June 2010 AHT

Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

ML Mostly Padron x Falcon Song BHF 2009 East Coast Championships Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Jr. Horse & Top Three Western Pleasure JTR Region 16 Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Jr. Horse Proudly owned by Megan Weiler Trained by Christopher Hall www.hayesequestrian.com

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Available for Purchase

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

Baske Afire x Spring Is In The Air 2009 East Coast Championships Reserve Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure Jr. Horse & Top Three H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR Region 16 Reserve Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure Jr. Horse Proudly owned by Julie Saucier Trained by Nicole Hall www.hayesequestrian.com

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H/A Walk/Jog Western Pleasure 10 & Under, H/A Equitation & Showmanship Proudly owned by Jenna Curley

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Available for Purchase

Available for Purchase

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 H/A Equitation Proudly owned by Emily Kolodecik

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Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Proudly shown by Megan Weiler

H/A Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Proudly owned by Greg Pashtenko

Trained by Christopher & Nicole Hall

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Ever So Hot

(Unquestionablyhot x Eruptive)

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Half-Arabian Native Costume JOTR/JTR 13 & Under 2009 Youth National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Native Costume JOTR

Va Va Voom

(Apollopalooza x Electra Special)

Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Saddle Seat Equitation UPHA 2010 Region 12 Reserve Champion

FFox ox View Farm • Alex Longares - Owner/Trainer • David and Lorrie Mikosz - Trainers 4335 NW 110th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 • Office: 352-629-6040 • Fax: 352-671-2817 E-mail: Foxviewfarminc@gmail.com • Web: www.foxviewfarminc.com

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SF Afire (Baske Afire x Karedin Kameo)

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under 2010 Region 12 Champion

TR Legacys

ArtofGold

(Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art)

Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under Showmanship 13 & Under 2010 Region 12 Champion Showmanship

WR Isabella

(Amazing Fame V x Baskabella)

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Western Side Saddle Horsemanship 2010 Region 12 Champion Western, Hunter, Side Saddle, Horsemanship

Fox View Farm • Alex Longares - Owner/Trainer • David and Lorrie Mikosz - Trainers 4335 NW 110th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 • Office: 352-629-6040 • Fax: 352-671-2817 E-mail: Foxviewfarminc@gmail.com • Web: www.foxviewfarminc.com

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Exx Rated

(Exxpectation x SF Georgia)

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 Region 12 Unanimous Champion Hunter Pleasure JOTR

EQ Escalade

(Bucharest V x Allurience CG)

Arabian Show Hack JOTR Arabian English Pleasure JOTR Arabian Native Costume JOTR/JTR 2009 Youth National Champion Arabian Native Costume JOTR

Afire Flare MMA

(Afire Bey V x Rainbows Fashion Flare)

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

FFox ox View Farm • Alex Longares - Owner/Trainer • David and Lorrie Mikosz - Trainers 4335 NW 110th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 • Office: 352-629-6040 • Fax: 352-671-2817 E-mail: Foxviewfarminc@gmail.com • Web: www.foxviewfarminc.com

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WR Isabella

(Amazing Fame V x Baskabella)

Making his final lead line performance Lead Line 6 and Under, Western and Hunter

WR Fame

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(Amazing Fame V x WRF Barbella)

Making his final walk/trot performance Walk/Trot Hunter Pleasure and Equitation

Fox View Farm • Alex Longares - Owner/Trainer • David and Lorrie Mikosz - Trainers 4335 NW 110th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 • Office: 352-629-6040 • Fax: 352-671-2817 E-mail: Foxviewfarminc@gmail.com • Web: www.foxviewfarminc.com

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Savannah Kennedy  Canadian National Champion HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR  & Under  Canadian National Reserve Champion HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR Competing in HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter smithfield, NC • .. www.RBCShowHorses.com 104 • YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Womble

Instructed by Tara Carpio of Belvedere Farm & Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter of RBC Show Horses.

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ferrara

YOUTH NATIONALS JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

Stormin Norman W PB English Pleasure

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EC Question Aire Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure French Kisses PB Mare Halter

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DA Triumph PB Country English Pleasure GSF Provacative Half-Arabian English Pleasure

Owned by The Womble Family Trainer Tara Carpio 2900 Rome Road, Cedartown, GA 30125 belvi@aol.com • 770-597-0121

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." dreams.

— ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

MEI W AY LOA H ALF -A RABIAN S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION 13 & U NDER UPHA A RABIAN B REEDS C HALLENGE C UP 13 & U NDER H ALF -A RABIAN C OUNTRY E NGLISH P LEASURE JOTR & JTR 13 & U NDER

Proud parents: Tom & Elizabeth Moore Vicki Humphrey Training Center ~ Canton, GA 770.740.8432 ~ VHTC@VickiHumphrey.com www.VickiHumphreyTrainingCenter.com

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ERA

Ghazmopolitan

H ALF -A RABIAN E NGLISH P LEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17 H ALF -A RABIAN N ATIVE C OSTUME JOTR 17 & U NDER AND JTR 14-17 A VAILABLE F OR PURCHASE

Proud parents: Dean & Tracy Dowson Vicki Humphrey Training Center ~ Canton, GA 770.740.8432 ~ VHTC@VickiHumphrey.com www.VickiHumphreyTrainingCenter.com

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Millady LOA H ALF -A RABIAN E NGLISH P LEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17

Serveja Bey A RABIAN C OUNTRY P LEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17

Good luck at your last Youth Nationals Aubrey!

Ride hard and have fun!

We love you, ~Mom and Dad Jordan and Davis

Proud parents: Penn & Cynthia Hodge Vicki Humphrey Training Center ~ Canton, GA 770.740.8432 ~ VHTC@VickiHumphrey.com www.VickiHumphreyTrainingCenter.com

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Apollos Starlight H ALF -A RABIAN E NGLISH P LEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17

A VAILABLE F OR PURCHASE

Ghazmo Kramer H ALF -A RABIAN C OUNTRY P LEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17

A VAILABLE F OR PURCHASE

Proud parents: Tommy & Dawn Garland Vicki Humphrey Training Center ~ Canton, GA 770.740.8432 ~ VHTC@VickiHumphrey.com www.VickiHumphreyTrainingCenter.com

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ARAB RABIAN R ABIA AB IAN IA AN HUNT UNTER U NTER NT ER PLE ER LEASURE LEAS EAS ASUR ASUR URE JO URE JOTR/JTR JOT OTR TR/J TR/ /JTR /JTR TR 1 14-17 4-17 4-17 17 2009 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 17 & UNDER 2009 CANADIAN NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE JTR 17 & UNDER 2010 BUCKEYE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION HUNTER JTR 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 REGION 15 CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR/JTR

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PLEASURE JOTR/JTR 14-17

Tommy & Dawn Garland • Greg Peak 915 Dorset Road, Powhatan, VA 23139 • 804.598.3657 www.TommyGarland.com

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RANDLE PERFORMANCE HORSES ...

2010 YOUTH NATIONALS CONTENDERS

LAUREN VANANROOY MEZIMERIZE++

BRIANNA WILLIAMS SULTANS DAYDREAM BCR

BRIANNA WILLIAMS AMERICAN IDOL+/

Arabian Western Pleasure 14-17

H/A Hunter Pleasure 14-17

Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17

LEAH PERCZAK COLORADO COWBOY ROY

BAILEY PERCZAK TAL SOUTHERNBELLE

H/A Reining 14-17 & H/A Reining Seat Equitation 14-17

Arabian Walk/Trot 10 & Under Hunter Pleasure & Equitation

H/A Show Hack 14-17 & H/A Ladies Side Saddle English 17 and under

SULTANS WILD FIRE

ANNA URGITUS ALADA FROSTING

SHEA URGITUS THE REAL SLIM SHADY

KILEY RUBIN JS LIKE MAGIC

H/A Hunter Pleasure 14-17

H/A Show Hack 14-17

H/A Hunter Pleasure 14-17

CHANG K Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17

Tyson & Sally Randle 30200 Magic Dog Circle, Kiowa, Colorado 80117 (303) 693-7296 • www.randleperformancehorses.com 112 • YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

“Imma Be, Imma Be Imma imma imma be

National Champion” Thomas Stables, Inc. 2010 Youth National Championship Contenders

Thomas Stables Inc. • 16 Arabian Private Drive Hartselle, AL 35640

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Hannah Pace TG Paraguay (Revelation V x Forever Safire) Showing in: Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR 17 & Under Mounted Native Costume JOTR/JTR 17 & Under

SW Allstar Psyche (Padrons Psyche x Divine Eminense) Showing in: Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for the opportunity to show,and Jack for making it happen.

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Proudly owned by: Hannah Pace, Birmingham, Alabama Jack Thomas and Tony Shubert 256-773-5948

Josh Weatherford Star(Odyssey Odyssey RT A SC x Starstruck SC) Showing in: Arabian Geldings JOTH/JTH

Roharamericanelegance (Magnum Psyche x Miz American Pie) Showing in: Half-Arabian Mares JOTH/JTH

Chase Weatherford Fire Marshall Bill (Afire Bey V x YS Blue Heaven) Showing in: Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Arabian Park JOTR 17 & Under

Eveready LOA (Toi Soldier x Honeytrap) Showing in: HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR /JTR13 & Under HA/AA Native Costume JTR 13 & Under HA/AA Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under

Thomas Stables Inc. • 16 Arabian Private Drive Hartselle, AL 35640

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“Dreams Come True On Bein’s Bayou”

Grady Byrne Trail and Reining 13 & Under with TR Rubgy+, Sacred Sacrifice+//, Im Destinees Hobby+// and SRH Hollywood Jaci+/

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Victoria Roe Trail and Reining 13 & Under with Wimpys Little Cat and Saul+/

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Jasmine Anwer

Graduating Seniors

Jasmine Anwer

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ross Tarkington Stables Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 17 & Under and Half-Arabian Native Costume JOTR/ JTR 17 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Pervez and Susan Anwer What are your plans after high school graduation? I am attending Lon Morris College to play volleyball. I plan on majoring in photography.

What is your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject in school is art history. I find it interesting to see how history influences artists of today.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I have been playing volleyball since I was in second grade, so that takes up just as much time as showing my horse! I also am interested in photography.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I love Christy Mea’s Sandwich Shop—they have the best cinnamon orange spice tea!

When not in your class (es), what other

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classes do you like to watch? I like to watch reining seat equitation. I love the sliding stops!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try not to get nervous and stay calm. I always remind myself to focus on having a clean ride, not the outcome of the class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add an exhibitor progressive dinner. It would give us a better opportunity for meeting everyone.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My last lesson was actually my first driving lesson! It was fun to learn something new!

What is your favorite subject in school? World History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to hang out and have a good time with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Rudy’s Bar-B-Q. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian and Arabian park and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to my iPod® and think about what I’m going to do in my classes.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would

Katie Garland

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tommy Garland and Vicki Humphrey Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian Western Pleasure, Half-Arabian Western Pleasure, Half-Arabian English Pleasure and Half-Arabian Country Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Tommy and Dawn Garland What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to go to the University of Virginia and study Sports Medicine.

basically make it like a carnival and have rides and fun games to compete in against the other kids.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? When I go into that arena, give them everything I’ve got; go in with the attitude like you’re here to win it.

Matt Hoffman

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Hesten Park Your age: 17

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What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Larry and Jody Hoffman What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where I hope to major in sports medicine. I also plan on continuing to ski race, sing, and, of course, the horses.

What is your favorite subject in school? I enjoy the sciences.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Alpine ski racing, singing, hanging with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Anywhere the food comes on a plate.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch my friends in all classes to cheer them on.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Focus and have fun. Do what I do at every other show during the year.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A HUGE water fight with everyone participating!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Just how lucky I am to have the best hunter I could have, Sam, GJR Shameful.

Brooke Marie Jarvis

Brooke Marie Jarvis

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: James Stachowski, Peter Stachowski, and Sharon Blendinger—Stachowski Farm Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Half-Arabian Equitation, Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Pleasure Driving.

Parent’s Name: Kimberly Marie Jarvis What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan on attending Loyola University of Chicago and majoring in International Relations and Political Communications. I plan on continuing my show career while in college and also becoming the fourth generation insurance agent of C. Jarvis Insurance Agency.

What is your favorite subject in school? This past year I took a course called Rebuilding Cleveland.

It examined the areas in which Cleveland suffers as a community: ethically, functionally, economically, geographically, and governmentally.

I learned much of the history of my hometown and deciphered where we

went wrong. We were then instructed to create a proposal to send to our Congressmen that would aid an issue of our choice. It was by far my favorite class I had taken throughout my years at Gilmour Academy. It examined all facets of education I enjoy—theology, community inclusiveness (community service), English, government, entrepreneurship, and history.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy going on mission trips, creeping on Facebook®, boating in the summer days, shopping, reading, volunteering, and just being a “barn rat.”

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Suzi’s Mexican Grill on the Fairgrounds.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I am intrigued by halter; I’ve never shown in it, but I love it. This is my first year of showing equitation, but I used to always love watching the patterns and the beautiful pristine equitation riders. Also, anything that my friends might be showing in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to talk to my horses before they get all “dolled up” and just be with them. Then I find myself pacing and going through

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everything I need to remember regarding the horse I’m about to ride.

Also, I like to converse with my trainer prior to going up to the ring just to make sure I have everything right.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

This very rarely happens, but I’m speechless. What could be better than 10 days of showing horses and being with friends? Nothing!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember the sweat dripping down the nape of my neck after four great rides on Pheobe Afire, Lady Ava Isabella, Funky White Boy, and JV Justa Joy on the first real summer day in Ohio.

Good luck to everyone! And thank you to all who have made this endeavor an amazing one. It will be something I reminisce on for the rest of my life. For all of you that helped me, who have been my friend, and who have been a competitor: You made me better I’m in debt to you! I love you all.

Marissa Jensen

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Greg Harris—Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

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Savannah Kennedy

Arabian Western Pleasure, Side Saddle and Hunter Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Bart and Karen Jensen What are your plans after high school graduation? I am currently taking college classes in veterinary medicine.

What is your favorite subject in school? English and science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Golf, swing dance and be with friends and family.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Park, native costume and reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I am prepared to do my best and have fun at something I really enjoy doing.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Water Olympics—the youths against trainers.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How fun it is and how much I love riding and showing.

Savannah Kennedy

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter—RBC Show Horses

Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR. Parents’ Names: Carol and Kevin Kennedy What are your plans after high school graduation? I am going to college at UNC-Wilmington this fall, and I will keep riding my horses of course!

What is your favorite subject in school? Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to go to the lake with my friends, watch TV, ride my jumper horse, and work out.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? All the Mexican food places are AMAZING! When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I always watch the reining, English and park classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Lots of pump-up music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Gymkhana.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Keep that barrier!

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Kathryn Knebel

Kathryn Knebel

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Wendy Potts—The Brass Ring Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Mary and Steven Knebel What are your plans after high school graduation? I am attending the University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE!), plan on majoring in Nursing and participating in sorority recruitment.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Anatomy and Physiology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Hang out on the lake, go shopping, hang out with friends, and sleep!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love to watch walk/trot, free style reining, park and costume!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Drink water, go to the bathroom, kiss my horse on the nose, and BREATHE! If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Barrels, team penning and ranch sorting.

Savannah Morris

Jane Olson

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? “Twist to the outside!” and “Love your right rein!” as well as “Shorten your snaffle and get off your curb!”

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Whatever it takes to find my happy place.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Auction off a ride on some of the top horses from the show to benefit AHYA, or draw random scholarship recipients from the top ten of classes.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? This whole picture is not working, but we’ll make it work by Youth.

Savannah Morris

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rooker Training Stables and The Brass Ring Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Western Pleasure 14-17 and Arabian Country Pleasure 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Jon Morris and Ginny Morris What are your plans after high school graduation? I’ll be attending Michigan State University in the fall and seeing where it goes from there.

What is your favorite subject in school? Weightlifting.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Play ping-pong.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? McDonald’s drive-thru or room service.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Working cow so I can sit outside and work on my tan.

Jane Olson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sandy Bentley—Baywood Equestrian Centre

Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. Parent’s Name: Karen Olson What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to go to LSU and major in Mechanical Engineering. I’m also going to be part of the Tiger Band and ride for their equestrian club.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Art-Sculpture and Band.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Make random things and mess around with my computer.

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Gregory Pashtenko

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Open hunter and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I go through each phase of my class and mentally go through every step.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A drawing, painting and sculpting contest.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? The satisfaction of having a good ride.

Gregory Pashtenko

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christopher Hall—Hayes Equestrian Center Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Western Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Paul and Irene Pashtenko What are your plans after high school graduation? To continue competing and to attend a military college.

What is your favorite subject in school? Science and technology.

What do you like to do, when you’re

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not showing your horse or in school?

Football, rugby and wrestling.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? This is my first visit to Albuquerque.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Any reining class.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Listen to music and visualize my ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I am uncertain, as this is my first Youth Nationals.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Refining techniques and posture.

Stacie Regep

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 17 Parents’ Names: John and Renee Regep What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to stay at home for a year or two so I can continue all of my horse activities like team sorting, trail riding, and volunteering at a therapeutic riding facility called “We Can Ride.” I will take all of my general

education classes at Normandale Community College, too. After that, I want to go to Minnesota State University and earn a master’s degree in Communication Disorders so I can become a licensed Speech Pathologist.

Hopefully, I’ll continue to show my Arabians too!

What is your favorite subject in school? Math. It’s not really my favorite, but it’s my best subject.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love to do team sorting with my horses at home. My dad and I compete on leagues with our horses Wicked (Quarter Horse) and Belle (HalfArabian). I started sorting a few years ago and now it’s a year-round activity.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo. It’s fun with a big group of people from the barn.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love to watch the English and the park classes.

I also like the reining and working cow classes.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A waterslide!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? It’s the same

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Stephanie Reitter

Bailey Strange

Angel Trebesch

as every lesson. “Quiet hands! Quiet hands! Don’t change anything.

Gooooooood!”

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Think ahead of your horse.

Stephanie Reitter

Bailey Strange

your class (es)? I listen to music and try to get into a proper state of mind before my class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I enjoy it the way it is. I’m usually too busy to do most of the activities anyway.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? We did “follow the leader” for pattern practice and I nearly ran into the rail.

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa Jo White—John White Stables Your Age: 18 Parents’ Names: Tom and Annabeth Reitter Classes she is participating in: HA/ AA English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and HA/AA Park.

What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy running, playing with my dog, being with friends, and shopping.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Macaroni Grill.

When not in your classes, what other classes do you like to watch? I enjoy watching saddle seat equitation, show hack, and hunt.

How do you prepare mentally before your class? I listen to music and relax.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A water balloon fight.

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carole Stohlmann Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian and Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation, UPHA Challenge Cup, Half-Arabian Country Pleasure, HalfArabian Show Hack, Arabian English Pleasure and Arabian Park.

Parents’ Names: Steve and Raquel Strange What are your plans after high school graduation? I’ll be attending UCO to possibly study Forensic Science. I’ll continue to ride and show, of course.

What is your favorite subject in school?

English and Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I am at the barn most of the time, but I enjoy reading and art.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Flying Star.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before

Angel Trebesch

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Eric Krichten—Cedar Ridge Arabians Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Kipp and Deb Trebesch What are your plans after high school graduation? I started taking classes already for Veterinary Technician. I enjoy working with animals and am looking forward to this career.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to hang out with my boyfriend, watch movies and play with my backyard horse Whiskey; go on

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trail rides with my riding instructor Heather Linnenbringer and hang out at Cedar Ridge and enjoy playing with the babies in the barn.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? This will be my first trip to Youth, so it will be an experience trying out different restaurants.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to block out everything else and just enjoy the ride.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How much fun it is. I always have fun at my riding lessons. I ride with both Eric and Heather at Cedar Ridge, and they both make my lessons a great experience. I have learned a lot from them and always look forward to my next lesson.

Scott A. Voyt

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shawn and Carmelle Rooker, and Natacha Lesburgueres —Rooker Training Stables Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR

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Parents’ Names: Deborah and Joseph Voyt What are your plans after high school graduation? Well, the first thing I’m going to do is, go out and party it up hard … in a responsible and fun-filled way. Then right after that, spending every day at the barn. In the fall I’ll go to U of M, Flint—which is suitably 20 some minutes from the barn—for Marketing or some other form of Business degree. I plan to work hard and learn as much as I can about horse training, breeding, and everything there is to know about the industry and relating industries. I will not take no for an answer.

What is your favorite subject in school?

American History, P.E. What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

You can usually find me at the barn between the hours of 9 am and 7 pm, watching, learning, helping out, and riding, with the occasional break to clown around or take pictures of horses. After 7 p.m., you’d probably find me hanging out with my friends on Woodward Ave. in downtown Birmingham (Michigan … not Alabama) drag racing and taking pictures of cars. If I ever get a chance, I like to do video and photo editing.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? This will be my first time in Albuquerque, so I’ll have to scope out different things and get back to you on that.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Oh, man … My absolute favorite class has to be the Arabian English pleasure and the Half-Arabian English pleasure classes.

It’s cool to watch the different horses and riders and compare. I also like watching some select hunter classes, but usually try to stay as busy as I can at shows when help is needed. Work comes before play for me.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Try to get really relaxed, clear my head of everything except for the different things I have to remember in the ring.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Ultimate Frisbee.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? It was right before my class at the Buckeye—we were in Cooper Arena hiding from everyone else. Natacha was working with me on my transitions, speed, and staying loose. I remembered I was a bit nervous before the class but Natacha gave me some very helpful insight on

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how to relax, stay focused and not get the horse tripping up. It did the trick, and I had a great class.

10 and Under

Kaylee Cohee

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bein—Bein Performance Horses Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Trail 10 & Under, Hunt Seat Equitation and Reining Seat Equitation.

Parents’ Names: Mom, Jessica Hejna and Grandma, Denise Roe. What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Swim.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? McDonalds.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Side saddle—I think it is really pretty.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I go over my mental checklist before I show.

If you could add any activity to Youth

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Nationals, what would it be?

Face painting.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? That it was on my birthday and we were in Delmar.

Jenna Curley

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Hall—Hayes Equestrian Center Your age: 9 What classes are you participating in? Showmanship, Walk/Trot Western Pleasure, Walk/Trot Western Equitation.

Parents’ Names: Robert and Sheila Curley What is your favorite subject in school? English and reading.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Read and enjoy music.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Saggio’s.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? My teammate’s classes, and I love pattern classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Deep breathing, focus on my horse and talk with my trainer.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Not

sure—this is my first time.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My trainer, he is the best, he makes me laugh!

Hannah Feldman

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Donna Waggoner Training Your age: 10, turning 11 at the show.

What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/ Trot 10 & Under, Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under, Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under, and Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under, and hopefully all of the finals.

Parents’ Names: Gary and Julie Feldman What is your favorite subject in school?

Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I help Donna at the barn by lunging, grooming, and/or tacking up horses.

Sometimes I ride some horses, too.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo!!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? All of them, especially native costume.

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How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I tell myself I’m fine, and I just want to make it through the class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Nothing!

I love Youth Nationals. It doesn’t need anything.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember I didn’t lunge Malieka long enough, and she was really frisky. It’s fun when they’re frisky though.

Michael Longares

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Foxview Farm Your age: 7 What classes are you participating in? Lead Line Western and Lead Line English.

Parents’ Names: Alex and Wendie Longares What is your favorite subject in school? Recess!

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Ride my four-wheeler, play outside, and play with my dogs!

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? McDonalds.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

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The classes my friends from the barn are in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Practice my smile for the judges.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

More crafts.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Heels down.

Mikayla Michels

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 9 What classes are you participating in?

UPHA Challenge Cup Walk/Trot, Walk/Trot Arabian Country Pleasure and Equitation.

Parents’ Names: Karen and Tracy Michels What is your favorite subject in school?

Art. What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? Play with my friends and go swimming.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I have never been there before. This is my first year at Youth Nationals.

When not in your class (es), what other

classes do you like to watch? I like to watch Kelly with Tolstoi in native costume, Morgan with Sabe in show hack, my mom with Captivator in country English pleasure and with Party Doll in English pleasure.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I tell myself to go in the ring and have a good time. I also think about being focused, keeping my chin up, smiling and hitting my diagonals correctly.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add a Boot Scramble for 10 and under.

I love doing that!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember Larry telling me to keep Captivator’s nose in, trot big and focus on my horse.

Shelby Ruddock

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bei—Bein Performance Horses Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in?

Walk/Trot 10 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Rob and Kim Ruddock What is your favorite subject in school? Art.

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Zachary White

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Go for a walk with my daddy.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? T.G.I. Fridays.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Freestyle reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Focus on my horse, and learn my pattern.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add a swimming pool.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? BRIDLE!

not showing your horse or in school? I like to spend time with my friends and family.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I’m excited to find out.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch Half-Arabian and Arabian hunter pleasure 13 & under and 14-17, because a lot of my friends are in those classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to hang out and talk to my family and friends.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I have never been to Youth Nationals before, so I can’t wait to find out.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? What I remember most is to sit up straight and keep my hands even.

Nora Shaffer

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation and Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under, and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot Equitation and Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Chris and Laura Shaffer What is your favorite subject in school? Math, because there is so many new things to learn.

What do you like to do, when you’re

Zachary White

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa Jo White—John White Stables Your age: 9 What classes are you participating in?

Walk/Trot 10 & Under Saddle Seat Equitation, UPHA, and Pleasure.

Parent’s Name: Lisa Jo White What is your favorite subject in

Gabrielle Aguirre

school? Besides recess—math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to play with my brother Rex. Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Macaroni Grill.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I think about having a good ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would like to add a football game.

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Gabrielle Aguirre

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas—Showtime Training Center Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 13 & Under.

Parent’s Name: Kelli Aguirre.

What is your favorite subject in school? Spanish.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Soccer and basketball.

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Darby Deak

Mary Catherine Ellis

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian and Arabian English Pleasure and Country Pleasure 14-17.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Before my class, I will relax, take deep breaths, drink water and talk with my trainer.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Another concert.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? A great ride.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I’m excited to find out.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love watching other people from our barn show, but my favorite is native costume, because the costumes are gorgeous and the rider and horses look amazing.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to joke around with my trainer and friends. I just relax and sometimes I’ll sing a song to clear my head.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A dance tournament, the Wii game, because it is hilariously funny to watch.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? It was a nice clean ride—I was very happy and pleased about it.

What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to play guitar and hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I love The Macaroni Grill! Last time the whole farm went and we all had fun together.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love to watch Half-Arabian park and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Before I go into a class I always listen to my iPod® and think about my ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add the cutest horse contest!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember working on my posture and leg position and how to rate my speed better.

Katherine Bartlett

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Chad and Kristi Bartlett What is your favorite subject in school? Social Studies, because I love learning about history.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I take dance class, I dance ballet/Pointe.

I also swim and hang out with my friends, but my favorite is to ride.

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia and Jeff Lovejoy—Battaglia Farms Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Darrel and Sherry Deak

Mary Catherine Ellis

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill Training Center Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

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Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under and UPHA Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Brian and Cathie Ellis What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Playing sports and hanging out with family and friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Park and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? When I am done getting ready, I will sit and think about how my ride is going to go.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I love Youth Nationals the way it is and wouldn’t change anything about it.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember how in every single riding lesson I progress more and more thanks to my amazing trainer.

Sarah Ellis

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill Training Center

Sarah Esqueda

Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Brian and Cathie Ellis What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Playing sports and hanging out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Park, native costume, and HalfArabian English pleasure.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? After getting ready, I sit down and think about how I will ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add nothing because I LOVE Youth Nationals the way it is!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember I should keep my hands down on my new horse and get more of the curb rein to get her nose in more.

Sarah Esqueda

Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia Burkman, Marisa Basinger, Dani Stock—Burkman Centre Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

Show Hack, English Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure and Western Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Tony and Keri Esqueda What is your favorite subject in school?

P.E. I love running and my favorite teachers are the P.E. staff.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I love to play soccer—I play on my school team and on my church team— and I like to hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Cooperage— yummy! My cousin Caite and I went there last year to celebrate when we both went champion on the same day.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian park. I love that class; hopefully, soon, I’ll be in that class!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I always bring a “Twilight” book to read and listen to music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

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Sophia Handel

Hannah Kulik

Sydney Landers

An equitation riding class for trainers only.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? When I rode The Big Dance, Cynthia said, “Ride like that and you’ll win the class.” Last time she said that, I did win the class!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to listen to music and talk to my horse. It calms my nerves.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would probably add a talent show for horses because it would be so funny!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? That my western horse, Huckins, wouldn’t lope and it took me like an hour to get him to do it.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love to watch and cheer on my friends showing and watch park, English, and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? By saying I can do this and by having confidence.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Fun bareback classes and Egg and Spoon.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Being so excited by how much better I have gotten from when I first started and knowing that all my hard work has been paying off.

Sophia Handel

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian English Pleasure, Western Pleasure and Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Jeff and Ellen Handel What is your favorite subject in school?

English—I love to write.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Run, read, draw, write, and hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I can’t remember the name of the place, but it’s a really good Japanese steak house.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian park!!!! Those horses are AMAZING!!!

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Deborah and Glen Kulik What is your favorite subject in school?

Spanish.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love to hang out with my friends and laugh and just make memories.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? California Pizza Kitchen.

Sydney Landers

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Alex Longares, David and Lorrie Mikosz—Fox View Farm Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

Hunter Pleasure, Equitation, Western Side Saddle, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, Saddle Seat Equitation, Mounted Native Costume, Showmanship and UPHA. Parents’ Names: Jack and Gwendolyn Landers

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What is your favorite subject in school? P.E. and math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Listen to music, play sports, hang out with friends and read.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar—it is so good, and Antiquity Restaurant in Old Town.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park and western.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to music and also joke around.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A bareback class or a hotdog eating contest.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? To smile and not to look down at the ground. Enjoy the ride.

MiKenna LaVenture

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure

Christopher Longares

JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Michael and Kara LaVenture What is your favorite subject in school?

Social Studies.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy dancing on a competitive dance line. My favorite dances are tap. I also enjoy playing basketball.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? High Finance on top of Sandia Peak—I really like riding the cable car to the top.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch all the English classes and native costume. I especially like to watch my friends ride.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I tend to get a little nervous before I ride, so my trainers make me run. Basically, while Larry, my trainer, warms up my horse, I run behind the golf cart with my other trainer, Jody. This helps me relax and focus because I run off all my nervous energy.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would like to have a basketball or dodge-ball tournament.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? “Stay to

the right, sit in the middle of the saddle, shoulders back—Mushy Tushie.”

Christopher Longares

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Fox View Farm Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in?

Walk/Trot Pleasure and Equitation Hunter.

Parents’ Names: Alex and Wendie Longares.

What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Four-wheelers, Cub Scouts and 4-H. Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Mexican restaurant at the horse arena.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park and reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Try to relax and breathe.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Tug–O–War. What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Diagonals.

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Olivia Pakula

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Laurie Long and Thiago Sobral Performance Horses Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian English Pleasure, Arabian Native Costume, Arabian and Half-Arabian Horsemanship, Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining and Showmanship.

Parents’ Names: Jeff and Josie Pakula What is your favorite subject in school? Probably Science because I did really well in that class.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Hang out with my friends, go to the movies, travel or just stay home.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Baskin Robbins ... I LOVE ice cream!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like watching my sister Jackie’s classes and also other people from my barn.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Nothing special—I’m just really excited before my classes.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I think the show is great as it is!

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What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember that my English and hunter horses were both really good.

Anna Redmond

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Greg Harris—Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian Western, Half-Arabian Hunter, Arabian Country and Show Hack, Arabian English, Arabian Western Side Saddle and English Pleasure Driving.

Parents’ Names: Tom and Carmen Redmond What is your favorite subject in school? Math or language arts.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Spending time with family, hanging out with friends, school activities and everyday things.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I love the restaurant Bravo as well as Blancas.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? My favorite classes to watch are the walk/ trot classes, freestyle reining, or any of the English or western classes. It’s always

Victoria Roe

fun to watch my friends’ classes too.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to stay focused and calm before going into a class. I try not to transfer my nerves onto my horses.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I think an activity that should definitely be included in the future is egg and spoon without any trainers involved in it.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember that Greg was freaking out and getting stressed because Canzy wasn’t relaxing and cooperating. Greg made me ride for like 30 minutes just loping around the arena over and over again.

At the end she finally relaxed and our ride became much better. I’m sorry, Gregory! Canzy was fantastic later that day when I showed her, so you get the credit too!

Victoria Roe

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bein Performance Horses Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

Reining, Trail, and Horsemanship.

Parents’ Names: Luke and Denise Roe What is your favorite subject in

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school? Social Studies is okay; otherwise, Language Arts.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Well, I like to go to Wal-Mart and go in and out, but no sports for me.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? If we go out it’s usually the Cooperage.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I love watching the English classes, because I miss it! I also enjoy watching the other riders at my barn ride or participate in classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? This is a large part of my showing—I sit down, alone, for about 20 minutes to focus and think about my pattern.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A food party where all barns make something and you go around and try all the different things.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? To go faster, especially on Cash.

Elaina Roeder

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson—Chrishan Park

Makenna Rooker

Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 10 & Under, Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure 10 & Under and UPHA Walk/Trot Challenge Cup 10 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Kristin and Ed Roeder What is your favorite subject in school?

Reading.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I love gymnastics—I will be working level 9 this year and hope, someday, to make a USA elite team.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q. The name doesn’t sound like much, but you can’t beat a great day of riding and Rudy’s barbeque for dinner.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian country English pleasure 14-17. The horses and riders are great, and I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to cheer for my sister Elise.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? On the outside it may look like I joke around, but inside I am visualizing what I will have to do to show my best.

If you could add any activity to Youth

Nationals, what would it be? Talent show. There are a lot of great kids I’ve met at Youth that have many interests they could share.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? The importance my trainer, Shan Wilson, puts into preparing my horse for me to look my best.

Makenna Rooker

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rooker Training Stables, Select Show Horses, Setting Sun Stables and Rushlow Arabians Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Western Pleasure 13 & Under and Arabian Country Pleasure 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Shawn and Carmelle Rooker What is your favorite subject in school? History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to cook, bake, and braid bracelets that my cousin Leah and I sell at Youth.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? California Pizza Kitchen—there are CPK’s all over

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the country but I love pizza and CPK makes the best.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch native costume. I like to see all the different costumes, and the horses going really fast.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Actually, I don’t really do anything special I just take lots of deep breaths before I go in the ring.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add a Paint-A-Pony contest.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My last riding lesson was at a horse show in a crowded arena. I couldn’t pick up my left lead at first, then when I finally picked it up, my mom decided to jump out of her chair and start yelling and clapping. I was so embarrassed!

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to relax with my barn friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Anywhere that doesn’t serve Mexican.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

English and halter classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I zone out and concentrate on how my ride will go.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I don’t think there’s anything to add.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Finally figuring out how to ride my horse properly.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Enjoy my free time.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Tingley Arena.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park and liberty.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Listen to music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A huge game of Hide-and-Seek.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Never give up.

Julie Saucier

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Nicole Hall—Hayes Equestrian Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under.

Parent’s Name: Colleen Saucier What is your favorite subject in school? English.

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia Burkman Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian and Arabian Western and Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR. Parents’ Names: Brent and Annette Stevens What is your favorite subject in school?

Art.

Mackenzie Wayne

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rhonda Karsten—Rosewood Arabians Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Pleasure, Halter and Showmanship.

Parents’ Names: Gary and Nancy Wayne What is your favorite subject in school? History—I love taking notes.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Reading and hanging out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Rudy’s Bar-B-Q.

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When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Native costume, Half-Arabian park and my friends’ classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Concentrate and focus on everything I am supposed to do during the class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Scavenger hunt.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Perfecting our trot and picking up our correct lead when we canter.

Chase Weatherford

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—2MoonRanch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in?

English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Country JOTR/ JTR 13 & Under and Half-Arabian Native Costume JTR 13 & Under and JOTR 17 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Todd and Beth Weatherford What is your favorite subject in school?

Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

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Annie Willett

Fish and BMX. Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Amerasia.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I goof off.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Football game.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Elbows in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Listen to music in my dressing room.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Big party at end.

What do you remember most from your last riding/halter lesson? It’s hard to keep the horse’s attention when a lot of stuff is going on.

Josh Weatherford

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—2MoonRanch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Gelding In-Hand JOTR/ JTR. Parents’ Names: Todd and Beth Weatherford What is your favorite subject in school?

Science or math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Play tennis.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Amerasia.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Other halter classes and native costume.

Annie Willett

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Show Hack and Arabian Country English Pleasure 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Craig and Carol Willett What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to play basketball with my brothers.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch English and park classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I think about what my

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trainers have taught me to do, and I also tell myself to just have fun.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? What I try to remember most is to keep my horse’s head straight.

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Arianna Louise Andre

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rhonda Karsten Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 13 & Under and JOTR 17 & Under, Arabian English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under and JOTR 17 & Under, and Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Anthony and Lisa Andre What is your favorite subject in school?

History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to play softball.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? My favorite place to eat is Rudy’s Bar-B-Q.

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When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

My friends’ classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Relax and focus on my horse.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A concert. My whole barn really enjoyed the concert a couple of years ago.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember my horse Balize PR being awesome!

Dani Andrusko

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunt Seat JOTR/JTR 14-17, Hunt Seat Equitation On The Flat 1417, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, and Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR/JTR 14-17.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Honors Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I spend my free time with my two best friends, Jake and Angelina, driving my new car, or drawing while listening to music.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I quite enjoy the quaint sandwich shop named Baggins!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I’m cliché, I love the English!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I have an intense and well focused conversation with both of my horses. I tell them what our game plan is, our goals, and that they need to behave. Just like in my gymnastics, I visualize the perfect class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I think that an official water balloon fight should be designated to one of the nights. This way, when strangers get hit they can’t be angry!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Keep the horse’s head in front of his body— Yupp!

Zoe Aron

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17, Half-Arabian Hunter Hack, Arabian and Half-Arabian Dressage

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Training and First Level.

Parents’ Names: Felicia and Ken Aron What is your favorite subject in school? My favorite subject is either Biology, because a bunch of my good friends are all in the class so it is always fun, or U.S. History, because the stuff we learn about is interesting.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

My favorite thing to do is hang out and spend time with my friends doing pretty much anything. Also, I am a swimmer, so a lot of my time is spent in the pool practicing.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo or the Mexican restaurants in Old Town.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love to watch the English and country classes because they are so different from the classes that I compete in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? The main thing I do is listen to music and try to relax. I go over everything I know in my head and then hope for the best.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Some sort of live music or concert, or a Progressive Barn Party/big barbeque one night to bring all the barns together.

Leanne Asper

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember that I always have to keep my heels down whenever I jump an oxer or a fence where my horse and I get a lot of airtime; otherwise I will more than likely get bucked off.

Leanne Asper

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Pleasure Driving and Arabian Mounted Native Costume 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Diane and Alan Asper What is your favorite subject in school?

Math and Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I am on the cross-country, basketball and track teams at school, and I participate in AAU basketball. I also play the oboe and violin. Taking my show horse Giorgio on trail rides through the National forest is my favorite activity.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Gardunos Restaurant.

When not in your class (es), what other

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classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian English and HalfArabian park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I take a deep breath and hope for the best.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Cross country jumping and endurance.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My horse is trying to be a good boy right now.

Chloe Barnett

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Joel Gangi Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/ JTR. Parents’ Names: Ken Hall and Cherri Barnett What is your favorite subject in school? English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to cook and fish at my grandparents’ farm.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I

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like to watch the English, park and hunter classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I go over every detail of the class that I can control and avoid watching the other horses.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I wish there were more opportunities to learn from the trainers.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Walk better.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I don’t do much; I just hang out.

If you could add any activity to youth nationals, what would it be?

Another concert.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Taking pictures and riding.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try and stay really focused and remember everything my trainers and friends tell me.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A bareback class. It’s my favorite way to ride!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? It was actually a jumping lesson, and it was a lot of fun because my horse was jumping huge!

Kate Jacquelyn Batterman

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Wilson—ChriShan Park Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian English Pleasure.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Bible class and Foods & Nutrition.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Run, hang out with friends, ride bareback, and cook.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Whole Foods, Macaroni Grill and Lowery’s.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park.

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country Pleasure, Native Costume, Show Hack and Driving.

Parents’ Names: David and Laura Broome What is your favorite subject in school?

Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Shopping and hanging with friends.

I also love to trail ride and swim with my horses.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? California Pizza Kitchen.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? HalfArabian English and native costume.

Katy Camacho

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa Jo White—John White Stables Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? UPHA, Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation, and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Don and Lisa Camacho What is your favorite subject in school? English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love to go by the lake with friends when it’s warm outside, or watch movies.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? We always go to the top of the mountain on the tram, and eat while the sun sets.

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When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? My favorite classes are English, park, and junior horse—they’re by far the most fun to watch.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I usually sit somewhere and listen to my iPod®, unless I have to do a pattern. Then, you’ll see me walking through it over and over in the middle of the aisle.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I think that Youth could use more activities that would get everyone to know each other better.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? “Shoulders back, chin up, steady legs!”

Betsy Carlson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/ JTR and Equitation 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR and Equitation 13 & Under and HalfArabian Show Hack 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Carol and Blake Carlson

Allison Cederberg

What is your favorite subject in school? Science/Biology, because I love learning about how the human body works.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to play softball, do gymnastics, and play the piano. My favorite, though, is to ride my horses. I also like to hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I have never been to Albuquerque, but I am excited to find out.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I enjoy watching all of them. I also love watching people from my barn showing and cheering them on.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to joke around with my trainer and friends to help keep my mind off my nerves.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

I have never been there before so I don’t have anything in mind. But I have heard awesome things about it.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember trying out a new bit; it was working out very well—my ride was amazing.

Allison Cederberg

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lynn VanDyke and Michelle Betten—Blackwell Stables Your age: 14 Parent’s Name: Dru Cederberg What is your favorite subject in school? English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Play volleyball, swim, hang with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? A Mexican place (sorry, I don’t remember the name).

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch park, English, and hunter jumpers.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to not get too stressed and think positive about what I need to do.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Half-Arabian park.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson?

I remember being reminded to put weight in my right heel, to lower and widen my hands, and also to look up (which I heard often).

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Ariel Conrad

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: DeeDee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Dressage (Training) and Hunter Pleasure.

Parents’ Names: Clayton Conrad What is your favorite subject in school?

Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Flying an airplane.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Driving and jumping.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I meditate.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Hot dog eating contest.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Learning how to further connect with the horse.

Sydney Dazzo

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Liz Sanchez Training Stable Your age: 16 What classes are you participating

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in? Arabian Mares JTH/JOTH 17 & Under, Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17, Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 14-17, UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR 14-17 and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Vicki and Sam Dazzo, Jr. What is your favorite subject in school?

Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to spend time with my friends and travel with my family.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque?

The Orchid Thai Cuisine— Albuquerque’s Best Thai restaurant.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch Western pleasure classes. I have had the opportunity to show western on one occasion and I absolutely loved it.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)?

I try to relax. I always do better when I am not experiencing any stress.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? That you

Sarah Delisi

should not only recognize the things that you need to work on, but also recognize the things that you are very good at.

Sarah Delisi

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa Jo White—John White Stables Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? UPHA, Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation and Half-Arabian Country JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Jen and Sam Delisi What is your favorite subject in school?

Algebra or Geometry.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I love to be with my friends and shop.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque?

The Indigo Crow or The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I love watching English and park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)?

Talking with my friends and listening to music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A massive game of Hide-and-Seek.

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Roy Dowson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey, Jessica Clinton and Ashley Roberts—VHTC Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian English Pleasure, Arabian English Pleasure, HalfArabian Native Costume (maybe Park), and Half-Arabian Trail.

Parents’ Names: Tracy and Dean Dowson What is your favorite subject in school?

Math and Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I’m currently fishing. I also enjoy hunting and, much to my parents’ dismay, gaming.

Bailey Grigsby

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. Parents’ Names: John and Susan Grigsby What is your favorite subject in school?

Broadcast and Video Production.

What do you like to do, when you’re

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Cassie Hagen

not showing your horse or in school?

Chill with my friends and swim.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? English, park, and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A photography contest.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Hard work.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I have never been to Albuquerque, but I’m excited to find out.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch all the classes, but especially I like to watch my friends.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I talk to my friends and get some last minute advice from my trainer.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I have never been to Youth before, but I can’t wait to be a part of all the activities I have heard so much about.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I had an amazing ride and I was very happy with it. But every time I ride my horse she makes me very happy.

Cassie Hagen

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under and Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Suzi and Dave Hagen What is your favorite subject in school? Math, because it comes easy to me.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to play Lacrosse and hang out with my friends.

Ellyn Harris

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sid and Juli Larson—Fox Hollow Farm Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, and Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-17.

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Parents’ Names: Laurie and Michael Stein and David Harris What is your favorite subject in school? Chemistry.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I enjoy hanging out with friends, and spending time at the beach.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? High Finance.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian English.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to think that it’s just another class like any other show.

That way I don’t get nervous and crack under the pressure of being at Nationals.

Liz Haven

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Country Pleasure and HalfArabian English Pleasure.

Parent’s Name: Jane Haven What is your favorite subject in school? Honors Biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in

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school? Hang out with my friends, shop, and go to the beach!

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I haven’t been to too many places, but I would have to say Jim’s Stalls—he has the best candy!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian country, Arabian English, Arabian and Half-Arabian park, and the driving classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to the famous “Kelly Byer Pep Talks” which usually are along the lines of, “Why are you nervous? Just go in your class, you’ve only done it like a gazillion times.” I love her!!

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Something for the trainers to do that would make the kids in their barn laugh!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Jim saying, “That’s all you gotta’ do. Just sit right on up there and go show.”

What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/ JTR and Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. Parents’ Names: Cynthia and Penn Hodge What is your favorite subject in school? Art class.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to practice riding horses and hanging out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I like to eat room service after a long day at the show.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

English, freestyle reining and most open classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I just chill and don’t stress out.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

I would add more classes and more divisions.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson?

Vicki and Jessie encouraging me to look up and smile!

Aubrey Hodge

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 17

Alexandra Holder

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kelly Mathews—Arriviste Arabians

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Caitlin Hruzek

Your age: 17 Parents’ Names: Bill and Denise Holder What is your favorite subject in school?

English. I really enjoy writing, and I’ve always had great teachers.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I’m really involved with my school’s radio station—I’ll be coordinating promotional events over the summer.

Apart from that, I like to just hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Definitely The Elephant Bar, but the Indigo Crow has fantastic lava cake.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love native costume, English, and park. I also like watching the younger saddle seat equitation classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I don’t like to think about my class too much until I’m in the warm-up ring. At the stalls, I just listen to my favorite music while I do my makeup. I put my game face on the minute I get on my horse.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I think it’s fine the way it is.

What do you remember most from

your last riding lesson? Falling off. Just kidding. It would have to be Kelly telling me to get my elbows/toes in.

his drink for good luck. I still have all those Buddha’s and will always consider them my greatest lucky charms. Thank you, Russ. I miss you.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love seeing a great performance turned in by any horse and/or rider who can excel in their divisions.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? “We are what we repeatedly do; excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit.” –Aristotle.

This is my inspiration.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I see a weakness of youth involvement within the Arabian industry. Therefore, any activities that could rebuild that interest would be highly effective.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? A constant push to set goals and work hard to achieve them.

Chloé Holmes

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Saddle Seat Equitation, UPHA Challenge Cup and Half-Arabian Country.

Parents’ Names: Terry and Melissa Holmes What is your favorite subject in school? I enjoy the challenge presented by all subjects I study in school, particularly those that apply to my career ambitions of being in the surgical field.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Shenanigans and mischief with my favorite people!

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? It’s been a long standing tradition to go to the Japanese Kitchen at the start of the show with the other riders and families from Battaglia Farms. I will always remember the deal Russ and I had that I always got the Buddha glass after he finished

Caitlin Hruzek

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill—Chris Morrill Training Center and Nathan Salamy— Copperhill Arabians Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

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Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR/JTR 14-17 with Not Very Bay, and Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 with Picasso RJA. Parents’ Names: David and Susan Hruzek What is your favorite subject in school?

U.S. History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Read a good novel, sing, watch episodes of “Glee” or “Vampire Diaries”, and practice with my “Odyssey of the Mind” group, although, it seems I spend the majority of my free time doing homework.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Boston’s Gourmet Pizza.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Any classes my friends are participating in, ranging from western to hunter to English, and any other English, native costume, show hack, or park class.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I practice consistently at home and in different situations by attending several Class A and regional shows with both my horses to not only gain show ring experience but confidence. On show day, I focus on

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riding my horse according to how he is performing that day and utilizing the knowledge I have gained throughout the year. That way I always show to the best of my abilities knowing that my horse and I are well prepared.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A giant water fight that involves all of the exhibitors at the end of the show.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Western horses like to go fast just like English horses do.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

All of them.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I watch the videos of my previous riding lessons, eat some fruit, and take a nap.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Subject trivia nights.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How maintaining the natural rhythm produces an effortless, natural stride.

Chloe Iversen

Sarah Jeu

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas—Showtime Training Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian English JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Bernie and Bonnie Iversen What is your favorite subject in school?

AP Biology and Pre-Calculus.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Spend time with my horses at home and going on the lake.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar.

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill—Chris Morrill Training Center and Jody LaSalle Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17, UPHA Challenge Cup 14-17, and Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Anything science, but not biology.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Hanging out with friends, listening to music, reading, and playing the viola.

Where is your favorite place to eat

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in Albuquerque? The High Finance restaurant on the top of Sandia Peak.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? English, park, freestyle reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I don’t let myself overthink what I’m going to do in my class.

any classes my friends are in!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I am usually really tired so I don’t really prepare mentally, but I pray before I go in.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A food-eating contest because I would definitely win.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Keep on doing different stuff so he stays light, and don’t get in a fight with him because I will not win.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Western pleasure or costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Focus on what I have to do.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I haven’t been to Nationals yet, but I’m excited!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Needing to drop my right shoulder.

Allison Johnson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17, Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 and Showmanship 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Lisa and Eric Johnson What is your favorite subject in school? I really enjoy art.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to swim when I am not showing, though I am at the barn every day.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Although I have not been to Albuquerque, I am sure I will love any place to eat.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Walk/Trot, everyone is so cute! Also,

Maya Kahwaji

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Laurie Long—Loma Vista Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in?

Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Horsemanship 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Jeanette and Gazwan Kahwaji What is your favorite subject in school?

Photography.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Go riding or hang out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I haven’t been yet, but I’m really excited!

Sarah Ann Karsten

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rhonda Karsten Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country, Show Hack and Costume 14-17; Half-Arabian Country, Show Hack and Costume 14-17 and Showmanship.

Parents’ Names: Rhonda Karsten What is your favorite subject in school? Peer Counseling. I am a high school counselor and this class enables me to help kids with some of their issues they may be facing. I help kids at my school and local schools in my district.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to write stories. I’m a big reader

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and love to draw.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Rudy’s Bar-B-Q—it’s the bomb!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

English and park. I love watching these classes at Youth. You can feel the excitement in the air.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to my iPod® and go over in my head what my mom has worked on with me and my horses.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Trainer’s dunk tank, especially for my mom … oops!!! I mean not for my mom.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I had great rides at my last lesson. Me and my horses are at the top of our game.

school? Math (Algebra).

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to hang out with all my barn friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Italian and Mexican.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I like to watch halter and country English.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to keep myself calm and talk to my friends about the upcoming class.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Right now I like Youth Nationals just how it is.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? To keep my horse moving forward.

Parents’ Names: Chuck and Jill Koosmann.

What is your favorite subject in school? Art. What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to hang out with my friends and watch movies.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

English pleasure and park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I visualize what I will do during the class and concentrate on what I need to work on to be able to have the best ride possible.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A lesson from any trainer you would like.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How much fun it is to ride our wonderful horses.

Emily Kolodecik

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Nicole Hall—Hayes Equestrian Center Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Equitation.

Parents’ Names: Cindy and Tom Kolodecik What is your favorite subject in

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gail Simpson—St. Croix Training Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR.

Taylor Kraft

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gordon and Wendy Potts—The Brass Ring

Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Half-Arabian Country

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Maddie Manack

Christian Martens

Pleasure Driving and Arabian Reining.

Parents’ Names: Karen and Bill Kraft What is your favorite subject in school? Theatre or off-campus P.E. which is equestrian.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I enjoy going to concerts, love music and hanging out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Pizza Place in Tingley.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Park, freestyle reining and whatever my friends are showing in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Memorize patterns, but just love to show so I am always excited about whatever class is coming up.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Concert mid-week.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How much fun it always is just riding.

Pleasure, and possibly Arabian Country English Pleasure and Show Hack.

Parents’ Names: Terri and Matthew Lane What is your favorite subject in school?

Science and Social Studies.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Hang out with friends, help out at the barn, work at horse shows, go to the beach and shopping.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? California Pizza Kitchen.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? HalfArabian park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Have a pep talk with my close friends and my horse.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

At the moment, I’d have to say Youth Nationals doesn’t need anything else— it’s definitely one of my favorite shows, and I’m so excited for it this year!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I was riding in the round pen on my new gelding Midas VF, and hearing Nedra Johnson and Jim Lowe say how much I’m going to learn from him and how much

experience I’m going to get by working with a green broke horse and training him to be a show horse.

Ashley Lane

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Geldings, Arabian Hunter

Maddie Manack

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnson—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Max and Susan Manack What is your favorite subject in school?

English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love to run, read, and go to the beach with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? An awesome place called The Elephant Bar. Also, the taco salads in the arena are amazing!

Christian Martens

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 13 & Under and Half-Arabian

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English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Laurie and Eric Martens What is your favorite subject in school?

Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Fencing, listening to music, and spending time with my family.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Bravo Cucina Italiana.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park, Arabian English show hack, English pleasure, and pleasure driving.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I meditate on my ride—I think about what I need to improve on, then I think about what I do well and how I can present that to the judges to the best of my ability.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Gymkhana.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Relax and enjoy the ride.

Kelsey Meiners

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chrishan Park—Chris Wilson and

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Leah Beth Boyd Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup 14-17, Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving, and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 on Conway. Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17, and Arabian English Pleasure 14-17 on SF Spellbound.

Parents’ Names: Randy and Carla Meiners What is your favorite subject in school?

Art related classes.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Playing soccer and swimming.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Macaroni Grill has become a tradition for Chrishan Park, so I like going there.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? All the English and equitation classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Talk to my mom or my brother Ben. They keep me calm and encourage me to do my best too.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A dance that involves all ages.

What do you remember most from

your last riding lesson? Getting ready to have an equitation lesson on A Solo Temptation which just turned into making sure he didn’t run away!

Alex Mitten

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bein—Bein Performance Horses Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

Trail and Horsemanship.

Parents’ Names: Tim and Debbie Mitten What is your favorite subject in school? English and chemistry.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I usually like to hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Cooperage.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Reining (especially freestyle reining), western pleasure, native costume, and park.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Mentally, I prepare by listening to my horse show playlist on my iPod® and go over what I am going to do. I also try to relax and go over all of my patterns.

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If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A scavenger hunt for all barns, or a progressive dinner.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson?

Relax and let the horse carry themself.

Emily Moore

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cedar Ridge and Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 14 Parents Names: Tom and Liz Moore What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian Country Pleasure 13 & Under, and Equitation.

What is your favorite subject in school? Language Arts.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I like to go out on the lake with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Micky D’s.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

I love Half-Arabian park—it’s awesome.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Egg and Spoon and Ride-A-Buck.

Laura Morton

Laura Morton

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Eric Krichten—Cedar Ridge Arabians and Price Performance Horses Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in?

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 14-17, and Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Joe and Janice Morton What is your favorite subject in school? World Literature. I am a vivid writer and successful in my assignments given to me.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I am a track athlete and I hurdle. I also do cross-country running in the fall.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Mustang Ranch.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I enjoy watching saddle seat English, native costume, and the freestyle reining.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to think about what my trainer has taught me and try to control my nerves.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I love Youth the way it is and the best activity I think is when we have water

Hannah Pace

balloon fights against the other barns.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I hear a lot from my trainer, “Slow that horse down now.” What they don’t understand is how fun it is to ride fast!

Hannah Pace

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—Thomas Stables, Inc. Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, English Side Saddle, Show Hack and Native Costume.

Parents’ Names: Janice and Thomas Pace What is your favorite subject in school? English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love making videos for YouTube® and taking pictures, but right now I have the task of training my 4-month-old rescue puppy, Indie.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Baggins and Rudy’s— they’re both great!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love watching the English, costume, freestyle reining, hunter, and equitation classes.

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Jacque Pence

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I think about going in the ring and having fun so I don’t over-think things.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Bareback classes at the end of the show—that would be awesome!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? When everything is going right and you have that feeling that all the work is finally paying off.

Albuquerque? I absolutely LOVE the Macaroni Grill—it’s amazing!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I love watching my sister Olivia show, as well as park and hunter.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I prepare in my mind, going through all the things I should do when I ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A big scavenger hunt around the fairgrounds would be fun for everyone to participate in or maybe a big youth party before classes start.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember everything my trainer told me to do, all the little techniques that help me ride better.

and JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Renee and Brian Pelzman What is your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Photography is a major part of my life.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Pei Wei. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian park, English, HalfArabian costume, Half-Arabian hunter and Half-Arabian show hack.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to my mom’s advice and I breathe and pump myself up.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Ride-ABuck.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Leg yielding.

Jackie Pakula

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Laurie Long and Thiago Sobral Performance Horses Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian and Half-Arabian Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Arabian Western Side Saddle.

Parents’ Names: Jeff and Josie Pakula What is your favorite subject in school? Social studies.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I love just being with the horses and also hanging out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Alex Longares, David and Lorrie Mikosz—Fox View Farm Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under and JTR 14-17, and Arabian Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under

Jacque Pence

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia—Battaglia Farms, Jim and Peter Stachowski—Stachowski Farm, Mr. Rick Nab, and Milagro Arabians Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

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Arabian and Half-Arabian Country English, Half-Arabian English and Arabian Country Pleasure Driving.

Grand Parents name: Dorothy and Carl Moyer What is your favorite subject in school? Dance.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Hang out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I’m too busy, so don’t really have a favorite.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian park and Arabian English.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Listen to my iPod® and try to eliminate all distractions.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Nothing, I don’t have time to do more.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Try to be consistent.

Olivia Phelan

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Iron Horse Farms of Georgia and Christine Johnston Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in?

Side Saddle, Western and English.

Caitlin Pigott

Parents’ Names: Trisha and Dan Phelan What is your favorite subject in school? Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy participating in theatre at my school.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I like McCallisters.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I always enjoy watching park and country pleasure.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Before each class I go someplace by myself and relax.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I thought it would be fun if there was a dance at the end of Youth Nationals for everyone to have some fun.

Caitlin Pigott

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Burkman Centre – Highland Pride Arabians Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17, Half-Arabian Western Pleasure 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure 14-17, Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English 17 & Under and Showmanship 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Jim and Alison Pigott What is your favorite subject in school?

History, especially U.S., because I find the heritage and foundation of our country very interesting.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy playing tennis and spending time with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I would have to say Cooperage! Their steak is amazing, and after a long day at the show it’s a perfect place to relax with my family.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? When I’m not showing, you could find me on the rail for my cousin Sarah Esqueda. I also like to watch my friends and fellow barn mates.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Usually, when I am in the dressing room getting ready I try not to stress about it because I always feel completely prepared. For the extra boost, my cousin and I have our “good luck” songs that are played before every class.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? How excited I was to ride my newest horse. Also, my trainers giving me those last little tips to think about while I am in my classes on how to be the best I can be.

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Eva Redmond

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Western Horsemanship JOTR/JTR 13 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Tom and Cindy Redmond What is your favorite subject in school? History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to go boating and tubing on the lake with friends, and go biking to the marina by my house.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Macaroni Grill.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch Half-Arabian park, freestyle reining and all the championship classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I just think about all the main things I have to do when I am in the arena.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Egg and

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Elise Roeder

Spoon just for Youth National riders and Ride-A-Buck.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? “JUST KICK HIM EVA! KICK HIM!” —Greg Harris, and “Slow with your hand, be gentle, be nice to him.” —Bob Block.

your class (es)? I try to focus on the fun!

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

Competitive team activities.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? To catch mistakes before they turn into problems.

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Elise Roeder

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parent’s names: Pam BachmanReynaud and Jean-Marc Reynaud What is your favorite subject in school?

English.

What do you like to do when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love spending time with my horses and being with my friends.

Where is your place to eat in Albuquerque? I haven’t been to Albuquerque before, so I’m open to suggestions.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Native costume and stallion liberty—they are so exciting!

How do you prepare mentally before

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson—Chrishan Park Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Country Pleasure Driving 17 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Ed and Kristin Roeder What is your favorite subject in school?

Math.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy playing basketball. Women’s basketball is a huge deal in Southwest Missouri, and I am lucky to play for a great high school program. I also enjoy playing the piano.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Cupcakeology. Who can resist 30 flavors of cupcakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

When not in your class (es), what other

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classes do you like to watch? Of course, walk/trot pleasure and equitation, to cheer on my sister Elaina.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I listen to my iPod® and visualize the way I want my ride to be.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be?

A progressive barn dinner early in the show so I can catch up with friends from last year.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My horse was a little sore and I realized we were going to have to work cautiously to pull things together for the next show.

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Linda Brown—Prairie Gem Stables/ Gem Arabians Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country Pleasure, Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian and HalfArabian Western Pleasure, Saddle-Seat Equitation, Hunter Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Arabian Show Hack, and Arabian Western Side Saddle.

Parents’ Names: Dr. Eleanor Rogan What is your favorite subject in school?

Biology, because it has helped me

Katherine Running

understand the hierarchy of species and the models of chromosomes which will help me in my possible future as an Equine Geneticist.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Receiving service hours, working at my job at the zoo (Which is awesome, by the way!), and hanging out with my friends!

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Applebee’s, Coldstone for a tasty treat, and Owl Café for their delicious milkshakes (I recommend this one!) Other favorites are: Little Anita’s (Mexican), Marios (Italian), and The Cooperage—a grand steakhouse!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Reining (soon to be one) and English pleasure.

I have to give it to the reining riders— y’all are really good!

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I have to get my head in “The Zone” by listening to my iPod® filled with country music.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A special lead line class for therapeutic children. Having donated my first Hunter Pleasure horse, Shaamus, to Sunrise Equitherapy, a therapeutic

riding program for kids with special needs, here in Nebraska, I think we need to recognize the kids who love horses as much as us, and give them the opportunity to ride in a National level show!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Trying to connect with my horses more. From a recent clinic on a horse’s body language and how to read them, I can tell from the outside that my horse, Merritt, loves me unconditionally by doing things for me, and that to “repay” him I should do things for my horse that he doesn’t ask for—give him treats, sit in his stall, and spend more time with him so he knows I truly care for him. In the end, it’s all about our relationship with our horses, and not how many rose garlands we win.

Thank you to my wonderful trainer, Linda Brown, for coaching me to a deeper level of riding this year!

Katherine Running

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dan McConaughey—Westridge Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17 and

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Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Lorraine and Gordy Running What is your favorite subject in school? Statistics.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I play volleyball and piano.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I have never been to Albuquerque, but I love any kind of food.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? I like to watch park and other hunt classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I picture myself going through the whole class in my head.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add a gigantic game of Twister®.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? My last lesson was a nice clean ride; I was very happy with it.

Roxanne Shelgren

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre and Deb Price—Priceless Arabians Your age: 16 What classes are you participating

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in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Showmanship, and Hunt Seat Equitation.

Parent’s Name: Kyra Shelgren What is your favorite subject in school?

Science.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Being out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Mexican place on Louisiana.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian English and park, because I wish I could ride in those classes someday.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I tell myself to stay calm, have a good ride and have fun.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I already enjoy all the present activities.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Getting more impulsion from my horse’s hind end.

Rebecca Shupek

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Rhonda Karsten Your age: 17

What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Youth Halter Showmanship 14-17, Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western, and Half-Arabian Mare Stock/Hunter Type JTH. Parent’s Name: Sarah Shupek What is your favorite subject in school?

U.S. History.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to hang out with my friends and go to the beach.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Definitely the Frontier Café.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park, English and country.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I talk myself through how I’m going to ride the class. When I warm up, I keep a positive attitude, relax and enjoy the ride.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Having more concerts throughout the show would be a plus.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I remember Rhonda telling me to let go and trust my horse, and, when I finally did, she was amazing!

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Madeleine Simms

Trainer’s Name/Farm affiliation: Katie Beck—Mike Neal Arabian Center and Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses.

Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, and Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: John and Michelle Simms What is your favorite subject in school?

Any math and science class.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

I’m usually in the barn training horses and perfecting my riding skills.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I usually spend a few minutes with my horse prior to showing.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I wouldn’t change Youth at all; it’s the perfect horse show!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Getting a lesson from Mike Neal, and Mike saying, “Sit Back! Push him up! Good,

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right there!” and then after the lesson saying, “That was your best ride ever, just keep riding like that and you will be untouchable.” I sure hope he is right, and that all the hard work pays off. Thanks, Mike!

more than anything else.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would add a water balloon fight and a dance.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Keep your hand down.

Zane Sullivan

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia—Battaglia Farms and S & J Sunset Farm Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup 14-17 and HalfArabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Mike Sullivan and Marie Johnson What is your favorite subject in school?

It would definitely have to be lunch.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy playing tennis and football.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Los Cuates.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Anything having to do with saddle seat.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to go somewhere quiet—that allows me to concentrate

Kelly Svoboda

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin and Ken Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 15 Parents’ Names: Melanie and David Svoboda What is your favorite subject in school? Gym! What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Riding and playing with my horse, High Philutin! Then hanging out with friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The place up on the mountain, when you take the little thing up. That’s fun!

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

English, freestyle reining, native costume, park, and all the classes my friends are in.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? Mostly try to remember

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all the things my trainers told me before in lessons and practice.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? Donkey races!

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I try to remember everything! But one thing is not to ever half-halt my horse.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I like to listen to music as I get dressed.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I would like to see a Sport Horse Under Saddle class added.

What do you remember most from you last riding lesson? I remember working my horse’s haunch and controlling it so he doesn’t fishtail.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I picture myself in the arena doing what my trainers taught me to do.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A show clothes fashion show.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? I learned to be patient with my horse as he makes his transitions.

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Leanna Vandlen

Trainer’s Names/Farm Affiliations: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training and Dennis Wigren—R O Lervick Arabians Your age: 16 Parents’ Names: Mary Napier and Richard Vandlen What classes are you participating in?

Hunter Pleasure, Ladies English Side Saddle, Hunter Seat Equitation, English Show Hack, Mounted Native Costume, Country English Pleasure and Dressage.

What is your favorite subject in school? Art. What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I love to hang out with my friends, and I love to act and sing.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I love Italian food, so I’d have to say Buca di Beppo.

When not in your class (es), what other classes so you like to watch? Jumping and park.

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Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christopher Hall—Hayes Equestrian Center Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17.

Parents’ Names: David and Carolyn Weiler What is your favorite subject in school?

English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like helping out at the barn, hanging out with friends, playing with my dogs and listening to music.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? I don’t know yet, but I hope to find a favorite this year.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Reining and English pleasure, but I love all the rest too.

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian Country English Pleasure 14-17.

Parents’ Names: Craig and Carol Willett What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I like to be with my family and have fun.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Elephant Bar. When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? English.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I just listen to Bob and do whatever he says.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? A huge water balloon fight with all the barns.

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Mary Mag Wilson

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia and Jeff Lovejoy— Battaglia Farms Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

UPHA Challenge Cup 13 & Under, Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under and Half-Arabian Ladies English Side Saddle 17 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Jim and Tiffany Wilson What is your favorite subject in school? English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy running when I cannot be at the barn practicing my riding. In the evenings I watch Equitation Classes on DVDs from past shows.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? My favorite place to eat is on top of the peak! At my first Youth Nationals, Mr. John Rannenberg took my brother and I to eat up there.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch?

Half-Arabian park and Senior 14-17 Equitation classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to stay calm and focused while I envision a good, clean ride.

What do you remember most from

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your last riding lesson? “Left shoulder up and back, chin up and look straight through the ears.”

Sarah Beth Womble

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: RBC Show Horses and Belvedere Farm Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in?

Arabian and Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, and Arabian Mares 17 & Under.

Parents’ Names: Mickey and Dee Dee Womble What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school?

Play sports and hang out with my friends.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? The Macaroni Grill.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Park, English and native costume.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I think through my class before I get on my horse to warm up.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? Hold on if he bucks.

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Jessica Zehr

Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Joel Gangi—Gangi, Inc. Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR. Parents’ Names: Carolyn Bigelow and John Zehr What is your favorite subject in school?

English.

What do you like to do, when you’re not showing your horse or in school? I enjoy fishing, cooking, and knee-boarding.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Albuquerque? Buca di Beppo is delicious.

When not in your class (es), what other classes do you like to watch? Hunter and English classes.

How do you prepare mentally before your class (es)? I try to stay calm and remind myself to ride like I’ve practiced.

If you could add any activity to Youth Nationals, what would it be? I like to watch the clinics, so I would like it if there were more.

What do you remember most from your last riding lesson? We talked about strategies of showing and how it is not just riding around in circles.

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One Man’s Opinion Looking To The Future

by Bob Battaglia As some of you may know, I am part of a movement to start a new horse show. This month, since we all know how fast rumors can start, I thought I’d explain what is up—who’s involved (would you like to join us?), what we have in mind, and the timeframe we envision.

If your first thought on hearing “another horse show” is “Why? We have too many already,” I agree. There is no point in doing just another horse show. The show would be based on the same philosophy as the Arabian Fair. Those of you who have come into the Arabian industry since the 1970s will have to use your imaginations, but those who go further back will know exactly what I mean.

“As some of you may know, I am part of a movement to start a new horse show.”

Let me say right away that this is not my idea alone. Lara Ames and her family are deeply involved, and I’ve spoken to many other trainers and owners in both halter and performance who have pledged their support when our plans are finalized.

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city to city around the country. Breeders brought their stallions, and there was a hall where they could be presented. The public could actually touch the horses and talk to the farm owners.

Contrast that with today, when at our bigger events, we’re all curtained off, we shut everybody out, we don’t let them in the barn areas. How can you promote your horses when people can’t see them, touch them, and ask questions? As part of the promotional effort, we will have clinics, seminars, demonstrations, you name it. The Arabian Horse Fair, as we knew it in the 1970s, was a precursor to Equitana as it was in Europe, only all dedicated to Arabian horses.

As part of the overall event, we would, yes, have a horse show, but not at the same time that the “education” is going on. Maybe the morning would be for the informative events and the afternoon for the show (or vice versa) or alternate days—whatever worked out to accommodate the best experience. Optimally, spectators who are able to learn about Arabians during the educational part of the fair would be intrigued enough

ONE MAN’S OPINION to want to see a competition. Certainly, horsemen who brought good horses to the fair would also have the opportunity to win awards and, we hope, prize money, giving them a better return on the investment they made to be there. We would limit the schedule to no more than 90 classes and there would be no qualification requirements, so that horsemen would have enough time to enjoy the fair, the show, their friends and the whole experience. They could even sell horses to newcomers, or at least open relationships with people who might become clients in the future.

To expand on what I’m writing here, I asked Lara to give me her thoughts on this project. “We have wanted to put on a horse show to help promote the Arabian horse in a positive light and in a fun atmosphere,” she said. “When I was a little girl, I remember going to the Arabian Horse Fair and what an event it was.

There was a lot of spectators and they kept everyone very busy trying to promote the Arabian horse.”

Each time, we were too near the dates of a good show or a promising start-up show, and let me say right now, we are not interested in doing anything to undermine another event. Even if we didn’t actually jeopardize another show, the fact is, we are all after the same benefactors, so why do it? We feel strongly that a good idea like this one will find the right home, and taking the time to do it right is worth the wait.

“With all of that in mind, we investigated facilities and dates around the country. Although we could be accommodated in a couple of good venues— Louisville and Las Vegas, for starters—we passed for the year 2011. Each time, we were too near the dates of a good show or a promising start-up show, and let me say right now, we are not interested in doing anything to undermine another event.”

She went on to list more goals and the reasons behind them. “I also think that some of our shows have become a marathon, and because of this you miss so much of what is going on. I would like to see a show where people had more time to mingle together, have barn parties, stallion parades, sale showings, in an atmosphere you can enjoy and not be rushed.

“We also have to understand that when people go to horse shows, they are probably taking time off from work, and they can’t be exhausted when they get home. It has to be enjoyable for everyone, which plays into where the show is located. I think that it needs to be in a city that is easy to get to and has nice entertainment. Not everyone likes to spend 24/7 at the horse show, and we want this to be a pleasant experience for everyone involved.”

With all of that in mind, we investigated facilities and dates around the country. Although we could be accommodated in a couple of good venues—Louisville and Las Vegas, for starters—we passed for the year 2011.

In the meantime, we will put together a group of people who are interested in being involved, and we will put on a showcase of the Arabian horse, with prize money. To augment a comprehensive public relations effort for the Arabian horse, this also gives us time to put together a 501(c)3. Our target date now is 2012. We know that given the horse show calendar, we will be near someone’s dates, but we will be as careful as possible to make our fit comfortable.

What we have in mind is not the Bob Battaglia Show or the Lara Ames Show or the Arabian Horse Times Show. It is our show, for our horse. We invite you to join us. Your support—not only financially, but your time and your thoughts—is vital to our success. ■ Bob Battaglia can be reached at info@battagliafarms.com.

Trainer, owner and breeder Bob Battaglia has been involved with Arabian horses for more than four decades. He has lost count of the number of championships and reserves he and his amateurs have won at the U.S., Canadian, and Youth Nationals; more than 10 years ago, it passed 450.

He has been named APAHA Horseman of the Year four times, Saddle Seat Trainer of the Year three times, and English Trainer of the Year. In addition, he is known an instructor with a unique ability to communicate with amateurs. Among other industry contributions, he has taught at AHA judging seminars, been a member of the AHA Judges’ Steering Committee, been Vice Chairman of the National and Regional Classes Committee, and served on AHA’s Whip Study and APAHA’s Hoof Study Committees. For six years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Arabian Horse Trust, and he has been Chair of the Show Standards Committee for USEF. He is as a Large R judge, and was a founding member and past president of APAHA. As a breeder, he has contributed an impressive array of national winning Arabians and Half-Arabians.

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The Battle Of Guadalete And The Saracen Conquest Of Spain

by Andrew K. Steen

In the clouded past of a ghostlike age, from atop a sandstone escarpment encircled by steep ravines and flooded on three sides by the green waters of the Rio Tajo, the Visigoth kings ruled over a vast and fertile region known as Hispania.

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eginning in the mid-fourth century, from their fortress capital Toledo, the Visigoths’ Council of State had filled the power vacuum that followed the collapse of the Roman Empire. They achieved unification through most of the Iberian Peninsula by adopting many facets of the Christian Hispano-Romano culture, including its laws, language and religion. Their supremacy, however, had come at a very high cost.

Between 411 and 441 A.D., barbaric Germanic tribes of Vandals and Swabians had periodically poured across their borders to plunder and pillage their lands.

To counteract these invasions, the Visigoths’ cavalry, mounted on fleet and agile Thieldon and Caldon steeds, rode, fought and often died vanquishing them from their realm—in the process, giving birth to a new form of battle that would later be known as ‘Medieval warfare.’

Nevertheless, some 260 years after the Visigoths had consolidated their power, their kingdom was destabilized and shattered with internal strife, which rendered it incapable of withstanding the tidal wave of Islamic expansion that arose unexpectedly from the depths of the Arabian Peninsula.

The Saracens’ Holy War

In his book Medieval Warfare, noted war historian H. W. Koch commented on the Saracen warriors and their desert-bred horses. “The Arabs gained much by the surprise element of their attack, its sudden and unexpected impact and by the way in which they managed to sustain that impact,” he wrote. “Quick on horses and camels, both products of an environment which could make do with little for a long time, a characteristic which of course applied to their riders too. Armed with lance, sword, bow and arrow, they were unencumbered in their movement by the kind of baggage trains which Roman armies, or for that matter the Germanic tribes, carried with them.”

Origins Of The Visigoth Downfall Few segments of Spanish history are more muddled and confused than the momentous battle of Guadalete, which led to the decimation of the Visigoths and radically altered the course of world history. Although there is an abundance of ancient Latin Christian and Arabic language texts that expound upon the historic onslaught (notably the Mozarabic Chronicles), all were written between 40 and 200 years after the incident by authors who were not eyewitnesses. Not surprisingly, those secondhand accounts seldom agree upon such important factors as the strength of the opposing combatants and even the precise location of the battlefield. Indeed, some historians insist that the first major battle took place at Barbate or at the nearby town of Medina Sidonia, and no text relates with much credence or precision what became of the story’s principal Visigoth characters.

Collectively, the ancient desert tribes of Syria and Arabia, living on the fringe of the Roman Empire, were known as Saracens. By the year 711, the followers of Mohammed had conducted their religious/military revolution for nearly a century. Ignited by their prophet’s teachings, they had provoked a Holy War of conquest in which the territorial subjugation of adjacent nations was remarkably swift.

Fortunately, historians tend to agree that by In the east, the Sassanid Persian Empire the beginning of the third century A.D., the and all the regions to the west of the situation in Hispania had become completely Indus River had been overrun and the chaotic. Famines, plagues and heavy-handed inhabitants converted to the Islamic faith. rule had thrust the regime of Toledo to Simultaneously, armies recruited from the the brink of civil war. The straw that broke King Witiza Bedouin tribes that dwelled in the depths the camel’s back occurred in February of of the Arabian deserts, lashed out across the whole of 710 A.D., when King Witiza (r. 698-710) died of North Africa from the Red Sea to the shores of the natural causes before he had reached the age of 30. He Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of their crescent banners bequeathed his kingdom to his eldest son Agila II (or were implanted throughout Central Asia and North Achila, Akhila, etc.,) who was but 10 years old. Although Africa. The Berber tribes of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains his loyal followers, who were known as Witizanos, (a people who were distantly related to the Arabian abided by the dictates of Witiza and placed the boy Bedouins) initially offered fierce resistance, but even on the throne, power-hungry rivals quickly emerged to they were soon “Islamicized” and anxious to fight for usurp his authority. In the midst of heated deliberations, the cause of Allah in the conquest of Spain. one of the two principal families that vied for control

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IN HISTORY of the Council of State proclaimed the Duke of Bética, Rodrigo (or if you prefer, Roderic), as king, only a month after Witiza’s demise.

Consequently, a violent civil war erupted which devastated the once proud kingdom. Although it is difficult to document Rodrigo’s short reign, it is known that his first order of business was to banish all of his adversaries from Toledo. Among those expelled was Witiza’s brother Oppas, the Bishop of Seville, who sought refuge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta (ancient Septem) on the north coast of Morocco.

The Traitor Count Julian Among the many legends associated with the downfall of the Visigoth Kingdom is the saga of Count Julian (in Arabic, Ilyan), the Lord of Ceuta and Alchadra, and his motives for betraying Rodrigo. Some maintain that his daughter Florinda (later known as ‘Cava Rumía’ or ‘Doña Cava’) had been assaulted by Rodrigo while the youthful future duke was being educated at the palace school. It is said that Count Julian, seeking revenge for his daughter’s dishonor, conspired with Oppas and other Witizanos to overthrow the king. Ostensibly, their goal was to seat Witiza’s chosen heir, Agila II, upon the throne, although it is more likely that they coveted it for themselves.

Muza Ibn Nasair At the time, Muza Ibn Nasair, who had been appointed by the Umayyad Caliph of Damascus to rule the vast region that the Romans had called Mauritania, governed most of North Africa from the seaport city of Tangiers.

Supposedly, Oppas and Count Julian approached Muza and offered him abundant rewards in exchange for the services of his army. Apparently, they failed to consider the possibility that the Saracen mercenaries would overrun all of Spain.

As a prelude to the main invasion, Tarif Ibn Malluk, with an army of some 500 Berber combatants, sailed on a reconnaissance expedition along the windy coast of Cadiz and landed at a place which now bears his name, the town of Tarifa. Having encountered almost no resistance, they pillaged the sparsely populated region, then returned to Morocco with tales of easy plunder. The political turmoil and manifest vulnerability of Hispania constituted an irresistible opportunity for the energetic Islamic armies, which did not hesitate to attack—and overwhelm—the affluent territory that was ripe for the picking.

Tariq Ibn Ziyad When Tariq Ibn Ziyad, a Berber lieutenant of Muza Ibn Nasair, was alerted that Rodrigo was engaged in the distant north of Iberia putting down a revolt, he seized the opportunity and immediately launched a full-scale invasion. Toward the end of April of 711, he disembarked on Spanish soil to do battle against the vastly superior Visigoth forces. News of Tariq’s invasion spread quickly.

By all accounts, Count Julian supplied Tariq with four handsome vessels to transport 7,000 warriors and their horses across the 13 miles of the Straits of Hercules, which separate Europe and Africa. The army landed at the base of an enormous granite outcropping which jutted out of the sea; they dubbed it Jebel Tari (“Tariq’s Rock”), a term which later was corrupted into ‘Gibraltar.’

During the next few weeks, other boats ferried an additional 5,000 reinforcements that were sent by Muza Ibn Nasair. Most of these were Berbers that were commanded by roughly 300 battle-hardened Arab chiefs.

A few Witizanos and disenfranchised Jews that Rodrigo had expelled from his reign also sided with the Saracens and participated in the first major confrontation.

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Rodrigo’s Long March South When Rodrigo received news of the invasion, he abandoned Pamplona in great haste and marched almost 1,000 kilometers south in a race to save his kingdom. Along the way, he recruited as many troops as possible from the loyal nobility and mobilized his entire personal guard from Toledo. However, in his rush, he made the error of accepting troops from his enemies, Oppas and Sisberto. It is difficult to establish the number of soldiers that rallied to his call. According to some accounts, he marshalled more than 100,000 men; however, such numbers were undoubtedly exaggerated. It is more likely that only around 40,000 Visigoths were assembled to repel the invasion. Rodrigo’s second fatal mistake was leaving most of his slow-marching infantry in Cordoba.

Moreover, following their long trek, his entire army arrived at the theater of battle completely exhausted.

While Rodrigo’s army was marching to meet their destiny and demise, Tariq had ample time to reconnoiter the terrain and choose the most advantageous site for the momentous battle. He King Rodrigo selected the undulating hills that rise above the banks of a shallow river which the Arabs called Wadi Lakkah and the Spanish know as the Rio Guadelete. Situated between what today are the towns of Jerez and Arcos de la Frontera, it offered ideal terrain for the Saracen cavalry’s proven battle tactics. By curious coincidence or bizarre fate, the ancient battle took place on precisely the ground occupied by the Yeguada Militar’s Cortijo Vico, the home of the Spanish National Arabian broodmare band and birthplace of some of the finest bloodstock the breed has ever known.

The strength of Tariq’s army was his archers, who were trained in defensive tactics and especially adept at repelling cavalry charges. They were fundamental in dismounting the Visigoth horsemen. Tariq divided his forces into five divisions: the Muqaddama (advanced guard), Qalb (center guard), Maimanah (right flank),

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Maisarah (left flank), and Saqah (rear guard). These compact formations were escorted on both flanks by groups of light cavalry (the mujaffafa). Armed with mail shirts, iron breastplates and colorful turbans or metal helmets, they accounted for as much as a third of Tariq’s total force. For several days before the battle, his horsemen initiated a series of skirmishes and tactical retreats to ambush and chastise Rodrigo’s weary forces as they trudged toward their impending doom.

The Battle Of Guadalete As the battle grew near, Rodrigo’s infantry occupied the central position along the banks of the shallow Guadelete, leaving his flanks under the command of Oppas and Sisberto. The Visigoth fighters were wellarmed with double-edged swords, lightweight shields covered with leather, lances and daggers of various sizes and types. Some were also equipped with lethal iron maces for hand-to-hand combat.

The attack was initiated with general fighting concentrated in the center of the Visigoths’ front line. While their infantry stood firm and struck back, Oppas and Sisberto persuaded other Witizano nobles to abandon Rodrigo’s flanks en masse.

Meanwhile, Tariq’s cavalry struck with a violent frontal attack which breached Rodrigo’s defensive line. During the heat of battle, the mujaffafa exploited an opening in the Visigothic files, allowing their own infantry to penetrate deep into their ranks.

The mêlée gave way to encirclement, and Rodrigo’s army was decimated by a deadly fusillade of arrows and spears. The speed and endurance of the Saracens’ hot-blooded Arabian and Berber (Barb) horses played a crucial part in the outcome.

The Spoils Of War The devastating history-altering clash ended near sunset on June 26, 711. Fatality statistics are wildly diverse.

The most reliable figures place Tariq’s losses at around 3,000 soldiers. Although the number of Rodrigo’s men that died at Guadelete is unknown, the consensus is that his losses were far greater than the Saracens’ losses.

From the captured booty, Tariq rewarded each of his men with 250 dinars, reserving the bulk of the spoils to split with Musa Ibn Nusayr. Quickly, news of the abundant plunder taken in the south of Spain, which the Arabs called Al-Andaluz, converted Hispania into

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IN HISTORY the Promised Land for the defenders of the Koran.

Thousands of Arabs rode across the barren sands of North Africa to participate in subsequent battles of the Holy War and partake in the bountiful spoils of war.

The Fate Of Rodrigo Historians don’t know if Rodrigo was killed at Guadelete, but one thing is certain: He disappeared, as did the entire Visigoth civilization, in remarkably short order. Some of his vanquished troops that escaped from the carnage sought refuge at nearby Écija. The remainder retreated toward Toledo and other cities in the north. Most of the demoralized Visigoths probably realized that their society and way of life would be coming to an abrupt end. As for Rodrigo, there are various versions of what became of him. By some romantic and far-fetched accounts, he died in ferocious hand-to-hand combat with Tariq himself. Others maintained that his horse and armor were found near the banks of the Guadalete and that he had drowned.

A few assert he died at Segoyuela, Salamanca, in 713. Perhaps the most interesting scenario is that he escaped toward the west in the company of his loyal guard to organize a second resistance in the hope of maintaining his throne. This intriguing hypothesis is based upon a strange sepulcher that was discovered in ancient Lusitania near the town of Viseu, Portugal, that featured a curious lapis engraved with the Latin words Rodericus Rex.

The Fall Of Toledo Muza Ibn Nasair and Tariq’s armies advanced rapidly inland, conquering Seville, Cordoba, and every other city in their path. The following year (712) at Toledo, after annihilating the Council of State, they separated. Tariq’s forces rode east into the Levant and took Valencia, while Muza overran Galicia in the northwest. In less than three years, almost all of the Iberian Peninsula had fallen under Islamic domination. Only small, isolated strongholds in Asturia, Navarra and upper Aragon managed to withstand the Saracen onslaught. In the meantime, other armies from Damascus, Baghdad, and throughout the Mideast arrived to conquer. They crossed into France and took Aquitaine in 712, then returned in 719 to ransack Narbonne. Two years later, they desecrated and plundered Toulouse.

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Despite huge losses, his defensive tactic succeeded and with the coming of nightfall on the seventh day of battle, the invaders withdrew and rode back across the Pyrenees, abandoning most of their baggage train and many wounded desert-bred horses. When the Saracen armies were unable to overwhelm the Frankish territories, they consolidated their power throughout Hispania.

The distinguished equine authority Anthony Dent observed in The Horse Through Fifty Centuries of Civilization that “probably the Saracen offensive in Spain, which had reached far up into France in the years before Charlemagne’s accession, had resulted in more oriental horses coming into Western hands than all the Crusades put together.”

Aldebaran I, “The Immigrant” Don Pelayo And Covadonga Some seven years after the defeat at Guadelete and the fall of Toledo, Don Pelayo, who had fled to the extreme north of the peninsula, established his own small Kingdom of Asturias. In the late summer of 718, a Muslim army overran much of that region, forcing him and his 300 warriors to retreat into a narrow valley secluded deep into the mountains, where they could defend against the broad frontal cavalry attacks employed by the Arabs. Following many bellicose incursions at the fateful battle of Covadonga, Pelayo’s forces finally routed a Saracen army and inspired the region’s peasant population to take up arms. The victory at Covadonga marked the first small step of a 781 year journey to vanquish and expel the Arabs from Spanish soil, which became known as La Reconquista.

Charles Martel At Poitiers All of Europe lay vulnerable to the Islamic conquest, which was not detained until 732, when Charles Martel, called “the Hammer,” chief of the Austrasian Franks, confronted the invaders with a huge army at Poitiers, not far from Tours, France. During the weeklong battle that ensued, the Moslems brought their offensive strength into play, attacking at lightning speed in a series of cavalry charges that made the earth tremble. Charles Martel had drawn his forces in a solid phalanx and repelled assault after assault.

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Hollywood screenwriters would be hard pressed to conjure up a more exciting story than the truelife saga of Spain’s most famous invader, Abdu’rRahman Ibn Muawiyah. Better known as Aldebaran I, “The Immigrant,” he was the grandson of Caliph Rishim and the sole survivor of the Maiyads chiefs.

The Abbasids, a rival branch of Mohammed’s extended family (that descended from Abbas, the Prophet’s paternal uncle), had enticed the Maiyads into attending a reconciliatory banquet, where they slaughtered 80 or 90 members of that clan.

The chronic rivalry between the two principal branches of the Islamic faith threatened the stability of Islamic Spain; nevertheless, Abdu’r-Rahman’s instincts pushed him in that direction. For five dangerous and hungry years, he lived as a fugitive and survived several assassination attempts. Fleeing certain death, he departed with only one faithful servant from Damascus on an epic ride across the entire North African continent. Through his cunning, determination and bravery, he assembled an army that triumphed over the Abbasids and in 756 founded an emirate and dynasty in Cordoba, which ruled over Al-Andaluz until 1031.

Among the many legends pertaining to Aldebaran I, one is the story that as he prepared to engage in battle mounted on a magnificent Arabian stallion, a rumor spread among his troops that he might be

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IN HISTORY tempted to flee, should fate not be on his side. To reassure his men, he supposedly exchanged the swift steed for a skinny old mule, which he rode through the rank and file before the combat began.

Abdu’r-Rahman III In 929, Cordoba broke away from the control of Damascus.

Abdu’r-Rahman III (r.

912-961) proclaimed Spain independent and himself Charles "The Hammer" Martel at the Battle of Poitiers. caliph—and three centuries of peace and prosperity reinforced his army until it numbered approximately followed. The splendor of Cordoba rivaled Baghdad 70,000 men and as many as 46,000 riders. When in its opulence. Its main library contained 400,000 he died at Calatañazor, Soria, in 1002, his personal manuscripts and documents. Perhaps among them was escort numbered 1,700 horsemen. By that time, the a book titled Ali Abd Allah Ben Ziyadin, which was emblematic traits of the Arabian horses were firmly probably the first book ever written on the Arabian ingrained in the indigenous herds of Spain. horse. Transcribed entirely in verse in the year 1060 (450 of the Moslem calendar), it was written by 84 different Arab authors. The priceless tome contained anecdotes about which tribes had the best, the fastest and strongest horses, in addition to accounts of various famous events and battles, and the names of saints, wise men and great warriors.

Al Manzor “The Victorious” During these prolonged periods, important commercial trade routes were established directly with other Islamic kingdoms in the Middle East, and innumerable horses of Arabian lineage, many directly from Baghdad and the Mesopotamia region, entered the conquered territory of Al-Andaluz.

The horses and elaborate stables of a later Caliph of Cordoba, the ruthless and remarkable Al Manzor “The Victorious” (r. 939-1002), were renowned throughout Islam. His army was composed principally of Berbers, Negro slaves from the Maghreb regions of Northwest Africa, and Asian volunteers for the Holy War. In all they numbered more than 30,000 infantry and 5,000 mounted warriors. There were also some 3,900 camels and 2,000 mules in his supply train. Toward the end of his reign, at the height of his campaigns against the Christians, Al Manzor

The Saracen Legacy While the rest of Europe stagnated and stumbled through the Dark Ages, and for the most part lived in misery, the Spanish Muslims ruled over a splendid civilization with a well organized and prosperous economy. Their advances in science, astronomy, mathematics and medicine far surpassed those of the rest of Europe. The Saracens greatly influenced and enriched the Spanish culture in uncountable different ways. Its language, art, architecture, agriculture, music, dance and cuisine are all firmly rooted in the 781 years of Muslim occupation.

Subtle Oriental nuances are omnipresent and evident throughout the entire modern culture, including the morphological characteristics of Spain’s horses, which underwent profound changes in their traits and coat colors. After Tariq’s invasion of 711, continuous importations of Arabian horses were interbred over several centuries with the local equine population.

Their descendants established a genetic base that became the foundation of today’s renowned Hispano horses. Their influence upon virtually every other light horse breed on the European continent is a matter of historical record. ■

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Region 12 Unanimous Champion Spotlight Filly Top Five Sweepstakes Filly

Champion Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion Country Pleasure Driving AOTD Champion Country AOTR – 55 and Over

DOLCE JPR Top Five Half-Arabian Hunter Jr. Horse

IVORY SHADDARA

*EL NABILA B Champion Stallion

Champion First Level Dressage Open Champion Mare S/H In Hand ATH 2 and Over Champion Open S/H Mares

FLY ME TO ROME

JUSTEENA CR

Champion Half-Arabian Yearling Sweepstakes Colt

FORTHE LOVEOF THUNDER Top Five Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure AOTR 40+ Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure

GHAZALOT Top Five Open Show Hack Top Five Open Native Costume

Top Five Sweepstakes Yearling Filly

MAGNUMS ANGEL JD Top Five Mare

ROHARA AMERICAN LEGEND Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AOTD Top Five Country Pleasure Driving Open

ROHARA ARIA SPARTAN Champion 2-Year-Old Colt

ROHARA BALENCIAGA Top Five Half-Arabian Sweepstakes Yearling Filly

ROHARA BELLMUNDO Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Sweepstakes Colt

ROHARA HERMES Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Mare S/H Type (tied in points for champion)

ROHARA MARC MY WORD Champion Half-Arabian Gelding S/P Type

ROHARA MARCS THE SPOT Champion Half-Arabian Gelding S/H Type ROHARA NABILO Top Five Spotlight Colt & Auction Colt Top Ten Sweepstakes Yearling Colt

ROHARA MARCARENA Top Five (3rd) 2-Year-Old Filly

WWW.ROHARA.COM

2 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X LILY MARLAINA ~ 6/04/2006 AHA BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES ~ REGION 12 SPOTLIGHT STALLION

R. KIRK LANDON & ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 3

WMJ

MAJIK OF MARWAN X AZALASIA, BY MONOGRAMM ~ 2010 FILLY INQUIRIES INVITED

WHITMOJO ARABIANS WMJ PERSUASION WMJ CROWN ROYAL X AZALASIA 2009 FILLY 4 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

PROUDLY OWNED BY TOM & STEVIE MATHIAS 352.797.9255 ~ WHITMOJOARABIANS@BELLSOUTH.NET WWW.WHITMOJOARABIANS.COM

ROHARA

MAJIK OF MARWAN X WH ESDEE ~ 2/20/2010 COLT

R. KIRK LANDON CONTACT:

ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 5

U . S . N AT I O N A L S B O U N D H A L F - A R A B I A N C O U N T RY E N G L I S H P L E A S U R E AND SHOW HACK

GOOD THUNDER X BY THE GRACE

2010 Region 12 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Open with John Rannenberg

U . S . N AT I O N A L S C O N T E N D E R

DA VINCI FM X MM MAGNUM BUTTERFLY

Unanimous 2010 Region 12 Champion Half-Arabian Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colt Presented by John Rannenberg

6 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

UNANIMOUS 2010 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION H A L F - A R A B I A N C O U N T RY E N G L I S H P L E A S U R E A A O T R Ciao Gio, Congratulations on your 25 years with Rohara! You are a man of integrity and passion and I am proud to have you in my life. Thanks for all the great memories over the years and for helping me earn 22 National Championships. YOU make it all happen! Ti voglio bene!

Always, Your Coco

M A R I K AT E & M A R K M AT T H E W S OCALA, FLORIDA & MONTAGANO, ITALY ~ 321.689.3813 ~ 011.39.329.494.1711

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 7

Egzotikus Exotique Exotisch Esotico Exótiic c

Exotic in any language.

A Champion on three continents.

Champion get in eight countries.

El Nabila B is a citizen of the world. . . truly a stallion for all nations.

U. S. Nationals 2010 For breeding information contact: ROHARA ARABIANS • PO Box 110, Orange Lake, FL 32681 T: 352-591-4661 • rohara@windstream.net • www.elnabilab.com 8 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

tiico Egzotyczne

Kubinec x 218 Elf Layla Walayla B J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 9

2010 REGION 12 CHAMPIONS PRESENTED BY JOHN RANNENBERG

Genotype producing phenotype ... father to son.

*EL

B

ROHARA

KUBINEC X 218 ELF LAYLA WALAYLA B

ARIA

*EL NABILA B X MSU SECRET VOWS

FOR BREEDING INFORMATION, CONTACT:

ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

10 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

ROHARA

ARIA

*EL NABILA B X MSU SECRET VOWS Bred by MSU

REGION

C H A M P I O N S TA L L I O N 1 2 C H A M P I O N 2 - Y E A R - O L D C O LT

OWNED BY ROHARA ARABIANS & DESERT WIND ARABIANS

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 11

ANOTHER

BEAUTIFUL FOAL BY

*EL NABILA B

ROHARA

*EL NABILA B X IVORY LAVITA E BELLA, BY VERSACE ~ 2010 FILLY

ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

12 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN JUNIOR STALLION (3RD) U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN SENIOR STALLION

JU USTAFIRE STAF ST AFIR AF IR IRE RE DG DGLL X R D R-C R-CO OLETTE LETT LE T E, B BY Y PA ADRONS DRON DR DRON NS PSYC SSYCHE YCHE YC HE Sweepstakes and multi-program nominated sire ~ 2010 Breeding fee $2,000 LFG JOE ALBERTI, OWNER/TRAINER P.O. BOX 407 ~ GILBERT, PA 18331 610.972.9628 ~ FAX 610.681.8063

WWW.SHADDOFAX.COM J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 13

SIRED

SHADDOFAX X CYTE TO SEE, BY FIRST CYTE 2010 COLT ~ INQUIRIES INVITED JOE ALBERTI, OWNER/TRAINER P.O. BOX 407 ~ GILBERT, PA 18331 610.972.9628 ~ FAX 610.681.8063

WWW.CHESTNUTHILLARABIANS.COM 14 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

"A NEW KING IS BORN"

OWNED BY

SHADDOFAX X ALLARISTAS ECHO, BY ECHO MAGNIFFICOO ~ 2010 COLT

PARTNERS FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: JOE ALBERTI, CHESTNUTHILL ARABIANS J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 15

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JUSTIFY X S FHEELENA, BY THEE DESPERADO ~ 2009 FILLY 2010 Region 12 Top Five Yearling Sweepstakes Filly Cornerstone Ranch is home to the breathtakingly beautiful mare S Just Dream On (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream, by Justafire DGL). We also have several get and grandget of Justafire available for your consideration. Contact us today!

CORNERSTONE

RANCH DEBBY HOLDEN ~ 2722 BAILEY RD ~ LEEDS, AL 35094 ~ 205 305-9386 WWW.JUSTAFIREDGL.COM ~ WWW.CORNERSTONERANCH.US 16 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

John R — "Congratulations on your milestone of 25 years!

Always the gentleman and the ultimate showman.

Better yet always the horseman we can trust.

Thank you for all you do for us".

— Debby and Cornerstone Ranch

EDEN C X S JUST DREAM ON ~ 2009 COLT

2010 Region 12 Spotlight Champion Yearling Colt 2010 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Signature Stallion Yearling Colt ATH 2010 Region 12 Top Five Yearling Sweepstakes Colt J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 17

Driving Miss Ju Ju!

18 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

2010 REGION 12 CHAMPION

Champion Country Pleasure Driving Open with John Rannenberg Champion Country Pleasure Driving AOTD with Linda Musso Champion Country English Pleasure AOTR 55 & Over with Linda Musso

Congratulations John on 25 years at Rohara Arabians.

Thank you for all your guidance and looking forward to many great years to come.

— Linda & Vince Musso

HUCKLEBEY BERRY X TAF TRES JOLIE

LINDA & VINCE MUSSO BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 19

U N D U L ATA ' S CH CARAMAC X CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK ERB

#1 Sire of World Champions

Thank you, Linda Musso, for selecting Nutcracker to breed to Ingennue.

— Kris & David

From the first time I saw the amazing Nutcracker and witnessed the extreme talent and work ethic of his offspring...

I knew we had to be part of his legacy!

— John Rannenberg

STANDING AT WILLOWBANK FARM SIMPSONVILLE, KENTUCKY WWW.WILLOWBANKFARM.COM 20 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

S WA N S O N & J A M P S A , LLC KRIS SWANSON & DAVID JAMPSA

FOR BREEDING INFORMATION: DAVID JAMPSA ~ 502-500-7008 3GAITED@BELLSOUTH.NET

2010 REGION 12 CHAMPION

Magnum Arabians welcomes its first Half-Arabian ...

N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N ROHARA JUSTAFIRE DGL X MIZ AMERICAN PIE

and congratulates John R. on 25 years of success at Rohara.

U . S . N AT I O N A L C O N T E N D E R HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING WITH JOHN RANNENBERG HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING AOTD AND HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE AOTR WITH KAREN HAVICE

MAGNUM ARABIANS LANK & KAREN HAVICE ~ WILLISTON, FLORIDA ~ 352.528.9577 ~ KAREN@MAGNUMARABIANS.COM WWW.MAGNUMARABIANS.COM J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 21

G E N E R AT I O N S

OF

A R A B I A N R O YA LT Y

Full sib ling t o 2 0 1 0 Scot t sdale Junior Champion Ye arling Filly Da Joia

DA VINCI FM X DD CROWN JEWEL ~ 2009 COLT OWNED BY MATT MURRAY INQUIRIES INVITED, CONTACT: ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET WWW.ROHARA.COM

22 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

JOHN RANNENBERG, MY TRAINER, MY FRIEND ...

I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING!

M AT T M U R R AY 305.588.2534 ~ MIAMI, FLORIDA ~ WWW.MATTMURRAYREALTOR.COM MIAMI LUXURY HOMES, BEACHFRONT CONDOMINIUMS, FARMS, GROVES AND ACREAGE FOR SALE J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 23

2010 REGION 12 CHAMPION

FAUSTO CRH X CARMEL ROSE ~ 5/22/08 FILLY

Champion Half-Arabian Mare Stock Hunter Type AOTH Top Five Half-Arabian Mare Stock Hunter Type

DON COPELAND DUBLIN, GEORGIA

24 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S D O N C O P E L A N D ON THE PURCHASE OF THE BEAUTIFUL ... ...

John, thank you for your 25 years of success with our horses: Rohara Moon Storm Good Thunder HL Park Avenue RA Dark Town Strutter Rohara AmericanLegend Looking forward to our next Champion — Barbara Jarabek

ROHARA

AJMAN MONISCIONE X *VAN ALYSSA ~ 4/23/10 FILLY

BARBARA JARABEK & ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 25

2 0 1 0 R E G I O N 1 2 M U LT I - C H A M P I O N

I V O RY

DR KNI NIGHT NIGH GH HTOFSHA HAMMAR H MMAR MM AR X IVO VORY V ORY RY SHA HADDAYA H ADD DAYA AYA AY

CHAMPION FIRST LEVEL DRESSAGE OPEN AND CHAMPION SPORT HORSE MARE IN HAND OPEN WITH KATIE SHOWERS CHAMPION SPORT HORSE MARE IN HAND 2 AND OVER ATH WITH SABRINA JAREMA

I V O RY A R A B I A N S SABRINA JAREMA ~ FAIRFIELD, FLORIDA

26 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

2010 REGION 12 CHAMPION

John - 25 years, WOW! You are an icon in the industry. You are someone I have tried to model myself after—your multi-talent, unsurpassed finesse, and amazing people skills.

Congratulations!!!

Here is to 25 more years.

— Joe

ROHARA

QR MARC

X FAMES FANTASY

OF LOVE

CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN GELDING STOCK/HUNTER TYPE 2 AND OVER WITH JOE ALBERTI FOR SALE - PRIVATE TREATY

BARBARA JARABEK & ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 27

BREEDING CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW!

NATIONAL CHAMPION STALLION 3-TIME SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION

Congratulations John R. on 25 great years at Rohara!

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X ELLEGANT DREAM, BY MAGIC DREAM CAHR

PETER KESSLER

DON MANUEL ARABIANS JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA PH: 904-429-0555 • CELL: 904-635-5558 PETER@DONMANUELARABIANS.COM WWW.DONMANUELARABIANS.COM

28 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

SCID and CA Clear Breeders Sweepstakes Scottsdale Signature Stallion MN Medallion Stallion Iowa Gold Star Stallion Region 12 Spotlight Stallion

2010 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION R E G I O N 1 2 S P O T L I G H T Y E A R L I N G F I L LY

DM

RHR MARCEDES X *ONZZA DI STYLE JM

A sincere “thank you” to Rohara Arabians and Joe Alberti for all your assistance!

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 29

ANOTHER CHAMPION FROM THE M U LT I - N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N P R O D U C E R - F L A M E W O R T H Y

MAGNUM PSYCHE X FLAMEWORTHY ~ 2008 FILLY

REGIONAL CHAMPION YEARLING HALF-ARABIAN FILLY CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN MARE THANKSGIVING HORSE SHOW SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION 3 YEAR OLD 1/2 ARABIAN STOCK HUNTER TYPE SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION 1/2 ARABIAN MARE STOCK HUNTER TYPE RESERVE CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN MARE STOCK/HUNTER TYPE 2 AND OVER FOR SALE - PRIVATE TREATY

R. KIRK LANDON & ROHARA ARABIANS 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

30 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Full-brother to the great Magnum Psyche

PADRONS PSYCHE X A FANCY MIRACLE ~ 2001 STALLION AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

OWNED BY: P A M

GARRISON

CONTACT: R O H A R A

ARABIANS

352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 31

M Y S T E RY E ENZO X ILLUSION PF, BY FAME VF 3/25/08 FILLY

GIANCARLO JPR DA VALENTINO X S JUST ASTRELLA, BY JUSTAFIREE D DGL GL 2/15/09 COLT 2010 SCOTTSDALE TOP TEN YEARLING COLT 2010 SCOTTSDALE TOP TEN SIGNATURE COLT FLORIDA THANKSGIVING SHOW RESERVE CHAMPION COLT WILL BE SHOWN AT THE IOWA GOLD STAR FUTURITY

BEAUTY MARC QR MARC X S JUST ASTRELLA, BY JUSTAFIRE DGL ~ 2/22/08 FILLY REGION 14 TOP FIVE YEARLING FILLY FLORIDA THANKSGIVING SHOW RESERVE CHAMPION FILLY

PROUDLY OWNED AND OFFERED BY: J O H N

RANNENBERG

352.266.6446 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ JPRANNENBERG@AOL.COM ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

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2 0 1 0 S C O T T S D A L E T O P T E N Y E A R L I N G C O LT

"John – I’ve known you since you were knee high to a grasshopper! You’ve always been a true gentleman.

Congratulations on your 25 years of success!”

— Faydelle Schott

ROHARA

DA VALENTINO X *VAN ALYSSA ~ 3/21/09 COLT PROUDLY OWNED BY:

F AY D E L L E S C H O T T & R O H A R A A R A B I A N S 352.591.4661 ~ ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET ~ WWW.ROHARA.COM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 33

The T hee S Sheehe heehe ffamily amily hhas as bbeen een pproud ro to share 23 out of your 25 years at Rohara.

We appreciate your professionalism, integrity and expertise. We thank you for our many Regional and National Championships.

We look forward to the future's accomplishments and fun!

— The Sheehe Family

34 • ROHAR A | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

M U LT I - N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N

AND

BROOKSLEY SHEEHE

CANADIAN LOVE X RING OF FIRE BM

J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 35

Happy Horse Flies Them & Billie Drives Them...

Renee de la Maza Billie Powell

We wish to congratulate John R. on his 25 years of success at Rohara Arabians.

Thank you for your friendship and support as we truck down the road!

Special thanks to Roxann Hart and all our customers whom have remained so loyal throughout so many years.

Some of the special horses recently transported by Happy Horse and Billie Powell.

Majik Of Marwan

*El Nabila B

QR Marc

Call us for all of your national and international transportation needs.

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Happy Horse Equine Services, Inc. has been in business for over 30 years

Billie Powell Transport

Billie Powell P.O. Box 800034 Roswell, Georgia 30075 Tel: 770-329-9677 E-mail: billiepowell6@msn.com

INTEGRITY AND QUALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP — ONLY THE BEST! — Roxann Hart

Freedman's Harness ...

Generations of superior craftsmanship and design.

Outfitting some of the world's most beautiful and talented horses, as well their fashionable admirers.

— John Rannenberg Grand National Fine Harness

Arabian Cable Halter

Advantage Bridle and Victory Pass LP Saddle

In-Hand Show Halter

Congratulations to John R. and Rohara Arabians for 25 years of continued success.

H A R N E S S . S A D D L E S . B R I D L E S . S H O W H A LT E R S . L U G G A G E . H A N D B A G S

AND

L E AT H E R G O O D S .

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W

hen thank you is not enough...

Congratulations John, and Rohara, for a brilliant twenty-five years.

So many dreams realized, so many memories made.

Thank you for mine.

Darryl Larson

P R O D U C T I O N S

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J U NE 2010 | ROHAR A • 39

John, We thank you for your talent, integrity and character. Your accomplishments have been numerous — hundreds of Regional Champions and multitudinous National winners in disciplines as varied as Halter, Hunter, Western, English, Country English Pleasure, Show Hack and Driving.

We look forward to the future.

— Roxie and Karl ROHARA ARABIANS ORANGE LAKE, FLORIDA ~ 352.591.4661 ROHARA@WINDSTREAM.NET

WWW.ROHARA.COM

C H A M P I O N S TA L L I O N REGION 12 CHAMPION 2 - Y E A R - O L D C O LT

ROHARA

ARIA

*EL NABILA B X MSU SECRET VOWS

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Region  Champions HA/AA Western Pleasure L A Surewin Williams and Nathan Salamy.

We offer training, showing and breeding.

English, western and hunter for open and amateur competition Youth National Champions HA/AA Western Pleasure - L A Surewin Williams and Austin Burger.

Nathan Salamy, trainer  North Greenhill Road, Mount Juliet, TN  Ph: -- • E-mail: copperhil@aol.com www.copperhillarabians.com

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Region 12

Putting The “Spotlight”

On Their Amateurs Story by Colleen Scott and Jane Bailes If there is indeed a recipe for success, then perhaps the folks at Region 12 will take the blue ribbon this year. Their basic ingredients start by adding equal parts southern hospitality, steel magnolia resolve, and volunteers that are committed to the Arabian horse. In doing so, the Region 12 Arabian Horse Association has established itself as a tenacious, successful and enviable group. It is one that warmly embraces not only its members by geography, but also those who simply decide to make a pilgrimage to the annual Region 12 Championship Show in Perry, Ga., traditionally held the first week of May. There are lots of reasons for the rest of the country to be enamored with Region 12. First, there is the weather. Including the far southeast states of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida, temperatures are nearly always comfortable while other parts of the country are still recovering from long, hard winters. The regional championship show, itself, is noted to have one of the most exhibitor-friendly facilities in the country and one of the few that can offer air-conditioned indoor arenas for both sport horse and traditional arena classes at the same time. As if that weren’t enough to lure you in, the Spotlight Stallion Incentive Program, the only one of its kind hosted by a regional show, offers breeders and owners a terrific and profitable venue in which to showcase their “Spotlight” babies.

However, more important than the weather, facility and futurity program are the people and their horses. The Region 12 Championship Show has produced countless national winners which lends credence to what Region 12 Vice-Director

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REGION 12— PUTTING THE “SPOTLIGHT” ON THEIR AMATEURS Janet Searls claims. “We have one of the most competitive and talented groups of Arabian horse enthusiasts in the entire country,” she says. “Chances are, if you can do well at the Region 12 Championship Show, you are ready to compete on the national stage as well.”

So, just who are some of those top-notch exhibitors that make up Region 12? Their names and their horses’ names might sound like any others, but perhaps the “feel” of Region 12 is best illustrated by trainer Jane Bailes when describing the moment her daughter, Sara Lila, walked into Reeves Arena for her first ever regional walk-trot class. “I did not expect it to be such an emotional time for me, as I have been sending amateurs and juniors into that ring for years,” she says. “However, this was the first time in my life I was not acting as trainer or competitor at Region 12 but as a parent. In that brief moment when I looked at the excitement and determination on my 8-year-old daughter’s face, my eyes filled with tears and I was so thankful that I have had the honor of being a part of this region for 25 years. It is not just the horses, the staff, or the facility that make this such a great show, but it’s the quality of the people overall. I am humbled and inspired by my fellow members of Region 12. Their friendship, dedication, generosity, sportsmanship, and love for the Arabian horse are unparalleled.”

Volunteers at Region 12.

Just who are the people who make up Region 12 and inspire such words? There is not enough space or time to single out all of them, but we have a small sampling of some of the competitors from this year’s show.

A fixture in the region for more than 20 years since she was an 8-year-old showing at the Region 12 Youth Jamboree, Stephanie Gagliardi, Spartanburg, S.C., is now a veterinarian who trains her own horses when not working at the Spartanburg Animal Hospital. This year, she showed the Half-Arabian gelding Paparazzi to a Top Five in Half-Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Amateur to Ride and her purebred, SHF Southern Cross, to a Reserve Champion title in the Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Futurity class and a Top Five in the Arabian Hunter Futurity class.

Another young woman that has grown up in the region and is now an amateur rider is Jordan Hodge. She and her sister, Aubrey, have won countless national titles under the supervision of trainer Vicki Humphrey of Canton, Ga. At this year’s show, Aubrey showed her Half-Arabian mare Millady LOA to championship titles in both the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Junior To Ride and Junior Owner To Ride 14 – 17 classes.

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REGION 12— PUTTING THE “SPOTLIGHT” ON THEIR AMATEURS Rebecca Horton, Palmetto, Ga., is yet another long-time Region 12 competitor. A recipient of a Region 12’s $1,000 youth scholarship in 2005, she now trains and shows her own horses. She brought three horses to the show, capturing five Top Five awards and two Reserve Champion titles in the western, hunter and sport horse divisions. This is quite an accomplishment for an amateur doing her own training.

Exhibitors and breeders Karen and Andy Wilson, Mystique Pine Arabians, Mansfield, Ga., took home the championship title in the deep (20 entries) and highly competitive Breeders Sweepstakes Yearling Filly class with their filly MPA Giorgina. Yet, in typical Region 12’s gracious style, Karen wanted to talk about something other than her filly, commenting on how well run the show was this year and also recognizing the work of Juan Stuckey and Mike Frame for doing an outstanding job of keeping everyone safe.

“It is a tough job to do and hardly ever recognized as such. Mike and Juan do such a tremendous job; I wanted to make sure they knew how much we all appreciate them,” she says.

Peter Ankrom, Ankrom Arabians, Rentz, Ga., showed his gelding Flash N Fame in the Two-Year-Old Spotlight gelding class to a Reserve Championship title. The gelding was sired by the Ankrom’s stallion, CJ Flash, a highly-decorated western pleasure horse.

His wife, Kristi, who has been an exhibitor at the Region 12 Show for many years, stayed home to tend to the next generation of Ankrom Arabian enthusiasts—William Russel, who was born in December.

The combination of strong competitors, an exhibitor-friendly environment, and added AATR classes and big dollar payouts made this year’s Region 12 Show a tremendous success. Region 12 Secretary Denni Mack, Koweta Arabians, Monticello, Ga., says the show is also unique because of its timing. “Being one of the earlier regional shows, it is like the first political primaries,” she remarks. “Everyone looks to us to get a glimpse of how things might unfold, especially in these troubled economic times. If the 2010 Region 12 Show is any indication, the Arabian world is going to be okay!”

The Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Program Another strong element of the Region 12 Show is the Spotlight Futurity Program.

According to Mack, the program is set to grow even more in the coming years. “Due to the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Program, we saw large halter classes for the first time in years. This will only continue to grow since the program will hold its first performance futurity classes next year. We are the only venue that has this kind of program in conjunction with a regional show, and it has contributed in so many ways— horses, excitement, fun, prize money, and dreams for the future!”

Launched in 2006, the program “spotlights” Arabian breeding stallions from all over the country. The prize money, generated by stallion and mare nominations, is a big

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REGION 12— PUTTING THE “SPOTLIGHT” ON THEIR AMATEURS bonus for those breeding and showing in Region 12. Featuring seven halter classes this year, over $90,000 dollars were paid out to the ribbon winners.

This year’s Spotlight event included a dinner and auction with 70 stallion breedings selling for a total of $116,500. The breedings will then be used in 2011 with the resultant foals eligible to compete in 2013 as yearlings in the auction classes with their amateur handlers. They can also compete as 2-yearolds and then as 3- and 4-year-olds in performance futurity classes. The projected payout for the junior performance horses in 2011 is $96,000.

At this year’s show, payouts for the champions in the auction classes for fillies and colts were $9,017 for champion, $4,508 for reserve champion, and $1,530 for the remaining Top Ten. The yearling classes for fillies and colts paid out $6,245 for champion, $3,122 for reserve, and $1,059 for the remaining top ten.

In the 2-year-old classes, held for geldings, colts and fillies, the payout was $2,100 for champion, $1,050 for reserve champion, and $356 for the remaining top ten.

Ed Davidson, D.V.M, Southern Heritage Farm, Spartanburg, S.C., took home multiple titles in the auction classes with the five horses he brought—not an easy feat. “I’ve bred champions shown in Europe, I’ve shown and bred champions in Region 15 and in New York,” he says, “but I have never been able to breed and show a champion in my own region. I’ve come close a couple of times, but I have never been able to complete the feat. Region 12 is a tough nut to crack. I am breeding a number of mares for next year and have made my decision to support the Spotlight program.”

An image from the 2010 Region 12 Spotlight Stallion Services Auction.

Talented competitors, big prize money, a beautiful venue, and a Show committee made up of regional volunteers all help to make the Region 12 Championship Show a great success story! With more than 631 horses this year and the Spotlight Stallion Incentive Program kicking off its performance classes in 2011, Region 12 Vice-Director Janet Searls predicts that this region will continue to enjoy the fruits of its labor.

If you have not made the trek to Region 12 yet and are looking to spend some time in the south, we sure would love to have you come and join us in May, 2011. Our website is www.aharegion12.com; we invite you to take a minute and check us out! ■

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THE 2010 SPOTLIGHT STALLION AUCTION WAS A SUCCESS, BRINGING IN $116,500 TOWARDS FUTURE CLASS PRIZE MONEY.

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2010 REGION XII SPOTLIGHT CLASSES! TO ALL EXHIBITORS IN THE

The 4th Annual Spotlight Stallion Auction was a great success for one and all, bringing in $116,500.00 at the end of the evening.

Our “goal,” of course, is to do our part to invigorate the industry through actual sales of breedings; sales of new foals, and to encourage the amateur to step into the ring and proudly show everyone what we all have been waiting for ... that it is possible for an amateur to win serious cash payouts, compete successfully in today’s Class A shows and produce a quality foal!

In 2010 our payouts for our seven featured halter classes exceeded $90,000 and as we move towards 2011, the Spotlight Program is proud to announce that we will start shifting the focus from halters to saddles. Our projected payouts for our three Junior Horse Performance Classes will be over $96,000.

The Spotlight Stallion Auction is clearly on its way to the likes of the Iowa Gold Star and Minnesota Medallion Programs.

SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLING FILLIES AUCTION CLASS AOTH Champion: $9,017 PA MARANDA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Maggie May V)

Handler: Michelle Watson, Owner: Victoria Arabians LLC

Reserve Champion: $4,508 KM BETTINA (KM Bugatti x Palomara) Handler: Kristi Waters, Owner: KM Stables, Inc.

Top Ten: $1,530 each R SOUTHSTAR MAGIC (RHR Marcedes x R Belazar)

H: Alex McLean, O: Daniel Regan

JORJA SEA NOTE (Koweta Deacon x Koweta Sonatina)

H/O: Denni K. Mack

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLING COLTS AUCTION CLASS AOTH Champion: $9,017 SWAYZE BFA (ML Mostly Padron x LF Triumphant Star)

Handler: Kentley Dean, Owner: Frances Butler

Reserve Champion: $4,508 VITUVIUS TO (Da Vinci FM x DA Shahnia) Handler: Ed Horton, Owner: Thirteen Oaks Arabians

Top Ten: $1,530 each SHF FINAL OORAH (Semper Fie x SHF Final Pearlz)

GH REMARCABLE (QR Marc x SW Magnums Peach)

H/O: C. Edward Davidson

H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas

MARDIGRAS RA (Mosaic BFA x Festival BHF)

DARTANIAN MFA (Ali Rahaim x Empress Dakara)

H/O: Darrell Turner

H: Ken Scribner, O: Mary Scribner

ROHARA NABILO (*El Nabila B x S Justa Tinkerbell)

MAGNUM SUN (Midnight Magnum x CGC Jezzabelle)

H/O: Mari Kate Matthews

H/O: Teresa Anderson

MACARIUS JAMAAL CBA (Jullyen El Jamaal x Affecshahan)

H: Glenn Garrett, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLING COLTS ATH Reserve Champion: $3,122 KRYPTONITE TDF (ML Mostly Padron x TDF Carolina Peach) Handler: Kentley Dean, Owner: William K. Dean

Top Ten: $1,059 each PAVARATI (Aria Impresario x RA Fames Nanu)

Champion: $6,245 45 ADAM CR (Eden C x S Just Dream On)

Handler/Owner: Deborah Stephens Holden

H: Charles Moseley, O: Jennifer Dailey

ROHARA NABILO (*El Nabila B x S Justa Tinkerbell) H/O: Mari Kate Matthews

KM PALERMO (KM Bugatti x Palomara) H: Kristi Waters, O: KM Stables Inc.

SEKURIT SEANCE AF (MC Sekurit x Passions) H/O: Don Olvey

JOYS SAHARA SUN (GF Jullyens Joy x Echo of Rohan) H: Rick Gervasio, O: Susan Lee

DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x CA Majia) H: Glenn Garrett, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC

MARDIGRAS RA (Mosaic BFA x Festival BHF) H/O: Darrell Turner

ARAGARD OF ROHAN (Eden C x Apsara Of Rohara) H: Joel Kamentz, O: Jennifer Kamentz.

SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLING FILLIES ATH Reserve Champion: $3,122 KM MIA SOLANO (KM Bugatti x Isabella de Jamaal) Handler: Kristi Waters, Owner: KM Stables, Inc.

Top Ten: $1,059 each ANGEL EYES AF (PS Andiamo x Tali Sandre)

Champion: $6,245 DM FORTUNATA (RHR Marcedes x Onzza Di Style JM)

Handler: Robert Janecki, Owner: Don Manuel Arabians LLC

H/O: Don Olvey

JORJA SEA NOTE (Koweta Deacon x Koweta Sonatina) H: Kentley Dean, O: Denni K. Mack

PRINCESS GRACE BA (Stival x Princess Siagon) H: Lauralyn Lane, O: BA Princess Siagon LLC

ELEGANT LADY BFA (ML Mostly Padron x BFA Bint ahda) H: Dayna Karlovich, O: Frances Butler

KM BETTINA (KM Bugatti x Palomara) H: Joel Desmateau, O: KM Stables, Inc.

PORTIA SF (KM Bugatti x Principessaa) H/O: Sharon Davis

KM LUCIANA (KM Bugatti x Alis Jamelle DHA) H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Ted Wood Sr.

NAIA OF ROHAN (Eden C x Nala of Rohan) H: Joel Kamentz, O: Jennifer Kamentz

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 2-YEAR OLD-COLTS ATH Champion: C h $2,100 MAAHDALLION (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal)

Handler: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr., Owner: Nancy Janosik

Reserve Champion: $1,050 HF VIVA LA GIACC (Giaccomo x Vivatious) Handler/Owner: Don Olvey

Top Ten: $356 each GH ECHOTAS ECHO (FM Echota x GH Miss Allaby) H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas

MARCNIFICENT MARCSMAN (QR Marc x Rohara Marquisa)

H/O: Barbara Adler

KHARBENS GETAWAY FW (Desperados Getaway x Kharbens Kharizma)

H: A. John Ellison, O: Kendra Wells

SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES ATH Ch Champion: $2,100 MARHAABAHS MELODY (Marhaabah x Sohos Honey Serenade) Handler: Beth Stover, Owner: Susan Snyder

Reserve Champion: $1,050 MOSAIC SINSATION (Mosaic BFA x Kaz Bravada) Handler/Owner: Teresa Craig

Top Ten: $356 each FVF ALI AFIRE (PA Magnanimous x RA Solyzias Afire) H: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr., O: Alex Longares

MOST CAPTIVATING (ML Mostly Padron x Flirtatshahn BHF)

H: Karen McLamb, O: McLamb V Arabian Farm LLC

VICTORIA SEKURIT AF (MC Sekurit x Swanah) H/O: Don Olvey

RA ZA NEIMAN MARCUS (QR Marc x Silmusca) H/O: Barbara Adler

HA AABSOLUTLY FOREVER (Aabsolut x HA Long As Forever)

H/O: James Harvey

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 2-YEAR OLD GELDINGS ATH Champion: $2,100 PA MONTECELLO ALWAYS A S AYS (Always A Jullyen V)

Handler: Wendy Etheridge, Owner: Frank Chisholm

Reserve Champion: $1,050 FLASH N FAME (CJ Flash x Vianca) Handler: Peter Ankrom, Owner: Kristi Ankrom

Top Ten: $356 each SHF FINALI (Falcon BHF x SHF Final Pearlz) H/O: C. Edward Davidson

A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ALL OF OUR 2010 SPONSORS: HENNESSEY ARABIAN, LLC PALMETTO ARABIANS VICTORIA ARABIANS ARADON FARM LLC COUNTRY CATERERS BRANDY JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY J U NE 2010 | REGION 12 • 69

Region 12 Arabian & Half-Arabian Championships May 4-8, 2010 Perry, Georgia Results provided Region 12.

Dr. Mike Stewart Perpetual Memorial Trophy, sponsored by friends of Mike Stewart.

Presented to winner of Arabian Pleasure Open, Nabasken Afire and Joel Kiesner.

Purebred Halter Stallions Arabian Stallions 2 & Over - Champion: *EL NABILA B (Kubinec x 218 Elf Layla Walayla B), H: John Rannenberg, O: El Nabila B Partners LLC; Reserve: ECCENTRIC VALENTINO (DA Valentino x Amelia B), H: David Boggs, O: Felix Aguilar Cantu; 3: FSF DAKAROS ENCHANTER (Dakharo x Enchantingly Shai), H: Chris Anckersen, O: Ann Riles; 4: SIRPREMACY DP (TF Sir Prize x Cicadia), H: Rob Bick, O: Dimitri Delgado; 5: TF SIR PRIZE (Noble Prize x Premonishahn), H: Mike Wilson, O: Dimitri Delgado.

Arabian Stallions 2-Years-Old Champion: ROHARA ARIA SPARTAN (*El Nabila B x MSU Secret Vows), H: John Rannenberg, O: Rohara Arabians; Reserve: V VALIANTE (DA Valentino x Kkissthestars), H: David Boggs, O: Sally Bedeker; 3: HF VIVA LA GIACC (Giaccomo x Vivatious), H: Les Sichini, O: Don Olvey; 4: MM VERDICT (Versace x Elegance By Versace), H: John Power, O: Mindy Millwee; 5: MA AHDALLION (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal), H: Tedman Carson, O: Nancy Janosik.

Arabian Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colts/Geldings - Champion: TRUSSARDI (Stival x Precious As Gold), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Rojo Arabians; Reserve: CALVINTINO SRA (DA Valentino x LL Albufera), H: David Boggs, O: Maureen Grossman; 3: A AS ELISHAHH (Eden C x Sempre), H: Les Sichini, O: Santo Miserendino; 4: ADAM CR (Eden C x S Just Dream On), H: John Rannenberg, O: Deborah Stephens Holden; 5: VICTORIOUS LD (DA Valentino x Queen Adiamonds), H: Dagmar Gordiano, O: Les Van Dyke; 6: DE LA RENTA CBA (DA Valentino x Kajora El Jamaal), H: Tedman Carson, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 7:

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PAVARATI (Aria Impresario x RA Fames Nanu), H: Greg Gallun, O: Jennifer Dailey; 8: KM PALERMO (KM Bugatti x Palomara), H: Mike Wilson, O: KM Stables Inc.; 9: CHALLS RENEGADE (Magnum Chall HVP x Ruffianne), H: Chris Anckersen, O: Gail Sievers; 10: ROHARA NABILO (*El Nabila B x S Justa Tinkerbell), H: Joe Alberti, O: Marikate Matthews.

Arabian Futurity Stallions - Champion: GH NEGM AL SAHRAH (Al Rahalah x RLF Enophia), H: Mohamed Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas; Reserve: MARANO (Marwan Al Shaqab x S Fheelena), H: Josh Lowery, O: Leigh Anne Lowery.

Arabian Stallions 2 & Over AOTH Champion: TF SIR PRIZE (Noble Prize x Premonishahn), H: Dimitri Delgado, O: Dimitri Delgado; Reserve: GH MAGNUM MIRAGE (Magnum Chall HVP x BF Tiffany Select), H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas; 3: EA SABIR (Marhaabah x Versassy), H: A. John Ellison, O: A. John Ellison; 4: RSA TROUBLESOME (Sirius Trouble x TF Psyches Angel), H: Dayna Karlovich, O: Jeana Karlovich; 5: MARCNIFICENT MARCSMAN (QR Marc x Rohara Marquisa), H: Barbara Adler, O: Barbara Adler.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Colt Auction Class AOTH - Champion: SWAYZE BFA (ML Mostly Padron x LF Triumphant Star), H: Kentley Dean, O: Frances Butler; Reserve: VITUVIUS TO (Davinci FM x Da Shahnia), H: Ed Horton, O: Thirteen Oaks Arabians; 3: SHF FINAL OORAH (Semper Fie x SHF Final Pearlz), H: C. Edward Davidson, O: C. Edward Davidson; 4: MARDIGRAS RA (Mosaic BFA x Festival BHF), H: Darrell Turner, O: Darrell Turner; 5: ROHARA NABILO (*El Nabila B x S Justa Tinkerbell), H: Marikate Matthews, O: Marikate Matthews; 6: MACARIUS JAMA AL CBA (Jullyen El Jamaal x Affecshahan), H: Glenn Garrett, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 7: GH

REMARCABLE (QR Marc x SW Magnums Peach), H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas; 8: DARTANIAN MFA (Ali Rahaim x Empress Dakara), H: Ken Scribner, O: Mary Scribner; 9: MAGNUM SUN (Midnight Magnum x CGC Jezzabelle), H: Teresa Anderson, O: Teresa Anderson.

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Colts ATH Champion: MA AHDALLION (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal), H: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr., O: Nancy Janosik; Reserve: HF VIVA LA GIACC (Giaccomo x Vivatious), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey; 3: GH ECHOTAS ECHO (FM Echota x GH Miss Allaby), H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Mohamed Ghatas; 4: MARCNIFICENT MARCSMAN (QR Marc x Rohara Marquisa), H: Barbara Adler, O: Barbara Adler; 5: KHARBENS GETAWAY FW (Desperados Getaway x Kharbens Kharizma), H: A. John Ellison, O: Kendra Wells.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Colts ATH Champion: ADAM CR (Eden C x S Just Dream On), H: Deborah Stephens Holden, O: Deborah Stephens Holden; Reserve: KRYPTONITE TDF (ML Mostly Padron x TDF Carolina Peach), H: Kentley Dean, O: William K. Dean; 3: PAVARATI (Aria Impresario x RA Fames Nanu), H: Charles Moseley, O: Jennifer Dailey; 4: ROHARA NABILO (*El Nabila B x S Justa Tinkerbell), H: Marikate Matthews, O: Marikate Matthews; 5: KM PALERMO (KM Bugatti x Palomara), H: Kristi Waters, O: KM Stables Inc.; 6: SEKURIT SEANCE AF (MC Sekurit x Passions), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey; 7: JOYS SAHARA SUN (GF Jullyens Joy x Echo of Rohan), H: Rick Gervasio, O: Susan Lee; 8: DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x CA Majia), H: Glenn Garrett, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 9: MARDIGRAS RA (Mosaic BFA x Festival BHF), H: Darrell Turner, O: Darrell Turner; 10: ARAGARD OF ROHAN (Eden C x Apsara Of Rohara), H: Joel Kamentz, O: Jennifer Kamentz.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mares Arabian Mares 2 & Over - Champion: OCEANIA O (Pershahn El Jamaal x Om El Jimala), H: Greg Gallun, O: Kirk Bardole; Reserve: TALEED EL QARDABIYAH (Magnum Psyche x Jamaara FA), H: David Boggs, O: Mrs. Israa Waleed Giuma Ben Zaied; 3: ANNA MARIE BHF (Marwan Al Shaqab x BHF Anna Tevkah), H/O: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr; 4: MAGNUMS ANGEL JD (Magnum Psyche x OFW Heven Sent), H: John Rannenberg, O: R. Kirk Landon Rev Trst Dated 5/30/08; 5: MARKAYCA DFA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Kayce Andra), H: Tedman Carson, O: Lesley Nicole Wooten.

Arabian Mares 2-Years-Old - Champion: BELLA VERSACE DH (Versace x SCH Emerald), H: David Boggs, O: Sally Bedeker; Reserve: VERSACES LEGACY (Versace x FH Magnum Special), H: Mike Wilson, O: Elizabeth Mitchell; 3: SYMPHONY OF LOVE (El Nabila B x HED Caramba), H: Dagmar Gordiano, O: Sally Bedeker; 4: ORABELLA CBA (DA Valentino x Affecshahn), H: Tedman Carson, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 5: ROHARA MARCARENA (QR Marc x SRA Ashley Bey), H: Joe Alberti, O: Rohara Arabians.

Arabian Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Fillies - Champion: MPA GIORGINA (MPA Giovanni x Rohara Whispers), H: Tedman Carson, O: Karen Wilson; Reserve: BEAUTY OF MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x Amety B), H: David Boggs, O: Stephanie McMahon; 3: KM MIA SOLANO (KM Bugatti x Isabella de Jamaal), H: Greg Gallun, O: KM Stables Inc.; 4: JUSTEENA CR (Justify x S Fheelena), H: John Rannenberg, O: Cornerstone Ranch LLC; 5: DM FORTUNATA (RHR Marcedes x Onzza Di Style JM), H: Joe Alberti, O: Don Manuel Arabians LLC; 6: HL VALLA VITORIA (DA Valentino x HL Infactuation), H: Alcidis Rodrigues, O: Horseshoe Lake Arabians, Inc.; 7: SEMPER AMORE TO (Semper Fie x In Love), H: Dan Bergren, O: Thirteen Oaks Arabians; 8: PRINCESS GRACE BA (Stival x Princess Siagon), H: Mike Wilson, O: BA Princess Siagon LLC; 9: SW KATIE SCARLETT (Sir Fames HBV x SW Jasmine), H: Randy Meyer, O: Charles Moseley; 10: VEREESHAH (Versace x Bey Fireeshah), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Rojo Arabians.

Arabian Futurity Mares - Champion: Maarriah (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal), H: Les Sichini, O: Nancy Janosik; Reserve: SHF SOUTHERN PIZZAZ (Piaff PASB x SHF Souths Choice), H/O: C. Edward Davidson; 3: NAZEEFS FLASHY ROSE (Nazeef x RC Rose), H: Nicholas Cindric, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

Arabian Mares Breeding 2 & Over AOTH - Champion: ANNA MARIE BHF

(Marwan Al Shaqab x BHF Anna Tevkah), H/O: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.; Reserve: OCEANIA O (Pershahn El Jamaal x Om El Jimala), H: Kirk Bardole, O: Kirk Bardole; 3: VERSACES LEGACY (Versace x FH Magnum Special), H: Elizabeth Mitchell, O: Elizabeth Mitchell; 4: VALENTINOS DREAM CBA (DA Valentino x Magnums Dream), H: Hannah Garrett, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 5: SHF MISS SCARLET (Gai Monarch x LC Psassafras), H: C. Edward Davidson, O: C. Edward Davidson.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Fillies Auction Class AOTH - Champion: PA MARANDA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Maggie May V), H: Michelle Watson, O: Victoria Arabians LLC; Reserve: KM BETTINA (KM Bugatti x Palomara), H: Kristi Waters, O: KM Stables Inc.; 3: R SOUTHSTAR MAGIC (RHR Marcedes x R Belazar), H: Alex McLean, O: Daniel Regan; 4: JORJA SEA NOTE (Koweta Deacon x Koweta Sonatina), H: Denni K. Mack, O: Denni K. Mack.

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Fillies ATH - Champion: MARHA ABAHS MELODY (Marhaabah x Sohos Honey Serenade), H: Beth Stover, O: Susan Snyder; Reserve: MOSAIC SINSATION (Mosaic BFA x Kaz Bravada), H: Teresa Craig, O: Teresa Craig; 3: FVF ALI AFIRE (PA Magnanimous x RA Solyzias Afire), H: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr., O: Alex Longares; 4: MOST CAPTIVATING (ML Mostly x Flirtatshahn BHF), H: Karen McLamb, O: McLamb V Arabian Farm LLC; 5: VICTORIA SEKURIT AF (MC Sekurit x Swanah), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey; 6: RA ZA NEIMAN MARCUS (QR Marc x Silmusca), H: Barbara Adler, O: Barbara Adler; 7: HA A ABSOLUTLY FOREVER (Aabsolut x HA Long As Forever), H: James Harvey, O: James Harvey.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Fillies ATH - Champion: DM FORTUNATA (RHR Marcedes x Onzza Di Style JM), H: Robert Janecki, O: Don Manuel Arabians LLC; Reserve: KM MIA SOLANO (KM Bugatti x Isabella de Jamaal), H: Kristi Waters, O: KM Stables Inc.; 3: ANGEL EYES AF (PS Andiamo x Tali Sandre), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey; 4: JORJA SEA NOTE (Koweta Deacon x Koweta Sonatina), H: Kentley Dean, O: Denni K. Mack; 5: PRINCESS GRACE BA (Stival x Princess Siagon), H: Lauralyn Lane, O: BA Princess Siagon LLC; 6: ELEGANT LADY BFA (ML Mostly Padron x BFA Bint Fahda), H: Dayna Karlovich, O: Frances Butler; 7: KM BETTINA (KM Bugatti x Palomara), H: Joel Desmateau, O: KM Stables Inc.; 8: PORTIA SF (KM Bugatti x Principessaa), H: Sharon Davis, O: Sharon Davis; 9: KM LUCIANA (KM Bugatti x Alis Jamelle DHA), H: Audrey Ghatas, O: Ted Wood Sr.; 10: NAIA OF ROHAN (Eden C x Nala of Rohan), H: Joel Kamentz, O: Jennifer Kamentz.

Geldings Arabian Gelding in Hand 2 & Over Open - Champion: PA MILLAN ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), H: David Boggs, O: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.; Reserve: REMINGTON CF (Magnum Psyche x BQ Rendevous), H: Rob MacDougall, O: Amy Caraway; 3: MAGNETIK BEY (Magnum Psyche x SL Krystal Bey), H: Terry Holmes, O: Elaine Finney; 4: APOLLO GOLD GA (Versaces Gold x Auntie Fame), H: Tedman Carson, O: Lori MacDougall; 5: PFANTASY AF (Psymadre x Pele Bey), H: Les Sichini, O: Don Olvey.

Arabian Geldings 2-Years-Old - Champion: GHAZZALI EWA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Magnums Valentine), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Susan Rothman; Reserve: VALENTE LD (DA Valentino x Queen Adiamonds), H: Alcidis Rodrigues, O: Les Van Dyke.

Arabian Futurity Geldings - Champion: OH SO SYMPATICO (Soho Carol x Heliopolis), H: Dorothy Waters Younger, O: Dorothy Waters Younger.

Arabian Geldings 2 & Over A AOTH Champion: PA MILLAN ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), H/O: Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.; Reserve: PFANTASY AF (Psymadre x Pele Bey), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey; 3: APOLLO GOLD GA (Versaces Gold x Auntie Fame), H: Lori MacDougall, O: Lori MacDougall; 4: WAR LHORD (Montanha x Musslyna), H: Jennette Simpson, O: Margaret Simpson; 5: CRESCENDO A A (WN Ultimate Star x RSD Lonesome Dove), H: Diane Lapham, O: Diane Lapham.

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Geldings ATH - Champion: PA MONTECELLO ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), H: Wendy Etheridge, O: Frank Chisholm; Reserve: FLASH N FAME (CJ Flash x Vianca), H: Peter Ankrom, O: Kristi Ankrom; 3: SHF FINALI (Falcon BHF x SHF Final Pearlz), H: C. Edward Davidson, O: C. Edward Davidson.

Arabian Geldings 2 & Over JTH Champion: STAR ODYSSEY RTA (Odyssey RTA x YS Blue Heaven), H: Josh Weathrford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; Reserve: GM MAJOR SOHO (Major Jamaal x Psyloette PA), H: Sean Oakes, O: Pamela Hardin.

Purebred Performance English Pleasure Arabian English Pleasure Open - Champion: NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Starline Arabians LLC; Reserve: BASKGHAZI (Baske Afire x Ry Fire Ghazi), H: Tish Kondas, O: Jacqueline Thompson; 3: VJ JUSTAFLAME (Justafire DGL x Blush Berri V), H: Christine Johnston, O: Lisa Shumate.

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: NOBLE APHRODITIE (IXL Noble Express x EA Aphroditie), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Karlton Jackson; Reserve: BL HEIR SUPREME (Afires Heir x Harghaza), H: Christine Johnston, O: Olivia Phelan; 3: NOBLEISTIC (IXL Noble Express x GW Im Penny), H: Tish Kondas, O: Madge Hester; 4: PREMIER SCA (IXL Noble Express x Gai Fiera Prima), H: Mike Miller, O: Jacqueline Thompson.

Arabian English Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), H: Lori Lawrence, O: Starline Arabians LLC; Reserve: VJ JUSTAFLAME (Justafire DGL x Blush Berri V), H: Lisa Shumate, O: Lisa Shumate; 3: FIRE MARSHALL BILL (Afire Bey V x YS Blue Heaven), H: Dr. Beth Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; 4: CAROLINA KOOL (TF Totally Kool x Sable SMA), H: Sandra Aft, O: Sandra Aft. Arabian English Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: EXPRESSLY BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), H: Mallory Mahan, O: Karen Mahan; Reserve: HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatol), H: Dallas Nicole Joiner, O: Dallas Nicole Joiner; 3: YES ITS TRUE (Justafire DGL x Miss Wilson), H: Kyle Conner, O: Kyle Conner; 4: NOBLE BANDIT (IXL Noble Express x Butterf ly Afire), H: Debra Hines, O: Debra Hines; 5: GUNS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), H: Nicole Lawrence, O: Starline Arabians LLC. Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion: TOI TROUBLE (Matoi x Aristo Brocade), H: Ava Lapham, O: Diane Lapham.

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: STORMIN NORMAN W (Matoi x MC Jabaskolee), H: Sarah Beth Womble, O: Belvedere Farm LLC; Reserve: GLACIER FIRE (Baske Afire x Show Fly), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel; 3: ANGELO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Flare Bask), H: Rae Shumate-Tysor, O: Rae Shumate-Tysor.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR - Champion: STORMIN NORMAN W (Matoi x MC Jabaskolee), H: Sarah Beth Womble, O: Belvedere Farm LLC; Reserve: ANGELO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Flare Bask), H: Rae Shumate-Tysor, O: Rae Shumate-Tysor; 3: GLACIER FIRE (Baske Afire x Show Fly), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Champion: BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), H: Vicki Humphrey, O: Lee Ann Flynn; Reserve: GALA AFIRE (Arire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Bill Blankenship; 3: MEIND GAMES CF (Meistermind x Bolenora), H: Tish Kondas, O: Caroline Ford; 4: MISTER MAMAGE CW (Mamage x Liraberry V), H: Vicki Humphrey,

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O: Lea Dearing; 5: SPIRIT AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), H: Ashton Kiesner, O: I ASK LLC. Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class - Champion: CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), H: Gordon Potts, O: CA Century LTD; Reserve: MOUN FIRE (Afire Bey V x Mounlighting), H: Jessica Clinton, O: Vicki Humphrey; 3: EVG TRINITY (Triften x Afires Lullaby), H: Rob Bick, O: Evergreen Arabians, LLC; 4: BOUQUET OF FIRE MHF (Afire Bey V x Mystic Bouquet MH), H: John Ryan, O: Mary Dahling; 5: FSF MARWANS ROSHAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x Enchantingly Shai), H: Vicki Humphrey, O: Ann Riles.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity - Champion: FIRST HEIR EWA (Afires Heir x LA Scatta), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Eric Wolfe Arabians.

Arabian Country English Pleasure A AOTR 55 & Over - Champion: INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), H: Linda Musso, O: Linda Musso; Reserve: HUCKS MARISSA (Hucklebey Berry x Bella Bint Cerise), H: Sandra Morton, O: Golden Sands Arabians Inc.; 3: TIGER EQ (Millennium LOA x Rahelle), H: Diane Lapham, O: Diane Lapham; 4: FSF LOADED GUN (OKW Firecracker x Aristo-Candida), H: Art Bartlett, O: Art Bartlett; 5: PEANUT BUTTER FLUFF (Apaladin x Hot Commodity), H: Barbara Shannon, O: Barbara Shannon.

Arabian Country English Pleasure A AOTR 36-54 - Champion: ROMEO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Flames Lulaby), H: Carol Skeuse Hart, O: Springwater Farm; Reserve: VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), H: Elizabeth McNeely Tyler, O: Elizabeth McNeely Tyler; 3: CREED SDA (Hey Halleljah x SDA Satin Stare), H: Lyric Lef kowitz-Hersh, O: Lyric Lef kowitzHersh; 4: BO JANGLES V (Sundance Kid V x Balquenette V), H: Jean Cathrae, O: Jean Cathrae; 5: ARMANDA DGL (Barbary x Anza Autym Sunset), H: Beth Stover, O: Beth Stover.

Arabian Country English Pleasure A AOTR 18-35 - Champion: AFIRESTORM (Afire Bey V x Ssbaskorela), H: Lauren Nicole Geraci, O: Lauren Nicole Geraci; Reserve: MYTOI BASK W (Matoi x MG Baskari), H: Jennifer Bate, O: Jennifer Bate; 3: ALYS EQ (Millennium LOA x Eliza LA), H: Priscilla Beyne, O: Priscilla Beyne; 4: NIGHTLEI (Heat O TheNight x Afiralei), H: Samantha Barber, O: Ashley Barber; 5: HOOSIER DADDY (Baske Afire x PVS Priboja), H: Rachel Pest, O: Rachel Pest.

Arabian Country English Pleasure A ATR - Champion: CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), H: Katie

Harvey, O: CA Century LTD; Reserve: VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), H: Elizabeth McNeely Tyler, O: Elizabeth McNeely Tyler; 3: MYTOI BASK W (Matoi x MG Baskari), H: Jennifer Bate, O: Jennifer Bate; 4: AFIRESTORM (Afire Bey V x Ssbaskorela), H: Lauren Nicole Geraci, O: Lauren Nicole Geraci; 5: CREED SDA (Hey Halleljah x SDA Satin Stare), H: Lyric Lef kowitz-Hersh, O: Lyric Lef kowitz-Hersh.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 - Champion: SERVEJA BEY (Hucklebey Berry x Haut Jacqueline), H: Aubrey Hodge, O: Northpoint Farms; Reserve: MY NORMA JEAN EA (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganny), H: Ashley Roberts, O: Hannah Blackwell; 3: EXCITEMENT (Twinfir Extragold x JA Windsong), H: Katherine (Katie) Matthews, O: Katherine (Katie) Matthews; 4: DOUBLE OH SEVENN (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: Kelsey Donahue, O: Kelsey Donahue; 5: BAILAMOS LOA (Music Man x Cocodrie), H: Robin Ford, O: Robin Ford.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: DA MI MATOSK (Matrifik x Bint Mi Toska), H: Carey Cosgrove, O: Carey Cosgrove; Reserve: MOONLIGHT EPRESS (Revelation V x Luvers Moon), H: Karlie Brock, O: Karlie Brock.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 - Champion: MISTER MAMAGE CW (Mamage x Liraberry V), H: Katie Garland, O: Lea Dearing; Reserve: MY NORMA JEAN EA (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganny), H: Hannah Blackwell, O: Hannah Blackwell; 3: MEIND GAMES CF (Meistermind x Bolenora), H: Lexie Keding, O: Caroline Ford; 4: JC CORONAFIRE (Afire Bey V x LBA Lady In Red), H: Kate Casey, O: Kate Casey; 5: TIGER EQ (Millennium LOA x Rahelle), H: Ava Lapham, O: Diane Lapham.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: DA MI MATOSK (Matrifik x Bint Mi Toska), H: Carey Cosgrove, O: Carey Cosgrove; Reserve: BO JANGLES V (Sundance Kid V x Balquenette V), H: Savanna Beale, O: Jean Cathrae; 3: MOONLIGHT EPRESS (Revelation V x Luvers Moon), H: Karlie Brock, O: Karlie Brock.

Park Arabian Park Horse Open - Champion: JUBILATION JF (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Vicki Humphrey, O: Kate Casey; Reserve: A LOVE SUPREME (Apaladin x Sweetanticipation), H: Mike Miller, O: Jacqueline Thompson.

Arabian Park Horse ATR - Champion: YES ITS TRUE (Justafire DGL x Miss Wilson),

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

H: Kyle Conner, O: Kyle Conner; Reserve: THE APPRENTICE (Apollopalooza x Fiering), H: Nancy Maximuck, O: Nancy Maximuck; 3: FIRE MARSHALL BILL (Afire Bey V x YS Blue Heaven), H: Dr. Beth Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; 4: VJ JUSTAFLAME (Justafire DGL x Blush Berri V), H: Lisa Shumate, O: Lisa Shumate; 5: TOI TROUBLE (Matoi x Aristo Brocade), H: Diane Lapham, O: Diane Lapham.

Informal Combination Arabian Informal Combination Open Champion: NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Starline Arabians LLC. Side Saddle Arabian Ladies English Side Saddle Open Champion: DA TRIPOLLI (Tfigten x Berry Flirtatios), H: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn, O: Silver Star Arabians; Reserve: HUCKS MARISSA (Hucklebey Berry x Bella Bint Cerise), H: Christy Clements, O: Golden Sands Arabians Inc.; 3: VINDICATION (Versace x Ekkatarina), H: Christine Johnston, O: Olivia Phelan; 4: MYTOI BASK W (Matoi x MG Baskari), H: Jennifer Bate, O: Jennifer Bate; 5: SW ALLSTAR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Divine Eminense), H: Hannah Pace, O: Hannah Pace.

Arabian Ladies Western Side Saddle Open - Champion: TF TSANZIBAR (Botswana x Woodhill Tsabrina), H: Peri Tilghman, O: Allison Mehta; Reserve: SENSATION AL BEAU (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), H: Courtney O’Connor, O: Courtney O’Connor; 3: VINCENZO (Versace x Seraph Alexandra), H: Sara Lohbauer, O: Robin Ford; 4: ASA EPIC LEGEND (Alleghend x Elokwenja), H: Kimberly Butler, O: Kimberly Butler.

Western Pleasure Arabian Western Pleasure Open Champion: MELODY V (Sundance Kid V x Magdalena V), H: Rick Gault, O: Valerie Brown; Reserve: KHONTROVERSY PGA (Khadraj NA x Enfenee), H: Gordon Potts, O: Lori Cantero; 3: JUST JOE (Versace x BEA Society Belle), H: Stanley White III, O: Dennis & Linda Clark LFP; 4: JBK MILLENIUM (Magnum Psyche x WN Private Dancer), H: Dale Brown, O: Dragonf ly Ranch LLC; 5: MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La FemmeFatale DF), H: Caralyn Schroter, O: Teresa Craig.

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class - Champion: TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronko), H: Stanley White III, O: Dennis & Linda Clark LFP; Reserve: DF MAGNIFICO (Magallo AF x CR Ddinna), H: Dale Brown, O: Kelly Stayton; 3: SABRINA WA (Couturier x Brooklyn Bey), H: Rick Gault, O: Edward Friesen; 4: AMALFI NL (Jullyen El Jamaal x MFA

Coming Up Roses), H: Rob Bick, O: Jeb Sanford; 5: FVF VERSACE AFIRE (Versace x RA Solyzias Afire), H: Rick Gervasio, O: Alex Longares.

Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Champion: ZEEFAS MASTRPIECE GEM (Ebony Mastrpiece x Fire Zeefa), H/O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

Arabian Western Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman; Reserve: MEGGA STARR (Besson Carol x AR Belle Starr), H: Claude Joerg, O: Paperchase Farm; 3: KAROMOSO (CA Hermoso x Kalejdoskop), H: Nancy Maximuck, O: Nancy Maximuck; 4: GRAND AFFAIR (LBA Lode Star x *Avila), H: Linda Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark LFP; 5: MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La FemmeFatale DF), H: Teresa Craig, O: Teresa Craig.

Arabian Stallion 2 & Over Champion *EL NABILA B (Kubinec x 218 Elf Layla Walayla B), shown by John Rannenberg for owner El Nabila B Partners LLC.

Arabian Western Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: MI MARIA (Kharben x Mi-Tiffany), H: Rebecca Fulkerson, O: Stephanie Fulkerson; Reserve: KRISTIAN DIOR (Versace x Kristianna), H: Kellie Frye-Peterson, O: Kellie FryePeterson; 3: MAXIMILIANO PR (OKU Maximilian x Frivolie), H: Kayna Shipp, O: Kingswood Farms.

Arabian Western Pleasure A ATR Champion: KAROMOSO (CA Hermoso x Kalejdoskop), H: Nancy Maximuck, O: Nancy Maximuck; Reserve: ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman; 3: MEGGA STARR (Besson Carol x AR Belle Starr), H: Claude Joerg, O: Paperchase Farm; 4: MI MARIA (Kharben x Mi-Tiffany), H: Rebecca Fulkerson, O: Stephanie Fulkerson; 5: GRAND AFFAIR (LBA Lode Star x *Avila), H: Linda Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark LFP. Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 - Champion: SENSATION AL BEAU (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), H: Courtney O’Connor, O: Courtney O’Connor; Reserve: JOHNNY BOUCCO (Boucco Too x Aer Czamtika), H: Aubrey E. McCall, O: Aubrey E. McCall; 3: VINCENZO (Versace x Seraph Alexandra), H: Sara Lohbauer, O: Robin Ford.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: HUCKINS (Hucklebey Berry x Kai Baska), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel; Reserve: SF AFIRE (Baske Afire x Karedin Kameo), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion: PICASSO RJA (CG Balih El Jamal x Salons Song), H: Caitlin Hruzek, O: Susan Hruzek; Reserve: SENSATION AL BEAU (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), H: Courtney O’Connor, O: Courtney O’Connor; 3: ASA

Arabian Stallion 2-Year-Old Champion ROHARA ARIA SPARTAN (*El Nabila B x MSU Secret Vows), shown by John Rannenberg for owner Rohara Arabians.

EPIC LEGEND (Alleghend x Elokwenja), H: Laila Keliani, O: Kimberly Butler; 4: JOHNNY BOUCCO (Boucco Too x Aer Czamtika), H: Aubrey E. McCall, O: Aubrey E. McCall; 5: VINCENZO (Versace x Seraph Alexandra), H: Sara Lohbauer, O: Robin Ford.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: SF AFIRE (Baske Afire x Karedin Kameo), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

Hunter Pleasure Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open - Champion: HA SUNNDANCE (AA Apollo Bey x MS Eva), H: Peri Tilghman, O: Carina Miles; Reserve: WR MARKOFHUCK (Hucks Cadet V x Marbakka), H: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn, O: Lauren Nicole Geraci; 3: JMA IN GRAND STYLE (Grand Applause x VJ Euro Style), H: Virginia Godwin, O: Rachel Pest; 4: BAILEY’S LEGACY (Ali Szar x Devine Legacy AF), H: Lee Cary, O: Summer

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colt/ Gelding Champion TRUSSARDI (Stival x Precious As Gold), shown by Eric Wolfe for owner Rojo Arabians.

Arabian Futurity Stallion Champion GH NEGM AL SAHRAH (Al Rahalah x RLF Enophia), shown by owner Mohamed Ghatas.

Arabian Stallion 2 & Over AOTH Champion TF SIR PRIZE (Noble Prize x Premonishahn), shown by owner Dimitri Delgado.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Colt Auction Class AOTH Champion SWAYZE BFA (ML Mostly Padron x LF Triumphant Star), shown by Kentley Dean for owner Frances Butler.

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Colt ATH Champion MAAHDALLION (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal), shown by Anthony Marino Jr. for owner Nancy Janosik.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Colt ATH Champion ADAM CR (Eden C x S Just Dream On), shown by owner Deborah Stephens Holden.

Poupore; 5: DELACROIX HS (Versace x Kristiana), H: Kristen Huntsberger, O: Betty Gail Skinner.

(Gai Monarch x LC Psassafras), H: Jane Garrison, O: C. Edward Davidson; Reserve: BEACON CW (ML Mostly Padron x Falcon Song BHF), H: Tedman Carson, O: Jeff Collins; 3: MOSTLY KOJAK (ML Mostly Padron x Kchosen Demure), H: Kristen Huntsberger, O: Kenneth Britt; 4: SHF SOUTHERN CROSS (SHF Southern Whiz x Naptha), H: Stefanie Gagliardi, O: C. Edward Davidson; 5: ZEEFAS MASTRPIECE GEM (Ebony Mastrpiece x Fire Zeefa), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

x SF Georgia), H: Renee Pelzman, O: Renee Pelzman; 4: PSYCHES MAGIC BA (Padrons Psyche x Shah Lica), H: Lynn Daniel-Glover, O: Lynn Daniel-Glover; 5: EURASTA AR (Europia x MW Bint Fayzarda), H: Beth Stover, O: Beth Stover.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class - Champion: KM BUGATTI (Versace x Sanegors Lady D), H: Peri Tilghman, O: KM Stables Inc.; Reserve: ACADIENNE NL (Jullyen El Jamaal x Annie Oakley V), H: Caralyn Schroter, O: Jeb Sanford; 3: GWF ANTONN (Allionce x GWF Mandolynn), H: Dorothy Waters Younger, O: Dorothy Waters Younger; 4: SYREN (The Sabbath S x LR Elana), H: Rob Toma, O: Cedarbrook Arabians LLC; 5: SIMPLY AMAZING BF (Amazing Fame V x GW Gwyndalyn), H: Monti Hight, O: Diane Hicks.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion: SHF MISS SCARLET

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Slot Class - Champion: FAITH EF (Sundance Kid V x Bali Hai V), H: Stephanie Fulkerson, O: Stephanie Fulkerson; Reserve: BFA MAGIC CHANCES (CWP Chances Are x More Magic), H: Kelly Bertier, O: Kelly Bertier; 3: EXX RATED (Exxpectation

Arabian Hunter Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 Champion: WR MARKOFHUCK (Hucks Cadet V x Marbakka), H: Lauren Nicole Geraci, O: Lauren Nicole Geraci; Reserve: HA SUNNDANCE (AA Apollo Bey x MS Eva), H: Carina Miles, O: Carina Miles; 3: KAMELOT NA (Jullyen El Jamaal x Kwestura), H: Elizabeth Prince-Bartolomeo, O: Elizabeth Prince-Bartolomeo; 4: WMJ CONTRIBUTION (DW Tribute x Azalasia), H: Bridget Middleton, O: Bridget Middleton; 5: RA JUSTA BLAYZE (Justafire DGL x TC Embroidery), H: Rebecca Horton, O: Rebecca Horton.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Mare 2 & Over Champion OCEANIA O (Pershahn El Jamaal x Om El Jimala), shown

by Greg Gallun for owner Kirk Bardole.

Arabian Mare 2-Year-Old Champion BELLA VERSACE DH (Versace x SCH Emerald), shown by David Boggs for owner Sally Bedeker.

Arabian Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Filly Champion MPA GIORGINA (MPA Giovanni x Rohara Whispers), shown by Tedman Carson for owner Karen Wilson.

Arabian Futurity Mare Champion MAARRIAH (Marhaabah x Tareefa Jamaal), shown by Les Sichini for owner Nancy Janosik.

Arabian Mare 2 & Over AOTH Champion ANNA MARIE BHF (Marwan Al Shaqab x BHF Anna Tevkah), shown by owner Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Filly Auction Class AOTH Champion PA MARANDA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Maggie May V), shown by Michelle Watson for owner Victoria Arabians LLC.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure A ATR Champion: HA SUNNDANCE (AA Apollo Bey x MS Eva), H: Carina Miles, O: Carina Miles; Reserve: WMJ CONTRIBUTION (DW Tribute x Azalasia), H: Bridget Middleton, O: Bridget Middleton; 3: KAMELOT NA (Jullyen El Jamaal x Kwestura), H: Elizabeth Prince-Bartolomeo, O: Elizabeth PrinceBartolomeo; 4: JMA IN GRAND STYLE (Grand Applause x VJ Euro Style), H: Rachel Pest, O: Rachel Pest; 5: BFA MAGIC CHANCES (CWP Chances Are x More Magic), H: Kelly Bertier, O: Kelly Bertier.

O: Jackie Daughton; 4: TAL SARATOGA (Neposzar x SZA Felina), H: Bailey Grigsby, O: Bailey Grigsby; 5: SW ALLSTAR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Divine Eminense), H: Hannah Pace, O: Hannah Pace.

Keding, O: Jacklyn Ann Demps; Reserve: SW ALLSTAR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Divine Eminense), H: Hannah Pace, O: Hannah Pace; 3: AMBER JAMA AL (HAS Jamaal Bey x Amber Lili), H: Devon Lowe, O: Devon Lowe; 4: EXX RATED (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), H: Morgan Pelzman, O: Renee Pelzman; 5: BRAVO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Bacharah), H: Lauren Rice, O: Lauren Rice.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion: EXX RATED (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), H: Morgan Pelzman, O: Renee Pelzman; Reserve: AMBER JAMAAL (HAS Jamaal Bey x Amber Lili), H: Devon Lowe, O: Devon Lowe; 3: TSULIVANPHENGARI (Tsullivan x FR Zartila), H: Meg Daughton,

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: GSF DREAM WEAVER (A Temptation x Grandeurs Promise), H: Rachel Pipkins, O: Rachel Pipkins; Reserve: HUCKINS (Hucklebey Berry x Kai Baska), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel; 3: BEBE KING (Beyond Bey x Glynadia), H: Emily Douglas, O: Emily Douglas; 4: DIA JEWEL KAYCE (DRA Kayce Clozed x DIA Serra Melek), H: Alex Gantt, O: Donna Gantt; 5: ANGEL EYES DL (Afire Bey V x Petraza), H: Rebecca Peabody, O: Scott Peabody.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion: GARDENIA AFIRE (Afire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), H: Lexie

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: BEBE KING (Beyond Bey x Glynadia), H: Emily Douglas, O: Emily Douglas; Reserve: HUCKINS (Hucklebey Berry x Kai Baska), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel; 3: KRUISE (Desperado V x Kherida), H: Hannah Colquitt, O: Brenda Thompson; 4: ANGEL EYES DL (Afire Bey V x Petraza), H: Rebecca Peabody, O: Scott Peabody; 5: ACHOSEN FACADE (Well Chosen x Arwanda), H: Sydney Landers, O: Jessica Allen.

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Filly ATH Champion MARHAABAHS MELODY (Marhaabah x Sohos Honey Serenade), shown by Beth Stover for owner Susan Snyder.

Spotlight Futurity Yearling Filly ATH Champion DM FORTUNATA (RHR Marcedes x Onzza Di Style JM), shown by Robert Janecki for owner Don Manuel Arabians LLC.

Arabian Gelding 2 & Over Open Champion PA MILLAN ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), shown by David Boggs for owner Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.

Arabian Gelding 2-Year-Old Champion GHAZZALI EWA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Magnums Valentine), shown by Eric Wolfe for owner Susan Rothman.

Arabian Futurity Gelding Champion OH SO SYMPATICO (Soho Carol x Heliopolis), shown by owner Dorothy Waters Younger.

Arabian Gelding 2 & Over AAOTH Champion PA MILLAN ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), shown by owner Anthony (AJ) Marino Jr.

Native Costume

Barber, O: Ashley Barber; 3: AIR APOLLO (AA Apollo Bey x RSD Irish Lace), H: Diana McDonough, O: Diana McDonough; 4: EXCITEMENT (Twinfir Extragold x JA Windsong), H: Katherine (Katie) Matthews, O: Katherine (Katie) Matthews; 5: CAROLINA KOOL (TF Totally Kool x Sable SMA), H: Sandra Aft, O: Sandra Aft.

O: Hannah Blackwell; 3: MAZZER ATTI AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Mabachette), H: David Menard, O: David Menard.

Driving

Show Hack

Arabian Pleasure Driving Open Champion: EXPRESSLY BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Karen Mahan.

Arabian English Show Hack Open Champion: DA ULTIMATUM (Hucklebey Berry x PA Ultimate Charm), H: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn, O: Silver Star Arabians; Reserve: HUCKS MARISSA (Hucklebey Berry x Bella Bint Cerise), H: Christy Clements, O: Golden Sands Arabians Inc.; 3: GHAZALOT (El Ghazi x Bint Ambre), H: Katie Showers, O: Dawn Bickham; 4: TG PARAGUAY (Revelation V x Forever Safire), H: Jack Thomas, O: Hannah Pace;

Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open - Champion: AIR APOLLO (AA Apollo Bey x RSD Irish Lace), H: Diana McDonough, O: Diana McDonough; Reserve: DA ULTIMATUM (Hucklebey Berry x PA Ultimate Charm), H: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn, O: Silver Star Arabians; 3: NIGHTLEI (Heat O TheNight x Afiralei), H: Ashley Barber, O: Ashley Barber; 4: TG PARAGUAY (Revelation V x Forever Safire), H: Hannah Pace, O: Hannah Pace; 5: GHAZALOT (El Ghazi x Bint Ambre), H: Katie Showers, O: Dawn Bickham.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume ATR - Champion: HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatol), H: Dallas Nicole Joiner, O: Dallas Nicole Joiner; Reserve: NIGHTLEI (Heat O TheNight x Afiralei), H: Ashley

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Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Open - Champion: INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), H: John Rannenberg, O: Linda Musso; Reserve: MY NORMA JEAN EA (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganny), H: Vicki Humphrey,

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AOTD - Champion: INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), H: Linda Musso, O: Linda Musso.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Gelding ATH Champion PA MONTECELLO ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), shown by Wendy Etheridge for owner Frank Chisholm.

Arabian Gelding 2 & Over JTH Champion STAR ODYSSEY RTA (Odyssey RTA x YS Blue Heaven), shown by Josh Weatherford for owner Dr. Beth Weatherford.

Arabian English Pleasure Open Champion NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion NOBLE APHRODITIE (IXL Noble Express x EA Aphroditie), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Karlton Jackson.

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), ridden by Lori Lawrence for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 Champion EXPRESSLY BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), ridden by Mallory Mahan for owner Karen Mahan.

5: RS SILVER SERAPH (Bentlee x Sure Comfort), H: Caralyn Schroter, O: Carol Redding Du Bose.

(Bucharest V x Allurience CG), H: Morgan Pelzman, O: Renee Pelzman; 3: EXCITEMENT (Twinfir Extragold x JA Windsong), H: Katherine (Katie) Matthews, O: Katherine (Katie) Matthews; 4: DOUBLE OH SEVENN (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: Kelsey Donahue, O: Kelsey Donahue; 5: ANGELO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Flare Bask), H: Rae ShumateTysor, O: Rae Shumate-Tysor.

Arabian Reining Horse A AOTR Champion: MC JUSTA PROMOTION (Promotion x Justi Angle), H: James Meyer, O: James Meyer; Reserve: KHATCH A DIAMOND (Kharbine x Southern Secrett), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

Arabian English Show Hack A ATR Champion: AFIRESTORM (Afire Bey V x Ssbaskorela), H: Lauren Nicole Geraci, O: Lauren Nicole Geraci; Reserve: MYTOI BASK W (Matoi x MG Baskari), H: Jennifer Bate, O: Jennifer Bate; 3: BO JANGLES V (Sundance Kid V x Balquenette V), H: Jean Cathrae, O: Jean Cathrae; 4: HUCKS MARISSA (Hucklebey Berry x Bella Bint Cerise), H: Sandra Morton, O: Golden Sands Arabians Inc.; 5: MR GS RINGMASTER (El Ghazi x Amber Ring), H: Lee Ann Flynn, O: Lee Ann Flynn.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR Champion: TG PARAGUAY (Revelation V x Forever Safire), H: Hannah Pace, O: Hannah Pace; Reserve: EQ ESCALADE

Reining Arabian Reining Horse Open - Champion: ASA SANAS EBONY DREAM (Saaher Baaz LH x CP Nisana), H: Jesse John Chase, O: James G. Blevins; Reserve: KIT KARSON V (Desperado V x IA Kijan), H: Ed Nudd Jr., O: Ed Nudd Jr.; 3: SUNKISSED V (Desperado V x Sweet Obsidian V), H: Christine Johnston, O: Deann Hardwick.

Trail Arabian Trail Horse Open - Champion: KHATCH A DIAMOND (Kharbine x Southern Secrett), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

Arabian Trail Horse AOTR - Champion: KHATCH A DIAMOND (Kharbine x Southern Secrett), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion TOI TROUBLE (Matoi x Aristo Brocade), ridden by Ava Lapham for owner Diane Lapham.

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion STORMIN NORMAN W (Matoi x MC Jabaskolee), ridden by Sarah Beth Womble for owner Belvedere Farm LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Champion BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), ridden by Vicki Humphrey for owner Lee Ann Flynn.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class Champion CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner CA Century LTD.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity Champion FIRST HEIR EWA (Afires Heir x LA Scatta), ridden by Eric Wolfe, owner of Eric Wolfe Arabians.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), ridden by owner Linda Musso.

Half-Arabian Halter

(Makash x CF All Nite Long), H: Rick Moser, O: Diane Lapham; 5: T AND T HALL OF FAME (The Color Of Fame x WA Niscat), H: Tiffany Bias, O: Joyce Moore.

CHILLIN (Triften x Chills And Thrills), H: Jackie Daughton, O: Jackie Daughton.

Mares HA/A A Mares Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over - Champion: GA CLIO DULAINE (Baske Afire x Flameworthy), H: David Boggs, O: Sally Bedeker; Reserve: A FIRE INSIDE (Baske Afire x Mystical Fire JDF), H: Terry Holmes, O: Elaine Finney; 3: BEAUJOLEIS (Beaudacious Bey x Sea Af lare), H: Harold Sander, O: Darrell Turner.

HA/A A Mares Stock/Hunter 2 & Over Champion: AROSE IS AROSE (Versace x Too Many Roses), H: David Boggs, O: Midwest Station II; Reserve: ROHARA HERMES (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy), H: Joe Alberti, O: Rohara Arabians; 3: GOLDIE FAWN (Fausto CRH x Carmel Rose), H: John Rannenberg, O: Don Copeland; 4: SA DIAMONDS AND KASH

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HA/AA Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Fillies - Champion: HVS BELLA VALENTINA (DA Valentino x The Merchant’s Sweetheart), H: David Boggs, O: Paul Glans; Reserve: LADY VAVA (Versace x Moon Rose Delight), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Rojo Arabians; 3: GOSSIP GIRL LA (Versaces Gold x SS SpotlightandRoses), H: Tedman Carson, O: Vern Schryer; 4: ROHARA BALENCIAGA (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy), H: Joe Alberti, O: Rohara Arabians.

HA/A A Mares Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over AOTH - Champion: A FIRE INSIDE (Baske Afire x Mystical Fire JDF), H: Elaine Finney, O: Elaine Finney; Reserve: DA

HA/A A Mares Stock/Hunter 2 & Over AOTH - Champion: GOLDIE FAWN (Fausto CRH x Carmel Rose), H: Don Copeland, O: Don Copeland; Reserve: T AND T HALL OF FAME (The Color Of Fame x WA Niscat), H: Emily Douglas, O: Joyce Moore; 3: SA DIAMONDS AND KASH (Makash x CF All Nite Long), H: Diane Lapham, O: Diane Lapham; 4: JASMINE TREASURE (Coalton x Jasmine), H: Angelena Puckett, O: Angelena Puckett.

Geldings HA/A A Geldings Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over - Champion: ROHARA MARC MY WORD (QR Marc x Phun Night), H: John Rannenberg, O: Rohara Arabians; Reserve: AFIRE AT HEART (A Major Fire x

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion ROMEO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Flames Lulaby), ridden by Carol Skeuse Hart for owner Springwater Farm.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18-35 Champion AFIRESTORM (Afire Bey V x Ssbaskorela), ridden by owner Lauren Nicole Geraci.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Champion CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), ridden by Katie Harvey for owner CA Century LTD.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion SERVEJA BEY (Hucklebey Berry x Haut Jacqueline), ridden by Aubrey Hodge for owner Northpoint Farms.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion DA MI MATOSK (Matrifik x Bint Mi Toska), ridden by owner Carey Cosgrove.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion MISTER MAMAGE CW (Mamage x Liraberry V), ridden by Katie Garland for owner Lea Dearing.

Mystical Fire JDR), H: Beth Stover, O: Beth Stover; 3: MAGIC AFIRE AF (Task Afire x R Black Magic Woman), H: Les Sichini, O: Don Olvey.

ROME (Da Vinci FM x MM Magnum Butterf ly), H: John Rannenberg, O: Marikate Matthews; Reserve: ROHARA BELLMUNDO (Bel Aire V x Phun Night), H: Joe Alberti, O: Rohara Arabians; 3: OSO VAIN (Navajo Moun x She’s A Phenomenon), H: Mark Jamieson, O: Rebecca Upchurch.

Half-Arabian Performance

HA/A A Geldings Stock/Hunter 2 & Over - Champion: ROHARA MARCS THE SPOT (QR Marc x Fames Fantasy of Love), H: Joe Alberti, O: Rohara Arabians; Reserve: MM FIREONTHEROCKS (Baske Afire x Flameworthy), H: Eric Wolfe, O: Alex Longares; 3: IMA HEIR TO GOLD (MCA Magnum Gold x SKF Marilyn Monroe), H: Rob MacDougall, O: Carol Tatem; 4: GOLDEN PLAYBOY (Divine Prophacy x Sand Playmate Kimberly Hefner), H: Harold Sander, O: Darrell Turner; 5: AMBRES FANTASTIK (Ambre x Fancy), H: Randy Meyer, O: Randy Meyer.

HA/A A Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colts/Geldings - Champion: FLY ME TO

HA/A A Geldings Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over AOTH - Champion: AFIRE AT HEART (A Major Fire x Mystical Fire JDR), H: Beth Stover, O: Beth Stover; Reserve: MAGIC AFIRE AF (Task Afire x R Black Magic Woman), H: Don Olvey, O: Don Olvey.

HA/A A Geldings Stock/Hunter 2 & Over AOTH - Champion: IMA HEIR TO GOLD (MCA Magnum Gold x SKF Marilyn Monroe), H: Robin Criswell, O: Carol Tatem; Reserve: AMBRES FANTASTIK (Ambre x Fancy), H: Jonathan Meyer, O: Randy Meyer.

English Pleasure HA/A A English Pleasure Open - Champion: ADAMS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Starline Arabians LLC; Reserve: APOLLOS STARLIGHT (AA Apollo Bey x Callaways Light The Way), H: Vicki Humphrey, O: Katie Garland; 3: FOLLOW YOUR HEART VH (Baske Afire x Only Girl In Town), H: Christine Johnston, O: Lisa Shumate; 4: TRES KOOL (PHI Slama Jama x NDL Angelica), H: Caralyn Schroter, O: GAA/DPA Trust; 5: HH MANNO CHROME (MA’NO) (Manno x Exceladett), H: Tish Kondas, O: Rebecca Tolson.

HA/A A English Pleasure Junior Horse - Champion: VOODOO CHILD (Baske

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Park Horse Open Champion JUBILATION JF (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), ridden by Vicki Humphrey for owner Kate Casey.

Arabian Park Horse ATR Champion YES ITS TRUE ( Justafire DGL x Miss Wilson), ridden by owner Kyle Conner.

Arabian Informal Combination Open Champion NABASKEN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Nabaaska), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

Arabian Ladies English Side Saddle Open Champion DA TRIPOLLI (Tfigten x Berry Flirtatios), ridden by Beth Ann Graves Osbourn for owner Silver Star Arabians.

Arabian Ladies Western Side Saddle Open Champion TF TSANZIBAR (Botswana x Woodhill Tsabrina), ridden by Peri Tilghman for owner Allison Mehta.

Arabian Western Pleasure Open Champion MELODY V (Sundance Kid V x Magdalena V), ridden by Rick Gault for owner Valerie Brown.

Afire x Only Girl In Town), H: Jessica Clinton, O: Vicki Humphrey; Reserve: LADY MARMALADE RTA (Phi Slama Jama x OFW Elyzabeth), H: Tish Kondas, O: Kelli Aguirre; 3: SF HIDDEN CHARM (Sologne x Mountainviews Highland Reviews), H: John Ryan, O: Springwater Farms; 4: SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere USI), H: Virginia Godwin, O: Elizabeth O’Briant; 5: MERRY SPITFIRE (Afire Bey V x Halstead’s Merrylegs), H: Tedman Carson, O: Sarah German.

H: Lee Ann Flynn, O: Lee Ann Flynn; 4: FOLLOW YOUR HEART VH (Baske Afire x Only Girl In Town), H: Lisa Shumate, O: Lisa Shumate; 5: COLLECT CALL (VF Premonition x Doubletrees Lady of Intrigue), H: Kelli Aguirre, O: Kelli Aguirre.

HALSTEADS PATRIOT (Ariberry Bey V x Halsteads Valerie), H: Savanna Beale, O: Savanna Beale.

HA/A A English Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: POLKAPALOOZA (Apollopalooza x Halstead’s Polka Dot), H: Lori Lawrence, O: Starline Arabians LLC; Reserve: GHAZIMOTO (El Ghazi x Princess Greystone), H: Andea Holland, O: Andea Holland; 3: SHAKEN RATTLEN ROLLEN (Baske Afire x Baby I’m A Star),

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HA/A A English Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: ADAMS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), H: Nicole Lawrence, O: Starline Arabians LLC. HA/A A English Pleasure JOTR Champion: MILLADY LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramacs First Lady), H: Aubrey Hodge, O: Northpoint Farms; Reserve: APOLLOS STARLIGHT (AA Apollo Bey x Callaways Light The Way), H: Katie Garland, O: Katie Garland; 3: NO APOLLOGEEZ (Apollopalooza x To A Wild Rose), H: Chloe Iversen, O: Twin Creek Farm LLC; 4:

HA/A A English Pleasure JTR - Champion: MILLADY LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramacs First Lady), H: Aubrey Hodge, O: Northpoint Farms; Reserve: NO APOLLOGEEZ (Apollopalooza x To A Wild Rose), H: Chloe Iversen, O: Twin Creek Farm LLC; 3: APOLLOS STARLIGHT (AA Apollo Bey x Callaways Light The Way), H: Katie Garland, O: Katie Garland; 4: MA MISTER T (BFA Kings Kat x Romeos True Love), H: Alexa Hauger, O: Kirsty LeCorgneBailey; 5: HALSTEADS PATRIOT (Ariberry Bey V x Halsteads Valerie), H: Savanna Beale, O: Savanna Beale.

HA/A A Country English Pleasure Open - Champion: SHOCK AND AWE DSF

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class Champion TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronko), ridden by Stanley White III for owner Dennis and Linda Clark LFP.

Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Champion ZEEFAS MASTRPIECE GEM (Ebony Mastrpiece x Fire Zeefa), ridden by owner Cheryl VanDeusen.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), ridden by owner Jerry Newman.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 Champion MI MARIA (Kharben x Mi-Tiffany), ridden by Rebecca Fulkerson for owner Stephanie Fulkerson.

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Champion KAROMOSO (CA Hermoso x Kalejdoskop), ridden by owner Nancy Maximuck.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion SENSATION AL BEAU (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), ridden by owner Courtney O’Connor.

(Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Kimberly Shackleford; Reserve: FORTHE LOVEOF THUNDER (Good Thunder x By the Grace), H: John Rannenberg, O: Marikate Matthews; 3: WR COSABELLA (Hucks Cadet V x Baskabella), H: Gordon Potts, O: Marcia Pellicone; 4: BASKE AFIREBALL (Baske Afire x Callaways Sweet Caroline), H: Vicki Humphrey, O: Lee Ann Flynn; 5: TOM KREWSE LOA (Krewe x Sultan’s Final Dawn), H: John Ryan, O: Nancy Maximuck.

Public Relations, Inc.; 4: SF BLONDE AMBITION (Cologne x My Formal Lady), H: John Ryan, O: Springwater Farm; 5: RAVEN ABOUT PALOOZA Z (Apollopalooza x Ocean View), H: Virginia Godwin, O: Helen Slater.

HA/A A Country English Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: HEY BEY BE (Hey Hallelujah x Scarletts Swirling Ember), H: Dallas Nicole Joiner, O: Dallas Nicole Joiner; Reserve: BEAUTIFUL DAY (Sultans Great Day x Candlelightaffair), H: Katelyn Edwards, O: Katelyn Edwards; 3: LJR SHE’S A PRO (SM Profection II x Callaway’s Evening Line), H: Jessica Anderson, O: Jessica Anderson; 4: ACTION TOI LOA (Toi Soldier x Marietta), H: Arnette Deleon, O: Arnette Deleon; 5: KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Mackenzie Krizek, O: Mackenzie Krizek.

HA/A A Country English Pleasure Junior Horse - Champion: ADMIRAL BASKE (Baske Afire x Admirals Lotus Blossom), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Gale Waldon; Reserve: DOUBLE PLATINUM (Afire Bey V x Evitaa), H: Tish Kondas, O: Elizabeth McNeely Tyler; 3: VICTIM OF LOVE (Sir William Robert x River Dance NA), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB TX Marketing-

HA/A A Country English Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: VSH MICHAELANGELO (Majesteit x VT Duette), H: Shirley Reilich, O: Shirley Reilich; Reserve: VIN DIESEL (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Andea Holland, O: Andea Holland; 3: FORTHE LOVEOF THUNDER (Good Thunder x By the Grace), H: Marikate Matthews, O: Marikate Matthews; 4: BASKE AFIREBALL (Baske Afire x Callaways Sweet Caroline), H: Lee Ann Flynn, O: Lee Ann Flynn; 5: KAPTN BRAVADO (Bravado Bey V x Ronette B), H: Ray Price, O: Ray Price.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AATR - Champion: HEY BEY BE (Hey Hallelujah x Scarletts Swirling Ember), H: Dallas Nicole Joiner, O: Dallas Nicole Joiner; Reserve: TOM KREWSE LOA (Krewe x Sultan’s Final Dawn), H: Nancy Maximuck, O: Nancy Maximuck; 3: KAPTN BRAVADO (Bravado

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Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion HUCKINS (Hucklebey Berry x Kai Baska), ridden by owner Sophia Handel.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion PICASSO RJA (CG Balih El Jamal x Salons Song), ridden by Caitlin Hruzek for owner Susan Hruzek.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion SF AFIRE (Baske Afire x Karedin Kameo), ridden by owner Sydney Landers.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Champion HA SUNNDANCE (AA Apollo Bey x MS Eva), ridden by Peri Tilghman for owner Carina Miles.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Slot Class Champion KM BUGATTI (Versace x Sanegors Lady D), ridden by Peri Tilghman for owner KM Stables, Inc.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion SHF MISS SCARLET (Gai Monarch x LC Psassafras), ridden by Jane Garrison for owner C. Edward Davidson.

Bey V x Ronette B), H: Ray Price, O: Ray Price; 4: BEAUTIFUL DAY (Sultans Great Day x Candlelightaffair), H: Katelyn Edwards, O: Katelyn Edwards; 5: BASKE AFIREBALL (Baske Afire x Callaways Sweet Caroline), H: Lee Ann Flynn, O: Lee Ann Flynn.

HA/A A Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: MEI WAY LOA (Meistermind x Sultan’s Daybreak), H: Emily Moore, O: Tom Moore; Reserve: VAVA VOOM (Apollopalooza x Electra Special), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; 3: O BROTHER (Forewood Niatross x BCP Flashy Dancer), H: Alex Kirby, O: Alex Kirby; 4: EVEREADY LOA (Tio Soldier x Honeytrap), H: Chase Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; 5: I TAKE YOU (Take Heart x Pfiness), H: Lindsey Claire Farni, O: Lindsey Claire Farni.

DUNN (Premis x Swinging Event), H: Ava Lapham, O: Diane Lapham; 4: GHAZMO KRAMER (El Ghazi x JRs Formal Affair), H: Katie Garland, O: Katie Garland; 5: SUPREMACY IN MOTION (Premis x Forever Simbara), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Golden Sands Arabians, Inc.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 - Champion: TANKISO NG (Arborlane Tangos Wee Pee x MG Baskari), H/O: Alexandra (Allie) Petruzzelli; Reserve: A HEART THROB MTA (Take Heart x Akways MTA), H: Cassidy Raymond, O: Raymond Arabians LLC; 3: TL MAGIC PRANCER (Majesteit x Elucktra), H: Savannah Kennedy, O: Savannah Kennedy; 4: GHAZMO KRAMER (El Ghazi x JRs Formal Affair), H: Katie Garland, O: Katie Garland; 5: AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper, O: Lori Cooper.

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HA/A A Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 - Champion: TANKISO NG (Arborlane Tangos Wee Pee x MG Baskari), H/O: Alexandra (Allie) Petruzzelli; Reserve: A HEART THROB MTA (Take Heart x Akways MTA), H: Cassidy Raymond, O: Raymond Arabians LLC; 3: BROOKS N

HA/A A Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: EVEREADY LOA (Tio Soldier x Honeytrap), H: Chase Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; Reserve: MEI WAY LOA (Meistermind x Sultan’s Daybreak), H: Emily Moore, O: Tom Moore; 3: I TAKE YOU (Take Heart x Pfiness), H: Lindsey Claire Farni, O: Lindsey Claire Farni; 4: LADIGHAZI (El Ghazi x Junior Bridesmaid), H: Alexandra Gendron, O: Alexandra Gendron; 5: VAVA VOOM (Apollopalooza x Electra Special), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Slot Class Champion FAITH EF (Sundance Kid V x Bali Hai V), ridden by owner Stephanie Fulkerson.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 Champion WR MARKOFHUCK (Hucks Cadet V x Marbakka), ridden by owner Lauren Nicole Geraci.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Champion HA SUNNDANCE (AA Apollo Bey x MS Eva), ridden by owner Carina Miles.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion EXX RATED (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), ridden by Morgan Pelzman for owner Renee Pelzman.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion GSF DREAM WEAVER (A Temptation x Grandeurs Promise), ridden by owner Rachel Pipkins.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion GARDENIA AFIRE (Afire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), ridden by Lexie Keding for owner Jacklyn Ann Demps.

Park

Holland; 3: HEIR STRIKE (Supreme Heir x EA Aphroditie), H: Denise Wright, O: Denise Wright; 4: SPARKIN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), H: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, O: Mary Elizabeth Kelly; 5: MA MISTER T (BFA Kings Kat x Romeos True Love), H: Karen Miner, O: Kirsty LeCorgne-Bailey.

(Bask Elect x Vallejo Lovebug), H: Martha Murdock, O: Martha Murdock.

HA/A A Park Horse Open - Champion: EXCELS HIGH FASHION (AE Excel x My All Time High), H: Jessica Clinton, O: Apryl Hughes; Reserve: HOT AS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB TX MarketingPublic Relations, Inc.; 3: HEIR STRIKE (Supreme Heir x EA Aphroditie), H: Tish Kondas, O: Denise Wright; 4: TOMMY GIRL (Cologne x Highlightin), H: Mark Jamieson, O: Rebecca Upchurch; 5: LADY LORRAINA (Allience x My Dark Lady), H: Ashley Roberts, O: Kara Larson.

HA/A A Park Horse ATR - Champion: HOT AS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: GHAZIMOTO (El Ghazi x Princess Greystone), H: Andea Holland, O: Andea

Side Saddle HA/A A Ladies English Side Saddle Open - Champion: HEY BEY BE (Hey Hallelujah x Scarletts Swirling Ember), H: Dallas Nicole Joiner, O: Dallas Nicole Joiner; Reserve: ZA MAGNUM MASQUERADE (Magnum Psyche x Venus De Mono), H/O: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn; 3: HF ILLUSTRIOUS (Fortel x Zinnia), H: Christy Clements, O: Nancy Marsh; 4: MAGNUMS FIRE AT WILL (Magnum Psyche x By The Grace), H: Dr. Beth Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; 5: LAST GOODBYE

HA/A A Ladies Western Side Saddle Open - Champion: WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: KC MASTERPIECE (NA Kentucky Colonel x Sarahbiel), H: Kimberly Butler, O: Kimberly Butler.

Western Pleasure HA/A A Western Pleasure Open Champion: ONE KNIGHT STAND (Allionces Knight x Miss Rippen Rascal), H: Gordon Potts, O: Sally Conrad Beyer; Reserve: CALL ME AWESOME (NW Awesome x Miss Rippin Rascal), H: Stanley White III, O: Dennis & Linda Clark LFP; 3: WC SKIP THE SMALL TALK (Renaissanse x RW Padron Shadow Rose), H: Dale Brown,

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion BEBE KING (Beyond Bey x Glynadia), ridden by owner Emily Douglas.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open Champion AIR APOLLO (AA Apollo Bey x RSD Irish Lace), ridden by owner Diana McDonough.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume ATR Champion HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatol), ridden by owner Dallas Nicole Joiner.

Arabian Pleasure Driving Open Champion EXPRESSLY BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), driven by Joel Kiesner for owner Karen Mahan.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), driven by John Rannenberg for owner Linda Musso.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AOTD Champion INGENNUE (Hucklebey Berry x TAF Tres Jolie), driven by owner Linda Musso.

O: Kim Bolser-Aumen; 4: IM A RICH GIRL (Vanilla Zip x Aloha Waiki), H: Rob Bick, O: Maddy Winer; 5: GOLD COUNTRY (Robby Crystal x Crystal), H: John Power, O: Keri Schenter.

Clark, O: Dennis Clark; 4: L A SUREWIN WILLIAMS (Krewe x Good Golly Miss Molly), H: Susan Burger, O: Susan Burger; 5: RS CRIMSON LADY (Crimson N Smoke x Noble Lady Badger), H: Gigi Carlo-Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

BOUTIFUL TOO (Boucco Too x Paw Paws Pumpkin), H: Rebecca Horton, O: Rebecca Horton; 5: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman.

HA/A A Western Pleasure Junior Horse - Champion: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Gordon Potts, O: Jerry Newman; Reserve: LOVE THIS KISS (Sunkissed V x Can’t Miss This chick), H: Christine Johnston, O: Deann Hardwick; 3: MYSTER ED (KA Gambit x Goldy), H: Dale Brown, O: Charles Cameron; 4: BB JUSTA SPOTOFT (Michael T Mahogany x Just Imagine That), H: Mark Jamieson, O: Crystal Chastain-White.

HA/A A Western Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: CBS TOP DOG (Baskafix II x Top Kat), H: Nanette (Nan) Harley, O: Nanette (Nan) Harley; Reserve: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman; 3: DLC TOTAL ECLIPSE (Lucky Sol Moon x Z’Desert Moon), H: Dennis

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HA/A A Western Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: CBS WATUSI (Baskafix II x Top Kat), H: Rebecca Fulkerson, O: Rebecca Fulkerson; Reserve: IM BOUTIFUL TOO (Boucco Too x Paw Paws Pumpkin), H: Rebecca Horton, O: Rebecca Horton; 3: L A SUREWIN WILLIAMS (Krewe x Good Golly Miss Molly), H: Abby Burger, O: Susan Burger.

HA/A A Western Pleasure A ATR Champion: CBS TOP DOG (Baskafix II x Top Kat), H: Nanette (Nan) Harley, O: Nanette (Nan) Harley; Reserve: SHALOM ALEICHEM (Hurricane Bay x Lucy Ricardo), H: Jesse William Roth, O: Jesse William Roth; 3: DLC TOTAL ECLIPSE (Lucky Sol Moon x Z’Desert Moon), H: Dennis Clark, O: Dennis Clark; 4: IM

HA/A A Western Pleasure JOTR Champion: WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

HA/A A Western Pleasure JTR - Champion: WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: KC MASTERPIECE (NA Kentucky Colonel x Sarahbiel), H: Laila Keliani, O: Kimberly Butler.

Hunter Pleasure HA/A A Hunter Pleasure Open Champion: WP VANUATU (Oran Van Bandy x Stelladora), H: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn, O: Silver Star Arabians; Reserve: R ASELS STORM WARNING (Sky Lab x RSL Sophia), H: Christine Johnston, O: Lisa Shumate; 3: JUST FOOLIN AROUND

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian English Show Hack Open Champion DA ULTIMATUM (Hucklebey Berry x PA Ultimate Charm), ridden by Beth Ann Graves Osbourn for owner Silver Star Arabians.

Arabian English Show Hack AATR Champion AFIRESTORM (Afire Bey V x Ssbaskorela), ridden by owner Lauren Nicole Geraci.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR Champion TG PARAGUAY (Revelation V x Forever Safire), ridden by owner Hannah Pace.

Arabian Reining Horse Open Champion ASA SANAS EBONY DREAM (Saaher Baaz LH x CP Nisana), ridden by Jesse John Chase for owner James Blevins.

Arabian Reining Horse AAOTR Champion MC JUSTA PROMOTION (Promotion x Justi Angle), ridden by owner James Meyer.

Arabian Trail Horse Open and AOTR Champion KHATCH A DIAMOND (Kharbine x Southern Secrett), ridden by owner John Dwyatt Bull.

(DW Tribute x Jets Miss America), H: Jennifer Price, O: Premier Arabians; 4: ZA MAGNUM MASQUER ADE (Magnum Psyche x Venus De Mono), H: Virginia Godwin, O: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn; 5: SLOW HAND (TA Rising Starr x Little Josie Carol), H: Nathan Salamy, O: Timothy Wipperman.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion: KHOMETS BOSS HOSS (Khomet x Summer Magic), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

(DW Tribute x Jets Miss America), H: Michelle Miranda, O: Premier Arabians; Reserve: GGA COLOR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Kishaj), H: Karen Miner, O: Karen Miner; 3: ELUSIVE VERSACE (Versace x Uninhibited), H: Rebecca Horton, O: Rebecca Horton; 4: FLY THE FLAG HIGH (TAL Natal x High Love), H: Jessica Cook, O: Jessica Cook; 5: AMBRES MAGIC (Ambre x Fancyana), H: Kristie Shipp, O: Kingswood Farms.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse - Champion: EC QUESTIONAIRE (Dream Quest x EC Brass Motion), H: Sarah Beth Womble, O: Tara Carpio; Reserve: MOSTLY STRIKES GOLD (ML Mostly Padron x Wartime Commandress), H: Rob Bick, O: Elizabeth O’Briant; 3: DOLCE JPR (Baske Afire x Ring of Fire BM), H: John Rannenberg, O: John Rannenberg; 4: RGT CY VANNAH (Cytock x WP Rivanna), H: Casandra Banks, O: Joseph A. (John) Faircloth Jr.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure A AOTR 40 & Over - Champion: SCF CRITICS CHOICE (CF First Night Out x CF Mylady Mylove), H: Sarah German, O: Sarah German; Reserve: RASELS STORM WARNING (Sky Lab x RSL Sophia), H: Lisa Shumate, O: Lisa Shumate; 3: VJ HELLS BELLS (Silverado Bey x Cathedral Bells), H: Virginia Niles, O: Virginia Niles; 4: SLOW HAND (TA Rising Starr x Little Josie Carol), H: Timothy Wipperman, O: Timothy Wipperman; 5: ZA MAGNUM MASQUERADE (Magnum Psyche x Venus De Mono), H: Patricia Graves, O: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure A AOTR 18-39 - Champion: JUST FOOLIN AROUND

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure A ATR Champion: JUST FOOLIN AROUND (DW Tribute x Jets Miss America), H: Michelle Miranda, O: Premier Arabians; Reserve: CBS RAHZ (Bahz x Top Kat), H: Diane Huchet, O: Diane Huchet; 3: ZA MAGNUM MASQUERADE (Magnum Psyche x Venus De Mono), H: Patricia Graves, O: Beth Ann Graves Osbourn; 4: SCF CRITICS CHOICE (CF First Night Out x CF Mylady

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over Champion GA CLIO DULAINE (Baske Afire x Flameworthy), shown by David Boggs for owner Sally Bedeker.

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 2 & Over Champion AROSE IS AROSE (Versace x Too Many Roses), shown by David Boggs for owner Midwest Station II.

HA/AA Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Filly Champion HVS BELLA VALENTINA (DA Valentino x The Merchant’s Sweetheart), shown

by David Boggs for owner Paul Glans.

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over AOTH Champion A FIRE INSIDE (Baske Afire x Mystical Fire JDF), shown by owner Elaine Finney.

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 2 & Over AOTH Champion GOLDIE FAWN (Fausto CRH x Carmel Rose), shown by owner Don Copela.

HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over Champion ROHARA MARC MY WORD (QR Marc x Phun Night), shown by John Rannenberg for owner Rohara Arabians.

Mylove), H: Sarah German, O: Sarah German; 5: RASELS STORM WARNING (Sky Lab x RSL Sophia), H: Lisa Shumate, O: Lisa Shumate.

Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: DAENCIN IN THE DARK (Daen x Ka Narya), H: Raven Gropp, O: Raven Gropp.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 - Champion: X TREME VICTORY (Norsk’s X’Treme x Victorria), H: Madeline Manack, O: Madeline Manack; Reserve: MY GOODNESS (AA Apollo Bey x Shilohs Folly), H: Rachel Retaleato, O: Rachel Retaleato; 3: DA CHILLIN (Triften x Chills And Thrills), H: Meg Daughton, O: Jackie Daughton; 4: CAROLS PICASSO (Panda Mania x Kamala Rakkad), H: Elisabeth Dichiara, O: Elisabeth Dichiara; 5: AMBRES FANTASTIK (Ambre x Fancy), H: Jonathan Meyer, O: Randy Meyer.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion: MY GOODNESS (AA Apollo Bey x Shilohs Folly), H: Rachel Retaleato, O: Rachel Retaleato; Reserve: DA CHILLIN (Triften x Chills And Thrills), H: Meg Daughton, O: Jackie Daughton; 3: DA CHEAP THRILLS (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), H: Margaret (Maggie) Barker, O: Joyce Ann Schroeder; 4: AFIRE FLARE MMA (Afire Bey V x Rainbows Fashion Flare), H: Ava Lapham, O: Diane Lapham; 5: X TREME VICTORY (Norsk’s X’Treme x Victorria), H: Madeline Manack, O: Madeline Manack.

Quest x EC Brass Motion), H: Sarah Beth Womble, O: Tara Carpio; Reserve: WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; 3: DAENCIN IN THE DARK (Daen x Ka Narya), H: Raven Gropp, O: Raven Gropp; 4: CALICO KIDD (Cisco Kid SF x Reshona), H: Ashley Perry, O: Lori Cooper.

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: WR ISABELLA (Amazing

HA/A A Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: EC QUESTIONAIRE (Dream

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Native Costume HA/A A Mounted Native Costume Open - Champion: SS SUNLIT BEY (Sunstone Bey x This Is It), H: Christy Clements, O: Deborah Parent; Reserve: MA MISTER T (BFA Kings Kat x Romeos True Love), H: Kirsty LeCorgne-Bailey, O: Kirsty LeCorgne-Bailey; 3: ACTION TOI LOA (Toi Soldier x Marietta), H: Arnette Deleon, O: Arnette Deleon; 4: DAENCIN IN THE DARK (Daen x KA Narya), H: Raven Gropp,

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 2 & Over Champion ROHARA MARCS THE SPOT (QR Marc x Fames Fantasy of Love), shown by Joe Alberti for owner Rohara Arabians.

HA/AA Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes Colt/ Gelding Champion FLY ME TO ROME (Da Vinci FM x MM Magnum Butterfly), shown by John Rannenberg for owner Marikate Matthews.

HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 2 & Over AOTH Champion AFIRE AT HEART (A Major Fire x Mystical Fire JDR), shown by owner Beth Stover.

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 2 & Over AOTH Champion IMA HEIR TO GOLD (MCA Magnum Gold x SKF Marilyn Monroe), shown

by Robin Criswell for owner Carol Tatem.

HA/AA English Pleasure Open Champion ADAMS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), ridden

by Joel Kiesner for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

HA/AA English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion VOODOO CHILD (Baske Afire x Only Girl In Town), ridden by Jessica Clinton for owner Vicki Humphrey.

O: Raven Gropp; 5: SPARKIN AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), H: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, O: Mary Elizabeth Kelly.

Royalty), H: Silvio Domingues, O: KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x PI Lenora), H: Richard Waller, O: Linda Pizzonia; 3: SHAKEN RATTLEN ROLLEN (Baske Afire x Baby I’m A Star), H: Ashley Roberts, O: Lee Ann Flynn.

4: KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Louis Sichini, O: Mackenzie Krizek; 5: MAJOR APPLAUSE GA (DS Major Fire x Treemonisha), H: Ashley Roberts, O: Angela Stanley.

HA/A A Mounted Native Costume ATR - Champion: SS SUNLIT BEY (Sunstone Bey x This Is It), H: Deborah Parent, O: Deborah Parent; Reserve: SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (Justafire DGL x La Mirabella), H: Deborah Stephens Holden, O: Cornerstone Ranch LLC; 3: ACTION TOI LOA (Toi Soldier x Marietta), H: Arnette Deleon, O: Arnette Deleon; 4: HF ILLUSTRIOUS (Fortel x Zinnia), H: Rachel Retaleato, O: Nancy Marsh; 5: DAENCIN IN THE DARK (Daen x Ka Narya), H: Raven Gropp, O: Raven Gropp.

Driving HA/A A Pleasure Driving Open - Champion: HOT AS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling

HA/A A Pleasure Driving AOTD Champion: HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x PI Lenora), H: Linda Pizzonia, O: Linda Pizzonia.

HA/A A Country Pleasure Driving Open - Champion: A HEART THROB MTA (Take Heart x Akways MTA), H: Joel Kiesner, O: Raymond Arabians LLC; Reserve: WR COSABELLA (Hucks Cadet V x Baskabella), H: Gordon Potts, O: Marcia Pellicone; 3: ROHARA AMERICANLEGEND (Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie), H: John Rannenberg, O: Karen Havice;

HA/A A Country Pleasure Driving AOTD - Champion: ROHARA AMERICANLEGEND (Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie), H: Karen Havice, O: Karen Havice; Reserve: KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Mackenzie Krizek, O: Mackenzie Krizek.

Show Hack HA/A A English Show Hack Open Champion: DS JUST A SONG (V Padrons Justice x CM Sultans Rainsong), H: Christy Clements, O: Christy Clements; Reserve: ACTION TOI LOA (Toi Soldier x Marietta), H: Arnett Deleon, O: Arnette Deleon; 3: AIR

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion POLKAPALOOZA (Apollopalooza x Halstead’s Polka Dot), ridden by Lori Lawrence for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 Champion ADAMS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), ridden by Nicole Lawrence for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR and JTR Champion MILLADY LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramacs First Lady), ridden by Aubrey Hodge for owner Northpoint Farms.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Champion SHOCK AND AWE DSF (Millennium LOA x Byzance), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Kimberly Shackleford.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion ADMIRAL BASKE (Baske Afire x Admirals Lotus Blossom), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Gale Waldon.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion VSH MICHAELANGELO (Majesteit x VT Duette), ridden by owner Shirley Reilich.

JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Lori Cooper, O: Lori Cooper; 4: GHAZIS DUTCH WARRIOR (El Ghazi x Rimone GW), H: Tish Kondas, O: Pamela Harris; 5: KREWSIN LOA (Krewe x Jewels Lemon Scent), H: Virginia Godwin, O: Premier Arabians LLC.

Reining

Showmanship/ Horsemanship

HA/A A English Show Hack ATR Champion: AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper, O: Lori Cooper; Reserve: DS JUST A SONG (V Padrons Justice x CM Sultans Rainsong), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Christy Clements; 3: ACTION TOI LOA (Toi Soldier x Marietta), H: Arnette Deleon, O: Arnette Deleon; 4: EVEREADY LOA (Tio Soldier x Honeytrap), H: Dr. Beth Weatherford, O: Dr. Beth Weatherford; 5: DAENCIN IN THE DARK (Daen x Ka Narya), H: Raven Gropp, O: Raven Gropp.

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HA/A A Reining Horse Open - Champion: TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: DB ANNILLUSIVE MOON (Raleighs Full Moon x Annillusion), H: Jesse John Chase, O: Nanette (Nan) Harley; 3: FLASHING MY CASH (CN Ibn Laurence x Cash N Amber), H: Mary Lou Raulerson, O: Mary Lou Raulerson.

HA/A A Reining Horse A AOTR Champion: TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.

A/HA/A A Showmanship JTH 14-17 Champion: Flirting With Fire (Afire Bey V x Lakewood’s Lady Flirt), H: MEG DAUGHTON, O: Jackie Daughton; Reserve: Sensation Al Beau (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), H: COURTNEY O’CONNOR, O: Courtney O’Connor; 3: Vincenzo (Versace x Seraph Alexandra), H: SARA LOHBAUER, O: Robin Ford.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 13 & Under Champion: TR Legacys Artofgold (Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art), H: SYDNEY LANDERS, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: FV Rabbinas Bit of Gold (BL Majestic Gold x Rabbina), H: CODY CHAMBERLAIN, O: Marie Taylor; 3: Daencin In The Dark (Daen x Ka Narya), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Raven Gropp.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 and AATR Champion HEY BEY BE (Hey Hallelujah x Scarletts Swirling Ember), ridden by owner Dallas Nicole Joiner.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-17 Champion TANKISO NG (Arborlane Tangos Wee Pee x MG Baskari), ridden by owner Alexandra (Allie) Petruzzelli.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion MEI WAY LOA (Meistermind x Sultan’s Daybreak), ridden by Emily Moore for owner Tom Moore.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion EVEREADY LOA (Tio Soldier x Honeytrap), ridden by Chase Weatherford for owner Dr. Beth Weatherford.

HA/AA Park Horse Open Champion EXCELS HIGH FASHION (AE Excel x My All Time High), ridden by Jessica Clinton for owner Apryl Hughes.

HA/AA Park Horse ATR Champion HOT AS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), ridden by Katie Harvey for owner KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.

A/HA/A A Western Horsemanship JTR - Champion: WR Isabella (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: SYDNEY LANDERS, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: Sensation Al Beau (Sensation Al Z x Kimtanna), H: COURTNEY O’CONNOR, O: Courtney O’Connor; 3: Johnny Boucco (Boucco Too x Aer Czamtika), H: AUBREY E. MCCALL, O: Aubrey E. McCall; 4: Vincenzo (Versace x Seraph Alexandra), H: SARA LOHBAUER, O: Robin Ford.

LIAN OTEIZA, O: Golden Sands Arabians, Inc.; 3: Air Jordann (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: CAROLYN (CARRIE) COOPER, O: Lori Cooper; 4: HF Illustrious (Fortel x Zinnia), H: RACHEL RETALEATO, O: Nancy Marsh; 5: Ghazis Precious Lady (El Ghazi x Precious Property), H: SARA LOHBAUER, O: Robin Ford.

A/HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: Afires Dream (Afire Bey V x HL Calico Kitti), H: HALEY GOOD, O: Dina Good; Reserve: La Isla Bonita (Islamorada x VF Supreme Suprise), H: MORGAN LONG, O: Morgan Long; 3: Star Afire (Afire Bey V x Sweet Promises), H: MADISON MOREAN, O: Silver Star Arabians.

A/HA/A A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Tony Soprano (Islamorada x Sultans Captive Lady), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Raven Gropp; Reserve: I Take You (Take Heart x Pfiness), H: LINDSEY CLAIRE FARNI, O: Lindsey Claire Farni; 3: Halsteads Patriot (Ariberry Bey V x Halsteads Valerie), H: SAVANNA BEALE, O: Savanna Beale; 4: Mei Way LOA (Meistermind x Sultan’s Daybreak), H: EMILY MOORE, O: Tom Moore; 5: VaVa Voom (Apollopalooza x Electra Special), H: SYDNEY LANDERS, O: Sydney Landers.

A/HA/A A Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: SF Ccenterfold (Sshameless x HK Annafins), H: KLARISSA WILLIAMSON, O: Reese Williamson; Reserve: MPA Mikasa (Varsace x JA Chinaberry Bey), H: SARAH LIVINGSTON, O: Sarah Livingston; 3: My T Mahogany (Michal T Mahogany x BB Silk Stockings), H: GEORGIA WHITE, O: Crystal Chastain-White.

Equitation A/HA/A A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-17 - Champion: Phire Power (Afire Bey V x Reedan’s Phire and Desire), H: ALEXANDRA (ALLIE) PETRUZZELLI, O: Dwane Hankins; Reserve: Supremacy In Motion (Premis x Forever Simbara), H:

A/HA/A A Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14-17 - Champion: My

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Ladies English Side Saddle Open Champion HEY BEY BE (Hey Hallelujah x Scarletts Swirling Ember), ridden by owner Dallas Nicole Joiner.

HA/AA Ladies Western Side Saddle Open Champion WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), ridden by owner Sydney Landers.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Champion ONE KNIGHT STAND (Allionces Knight x Miss Rippen Rascal), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Sally Conrad Beyer.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Jerry Newman.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over and AATR Champion CBS TOP DOG (Baskafix II x Top Kat), ridden by owner Nanette (Nan) Harley.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 Champion CBS WATUSI (Baskafix II x Top Kat), ridden by owner Rebecca Fulkerson.

Goodness (AA Apollo Bey x Shilohs Folly), H: RACHEL RETALEATO, O: Rachel Retaleato; Reserve: SW Allstar Psyche (Padrons Psyche x Divine Eminense), H: HANNAH PACE, O: Hannah Pace; 3: DA Cheap Thrills (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), H: MARGARET (MAGGIE) BARKER, O: Joyce Ann Schroeder; 4: WR Fame Plus (Amazing Fame V x WRF Barbella), H: LAUREN RICE, O: Christopher Longares; 5: Amber Jamaal (HAS Jamaal Bey x Amber Lili), H: DEVON LOWE, O: Devon Lowe.

Sydney Landers; 3: GSF Dream Weaver (A Temptation x Grandeurs Promise), H: RACHEL PIPKINS, O: Rachel Pipkins; 4: Calico Kidd (Cisco Kid SF x Reshona), H: ASHLEY PERRY, O: Lori Cooper.

Walk/Jog/Trot

A/HA/A A Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Daencing In The Dark (Daen Fhana x Bint Mona Fix, H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Toni McCarty; Reserve: WR Isabella (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: SYDNEY LANDERS, O: Gwendolyn and

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A/HA/A A Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/ Trot 10 & Under - Champion: Flirting With Fire (Afire Bey V x Lakewood’s Lady Flirt), H: REBECCA DAUGHTON, O: Jackie Daughton; Reserve: CAL Rodgee Pharho (SHF Iswid Kalb x Cha Ladybe Goode), H: ASHLEY ABRAHAM, O: Kirsty LeCorgne-Bailey; 3: Just N Nuff (Fire An Ice x Satin Gigi), H: ALEXIS KIESNER, O: Ashton Kiesner; 4: Esprit D Amorr (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: MACKENZIE MOREAN, O: Silver Star Arabians; 5: Raisin Cain (Ladysmann x JM Madame Esq.), H: SARAH JANE ROGERS, O: Sarah Jane Rogers.

A/HA/A A Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: STAR AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sweet Promises), H: Madison Morean, O: Silver Star Arabians; Reserve: AFIRES DREAM (Afire Bey V x HL Calico Kitti), H: Haley Good, O: Dina Good; 3: LA ISLA BONITA (Islamorada x VF Supreme Suprise), H: Morgan Long, O: Morgan Long.

A/HA/A A Western Pleasure Walk/ Jog 10 & Under - Champion: MY T MAHOGANY (Michal T Mahogany x BB Silk Stockings), H: Georgia White, O: Crystal Chastain-White; Reserve: SF CCENTERFOLD (Sshameless x HK Annafins), H: Klarissa Williamson, O: Reese Williamson; 3: MPA MIKASA (Varsace x JA Chinaberry Bey), H: Sarah Livingston, O:

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR Champion WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), ridden by owner Sydney Landers.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Champion WP VANUATU (Oran Van Bandy x Stelladora), ridden by Beth Ann Graves Osbourn for owner Silver Star Arabians.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse and JTR 13 & Under Champion EC QUESTIONAIRE (Dream Quest x EC Brass Motion), ridden by Sarah Beth Womble for owner Tara Carpio.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion KHOMETS BOSS HOSS (Khomet x Summer Magic), ridden by Katie Hennemann for owner Cheryl VanDeusen.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion SCF CRITICS CHOICE (CF First Night Out x CF Mylady Mylove), ridden by owner Sarah German.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 and AATR Champion JUST FOOLIN AROUND (DW Tribute x Jets Miss America), ridden by Michelle Miranda for owner Premier Arabians.

Sarah Livingston; 4: CACTUS SUNRISE (Cactus Hooch x Cloudy Dawn), H: Darion Vosbein, O: Heidi Terrill Vosbein.

Leadline

Dressage

A/HA/A A Leadline 6 & Under Champion: Kit Karson V (Desperado V x IA Kijan), H: COLLEEN MUDD, O: Ed Nudd Jr.; Champion: Carols Picasso (Panda Mania x Kamala Rakkad), H: MADISON JOHNSON, O: Elisabeth Dichiara; Champion: Promise the Moon (Unquestionably Hot x HL Moonshine), H: JARED HERSH, O: Lyric Lef kowitzHersh; Champion: Just N Nuff (Fire An Ice x Satin Gigi), H: ELLAW YNN KIESNER, O: Ashton Kiesner; Champion: Moonlight Memories (Standing Room Only x Moonlight Melody), H: PARKER FIELDS, O: Ashley Barber; Champion: WR Isabella (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: ALEX LONGARES, O: Sydney Landers.

Arabian Training Level Test 4 Open - Champion: MCM AHLIANA (SF Ahliana x TA Alexafire), H: Meredith Matte, O: Meredith Matte; Reserve: CF TSUNDANCE KID (Tstetson RA x Tequila Tsunrise), H: Michael Brown, O: Susan McGregor; 3: MCM AIKIDO (SF Aikonfess x TA Alexa Fire), H: Meredith Matte, O: Meredith Matte; 4: BMA NIGHTHAWK (NV Congo x Moonlight Majic), H: Tina Pondy, O: Tina Pondy; 5: SMOKE N MIRRORS (Tsenturian x Red Holly Epona), H: Linda Moak, O: Linda Moak.

A/HA/A A Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: ESPRIT D AMORR (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: Mackenzie Morean, O: Silver Star Arabians; Reserve: JUST N NUFF (Fire An Ice x Satin Gigi), H: Alexis Kiesner, O: Ashton Kiesner; 3: RAISIN CAIN (Ladysmann x JM Madame Esq.), H: Sarah Jane Rogers, O: Sarah Jane Rogers; 4: FLIRTING WITH FIRE (Afire Bey V x Lakewood’s Lady Flirt), H: Rebecca Daughton, O: Jackie Daughton; 5: IMA SHOOTIN STAR (Kalarama’s Rising Star x AK Mirraas), H: Taylor Latham, O: Maggie Souders.

Arabian Training Level Test 4 A ATR Champion: BA V YAGRA BEY (NV Beau Bey x Elegantra), H: Jo Butterworth Devine, O: Jo Butterworth Devine; Reserve: MCM AIKIDO (SF Aikonfess x TA Alexa Fire), H: Meredith Matte, O: Meredith Matte; 3:

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Champion X TREME VICTORY (Norsk’s X’Treme x Victorria), ridden by owner Madeline Manack.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), ridden by owner Sydney Landers.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Champion MY GOODNESS (AA Apollo Bey x Shilohs Folly), ridden by owner Rachel Retaleato.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open Champion SS SUNLIT BEY (Sunstone Bey x This Is It), ridden by Christy Clements for owner Deborah Parent.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume ATR Champion SS SUNLIT BEY (Sunstone Bey x This Is It), ridden by owner Deborah Parent.

HA/AA Pleasure Driving Open Champion HOT AS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), driven by Silvio Domingues for owner KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.

SMOKE N MIRRORS (Tsenturian x Red Holly Epona), H: Linda Moak, O: Linda Moak; 4: EL RAFFON SHAKOTA (Dakota PR x Oakwoods Baffon), H: Lauren May, O: Lauren May; 5: CHA RUDY VALENTINE (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler.

HA/A A Training Level Test 4 Open Champion: AR AGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), H: Debbie Hill, O: Stefanie Martinelli; Reserve: FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack; 3: CONALOHA BALALANO (Conversano II Aloha II x Balanna Balalajka), H: Dana Palmieri Fitch, O: Dana Palmieri Fitch; 4: CA HAFIZOLIVIA (AW Amal Hafiza x Mattie), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; 5: Z P HELIOS (TF Perons Brilliance x ZP Athena), H: Elaine Sweet, O: Elaine Sweet.

3: PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 4: AR AGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), H: Stefanie Martinelli, O: Stefanie Martinelli; 5: CA HAFIZOLIVIA (AW Amal Hafiza x Mattie), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

Arabian First Level Test 4 Open - Champion: IVORY SHADDARA (DR Knight of Shammar x Ivory Shaddaya), H: Katie Showers, O: Ivory Arabians; Reserve: BA V YAGRA BEY (NV Beau Bey x Elegantra), H: Jo Butterworth Devine, O: Jo Butterworth Devine; 3: ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS (Afire Bey V x Burgandy Bey), H: Julie Wall Hicks, O: Julie Wall Hicks; 4: KHASHFLOW (GS Khochise x JGC My Happiness), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Margaret Wilkinson; 5: KT TOMMY GUNS (HT Bandyt x Kueen B), H: Linda Ziegler, O: Linda Ziegler.

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HA/A A Training Level Test 4 A ATR Champion: FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack; Reserve: SNAKE EYES LEROY (Ebony Masterpiece x Girl Reporter), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen;

HA/A A First Level Test 4 Open Champion: CA HAFIZOLIVIA (AW Amal Hafiza x Mattie), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; Reserve: MIDNITES MAGIC GENIE (Nero x Precious Midnite), H: Jennifer Anderson, O: Jennifer Anderson; 3: AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Lori Cooper, O: Lori Cooper; 4: FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Pleasure Driving AOTD Champion HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x PI Lenora), driven by owner Linda Pizzonia.

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion A HEART THROB MTA (Take Heart x Akways MTA), driven by Joel Kiesner for owner Raymond Arabians LLC.

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving AOTD Champion ROHARA AMERICANLEGEND ( Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie), driven by owner Karen Havice.

HA/AA English Show Hack Open Champion DS JUST A SONG (V Padrons Justice x CM Sultans Rainsong), ridden by owner Christy Clements.

HA/AA English Show Hack ATR Champion AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), ridden by Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper for owner Lori Cooper.

HA/AA Reining Horse Open Champion TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.

A/HA/A A Training Level Test 4 Junior Horse - Champion: ARAGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), H: Debbie Hill, O: Stefanie Martinelli; Reserve: FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack; 3: SNAKE EYES LEROY (Ebony Masterpiece x Girl Reporter), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; 4: CF TSHAZAM (Tstetson RA x CCA Khabecca), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Jean Chance; 5: CL AFIRE FLI (Bask Afire Bey x Halo De Carolina), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Centerline Sport Horses.

SHOWDOWN SDA (Showkayce x Stars Velvet), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Cody Chamberlain; 4: RAYDOR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Golden Autumn), H: Alexandra Bogan, O: Alexandra Bogan; 5: SAJI AD (Vashka x BHR Sahra), H: Melanie Rider, O: Thomas Rider.

A/HA/A A First Level Test 4 JTR Champion: AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper, O: Lori Cooper; Reserve: TX SPECIAL EDITION (GS Khochise x Rojo Chaka Khan), H: Aubrey E. McCall, O: Aubrey E. McCall; 3: AM CLEMS DREAM (Dreamazon x Al Marah Demitasse), H: Keeley Clark, O: Mark Miller.

A/HA/A A Training Level Test 4 JTR Champion: RA KOOL INTIMIDATOR (Bravo V x PuttingonTheRitz), H: Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper, O: Edward Banas Jr.; Reserve: FV RABBINAS BIT OF GOLD (BL Majestic Gold x Rabbina), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Marie Taylor; 3:

A/HA/A A First Level Test 4 A ATR Champion: ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS (Afire Bey V x Burgandy Bey), H: Julie Wall Hicks, O: Julie Wall Hicks; Reserve: BA V YAGRA BEY (NV Beau Bey x Elegantra), H: Jo Butterworth Devine, O: Jo Butterworth Devine; 3: MCM AHLIANA (SF Ahliana x TA Alexafire), H: Meredith Matte, O: Meredith Matte; 4: CA HAFIZOLIVIA (AW Amal Hafiza x Mattie), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; 5: KT TOMMY GUNS (HT Bandyt x Kueen B), H: Linda Ziegler, O: Linda Ziegler.

A/HA/A A Second Level Test 4 Open - Champion: DA CHEAP THRILLS (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), H: Laurie Ann Salmi, O: Joyce Ann Schroeder; Reserve: SRF DAWNS QUINELA (Quintz x My Anabelle), H: Ellen Scofield, O: Amanda Portelli; 3: MAI NAKHOMA (GS Khochise x Mai Patti Melt), H: Sarah White, O: Sally Shaw; 4: MY GAVILAD (My Gavilan x EA Cover Girl), H: Cynthia O. McPherson, O: Cindy Cox.

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Reining Horse AAOTR Champion TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), ridden by Katie Harvey for owner KGB TX Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 14-17 Champion MEG DAUGHTON with Flirting With Fire (Afire Bey V x Lakewood’s Lady Flirt), for owner Jackie Daughton.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 13 & Under Champion SYDNEY LANDERS, owner of TR Legacys Artofgold (Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art).

A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship JTR Champion SYDNEY LANDERS, owner of WR Isabella (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella).

A/HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-17 Champion ALEXANDRA (ALLIE) PETRUZZELLI on Phire Power (Afire Bey V x Reedan’s Phire and Desire), for owner Dwane Hankins.

A/HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion RAVEN GROPP, owner of Tony Soprano (Islamorada x Sultans Captive Lady).

A/HA/A A Second Level Test 4 ATR Champion: KT TOMMY GUNS (HT Bandyt x Kueen B), H: Linda Ziegler, O: Linda Ziegler; Reserve: ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS (Afire Bey V x Burgandy Bey), H: Julie Wall Hicks, O: Julie Wall Hicks; 3: BERRY BEDAZZLED (Hucklebey Berry x Mahalin), H: Robin Criswell, O: Robin Criswell; 4: ZZ BRAVEHEART (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler.

A/HA/A A Fourth Level Test 3 Open - Champion: CRIMSON N COLOR (The Color of Fame x Bella Valentine), H: Shannon Betts, O: Cynthia Hayes; Reserve: EDYKT’S ENCHANTRES (Edykt x Mieta PASB), H: Courtney Varney, O: Courtney Varney; 3: AMIR MOFTAKHER (Kajor x Farah Fadia), H: Amalie Hoerdum, O: Amalie Hoerdum; 4: FA A IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; 5: AM ROMANY HONOR (Brevervale Destiny x Al-Marah Dorer), H: Elaine Sweet, O: Elaine Sweet.

A/HA/A A Prix St. Georges Open Champion: HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Kristen Petzold; Reserve: CRIMSON N COLOR (The Color of Fame x Bella Valentine), H: Shannon Betts, O: Cynthia Hayes; 3: AMIR MOFTAKHER (Kajor x Farah Fadia), H: Amalie Hoerdum, O: Amalie Hoerdum; 4: EDYKT’S ENCHANTRES (Edykt x Mieta PASB), H: Courtney Varney, O: Courtney Varney; 5: TSWANNEE TSULTAN (Tstetson x CF Jalajil), H: Heather Stalker, O: Heather Stalker.

A/HA/A A Third Level Test 3 Open - Champion: MY GAVILAD (My Gavilan x EA Cover Girl), H: Cynthia O. McPherson, O: Cindy Cox; Reserve: FA A IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; 3: AM ROMANY HONOR (Brevervale Destiny x Al-Marah Dorer), H: Elaine Sweet, O: Elaine Sweet.

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A/HA/A A Fourth Level Test 3 ATR Champion: EDYKT’S ENCHANTRES (Edykt x Mieta PASB), H: Courtney Varney, O: Courtney Varney; Reserve: AMIR MOFTAKHER (Kajor x Farah Fadia), H: Amalie Hoerdum, O: Amalie Hoerdum.

A/HA/A A Intermediate I Open Champion: HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Kristen Petzold; Reserve: SS AIN’T MISBEHAVIN (Bantu Amerigo x Cupids Valentine), H: Sally Struss, O: Sally Struss; 3: TSWANNEE TSULTAN (Tstetson x CF Jalajil), H:

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

A/HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion HALEY GOOD on Afires Dream (Afire Bey V x HL Calico Kitti), for owner Dina Good.

A/HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/ Trot 10 & Under Champion KLARISSA WILLIAMSON on SF Ccenterfold (Sshameless x HK Annafins), for owner Reese Williamson.

A/HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14-17 Champion RACHEL RETALEATO, owner of My Goodness (AA Apollo Bey x Shilohs Folly).

A/HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under Champion RAVEN GROPP on Daencing In The Dark (Daen Fhana x Bint Mona Fix), for owner Toni McCarty.

A/HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion REBECCA DAUGHTON on Flirting With Fire (Afire Bey V x Lakewood’s Lady Flirt), for owner Jackie Daughton.

A/HA/AA Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion STAR AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Sweet Promises), ridden by Madison Morean for owner Silver Star Arabians.

Heather Stalker, O: Heather Stalker; 4: SH TESTAROSA (Comaro x Fleeta Rose), H: Ellen Scofield, O: Suzanne Cook.

A/HA/A A Grand Prix Open - Champion: A ABRACADABRA (Adios III x Authenticyty), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Greta Wrigley.

Arabian Sport Horse Mares Open Champion: IVORY SHADDARA (DR Knight of Shammar x Ivory Shaddaya), H: Katie Showers, O: Ivory Arabians; Reserve: DAUGHTER OF LEGENDS (Sherlock IA x Bru-Bet Rakita), H: Bill Doughty, O: Bill Doughty; 3: FA A IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Barbara Copping, O: Sarah White; 4: SRF DAWNS QUINELA (Quintz x My Anabelle), H: Ellen Scofield, O: Amanda Portelli; 5: MOONSHADOW ROSIE (Bey Berry Frost x Amber Tears), H: Robert (Bob) Sims, O: Nancy H. Sims.

A/HA/A A Intermediate II Open Champion: A ABRACADABRA (Adios III x Authenticyty), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Greta Wrigley.

A/HA/A A Prix St. Georges ATR Champion: HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Kristen Petzold; Reserve: EDYKT’S ENCHANTRES (Edykt x Mieta PASB), H: Courtney Varney, O: Courtney Varney; 3: TSWANNEE TSULTAN (Tstetson x CF Jalajil), H: Heather Stalker, O: Heather Stalker; 4: AMIR MOFTAKHER (Kajor x Farah Fadia), H: Amalie Hoerdum, O: Amalie Hoerdum.

Purebred Sport Horse Halter Arabian Sport Horse Stallions Open Champion: VMA KHAHPUR KHOPI (Kharbon Khopi x SZ Ashanty), H: Michael Brown, O: Centerline Sport Horses; Reserve: CL MIROR IMAGE (Kharbon Khopi x Rohara Alexandria), H: Michael Brown, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 3: INDEPEN (Bask Elect x Khala Khalypso), H: Martha Murdock, O: James R. Hay; 4: TEKHELA GOLD (Khe to Success x Bint-E-Gameela), H: Jennifer Dailey, O: Jessica Hellmann; 5: KRUISE (Desperado V x Kherida), H: Jane Garrison, O: Brenda Thompson.

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings Open Champion: MSU STARTA LEGACY (Hucks Legacy x MSU Eternity), H: Bob Bennett Jr, O: Kelli Bennett; Reserve: LADY B MISTRALI (SW Sun Dance x Lady B Alijah), H: Cherie Freeman, O: Martha Woodruff Ross; 3: VJ RUBICON (Bravado

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

A/HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion MY T MAHOGANY (Michal T Mahogany x BB Silk Stockings), ridden by Georgia White for owner Crystal Chastain-White.

A/HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion ESPRIT D AMORR (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), ridden by Mackenzie Morean for owner Silver Star Arabians.

Arabian Training Level Test 4 Open Champion MCM AHLIANA (SF Ahliana x TA Alexafire), ridden by owner Meredith Matte.

Arabian Training Level Test 4 AATR Champion BA VYAGRA BEY (NV Beau Bey x Elegantra), ridden by owner Jo Butterworth Devine.

Arabian First Level Test 4 Open Champion IVORY SHADDARA (DR Knight of Shammar x Ivory Shaddaya), ridden by Katie Showers for owner Ivory Arabians.

HA/AA Training Level Test 4 Open and A/HA/AA Training Level Test 4 Junior Horse Champion ARAGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), ridden by Debbie Hill for owner Stefanie Martinelli.

Bey V x Rio Rita NA), H: Katie Showers, O: Sally Struss; 4: PSTERLING DAKAR (*Dakar El Jamaal x Guardians Angel), H: Chris Anckersen, O: Gretchen Enright; 5: BMA NIGHTHAWK (NV Congo x Moonlight Majic), H: Tina Pondy, O: Tina Pondy.

(Kharbon Khopi x SZ Ashanty), H: Michael Brown, O: Centerline Sport Horses; Reserve: TEKHELA GOLD (Khe to Success x BintE-Gameela), H: Megan Howard, O: Jessica Hellmann; 3: CL MIROR IMAGE (Kharbon Khopi x Rohara Alexandria), H: Michael Brown, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 4: BA V YAGRA BEY (NV Beau Bey x Elegantra), H: Jo Butterworth Devine, O: Jo Butterworth Devine; 5: INDEPEN (Bask Elect x Khala Khalypso), H: Bridget Middleton, O: James R. Hay.

Bickham; 4: DAUGHTER OF LEGENDS (Sherlock IA x Bru-Bet Rakita), H: Bill Doughty, O: Bill Doughty; 5: GAELLIC GOLD (MA Gallant Ladd x Brokaide), H: Sean Oakes, O: Nancy Richards.

Arabian Sport Horse Futurity Stallions Champion: GH NEGM AL SAHRAH (Al Rahalah x RLF Enophia), H: Kelli Bennett, O: Mohamed Ghatas.

Arabian Sport Horse Futurity Mares Champion: NAZEEFS FLASHY ROSE (Nazeef x RC Rose), H: Cheryl VanDeusen, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; Reserve: GWF NADJA (Noyz x GWF Mandolynn), H: Dorothy Waters Younger, O: Dorothy Waters Younger.

Arabian Sport Horse Stallions ATH Champion: VMA KHAHPUR KHOPI

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Arabian Sport Horse Mares 2 & Over ATH - Champion: IVORY SHADDARA (DR Knight of Shammar x Ivory Shaddaya), H: Sabrina Jarema, O: Ivory Arabians; Reserve: MOONSHADOW ROSIE (Bey Berry Frost x Amber Tears), H: Robert (Bob) Sims, O: Nancy H. Sims; 3: A FIERY QUESTION (Afire Bey V x Summer Flame), H: D. Abigail Renegar, O: Dawn

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings 2 & Over ATH - Champion: MSU STARTA LEGACY (Hucks Legacy x MSU Eternity), H: Kelli Bennett, O: Kelli Bennett; Reserve: VJ RUBICON (Bravado Bey V x Rio Rita NA), H: Sally Struss, O: Sally Struss; 3: MCM AIKIDO (SF Aikonfess x TA Alexa Fire), H: Meredith Matte, O: Meredith Matte; 4: GWF ANTONN (Allionce x GWF Mandolynn), H: Dorothy Waters Younger, O: Dorothy Waters Younger; 5: TX SPECIAL EDITION (GS Khochise x Rojo Chaka Khan), H: Morgan Olds, O: Aubrey E. McCall.

Arabian Sport Horse Mares JTH Champion: GAELLIC GOLD (MA

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Training Level Test 4 AATR Champion FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), ridden by owner Bonni Womack.

A/HA/AA Training Level Test 4 JTR Champion RA KOOL INTIMIDATOR (Bravo V x PuttingonTheRitz), ridden by Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper for owner Edward Banas Jr.

A/HA/AA First Level Test 4 AATR Champion ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS (Afire Bey V x Burgandy Bey), ridden by owner Julie Wall Hicks.

A/HA/AA First Level Test 4 JTR Champion AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), ridden by Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper for owner Lori Cooper.

A/HA/AA Second Level Test 4 Open Champion DA CHEAP THRILLS (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), ridden by Laurie Ann Salmi for owner Joyce Ann Schroeder.

A/HA/AA Third Level Test 3 Open Champion MY GAVILAD (My Gavilan x EA Cover Girl), ridden by Cynthia McPherson for owner Cindy Cox.

Gallant Ladd x Brokaide), H: Nancy Richards, O: Nancy Richards; Reserve: SF AFTER OURS (Baskhemo x RD Muscatera), H: Sean Oakes, O: Mary Mag Wilson; 3: FV RABBINAS BIT OF GOLD (BL Majestic Gold x Rabbina), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Marie Taylor.

Czamtika), H: Morgan Olds, O: Aubrey E. McCall; 4: KRUISE (Desperado V x Kherida), H: Yuba Jane Hewitt Pryor, O: Brenda Thompson; 5: ABOVE N BEYOND (GS Khochise x Night n Gail), H: Sarah White, O: Barbara Copping.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR - Champion: CAROLINA BEY (Bonzai Bey x Rhomantic Image), H: Gretchen Johnson, O: Gretchen Johnson; Reserve: RA JUSTA BLAYZE (Justafire DGL x TC Embroidery), H: unknown, O: Rebecca Horton; 3: EL RAFFON SHAKOTA (Dakota PR x Oakwoods Baffon), H: Lauren May, O: Lauren May; 4: DAUGHTER OF LEGENDS (Sherlock IA x Bru-Bet Rakita), H: Alexis Starer-Doughty, O: Bill Doughty; 5: KRUISE (Desperado V x Kherida), H: Yuba Jane Hewitt Pryor, O: Brenda Thompson.

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings JTH Champion: RAYDOR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Golden Autumn), H: Alexandra Bogan, O: Alexandra Bogan.

Under Saddle Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open - Champion: SRF DAWNS QUINELA (Quintz x My Anabelle), H: Ellen Scofield, O: Amanda Portelli; Reserve: CAROLINA BEY (Bonzai Bey x Rhomantic Image), H: Gretchen Johnson, O: Gretchen Johnson; 3: JOHNNY BOUCCO (Boucco Too x Aer

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse - Champion: SIMPLY AMAZING BF (Amazing Fame V x GW Gwyndalyn), H: Monti Hight, O: Diane Hicks; Reserve: VJ RUBICON (Bravado Bey V x Rio Rita NA), H: Sally Struss, O: Sally Struss; 3: CF TSHAZAM (Tstetson RA x CCA Khabecca), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Jean Chance; 4: ROHARA MARSERATI (Marwan Al Shaqab x BM Kourvette), H: Heather Stalker, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 5: SHF SOUTHERN CROSS (SHF Southern Whiz x Naptha), H: Stefanie Gagliardi, O: C. Edward Davidson.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR - Champion: BEBE KING (Beyond Bey x Glynadia), H: Emily Douglas, O: Emily Douglas; Reserve: SAJI AD (Vashka x BHR Sahra), H: Melanie Rider, O: Thomas Rider; 3: KRUISE (Desperado V x Kherida), H: Hannah Colquitt, O: Brenda Thompson;

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

A/HA/AA Fourth Level Test 3 Open Champion CRIMSON N COLOR (The Color of Fame x Bella Valentine), ridden by Shannon Betts for owner Cynthia Hayes.

A/HA/AA Fourth Level Test 3 ATR Champion EDYKT’S ENCHANTRES (Edykt x Mieta PASB), ridden by owner Courtney Varney.

A/HA/AA Prix St. Georges Open & ATR and Intermediate I Open Champion HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), ridden by owner Kristen Petzold.

A/HA/AA Intermediate II Open and Grand Prix Open Champion AABRACADABRA (Adios III x Authenticyty), ridden by owner Greta Wrigley.

Arabian Sport Horse Stallion Open and ATH Champion VMA KHAHPUR KHOPI (Kharbon Khopi x SZ Ashanty), shown by Michael Brown for owner Centerline Sport Horses.

Arabian Sport Horse Mare Open (with Katie Showers) and 2 & Over ATH Champion IVORY SHADDARA (DR Knight of Shammar x Ivory Shaddaya), shown by Sabrina Jarema (pictured) for owner Ivory Arabians.

4: FV RABBINAS BIT OF GOLD (BL Majestic Gold x Rabbina), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Marie Taylor; 5: PRIME SUSPECT (Tsenturian x JA Primetym), H: Sean Oakes, O: Kristina Heath-Putt.

(Tstetson x CF Jalajil), H: Heather Stalker, O: Heather Stalker; Reserve: NO FOOLING (Hucklebey Berry x CSL Carizma), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack; 3: VJ RUBICON (Bravado Bey V x Rio Rita NA), H: Sally Struss, O: Sally Struss; 4: ZZ BRAVEHEART (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler; 5: KT TOMMY GUNS (HT Bandyt x Kueen B), H: Linda Ziegler, O: Linda Ziegler.

Half-Arabian Sport Horse

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open - Champion: FA A IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; Reserve: TSWANNEE TSULTAN (Tstetson x CF Jalajil), H: Heather Stalker, O: Heather Stalker; 3: BERRY BEDAZZLED (Hucklebey Berry x Mahalin), H: Robin Criswell, O: Robin Criswell; 4: VJ RUBICON (Bravado Bey V x Rio Rita NA), H: Katie Showers, O: Sally Struss; 5: SRF DAWNS QUINELA (Quintz x My Anabelle), H: Ellen Scofield, O: Amanda Portelli.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR - Champion: TSWANNEE TSULTAN

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Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Futurity - Champion: SHF MISS SCARLET (Gai Monarch x LC Psassafras), H: Jane Garrison, O: C. Edward Davidson; Reserve: SHF SOUTHERN CROSS (SHF Southern Whiz x Naptha), H: Stefanie Gagliardi, O: C. Edward Davidson; 3: ZEEFAS MASTRPIECE GEM (Ebony Mastrpiece x Fire Zeefa), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

Halter HA/A A Sport Horse Mares Open Champion: JASMINE TREASURE (Coalton x Jasmine), H: Angelena Puckett, O: Angelena Puckett; Reserve: SS LADY SHAKEERA (Desvelo x Petit Khareena), H: Cherie Freeman, O: Simonetta Steyer; 3: LAST GOODBYE (Bask Elect x Vallejo Lovebug), H: Martha Murdock, O: Martha Murdock; 4: MAI NAKHOMA (GS Khochise x Mai Patti Melt), H: Barbara Copping, O: Sally Shaw; 5: GGA COLOR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Kishaj), H: Karen Miner, O: Karen Miner.

HA/A A Sport Horse Geldings Open Champion: PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), H: Michael Brown, O:

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Sport Horse Gelding Open (with Bob Bennett Jr.) and 2 & Over ATH Champion MSU STARTA LEGACY (Hucks Legacy x MSU Eternity), shown by owner Kelli Bennett.

Arabian Sport Horse Mare JTH Champion GAELLIC GOLD (MA Gallant Ladd x Brokaide), shown by owner Nancy Richards.

Arabian Sport Horse Gelding JTH Champion RAYDOR PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x Golden Autumn), shown by owner Alexandra Bogan.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open Champion SRF DAWNS QUINELA (Quintz x My Anabelle), ridden by Ellen Scofield for owner Amanda Portelli.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse Champion SIMPLY AMAZING BF (Amazing Fame V x GW Gwyndalyn), ridden by Monti Hight for owner Diane Hicks.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion CAROLINA BEY (Bonzai Bey x Rhomantic Image), ridden by owner Gretchen Johnson.

Centerline Sport Horses; Reserve: Z P HELIOS (TF Perons Brilliance x ZP Athena), H: Elaine Sweet, O: Elaine Sweet; 3: WR FAME PLUS (Amazing Fame V x WRF Barbella), H: Lora Bailey, O: Christopher Longares; 4: QUICK DRAWW MCGRAW (Elkin Bey x Cajun Star RC), H: Bob Bennett Jr, O: Kelli Bennett; 5: PSI FACTOR (Its Nitro x Miss Savitar), H: Constance Green, O: Constance Green.

ARTOFGOLD (Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

(Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

HA/A A Sport Horse Geldings ATH Champion: FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), H: Bonni Womack, O: Bonni Womack; Reserve: PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), H: Michael Brown, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 3: KONSTANTINE (Wester Van De Zonschate x Miss Savitar), H: Constance Green, O: Constance Green; 4: PSI FACTOR (Its Nitro x Miss Savitar), H: Constance Green, O: Constance Green.

HA/A A Sport Horse Geldings JTH Champion: WR FAME PLUS (AMAZING Fame V x WRF Barbella), H: Connor Bailey, O: Christopher Longares; Reserve: CACTUS SUNRISE (Cactus Hooch x Cloudy Dawn), H: Darion Vosbein, O: Heidi Terrill Vosbein.

HA/A A Sport Horse Mares ATH Champion: GGA COLOR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Kishaj), H: Karen Miner, O: Karen Miner; Reserve: MIDNITES MAGIC GENIE (Nero x Precious Midnite), H: Jennifer Anderson, O: Jennifer Anderson; 3: LAST GOODBYE (Bask Elect x Vallejo Lovebug), H: Bridget Middleton, O: Martha Murdock; 4: MAI NAKHOMA (GS Khochise x Mai Patti Melt), H: Barbara Copping, O: Sally Shaw; 5: TR LEGACYS

HA/A A Sport Horse Mares JTH Champion: TR LEGACYS ARTOFGOLD (Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: DA CHEAP THRILLS (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), H: Margaret (Maggie) Barker, O: Joyce Ann Schroeder; 3: WR ISABELLA

Under Saddle HA/A A Sport Horse Under Saddle Open - Champion: ARAGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), H: Debbie Hill, O: Stefanie Martinelli; Reserve: CHURCH CREEK (Baladin D’OC x Oh Say Valay), H: Alexis Starer-Doughty, O: Bill Doughty; 3: HOLLY WOOD SWINGER (TLC Remy Martel x Cora), H: Holly Sears, O: Loren Garcia-Osuna; 4: PF BLACKBERRY WINTER (Horal x Besqua Dia), H: Jane

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REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion FAA IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), ridden by owner Sarah White.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion TSWANNEE TSULTAN (Tstetson x CF Jalajil), ridden by owner Heather Stalker.

HA/AA Sport Horse Mare Open Champion JASMINE TREASURE (Coalton x Jasmine), shown by owner Angelena Puckett.

HA/AA Sport Horse Gelding Open Champion PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), shown by Michael Brown for owner Centerline Sport Horses.

HA/AA Sport Horse Gelding ATH Champion FIGMENTT (Frohwind x CSL Carizmat), shown by owner Bonni Womack.

HA/AA Sport Horse Gelding JTH Champion WR FAME PLUS (Amazing Fame V x WRF Barbella), shown by Connor Bailey for owner Christopher Longares.

Garrison, O: Jeanne Kowalezyk; 5: CAROLS PICASSO (Panda Mania x Kamala Rakkad), H: Elisabeth Dichiara, O: Elisabeth Dichiara.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion: PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Centerline Sport Horses; Reserve: GGA COLOR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Kishaj), H: Karen Miner, O: Karen Miner; 3: CA HAFIZOLIVIA (AW Amal Hafiza x Mattie), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; 4: PAPARAZZI (Standing Room Only x Beignet), H: Stefanie Gagliardi, O: Stefanie Gagliardi; 5: GIANNI ON THE SPOT (Gianni Versailles x KBU Reba), H: A. Marie Valdivia, O: Elizabeth Lawrence.

LEGACYS ARTOFGOLD (Legacy of Gold x TR Pine Art), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; 4: RA KOOL INTIMIDATOR (Bravo V x PuttingonTheRitz), H: Carolyn (Carrie) Cooper, O: Edward Banas Jr.; 5: CALICO KIDD (Cisco Kid SF x Reshona), H: Ashley Perry, O: Lori Cooper.

HA/A A Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse - Champion: ARAGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), H: Debbie Hill, O: Stefanie Martinelli; Reserve: SNAKE EYES LEROY (Ebony Masterpiece x Girl Reporter), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen; 3: CL AFIRE FLI (Bask Afire Bey x Halo De Carolina), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 4: CONALOHA BALALANO (Conversano II Aloha II x Balanna Balalajka), H: Dana Palmieri Fitch, O: Dana Palmieri Fitch; 5: CHURCH CREEK (Baladin D’OC x Oh Say Valay), H: Alexis Starer-Doughty, O: Bill Doughty.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion: GIANNI ON THE SPOT (Gianni Versailles x KBU Reba), H: A. Marie Valdivia, O: Elizabeth Lawrence; Reserve: CAROLS PICASSO (Panda Mania x Kamala Rakkad), H: Elisabeth Dichiara, O: Elisabeth Dichiara; 3: TR

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HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion: LAST GOODBYE (Bask Elect x Vallejo Lovebug), H: Martha Murdock, O: Martha Murdock; Reserve: DA CHEAP THRILLS (Allionce x Chills and Thrills), H: Laurie Ann Salmi, O: Joyce Ann Schroeder; 3: AIR JORDANN (Samors A Fire x Status Bright Hour), H: Lori Cooper, O: Lori Cooper; 4: HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Kristen Petzold; 5: AABRACADABRA (Adios III x Authenticyty), H: Greta Wrigley, O: Greta Wrigley.

REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Open and Junior Horse Champion ARAGORNS ELDARION (Aragorn Strikes x Lilly), ridden

by Debbie Hill for owner Stefanie Martinelli.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion PANNAMA JACK (Pondoerava x Panama Rose), ridden by Kristen Petzold for owner Centerline Sport Horses.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion GIANNI ON THE SPOT (Gianni Versailles x KBU Reba), ridden by A. Marie Valdivia for owner Elizabeth Lawrence.

HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion LAST GOODBYE (Bask Elect x Vallejo Lovebug), ridden by owner Martha Murdock.

HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), ridden by owner Kristen Petzold.

A/HA/AA Pleasure Carriage Driving PYO Route Open, Reinsmanship Open and Working Open Champion CHA RUDY VALENTINE (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), driven by owner Nancy Ziegler.

HA/A A Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion: HR PUF N STUF (Graf Gotz x WA Khamille), H: Kristen Petzold, O: Kristen Petzold; Reserve: SS AIN’T MISBEHAVIN (Bantu Amerigo x Cupids Valentine), H: Sally Struss, O: Sally Struss.

VALENTINE (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler; Reserve: LC COPPER RAKAHN (Serix Sundance x LC American Girl), H: Richard McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell; 3: ROHARA MARSERATI (Marwan Al Shaqab x BM Kourvette), H: Richard Waller, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 4: JAVERA LATIFA (Sportin Life x Echos Golden Song), H: Deborah McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell.

(Serix Sundance x LC American Girl), H: Richard McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell.

HA/A A Sport Horse Under Saddle Futurity - Champion: KONSTANTINE (Wester Van De Zonschate x Miss Savitar), H: Constance Green, O: Constance Green; Reserve: KHOMETS BOSS HOSS (Khomet x Summer Magic), H: Katie Hennemann, O: Cheryl VanDeusen.

Pleasure Carriage Driving A/HA/A A Pleasure Carriage Driving PYO Route Open - Champion: CHA RUDY

A/HA/A A Pleasure Carriage Driving Reinsmanship Open - Champion: CHA RUDY VALENTINE (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler; Reserve: JAVERA LATIFA (Sportin Life x Echos Golden Song), H: Deborah McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell; 3: ROHARA MARSERATI (Marwan Al Shaqab x BM Kourvette), H: Richard Waller, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 4: LC COPPER RAKAHN

A/HA/AA Pleasure Carriage Driving Working Open - Champion: CHA RUDY VALENTINE (Chez x AHC Aba Shazie), H: Nancy Ziegler, O: Nancy Ziegler; Reserve: ROHARA MARSERATI (Marwan Al Shaqab x BM Kourvette), H: Richard Waller, O: Centerline Sport Horses; 3: JAVERA LATIFA (Sportin Life x Echos Golden Song), H: Deborah McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell; 4: LC COPPER RAKAHN (Serix Sundance x LC American Girl), H: Richard McDowell, O: Deborah McDowell. ■

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2010 Argentine National Champion Mare and Most Classic Mare Champion JJ MILENA (Magnum Psyche x Bey Sashay CY, by Bey Shah), owned by Haras Mayed.

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2010 Argentine National Champion Stallion BURMAN HVP (AF Don Giovani x WA Bey Shamnazona), owned by Haras El Harem.

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Advances In Equine Reproductive Science And Technology

Now Measured in Light Years Part 11

by Linda White

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ADVANCES IN EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dr. Elaine Carnevale, Colorado State University’s equine reproductive virtuosa, has the perfect rebuttal for critics who level dire predictions at her. Across the board, these doomsayers deplore all advances in equine reproductive science and technology, sometimes reaching as far back as artificial insemination. They constantly warn about the consequences of tampering with the natural order.

“Tampering?” replies Carnevale. “No, we are not ‘tampering.’ We work in collaboration, not discord, with nature.

“We can restore a precious old mare, barren for years, to productivity,” she points out. “Some elderly Arabian mares continue to thrive, and to cycle, which gives them longer productivity than I would expect. Sometimes, an Arabian mare still produces viable eggs at age 25. She may only produce the occasional good egg, but when she does, although it may take us longer to find it, we will find it, and extract it for fertilization.

Fresh Or Frozen?

“Frozen semen is the least desirable of the three states (fresh, cooled, or frozen) because it is viable the least amount of time,” wrote Dr. Ben Espy in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ January 10, 2010, “Ask The Vet” question-and-answer online feature. “As averages go: fresh semen yields about 70 to 90 percent pregnancy rates; cooled yields about 60 to 80 percent; and frozen may yield as low as 30 to 50 percent.”

“Equine sperm’s acute sensitivity to environmental changes like temperature fluctuations or improper handling can affect the frozen sperm’s survival.”

“We can take a long-dead stallion’s frozen semen, which may contain limited viable sperm, extract the live sperm, and using micromanipulation tools, inject one into a mature egg we have harvested from a designated mare. We transfer the early embryo into a healthy recipient’s oviduct (Fallopian tube) or grow the live embryo in vitro (in a medium or artificial environment) past day six. We can then implant the embryo into a healthy recipient mare’s uterus.

“Having and using that capability is always very satisfying, because we have restored breeders’ access to valuable genetics that would otherwise have been lost. Their renewed availability benefits the entire breed.” She notes that in older mares, like older women, the potential for pregnancy lowers each year because of her production of poorer and poorer quality eggs.

“With today’s more advanced procedures, we also can bypass the older mare’s damaged uterus and other problems that may contribute to her reduced fertility.”

Equine sperm’s acute sensitivity to environmental changes like temperature fluctuations or improper handling can affect the frozen sperm’s survival. Even the membrane surrounding the equine sperm cell is much more fragile than, for instance, that of a bovine sperm in bull semen.

Vasiliki “Vickie” Meisenburg, D.V.M., of Equigen (Equine Reproductive Center) in Archer, Fla., has a different take on the use of frozen semen. “I love it, because with frozen semen, we have all we want or need, whenever we need it,” she explains. “In theory I can store it indefinitely, and can retrieve, thaw and use it whenever necessary.

With frozen semen, I don’t have to worry about retrieving and handling fresh, cooled semen that has stallion scheduling limitations and quality fluctuations related to the semen used. Also, I can tell, just by regularly touching and visually measuring the nitrogen in my liquid nitrogen tanks, that the stored frozen semen is intact. Nothing gets by me.

“We breed a lot of mares with frozen semen. We are unique because about half of Equigen’s practice consists of Arabian mares, and half are warmbloods. The warmbloods use frozen semen almost exclusively, most of which comes in from Germany. We can keep frozen semen, or frozen embryos, suspended indefinitely in liquid nitrogen, because when something is suspended, there are very few changes, if any, on the cellular and molecular levels, over time. The genetic material remains in suspended

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The oocyte with cumulus shows a mature oocyte surrounded by cumulus cells (cells that nourish and maintain the oocyte in the follicle).

animation indefinitely.” She then qualifies her response.

“In anything scientific, I never describe anything as an absolute, because the bottom line is that we don’t know for sure. It all can be uncertain!

“With frozen semen, the stallion’s breeding schedule and availability are no longer an issue. We don’t have to coordinate stallion collection with the mare’s potential ovulation. We don’t have to make sure that a coming hurricane isn’t going to shut down the airports, delaying the semen shipment,” Meisenburg says reflectively. “The frozen semen is already in my clinic, and many times, it has been for months in advance.

When we need it, we have it. We thaw it and use it. We collect, ship, freeze and store embryos and semen —Robert for clients all over the world.”

A photo of an injection; you can see the sperm cell in the injection pipette.

location of insemination, and the fertility of the mare being bred.

“Another way to use very limited amounts of stored frozen semen is ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection).

In this procedure a single sperm is selected to be injected directly into an oocyte (egg) to fertilize it. We commonly will snip and thaw the tip off a straw of frozen semen for an ICSI session, leaving the remaining semen still frozen for future use.

“We do not freeze many embryos,” Foss continues, “because there is not very much demand for frozen embryos in the horse business. Most embryos we do freeze are produced late in the season and transferred early the next season, to have foals Foss, D.V.M. with birth dates more appropriate for age-related competition,” he adds, clarifying his statement. “In cattle, with very successful superovulation, more embryos than the number of recipients available are frequently recovered.

With horses, embryo production, rather than recipient availability, is generally the rate-limiting step; in fact, we work very hard to make sure that a rich selection of recipient mares is available for each embryo produced.

We find that foal production will be more efficient with fewer steps involved, such as freezing and thawing the embryos.”

“You have to micro-manage the minutiae.”

“For deceased stallions, we sometimes use low-dose insemination with frozen semen,” states Robert Foss, D.V.M., of Equine Medical Services in Columbia, Mo. “Depending on the freezing protocol, semen is frequently stored in multiple straws for a normal dose (frequently eight straws). When a stallion is deceased, if there is limited semen in storage, with sufficient semen quality and fertility, we use only a single straw for low-dose insemination. Th is procedure’s success depends upon the inherent quality of the frozen semen, the timing and

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A set of twin ICSI embryos 24 hours after injection— one with two cells and one with three.

Multiple ICSI embryos after 48 hours.

An Exciting New Acronym

growth; the inner cell mass becomes the body’s tissues or a six - to eight-day-old embryo.

Wishes come true in fairy tales, but in real life, wishful thinking is usually just that—wishful. “Some mares are unable to produce foals with standard breeding methods or embryo transfer,” Dr. Foss says frankly. “Although embryo transfer can be a useful reproductive tool to treat many types of infertility, a mare must be able to support fertilization and early embryo development to be a successful embryo donor. Some mares have abnormal ovulation, blocked oviducts, chronic recurrent uterine infections, severe cervical abnormalities, or other conditions that create an unhealthy environment for an embryo. These mares may be unsuccessful embryo donors, but they may be good candidates for oocyte recovery and subsequent fertilization.

“Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has recently become efficient enough to be considered for clinical use,” Katrin Hinrichs, D.V.M., Ph.D., explained in “Update on Equine ICSI and Cloning,” which appeared in the June 25, 2005, issue of Theriogenology. Hinrichs is a veterinarian and professor at Texas A&M University.

For the record, “intracytoplasmic” refers to something that happens within a cell’s cytoplasm. Cytoplasm, also known as protoplasm, is the jelly-like living material that is outside the cell’s nucleus.

“For ICSI, the recovered oocyte (egg) is matured in a specialized incubator. A single sperm cell is injected into the mature oocyte (egg) using micromanipulation,” Foss explains. “The egg now containing the sperm cell is placed back into the incubator. Once it divides, it can be transferred surgically into the oviduct (Fallopian tube) of a synchronized recipient mare (one whose estrous cycle is synchronized with the embryo’s growth). Or, the embryo can be cultured until the blastocyst stage and transferred non-surgically into the recipient mare.” A blastocyst is a thin-walled cavity fi lled with a compact inner cell mass, from which the embryo germinates. The blastocyst’s outer cell layer becomes the placenta and other tissue needed for

“In-vitro fertilization with ICSI involves the use of specialized micromanipulation tools and equipment and inverted microscopes,” reads the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago’s website information. The AFCC is a respected, assisted reproduction resource for humans.

“These tools enable embryologists to select and pick up individual sperm in a specially designed ICSI needle.

Then the needle is carefully advanced through the outer shell of the egg and the egg membrane, and the sperm is injected into the inner part (cytoplasm) of the egg. This will usually result in normal fertilization in about 75 to 85 percent of (human) eggs injected with sperm.”

“We do not do much ICSI,” explains Meisenburg of Equigen. “There is not much call for it here, unless we get a mare who can conceive only with ICSI. It is not commercially available to us regular practitioners.

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A micromanipulator/microscope setup during an ICSI procedure.

For us, ICSI is an expensive, last ditch effort. When we get problem mares, old mares, or chronically infected mares, we work in concert with the University of Florida, which is an 18-minute ride northeast of here.

Our embryo transfers produce live foals four out of five times, or at a 70 to 80 percent success ratio.”

Equine Medical Services was established in 1986 in Columbia, Mo. This is their fourth year to use ICSI in embryo transfers. Equine Medical Services is one of the largest, oldest specialty companies of its type in North America. Founder Dr. Rob Foss performed 400 embryo transfers last year, and only 50 of the pregnancies were the result of oocyte recovery and ICSI. “Oocyte transfer or oocyte recovery and ICSI are useful for mares that can no longer produce embryos,” Foss explains. “We did perform oocyte transfers for several years, but we don’t anymore. We have gone strictly with oocyte recovery and ICSI to perform fertilization in the laboratory instead of the recipient mare. In this procedure, oocytes, or eggs, are recovered non-surgically using transvaginal, ultrasound-guided aspiration.

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“ICSI allows us to completely bypass any conceptionrelated problems the mare may have,” Foss says. “It is the best way to get foals from mares that otherwise would not be able to produce. This procedure was first used on humans. ICSI has been done, and continues to be done, by many researchers and veterinarians all over the world, one of whom is Dr. Hinrich at Texas A&M. “Quite a bit of work has been done at CSU, including the first successful equine ICSI pregnancy,” continues Foss.

“It took a long time to perfect ICSI for equines, and it is still not some ‘cookbook recipe.’ ICSI demands very fine skill with micromanipulator tools and familiarity with laboratory procedures we don’t normally use.

“Although oocyte transfer is an elegant solution,” he cautions, “to be successful, you need lots of high quality semen. In fact, one of the reasons ICSI is superior to oocyte transfer is that it does not require large numbers of high quality sperm (oocyte transfer does), since we select only a single cell to inject. You also need a recipient mare who is on exactly the same estrus cycle

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as your donor mare, and whose oocyte corresponds exactly with the donor mare’s. Th is means keeping extra recipient mares to ensure that there is always an available recipient mare on that cycle.” Equine Medical Services maintains a herd of around 700 recipient mares.

“We harvest embryos seven days after ovulation. When the donor mare will carry an embryo for up to seven days, you can do an embryo transfer. If not, we now have the ICSI procedure. As the years go by, more and more of our business will involve transferring shipped ICSI-created embryos that were implanted, flushed after six or seven days, and shipped in a synthetic medium,” concludes Foss.

Still, horse owners and breeders cannot help wondering whether the perfected cloning phenomenon, even if highly questionable in the minds of some for its longterm scientific and moral implications, could expand their options in the future.

The Case For Embryo Transfer Embryo transfer can be the perfect solution, ideal for a mare whose show career her owner hesitates to compromise. Proponents point out that allowing a mare to produce multiple foals in a given year can provide more accessibility to her particular, sought-after genetic contributions to her breed. Embryo transfer is not inexpensive, but it becomes a priceless resource when it allows such mares to increase their productivity.

Double Vision The birth of a cloned bay colt in March, 2005, attracted little national media attention, but he made Texas A&M the world’s first university to participate in cloning six different mammalian species. The colt, cloned from his genetic donor’s adult skin cells, was the second horse cloned by the French company Cryozootech.

Katrin Hinrich, quoted earlier, was one of the researchers at Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences who had a hand in the cloned, bay colt’s existence.

“Cloning horses is still an expensive, relatively inefficient procedure, in large part because of the equine sperm cell’s fragility”

Cloning horses is still an expensive, relatively inefficient procedure, in large part because of the equine sperm cell’s fragility; however, could efficient, inexpensive cloning be an eventuality? A breeder’s dream come true?

“With cloning, we had huge pregnancy losses because of the quality of the embryos that were cloned,” says James W. Bailey D.V.M., of Royal Vista Southwest in Purcell, Okla. “We would transfer 100 embryos and get 50 pregnancies—and maybe three live foals.”

The procedure can go beyond harvesting and fertilizing a single egg from a precious donor mare. Today, multiple oocytes are harvested from a single mare, fertilized with the ICSI procedure, and grown past day six in vitro. The embryos are then implanted in multiple recipient mares. Proponents argue that producing multiple foals maximizes a great mare’s lifetime genetic contributions to her breed.

Opponents warn about “flooding the market” with too many of one mare’s offspring, but the likelihood of a mare’s outstripping even a conservatively used stallion’s offspring numbers is questionable. “On the mare’s side,” Dr. Carnevale states with conviction, “out of three embryos harvested in a given year, you may only get one live foal, or even if you do get three, you may not get what you wanted.” ■ Next month: More cutting-edge techniques in the field of equine reproduction.

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Knowing Your Horse Getting Lighter In The Snaffle

by Tommy Garland In my columns last year, we discussed techniques for those who want to train their horse at home. This month, we start with getting your horse to be lighter in the snaffle, which will make any horse more enjoyable to ride and prepare him to advance in further training.

The first step is to get yourself a training fork and adjust it properly. The training fork is like a Y that you hook to the girth, and it has two rings; you run your right rein through one ring and your left through the other. When it is correctly adjusted, the reins should run in a straight line from your hand through the rings to the snaffle bit. Don’t make the training fork so short that it is just pulling your horse’s head down and you have this V-shape in your rein. The training fork will be loose, but if the horse raises his head, it will capture his nose and you will be able to put his head back into position. (For a photo that shows the correct position of the training fork, check www.tommygarland.com and click on the link.)

In your mind, imagine a box out there at the end of the horse’s neck. Ideally, you want your horse’s head to be in that box. When he moves his head, you move your hands to put it back in position. For instance, if he drops his head, you raise your hands, and lift his head back to where it ought to be. If he drops his head, move your hands to correct it. Repeat that maneuver again and again, a thousand times, until he understands to hold his head in the area that is your imaginary box.

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To start off, I tell people to get something to use as reference points, such as two cones. Put them about eight feet apart, and start doing figure eights around them, riding a circle at each cone. The cones are useful because they make it a lot easier to maintain a pattern. Without them, you are liable to range all over your work area, and it is important that you control your horse in that area. You’ll follow through those cones at a jog, doing circle after circle, using your inside rein. Later, as your horse learns and gets softer in the bridle, you can get away from the cones.

At this point, you’re just taking the inside rein from him—you’re not going to pull with your outside hand; the outside rein will be left alone.

Everything is going to work off the inside rein, and you want to work in a tight circle at the jog. You want to be able to bring your horse’s head around to where his nose can almost touch his shoulder. You’ll find at first that your horse is going to kind of drop his shoulder in and not stay squared up. (In fact, it’s going to be kind of ugly at first in a tight circle like that.) But the more you do these circles, smaller and smaller, the lighter he will get on the bridle in your hands. There is no magic number or any sequence you have to do. Say you do three circles to the left and then three to the right. And then three to the left again, repeating the whole procedure. You just keep doing circles.

Knowing Your Horse When your horse starts lightening up, and he’s giving to you and feeling softer in your hands, relax your grip on the reins, because a horse learns through that release of pressure. So, when you are jogging in that circle and your horse’s head is around, his nose is close to his shoulder, and he’s soft and giving to you, you’re going to release and let the rein hang. You don’t have to release it five feet; about two inches will do. Release it about two inches and see if your horse will stay there, in that position, with his head bent around, as you’re jogging or trotting forward.

If he doesn’t, and he drifts his nose back out, he’ll touch the rein and you will feel it. Bring his head right back in.

Don’t jerk it; just feel it, jiggle it and pull the head back into position. Then release it again. Over time, he will start learning to hold his head in that position. You’ll be able to do a couple of circles and he won’t move his head. At that point, you’ll have to ask him to move from that position.

In doing this, use your inside leg like a post, and imagine that you’re trotting around the post. If your horse is falling in against the “post,” tap him a little bit (if your leg actually were a post and he ran into it, it would make him stay straight).

But be careful not to kick him so much that you’re making him move away from your leg. The point is not to have him move away from your inside leg, but to have him bend his body around it.

jog or trot a long stride in a little circle like that. This makes him go slower. You repeat it so many times that it gets very comfortable for him to jog around in that little circle, and he automatically learns to collect his body. At first, you’ll feel him leaning into the circle and not staying up straight, but as he gets a little better and softer in the bridle, and he’s bending up through his neck and poll, he’ll start keeping his body straight. He’ll just jog in the circle, and that is when he’ll get soft in your hands.

As time goes on and you’ve gotten your horse to jog those little circles, and he’s getting softer and softer, he’ll just bend. At first, when you go from one side to the other— from the left side to the right or the right side to the left—your horse will probably push his nose out when he faces straight ahead. This is not uncommon; most young horses don’t entirely understand what they are doing right then, and they push their nose out. You just gently but firmly take it back from him. As he goes from one side to the other and you repeatedly capture his nose “When your horse starts when he’s going straight ahead, he’ll lightening up, and he’s get the idea. He’ll go from one side giving to you and feeling to the other and his nose will stay tucked in. softer in your hands, relax

your grip on the reins, because a horse learns through that release of pressure.”

As you are bending him around your inside leg, let your outside leg bump against him and drive him up to the bridle. That’s key. You don’t have to kick him hard, you just drive him up to that bridle, using your right leg and holding with your left hand. As you drive him up, he’ll get softer and drop his nose down, and as he drops his nose down, you release. You quit driving with your leg, release, and let him trot or jog in the circle. Then switch directions and let him do it the other way. Your right leg will be the post, your left leg will drive him forward to the bridle, and you’ll bring his head right around.

While doing this exercise, be sure to do very small figure eights. I’ve seen people do it but they do not do the figure eights small enough, which makes it a lot harder to achieve the results you’re looking for. Working in small figure eights makes your horse shorten his stride because he can’t

There are no specific requirements for how long you keep schooling your horse in the circles. Depending on your progress, you might keep it up for a week or two or more.

Just continue until your horse really understands the lessons, gets really good at them and is soft in your hands. The biggest mistake I see people make is doing it just long enough to get the horse soft, but then moving on to something else before the horse has fully learned and is automatically responding correctly—or in other words, before the job is done. ■ Next month, the next lesson: Using the Indirect Rein.

Tommy Garland, of Powhatan, Va., is a second-generation horseman, with experience in a variety of breeds. Since 1985, he has specialized in Arabians, and won numerous U.S., Brazilian, and Canadian National Championships in western and hunter pleasure, with both purebreds and Half-Arabians. He is also known for his expertise with amateurs, and is one of the most popular clinicians in the equine industry, where his teaching is based on confidence, patience and respect.

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SEMINARS/CLINICS/SALES/ OPEN HOUSE/AWARDS AUGUST August 6-8, 2010, Varian Arabians’ Summer Jubilee, Arroyo Grande, California. Contact: 805-489-5802; www.varianarabians.com

REGIONAL SHOWS & CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE June 21-22, 2010, Region 4 Pre-Show, Nampa, Idaho. Contact: Patricia Ann Hough, 253-847-8842.

June 22-26, 2010, Region 4 Championship, Nampa, Idaho. Contact: Patricia Ann Hough, 253-847-8842.

June 23, 2010, Region 13 Pre-Show A and B, Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

June 24, 2010, Region 6 Pre-Show, Rapid City, South Dakota. Contact: Jean Fredrich, 701-725-4420.

June 24-27, 2010, Region 13 Championship, Indianapolis, Indiana. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

June 25-27, 2010, Region 6 Championship, Rapid City, South Dakota. Contact: Jean Fredrich, 701-725-4420.

June 26, 2010, Region 3 Endurance Championship, Walnut Creek, California.

Contact: Amara Morrison, 925-229-2011.

June 26-27, 2010, Region 10 Sport Horse/ Dressage Offsite Championship, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Contact: Mary Tronson, 763-755-1698.

June 29-30, 2010, Region 14 Silverama, Lexington, Kentucky. Contact: Jean Hedger, 937-434-6114.

JULY July 1-4, 2010, Region 11 Championship, Springfield, Illinois. Contact: Laurie Persson, 920-568-9073.

July 1-4, 2010, Region 14 Championship, Lexington, Kentucky. Contact: Jean Hedger, 937-434-6114.

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July 3-4, 2010, Region 8 Sport Horse Offsite Championship, Estes Park, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261.

July 6-10, 2010, Region 5 Championship, Monroe, Washington. Contact: Patricia Ann Hough, 253-847-8842.

July 8-11, 2010, Region 15 Championship, Lexington, Virginia. Contact: Marilyn Norton, 217-563-2487.

July 10, 2010, Region 13 50-Mile Endurance Championship, Augusta, Michigan. Contact: Shelley Dake, 269-979-9472.

July 10-11, 2010, Region 13 Competitive Trail Championship, Augusta, Michigan. Contact: Shelley Dake, 269-979-9472.

July 11-13, 2010, Region 3 Last Chance Show, Reno, Nevada. Contact: Sharon Richards, 916-645-2288.

July 13-17, 2010, Region 3 Championship Show, Reno, Nevada. Contact: Sharon Richards, 916-645-2288.

July 15-18, 2010, Region 9 Sport Horse Offsite Championship, Waco, Texas. Contact: Sherri Re, 281-513-5745.

July 21, 2010, Region 16 Hunter/Jumper Qualifier, Syracuse, New York. Contact: Marlene Kriegbaum, 716-655-1536.

July 21-24, 2010, Region 16 Championship, Syracuse, New York. Contact: Marlene Kriegbaum, 716-655-1536.

July 28, 2010, Region 18 Last Chance Show, London, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Crystal Green, 705-440-9456.

July 29-31, 2010, Region 18 Championship, London, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Crystal Green, 705-440-9456.

AUGUST August 2, 2010, Region 17 Pre-Show, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Marion Enders, 403-227-0538.

August 3-8, 2010, Region 17 Championship, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Marion Enders, 403-227-0538.

August 6-8, 2010, East Coast Championship, Lexington, Virginia. Contact: Susan Wagoner, 603-878-1447.

August 7-8, 2010, Region 4 Sport Horse Offsite Championship, Sherwood, Oregon. Contact: Jean Beck, 559-642-2072.

August 14-15, 2010, Region 3 Sport Horse Offsite Championship, Rancho Murieta, California. Contact: Kelly Denison, 530-666-1363.

SHOWS JUNE June 24-27, 2010, Summer Spectacular I and II, Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683.

June 25-26, 2010, WDHA Dressage and Sport Horse Show, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Contact: Candy Ziebell, 262-363-3640.

June 25-27, 2010, Finger Lakes Arabian Summer Festival, Syracuse, New York.

Contact: Marlene Kriegbaum, 716-655-1536.

June 25-27, 2010, Flagstaff All Arabian Show, Flagstaff, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372.

JULY July 1-3, 2010, AHANE 56th Arabian Horse Show, West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Contact: Lorelei Wyman, 802-244-1602.

July 2-4, 2010, CAHC Estes Park Show, Estes Park, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261.

July 2-4, 2010, Pennsylvania Arab Games, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Contact: Patricia McQuiston, 570-924-4836.

July 2-4, 2010, CRVAHA Prairie Pride Show I and II, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Contact: Cheryl Sproule, 306-752-4240.

July 2-4, 2010, Wild Rose Horse Show, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Contact: Marion Enders, 403-227-0538.

July 3-4, 2010, Milestone Summer Show, Campbellville, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Cheryl Smith-Ehrlick, 905-854-0762.

July 7, 2010, Firecracker Classic, Lexington, Virginia. Contact: Marilyn Norton, 217-563-2487.

July 8-11, 2010, MSU Summer Showcase, East Lansing, Michigan. Contact: Sally Epps, 920-992-3293.

July 9-11, 2010, Great Arabian Get Together, Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Contact: Jan Lerud, 715-488-2834.

July 9-11, 2010, Tulip Arabian Horse Show A and B, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Deirdre Doherty, 613-744-4917.

July 10-11, 2010, Sport Horse Summer Fun, Tucson, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372.

July 11, 2010, Summertime Celebration, Longmont, Colorado. Contact: Anne Burton, 303-665-3307.

July 17-18, 2010, OVAHA Summer Sizzler I and II, Springfield, Ohio. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

AUGUST August 4-5, 2010, Eastern Arabian Horse Show, Lexington, Virginia. Contact: Susan Wagoner, 603-878-1447.

August 6, 2010, Gold Coast Classic, Watsonville, California. Contact: Nancy Goertzen, 559-625-2631.

August 6-7, 2010, Arabians In Motion Sport Horse Classic, Sherwood, Oregon. Contact: Jean Beck, 559-642-2072.

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August 6-8, 2010, WAHA August Show, Jefferson, Wisconsin. Contact: Jan Lerud, 715-488-2834.

August 7-8, 2010, Gold Coast Amateur Show, Watsonville, California. Contact: Nancy Goertzen, 559-625-2631.

August 11-13, 2010, Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Missouri. Contact: Lenard Davenport, 417-888-0686.

August 14-15, 2010, Daffodil Arabian Summer Show, Puyallup, Washington. Contact: Lisa Gardner, 253-843-2748.

August 14-15, 2010, Annual Magnolia Summer Sizzler A and B, Perry, Georgia. Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-817-0359.

August 19-21, 2010, Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, Wyoming. Contact: Anne Burton, 303-665-3307.

August 19-22, 2010, AHAM Summer Show, Mason, Michigan. Contact: Sara Ressler, 248-922-0148.

August 22-September 5, 2010, New York State Fair, Syracuse, New York. Contact: Tari Weston, 315-695-1332.

August 27-29, 2010, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Oregon. Contact: D. Roxanne Hood, 831-637-8510.

August 27-29, 2010, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul. Minnesota. Contact: Steven Pooch, 651-642-2314.

August 28-29, 2010, Fall Festival Arabian Horse Show, Newberry, Florida. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710.

August 28-29, 2010, Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Show, Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-817-0359.

August 28-29, 2010, OHAHA Fall Show, Willminton, Ohio. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

DISTANCE/ COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE JUNE June 26, 2010, Zumbro Bottoms Boogie 50- and 75-Mile Endurance Ride, Theilman, Minnesota.

Contact: Beth Lecy, 507-584-2237.

June 26-27, 2010, Hopkins Creek 50-Mile Endurance Ride I and II, Manton, Michigan.

Contact: Dennis Byard, 231-645-4642.

June 27, 2010, Zumbro Bottoms Boogie 30Mile Competitive Trail Ride I and II, Theilman, Minnesota. Contact: Beth Lecy, 507-584-2237.

JULY July 2-3, 2010, Endless Valley 50-Mile I and II and 100-Mile Endurance Ride, Spring Green, Wisconsin. Contact: Jill Feller, 920-387-5732.

July 2-4, 2010, Endless Valley 25-Mile Competitive Trail Ride I, II, and III, Spring Green, Wisconsin. Contact: Jill Feller, 920-387-5732.

July 9-10, 2010, Endure For The Cure 50-Mile Endurance Ride I and II, Washington, Illinois.

Contact: Christopher Power, 217-648-2974.

July 9-11, 2010, Endure For The Cure 25Mile Competitive Trail Ride I, II, and III, Washington, Illinois. Contact: Christopher Power, 217-648-2974.

July 24-15, 2010, Salamonie Sizzler 50-Mile Endurance Ride I and II, Andrews, Indiana.

Contact: Bev Staats, 260-435-6222.

AUGUST August 1-7, 2010, Shore To Shore 50-Mile Endurance Ride I-VII, Oscoda, Michigan.

Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660.

August 7-8, 2010, Pink Flamingo Classic I and II 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Cascade, Idaho.

Contact: Sally Tarbet, 208-890-8899.

August 14, 2010, Eastern High Sierra Classic 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Bridgeport, California.

Contact: Suzanne Ford Huff, 775-783-9608.

August 14-15, 2010, Pioneer Cabin 50-Mile Endurance Ride I and II, and 100-Mile Endurance Ride, Bismark, North Dakota.

Contact: Juli Muscutt, 406-449-8639.

August 28-29, 2010, Abi Khan Challenge 50Mile Competitive Trail Ride, Waynesville, Ohio.

Contact: Mickie Newnam, 937-232-9256.

NATIONAL EVENTS July 24-31, 2010, Youth Nationals, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact: AHA, 303-696-4500.

August 16-21, 2010, Canadian Nationals, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Contact: AHA, 303-696-4500.

September 21-25, 2010, Sport Horse Nationals, Nampa, Idaho. Contact: AHA, 303-696-4500.

October 22-30, 2010, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Contact: AHA, 303-696-4500.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS August 6-8, 2010, 32nd Polish National Championship Show, Janow Podlaski Stud.

Contact: 48-22-8606539, astojanowska@anr.gov.pl August 14-15, 2010, Belgian Arabian Prestige, C-International Ecaho Show, New AzelhofLier, Belgium. Contact: 32 487 686 403, belgianarabianprestige@gmail.com; www.belgianarabianprestige.com August 14-15, 2010, Polish Prestige, International Non-Ecaho Show, New AzelhofLier, Belgium. Contact: 32 487 686 403, polishprestigeshow@gmail.com; www.belgianarabianprestige.com September 24-26, 2010, All Nations Cup and German National Show, Aachen, Germany.

Contact: VZAP, 49-5113881180, info@vzap.org; www.vzap.org October 21-24, 2010, El Zahraa National C Show and 13th International Championships, El Zahraa, Egypt. Contact: Ahmed Hamza, 202-22983733, info@elzahraa-stud.org; www.elzahraa-stud.org December 4-5, 2010, Chilean Breeders Cup. Contact: M. Trinidad Del Campo, tdelcampo@achcca.cl December 10-12, 2010, World Championships, Paris, Nord Villepinte. Contact: Alice Wermus, alice.wermus@comexposium.com December 16-18, 2010, 7th Sharjah National Arabian Horse Festival, Sharjah, UAE. Contact: 971-65311155, frsan@emirates.net.ae; www.forsanuae.org.ae *Go to www.arabianessence.com or www.ecaho.org, for additional international shows and information.

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A Leg Up Using Hills To Get A Horse In Fit Condition

by Heather Smith Thomas Conditioning a horse for athletic work, or getting a horse back into shape after a layoff or a winter vacation, is an art. Horses are athletic animals, but still need some specific conditioning and muscle building to get them into top shape for a particular job or sport—whether racing, working cattle, reining or cutting competitions, dressage or any other event.

you’ll be risking injury to joints and tendons. Horses gallop in play if they are living in large paddocks or pastures, but most of them don’t have hills to run up and down in their home pasture. These muscles may not be accustomed to performing at high speed on steep terrain.

Also, it takes more conditioning and fitness to carry a rider while traveling at faster speeds.

When trying to improve Gradually increasing the a horse’s coordination, miles while riding is a good “Walking or trotting up hills is ideal agility and strength for way to build fitness, and so for strengthening the horse’s lower handling uneven ground or is climbing hills. Traveling legs (which are mostly tendons and inconsistent footing during uphill puts the horse’s strenuous performance, do own body weight to good bone), and will also strengthen the some traveling across the advantage. The effort to climb thigh and gaskin muscles of the hind hillsides as well as up and or to scramble up a steep legs, especially on the steeper hills.” down. The horse needs bank every now and then to develop this kind of will not only make his heart dexterity if he will be working cattle in rough country, pump faster and his lungs work harder as he breathes endurance riding, or competing in some other cross more deeply, but will also strengthen the muscles in his country sport. Even if he will be competing only on level hindquarters and forearms. The hindquarters provide the ground in his particular career, the hill work will develop main thrust for climbing, but the horse’s front legs must his muscles more fully so that he will be at peak condition also work hard, with his front feet digging in and pulling for whatever work he will be asked to do. part of the load up the hill.

The gait used on hill work will also affect the horse’s athletic development. The rider should always start out slowly so the horse won’t injure soft tissues or a joint. An out-of-shape muscle may be severely pulled or even torn if subjected to sudden stress, and a joint may be strained or sprained. As the horse becomes more fit and his muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments are able to take more stress, you can increase the speed.

Walking or trotting up hills is ideal for strengthening the horse’s lower legs (which are mostly tendons and bone), and will also strengthen the thigh and gaskin muscles of the hind legs, especially on the steeper hills. A gallop uphill works the muscles in the rump. Galloping uphill should not be overdone, however, and should only be attempted after the horse becomes quite fit. Otherwise, 436 | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

When going around the face of a steep hill, especially if the footing is uneven or loose, the horse must develop more coordination and dexterity, picking up each leg and moving it around the other leg, and he may scramble a little if his feet are sliding. This type of leg-crossing is excellent lateral exercise for the horse’s pectoral (breast) muscles and inner thighs. He becomes more agile, and better able to direct and adjust his foot placement and keep his balance and footing.

With this type of conditioning, he will be less apt to injure himself or lose his balance and fall during a tough competition on inconsistent footing. If he has had some previous work to strengthen his leg joints and muscles, he is more likely to stay sound during a hard season of athletic activity. ■

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Index Of Advertisers A Al-Marah Arabians .........................2-3Reg.7 (66, 67) Ankrom Arabians .................................8Reg. 12 (320) Arabian Horse Times’ Facebook ........... 171Youth (291) Arabian Horse Times’ Opportunities ...103Reg. 12 (415) Arabian Horse Times’ Nationals ...................... 440, 441 Arabian Horse Times’ Regional Directory ............... 419 Arabian Horse Times’ Stallion Cards ...................... 438 Arabian Horse Times’ Subscription ....102Reg. 12 (414) Arabian Horse Times’ Website ................................ 444 Arabian Horse Times’ Youth Nationals ......................... ............................................. 172-173Youth (292-293) Arabian Expressions .............................................. 106 Arbuckle’s Acres ...............................................12, BC Arriviste Arabians................................. 20Youth (140) B Battaglia Farms............................................................ ................ 39-40Reg. 7 (103, 104), 105, 175-176Youth (295-296), 297 Baywood Equestrian Center................. 27Youth (147) Beethe Arabians ........................... 52Youth (172), 298 Bein Performance Horses .... 122-123Youth (242-243) Belvedere Farm ..........105Youth (225), 4Reg. 12 (316) Billie Powell Transport .......................36Rohara (364) Black Tie Ranch ................................. 108Youth (228) Boisvert Farms LLC ....................8-9Youth (128, 129) Burkman Centre ...................... 78-80Youth (198-200) C Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc..............4-5Reg. 7 (68, 69), ......................... 41-43Youth (161-163), 446-448, IBC Chaos Arabians, LLC........................... 26Youth (146) Chestnuthill Arabians ...........13-15Rohara (341-343) Chris Morrill Training Center..................................... ............................................. 113-118Youth (233-238) ChriShan Park Arabians.............................................. ...............................FC, 21-31, 72-75Youth (192-195) Copeland, Don ...................................24Rohara (352) Copperhill Arabians ....4Youth (124), 59Reg. 12 (371) Cornerstone Ranch ...............16-17Rohara (344-345) Culbreth Equine Training & Management, LLC ....... .................................................................. 8Reg.7 (72) Cylent Arabians, LLC .......................... 27Youth (147) D Dale Brown Performance Horses LLC 8Reg. 12 (320) Daly Pride Arabians, LLC................................ IFC, 1 Darryl Larson Productions .................38Rohara (366) Dazzo Arabians LLC .............. 46-47Youth (166-167) DC Arabians ........................................ 34Youth (154) Desert Wind Arabians ..........10-11Rohara (338-339) Don Manuel Arabians ...........28-29Rohara (356-357) E Everon Farm............................................................ 26 F Feldman, Hannah ................................. 15Youth (135) Fox Hollow Farm, Inc........................... 16Youth (136) Fox View Farm ............................................................ ....................100-103Youth (220-223), 9Reg. 12 (321) Freedman’s ..........................................37Rohara (365) Frierson Atkinson .................................................. 438

G Garlands, Ltd...............................2, 3, 111Youth (231) Garrison, Pam.....................................31Rohara (359) Glans, Sabrina & Paul ............................. 9Reg. 7 (73) Gulfwinds Farm ................................58 Reg. 12 (370) H Handel, Sophia ........................ 76-77Youth (196-197) Happy Horse Equine Services, Inc. ....36Rohara (364) Haras La Catalina ............................................13, BC Haras Sahara ..................................................... 38, 39 Hayes Equestrian Center......... 97-99Youth (217-219) Heartland Ventures, LLC ...................................... 437 Hegg, Mickey ........................................................ 437 Hennessey Arabian, LLC .............312, 1Reg. 12 (313) Hesten Park .................................5-7Youth (125-127) Highland Pride Arabians......... 78-79Youth (198-199) I Iowa Gold Star ...................................................... 299 Iron Horse Farms ........................................................ .........35-40Youth (155-160), 12-13Reg. 12 (324, 325) Ivory Arabians ....................................26Rohara (354) J Jamieson EquiCenter .........................14Reg. 12 (326) Jarabek, Barbara ....... 25Rohara (353), 27Rohara (355) John White Stables.................. 17-19Youth (137-139) K Kiesner Training ................312, 1-3Reg. 12 (313-315) Kramer Training ......................84-85Youth (204, 205) L Lambert Arabians.................................38Reg. 7 (102) Landon, R. Kirk........................................................... .........2-3Rohara (330-331), 5Rohara (333), 30Rohara (358) Laurie Long Performance Horses ............ 90-91Youth (210-211) Liz Sanchez Training Stables .. 46-47Youth (166-167) Lowe Show Horse Centre ... 120, 1-3Youth (121-123) M Marino Arabians ............................................... 10, 11 Markel Insurance Company ...................................... 5 Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc..................................... 437 Mathews, Marikate & Mark .....6-7Rohara (334-335) Midwest............................................................... 8-11 Mike Neal Arabian Center LLC .......... 26Youth (146) Murray, Matt .........................22-23Rohara (350-351) Musso, Linda & Vince ..........18-19Rohara (346-347) O O’Neill Arabians LLC.........................64, 1Reg.7 (65) Oak Ridge Arabians .............................................. 8, 9 P P & S Enterprises.................................................. 438 Palmetto Arabians LLC ...........104Reg. 12 (416), 417 Pay-Jay Arabians ................................................... 437 Prairie Gem Stables, LLC .................... 48Youth (168) Prestige Farms, LLC ......................................... 18, 19 Price Performance Horses ....... 21-25Youth (141-145) R R.O. Lervick Arabians .......................................... 438 Rae-Dawn Arabians .....................................16, 17, 63

Ranch of Cherry Creek ......................................... 437 Randle Performance Horses ............... 112Youth (232) Rannenberg, John ...............................32Rohara (360) RBC Show Horses, LLC ................... 104Youth (224) Remington Monroe Equine LLC ........ 80Youth (200) Rhonda Karsten Training Center ................................ ................................................. 86-87Youth (206-207) Rohara Arabians ................................16Reg. 12 (328), ......................1-40Rohara (329-368), 57Reg. 12 (369) Rooker Training Stable............ 10-14Youth (130-134) Ross Tarkington Stables .......... 44-45Youth (164-165) S Santolina Farm, Inc. ................................ 6Reg. 7 (70) Schott, Faydelle ..................................33Rohara (361) Shada, Inc. ................................................. IFC, 1, BC Shady Knoll Farm ........................... FC, 22-25, 28, 29 Sheehe Family .......................34-35Rohara (362-363) Show Season......................................... 96Youth (216) Showtime Training Center ................................14, 15, .............81-83Youth (201-203), 5-7Reg. 12 (317-319) Sichini Training, LLC ........................15Reg. 12 (327) SMJ Arabians .................................................... 30, 31 Smoky Mountain Park Arabians ....................... 14, 15 Southwest Farm Services ....................................... 438 St. Croix Training Center ..................... 68Youth (188) Stachowski Farm, Inc................................................... ............................7Reg. 7 (71), 69-71Youth (189-191) Swanson & Jampsa, LLC ......20-21Rohara (348-349) Sypolt Insurance Services ...................................... 439 T Ted Carson Training Center, Inc. at Butler Farms Arabians ..............................10-11Reg. 12(322-323) The Brass Ring ........................ 88-89Youth (208-209) The Encore Select Group .................................. 32, 33 The Hat Lady ........................................................ 437 The Marhaabah Legacy Group.................................. 7 Thiago Sobral Performance Horses ............................. ................................................. 90-91Youth (210-211) Thomas Stables, Inc. ............ 119-121Youth (239-241) Tom Blakemore Arabians ..............40Reg.7 (104), 105 Twin Creek Farm LLC ........................ 82Youth (202) V Varian Arabians ..........................................40, 41, 439 Vicki Humphrey Horseback Adventures............... 107 Vicki Humphrey Training Center ............................... ..................................... 106-110Youth (226-230), 418 Victoria Arabians, LLC ........................................... 27 W Westridge Farms...................... 56-59Youth (176-179) WhitMoJo Arabians.............................4Rohara (332) Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc. ............................ 437 Wilson Training Center & Bloodstock ................. 311 WindRiver Fence .................................................. 439 Wolf Point Ranch.............................................. 58, 59 Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc. .... 49-55Youth (169-175), 298 Z Zerlotti, Mario .................................................. 38, 39

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2-Year-Olds — They're in the pasture ... just waiting to be discovered!

Tons of talent and all sired by Multi-National Champions — A Noble Cause, A Temptation, Afires Heir and Matoi.

Several out of National Champion Mares.

Siblings to National Champions.

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AMES DISTINGUISHED (A Noble Cause x G Kallora) Colt, Arabian AMES NOBLEMAN (A Noble Cause x G Kallora) Colt, Arabian G Kallora, by El Ghazi, is dam of National Champions Ames Lora, Ames Jasmine and Reserve National Champion Matalora.

AMES PROFESSOR (A Temptation x National Champion, Ames Lora) Gelding, Arabian A NOBLE LOOK (A Noble Cause x Justa New Look) Gelding, Arabian CAMILLA AMES (A Noble Cause x National Champion, Ames Toi Love) Filly, Arabian DOLLY AMES (Matoi x Ames On My Own) Filly, Arabian MELISSA AMES (Matoi x La Ghaza) Filly, Arabian NOBLE BEY (A Noble Cause x National Top Ten, Olympia Bey) Colt, Arabian NOBLE EDITION CRF (A Noble Cause x HV Trinidoll) Colt, Arabian Half-sister to National Champion, Ames Toi Love.

NOBLE JESTER CRF (A Noble Cause x Drue's Delight) Gelding, Arabian NOBLE SUPREME CRF (A Noble Cause x Multi-National Champion, Toi Jabaska) Colt, Arabian POCKETFUL OF TOI (Matoi x Pocketful Of Starlike) Filly, Half-Arabian TOI FABULOUS (Matoi x Fantacy Watch) Gelding, Half-Arabian Full-brother to Multi-National Champion Toi Slamtastic CRF

TOI SENSATION (Matoi x Alpha Phi) Filly, Half-Arabian Full-sister to National Champion Toi Supreme CRF Half-sister to Multi-National Champion Smarty Ames

TOI SPECIAL CRF (Matoi x Electra Special) Filly, Half-Arabian

The Ames Family 952-492-6590 ~ Jordan, Minnesota

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The Ames Family Contact Mike Brennan or Eric Krichten 952-492-6590 ~ Jordan, Minnesota

AA Sabotaj x LC Sinfonia, Sinfonia by Magnum Psyche U.S. National Futurity Colt Contender Minnesota Breeders Medallion Stallion

Trained by

Managed by Elk River, MN 763-441-5849 sshadainc@aol.com www.ShadaArabians.com

Owned and Bred by Zimmerman, MN 763-856-2190 arbucklearabians@aol.com

Lady Georgina Pelham Buenos Aries, Argentina 011-54-11-4-743-1571 cosufi@house.com.ar