UPCOMING 2012 EVENTS

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is held at Westworld in Scottsdale. It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2400 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning. A win at Scottsdale can mean big money in the breeding barns. The 57th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will be held February 16-26, 2012.

www.scottsdaleshow.com

2012 SPRING FLING

April 28 - 29, 2012  The Varian Arabians Spring Fling is a time for our clients and friends to visit the farm and see Varian Arabians at our best. We host seminars and demonstrations by Sheila Varian and special guest speakers, a presentation of our breeding stallions and sale horses under saddle and at liberty, and enjoy food and fun surrounded by some of the most incredibly bred horses in the world.  For further information go to www.varianarabians.com

2012 SUMMER JUBILEE

August 3 - 5, 2012  First weekend in August is the annual Varian Arabian Summer Jubilee. This is the major event put on by Varian Arabians each year. Three days filled with the horses that set the standard for our breed. The farm is open for you to see the horses that have made Varian Arabians the leading breeder of Arabian horses for many years. A new group of Collection horses for the National competitors along with our always sought after Affordable Family horses, seminarians, demonstrations, the amazing mare walk, vendors, great food and entertainment. For further information go to www.varianarabians.com

2012 AHA COWBOY ACADEMY

April 11-15, 2012 Come Celebrate the 6 Year Anniversary at the V6 Ranch! All Breeds Welcome! Join legendary breeder Sheila Varian for a true working ranch experience! parkfield.com

2012 LIGH HANDS HORSEMANSHIP

Sheila will be a presenter at Light Hands Horsemanship.... a Fabulous opportunity for all horsemen to observe the complete training of the horse from A-Z. Hosted by Intrepid Farms in Santa Ynez Valley May 31- June 2. In Sheila's own words, "The clinicians are extremely good with each one's philosophy and teaching flowing into the next clinicians as smooth as glass. For a horse enthusiast that wants a method of training a horse from the beginning to the end the LLH is a must."  www.lighthandshorsemanship.com

The legendary California Hackamore & Stock Horse

Famous horse trainer Bobby Ingersoll has produced a fascinating book about the history of the California Stock Horse and the Hackamore style of horse training. The centuries-old Spanish tradition is rapidly becoming a lost art. Ingersoll's depth of experience and knowledge, along with many detailed illustrations by horseman Jim Paul and photographs by David R. Stoecklein, result in a volume that will delight and educate readers. The book is complete with practical horse training tips, intricate drawings and diagrams, and many photographs of significant riders and their Hackamore horses.

Varian fans will be excited to see Ronteza included in the book as one of the 'Great Horses To Remember' for her win as the Stock Horse Champion and in the Stock Horse Stake at the Grand National at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in 1961.

Available at www.thestoeckleincollection.com.

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