The Arab Summer Classic has been a staple for the Walking Horse summer circuit for many years. It has always been the third Saturday in June, and until the last several days, plans were well underway for the 2025 edition. Arab has been working on a plan to build a new recreation center at the City Park where the iconic horse show ring currently stands, but with a series of events falling into place, ground breaking for the new center and removal of the ring will be happening in the coming weeks, much sooner than anyone anticipated.

While it was discussed to move the show to another facility in Alabama, show management felt that it would just not be the same. The Arab Summer Classic was a show that brought Arab together to support the local High School Football team. Parents, players and community members worked together on the event to sponsor and put on the show, something that was special and not feasible if the event moved to another city.

The Arab Summer Classic management as well as the Arab High School Football team thanks the Walking Horse Community for their support over the years.