AndalusianWorld Magazine April 2014 | Page 5

Highlights YOUTH SPOTLIGHT KEEGAN O’BRIEN A trip to IALHA Nationals It is just about that time again! The snow drifts are melting, foals are hitting the ground, and horses are shedding. That can only mean one thing: Show season is right around the corner. en t th rou gh Pro gre s siv eC on dit ion in g e nc eve lop m die al D be Ph ysic dO an All Iberian horses (pure and partbred) with papers are welcome to compete in the Andalusian World Cup. Be sure to follow our facebook page and online news feed for the latest information. ss ne gh The Inaugural Andalusian World Cup show in Las Vegas (Sept 25-27), is shaping up nicely to become the LARGEST Iberian show in US history. The combination of the ANCCE sanctioned Feria del Caballo, the Andalusian World Cup, and Working Equitation classes have drawn international interest with breeders coming from as far as Spain and Mexico. u hro gT sin This year’s show circuit has some new and exciting adventures in store! SPIRAL OF TRAINING rea Inc For most of us, this is what we live for: The bond between horse and rider, the show “family”, and all that goes with it (except perhaps the living on chips and soda part). BONNIE WALKER Creating a solid foundation in your training program SADDLE MAN DALE CHAVEZ The man behind the world’s favorite show saddle SPOTLIGHT STALLIONS AT STUD AndalusianWorld Stallions IBERIAN HORSE COAT COLORS 101 It’s not all Black & White The economy has been tough on us all, but the dedication and persistence has brought with it an up turn in sales, new participants, and the return of some great ranches. This is our year to shine, so dust off those saddle pads and lets go have some fun! ~Kevin 5