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Andy Sellman rose to meet this magnificent occasion in such a very special setting. We especially want to thank Sheikh Jassim for sponsoring this event and creating a new and exciting venue in which to showcase the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse.” Sellman summed up his feelings, “It was a real honor to show in Central Park with such great horses. The whole experience was incredible and very well organized. It is exposing the Arabian horse to a whole new audience in a beautiful way. I would definitely participate again.” Gold Champion Hunter Pleasure was the jet-black Klint Black, who earned previous titles as Canadian National Champion Western Pleasure and Arabian Sport Horse National Champion Stallion. Klint, a son of Desperado V and Windsong Bey, is bred by Suzanne Eves, owned by Flois and Cindy Burrow, and was beautifully ridden by Wendy Shelton. The Country English Pleasure Gold Championship went to the aptly named Noble Grace, a daughter of IXL Noble Express and Gina Afire, who has motion built into her entire pedigree. Noble Gracce was bred by Maroon Fire Arabians and is owned by Springwater Farms Arabians of New Jersey. Carol Skeuse-Hart was in the irons. Judge Blackstone considered the class to be one of the highlights of the show. “It was a privilege and an honor to serve as a judge at this show,” she said. “Watching these Volume 46, No. 5 | 73