Faces & Places: Sant Ynez Farm Tours

Farewell, Citationn

by MARY KIRKMAN

At John and Christine Ryan’s farm in Pennsylvania, he was a sight: a handsome grey stallion standing on a hill, his mane and tail lifting gently in the breeze, surveying his kingdom—the image of an Arabian horse. But he had a real side too. He was Citationn, with a celebrated pedigree, a long and successful show record, and an owner, Merrilee Lyons, who loved him. When he died at age 20 in June 2022, he had lived a full life that, if anything, was better than ever.

Citationn’s pedigree was a blueprint of English talent. By Afire Bey V and out of the AA Apollo Bey daughter KAZ Basketeena, he included multiple crosses to old *Bask and Varian blood. As importantly, there were several reflections of Gainey, Al Marah and Crabbet influence to emphasize beauty along with performance ability. And he lived up to that heritage.

“He was a great horse,” says Bob Battaglia, who thought so highly of Citationn as a 3-year-old that he purchased half-interest in the young stallion and developed his early show career. “He was beautiful, he was willing to work (he had a great work ethic) and he was nice to be around.

“He was one of those stallions that you never had to worry about,” Battaglia adds. “He had a temperament —he was a stallion—but he was always in a playful, positive mood, friendly as hell, wanted to be in your pocket. That’s what I loved about him.”

That attitude made Citationn a good partner for amateur client Angela Stanley, who won with him before getting an offer she couldn’t refuse. Adandy’s Cathy Vincent called Battlagia to say that she was looking for a horse who could win a national championship. He replied that he had one, and that put Citationn on the road to Delaware and new owners Dan and Merrilee Lyons, of Silver Stag Arabians.

Over the next seven years, the grey stallion racked up a reserve national championship in English Pleasure Junior Horse, six national top tens, and a host of regional tri-colors before melanoma ended his career. When Dan Lyons passed away in 2009, Merrilee continued, and for the past year has enjoyed the assistance of Sean Bloodsworth. She is, she says, unable to give up the horses she loves so much—and Citationn, although retired, remained a favorite.

His well-being was paramount to her. As the years passed, a host of veterinarians contributed to that, so that Citationn could be comfortable despite the cancer. Merrilee remains grateful to all of them: the late Ty Wallis, of Equine Athlete Veterinary Service; the staff at New Bolton Center; and practitioners she had worked with for as long as she had owned Arabian horses.

In 2021, Citationn moved to John and Christine Ryan’s farm to live out his days, and there found what was clear would be his joy: in all his time as a show horse, he had never been turned out in a really big pasture, complete with rolling terrain and hilltop views of other horses. He loved it. He spent many of his days there, regal and content. It was only in June that Christine called Merrilee to report that he was not comfortable, that it was time to let him go.

“His last year was so important,” Merrilee says. “He had a ball; he knew he was loved. I feel very fortunate; I think a lot of people cared for Citationn. He was so beautiful in his own way.” She chuckles. “And a happy horse has his own special beauty.”

SANTA YNEZ FARM TOURS

Bart Van Buggenhout representing Aljassimya Farm, Diane Brown’s Antheia Arabians, Omar Ali’s Felix Arabia, and Janina Merz’s Om El Arab, restarted their annual farm tours last April in California after a brief pause from covid, and welcomed all those who came for a weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley to enjoy beautiful Arabian horses who personify some of the most ancient and revered bloodlines in the breed.

The region did its part to provide warm, sunshine-filled days as large crowds of enthusiasts visited each farm, each showcasing what it means to be consumed by the magical presence of the Arabian horse. Lush fields and open stalls of accepting and happy horses were receptive to the many eager hands wanting to just touch and be in their presence, and Om El Arab’s Arabian Riding Academy children rode their Arabian horses around for the guests.

Special presentations included: Aljassimya’s Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Champions Shouq Aljassimya, Asia Aljassimya and Missila Aljassimya; Anthiea’s Om El Benicio and the legendary Gloria Apal; Felix Arabia’s young stallion Felix Jamal El Arab (Magic Magnifique x Om El Beladeena); and Om El Arab’s World Cup Gold Champion Om El Sinon, and Bronze Champions Om El Sultanah and Om El Excella, the dam of Om El Erodite, as well as some of Psynergy Enterprise Development’s horses, who reside at Om El Arab. The presentations also highlighted the breeding families of each farm’s multi-generational lines and the unique characteristics of each, especially Om El Arab’s, whose 52-year breeding program spans eight generations and whose influence can be seen in the breeding programs of Aljassimya, Felix Arabia and Antheia.

For those wanting more in-depth conversation, an informal gathering dined together at Trattoria Grappolo, enjoying authentic Italian food, wine and desserts, while discussing the very thing that brought them together in the first place.

Straight Egyptian Arabian Halter High Place Award At U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championships

Starting in 2022, a minimum $3,000 cash award shall be presented to the highest placing Straight Egyptian Arabian horse competing and placing at the U.S. National Arabian Horse Show.

Eligibility: • Must be a Straight Egyptian as defined by The Pyramid Society. • Does not need to be a member of The Pyramid Society. • Must participate and qualify at the required Regional and Class A shows designated by AHA rules to qualify for U.S. Nationals. • Must compete in the same Open classes as non-Straight Egyptian Purebred Arabians. • Must place in the top ten horses to be eligible for the award. Eligible classes at U.S. Nationals include:

Class 971 ABS Arabian Yearling Filly CH Class 1015 ABS Arabian Yearling Colt CH Class 1016 ABS Arabian Yearling Gelding CH Class 2088 Arabian 2-Year-Old Filly Ch Class 11 Arabian Jr. Filly CH (3-5 yrs old) Class 12 Arabian Sr. Mare CH (6 & over) Class 2086 Arabian 2-Year-Old Colt CH Class 23 Arabian Jr. Colt CH (3-5 yrs old) Class 24 Arabian Sr. Stallion CH (6 & over) Class 2087 Arabian 2-Year-Old Gelding CH Class 3071 Arabian Jr. Gelding CH (3-5 yrs old) Class 3075 Arabian Sr. Gelding CH (6 & over) Class 977 Arabian Futurity Filly Class 978 Arabian Futurity Colt Class 979 Arabian Futurity Gelding For more information, call Kleio Arabians at 215-805-1459

MILLIONDOLLARBABY SF

Sired by Monaco Jullyen V

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FOR THE GAYLORDS, ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE WESTERN SHOW PEN

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

Long-time Arabian horse owner Natalie Gaylord has lived stories. Confident in her ways and easy to laugh, she is delightedly immersed in the latest wave of horse fever in her life and sharing the joy with 9-year-old daughter Natalie and husband E.K (Ed).

Fresh off a stellar 2022 Scottsdale show (three championships, two of them unanimous), both “Natalies” are forging ahead in the 2022 Arabian show season, competing in pretty much all of the Western/ Working Western competitions the show pen has to offer.

For mother Natalie, a native Coloradan, horse fever began with this, “Remember those stick horses our mothers could buy at the local supermarket? Well, that’s where it started for me. I had them in red, white and black. I wore them out in a month and ultimately wore out my parents shag carpeting playing stick horse throughout the house!’ She laughs and continues, “Fortunately, my mother loved horses too, later driving me to riding lessons an hour from our house. To and from, we bonded through our shared love, deepening it, to my getting a horse of my own.”

War Owl, a Half-Arabian grey gelding bred by Frederick and Barbara Foss was Natalie’s first horse. “My parents’ rules to owning a horse were clear and non-negotiable from the beginning,” says Natalie. “I performed all the care for my horses: feeding, cleaning and stall care; and was required do it well. One horse soon morphed to anywhere between four to six. It was all a fabulous dream for a girl like me who wanted nothing more than to live, eat and breathe all things horses.”

Possessing a natural curiosity, Natalie sought to learn everything she could, frequently taking in horse seminars, including those put on by the iconic Lasma Arabians. New horse friends (four- and two-legged) motivated Natalie to try her hand in the show pen. And again, her parents set the rules. “My parents insisted I do it all,” says Natalie. “Horse care and showing was to remain 100% my efforts, from hauling my horse, caring and prepping for the classes, to cleaning up and hauling back home.” Natalie chuckles, “In those days we entered every class, doing every discipline we could.” One horse was especially memorable. “I had started my young mare who would come up on all fours and scream like a woman. It was terrifying, but she and I won plenty of top tens! Of course, I bred her, getting a daughter with whom I competed in side saddle at U.S. Nationals, and we won!” Finishing her story with a flourish, Natalie exclaims, “Prouder than all get out, riding to get our prize, this mare kicks out like a mule, no doubt a rebel like her dam, but I couldn’t have been prouder!”

E.K.III, Nichols, E.L., Natalie, Ed, Natalie, Grant

Photo by Allison Tyler Jones Photography

After graduating high school, Natalie attended UCLA. While there, a friend who knew of her horse passion and was sure the potential suitor and Natalie would “hit it off”, told her about a guy she knew who loved horses too.

“We all know the general term of being a horse lover is about on par with loving cars,” says Natalie. “He could be an unemployed cowboy, he could be a race horse owner!” Turns out, the guy who loves horses was E.K. Gaylord II, the son and grandson of the iconic Gaylord Family of Oklahoma.

The Gaylord Family, famed for Gaylord Entertainment (Grand Ole Opry and more), has a long, treasured history with horses, “Everything from Saddlebreds to Thoroughbreds and more,” says Natalie.

Marrying in 1990, Natalie and Ed later combined their horse passion by purchasing top Arabian broodmares, focusing on the highly revered Barbary and Bask bloodlines and breeding top English, halter, hunter and reining progeny.

Several years later and the parents of four boys, Natalie and Ed took a recess from Arabian horses, scaling down but never completely out of the horse world.

Then daughter Natalie was born, who quickly exhibited the same crazy horse fever her mother and father embraced.

“Baby Natalie was surrounded by horses, horse books, memorabilia, figurines and stuffed animals from birth,” recalls Natalie. “She grew up amidst fervent horse lovers. It seemed natural that as soon as she could talk, our girl was asking for riding lessons.” A decades long friendship with veteran riding coach Rick Nab, was the first step in getting daughter Natalie into a responsible, safe riding lesson and training program. Rick, a keen observer of the established and up-and-coming horse trainers, referred the Gaylords to Colby Powell Performance Horses.

“Rick instinctively knew the right trainer for me and our daughter,” Natalie says. “He continued to coach equitation at shows, but from the beginning, Colby quickly took the reins, locating and purchasing the best horses for us both.”

Colby, son of veteran trainer LaRae Fletcher Powell, was local to the Gaylords, his training barn located in Scottsdale. He began the search for and purchased two perfect horses for mother and daughter.

The first was Saratoga BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), a gleaming purebred black gelding. The (then) 12-year-old “Saratoga” was already an open and amateur western pleasure success at the national level. Both Natalies built up their riding skills in 2020 and 2021, showing and earning championship ribbons at Scottsdale, Regions 2 and 7, and many nearby Class A rated shows.

Young Natalie’s first national competition was Youth Nationals 2021, where her beloved coach Rick Nab proudly announced her and Saratoga’s results in Arabian Western Pleasure Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under as, “First national show, first national class results in first national championship!”

The team went on to Scottsdale 2022, winning the Walk/Trot 10 & Under Western Pleasure championship.

Photo by Allison Tyler Jones Photography Arabian Horse Times | 17 | Western • 2022

And what is mother Natalie’s expectations of her daughter for this privilege of showing Arabian horses? “The same as I had growing up, my daughter is expected to work hard. Other than having a trainer, she is expected to clean her tack and perform all the hands-on horse care she can. Ed and I are so proud of how all our children have embraced their own higher standard of stellar achievement through hard work, and we are pleased with how much effort Natalie puts in to both improving herself every time she rides and helping around the barn. She truly loves to ride and loves her horses.”

The second perfect horse found by Colby for the Gaylords was the Western Pleasure Half-Arabian pinto gelding Fixations Khash (Fixation x Khaadi) at Youth & MidSummer Nationals in 2020. The handsome 6-year-old bay overo impressed Colby for his natural ability and seamless and successful ease of competing in the open, amateur and walk/trot divisions.

“’Khash’ always brings a big smile to my face,” says Natalie. “We call him garbage disposal around the barn as he’ll eat anything. Further, he is just a real goofball.” At the same time, Natalie acknowledges his rock star ability. “This same silly horse happily allows Natalie and I to show him, framing up perfectly in all of our western pleasure classes. When it comes to competing, Khash is all business and an absolute love to show.”

At U.S. Nationals 2021, Khash outdid himself, teaming with Colby to take the top prize in the highly competitive Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Open. The Gaylord family, unable to be present, watched the live feed from home, letting out whoops and hollers that “could be heard all the way to Tulsa!” Natalie delights in the memory, “Champagne bottles were immediately popped open, it was such a happy, festive event.”

This year’s show season has started off with a bang, with both Natalies earning multiple championships at Scottsdale and Region 7. Beaconing is Region 1 in the beautiful Del Mar and Youth & MidDummer Nationals in July.

Young Natalie is looking forward to the additional disciplines of short stirrup reining and showmanship, while mother Natalie is adding ranch rail to her competition schedule.

“Our family is blessed to own, ride and show wonderful horses,” Natalie concludes, “all purchased sight unseen by our amazing trainer Colby Powell. His instinctual ability to match horse to rider is uncanny. Our latest purchase, multiple national reining horse champion Whata Doc Bar TR (‘Teddy’) is the perfect youth and amateur partner for both Natalie and I in working western. We are very fortunate indeed.”

Facing page: Fixations Khash with Colby Powell, 2021 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Open. Above, left to right: Fixations Khash and Saratoga BF with Natalie Gaylord; Saratoga BF with Natalie Jane Gaylord.

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Multi-National Champion Multi-National Champion JASMINE AND MAGNOLIA JASMINE AND MAGNOLIA (Sundance Kid V x Kheanne+//) (Sundance Kid V x Kheanne+//) 2021 U.S. National Champion 2021 U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity & Performance Mare Halter AAOTH & Performance Mare Halter AAOTH 2021 Mid Summer National Champion 2021 Mid Summer National Champion AWPA Western Pleasure Maturity AWPA Western Pleasure Maturity

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Enjoy the Journey Breeding For Western At Jerland Arabians

by THERESA CARDAMONE

Larry has established a vibrant dynasty in the Western division, starting with the all-time leading sire of western horses, Khadraj, himself a national champion in both open and amateur western. From the Khadraj son Khaja J (x Promise V, by Huckleberry Bey), Larry bred the great Kola J (x Jer Koko, by MCA Magnum Gold), the product of seven generations of Jerland breeding on his dam’s side and a U.S. National Champion in western pleasure both as a junior horse and in the open competition. With several Jerland-bred horses now emerging as rising stars, Larry’s influence continues to shape the future of the discipline. His keen observation that riders over 50 are the most active segment of the current population explains the demand for dependable performance horses in the contemporary market.

“When you evaluate livestock, you must know the purpose of the animal,” Larry explains. “A western horse was designed to be a working animal for people who spent much of their life in the saddle. They had to have stamina and be willing to think to be cutting and roping horses; they developed a keen sense of what the rider expected of them. A western horse should have a walk that covers the most ground with the least use of energy, and a jog and lope that eats up the miles without jarring.” For Larry, the temperament and mentality of each horse makes all the difference. “Just like people, you can easily ask some horses to do something, and they accommodate you, while there are others who retaliate if you provide any pressure,” he explains.

Larry Jerome has been breeding performance and halter champions for nearly six decades, all the while staying in tune with trends of the Arabian horse industry. Jerland Arabians emerged as a significant force in the business with Larry’s purchase and promotion of their foundational stallion MPA Giovanni (Da Vinci FM x Glitzy, by FS Ritz), and was enriched by the addition of the great show horse and sire Khadraj NA+++/ (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA, by Padron). Larry’s inspiration to breed his two best Giovanni daughters to internationally acclaimed WH Justice resulted in both a fantastic filly and the spectacular Puccini J (x Miss Giovanna), who is carrying the banner for the next generation of Jerland breeding.

In keeping with his belief that, ultimately, a horse is to ride, Larry has both form and function at the forefront of his breeding decisions. Puccini is no exception. “When you get the right blend, magic can happen,” advises Larry. “Giovanni brought the size, the hip, and a strong back; Justice brought a beautiful face and bend of the neck. Giovanni horses are level-headed and mellow, Justice gives a show-ring attitude; plenty of snort and blow.” After his initial success as a halter horse, Puccini was sent out to Roxanne Schall for training under saddle. “The horse was bored living in a stall, we wanted to give him a job,” Larry explains. “And we knew Roxanne would bring him along slowly. We think that Puccini has the potential to become a great western performance horse.”

“A good breeding program sees that horse as a beautiful athlete, with a good personality and a good, thinking mind.

“It’s simple—like begets like,” continues Larry. “The genetic tools you are given is what you must work with. It frustrates me that we seem to have pulled away from the original intent of this breed, to create a complete animal. Avoid personality traits that you might not like. If someone is looking for a therapy dog, I don’t care how beautiful the dog is, it can’t have aggressive behavior in its background. If I am looking for a western horse, I don’t want a horse who comes out like a fire-breathing dragon! I want a work companion. They can be beautiful, but if you start making concessions with their character, you get in trouble. I must be careful when looking at the mothers—there are certain families that genetically click. I don’t think it’s all luck. The high percentage of animals that follow similar patterns is evidence that what I have learned from other people and farmers in the livestock world works.

Puccini J (WH Justice x Miss Giovanna) & Roxanne Schall

Trying something and recognizing that it doesn’t work is important, too.”

Larry acknowledges the lofty position that the Jerland program holds in the breed. “Kola J is the epitome of a western horse right now,” he states. “He is by Khaja, who is by Khadraj. In each instance, they are the best sons of their fathers. Continuing in the Jerland tradition, Puccini brings the same flavor and flair as the other Jerland stallions, and following his halter competition at the 2022 Nationals, he too will be entering the performance arena.”

Larry concludes with a final piece of advice, “Believe in your own program and follow your dreams, but don’t be afraid to learn from others who have had success. Be humble and be respectful…you get a lot farther that way. I’ve done this for a lot of years. You need to enjoy the journey. That’s what a horse is all about, it’s a ride. That’s what it was developed for. Ride your horse and enjoy your journey.” ■

Milliondollarbaby SF Sired by Monaco Jullyen V

Shamrock Farms LLC Introduces

MilliondollarbabySF by CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Sisters Leslie Doran Sommer, Carrie Fritz, and trainer Joe Reser of Shamrock Farms LLC are proud to present “another one;” 3-year-old bay stallion Milliondollarbaby SF (Money), the first progeny of their beloved late, great stallion, Monaco Jullyen V.

Leslie affirms, “The past few years have been a journey of the most extreme ups and downs. And not just with horses. You see, Money’s very existence is largely due to the exemplary care and devotion of Ty Wallis, DVM, our dear friend who, was struck down far too young, tragically killed earlier this year in a helicopter crash. The entire equine industry lost a truly great man.”

Leslie continues, “Make no mistake about why we named Money, Milliondollarbaby SF. There is no arrogance attached to his name. Rather, it’s cost nearly a million dollars to have Money in our lives. We had to make this baby happen!”

The quest to produce Monaco’s first born proved to be more bittersweet than Leslie, Carrie and Joe could ever have foreseen.

Leslie explains, “We were immersed in the pure joy of showing Monaco, Joe competing in the Open, and myself in Amateur competitions. Monaco gifted us with U.S. National Champion three years in a row, winning the Western Pleasure Open and AAOTR 36-54. To accomplish this at the same U.S. Nationals each year was a dream beyond imagination. We always knew he would be an amazing breeding stud for us; still, one thing at a time was the plan.”

Working with the very best specialists in the business, Monaco’s breeding success came to fruition under the care of Dr. Shelby Hayden, an equine reproductive specialist referred to Shamrock Farms by an old college roommate of Carrie’s, a Saddlebred trainer who had a stallion with the same breeding challenge as Monaco.

Per Dr. Shelby’s recommendation, Monaco was shipped to the Kansas Center for Equine Reproduction facility in Lawrence, Kansas, and Dave and Angie Daugherty were kind enough to lend their mare “Gracie” for the year.

Dr. Shelby went to work and 60 days later, Gracie checked in foal. “What a joyous day!” Leslie shares. “Gracie’s pregnancy was spent living the life of luxury at Ty and Kristen’s place near ours. We practically wrapped Gracie in bubble wrap, stating, ‘nothing can happen to her!’”

Gracie delivered Money in April 2019. After some early health struggles, Money grew strong and healthy, with all at Shamrock Farms marveling at his similarities to his sire Monaco. But Leslie is quick to state, “Money is uniquely himself. Yes, he takes me back to remembering Monaco as a 3-year-old—the charisma, the beauty, the incredibly fluid movement. He looks a lot like his dad. But Money is a sweeter, kinder stallion. A polite gentleman in every way. We hope to have Monaco’s journey … similar, yet with Money’s added uniqueness.”

The late fall of 2021 showed great promise with Money starting his western pleasure performance training with Joe, and also heart-rending grief, as Monaco sadly lost his health battles and had to be euthanized.

Memorialized at his home, Shamrock Farms has a special spot for Monaco, buried facing east (in Warhorse tradition), beneath a Red Oak tree. “In the fall, the leaves are just as red as the roses Monaco won,” says Leslie.

It takes love, support and deep bonding to continue forward after tragedy strikes. Leslie proclaims, “The entire Shamrock family is grateful for the devotion and loyalty of the people and horses we love.”

The 2022 U.S. Nationals will be a tribute and celebration. Milliondollarbaby SF will show in the Western Pleasure Futurity with Joe. Leslie, Carrie, Michelle, family and friends, will gather in Tulsa to celebrate his performance and very existence.■

MILLIONDOLLARBABY SF Sired by Monaco Jullyen V

By COLLEEN SCOTT

Spend any time at all talking to mother and daughter, Lori and Chelsea Cantero, and it’s clear they have a special bond, not just with each other, but also with their co-owned horses. The two finish each other’s

sentences and have the same opinion when it comes to western pleasure riding. “Western is hard!”

While they may describe western pleasure riding as being “hard,” that’s simplifying things. “I love how technical it is,” says Lori. “You have one hand and no crop and you’re moving slow – there’s no margin for error,” she says.

Chelsea describes western pleasure riding the same – very technical. “I love showing western pleasure, trying to work the arena, getting my horse moving softly and underneath himself on a draped rein.”

Son Of A Preacher Man WA (Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA)

Hard, technical, fun – whatever they want to call western pleasure riding, the two have found their niche, especially with Son of a Preacher Man WA (Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA). The handsome bay gelding captured multiple national titles in 2021, putting him tied for second in AHT’s overall Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure winner’s category and second in the Half-Arabian category. His wins were all with Chelsea aboard and included:

U.S. National Champion ABS H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Res-Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR Elite

Both Lori and Chelsea have a long history of riding and showing. Lori started riding as a child which led to her showing as an adult. Chelsea started riding at age four. Although they took a hiatus for 10 years and returned to the show ring in 2019, nothing has changed about their enthusiasm for the Arabian breed and industry.

“We are really excited, not just about Son of a Preacher Man, but also some of the other horses we have, including a mare by Son of a Dun JB (x Cinnamon Girl WA). The chestnut mare is building a trophy room of her own, with a top ten in the 2021 U.S. National AWPA H/A Western Pleasure Futurity, a top ten in the H/A Western Pleasure Junior Horse class at Mid Summer Nationals and a reserve champion title in the H/A Western Pleasure AATR Choice class.

The mother/daughter team has their western pleasure horses in training with Joe Reser whom they credit with helping them accomplish their goals both in and out of the arena. While the two have definite ideas about what

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Truse (Trussardi x Juliah B, by Justify)

they look for – conformation, how a horse is built, how a horse performs in the arena and how a horse is bred – they also look to Joe to help them evaluate prospects. They recently purchased a new prospect at Region 12 and are excited to see what the future holds for KHA Anapali J (Khadraj NA x RA Kela).

While they both plan to continue showing and honing their western pleasure and reining skills (they have reining horses in training with Crystal McNutt), it is the start of a breeding program they are most excited about.

“We have a stallion, Truse, that we think will product some really nice western pleasure horses,” says Lori. By the stallion Trussardi and out of the Justify mare Juliah B, the chestnut stallion was U.S. National Champion as a yearling colt and has had his own successful western pleasure career. While the challenge of riding western pleasure is certainly a big part of why the two have chosen to focus most of their efforts on that discipline, there’s also the clothes and the music. “It’s just so much fun to be able to wear some really well-designed outfits that suit you and your horse,” says Lori. “And then, there’s the great country music!”

The two have so much enthusiasm for the discipline, they could easily serve as ambassadors and convince people to try it. “With the western pleasure division, I don’t think you ever truly master it,” says Chelsea.

Look for Lori, Chelsea, Joe and Son of a Preacher Man WA at the upcoming Mid Summer show and U.S. Nationals.

(Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA)

Proudly owned by Lori & Chelsea Cantero Trained by Joe Reser of

U.S. National Champion ABS H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Res-Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR Elite

By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Long time Arabian horse owner, Gretchen Love, was on the hunt for the next great young western pleasure prospect. Armed with the wise know-how of western pleasure trainer, Jody Strand, Gretchen bided her time, knowing Jody would find her that “once-in-a-lifetime” horse.

In 2014, it turned out the perfect horse was in Jody’s own training barn, the 3-yearold burnished blood bay western pleasure stallion, Vicario.

Sired in 2011 by the stunning DA Valentino, and out of the impeccably bred Faberge AA, Vicario possesses the jaw dropping beauty of his sire and maternal grandsire, Magnum Psyche. The mix was made even better with more western pleasure talent injected by great-grandsire, Khemosabi. The gene pool lined up admirably!

Jody recollects, “Vicario had an exceptional career as a young halter horse, including his Canadian National Championship as a 2-year-old. When he entered the show arena as a western horse, well, that’s when everyone really took notice.” Jody continues, “Vicario’s presence, even as a 3-year-old, was a show stopper. His motion, fluidity, deep hip, large, kind eye, and ‘tippy’ ears portray a stallion that has all the great parts, and the heart.” Jody laughs, “I’ve always said, if I were to own a classic Corvette, I would paint it the exact blood bay color of Vicario!”

Continuing his show stopping ways, at the 2014 U.S. Nationals Vicario exemplified an unprecedented work ethic, showing on the same day in the Western Pleasure Futurity and the Arabian Colt Breeding Futurity, winning third overall on the judges’ cards in both competitions!

Gretchen, at home in Oregon, received the call from Jody, who stated, “This is the horse you’ve been looking for.”

Gretchen, trusting Jody implicitly, bought Vicario sight unseen!

The sale of Vicario to Gretchen, from owner/breeder, and long-time Jody Strand client, Barbara G. Sink-Krusenstjerna, exemplified passing a great prospect from one trusted Jody Strand client to another.

Jody chuckles, “At U.S. Nationals we wrote up the bill of sale and performed the pre-purchase examination. I followed up with a phone call to Gretchen, checking in to find out her next steps. Gretchen replied, ‘Honey, I already wired the money to you!’”

Early the following year, Vicario came west, entered in the 2015 Scottsdale Signature Western Pleasure Futurity. See her her beautiful young stallion for the first time, Gretchen recalls, “Vicario was resting in his stall. His bay coat gleamed in the bright Arizona sunlight. Wow! He perked his ears forward and ambled to the front of the stall as if to kindly say, ‘Finally, we meet!’”

Later, Vicario and Jody would win the 2015 Scottsdale Signature Stallion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Championship, and the following year won the 2016 Scottsdale Signature Stallion Western Pleasure Maturity ATR, thrilling Gretchen and further carving a clear path to western pleasure greatness!

“Vicario has all the beauty, charisma, and dazzling good looks,” says Jody. “Equally, if not more amazing, is his kindness and 110% great work ethic. I always say, Vicario has all the parts and the giving heart.”

After winning the 2016 U.S. National Reserve Champion title in Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse, and the next year winning U.S. National Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Open, 2021 was the pinnacle year for Vicario and Jody, when they took the U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Open title!

In the meantime, Jody, Gretchen, and other breeders around the country took note of Vicario as a breeding stallion. “Vicario has been bred to a variety of mares,” Jody adds, “and it’s uncanny how he stamps his offspring. Many are gleaming bays, even ‘chromed up’ with his trademark matching four white socks! Plus, Vicario’s beauty and physical prowess carries on with gorgeous faces, long, strong legs, and balanced, fluid movement.”

Jody and Janice’s now 6-year-old Vicario-sired bay mare, Sweet Melody B, out of the iconic western pleasure producing mare, Melody V (by Sundance Kid V), is a case in point. Bred by Vicario’s breeder, Barbara G. Sink-Krusenstjerna, Sweet Melody B is a proven western pleasure star herself, earning the titles of 2019 U.S. Reserve National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity, 2021 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse, and 2021 U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse.

Adding to these accolades, Jody and Janice are anticipating a 2022 foal out of Sweet Melody B by the three-time consecutive U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Open superstar, Zefyr.

By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Alistar Arabians’ Kim and Jim Blevins, armed with wholehearted, hands-on dedication, continue their lifelong feat of achieving a top-notch western breeding program.

Their home-bred 2015 homozygous black stallion, ASA Scandalous Affair (Scandal) is certainly the crowned head of their carefully crafted operation. A young seven years of age, Scandal is proving to be a stellar producer; a classic exemplar carrying on the iconic Varian bloodstock, plus adding his own stamp of beauty, athleticism and keen temperament to his get.

He is the epitome and creation to Kim and Jim’s dream of “What if?”

Kim elaborates, “Both of us have always loved horses, always wanted them in our lives. I didn’t have my own until I was 30 years of age, but the wait was worth it!” She continues,

“That first horse propelled the path to further goals, including breeding a beautiful black stallion, athletic, kind, and the one to carry on his aristocratic genealogy. It all came together with Scandal.”

Sired by Always A Jullyen V and out Sweet Sapphire V (a full sister of the western pleasure great, Sundance Kid V), Scandal beacons Varian bloodstock greatness—the beauty, the movement, the magnetism.

And Scandal’s breeding shed career is producing the star quality he radiates.

Scandal’s first purebred baby, the equally ebony filly and Alistar Arabians’ double homebred, ASA Mercedes (x ASA Midnight Lucille, by Midnight Magnum), is now 2 years old, and beginning to create her own path of success.

Kim explains, “Mercedes has accomplished a lot in her brief halter career, especially since she was bred to be a western pleasure horse. She won top ten honors led by our in-hand trainer Mike Wilson as a yearling and a 2-year-old at the 2021 U.S. Nationals and 2022 Scottsdale show respectively. Mercedes is exactly what we had hoped for—a quiet, willing, beautiful horse.”

Continuing successful in-hand performances at the 2022 Region 12 Championships, Mercedes competed in the Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Fillies ATR with handler Katie Henrickson, winning 3rd overall, just in front of Alistar Arabians’ 2-year-old homebred filly, ASA Sweet Serenity (KM Bugatti x Sweet Saphire V), led by Melissa Bradshaw. Following the show, Mercedes went home with Alistar’s western pleasure talented trainer, Dale Brown, where she will begin her western pleasure training.

Region 12 rewarded the Blevins with a variety of additional wins. Representing Alistar Arabians in the youth show pen was the black mare ASA Mariah Kid (Sundance Kid V x ASA Midnight Lucille), who took young rider Hope Brown to the winner’s circle, unanimously winning the A/HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot. “To have one of our homebred horses partner with a Walk/ Trot rider is a proud accomplishment for us as breeders,” attests Kim.

Always enjoying the excitement and sparkle of English pleasure and native costume performances, Alistar Arabians’ new purchase of the grey stallion EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv, by A Temptation/Matoi), took Reserve Champion in Arabian Show Hack with trainer Brooke Fuchs.

Kim adds, “We were honored to be asked for Moonshine to present the flag on the final Saturday night session. Yes, we love both the velocity, whoop, holler and whistling of native costume, and the slow, yet opulent precision of western pleasure! Scandal certainly brings us pleasure in the latter.”

With several 2021 bred offspring on the ground and more slated for 2022, Scandal has bred and booked even more mares this year.

Kim and Jim, thrilled with Scandal’s get thus far, are limiting his 2022 show season and focusing on breeding. “This year, Scandal has sired four purebred foals and three Half-Arabians (four colts and three fillies),” Kim says. “They have beautiful heads, great bodies and great minds. We bred him to several different bloodlines to see if he is consistent. He did not disappoint.”

Kim has another dream to attain … competing in the amateur western pleasure on her homebred black stallion. “I still plan on showing Scandal, but that will be sometime in the future.”

In the meantime, Kim and Jim count their blessings to be living this pinnacle of dreams for any breeder, creating and showing alluring and athletic Arabian horses.

Pictured left: EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv) Right (Top to bottom): ASA Mercedes (ASA Scandalous Affair x ASA Midnight Lucille) ASA Scandalous Affair (Always A Jullyen V x Sweet Saphire V) ASA Oh So Scandalous (ASA Scandalous Affair x RA Oli Lani, by Khadraj NA)

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Amateur/Owner RBC SHOW HORSESCOLBY POWELL PERFORMANCE CENTER

Why is western pleasure the division for you? At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a horse that’s kind, comfortable and smooth! Why is western pleasure the discipline for you? It is more challenging to train than other disciplines, and for me, more rewarding. When a western horse is trained and finished, it doesn’t get much better to ride. I like the level of difficulty and finesse components that go with it. What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? My approach in riding and working horses is to make sure I bring along horses that are broke, trainable and responsive. I also aim to always be straightforward with clients regarding goals and expectations. In breeding I try to breed mares that themselves were good riding horses and/or have great qualities for a western horse; I don’t want to breed horses that aren’t suited for the discipline themselves. What are the most important qualities to be a successful professional in the Arabian horse industry? Honesty and doing what is best for the client and horse, not necessarily what is best for you, the professional. How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? I think our Arabian and Half-Arabian western pleasure classes are much more fun and exciting than other breeds. Our stands are more full, and our spectators aren’t dead quiet in their seats. It may be a little more “buzzy” than other breeds, but I think it’s all part of the experience. Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in the Arabian industry? I think Stan White Jr. and Bob Hart set the standard for creating and training western pleasure horses that we all continuously strive for. On the horse side, some of my most favorite horses all have Khadraj and Fame in their pedigree; I think they cross well on many different lines.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Working on the farm, managing cattle, kids, dogs and eventually, horses.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

All the time! No one has all the answers. Seeking support from those who grew up in the industry can be one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

What do you consider to be the middle market price range for a western pleasure horse? How can the middle market become stronger?

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Finding the right bloodlines with the right temperament is essential.

Maria Smith

Amateur STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, partnership and a really talented horse to make it look easy.

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

My first horse as a child was a hunter but when we started looking for a more competitive horse, I wanted a western horse. I’ve been riding and showing western ever since.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, I feel very fortunate that I can seek out several different perspectives and advice.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

I don’t have my judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring.

Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry?

Sundance Kid V.

COLBY POWELL PERFORMANCE CENTER

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you? I’ve always enjoyed it. It’s judged on the horse being precise; the quality of movement and the way the rider presents the horse to the judge.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? I started riding western when I was a youth. I have been blessed to ride many divisions with many different trainers. We chose to start our daughter, Natalie, in the western pleasure division. I wanted to ride with her so we could compete as a team.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division? Find the most accomplished trainer in your area to help you find the right horse that fits your abilities. Be dedicated to learning everything you can. I remember going to the Lasma seminars, my mom and I taking notes. We would also sit in the stands and watch trainers and fellow exhibitors school their horses, looking for new techniques to put into our program.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? I think that today’s trainers are amazing. I love how collected and light the horses are in the bridle; that you ride them off your legs. They are so much more responsive—a whole new feel and look from when I began riding. Having Colby Powell as our trainer and Rick Nab as our coach has helped us put together a winning team.

How do you picture the western pleasure division growing in the next 5 years? With the addition of futurities and adding more prize money to various classes, it has opened up for more people to show. With the select, choice and elite classes, it gives exhibitors a chance to compete at the level of their capabilities, and gives an individual a chance to advance to stronger competition with a way to win.

Jeremy and Chelsea Harper Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges HARPER ARABIANS

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

We breed horses to excel in multiple divisions, and our western-bred horses seem to excel in their chosen division because of their beauty, athleticism and personalities.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/ breeding?

As breeders, we do a lot of research. Mainly, we are speaking to other successful breeders, to the trainers we admire, and to owners who we believe would be a good fit to own horses in our program. Breeding is a calculated hypothesis at best; so, we try to take the guess work out of the

Talia Lydick Amateur THE BRASS RING, INC.

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is slower and better for me. I love it! equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to evolve our program in line with the evolution of the Arabian horse and its industry.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

Yes; we both have our judges’ cards (Jeremy is a national/regional judge and Chelsea has her “R”). Becoming a judge was imperative to both of us. It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program to others in the industry. When you judge, especially large shows where you can see multiple get from a specific sire, it gives you important insight into common faults or good attributes that horse consistently passes on. We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders.

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Breeding western horses comes with many of the same challenges that breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and phenotype do not always go hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a very tall task.

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

SHAMROCK FARMS

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? Joe Reser and how he trains an amateur western horse.

How closely do you follow other western pleasure breeds? What fundamentals or institutions can Arabians use as inspiration for the western pleasure discipline? We follow Saddlebreds, Quarter Horses, Cutting and Reining horses, along with their shows. Hands down, the Arabian western horse is the best! We do like the athleticism of a cutting horse and are very fond of Half-Arabians. There is a big difference between an English vs. western Arabian. Some other breeds just put different tack on, but I feel our disciplines have very different ways of going.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division? As someone who started out and still rides English horses, I would say that western is WAY harder than it looks! Give me four reins and a whip any day. However, there is nothing more satisfying than a good ride on a western horse.

How do you picture the western pleasure division growing in the next 5 years? The AWPA and the way it is run has been a game changer for the Arabian western pleasure horse. The market for young western pleasure horses has exploded. I am very excited about the quality of western horses breeders are breeding. I also think the western pleasure arena is very welcoming to the smaller breeder. The AWPA auction gives everyone a chance to breed to a quality stallion and have the opportunity to win big money. In my opinion, this is why we are seeing many of the biggest classes being the western classes, which is great.

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in the Arabian industry? Monaco Jullyen V. Monaco obviously made his mark in the western arena as the only horse to have ever won the open western pleasure unanimously three years in a row. In addition to that, he also won the amateur western pleasure those same three years. That is going to be a hard record to beat ... that is, until his babies hit the ring. He babies are so different, just like Monaco.

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equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? We try very hard to search for a horse with hocks and knees low to the ground. It’s hard to find exactly what a client is looking for in a new horse, so we stick to the basics and make conformation and quality of movement paramount.

How closely do you follow other western pleasure breeds? What fundamentals or institutions can Arabians use as inspiration for the western pleasure discipline? In my opinion, the Arabian competes with no other breed as far as western pleasure. That is why I feel that western is our biggest overall breed promotion division for performance classes. How can the middle market for western pleasure horses be improved? Two things: select rider and extreme drape in the reins. Select rider should include all divisions, all classes, and all breeds across the board; and if our classes for beginners had less emphasis on the drape of the reins, we would stop losing riders to the ranch riding arena.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? Western pleasure is not for wimps. It’s difficult and it’s high tech. It’s maximum collection at every footfall. It takes perfect balance at all times. In fact, I would say these western horses are doing even more than a Grand Prix Dressage horse.

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in the Arabian industry? Stanley White Jr. with Quavado, Skip Carpenter with SX Bint Cobah, and Greg Harris with just about any horse.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? I was initially drawn to western pleasure growing up because that is what everyone around me competed in. I’ve stayed for the challenge and the competition.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? In western pleasure it is important that they are physically built to be able to do it and have the mind and sense for the discipline. In training I’ve learned it is important to lay a solid foundation.

What are the most important qualities to be a successful professional in the Arabian horse industry? Good horses and a strong work ethic.

What is an experience that has shaped your training or breeding program? You need to not just teach a horse the mechanics of going around but also build their confidence so that they stay “showy” and fun to watch in the ring.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? It requires balance and connection between horse and rider.

Jeremy and Chelsea Harper

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to evolve our program in line with the evolution of the Arabian horse and its industry.

Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges HARPER ARABIANS

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

We breed horses to excel in multiple divisions, and our western-bred horses seem to excel in their chosen division because of their beauty, athleticism and personalities.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/ breeding?

As breeders, we do a lot of research. Mainly, we are speaking to other successful breeders, to the trainers we admire, and to owners who we believe would be a good fit to own horses in our program. Breeding is a calculated hypothesis at best; so, we try to take the guess work out of the

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

Yes; we both have our judges’ cards (Jeremy is a national/regional judge and Chelsea has her “R”). Becoming a judge was imperative to both of us. It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program to others in the industry. When you judge, especially large shows where you can see multiple get from a specific sire, it gives you important insight into common faults or good attributes that horse consistently passes on. We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders.

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Breeding western horses comes with many of the same challenges that breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and phenotype do not always go hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a very tall task.

Talia Lydick

Amateur THE BRASS RING, INC.

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is slower and better for me. I love it!

Steven Scoggins

LONG MEADOW ARABIANS

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

WHITE OAK FARMS, LLC

Amateur/Owner RBC SHOW HORSES

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?Why is western pleasure the division for you? There is nothing like riding a great western horse. I enjoy the challenge At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a of showing them; the finesse and subtleness is like no other discipline. horse that’s kind, comfortable and smooth! You definitely can’t let adrenaline take over! What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? I really wanted to know what it felt like to ride one around on a big drape! I was in awe of how well the top horses were trained and how they used their entire body to create a beautiful, soft picture. What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? Our breeding program is focused on producing top quality western pleasure horses that are first and foremost, great movers, but also built to do their job while still exhibiting beautiful Arabian type. Those core values make the trainer’s job ultimately a little easier along with the horse’s. How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? I’ve been exposed to many other breeds that have western pleasure divisions and without any bias, our breed does it like no other. Find another breed whose western pleasure horses use their bodies and carry a frame like ours while also remaining true moving ... you won’t. What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse? Why is western pleasure the discipline for you? It is one of the divisions I own horses in to show in the professional arena with trainer Gordon Potts and myself as an amateur—I love it! What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? Gordon wanted me to try it and it is very fun to show! How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? Better movement, balance and overall beauty. How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? It is a very disciplined and technical class. I love all the divisions of our show industry, but this one is probably the most difficult and time consuming. What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse? Temperament, carriage and beauty.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Working on the farm, managing cattle, kids, dogs and eventually, horses.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

All the time! No one has all the answers. Seeking support from those who grew up in the industry can be one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

What do you consider to be the middle market price range for a western pleasure horse? How can the middle market become stronger?

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Finding the right bloodlines with the right temperament is essential. Movement! Arabians are athletic, beautiful movers as a whole, and when you get a western horse that is a soft, true mover, there’s nothing that can beat it! I hope we continue to stay as far away from what’s going on in some other western pleasure breed pens, as we have been.

Maria Smith

Amateur Talia Lydick STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

THE BRASS RING, INC. The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, partnership and a really talented horse to make it look easy.

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

My first horse as a child was a hunter but when we started looking for a more competitive horse, I wanted a western horse. I’ve been riding and showing western ever since.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, I feel very fortunate that I can seek out several different perspectives and advice.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

I don’t have my judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring.

Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry?

Sundance Kid V.

FLINT HILL FARM

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you? It is the best way for me to learn the finer horse movements and to be one with the horse.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? Through the encouragement of Martha Rattner, the trainer of my horses.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division? Fine tuning your cues for the horse is difficult but be persistent. Hard work and practice pay off. Find a versatile, professional trainer. How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? Mechanics and fundamentals are essential and have a positive impact on a horse and rider. Without these, the rhythm is lost. Western pleasure is “dancing” with your horse. What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse? Arabians are beautiful, smart and versatile.

Gena Loper

DUNSNROSES RANCH LLC

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? The finish it puts on a horse with a basic education. Seeing an animal that has been developed properly to its highest state of collection while still in a relaxed state of mind shows its strengths in a way most disciplines cannot.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? Dressage is my first love and my foundation for developing today’s western pleasure horse. Using fundamentals that develop the horse over time in a strengthening way produce the happiest horse.

How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? The head and tail carriage are much higher in appearance and the tempo is commonly quicker.

What is an experience that has shaped your training or breeding program? Riding in Texas with trainer Stephen Stephens who campaigned our stallion when he was young, made me realize that I wasn’t expecting enough of my horses and also wasn’t pushing myself as much as I really needed to. I learned techniques and drills that made it possible to cater to each individual in my program, making it a more uniquely tailored approach and things rapidly improved in my own program.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider? Proper balance is required of the rider for the horse to perform at its best, thus providing the challenge of betterment to themselves. Riding the horse forward and from back to front to power the collected frame, produces strength and self-carriage if done properly. The athleticism that follows is wonderful to watch.

Amateur/Owner RBC SHOW HORSES

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a horse that’s kind, comfortable and smooth!

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Working on the farm, managing cattle, kids, dogs and eventually, horses.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

All the time! No one has all the answers. Seeking support from those who grew up in the industry can be one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

What do you consider to be the middle market price range for a western pleasure horse? How can the middle market become stronger?

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

Lara Ames Brett BeckerWhat are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse? Finding the right bloodlines with the right temperament is essential.

CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS BECKER STABLES

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you? There is nothing better than watching an Arabian do their job. They are so athletic and beautiful doing this. What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? The beauty and the quality of the training is amazing. What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? You must have a horse that is built functionally to do their job. I always think when the form to function discussion comes up, it is a good one to follow. How can the middle market for western pleasure horses be improved? Have a different playing field. One can’t start and master the working western and western pleasure disciplines right away. We must find a way, including prize money, to allow people to grow vs. showing against the very best right. What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse? We come from a breeding program that loves saddle seat horses, yet our favorite class to watch at nationals is the open western. They are beautiful and amazingly trained.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding? Treat the horse with fairness and respect. Don’t ask for more than what it is ready to give. Breed for a horse you would like to own, Maria Smith Amateur not for one you want to sell.STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from Why is western pleasure the division for you? other breeds? The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, Arabian western pleasure horses have more balance and self-carriage partnership and a really talented horse to make it look easy. than western pleasure horses of other breeds.

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the

reason? What is an experience that has shaped your training or breeding program? My first horse as a child was a hunter but when we started looking for a more competitive horse, My time spent with Sheila Varian. We talked about breeding, training, I wanted a western horse. I’ve been riding and showing western ever since. form to function and how she got where she did. She never rested on her laurels. It was always about moving forward, making improvements and finding the next step. How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself? What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division? It costs the same amount of money to train and show a good horse One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, I feel very fortunate that I can seek out several different perspectives and advice. as a bad or mediocre one. Spend a little more money on a good horse and put it with a good trainer. Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not? Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure I don’t have my judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring. divisions in the Arabian industry? As a kid I rode with Skip Carpenter, and I always thought his horses were ahead of their time. Forty years ago, his horses went on a loose rein. Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry? Sundance Kid V.

McNutt Performance Horses

equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

Why is working western the discipline for you? The horsemanship skills that we learn from working western helps with all other disciplines that we participate in. What drew you to the working western divisions? We were drawn to it upon seeing the relaxed and fun atmosphere that the division brought to the industry. How closely do you follow other working western breeds? What fundamentals or institutions can Arabians use as inspiration for the working western discipline? As owners of Quarter Horses, as well as Arabians, we feel that it is important to follow the trends of other breeds not only for competition but also for breeding and sales purposes. The lack of qualifications necessary in the NRHA promotes constant growth within the industry. This leads to larger shows and increased competition within the working western division, which is something that we feel the Arabian division can improve upon. Jeremy and Chelsea Harper What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the working western division? The best advice I could give is to set realistic expectations and partner yourself with a trainer that will best help you reach those goals. Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges HARPER ARABIANS How do you picture the working western division growing in the next 5 years? Why is western pleasure the division for you? In order to see growth in the next 5 years, we need to increase the purse sizes/added money in the Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining We breed horses to excel in multiple divisions, and our western-bred Futurities. This will inspire increased breeding of reining specific horses, which will in turn grow the industry as a whole. Without the horses seem to excel in their chosen division because of their beauty, added incentive of prize money, breeders will always look to other divisions to focus their efforts on. athleticism and personalities.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to evolve our program in line with the evolution of the Arabian horse and its industry.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

Yes; we both have our judges’ cards (Jeremy is a national/regional judge and Chelsea has her “R”). Becoming a judge was imperative to both of us. It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program to others in the industry. When you judge, especially large shows where you can see multiple get from a specific sire, it gives you important insight into common faults or good attributes that horse consistently passes on. We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/ breeding?

As breeders, we do a lot of research. Mainly, we are speaking to other successful breeders, to the trainers we admire, and to owners who we believe would be a good fit to own horses in our program. Breeding is a calculated hypothesis at best; so, we try to take the guess work out of the

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Breeding western horses comes with many of the same challenges that breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and phenotype do not always go hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a very tall task.

Talia Lydick

Amateur THE BRASS RING, INC.

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is slower and better for me. I love it!

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

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