PHOTOS BY GLENDA S. PARADEE 

Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Shopping Expo has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day.

After the show's beginnings at the Arizona Biltmore, Ann McCormick bought 150 acres in Scottsdale and made it into the horse facility known as Paradise Park which served the needs of the show for many years.

Since that time, the show has been held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2000 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning. A win at Scottsdale can mean big money in the breeding barns. In addition to exciting competitions, educational seminars, family-focused events, and an international cuisine court, the Shopping Expo featuring more than 200 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art.

The 2025 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is proud to benefit these worthwhile charities:
Arabian Horse Promotional Fund,  Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund,  Breakthrough T1D- Formerly JDRF,
‍Friends of Vail Foundation, Horses Help, Make-A-Wish Arizona, Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales and Equine Assisted Services, Scottsdale Community College Equine Services, We Love Arabian Horses, and Youth For Troops.

See you next year on February 12-22, 2026!

For more information, go to ‍Arabian@scottsdaleshow.com