The National Show Horse, founded in the 1980's, is a cross between an

American Saddlebred and an Arabian or a combination between an

American Saddlebred, Arabian, and a National Show Horse. The

National Show Horse Registry was founded in August 1981. Both mares

and stallions must be registered with their appropriate registries. Arabian

and Saddlebred stallions, however, must be nominated and approved by

the NSHR board of directors. Although any combination of these three

breeds may be used, there must be at least 25% Arabian blood in the

horse to be registered, up to 99% Arabian blood.