Scottsdale, AZ - Once again, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show provided 11 days of electrifying entertainment to a packed show-ground from February 17-27, 2011. Any attendee will tell you that this event is a phenomenal production. With six constantly busy arenas where the beautiful and versatile Arabian horse could be seen competing in every type of class, an extravagant shopping expo and the best food Scottsdale has to offer – this show had something for everyone.

To provide some idea of the enormity of this event, the 2011 show boasted 2262 horses shown, with 8565 class entries and over 785 classes. This year’s show theme was ‘Arabian Horses From Around The World’, and the results were true to this theme. With the Champion Mare having been from Uruguay, the Reserve Filly from Australia, the Champion Stallion from Mexico and the Reserve Champion having been bred in Spain and now owned by a Saudi prince - the prestige of a Scottsdale Champion title is clearly worth traveling around the world to compete for.

The Signature Stallion Auction and Futurity is a flagship event for the Scottsdale Show. Raising income and interest in major Stallions from around the world, the auction generated over $510,000 and Signature Stallion offspring classes awarded over $630,000 in prize money to competitors. In all, competitors at the Scottsdale Show competed for over $1 million in prize money.

The $5000 Arabian Freestyle Liberty Class where beautiful Arabian Horses are set free in the arena to music was as popular as ever with the crowds. Visitors also enjoyed the gorgeous barn displays, many choosing to be taken on guided behind the scenes tours with one of the many volunteers. Others enjoyed educational seminars that took place daily around the grounds.

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is known to be fun for all the family; many free events took place for young children to enjoy including painting pottery ponies. As a non-profit event that proudly supports deserving charities that make a community difference, the Scottsdale Show chose Phoenix Crisis Nursery, March of Dimes, Horseman’s Distress Fund and Cox Communications Charities as this year’s beneficiaries.

With heated competition, and the best quality ever seen at this, the biggest horse show in the world; Scottsdale left competitors and visitors wanting more. So the anticipation begins as we count down to 2012 and the 57th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (February 16-26, 2012).

ENDS