United Professional Horsemens Foundation

American royal program - the upha foundation and the american royal foundation partner for the upha american royal national championship horse show held annually in november at the american royal complex/hale arena in kansas city, missouri, to encourage and promote horse shows, stimulate interest in and awareness of the general public in horse shows and effect a better understanding among associations holding exhibitions of horses, to promote and advance participation in equestrian activities and increase awareness of equestrian sport.

Upha exceptional challenge cup - program for handicapped riders to compete in a national championship equitation class at the american royal championship horse show in kansas city, missouri each november.

Open gate learning center is an on-site study and learning cneter for young equestrians who are competing for a national world title.

Maria knight scholarship fund awards scholarships to the children of professional (active member) horse trainers based on academic merit and financial need.

Upha classics - classes held throughout the year and a grand championship held for saddlebreds, morgans, and hackney ponies, in order to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the show horse industry.

Program support - the upha analyzes and evaluates the needs other organizations dedicated to providing education and science programs in equestrian fields. In the event that these organizations meet certain requirements, the board of directors will approve contributions.