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The Battalion Me LIFESTYLES B.A.R.B. rides Arabians with loose reins "Her eyes have the glance of dawn .. . Willingly she will carry thee upon her back, but she will consent to no humiliation. ” -Drinkers of the Wind Carl Raswan edar Trace Eques trian Centre is a short drive down Wellborn Road from campus, but its refreshing country atmosphere is worlds away from test stress and parking problems. The wet smell of cut grass and pure whisk of wind in the air bump problems out of your mind as you meander down the gravel road to ward the stables. Arabian horses trot about with expressive eyes, perching their heads high over arched necks and sloping shoulders. Such was the sight at the Brazos Arabian Riders and Breeders (B.A.R.B.) Fall Horse Show Sun day. Horse lovers throughout Texas gathered to compete in 31 classes in cluding halter and performance classes. Many of the competitors also helped organize the event through their membership in B.A.R.B. A small group of avid horse fans, the group meets on the third Tuesday of each month to organize trail rides, parades, horse shows, clinics and group meals., They also teach halter classes, En glish and Western riding classes, and specialty classes for Peruvian and miniature horses. “WeTe a real happy g seven-year member Jennifer PoliJ says. '‘Our first love is horses." Pollock says the only requirem* for membership is a strong and a $10 fee. “We’d like for people to jointly love horses,” she says. “Theydom have to have a horse to join don’t have to love Arabians. Weil take care of that.” Love of Arabians comes to Pollock, however. Shehasbeei riding and raising them since was thirteen years old and lived n Saudi Arabia. "Our first group of horses cameii on a train from Jordan.” she sa« “There were five mares and Dal bought all five. From those, fc grew to 32 stallion studs fromh ing and selling with the Arabs Times have changed in Saudi Ara bia, Pollock says. Modem luxuries have taken the place of horse ing and breeding. “The older people keep telling lit younger people they’re wrong toi] that. You can’t forget your your heritage; and to them, heritage was horse breeding,” she says Lorrie Marshall, the founderd the club, says B.A.R.B. has See B.A.R.B. i Glenda Sommerfield walks Taylor’s Ferrari to the winner’s lineup af- B razos Arabian Ribers and Breeders Eighth Annual Fall Open ter placing fifth in the Arab and Half-Arab Mares and Fillies Class of Horse Show south of College Station Sunday morning. Story by Kristi Lor son Photos ty Phelan M. Ebenhack liefs P onaj “N Playe mess and [ At wrigl ofpe Playe piece Dt Thor audic spent accen forts. FAHRVERGNUGEN»FAHRVERGNUGEN»FAHRVERGNUGEN»FAHRVERGNUG My Favorite Model? Cabriolet. Fashion Design senior Gerardo Cantu's 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet fits him perfectly. "As the creator of a line of women's clothing called 'Fashion Panic', I'm always driving my lovely six-foot fashion models to shows and photo shoots. "In my Cabriolet, all of us fit comfortably. There's room for cameras and tripods. And we look fabulous." If you're ever at the University of Texas in Austin, look for Gerardo driving his Cabriolet. He'll be the guy with the well- dressed ladies - riding in style. Experience all the Fahrvergnugen and convertible fun of Cabriolet at your Volkswagen dealer. m FahrvergnOgen. It's What Makes A Car A Volkswagen If vou drive a Volkswaaen vnu minht he aelerted tn If you drive a Volkswagen, you might be selected to appear in an ad like the one above. Send your story and photo to: Volkswagen Testimonials, 187 S. Woodward, Suite 200, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 R V E R G GEN*FAHRVERG T1 M at auth toth Thes and< II Olive D; tu Sc rioii! one i joke< edly you I Di Zone Mi ma Lot eye del sul hut dayr the WhiT sex, oppo jects T1 with mato with Love fore of h picke with T1 tune “inn the Thu