adjective you can think of to describe this experience to other riders, but there are not enough words to describe how amazing this experience is!” she reports. “Those horses and riders who showed this year did it with style and class! This was the best of the best of the Arabian breed for the world to see and we should all be proud of our horses and the presentation they gave to the world.” Cathy was especially grateful to share the spotlight with Sanction once again. At 27 years old and with armfuls of national championships to his credit, Sanction’s public appearances have become rare. “I was really nervous this year to show again! The first year was fun because I really had no expectations, but the second time I so badly wanted Sanction to do well since it may be the last time we ever show together. It is the only time all year that I show him anymore and I feel like I have been preparing all summer for a 10-minute ride! But if I
Sincere thanks to Show Patron Aljassimya Farm
only get to show him for 10 minutes, let it be under the lights in Central Park!” Arabian Horse Times Publisher Lara Ames, was both a sponsor and an exhibitor this year after supporting last year’s inaugural, shining in her half of the Pro/ Am Country English Pleasure Championship on her homebred Ames Inspiration as they brought home the Silver Championship. “It was amazing,” Lara comments. “You did not really care about the color of the ribbon, but more the moment. The open sky, the lights … the exposure was just amazing!” Greg Gallún and his wife Nancy manage Sahara Scottsdale for Jeff Sloan, who along with his partners brought home the three Gold Championships earned by the horses that Byattt handled. “We all feel that the U.S. Open show brings a level of exposure and grandeur that are unique and special for sure,” Greg said. “While the
Arabian Mounted Native Costume Gold Champion HL SANCTION (The Chief Justice x Overlook Seratifa), ridden by owner Cathy Vecsey, Hawk Haven Farms.
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