CAROLINAS' FUTURITY | ASAC Saddlebred

Welcome to the Carolinas' Futurity Page

What is a Futurity?

A Futurity is a prize program for young horses which awards purses made up of the nomination or entry fees paid over a period of time by participants.

The Carolinas' Futurity class list consists of:

Open Weanling in Hand

Open Yearling in Hand

2yr old in Hand

2yr old Fine Harness

2yr old Three Gaited - snaffle or curb bridle

3yr old Park

3yr old Five Gaited

Nomination in the futurity begins with the weanling year and in order to maintain eligibility to show in the Futurity, fees must be paid each year to keep the entry nominated for the particular divisions.

For entries in the weanling division, fees must also be paid to nominate the sire and dam.

* There is a Buy-In fee for horses that have not been previously nominated. Please contact Sheila Wingler with any questions.

Carolina's Futurity classes are held each year at the NC State Championship Horse Show in Raleigh, NC.

2026 Dates & Events

Stallion Auction - February 4 - 8th on the Sold By Sunday Auction - See the List of Stallions Here

Silent Auction at the Asheville Horse Show - May 6-9th

Golf Tournament - Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, June 4-7th

Carolinas' Futurity Classes - UPHA Chapter 12 Horse Show, September 16-19th, Raleigh, NC

Click Here For Forms

General Futurity Information

2025 Entries

The Carolinas’ Futurity classes will be held at the UPHA Chapter 12 North Carolina State Championship Horse Show in Raleigh, NC during the month of September.

Show management and a Carolinas’ Futurity officers determine the deadline for changing classes.

The Carolinas' Futurity class list:

Open Weanling in Hand

Open Yearling in Hand

2yr old in Hand

2yr old Fine Harness

2yr old Three Gaited - snaffle or curb bridle

3yr old Park

3yr old Five Gaited

NOMINATION FEES: UPDATED PRICING FOR 2026

ADMIN FEES $50 Returned Check fee. All fees paid to the futurity are non-refundable.

2026 Forms:

Contact Sheila Wingler with any questions.

(336) 469-5415

sheilawingler36@gmail.com

What is the purpose of a Futurity?

Futurities are held to encourage the breeding, registration, and showing of American Saddlebred horses. Showing a foal in a futurity enhances its value and increases its earning potential; the value of the sire and dam may also be enhanced through the success of their progeny shown in futurities. Amateurs and juveniles, as well as professionals, have the opportunity to show young horses in futurities. The experience should be entertaining, to both audience and participants, and should present the American Saddlebred at its best, providing opportunity for fun, competition, and good sportsmanship.