This will be the 9th Annual Friesian Finals for the International Friesian Show Horse Association and the second time the event will be held in Del Mar. Show Manager and IFSHA President will oversee the running of the show with his partner IFSHA Executive Director, Nancy Nathanson. This show management team has guided this ever evolving event since 2006 when it was held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the South Point Casino. For the last two years this Show has been voted on by the Friesian Membership of the United States Equestrian Federation to be the “Favorite Breed Competition”for the Friesian Breed in America. Those awards were won for the first Del Mar Show in 2010 and the 2011 show in Lexington, Va.

Horses from all over the United States will compete for over 200 National and World Titles in all disciplines of performance and Halter. Wednesday will start the Championships off with a full schedule of Dressage and Western Dressage National classes. Thursday through Sunday will be a myriad of divisions in performance and Halter. Costume, Driving, SaddleSeat, Hunters, Western and Trail are some of the classes offered for both Purebred and Part bred Friesians. Medal Equitation Finals will be held for the Junior Exhibitor as well as Showmanship In Hand. A full list of Carriage Driving classes will be sprinkled throughout the week. Saturday night promises to be a night to remember as we bring back the “Believe In Magic” event that was so popular in Las Vegas. The 8 PM performance will follow ten exciting World Championship classes set to start at 6PM. Dancers and their horses from all over the US will entertain for approximately an hour and a half. Tickets are available to pre purchase at www.eventbrite.com.  General admission is $15 with seniors and children $10. Military Personnel are welcome free of charge.

IFSHA has chosen two charities this year to benefit from the Show, they are, The Fenway Foundation , a research and rescue organization For the Friesian Breed and The Warrior Foundation, an organization that helps transition our soldiers when they return from combat. for more information www.ifshaworld.com or join us on FaceBook and you may contact management through [email protected] or [email protected]