- National Show Horse -

The registry for the National Show Horse was begun in 1981 by Gene La Croix, mainly to extend the impact of the Arabian horse through the N.S.H.R., the breed being a blend of Arabian and Saddlebred in varying proportions. Horses can take after either "parent" breed.

The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) was created to meet a growing demand for beautiful show horses with athletic ability. It added excitement and incentives to the show ring, and a broader bas for the show horse industry. The overwhelming choice for this new breed was an animal that would combine beauty, refinement, stamina, size, and high-stepping motion. The ideal breed choices for these two were the Arabian and the American Saddlebred. With these two breeds as its cornerstone, the National Show Horse was born. The breed continues to surpass its own standards, given the basic bloodlines' combinations.

The founders of NSHR, however, were not satisfied to just create a registry for the breed. They also wanted to create a new atmosphere in the show ring in order to generate broad public appeal, and to develop a prize system that would make it possible for exhibitors to receive cash for winning. The NSHR is dedicated to creating an atmosphere in the show ring that reflects the excitement created by the horses themselves. New concepts and formats for the shows have been combined with a prize money system to create new enthusiasm for spectators and exhibitors.

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