Bill Wise American Saddlebred Sweepstakes
The Bill Wise American Saddlebred Sweepstakes Program promotes the breeding, training, and showing of American Saddlebred horses. For nearly 50 years, it has been instrumental in attracting new participants to the industry and has awarded over $6.5 million in prize money.
Nomination Forms
Deadlines
Each of the classes will be conducted under the governing rules set by each of the three respective horse shows. If you have questions, please email us at horse.show@kyvenues.com.
Yearling Payment:
$200.00 due December 31, 2025, of horse’s Yearling Year
Two-Year-Old Sweepstake Payment:
$200.00 due June 1 of horse’s Two-Year-Old Year.
Three-Year-Old Sweepstake Payment:
$200.00 due March 1 of horse’s Three-Year-Old Year
Four-Year-Old Sweepstake Payment:
$250.00 due March 1 of horse’s Four-year-old year OR
$5,000.00 Buy-In option due January 31 of the horse’s Four-Year-Old Year.
About This Program
The Bill Wise American Saddlebred Sweepstakes Program was designed with specific objectives to advance the Saddlebred breed.
- Promote Breeding Excellence - By providing financial incentives, the program encourages breeders to focus on producing high-quality Saddlebreds with superior conformation, gait, and temperament.
- Support Training and Development - The program emphasizes the importance of training young horses to reach their full potential, ensuring that they were well-prepared for competition.
- Expand Industry Participation - By offering substantial prize money and creating a prestigious platform, the program aims to attract new participants to the Saddlebred community, including breeders, trainers, and owners.
The structure of the program was carefully crafted to achieve these objectives. It features multiple classes for young horses, including Three-Gaited, Five-Gaited, Fine Harness, and Three-Gaited Park Pleasure for three- and four-year-olds, as well as Three-Gaited Park and Fine Harness for two-year-olds. These classes provide a comprehensive showcase for the versatility and talent of young Saddlebreds.
Sweepstakes FAQs
The structure of the program was carefully crafted. The Sweepstakes classes provide a comprehensive showcase for the versatility and talent of young Saddlebreds.