Purebred Arabian Native Costume Champ at Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Watch the exciting culmination of the Arabian Mounted Native Costume class championship for amateur adult riders at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show 2024!
This class is held on the last Friday night of the show before a really large and loud crowd that brings a ton of energy to this horse show competition.
The mounted native costume classes are always a fan favorite and are just stunning visually to see!
You'll feel like you're there as you watch this 4K video and hear the roar of the crowd at the end when the champion is crowned!
#arabianhorse #arabianhorseshow #scottsdaleshow

[@ramonafahrni5701]

I like the gentleman and his black horse!

[@MagnificentHorses]

They are always very popular at this horse show!

[@calgal5752]

Absolutely fabulous! I love how his costume is more authentic looking. In reality, the costumes in the Middle East are never as flashy and loud as in these shows. JMO of course…..

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@calgal5752 i'm sure your opinion about that is correct. This is a fun class that is supposed to be very visually appealing, which of course it is.

[@calgal5752]

@@MagnificentHorses It was always a fun class to ride in too

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@calgal5752 I didn't realize you rode in it. I can definitely see how that would be a fun class to actually be in!

[@QueenoftheBlackCoast]

Yay! I picked the winner this time. It was love at first sight when I saw that black horse. I really liked that there was a male rider in the class. Amazing costume as well. I can't imagine how long it must take to get horse and rider kitted up for this event. Great camera work as usual.👏

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks Raven! I am a little biased because I've become friends with Eddie and already did that video of his horse running in the arena at their barn. But I'm pretty sure I would've picked him as the winner anyway.

[@ObamAmerican48]

My grandmother took me to Arabian horse shows when I was a little girl. I'd read some of Walter Farley's books and wanted to see a real Arabian horse. Beautiful.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Aw, that's so precious to hear.❤️

[@monicadabney8471]

It was nice to see a " MAN" among them. He looked great as well as the horse. I'm playing catch up. So beautiful!! Just wish this breed / show was closer to the Ohio River Valley.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yeah I don't know why the vast majority are women but that's always how it's been. Hopefully you can make it out to see that show in person someday!

[@clairedeluna3585]

@@MagnificentHorses Probably has something to do with the The Black Stallion books, and movies.

[@casdragon_5939]

not really; as there wasn't much native costume in the movie or the book lol. It used to be strictly a womans class (when the genders were separated) much like barrel racing@@clairedeluna3585

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@clairedeluna3585 that's a great point! That might be why all non-western riders are mostly female, at least in the USA. Like, I do Hunter Jumper, and the barn where I am at there is one other guy and all the rest are ladies.😱

[@s.e.w.7257]

Thank you for the close up of the costumes! The Arabian Native Costume Show is my favorite; A difficult decision for the judges to make, but Eddie McCain and Nat King Cole are my first choice for sure! A huge thank you to Eddie for being so gracious to do an interview and show us his costume! As always , great video!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thank you! Eddie is a great guy and very gracious. And I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ramys.4313]

Beautiful breed. I love Arabian horses.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks, there's a lot to live about them!

[@Rubiastraify]

I picked the winners this time! That Reserve Champion just had a little spunk that set him apart. But, the male rider, all in black on a black steed was impressive. Good soundtrack with the video. I heard once that for a show, they put Vaseline around the eyes of the horse as "mascara" to make the eyes stand out. That's why Arabian horses often appear to have a darker area around the eye.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Good call on the champion and reserve champion! I had the champion but then had about a four-way tie for second place.😂 I believe it's actually a type of oil that they put around the eyes and muzzle. But same idea as with using Vaseline.

[@sarahmarks7082]

11 days of Arabian horses 🐴❤‍🔥 what a great 🤩 experience in Scottsdale! Eddie and his magnificent black stallion 🖤are such a great team 🥰 The bay with the 4 white socks with the lady in blue and gold was also amazing 💘

[@MagnificentHorses]

Sarah, you would be in heaven if you could go there! Too bad you live so far away but hopefully someday. I had Eddie in first place and about four others as a tie for second!

[@sarahmarks7082]

@@MagnificentHorses I just wish Scottsdale was a couple of weeks later! I feel like I'm still settling into the New Year when this show comes up on the calendar!

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@sarahmarks7082 😒

[@blueroan1865]

I really enjoyed watching such a stunning display of the Arabian breed. I was so glad my top pick won, that is a beautiful black arabian

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thank you for your nice comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video so much! It's definitely a fun class to watch!

[@helenpurt4298]

Absolutely stunning they are all winners such a beautiful breed shown the only way they should be

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks, they are definitely stunning! They all looked great!

[@TCREGAN1]

Congrats Nat King Cole! Great Ride!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks, he and Eddie looked great out there!

[@yourlocalmads]

I love these horses! Would you ever consider filming a hunter or western pleasure class? I have shown in both and would love to see you film them!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thank you! I actually did film a few western classes at the Scottsdale show. It may be a few weeks before I'm able to post any of them but I plan on doing that. If you're subscribed to my channel with the notifications on, then you'll get a notice about that. Thanks again!

[@yourlocalmads]

@@MagnificentHorses Awesome! I’m excited to see it! 😁

[@amandamarcus9819]

It was my favorite class to show my half arab in

[@MagnificentHorses]

That's really great! How long ago did you stop showing your half Arabian?

[@homeworking7321]

very amazing, thanks a lot for the wonderful scenes

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thank you and I'm glad you were able to see the video of these amazing horses!

[@homeworking7321]

@@MagnificentHorses From Germnay, best regards

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@homeworking7321 well thanks for commenting all the way from Germany! I actually get a surprising amount of comments from Germany.

[@zerocool9135]

Beautiful!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thank you and I'm glad you liked seeing those horses and riders in their amazing outfits!

[@brendaclark5185]

Gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks Brenda!

[@stephaniegardner8586]

Better in person! 🤠

[@MagnificentHorses]

Always better in person but video is the next best thing!

[@user-vg5rf5dd1q]

He was the most fluid

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yes, thanks!

[@Old_World_Nobility]

Beautiful conformations, gaits, and immaculate grooming. The coat colors on these particular Arabians are rather plain, but they are otherwise exemplary. There are lots of excellent breeders out there with magnificent, highly typey, straight Egyptian stock that produce specimens of excellent health, impressive conformation, and stunning action and movement WITH beautiful coats as well. There's always room for improvement in any program of course.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks for your great and insightful comment! I think the reason for the coat colors being a little plain is because this class was for purebred Arabians and they have limited coat colors. I'm pretty sure I have at least one straight Egyptian halter class that I videoed so you can look for that coming out in the next few months. if you're subscribed or want to subscribe you will be notified when each new video comes out.

[@user-qh9jd9fl1s]

Fantastic!! Cannot beat the arabian❤

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yeah that's for sure!

[@countrylife392]

I showed costume class for years actually made my own costume for my horse and I

[@MagnificentHorses]

Aw, that's really cool!

[@eddierussellmusic]

Eddie McCain and his beautiful black horse were most impressive to me. That man and his horse are an outstanding couple.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yes, thanks, they really do look amazing!

[@tanyagarcia3721]

I like all the costumes. My favorite are all the ones in blue. When they went around in the clockwise round the only guy you can tell the horse really got the speed going at first to compare to speedy

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks! One of the costumes had a lot of gold in it that I liked. I think the rest of it was black as I recall.

[@tanyagarcia3721]

@@MagnificentHorses may have been

[@ramonafahrni5701]

🥰😳👍💝

[@MagnificentHorses]

I take it you liked watching them! I'm very perceptive that way.😂

[@cindycox9361]

Are there weights or heavy shoes on these magnificent horses? Oh, please, will someone let me know.

[@auntbeth6794]

Cindy, there is no need for artificial shoeing on balanced Arabians. Thousands of years running through desert footing (sands) has eliminated any shuffle footers from the gene pool.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Why are their hooves so built up? I don't see this in other countries. Pads? Horrible long bit shanks too.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Yes, those are pads to give a little extra weight on the hooves. Those long bit shanks don't hurt unless they're pulled on too hard. I didn't see any of these horses throwing their heads around or acting up like they would if they were in pain from those bits. And every show in the world for the Arabians, Morgans, saddlebreds, and others all use bits like. Do you think they're all doing it wrong?

[@joaquinstabbington673]

@@MagnificentHorses Not "every show in the world"... maybe every show in the USA, but as @CocoandKitty has already said, "they use snaffles or English doubles at most" elsewhere... like where I come from... Australia, where we also don't go for weighted shoes or that ridiculous exaggerated front leg action!

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@joaquinstabbington673 okay, maybe not every show in the world but certainly all over the world. That doesn't really change the gist of what I said. It's fine if you prefer classes like hunter pleasure, but the majority of people prefer this style. What is wrong with it other than it's not what you prefer?

[@kellygalvin7775]

The tails look so fixed in place

[@MagnificentHorses]

They do look that way but they're actually not. That is all natural.

[@CocoandKitty]

Why the huge curb bits and all the chair seats? The costumes are amazing. Pity about the huge bits and flopping around. Thankfully here they use snaffles or English doubles at most.

[@clwest3538]

I love the Arabs - I own a SE myself ... I think when you reach this level they are all winners! I will note that at 1:33-1:40 it looks like NKC is 'paddling' out his feet which is why I didn't choose him for 'top' - I'm sure it must be the camera angle (?) ... Additionally, I am a fan of the natural look - the extra high head carriage and weighted feet do not, in my opinion, improve on what has been bred into the Arabs .... these poses and exaggerated movements look strange in all breeds though - its a slippery slope into sea-horse noses and big lick strides. Thanks for the video for those of us who cannot make the shows!

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks for your insightful comment and you are welcome for the video! One question… What is a "SE" that you mentioned?

[@clwest3538]

@@MagnificentHorsesSE = Straight Egyptian as opposed to say Polish or Crabbet or Russian Arabs

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@clwest3538 OK, thanks for the clarification! I know about Straight Egyption but just not the abbreviation.

[@heenanyou]

Nice but too much slow motion. Not realistic. Even the walk was in slow motion.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Thanks for the input. It's always a fine line for how much slow motion and regular speed to do. I'll keep that in mind.

[@heenanyou]

@@MagnificentHorses Thank you. I'll keep watching! Love those Arabians.

[@MagnificentHorses]

@@heenanyou that's great to hear!

[@lori5455]

Dont know why they need such brutal bits and double bridles........

[@MagnificentHorses]

Why do you think their bits are brutal? They are only harsh if they are pulled on too hard. But if that happens the horse is not going to just keep running calmly and smoothly like these are. They are going to throw their heads and act up if that's the case.

[@nailadee]

I feel sorry for the horse being ridden by the lady in stripes

[@MagnificentHorses]

What makes you say you feel sorry for that horse?

[@cindycox9361]

I’ve had a closer look. There are weights of some type on these horse’s hooves! Are they not magnificent enough without adding weighted shoes to make them step higher, to exaggerate their step? Are you Arabian owners headed the same way as the “big lick” Tennessee Walkers? If this is what I’m seeing then shame on you, if I’m wrong I will apologize.

[@MagnificentHorses]

You are right that Arabian horses look magnificent without weighted shoes but I don't think there's any doubt they look even better with them. Is there a problem that you see with them having weighted shoes? All the other breeds that are rather flashy do the same thing. Breeds like Saddlebreds, Morgans, Friesian, Hackney ponies, and more. Do you think all of them are doing it the wrong way?

[@auntbeth6794]

Thank you Cindy for your persistence. Artificial alterations may be 'acceptable' according to current rules, but it's a tragic mistaken curse on the future of the breed. When people take lower quality animals and alter them to make them ☆"Winners"☆ they don't stop with just the glory and ribbons... they pass on the undesirable traits to the next generation. It would be nice if there were classes for classic Arabians and separate competition for hobby and half-Arabs. Let them be flashy as they want without endangering the linage of beauty, balance, character and intelligence.

[@T.K.T]

Why do their force their horses into such an unnatural form

[@MagnificentHorses]

It's actually not a terribly unnatural form, but they do enhance the head carriage. I interviewed a judge at the show and have a video I'll be publishing later where he talks about that. He said it actually helps the horses in their movement.

[@KH-tx6lg]

The black horse should have been excused from the ring. The Bedouin's destroyed the black horses because they weren't useful in the desert heat.

[@MagnificentHorses]

Although this class is meant to simulate the Bedouins, it's not that exact historically. You make a good point, though, but having a black horse in the native costume classes is not a deduction in points and certainly not something that disqualifies anyone.

[@ilovehorses38]

It's a damn shame we don’t c Muslims and their horses in actual equestrian competitions....lols we're always put in 'controlled' environments managed by colonizers 4 their entertainment 🙄

[@MagnificentHorses]

The only problem with that idea is none of us who don't live in that region would not see them without traveling to the Middle East.