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Although petitioners have four children, the children have
no interest in the horses and do not ride them.
F. Arabian Horse Shows
Petitioners regularly showed their horses in IAHA sanctioned
shows and non-IAHA shows. Only horses that showed and placed in
IAHA sanctioned shows received points toward various rankings.
Ms. Bak was awarded the Supreme Legion of Merit in 1985,3 Tender
Moment was awarded the Legion for Supreme Honor, and Sassafras
was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1997.
Their horses were trained primarily by Mrs. Reimer, as she
does not trust her horses to most trainers,4 and have
accumulated an impressive record. During 1994, Tender Moment
placed in 12 separate Arabian horse shows, Sassafras placed in 4
separate Arabian horse shows, and Jessica’s Melody placed in 1
Arabian horse show. The “herd” was not shown often in 1993.
Through participation in the horse shows Mrs. Reimer was
able to associate with the “inner circle of trainers” who worked
for wealthy horse owners. At horse shows, Mrs. Reimer
intentionally warmed up her horses at the same time as trainers
with more “political power” and knew many of them on a first name
basis.
3 Ms. Bak was the 110th Arabian horse to reach the level
of Supreme Legion of Merit.
4 However, Mrs. Reimer hired a professional trainer
during 1995 to train Tender Moment.
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