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Contents Issue 7 • Volume 48, No. 2 8

Canadian Nationals Preview—Celebrating 60 Years by Laurelle Anderson

An Interview with Judging Legend Peter Cameron with Jeff Wallace

29 youth

Youth Nationals Preview—Vintage Your Way by Kara Larson

42 youth

From The 2017 Youth Nationals Judges’ Perspective

48 youth

Cover Story: Holland Stevens—Beyond The Show Ring by Kara Larson

youth

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Views Of A Trainer/Instructor—Creating Success

118 youth

The Hollywood Toi Foundation: Hoofbeats And Hearts Beating As One To Benefit Our Youth by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

146 youth

Youth Lesson/Boarding/Academy Directory—Bringing The Beginnings To A New And Lifelong Friendship by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

154 youth

Oklahoma City! A Guide To The City’s Finest

162 youth

Warrior Horses …Warrior Kids—Championed By One

166 youth

Where Did Your Arabian Come From? The Desert Horse by Ruthie Saltsgaver

172 youth

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Youth Nationals Youth Clips—Vintage Your Way Lori Ross—Mother, Horsewoman, Friend by Kara Larson

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The 2017 Darley Awards—Go Big Or Go Home by Evie Tubbs Sweeney

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2017 Alabama All Arabian Horse Show Leaders Of The Times: Cedar Ridge Arabians by Laurelle Anderson

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Comments From The Publisher

Faces & Places

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Faces & Places

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Let Us Introduce …

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In The Eye …

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Calendar Of Events

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Index Of Advertisers

On The Cover:

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Walter Mishek’s thoughts on Major Mac V...

“I had seen many photos of Major Mac V, but upon seeing him in person at the 2017 Scottsdale Show, I was taken back. Here was a horse much greater in person than he was even in his photos. As are most of the horses Sheila bred, he was beautifully balanced from top to bottom. But additionally, his neck set and poll were fantastic, as well as his length of neck. What pleased me most, was his face type was very good. I will be breeding a Mishek mare to Major Mac V this year, and am very excited. I believe Sheila knew the legacy she was leaving us.” ~ Walter Mishek

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A New Feature, A Better Future In this issue, AHT introduces one of the most important features we have ever offered: a lesson program directory. Lesson programs are the unsung heroes of our industry, and yet, they are something that many of us take for granted and focus on least. We all agree that they are valuable, but beyond that, we don’t think much about it. That is, unless we have kids. Then it becomes more personal. The children of today are the owners and enthusiasts of tomorrow, and their involvement most often begins with riding lessons. That’s where I started; my mom took me to Mike Breeggemann’s twice a week to learn to ride. At first, I slid around in the saddle like everyone else—but we all loved it. We loved the horses, we loved the camaraderie and we loved getting better at it, which, over time, we all did. Eventually, some of us started competing, but not everyone did. Some kids were content just to explore trail riding, which is equally important. The point is, we loved being with horses and we learned skills that we never would have learned anywhere else. That is the backbone of our industry. Really, it is the only thing which absolutely will take our community forward in time to come. For the Arabian breed to survive, we have to have people who love and are comfortable handling horses. We talk about marketing programs, and I agree we need them. But the most dependable way to ensure our future, the one with the most long term potential, is introducing more kids to our horses and giving them the ability to be safe and skillful in their equine involvement. I encourage you to support your barn’s lesson program. If your trainers do not offer one, I hope you ask them to start one, and when they do, please support it in whatever way you can. Lesson programs are the key to our future. Please spread the word.

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Welcome to North of the Wall …

Good Luck to all Exhibitors at Canadian Nationals!

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Canadian Nationals Preview

Celebrating 60 Years by Laurelle Anderson

welcoming Royal Red invitation encourages Arabian horse owners and exhibitors to attend this year’s highly anticipated 60th celebration of the Canadian National Arabian Horse Show, returning to the Keystone Center in Brandon, Manitoba, from August 13th-19th. This year in particular, there is an eager vibe of enthusiasm resonating from those who plan to attend, with a sweeping appeal to entice even more participants from within the Arabian horse community, to join in this competition. The excitement portrays seven days of nonstop action all under one roof, in a state-of-the-art facility capable of providing a social atmosphere that encompasses the essence of Canadian horse show hospitality. This ‘just-feels-good-to-be-here’ mentality, makes this ‘cool’ destination, a one-of-a-kind event and a National Arabian horse show that should not be missed. The Canadian Nationals has long been acknowledged to attract world class competition and this year is no exception, with a generous offering of amateur and youth

classes to attract an increased number of exhibitors this year. The show committee is excited to add several new classes that include the Greenhawk Handy Hunter Classic classes, Ranch Horse Riding and JTR Reining. New this year also, will be the championship trophies, designed by gifted artist, Karen Kasper.

To showcase this 60th year of celebration, there will be a Mini Museum Exhibit in place for visitors and exhibitors to saunter down the hallmark walls of history and reﬂect

Canadian on 60 years of Arabian National completion in Canada.

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We asked Murray Popplewell, owner of Rae-Dawn Arabians and an accomplished breeder and exhibitor, why the 2017 Canadian National Arabian Horse Show is ‘a show that you just don’t want to miss.’ “This show is a MUST to attend! Ask anyone who has. There are three things that make this National Event so SPECIAL:

This alone, is quite an accomplishment and perhaps these memories serve best to inspire… since history is often said to be our best teacher. Regardless, it will be a display you will not want to miss. Friday, August 18th, will be “Armed Forces Day” and wearing red would certainly be encouraged, to honor Canadian Armed Forces and U.S. Military Troops. An Educational opportunity will also be provided by “Total Arabian Interactive Learning” (T.A.I.L.). Tours and Learning Stations will include an opportunity for newcomers to be introduced to the Arabian horse by welcoming them to explore and discover various ways of becoming involved with this proud breed. A Youth Rafﬂe will be held to beneﬁt AHYA, and a Progressive Barn Party will be announced, giving everyone an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate this up-beat show. With local amenities and restaurants within walking distance of the show grounds, all of this and more, leaves everyone feeling that there really is a ‘little something for everyone” at this international competition!

1. It’s located in Canada. Special to me, as this is my homeland and we genuinely welcome the Arabian family with Canadian hospitality and friendliness. We value all American participants that support the show past and present. This is what makes it a competition. Quite often, the top ﬁve horses at the Canadian Nationals move on to be very competitive at U.S. Nationals. 2. It is the only complete National show that we have left. It has all levels of competition including all performance, sport horse, junior, halter, and in-hand classes, as well as trail, reining, dressage, ranch riding and walk/trot, all handled and shown under one roof. In the main arena at any one time, we can see Junior, Amateur and Open in performance and halter classes, just like it used to be— something for the whole family. 3. This National event brings everyone together. We are all together under one roof enjoying each other’s company. Win or lose, everyone has a good time, so in reality, EVERYONE WINS! This is what it’s all about! Hats off to the show committee! Great job! We are proud of you.”

As the show draws near, there seems to be little doubt that Canadians understand best how to roll out their red carpet invitation for participants to attend this annual championship horse show and the overall perception seems to be that this show is authentically unlike any other national competition. Yes, Canada is hosting a celebration of 60 years! A promising show of champions, with exhilarating festive fun and a trip down memory lane to ‘where it all began’. Oh Canada … we will see you soon! n

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AN INTERVIEW WITH JUDGING LEGEND

Peter Cameron

with Jeff Wallace

There has, perhaps, never been a more beloved judge in the history of the Arabian horse than Peter Cameron, “Pete” to his friends. He is

ruthlessly kind, eternally humble, deliciously witty, and honest to the highest degree. Equality is wired into his very being; no one is greater than another in his eyes. This palpable trust has a calming effect on

both horses and people around him. Everyone knows they are “safe” with Pete. He’s the type of person who is full of so much goodness and truth

that it makes you reexamine your own life in all the best ways possible.

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As a young man in Oklahoma City at the U.S. Nationals, I watched Peter judge Khemosabi… “the greatest horse I ever judged,” he would say in this interview. I continued watching him judge over the years, and knew how wellrespected he was. But I had never personally met him. This past spring, I was walking through a grocery store in Northern California when my phone rang. “Jeff Wallace, this is Peter Cameron.” I was taken aback. “The horse show judge?” And he said, “Yes. I just want you to know I’m a big fan of yours. I like your magazine and I like your writing.” That’s how it started. Never would I have believed how much someone could impact me in such a short period of time. But that’s just Pete. I’m eternally grateful for this heartfelt interview. I’ll savor his truths and wonderful rawness for the rest of my life. I expect you will too. Thanks, Pete, for calling me a friend. ~ Jeff Wallace

Memories And Stories What made you give *Padron the win many years ago in Las Vegas over Huckleberry Bey with Sheila and Guarnteed with Gene? It was an amazing class with even more great horses in it than the two you mentioned. While I liked both Huck and Guarnteed very much, the win belonged that day to *Padron. He had matured into a beautiful 3-year-old. David did not overshow him, which I appreciated. Tell us about the day you judged nearly 1,000 horses as a one-judge panel at the 1979 Scottsdale All-Arabian Show. Then, tell us about the the legendary lineup you had for Scottsdale Champion Stallion. There were 804 purebreds, plus the Half-Arabians on that day. I did not write one single note on my Card. I judged them one at a time in front of the grandstand. I wanted the crowd to see what I saw—legs, neck, everything. I wanted them to not just see the hard stand-up, but to see it all. Let me also say, that Comparison is still the best judging.

Regarding the championship for stallions, I had five in the front row and five in the back row. I always look at the back row horses because they had to get up early and deserved the same attention as the winners. I like my championship lineup to be nose-to-tail. In that championship class, I had *Marsianin, SW David, *Aladdinn, Bey Shah and Ansata Shah Zam. I gave the win to *Aladdinn because he was hands-down, the winner. What a great horse he was. And that was his first time showing in North America. My reserve was Bey Shah. What I really liked about that Bey Shah was that he looked and acted like a stallion. After the class, the owners of Bey Shah came up to me and thanked me for his reserve win. That win meant the world to them. I thought they were gonna’ shoot me, but that was not at all the case. Do you feel guilty for beating poor Lois Finch and Shannon Armstrong for Judge of the Year time and again? Both are great judges, but I am very competitive and always like to win. Therefore, no guilt. Also, both are very good looking women, so that I enjoyed. Name your all-time favorite western horse, English horse, and halter horse that you’ve judged. Greatest western horse of all time: SX Bint Cobah with Skip Carpenter. She was ahead of her time and could be competitive today. Greatest English pleasure horse of all time: Fire Music. If you ever saw her, enough said. Greatest stallion halter horse: Khemosabi. He was a horse you could show in any division. His coat was so shiny I could see myself in it. When I judged him, he had no grease and was shown in a natural stance. The arena was full of green shavings. There were at least 3,000 spectators, many of them wearing their Khemo buttons. It is a great memory for me. He was a great horse. Tell us one of your favorite moments playing prankster at a horse show. Gene Holloway showed a gorgeous mare I made champion one year. A year later, they decided to show her to me again. Just to have a little fun, I purposely ignored Gene and his mare. I pulled all the placings leaving him on the rail, still showing. Then I walked over to him and said, ‘Put her at the front of the line.’ He was sweating. Later, he came up to me and said, ‘I could have killed you.’

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What is the funniest thing you remember writing privately on your judge’s card? I asked the ring steward if I could start in 3rd place because there wasn’t a horse good enough in the class to be 1st or 2nd. Then I sent a card back blank and told Harry Cooper, the announcer, “That’s how bad this class is.”

The Industry Are we breeding horses better suited to their respective performance divisions today than before? Yes, we are breeding better, more beautiful horses; but one-class horses is what we are breeding today. Also I have a warning: necks are a bit too long and heads a bit too dishy today. I have always loved a balanced horse with beauty that is not overdone. As a judge, what does it mean to have a great ringmaster? A good ringmaster would make my job 25% easier because I didn’t have to worry when they knew their job. I want to mention four great ones: Sonny Thompson, Bob DeRosa, Bob Mills and Ron Stuckey. Of all the shows you’ve judged in the Arabian world, what is your favorite and why? My favorite show is, hands down, Scottsdale. It is the best of everything, including horses, show committee, weather, ringmaster and pay. I loved the outdoor show with the palm trees in the middle of the arena. I know how much you love and respect the winning halter horse that comes back as a winning performance horse. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with some great examples. Without thinking, tell us instantly what comes to mind with each of these horses: *Bask – Best breeding stallion of his time and would be a top five breeding horse today. *Morafic – Best Egyptian performance horse. Kaborr – I believe I judged that horse in a stock horse class, but for sure a great western horse. Fire Music – Best English horse of all time. An outstanding beauty as well. Her face was exquisite. Fame (the *Bask daughter) – Beautiful mare; very talented in several divisions. Assad – Stanley White did a great job with him. Assad was a good mover and very easy going.

What are your thoughts on some of the new halter ring procedures that have developed, such as the loose rein walk, and halter horses no longer trotting into the arena? … Similarly, what was the greatest entrance you’ve ever witnessed as a judge? I very much like the loose rein walk in halter, though I don’t see judges really enforcing it these days. I always loved to reverse on a loose rein because, boy, would that make them scramble. I’m hoping to see horses relax on the loose rein. Most judges stand in one place and watch the horses walk by. But I liked to walk toward them in the opposite direction of the horses and judge them, because it saved time. By the way, Greg Gallún is hands-down, the master of the walk. And, yes, by all means let the halter horse trot in. Just don’t let them circle over and over. I hate that. Horse shows can be boring, so a great trotting entrance can add some excitement to the experience. I really hate the whole circling thing. One time at the Egyptian Event, a horse circled eight times on his entrance… I counted them.

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Best entrance ever? The stallion Eternity, with Jeff Schall. He would trot straight in, never circling, stop half way down, snort and show. Let’s pause for a minute. Tell us a fun memory or two. I was just thinking about a great memory the other day that I have. It was during one of my trips to Strawberry Banks for the annual open house. They had the most beautiful collection of silvery white *Bask/*Elkana daughters, and their daughters by *Bask-bred stallions as well… all silvery white. They were simply fat, clean and exquisite to look at, and presented in the loveliest way. I’m very fond of Barbara Chur, and another memory I have is her laughing when her driving horse ran away with her in a class. She seemed to have no idea she was in danger. I was a spectator that day; not a judge. When the Arabian world went from one judge to multiple judges, what was the reasoning behind this decision? Do you feel the goal was successfully accomplished? No, the goal was not successfully accomplished with multiple judges. It makes for far too busy of a ring. One time I saw five judges, five ringmasters and the photographers, Rob and Pam Hess… and there were only six horses in the class. My opinion, is you only need two good judges judging together and two good ringmasters. How do the saddle seat horses today compare to 20 or 30 years ago? Are there any particular horses that you feel would still stand out today? If so, why? We are breeding great English and great country horses today. Years ago, a horse showed in regular shoes, so we have no way of knowing if the greats of yesterday, shod as they are today, would be competitive. I think there are some great English trainers today such as Joel Kiesner, Jim Stachowski and Shawn Rooker. Also, *Bask could come back today if shod under today’s guidelines, and win.

we also will never see another Sheila Varian. They were the best of the best. What did you love about Fame VF? And do you see his influence in Marwan Al Shaqab himself, as well as his get? I was judging a show in California, a very big show. It was the 2-year-old colt class, and I had 15 very strong entries. One colt stood out. I had no idea who he was, but boy was he a clear winner. He was really something. It came to the stallion championship, and I gave that 2-year-old colt reserve champion. After the class, a man came up to me and said, ‘How can you give a 2-year-old with that kind of lineup the reserve championship?’ And I looked at the man and said, ‘Because he was the second best horse.’ And do I see Fame VF in Marwan? I certainly do. And I like seeing it.

Personal Thoughts As a breed, what should we say “thank you” to the following professionals for? Bob Battaglia: A great teacher, a trainer of equitation. Always a consummate gentleman in the ring. One time at the Canadian Nationals in Edmonton, Kit Hall’s

When you came into the breed as a judge, where was *Bask in his ascending career as one of the breed’s greatest sires? I came in as a judge in the late 60s when the daughters of *Bask were beginning to own the show ring. Now years later, rate *Bask as a horse and as a sire. I would give *Bask a 9 out of 10. I’ve never given a 10… and Jeff, I have never given a 9 either. That makes *Bask the very top of my list. He’s the best ever. When it comes to *Bask, I’m gonna’ tell you something. We will never as a breed, see not only another *Bask, but

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Peter 1970.

2013 APAHA Horseman’s Awards.

Judging 4-H Show.

horse ran into poor Bob, and he ended up with eight stitches in his head. And once again, he remained the consummate gentleman and professional. Raymond LaCroix: Let’s say for many years, he was the assistant trainer under the great Gene LaCroix. But he also became an excellent horse trainer. And as he has aged, I admire so much how bright, honest, and direct he is. Sheila Varian: Simply the best of the best. We will never see another one like her. I loved her dearly. And I smile when I see yet another V… and another V… and another V… and another V in the pedigree of great Arabian horses. Stanley White Sr.: Always a pleasure to judge, a quiet man who never complained even when he wasn’t the winner. A true gentleman who raised a wonderful family. Kit Hall: Long time excellent and quite versatile horse trainer. I hope he looks older than me now. What advice would you give the person who is going after their judge’s card? Get some experience. Be prepared before you apply. For instance, judge 4H shows or any kind of show to get experience. If you can’t be the judge, be the ringmaster so you can learn technique. Go to shows and sit in the stands by yourself and judge the classes you watch. Compare your scores to the announced judge’s card. If there is a big difference, then these are classes you’ll have to work on. Longevity can be a really elegant and beautiful thing, especially when it is coupled with a deep passion. Does that ring true for you when you think of your life with

the Arabian horse? Where does the passion lie: With the horse? With the art of judging? With both? You know what, I’ve really never thought about that. But I love the way you pose the question. I think you’re right. It’s a great way to put it. My passion lies with both: The Arabian horse and judging. Years ago, I went to shows and I watched. I fell in love with the Arabian horse… their beauty and the way they moved. But I saw what I felt was poor judging and I decided I could do a better job of it. In terms of my passion for judging, it always was an opportunity to look at beautiful horses over and over. It was never a money thing, just a love for the horse. When I would judge a show, at the end of it I would ask them, ‘Did this show make money?’ If they said yes, I’d take my regular fee. If they said no, I’d take less money. Being a judge gave me a chance to travel and see the best Arabian horses the breed had to offer, year in and year out. I met amazing people who also loved the Arabian horse. And I established many wonderful friendships along the way. Name the two best trainers you’ve judged in your career. In the Arabian breed, I judged two trainers that were the best of the best, competing in almost every division we had. You want to know who those trainers are? Gordon Potts and Bob Hart Jr. Have you ever been offered a bribe while judging an Arabian horse show? No, Jeff, I have not. Not once. My motto has always been to encourage, not discourage, when judging. I never said a horse was lame, drugged, or gingered in a class. I just simply didn’t use the horse if I suspected those things. Anytime an owner came up to me after a class and said, ‘Pete, why didn’t you use my horse?’ I would just say I

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didn’t like the way it moved. The real reason I always gave that response is because I never wanted to fly to New York for a trial. Greatest horse you ever judged? Khemosabi. What other thoughts or memories would you like to share? People would ask me, ‘Why do you judge so many shows?’ And I would say ‘Because I love it.’ Here’s a really extreme example of just how much I would judge. One time in British Columbia, I judged eight two-day shows in a row, in 16 days. Another time in Pennsylvania, I judged six shows in six days, Monday through Saturday. They were 4H shows. Every day, there was over 150 kids. I never turned down a horse show for a better show, even though judges do it all the time. I never believed in that. As an example, Mr. Brown at AHA asked me to do stallion halter and western pleasure at the U.S. Nationals. I said, ‘No, sorry, I have my book right here and I can see that I’m booked for a two-day show in Iowa.’ Mr. Brown said, ‘That’s ok, we can get you out of the show in Iowa.’ And I said, ‘Well, I guess you can get me out of it, but I’ll still be at the two-day show in Iowa.’ Nowadays, I guess you’re not supposed to touch halter horses. But I always touched mine. I believed in moving manes to check withers. I believed in touching necks to see if they were cresty. I believed in moving tails to look from the hind legs to the front legs to check tendons and see if they were nice and straight. Before I would move the tail, I would always say to the handler, ‘Do you mind if I move the tail? Does the horse kick?’ One time a man looked at me and said, ‘He hasn’t today.’ One time, I had a steward, a lady in Texas, say to me, ‘Pete I hate working with you.’ I asked why. She said, ‘Because I have absolutely nothing to do. You do it all, and perfectly.’ Just to share one of my beliefs with you, there were great horses in my time, and there are great horses today. Tell us something people don’t know about you. I really like regular Pepsi and Juju candies. I eat them every

APAHA Lifetime Achievement Award.

day. I’m a junk food eater. And because my wife took care of our four children herself while I was away judging horses every weekend, I now take her out to dinner four or five times a week. We really like the Mandarin Chinese restaurant because we can both order what we like. So we go there a lot. And we like steak. I really like to eat dessert first. You played a lot of sports. Tell us your favorite. You’re right, I did play a lot of sports. My favorites were basketball and softball. Do you have any parting thoughts you’d like to share? Yes, I do. First, I want to say that if any of our readers have questions about anything we talked about in this interview, tell them to pick up the phone and call me. I’d really love to talk to them. I’m blind in one eye. I’ve had five knee surgeries. And I’ll be honest with you, I’ve got some serious kidney trouble. I’m also 89 years old. I have had a great life. And who knows what tomorrow holds, or even the next few months for me. But I can say this. I’m grateful for each day. I love the Arabian horse as much as I did 60 years ago. I’m really happy we got to know each other, and we got to do this interview. And I think you’re a helluva’ writer. ■

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FACES & PLACES Nor t h A r a bi a n s hoste d a n Open Hou s e … on May 19th, at their Ramona, California, farm to showcase their 2017 breeding program. Among the many attendees were experienced breeders, halter trainers and a number of new breeders. A small collection of young North Arabians-bred show stallions and mares were presented, but the main event focused on their exciting 2017 foals and beautiful mare collection. Guests viewed foals sired by Padrons Psyche, Ever After NA, Kail Al Shaqab, Nofal NK, Grand Commandd, Conquest BR and Marajj. Their beauty demonstrated that North Arabians’ world-class mares can cross with a wide collection of great stallions from around the world. A few crowd favorites included a very special grey colt by Padrons Psyche and out of National Champion Falcons Lovenote BHF, and a particularly beautiful-headed bay Marajj colt out of their North Arabians-bred Padrons Psyche daughter, Margarita PSY. In 2017, this outstanding young mare (and the dam of National and Scottsdale Champions) also produced two outstanding fillies: a beautiful bay Ever After show filly, and a very typey grey filly sired by the European-based Ever After NA son, Nofal NK. Next was a crowd pleasing showing of North Arabians’ “Mares of Distinction.” These seven special mares include, a grey daughter of Da Vinci FM, three daughters of Padrons Psyche, and three world

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renowned white daughters of Falcon BHF. They are the backbone of North Arabiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; current breeding program and were fully represented by their 2017 foals shown during the Open House. The day ended with a presentation of the exciting young stallion Grand Commandd and, Leading Sire of Halter Champions, Ever After NA. Overall, it was a beautiful day and fully enjoyed by those in attendance. North Arabians thanks their hardworking staff for presenting the horses quickly and beautifully. n

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JACQUELYN KING ESSENCE OF DESTINY HELLO MOTO JSN MANHATTAN BRIMSTONE B O w n e d by : J a cq u e l y n K i n g | Ty l e r, Te x a s Tr a i n e d by : O A K H AV E N A R A B I A N S | L i n d a l e, Te x a s | w w w.O a k H ave n A r a b i a ns . co m

ESSENCE OF DESTINY ( T C M I YA K E X F I R E E S S E N S E )

A R A B I A N S A D D L E S E AT E Q U I TAT I O N 14 -18 ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE

BRIMSTONE B AFIRE BEY V X JR CLAUDET TE

A R A B I A N E N G L I S H P L E A S U R E 14 -18

JSNJSNMANHATTAN MANHATTAN ( B A S K E A F I( RB EA SXK D E RAI FVIER EM XE CD RR AI VZEY )M E C R A Z Y )

H /A CO UH N/A T R CO Y EU NN GTLRI SYHE P NLGELAI S H U RPEL E A L ISTUER E E L I T E H /A S A D H D /A L E SSAE D AT D LEEQ S UEI TAT AT EI O QN U I14 TAT -18 I O N 14 -18

HELLO MOTO (CLOUT X AMBITIONS AFIRE, BY AFIRE BEY V)

H /A CO U N T R Y E N G L I S H P L E A S U R E 14 -18

THANK YOU, JASON!

Amelia Stroud

Y O U T H N AT I O N A L C O N T E N D E R

STOP TH PRESSES+// (Majesteit x Calista Afire)

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure jotr 14-18 and jtr elite

NNW HULLABALOO

(GSF Pure Fuzion x Vivacius)

H A L F -A R A B I A N C O U N T RY ENGLISH PLEASURE J O T R 14-18 A N D J T R E L I T E

Owners: Karen & Amelia Stroud, Austin, TX

Conway Arabians Peter and Lori Conway • lori@conwayarabians.com 18080 Cty 2 • Chatfield, MN 55923 • 507-867-2981 • 507-202-4440 • 507-867-0060 barn Trainers: Tom Theisen • 404-304-9955 tommytheisen@yahoo.com • Jennifer Schmitt

www.conwayarabians.com

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BASKE AFIRE X LA BELLA MAFIA

Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR & JTR Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR

PROUD PARENTS ROBERT & HILLARY ALPERT | ALPERT ARABIANS, LLC | TRAINED BY STACHOWSKI FARM INC. Ar abian Horse Times | 8 | Youth 2017

BASKGHAZI X A LOVE SUPREME

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR Arabian Park JTR

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Eye Candye (Baske Afire x Las Veghaz) 2016 Scottsdale Signature Champion Arabian English Pleasure 2016 Youth National Champion Arabian Country Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2017 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Country Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under Expecting a Coltrane SS foal in 2018

ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR AND JTR SELECT 13 & UNDER Bred and owned by CSC Breeders | Chad & Susan Chance and Jade Johnson | 940-367-2567 Ar abian Horse Times | 10 | Youth 2017

RIDING IN MEMORY OF HER SISTER, VAIL. Trained by Stachowski Farm | stachowski.com

“Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age, Dreams are Forever.” Walt Disney

HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE WALK/TROT 10 & UNDER HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WALK/TROT 10 & UNDER UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS CHALLENGE CUP WALK/TROT 10 & UNDER Buckeye Champion Walk/Trot Equitation All Seats 10 & Under Buckeye 1st Place Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under Buckeye 1st Place Walk/Trot Country Pleasure 10 & Under

Undulata’s Nutcracker x Paris Hilton Proud Parents: Michael and Nicci Waldschmidt Trained by Stachowski Farm, Inc. | www.stachowski.com

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Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become, and the hours you’ve practiced and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with horses …

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GABRIEL MP

(Besson Carol x Magic Kisses)

ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 13 & UNDER ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JTR SELECT 13 & UNDER ARABIAN HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION NTJ 13 & UNDER Owned by Katie Frarer

DC KHUSTOM MADE

(Kharben++/ x Belamy De Nilo)

LEAD LINE EXHIBITION Owned by CSC Breeders

RIDE FOR HER Collinsville, Texas | 517-525-8668

YOUTH NATIONALS stephanie@sageph.com | www.sageph.com

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OTHERWISE ENGAGED (Mamage x Veghaz Showgirl)

ARABIAN ENGLISH SHOW HACK JOTR

DC KHUSTOM MADE (Kharben++/ x Belamy De Nilo)

ARABIAN ENGLISH SHOW HACK JTR 13 & UNDER

ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 13 & UNDER ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JTR SELECT 13 & UNDER

POCOS SECRET WEAPON+/

(Poco Van Star Two x Mandiberri Bey V+)

HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JOTR 13 & UNDER HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JTR SELECT 13 & UNDER

Owned by CSC Breeders

RIDE FOR HER Collinsville, Texas | 517-525-8668

YOUTH NATIONALS stephanie@sageph.com | www.sageph.com

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SHAHAABAH

(Marhaabah x Bint Forteyna)

ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 14-18 ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JTR SELECT 14-18 Owned by Emma Sitzman

“As I prepare for my last Youth Nationals, I would like to thank my family for their constant support during my years as a youth rider. I would also like to thank the trainers and horses that have helped make me a better rider, especially Stephanie Sage. Steph – thank you so much for taking me on for my last year as a youth rider. I appreciate all your hard work and dedication toward making me and Rico a successful team. Thank you for your continuous patience and never-ending support.” ~ Emma

RIDE FOR HER

Collinsville, Texas | 517-525-8668

YOUTH NATIONALS

stephanie@sageph.com | www.sageph.com

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Cody, Thank you so much for taking me on, my last year as a youth rider! You have provided me an amazing horse to show my last year. Thank you for all the support and hard work! Thank you also, to Deb, for letting me show Viggo! ~Emma

WESTERN PLEASURE JTR CHOICE

Versace x Elfin Magic Owned by Deborah Gilmore

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Tamar Arabians Trained by Cody Gillespie

JACOB B OGGS OGGS

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Y O U T H

N A T I O N A L S

VITO V ITORRIA ITOR IA

C O N T E N D E R S

(Vitorio TO x Angelinaa JD)

Competing in:

ARABIAN MARES JTH 2017 Region 7 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION JTH Mare SPECIAL THANKS TO Oak Ridge Arabians, The Weegens and Team Midwest, Alcides, Dagmar, Margo, Colton and Simone. Owned by Oak Ridge Arabians

ROHARA ROHARA MADEMOISELLE M ADEMOISELLE (Sir Fames HBV x Fames Fantasy of Love)

2016 Reserve National CHAMPION JTH Half-Arabian Mare 2016 Youth N ational RESERVE CHAMPION Half-Arabian Mare Stock/Hunter JTH Competing in:

2017 Scottsdale UNANIMOUS CHAMPION Half-Arabian Mare

HALF-ARABIAN MARES JTH Owned & Presented by Jake Boggs

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Proudly owned by Natalie Lindmark | Ridden by Natalie Lindmark

Region XII & Buckeye Reserve Champion

U.S. National Reserve Champion

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Scottsdale Champion | Proudly owned by Wolf Springs Ranch| Ridden by Anna Redmond Ar abian Horse Times | 22 | Youth 2017

Scottsdale Champion | Proudly owned by The Blankenship Family | Ridden by Emma Williams Ar abian Horse Times | 23 | Youth 2017

Buckeye Champion

Proudly owned by Kiesner Training Ridden by Alexis Kiesner

National Champion Ar abian Horse Times | 24 | Youth 2017

Proudly owned by Kiesner Training Ridden by Ellawynn Kiesner

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Scottsdale Champion

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Vintage Your Way by KARA LARSON “When a youth exhibitor talks about how much they enjoy riding their Arabian horse, their eyes light up. You can see how much they love their horse and it is hard not to feel the same towards this amazing breed.” These are the words of Mikayla Boge, Director of Marketing at AHA. From her perspective, there’s a universal, infectious spirit that Youth Nationals fosters and celebrates. In the wide range of classes, exciting lineup of fun, free events, and unique shopping opportunities, this is truly a horse show for all. Mikayla adds, “For exhibitors, Youth Nationals is such a great show to compete at, plus it is a place for youth to come together and not only show, but to form friendships that will last a lifetime.” Beyond the competitors, Mikayla believes that even as a spectator, this is a horse show worth attending. In fact, she considers the view from the stands to be just as exciting as the one from inside the ring. “As a spectator, it is a terrific horse show to come and get a behindthe-scenes look at a National horse show while enjoying a fun, laidback atmosphere.” One example of prime spectator involvement comes in the form of the Total Arabian Interaction Learning (T.A.I.L.) tours, which are free to the public. Geared toward those interested in learning more about the Arabian horse, the T.A.I.L. tours encourage parents and youth to approach horses in interesting, novel ways. Through these tours, the goal is to embolden people to become more educated about and feel more at home with the Arabian horse. In addition, AHA also offers spectators the chance to enjoy a museum with the history of the Arabian horse and Youth Nationals. And what a bold history Youth Nationals encompasses. A relatively young show, Youth Nationals enjoyed its very first competition in 1993 in Oklahoma City, Okla.—and since that inaugural year, this competition has showcased a countless number of brilliant performances by talented young competitors and their steeds. This is a show with a reputation for young talent and honest competition, no matter the location. Taking place from July 20 – July 28, the 2017 show will mark the second year of Youth Nationals returning to Oklahoma City, Okla., after 15 years in Albuquerque, N.M. Mikayla believes this move has been all-around a positive one, and has inspired a fun change of atmosphere for competitors, parents, trainers, grooms, officials, and everyone working hard to make Youth Nationals happen.

One of the elite competitors at the 2017 Youth Nationals is Abigail Molina, a 17-year-old student of Alexis Scott at AKS Farms in Norwalk, Iowa. For Abigail, the best parts of Youth Nationals occur in spending time with her friends from across the country that she doesn’t get to see often—and, of course—competing. This year, she is looking forward to showing two horses in three deep divisions: Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English and Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation NTJ. Though these classes will be the largest and most competitive of the year for Abigail, she knows that higher stakes amount to greater reward in the end. She appreciates the fact that Youth Nationals is a show that attracts the best of the best from every corner of America, Canada, and beyond—all with the same essential goal, and beneath that, all harboring a love for the Arabian horse. This commonality makes Youth Nationals an ideal setting to create bonds, facilitate a collective connection to the Arabian horse, and teach important lessons to those competing or spectating.

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Coming into her third year showing at Youth Nationals, Abigail has experienced each of these. In anticipation of her 2017 show, she is excited, hopeful, and mindful of her own growth as a rider. “I have learned that I am braver than I had previously believed. Five years ago, I would have never believed that I would be riding my own horse at a national level, competing with people from all over the country—and sometimes riding in classes with 18 other riders in them. My horse can get anxious while showing and I have had to learn how to remain calm and be confident enough to help him through classes.” There are hundreds of riders like Abigail who are eagerly awaiting the 2017 Youth Nationals—exhibitors who show up ready for every early morning practice, grow from hard-learned mistakes, and graciously accept a supportive hug after the big class. For these young horsemen, everyone working behind-the-scenes sets out to once again put on a brilliant horse show. Mikayla Boge hopes she speaks for everyone at AHA when she summarizes the fundamental goal of Youth Nationals. In this unique amalgamation of Arabian horses, informative clinics, creative events, genuine competition, and hands-on learning, there is a common thread that Mikayla hopes everyone who attends Youth Nationals, but especially the youth, takes home with them. “The ultimate goal is for the youth to enjoy and to form a bond with their Arabian horse that they will be able to carry with them for a lifetime. Having and showing horses provides many youth with life skills and qualities, such as responsibility, that they can use in the future. Also, the friendships and memories created at Youth Nationals are ones many will cherish for a lifetime.”

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