2006 U.S. Nationals

40th Annual U.S. National Arabian
& Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

Monday, October 16, 2006

Live from Louisville

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Monday A.M. in Freedom Hall

People could work horses all night if they wanted to because the arenas are open, but with the relaxed schedule it's not necessary. However, it doesn't mean there aren't early risers out in the arena getting horses mentally and physically tuned up for their classes.

	Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity competitor Tamar Smirnoff practices the perfect entry with Troy Peterson
Meg Weir of Edmond, Okla., schools 4 year old FCF Tuxedo Park in the "halt" for the hunter pleasure junior horse class
Ali Brady of Santa Barbara, CA, gets Arabian hunter pleasure futurity horse TJP Natasha X, owned by Teri and Jeff Reichman, accustomed to arena activity
	Zimmeron PGN+/ finishes a workout with Rick Gault

Around the Show

Arabian western pleasure futurity lineup
	Waiting in the cross-ties
Broadbent steward Cindy Reid brings the Dr. Zhivago look to Broadbent
	Crystal Mc Nutt drops the bit after reining
Golf cart zipped up against the elements
	Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18-34 Reserve Spanish Harlem+// and Alyssa Baird
Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18034 Champion Extreme Expression and Carrie Cada Love

Rainy Day Makes for Good Shopping

The constant rain on Monday provided a good chance to explore South Wing A and see the variety of products available for both the equine consumer and fans of the Arabbian horse.

	Tracy Alkin explains the different saddles offered by the Arabian Saddle Company
Pigment dyed shirts from Freelance Design
	Handpainted one of a kind clothing by Janus Designs
Pendant by Equine Jewelry and Gifts Galore
	Applied kinesiology at the Biodynamics booth
Quirky crafts at Two Red Dogs
Bronzes with mirror at C.G. Wagner
	Specially designed fork imported from England just for use with rubber mats at Union Jack Stable and Garden
Rest your weary bones at Medi Rub Massage
	Commemorative tile tray at Zia Graphics