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May 2010 Issue:
2010 Egyptian Event Updates
Event Sneak Preview
2010 Sponsors
Seminar Added to the Schedule
Erwin Escher at the Event
Member Spotlight
2010 Egyptian Event Exclusive Sponsors
The Pyramid Society is honored to have
Al Shaqab - Member of Qatar Foundation as the Signature Sponsor of the 2010 Event.

Al Shaqab

The Pyramid Society is grateful for the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation's Trophy & Ribbon Sponsorship of the 2010 Event.

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New Books Available at the Egyptian Event! 
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2009 Arabian Essence Catalogue of Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses Produced by Gigi Grasso $27 (plus S&H)

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Out of the Desert by Peter Upton. $50 (plus S&H)

Polly Knoll
Treasures of a Lifetime by Polly Knoll. $100 (plus S&H) - Look forward to a special "Event Discount"!

Authentic Arabian Bloodstock
Authentic Arabian Bloodstock II by Judith Forbis. $250 (plus S&H)
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UPCOMING DEADLINES:
May 17- "Jewels of the Nile" Private Treaty Sale Participation Deadline

June 1 - Deadline for Al-Marah Arabian Galleries Opening Reception tickets at $75; thereafter $100.

June 9 - Deadline for Gala & Fundraiser tickets at $100; thereafter $135.
The count-down to the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Egyptian Event has begun! With only weeks remaining before you begin your travels to Lexington, KY, please make sure to review the below details to ensure you have up-to-date Event information. You may also visit the 2010 Event web page for complete details on all programs and ongoing updates related to the Event.
2010 Egyptian Event News & Updates

"Gifts from the Desert...Vegas Style" Gala & Fundraiser
If you haven't already purchased your tickets for Friday night's Gala, plan to do so as soon as possible. Tickets are selling very quickly and we want to ensure that all those wishing to attend are able to do so. You may order your tickets online or print a registration form. 

Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers to assist with a variety of activities during the Egyptian Event. If you are interested in volunteering with any of the following programs, please complete a VOLUNTEER FORM or contact The Pyramid Society at [email protected] or at 859-231-0771. Or, if you're interested in something that is not on this list, please contact us.
  • Pyramid Challenge Endurance Ride
  • Horse Show
  • Art Auction
  • Egyptian Breeders' Challenge Live Auction

Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries Opening Reception
In order to accommodate all Egyptian Event attendees and exhibitors who wish to attend the opening Reception of the Arabian Horse Galleries, additional tickets have been made available. Tickets will be available for Pyramid Society members at $75.00 each until June 1st and $100 each thereafter. You may print an order form online HERE. Additionally, pending the availability, tickets will be available for purchase during the Event at The Pyramid Society's booth.

ATTENTION: Liberty Class Exhibitors
Please note: No post entries will be accepted in any of the Liberty Class Sections (14.1; 14.2; 14.3; 14.4) after Monday, June 7th.

National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Authentic Arabian Bloodstock
In honor of Patrick Swayze and Beverly Sziraky, The Pyramid Society has purple bracelets available for a minimum donation of $2.00 with all proceeds going to the Pancreatic Cancer National Foundation. Bracelets will be available at The Pyramid Society's booth.

Live Feed
Not able to attend the Event this year? You don't have to miss a single exciting horse-show-moment! Visit www.PyramidSociety.org to be linked to the Egyptian Event live online starting on Monday, June 7th at 1pm until the close of the Saturday, June 12th night session! View classes in real time or watch previous classes from the archives.

Egyptian Event Judges
Due to unforeseeable circumstances a number of Egyptian Event Judges have changed since the Egyptian Event Prize List was published. Below is a list of the current judging panel:

Show Judges:
Dr. Mohammed Machmoum, Morocco
Cindy Reich, Colorado
Renata Schibler, Switzerland

EBC Judges:
Brian Ferguson, New York
Julie Fisher-Addante, Colorado
Caroline Reeves, United Kingdon

Youth Activities:
The Legacy Lounge at the south end of the covered arena will once again be the "stomping ground" for youth at the Egyptian Event. Plan to stop by for a "Meet and Greet" between 10am and 12pm on Monday to hear about the exciting activities planned, including a scavenger hunt, t-shirt decorating contest, karaoke contest on Friday night at the Embassy Suites and a pizza party on Saturday.

Book Signings
Bring your new books to a Book Signing held near The Pyramid Society's booth on Thursday and Friday mornings immediately following the morning class session. Authors Gigi Grasso, Polly Knoll and Nasr Marei will be available.

Monday & Tuesday morning Seminars
Weather permitting, both the Monday and Tuesday morning seminars will be held in the warm-up area of the covered arena in order to provide more space for horses and attendees.

Egyptian Event Sneak Preview

Preview the 2010 EBC Stallions HERE

Preview the 2010 Stallion Showcase Participants HERE

Preview the 2010 Premier & Showcase Artists HERE

Preview the 2010 "Jewels of the Nile" Private Treaty Horses HERE

Special "Thank You" to the following Egyptian Event Sponsors:

Signature Sponsor:
Al Shaqab - Member of Qatar Foundation

Exclusive Trophy & Ribbon Sponsor:
Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation on behalf of "A Gift from the Desert" Exhibit

VIP Platinum Sponsors:
Miars Arabian Ranch

Etaya Egyptian Stud

Paradise Arabians, Ltd.

Kravet

Al Baydaa Stud
Shipin El Kom, Egypt

Al Khaled
Jeddah, KSA


King Abdul Aziz Arabian Horse Center
Dirab, Saudi Arabia

Gold Sponsor:
DeShazer Arabians

Silver Sponsors:
Yorklyn Arabians

Arabians Ltd.

MiJan Farms

EBC Sponsor:
Lyday Farms

Membership Meeting and Seminar Sponsor:
StraightEgyptians.com/Dogwood Springs Arabians

Arena Banner Sponsors:

La Dulce Vida in Partnership with Salayel Arabians

Lone Star Arabians, LLC

StraightEgyptians.com/Dogwood Springs Arabians

The Arabian Magazine

The Pyramid Challenge Endurance Ride Awards:

Royal Moroccan Arabian Horse Breeders' Association

Hospitality Sponsors:
MiJan Farms & Renaissance Arabians

Championship Garlands Sponsor:

DeShazer Arabians

Arena Decorations:

Talaria Farms

Gala Sponsors:
Herb, Jean & Becky Rogers and Nancy Blankenship     
Debra Charnuski
Mary Ellen Chavez     
Fanus & Ria Crous     
Barry Dearle
Jennifer Parsons & Chris Fichaud     
M. Kent Mayfield & Jack Ford
Gary & Wanda and Matt & Misty Kenworthy     
Timothy Manring
Athala King & Maureen McCormack     
Bob & Sue Miars
Janice & Beverly Tokar     
Allison Mehta & Curtis Westly     
Lisa & Stephen Zukowski

Seminar added to the Egyptian Event

Back to the Oasis:
Egyptian Influences in Modern Arabian Breeding

Presented by Scott Benjamin
 
Wednesday, June 9th
8:00 a.m. - Patrons' Lounge

Due to the popularity of this seminar at the 2010 Arabian Breeders' World Cup, The Pyramid Society is pleased to add it to the great lineup of daily educational seminars and clinics. Held in conjunction with the annual membership meeting, we encourage you to come enjoy a lovely breakfast while Scott explores the contributions of the Egyptian Arabian horse in modern breeding programs. Proudly sponsored by Jerel & Daphne Kerby of StraightEgyptians.com and Dogwood Springs Arabians.
Erwin Escher at the 2010 Egyptian EventAuthentic Arabian Bloodstock
World-renowned photographer Erwin Escher will be available throughout the week of the Event to photograph participating horses. Use this complementary, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture a breathtaking photo of your Egyptian and then plan to use that photo in the Volume 12 Reference Handbook. Plan to visit The Pyramid Society's booth for complete details on how to ensure your horse is photographed by Erwin, and included in the Volume 12 Reference Handbook.

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Photo by Erwin Escher
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Mark & Debbie Burk
Member Spotlight
The Pyramid Society is honored to have a long list of members who have supported us year-in-and-year-out. We know you will enjoy reading about many of your fellow members through our new monthly "Member Spotlight"

Amethyst Acres Equine Center
Mark and Deb Burke

9195 Springwood Road
Buchanan, VA  24066
Ph: (540) 254-1017
[email protected]
www.amethystacres.com

Mark and Deb Burke, owners of Amethyst Acres Equine Center, provide a complete range of breeding services for mares and stallions, including phantom training, semen collection and evaluation, semen cooling and freezing, frozen semen storage and artificial insemination. They also offer 24-hour foal watch and assisted foaling, as well as boarding, training and marketing services. Now in its tenth year, Amethyst Acres is a 34-stall facility, located on 47 acres in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Southwest Virginia, thirty minutes south of the Lexington Virginia Horse Center. While they provide services for all breeds of horses, their personal passion is for the Straight Egyptian Arabian.
 
Mark began his love of Straight Egyptians when he took his first job at Glorieta Ranch at the age of 10, and he has worked with Arabians his entire career.  After they were married in 1996, Mark and Deb moved to Waco, Texas where Mark was the Breeding Manager at Arabians Ltd. for two years.  They returned to Virginia to open Amethyst Acres in 1999 and now work closely with Arabians Ltd., hosting several Educational Conferences each year to introduce newcomers to this beautiful and rare breed.  
 
Since joining The Pyramid Society in 2002, Mark and Deb have been regulars at the Egyptian Event and look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones each year.  They are anxiously awaiting the birth of their first EBC foal this month by Thee Infidel.

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We look forward to seeing you all in June! For questions, you may contact The Pyramid Society via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (859) 231-0771.

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