Arabian horse show season is well under way. Here’s a brief synopsis of some shows that have recently taken place. Buckeye Sweepstakes
May 21-24, 2009 · Columbus, Ohio Judges: Mitch Sperte, Joel Gangi, Kelly Elm, Gary Clay, Timothy Bartlett
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n existence since 1963, the Buckeye is considered by many to be “proving grounds” for U.S. Nationals. The show, always held on Memorial Day weekend, is one of the largest Arabian shows in the country, boasting in excess of $50,000 in prize money. “Even though the show was down in entries the quality was still good,” says trainer Beth Anne Graves, who was Champion Ladies Sidesaddle and Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse. This year’s highlights included the Extravaganza classes and the Yearling AEPA Sweepstakes classes, offering all an opportunity to see the exciting young purebred starts. In the performance classes, “The Buckeye gets you in practice for the Pavilion at U.S. Nationals — that ring’s very tiny,” says Beth Ann. “Twenty If you’ve seen a great showring horses was more than enough in the open hunter!” She adds, performance or superstar at a “The quality in the hunter and country classes was very Regional show — send us an good. Also, I saw the English e-mail, Pleasure Junior Horse class warm-up. It looked like that info@arabianhorseworld.com, was going to be a great class. and join our “There are still a lot of really talented young horses “show reporters at large.” out there in every discipline,” says Beth Anne. “This is one of the bigger shows — so even with the economy, people will still bring their horses. Instead of people sending a bunch of horses, they’re picking the cream of the crop.”
BUCKEYE SHOW RESULTS CHAMPION STALLION (1): Psychedd (FS Ritz x Alauraa), owned by Alan J. and Glenna K. Gruppen, Allegan, MI CHAMPION MARE (2): *Alada De Jamaal CCA (Soho Carol x Alada Silhouette CAHR), owned by Ted J. and Janice Hlavaty, Kirtland, OH; RESERVE: Mirror Magic (Blac Knight x Amira Majiida), owned by Sharon Tamplin, Montgomery, AL CHAMPION GELDING (3): RRA Marquesas (Ames Charisma x RRA Martina Bey), owned by Jean Warner, Gahanna, OH; RESERVE: LLC Benali (Pershahn El Jamaal x TC Kharieta), owned by Elaine Finney, Stockton, NJ CHAMPION YEARLING COLT/ GELDING (1): Asami Magic (Asami Mujiir x Fariha), owned by Sharon Tamplin, Montgomery, AL CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (2): Merri Valentina (DA Valentino x Merri Precious), owned by Randall E. and Laura J. Brodzik, Northville, MI; RESERVE: Valentinah PA (DA Valentino x Bey Challina JD), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, OH CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): Expressamo (IXL Noble Express x Mystic Bey V), owned by The Martin L. Sherman Jr. Family Trust, Pleasanton, CA; RESERVE: BSA Matador (*El Ghazi x Mattawine), owned by The Matador Partnership, Mill Creek, WA CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (4): Baske Allience (Baske Afire x Miss Allience), owned by Norma and John Diver, Canfield, OH; RESERVE: Brave And Noble (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), owned by Marty Shea, St. Clair, MI