Administration of the Bill Wise American Saddlebred Sweepstakes has officially been transferred from the American Saddlebred Horse and Breeder’s Association to Equine Sports Council Foundation.
To mark this new beginning, ESC Foundation announced a new website, designed to honor the history of the Sweepstakes and the vision of the late Bill Wise, as well as to promote the program. SaddlebredSweepstakes.com is up and running, with additional information being added daily.
Sponsors have graciously stepped forward to support the program, with special awards and rose garlands for the winners at all three shows showcasing the Sweepstakes classes.
A reception celebrating the legacy of the Bill Wise Sweepstakes Program will be held on Sunday, August 17 during the World’s Championship Horse Show from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Suite V. Program participants, supporters and friends of “Daddy Bill” are invited to join his family at the reception.
The Sweepstakes Committee includes James Nichols (Chair), Anna Marie Knipp, Joan Lurie, Anne Neil and Raymond Shively. If you would like to support the program with a sponsorship or in-kind contribution, contact Anna Marie Knipp at annamarieknipp@yahoo.com or James Nichols at jlnichols12@yahoo.com. Contact the program administrator at nomination@saddlebredsweepstakes.com or call (855) EQUINE1 to learn how you can be a part of this exciting new beginning for the Sweepstakes.