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The All American Cup
The "CUP" out did itself this year as a once in a lifetime opportunity was enjoyed by all on three luxury coaches full of Saddlebred fans waiting to hear Don Harris and Mitchell Clark tell "the facts" about Imperator and Sky Watch and their "Battle of the Century". We can not believe it was 28 years ago.
Jim pulled out all stops as he invited these two special friends to star in the "DON AND MITCH SHOW". Don Harris and Mitch Clark signed autographs for dozens of fans from coast to coast. The official All American Cup photographer--Becky Brill was there taking photos of the guests.
Andy Hartmeyer Johns prepared copies of her personal paintings of Imperator and Sky Watch which she had copied onto lovely postcard stock that were given to every guest.
A Continental Breakfast was waiting at Claudia Sanders in Shelbyville, Ky. Every guest picked up their AAC Sale catalog, got on their pre-assigned coaches and the AAC Caravan--with cars following--headed up I-64 for Melissa Moore's Sunrise Stable.
Mitch was on one bus and Don on the other bus and our dedicated History buffs sat back and listened to Don and Mitch tell---THE REST OF THE STORY. Every Saddlebred owner in America should have been with the AAC for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Nearly 200 people converged on Sunrise Stable and greeted by Melissa Moore-- her barn immaculate, the arena organized, and snacks and beverage waiting.
The order of presentation was PREACHER owned by Kristen Gallagher, NOCTURNAL standing with Billy Jarrell, MASTER CLASS ridden by and standing with (birthday girl) Kristen Bagdasarian, I'M LOOKIN' FOR YOU--Eddie Cockriel in the irons for Kaye Bowles-Durnell, WILD-EYED WARRIOR another presentation by Kristen Gallagher for Marefield Land and Cattle. New to the AAC--WC BOB BOBALOO presented in harness by A.J. Bruwer for the A.E. Nelson Family. Shifting gears, Danette Musselman brought two body clipped, beautiful youngsters to represent--RIFLES AND ROSES. Wrapping up the fabulous presentation at SUNRISE was Joan Adlers love--GOTHIC REVIVAL led by Melissa--the champion herself.
Then the caravan headed for Alliance Stud, owned by Dr. and Mrs. Scott Bennett. Erin Yates keeps everyone "straight" while Scott Perrelli, Steve and Tiffany Wheeler, Curt Rossouw, and Ray Garcia did an amazing job presenting as follows: BORN CONTENDER owned by Wade and Flecia Fairey with Rick Wedel trailing, DELIRIUM owned by Alliance Stud, BAKCHOS another Flecia and Wade Fairey stallion; Big Black, and Beautiful HEIROGANCE & ATTITUDE owned by Linda Allen, THE LAST HEIR owned by Alliance Stud, visiting stallion--PROMISE KEEPER was ridden by Martin Teater for A.E. Nelson Family; Dapple-Grey- -NOBLE HERITAGE PRAETORIAN driven by Scott Perrelli for the James HartleyFamily; Legendary BELLE REVE'S RENAISSANCE MAN owned by Bill and Liz Shatner. Finishing this thrilling show was the famous CALL ME RINGO owned by and frequently shown by our Saddlebred ambassador-William Shatner.
Jim had lunch delivered to Alliance Stud for everyone on the AAC Tour to enjoy before getting heading for the GRAND FINALE at Bob and Wendy Johnson's Copper Coin Farm.
On arrival, the guests were greeted by a fully attired Ring Master--top hat and all. The Copper Coin Arena was decorated in red, white, and blue and the horses were presented as follows: DAY OF REVIVAL owned by Mary Wright started the show : BESS NIGHT OUT owned by Susan Olcott; HARLEMS SUPERIOR a visiting stallion owned by Ivan Fisher; COPPER COINS CONTENDER owned by Copper Coin Farm; followed by a lovely two year old--KISS MY FACE ; another visiting stallion named THE ROMAN DANCER owned by Joseph Kauffman followed; and the ever popular DEEP BLUE owned by Fox Grape Farm was the final Star.
The coaches, loaded for the last time, ended back at Claudia Sanders at to listen to a very educational presentation on Equine Reproduction by Dr. Scott Bennett. Every person on the AAC was all ears as Dr. Bennett presented a slide show that captured everyone undivided attention. Dr. Bennett is a wonderful speaker with unequaled knowledge and shared many gems of wisdom in a talk he named--MAKING BREEDING EASY.
Contact Jim Aikman for details on how to acquire the dvds of--- 1- Dr. Bennett’s seminar and 2-The many stories told by two history making legends-" Don Harris and Mitchell Clark with Color Commentary by Nelson Green". Aikman's email allamericancup@yahoo.com or 317-862-4341
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