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Peak, Alabar stallion parade, October 2015  (Photo: Bee Pears)

He’s Watching, Alabar stallion parade October 2015  (Photo: Bee Pears)

Sunshine Beach, Alabar stallion parade October 2015  (Photo: Bee Pears)

Today I saw some serious horses. And actually got to hold and  get photo taken with a World Champion. Be still my heart! (And thanks to Wayne at Alabar for trusting me for a few minutes to hold the lead rope….)

Very different types paraded at Alabar this afternoon and all of them looked great.

I’ve covered He’s Watching and Sunshine Beach in previous blogs but it was good to see them in person. I know a lot of breeders don’t worry about seeing a horse in person. I really relish the opportunity. You get to understand a wee bit more about his personality and his conformation. And with most stallion parades, they will tell you a few anecdotes that help flesh out the picture of a potential mate for your mare.

If you care, try to be there.

Some of us breeders were there today, and good to see them. This is a great chance to look up close at the best horses in the world. Why would you not want to?

But yes, many cannot, so here are some photos to help share the moment.

And can’t help but add in this one of Bee with He’s Watching….

Bee Pears with champion race horse He’s Watching  (Photo: Thanks to Lynn Neal)