Guzzo Worldwide - 2015, published in Arabian Horse Times

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Joining Forces Guzzo Worldwide & Royal Arabians

by McKay Stirland Time and talent often bring change—evolving into a significant single and inspiring force. Royal Arabians, LLC and Guzzo Worldwide, LLC are joining forces, collecting the abilities of extraordinary owners, international halter and performance trainers, and beautiful Arabian show and breeding horses. “It is a remarkable adventure,” says Cindy McGown, owner of Royal Arabians, located in Mesa and Scottsdale, Ariz. “Combining the efforts and abilities of both companies creates a broader base of strength and resources, with superior services to both companies’ many excited clients.”

Rodolfo, Natalia and Giovanni Guzzo.

“I think Guzzo Worldwide joining forces with Royal Arabians is a natural transition into a distinct greater and deeper force,” states Rodolfo Guzzo, owner of Guzzo Worldwide at Royal Arabians. “You can almost see the excitement at the farm. Our group of halter and performance trainers combine so much experience and talent, that the present and future are boundless. We are excited to work together with Cindy and her team.”

Mark Davis and Cindy McGown.

Cindy McGown grew up the oldest child in a very poor family living in San Bernardino, Calif. “We didn’t have much of anything,” remembers Cindy.

Today, Cindy is a highly successful entrepreneur who currently owns seven businesses in the diverse industries of aviation, property management and investment, construction, manufacturing and music.

As with many Arabian enthusiasts, Cindy’s connection with the Arabian horse began with her daughter. “From birth, Amanda loved all animals.

However, once she could talk, Amanda wanted a horse more than anything. And so Sky Fire came into our lives—our first Arabian. She was Amanda’s best childhood friend.”

By 2005, what started with Amanda and Sky Fire had bloomed into a thriving adventure. With the foresight and commitment Mark Davis and Cindy McGown are known for, they purchased their first farm in Mesa, Ariz.—now known as Royal Arabians. “We love Mesa,” smiles Cindy. “It’s a little removed from the bustle of Phoenix and fits our lifestyle perfectly.

Amanda and Sky Fire.

“It is a remarkable adventure; combining the efforts and abilities of both companies creates a broader base of strength and resources, with superior services to both companies’ many excited clients.”

—Cindy McGown

“I think Guzzo Worldwide joining forces with Royal Arabians is a natural transition into a distinct greater and deeper force.”

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—Rodolfo Guzzo

We also enjoy Sedona, when time permits; though time often doesn’t permit. With seven successful businesses, it’s difficult to break away.”

Captivated by what Cindy says are “the most beautiful of horses with the most interesting personalities,” Cindy and Mark purchased their second farm from North Arabians on Cactus Road in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Currently under construction, Royal Arabians Scottsdale is renovating, remodeling and redefining the farm and Royal Arabians.

“When we purchased the Scottsdale farm, Rodolfo Guzzo and his team were here,” says Cindy. “I already knew Rodolfo; he had successfully shown halter horses for us. While watching Rodolfo and his staff prepare and train horses on a more frequent basis, an idea began to form. Why not join forces—my team and Rodolfo’s team together?” Cindy remembers.

“When Cindy approached me with the idea of an association of our two companies, I was excited,” states Guzzo. “Her team included halter trainer Michael Carpio and performance trainer Justin Cowden—two very talented and accomplished trainers. Associating

Guzzo Worldwide trainers João Carlos de Souza and me felt like the right step.”

Joining forces with Royal Arabians is worlds away from Rodolfo’s start with Arabian horses. At 15, Rodolfo’s father took his son to an all-breeds horse show in São Paulo, which included the Brazilian National Arabian Horse Show. “All the horses were beautiful,” he recalls.

“But my eyes found a beautiful chestnut mare who was totally different from all the other horses at the show.

She was unique, an Arabian—and all of a sudden I was in love with a breed of horses that would change my life in ways I could never imagine.”

Later in the week, Rodolfo and his father returned to the show. Says Guzzo, “I just couldn’t stop thinking about those Arabian horses.” While watching the stallion class, Rodolfo recalls seeing Lyphard, a 4 year old *Padron son imported from the United States.

“Look at that horse,” Rodolfo told his father with growing excitement. “He is amazing—he is so beautiful, so refined and yet so masculine at the same time.”

Though it was his first horse show and his first glimpse of an Arabian stallion, Rodolfo recognized excellence— and the Guzzo eye for which he would become famous,

RH Triana and Rodolfo Guzzo.

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L-r: Chamo, Joao Carlos Silvestre de Souza and Rodolfo Contatto Guzzo. picked out its first National Champion Stallion.

Rodolfo’s passion had been ignited.

In Brazil, young Rodolfo worked at Haras Fabrini, gaining discipline and experience. Training at Najib Aude’s Haras Santa Gertrudes, Guzzo exceled with determination, developed an acute horseman’s sense and uncovered a reservoir of talent and abilities. At Haras Gertrudes, Guzzo showed his first Brazilian National Champion, the 7-month-old colt Shaklan’s Padron NA. It was November, 1988 and the win launched Guzzo onto the national stage. It was a national win that would be followed by many more national and international championships worldwide with at least one national champion every year since 1988.

Now, some 25 years later and traveling across the world, Rodolfo Guzzo has become an extraordinary and successful horseman and a worldwide marketing guru. His international success in the show ring is equally matched by his marketing abilities—from closing the sale of the quintessential sire Padrons Psyche, to the discovery and development of the magical black mare RH Triana, with a host of breeding stock and show horses in between.

Guzzo Worldwide at Royal Arabians is fortunate to have the skills of another trainer and conditioner from Brazil: João Carlos de Souza. At the early age of 12 years, João Carlos began his long-time association with Arabians. “I started out cleaning stalls and washing horses,” he remembers. His early training landed João Carlos a position as an assistant to the farm’s reproduction veterinarian. Though he enjoyed working with the veterinarian, João Carlos realized that his first love were the show horses.

In 2001, João Carlos was again in the show barn, “conditioning and training some of the most beautiful horses in the world,” he describes. It was then that Luciano Cury, President of the Arabian Horse Association of Brazil and owner of one of the premier farms in Brazil, engaged João Carlos. Honing his skills at Haras Boa Vista, João Carlos emerged a significant talent, with the gift and abilities to condition, train and present first-class Arabian show horses.

After five years with Haras Boa Vista, Guzzo realized João Carlos needed to be part of Guzzo Worldwide.

Today, he continues to prepare, train and present some the most beautiful Arabians in the world. Whether it is Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Tulsa, Uruguay, Chile,

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Joao Carlos Silvestre de Souza

Michael Carpio

Ecuador, Jordan or his home country of Brazil, João Carlos can be found “in the trenches,” doing everything and anything to ensure the horse’s best entrance and presentation. “It is such an honor working here in the United States,” beams João Carlos. “I work with the world’s finest Arabian horses with Rodolfo. I truly love my work.”

Byatt—a consummate horseman. For six incredible years, I travelled the world with Byatt, showing amazing horses and associating with some of the greatest stallions: Marwan al Shaqab, Gazal al Shaqab and the straight Egyptian stallion Al Adeed al Shaqab.”

João Carlos’ enthusiasm is more than matched by Royal Arabians’ halter trainer Michael Carpio. Essential to the success of Royal Arabians and a vital part of the new association with Guzzo Worldwide, Michael began his adventure with Arabian horses when he was seven years old and living in Georgia. “Our neighbors had Half-Arabians and Crabbet bred horses,” he recalls. “I started out riding English pleasure and joined 4-H. By 10, I knew I wanted to show halter horses. I practiced on our family horses, pretending I knew what I was doing. I’m sure they thought I was a little— perhaps a lot more than—odd. But I loved it and odd or not, I was determined to turn those horses into show horses.”

At age 14, Michael’s opportunity to work with “real Arabian show horses” came from Bob Fauls of Chapel Farms and Chris Anckersen. “Working with Bob and his horses was critical to my career,” admits Carpio.

“Through Bob’s stallion Dakar El Jamaal, I met Michael

Prior to his arrival at Royal Arabians, Carpio worked with the talented trainer Andy Sellman. “His professionalism and attention to detail is remarkable,” shares Carpio. “Andy is a great friend and cares deeply about his horses.”

During those rare moments when Michael is not on the end of a horse’s lead or walking away with a championship, he enjoys friends, football, soccer and his Rottweiler dog, Pharrah. When asked what piece of advice he might give, Carpio is quick to advise, “The horses come first—no matter what. The happiness and excitement they generate deserves no less than to be reciprocated by their caretakers and trainers.”

Royal Arabians’ performance trainer Justin Cowden couldn’t agree more. Born and raised in Gardnerville, Nev., Justin’s family were prominent cattle ranchers.

“My grandfather was an avid Arabian horse lover and breeder with mostly polish and *Bask-bred horses. As I small child, I can remember mares in his pastures sired

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by *Gdansk, Bask Clasix and Negatraz. I was always pretty much hooked on Arabian horses, especially after he gave me my first Arabian, a small bay *Bask granddaughter,” recalls Justin smiling.

Growing up, Cowden became a serious, all consuming horseman. Active in 4-H and FFA, he often showed locally in all-breeds shows. In high school, Justin purchased his first show quality Arabian and hit the Class A and regional circuits, doing everything by himself. Like many, Justin started out as a groom in exchange for help with his own horses. Grooming his way up to assistant trainer for Cari Thompson, Justin had little hope of being anything but a trainer. He was consumed, committed and intense. He had been bitten by the Arabian horse bug and in Justin, it had become an infection of epic proportion.

“In 2010 and after junior college, I had the opportunity to apprentice for Ricardo Rivero in Scottsdale, Ariz—a gifted horseman. I learned a lot from him,” states Cowden. Though he enjoys showing in the halter arena, Justin ultimately gave in to his passion for the performance arena. In 2012, Justin and Cari Thompson again joined together, training horses out of Battaglia Farms. “I couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” says Justin. “Then, as soon as you get comfortable, something different comes along. For me, that ‘something different’ was Royal Arabians.”

Working with the quality performance horses of Royal Arabians has been very uplifting and successful describes Justin. “We have so much quality, with a fantastic clientele. Every day I do what I love to do.

It is a great quality and quantity of life.” With many regional, Scottsdale and national accomplishments in almost every division including western pleasure, hunter pleasure, show hack and even halter, it is simple to understand why a smile is always on his face and his excitement contagious. “If I had to define my specialty, it would probably be hunter pleasure and show hack. They are such fun classes to show in and the competition and quality is the highest it has ever been. And, I love to have fun!”

With all the fun, energy and comings and goings, the two companies needed someone to keep it all together and maintain everyone and everything on track. The perfect person was found in Pam Donnelly. “She is essential to our team and to all of our success,” agree Rodolfo and Cindy. “We could not be more fortunate to have her.”

With generous doses of enthusiasm, a broad spectrum of international talents, and a commitment to excellence, the Royal Arabians and Guzzo Worldwide team is unconditionally a single, significant and inspiring force. There is little doubt that their joining forces will be as perhaps Aristotle said best, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” ■

Pam Donnelly

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Goddess Of Da Vinci 2015 U.S. NAT IONA L CH A M PIONSHIP CON T EN DER

(Da Vinci FM x Goddess Of Marwan)

A R A B I A N M A R E S A A O T H with Benjamin Bassichis A R A B I A N 4 - 5 Y E A R O L D M A R E S with Rodolfo Guzzo U.S. National Reser ve Champion Yearling Filly Unanimous Grand Champion Junior Filly Scottsdale Reser ve Champion Senior Mare Owned by: STELLA BELLA ARABIANS Michele and Benjamin Bassichis • Dallas, TX • www.StellaBellaArabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Ebony By Valentino

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(DA Valentino x CF Mamies Night Out)

H / A S A D D L E / P L E A S U R E M A R E S A A O T H with Benjamin Bassichis H / A S A D D L E / P L E A S U R E M A R E S 3 & O V E R with Rodolfo Guzzo 2-Time Supreme U.S. National Champion H/A U.S. National Champion Futurity H/A Supreme Scottsdale Champion H/A Mare 2011 & 2012 AHT Readers’ Choice H/A Halter Horse of the Year

Owned by: STELLA BELLA ARABIANS Michele and Benjamin Bassichis • Dallas, TX • www.StellaBellaArabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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T H E

A R T

Artemas

O F

D R A M A

GA

(JJ Bellagio x Duchess Of Marwan,

by Marwan Al Shaqab)

2015 Arabian Breeders World Cup Silver Champion Colt In Las Vegas 2015 Scottsdale Yearling Colt Championship 2015 Menton Most Beautif ul Head Award Strohen 2015 International Gold Champion Junior Colt West Coast Cup Belgium Bronze Champion Yearling Colt

Now standing at SCHOUKENS TRAINING CENTER in Belgium, Europe.

Owned by: STELLA BELLA ARABIANS Michele and Benjamin Bassichis • Dallas, TX • www.StellaBellaArabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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B E A U T Y

&

Dallas

Q U A L I T Y

(EKS Alihandro x Dubravka)

Bella Lillian

SBA

(JJ Bellagio x Goddess Of Da Vinci)

Owned by: STELLA BELLA ARABIANS Michele and Benjamin Bassichis • Dallas, TX • www.StellaBellaArabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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SBA

Ciao Bellina

R O Y A L L Y

WC

C O N T I N U I N G

B R E D

T H E

(Vitorio TO x WC Ciao Bella)

L E G A C Y

By 5-time National Champion VITORIO TO, and out of the most nationally titled halter mare in North American history, WC CIAO BELLA+/.

ARABIAN FUTURITY FILLIES with Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by: Holly Dillin WESTERN CROSS ARABIANS & PINTOS (817) 994-0918 Cell www.westerncrossranch.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Three Times Alady

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(Aria Impresario x PF Just Peachy Keen)

H A L F - A R A B I A N 2 -Y E A R - O L D F I L L I E S with Rodolfo Guzzo Proudly owned and bred by: Perry and Suzanne Perkins 805-895-2138 • Suzanne@suzanneperkins.com • Santa Barbara, California www.ThePalominoStore.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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FF+

Fasario

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LLC

(Aria Impresario x RD Fabreanna)

T R A D I T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E

A R A B I A N 4 - 5 Y E A R O L D S TA L L I O N S with Rodolfo Guzzo 2014 U.S. National Reser ve Champion 4-5 Stallion 2014 U.S. National Supreme Reser ve Champion Senior Stallion 2012 Brazilian National Champion Colt 2012 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Classic 2-Year-Old Colt

Owned by: Luciana Fasano FAZENDA FLORESTA www.fazendaflorestaarabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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C R E AT I NG

Vortex

B E AU T Y

B E YON D

B E L I EF

(FA Al Shawan x Bhonytha ATA)

Brazilian National Champion FOR BREEDING INFORMATION please contact Guzzo Worldwide LLC at (480) 361-6926 Owned by: Luciana Fasano FAZENDA FLORESTA www.fazendaflorestaarabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Olympus

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CW

A R A B I A N F U T U R I T Y C O LT S with Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by: HARAS SANTA CECILIA Francisco Cobo • Quito, Ecuador W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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(Magnum Psyche x Dyna HCF)

Exquisite

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VO

A R A B I A N 3 -Y E A R - O L D F I L L I E S with Rodolfo Guzzo

Owned by: VALLEY OAK ARABIANS Manny Vierra • Brentwood, CA www.valleyoakarabians.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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(Emigrant PASB x SFA Wind Chime)

Santiago

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MS

CAHR (Spitfyre VF x M S Summer Solstice)

A R A B I A N G E L D I N G S A A O T H with Natalia Nieves A R A B I A N 3 -Y E A R - O L D G E L D I N G S with Joao Carlos Silvestre de Souza National Breeder Finals Arabian Reser ve Champion 3 & Over National Breeder Finals Arabian Bronze Champion Senior Gelding AOTH

Owned by: Natalia Nieves GUZZO WORLDWIDE LLC Scottsdale, AZ W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Jiuliusz De Wiec SI R E

OF

C H A M PIONS

(Debowiec x Jiullya El Jamaal)

Arabian National Breeder Finals Unanimous Champion Stallion FOR BREEDING INFORMATION please contact Guzzo Worldwide LLC at (480) 361-6926

Owned by: POMEROY ARABIANS LTD and ENZO LTD Bred by: Lenita Perroy W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Arianna

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CS

(JJ Bellagio x Duchess Of Marwan)

A R A B I A N 2 -Y E A R - O L D F I L L I E S with Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by: GEMINI ACRES EQUINE www.geminiacresequine.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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Angelo

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D

(JJ Bellagio x Dark Angel GA)

A R A B I A N Y E A R L I N G C O LT S with Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by: GEMINI ACRES EQUINE www.geminiacresequine.com W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M

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9720 East Cactus Road, Scottsdale, Arizona Guzzoworldwidellc@gmail.com Office: +1 (480) 361-6926 • Fax: +1 (480) 361-6928 Cell: +1 (760) 443-4853 W W W . G U Z Z O A T . C O M