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spectators, and the young horses’ demonstrably tractable temperaments add value and prestige to an ATH win.
annual Silent Auction, which offer a wide array of gift items and useful equipment.
Another popular fundraiser is the Event’s Kalkata Stakes, which is sponsored by Talaria Farms and open to everyone, horsemen and spectators alike. The Kalkata involves classes 47 (2-Year-Old Futurity Colts) and 48 (2-YearOld Futurity Fillies), which take place Friday morning at 10:15 a.m. in the Covered Arena. Participants may bid throughout the week to “own” one of the contestants and compete for the prize money—$500 seed money in each competition from Talaria Farms, added to the proceeds of the bidding. Sixty percent of the pot goes to the champion colt and filly, 30 percent to the reserves and 10 percent to The Pyramid Society. The excitement is tremendous and the paybacks are substantial, which ensures interest and cheering for favorites.
And finally, in addition to the show classes, fundraisers and payout programs, the Egyptian Event’s educational and social offerings pepper the week’s calendar. From the opening ceremonies to the championship finals, the 2012 Egyptian Event has something for everyone—it has an illustrious heritage to live up to, and this year, it is expected to deliver as usual. n
Another user-friendly stop on the calendar is the Event’s Guided Stable Tour on Thursday afternoon, designed to help newcomers and spectators get acquainted with the Egyptian Arabian community and its horses. Those interested gather at the show office at 12:45 p.m. for a walk through the barns, where they meet trainers, breeders and exhibitors and observe the horses in their temporary quarters. And an always-applauded draw for spectators and horsemen is the ongoing vendor area and
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