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GOING FOR THE GOLD THE 2019 EGYPTIAN EVENT
AUGUST 28-31, 2019 KENTUCKY HORSE PARK, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY USA
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his year’s Egyptian Event was special in many ways. Most importantly, The Pyramid Society was turning fifty and there was much to celebrate. To get everyone in the mood the Show Commission did a spectacular job of decorating the arena, with lovely gold bunting in the seating area, and a stunning Egyptian backdrop replete with palms. The theme continued with gold and black throughout the concourse and there was a special area for guests to sit and reminisce, with two television screens showing historic images and videos. Then, throughout the arena were areas of homage to our founders, members, horses, activities and much more. To stroll along the concourse at this year’s Event truly was a walk down memory lane. While there were fewer entries in the competition this year, the quality was high and there were many lovely horses for all to admire. There was even a special class called “50 for 50” for handlers as old (or older) than the Society! Throughout the show there were smiles and congratulations all around the arena for the winners, with victories shared by both small breeders and long-established farms. Education is always a hallmark of the Event, and this year was no exception. Spectators gathered 24 < P Y R A M I D 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 Y E A R B O O K · W O R L D
to watch two lovely Egyptian geldings go from kindergarten to graduation in a wonderful four-day seminar by Andres Castaño and Patrick Sullivan. Joe Ferriss gave an informative lecture on the history of the Society and was joined by an illustrious panel of breeders – Judith Forbis, Janice Bush and Jody Cruz – for a thought-provoking discussion. The Silent Auction this year represented an opening of the Society’s treasure troves, with lots of wonderful memorabilia relating to the Egyptian Arabian, while the Premier auction held during Friday night’s Golden Anniversary celebration was just as historic, including a breeding to the immortal Ruminaja Ali, along with two exquisite pieces of art in honor of the Society’s long dedication to artists. There just seemed to be a special magic in Kentucky this year with so many attendees commenting on the great time they had visiting with others, making new friends, and just coming together to reminisce. The special celebration on Friday night was a grand success – beautiful ballroom, beautiful people, generous sponsors, and happy bidders. Then there was the dancing… Saturday night was also full of excitement as everyone