ShowMeTheRibbons UPHA

The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA)
was founded in 1968. It is comprised of 18 chapters covering
all 50 states. Champ, the ShowMeTheRibbons Mascot,
wondered how our chapter could be Number 19 - and found
out that two chapters somewhere else in the country
combined to make one. Hence, we're Number 19.

The UPHA's primary function is to promote classes for young
horses and young riders. Included are UPHA Classics
classes for three-year old Saddlebreds and Morgans (and
four-year old Hackney Ponies), and UPHA Challenge Cup
equitation classes. These classes are among the most
prestigious in the country and attract top horses and riders.

UPHA Chapter 19 sponsors the Almost Summer Horse
Show, held in Denver every June. A full complement of
classes for American Saddlebreds and Frieisians, plus
Challenge Cup and Classics classes, are offered. The
primary aim of the Almost Summer Horse Show is to raise
funds for Praying Hands Ranch - but Chapter 19 also
supports the aim of making sure that exhibitors have a
BLAST!