Text Box: Text Box: Welcome to the official site of the Tri-State Horse Shows Association. The Tri-State Horse Shows Association was organized in 1942. With World War II going on and gas rationing it was hard to travel long distances to show the few horses that were around. Local small towns would put on horse shows to entertain the public and give the horse people a place to show and market their horses. This organization was started by a group of horsemen from three states, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, and has grown to include Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The first board of trustees consisted of nine members. They met three times a year and an awards banquet was established to recognize the achievements of that years winners. The by-laws were drawn up by an attorney who possibly had been one of the original board members. They were strict and followed the American Horse Shows Association (now USEF) rules. The association has grown to be one of the biggest and most prestigious associations with its members showing hunters, saddlehorses, and ponies. This year, membership is approximately 350 strong which makes shows belonging to this association extremely competitive. In 1992, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and we look forward to another 50 years! Come join us and belong to one of the greatest associations in the nation. Text Box: Check Out the News and Updates Page for Information on Upcoming Events and Horse Shows!

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