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The 62nd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at the City of Scottsdale’s WestWorld, February 16-26, 2017. The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show routinely attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. Experience the passion of the Arabian horse and its versatility at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. The show draws more than 2,400 of the world’s finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses for 11 days of thrilling competition, horses travel from around the world in pursuit of the coveted “Scottsdale Champion”title. These magnificent animals and their owners gather to celebrate this exciting show where more than $2,000,000 in prize money is offered, luxurious trophies, and wonderful awards are given to the best in the world. With more than 1,000 colorful classes there is always something exciting to see. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars and an international cuisine court, the eventfeatures more than 300 vendors and trade booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to boots, saddles and gifts. Guests also can stroll theluxurious, exotically decorated stabling areas in which the horses are housed.Each year the show has a variety of family friendly events, meet an Arabian Horse, behind the scenes barn tours, educational seminars, paint a pony and camel rides to name a few. New this year the show will have a petting zoo and pony rides so young new equestrians can get some practice. This will be a must attend event if you are an Arabian horse enthusiast, with the expansion of breeding division we anticipate the best collection of breeding stock anywhere in the world. Check out the new up and coming horses and for the straight AZintheSaddle.com December 2016 19