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Emerging Victorious:
Aspire Arabians by THERESA CARDAMONE
Ivan and Sheryl Osorio’s aspiration to breed and show world-class Arabian horses was the inspiration for Aspire Arabians. From the purchase of their
first mare in late 2015, their passion for horses and dedication to learning both
the intricacies of the Arabian horse industry and the science of breeding has catapulted Aspire to elite status. That first mare, the Afire Bey V daughter
Flirtacious Fire PF, earned the farm its first U.S. National Championship in 2017 in Ladies Side Saddle English.
Sheryl recalls poring over Ivan’s issues of Arabian magazines with him many
years earlier, waiting for the time when they could turn their attention from career-building to horse ownership. As Ivan approached his retirement, Sheryl
started taking riding lessons at Sharon and Glen True’s nearby Glass Farm. Their initial focus on the performance end of the Arabian business led to visits
to the Nationals and meeting and gleaning information from a plethora of knowledgeable horse people. Ivan especially credits Tim Shea and Chris Wilson for generously sharing their accumulated wisdom about performance horses.
In 2018, Ivan turned his attention to the halter division, fascinated with
pedigree research and the creativity of breeding. He and Sheryl continued to ask
questions of everyone they met. “Our name describes our intent,” Ivan explains. “We don’t know as much as many others, but we aspire to learn more every day. We talk to people who are knowledgeable about the Arabian horse.” Sheryl
adds, “We feel it is important for there to be a balance of beauty and movement. Greg Gallún suggested we take the judge’s course to learn correct conformation
and what judges are looking for, which gave us a good foundation. We also took
a workshop with Cindy Reich and got great advice from our Florida neighbors, George Zbyszewski and Frank Hennessey.”
After hearing of the wonderful opportunity to lease fantastic broodmares from
Hennessey’s, Ivan knew where to look to get the right cross for a breeding to Emerald J (QR Marc x Emandoria). “The secret to linebreeding is to use a
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Aria La Croixx enters the ring grandly at the ABWC (below), and both colts enjoy their winner’s circle moment (right).
very strong female line,” George Z informs. “When Ivan asked if I
would recommend H Embrace H (Besson Carol x Embra), I said it was a perfect choice because she shares the same great “E” dam
line as Emerald J.” The resulting colt, Ernando AA, was exceptional from the day he was born, and Sheryl and Ivan were careful to
place him in trusted hands to see how he developed. “We are very sensitive about the well-being of the horses,” Ivan explains. “We want our horses treated humanely, and Andy Sellman has both the skill and the understanding.”
They soon found out their trust in Andy was well placed. To their great joy, Ernando was named the 2021 Scottsdale International
Champion Yearling Colt in his show debut. He followed that by
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Ernando AA winning the Silver Supreme Champion honors at the 2021 Arabian Breeders
World Cup and the U.S. Reserve National Champion Yearling Colt title at the Mid
Summer/Youth Nationals.Then, in February 2022, Ernando became the Scottsdale
International Gold Champion Stallion Junior Stallion. As their first homebred representative, Ernando’s weighty victories
have elevated the young Aspire Arabians
breeding program to the industry’s highest level.
Meanwhile, Andy became aware of an
opportunity to purchase another colt born in 2020, Aria La Croixx (Delacroixx x La
Belle Shawan HVP). He had earned the Champion ABS Yearling Colt title at the 2021 Mid Summer/Youth Nationals. After
debating the wisdom of campaigning two
top contenders of the same age, Ivan and
Sheryl decided La Croixx was too good to
pass up, and they made the purchase. They opted to enter both colts in the Arabian
Breeders World Cup because, under its European system, horses are presented
individually, allowing Andy to show them both himself. They arranged for Ted Carson to handle one, should both colts advance to
the championship. And it was a good thing they did! Aria La Croixx was the unanimous
choice of the six judges as 2022 ABWC
Gold Supreme Champion Junior Stallion, while Ernando AA was the unanimous Silver Supreme Champion!
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Sheryl was elated to witness their
success. “It
was
an
unbelievable thrill, and we look forward to what they
will do in the future,” she says. “We recently bought a 140-
acre farm in Ocala, so our immediate plans are to get that
up and running and continue
to breed beautiful horses that
can move.” Adds Ivan, “We are
interested in seeing what both colts will do under saddle. We
believe Andy has earned a say
in their future, and he will help us decide when to start them.”
“Those boys have a big future!” Andy offers. “We talked with a
Aria La Croixx
top performance trainer about
the timing for getting them
both broke to ride. But they are both eligible for the new Futurity
for two-year-olds at the Nationals, and I think they could win most of the $100,000 prize money! They may breed a couple
of mares, and there are fun times ahead in the Three-Year-Old Futurity the following year. Ivan and Sheryl are a pleasure to work for. They are smart, authentic, and modest and always try to
be objective and learn more. It’s a drama-free relationship where everything is out on the table.”
George Z couldn’t agree more. “The Osorios are the best kind
of people. They are level-headed and dedicated and can have
intelligent conversations about bloodlines and the horse business. I am delighted to be a factor in their learning process and expect that Aspire Arabians will have great success in the future.”■
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by COLLEEN SCOTT
When Joanne Gunabalan, JR’s Dream Arabians, was told that her mare Impressa MI (Aria Impresario x Mulawa Alexa, by Parkview Audacious) was no longer pregnant, she grieved, but moved on, never doubting the accuracy of the ultrasound her veterinarian was viewing. But, lo and behold, on April 29, 2021, Joanne walked out to her barn and found “a beautiful surprise.” “We had been told the mare was no longer pregnant based upon an ultrasound,” she recalls. “So, imagine my shock when I walked into her stall and there was this precious new filly.”
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As it happened, halter trainer Lucho Guimaraes and his wife, Ashley, were enroute to visit the Gunabalan’s Michigan farm the same day. “Once we arrived in Michigan, Joanne took us straight to the barn to visit the new baby,” recalls Lucho. “We all couldn’t believe what we were looking at! I knew right then and there I was looking at one of the most beautiful babies I had seen in my career, and I told Joanne that this baby was going to be a big-time horse for her program and for the industry.”
Lucho agrees. “Joanne has always believed in Impressa MI. Though many have tried to buy her, that’s one she was never able to part with. Maybe Bella is a gift of gratitude for Joanne’s belief in her.” Impressa MI is currently 30 days back in foal to Exxalt once again, and Joanne is excited about the prospect of another beautiful baby—just maybe not a surprise this time.
Serendipitous as it was, there could be no other name for the newborn beauty by Exxalt. And so, she was christened JR Bella Sorpressa, Italian for “a beautiful surprise.” The name fit perfectly. And Lucho’s prediction last April would prove to be correct. In February, JR Bella Sorpressa was a crowd favorite at the Scottsdale show, winning the International Supreme Bronze Champion Yearling Filly title, followed by another major title at the Arabian Breeders World Cup where she was named Silver Supreme Champion. According to Lucho, “She created quite the stir, winning the hearts of many owners and breeders attending that show.” The young Bella is the result of Joanne’s careful study of pedigrees and conversations with knowledgeable people in the industry. Joanne and her husband, Ram, run a small boutique breeding program, breeding one to five mares a year. Their original partnership of Impressa with Jeff Sloan quickly led to the Gunabalans purchasing her outright. Upon meeting the mare’s breeder, Greg, Julie and Jane Farrell of Mulawa International in Australia, they became fast friends, which led to the purchase of the amazing stallion Kavalle MI (pronounced Ka-vall). From this stallion alone, they’ve produced three Canadian National Champion Futurity Colts in a row (the first time ever), with JR Savall (in 2019), JR Francois (2020), and JR Jon Pierre (2021); and the 2021 Mid Summer National Champion Arabian 2-Year-Old Filly JR Frangelica. All are out of another dynamic foundation mare and AHT Dam of Excellence, JR Francesca (Marwan Al Shaqab x Valori TRF), with the exception of JR Savalle (x Serena SWF). In addition to producing champion title holders JR Redmond, JR Diamond Girl and JR Magicman, they and the young Bella serve as a reflection of Joanne’s belief in her dam since the beginning. She remains steadfast in her commitment to keep her as one of the cornerstones to her breeding program. “Impressa is just a lovely mare who passes on her quality to her offspring,” she says.
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SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS JUNIOR CHAMPION COLT Represented by Royal Arabians 480.361.6926 | info@RoyalArabians.com | www.RoyalArabians.com
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Sultan GK
2015 bay stallion by WW Stivallea out of Al Magna
© Alessio Azzali
Just as the ancients followed the stars to guide them to new worlds, follow your dreams, they will guide you to your future.
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2022 Colts by Sultan GK at LE SOLEIL ARABIANS UNSOGNO DI LE SOLEIL
Out of NIZWA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil) 2022 bay colt
URANIO LE SOLEIL
Out of PERSIA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Halimashah Le Soleil) 2022 grey colt
URAGANO LE SOLEIL
Le Soleil Arabians
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LE SOLEIL ARABIANS s.s.a. di Elvis Giughera Cascina Casotto 1 - 10060 Virle Piemonte (TO) ITALY 0039.339.36.80.656 - info@le-soleil.org
© All photos on this page by Elvis Giughera
Out of PASSIFLORA LE SOLEIL (ZT Magnofantasy x Laheeba Le Soleil) 2022 bay colt
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Rewarding Breeders, Owners and Amateurs
An Arabian Halter Horse Competition for 2-Year-Old Fillies & Colts OPEN TO EVERYONE, WORLDWIDE!
The most innovative and awarding futurity that brings value, enthusiasm and marketability to breeding and owning Arabian Halter Horses. AHT Abroad | 150 | Summer 2022
The Breeding Pays Futurity will be initiated at the 2022 U.S. Nationals. Prize money of $100,000 each (evenly split between owner & breeder) will be paid out in both the purebred Breeding Pays 2-Year-Old Futurity Filly class and the Breeding Pays 2-Year-Old Futurity Colt/Gelding class, with an additional payout of $30,000 per final class to the three highest placings through the Amateur Initiative (also evenly split between owner & breeder). For the initial year of 2022, all entries (sired by ANY stallion) are eligible to nominate and compete in their gender-specific class, if the completed Nomination form and payment are made. In 2023 and beyond, nominations will only be permitted for foals sired by stallions nominated to the program. IS THE BREEDING PAYS FUTURITY OPEN TO HORSES IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY? The Breeding Pays Futurity is open to all horses worldwide. HOW DO I NOMINATE MY 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY AND/OR COLT TOM COMPETE IN THE 2022 U.S. NATIONALS CLASS? Forms can be found online at www.ArabianHalterFuturity.com and the first nomination deadline is July 1, 2022. HOW WILL THE 2022 U.S. NATIONALS CLASS BE JUDGED? The 5-Judge Scoring System (used at ABWC) will be utilized in the preliminaries and the 3-Judge Comparative System (used at U.S. Nationals) utilized in the finals. WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY PAYOUT (PER CLASS)? Gold Champion, $35,000 USD | Silver Champion, $20,000 USD Bronze Champion, $10,000 USD | Remaining Top Ten (4th-10th), $5,000 USD. Prize money to be split evenly between owner and breeder of horse. CAN AMATEURS COMPETE IN THE CLASS? The Breeding Pays Futurity is open to everyone. The following Amateur (ATH) Incentive prize money will be split evenly between the owner and breeder of each horse, in addition to the Prize Money awarded in each of the classes: • Highest Placing Amateur: $15,000 USD | Second Highest Placing Amateur: $10,000 USD • Third Highest Placing Amateur: $5,000 USD *Only entries that advance to the Finals are eligible for the Amateur Incentive. HOW DO I BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THIS PROGRAM? Breeding Pays Futurity Founding Members pay a tax-deductible donation of $40,000 for a two or three-year membership (or $20,000/$13.333.33 per year)
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE TO BECOMING A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THIS PROGRAM? In additional to the tax deductible donation, founding members receive two individual stallion nomination rights at a discounted nomination fee, as well as discounted renewal fees for stallion nominations that will be required for program participation in 2023 and beyond.
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