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Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable)

• 3-Time U.S. National Champion • Twice Arabian Breeders World Cup Champion • All Nations Cup Silver Champion • Sire of National, Gold & Silver Champions World-Wide

Silken Sable

(Genesis C x Touch O Mink)

Magnums Diva C

(Magnum Psyche x Silken Sable)

Scarlet C

(FA El Shawan x Silken Sable)

Breeders of top-honor winning horses throughou t the world.

We are fortunate to own 3 gorgeous offspring out of the aristocrat mare Silken Sable including a lovely yearling filly by FA el Shawan and a very elegant 2013 colt by Stival that looks very promising.

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rhonda & rhoda Coleal, owners Phone: 209-483-5791 209-479-3033 209-748-2369 colealfarm@softcom.net www.colealfarms.com

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2008 Stallion | Versace x DA Love | Full brother to DA Valentino | SCID, CA, & LFS Clear Bred & Owned by Dolorosa Arabians | www.dolorosa.com | www.facebook.com/dolorosaarabians Photo by Dr. DeCarol Williamson | Conformation unaltered Volume 44, No. 3 | Tu tto A r a b i • 3

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At Home In The World Pscore, Of Haras JM

by MARY KIRKMAN At a time when the Arabian world is growing more international every day, the Brazilian-based Haras JM, owned

by Jose Alves Filho and Maisa Tucci Alves, is addressing the future with unusually stellar credentials. The Alves family, which bred such luminaries as U.S., Canadian and Brazilian National Champion Mare Europa El Jamaal, and for nine years has been the Leading Breeder and Leading Exhibitor at the Brazilian Nationals, is now focusing on the world. Haras JM, which produces 60 to 70 foals a year, has farms in both Brazil and the United States, and offers a roster of stallions with global appeal. Heading the list, personifying the promise of their effort, is the 10-year-old sire, Pscore.

“His pedigree is so amazing, both in his sire line and his dam line,” notes Jose Alves Filho. “And he has a powerful charisma, along with special type, incredible movement, a great neck and a short head. He can fit with mares of many bloodlines.” Alves smiles and adds, “Pscore is the best Padrons Psyche son in Brazil.”

Certainly, Pscore’s pedigree and style have been proven in both the United States and Brazil. By Padrons Psyche and out of Bey Shahs Lady, he contributes the legendary elegance of *Padron, complemented by Bey Shah’s depth of quality, a beauty blended with the athletic ability of his Varian heritage and multiple crosses to *Bask. It is an international pedigree, with references to the Russian, Polish, German, American and Crabbet breeding programs, and exhibits a unique potential for outcross mares. Right now, Alves believes the stallion’s best nicks

are with daughters of Style SRA, Jullyani and Yllan El Jamaal, but his record to date also proves that such sires as RSD Dark Victory, Ali Jamaal and others have been successful too.

The show ring was Pscore’s home as well. When he was acquired by Haras JM in 2006, the stallion already had been named Scottsdale Champion 3-Year-Old Colt and Canadian National Top Ten Futurity Colt. Since coming to Brazil, he has let his sons and daughters take up the cause: his 2008 filly Sherrize D’Pscore JM leads the parade, as 2009 Brazilian Champion Filly and, more recently, 2012 Uruguayan National Champion Mare. In addition, Ursulla Di Pscore JM is a Junior Filly Champion, while Xaklinna D’Pscore JM earned the title of Junior Jr. winner. Checking in as Filly Champions are Venittia D’Pscore JM and Xnamoratta Pscore JM, and Uhdahra Di Pscore JM has scored as a Reserve Champion Filly.

And that is just the beginning, Alves observes. At home at Haras JM, other youngsters are being prepared to make their reputations; some have already logged titles, while others are set to begin soon. The common denominator has been the consistently impressive type of Pscore—and because of that, his owners are eyeing not just the western hemisphere, but the world. “The high percentage of top quality that Pscore gives to his progeny,” Alves says, “is the guarantee of his national and international success as a sire.” n

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2013 Fillies

Sir Marwan CRF x Exotic Angel AB

A Noble Cause x Toi Jabaska

Noble Supreme x Royal Starina

Noble Supreme x HV Trinidoll

Brass Afire x Inmy Eyes

Noble Supreme x Stella

HH Maxemus x Goldens Lil Sugar

Pogrom x Ames Mirage

Bey Ambition x Ames Mirage

Matoi x Shady Baby

TA Mozart x Nspiring Jazz

Audacious PS x Corrsica

SHF Encore x Colette Ames

TA Mozart x Jabbors Lita

TA Mozart x Nspiring Jazz

Black N Style x Bint Myraa

HH Maxemus x A Twinkle In Her Eye

Afires Heir x Arias Endless Summer

Undulata’s Nutcracker x Toi Jabaska

Sir Marwan CRF x Marcilla

SHF Encore x Julietta Ames

SHF Encore x My Proud Mary

A Noble Cause x G Kallora

Baske Afire x Gunning For Roses

JA Urbino x Miss Mishaah

SHF Encore x Stella

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The 2013 Egyptian Event

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by Mary Kirkman What do you say that is new about the Egyptian Event? For the 33 years that it has anchored the first week in June at the Kentucky Horse Park, the story has been the same: people love it. But that in itself presents a problem. How does the Pyramid Society, which puts the show on, make it better—or at least keep it fresh?

“Our horses do that,” says Anna Bishop, the Society’s longtime executive director. That’s not a pat answer, she adds. The fact is, most of their dedicated following is there for the horses, despite the Event’s formidable reputation as a social event with extensive educational opportunities. “We build everything in such a way that it enhances the opportunity to showcase those horses.”

Over the years, breed veterans say, the Egyptian Event has enjoyed a unique history. In the 1980s, it was a splashy, must-do stop for far more than just Egyptian breeders. Then, when the horse industry contracted in financial downturns, many regarded the horse show as the exclusive domain of those with Anna Bishop Egyptian programs. But over the past decade, as the breed has become more internationally oriented, its crowd has grown eclectic; the Event is front and center again on the world stage.

The main draw, as Bishop says, is the horses. But beyond that, the Event from its earliest days has been known as one of the most charming and enjoyable shows of the year. Some of it, says Shawn Crews, General Manager at Arabians Ltd., in Waco, Tex., is the ambiance of the Horse Park. “It’s just magical,” she says. “We probably had about 150 clients there, and they’re there to have a great time and enjoy each other. It’s like a family reunion.”

Then there is its renewed presence in the mainstream market. “It’s truly an international event, with international attendance—international ownership and competitors—every single year,” offers Michael Wilson, who operates Wilson Training Center with his wife, Peri, in Tavares, Fla. “Horses are selling at the Egyptian Event, no matter what the economy is doing. It’s a real deal.”

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raymond mazzei, of Furioso Farms in Temecula, Calif., sees a variety of reasons for the show’s popularity. He has kept an eye on the show for years, and been a regular attendee for more than a decade. “They have great spectator appeal,” he says. “The farms, the exhibitors, all have parties. They all get along. What it shows me is that in order for a show to survive, or a particular segment of our industry to thrive, they have to be fun. it has to be fun for the exhibitor. it has to be fun for the breeder. And that takes the pressure off the trainers.

There’s less stress.”

The lack of pressure does not lessen the edge of competition, he adds. “As far as i’m concerned—and this is the consensus of most of my friends who are leading trainers—the three big shows are scottsdale, the World Cup and the egyptian event.”

The Basics Of The Event This year, the egyptian event took place June 3-8. The schedule, described by everyone as relaxed, is nevertheless packed for anyone who tries to do it all. The show offers standard competition for stallions, mares, colts, fillies and geldings, as well as “World Class” classes (for egyptian-sired

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individuals, out of mares whoe are not straight egyptian); Futurities for yearlings and 2-year-olds, which this year paid out more than $85,000; “extended specialty” classes (for futurity horses at ages 3 and 4); the egyptian breeders Challenge (amateur futurities featuring horses born from breedings purchased at the ebC auction three years previous, which this year paid winners nearly $17,000 each); and performance (western pleasure, hunter, native costume and liberty). Augmenting the excitement in the show ring is the Kalkata which accompanied the futurities, in which not only the owners of the titlists earned prize money, but Kalkata high-bidders won cash for choosing the top contenders as well. in addition to the competition, the event offered a full battery of youth activities, two daily clinics by Tommy Garland, educational seminars, and social and fundraising events. As usual, it featured two auctions. on Thursday night, the egyptian breeders Challenge stallion season auction netted proceeds that indicate a pay-out in 2016 of more than $100,000, and on Friday evening, live and silent bids purchased art items to benefit the society’s programs.

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Polly Knoll, 2013 Trustees Award winner.

There were also barn parties, guided barn tours, and several Pyramid Society meetings. Friday night’s “Mares: Queens of the Nile” Gala and Fundraiser was the highlight of the social scene, offering not only the art auction, but awards and recognitions as well. The 2013 Trustees Award winner was Polly Knoll, who has photographed some of the greatest Arabians in the breed and recorded the Event throughout its history. Knoll’s photographs, which were on display at the show throughout the week, are now on rotational exhibition at the Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse.

This year’s Event also featured innovations in its judging.

The Pyramid Society developed its “Standards of Excellence,” which were forwarded to the five-judge panel ahead of the show. “That was to give them a good sense of [the Egyptian Arabian’s desirable qualities],” says Bishop. It also was to familiarize officials with a new criteria they would be evaluating entitled “Balance, Quality, and Substance at the Walk.”

Then, in the show ring, the Society introduced a procedure which drew widespread approval: while three judges were on

duty in a class and one sat out, the fifth judge was assigned solely to watch the contenders for any practices in violation of the rules, particularly relating to abuse. During Saturday night’s junior and senior championships, all the judges had clipboards in their hands, further validating the titles that were awarded.

“I thought the judging was excellent this year,” says longtime breeder Hank DeShazer, of DeShazer Arabians in Tomball, Tex. DeShazer has been coming to the Egyptian Event for more than two decades, and has won many trophies over the years (this year, DeShazer Arabians took seven horses to the show and saw six of them in Saturday’s night’s finals, including the Bronze Champion Senior Stallion, Aziim Al Amaar). Nevertheless, he cites the distribution of ribbons as one of the show’s strengths. “The championships were won by a lot of different farms.”

“I thought the horses were better than ever, and I thought the judges did a super job,” nods Shawn Crews. “When you look at the champions in the end, everybody could say, ‘I can see why that’s it.’”

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Was there a downside to this year’s event? “our numbers were down a little,” reports Anna bishop. “but that is a result of when the recession was at its peak, people were not nominating horses into the futurities. Despite the fact we'd love to return to a 300-plus horse show, in this economic climate, we also have to be realistic."

What The Egyptian Event Means In The Arabian World Today internationally, the egyptian event always has exerted an allure. “For many of our middle eastern clients, the event is as important a stop on the calendar as they have,” observes Greg Gallún, who annually brings his string from santa Ynez, Calif. “it is one of the big four titles in the world.”

The significance of the event today lies not only in its promotion of the straight egyptian horse, but in the way that the straight egyptian is being used more and more in other programs. Anyone on hand in Lexington this year will cite the show’s egyptian-related program as a big part of its attraction.

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“i’m seeing a lot more people at the event that are breeding generally mainstream horses, great ones, and they’re infusing egyptian blood,” observes shawn Crews. “They’re just coming to the show and enjoying it, and they want to do more. They either came to check it out, or they had a horse in the show—a lot them had egyptian related horses at the show, and a couple of them bought straight egyptian horses there. They come to play on the related level, and the next thing you know they’re falling head over heels and they’re buying straight horses. Those will be mixed with theirs.” one reason to breed straight egyptian horses, she adds, is to sustain their genetic pool for other breeders to use. And the event is the starting point for many breeders. “i think first it’s the show that brings them in, and then they fall in love with the horses.” “i think we’ve all realized in the Arabian horse industry that you’ve got to mix and match with all different types of Arabian horses to come up with what one might consider the

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ultimate,” says Michael Wilson. “My personal involvement with Egyptian horses has never been about breeding straight Egyptians, although I have a great respect for that. I would dare to say that 80 percent or maybe more of everything I’m involved with has a significant straight Egyptian sire line. So, although I’m not a straight Egyptian breeder and I don’t work at a straight Egyptian farm, the straight Egyptian horse is critically important to what I do. In my opinion, it’s critically important to the breed.”

You can gauge the success of a horse show by the trainers that show there, Raymond Mazzei offers. “The event brings in international trainers,” he points out. “There are always two or three from Europe.” That, he adds, is in addition to the mainstream American trainers who now are appearing there in force.

Mazzei, who has been known for most of his career for his expertise with Polish horses, recognizes the role that Egyptians now play in his program, as he blends them into his own bloodlines to enhance the ‘beauty’ factor. “That’s helping me with my sales throughout the world,” he says.

“The world is so small now that we look to international marketing as much as we look to our own national marketing.

I don’t like to chase fads, but this is an evolution.”

“They want people to be really happy,” says Raymond Mazzei. “I mean, they make a big effort. When you go in their office, they are so extremely conscious of how they are with people.”

That is the show itself. Michael Wilson addresses the Event’s overall significance. “We have to protect the straight Egyptian heritage,” he says. “If straight Egyptian breeders ever quit, the blood would get so diluted, I won’t be able to get at what I need sometimes. So, I think all of us trainers realize that, hey, these are the horses that make the world go around, and it’s a big world out there now. To turn your back on those people and those horses, in the long run, is short sighted.

“And it’s a great horse show too,” he adds with a smile. “It’s a lot of fun, an international event where they’re buying horses.

It’s the place to be in June every year.” ■

That is one reason that Egyptian Arabian associates report noteworthy sales at the Event. “I absolutely believe that we have something more to market than just a show horse,” says Hank DeShazer. “There’s a lot more interest in breeding horses in the Egyptian part of the industry. Therefore, we can sell breeding horses as well as show horses, and that’s, I think, a strength that we have in the purebred industry.”

In the end, everyone says, the success and importance of the Egyptian Event lies in its magnetic character and what it means to the industry.

“The centerpiece of Event planning has been to keep the relaxed pace and not have it like any other horse show,” reflects Anna Bishop. “You can run a typical 250-horse horse show in two or three days, realistically, if you run it like a horse show, but it has never been the intent of our organization to do it like that. The slower pace, the camaraderie—that’s the basis of nearly every decision made here.”

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Results provided by the Egyptian Event Committee.

Senior Champion Egyptian Stallion MONTHER AL NASSER (Ansata Hejazi x Aliah Al Nasser), shown by Greg Gallún for owner Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani.

Junior Champion Egyptian Colt AJ THEE LUCA (Thee Desperado x HED Caramba), shown by Michael Wilson for owner Manuel Durini.

Amateur Halter Egyptian Stallion Champion PATRIOT LSA (The Sequel RCA x Tammens Ana), shown by Kimberly Shutts for owner Lone Star Arabians LLC.

Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian 2-Year-Old Colt Kalkata Champion IBN RAAD (Scapa x LPS Thunderstruck), shown by Ricardo Rivero for owner Elizabeth Witt.

Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Colt (Jan.-Apr.) Champion ENCORE RCA (Alixir x Rhapsody In Black), shown by Luis Paniagua for owner Rock Creek Arabians of Texas, Inc.

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Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Colt (Apr.-Dec.) Champion BASIIM (Laheeb Al Nasser x Aleeyah Shama MC), shown by Steve Dady for owner Gail Ahrens.

Futurity Finals Egyptian Sired 2-Year-Old Colt Champion TF AFRIKHAN LIGHT (Botswana x TF Kestrelia), shown by Ted Carson for owners Curtis and Allison Westley.

Futurity Finals Egyptian Sired Yearling Colt Champion CW EL SONADOR (The Singleton x MA Sonata), shown by Ted Carson for owner Green Pastures Arabians, Inc.

Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge Colt ATH Champion LALO RCA (Thee Desperado x Lola SIG), shown by David Reissig for owner Rock Creek Arabians of Texas, Inc.

Senior Champion Egyptian Mare TF EXOTIKAH (Botswana x EAI Etheena), shown by Ted Carson for owners Nabeel Ali A. and Aldana Al-Meslemani.

Junior Champion Egyptian Filly JAMILLAS BELLE RCA (Pimlico RCA x Desperados Belle RCA), shown by Greg Knowles for owners Melonie and Michael Behan.

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Amateur Halter Egyptian Mare Champion MASRI NIJMI (Thee Infidel x Masri Kinz), shown by owner Kenneth Blake McDonald.

Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly (Jan.-Apr.) Champion AMER NIHAAL (Justynn x Evangeline CC), shown by Ricardo Rivero for owner Ahmad Amer.

Futurity Finals Egyptian Sired 2-Year-Old Filly Champion NAFISSAH AL SHAHRAZAD (Scapa x SW Regalia Rose), shown by Luis Paniagua for owner Nadine Pappas.

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Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian 2-Year-Old Filly Kalkata Champion KARIMAH MAGIDAA LDA (Mishaal HP x Illa Magidaa LDA), shown by Frank Sponle for owner LD Arabians.

Futurity Finals Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly (Apr.-Dec.) Champion DESHA DASHIRA (Aziim Al Amaar x DeSha Saida), shown by Sandro Pinha for owners Sandra and Hank DeShazer.

Futurity Finals Egyptian Sired Yearling Filly Champion TF AFRIKHAN JEWEL (Botswana x Kissemee Julyen V), shown by Johanna Ullstrom for owners Curtis and Allison Westley.

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Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge Filly ATH Champion AMER NIHAAL (Justynn x Evangeline CC), shown by Jason Tackett for owner Ahmad Amer.

Gelding Champion TF PRINCE DE BEERS (Botswana x SS Queen Ofhearts), shown by Ted Carson for owner Allison Mehta.

Liberty Champion ZAKI IBN FARID CR (Anaza El Farid x Bint Aliah Halima), shown by Ricardo Rivero for owner Carol Anne Rice.

Western Pleasure Champion HALIMAARS KING TUT (AGA Gamaan x Haallie), ridden by Katie Garland for owner Delsan Arabians LLC.

Hunter Pleasure Champion TF PRINCE DE BEERS (Botswana x SS Queen Ofhearts), ridden by Kentley Dean for owner Allison Mehta.

Native Costume Open Champion THEE FLASH (Ali Rahaim x LA Juliet), ridden by Shanna Dillon for owner Coco Tingler.

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THEE DESpERADO

(1989-2013)

As the website of Arabians, Ltd. reads, “It is with heavy hearts that we sadly announce the loss of our beloved Desperado. Over and above his unparalleled contribution to the breed, he was loved by many and never failed to enchant the guests who came to see him.

He left a forever impression on all those who crossed his path. Judy, Shawn, and all the Arabians Ltd. team are grateful to Thee Desperado’s Lifetime Breeders, breeding patrons, and innumerable friends across the globe for sharing and multiplying the support, faith, and joy he brought to our lives by his presence, and through his foals and their legacy.”

An Egyptian stallion that accomplished much in his showing and breeding career, Thee Desperado’s legacy cannot be summarized in just a few words. His accomplishments in the international show ring were incredibly memorable as he was awarded Egyptian Event Junior Champion Colt in 1991, Reserve Champion Stallion at U.S. Nationals, and Unanimous Grand Champion Stallion at Scottsdale in 1994. And yet, it was his tremendous breeding career that kept Thee Desperado in the spotlight, earning him the title of leading Egyptian Event halter sire for 12 years straight, from 1996 to 2007.

The reach of Thee Desperado is staggering among Straight Egyptians: noting only the horses recorded in AHA’s database, the prolific stallion has just shy of 1,000 registered progeny, with over three times as many registered grandget. Desperado’s legacy has even crossed into the world of pastimes and pleasures, where he became the first Straight Egyptian to inspire a Breyer® horse model.

However, to those who were closest to him, the memories take on a much more personal tone. Today, Arabians Ltd.’s Facebook© wall is full of emotional words and images: memories of those who had even one chance to look into his eyes and sense his presence... photos of children with wide, toothy grins, enjoying Desperado under saddle... and stunning prose recounting long evening walks with Shawn Crews and “her best 18 • Tu T To A r A b i | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I mES

(The Minstril x AK Amiri Asmarr, by Theegyptianprince)

friend” enjoying each other’s company. Theirs was a long and beautiful relationship, full of vibrant memories—the kind that can never pass away. One of the stories was that of friend Stefani Annett as she shared, “In my many trips to Arabians Ltd., my favorite excursions were the evening walks with Shawn to bring Desperado in from his pasture. No matter how busy Shawn was, she made time for her boy. He would whinny, her already quick step would quicken, and their smiles upon greeting each other were infectious. I would soon be left in their dust as they positively f lew back to the barn, their footfalls taking on the air of years ago when the vigor of youth came easy. Never have I witnessed such devotion between a horse and his soul mate.”

And so, with his incredible foals to carry his bloodline, memories to warm the hearts of those who knew him, and photos to inspire appreciation of a life well lived, Thee Desperado’s legacy can remain a prominent one in the Arabian industry. As Arabians Ltd. also shares, “Thee dream isn’t to live forever, thee dream is to create something that will. The magnitude of his legacy will not be measured by the life he led, but by the life he left behind. Long live his legacy through his sons and daughters across the globe.” n

SIMEON SHAI

(1984-2013)

In Scottsdale in 1991, Christie and Henry Metz bought their first Arabian breeding. Intended for their straight Egyptian mare Glorietasayonaara (Ansata Abu Nazeer x Glorieta Shahlima, by Ansata Shah Zaman), the breeding was to Simeon Shai, a horse that captivated Christie from the moment she saw him. “Henry and I had only recently made the decision to begin breeding these fabulous and magical horses, so I was attending the show in order to learn more about Arabian horses.

Although I knew next to nothing, I did recognize “special” when I saw Shai.” Christie continues, “When Shai came in that arena, showing off that giant fountain of a tail, I was absolutely blown away by his charisma and that ethereal quality that goes with some Arabians.

I fell in love with him the minute I saw him, just connected with the personality and the soul of the horse. I went back to the stalls, checkbook in hand, and booked our straight Egyptian mare.”

Few could have imagined that this first connection would result in them standing Shai in 2001 at Silver Maple Farm and owning him from 2004-2013. But before all this, Shai had a big past as a show horse and international traveler. Shai’s import to the U.S. began when Bruce Clark judged two of Shai’s offspring in a small show in Australia in 1988. As he went looking for their sire, Bruce made an instant connection with the stallion and, “couldn’t stop thinking about him,” Bruce remembers.

When Bruce’s partner Gerry Alexander saw Shai a few weeks later, his response was much the same. And for the third partner in the plan, Ron Palelek, it only took about 60 seconds to inspect Shai for him to jump into the partnership.

The three lost no time importing Shai, and he arrived in California in January 1989. He divided his time between Bruce and Gerry at their BruMarBa Arabians in Garden Valley, Calif., and with Ron at Vantage Point Farm in Vantage, Wash.. American breeders experienced a slightly modified version of the must-have feeling as they became aware of the quality of the new import.

(Raadin Royal Star x Simeon Safanad) Bruce, Gerry, and Ron (known as “The Shai Alliance”) had Simeon Shai on the show circuit, an adventure that peaked with the distinction of 1991 Triple Crown Stallion (same-year championships at Scottsdale, the Canadian Nationals, and U.S. Nationals). To top off the Triple Crown, Shai and his entourage f lew to the Salon du Cheval at Paris in December 1991, and came home World Champion Stallion. With that major win, Shai became the first Arabian stallion ever, to win all four titles, and he did it in the record time of 10 months and under 17 different judges.

As a sire, Shai earned a reputation for consistency. Always the good mind and easy-to-live-with disposition—the big, dark, kind eyes; small, tippy and excellent placed ears; model “fountain” tail carriage; a kind and gentle spirit with the ability to perform when asked; intelligence and trainability. Shai produced 471 first generation foals and 1,271 second generation foals, and like Shai, who was a Legion of Honor award winner, many of his progeny are also recipients of AHA’s awards program. There are champions in eight countries and on four continents.

Over the years, Christie and Henry had thirty-one foals sired by Shai at Silver Maple Farm. One son, Jasoor SMF resides in Shai’s former stall, and for Christie, seeing his legacy son there helps with the loss. “While we said farewell to our Shai, we are so delighted to see him every day in the progeny at the farm and in the wonderful memories we have.” n Volume 44, No. 3 | Tu T To A r A b i • 19

by KARA LARSON A new show in a category all its own, the Arabian Foal Festival, held at the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center, October 5th and 6th, hopes to offer something fresh, unique, and positive for all involved. Board members Kelly Elm and Henry Metz stand by the premise of a show that puts the well-being of the Arabian foal first. For Henry, there are several points that make The Arabian Foal Festival a unique and worthwhile experience. “It is as much a showcase of the various breeding programs here in the Santa Ynez Valley as it is a competition amongst breeding farms.”

and the diversity the show offers. “I really believe that the vision and the driving spirit behind this idea comes from the need to be bring people from all over the world to this area, because we have one of the most geographically concentrated areas of Arabian horse breeding in the world.”

A show for weanlings and yearlings that have not previously been shown, Henry considers the show a debut event for the breeders in the Valley. All participants must be a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association, so the show has this geographical guideline along with the age requirement. However, for breeders outside the area, Arabian enthusiasts, and anyone looking to see some of the finest foals in the industry, the event bestows the ideal place to see the future of the Arabian breed. A show that doesn’t allow stand up, whips, chains, or a professional handler, the Arabian Foal Festival encourages carrots in the arena and promotes a positive first show experience for these young Arabians.

Held in a prime location of the Santa Ynez Valley, Henry puts great emphasis on its ideal location, the board’s mission,

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Henry continues, “We also have one of the wider varieties of bloodstocks available when you consider we have Polish, Spanish, Egyptian, and Domestic bloodlines, and then you add the various crosses such as Spanish/Egyptian, and you end up covering the whole gamut. We arguably live in one of the most beautiful spots in the country, possibly the world, and we want to have events like this to attract people to come here.”

Kelly Elm agrees that the location extends great opportunities for all. “Dating back to the 1970’s, and maybe even earlier than that, the Santa Ynez Valley has been called ‘The Valley of the Arabian Horse,’ due to the large number of Arabian farms in a concentrated area.”

With the opportunity to bring people back into this area, the Arabian Foal Festival will serve to promote the breeding programs in Santa Ynez and help the Arabian horse gain valuable exposure in this prestigious valley.

Another unique factor about the show is that they not only divide classes by age and gender, but they also include classification for future use and discipline.

Henry shares what this means for the breeders and owners. “This gives the breeder a chance to enter horses that may not have all the attributes and characteristics to compete in the high-end halter horse arena, but they could be used as performance horse candidates or for future breeding stock. Spectators will be able to see by class entry how these breeders stack up their own horses.

Classes by Division—

Performance or Show There will be a Gelding, Colt and Filly class with a goal of five entrants per class. It will be broken down by Foal/Weanling and Yearling classes. To begin, there will be four classes for Foals/Weanlings and six classes for Yearlings; if there are more than the five entrants per class, sections will be added. Example: Foal/Weanling Filly Performance Future - or - Yearling Filly Show Future.

With a minimum of 10 classes on Saturday and 10 championship classes on Sunday, the show is mapped out and ready for the prestigious foals to join the fun. Also in the mix are the Perpetual Trophies for Best Small Foal Breeder (5 and under foals a year), Perpetual Trophies for Best Large Foal Breeder (5 and over foals a year), and Best Handler Trophy.

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All handlers will be amateurs and will be vetted by a committee in an attempt to keep the playing field level.”

The final, truly unique aspect of the show remains the judging system. “The judging will be different in the sense it will be from a positive approach viewing the horses attributes and not deducting points, which becomes a more negative approach,” Henry observes.

“Each class will have just one judge and while some of the judges have an AHA card, some do not, but they are breeders who know a good horse. There are rules that will closely monitor the cosmetics, the presentations, and making sure no whips, chains, and stand up are utilized. We hope for the horses to be presented in a more relaxed, yet animated manner.”

All in all, the mission of the Arabian Foal Festival is simple. “The Arabian Foal Festival presents young Arabian horses and the people who love working with them in a positive, caring light,” shares Kelly Elm. “By design, it offers as stress free of an environment and as level of a playing field as we could come up with. It is also a way to break down the “us and them” feel that sometimes exists between judges and exhibitors, and for all to hear the reasons why the judges have chosen their particular winners.”

Although it isn’t easy for a new show to gain legitimacy and influence in the Arabian industry today, Henry has confidence in the Foal Festival’s ability to help enhance areas within the Arabian community that are currently lacking. “The Arabian Foal Festival offers a fresh take on the variety, scheduling, fun, and lifestyle of a horse show. It will provide an opportunity to see a wide variety of bloodlines. There will be get and grandget from horses whose lines are highly respected and sought after throughout the world.”

And in conclusion, Henry invites all to attend this show in its inaugural year. For more information, visit www.TheArabianFoalFestival.com to check out the story behind this show, the goals set forth, and more details on the separation of divisions. “I don’t know what could be more fun and exciting than watching all these beautiful Arabian weanlings and yearlings come trotting into an outdoor arena, where the vista includes vineyards, wineries, and the Los Padres Mountains.

It just doesn’t get any better than that for a fun and entertaining weekend. We hope you will come join us.”■

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“Why Foals?”

with Show Board Member

Bart Van Buggenhout “Why foals? Well, they represent the future, we love them, they are so cute, and everybody is excited about the possibilities in store for them. I think they are the best way of getting the breeders back together in a close working relationship; but also showcasing our breed to the local community and hopefully stimulating sales of these horses. Their destiny doesn’t have to lie just in being a top halter horse in an international market.

We’ll encourage families to enjoy our Arabians, and performance-minded individuals may find their next superstar at a younger age, and the beginnings of new breeding programs may also result. By opening up a new market, we will enable our current breeding farms to keep the bloodlines that are so valuable without the sacrifice of selling their best stock to ensure the rest of the farm is fed.”

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Bellvedere DFA

Grazia TG

(Ever After NA x IA Shabella) • Colt ~ For Sale Nominations: Scottsdale Signature Stallion, AHBA Futurity Legacy, U.S. Futurity, and Sweepstakes

(Vitorio TO x Rohara Mademoiselle) • Filly ~ For Sale Nominations: Sweepstakes, U.S. & Canadian Futurities, and Iowa Gold Star

Owners: Michael and Pamela Donnelly DESERT FLOWER ARABIANS 28229 N. 54th St., Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (480) 414-8194 bharbridge@msn.com

Owners: Todd and Glena Weegens 1752 Highland Dr., Freeport, IL 61032 (815) 233-2247 gweegens@comcast.net

Name Pending

Damascus EA

(Enzo x RH Triana) • Colt ~ For Sale Nominations: Sweepstakes and Futurities Owners: Kim and Skip Cook FREELAND FARm LLC 7100 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 341-4047 pam@freelandfarms.com

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( JA Urbino x Hana El Dakar) • Colt ~ For Sale Nominations: SSS Auction, Sweepstakes, MAHB Medallion Stallion Owners: Jeannette and Walt Lane ESPERANzA ARABIANS Riverside, CA 92504 (951) 780-7553 esperanza.arabians@att.net

EA Arjen el Marwteyn (ZT Marwteyn x Ancholy Ali) • Colt

Owner: Kathrin Hampe Klingebiel EOS ArAbiAnS Feld 12, Waldburg, Baden Wuerttemberg 88289, Germany (171) 644-4378 khk@eos-arabians.com

name Pending

(*L A Karat x Isabella De Jamaal) • Filly ~ For Sale Nominations: Scottsdale Signature Stallion, AHBA Futurity, Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature Stallion, Spotlight Owners: Michael and Jill Curiel MJC rAnCH 39759 E Arizona Ave., Bennett, CO 80102 (303) 517-6348 mike@mjcranch.com

Odetta PVF

(Maasai PVF x Phaedra PVF) • Filly ~ For Sale Nominations: Sweepstakes, U.S. & Candian Futurities, Scottsdale Signature Stallion, and MAHB Medallion Stallion Owners: Don and Ann Benson PrAiriE ViEW FArM 1300 Hickory Drive, Minnestrista, MN 55359 (612) 325-7293 prairieviewfarm@msn.com

DA Extase

(Ever After NA x DA Love) • Filly ~ For Sale Owners: Williamson Family Trust DOLOrOSA ArAbiAnS 131 Via Dolorosa, Wilmington, NC 28457 (910) 251-8543 dwetheboss@gmail.com

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HLA Eros

Hanallese

(Brixx IA x Suzanna MPA) • Colt Nominations: Sweepstakes and Iowa Gold Star Auction

(Allesio, by Besson Carol x Romantika, by Marwan Al Shaqab) Filly ~ For Sale

Owners: Joe and Kathy Monroe HEArtLAnd ArAbiAns 4551 East 500 South, Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 383-7513 klmonroel@live.com

Owner: Kathleen Wilson WiLdEmAr FArm 1491 Wildemar Lane, Leslie, AR 72645 (501) 514-0944 kathyatoxley@yahoo.com

mishaal Aziz

negligee smP

(Mishaal HP x Imdalas Sequel) • Colt ~ For Sale Nominations: Pyramid Society Straight Egyptian Futurity Program, Sweepstakes, and U.S. Futurity Owner: Lynne Ovington FrEund FAmiLy ArAbiAns LLC 105 Costa Bella Cove, Austin, TX 78734 (512) 695-5506 lynne.ovington@gmail.com 26 • Tu T To A r A b i | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

(Baskghazi x Night Slippers) • Filly Nominations: AEPA Owners: Jacque Thompson smoky mountAin PArk ArAbiAns 1558 Muddy Creek Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772 (865) 388-0507 (608) 332-0701 jacque@smparabians.com

Hana Magidaa LDA

Titanium DHA (pending)

(Mishaal HP x Illa Magidaa LDA) • Filly ~ For Sale Nominations: Egyptian Event Futurity Nominated

(Marvilloso x Lourdes RSS) • Colt ~ For Sale Nominations: Sweepstakes, U.S. & Canadian Futurities, Scottsdale Signature Stallion, and MAHB Medallion Stallion

Owners: Dan and Louise DeRusseau LD ArAbiAns 179 Lois Lane, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 (512) 284-0402 louise@ldarabians.com

Owner: Terri Gellin Deer HAven ArAbiAns E10855 Eulrich Road, Clintonville, WI 54929 (920) 590-1448 DHArabians@frontiernet.net

Cosmapalotan rCF

valiant LA

(Apalo x Angelina Showlee) • Colt

(Versace x Material Girl VF) • Colt

Owners: Jack and Elizabeth Milam regenCy Cove FArMs 3940 N. County Line Rd., Newcastle, OK 73065 (405) 620-3259 jackmilam@atlinkwifi.com

Owners: The Michels Family LiMiTLess ArAbiAns 287 SE Ethan Terrace, Stuart, FL 34997 (561) 427-4725 Rmichels287@aol.com

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Faces & Places M idwe st Pa r t y

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he annual Midwest Open House in Rogers, Minn., was held on the weekend of July 26-28, highlighting two days of special events, a beautiful setting, and magnificent

Arabian horses. An evening meal kicked off the event and continued the next morning with mimosas, excitement, and a viewing tour of the 2013 foals. Lunch was followed by meeting the beautiful mares and premier stallions; ending with Oak Ridge Arabians’ Vitorio TO, standing at Midwest Training Centre. The evening concluded with dinner, dancing on the infamous Pony Trail in the woods behind David and Terry Anne’s home, and the lovely camaraderie that the event inspired.

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Va r ia n Su m mer Jubi le e

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or the 29th year, Varian Arabians put on their annual Summer Jubilee August 4th and 5th, which was attended by horse lovers from all over the country. Known for being innovative with their educational clinics, Varian Arabians hosted Tommy Garland as this year’s clinician on the topic of

confidence building of young horses. Sheila Varian started the party with a touching story, which led into a musical ride on her ranch horse Jubilation, to music written especially for her by well-known singer and songwriter, Juni Fisher.

Another big part of the Jubilee was the Mare Walk, which showed off the beautiful mares and foals bred and raised at Varian Arabians while showcasing the incredible farm as well. A beautiful and peaceful farm, people often comment that Varian Arabians is the most serene and gentle little piece of heaven where the horses and people are both happy to welcome you to their world.

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Celebrating

the International Success of

Undefeated in Australia Making her International Debut

VALENTINO’S ANGEL MI

September 2011 | Chestnut Filly (DA Valentino x Always An Angel by SK Shakla Khan) Australian Champion Yearling Filly – Unanimous East Coast Champion Yearling Filly National Stud Show Champion Yearling Filly Fifth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Female Proudly owned by HRH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud AL-Mohamadia Stud, Saudi Arabia Presented by Tom Schoukens

Competing for the title of United States National Champion

IMPRESSA MI

August 2011 | Grey Filly (Aria Impresario x Mulawa Alexa by Parkview Audacious) Region 10 Champion Two-Year-Old Filly Scottsdale First Place – Junior Two-Year-Old Fillies Third-Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Proudly Owned by Impressa Partners LLC The Gunabalan & Sloan Families, USA Presented by Andrew Sellman

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Champions

Seeking Gold in Aachen and Paris

PRUSSIA MI

January 2012 | Chestnut Colt (ABHA Qatar x Parada by Magnum Forty Four) Gold Champion Yearling Colt – Menton Supreme Gold Champion Yearling Colt – Las Vegas Gold Champion International Yearling Colt – Scottsdale Fourth-Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Undefeated in International Competition Proudly owned by HRH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud AL-Mohamadia Stud, Saudi Arabia Presented by Frank Spönle

Greg and Julie Farrell · Jane Farrell B e r r i l e e a n d A b e r d e e n , N S W , A u s t r a l i a · + 61 4 12 5 17 1 8 8 · i n f o @ m u l a w a a r a b i a n s . c o m . a u

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2013 Egyptian EvEnt golD ChaMpion Colt & 2013 SCottSDalE ChaMpion 3-yEar-olD Colt Proudly owned by Criadero Medrano Manuel & Maria Durini & Family • Quito, Ecuador www.wilsontrainingcenter.com

For breeding information contact Mike or peri Wilson Mike’s cell 352-267-5550 • peri’s cell 407-402-2116 wilsontrainingc@aol.com

Breeders Sweepstakes nominated Sire • region 12 Spotlight Stallion • Mn Medallion Stallion • SCiD & Ca Clear