IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATES

Addition of Amateur Gelding Championship  -   This year's schedule included both an Amateur Halter Mare Championship and an Amateur Halter Stallion Championship, but no Amateur Halter Gelding Championship.  In order to be consistent, we have now added Class 62A Amateur Halter Gelding Championship.  This Championship will be the first class on Saturday afternoon, June 10, at 1:00 p.m. 

Change of Judge - Mr. Jerzy Bialobok replaces Dr. Gianmarco Aragno as one of our international judges at this year's Event.  Please make this change in your Prize List.

Seminar Changes - Dudley Mandy of Mandalay Arabians, is unable to be present for the Natural Horsemanship Seminar on Monday, June 5, or Tuesday, June 6.  Current seminar information is as follows:

• Monday, June 5 - from 9:00 until noon, "Everything You Can Do with Your Egyptian Arabian Horse".  Clinicians include:  Beverly Sziraky, Greg Peak, Brooke Drassal, Tommy Ticktin and Steve Diamond.  This seminar is proudly sponsored by Kentucky Equine Educational Project (K.E.E.P.)

• Tuesday, June 6 - from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.   Getting Started in Endurance, with Tommy Ticktin.  This seminar will be held in the Patrons' Lounge.

Sponsorships - A special "Thanks" to the following sponsors of the 2006 Egyptian Event:

• Watson Arabians of Houston, TX,  for their sponsorship of the new Championship collars to be awarded to the Senior Champion Stallion and Mare, as well as the Liberty Champion.
• Sahara Sprit Arabians in Bosque Farms, NM, for sponsoring this year's Newcomer Breakfast at Spindletop Hall on Tuesday, June 6. 
• DeShazer Arabians of Cypress, TX, for their very generous sponsorship of the Supreme Champions’ Rose Garlands and their VIP Plantinum Event Sponsorship.
• Arabians, Ltd. of Waco, TX, for their Corporate Sponsorship of the Event.
• Lyday Farms of Honey Grove, TX; Miars Arabian Ranch of Murchison,TX; and Dara Meadows Farm (Lexignton,VA)/Tuscani Arabians (Niles, MI) for their Egyptian Event Gold Sponsorships.
• BB&T, Hagyard-Davidson-McGee, and KEEP for their sponsorship of the Egyptian Event.

As always, The Pyramid Society is grateful for sponsorships, whether they be Class Sponsorships, Banner, Patron, Gold or  VIP Sponsorships.  And this year's ribbon sponsorship, as well as several other sponsorships for specific Event activities ranging from $500 up are also available.  We encourage you to check our website for the numerous benefits available through SPONSORSHIPS and contact Beth Garrity at The Pyramid Society, Beth@PyramidSociety.org or (859) 231-0771 for further details and to let us know your specific sponsorship interests.

Please contact our office if we can assist you in your Event planning.  As always, we look forward to having you and your guests with us for this year's activities.

THE 2006 EGYPTIAN EVENT
JUNE 5 – 10, 2006 * THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK

Join us in June! Beginning on June 5th and continuing through June 10th, the Egyptian Event will draw visitors from all over the world to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Presented by The Pyramid Society, the 37 year-old organization devoted to the preservation, perpetuation, and promotion of the Egyptian Arabian horse, the 2006 schedule includes an unforgettable variety of activities that will appeal to the entire family.

In celebration of the Event’s 26th annual occurrence, plans are in the works for several new (and revisited) activities! From the return of the highly competitive “Road Apple Rumble” and hilarious “Donkey Races” to the new “Jewels of the Nile” Private Treaty Sale, visitors will be entertained from start to finish. Fitting right in with this year’s festive atmosphere, the appropriately themed Gala and Art Auction, “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, scheduled for Friday, June 9th, will feature an enhanced format guaranteed to leave attendees with sides sore from. Other social opportunities will include the Welcome Breakfast held at the elegant Spindletop Hall on Tuesday morning, sponsored by John and Linda Dowling of Sahara Spirit Arabians, Bosque Farms, NM, which is complimentary for all newcomers and international visitors; and the Stallion Showcase and Social on Wednesday evening. Thursday afternoon will also be left open for a preview of sale horses as well as any social gatherings or parties hosted by attending members.

The Egyptian Event is truly a celebration of the Egyptian Arabian Horse, and to honor this tradition, the week will be packed with competitive classes, breath-taking presentations, and the opportunity to get close to these horses away from the show ring. The Pyramid Challenge Endurance Ride, which offers two distances – 25 miles and 50 miles, will take place on Saturday morning beginning at 6:00 a.m. Are you interested in trying endurance, but not 25 miles? Join the 10-mile fun ride, which will happen on Friday at 1:00 p.m.

The 2006 schedule is also jam packed with useful seminars and clinics. This year’s topics will include everything from Natural Horsemanship to mare owner breeding tips and care of geriatric horses, to advice on naming your Arabian horse. And Joe Ferris will be on hand to discuss the progression of bloodlines from the stock of Prince Mohammed Ali to present day America. Ever wondered exactly what all your Egyptian Arabian is capable of? Then don’t miss Monday morning’s clinic, “Everything You Can Do With Your Egyptian Arabian Horse”. Several well-known industry horsemen will be on hand to demonstrate the versatility of the Egyptian Arabian Horse.

The 2006 Egyptian Event will offer something for everyone. From excitement in the show ring to beautiful buys in the shopping promenade, and interesting seminars to fun social gatherings, the Event affords members and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the Egyptian Arabian horse! For complete details on the 2006 Event, scroll down to the Egyptian Event Information Central!

More than a show, it’s an Event!

A Note Regarding 2006 Egyptian Event Classes

With the ongoing vision of keeping the Egyptian Event “unlike any other horse show”, the board earlier began assessing the schedule in order to guarantee the Event remained just that – “An Event”. Thus in the January 2002 “Chariot” the announcement was made that going forward Egyptian Event classes would be eliminated when there were 5 or fewer horses in individual halter or performance classes for two consecutive years, excluding any futurities or extended specialty breeding classes. Realistically, however, this proved difficult to implement as long as the Performance Pyramid was in existence. Despite repeated efforts and numerous individual sponsorships, exhibitor support continued to decline in the Performance Pyramid. In 2005 there were only two registered participants. The time had come to make some adjustments. Using the board’s earlier directive and Event class participation charts as their guide, the Show Committee began exploring all avenues for fine-tuning the Event schedule in order to remain true to the vision of providing more - a more refined schedule with more horses in each class, more educational opportunities, more marketing opportunities, more “down” time and more social opportunities. Bottom line, the realization that holding 100+ classes for a show that averages 330+- horses was not effective or prudent. Thus, in 2006 you will see a very workable schedule that continues to feature both halter and performance classes (excluding Dressage/see below). The 2006 schedule will be posted on the website later this month and will be included as part of the Event mailing.

Dressage at the 2006 Egyptian Event

At the 2005 Egyptian Event the Dressage Division had a total of twelve entries in the entire division. Some classes were cancelled, as there were no entries, while others had only one or two entries.

While I have always been a strong proponent of performance classes at the Event, and dressage classes in particular, it became obvious that without the support of exhibitors willing to show in these classes The Pyramid Society could not continue to hold them.

I feel that the Society has made every effort to accommodate those of us that wanted to show our dressage horses at the Event. The expense, however, has become prohibitive for a non-profit organization that must utilize available funds for the benefit of the majority of its members.

Regretfully, therefore, I must announce that the Dressage Division will not be held at this year’s Event.

On a more positive note, it is possible that this division could be re-instated in 2007 if a sponsor could be found and dressage exhibitors would be willing to support it.

Beverly Sziraky
Show Committee

Jewels of the Nile…
A selection of Egyptian Sale Horses at the 2006 Egyptian Event

In a continuing effort to provide all Pyramid Society members with an equal opportunity to market their sale horses at the world’s largest gathering of Egyptian Arabian Horse enthusiasts, the Board of Directors approved a Private Treaty Sale beginning at the 2006 Egyptian Event. This exciting opportunity features the following benefits:

*Open to any Pyramid Society member in good standing
*Open to any Straight Egyptian or Egyptian Bred or Sired horse as defined by The Pyramid Society. (excluding foals at mother’s side)
* Special barn signage for sale horses (Sale horses will be
stabled with owners or trainers.)
* Dedicated arena presentation time for sale horses.
* Booth area specific for promotional materials and videos.
* Advertising in the Show Program, on The Pyramid Society’s website and in the April Pyramid Report.
* Map showing a list of horses/owners/barn locations.
* Flat fee of only $350 (does not include stabling fees)

Look for the complete guidelines and participation forms included as part of the Event mail-out, or check this page often!

Click Here to Access the 2005 Egyptian Event Photo Gallery

2005 Egyptian Event Results!

Click here to access Egyptian Event Information Central!

KEEP is a proud sponsor of the 2006 Egyptian Event!

KEEP is a new organization whose purpose it is to educate the public on the impact of the horse industry on Kentucky's economy. We urge you to consider supporting KEEP's cause by joining this organization for only $10.  For more information, click here!

Wander our virtual art museum and view other fine artwork by last year's donating artists!

2006 EGYPTIAN EVENT
INFORMATION CENTRAL

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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