“We are small breeders of straight Egyptian Arabians and we like it that way. For us, the Event has been and always will be our most important show of the year.” —Matt Bergren, Bergren Family Arabians, Muskegon, Mich. “We love the Egyptian Event! This year we brought 13 horses to the show, and all were straight Egyptian. It’s a lot of work taking that many horses to a show, but we wouldn’t miss the Event for anything. It was a fun show and really upbeat—everyone just seems to be nicer at the Event, they’re more relaxed, they have time to stop and talk, laugh and have a good time.” —Mike Neal and Katie Beck, Mike Neal Arabians, Delavan, Wis. Futurity Finals Egyptian Sired Yearling Filly winner MVA RAE OF COLOURS (True Colours x Thee Rae of Hope), shown by Ted Carson for owner Jane Washburn.
“I think our industry would be light years ahead if we followed the Egyptian community’s examples of outreach, education and commitment to the Arabian horse.” —Greg Knowles, Arabian Expressions, Scottsdale, Ariz. “The Egyptian Event is the number one venue for our clients to gather and to showcase their world-class horses. We brought 25 horses to show at the Event this year. Thanks to the great job by Greg Knowles, Frank Spönle and our own Luis Paniagua, every one of our horses earned a top ten award or better at the show. It was an another unforgettable Event!” —Shawn Crews, Arabians Ltd., Waco, Texas
Futurity Preliminary/Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly ( Jan. 1-Apr. 15) winner BELLA MAZIN (Bellagio RGA x Thee Lotus Mazin), shown by Shawn Crews for owner Wendy Roberts.
Futurity Preliminary/Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly (Apr. 16-Dec. 31) winner TF SHAAMBALAH (Botswana x Shaamis Amira), shown by Michael Wilson for owner Allison Mehta.
“Receiving the Pyramid Society Trustee’s Award was so special. I have such a great amount of respect for the extraordinary people who contribute so much to the Pyramid Society, the Egyptian Arabian horse and breeders all around the world. Their efforts benefit all of us and are very much appreciated!” —Judy Sirbasku, Arabians Ltd., Waco, Texas “The Event offers many avenues to expand people’s participation with the Egyptian Arabian beyond the traditional means of show competition. One of the nicest things about the Event is the fact that we all share a common bond—which is our love of the Egyptian Arabian horse. It is a chance to meet friends from all over the world and to see horses from other breeding programs. Hopefully, with this insight, we can learn to be better breeders.” —Becky Rogers, Kehilan Arabians, Fort Worth, Texas “The most significant awards for me personally were the top ten awards won by my sons, Alex and Jered, in the Amateur Halter Egyptian Fillies/Mares Novice Handler class. Both fillies were bred, owned and shown by our farm. As a father, spending time with my sons and watching them present the horses so well meant more to me than any trophy or ribbon.” —Jerel Kerby, Dogwood Springs Arabians, Daingerfield, Texas “There isn’t another show like it in the world. Our goal was to come to the Event compete, participate, learn, grow, and hopefully
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