The Arab Horse Society
Scottish Regional Group
Where It All Began...
The Scottish Regional Group of the Arab Horse Society provides many events for the Arab horse owner in Scotland. It was the first regional group of the Arab Horse Society to be formed in 1965 and was aimed at promoting the Arab horse by bringing together Arabian enthusiasts and providing events in Scotland.
The group worked very hard at persuading shows to run Arab classes and members also enjoyed many open days, stud visits, stallion shows and talks by top breeders. The first show in Scotland to hold classes for pure bred Arabs was the Carberry Tower Horse Show in 1967, and by 1969 the Scottish Group had 105 members, partly due to the efforts of people like Mrs Lilias MacVie who held open days at Purves Hall and gave so much help to young members. In 1973 the Group held their first show, called the Scottish Performance Show at Eden Hall in Kelso.
Arab Horses In Scotland Today.... |
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As we start the 21st century the Scottish Group is still providing shows and events for its members. There are two annual shows, one presently held at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre, Oatridge College and the other at Fountain Equestrian Centre, Aberdeen.
The Shows have several qualifiers and there are classes for Pure, Anglo and Part Bred Arabs for showing in hand and under saddle, and also dressage. Riders from all over Britain travel to compete at these shows – not only for the qualifiers but also because it has a reputation for being one of the friendliest shows in the Arab circuit. |
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In November the AGM and Annual Lunch is held in Perth, where the winners of the Points Championship are announced, there is a delicious lunch and a great chance to meet up with other Arab enthusiasts.
Membership benefits include a regular newsletter, free sales list, show guide and extra events like judging courses and performance shows. This web site gives the group a chance to offer more benefits to our members, with easy access to information and an interactive sales list, as well as the ability to offer schedules on line to download, and up to date information. |
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