World Arabian Horse Show in Tulsa [Archive]

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 02:05 PM

I have a friend who shows Arabs, and she told me that the World Show was this week here in Tulsa. I went over there today to see what was happening. As far as events nothing today, but people were setting up their stalls, so I took a few pictures. Some of these "stalls" are...well like houses. It's pretty impressive. I'm hoping to go back to watch some of the classes. I have to see if I can find a schedule of events. Anyway, here's the pictures I took today.

These first three are just of one of the barns. It's a building about a city block long. They have hauled in enough dirt to cover about 90% of the floor about 4-5 inches deep.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1375

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1374

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1373

This is a picture of the walk way for the horses across a parking lot from the barn above to the arena area. It's all mulch.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1376

A few pictures of the stall area's that are finished with set up. Remember, this is all in a barn and behind all the curtains are the stalls the horses are in.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1377

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1378

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1379

I hope to get back to get some pictures of the shows/horses. There were a lot of horses being exercised in different arenas, but I was actually worried that taking pictures might bother some of the people:)

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:10 PM

Oh - I hope you do go back when it is all set up.

Of course... I've never been to anything of that caliber, but I hear it's quite a ritzy event!

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 02:15 PM

Ritzy is under stating it:) I was trying not to let my mouth hang open.

I am probably for sure going back tomorrow if I can find out if there are any events tomorrow.

Just so you know, you're the main reason I went:). I figured you'd enjoy any pictures I could get of the horses. I did get this one:

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=1382

The girl I've barn sat for before is the one that told me about it. She is going to be in it, just not sure what. I'm going to call her to find out, hopefully I can go when she is competing.

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:26 PM

I appreciate that!

I have heard that if you go in the evening you will see sequins and black ties, and not just on the competitors. :)

Looking forward to the rest of the pictures. Would love to see the Stallions Halter class, their feet barely touch the ground, they just float... And English Pleasure saddle seat. :)

Equine_Woman

10-13-2008, 02:30 PM

Wow!!!!!! I want to go too!!! Lol. Tulsa isn't THAT far from me. . . I've only been to one Arabian show and it was crazy. I'd love to go back now that I'm older with my camera. . .that'd be a blast!! I'm sure people won't mind you taking pictures. I do it all the time!

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:31 PM

I'm sure it will be going through the weekend.

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 02:35 PM

So, what would you google to find a schedule of events...I'm not finding anything?

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 02:36 PM

I'm sure it will be going through the weekend.

It is an all week thing...just not sure when they are doing what. I've been told that Sat. night is the only night you have to pay to get in, so I'd say that is the biggy night. I'll go if I can find someone that wants to go with me.

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:40 PM

Found this news article that said classes start Friday: Tulsa World: Arabian nights (http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=20081012_16_A11_BillPo83808 0)

Links to schedule here... you have to download it as a pdf. Arabian Horses.org - US Nationals (http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/nationalevents/usnationals/2008/)

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:41 PM

It is an all week thing...

I see! - I hope you can find someone to go on Saturday then :)

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 02:45 PM

I see! - I hope you can find someone to go on Saturday then :)

I found it too:)...looks like it's not till a week from this Sat. That's good that the events don't start till mostly next week. I can go anytime next week. This week I'm shop sitting while Jenny is on vacation.

A link to the schedule, so I can check it out:

http://www.arabianhorses.org/competitions/nationalevents/usnationals/2008/docs/08USNSchedule.pdf

WashingtonBay

10-13-2008, 02:54 PM

Gotta say it's a little surreal to see me and you on your avatar... good times that was. :)

And I do have the pictures I was taking when Frog took that one, I think. :cowboy:

Gypsy Rose

10-13-2008, 03:05 PM

Oh, Wow! The World Show! That would be something to see.

Years ago, I was able to go watch the Proctor Arab Show (near Duluth, MN), for two years in a row. Back in the days when the Boggs boys went to smaller shows occasionally, he,he!

Pretty impressive, even that! Some minor stall decorating by the big farms, but nothing like what you're showing there.

Hopefully, you can catch a variety of classes, and take lots of pics!

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 04:39 PM

Gotta say it's a little surreal to see me and you on your avatar... good times that was. :)

And I do have the pictures I was taking when Frog took that one, I think. :cowboy:

I think it's strange when pictures of me show up that you posted too:)

That has to be the photos you were taking... I'm wearing the same clothes:)

FoxFireEMT

10-13-2008, 04:44 PM

Wow looks just like when they come to the PA farm show complex and show. They sponser all kinds of different breed shows from quarter horses and on and they always set their "stalls/walkways" up like that. Its crazy but yet so amazing and makes you somewhat jealous. LOL. But then again, they have WAY more money then I'll ever have & work very hard to get where they want to be!! Can't wait to see more pictures if you go back!

Remali

10-13-2008, 05:41 PM

Yep, every October is the National Championships.....wow, I would love to go that! Check out and see if they still use the green shavings in the main show arena, lol! Be sure and get lots of pictures for us, lol! It was always my dream to at least go watch the Nationals, they alternate every other year in Oklahoma and the other years it is held in Kentucky.

Lucky you!! The Show Hack was always a class I especially wanted to watch, and reining. Have fun! And hey, if you see the Al-Marah Arabians stalls, be sure to get a peek at their horses.....they're out of this world!!

vicklynn

10-13-2008, 05:49 PM

cant wait to see pics. Hope you have a great time.

Harleys Owner

10-13-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks everyone. I don't think things are really going to get started till late this week and all next week, so it might be awhile before there are more pictures.

Fjords <3

10-13-2008, 06:59 PM

Wow I would kill to go to that show. Gorgeous horses, the sales, the bloodlines *faints* I'm hoping it will someday come closer to us so I can go!

Harleys Owner

10-20-2008, 09:41 AM

WB: Thought I'd let you know that I'm going to the show later today, so I'll have new pictures. The show officially started last Fri. and will go all this week thru Sat.

WashingtonBay

10-20-2008, 09:43 AM

Oh - good! I'll look for the new pictures later then! Have a good time! Wish I could go with ya! I'd love to see it.

ownedby7horses

10-20-2008, 02:50 PM

Wow, looks impressive to say the very least! The Canadian Nationals are held in the city only 40 minutes from my place, so that's an almost every year occurance! The stalls, the horses, the whole set up....amazing!

Harleys Owner

10-20-2008, 05:53 PM

Here's a few pictures of what we saw today. Once again we didn't get to see much shows, just warm up. We got there during break. We did see the finals of some type of a buggy show and I got a good video of the winner, how do I post videos? The first picture is a still of the winner.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2439

This is a picture of my friends horse that is in it, Dante. She has placed in the top 10 in trail on him, the finals are tomorrow.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2438

The award room.
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2437

Some of the warm up pictures. Sorry for the poor quality. The lighting was bad and my camera wouldn't focus well. The first was my daughter's and I pick for the best of the ones out warming up. Of course it would be the worst of the lot. I believe these are all 1/2 Arabs.
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2436
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2435
http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2434

I'm hoping to go back again, I got tickets for everyday.

Gypsy Rose

10-20-2008, 05:56 PM

Awesome horses! Thanks for sharing the pics- it will be great to see more!

Harleys Owner

10-20-2008, 06:07 PM

Here's a link to the video of the horse that won in this class.
100_2227.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

WashingtonBay

10-20-2008, 06:13 PM

Coo!! Glad you'll be going back and there will be more pictures. Sorry about the timing today. And yeah, the lighting in indoor arenas makes photography really difficult. Looks like the videos come out good though!

That dude in the plaid is wearing the wrong saddle for that big trot ;):cowboy:

jeezitsjacki

10-20-2008, 06:19 PM

great pictures! looks like fun

Harleys Owner

10-20-2008, 06:23 PM

The guy in the plaid was hopefully just a warm up rider....he was terrible, or the horse was. His stirrups were way too long, and he was bouncing all over the place.

JetLagaside

10-21-2008, 05:01 AM

I'm hoping to get to the Sport Horse Championships next year, of course my trainer is hoping she's qualifyed and I'm showing LOL but I wouldn't mind just getting to go watch.
This is cool I've always wanted to see a big show like this, thanks for sharing the photos and I look forward to more.

moka

10-21-2008, 05:26 AM

Very nice. Keep them pictures coming. :) Thank you.

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 02:56 PM

Some more pictures from today.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2593

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2592

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2591

I got lucky and got to see a semi final of the costume class. Tried to get a picture of all the prettiest ones:) , and there will be video, but they'll take some time to load and post.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2594

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2595

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2596

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2597

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2598

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2599

This one was my favorite:)

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2603

And a few western pleasure horses.

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2604

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=168&pictureid=2605

I'll have some videos coming shortly.

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:01 PM

One that I missed.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/freeper_photo/100_2250.jpg

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:09 PM

100_2250-1.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:13 PM

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Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:20 PM

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WashingtonBay

10-21-2008, 03:22 PM

Aren't they gorgeous in the costumes!!! I love that class... you've seen the old native costume I used to wear, so tacky in comparison :o. It was a 70s costume, everything was tacky then. :D

Did you see the actual costume class then? (on edit I see you did load one!) Are there more coming? Do they still hoot and stomp from the stands when the horses gallop to get them as hyped up as they can?

The first picture looks like a dressage outfit... what class was that?

Love them, keep them coming! :D

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:23 PM

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Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:26 PM

OK, I'm done for the day, hope it's not too much.

No there are no dressage classes at this show. I was surprised by that. The first pictures are from something like English Hack...not really sure. I thought in Hack classes there was jumping, but it was just walk trot canter. I believe those are 1/2 Arabs.

WashingtonBay

10-21-2008, 03:30 PM

Well that English class is one I'm not familiar with. They're in full formal dressage dress. They look gorgeous anyway!

Hunter Hack there's usually two jumps, yes.

Those costumes sure are beautiful. :)

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Oh, I should add, the costume class was a qualifying class for the finals, and all the horses were passed for the final. My pictures are of warm up, and the classes. There were two separate classes, Full Arab Class and 1/2 Arabs.

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:35 PM

LOL...as you can tell from all the pictures, I enjoyed the costume class too:).

PoniesRock101

10-21-2008, 03:40 PM

Wow! looks like a TON of fun! so lucky you got to go!:D

WashingtonBay

10-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Are you going to go again? :)

Harleys Owner

10-21-2008, 03:48 PM

I think I'm going again tomorrow with Kristy. That's the plan anyway. I've got tickets for everyday thru Thurs. Those days are free:) to get in.

WashingtonBay

10-21-2008, 03:50 PM

Good. :)

SedonaThunder

10-21-2008, 09:06 PM

Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you so much for posting these photos Becky... and I too hope you go many more days and post lots more pictures for us - I would be in heaven sitting there all day staring at beautiful horses.

That grey horse in the blue costume is breath taking! Now, about those tails... HOW do they get them ground dragging like that? I'd be thrilled if I could get one of my four (well OK, Sedona's is but he doesn't go anywhere :() to have a tail even to their fetlocks! Gorgeous.

Duchess47

10-21-2008, 09:44 PM

What gorgeous pictures. Did you happen to notice of Hallmark Egyptian Arabians were there? That's where my Cleo is at. I think one of her sons is their main stud now.

SedonaThunder

10-21-2008, 10:01 PM

I have a question. I was just showing these pics to my hubby and he commented on those two western pleasure horses "it looks like they could run right into something there heads are so bent - it looks like they'd only see the ground a foot in front of them". I agree... it looks weird... is that considered "correct" or "pretty"? Seems odd - wouldn't want to ride a trail like that.

Remali

10-22-2008, 01:08 AM

Sedona.....I've been into Arabians nearly all my life....the trend is lately to show the western pleasure horses way behind the bit like that, and it really turns me off (as well as other people too).....not all trainers do it, and I sure wish they would penalize them for it, I'd sure like to know if either of those over-bent western horses made the cut.

Wanted to add....the horses and riders in the dressage attire are the Show Hack class.....they do about 3 different versions of each gait (collected, extended, etc.), a really neat class to watch!

Beautiful photos, love to see more! Great job taking videos and pics!

AUEquine

10-22-2008, 01:36 AM

Wow, those are soo cool! Thanks for posting! I love the costume pics!!

JetLagaside

10-22-2008, 05:26 AM

OOOOO I wanna go - it' all looks so cool, but I need someone to go with me and translate for me as I've only done Hunters ;) This helps get me motivated to ride thru the winter - called my trainer and I think he's out there so I'm sure I won't hear back for a while.
Thanks for posting all the photos for us to enjoy OOOO if you get to see any of the sidesaddle classes do go :) I have old vido clips from last year so pretty.

WashingtonBay

10-22-2008, 06:40 AM

Sedona.....I've been into Arabians nearly all my life....the trend is lately to show the western pleasure horses way behind the bit like that, and it really turns me off (as well as other people too)

Seems like show people are always taking something just a little too far, eh?

OH - and thanks for the info on the Show Hack class. Very interesting, that was not in the picture way back when I was showing. Wish it was!

Remali

10-22-2008, 08:46 AM

I miss the way it used to be at the Arabian shows WB. Back in the 1970's and early 1980's they just showed the horses more naturally....nowadays it is really getting ridiculous. I think the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals and the Show Hack, and the sport horse classes are great tho, and I'm hoping that those classes and the Sport Horse Nationals "save" the breed from what they are doing to most of the English pleasure and western pleasure horses.

Anyway...I had to pop on here and look for more pics.....I love seeing those Arabians! I have the flu so I am heading back to bed..... :(

Harleys Owner

10-22-2008, 09:07 AM

I am going to be going again today. For all the questions about the specifics of the classes, I have no clue, not being a show person.

On the WP horses I took pictures of, well IMO, they look better then in QH shows, where the horse has his nose in the dirt. I wouldn't want a trail horse to travel like that either. In fact a very odd thing, I did go see some of the Trail Class...the horses doing the course did NOT travel like that at all. They did put their heads down low for step over obstacles, and were very careful going over, but they were not so severely collected, even when loping, trotting. They looked a lot more relaxed. Seems a contradiction to me of what judges look for. Why have them collect so much in a WP class, but allow for more naturalness in a Trail class? Inquiring minds want to know:)

WashingtonBay

10-22-2008, 09:25 AM

As for the difference in how they travel, look for a difference in bits and a difference in reins.

I think the WP horses have fairly high port bits in that will make them want to hang their head so the bit hangs freely in their mouth, and those fancy reins hanging in those big loops are really heavy. Makes them not want to move their head much from that position.

In trail, they may have both a different bit and lighter reins.

I can't explain the 'why' for wanting it that way.

Remali

10-22-2008, 10:15 AM

I never did understand the current trend with the western pleasure horses either, and there is (or was, anyway, I have been out of the loop for a while) a lot of talk about it, not everyone likes how they are showing Arabians nowadays. I think quite a few trainers tend to over-use draw reins and gadgets like that, therefore the horse gets way behind the bit. If only more Arabian horse trainers would ride with their legs and seat and not with hands and bits and weighted reins......:(

I love the trail classes. To me that is what the Arabian is all about, a great trail horse!

Harleys Owner

10-22-2008, 10:36 AM

Well, IMO:), I think all horses should start their careers as trail horses:) If you have a good trail horse then they can move on to do just about anything else because they'll have a good foundation and will have been exposed to lots of scary things:)

Remali

10-22-2008, 12:21 PM

I think so too. I think any good show horse worth their salt should be able to go down the trail.
And it's just so much better for the horse too (mentally), they need to get out of the arena and out on trails and relax.....just like people. Too many show people seem to never take their show horses out on trails tho, at least the people around here that I know....and I think that is really a shame.

lovesfortune

10-22-2008, 12:31 PM

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see more today when you get back!

Harleys Owner

10-22-2008, 01:56 PM

I have to apologize...I got to the show with my camera, but no batteries:(....I had forgotten to get them off the charger. I went all over looking for a place to buy some, but no one sells batteries at a horse show. It's pouring down rain here now too, so I didn't want to make the long walk back to the truck to go somewhere and buy some.

I did get to see some, what I guess is Halter classes??? One horse brought in at a time and trotted around on a long lead, then stood in front of the judges...that's when I would have really loved having the camera. It was interesting to see and the horses were so pretty.

I could go again tomorrow, but right now I feel I've had my fill of horse shows...so we'll see.

WashingtonBay

10-22-2008, 01:58 PM

Gypsy Rose

10-22-2008, 02:12 PM

Thank you so much for sharing the pics and the videos with us!

Harleys Owner

10-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Oh dang! I chuckle because I've had it happen.... or get out somewhere and I've forgotten to put the card back in it.

Stallions halter can be particularly fun to watch, the horses barely touch the ground. :)

I don't know if these were stallions or not, but they were sure pretty animals. The crowd was fun too, beating on the sides of the arena hooping and hollering:) I couldn't watch more then about 6 because I kept kicking myself for not having the camera. Would have been fun to show you all.