The Arabian Horsemens Distress Fund had a truly successful outreach program at this year’s Nationals in Tulsa. The programs launched with the community gave Tulsa children a unique and wonderful opportunity to experience the Arabian horse and the exhilerating competitive environment. The children touched everyone’s hearts with their smiles and pure joy to be around the horses who also seemed to know the kindness being exchanged at each event. The wonderful photo collages below, by Holly Azevedo, present
the innumerable memories and special moments which will stay with us forever.

Children interact with a donkey and adults at an outdoor event, with several close-up and wide shots arranged in a collage.
Collage of children and adults interacting affectionately with white horses in various outdoor and indoor settings.
Children interact with horses and adults at an outdoor event, petting the animals and making handprint art on a horse.
Children and adults interact with and pet horses during an outdoor event; some horses have decorative ornaments or painted designs.