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Om El Erodite
LOV INGLY W ELCOMES THIS WOR LD-R ENOW NED TR E A SUR E
2016 Grey Arabian Filly (EKS Alihandro x Om El Excella)
WATCH FOR HER TO BE PRESENTED BY TED CARSON Beloveds Farm | Patricia M. Dempsey Lady Lake, Florida | 352-430-3456 www.BelovedsArabians.com
Marwan Al Shaqab x La Vida Lloca
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2 0 1 6 A P A H A A R A B I A N H A LT E R H O R S E O F T H E Y E A R
Dear APAHA Members, AHT Readers and Friends, This award, coming from you, the community of Arabian professional and amateur horsemen, means more to me than any other possibly could. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bestowing this honor on my wonderful stallion Majestico, who I bred, raised, and dearly love. Thank you to Jeff and Jerry Schall, their Shada team, and all of the equine professionals who have worked with Majestico to care for, present and promote him throughout this exciting year of 2016. A very special thanks to Jeff Schall for accepting this award at the banquet on my behalf. I would also like to acknowledge the other award nominees in the Arabian Halter category. Collectively they represent many of the finest and most accomplished Arabian halter horses currently showing in the world, and I am deeply honored and humbled to have had Majestico standing among them. Congratulations to the recipients of these highly coveted awards in other categories, as well. Many, many thanks, for this unforgettable gesture. God bless all of you, and God bless the Arabian horse. They all deserve the right to be champions of someone’s heart! Nancy Cowette Seward — Hobnail Farm
Bred and owned by Hobnail Farm The Seward Family Greenfield, MN
2008 stallion, ca & scid clear Standing at Shada, Inc. Nominated Sire: AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Minnesota Medallion Stallion
Elk River, MN • fax: 763-441-5849 Jeff Schall: 612-308-8006 JRShada@gmail.com Jerry Schall: 612-865-9202 JerryShada@gmail.com www.ShadaInc.com
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Celebrating Scottsdale! Some of the five Gold Champions, two Silver Champions, two Bronze Champions and nine winners at Scottsdale 2017. Thank you Giacomo Capacci and see you again in Vegas! Top: Produce of Dam Winner RP Miss Surprise Group Bottom Left: International Gold Champion Filly Juhaina Aljassimya (WH Justice - Toscana PGA) Bottom Right: Gold Champion Egyptian Heritage Colt Mounif Aljassimya (Al Ayal AA - RP Miss Surprise) Ar abian Horse Times | 2 | Halter • 2017
Design by: mickeandoliver Photography by: Osteen Schatzberg Photography Photography by: Michelle Kelly (left and right)
Congratulations and Thank You to the Scottsdale Show organisers, the Marquise Invitational Auction and to APAHA & Arabian Horse Times. And also to Alejandro and Ana Vigil, buyers of Oula Aljassimya, Lot 1 in the Marquise Auction. Top: Oula Aljassimya by Marwan Al Shaqab Ar abian Horse Times | 3 | Halter • 2017
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JB HOMETOWN HOTTIE+// (BASKE AFIRE X PETITE SWEET) • AVAILABLE 13-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A MARE OPEN AND AAOTH
(DA VALENTINO X PF JUST PEACHY KEEN) 2014 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD H/A FILLY
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(DA VINCI FM X EBONY BY VALENTINO) 2015 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A YEARLING FILLY 2016 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY
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(MAGNUM PSYCHE X PF JUST PEACHY KEEN) NATIONAL TOP TEN H/A WESTERN WINNER SOLD TO JESSIE SZYMANSKI-HOAG
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(VITORIO TO X JB HOMETOWN HOTTIE+//) • AVAILABLE 2016 U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN H/A YEARLING FILLY
P R O U D LY O W N E D B Y : P E R R Y A N D S U Z A N N E P E R K I N S 805-895-2138 • S U Z A N N E @S U Z A N N E P E R K I N S . C O M • S A N TA B A R B A R A , C A L I F O R N I A Ar abian Horse Times | 5 | Halter • 2017
Pat Dempsey The Angelic Enigma Of Beloveds Farm
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by THERESA CARDAMONE
The ultra-exquisite filly crossed the stage with mincing steps, blinded by the spotlights shining directly into her eyes. Her ears were assaulted by the unrelenting cadence of the auctioneer’s patter as he listed her attributes and urged the well-dressed people seated in the audience to dig deep into their pockets. She craned her neck as she was led back and forth at the trot, the people whooping and cheering with each new bid. Suddenly, the auctioneer’s gavel hit the podium with a sharp whack! and young Om El Erodite was SOLD—to Pat Dempsey—for the record price of $1,550,000! The crowd erupted into a roar of approval with a standing ovation as the winning bidder was acknowledged. From the filly’s point of view, her new owner could have been an angel with a shining halo, backlit as she was by the spotlight. Just then, a breeze filtered through the hall, allowing the filly to inhale the scent of her benefactress. She breathed a sigh of relief when she recognized the kindred spirit she had so recently met back at the barn. Things were right with the world. Erodite was going home to Pat Dempsey’s Beloveds Farm in Lady Lake, Florida, USA.
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Pat may have taken much of the Arabian horse community by surprise with her record-setting purchase of Om El Erodite at the 2017 Marquise Invitational Auction in Scottsdale, but it was certainly not her first rodeo, or more accurately, not her first world record Arabian horse auction purchase. 37 years earlier, Pat was a central figure in a year (1980) that would see record prices for Arabian horses smashed at a staggering rate, setting the trajectory for a giant bump in the Arabian horse economy. That February, at the All-American Sale in Scottsdale, first-time buyer David Murdock of Ventura Farms paid $325,000—nearly double the then-existing record for an Arabian mare—for U.S. National Champion Mare Heritage Desiree. Later that day, Murdock spent another $450,000 in partnership with Arabian industry icon Tom Chauncey to purchase the ethereal Negatiw daughter, Fantazja, at the Nichols-DeLongpré sale. Just a few months later, young Pat Dempsey stepped out of the woodwork with a half-a-million dollar bid for the exquisite WN Mi Kerida at breeder Wayne Newton’s storied production sale, setting a new world record for an Arabian mare in the process. As if to show she meant business in establishing a world-class breeding program at her two-years-new Wapiti Ranch in the Colorado Rockies, later in the same sale, Pat also purchased stallion prospect WN Satamiros at a world-record price for a yearling. To say the Arabian public was all abuzz is an understatement.
WN Mi Kerida, and various press from the 1980 Wayne Newton Production Sale.
Then, as now, Pat was an enigma. In 1980, the rumor mill speculated that Pat was everything from a relative of Mr. Murdock, to an underworld casino owner, to an oil heiress, to a wealthy widow—anything but the well-educated, self-made woman that she was. This year, the speculators evidently missed the fact that Pat Dempsey of Wapiti Ranch and Pat Dempsey, the purchaser of Erodite, are one and the same person. After a hiatus from the industry of over a dozen years and relocation from 100 feet of annual snowfall in Colorado to the perpetual summer of the Sunshine State, Pat has reemerged as one of the most prominent breeders in the business. She relates, “I’ve only been back in it for 3½ years now and in 2016 had the most winners at the U.S. Nationals for the second year in a row.” So why did she feel compelled to pay such a significant price for an eight-month old filly? Had she planned to buy her?
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Dr. Chat Kleinpeter
Om El Erodite
“I had no intention of buying her or any horse,” Pat states emphatically. After all, I already had extremely successful young homebred show horses.” Nevertheless, during the week before the sale, upon the constant urging of her trainer Ted Carson, she finally went to see the filly in the flesh. That was the visit which Erodite had remembered so clearly as a beautiful meeting of the minds. “Once I met her, I knew what I had to do; first for her, and next for our country and our industry,” Pat explains. “The filly came right up to me, looked me in the eye, and told me who she was. That’s when I saw the bigger aspect of the whole situation. It occurred to me that I am in service to life and when the filly came up to me in that way, I knew that I would bring her home. You can never really own a horse, but you can be their caretaker. I knew then that I would take care of Erodite. And as the auction went on, I became determined that she would remain here in the USA.”
Pat has received dozens of congratulatory messages following that mind-blowing auction. Other breeders appreciate her intent to help stem the flood of many of the best American-bred horses to foreign shores. “The industry needs unity, which it had that night,” Pat reminds us. “People were unified over the fact that the filly stayed in the United States.” Pat knows that without the foundation of the breeders, there can be no Arabian industry. “I have made it a personal policy to turn down millions of dollars-worth of sales because I will not sell my horses overseas. Besides, the only way to draw interest to any industry is to keep and showcase your very best.” That is exactly the blueprint that Pat has always followed with her horses, and will follow with Om El Erodite.
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Ted Carson recieving his USEF Halter Professional of the Year Award.
Beloveds Gracious Lady
Erodite is stabled between two other Beloveds Farm fillies at Ted Carson’s training center at Butler Farms in North Carolina. “Ted is a true horseman and he is so excited about Erodite,” Pat effuses. “I keep my horses with Ted because the thing that matters most to me is their treatment and their care. After that comes their productivity and whether they win. Erodite is already very comfortable and relaxed and she enjoys going out to pasture every day with one of my other fillies, Beloveds One Blessing. Erodite is doing well and accepts every new challenge that Ted gives her, even the things that you would think a horse might shy away from. She just needed to be backed off and given some time to catch her breath.” Pat is happy to expound on Ted’s recent accomplishments. “In January 2017, he won the United States Equestrian Federation’s Halter Professional of the Year award over candidates from 19 different equine industries,” Pat imparts. “He was also honored by the Arabian Professional Horseman’s Association as both the
2017 Horseman of the Year and the Halter Professional of the Year.” Short term, Ted Carson will continue to get to know, condition, school, and prepare Om El Erodite for her next public appearance—in Las Vegas at the 2017 Arabian Breeders World Cup, where she and Ted will make their debut. Next on their agenda is the year’s biggest goal, the World Championships in Paris, where Erodite will vie for the title of World Gold Champion Yearling Filly. Okay, so is that who Pat Dempsey is … the benevolent angel who gave the whole industry a needed influx of cash, confidence, and commitment to our American Arabian horses when she said ‘Yes’? Someone who will show her American-bred horses against the finest in the World without losing them to the global stables? Well, yes, she is all of that—however, along with her heart of gold, she has a backbone of steel when it comes to issues of ethics, integrity, and justice. Pat is comfortable “infusing the Arabian horse industry with enthusiasm” through her high-profile purchase while simultaneously pressing its governing organization to obey its own rules in conjunction with the scoring of some halter classes at the 2016 U.S. Nationals.
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In one of the most competitive classes at the 2016 United States National Championships, Pat’s filly Beloved Gracious Lady followed up her unanimous Region 15 championship with a spectacular performance in Tulsa, emerging as the highest scorer in the Arabian Yearling Filly Breeders Sweepstakes Championship. Pat was inundated with interest in her beautiful Gracious Lady, who was courted by several of the same people who later became bidding contenders for Om El Erodite. In both fillies, the potential buyers recognized exceptional quality. But even when a blank check was offered, Pat’s answer was always the same, “Gracie is not for sale.” With five judges scoring her class against the Arabian standard as the rules required, Beloved Gracious Lady had tallied an impressive 394.5 points – a full 3 points higher than her closest competitor. The handlers and owners were advised by show officials that there would be no further judging of the fillies and that the Friday “finals” would simply be a presentation of the trophies, ribbons and garlands to the already scored Champion, Reserve Champion, and remainder of the Top Ten. In an inexplicable move, the protocol of the judging was altered, in complete violation of the rules. Upon being notified of the rule violations, the President, the Show Committee, and the stewards stated as one voice, “You’ll just have to file a protest!” Rule violation evidence draws dismissal action instead of resolution. Where is the transparency in this process? Where is the integrity for the future of this industry? This attitude and many decisions made by the U.S. National Show Committee has disenfranchised the foundation of our industry by exiling the breeding aspects from the center of our annual Arabian hallmark celebration. Pat is credited with creating and distributing the “Make Halter Great Again” caps that were meant to encourage positive action. Pat’s follow through and integrity are not in question. Along with pressing for answers regarding the rule violations in 2016, she has already charted a course for Om El Erodite that will bypass the 2017 U.S. Nationals, taking aim on Paris instead. Pat Dempsey is a many-faceted woman: she is highly successful in her business life, she operates her companies in a socially responsible way, she has an indisputable eye for a fine horse, she believes in deep communication between species. She is both humble and able to make world-record setting decisions. She is an angel of mercy for horses and the Joan of Arc who fights to protect them. She is the woman who will volunteer for foal watch for a week to make sure the maiden mare has company in her labor and she is the plaintiff that will show up in court fully armed with facts to support her case. Women like Pat Dempsey are a rarity, and the Arabian horse industry in America should be grateful to have her in its midst. Ar abian Horse Times | 11 | Halter • 2017
Beloveds Farm is located in Lady Lake, Florida
Ever After NA x HJ Porcelain Bey | Bred & Owned by Jerland Farm
2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION YEARLING COLT (JR) & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT
2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (JR.) & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY
Congratulations to all this year’s winners
Ever After NA x Goddess Of Da Vinci | Bred & Owned by Stella Bella Arabians Ar abian Horse Times | 12 | Halter • 2017
Multi-Program Nominated Sire | SCID/CA Clear Contact Robert North 619.992.9832 N O RT H A R A B I A N S . C O M
Andy Sellman: A Tribute by MARY KIRKMAN
It’s been nearly 25 years since a teenaged Andy Sellman began showing horses for Cedar Ridge in amateur halter. Dick Ames had spotted his talent when he debuted at the Minnesota Fall Festival, and offered him the opportunity that would launch his career. And relatively speaking, once the newcomer grew up, it didn’t take long before the rest of the industry also recognized his ability. Sellman’s story is well known. He went from amateur exhibitor to Cedar Ridge’s halter trainer, got experience in performance by helping the farm’s manager and head trainer, Tom Moore, and even finished high school and college before going full time into horses. In 1998, he won his first U.S. National Top Ten in open mare halter with the Cedar Ridge mare Berri Queena V. Recently asked to account for his success, he replied, “Some of it was destiny. I was given an opportunity by Cedar Ridge to either run with it and do great—or falter.” “It was all hard work,” counters Cedar Ridge owner Dick Ames. “That’s the whole thing. The harder he worked, the luckier he got.” After eight years at Cedar Ridge, Sellman moved to California to become an assistant to Greg Gallún, who he names along with Moore as an important professional influence. He remained there for six years, and then in 2006, came back to the Midwest, this time Wisconsin, where he opened the barn that is home to his Argent Farms today. The following year, he and his show string hit the U.S. Nationals like a tsunami, earning four of the top U.S. National Championship titles: with Pyro Thyme SA, U.S. National Champion Stallion; with Aria Impresario, Yearling Colt; with RD Fabreanna, Yearling Filly; and with Star Of Marwan, Futurity Filly. He would win consistently at the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, Scottsdale, and other top shows from
then on, and in 2012, he added the extra accolade of scoring national championships in four countries, on three continents (Australia, Brazil, Canada and the U.S.). It’s gone on from there, through so many APAHA titles that when the organization incorporated a Hall of Fame and inducted those who had won so routinely as to appear to own their categories, Sellman was in its inaugural class of members. Though only 41, he is no longer eligible for “Professional Halter Trainer of the Year.” In 2016, on statistics from North America’s most prestigious shows—the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, and Scottsdale—Sellman was the overall leading trainer, halter and performance, by a substantial margin. (He’d been leading halter horseman for several years, and he’s quick to say that he is extremely grateful for the honor.) With that kind of record, it is only appropriate to ask how he has done it. What does it take to be that successful? “It’s a balance, in my view, between a few things,” he replies thoughtfully. “Horsemanship; the ability to deal with people and relate with them; the willingness to put yourself out there and find super horses, and then convince people to let you train them; and finally, to be able to operate your business so as to make money.” For him, assuming skill with horses, it is largely about his customers. “Most of my customers are long term,” he offers. “What makes it work is that they’re good people, and we have a good relationship as people.” It’s a relationship that everyone accepts does not include socializing at horse shows, no matter how well they get along. Although he’s very personable, his focus at shows is well known and it’s all business. “He doesn’t give himself a lot of room for failure,” observes photographer Stuart Vesty, who has known Sellman for years. “He’s determined to do the best he can possibly do for his horses and the people around him.”
Nailing down the specifics of his success covers a lot of territory. Ask those who know him what is so special and there are enough opinions to fill a book, but some familiar refrains. Nearly everyone comments on Sellman’s methods and his attitude toward both the horses and the customers. “He has that x-factor, that extra passion to show horses and understand their strengths and weaknesses,” Jerland’s Larry Jerome says. “He has an excellent ability to look at a young horse and recognize potential. I appreciate that he doesn’t push them too hard; I think that he takes a horse at the pace at which it can develop the best. He doesn’t want to show a horse until it is absolutely ready.”
Ames Mirage
Scott Benjamin has known Sellman since the Cedar Ridge days, and now represents Greg, Julie and Jane Farrell’s Mulawa Arabian Stud in Australia. “We felt that his training methods and how he treated his horses were very much in alignment with the way the Farrells want them treated,” Benjamin says. “They like their horses to be treated fairly. They don’t mind if they have a little pressure—the horses can handle a little, and we put pressure on them under saddle as well—as long as they are rewarded fairly, and they live a happy and contented existence. That’s how we treat them here at home.
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Sellman’s method of training halter horses is similar to the performance techniques he learned at Cedar Ridge (for example, a horse learns to move away from the leg pressure of the rider). “We give the horse a cue, and when that horse responds in the fashion that we’d like it to, there is a reward,” he explains. “When it responds in an improper fashion or isn’t understanding, there is a correction. It is rational, fair training. When they get finished, they are doing it because they are trying to be precise according to their cues, not because they are afraid of me. They understand the parameters that we’re working within.”
“Andy’s horses have a very natural, happy expression, and we wanted that for our horses,” he continues. “His strength is getting the best out of every horse he has. He feels pressure [to be successful for his customers], but he doesn’t externalize that into his horses or the people around him. That makes him special. His horses have a great trust in him because they know they will be treated fairly.” “He makes it fun for the horses,” nods Leslie Sommer, of Shamrock Farms. Her family has known Sellman since he was at Cedar Ridge. “When he teaches them to move away from the pressure, he praises them immediately. If you just watch him show a horse, the horses like him. We primarily have little babies with him, and you can go in their stalls and they’re happy to see you.” Margaret Larson, who owns Pyro Thyme SA with her husband, Claire, observes that they probably should bring their stallion home, but she doubts Pyro would be as happy with them as he is at Argent Farm. “Andy has a special love for horses,” she says. “He has something in him that horses know.” A benefit of Sellman’s careful handling that many cite is that their horses can compete in halter and then go on to be successful in performance, not a common occurrence in today’s show ring.
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Pyro Thyme SA
“We’re performance horse people at our base,” says Carrie Fritz, Sommer’s sister and partner in Shamrock Farms, along with their mother, Sharon Doran, who started the venture 34 years ago. “Really, halter was not our goal. Andy makes you want to be involved with it because of the beauty and athleticism of the horses, and the way he approaches it. He looks at the horse as a whole.”
“He’s a good people person,” agrees client Laura Koch. “He’s very articulate, extremely smart, and before we end a conversation, he always says, ‘I just want to tell you, I’m so proud to have you in my barn, I love what you’re doing, love the horses. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.’ He stands out because he always says thank you, and I am 100 percent sure he does that with everybody.”
A good example of that is Shamrock’s Preminision SF. With Andy, he won the Canadian National Reserve Championship in Yearling Colts/ Geldings, and then went on to Joe Reser for western training. In 2016, he was a U.S. National Top Ten in the Western Pleasure Futurity and this year top five at Scottsdale. “He has a great mind and he’s wonderful to be around,” Fritz says. “That’s something we look for, and Andy definitely instills that.”
She notes another important component: the enjoyment factor. “Andy makes it fun. He’s always encouraging. Even when things aren’t going right, he’s very calm; he never yells at me. Even if I don’t win, he still says, ‘You did a good job.’” It’s not that she doesn’t know when she hasn’t performed well, she adds. She does, but being yelled at doesn’t increase her knowledge or the pleasure which drives her participation.
“If anything, I think he gives them confidence to go on and do the performance,” Sommer adds. Another crossover who appreciates Sellman’s methods is Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna, whose primary interest is western. But several years ago she bred a halter horse, and on Jody Strand’s recommendation, sent the filly to Sellman. She’s been a client ever since. For her, too, how the horses are treated is critical.
As far back as Sellman’s early days, Lollie Ames has said the same thing, but with a characteristic twist (she and Dick enjoy the forthright propriety of having known him since he was a kid). “He’d give me halter lessons,” Lollie says. “I’d get so tired of him! He told me my pressure on the lead wasn’t good, so he tied the lead strap to a pole and made me stand there for I don’t know how long, pulling it tight and letting it go. I don’t think I ever did pass … but he’d say, ‘Good job, Lollie.’” Sellman also is known for his straightforward approach to communication. “I appreciate that I can talk very directly to him and he understands what I expect,” says Larry Jerome. “And he tells me what he can do for me. If he doesn’t think he can meet my expectations, he says that he doesn’t think the horse can do it or it wasn’t quite ready yet.”
“I can’t say what goes on in other barns,” Sink-Krusenstjerna qualifies, “but [my husband] Jay goes up to Andy’s often for lessons. These horses are so well taken care of and there’s not a fearful bone in any of them that Andy trained. I see it, and I continue to have halter horses with him because I do.” She hesitates, and chuckles. “I don’t want to embarrass him, but he’s the real deal. He absolutely loves what he does, and he loves these horses.” She also mentions an aspect seldom noticed in the Arabian industry, but often key in equine Delacroixx health. “He assigns a particular person to particular horses. They groom them, care for them, get to know them really well. They can pick up on any little change or difference, and inform Andy.” Om El Arab’s Janina Merz has known Sellman since his California days. “At the time, our horses were at home, not even in training with Andy,” she recalls. “I would drive them [to Gallún’s] every day to school, or whatever, and by the second year, we were trusting enough to leave them with him. You get your horses back the way you sent them. He’s kind to them.” They’ve been clients ever since. “He turns out his horses perfectly, always. They go the extra mile.” It isn’t all just the horses. Observers have long noted Sellman’s rapport with people. “We met when he was learner judging at Fall Fest,” Scott Benjamin recalls. “Andy was working for Cedar Ridge, and he was showing these horses really professionally, even though he was baby-faced (a bit like he still is). He was the most polite, kind, gracious person in the ring, without a doubt. He was always making sure his horses were in the right place for you to see them, and he never got in the way—it was more about what the horse needed to do, not what he needed to do. When it was all done, he shook my hand and said, ‘I just want to thank you for judging my horses. I appreciate the time you took.’ I was blown away that someone would take the time to thank a judge for judging the horses that were in his care.”
“Andy gives advice if you ask for it,” observes Duke Mendel, of Gemini Ranch, “but he doesn’t just volunteer it. We have gotten advice from him on lots of things— breeding, showing, buying.” He remembers the encounter that sold him and his wife, Renae, on Sellman. “When I called him on purchasing a gelding, he had one in mind and he thought about it for a day or two, and then brought us a different one. That was DC Benedict. We felt that he could have sold us anything, but he didn’t. He waited, thought about it, and brought the right one, and later that year, we won our first U.S. National Championship. A year later, my wife won her first national championship herself.” “Andy is great because he cares about his customers,” Bert Sanders offers. “He’s very appreciative, and we feel like he always puts his clients first. I’ve gotten the same level of experience with Andy from the day I met him without a horse, to now, when I’m with him and have a horse. He deals with people all the same—he’s a client’s trainer. He wants to make it all good for everybody.” Some of it is just his character, they all say. “He’s genuine, he’s honest, he’s talented,” Janina Merz reflects. “He’s one of my favorite people. He’s like family to me.” “I have known Andy Sellman for many years,” says Al Mohamadia’s Bruce McCrea. “He is a superb talent with a nice, quiet elegance to his presentations. Al Mohamadia has kept horses with him for several years now; he and Angie, with their great team, have always done a wonderful job for us. I’m proud to call him a great friend.”
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“We met Andy Sellman in February 2013, when he showed our mare *Impressa MI for the first time and won in Scottsdale,” says Joanne Gunabalan, who with her husband, Ram, owns JR’s Dream Arabians. “We are very proud to be associated with him and the Argent Farms team—they’ve been very welcoming, warm and respectful. Andy is an incredibly hardworking, committed, honest, superstar!” “Andy’s made a lot of national champions for us,” says Claire Larson. “We’ve been very fortunate. Pyro was the height; he was national champion three times for us. There will never be another like him in my life.” He smiles. “And Andy married my granddaughter. That didn’t hurt anything.” Dick Ames remembers why he invited Sellman to Cedar Ridge all those years ago. “He had talent and he was very ambitious,” he says. “That’s the type of a person I like.” And they’ve stayed good friends since then? Yes. “Well, except one time when he was going through a gate. You can put that in. He’ll know what I’m talking about.” Sellman also has a reputation for being generous with his knowledge. Sheena Steenhart, who with her husband Mike has Morning Sun Arabians in Alberta, Canada, has known him since his California days. He’s shown horses for them (most notably, their multi-national champion stallion in both open and amateur, Spitfyre VF), and because the Steenharts condition and often show their own horses, he’s been a valuable coach over the years. “Spitfyre has been the only one who has lived at Andy’s farm,” Sheena says, “but Andy has been gracious enough to coach me at Canadian Nationals the last couple of years with horses that I’ve conditioned at home.
*Kavalle MI
Om El Al Azeem JR Francesca
“He’s such a horseman, and he has so much professionalism and integrity,” she continues. “Years ago, Mike wanted to show Spitfyre one more time in amateur at Scottsdale, so we conditioned him at home and entered him in the International class. The deal with Andy was that if [the stallion] looked good enough and he wanted to show him, fabulous, but we understood if he didn’t, since Spitfyre hadn’t been in his barn. In fairness to Andy, he’s had the horse and he knew that he knew his system and would stand up and show for him—but he’s a professional; he’s not going to show a horse unless it’s in perfect condition. So my husband hauled Spitfyre down himself, and remember, we live in the frozen north. Getting them ready is a problem, with their winter coat. But Andy showed him to a silver championship.” She’s learned from Sellman over the years. “Attention to detail is probably the easiest way to sum it up—it’s all the little things: that they’re groomed every day, they’re under lights so that their coats are perfect, and they’re kept clean and happy, so that they are enjoying their job. All of that adds up to success.” And apparently, success is just as sweet to Sellman now as it was all those years ago. Stu Vesty laughs at his annoyance that since his Hall of Fame induction, he is ineligible to compete for the annual APAHA Professional Halter Trainer award. “He doesn’t take any of it for granted,” Vesty notes. “He wants to compete even when he doesn’t have to. I finally said to him, ‘Andy—you’re in the Hall of Fame! People usually need to die to get in a Hall of Fame!’”
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Pyro Thyme SA
National Champion Guiliano Legacy Of Fame x SC Psavannah
~ Greg, Julie & Jane Farrell ~ and Scott Benjamin “It continues to be a privilege to have Mulawa-bred horses in the care of Andrew Sellman & Argent Farms. In the capable care of Andy, Angie & Team Argent, the horses are always treated with utmost respect and dignity. The entire Farrell Family and all of Team Mulawa owe a heartfelt debt of gratitude to Andy for all he has done and continues to do to make the Arabian horse community better and brighter for everyone.”
Multi-National Champion *Valentino’s Angel MI DA Valentino × Always an Angel
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www.MulawaArabians.com.au 61 2 9655 1578 enquiries@mulawa.com.au
Pantanal J Ever After NA x HJ Porcelain Bey
2017 Scottsdale Classic Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2017 Scottsdale Classic 1st Place Yearling Colt (Jr.) ~ Larry Jerome ~ Talent and dedication combined with a great work ethic adds up to excellence! Thank you, Andy, for taking phenomenal care of our horses and for being a great friend.
www.Jerland.com 715-537-5413 larry@jerland.com
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Multi-National Champion DC Benedict *Besson Carol x Jusst One Look
~ Duke & Renae Mendel ~ We always knew that one day we would have a horse with Andy Sellman, and just after the 2013 Scottsdale Show, Renae was looking for a new gelding. We looked at probably 10, and I said “Let’s call Andy Sellman and see if he has any to suggest!” The rest is history! He told us about DC Benedict, and later that year, Andy won us our first ever U.S. National Championship. In 2015, Renae won her first AAOTH U.S. National Championship with DC Benedict under Andy’s guidance. Thanks to Andy and Argent Farms, Renae and I have realized our dreams and goals in the Arabian horse industry! Thank you Andy!
www.GeminiRanch.com 813-695-6966 dukemendel@verizon.net Ar abian Horse Times | 8 | Argent Farms
~ Mike & Sheena ~ Steenhart
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Honesty, Integrity, attention to detail. Thank you for all you do, all you have done for us, and for Spitfyre. We will value your friendship forever and look forward to many more exciting experiences together. Thanks for an incredible ride!!
Multi-National Champion Spitfyre VF
403-946-5292 morningsunarabians@gmail.com
TF Psymreekhe x Red Flame BRSB
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~ Leslie Doran Sommer ~ Carrie Fritz & Sharon Doran It has been so rewarding to see the horses you have started for us have success in the halter arena and then go on to be successful performance horses. Thank you for the guidance you have given us over the years, you are a true gift to our industry.
Reserve National Champion Preminision SF Baahir El Marwan x Im Fabulous SF
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Multi-National Champion Sir Marwan CRF
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Marwan Al Shaqab x Ames Mirage
~ Dick, Lollie & Lara ~ Ames We are so proud of the man you have become. We have watched you every step of the way and are proud of all you have accomplished for yourself and family.
National Champion Ames Jasmine DA Major Afire x G Kallora
www.Cedar-Ridge.com 952-492-2537
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Left to right: Multi-National Champion Penchant+ (*Pogrom x Veyonce++/) Multi-National Champion Elashahn+/ (AAS-Elishahh x Veyonce++/) Multi-National Champion Vitoria Rose (Vitoria TO x Tequila Rose MTC)
Multi-National Champion Delacroixx
RD Dynamo x *HED Caramba
Stonegate Arabians, LLC 515-371-7407
~ Jay Krusenstjerna ~ & Barb Sink-Krusenstjerna Andy, we are so happy for the friendship we have developed through our shared love of the Arabian Horse!
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~ Laura Koch ~ & Bert Sanders
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Thank you for the years of incredible knowledge, experience and friendship. You are not only instrumental in the selection and presentation of our halter horses, you have become a person that we always enjoy and appreciate.
Multi-National Champion RD Dynamo Bey Ambition x TF Falconsimprint
Multi-National Champion Marcus TRF ZT Marwteyn x HB Dominique El Dakar
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Multi-National Champion Pyro Thyme SA
~ Claire & Margaret ~ Larson Andy has a special way with horses so that they sense his love and interest in them. They want to please him.They do not forget what he taught them. This creates a special loyalty and trusting relationship that they share with him. We know he is the BEST!
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Pryme Thyme x Holly Onfire JW
Multi-National Champion *Kavalle MI Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess
~ Joanne & Ram ~ Gunabalan vesty photo
We met Andy Sellman in February 2013, when he showed our mare *Impressa MI for the first time and won in Scottsdale. We are very proud to be associated with him, and the wonderful Arabian horse. The Argent Farms team has been very welcoming, warm & respectful. Andy is an incredibly hard working, committed, honest superstar!
JR’s Dream Arabians, LLC Jrgunabalan@aol.com
Multi-National Champion *Impressa MI Aria Impresario x Mulawa Alexa
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~ Angie ~ Thank you for being my husband, life companion and best friend! I am so proud of the man you are. Your kindness and love towards all your horses is so special to witness. Yours is a God-given talent that many people can only hope to strive for, and you work so hard for your family and clients with tremendous integrity and thoughtfulness.
www.ArgentFarms.com Om El Justadorable
WH Justice x Om El Shahmaandura
From the bottom of my heart, I love you. I love our life together and will forever be your biggest fan!
2016 APAHA Halter Amateur of the Year
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*Kavalle MI x Emmanda Scottsdale Signature Champion Auction Yearling Filly
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The Arabian Halter Horse
A Symbol Of Beauty sk anyone on the street which breed of horse is the most beautiful, and most will say the Arabian. That may be because many know of or read The Black Stallion or King of the Wind (or saw the movies), but it also just has been kind of a fact for a long time. The Arabian horse has been so well known for its beauty, that sometimes you have to remind people that it has an even more important characteristic: it can do a little bit of everything, and better yet, do it well. So, it is no surprise that although the breed became known for its ability to win endurance races, trot high in English, go smooth and low in western, pull buggies and carts in driving, fly over fences in jumping, and win as hunters, hacks, dressage mounts, flat racers—you name it—its signature discipline has long been halter. You can’t beat an Arabian at the task of being gorgeous.
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Intriguingly, however, what has been defined as “gorgeous” has changed with the decades. Horsemen will agree that type should be the most important element in earning a halter trophy, which is true, but a simple comparison of horses who won national titles in, say, the 1970s, shows clearly that the look is very different from that of champions today. The silhouette has been refined over the years, and if anything is guaranteed, it is that lively discussions result when breeders and owners consider what is to come in the future. And here’s a fun fact: those who have followed Arabians for years and observed all the changes, still revere winners from the past for their quality, even if, by evolving standards, they might not be competitive today. Each was a stepping stone to the present. So what is in the future of the halter division? No shortage of glamor in the horses, of course, but what else? And for halter fans, what makes breeding and showing in today’s world fun? AHT talked to the people whose horses were front and center in 2016.
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LoLLie Ames Cedar ridge Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? I do not know if they would be surprised, but our horses are loved. When you walk into the barn, all of our mares and foals are very friendly and loved. One would also be surprised to see the number of horses running in the pasture. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think there has been a lot of talk in the U.S., of changes people want made, but there has been issues and problems with people getting on the same page. I myself, want to see in the U.S., our Nationals getting back to showcasing the best and showing the versatile Arabian. We need to do a better job promoting within our own events. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Padron. He was the ultimate show horse and what a success his offspring have become. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think the Marquise Auction in Scottsdale was a great start, and I think all of the positive energy in Scottsdale should just carry on through the year What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale … Sunday morning … the Championships. Seeing the best in the sunshine can’t get any better!
sheikh JAssim Bin khALifA AL ThAni aljassimya Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? see? We would like them to notice the amount of care we take for our breed.
There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Changes are necessary to improve this industry and all the changes we noticed were made for the best interests of our breed. Even those changes which were unsuccessful, we (I) believe that they were made with positive intentions.
What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would like the owner of that special halter horse to see what his beloved horse is producing nowadays. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I’m very proud of my breeding program and I would like other owners to tell me which horses I have bred that they would like to have bred. Every farm would like to have a special producing mare and stallion and each of those special horses will have their own legacy, but would they fit in the same program? What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? In 2016 it was very exciting to see new owners in our industry, and I hope that in 2017 we will be welcoming more new owners to grow our family. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? New York, because we don’t compete!
DAviD Boggs midwest If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How quiet and peaceful the barns and stables are for a training barn. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? *Padron. He created a dynasty, and I would love more of his daughters to breed and another Padrons Psyche, if possible. If you could have been the breeder of two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? *Bask and *Padron. They both have contributed immeasurably to our breed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? *Azraff and the 2017 foal crop coming from all Midwest stallions! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale—the amazing “first glance” at all the new young superstars of the breed!
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PAuL gLAns Farm Affiliation: midwest training Centre
If an outsider w were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? It is not really a surprise … they would see how well kept and clean the barns are. They would also see pampered, happy horses that are treated like family. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. I wish I could bring him back and breed to him again. I loved watching him being shown—he was beautiful and always successful. He was my kind of horse: “Champion of Champions.” A fond memory I have of him is when David Boggs brought him out on a misty Scottsdale morning. DA Valentino dramatically entered the arena by rearing and almost stood straight up. His bloodline will be at Scottsdale for many years to come. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Too many good horses to mention. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The quality and level of horses and the new amateur halter handlers. The knowledge and talent, ability, and level of professionalism is off the charts! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale! It has an exciting atmosphere, quality on so many levels, and offers variety. Coulter|Cadillac|Buick|GMS and I, have been supporting and sponsoring the Arabian horse community for many years and are proud and honored to be a corporate sponsor.
DAn grossmAn stone ridge arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That ALL of our horses are outside in big grassy fields every day. Our 100-year-old barn is warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but is not fancy at all.
There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I am really disappointed with the way that AHA has treated the halter division of the U.S. Nationals. The changes they have made have caused the
industry to be stagnant. I hope AHA has heard our requests and I hope they will make an improvement to the way the halter horses are shown. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Bask. He has had such an amazing impact on the Arabian breed. I would love to see him and give him a carrot. If you could have been the breeder two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Bey Shah. I would love to have known him as a young horse and see his marvelous personality from the beginning. Also, Marwan. He too, has made a huge impact on the Arabian breed and I know him as a breeding stallion. I would have liked to spend time with him and known him as a horse. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? We are excited to see how a couple of our horses will do this show season. We are also excited to see what AHA will do for the halter division at U.S. Nationals. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because it is the first of the year and it is the biggest; it provides a lot of competition. But mostly, because it is so much fun to see everyone again and get together with friends that we haven’t seen since U.S. Nationals.
LArry Jerome jerland Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Perhaps the number of horses and the diversity in our program, and the emphasis we place on starting and raising our horses. At last year’s Khadraj party, a number of visitors remarked on the depth of quality. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think that some of the changes are good, some not so good. A halter class should be a breeders’ class. It is an evaluation by a judging panel. I like a scorecard because I want a breakdown of the animal. There are many things you cannot see from ringside. You are relying on your judges to score each of your areas. I feel the standup is exciting, but I also like to view a horse totally let down. A horse needs to be balanced and functional, not necessarily extreme. As a Registered Holstein breeder, we have a classification system. It is a 100 point scale. The final points will categorize the rating. Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. This is also done in the warmblood horse sector, as well as in other species of livestock. The final score can then be used to help a breeder recognize the whole picture, strengths and faults, comparison to siblings, and whether I can use their genetics in my breeding program to facilitate a
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positive result. My concern is that, we only have this show ring award with who is the best presenter and what horse is maybe conditioned the best.
greg knowLes arabian expressions If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? It shouldn’t really be a surprise, but they will notice how happy the horses are. Halter trainers are often criticized as being tough on horses. But here, every horse walks up to the front of their stall to greet visitors. We spend a lot of time rubbing on them, loving them. We use classical conditioning and teach them that the cue for their attention is when the trainer steps in front of them. They are not confused, and are able to relax. There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? For me, the biggest change is the talent level of the trainers. Overall, today’s halter trainers are very good horsemen. We have developed a schooling system based on progression, patience and specific cues that have been taught to trainers all over the world. I am not a fan of the scoring system; it is as arbitrary as the comparative system. To judge against an imaginary standard doesn’t make sense. While it is great to see a beautiful Arabian horse trotting on the lead, I don’t think the focus should be on movement. Rather, the focus should be on conformational aspects and Arabian type. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I was blessed with showing four National Champion Yearling Fillies in a row, and the fifth year, my filly was Reserve National Champion. None of them had been champions at Scottsdale in February, and none of them went on to become U.S. National Champion Mare. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to show any one of them to the senior title! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? My favorite mare, stretching back to my early days with Howie Kale, is Dornaba. Gazal Al Shaqab has been an amazing sire of so many great horses including Emandoria, and of course, his son Marwan Al Shaqab, and Rose of Gazal APA (who I just had the thrill of showing to the Champion Mare title at the 2017 Scottsdale Classic). Those are the two I would choose to breed.
between AHA and halter trainers and breeders that led to some productive decisions. It gives a lot of hope for the future. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Hands down, it is Scottsdale. Since my first Scottsdale show in 1976, it has made me a good living, and I can even say it saved my career. It is the greatest show on earth, the biggest, the most competitive and the most prestigious. The weather is fantastic, the marketing opportunities are great, and there are awesome offsite activities to add to the experience. For me, to sit on the rail and watch the gate open on the new class of yearling fillies—all of those beautiful, fresh babies showing off what their breeders have achieved—there is nothing better!
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If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How content the horses are and how very well groomed they are. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Most of the changes have not worked out very well. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Bask, because he was one of the greatest producers of all times. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? RD Fabreanna (best producer I ever owned) and Donna Molta Bella SRA (bred by Dan and Maureen Grossman and owned by Bassam Al Saqran). What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Changes I know they are working hard at making, hopefully for the better. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because of all the excitement and beautiful horses.
What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I am excited that the halter community has finally gelled as a group and can help define its own future. There was a good meeting Ar abian Horse Times | 32 | Halter • 2017
TheresA LungwiTz royal t arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? I don’t live there, because of how gorgeous it is! With 52 stalls and a fivebedroom great house with every amenity you can imagine, it always feels tough to leave. Whenever I do convince myself to leave, I feel that I’m leaving a piece of me there. I find myself asking why I’m bothering to “go home” when I feel like I’m home when I’m there. There is an amazing added bonus of there being a concert pianist who rehearses in a small studio we built on the property, so there is always beautiful music floating through the air. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? The changes made to the halter industry over the last few years have made me more aware of how we are training our horses, mindfully rather than abusing them. I am proud to be part of a community that takes so seriously, the task of treating our horses with tremendous respect. Also, with class sizes growing and more participants, the horses have somehow managed to become even more beautiful, and consequently, prize money has increased. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Pianissima, the incredible mother to my stallion, Royal T Phorte, who is amazing in every way. Pianissima passed away suddenly last year, and her son is one of the only stallions she produced—most of her offspring being fillies. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I’d like to breed together DA Valentino and my foundation mare, Risque. She has produced two beautiful fillies this year and I would be really excited to see what would come from that pairing. It would bring incredible offspring and would promote a bloodline that deserves to be expressed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? 2017 is off to an awesome start. I’m so excited to see my new babies that joined us this fall! I’m also looking forward to going to Nationals to present my new stallion, Brontes. From my beloved Risque, I have a filly by Baja and a filly by Kahil, both of them spectacular and I look forward to presenting them at Nationals. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Although the Scottsdale show is my favorite—it’s in our backyard, we see all the world’s best horses, and connect with old and new friends—I am excited to present some of my beautiful horses at nationals.
mAnueL Luquin Farm Affiliation: jade Creek arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Everyone would be amazed at the care and maintenance at JCA. Not only are the horses cared for, but the property is immaculate. Also, we have an array of National Champions and their award winning offspring.
There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I am tired of change; let us go back to the comparative system, and eliminate all the age breakdowns. There should be only one National Champion Stallion, one National Champion Mare, one each Champion Futurity Colt and Filly, and one each National Champion Yearling Colt and Filly. I am totally against 3-year-olds being able to show in Stallion and Mare classes, as by definition, they are not a Stallion or Mare until age four. The National Champions are so diluted and we need to bring back the prestige of a “Top Ten.” What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Jake Jamaal JCA, because he has more heart than most and the will to compete. Jake will let you know when the gate opens! What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Nothing. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale by a mile, because of the comparative system and the competition. Only at this show does a Top Ten mean something.
AJ mArino marino arabians There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I’m excited that we’re bringing back the comparative system at Nationals versus the points system. All of the suspense is taken away if points are announced. It’s a more enjoyable experience and more exciting to see the horses judged against each other, and the Champion and Reserve revealed. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Easy … DA Valentino—the most exciting horse to see show, period.
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What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Bringing back the comparative judging system. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. It’s the community there, it is the biggest Arabian horse show in the world. It’s so fun to see all the new babies each year and the competition is always great.
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If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Horses turned out in pasture. We are fortunate to have enough space that all horses, including the show string and stallions, gets turned
There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Great improvements have been made regarding the welfare of our horses. While we continue to make these improvements, I believe it is paramount to preserve the excitement and energy that makes our horse shows so enjoyable to attend. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. A horse that left us too young, but was the epitome of what a halter show horse can be. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would love to breed Amety B to Marwan Al Shaqab; a cross that has proven itself time and time again. We are lucky enough to have had multiple siblings from this cross. Our beloved, Duchess of Marwan, has been our absolute best producer, and it would be a joy to create another. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The excitement around our amateur classes has never been stronger. This encourages owners to breed and it is such a joy to watch owners school and present their own horses. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas is absolutely the most fun I have at a horse show all year. The competition is great and the atmosphere in Vegas suits a horse show perfectly.
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mCdonald arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where your keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? As a new visitor arrives onto the farm, they are greeted by mothers and babies enjoying the sunshine of their paddock, looking a loving pat on the neck or a tickle on the whiskers. When entering the Lounge, one will find it adorned with garlands from national championships all over the world and framed photography. The rear door of the Lounge open on a long barn aisle of stalls where the heads of National Champion mares on both sides of the aisle greet them. The horses are happy and love when visitors arrive! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? There have been a pipeline of changes to the halter industry, not just in the last few years, but over decades. Qualification rules, presentation procedures, judging restrictions, etc. I often wonder why the majority of these ‘adjustments’ are made by people who do not have a stake in the industry, and why they feel the need to attempt to deflate a division. Nevertheless, the thrill and exuberance of an Arabian horse who has been properly prepared to represent his or her quality with confidence and energy, will always surpass the changeability of the fluctuating show environment. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? *Sharem El Sheikh was so strong and dominant, his entrance and presentation at Scottsdale for the first time I will never forget. Also, Arrnet Perlane, a horse who was probably 20-30 years before his true time. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would like to create a foal from *Muscat and Navvarone P. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Owners’ participation and their enthusiasm. They flock to McDonald Arabians every time a new baby is born or a stallion presentation. When we travel to a show, we travel with in force! We have our own community of friends and clients who love each other, support each other, and compete together. They are who bring the passion to me every single day. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The National Arabian Breeder Finals. It is a naturally comparative show style, with some of the best horses who are brave enough to be in the arena together and allow the judges to allocate the placings. It is a show I’d love to judge! I would love to see the same initiative in other locations throughout the U.S. to attend throughout the calendar year! The template is already here to follow … you are invited as my guests in 2017!
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gemini ranCh If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? We love all horses and breeds! At our farm, not only do we have plenty of Arabians for them to see, but we have a black Clydesdale, a paint horse, a National Show Horse, a pony and several recipient mares of many varieties. I guess we are much like our fellow breeders out there … we are just horse lovers! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Well, hopefully, the changes that are soon to be made are good and positive ones! Sometimes you have to take one step forward and two steps back before everyone collectively figures it out! What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Without a doubt, Ali Jamaal! His influence in pedigrees today is amazing and he could go into the show ring under today’s scoring system and still win! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Marwan al Shaqab and Ali Jamaal! Arguably, two of the most influential stallions of my time! What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think that AHA has finally figured out that we aren’t going to just sit on the sidelines and be the red headed stepchild anymore! The halter community is banded together and ready to bring this breed back to its glory days! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. We go every year for two weeks, we leave the house at 8 am, and usually don’t get home until 10 pm! It’s two weeks non-stop of Arabian horses and friends! It’s the start of the show season for everyone with all of the new yearlings and last year’s yearlings that are now 2-years-old who we can now see how they’ve grown up and look to the bright future we have as breeders of the Arabian horse. We love it!
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milestone arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? The arena barn and how it is set up with a working arena in the middle and stalls surrounding it. Steve designed the arena to allow the horses in the barn, particularly younger horses, to get accustomed to noises and activity for an easier transition into showing or going to other barns. Also, our family works at the farm, whether it be cleaning stalls, grooming horses, power washing barns, or working cattle, as it also consists of approximately 375 head of Angus cattle, so we are all very hands on. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? That’s a tough question. I know that there have been some changes in scoring, and I am a fan of the comparative, personally. I believe it’s more exciting, especially for the crowd to watch. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Having been in the industry for approximately 11 or 12 years, I know we missed seeing some great ones, but we have watched videos that amaze us. Bey Shah, Padron, Muscat, Versace … all horses we wish we had had the opportunity to see show and to breed mares to. We loved DA Valentino … that was around the time we became involved with Arabians. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? As far as stallions, it’s difficult to point out just two. We have bred to so many great ones that we do not own and have had some amazing foals. A favorite is Marwan Al Shaqab; he such an amazing producer. Otherwise, it would be to stallions that are no longer with us: Bey Shah and Padron, just to name a couple. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? We are always excited for a new show year. We think there are going to be even more changes this year to help promote and “make halter great again.” We’re confident there are some great folks that are working with AHA to try to revitalize the halter portion of the Arabian horse show, and we feel like with the input of breeders, owners, and trainers, maybe we can regain excitement at the shows. Possibly then, we will have better attendance and an interest for new people to become part of this amazing group of people and horses Steve and I have come to love. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. We love how it’s situated as far as show rings go. We love the amount of horses that attend, and we think it’s exciting and busy all the time in most every arena you visit. They are full of top
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notch horses, handlers and riders. It’s usually amazing weather, great food and great places to stay. Lots of farms to tour, and again, beautiful Arabian horses at each of them with the most hospitable hosts around.
Dixie norTh north arabians llC If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? The quality of our broodmares. We have over the years, built up a stellar broodmare band that we are very proud of. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I love the no shanking rule. The horses looked terrible entering the ring with their heads being jerked and their noses up in the air to get away from the chain. I love the “no whipping” rules, as I hated seeing the horses so intimidated. But I do hope we will not go to showing like Sport Horses and Quarter Horses, with no excitement. The Arabian loves to play and bagging (not excessively) can be a game for them, and makes them wake up and be animated. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Our halter horses have just gotten better and better, so to bring back a horse from the far past, they probably could not compete successfully in the show ring today. But I thought Sienna Psyche had so much charisma in the ring, I would choose her. She had the most spectacular entrances! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Felicia Valentine (DA Valentine x Felicia BHF) and QR Marc. She has proven to be a great broodmare and had the Junior Champion Filly at Scottsdale this year. I loved the filly—outrageous, long, well shaped neck and great body; a very high quality filly. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? It is exciting to see so many new breeders and new owners coming into the Arabian world. I think things are finally picking up with the industry, and therefore, our registration numbers will go up. We just need to make owning an Arabian fun! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale is the all-time favorite. It is the first big show of the year, so you meet up with all your friends and meet new ones. It is exciting to view the yearlings to see what people have been breeding, and to compete with the horses you have bred. Of course, I have two favorites, and the ABHA in Las Vegas is always a wonderful, fun show. You see the cream of the crop in halter horses, and the scoring system and mixture of judges from all over the world is as fair a judging system as you can get. Also, with no night classes, you get to socialize with people for dinner and shows.
TrAvis riCe Farm Affiliation: royal arabians/guzzo worldwide If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How welcoming we are to have all of our visitors walk the barns freely. We want them to see how well the horses are cared for at all times. We completely welcome unexpected visits from anyone and everyone at any time. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? The industry as a whole is strong in my opinion, and we have to continue to be positive and make positive things happen while supporting one another’s successes. If we embrace the success of others, then we are and will truly be accomplished. Where we are lacking from a halter side of things is support from our association. What we need to focus on is bringing new people with interest into this industry. By showing numbers, we are able to bring in cooperate sponsors to increase prize money (significantly). What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? RFI Maktub. He was a horse that was never fully understood. What this horse was bringing to the table words cannot describe. We have some very exciting things in store with offspring of his. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I always thought it would have been incredible to see Marwan al Shaqab cover Pianissima. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Our clientele; they are open minded and willing to do different things to keep it exciting. Also, the Scottsdale, Vegas and International shows. We truly appreciate them more and more each and every day. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The Brazilian Nationals. It is a horse show where breeders support other breeders, and the camaraderie is incredible. It is not about self again, but about progress of the Arabian horse. It is magical and wonderful to be around breeders with vision who are willing to try new things.
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nAnCy CoweTTe sewArD hobnail Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Hobnail Farm is historic and we have maintained that aesthetic throughout the property. We have a small number of horses because we try to focus on quality over quantity. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I have appreciated the point system, because it provides a greater level of judging transparency and accountability, along with constructive owner/breeder feedback about the horses being judged. In my opinion, this has been very positive and healthy for the halter division. Since this division largely represents the horses forming the future of our breed, it should be taken very seriously. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would like to mention two; a mare and stallion, because both were outstanding halter individuals, and prolific breeding horses: the mare Bey Serenade, dam of Falcon BHF, and the stallion Ali Jamaal. They are significant because their influence is transcending generations. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The large amateur and young horse classes at Scottsdale indicate that people are breeding and are interested in showing halter. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because it is the first show of the season and a good venue for seeing the young horses that people are breeding.
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morning sun arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That we have no outside assistance. Our operation is a two-person show, Mike and I. We do it all, from breeding, foaling mares, halter training babies, conditioning horses, feeding, cleaning stalls, etc. It is truly our labor of love for the most intelligent, kind and beautiful breed of horses globally. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Although the changes
were meant to reduce the perception of favoritism or “politics,” and present a picture of a level playing field for all, we believe that they have removed a lot of the fun and excitement from the halter show ring. We are hopeful that as the leaders of our industry continue to work together and discuss how to make things better, that compromises will be made and a system will evolve to bring the excitement back. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? It’s very hard to pick just one. I would love to bring back Padron, Muscat and Bey Shah, to see each of them in their prime. All have left such a huge impact on our breed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Seeing up-and-coming superstars by Spitfyre VF. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Canadian Nationals. First, it is our home show and is a family affair. Second, it is where we made history with Spitfyre VF winning the AOTH Stallions while being conditioned at home and then coming back to win the Open Stallions with Andy Sellman and the Argent Farms team the following year.
Tony sTeiner steiner arabians international If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How much our horses enjoy people and the personality they exhibit spending time with them. Also, that we turn our halter horses out. They enjoy being horses … rolling, playing and watching the day’s activities. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think the changes are for the positive. The shanking rule from USEF gives some definition to what can be considered excessive shanking. I think in general, it helps all handlers to take a look at ourselves and help police our ring for the public and welfare of the Arabian horse. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? So many halter horses I would bring back … I love our breed and the history of halter horses shown so much. Right now, I think of the mare Kajora, an incredible horse; a great legacy thru Gazal Al Shaqab. It would have been fun to see more foals from her here, bred to the stallions we stand and others. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would breed the amazing S Justadream to JJ Bellagio.
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What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I am excited that AHA held a groundbreaking meeting in January and is working at being involved with our halter community and breeders. And as always, the hope and promise of foals that are being born and the future of our breed. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale continues to be my favorite show to watch and compete at—getting to see all the incredible yearlings that are unveiled; the size and scope of the classes; having two different arenas to show in with comparative and score card judging—the experience each year is something I always look forward too.
meLissA suBJeCk Farm Affiliation: midwest
training Centre If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That my breeding operation consists of a 7-stall barn and one amazing mare—and I wouldn’t have it any
other way! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I would like to go back to a comparative judging system. In my opinion, you cannot accurately place a class without having the opportunity to compare the horses. Moreover, the comparative system is far more exciting for the spectators. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. He captured my heart, and I was fortunate enough to get one foal by him before his untimely passing, multinational champion, Ebony by Valentino. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Wiezy Mocy and DA Valentino. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The halter industry rallying together to “make halter great again!” What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. The show is second to none for so many reasons, including the quality of horses, the large class sizes, the spectators, location, and the endless activities provided by the horse show and Scottsdale facilities.
JAAniCe wighT Farm Affiliation: midwest training Centre
If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Everyone that comes seems to be impressed by the high quality of my mares. They are all champions. The Rahere daughters that I have bred are proving themselves as excellent producers. I am very proud of the champions I have bred. The futurities are very important to me. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? As an International judge, I have seen the business become much more global and the halter very specialized. The bar is quite high. I also noticed at Scottsdale this year in the SSS classes, the amateurs are really getting good at presenting and the horses are really great. The trainers are better at conditioning and the quality is spread around more. As far as score cards or comparison are concerned, it totally depends on the judges. Some are terrible at both. In this country, it is difficult to get experience. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would bring back Raherra. I bred this mare, Janey Morse bought her as a weanling and she was Junior Champion at Scottsdale and twice Reserve National Champion. Unfortunately, she died in a freak accident at home, but not before producing three champions. She was by Rahere and out of my foundation mare Dyna HCF, by Don El Chall. Amazingly, she has a new little sister born at my place during Scottsdale out of Dyna who is now 21. Raherra would have had many more champions for Janey. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? ABHA Palma and *Bask. They are two of my favorites. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think 2017 has started off with enthusiasm for breeding and showing halter horses. The futurities have added excitement and the numbers at Scottsdale reflect that. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale! International classes, SSS classes, AOTH, Open and Junior exhibitors are all there in one show. The yearlings debut there and everyone from around the world watches. It is the “Greatest Arabian Horse Show on Earth” and I am proud to be a part of it.
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2016 North American National Halter Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National Halter Championship Champion and Reserve wins. No Showmanship.
Overall Leading Horses by number of wins 1. VSH Dominic 2. She Be A Rockstar 3. Ebony By Valentino Shaddo Magniphie 4. Marcus TRF 5. Remember The Nyte RMA 6. Loreal PE Miss Ebony GA Take Mi Word Turismo RA
Texie Lowery Greg Lymer Stella Bella Arabians LLC
2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships 2 championships 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve
Laura Koch & Bert Sanders Robert and Janene Boggs Silver Stag Arabians LLC Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Joanne Gunabalam Highland Pride Arabians Inc Cathleen Murphy Economy
Arabian Leading Horses by number of wins 1. Marcus TRF 2. Take Mi Word Turismo RA 3. Delacroixx Impressa MI Versailles PCF Vitale FM
Half-Arabian Leading Horses by number of wins 1. VSH Dominic 2. She Be A Rockstar 3. Ebony By Valentino Shaddo Magniphied 4. Remember The Nyte RMA
4 championships 2 championships, 2 reserves 3 championships 3 championships 1 championship, 2 reserves
Arabian Overall Leading Sires by number of winners 1. Marwan Al Shaqab 2. Stival Vitorio TO 3. Aria Impresario Bey Ambition DA Valentino Da Vinci FM Truse
8 5 5 3 3 3 3 3
by number of Half-Arabian winners 1. Vitorio TO 2. Afire Bey V DS Major Afire Magnum Psyche Monogramm JD Truse
Owner
4 championships 2 championships, 2 reserves 3 championships 3 championships 2 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 2 reserves 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships
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Greg Lymer
Laura Koch & Bert Sanders Melissa Subjeck Sarah Novak Hoffman International Robert and Janene Boggs Silver Stag Arabians LLC
Owner
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Texie Lowery Greg Lymer Stella Bella Arabians LLC Greg Lymer
Melissa Subjeck
by number of wins 1. Marwan Al Shaqab 2. Vitorio TO 3. DA Valentino 4. Stival 5. Afire Bey V Aria Impresario Bey Ambition Da Vinci FM Magnum Psyche Gitar MF
8 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4
1. Vitorio TO 2. Afire Bey V Gitar MF 3. DA Valentino Shaddofax
5 4 4 3 3
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Overall U.S. and Canadian National Leading Halter Trainers by number of winners 1. Andrew Sellman 2. Jeff Schall 3. Joe Alberti 4. Michael Byatt Rodolfo Guzzo 5. Ted Carson Claudinei Machado Alcides Rodrigues 6. Austin Boggs Sandro Pinha
Overall Leading Owners by number of winners 1. Al Shahania Stud 2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi Robert and Janene Boggs Cedar Ridge Arabians Cathleen Murphy Economy Joanne Gunabalan J Perry and Suzanne Perkins Murray and Shirley Popplewell Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Stella Bella Arabians LLC Les and Diane Van Dyke
26 13 12 11 11 9 9 9 8 8
Arabian Leading Owners by number of winners 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1. Al Shahania Stud 2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi Cedar Ridge Arabians Cathleen Murphy Economy Joanne Gunabalan Murray and Shirley Popplewell Les and Diane Van Dyke
7 2 2 2 2 2 2
Half-Arabian Leading Owners by number of winners 1. J Perry and Suzanne Perkins
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Overall Leading Breeders by number of winners 1. Sally Bedeker 2. Al Shahania Stud Sandra Arabsky or Herman Steunenberg Battle Hill Farm Lisa Markley or Leanne Reel Ross McDonald Oak Ridge Arabians Pegasus Arabians Murray and Shirley Popplewell Rohara Arabians Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Melissa Subjeck Arabian Leading Breeders by number of winners 1. Al Shahania Stud Battle Hill Farm Lisa Markley or Leanne Reel Ross McDonald Murray and Shirley Popplewell
3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Half-Arabian Leading Breeders by number of winners 2 2 2 2 2
1. Sandra Arabsky or Herman Steunenberg Sally Bedeker Oak Ridge Arabians Rohara Arabians Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Melissa Subjeck
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Thank you Manuel, for the incredible preparation and care you have given the Jade Creek horses for over 15 years. I am proud to have you lead the JCA team. ~ Manny
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