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The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to announce Harrison Goode of Winston-Salem, NC is recipient of the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The scholarship committee chose Goode from an outstanding group of nominees. The scholarship celebrates the life of Keith Bartz who focused his time, talent and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and the celebration of the American Saddlebred Horse. The recipient is an individual who exemplifies the same character and enthusiasm for our breed.

Goode is an enthusiastic rider and great ambassador for the breed. He started riding at age 10 at Cash Lovell Stables and won many titles including the 2018 National Academy WT Champion and the 2020 National Academy Alpha English Pleasure Qualifying Champion. During high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society and served as a cappella group director and received an award for best male soloist in 2019. Additionally, he is an Eagle Scout and was active in scouting.

Currently, Goode attends the University of Kentucky and is majoring in Equine Science and Management with a minor in business. In addition to his studies, he is a member of the UK Saddle Seat ISSRA team and an active member of UK’s MANRRS (Minorites in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) group, where he works to create safe spaces and service activities for students. His work with the American Saddlebred and the community in general shows a great enthusiasm for the breed and the community.

The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to announce a new raffle! Get your “Ticket to Ride” and have the opportunity to order your personal 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands with standard powertrain and standard equipment or $30,000 cash. Tickets are $50 each and are available at raffle.asbmuseum.org or call (859) 259-2746.

Museum Executive Director Jennifer Foster says: “We are thrilled about this new raffle. It’s exciting to offer the opportunity to order one of the highly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands. The raffle winner will have an amazing experience special ordering a Bronco.”

Only 2500 tickets are available. A “Ticket to Ride Raffle” ticket would make a great stocking stuffer for the holidays, and it’s a great way to support the Museum as well.

Grand prize drawing will be held on March 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the American Saddlebred Museum. Need not be present to win.

Complete rules and regulations are available at raffle.asbmuseum.org. This raffle is conducted for the benefit of the American Saddlebred Museum by the American Saddle Horse Museum Association, Inc and is licensed by the Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming, license number ORG0002659.

The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to accept consignments for the next Equine Art, Antique, and Rare Book Auction taking place in July 2021. To prepare for this much loved event, the Museum is accepting consignments until February 1, 2021. Saddlebred and equine artwork in all media is considered. Historic Saddlebred artifacts, rare books, equine jewelry and collectibles are also welcome.

A committee selects approximately 60 items each year for inclusion in the sale, trying to ensure a variety in media, subject matter and pricing. If you have a work to consign, contact Amy Nelson at [email protected] or (859) 259-2746 ext. 344 to request a consignment package.

The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to accept nominations for the Keith Bartz Impact Scholarship Award. The award is $1,500 and is given to an individual dedicated to raising awareness of the American Saddlebred and improving the community. Keith Bartz was an individual who focused his time, talent, and resources on building the American Saddlebred Museum and celebration of the American Saddlebred horse. This scholarship celebrates his life by awarding an individual that exemplifies the same character and achievements.

Scholarship criteria and application information are listed below.
• Applicants must be twenty-one years of age or under. High school seniors, individuals enrolled in a two-year or four-year program at any college, trade school, or university are eligible to apply.
• Show substantial involvement with American Saddlebred horses and in the community.
• May be self-nominated or nominated by another individual who can attest to the character and accomplishments of the nominee.
• Provide an essay, no more than two pages, speaking to the nominee’s impact at school, home, barn and the community.
• Include full contact information and email to [email protected] by December 1, 2020 to be reviewed by scholarship committee.
• The scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution, university, college or trade school for post-secondary educational expenses.

More information is on the Museum’s website at asbmuseum.org/scholarship or call (859)259-2746 ext. 344.