Schedule

The Celebration begins on Monday evening with a Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception. Hosted at a local boutique winery in the up-and-coming wine growing region of the Santa Ynez Valley, the welcome reception is the ideal opportunity to get acquainted with your Celebration hosts, your fellow international attendees and the warm laid-back hospitality of the Valley.

The Celebration begins on Tuesday morning with a visit to Silver Maple Farm, owned and operated by the ever gracious and always entertaining hosts Henry & Christie Metz. Expect a fun-filled and informationally rich visit of breed history insights, in-depth pedigree discussions, colorful stories and some of the best Straight Egyptian horses in the world.

The tour continues into Tuesday evening with a visit to Christine Bruce & John Hilliard's HB Arabians, breeders of world-reknown horses such as HB BESSOLEA dam to twice World Champion BAANDEROS HB Arabians is a world-class boutique breeding programs that has achieved great success in the last decade. World Cup Champion BRIXX IA headlines an intimate evening of fine food, friends and camaraderie.

Wednesday begins with the warm hospitality of Day Dream Arabians, home to successful sires and show horses SHOWKAYCE, ITS SHOWTIME, SIGNIFIKAYNCE and SHOWGUN PGN. Breeder Carol Steppe will share several generations of champion progeny and the secrets of her successful multi-National Champion producing program. Performance is central to the Day Dream breeding philosophy, as can be attested by several of the most acclaimed and talented Arabians in the breed bearing the Day Dream breeder designation.

Mid-afternoon on Wednesday will take us to the hallowed halls of Om El Arab International, esteemed the world over as one of the leading Arabian breeding programs. Enjoy the Europe-meets-California atmosphere of the stables, the generosity and enthusiasm of hostesses Sigi & Janina, and relish in the largest collection of ESTOPA-related horses to be found anywhere in the world. As an encore to 2011's Om El Arab 40th anniversary celebration, Sigi & Janina welcome international sensation WH JUSTICE on behalf of
Al Jassimya Farm and Equid Systems Ltd. Expect another unforgettable evening at Om El Arab celebrating the best the Arabian breed has to offer.

Thursday morning kicks-off at Gallun Farms, a perennial tour highlight. Universally respected as one of the leading training and breeding centers in the world, expect to find some of the greats in the breed in residence, including international Champions ENZO, EDEN C, PERSHAHN EL JAMAAL and STIVAL, as well as legendary Aristocrat Dam NW SIENA PSYCHE.

Thursday afternoon welcomes the newest members of the Celebration family, El Capitan & Linjawi Arabians. Hosts Mindy Peters and Yousef Linjawi will showcase a collection of world-class show and breeding horses to wrap-up activities in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Friday starts a little later in the day to allow for a change of location to the Bay area of San Francisco/Oakland. Valley Oak Arabians invites you to an afternoon of Arabian horse enjoyment viewing the magnificent horses at their farm including world famous stallions EMIGRANT and HONORRS as well as their exquisite collection of beautiful Polish mares.

Guaranteed room rates will be available at all host hotels from Monday through Saturday. We would be happy to assist you in arranging for accommodation and transportation during the Celebration as well as to and from the Airport in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
 
CELEBRATION SCHEDULE