Lexington, Kentucky – January 31, 2018
The Pyramid Society is proud to announce the innovative All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup, a member awards program designed to recognize two and three year old participating Straight Egyptian Arabian horses at designated shows across the United States. Contenders may then compete for additional recognition and paybacks at the Challenge Cup Championships, held annually at the Egyptian Event in in Lexington, Kentucky.
The first Challenge Cup competition will be held in conjunction with the Straight Egyptian classes at the Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show on Friday, February 16th, 2018, at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. “There’s never before been an opportunity like this for Straight Egyptian Arabians showing in open competition,” states Pyramid Society President, Becky Rogers.
Following Scottsdale, 2018 Challenge Cup participating shows include:
Cowtown Classic, March 16-18, Fort Worth, Texas
Riverboat Parlay, March 21-25, Tunica, Mississippi
Region 12 Championship Show, May 7-12, Perry, Georgia
Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association Show, August 2, Jefferson, WI
East Coast Championships, August 2-5, Lexington, Virginia
*Arabian National Breeder Finals, Sept. 26-29, Scottsdale Arizona
*(participating restrictions for 3 year olds because show dates follow 2018 championships.)
The Pyramid Society gratefully acknowledges Authentic Ibn Nawaal and Kehilan Arabians with Azizah Arabians International as Platinum Sponsors of the 2018 All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup.
For complete information on this exciting, new program including sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://www.pyramidsociety.org/content/all-american-challenge-cup or contact The Pyramid Society at (859) 231-0771 or info@PyramidSociety.org.
ABOUT THE PYRAMID SOCIETY
The Pyramid Society is the world’s leading international membership organization dedicated to the Egyptian Arabian horse. Founded in 1969, it has maintained its mission to promote and advance these unique bloodlines through educational venues, local and regional activities, international representation and an active online community. The Society’s focus culminates each year at the Egyptian Event, the organization’s signature breed showcase and competition to be held August 29 – September 1, 2018 at The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky USA. For more information, visit: www.PyramidSociety.org
