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Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day. After the show's beginnings at the Arizona Biltmore, Ann McCormick bought 150 acres in Scottsdale and made it into the horse facility known as Paradise Park which served the needs of the show for many years. Since that time, the show has been held at Westworld in Scottsdale. It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2000 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning. A win at

Arabian Horse Association of Arizona 2012 Board of Directors Newly elected Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Board of Directors as of Tuesday, April 3, 2012.    President: Jay Allen Vice President: Janice McCrea-Wight Treasurer: Sharon Chauncey-Siar Secretary: Michael Brock Directors:  Mary Beethe   Chris Casner   Carole O’Connor   Gary McDonald   Howard Shenk   Rory O'Neill Executive Director: Taryl O'Shea Commercial Exhibits: Reita Lathrop Office Manager: Andrea Greer All information can be sent to the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona at: Arabian Horse Association of Arizona PO Box 13865 Scottsdale, Arizona 85267 Phone: 480 515-1500

Adult Membership Form    [ Click Here ] Youth Membership Form [ Click Here ] Contact Andrea Greer for more information: arabian@scottsdaleshow.com

The Arabian - Throughout history this unique breed has kept its legend alive. The Arabian horse has had a strong presence throughout much of recorded history, with rulers, nomads, and prophets all proclaiming their admiration for the breed. Today, the Arabian’s beauty, confirmation and history still inspire horsemen all over the world. Description A subject of more equine are than any other breed and admired worldwide for his beauty and athleticism, the Arabian horse is so distinctive that most horsemen can easily pick him from a herd. Attributes include a dished face, large, black expressive eyes set wide apart; arched neck with a clean throatlatch; short, back (often, Arabians have one less vertebrae

  The Amateur Committee of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is committed to the education and support of the amateur owner in the care, use and enjoyment of the Arabian horse.    

2011/2012 Youth Board of Directors Josh Shino President   Taryn Owens     Vice President   Madyson McDonald Treasurer      Allison Pishko Secretary  Nika Cornell Director  Kenny McDonald Director   Taylor Owens Director Carson Harris Director Jackie Pakula Director   Olivia Pakula Director

If you would like to be a sponsor of one of our shows please contact Janie Halferty at  corporate@scottsdaleshow.com

Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Taryl O'Shea - Executive Director E-mail:  info@scottsdaleshow.com Tel: 480.515.1500 Reita Lathrop - Commercial Exhibitor Coordinator E-mail: commercial@scottsdaleshow.com Tel: 480.515.1124 Fax: 480.515.1122 Mailing Address: PO Box 13865  Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Physical Location: 15455 N Greenway-Hayden Loop C-18 Scottsdale, Az. 85260

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Greatest Show On Earth By Linda White Something irresistible was attracting out-of-towners to the Valley of the Sun long before the mountains, lakes or rivers there even had names. Like so many things, just how long before is open to debate. According to Archbishop James Ussher, prelate of Ireland, the world was created on Saturday, October 9, 4004 B.C.E. Archaeologists and geologists have since taken issue with Ussher's calculations, technology's having advanced considerably since 1654. Despite Ussher's fervent insistence to the contrary, estimates now have Homo sapiens wandering into the valley in search of big game sometime between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago. Those