The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (abbreviated ASHBA) is a breed registry for the American Saddlebred horse.

The American Saddle Horse Breeders' Association was formed in Louisville, Kentucky in 1891 with General John B. Castleman as the first president.

At the time, all horses had to perform five gaits or be traceable to recognized bloodlines in order to be issued registration papers.

[3] All horses registered with ASHBA are pure or half-bred American Saddlebreds.

[4] Most Saddlebred shows are held through the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).