Serving the interest of the American Saddlebred Horse in Connecticut
ASHA-CT is a ASHA Charter Club, part of a world wide network of local clubs working to promote the American Saddlebred Horse.

ASHA-CT offers its members a chance to enjoy their love of all things Saddlebred in a supportive, fun and educational atmosphere.  Among other activities, ASHA-CT runs the CT Summer Classic Horse Show as well as an Annual Awards Banquet.  Regular meetings enhance the experience and provide a way to network.

The American Saddlebred has a long and distinguished history in the United States.  British Colonists brought Galloway and Hobby Horses with them to the new land where selective breeding produced the Narraganset Pacer.  By 1776, an infusion of Thoroughbred blood led to an all purpose riding horse called the American Horse.  Blessed with easy gaits, stamina, size and quality, the American Horse moved south into the heart of the new country and became the favorite of farmers, frontiersmen and volunteer militia.  With the advent of mechanized travel and farm machinery, the breeders and lovers of this amazing horse turned toward the show ring and the breeding of horses for pleasure and recreational use.