Appalachian Saddle Club

04/16/2025

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Here are the awesome sponsors for Appalachian Saddle Club Open Show for the 2025 season!! Lots of great prizes and added $ Money$ provided by them. Be sure to buy from these businesses, mention ASC and thank them for supporting our Ranch Horse show.

04/15/2025

Thank you to Lacey Hotchkiss of LM Ranch for choosing to sponsor this season!

She does it all, from Boarding to bodywork. Catch her coaching students at one of our events this season and ask her about her services, or simply thank her for her support!

Can’t wait to see you all at our next event May 10th!

04/10/2025

Unfortunately, we will have to cancel the show this weekend due to weather.

We will RESCHEDULE for JULY 26th!

Our first show of the season will therefore be MAY 10th! We will have our awards banquet that day as well.

Thank you all for your flexibility!! Gotta love spring….🌷

Evening Breeze Arena

04/08/2025

📣LISTEN UP📣

IF we do get more rain this week, our RAIN DATE will be July 26th! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! First show of this season will then be May 10th.

Final call will be made Thursday by 2p.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!

Evening Breeze Arena

04/07/2025

Thank you Evening Breeze Arena for finding us some awesome food vendors this year!!

Rt 19 Side Gig will be at our Appalachian Saddle Club Ranch Horse Show on April 12th, 2025. Come out and support this local food truck!! No admission for Horse Show so you can drop by, have lunch and watch a show!

04/07/2025

Pre-registration is 🚨LIVE🚨

Click the link below to get your entries submitted to make registration a breeze on show day.

Unsure which classes you should select? Do the best you can. We can always update them on show day for no additional cost. (You can always PM us with questions 😃)

NOTE: You MUST be an ASC member to be eligible for show day and end-of-the-year awards. You can purchase a membership on show day!

We are keeping an eye on the weather and hope we will be dried out by the weekend. We will work on a future rain date if luck isn't on our side.

Event Time: 10AM Saturday , April 12th, 2025 Event Address: 239 C Grindstaff Rd. Elizabethton, TN Contact us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook!

04/02/2025

🚨PATTERN POST🚨

Below are your patterns for our first show of the season on April 12th! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks to another generous sponsor, let's throw some 💸ADDED MONEY💸 into the OPEN RANCHMANSHIP and OPEN RANCH CUTTING!

Prizes for our VRH Champion and Cow horse Champion will be posted soon, along with pre-registration information. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Evening Breeze Arena

04/01/2025

Our first Appalachian Saddle Club Horse Show this year on April 12th will also be Awards Day for the 2024 season. Our show will start at 10 am. During our regular show at 12 noon we will be awarding multiple prizes including: Ranch Horse of the Year, Versatility Ranch Horse High-Point, Adult High-Point, Youth High Point, Rookie High-Point, & Short Stirrup High-Point.

04/01/2025

🎉 $1000s in Prizes Every Month! 🎉

StateLineTack.com

State Line Tack has amazing monthly giveaways. Sign up for them on the SLT homepage. Use our special link to ensure that you get the best discounts, and our association receives their payback on your order. Or you can use code PAASC10 at checkout.

https://www.statelinetack.com/?srccode=PAASC10

Thank you SLT for your sponsorship this year!

03/30/2025

🌟MEET YOUR JUDGES🌟

🌳In the Trail Pen🌳

Join us in welcoming back Mr. Biff Barrier. Biff is a well-known horseman of the east coast who’s been involved in the industry since 1979. He’s trained and prepared multiple National and World Champions. Mr. Barrier has judged a variety of shows throughout the country, with experience in various breeds and disciplines.

🐮In the Main Arena🐮

Mr. Eddie Smith travels to us from Fletcher, NC. Mr. Smith was a public school teacher for 42 years, teaching woodworking in high school. He has 30+ years judging and scribing experience for several associations. He is the Director of Judges for the American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA) and holds judges cards with ARHA, AQHA (Specializing in VRH and Ranch), NSBA, APHA FQHR, and NFQHA.

We hope you are excited as we are to welcome these two gentlemen to Evening Breeze Arena!

Our patterns will be posted this coming week for you to practice and memorize.

Also, thanks to our amazing sponsors, our prizes we will be offering this first show will blow you away. You don't want to miss it!

Please PM us with any questions!

2025 Sponsors:

- Ed's Plumbing
- Joseph Denton Saddlery
- Double C Western Supply
- Landmark Salon
- Western Horse Custom Shirts & More
- Legend Performance Horses
- Evening Breeze Arena
- Barbara Brookshire
- Topline Physiotherapy

03/26/2025

🥳HERE IT IS🥳

Check out our ℕ𝔼𝕎 & 𝕀𝕄ℙℝ𝕆𝕍𝔼𝔻 showbill for the 2025 season!

Some updates include:

✅Addition of flag class for OPEN RIDERS and SHORT STIRRUPS

✅Addition of SHORT STIRRUP Showmanship

✅Addition of OPEN RANCH CUTTING (video demonstration to follow, but check the ARHA rulebook for specifics or send us a PM)

✅Start time of 10am to fit it all in!

We are really trying to utilize the feedback you've provided to improve your show experience, so THANK YOU for taking the time to fill out our feedback form!

Judge bios will be posted soon, and patterns will follow shortly after.

Please send us a PM with any questions!

Evening Breeze Arena

03/18/2025

We are gathering some incredible prizes for our 2025 season thanks to our generous sponsors!

We will also be recognizing our 2024 High-Point Champions and Reserve Champions at our first show on April 12th at 12p. Molly's Custom Silver Buckles will be awarded to the high-point horse and rider teams of the short-stirrup, rookie, youth, adult, and VRH divisions, along with a buckle for the Ranch Horse of the Year!

Be sure to fill out our feedback form below so we can make this season even better than the last. We are anticipating a few showbill updates (for the better) and will get those to you ASAP!

https://forms.gle/FXxjHVKGxw9eZzML7

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor this season, shoot us a PM!

Evening Breeze Arena

03/13/2025

Aaaassaand another sponsorship rolls in!

Thank you so much to Terry at 💅LANDMARK SALON💅 for supporting our saddle club! She’s located in Johnson City and is ready to help you look your best!

We are overwhelmed by the support we’ve already received from our community, and believe me when I say the cart is FULL! So excited to see who will walk away with some amazing prizes and awards this season.

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor this season, shoot us a PM!

03/12/2025

🚨WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK🚨

ASC Exhibitors:

Please take a minute to access our online feedback form below and let us know how we did during the 2024 show season! We want to know what you enjoyed, as well as how we could provide you with a better experience. We try incredibly hard to keep our show fun, competitive and professional, but we know there's always room for improvement. Your input truly helps us be the best we can be!

Some things we are considering for 2025:

✅More payback in open classes (thanks sponsors!!!)
✅More cattle classes at select shows
✅More variety in prizes/awards on show day

Every response is ANONYMOUS, but if you'd like to chat further, please shoot us a PM.

Thank you so much for your help!

Evening Breeze Arena

The Appalachian Saddle Club at Evening Breeze Arena would love to hear from you, our exhibitors, to know how we can better serve you in the 2025 season. Please provide any constructive feedback regarding our show operations for the 2024 season. Tell us what you liked, what you think we could do bett...

03/11/2025

THANK YOU to Ed Flewelling of Ed’s Plumbing for your generous sponsorship!

For new installation, repair, and replacements, call Ed’s Plumbing! His customer service is unmatched and you won’t be disappointed in his work.

Interested in sponsorship? Shoot us a PM! We cannot have a successful horse show without you!

03/05/2025

We are excited to announce Joseph Denton Saddlery as a returning sponsor for the 2025 season!

Joseph specializes in custom leather products including bridles, reins, number holders, and…..CHAPS! His work is absolutely beautiful. You can check it out yourself at every show this year. He will be setup near the arena entrance.

We are so grateful for their support and know you won’t be disappointed when you win a custom gift from Joseph!

If you or someone you know would like to sponsor our events this season, please shoot us a PM! We couldn’t run this series without you all!

03/01/2025

We are super excited to announce StateLineTack.com as a sponsor of our 2025 show season!

“State Line Tack® is the premier online destination for horse supplies for all riding styles. Our mission is simple: we make riding affordable. Shopping with us gives you access to dedicated equine experts, and the best selections of brands at the best prices. www.Statelinetack.com”

We are so grateful for their support of our show series. We know you’ll love their prizes and shopping their site!

If you or someone you know would like to sponsor our show series, please send us a PM! Our sponsorship options are flexible and affordable.

We appreciate you!

Evening Breeze Arena

02/17/2025

🥁DRUM ROLL PLEASE🥁

Below is our finalized 2025 showbill!

There were minimal changes made, but we did add an ADULT RANCH TRAIL by request. Membership fees for ASC is included in the bottom right corner. Becoming a member makes you eligible for high-point prizes on show day as well as end-of-th-year awards!

Things to expect for this season:

✅Qualified judges (NRCHA, ARHA, AQHA, etc.)
✅Payback in dry and cattle classes
✅Added money
✅High-point prizes on show day
✅End-of-the-year buckles
✅Beginner-friendly cattle classes

We are also seeking SPONSORS! If you, or someone you know would like to sponsor our club, please send us a PM!

Sponsorship requires a one-time $300 donation. In exchange, the saddle club offers:

✅Advertisement at Evening Breeze Arena via banner and other supplementary material
✅Regular show day announcements
✅Monthly advertising via social media

We are super excited to kick off our season on April 12th!