Arabian horse enthusiasts gathered eagerly on Saturday afternoon to learn more about the Arabian Horse Galleries, set to open in the Spring of 2010. Following a presentation highlighting the plans, several groups were given tours of the building's progress. Guides helped paint a picture of what would be built in the Galleries.
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Demonstrations of the various horse breeds are held throughout the week. The exhibition demonstrates what each breed is and discusses the traits it excels at. Following the sessions, visitors can see and pet the horses as well as ask questions.
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Speed racers! Scooters made for fun racing machines down the main show-grounds road on Saturday afternoon.
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Dr. Johnny Dean, director of music at Midway College, sang the National Anthem, as well as My Old Kentucky Home during Saturday night's performance.
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Official greeters dressed their best at the gallery entrance.
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The lines grew more than expected at the Galleries presentation.
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What if 1,000,000 people every year learned the story of the Arabian Horse? This question will be answered with the 2010 spring opening of the Arabian Horse Galleries.
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AHA staffer Amy Train sets up to shoot another hunter/jumper class.
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A volunteer at the show prepares for the in-hand sport horse exhibitors. Without the dozens of volunteers, the show would not be possible.
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In addition to the commercial exhibits in the indoor, a few apparel vendors set up ringside at the covered arena too.
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Rain won't stop these shoppers.
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