The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) presents the IALHA National Championship Show from October 18-23, 2005. The show will take place at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, in Fort Worth, TX, in the W.R. Watt Arena. The public is welcome and admission is free to all events.

The 2005 IALHA National Show will include championship classes in Western and English disciplines, driving, saddle seat, halter, youth, amateur and traditional classes, such as Doma Vaquera and Heritage Tack and Attire. A full day of USDF (rules and regulations) Dressage classes is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19.

Tickets for the raffle or a purebred colt are available by contacting the IALHA office or at the show. You do not have to attend show to win. Saturday evening, October 22, will feature the Parade of Champions, followed by the presentation of the National Champion Dressage awards, then performance classes will begin. Between the performance classes, exhibitions will be offered which will include "Medieval Times" and a carriage driving exhibit, the raffle colt, both auction foals and more.

The IALHA is the breed registry for the Andalusian and Lusitano in North America with members spanning the globe. Each year, the National Show has expanded and grown, along with the popularity of the breed.

Visit the IALHA website at www.ialha.org for the full schedule of classes and events. Contact the headquarters for general information, IALHA Director, Martina McDonald, at (205) 995-8900, or e-mail [email protected].



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