MOUNTING EXCITEMENT; SHOW TO SPOTLIGHT TRADITION, SKILLS OF ARABIAN HORSES.Byline: KAREN THACKER Community Columnist Arabian horses are showing off at the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. this weekend. Developed by Arabs for use in the deserts of the Middle East, the breed is known for its beauty and intelligence. ``It's also very loving and family-oriented - very eager to please,'' said Brenda Lachman, who owns eight. ``I find it to be the most intelligent horse and most cooperative with human beings.'' More than 120 of them from across Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, and Nevada are entered in the Antelope Valley Arabian Horse Association's 17th annual show, which is open to the public. Admission is free, parking is free and tonight's program is geared for people of all ages and levels of horse knowledge to enjoy. Starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be an exhibition showcase in which the horses will be shown individually - running free to taped music or with a rider. ``People like to see them running,'' said Lachman, an association board member. ``They're beautiful in their natural form.'' After an opening ceremony at 7 p.m., the Antelope Valley Futurity show will take place. It's basically a beauty contest for the younger horses. Six categories of horse and rider This article is about the constellation. For the equestrian magazine, see Horse & Rider. The Horse and Rider is an informal name given to the stars Mizar (ζ UMa) and Alcor (80 UMa) because of their close proximity in the sky. will follow, each showing different strides and techniques. The final class has horses and riders in costume, showing the beautiful garments of their Bedouin origin. ``It looks like a living carousel,'' Lachman said. ``It's very popular.'' Through competitions, horses gain show points that increase their value and earn them the right to compete at higher-level shows. The owners also get a chance to mingle with others who have a common love for Arabian horses. The show will begin at 8 a.m. today with judging from 8 a.m. to about noon in futurity, classic head, youth halter halter the simplest form of restraint for the head of farm animals. Comprises a poll strap, a nose band and a halter shank that brings the ends of the nose band together under the mandible. Made of leather or cotton or manila rope. showmanship and jackpot Western classes. From 1 to 5 p.m. there will be a stick-horse competition (a comedy contest), lead line for juniors age 8 and under, a walk trot for 10 and under, and junior classes. The exhibition showcase is at 5:30 p.m. The ceremonies at 7 p.m. include a stallion carrying the American flag and Sunnydale School children giving the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. in sign language, followed by the Antelope Valley Futurity show. The next six classes for show are Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Show Hack, Ladies Side Saddle, Country English and Native Costume. Sunday's events will start at 8 a.m. with Supreme Show championship and halter classes for 3-year-old and older horses. Championship classes will continue from about 1 to 3 p.m. Show visitors can park at gate 13, at the northeast end of the fairgrounds. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) Susan Nosanov of Pomona competes on her mount Syr Sensational at the Antelope Valley Arabian Horse Association's annual show. (2--Color) Arabian trail horse champion Kathy Bast Bast, in Egyptian religion Bast (băst), ancient Egyptian cat goddess. At first a goddess of the home, she later became known as a goddess of war. The center of her cult was at Bubastis. Her name also appears as Ubast. of Lakeside rides MHR MHR (US, Australia) n abbr (= Member of the House of Representatives) → Abgeordnete(r) f(m) des Repräsentantenhauses Calypso Calypso, in Greek mythology Calypso (kəlĭp`sō), nymph, daughter of Atlas, in Homer's Odyssey. She lived on the island of Ogygia and there entertained Odysseus for seven years. at the A.V. Arabian show in Lancaster. (3) Linda Anton of Mojave and her horse GT Romeo go through a gate at the Antelope Valley Arabian Horse Association's annual show. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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