National Egyptian Breeders Conference...

BELOW LEFT: Kent Mayfield, Chairperson of the Pyramid Society's Education Committee, welcomes the group and introduces the program. CENTER: One of the most recognized faces in the Straight Egyptian world, Judith Forbes of Ansata Egyptian Stud. RIGHT: Conference attendees chatting during a break.

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Conference Conference

ABOVE: Time for lunch and some social time!

BELOW LEFT: Debra spends a few moments with the beautiful stallion Imperial Baarez who will be leaving for his new home in Egypt in October. CENTER: Conference attendees are able to roam the barns and enjoy the horses up close. RIGHT: The great stallion *Ibn Safinaz at age 26.

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Conference Conference Conference

ABOVE LEFT: Lisa McCracken Lacy shares her memories of Bentwood Farm. RIGHT: Kent opens the floor for questions from the attendees. RIGHT: The very distinguished panel from left to right are: Lisa Lacy, Steve Diamond who shared memories of Gleannlock, Judith Forbes of Ansata, and Eileen Verdieck who shared her memories of the Egyptian Arabian breeder Richard Pritzlaff.

BELOW LEFT: A Maryland style Crabfest brought some interesting moments for first timers. RIGHT: A special musical performance by the group "Intercultural Journeys" ended the evening.

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Conference Conference

The group was treated to a special "last look" at the horses of Imperial Egyptian Stud, which is closing it's doors. ABOVE LEFT: The great stallion *Ibn Safinaz is presented by Breeding Manager John Foster. RIGHT: Safinaz walks over and spends a special moment with his trainer Beverly Sziraky.

BELOW: Saying hello to the crowd and still looking good at age 26!

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Conference Conference

ABOVE & BELOW: The beautiful stallion Imperial Baarez will be leaving for his new home in Egypt in October and it was special to the group to see him one last time.

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BELOW: A final walk around of the Imperial grounds to see the beautiful mares.

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