Experience Royal Arabians
It’s a remarkable adventure!” says Cindy McGown of the experience she and her family are enjoying with Arabian horses. As with so many Arabian enthusiasts, Cindy’s connection began through her daughter’s passion for horses. “From birth, Amanda loved all animals. However, once she could talk, she wanted a horse more than anything. And so Sky Fire came into our lives—our first Arabian. She was Amanda’s best childhood friend.” That was in 1990, and a lot has changed since then. Over the years, Cindy’s commitment to supporting her daughter’s rewarding involvement with one horse grew to become a business of owning over 75 horses and managing 60 Arabians, with more than 15 employees. A little girl’s pastime is now a top class breeding and showing establishment in the capital of the Arabian show horse world.
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From the beginning, Cindy has applied the business savvy apparent in her successful career as an entrepreneur to the horse operation as well. In 2003, she and Mark Davis acquired their first farm in Mesa, Ariz. “It’s a little removed from the bustle of Phoenix and fits our lifestyle perfectly,” she explains. Then, in 2015, they added a second farm, purchasing the former North Arabians on Cactus Road in Scottsdale. Currently under construction, Royal Arabians Scottsdale is being designed to state-of-the-art specifications. With the addition of the Scottsdale property, Royal also broadened its presence in the training and marketing segment of the industry by joining forces with the internationally celebrated trainer Rodolfo Guzzo, of Guzzo Worldwide LLC. What’s in the future for Royal Arabians? The answer is in the stars—the stars of the future who now occupy the Royal Arabians stalls and paddocks. If their quality is anything to go by, this adventure is going to earn a five-star rating.
Above: Jordan & Micah Fraser Right: Amanda Fraser Below: Cindy McGown
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Royal Solaro Royal Invictus x Extravagant Star • 2014 colt
Royal Mikaela Royal Invictus x Maggie Mae PGA • 2015 filly
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In 2015 Royal Arabians joined forces with Guzzo Worldwide LLC. One of the top international horsemen
In collaboration ...
in the Arabian breed, Rodolfo Guzzo is known for his ability to train and present national champions and his marketing expertise, with a global network of contacts and a proven record for spotting talent. “Combining the efforts and abilities of both organizations creates a broader base of strength and resources,” says Cindy McGown, “with superior services to both companies’ many excited clients.”
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HALYR MEIA LUA
the New addition...
New on the Royal Arabians stallion roster this year is Halyr Meia Lua, on lease for two years from Brazilian owners Bolivar Figueiredo, José Eduardo Guimarães Vieira and his son, André. The 2013 Brazilian National Champion Junior Colt, Halyr boasts a knockout pedigree of classic bloodlines from Lenita Perroy’s Haras Meia Lua. A North American show career is planned with Rodolfo Guzzo, but most significant for serious breeders—why Royal Arabians felt it was important to bring him to the United States—is that the stallion presents real value as a source of type on all levels.
Ajman Moniscione x Halya de Jylbert
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the Stallions ...
Royal Emanuel Eden C x Emandoria
Aston Martin Millennium LOA x Ellure A
Royal Invictus Ajman Moniscione x San Jose Javiera
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Justin Cowden ... performance
Justin grew up in Gardnerville, Nevada, where both sides of his family were prominent cattle ranchers. His grandfather also bred Arabian horses, and gave him his first Arabian mare when he was five years old. Justin competed on the class A, regional and national level as a youth exhibitor. After moving to Scottsdale, Justin had the opportunity to learn and work for a wide variety of respected horsemen in the industry, such as Cari Thompson and Ricardo Rivero. Justin has accumulated many Scottsdale, regional, and national awards in hunter pleasure, show hack, western pleasure, and halter. In 2015 he was awarded AHT Readers’ Choice Hunter/Show Hack Trainer of the Year.
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Michael Carpio... halter
Michael’s first interaction with Arabian horses was at eight years old, living next to a small Crabbet Arabian Farm. Shortly after, his family purchased their first Arabian horse. After moving to Georgia, Michael and his sister developed a passion for the breed. They acquired several Arabians over the next few years and his involvement continued to grow. At the age of 14, he began working for Chapel Farms for Bob and Christine Fauls and Chris Anckersen. His summer job turned into ten years. It was there that he developed his passion for the Arabian halter horse. After an amazing 10 years, he was offered an opportunity to work for Michael Byatt. During an incredible six-year span there, he worked with some of the most iconic horses in our breed, as well as traveling the world with the Arabian horse. Under Michael’s guidance, he learned that the horses’ care and happiness are always the priority. His journey then continued to Argent Farms, where he worked under Andy Sellman for the next three years. That leads us to today, and his position as Halter Trainer at Royal Arabians. The first year at Royal started out with great success, garnering several Scottsdale wins, numerous Regional titles and many National top tens.
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the Staff ... LEO HANSEN
Barn Manager
A second generation horseman, and son of master horse trainer and founder of Don Hansen Bits. Leo has been a lover of Arabian horses since he was a child. He is a National Champion and Reserve winning trainer in halter, western and English pleasure, driving and combination. His amateurs have won multiple National Championships in performance and halter. As founder of Main Attraction Sale company, he has held 18 major auctions, managed sales for Colonial Wood, Vesti and La Lomita Farm, and has assisted in sales for Tom Chauncey and Wayne Newton. Happily married for 34 years to the love of his life, Mimi Hansen, their family is full of dogs, cats and birds.
TRAVIS RICE Marketing
Travis was exposed to the Arabian horse at a young age. His introduction was through the great Padrons Psyche, who at that time was family owned by Four Star Arabians. He has carried out business on every continent other than Antarctica, and traveled around the globe within the Arabian horse industry. As an agent, Travis has been successful marketing millions of dollars of individuals. He is passionate about breeding and marketing exceptional Arabian horses.
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