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presentation of the stunning roses, Moet and cake, presented to Colleen and myself on the Saturday evening, for our 45th wedding anniversary. We were thrilled and humbled and would like to thank those who made it possible. Thanks Karen, Leonie, Alan, Tessa, Donna and Michael, Glenys and my wife Colleen, you were absolutely amazing, I cannot thank them enough. Those in the announcers box, Richard x 2, Lorraine, Tracey and Virginia made sure all of us in Ring 1 were kept on our toes. It is
apparent those in Ring 2 were also out there doing a wonderful job. The current Board of Directors and office staff are really trying their best to keep the Australian Championships alive and well, thank you to all of them. Although the numbers were not as great as years past, the quality of the horses has assured me and I am convinced the future of Australia’s Arabian horses and the Derivatives is in great hands. Thank you to the breeders, exhibitors, trainers and the youth for presenting your horses at the Championships. I was sorry
Rochelle King-Andrews: “The Arabian Horse Society and the steadfast dedicated Committee that ran the 2014 Australian Championships made it a superb show. The program was excellent and ran beautifully. The fresh new program kept it competitive, fast moving and interesting for spectators. As a group and individually they handled the stresses and strifes of dealing with highly strung, sometimes unreasonable, people professionally. We enjoyed dealing with a group of people that ran such a competitive show with a smile and with such precision. We were super impressed and look forward to the next one!”
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to see some not 100% on the day; I felt your disappointment and heartbreak. The decisions were close in most classes, which are reflected in the consistency of the judges’ scores and placings. We were presented with beautiful horses in each section we judged and I thank the exhibitors and their connections for the courteous attitude while showing their horses. I am aware of the expenses and commitments involved in showing and want to thank each of you for supporting the AHSA and those who love the Arabian show scene. May it always continue. I have been described as “a practical and experienced horseman” and I hope you can see this by my decisions reflected in the results. Mr Adam King Judging at the 2014 Australian National Arabian Championships was both a privilege and an honour. To be invited to judge among my peers after a lifelong involvement with the Arabian Horse was one of the highlights of my career. The quality of the horses was exceptional as was the professionalism of the handlers and riders. The Amateurs and