2018 Spotlight Futurity, published in Arabian Horse Times by Arabian Horse Times

Possesion

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(Khadraj NA+++/ x RA PO Okela)

Standing at RBC Show Horses | www.rbcshowhorses.com Owned by Dreym Bay Farm | Craig & Nan Harley | www.dreymbayfarm.com

EXXHALE

Exxalt x DA Elegantra 2018 Scottsdale 2nd Place Yearling Filly (Jr.) Jeff & Sybil Collins

MAXXTON Exxalt x Marriyah 2018 Scottsdale 2nd Place International Yearling Colt

“From the beginning, we knew this colt was special. Ranking 3rd Leading Halter Sire at Scottsdale with his very first foal crop exceeds any breeders’ expectations. With all confidence, I feel Exxalt will continue as a successful and contributing sire. I’m thrilled with his foals! ~ Ted Carson Excalibur EA × Vesperra For breeding information contact Ted Carson 910-876-7332 | Ted@tedcarson.com www.TedCarson.com

PSYAXXTON Exxalt x MC Psynammon 2018 Scottsdale Signature Champion Yearling Colt ATH

EVEXXA Exxalt x Eve Of Eden 2018 Scottsdale Top Ten Yearling Filly (Sr.)

DA MAXIN DA Prodigy x DA Magnafire by Magnum Psyche

2015 US Reserve Nat’l Champion Western Pleasure Futurity with Dale Brown

DA JIVAGO DA Prodigy x DA Lady Victoria by Sundance Kid V

DA PRODIGY

2017 US Nat’l Top Ten Western Pleasure Futurity with Dale Brown

Versace x DA Love by Padrons Psyche

2014 Canadian Nat’l Champion Stallion

Rocky Point, NC | 910.602.3808 | Facebook.com/DolorosaArabians DA Prodigy is the sire of Western Pleasure Futurity and AWPA National Winners in each of his first three foal crops.

Possesion

Region 12 Cover Story:

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by Sarah Jayne Johnson

n September of 2012, Nan Harley, the face of Dreym Bay Farms,

visited RBC Show Horses in Smithfield, NC, to find her next western ride after the passing of her once-in-a-lifetime horse, Top Dog. Little did she know during this visit, she was going to end up buying another once-in-a-lifetime horse, Possesion PGA (Khadraj NA x RA Po Okela, by Fame VF).

Nan spent the day trying out prospects but did not feel that spark of excitement with any of them. Rob Bick was working Posession PGA whom she loved to watch and was lucky enough to try out. At the time, she felt the stallion was out of her league and was not for sale. However, she was the new owner of Possesion PGA within a week of that ride. A competitor in western pleasure, both in the amateur and open divisions, Possesion PGA steals the hearts of those who he meets. Nan was drawn to Possesion PGA for several reasons, “His color, his soft eye and his tight little ears! He is a beautiful, soft mover and one of the best lopers in the ring. Beyond the surface stuff, he has a great heart! He and I have a relationship that I never thought I would have again with another horse.” Ar abian Horse Times | 4 | Spotlight Futurity • 2018

Top: Possesion PGA and Caralyn Schroter, 2016 Canadian National Ladies Side Saddle Western Champions. Bottom: 2015 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54.

Rob Bick is one of Possesion PGA’s biggest fans and has been training him since the beginning of his show career 11 years ago. Both Rob Bick and Nan can agree, that Possesion PGA is not one of their favorite western horses, but one of their favorite horses of all time. Nan and her beloved stallion have accomplished multiple championships at the national and regional levels. One of her most memorable moments was their first Canadian Nationals. Nan shared how both her and Possesion PGA were nervous and she told him to trust her to take care of him in the class and he listened. They received a Reserve National Championship, but the real prize for Nan was their bonding moment during that class. Possesion PGA’s sweet and trusting disposition is one of the traits which make him such a great sire. According to Nan, “He is consistent in passing on what the mare needs to improve on the foal; shorten backs, lengthen legs, etc. They also seem to get his trainability and sweet disposition. Anyone who has trained a Possesion baby is impressed by them.” Dreym Bay Farm’s breeding program focuses mainly on crossing Possesion PGA with Sundance Kid V. Of this cross so far, 50 percent are national champions and they expect more to come. Clearly there is pure talent being passed down to his babies in a variety of disciplines. Some of his progeny’s accomplishments are: PA Maya, 2017 U.S. National Champion AWPA Futurity; PA Lillith, 2013 U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Futurity; PA Mayhem, multi-National Champion Hunter Pleasure; and PA San Antonio, multi-National Champion Sport Horse. Right now, Nan owns a couple babies by Sundance Kid V she plans to cross with her sire, “I have three daughters, including the 2017 U.S. Reserve National Champion Hunter Pleasure Jr. Horse, PA Cassara Dancer. She had a filly by Possesion in 2016 and has since sold to Gary and Karen Dearth in Corrales, NM. The other two, PA Aurora Rose Dance and DB Scarlett O Tara, are 3- and 1-years old respectively, and will be brought into the program at some point.” Rob Bick could not emphasize enough how special Possesion PGA is to his stable, “He has proven himself in the show ring as an open and amateur horse and is also an outstanding sire. Love, love, love this horse.” Both Nan and Rob Bick are pleased Possesion PGA is finally being recognized as the amazing sire he is, and his book is very full. Nan could not be happier with her second once-in-a-lifetime horse. n

Unanimous 2018 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Park

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The Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Preview ...

A Night In Monte Carlo

he Region 12 Spotlight Futurity celebrates its 12th anniversary this year and the program has grown steadily and attracted universal praise since it began; its public seeing “good” turn into “better” every year.

With its proven record for being at the forefront of “must-attend” events for years, there’s not much that needs changing other than focusing every year on making sure everything remains as strong and solid as it has been. With an expected prize money payout of almost $170,000 this year, and a successful auction every year (last year brought in over $114,000), it’s a futurity with pretty good odds for winning, in more ways than one. So, for those exhibitors who like to win, it remains only to mark your calendars for May 7-12, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. Over the years, the Futurity has become almost synonymous with the Region 12 Show, and that, proponents say, benefits everyone. The program’s popularity attracts exhibitors that bring other horses as well, resulting in well-populated classes across the board and an insight into Nationals competition. “If you’re going to show anyway, because you love to show horses, why not participate in a program which gives you the opportunity to recoup your investment?” says Charles Moseley, President of the Spotlight Futurity. This year’s Stallion auction will once again be available live and online. With an expected attendance of 400+ on Thursday, May, 10th, it will be the highlight of the show, thanks to the planned night of festivities! With this year’s theme of “A Night in Monte Carlo,” you can bet there will be high rollers and a great time had by all. Additional prizes can be had with a Calcutta for the Spotlight Futurity Western Pleasure 3-4 Year Olds class the following day. The Spotlight Futurity is a fantastic way of promoting the Arabian horse, spending time with the community and receiving returns on your love for the breed.

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It Pays to be in the Spotlight...

2018 SPOTLIGHT AUCTION YEARLINGS $28,778.00 Colts $28,778.00 Fillies 2018 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLINGS $18,035.00 Colts $18,035.00 Fillies 2018 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 2-YEAR OLDS $5,600.00 Colts $5,600.00 Geldings $5,600.00 Fillies 2018 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 3 & 4-YEAR OLDS PERFORMANCE CLASSES $13,104.00 Western Pleasure $13,104.00 Hunter Pleasure $13,104.00 English Pleasure 2018 SPOTLIGHT 5-YEAR OLDS MATURITY PERFORMANCE CLASSES $6,492.00 Western Pleasure $6,492.00 Hunter Pleasure $6,492.00 English Pleasure

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My fellow Arabian Horse enthusiasts! The Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Board of Directors, Officers and volunteers have prepared another outstanding lineup of Stallion power from around the world for our 12th annual Region 12 Stallion Auction. We hope you will join us Thursday evening, May 10th, at Reeves Arena for “Monte Carlo Night!” We have prepared another memorable event to celebrate our beautiful Arabian horse and our great Region 12. Offspring from previous nominated Arabian Stallions will have the opportunity to compete for prestigious titles in a variety of disciplines and an available prize pool of $169,214. One change to this year’s auction … we have brought back the online auction. Over 50 Stallions and counting will be entered into this year’s auction and we will start bidding online prior to the live event. Each stallion that reaches a minimum bid of $1,000 advances to the live auction Thursday evening. Stallions that don’t go live, will be reopened for bidding on the online version of the auction. You don’t have to be present to bid at the auction. Complete the bidders form and provide the names of stallions you wish to bid on, and we will contact you prior to that stallion’s lot number and take your bid by phone. We couldn’t provide such a memorable event without the help of our sponsors. A special THANK YOU to: FREEDMAN’S HARNESS AND LEATHERS TRIPLE CROWN FEEDS JANUS STUDIOS - JANICE TAYLOR MARKEL INSURANCE - PAGAN GILMAN and LISA SEGER AGENCY Hope to see you in Perry! Charles Moseley President of Region 12 Spotlight Futurity

LOVE THE REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW? Then we invite you to join us for “Monte Carlo Night” and help support our Region 12 Spotlight Program—which has brought so much excitement and vitality back to Region 12!

We need your SPONSORSHIP! Support the Spotlight Futurity! ... BECOME A 2018 “HIGH ROLLER TABLE” SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR FOR A $1,000 SPONSORSHIP OF THE SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM, YOU WILL RECEIVE: • A premier table for eight people during the auction • 8 - 2018 Edition Spotlight Wine Glasses • A complimentary bottle of wine (white or red) • A tray of special gourmet hors d’oeuvres So, please join with your friends or clients for a festive night of good food and drinks, great companionship, and beautiful Arabian horses, while you support our nationally recognized Region 12 Spotlight Program! High Roller Table sponsorships are limited … make your reservation TODAY! Contact: Allison Mehta • 404-409-8904 • allisonm@admbuys.com Ar abian Horse Times | 13 | Spotlight Futurity • 2018

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For phone bidding contact Melissa Bradshaw at 843-601-0569

Watch for the Online Stallion Auction Starting May 1st! Check out the updated Stallions at www.SPOTLIGHTFUTURITY.com

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ATTEND THE SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY ACTIVITIES AT THE 2018 REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Thursday, May 10 ~ “Monte Carlo Night” 5 PM ~ Social Hour, Food & Drinks Friday Calcutta Open Bidding 6 PM ~ 12th Annual Spotlight Stallion Live Auction Bill Addis Auctioneer ~ Everyone Welcome! Friday, May 11 ~ Morning Session Class 105 Calcutta Spotlight Futurity Western Pleasure 3-4 Year Olds Open Bidding held before the Spotlight Stallion Live Auction May 10th, at 6pm.

Saturday, May 12 ~ Following Morning Session Spotlight Futurity Educational Seminar by Triple Crown Feed ~ Patrons Lounge Saturday, May 12 ~ Saturday Night Classes Presentation of Spotlight Sire & Breeder of Distinction Awards ~ Reeves Arena

Friday, May 11 ~ Following Morning Session Annual Spotlight Right Holder Meeting Patrons Lounge

For additional information on any of these events, log on to

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OFFICERS: President ~ Charles Moseley charlesamoseley@gmail.com Vice President ~ John Rannenberg JPRannenberg@aol.com 352-266-6446 Director ~ Allison Mehta-Westley allisonm@admbuys.com 404-409-8904 Director ~ Melissa Bradshaw ncsumaj@aol.com 843-601-0569 Director ~ Ted Carson Ted@TedCarson.com 910-876-7332 Secretary ~ Lindsey Clark thegatorgal@gmail.com 352-572-7913

A Jericho Always A Jullyen V Anduril Of Rohan Apalo Arezzo NL Artemas GA ASA Scandalous Affair Authentic Ibn Nawaal Basilio CS Beloved Call To Glory Beloved MarcAngelo BF Beloved One NA Bentley SF Boomerang NA Botswana Coltrane SS DA Jivago DA Maxin DA Prodigy Diesel Smoke CBA El Farid FWF Elite AF Ever After NA Exxalt Gai Monarch (Frozen) H Mobility H Infinite Justice Jaipur El Perseus Kharismatic PGA

Treasurer ~ Mary Scribner mary@rsscpa.com 352-694-4184

Still Accepting Stallion Nominations

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KM Bugatti Life InThe Fazt Lane Majik Of Marwan Major Mac V Mamage Man About Vegas VA Marco Ali Marhaabah Marwan Al Magnifficoo ML Mostly Padron Monticello V PA Kid Khan PA Marco PA McKoy PA Phoenix Kid Patrriot Possesion PGA Psytanium Rohara Majician Royal Asad Scapa Taj Of Rohan Tempeszt Trussardi Ver-Rhettee VJ Royal Heir WC Ali Gazal Zakai (Frozen) Zefyr

PA MCKOY

PA Kid Khan (Sundance Kid V x Kharrea PGA) x Maggie May V (Bravado Bey V x Magdalena V) 2014 Bay Stallion 2018 Scottsdale 2nd Place Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse 2018 Scottsdale Top Five (3rd) Signature Western Pleasure Futurity Championship 2017 U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity 2015 U.S. National Top Ten (5th) Arabian Yearling Colt Contact owner: Melinda A. Roberts RBC Show Horses Smithfield NC 919.202.8384

Coltrane SS

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis) 2012 Black Arabian Stallion Coltrane SS is sired by National Champion Park Horse IXL Noble Express and out of multi-national champion producing mare, Brassmis. Coltrane was selected to complement the Conway breeding program as his potential to be a non-Huck-bred golden cross stallion. AHA Breeders Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature, MN Medallion, Region 12 Spotlight and AEPA Enrolled Stallion. Owned by: Conway Arabians | Chatfield, MN Standing at: Kiesner Training Louisville, TN | 865-984-5245 | ashton@kiesnertraining.com

Ver-Rhettee

(Versace x Magnums Aimee) | 2013 Bay Stallion 2015 Region 12 Reserve Champion 2-Year-Old Stallion 2018 Scottsdale Top Ten Western Pleasure Junior Horse Breeders Sweepstakes and Region 12 Spotlight Stallion AWPA Enrolled Stallion for 2019 SCID & CA clear Crisp Arabians Co-owned Judy Crisp & Bill Connor Sebring, FL | 863-446-1438 Standing at RBC Show Horses Smithfield, NC | 919-202-8384 Ar abian Horse Times | 17 | Spotlight Futurity • 2018

Man About Vegaz VA (Vegaz x Moonbeam DGL) 2009 Bay Arabian Stallion

Man About Vegaz VA has a great disposition and tries to please; traits he has passed on to his first foal. Shown by Dalton Budd and his amateur rider, Janell Voss, he has never been out of the Top Five at Regional shows or the Top Ten at Nationals. Top wins include: 2015 National Reserve Champion English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity, 2016 Region 14 Champion English Pleasure AATR and 2017 Region 14 Champion Pleasure Driving. Owned By: William and Janell Voss Standing At: Select Show Horses 317-314-3485 info@selectshowhorses.com

Life inthe Fazt Lane

Vegaz x Riverdance NA (A Major Fire x Rio Rita NA) 2012 Bay Arabian Stallion Life InThe Fazt Lane is a 15.1 tall, soft necked 2012 bay stallion sired by Vegaz and out of River Dance NA (sired by A Major Fire). He is Sweepstakes nominated and is enrolled in the AEPA, Region 12 and Scottsdale Signature Stallion programs. He is SCID and CA clear. He garnered the 2017 Regional Championship in Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse and has a very bright future ahead of him in the breeding and show arena. Owned by Nancy O’Reilly and Chris Wilson Standing at: ChriShan Park 2655 East Highwayy AA | Springfield, MO 65803 Info@ChriShanPark.com

Possesion PGA+/

(Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Po Okela, by Fame VF) 2004 Bay Stallion Sire of National Champions: PA Lillith (Western Pleasure Futurity), PA Mayhem (Hunter Pleasure ATR/Open), PA San Antonio+++// (Sport Horse), and PA Maya (2017 AWPA Champion) 2017 Scottsdale Champion Western Pleasure AAOTR/Res. Champion AATR 2016 National Champion Ladies Side Saddle/Res. Champion Western Pleasure AATR 2015 U.S. and Canadian Reserve Champion Western Pleasure ATR Breeders Sweepstakes, AWPA and Region 12 Spotlight Stallion SCID and CA clear Contact: RBC Show Horses | 919-202-8384

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Major Mac V

(Maclintock V x Majors Tiffany GA) 2012 Bay Stallion Major Mac V brings to Varian Arabians the next step in their stallion line that is valuable in all aspects of the Arabian breed. He has sired progeny that is true to his royal heritage, and already enjoys a worldwide following, without having stepped foot in a show ring. And he never will. “In 1959 we purchased Bay-Abi++ as a 2-year-old stallion, and in 1961, he earned U.S. National Champion Stallion, beginning generations of great stallions bred by Varian Arabians. Now 55 years later, we very proudly present Major Mac V, a young stallion that carries the blood of six generations in direct line of Varian-bred stallions, beginning with Bay-Abi++.” ~ Sheila Varian. AHA Breeders Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature Stallion, Region 12 Spotlight and AWPA. Bred, owned by, and standing at Varian Arabians Angela Alvarez, General Manager 1275 Corbett Canyon Road | Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805.489.5802 www.VarianArabians.com

Exxalt

(Excalibur EA × Vesperra) 2014 Grey Purebred Arabian Colt 2017 U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt 2015 Scottsdale International Gold Jr. Champion Colt Ted Carson Training at Butler Farms 910-876-7332 ted@tedcarson.com

ML Mostly Padron

(Padrons Psyche × HS Mostly) 2001 Chestnut Stallion ML Mostly Padron is a look-alike grandson of *Padron, with attitude, carriage, mannerisms and stunning charisma to match! A Scottsdale Champion exactly twenty years after *Padron, ML Mostly Padron comes from a long line of champions. Also like his pedigree, Mostly Padron is the sire of multiple champions, including one of the most beautiful fillies of Scottsdale 2016, where his daughter was named Gold Champion Yearling Filly. When shown to visitors, people just fall in love. He makes converts for the Arabian horse, just like *Padron once did. He’s the ideal Arabian horse, an Arabian for Europe, for the Americans, for the Middle East and the Pacific Rim; for our time and for all time to come. Scottsdale Junior Champion | U.S. Nationals Top Ten Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colt | Region 12 Stallion Champion | Canadian Reserve and U.S. National Top Ten Junior Stallion | U.S. National Top Ten Senior Stallion Ted Carson Training at Butler Farms 910-876-7332 ted@tedcarson.com

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Beloved One NA+

(Ever After NA x Margarita Psy) • 2013 Bay Arabian Stallion Beloved One NA+ is one of the most exciting young stallions of our time. He achieved his Legion of Honor status in just the first four shows of his career, ending with two titles at the Canadian and U.S. National Championships. “Beau” is sired by Ever After NA and out of a Padrons Psyche and Bey Shah bred mare. His impeccable conformation is highlighted by his tremendous hip, long shapely neck and extremely large eyes. He enjoyed his first foals on the ground in 2016 of whom exceeded all expectations. Shown by Ted Carson, both fillies were crowned Regional Champions at Region 12 and Region 15 in 2017 as yearlings. 2017 Scottsdale Top Ten 4-Year-Old Stallion 2016 Region 10 Champion Stallion 2015 Canadian National Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2015 U.S. National Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2015 Region 12 Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt

Beloved MarcAngelo BF

(QR Marc x Magnums Angel JD+) • 2014 Bay Arabian Stallion MarcAngelo has the extreme type that wins roses from the get go. From his first step into the show ring at Scottsdale 2016, this colt has been at the top. He won his 2-Year-Old class that year and went on to become the 2016 Scottsdale Reserve Junior Champion Colt. His quality and refinement awarded him an additional Unanimous Championship at Region 12, ending with 2016 U.S. National Champion 2-Year-Old Colt in October. This stallion keeps getting more and more beautiful, and currently stands at Ted Carson Training. 2017 Scottsdale Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Colt 2016 U.S. National Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2016 Region 12 Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2016 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2016 Scottsdale Champion 2-Year-Old Colt (Sr.)

Beloved Call To Glory

(Gazal Al Shaqab x JP Extreme Obsession) • 2014 Bay Arabian Stallion Glory is a “big-time” young stallion who gets noticed and comes by it honestly. Sired by the legendary Gazal Al Shaqab, Glory has all the right parts of a pedigree needed for today’s breeding programs. He is out of a Versace/Padrons Psyche bred mare who won multiple titles in 2015 in both the Regional and National arenas. This family tree of extreme quality shines strong in this young stallion who has all the attitude and presence that turns heads. Standing well over 16 hands tall, Beloved Call To Glory has substance and balance without giving up refinement and type. He is currently in training and stands at Ted Carson Training in North Carolina. 2017 Region 15 Champion Stallion 2017 Scottsdale Top Ten 3-Year-Old Colt 2016 U.S. National Top Ten Junior Colt 2016 Region 11 Reserve Champion 2-Year-Old Colt

Owned by: Beloveds Farm • Patricia Dempsey | Lady Lake, FL • www.belovedsarabians.com Standing with Ted Carson Training at Butler Farms | 910-876-7332 | ted@tedcarson.com

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U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION

( A J A K A RTA X D E S T I N Y V F b y T F P S Y M R E E K H E )

Owned by Allan & Jean Abel Standing at Rohara Arabians Office: (352) 591-4661 Roxann Hart: (352) 266-6445 John Rannenberg: (352) 266-6446 w w w. r o h a r a . c o m