Sponsoring groups are various civic or school organizations who wish to earn money for their group projects. The National Spotted Saddle Horse Association, Inc., serves as the official breed registry for spotted, gaited horses. Complete pedigree background information is available, along with a horse's show records. If any exist, as well as his production records. The Association can verify every recorded owner of a particular horse.
All records are completely computerized.
This award is decided upon by the Board of Directors. The person does not have to be deceased to receive the induction, however, the horse much be deceased to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. These individuals and horses are selected by the share holders board, at the annual corporate meeting each January. Immediately following the general membership meeting, an awards banquet is held, presenting the Horse of the Year Awards, and the Hall of Fame Inductees, Outstanding Promoter Award, and many other awards and recognitions. An annual calendar featuring different horses each month, is available for purchase, also.