to consider applications and render a decision. However, the committee always reserves the right to alter the timeline. All applicants, including those not approved for funding, will be notified of the committee's decisions.
The application for 2023 opens on February 1 of each year.
Questions or comments about the application can be directed to the American Hackney Horse Society at hackneyrelieffund@yahoo.com.
Upon submission, you will receive an email at the address provided in the application as verification that your entry has been received. If you do not receive such an e-mail, please contact us. One of the paramount factors in the analysis of this application is need-based, means-tested, and value-based applications. Please note these in your application.
"Means-tested" wording refers to determining need as a principal criterion in awarding grants. The committee also weighs the benefits against the proposed amount to ensure the greatest value for the funding allocated.
Please send completed application with subject line, "Helping Hackneys Relief Fund Grant Application" to hackneyrelieffund@yahoo.com.
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NATIONAL HACKNEY PONY FUTURITY
AHHS NATIONAL BREEDERS' FUTURITY (NBF) TO BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER AT THE ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
The following classes will be offered in the Pony Division:
• Weanling
• Yearling
• 2-Year-Olds
• 3-Year-Olds
NOTE: YEARLINGS TO BE SHOWN WITH NATURAL TAIL (TAILS NOT TO BE CUT OR HAVE BREAK OVER). BUSTLES ARE PERMITTED.
Open to offspring of nominated stallions and mares. Ponies may show as Weanlings, Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds In Hand; 2-Year-Olds and 3-Year-Olds showing as Hackneys, Harness (long tails), Roadsters or Pleasure Ponies. Hackney Ponies 14.2 Hands or Under shall be shown in harness to a four-wheeled-vehicle with short braided mane (or appearance thereof) and the appearance of a short tail. Harness Ponies 12.2 hands or under shall be shown in harness to a four-wheeled vehicle with long mane and tail. Roadster ponies, 52 inches and under, shall be shown to a roadster cart (bike). A low crupper, overcheck, square blinkers and straight or broken snaffle bit shall be used. Martingales are required. Protective boots are permitted. Pleasure Ponies 14.2 hands or under shall be shown to a two-wheeled jog cart with long or short natural tail and unbraided mane. Prizes, earning potential, and national recognition make this program popular with breeders and owners. Several regional Hackney associations also sponsor futurities which allow youngsters to earn substantial premiums early.
At the time of nominations the owner must provide Social Security Number (SSN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN). Failure to provide the number will result in backup withholding on prize money. Premium payments cannot be paid until a Social Security Number is obtained.
Entries are to be made with the approved show in order to compete.
Nomination payments can be made without registering the Hackney with the Society; however, in order to show, DNA verification and registration are required by July 1st of the year showing.
AHHS membership must be current as of June 15th, in the year of competition, in order to participate in the show. Owner, co-owners, handlers, and judges are all required to be American Hackney Horse Society members.
PAYMENTS
All payments for the Futurity must be made to:
American Hackney Horse Society
115 Park Street, Suite 101
Versailles, KY 40383
Eligibility:
All foals must be produced from registered stallions and mares in the American Hackney Horse Society Registry.
2025 National Breeders Futurity Rules
Nomination of the Sire & Dam
- As of 2023, sire and dam nominations are no longer required.
Weanling Division
- The foal must have application and fees for registration sent to the AHHS office by July 1st (postmarked July 1st or earlier) in order to show in the Weanling Class.
- Application and payment for DNA kit must be postmarked and received in the AHHS office by July 1st of the year showing.
- DNA test kits must be mailed to the University of California at Davis by July 15th in order to show in the Weanling Class.
- DNA parent verification results will be required before prize money is distributed.
- The nomination fee of $50 must be paid on or before March 31st.
- The entries in this division (colt and filly class) shall be shown in-hand, lead halter with natural tail, judged 50% on conformation and 50% on performance.
Yearling Division
- The Yearling must have been nominated in the Weanling Division and all conditions and requirements fulfilled.
- In order to show in the Yearling Division the yearling must be registered and have DNA parent verification on file by July 1st of the Yearling year if not previously done.
- The nomination fee of $50 is due on or before May 31st. Payments are required to maintain eligibility in the program.
- The entries in this division (colt and filly class) shall be shown in-hand, lead halter, or lead bridle (natural or set tail), judged 50% conformation, and 50% performance.
- To be shown with natural tail (tails not to be cut or have break over); bustles are permitted.
2-Year-Old Division
- The 2-Year-Old must must have been nominated in the Weanling and Yearling Divisions and all conditions and requirements fulfilled.
- In order to show, the 2-Year-Old must be registered and have DNA parent verification on file by July 1st of the 2-Year-Old year, if not previously done.
- The nomination fee of $50 is due on or before May 31st. Payments are required to maintain eligibility in the program.
- The entries in this division shall be shown in halter or lead bridle (tack optional for stallions and geldings), and judged 50% conformation and 50% performance.
3-Year-Old Division
- The 3-Year-Old must have been nominated in the Weanling, Yearling, and 2-Year-Old Divisions and all conditions and requirements fulfilled.
- In order to show, the 3-Year-Old must be registered and have DNA parent verification on file in the AHHS office by July 1st of the 3-Year-Old year, if not previously done.
- The nomination fee of $50 is due on or before May 31st. Payments are required to maintain eligibility in the program.
- The Roadster Pony measures below 13 hands (52″) and shall be shown as Roadster-to-Bike, with drivers in racing colors.
- The Hackney Pony 14.2 hands or under shall be shown in harness to a four-wheeled-vehicle with short braided mane (or appearance thereof) and short tail. To be judged on quality, presence, performance, and manners.
- The Harness Pony 12.2 hands or under shall be shown in harness to a four-wheeled-vehicle, with long mane and tail. To be judged on quality, presence, performance, and manners.
- The Park Pleasure Pony 14.2 hands or under shall be shown to a two-wheeled jog chart with long or short natural tail and unbraided mane. Judged on manners, suitability as a Park Pleasure Pony, performance and conformation. Must be asked to back. Stallions are permitted. Park Pleasure Pony entries may be driven by an amateur, junior exhibitor or professional.
- The Country Pleasure Pony 14.2 hands and under shall be shown to a two-wheeled jog cart with long or short natural tail and unbraided mane. May be less showy than the Pleasure Pony but should be typical of the breed. Stallions are permitted. All Pleasure entries must be driven by an amateur or junior exhibitor. To be judged on suitability, manners, performance, quality and conformation. Must be asked to back, stand quietly in lineup checked with no adjustments. Must be plain shod. No bands, bars, pads, wedges, lead, springs, or any attachment that extends below the bottom of the shoe. The sole and frog of the foot must be visible.
- Nominees may show in only one class.
Buy-in provision
In the event a pony is not nominated as a Weanling by the due date or otherwise loses eligibility, the Futurity offers a "Buy-in" provision. The pony may be "Bought-in" by making application and payments as set forth below:
Weanling - Back payments plus $150 = $200
Yearling - Back payments plus $250 = $350
2-Year-Old - Back payments plus $350 = $500
3-Year-Old - BEFORE May 1st - Back payments plus $500 = $700
3-Year-Old - AFTER May 1st - Back payments plus $1,000 = $1,200
Premiums: (Weanlings, Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds & 3-Year-Olds)
- The value of the prize fund of the AHHS Breeders’ Futurity each year will be the total amount of nomination fees received that year plus all donations, and any carryover from the prior year.
- A 10% administrative fee, payable to the AHHS, will be assessed on the total nomination fees received each year.
- The prize fund will be equally divided among all classes with entries for Weanling, Yearlings, 2-Year-Olds and 3-Year-Olds.
- Prize money determined per class will be awarded in the following scale:
- 1st-40%; 2nd-25%; 3rd-15%; 4th-10%; 5th-5%; 6th-2.5%; 7th-2.5%. If less than seven entries in any class, the prize money that has not been awarded will be returned to the fund for consideration the next year.
YOUTH MEDALLION SERIES
AHHS YOUTH MEDALLION SERIES
Open to junior exhibitors under 18 years of age in the Pleasure Driving Pony/Horse, Roadster Pony, Roadster Under Saddle, Pleasure Pony/Horse Under Saddle, Youth Hackney/Harness Combination, Country Pleasure Driving, Pleasure Driving Pony/Horse (Reinsmanship), and Showmanship In-Hand Pony/Horse divisions. By qualifying in local medallion classes, a combination of junior exhibitor and pony may compete in the National Medallion Championship Finals vying for the national title in each division, and scholarship awards. This program encourages youth involvement with Hackneys as they are acquiring show ring skills, developing friendships and competing for the prestigious title of Youth Medallion National Finalist. A special medallion is awarded to winners of local medallion classes and certificates of qualification are sent to each entry. The National Final will provide special gifts and events for all participants along with national recognition. 1995 brought the addition of two new divisions, the roadster pony under saddle and Hackney/Harness combination class. Now the pony that is shown in the Ladies or Amateur division can also compete with the youth, encouraging family participation.
For listings of shows offering the classes or information on adding a class to any horse show please contact the AHHS office or click here. The Medallion Championship Finals are held at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri.
AHHS Youth Medallion Results Form
AHHS Youth Medallion Application
View Youth Medallion Shows
LIMITED BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES
LIMITED BREEDERS WEANLING STAKES & 3-YEAR-OLD COMPETITION
The AHHS Limited Breeders Weanling Stakes and Three-Year Old Competition is held in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the All-American Classic Horse Show. Prize money is paid out through places 1-10 and is funded by the sale of stallion services that have been donated by stallion owners. All services are sold at the AHHS LBS auction. The offspring of these stallion services will be eligible to participate in the weanling and three-year old competitions. The LBS program has awarded over $298,000 in prize money.
Save the Dates!
Mark your calendars for March 14-15, 2025
AHHS Limited Breeders Sweepstakes Grand Event — Lexington, KY
The AHHS Limited Breeders Sweepstakes Committee is excited to announce the 2025 Limited Breeders Sweepstakes Grand Event Weekend schedule. The weekend is scheduled for Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 in Lexington, KY. Ticket prices and reservationi forms will be released soon.
LBS GRAND EVENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday Day
9:00-11:00 a.m. - Open House at the new AHHS Office, located at 115 Park Street, Suite 101, Versailles, KY 40383
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch on your own
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Clinic: Preparing Your In-Hand Pony for the Show Ring, at Hollow Haven Farm, located at 687 Kidds Mill Road E, Versailles, KY 40383
Friday Evening
Social Event at the historic Fasig-Tipton in the Seattle Slew Room
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails (cash bar)
7:00 p.m. - Buffet Dinner catered by Holly Hill Events
8:15 p.m. - ?? - Trivia Contest with special guest host Don Willoughby of Local Trivia Action
Saturday
Grand Event at Fasig-Tipton in the Sale Pavilion
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — AHHS Annual General Membership Meeting
12:00 p.m. — Buffet Luncheon catered by Holly Hill Events
1:30 p.m. —
AHHS Limited Breeders Sweepstakes Stallion Auction
Featured Stallion:
Brand New Man, 2023 World's Champion 3-Year-Old Harness Pony, will be the featured stallion of the 2025 AHHS Limited Breeders Sweepstakes. Sired by Handsome Harry and out of Heartland Dreamboat and bred by Music Row Farm. Thank you to owners Alex and Alyssa Curry and trainer Chris Gantley!
2025 LBS GRAND WEEKEND EVENT HOTEL INFORMATION
The host hotel will once again be the Griffin Gate Marriott. We have secured a special rate of $149 per night. We were also able to negotiate a reduced resort fee of $5 per day, instead of $20, and the $5 is included in the $149 rate*. CLICK HERE to reserve your room.
*Please note that the staff was not able to override the application of the $20 resort fee with the online reservation system. When you reserve your room online, it will revert to $169 per night when you book the room. However, the event coordinator has said that credit cards will not be charged until check-out and the charge will be corrected to the rate of $149 per night. If you are not comfortable using the online reservation system, you can call Griffin Gate and make the reservation directly. Make sure to tell them you are coming for the AHHS LBS weekend and ask for the special LBS Rate. The event coordinator is Patrice Long and the phone number is 859-288-6113.
2025 AHHS LIMITED BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES GRAND EVENT
REGISTRATION
HACKNEY PONY LESSON PROGRAM
AHHS HACKNEY PONY LESSON PROGRAM
Interested in starting a Hackney Pony Lesson Program? The AHHS will help you get started!
A suitable pony and necessary equipment can be provided and membership in the program will include a stall for your Hackney lesson pony at the Academy National Finals!
For an application, contact:
Chris Schubert
c.schubert2004@gmail.com
UPHA HACKNEY PONY CLASSICS
UPHA CLASSICS FOR HACKNEY PONIES
Developed for ponies who are four-years-old and under who compete as Hackney, Harness, Roadster or Park Pleasure entries on a local level in UPHA Classic classes. First through sixth placings qualify the pony for the National UPHA Classic Championships that offer leading prize money for young performance ponies. Entrants pay an annual eligibility fee of $150.00 in addition to the horse show entry fee. Since no sustaining payments are necessary, the UPHA Classics programs attract a wide variety of participants who own and show Hackneys.
The UPHA Hackney Pony Classic Grand Championships are held each November at the UPHA/American Royal National Championship in Kansas City, MO. Location of the qualifying horse shows and additional information can be obtained by visiting the United Professional Horseman’s Association website at https://www.uphaonline.com/classics.
REGIONAL FUTURITIES
MID-WEST FUTURITY
The Mid-West Hackney Futurity offers one of the largest futurities for Hackney ponies in the world. It is a "true futurity" in that the sire and dam must be registered in the American Hackney Stud Book or the Canadian Registry and must be nominated in the Mid-West Futurity by April 10th of the year the foal is born. The foal must then be nominated by May 31st in order to be eligible. The resulting foal must be kept eligible each year by paying a yearly nomination fee. The Mid-West Futurity offers classes for weanlings through 3 year olds. Jackpot classes for 4 and 5 year olds are also offered for ponies that have been kept eligible through their younger years.
The Mid-West Hackney Association began with a small group of interested breeders and trainers in 1954 with the goal of promoting the showing of the Hackney pony at shows in the Midwest. The first futurity classes were held at the 1955 Illinois State Fair and continue to be held there today. The first futurity offered four classes and had 33 ponies that made final payments. The premiums in each of the four classes were as follows:
- 1st: $241.00
- 2nd: $180.75
- 3rd: $ 90.38
- 4th: $ 60.25
- 5th: $ 30.12
The Mid-West Hackney Futurity has grown over the years to now offer 17 classes for weanlings through three-year-olds, jackpot classes for ponies four and five years old that have been kept eligible through their younger years, a junior exhibitor weanling showmanship class, and new in 2007, is an amateur unshod weanling class. The prize money paid in the 2010 futurity for weanlings through three-year-olds is as follows:
- 1st: $1,351.25
- 2nd: $ 844.53
- 3rd: $ 506.72
- 4th: $ 337.81
- 5th: $ 168.90
- 6th: $ 84.45
- 7th: $ 84.45
- 8th: $ 84.45
The first place payouts in the 4- and 5-Year-Old Jackpot Classes ranged from $401.07 to $744.84 in 2010.
Nominate and be a part of the Mid-West Hackney Futurity, where it pays to raise and show Hackney ponies!
OHIO FUTURITY
For information regarding the Ohio Hackney Futurity contact the following:
President: David Estis - 740-739-5400
burnsidemanorfarm@earthlink.net
Secretary: Amber Estis - 740-924-1385
SOUTH CENTRAL FUTURITY
Open Pony Breeders Futurity Alexandria Fair and Horse Show
GENERAL PROVISIONS
THE FOUR DIVISIONS:
The South Central Hackney Pony Breeders Futurity will be shown each year in four divisions. Weanling, Yearling, Two-Year Old, and Three-Old Hackney Ponies.
WHAT FOALS ARE ELIGIBLE:
All foals shown must be the produce of stallions and mares who have been previously nominated in the SCHA Pony Breeders Futurity. Exceptions: In 2006 – Yearlings, Two-Year Olds, and Three-Year Olds not previously nominated may be nominated by paying appropriate fees below.
In 2007 – Two-Year Olds and Three-Year Olds not previously nominated may be nominated by paying appropriate fees below.
In 2008 – Three-Year Olds not previously nominated may be nominated by paying appropriate fees below.
NOMINATION OF SIRE – HOW TO NOMINATE THE SIRE:
To nominate a stallion it is necessary: (1) That the stallion be registered in the SCHA, and (2) That a fee of $25.00 be paid to the Futurity on or before April 30 of the year the foal is nominated.
NOMINATION OF DAM – HOW TO NOMINATE THE DAM:
To nominate a mare in the Futurity it is necessary: (1) That the mare be registered in the SCHA, and (2) That a fee of $5.00 be paid to the Futurity on or before April 30 of the year in which the foal is to be eligible for the Weanling Division of the Futurity.
THE WEANLING DIVISION: HOW TO MAKE A WEANLING ELIGIBLE:
In order to make a foal eligible to show in the Weanling Division of the Futurity, the following conditions must be complied with:(1) The sire and dam must be nominated in the Futurity the year in which the foal is born. (2) The foal must be registered before it can be shown. (3) $25.00 must be paid to the Futurity on or before May 31 of the year in which the foal is born. HOW SHOWN: The entries in this division shall be shown in hand, 70% conformation, 30% action, in halter or lead bridle, with natural tail.
THE YEARLING DIVISION: HOW TO MAKE A YEARLING ELIGIBLE:
In order to make a colt, filly or gelding eligible to show in the Yearling Division, the following conditions must be complied with: (1) The colt, filly or gelding must have been entered in the Weanling Division of this Futurity and all conditions and requirements of that Division must have been fulfilled. Must have been registered as Weanling. (2) $25.00 must be paid to the Futurity on or before April 30 of the year the entry becomes a yearling. Exception: In 2006 Yearlings not previously nominated may be made eligible by paying past nomination fees of $50.00 plus additional $50.00 (sire and dam nominations plus interest) fee by April 30. HOW SHOWN: The entries in this division shall be shown in hand. 70% conformation, 30% action, in halter or lead bridle.
THE 2-YEAR OLD DIVISION: HOW TO KEEP THE 2-YEAR-OLD ELIGIBLE:
In order to make a colt, filly or gelding eligible to show in the Two-Year-Old Division of the Futurity, the following conditions must be complied with: (1) The colt, filly or gelding must have been entered in the Weanling and Yearling Divisions of this Futurity and all conditions and requirements of those divisions must have been fulfilled. (2) $25.00 must be paid to the Futurity on or before April 30 of the year the entry becomes a two-year old. Exceptions: In 2006 and 2007 Two- Year Olds not previously nominated may be made eligible by paying past nomination fees of $75.00 plus additional $50.00 (sire and dam nominations plus interest) fee by April 30. HOW SHOWN: The entries in this division shall be shown in hand, 60% conformation, 40% action, in halter or lead bridle. Tack optional for stallions and geldings.
3-YEAR OLD DIVISION: HOW TO KEEP A 3-YEAR-OLD ELIGIBLE:
In order to make a colt, filly or gelding eligible to show in the Three-Year Old Division of the Futurity, the following conditions must be complied with: (1) The colt, filly or gelding must have been entered in the Weanling, Yearling and Two-Year Old Divisions of this Futurity and all conditions and requirements of those divisions must have been fulfilled. (2) $25.00 must be paid to the Futurity on or before April 30 of the year the entry becomes a three-year old. Exceptions: In 2006, 2007 and 2008 Three-Year Olds not previously nominated may be made eligible by paying past nomination fees of $100.00 plus additional $50.00 (sire and dam nominations plus interest) fee by April 30. HOW SHOWN: Hackney/Harness, Roadster or Pleasure Driving.
Each entry to show in only one class.
PRIZES — HOW THE PRIZES ARE DIVIDED:
In each division the winner will receive 40% of the Prize Fund in that division; second, 25%; third, 17 ½ %, fourth, 10%; fifth, 5%; sixth, 2 ½%.
VALUE OF THE PRIZE FUND:
The value of the Prize Fund of the Futurity each year shall be the total amount of money paid in fees, miscellaneous funds and added donations.
For more information, visit:
President: Maureen Lydon
Secretary: Dawn Kelsch
Treasurer: Colleen Bray
Management Assumes No Responsibility to Remind Nominators of Payments Due; Mark Your Calendar.
American Hackney Horse Society
115 Park St., Suite 101
Versailles, KY 40383
Fax: (859) 214-2075
Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F
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