(Photo: Jeff Janson)

Aurora, Colo. - June 16, 2015 – The Canadian National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show returns to Brandon, Manitoba for the fifth year in a row. Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) as they celebrate the beauty and versatility of Arabian & Half-Arabian horses, in Canadian style.

The show begins, Sunday, August 16 and runs through Saturday, August 22 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Standing alone as the only AHA championship show that offers a full range of competition with Canadian flair, Arabian horse trainers, exhibitors and their horses travel from all over Canada and the United States to participate.

Spectators can enjoy over 207 different classes in youth, western, dressage, hunter and english disciplines, and much more. Class sessions begin at 8 AM, 1 PM and 7 PM respectively. Admission and parking for the horse show is FREE to the general public.

Also, be sure to celebrate Armed Forces Day with us on Friday, August 21. Come watch the show and support Canadian and U.S. military troops by wearing red to the show. Some family, fun activities will be planned throughout the day!

If you are interested in learning more about Arabian horses, join us at the show for our Total Arabian Interactive Learning (T.A.I.L.) tours held on the grounds. Tours will be given Thursday, August 20 at 6 PM; Friday, August 21, at 10 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM; and Saturday, August 22, at 10 AM and 2 PM. T.A.I.L Tours give an insider perspective of the Arabian breed and the horse show.  We can’t wait to see you there!

As the premier, Canadian event for Arabian horses, this show is the culmination of dedication, hard work and big dreams. Amateur and professional exhibitors alike come together to put on an impressive display of the magic and versatility of the Arabian breed.