Society News Briefs 07/20/07-Update

By Jillian Vanstone
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5EBC Breedings Available
5Performance Horse Award Program
5 The Pharaoh's Treasure Draw
5 Calendar of Events

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Aug 2003 - Nov 2003

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THE 27TH ANNUAL
EGYPTIAN EVENT
JUNE 3-9, 2007
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK – LEXINGTON, KY

Were you unable to attend this year's Egyptian Event?  You can read all of the highlights of what happened the week of the Egyptian Event on the Egyptian Event Page.  Find out who won this years Breeders Awards, Futurities, and the horses named Supreme Champion.  Also, look at the results pages to see more complete results for this years Event.  And, mark your calendars for the 28th Annual Egyptian Event to be held on June 2-7, 2008.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS MORE EGYPTIAN EVENT Information!
 

EGYPTIAN BREEDERS CHALLENGE BREEDINGS AVAILABLE
There are still breedings available for the 2008 Egyptian Breeders Challenge (EBC). The 2010 EBC classes are expected to pay out over $110,000.00 for these yearling winners. “You’ve Got to be In It to Win It!”

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF AVAILABLE EBC BREEDINGS!

NATIONAL BREEDERS’ CONFERENCE
As part of its mission for on-going educational opportunities, The Pyramid Society announces a National Breeders’ Conference to be held on September 7-9, 2007, at Imperial Egyptian Stud in Parkton, Maryland. Entitled “Foundations of Excellence: American Traditions in Egyptian Arabian Breeding 1900-1973”, attendees will gain a thorough and in-depth understanding of significant imports as well as the foundation breeding philosophies and programs of those early breeders.

Invited speakers and presenters include:
o Cynthia Culbertson
o Steve Diamond
o Joe Ferris
o Judith Forbis
o Lisa Lacy
o Eileen Verdieck.

These speakers will discuss topics that comprise of:
o Significant breeders in the early 20th century
o Characteristics early breeders were seeking in imported horses
o How early breeders/importers developed their particular breeding programs
o How breeding philosophies have evolved over time
o Review the impact of early imports, breeding programs and philosophies and how they have affected contemporary attitudes and practices in Egyptian breeding.

On Saturday evening, attendees are invited to attend a Crabfest to be held at Imperial with entertainment provided by Intercultural Journeys. Following the Sunday morning presentations, the Conference will conclude with a walking tour of Imperial Egyptian Stud.  Registration is $200 for Pyramid Society members and $250 for non-members. A special thanks to Barbara Griffith of Imperial Egyptian Stud for donating her facility for this educational activity.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL BREEDERS CONFERNENCE!
 

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Egyptian Event Europe
August 4-5, 2007

The Pyramid Society Europe is proud to announce the return of the Egyptian Event Europe under the patronage of HH Sheika Lulua Al Sabah. This year, the show is to be held at the beautiful Castle of Pietersheim in Lanaken, Belgium on August 4-5, 2007. The Egyptian Event Europe is renowned for its International Competition, and is considered to be one of the most important shows for Straight Egyptian horses in the world.

For more information about the Egyptian Event Europe, please visit their website, http://www.egyptian-event-europe.com, or contact Geert Oben at obenge@hotmail.com.

 

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PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM
The Pyramid Society will be launching a new program to recognize and reward Egyptian horses involved in performance. Designed to promote and encourage the participation of Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired performance horses in approved competitions at and outside of the Egyptian Event, the program will reward horses in Western Pleasure, English Performance, Dressage, Driving, Eventing, Hunter Pleasure, Working Hunter/Jumper, Working Western, Sport Horse Performance, and Competitive Trail at shows conducted within the geographic areas of North America and registered with the Arabian Horse Association or the Canadian Registry. The program is free to Pyramid Society members in good standing and available to non-Pyramid Society members for a $50.00 enrollment fee. Stop by The Pyramid Society’s booth at the Egyptian Event to pick up your complete packet of information on this exciting new program to begin in 2008. A special thanks to Deb Charnuski for chairing this program.
 

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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY AT U.S. NATIONALS
The Pyramid Society will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., one last time for the U.S. Nationals, before heading to Tulsa, O.K. in 2008. The dates of this year’s Nationals are October 18-27. The Pyramid Society will have a booth in a very prominent location and will look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque.

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CONGRATULATION TO JANELL BROOKSHIRE OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, PHARAOH’S TREASURE DRAW WINNER!
Janell has won a trip for two to Paris, France, for the 2007 Salon du Cheval World Championships, a breeding to Imperial Baarez, an information package from The Pyramid Society and a marketing package from Arabian Results. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Pharaoh’s Treasure Draw successful.

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BOARD UPDATE

INDUSTRY NEWS

July 28-August 4
August 4-5
August 18-20
August 20-25
September 1
September 7-9

September 15

October 18-27

Youth Nationals, Albuquerque, NM
Egyptian Event Europe, Lanaken, Belgium
Board Meeting, Wisconsin
Canadian Nationals, Regina, Sasketchewan
Second Installment EBC Payments Due
National Breeders' Conference, Parkton, MD
Stallion Owner Participation Program Submission Deadline
U.S. Nationals, Albuquerque, NM

The Pyramid Society 

P.O. Box 11941, Lexington, KY 40579   USA
Ph: (859)-231-0771,  Fax: (859)-255-4810
Office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday  through  Friday

E-Mail:  info@pyramidsociety.org

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