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project came at a cost of $55 million, and if the multitude of positive feedback is any indication, this was money well spent. Although the North Wing was built on the site of its predecessor and has virtually the same square footage, this is just about where the similarities end. The original East Wing required the support of 96 columns to support the structure, and utilities were accessible only through the ceiling. The superior structure standing in its place today is supported using only six columns, offers floor access to all available utilities, and boasts a 27-foot high ceiling with state of the art lighting. In addition to the North Wing is the North Lobby, which consists of 35,000 additional square feet, bringing the entire North Wing’s total square footage to more than 250,000. All told, with the opening of the new North Wing in October of 2007, the Louisville Fair & Exposition Center offers a total of approximately 825,000 square footage of Class “A” Space. Not only does this addition better serve the needs of WCHS and its patrons, it also makes the Center a very attractive and viable national competitor for other such high profile events. One of the many driving forces behind the idea for such structural enhancements was to better accommodate the needs of events such as “ WCHS. This year being the first occurrence of this event since the opening of the new North Wing, it has already proven to be a considerable asset for horse show participants and spectators alike. One pleased patron was Jennifer Dixon of JL Dixon Stables, in Atherton, California. In comparing the stabling conditions to being outdoors in previous years, Jennifer said, “It has been wonderful! The ventilation in there is great and the air conditioning is fabulous.” Jennifer also noted the positive I would say that we are thrilled with this, with this new innovation in this new venue that they have offered exhibitors. I think that people are pleased. And certainly from the point of view of somebody who has shown here for fiftysome years, I think this is a major improvement to this horse show and they (Kentucky State Fair) should be commended for it!” impact of the improved conditions on the horses themselves, saying, “The horses are happier, they are brighter, it is really just much better because it is climate controlled and we can breathe.” Another horsewoman, Lynn Harvey McNamara, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, whose family has been showing here in Louisville since the 1950s, initially expressed concern about the climatecontrolled environment. “Our horses are not used to air conditioning for the most part. Most of our stables are not air conditioned, and going from air conditioning to heat can cause a lot of metabolic changes.” Once inside the facility, however, Lynn was ultimately satisfied with the conditions, saying, “I think the Fair certainly addressed that. I am sure they talked to veterinarians, and they talked to owners, and they – Lynn Harvey McNamara realized how important it was that this building not be frigid cold, and they could set the temperature according to the desires of the horsemen.” Overall, Lynn was impressed with the enhanced facility, and said, “I would say that we are thrilled with this, with this new innovation in this new venue that they have offered exhibitors. I think that people are pleased. And certainly from the point of view of somebody that has shown here for fifty-some years, I think this is a major improvement to this horse show and they (Kentucky State Fair) should be commended for it!” In addition to housing 824 stalls for stabling horses throughout the show, the new wing offers ample room for multiple vendor exhibits where one can find anything from riding equipment to horse trailers. Adjacent to these vendors can be found the Saddlebred Café, which offers patrons an alternative to the typical fare. A finishing touch of the new wing is the pedway constructed to give patrons a safer and more convenient route of travel as they come and go. Underneath one end of the pedway is Stopher walk, which allows the convenience of passing through without braving the horse traffic. On the opposite end, the pedway opens up into the North Lobby, with escalators conveniently located at each end. Photo by Brice Carr WCHS Results and Judges’ Cards | 2 | Thursday, August 21, 2008
THURSDAY AT THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW 9 AM – Saddlebred Center opens 9 AM – Horse Show begins 6:30 PM – Evening Show begins After Class 166 – ASHA $20,000 Raffle Drawing After Class 169 – American Road Horse and Pony Association Hall of Fame Last Class of the Night: Three-Year-Old Five-Gaited Stallion/Gelding CH Blackberry Delight You’re invited! Shannon Sewell Rachel Machamer & American Saddlebred Horse Association Invite All Exhibitors and Friends to Honor CH Blackberry Delight After the Show Friday Evening, August 22 North Wing, Adjacent to Freedom Hall Food, Fun, Frolic! Live Auction & Entertainment! Adults and Juniors Welcome American Saddlebred Daily Alan F. Balch Executive Secretary/ Registrar Marcia Carothers American Saddlebred Daily Will Wood Jr. Technology Manager Jessica Fisher Communications Manager/Editor Scott Sloan Designer Dede Gatlin Advertising Manager Patricia Edwards Senior Registry Associate/Program Manager Brenda Newell Senior Program Administrator Brice Carr Marketing Manager Jen Corcoran Contributing Writer While every effort has been made to avoid mistakes in this publication, the American Saddlebred Horse Association assumes no liability to anyone for errors. Necessary corrections will be published in the issue following verification of any error. Saddlebred Center at the World’s Championship Horse Show Freedom Hall Main Concourse, West of Ramp to Arena Telephone: 502-815-6975 / E-mail j.fisher@asha.net Once again the Saddlebred Center is the hub for all things associated with American Saddlebred Horse Association and American Saddlebred Registry during the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS). The Saddlebred Center is located on the concourse, across from the elevator in the southwest corner of Freedom Hall. It’s just off the crossing between the paddock and the show ring where horses enter. It’s staffed with Registry and Association associates to assist members, and computer stations are available for members to utilize the Association’s Web site or to check e-mail. Press Releases to your hometown newspaper available Help promote the breed with a press release to the newspaper in your community. World’s Championship Horse Show participants interested in having their hometown newspaper informed of their accomplishments during the week should stop by the Saddlebred Center. Forms requesting the necessary information to enable the Association to send a news release to your local newspaper are available. First-timers, tell your story in American Saddlebred Daily For those competing, attending or participating otherwise in the World’s Championship Horse Show for the first time ever, American Saddlebred magazine wants to hear your story. During the week, in American Saddlebred Daily – ASHA’s daily publication featuring horse show news, results and information – stories of “first-timers” will be told. From someone’s first trip to the show to a maiden win, American Saddlebred Daily is sharing those special memory-making moments with those who’ll appreciate them the most, fellow Saddlebred lovers. To have your “first-time-ever” story told, please visit the Saddlebred Center. WCHS Results and Judges’ Cards | 3 | Thursday, August 21, 2008
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