Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Association
Sponsorship Program
Providing Opportunity for the Promotion and Showmanship of the American Saddlebred.
The IAHSA Sponsorship Program was developed to aid with the continued promotion and sportsmanship of the American Saddlebred Horse at Indiana Saddlebred Shows. IASHA grassroots heritage shines through this annual sponsorship. We believe that dedication breeds opportunity. The IASHA Sponsorship program is designed to partner with and reward those who are driven to succeed.
Performance and Academy applicants are asked to complete and application, fulfil volunteer service hours during IASHA sponsored events and Indiana Saddlebred Horse Shows.
Registration is now open for the 2027 Sponsorship Cycle.
Click here to complete the application.
We Are Pleased to Announce the Winners of the
2026 Sponsorship Program
Bria Rutledge - Performance
A contender in more than one ring, we congratulate Bria Rutledge on winning the 2026 IASHA Performance Sponsorship. When asked what showing means to her, Bria responded, "I enjoy the opportunity to show horses. It is not all about how you place, every ride is an opportunity to improve my riding skills and show experience. I also get to see all of the behind the scenes work it takes to put on a horse show and get my horse ready for the ring." She goes on to share about her love of the American Saddlebred Horse, "I like how kind and gentle they are. I also like how showy and pretty they are. American saddlebreds are my favorite horse to show!" Bria rides on the direction of Brock Rutledge of BAR Stables located in Atlanta, Indiana. We congratulate Bria and are excited to watch her in the ring during the Indianapolis Charity Horseshow this June 28 -30, 2026.
Loretta Nunemacher - Academy
Congratulations to Academy Rider, Loretta Nunemacher, on winning the 2026 IASHA Academy Sponsorship! When asked what showing meant to her, Loretta said, "It means a lot knowing that I can influence younger kids to always give 110% and show them showing is fun and it doesn't always have to be serious. Every show I improve and continue to get better in both riding and my showmanship.". Loretta loves sharing with others the Saddlebred Breed, "I wear my saddlebred shirt to school and 4H. I have also completed a horse poster on saddlebreds for 4H . Every time I meet someone new I try to bring up something about saddlebreds, and I always ask have you rode horses before? Or have you ever seen someone ride saddleseat before?" Loretta rides on the direction of Brock Rutledge of BAR Stables located in Atlanta, Indiana. Loretta plans to use her scholarship to participate in the
2027 IASHA Spring Warm-up in Cloverdale in March 2027!
