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Calendar

July 17–24, 2021: US Youth Nationals, Oklahoma City, OK. August 5, 2021: Pyramid Society Egyptian Breeders Challenge,

Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, Virginia. September 10–12, 2021: Distance Horse National Championships,

Oneida, Tennessee, hosted by the Arabian Horse Association. September 13–18, 2021: US Sport Horse Nationals will be held at the World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, Ohio. Look for Al

Khamsa exhibitors, and watch our Al Khamsa Facebook page for updates! October 15–17, 2021: The 2021 Al Khamsa Annual Meeting is in the planning stages for a virtual program again this year, as it is impossible to plan for an in-person gatherings at this time. Octoer 22–30, 2021: US Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Links of Interest

There are a number of new studies and presentations about genetic diversity in various breeds of horses. One such: https://www. vet.cornell.edu/news/20190924/cornell-scientists-uncover-unusualgenetic-diversity-norse-horse in the Icelandic horse.

The article that led to Dr. Samantha Brooks’ appearance at our Spring Gathering and to the Minnich/Bowling article in this issue: Genome Diversity and the Origin of the Arabian Horse, https:// pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32546689/

Genetic diversity of Syrian Arabian horses, https://pubmed.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/28568646/

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“Changing your mare’s estrous cycle patterns can facilitate your breeding and performance plans. Learn about current options for owners who want to control their mares’ heat cycles.” https://thehorse.com/188638/whats-new-in-equine-estrous-manipulation/

“Learn about the stages of labor and the normal post-foaling chain of events so you can react quickly if issues arise.” https://thehorse.com/198957/during-and-after-foaling-what-to-expect/

“What scientists are learning about equine parasite resistance to dewormers and how to curb it.” https://thehorse.com/features/equineinternal-parasites/

“Though they make up only a tiny part of horses’ diets, micronutrients play big roles in major physiological functions, ranging from bone and muscle performance to digestion to hormone signaling.” https://thehorse.com/178635/a-quick-guide-to-micronutrients-for-horses/

Mineral salt blocks that are red contain iron, and it is possible to create an iron overload that affects the health of your horse. Horses cannot excrete iron. https://www.google.com/amp/s/drkhorsesense. wordpress.com/2020/09/10/be-cautious-with-iron/amp/ and https:// forageplustalk.co.uk/iron-overload-in-horses-by-dr-kellon/

Vitamin E serves as one of the body’s most potent antioxidants, protecting various cells—including those of the immune system—from the harmful effects of free radicals. https://thehorse. com/192579/vitamin-e-might-provide-support-for-horses-in-stressfulsituations/

Postponement of 2021 WAHO Jordan Conference

The current plan is to rearrange suitable dates for the WAHO Jordan Conference to be held either in Spring 2022, perhaps late March or early April, or if necessary to postpone for a full year to early October 2022.

The Weil-Marbach State Stud in Germany recently made news with the purchase of nine horses from Philip Paraskevas, Stud Hoor Al Oyoun, in Egypt. The nine are: 1 Nasheed Al Amal Hoor, 2010 grey stallion by Hafez Al Ahd Hoor out of Aneedah EAO. Saklawi Jidran. 2 Tag Al Ola Hoor, 2016 grey stallion by Shaer Al Nil Hoor out of Kawkab Al Shark Hoor. Saqlawi Jidran. 3 Day Al Kamar Hoor, 2016 grey stallion by Zai Al Hawa Hoor out of Gebeen Al Kamar Hoor. Kuhaylan Krush. 4 Kaf Al Kadar Hoor, 2017 grey stallion by Ashham out of Robaeyat Al Khayaam Hoor. Kuhaylan Rodan. 5 Lesa Faker Hoor, 2017 chesstnut stallion by Agad out of Leilat Al Eid Hoor. ‘Ubayyan Um Jurayss. 6 Set El Kol Hoor, 2017 grey mare by Agad out of Al Set Hoor. Saqlawiyah Jidraniyah. 7 Shahd Al Radab Hoor, 2018 grey mare by Agad out of Naghamet Al Karawan Hoor. Kuhaylat Krush. 8 Saherat Alehwerar Hoor, 2019 grey mare by Ashham out of Robaeyat Al Khayaam Hoor. Kuhaylah Rodaniyah. 9 Zahret Al Eid Hoot, 2018 grey mare by Agad x Leilat Al Eid Hoor. ‘Ubayyat Um Jurayss.

With the Egyptian breeding and the foundation Weil European bloodlines, this will be interesting to watch.

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