Press Release

Quick Facts About Sport Horse Nationals

Event: 7th Annual Arabian and Half-Arabian Sport Horse Nationals

Produced by: Arabian Horse Association (AHA), 10805 E. Bethany Drive, Aurora, Colo. 80014. (303) 696-4500. Fax (303) 696-4599. Email: info.comp@ArabianHorses.org or visit ArabianHorses.org.

Dates: September 22-27, 2009

Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky

Admission: All sessions free for the duration of the show, although the Kentucky Horse Park charges a nominal parking fee.

Schedule: Daily sessions start between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. There will be up to six rings running simultaneously; Covered Arena, Annex Arena, three Dressage Rings and Indoor Arena.

Number of classes: 92

Number of entries: 1,400 entries last year in Nampa, Idaho.

Number of horses: 650 expected

Largest Class: Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Championship, with 57 competitors in 2008

Divisions: Sport Horse (In-Hand, Under Saddle, Show Hack), Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Driving.

Other Attractions:

• Progressive Barn Party, September 24, 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday Evening Special Performance, 7:00 p.m.
  • Jumper Mini-Prix
  • Musical Dressage Free-Style
  • Pleasure Carriage Driving Pick Your Own Route
  • Sport Horse Supreme Champion
  • Sport Horse Show Hack

Shopping Expo Commercial Exhibitors: Bennett Fine Jewelry, Blue Ridge Distribution, Inc., Coast To Coast, Design Works Custom Jewelry, Faulkners Saddlery, MD Barns & Buildings of Kentucky, Sign-ature/Thistle Saddlery, Sophisticated Equestrian Expressions, Tamcroft, LLC, The Hat Lady, White Horse Jewelry and Zia Graphics.

AHA Corporate Partners: AHA corporate partners include Bank of America, The Hat Lady, Markel Insurance Company, PowerRV Inc. and UniteHealthcare.

AHA Press Contact: Press passes must be picked up and signed for by the photographer in the Commission office. Only one press pass per publication will be issued. Contact Hilary Nixon to set up interviews or for more information before the show at 303-696-4580, (hilary.nixon@arabianhorses.org). For media questions during the show, contact Kate Cooper at 970-232-8203.

The media is always welcome to cover any events.

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