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1 HARAS JM Wiezas Diamond ORA … A Polished Family Jewel by Jeff Wallace 31 Cover Story: Hagale Family Arabians—The Show Of A Lifetime by Colleen Scott 40 Alesia ENB: The Beauty Of Predictability by Braden Davidson 98 U.S. Three-Gaited and Five-Gaited Teams Win Gold and Bronze at 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup 148 2022 Youth Nationals … Roses Found by Beatrice Huang 169 2022 Youth National Leading Exhibitors

2022 Youth National Arabian Horse Foundation Scholarship Winners 174 Canada’s National Arabian Championship … From Vision To Reality 184 The 56th Annual U.S. Nationals—History & Memories Made by Ally Edwards 188 2022 U.S. National Leaders 254 The Magical Weekend Called KEYSTONE 266 2022 APAHA Trainer Challenge Cup Winners

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Contributing Writers

Theresa Cardamone

Ally Edwards

Colleen Scott

Jeff Wallace

Contributing Designers

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Brandy Phillips

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COMMENTS from the publisher

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

One thing I love about the holiday season is that it’s usually a time when we think about what we can be grateful for. Even if it’s been a rough year, we can look forward to beginning again in January, to finding more joy in the year to come.

As I look back on 2022, here are some of the things that brought me the greatest pleasure—and they all relate to Arabian horses.

My family began the year with a bang. During the Scottsdale show, we held our first Gala and raised funds for two of our favorite charities, the Mayo Clinic and the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund.

In July, we enjoyed the Youth Nationals, which in my opinion is the greatest show our industry has—and not just for the experiences it provides our youth. It never fails to deliver. On a personal basis, this year I was especially proud of my great niece, who raised funds for future scholarships through the Truth or Dare Challenge and by delivering rose lollipops as best wishes to people who were showing and winning.

This past year was notable industry-wide for Canada’s National Arabian Championships, which faced challenges as daunting as it ever had seen. I salute our northern neighbors, who can be very proud of what they accomplished. They came together, met those challenges and put on a show to be proud of.

South of the border, the U.S. Nationals was, as usual, an amazing event. Once again, it welcomed the top competitors in North America and it drew a crowd. Everything felt special, from the horses and horsemanship, to the décor, to the people, to the history the show wrote, and more.

We have so much to be thankful for and I think that’s worth remembering. At the same time, I feel that part of my responsibility as a participant in our industry is to be critical when I believe something needs to be improved, so I also get how easy it is to just go with complaining. The trouble is that complaint, even legitimate and well meant, is the “easy” part. Effecting solutions is the heavy lifting. I think it’s important that we ask ourselves, have we ever volunteered to give back? Have we volunteered to become part of the solutions too? Without people willing to do that, many great things about our industry will not happen. “Giving back” comes in many forms, so we just need to choose the way that fits us best (anything from financial support to the gift of time and effort).

How about we all make a pledge for 2023? Let’s carry the camaraderie and good will of the season into the new year. How about we continue our thoughtful criticism, but refrain from just complaining? Let’s be part of taking this breed forward. Together, we can make a difference.

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by COLLEEN SCOTT

sk any of the Hagales what the highlight was of U.S. Nationals and they are hard pressed to come up with one singular moment. Their first national show flying under their own barn colors was an extraordinary success in the performance arena, where they’ve had a strong presence since returning to the industry some five years ago. And for the first time, they also made a foray into the halter arena on a national level, finding success there as well.

“Overall, we were very pleased and grateful for the results of this show,” says Jim Hagale. “Hagale Family Arabians had great success and we were honored and excited to hear the names of many champions and reserve champions sired by stallions we own. It was a terrific show in every way.”

THE END OF A CAREER

At 16 years old, CSP Hot Dam (Mamage x The Vintage Rose) has had a long and successful career in the Half-Arabian English and Park divisions, amassing multiple national and regional titles for youth, amateur and open riders.

“We had talked about retiring him at Mid-Summer,” recalls Jennifer. “Even at 16, he still really wants to go, so, we decided to show him at U.S. Before I went in the ring for the Half-Arabian Park Horse Championship, Dad and I decided that if he was champion or reserve, we were going to retire him right on the spot, which would also mean I wouldn’t be able to show him the following day in costume. We were Reserve Champions, and he retired right then and there, going out as a highly decorated, well-known and loved park horse by many.”

Jennifer says CSP Hot Dam was special to her for many reasons—his sire is Mamage (who she owned and rode as a youth rider) and the gelding helped her earn her first national title when the family got back into showing.

“He deserves to be retired and enjoy the rest of his years just being a horse,” she says.

A NEW PARTNERSHIP

When Jamie Hagale unexpectedly lost her Half-Arabian Double or Nuttin (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ingennue) last year, the family was devastated. “Losing him really put a damper on my excitement about showing,” she says.

Little did she know that her next horse would come to her as the result of a trip she wasn’t even on this past summer. “I got a call while I was at the gym. And I ignored it. Then I got a second call. And I ignored it. And by the third call,

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