19/10/2022
I'm very sad to say that though there was an incredible amount of interest, and two reserved entries from last year, there were no entries at all for the challenge this year.
Some people say its too early for this, some people say its too late, some people want it in Washington, Kentucky, Connecticut, Ohio, or Florida, some people don't want to drive 45 minutes so they want it in their home town or they won't come. Some people said last year that they would come this year, and then this year said they wanted to come next year. Some people complained about Stabling last year and then when Stabling was made available this year with them specifically in mind they called the show unimportant and did not enter. So many people wanted this show to exist, but didn't want to do what it takes for that to happen.
I have had fun advocating for the American Saddlebred in sport for the last 8 years. I think they are amazing horses with so much untapped potential. Unfortunately my opinion isn't enough. I can't do this next year for personal reasons so for now, the sun is setting.