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Contents Issue 8 • Volume 45, No. 3

19 Region 9

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Giacomo Capacci Arabians: The Dream That Became Reality … And Much More

by Anne Stratton

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Cover Story: Baahir El Marwan

by Jeff Wallace

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Leaders Of The Times: Da Vinci FM

by Kara Larson

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The 2014 NCWW Celebration Show—Not Just Surviving, But Thriving!

by Christy Egan

19 Region 9

Region 9 Championships—Southern Hospitality At Its Finest

by Kara Larson

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Aachen Gets It Right

by Jeff Wallace with Lissa Weinstein

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The Magic Of Menton

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Performance Photos—Can We Trust What We See?

by Anne Stratton

6 Arabian Celebration It’s Time For The Celebration—See You In Louisville! by Anne Stratton

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On The Cover:

Baahir El Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), owned by Al Saqran Stud.

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Scottsdale Riding Club—Out Of The Box Beginnings

by Kara Larson

12 MN Breeder MAHB Fall Festival Preview—Innovation, Competition And Big Payouts by Kara Larson 241

The Arabian Horse—Poland’s National Treasure, 3rd Excerpt

by Zenon Lipowicz and George Zbyszewski

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Comments From The Publisher

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Faces & Places

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25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

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Calendar Of Events

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Looking Ahead

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Index Of Advertisers


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Comments From The Publisher Publisher Lara Ames Operations Manager/Editor Barbara Lee Writers Mary Kirkman Kara Larson Jeff Wallace Advertising Account Executives Tony Bergren Walter Mishek Jeff Wallace Production Manager Jody Thompson Senior Designer Marketing Director Wayne Anderson Print & Web Design Tony Ferguson Leah Matzke Melissa Pasicznyk Editorial Coordinator Proofreader Charlene Deyle Sales Assistant/ Accounts Receivable Sharon Brunette © Copyright AHT, Inc. dba Arabian Horse Times. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Articles or opinions published by the AHT, Inc. dba Arabian Horse Times are not necessarily the expressed views of the AHT, Inc. dba Arabian Horse Times. AHT, Inc. dba Arabian Horse Times is not responsible for the accuracy of advertising content or manipulation of images that are provided by the advertiser. ARABIAN HORSE TIMES (ISSN 0279-8125) Volume 45, No. 3, August 2014, is published monthly by AHT, Inc. dba Arabian Horse Times, 20276 Delaware Avenue, Jordan, Minnesota 55352. Periodical postage paid at Jordan, Minnesota 55352 and at additional entry offices. Single copies in U.S. and Canada $7.50. Subscription in U.S. $40 per year, $65 two years, $90 three years. Canada $65 one year, $125 two years, $170 three years, U.S. funds. Foreign Subscriptions: $95 one year, $185 two years, $280 three years, payable in advance, U.S. funds. Sorry, no refunds on subscription orders. For subscription and change of address, please send old address as printed on last label. Please allow four to six weeks for your first subscription to be shipped. Occasionally ARABIAN HORSE TIMES makes its mailing list available to other organizations. If you prefer not to receive these mailings, please write to ARABIAN HORSE TIMES, Editorial Offices, P.O. Box 69, Jordan, MN 55352. The publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or photographic materials. Printed in U.S.A. • P OSTMASTER: Please send returns to Arabian Horse Times, P.O. Box 69, Jordan, MN 55352; and address changes to Arabian Horse Times, P.O. Box 15816, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5816. For subscription information, call 1-855-240-4637 (in the U.S.A.) or 952-492-3213 (for outside of the U.S.A.) Arabian Horse Times • P .O. Box 15816, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5816 • Tel: 952-492-3213 • F ax: 952-492-3228 1-800-AHTIMES • www.ahtimes.com

The Great State Fair When August comes around, I always think of state fairs, because this is the time most of them occur. Not all, I know; some of the southern states wait until later, and some states choose July. But check a calendar, and I’ll bet you can find a state fair in your region about now. This time of year in Minnesota, we gather for the ‘Great Get-Together,’ which is what we call the Minnesota State Fair. Over a 12-day period, 1.7 million people (as of 2013) go to enjoy the same things that go on at all states fairs: the agricultural activities, the animals, the midway, various competitions and concerts, and the food that you might never consider eating in the other 11 months of the year. The Minnesota State Fair is where my family’s love for horses was born, long before my time. My great grandfather showed Percherons, and in the early 1900s, he would take them to the state fairs of the Midwest. That love is still there today for my family. We attend the state fair every year, walk through the barns, and even show our Percherons. Unfortunately, the Minnesota State Fair does not offer Arabian classes—so, maybe we should be making more of a push for them? Just think of these statistics: the fairs generally acknowledged to be the “top 10” in this country (Arizona, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin) are expected to welcome more than 10.7 million people this year. I should add, the “top 10” designation is not just about attendance, so if we were talking only people who walk through the gate, the figure might be higher. Any way you look at it, that is an enormous amount of exposure. A few of these fairs probably feature Arabian horse competition and perhaps a few of our organizations have exhibits there, but shouldn’t we be giving greater consideration to seeing more Arabian horses there? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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GIACOMO CAPACCI ARABIANS:

by ANNE STRATTON

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THE DREAM THAT BECAME REALITY ... AND MUCH MORE Does Giacomo Capacci ever take a vacation? Not often. The last one in recorded history was

in 2001. The fact is, he lives and breathes Arabians horses—and it shows. Since he opened his own operation in 2008, Capacci has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success; every year, he

has led horses to gold championships at the All Nations Cup and World Championships, and

to trophies throughout Europe and the Middle East. In 2013 alone, he showed three horses to

Gold World Championships: in Senior Stallions (Fadi Al Shaqab), Junior Colts (the unanimous

EKS Alihandro) and Yearling Fillies (Minwa). In addition, he led Bronze World Champions AJA Aphrodite (Senior Mares) and Sultan Al Shaqab ( Junior Colts).

What is perhaps more impressive is that at the same time he was making his name on the global

stage, he was creating a top class, full service Arabian horse facility in the foothills of Tuscany that

is home to 250 horses. At age 32, with six years at the helm of his own business, he knows that was no small achievement, but he is too aware of the future to waste time patting himself on the back. Foremost in his mind is continuing—taking further—the respectful service to clients and their horses that has made it all possible.

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Giacomo Capacci is a native Tuscan, born to a family which included a grandfather who raised Spanish

Arabian horses. As a boy spending time at his grandfather’s farm, he learned horsemanship and developed his own passion for Arabians. “It was the whole package of the Arabian horse that excited me from the

beginning,” he says, “the type, the balance, the character, and at the same time, the power and charisma.” Still, he didn’t initially envision a career in horses. He passed every summer working on breeding farms,

but he graduated from the Italian Technical Institute with a degree in chemistry. And then it dawned on him: if he was going to spend his life doing something, it should be something he loved, and that meant horses. He was working for a farm when he attended the Salon du Cheval in 2000 and met Michael

Byatt. Byatt offered him a job, he remembers, and from there, over the coming years, his career would go international. He would become increasingly familiar with the cosmopolitan expertise that is integral to that level of the Arabian show ring today.

“In the beginning [I worked for Michael] off and on, but finally I got my visa and I was there for several years,” Capacci says, and adds candidly, “He helped me a lot. From my time working with him, I learned how to train professionally. He gave me the potential to establish my company, and I’m grateful for

everything he’s done for me.” Especially during the last two years of their association, Capacci conditioned

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several national champions, so that he absorbed what it felt like to work highly qualified horses at the top of their game.

In 2006, he added to the education by relocating to the Middle East for several months to prepare horses

for Byatt and begin to show them. By the time he returned to Italy, he had earned a few European clients, enough to open his own fledgling operation. He trained their horses, showed them, and began to creep

up the ladder of success under his own banner. Regional championships and titles at well known shows attracted attention, and requests for his services began to flow in.

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“I had leased a small farm with only 10 stalls,” he recalls, “but every day, horses were coming.” Clearly, a

move was in order, so he rented a 100-stall facility, with paddocks, an indoor arena and a breeding center, from a client in the Bologna area. Then, he says dryly, the business got really busy, and it wasn’t just

showing horses; it was breeding horses as well. “It was good. I was able to build a lot of relationships with clients I’ve had for years. That is where I started, and how I developed my business.”

And how that business developed! Even his earliest stallion roster reflected big names, including one of

the best-known operations in the Middle East, Al Shaqab. There were other patrons as well, broodmare owners and show horse enthusiasts, who joined the operation in an explosion of support.

“We take care of everything,” he says of the service he offers. “We like to promote horses that we think are the best of the best, and our clients like that. We have been very successful in developing people’s breeding programs with those stallions, and we have sold breedings all over the world. That has brought in other clients with very high quality horses.”

After nearly three years, Capacci was ready to own his own farm. He returned to Tuscany, and settled on a 22-hectare tract of land near the historic city of Cortona, about an hour and a half ’s drive southeast of

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Florence. When he purchased it, it was largely undeveloped for his purposes, offering only a

small house; everything—nearly 200 stalls, two covered arenas, two covered round pens, two

covered hot-walkers, and a breeding center—was built to his specifications. It is now home to

250 horses, including a host of broodmares and

foals, the show string and a large group of some of the top stallions in the world, with pedigrees

representing many of the most successful crosses in the breed. Included also is a strong collection of straight Egyptian blood, a resource both to

Egyptian breeders and to other horsemen seeking those characteristics to improve their programs.

“We farm at 360 degrees,” he says of the operation which employs approximately 20 people. “We

breed the mares, do embryos, ship semen, foal out about 50 babies, and transfer about 60 embryos

every year. We have a marketing program, we have our show program and show team—we promote everything about the Arabian horse.”

What makes it tick? It’s not just the horses, he

says, but the people too—all the people involved

in Giacomo Capacci Arabians. That began, years

ago, with his own family. They weren’t too pleased, he acknowledges, when he first announced that he intended to choose horses over chemistry. “I think it’s normal for any family,” he says. “But once they understood that it was really my passion, what I

wanted to do (I was putting 200 percent of myself into it), and that there were people around me

who wanted me to do it because they thought I had talent, they supported me in it. I have been very fortunate with my family.”

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There are also those who, as he says, make it

possible for him to do what he does much of

the year, which is travel extensively for showing

and promotion. The scope of Giacomo Capacci Arabians has been such that no one person

could do everything everyday. Capacci’s breeding manager, Pietro Chinnici, has been on board for

nearly six years, and is as much a personal friend as an employee. They met when the trainer was

in Sicily for a horse show. “He is really a fantastic person with a good heart, and he said he wanted to work with me,” Capacci remembers. “At that

time I was small and developing my business, so I didn’t really need much help, but once I did, I called him.”

Chinnici shares Capacci’s passion for horses.

“We have the record we do in large part because of his contribution, and because of others who

have been with me for a long time—my stable

managers, Anfuso Daniele and Guiseppe Vetró,

and trainer Uri Shaked, who is full time here, but also freelances for some of our clients. When you are traveling and dealing with so much, and you have to take care of so many important horses

and important clients, you need to have a really good and professional team that takes care of

everything at home. I love having such a good and motivated team around every day.

“Our success in Europe is actually because we put everything we know in our horses,” he continues. “We try to go further and better than everybody else. Everything we do, we try to do with great

professionalism and in the services of our clients.

It’s very important to have a good team, and I love having such a team around every day.”

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One member of the team is more than just an employee or even a friend. Capacci got to know Michelle

Bergsma in 2001; they met on that last real vacation. Dutch by birth, she was living in Spain at the time,

and they remained in contact. “We met again by fortunate chance five or six years later,” he says, “and since then, we have been together.”

Bergsma gave up her career to join him at the farm, and now runs the office at Giacomo Capacci Arabians, taking care of all the paperwork and business that is critical in a large-scale horse operation. “She has been very supportive,” he says, “a big part of my career and my success.”

And finally, there are the clients—the owners of his stallions, of the broodmares and foals which fill the fields, and the show string which keeps his name up in lights.

“A lot of our clients have been with us for a long time,” he says. “We always try to guide the clients the

right way, in breeding, buying horses from us, showing, selecting the stallions and broodmares. We have tried always to give them the best opinion and the most professional advice. For many, we have helped develop a breeding program for them.”

He is proud that for many clients, he has searched out young prospects, developed them, showed them

to show ring triumphs that have made their names in the industry, and then directed them into breeding careers with potential. That, he smiles, is another aspect of “full service.” Many of those horses have become world leaders.

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In any conversation with Capacci about his business, three things become clear:

One, he is serious about being at the top of his profession—and his record reveals that he has established himself

there. The challenge is to remain at the industry’s pinnacle, and he not only meets that challenge, he thrives on it. Two, he values the long term support of his staff and his clients, and he believes that the way to attract and hold customers—to nurture business relationships—is to do the best he can for them. Those principles hold true

when he discusses his goals and what he wants to achieve in the future. “I would like to continue to satisfy my clients for a long time,” he reflects. “That will help me have the same results I am having now.”

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And three, in terms of his own reputation, he is unwavering. “I would like for people to see me and my company as fair and honest, and as committed and professional as we can be. That’s why we are who we are. We create something

from our passion which is now so much more than what I

thought it would ever be, and we did that with our principles and our devotion to what we are doing.” ■

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Amir

AL SHAQAB

Gazal Al Shaqab x Amira Madrona, by Parys El Jamaal 2007 Stallion

2014 Silver Champion Stallion – Menton 2011 Gold Medal Stallion – Qatar National 2010 Most Beautiful Head – Austrian International 2010 Champion Colt – Austrian International 2009 Reserve Champion Colt – Qatar International 2008 Champion Colt – Qatar National 2008 Champion Colt – Citta Di Castello International B Show 10 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


MS NJOOD Amir Al Shaqab x Rosemary FHP • 2012 Filly

SULTAN AL SHAQAB Amir Al Shaqab x Abha Al Shaqab • 2011 Colt

2013 Bronze Champion Junior Colt – Paris World Championship 2012 Silver Champion Colt – European Championship 2012 Gold Champion Yearling Colt – Menton GIACOMO

CAPACCI

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ARABIANS


Kahil

AL SHAQAB

Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl, by Mishaah 2008 Stallion

2011 Best Head – Paris World Championship 2011 Highest Scoring Horse of Show – Paris World Championship 2011 Gold Medal Champion Junior Male – Paris World Championship 2011 Champion Colt – Mediterranean & Arab Countries 2011 Champion Colt – Qatar International 2011 Champion Colt – Al Khaledia International 2010 Silver Champion Colt – Aachen All Nations Cup 2010 Champion Colt – Qatar International 2009 Champion Colt (Unanimous) – Austrian International 12 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


AL JAZEERA Kahil Al Shaqab x Alhasa Polish Gold Champion Yearling Filly

MINWAH Kahil Al Shaqab x LC Primavera • 2012 Filly Gold World Champion Yearling Filly Paris PITAWAL Kahil Al Shaqab x Pepita Polish Silver Champion Yearling Colt

MORION Kahil Al Shaqab x Mesalina Polish Gold Champion Yearling Colt

PUSTYNIA KAHILA Kahil Al Shaqab x Pustynna Malwa • 2013 F illy

RAHIFAH AL SHAQAB Kahil Al Shaqab x Hathfa Al Shaqab 2013 Filly GIACOMO

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Wadee

AL SHAQAB

Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl, by Mishaah 2010 Stallion Full brother to 2011 Paris World Champion Junior Male Kahil Al Shaqab

2014 Qatar International Champion Stallion 2012 Champion Junior Male – Paris World Championship 2012 Best In Show Male – Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships 2012 Highest Scoring Male – Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships 2012 Champion Junior Male – Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships 2012 Gold Champion Colt – Qatar International 2012 Silver Champion Colt – Al Khalediah International 2011 Gold Champion Colt – Qatar International 2010 Champion Junior Male – Qatar International 14 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


2014 FILLY Wadee Al Shaqab x Magheeda Al Shaqab

2014 FILLY Wadee Al Shaqab x Aleysha Al Nasser GIACOMO

CAPACCI

2014 COLT Wadee Al Shaqab x Venetzia GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS | 15

ARABIANS


Fadi

AL SHAQAB

Besson Carol x ABHA Myra, by Marwan Al Shaqab 2008 Stallion

2013 Gold Champion Senior Stallion – Paris World Championship 2012 Gold Champion – Al Khaledia International 2012 Gold Champion – Qatar International 2010 Gold Champion – Al Khaledia International 2010 Gold Champion – Menton 2010 Silver Champion – Paris World Championship 16 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


AL FARIDA AL SHAQAB Fadi Al Shaqab x Aleysha Al Nasser 2014 PSAIAHF Gold Champion Yearling Filly

2014 FILLY Fadi Al Shaqab x Aisha Al Shaqab

FALLAH AL SHAQAB Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion

2014 FILLY Fadi Al Shaqab x Marwa Al Shaqab

GIACOMO

CAPACCI

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ARABIANS


EKS

alihandro

Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette, by Padrons Psyche 2010 Stallion

2013 Gold Champion (Unanimous) – Dubai International Arabian Show 2013 Gold Champion (Unanimous) – Menton 2013 Gold Champion (Unanimous) – Aachen All Nations Cup 2013 Gold Champion (Unanimous) – Paris World Championship 2012 Gold Champion – Aachen All Nations Cup 2011 Gold Champion Junior Male – South African National 18 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


2013 FILLY EKS Alihandro x Arielle El Tessa

2014 FILLY EKS Alihandro x AS Bint Saskia

2014 FILLY EKS Alihandro x Alaska

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CAPACCI

ARABIANS


EKS

alihandro

Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette, by Padrons Psyche 2010 Stallion

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CREATING TOMORROW'S CHAMPIONS — WE INTRODUCE ...

Wajeeh

ATHBAH

EKS Alihandro x El Dorada 2014 Colt

Star

OF

MARWAN

Marwan Al Shaqab x GW Natorious Star • 2004 Mare 2011 Silver Champion Mare – AHBA World Cup 2011 Champion Mare 6-7 Years Old – United States National 2011 Reserve Champion Senior Mare – United States National 2007 Champion Futurity Filly – United States National 2007 Champion Futurity Filly – Canadian National

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CAPACCI

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AL SHAHANIA STUD, IN COOPERATION WITH GIACOMO CAPACCI ARABIANS, PRESENTS ...

EKS

Mansour

EKS Alihandro x EKS Phateena • 2012 Stallion

Watch for him in the European Show Ring

GIACOMO

CAPACCI

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ARABIANS


Sultan

AL ZOBARA

SIR photo

Gazal Al Shaqab x Inra Al Shaqab, by Wahag Al Shaqab GIACOMO

CAPACCI

2011 Stallion 2014 Silver Champion Colt – Menton 2012 Champion Colt – Paris World Championship

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Maharaja

HDM

Marajj x Miss Yahsminah Elamal, by Antar Elamal WN 2007 Stallion

2009 Reserve Champion Colt – Paris World Championship 2009 Champion Junior Colt – Menton 2009 Best Head & Trophee Espoir Award – Menton 2009 Silver Champion Junior Colt – Dubai International Arabian Show 2009 Champion Junior Colt (Unanimous) – Al Khaledia International 2009 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt & Best Head – Al Khaledia International 2008 Champion Junior Colt (Unanimous) – Baden Show, Germany 2008 Champion Yearling Colt (Unanimous) – Scottsdale 26 | GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS


LC

Prince Magnum

MYSTICA SORAYA LC Prince Magnum x Princess Of Marwan

GIACOMO

Magnum Psyche x Ludy El Shahller HMR, by Shahllenger

CAPACCI

2007 Stallion 2008 Champion Colt (Unanimous) – Iowa Gold Star 2008 Champion Sr. Yearling Colt (Unanimous) – Scottsdale (Only shown as a Junior Colt) ARABIANS GI ACOMO CA PACCI A R A BI A NS | 27


ZT

Faa Iq

Anaza El Farid x ZT Jamdusah, by Jamilll 1997 Stallion

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KAMLA AL RASHEDIAH ZT Faa Iq x Kareymah Ezzain

TAMMAM AL RASHEDIAH ZT Faa Iq x Maleeha Al Rashediah

BADER AL RASHEDIAH ZT Faa Iq x Beshyer Al Rashediah

GIACOMO

CAPACCI

SIRAH AL RASHEDIAH ZT Faa Iq x Sinans Palaestra

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ARABIANS


Shamekh

ALDANAT

Ajmal Al Kout x Ajmal Sherifa, by Ansata Sirius 2009 Stallion

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BARQ AL LA'ALE Shamekh Aldanat x Fa Faaina, by Mishaal HP

EZZ ALDANAT Shamekh Aldanat x Shalwa, by Sinan Al Rayyan 2014 Colt

SHIKHA ALDANAT Shamekh Aldanat x Badrat Aldanat, by Badir

2014 Filly

GIACOMO

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A UNIQUE PEDIGREE CREATED BY A MASTERPIECE LEGACY.

Sawfan

Ashhal Al Rayyan x Amira Al Nasser 2004 Stallion GIACOMO

CAPACCI

ARABIANS

AL NASSER


EXPECTATIONS ... HE BEATS THEM ALL!

EL THAY

Majdy

Teymur B x El Thay Magidaa 2003 Stallion GIACOMO

CAPACCI

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Baahir El Marwan by JEFF WALLACE

The dappled statuesque form of superstar Baahir El Marwan dominated the show ring in Scottsdale 2014. The 2008 stallion represents the rare blend of quintessential Arabian beauty and functional conformation that the breed so desperately needs. Proudly owned by Al Saqran Stud of Kuwait/Dubai, and handled by David Boggs who is no stranger to the win circle in Scottsdale, it was a championship that resonated with David. “It was the thrill of a lifetime winning Scottsdale this year with Baahir for by great friend Mr. Bassam,” David shares. “Scottsdale is really a dream venue for Baahir, with the big outside arena enabling him to demonstrate his very powerful and fluid trot. I think for many people that hadn’t taken a serious look at Baahir, they did at that moment.” While Baahir El Marwan’s International Tour is just starting to take off, it is his magical blend of beauty, conformation and superior pedigree that will make a lasting mark on the breed. Already, with his jump start at Scottsdale this year, David notes, “He was able to secure bookings to some really elite mares after that event. I think it gave his breeding career the opportunity and the respect it deserves.” What these breeders are seeing is a pedigree that is tailor made to produce some stellar individuals. Not only is Baahir El Marwan by the sire of sires, Marwan Al Shaqab, but hails from a mare family that already has produced world champions. Baahir El Marwan’s dam, HB Bessolea, has been covered with Marwan Al Shaqab seven times, using the incredibly successful formula of the Marwan Al Shaqab/Besson Carol cross that has produced such notable individuals as Fadi Al Shaqab (Besson Carol x Abha Myra, by Marwan Al Shaqab), the World Gold Champion Stallion in Paris.

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HB Bessolea’s production with Marwan Al Shaqab has been nothing short of astonishing. From this first mating she produced the 2011 World Champion Baanderos, bred by Susan Taylor of Taylor Arabians and now owned by Al Khalediah of the Kindgdom of Saudi Arabia. Her second foal was Bint Bessolea, also owned by Al Kalediah, who won unanimous Champion Mare recently at the prestigious International Show at Ströhen, Germany. HB Bessolea has also produced Baandora and Bessolina El Marwan, both currently being campaigned by Michael Byatt. Bessolina El Marwan is the recent 2014 Region 11 Champion Mare. With such a triumphant breeding family, it is no wonder that astute breeders are flocking to Baahir El Marwan. While his career as a sire is just in its infancy, Baahir El Marwan has produced some glorious foals, particularly from Magnum Psyche-sired mares. The championproducing mare Palitrah, by the Magnum son Justify, and out of broodmare supreme, Bint Bey Shah, has recently foaled an amazing colt. The legendary Bint Bey Shah herself, is in foal to Baahir for 2015. There is also an outstanding filly born out of another Magnum Psyche daughter whose dam is a full sister to the great breeding stallion Justafire DGL. “It is all brand new and thrilling to see which mares and sire lines seem to be working best,” explains David.

"The horse of my dreams; a stallion of almost perfect conformation and balance. He is the reflection of an Eagle—powerful, graceful and majestic, with the heritage of noble ancestry."

~ Bassam Al Saqran

Al Saqran Stud is gathering a splendid harem to support their stallion, breeding him to their 2014 Scottsdale Champion mare Luxemere Jizette (KM Bugatti x TA Jihana Bey, by Genesis C), and U.S. National Champion and Las Vegas World Cup Supreme Gold Champion Filly Donna Molta Bella SRA (DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna, by Falcon BHF). The first filly born by Baahir El Marwan in Dubai is outstanding. The next stop for this superstar stallion is Tulsa with David Boggs on the lead. “We are excitedly looking forward U.S. Nationals,” explains David,” and Baahir competing in senior stallions.” Beyond U.S. Nationals, future plans are that Baahir El Marwan will enjoy a European show career, as breeders there are also excited about the beauty, conformation and movement that he will bring to their breeding programs. ■

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Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar), with Jim and Salley Bedeker.

by Kara Larson Born a year shy of the latest millennium, Da Vinci FM spent 14 years of his extraordinary life wowing in the show ring, building up a beautiful breeding stock, and impressing all with his chivalrous temperament. And now, as a 15-year-old, Da Vinci spends his days enjoying a pasture life he has certainly earned. Behind Da Vinci is a crew well versed in the Arabian breeding, marketing, and show world. Owned by Jim and Sally Bedeker of Gemini Acres Equine, and managed 62 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

by Chris Barter, their excitement in the next chapter of Da Vinci’s life is as strong as ever. “His mornings start out in the pastures for a couple hours in the Arizona sun. He’s done showing and we only breed selectively to him, so he actually gets to be a horse,” Barter shares. “I love taking him out to the pasture every morning. He’s earned this freedom, and more than that, he is simply the nicest stallion. No bad habits—just a gentleman. In the breeding barn, anyone can collect him. He’s just a dream to be around.”


A son of Versace and Full Moon Astar, Da Vinci’s pedigree is one that elicits beauty, type, size, and a prestige unique to this exceptional line. Drawing from this prominent base, the Arabian horse community has watched Da Vinci become a producer of exotic champions worldwide. Sire of U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt MPA Giovanni, 2011 U.S. National Reserve Champion Yearling Arabian Filly Goddess Of Da Vinci, and 2012 U.S. National Champion 3-Year-Old Colt Rohara Crown Prince, Da Vinci has been the source of some prominent horses in the modern halter show ring. Beyond his progeny garnering big titles over the years, they also carry on Da Vinci’s unique chivalry, wellmannered personality, and presence. “His foals are the same way—great personality, very happy, and so good to work with,” Barter shares. “They like to show off and light up and flag their tail—just as Da Vinci did. He also passed along good size, type, a beautiful face, and big eyes.” Now into a second generation of Da Vinci, Chris Barter revels in the anticipation of this big moment—a time that allows a new addition to Gemini Acres, JJ Bellagio, a chance in the spotlight. “Now that Da Vinci is pretty much retired breeding-wise, we’re crossing all his daughters back over to Bellagio.” Barter happily adds, “And they’ve just been absolutely gorgeous. Great type, size, ears, eyes—that cross has been magnificent.” So, as Gemini Acres looks to expand what Da Vinci has built for them—a distinct and stunning brand of

Left: JJ Bellagio Above: Goddess Of Da Vinci

Arabian horse—a promising future resides in JJ Bellagio. Exemplifying a pedigree that combines the beauty and strength of international champion Magnum Psyche and the exotic allure of national champion Joyeuse NY, JJ Bellagio opens up the future of the Gemini Acres breeding program. Barter adds that this stallion is not only proving to cross extremely well with Da Vinci daughters, but is also having success with Marwan Al Shaqab, as well as Spanish, Egyptian, and domestic bloodlines. Additionally, as in the U.S. and like the Da Vinci babies, Bellagio has great international appeal; already selling his get to thriving Arabian communities in the Middle East, South America, Europe. In the show ring, his first foal crops are garnering big wins. Most recently, at the 2014 Canadian Nationals, yearling filly Veneta CS, bred by Gemini Acres, was awarded the Reserve National Championship in Arabian Yearling Fillies. As impressive wins and beautiful babies amount,, Gemini Acres Equine aims to continue the legacy built by the great Da Vinci FM right into the future of JJ Bellagio. Jim and Sally Bedeker, with Barter at the helm, delight in the opportunity to make this a reality. n Volume 45, No. 3 | 63


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NCWW Celebration Show NOT JUST SURVIVING, BUT THRIVING! by CHRISTY EGAN The North Central Working Western (NCWW) Celebration Show held its second annual show from July 17-19, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and like the first one, it was a bona fide success. With its inaugural debut in 2013, it set a new precedent for working western horses by combining multiple events for Arabians, HalfArabians and Quarter Horses into one, wall-to-wall, action-packed horse show. This year brought back the same good foundation, thoughtfulness and planning; some great

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classes were added, and hosted twice the number of entries paying out a whopping $41,000 in prize money. When the show made the move to the popular Minnesota State Fairgrounds facility this year, everyone involved breathed a collective sigh of relief. Of course, the Minneapolis/St. Paul area is a wonderful place for a horse show; there’s comfort in the access, and it’s easy to get to that city. There are lots of great amenities, hotels,


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ALL-BREED REINING CHALLENGE RESULTS restaurants and things to do, but more importantly, the Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds offers a premiere venue: clean, attractive and horse-friendly functional. There was laughter when one of the management said they were “… very proud of the dirt in the Coliseum.” But honestly, just ask any good reining horse trainer or cow horse man how important the right footing is for their VIP equine partners—dirt is a big deal. The Hesa Zee+/ All-Breed Reining Challenge, sponsored by Eleanor’s Arabians in Rogers, Minn., hosted 130 reiners and 44 entries this year. Of those 44 entries, half were Arabian or Half-Arabian. The winner of the All-Breed Open was Gunner’s Sweet Chex with Jeff Kasten up for Big Rock Equestrian Center, LLC. Second was Peptomatic, with Jamie Peters riding for James Peters. The pair actually tied for first with a 146.5. Jamie then won the toss for the Franco silver show bit and Dale Chavez headstall that came as a dividend with the winning ride. Third with a 144, was Brian Welman and Dun With Style RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps and Qs, by Hesa Zee), a five-year-old, Half-Arabian gelding bred and owned by Dick Ames of Cedar Ridge Arabians. Dun With Style RA also won the HalfArabian Open Reining and the Half-Arabian Reining Jr. Horse. His dam, Minding Ps and Qs, the winner of the Scottsdale Arabian Reining Futurity in her day, is also the dam of the second place winner in the Half-Arabian Reining Open and Reining Jr. Horse, Dunminding Ps and Qs. Eleanor Hamilton, owner of Eleanor’s Arabians and home of Hesa Zee, provided beautiful and quickly coveted prizes for Hesa Zee’s winners, in addition to the bits and bridles previously mentioned. For the champions, there were Benny Guitron designed trophy buckles and other shiny treats. Reserve champions received a headstall and trophy buckle. There was a total of $7,000 in added money for this NRHA sanctioned event, so money earned goes on the NRHA permanent record for the successful horses. Any horse of any breed or bloodline was able to enter the Reining Challenge, but those sired by Hesa Zee were eligible for bonus money as well.

All-Breed Open Tie 1. Gunner’s Sweet Chex, R: Jeff Kasten, O:Big Rock Equestrian Center, LLC 1. Peptomatic, R: Jamie Peters, O: James M. Peters 2. Dun With Style RA, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames All-Breed nOn-prO 1. Show N Tag, R: Peter Smith, O: Peter Smith 2. Hershey Spark, R: Becki Mastin, O: Becki Mastin ArABiAn Open 1. EAF Hesa Wizard, R: Kenneth Eppers, O: Timothy Williams 2. Maxs Girl RA, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames ArABiAn nOn prO 1. Aatonina SF, R: Cindy Hildebrand, O: Cindy Hildebrand 2. LA Desert Echo, R: Carla Hingeveld, O: Carla Hingeveld ArABiAn Jr. HOrse 1. EAF Hesa Wizard, R: Kenneth Eppers, O: Timothy Williams 2. Maxs Girl RA, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames HAlf-ArABiAn Open 1. Dun With Style RA, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames 2. Dunminding Ps and Qs, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames HAlf-ArABiAn nOn-prO 1. Zee Zee Stop, R: Rebecca Lee, O: Rebecca Lee 2. Hollywood Bad Boy GP, R: Melissa Pasicznyk, O: Melissa Pasicznyk HAlf-ArABiAn Jr. HOrse 1. Dun With Style RA, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames 2. Dunminding Ps and Qs, R: Brian Welman, O: Richard Ames AHA-ApprOved reining clAss winners included: ArABiAn reining Open - OBAYID with R. Lance Scheffel up for owner Laura Hendricks. Laura also stepped into the saddle and won the Purebred Reining ATR. ArABiAn reining Jr HOrse - EAF HESA WIZARD with Kenneth Eppers riding for owner Timothy Williams. EAF HESA WIZARD also won the Hesa Zee Arabian Open. If there had been a fourth place in the overall open, “Wizard” was in that position. A four-year-old purebred Arabian, Wizard was bred by Eleanor Hamilton and is a classic example of her bloodlines: Hesa Zee plus a Crown Musc daughter with a good dose of pure Polish Arabian breeding on the tail-female line. HAlf-ArABiAn reining Open - TR HOLLYWOOD ROSE is also owned by Tim Williams and was ridden by Cindy Hildebrand. This team also won the H/A Reining ATR. TR HOLLYWOOD ROSE is a 13-year-old Wolf Springs Ranch-bred mare. Sired by Hollywood Dun It, the Arabian half of her pedigree is top Polish breeding. HAlf-ArABiAn reining Jr. HOrse - BUILT BY PEPPY, bred and owned by Eleanor Hamilton, and trained and shown by Lance Scheffel, is a son of Little Sorrel Peppy out of Fae Zee Princess (Xenophonn x Speed Princess). This 4-year-old apparently has a real future dealing with cows. Volume 45, No. 3 | 65


Winners of the Hesa Zee bonus money were all particularly pleased with their winning moments. EAF Hesa Wizard and Zee Zee Stop took home an added $2,500 each; Zee Fire Storm and Hesa My Daddy each pocketed an added $1,500, and Heza Crown Prince and Hezas Sweet Dreams won an additional $1,000 for their efforts.

Eleanor Hamilton and Hesa Zee+/.

On the cow horse side of the pen, the big news at the NCWW show was the NRCHA sanctioned Derby’s $6,000 in added prize money. There were 21 entries, making this the upper Midwest’s largest cow horse show. Exhibitors hauled in from all over to compete, with their license plates visually verifying the distances they had traveled, from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and Oklahoma. The show had originally planned to have Bob Kail (Ariz.) and Gay Lynn Owens (Iowa) adjudicate, but when an NRHA class has more than $1,000 added money, it recommends a two-judge system. So the show brought in Lita Hottel (Minn.) to help. Because there were quite a few more cow horse entries than originally anticipated, Lita went from being an asset to a God-send, allowing Bob to focus on the cow horses and Lita to assist with the NRHA reining. The North Central Reining Association funds their fall futurity with a stallion auction and they included Arabian stallions this year. A portion of the proceeds was given as added money in a 4-year-old reining class for Arabians and Half-Arabians at the show. The show also created a National Reined Cow Horse Associationsanctioned Futurity and Derby, structured like a regular NRHA event. New classes added to the show for 2014 included Ranch Horse Pleasure and Performance Horse Halter, Purebred and Half-Arabian.

Gary Ferguson and Heza My Daddy.

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In closing, during the show, the office signed up seven Arabian or Half-Arabian registered horses for their NRHA competition licenses, took in three new memberships to the AHA and saw two Half-Arabians transfer ownership, at least one of them going to a horseman that had never owned a horse with Arabian breeding. This is why we need these shows.


A delighted Eleanor Hamilton is talking about seriously expanding her involvement in the Hesa Zee+/ All-Breed Reining Challenge. She will definitely be expanding the bonus money next year to include ALL Arabian and HalfArabian horses bred by Eleanor’s Arabians. Special thanks to Sandy Woerle who founded and supports this show mightily; to the hard working crew, especially Connie Henrichs of White Horse Show Management, and to all of the greatly appreciated

sponsors: Eleanor’s Arabian Farm, White River Ag Products, Farmer’s Mill & Assurance Feeds, Markel Insurance, AgStar Financial, LRS Performance Horses, Firecreek Farwa & Laurel Reeves, Kari Laufenberg & Kick-Off Time, North Central Reined Cow Horse Association, North Central Reining Horse Association and Praxis Equine Management. Check out the comments and photos from this show on Facebook at the North Central Working Western Celebration Show. n

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Southern Hospitality At Its Finest

On the cusp of Texas summer, Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Tex., features one of the larger regional shows in the Arabian show industry. The Region 9 Championship Show enjoys a diverse and competitive depth and additionally, Region 9 Director Margo Shallcross was very pleased this year with how fluidly the show ran under the management of Steve Buddin and his staff. Margo shares, “The office was handled by Melanni Hershberger from Scottsdale, Ariz., whose calm manner is an asset to any show office. Our dressage and sport horse divisions were handled by Deborah Cinotto; she brings years of knowledge in smoothly running these disciplines. Edythe Snowden does a super job as our Barn Manager and, finally, Steve is backed up by his lovely wife Jean, who also handled our vendors. From gate to show office, our staff did a remarkable job.” With nearly 500 horses showing at the Region 9 Championships this year, the show is able to boast big numbers, but even more importantly, Shallcross maintains that the pride of Region 9 exists in the facility, the talent of the exhibitors, and the high energy of the show. “What sets this show apart from others is the depth in competition our horsemen and horsewomen have to offer in Region 9. We are gifted with many outstanding trainers, amateurs, and junior riders in our region. If you can place in Region 9, you have a great chance to also do well at the various national shows AHA offers.” When Region 9’s staff comes together, working tirelessly to bring the show to a new level, all the while aspiring to be a catalyst for innovation, Shallcross is bound to receive a great deal of praise and compliments on its behalf. “At the end of the show, I was at the out-gate, and many large and small barns came by to thank everyone for a great show,” Shallcross says. “They were truly happy with the running of the championships and the judges we had this year. Dede Bisch, Scott Brumfield, and Joseph Polo were in the main ring, Leon Mathias judged working western, and Gail Hoff-Carmona, dressage and sport horse classes. Our main ring panel has to keep the show moving as we have a very full schedule and they did just that.” Thinking ahead to next year, Shallcross looks forward to making the show even bigger and more successful. “Next year, we are going to do a different trophy for our open classes and hold a big welcome party for our exhibitors. We hope to attract new exhibitors by offering two dual qualifying shows in Region 12 (Florida and Alabama), and a dual qualifier in Louisiana with Region 12 and in Texas with Region 13. The Reichert Celebration in September will also be one of the dual qualifying shows in our region.” She adds, “You will not find a better place to show and Will Rogers Memorial Center is always improving its show grounds.” As Shallcross extends an invitation for all to attend the 2015 Region 9 Championships, she offers, “For people who come and are looking to do something outside the show arena, we sit in an ideal location with several world-class museums, the zoo, and botanical garden adjacent to the show grounds. We are also fortunate to have lovely hotels and restaurants in the vicinity along with three air-conditioned arenas, and excellent stalling that connects through tunnels to all the arenas. The outside temperature may be hot, but our arenas are very cool. If you have not shown or visited our Region 9 Championship show, I encourage you to put it on your calendar for May 27-30, 2015. We offer southern hospitality at its finest!” Volume 45, No. 3 |

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2014 Region 9 Championship Show Results May 28-31, 2014 • Fort Worth, Texas Results provided by Region 9 Show Committee. Arabian Halter Stallions Arabian Stallions 3 Years & Over Championship - Champion: AJA JUSTIFIED (WH Justice x AJA Beneja), H: Michael Byatt, O: AJA Arabians; Reserve: SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Eric Loftis; Top Five: MAXIMO OFA (Marajj x Minstrils Pearl), H: Kim Morgan, O: On Fire Arabians; PATRIOT LSA (The Sequel RCA x Tammens ANA), H: Kimberly Shutts, O: Lone Star Arabians LLC. Arabian Stallions 2 Years Old Championship - Champion: MM ZHIVAGO (Eden C x MM La Bonita), H: Kim Morgan, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises; Reserve: MM EL ALAZON (Eden C x MM Milagro Roja), H: Anthony Steiner, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises. Arabian Yearling Colts/Geldings Sweepstakes - Champion: GALLIPOLI BSF (Ever After NA x Little Miss Priss BSF), H: Michael Byatt, O: William and Catherine Nan Bensyl Trust; Reserve: REHAN AL SHAHANIA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Majalis), H: David Botha, O: Al Shahania Stud; Top Ten: LUCIUS M (Vitorio TO x Addison Rose), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: James Darren Eagle; LR PSENSATION ALI (WC Ali Gazal x LR Psyren), H: Kim Morgan, O: Lynne Rowlett; REVELATION X (Eden C x Tamar Faberge), H: Grant Krohn, O: Kim Corgey; TAMAR THUREON (Onitnelav x Tamar Fantasia), H: Troy Peterson, O: Tamara Hanby; QUIXOTIC (Besson Carol x Fames Finale TF), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Barbara Hughes; TAMAR BLUE MOON (Tamar Rubicon x LW Gradyna), H: Saul Renteria, O: Tamara Hanby; KORDELAFYRE (*Kordelas x Genaveave Taskafire), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Joyce Swegle. Arabian Stallions 2 Years & Over AOTH Championship - Champion: SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), H: Eric Loftis, O: Eric Loftis; Reserve: PATRIOT LSA (The Sequel RCA x Tammens ANA), H: Michelle Shutts, O: Lone Star Arabians

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LLC; Top Five: AO BREEZE (Aclsic Raff x Mosha Khaitlyn), H: Ryan Moore, O: Morgan Millner Moore.

Peterson, O: Tamara Hanby; SA LYRIQUE (Audacious PS x WC Brittany Bay), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Sharon Redman.

Mares Arabian Mare Breeding 3 Years & Over Championship - Champion: GC LE MARAIS (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echletica), H: Michael Byatt, O: Al Shahania Stud; Reserve: MISS MARWAN PA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Miss Amerika), H: David Botha, O: Al Shahania Stud; Top Five: MM LA BONITA (EF Kid Curry x HM Shatala), H: Kim Morgan, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises; BAANDORA (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), H: Silvio Moraes, O: Tangle Ridge Farm; MFA PLUMERIA (NW Maverick x MFA Periwinkle), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: MLM Arabians.

Arabian Mares 2 Years & Over AOTH Championship - Champion: MM LA BONITA (EF Kid Curry x HM Shatala), H: Patricia Meier, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises; Reserve: ANGEL TR (MPA Giovanni x TOA Shahqupwithme), H: James White, O: Timberidge Family LLP; Top Five: MFA PLUMERIA (NW Maverick x MFA Periwinkle), H: Morgan Millner Moore, O: MLM Arabians; FAMOUS KHAROLINE (Dakharo x Fames Finale TF), H: Barbara Hughes, O: Barbara Hughes; WS BESSON CARON (Besson Carol x TAF Sweet Melody), H: Herbert Meites, O: Herbert Meites.

Arabian Mares 2 Years Old Championship - Champion: MAKAYAH (OFW Magic Wan x Maria El Besson), H: Michael Byatt, O: Michael Byatt; Reserve: KAHILAT AL SHAHANIA (Da Vinci FM x Symphony of Love), H: David Botha, O: Al Shahania Stud; Top Five: ELIANA C (Chancellor MW x Miakoda C), H: Silvio Moraes, O: Sonia Lightsey; WC CIAO BELLINA (Vitorio TO x WC Ciao Bella), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: Holly Woods Dillin; KINGS DA VINCI DOLL (Da Vinci FM x Kings Adorrable), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Beverly Riley. Arabian Yearling Fillies Sweepstakes Champion: IZZABELLA DONA (Jiuliusz De Wiec x Iim So Sheik), H: Michael Byatt, O: Gary Kehl; Reserve: LILY GRACE (Besson Carol x Amazing Grace WP), H: Kim Morgan, O: Jan Alexander; Top Ten: MB MONELLA (WH Justice x Marwanna AD), H: David Botha, O: Michael Byatt; WC SERENATA (Art Dekko TT x WC Serenity), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: Holly Woods Dillin; PSYLESTE GS (Padrons Psyche x Euphoria NA), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Gina Smith; TAMAR VALENTINA (Onitelav x Tamar Vision of Roses), H: Grant Krohn, O: Tamara Hanby; SNICKERDOODLES (Night Afire MCA x Bella Estrella MCA), H: Cheryl McCally, O: Cheryl McCally; TAMAR SMOKIN HOT (Diesel Smoke CBA x Tamar Euphoria), H: Troy

Geldings Arabian Geldings 3 Years & Over Championship - Champion: ALLESIO (Besson Carol x MFA Annies Song), H: David Botha, O: Katherine Bartlett; Reserve: LC ENCHANTED VICTORY (Utrillo NY x Magic Enchantment), H: Silvio Moraes, O: Linda Cornelius; Top Five: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell; A SPITFIRE BEY B (Afire Bey V x JR Claudette), H: Lance Lewis, O: Lance Lewis. Arabian Geldings 2 Years Old Championship - Champion: H JUSTINTIME H (Enzo x Trejor IA), H: Kim Morgan, O: Linda Routledge; Reserve: ABHA VALMONT (Abha Qatar x Abha Palmyria), H: David Botha, O: Al Shahania Stud. Arabian Geldings 2 Years & Over AAOTH Championship - Champion: LC ENCHANTED VICTORY (Utrillo NY x Magic Enchantment), H: Linda Cornelius, O: Linda Cornelius; Reserve: PA MONTANA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), H: Carole Ann Van Dyke, O: Carole Ann Van Dyke; Top Five: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Kara Powell, O: Kara Powell. Arabian Geldings JOTH 18 & Under Championship - Champion: ALLESIO


Region 9 (Besson Carol x MFA Annies Song), H: Katherine Bartlett, O: Katherine Bartlett; Reserve: A SPITFIRE BEY B (Afire Bey V x JR Claudette), H: Lance Lewis, O: Lance Lewis.

Arabian Performance English Pleasure Arabian English Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: RRAPTURE (SF Specs Shocwave x Do My Dance), H: Jason Krohn, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Reserve: SF SPECS SUPERIOR (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR), H: Joel Gangi, O: Ellis Arabians. Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: TOO BRASSI (IXL Noble Express x Brassmis), H: Jason Krohn, O: Lester Martin; Reserve: GSF REVOLUTION (Afire Bey V x Primroza Afire), H: Gordon Potts, O: Charles Amato Equine Interests LLC; Top Five: CORDOBA BF (Nobilistic BF x Koviak), H: Joel Gangi, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; EF VIVA LA VEGAZ (Vegaz x Mattatoska), H: Colby Dustin Powell, O: Shamrock Farms LLC. Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Championship - Champion: VEGAZ STYLE CCF (Vegaz x Merlot CSP), H: Lester Martin, O: Brian Galbraith; Reserve: BSA MATADOR (El Ghazi x Mattawine), H: Jill Nelson, O: Jill Nelson; Top Five: NOBLES DIVA (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), H: Colleen Boylan-Cooper, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper; EF VIVA LA VEGAZ (Vegaz x Mattatoska), H: Carrie Fritz, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; TWIST OF FAIT (Allience x TR Fait Accompli), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain. Arabian English Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: TOO BRASSI (IXL Noble Express x Brassmis), H: Lester Martin, O: Lester Martin; Reserve: GSF REVOLUTION (Afire Bey V x Primroza Afire), H: Katie Harvey, O: Charles Amato Equine Interests LLC; Top Five: BSA MATADOR (El Ghazi x Mattawine), H: Jill Nelson, O: Jill Nelson; CORDOBA BF (Nobilistic BF x Koviak), H: Amanda Purdin Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; EF VIVA LA VEGAZ (Vegaz x Mattatoska), H: Carrie Fritz, O: Shamrock Farms LLC. Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: SF SPECS SUPERIOR (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR),

H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Ellis Arabians; Reserve: SOTERION (Pryme Thyme x Katz Dreamer YW), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder.

Padron x Princess Becki), H: Paige Smith, O: Judy Smith; HUCKABALOOZA (Hucks Connection V x Bravissima), H: Lindsay Williams, O: Kathie Williams.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), H: Gordon Potts, O: Barbara Cook; Reserve: TURN IT UP (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), H: Jason Krohn, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Top Five: S NOBLEMAN (MHR Nobility x Alyaska Bey V), H: Lou Sichini, O: Windwalker Enterprises LLC; LEVITATION TM (Baske Afire x CY Spring Fire), H: Chase Harvill, O: Cheryl Nelson; DA SHOCKIT TO ME (SF Specs Shocwave x DA Eyes Onfire), H: Jennifer Quintus, O: Timberidge Family LLP.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: NOBLE HEIRR (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Airianna D), H: Chloe Barnett, O: Chloe Barnett; Reserve: CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), H: Barbara Cook, O: Barbara Cook; Top Five: MATOI AFIRE (Matoi x Afire Inmy Eyes), H: Rachel Ginter, O: Rachel Ginter; FIVE ALARM FIRE (Baske Afire x ERA Witchy Woman), H: Meaghan Downs, O: Meaghan Downs; CEY HEY (Hey Hallelujah x CP Shiraz), H: Gabrielle Sitomer, O: Gabrielle Sitomer.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: NOBLE HEIRR (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Airianna D), H: Joel Gangi, O: Chloe Barnett; Reserve: OH AVAREE (KRA Afire Works x Razzl Dazzl Bey), H: Jason Krohn, O: Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm; Top Five: CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; BRADLEY COOPER MA (Baske Afire x Love Is Alive), H: Alan Clanton, O: Darcy Stewart. Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: TURN IT UP (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), H: Martha McCollough, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Reserve: CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Top Five: HUCKABALOOZA (Hucks Connection V x Bravissima), H: Kathie Williams, O: Kathie Williams; BRADLEY COOPER MA (Baske Afire x Love Is Alive), H: Darcy Stewart, O: Darcy Stewart; CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), H: Barbara Cook, O: Barbara Cook. Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Championship - Champion: NOBLE HEIRR (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Airianna D), H: Chloe Barnett, O: Chloe Barnett; Reserve: FIVE ALARM FIRE (Baske Afire x ERA Witchy Woman), H: Meaghan Downs, O: Meaghan Downs; Top Five: CEY HEY (Hey Hallelujah x CP Shiraz), H: Gabrielle Sitomer, O: Gabrielle Sitomer; STOP N STARE WFS (Anza

Arabian Country English Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: LEVITATION TM (Baske Afire x CY Spring Fire), H: Ashley Nelson, O: Cheryl Nelson; Reserve: CL COLORADO PRIMETIME (TC Miyake x Colorado Sage), H: Mary Waldrop-Morales, O: Mary Waldrop-Morales; Top Five: STOP N STARE WFS (Anza Padron x Princess Becki), H: Paige Smith, O: Judy Smith; JULIAN DGL (Afires Heir x Noble Jenna), H: Susan Read, O: Catherine Read. Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: JS AVATAR (Aploz x Baskskos Fire Sai), H: Matthew Krohn, O: Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm; Reserve: VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), H: Maris Castang, O: Maris Castang; Top Five: X-CALIBURR (Matoi x Electra WMF), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis; HUCKS GRACE MD (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch; CA PHLASH DANCE (JDM Rain Dance x RCR Notorious), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts. Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: POST MARK (Express Male x May Elation), H: Anna Sheridan, O: Louise Sheridan. Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: HUCKS GRACE MD (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch; Reserve: CA PHLASH DANCE (JDM Rain Dance x RCR Notorious), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; Top Five:

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Arabian Stallion 3 Years & Over Champion AJA JUSTIFIED (WH Justice x AJA Beneja), shown by Michael Byatt for owner AJA Arabians. X-CALIBURR (Matoi x Electra WMF), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis; VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), H: Maris Castang, O: Maris Castang; JS AVATAR (Aploz x Baskskos Fire Sai), H: Matthew Krohn, O: Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm. Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: PRODIGY AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Reserve: POST MARK (Express Male x May Elation), H: Anna Sheridan, O: Louise Sheridan. Park Arabian Park Horse Open Championship Champion: NOBLES DIVA (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), H: Tish Kondas, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper; Reserve: NOBLE HONOR (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Jason Krohn, O: Karen Cowden. Arabian Park Horse ATR Championship - Champion: NOBLES DIVA (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), H: Colleen Boylan-Cooper, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper; Reserve: BSA MATADOR (El Ghazi x Mattawine), H: Jill Nelson, O: Jill Nelson; Top Five: TWIST OF FAIT (Allience x TR Fait Accompli), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain. Side Saddle Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Championship - Champion: AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), H: Sylvia Beahr, O: Sylvia Beahr.

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Arabian Stallion 2 Years Old Champion MM ZHIVAGO (Eden C x MM La Bonita), shown by Kim Morgan for owners M & M Arabian Enterprises.

Arabian Yearling Colt/Gelding Sweepstakes Champion GALLIPOLI BSF (Ever After NA x Little Miss Priss BSF), shown by Michael Byatt for owner William and Catherine Nan Bensyl Trust.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle ATR Championship - Champion: DYLAN SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: Kristin Robinson, O: Mary Margaret Gilbert; Reserve: TAMAR CARNIVAL OF ROSES (Neposzar x Bey Carnival), H: Dana Daniels, O: Dana Daniels; Top Five: NEXT CONTESTANT (AA Apollo Bey x Chimichanga), H: Whitney Miles, O: Whitney Miles; WS STARS ESCAPADE (HF Mister Chips x WS Naprinnas Star), H: Karen Meites, O: Herbert Meites; SAKITO (*Sasaki x Chispa), H: Jasmine Anwer, O: Jasmine Anwer. Western Pleasure Arabian Western Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: ENZIA FMA (Enzo x Sue Bees Honey), H: J T Keller, O: Cynthia Moore; Reserve: ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), H: Gordon Potts, O: Jerry Newman; Top Five: RAZCAL BEY (Bravado Bey V x CA Rufflesnlace), H: Elizabeth Bentley, O: Kathleen Polcsan; LINK TO FAME (Fame VF x Honeicomb), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Powers & Gilman Partnership; DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x CA Majia), H: Josh Quintus, O: Timberidge Family LLP. Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: OMNIA A (Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA), H: J T Keller, O: Anne Whitaker; Reserve: PA LILLITH (Possesion PGA x Lily Dancer V), H: Stanley White III, O: Miriam Pockrus; Top Five: MADAME JULLYEN V (Jullyen El Jamaal x Mosquerade V), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: William Hearst III; ICEMAN CCF

Arabian Stallion 2 Years & Over AOTH Champion SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), shown by owner Eric Loftis.

Arabian Mare 3 Years & Over Champion GC LE MARAIS (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echletica), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Al Shahania Stud.


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Arabian Mare 2 Years Old Champion MAKAYAH (OFW Magic Wan x Maria El Besson), shown by owner Michael Byatt.

Arabian Yearling Filly Sweepstakes Champion IZZABELLA DONA ( Jiuliusz De Wiec x Iim So Sheik), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Gary Kehl. (Arktic CAHR x Sweeter Nwine V), H: Josh Quintus, O: Maudi Fleming; SANTA CRUZ JULLYEN V (Jullyen El Jamaal x Sweet Caroline V), H: Elizabeth Bentley, O: Graycor Farms, Inc.

Arabian Gelding 3 Years & Over Champion ALLESIO (Besson Carol x MFA Annies Song), shown by David Botha for owner Katherine Bartlett.

Arabian Gelding 2 Years Old Champion H JUSTINTIME H (Enzo x Trejor IA), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Linda Routledge.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Championship - Champion: KRISTIAN DIOR (Versace x Kristianna), H: Dennis Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership; Reserve: ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman; Top Five: RA FAMES STARLETT (Star Of Fame V x NNL Scandal Nashana), H: Martha McCollough, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; RD SHANTAR (Bey Ambition x RD Arietta Bay), H: Lynn Simpson, O: Lynn Simpson; MISTER AMERIKA WP (Eqynox x Maiden Amerika), H: John David Bentley, O: II B Farms. Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Championship - Champion: TAMAR ALEJANDRO (Neposzar x LW Gradyna), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson; Reserve: JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Lori-Kay Frommann, O: LoriKay Frommann; Top Five: ICEMAN CCF (Arktic CAHR x Sweeter Nwine V), H: Robin Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; FAMES BLACKJACK HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Jeremy Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femme Fatale DF), H: Sheila Curley, O: Sheila Curley. Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Championship - Champion: VALLEJO MOON BEAM (Rohara

Arabian Mare 2 Years & Over AOTH Champion MM LA BONITA (EF Kid Curry x HM Shatala), shown by Patricia Meier for owner M & M Arabian Enterprises. Moon Storm x Vallejo Buckle Up), H: Audrey Hart, O: Audrey Hart; Reserve: OMNIA A (Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA), H: Anne Whitaker, O: Anne Whitaker; Top Five: RESSTITUTION (Besson Carol x Ekkatarina), H: Natalie Hunt, O: Barbara Lynn Hunt; TAMAR FINAL TRIBUTE (Neposzar x Balanai), H: Bethany Leissner, O: Bethany Leissner; SAKITO (*Sasaki x Chispa), H: Jasmine Anwer, O: Jasmine Anwer. Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: KRISTIAN DIOR (Versace x Kristianna), H: Dennis Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership; Reserve: ALERRO (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), H: Jerry Newman, O: Jerry Newman; Top Five: TAMAR PRIVATE (Ali El Din x Alsace), H: Dana Daniels, O: Tamara Hanby; WR AMAZING TRADITION (Amazing Fame V x Mi Maria), H: Paige Whittecar, O: Paige Whittecar; RDA MIDNIGHT BLUE (Sundance Kid V x RDA Pfancy), H: Linda Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership. Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 19 - 39 Championship - Champion: VALLEJO MOON BEAM (Rohara Moon Storm x Vallejo Buckle Up), H: Audrey Hart, O: Audrey Hart; Reserve: TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x Eljomar The Diva), H: Anique Weber, O: Hal Weber; Top Five: RESSTITUTION (Besson Carol x Ekkatarina), H: Natalie Hunt, O: Barbara Lynn Hunt; TAMAR DOC HOLLYWOOD (Mais Shah x Tamar Miss Bravada), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson;

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Arabian Gelding 2 Years & Over AAOTH Champion LC ENCHANTED VICTORY (Utrillo NY x Magic Enchantment), shown by owner Linda Cornelius. OMNIA A (Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA), H: Anne Whitaker, O: Anne Whitaker. Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: WR AMAZING TRADITION (Amazing Fame V x Mi Maria), H: Paige Whittecar, O: Paige Whittecar; Reserve: ULTIMATE SECRET VF (NNL Ultimate Bey x A-Secret Kiss), H: Jayme Harris, O: Jayme Harris; Top Five: WR FINNAGAN (Sir Fames HBV x Miss Escada), H: Michele Moss MD, O: Michele Moss MD; AFTER DARK H (Pyro Tyme SA x JJ Night Love), H: Amber Wagner, O: Tamara Hanby; TAMAR CURACO (Tamar Nickoli x Helena X), H: Jackie BartonDayman, O: Jackie Barton-Dayman. Arabian Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Futurity - Champion: SLOW RIDE CCF (El Milenio x Sweeter Nwine V), H: Josh Quintus, O: Crescent Creek Farms. Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: CASUAL FAME (Link To Fame x Muswika), H: Megan Sitzman, O: Megan Sitzman; Reserve: TAMAR PRESTIGE (Mais Shah x Tamar Natalliya), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Hawkins Farms; Top Five: TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts; AMAZING PROMISE (Amazing Fame V x WR Larietta), H: Catherine Read, O: Susan Read; DAKOTA FIRE QIV (Fire an Ice x Bint Buszmen), H: Makayle Gerdes, O: Mary Gerdes. Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion:

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Arabian Gelding JOTH 18 & Under Champion ALLESIO (Besson Carol x MFA Annies Song), shown by owner Katherine Bartlett.

Arabian English Pleasure Open Champion RRAPTURE (SF Specs Shocwave x Do My Dance), ridden by Jason Krohn for owner Oak Haven South Arabians LLC.

MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femme Fatale DF), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley; Reserve: MUSKQUITE (Sir Musk x Kimiko), H: Leah Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard; Top Five: PSYZMIC (Padrons Psyche x SL Krystal Bey), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; TAMAR CARNIVAL OF ROSES (Neposzar x Bey Carnival), H: Camilla Daniels, O: Dana Daniels; MAHOGANY CHECKMATE (Padrons Mahogany x Chavali), H: Madisyn McClelland, O: Elizabeth McClelland. Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: CASUAL FAME (Link To Fame x Muswika), H: Megan Sitzman, O: Megan Sitzman; Reserve: TAMAR PRESTIGE (Mais Shah x Tamar Natalliya), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Hawkins Farms; Top Five: TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts; AMAZING PROMISE (Amazing Fame V x WR Larietta), H: Catherine Read, O: Susan Read; DAKOTA FIRE QIV (Fire an Ice x Bint Buszmen), H: Makayle Gerdes, O: Mary Gerdes. Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Sarah Porter, O: LoriKay Frommann; Reserve: MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femme Fatale DF), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley; Top Five: PSYZMIC (Padrons Psyche x SL Krystal Bey), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; TAMAR CARNIVAL OF ROSES (Neposzar x Bey Carnival), H: Camilla Daniels, O: Dana

Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion TOO BRASSI (IXL Noble Express x Brassmis), ridden by Jason Krohn for owner Lester Martin.

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Champion VEGAZ STYLE CCF (Vegaz x Merlot CSP), ridden by Lester Martin for owner Brian Galbraith.


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Arabian English Pleasure AATR Champion TOO BRASSI (IXL Noble Express x Brassmis), ridden by owner Lester Martin.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion NOBLE HEIRR (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Airianna D), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Chloe Barnett.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion TURN IT UP (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), ridden by Martha McCollough, owner of Oak Haven South Arabians LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion SF SPECS SUPERIOR (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR), ridden by Sarah Elizabeth Ellis for owner Ellis Arabians.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Open Champion CSP AMERICAN IDOL (DS Mick Jagger x Merlot CSP), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Barbara Cook.

Daniels; MAHOGANY CHECKMATE (Padrons Mahogany x Chavali), H: Madisyn McClelland, O: Elizabeth McClelland.

Leslie Doran Sommer, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Reserve: PA MONTANA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), H: Carole Ann Van Dyke, O: Carole Ann Van Dyke; Top Five: IM KINDA KOOL RTA (SJ Mikhail x Imtu Kool), H: Robin Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; TS HERMOSO GIRL (C A Hermoso x BJ Outragous Girl), H: Kim Snodgrass, O: Kim Snodgrass; DLC EXXTRA EXXTRA (Exxpectation x Kleopatraa), H: Linda Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership.

Hunter Pleasure Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: DA SOVEREIGN (Sundance Kid V x DA Faith), H: Elizabeth Bentley, O: II B Farms; Reserve: HC OBSIDIAN SILK (TF Psymreekhe x Sweet Silk V), H: Wendy Potts, O: Heather Cobban; Top Five: WS STARINNA (HF Mister Chips x WS Naprinnas Star), H: Kathleen Stevens, O: Herbert Meites; TEXXAS (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), H: Stephanie Sage, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; EKATI (Eden C x Khologne), H: Jennifer Jones, O: Shantelle Lark Young. Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: PA MONTANA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), H: Wendy Potts, O: Carole Ann Van Dyke; Reserve: DA VINCIS ECHO (Da Vinci FM x Echo Lee IA), H: Elizabeth Bentley, O: Graycor Farms, Inc.; Top Five: KASHMERE THYME SA (Pryme Thyme x Knota Chance SA), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; TWC PSYMPLY AWESOME (TWC Awesome x Psymply Ellegant), H: Jennifer Jones, O: Tracy Wynne Caruth; MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: Laurie Long, O: Lynn Almond. Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: TEXXAS (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), H:

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Championship - Champion: RC ULTRESS (DA Ultimatum x DA Dutchess), H: Stephanie Downing, O: Stephanie Downing; Reserve: CP MARQUIS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Andrew Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; Top Five: SECONDHAND SMOKE NNW (Sundance Kid V x Tenacite), H: Lindsay Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; ZOOM INTO CYTE (Cytosk x WN Delair), H: Allyson Koehler, O: Edward Koehler; TAMAR CAPTAIN MORGAN (Mais Shah x Tamar Katydid), H: Amber Wagner, O: Amber Wagner. Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: RC ULTRESS (DA Ultimatum x DA Dutchess), H: Stephanie Downing, O: Stephanie Downing; Reserve: CP MARQUIS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Andrew Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; Top Five: SECONDHAND SMOKE NNW (Sundance Kid V x Tenacite), H: Lindsay Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; PA MONTANA

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Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 and AATR Champion NOBLE HEIRR (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Airianna D), ridden by owner Chloe Barnett.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Select AATR Champion LEVITATION TM (Baske Afire x CY Spring Fire), ridden by Ashley Nelson for owner Cheryl Nelson.

ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), H: Carole Ann Van Dyke, O: Carole Ann Van Dyke; EL ADRIANO (Millennium LOA x Miss Moraduke), H: Casey Lane, O: Elizabeth Williams.

Reserve: ESPRIT D AMORR (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: ROL CYLENT ALARM (Cytosk x MA Toska), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Mackenzie Rivers; SS KHARBEN KOPY (C A Hermoso x SS Khactus Rose), H: Rebecca Marr, O: Rebecca Marr; THE ARISTOCRAT WB (Allionce x Love of Wisdom), H: Brittany Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: Kristin Robinson, O: Lynn Almond; Reserve: RC ULTRESS (DA Ultimatum x DA Dutchess), H: Stephanie Downing, O: Stephanie Downing; Top Five: EKATI (Eden C x Khologne), H: Shantelle Lark Young, O: Shantelle Lark Young; WC CIAO DANTE (Renaissanse x WC Ciao Bella), H: Holly Woods Dillin, O: Hannah Wimberly; TAMAR CAPTAIN MORGAN (Mais Shah x Tamar Katydid), H: Amber Wagner, O: Amber Wagner. Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: DR MAJOR IMPACT (DS Major Afire x DR Anna Belle), H: Rachel Olson, O: Cylent Arabians LLC; Reserve: WC SHAZAL (Gazal Al Shaqab x Lady Bey Khelishah), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Jenna Dillin; Top Five: EL ADRIANO (Millennium LOA x Miss Moraduke), H: Skye E C Williams, O: Elizabeth Williams; ROL EXCYPTIONAL (Cytosk x Ebonee), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts. Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: IM KINDA KOOL RTA (SJ Mikhail x Imtu Kool), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming;

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: DR MAJOR IMPACT (DS Major Afire x DR Anna Belle), H: Rachel Olson, O: Cylent Arabians LLC; Reserve: WC SHAZAL (Gazal Al Shaqab x Lady Bey Khelishah), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Jenna Dillin; Top Five: MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Lynn Almond; BENNTTLEY Y (Millennium LOA x Reina X), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Brooklyn Jensen; TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts. Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: IM KINDA KOOL RTA (SJ Mikhail x Imtu Kool), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Reserve: ML CIERRA (Dakar El Jamaal x Cerra Bey), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Mackenzie Rivers; Top Five: ESPRIT D AMORR (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; TAMAR TOLSTOY (Neposzar x Ptersks Asmara), H: Camilla Daniels, O: Caroline Huff; THE ARISTOCRAT WB (Allionce x Love of Wisdom), H: Brittany Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion JS AVATAR (Aploz x Baskskos Fire Sai), ridden by Matthew Krohn for owner Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion POST MARK (Express Male x May Elation), ridden by Anna Sheridan for owner Louise Sheridan.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion HUCKS GRACE MD (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), ridden by Peyton Mainwaring for owner Thunder Road Ranch.


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Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion PRODIGY AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), ridden by Julia Junker for owner Jennifer Schaffel Junker.

Arabian Park Horse Open Champion NOBLES DIVA (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), ridden by Tish Kondas for owner Colleen Boylan-Cooper. Show Hack/Hunter Hack Arabian English Show Hack Championship - Champion: BOUNCER V (Ballience V x Baychelsea V), H: Elizabeth Bentley, O: BV Arabians; Reserve: HELIOS VA (Allionce x Zaras Pride), H: Sandy Bentley, O: Debbie Higgins; Top Five: TWIST OF FAIT (Allience x TR Fait Accompli), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Lisa Halpain; A NOBLE PASS (IXL Noble Express x SA Passing Fancy), H: Tish Kondas, O: Colleen BoylanCooper; CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Champion AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), ridden by owner Sylvia Beahr.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle ATR Champion DYLAN SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), ridden by Kristin Robinson for owner Mary Margaret Gilbert.

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR Championship - Champion: CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Reserve: HELIOS VA (Allionce x Zaras Pride), H: Debbie Higgins, O: Debbie Higgins; Top Five: TWIST OF FAIT (Allience x TR Fait Accompli), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain; BLAST MASTER (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), H: Susan Istre, O: Susan Istre; A NOBLE PASS (IXL Noble Express x SA Passing Fancy), H: Colleen Boylan-Cooper, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper. Arabian English Show Hack JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), H: Maris Castang, O: Maris Castang; Reserve: X-CALIBURR (Matoi x Electra WMF), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis; Top Five: MD MICK DREAMY (Allience x Machantette), H: Madeleine Davis, O: Michelle Davis; SOTERION (Pryme Thyme x Katz

Arabian Park Horse ATR Champion NOBLES DIVA (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), ridden by owner Colleen Boylan-Cooper. Dreamer YW), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; JA CITY WILD FIRE (A Wild Fire x JA Gailocity), H: Madison McNulty, O: Christine Ragusa. Arabian Hunter Hack ATR Championship - Champion: YO (S S Orion x Pascion S), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Caylee Dearth. Driving Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Championship - Champion: CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), H: Silvio Domingues Da Silva, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Reserve: HUCKS GR ACE MD (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch. Arabian Country Pleasure Driving ATD Championship - Champion: CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), H: Carrie Fritz, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Reserve: HUCKS GRACE MD (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch. Native Costume Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open Championship - Champion: HELIOS VA (Allionce x Zaras Pride), H: Sandy Bentley, O: Debbie Higgins; Reserve: CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Top Five: HUCKABALOOZA (Hucks Connection V x Bravissima), H: Lindsay Williams, O: Kathie Williams; BLAST MASTER (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), H: Susan Istre, O: Susan Istre; MD DREAMAKER (Hucklebey Berry

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Arabian Western Pleasure Open Champion ENZIA FMA (Enzo x Sue Bees Honey), ridden by J T Keller for owner Cynthia Moore.

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion OMNIA A (Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA), ridden by J T Keller for owner Anne Whitaker.

x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch.

AM Dream Lady), H: Gary Ferguson, O: Linda Jacobs.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AATR Championship - Champion: CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Reserve: HUCKABALOOZA (Hucks Connection V x Bravissima), H: Lindsay Williams, O: Kathie Williams; Top Five: BLAST MASTER (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay), H: Susan Istre, O: Susan Istre; BSA MATADOR (El Ghazi x Mattawine), H: Jill Nelson, O: Jill Nelson.

Arabian Reining Junior Horse Championship - Champion: TA MARKONI (Kordelas x Marieta), H: John O’Hara, O: Leona Dries; Reserve: LJ SILVERADO (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x AM Dream Lady), H: Linda Jacobs, O: Linda Jacobs.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: NEXT CONTESTANT (AA Apollo Bey x Chimichanga), H: Whitney Miles, O: Whitney Miles; Reserve: SOTERION (Pryme Thyme x Katz Dreamer YW), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; Top Five: MD DREAMAKER (Hucklebey Berry x Fantasye), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch; MD MICK DREAMY (Allience x Machantette), H: Madeleine Davis, O: Michelle Davis; JA CITY WILD FIRE (A Wild Fire x JA Gailocity), H: Madison McNulty, O: Christine Ragusa. Reining Arabian Reining Horse Championship - Champion: LD TSUNAMI (CH Kornerstone x In Bens Image), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: TA HORIZON (Kordelas x Hulanka PASB), H: John O’Hara, O: Stephen Grove; Top Five: LJ SILVERADO (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x

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Arabian Reining Horse AAOTR Championship - Champion: LD TSUNAMI (CH Kornerstone x In Bens Image), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: TA HORIZON (Kordelas x Hulanka PASB), H: Stephen Grove, O: Stephen Grove; Top Five: CR TSTRAVINSKY (Njkon x Tsarkonia), H: Edward Koehler, O: Edward Koehler.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over and AATR 40 & Over Champion KRISTIAN DIOR (Versace x Kristianna), ridden by Dennis Clark of Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd Family Partnership.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion TAMAR ALEJANDRO (Neposzar x LW Gradyna), ridden by Amy Peterson for owner Troy Peterson.

Arabian Reining Horse ATR Championship - Champion: TA HERMES (Kordelas x Hulanka PASB), H: Shannon O’Neal, O: Shannon O’Neal; Reserve: TA HORIZON (Kordelas x Hulanka PASB), H: Stephen Grove, O: Stephen Grove; Top Five: CR TSTRAVINSKY (Njkon x Tsarkonia), H: Edward Koehler, O: Edward Koehler. Trail Arabian Western Trail Horse Open Championship - Champion: KN RIO TUFF (Tuffco x Rio My Donna), H: Margaret Woodruff, O: Margaret Woodruff; Reserve: PKA MPOSSIBLEDREAM (PKA Audamaetion x AM Dream Song), H: Dr. Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Top Five: PILASTER (Europejczyk x Pipi),

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 and AATR 19-39 Champion VALLEJO MOON BEAM (Rohara Moon Storm x Vallejo Buckle Up), ridden by owner Audrey Hart.


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Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR Champion WR AMAZING TRADITION (Amazing Fame V x Mi Maria), ridden by owner Paige Whittecar.

Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Futurity Champion SLOW RIDE CCF (El Milenio x Sweeter Nwine V), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Crescent Creek Farms. H: Tori Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; AAR NOBLES TRIBUTE (Vaguely Noble x AL Lakota), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Lynn Almond; TA RODANSK (Gallup x Oh My Romance), H: Sherry Rosser Carroll, O: Jeanne Harford.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femme Fatale DF), ridden by Jenna Curley for owner Sheila Curley.

Arabian Western Trail Horse ATR Championship - Champion: PKA MPOSSIBLEDREAM (PKA Audamaetion x AM Dream Song), H: Dr. Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Reserve: PILASTER (Europejczyk x Pipi), H: Tori Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; Top Five: KN RIO TUFF (Tuffco x Rio My Donna), H: Margaret Woodruff, O: Margaret Woodruff; TA RODANSK (Gallup x Oh My Romance), H: Sherry Rosser Carroll, O: Jeanne Harford; AAR NOBLES TRIBUTE (Vaguely Noble x Al Lakota), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Lynn Almond. Working/Reined Cow Arabian Working Cow Horse Open Championship - Champion: SOGO KHEMO (Khemonada x Fahim Aphrodisia), H: Lisa Gallery, O: Lisa Gallery; Reserve: TO DESIREE (EF Kid Curry x Gissele), H: Kathy Braden, O: Larry Nace. Arabian Working Cow Horse Junior Horse Championship - Champion: FAMOUS DESPERADO (Thee Desperado x Fames Finale TF), H: Kathy Braden, O: Barbara Hughes.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner Lori-Kay Frommann.

Arabian Working Cow Horse AATR Championship - Champion: SUENO ARGENTEO HA (Cimero x Tias Sorpresa), H: Mallory Linn, O: Mallory Linn.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion CASUAL FAME (Link To Fame x Muswika), ridden by owner Megan Sitzman. Arabian Working Cow Horse JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: AMERIKAN EAGLE (R Classic Touch x State of Liberty), H: Megan Sitzman, O: Gary Howard. Arabian Reined Cow Horse Open Championship - Champion: AMERIKAN EAGLE (R Classic Touch x State of Liberty), H: Eddie Ralston, O: Gary Howard; Reserve: SUENO ARGENTEO HA (Cimero x Tias Sorpresa), H: Mallory Linn, O: Mallory Linn.

Half-Arabian Halter Mares HA/AA Mares 2 Years & Over Championship - Champion: WS CENTER STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), H: Kim Morgan, O: Herbert Meites; Reserve: TAMAR DEVINE DESIGN (The Color Of Fame x Shameless Desire), H: Grant Krohn, O: Dana Daniels; Top Five: LEGACY LUCYIN DISQUIS (Midnte Pleasure L x IGA La Dulcinea), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Cheryl McCally; NIGHT SHAYDE (Night Afire MCA x Dun Harlem-Master), H: Cheryl McCally, O: Cheryl McCally. HA/AA Yearling Fillies Sweepstakes Champion: SHAKE N BAKE (Night Afire MCA x Dun Harlem-Master), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Cheryl McCally. HA/AA Mares 2 Years & Over AOTH Championship - Champion: LEGACY LUCYIN DISQUIS (Midnte Pleasure L x IGA La Dulcinea), H: Cheryl McCally, O: Cheryl McCally; Reserve: WS CENTER

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Champion DA SOVEREIGN (Sundance Kid V x DA Faith), ridden by Elizabeth Bentley, owner of II B Farms. STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), H: Herbert Meites, O: Herbert Meites; Top Five: VVICTORIOUS SECRET (Baske Afire x DDA Fames Victory), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay. Geldings HA/AA Geldings 2 Years & Over Championship - Champion: BLAZIN KNIGHT (Baske Afire x Jeweled Spirit), H: Grant Krohn, O: Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm. HA/AA Yearling Colts/Geldings Sweepstakes - Champion: HONOR GUARD (Mamage x Just Jaylo), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Karen Wesche; Reserve: THE RUSTLER MCA (Night Afire MCA x A Blondes Opinion), H: Cheryl McCally, O: Cheryl McCally. HA/AA Geldings 2 Years & Over AOTH Championship - Champion: BLAZIN KNIGHT (Baske Afire x Jeweled Spirit), H: Matthew Krohn, O: Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm; Reserve: RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric Jam), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming.

Half-Arabian Performance English Pleasure HA/AA English Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), H: Gordon Potts, O: Megan Monette;

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion PA MONTANA ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x BP Meditation Bey), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Carole Ann Van Dyke.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion TEXXAS (Exxpectation x SF Georgia), ridden by Leslie Doran Sommer of Shamrock Farms LLC.

Reserve: ATTENSION (Pension CAHR x Atlanta), H: Colby Dustin Powell, O: Heather Bates. HA/AA English Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: FVF ROSES AFIRE (Afires Heir x Love and Roses), H: Chase Harvill, O: Cheryl Nelson; Reserve: WLF ONE MORE DREAM (Day Dream Believer x ARA Megghan), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Jacquelyn Bailey. HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR Championship - Champion: MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), H: Megan Monette, O: Megan Monette; Reserve: SPARKAFIRE BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Amanda Purdin Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Top Five: ATTENSION (Pension CAHR x Atlanta), H: Heather Bates, O: Heather Bates; LJR WILD BILL (A Wild Fire x Toad), H: Erin Farnsworth, O: Erin Farnsworth.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 and AATR Champion RC ULTRESS (DA Ultimatum x DA Dutchess), ridden by owner Stephanie Downing.

HA/A A English Pleasure A ATR Championship - Champion: MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), H: Megan Monette, O: Megan Monette; Reserve: ATTENSION (Pension CAHR x Atlanta), H: Heather Bates, O: Heather Bates; Top Five: LJR WILD BILL (A Wild Fire x Toad), H: Erin Farnsworth, O: Erin Farnsworth. HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), H: Mary Catherine Ellis, O: Mary Catherine Ellis.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Champion MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), ridden by Kristin Robinson for owner Lynn Almond.


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Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion DR MAJOR IMPACT (DS Major Afire x DR Anna Belle), ridden by Rachel Olson for owner Cylent Arabians LLC.

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR Champion CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief ), ridden by Annalise Himmel for owner Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 18 & Under Champion VF PLAYING WITH FIRE (Bask Flame x VF Elegant Miss), ridden by owner Maris Castang.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion IM KINDA KOOL RTA (SJ Mikhail x Imtu Kool), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner Maudi Fleming.

Arabian English Show Hack Champion BOUNCER V (Ballience V x Baychelsea V), ridden by Elizabeth Bentley for owner BV Arabians.

HA/AA English Pleasure JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), H: Mary Catherine Ellis, O: Mary Catherine Ellis; Reserve: TWC BOY TOI (Atomic Deluxe x CA Sexy Toi), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Amber Mitchell; Top Five: MISS INDEPENDENCE TWC (D A Napitov x Fox in Sox), H: Taylor Young, O: Tracy Wynne Caruth.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: KRA IM ON FIRE (KRA Afire Works x Dorian Vogue), H: Martha McCollough, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Reserve: DOUBLE PLATINUM (Afire Bey V x Evitaa), H: Elizabeth Tyler, O: Elizabeth Tyler; Top Five: SWING TOWN SOA (CH Harlem Town x TR Fait Accompli), H: Stacy McCrary, O: Tres Soles Arabians LLC; KRA SPICE GIRL (KRA Afire Works x Karma Ridge Dance All Night), H: Brian Galbraith, O: Brian Galbraith; JSN GLENTURRET (The Glenlivet SCA x Yolanda), H: Michael Grimm, O: Michael Grimm.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: SAL MINEO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Joel Gangi, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: FIRE AWAY RJ (Baske Afire x Cara Me Away), H: Jason Krohn, O: Lester Martin; Top Five: SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), H: Lou Sichini, O: Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia; DOUBLE PLATINUM (Afire Bey V x Evitaa), H: Tish Kondas, O: Elizabeth Tyler; JERAMIAH WB (Bolt WB x Summer’s Radiance), H: Diane Louw, O: Jennifer Desmond. HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Joel Gangi, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: CARA MIA MEIN LOA (Meistermind x Caramar), H: Chase Harvill, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Top Five: THE MIGHTY QUIN (Designed x Queen Afire), H: Kellye Hill, O: Kellye Hill; GIRL NEXT DOOR BF (Nobilistic BF x Roomate LOA), H: Diane Louw, O: Sarah Jeu; KMA MOROCCO (KMA Wezterly x Casablanca Lily), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Karma Arabians.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Championship - Champion: MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Amanda Purdin Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), H: Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia, O: Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia; Top Five: AFIRE PHANTOM BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Mark Paul Himmel; TEMPTING FAIT (CH Harlem Town x TR Fait Accompli), H: Taylor Kraft, O: Taylor Kraft; GIRL NEXT DOOR BF (Nobilistic BF x Roomate LOA), H: Sarah Jeu, O: Sarah Jeu. HA/AA Country English Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: AFIRE PHANTOM BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Mark Paul Himmel; Reserve: TEMPTING FAIT (CH Harlem Town x TR Fait Accompli), H: Taylor Kraft, O: Taylor Kraft;

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Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Champion CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), driven by Silvio Domingues Da Silva for owner Shamrock Farms LLC.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving ATD Champion CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), driven by Carrie Fritz of Shamrock Farms LLC.

Top Five: POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Erin Henehan, O: Erin Henehan; JSN GLENTURRET (The Glenlivet SCA x Yolanda), H: Michael Grimm, O: Michael Grimm; LONG ISLAND EXPRESS (The Hurricane x My Lady Diana), H: Barbara Stark, O: Barbara Stark.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: HOUSE OF BLUEZ CCF (Matoi x Peaceful Blues), H: Taylor Young, O: Shantelle Lark Young; Reserve: DEJA KREWE WP (J Krewe x Night of Hope), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: JERAMIAH WB (Bolt WB x Summer’s Radiance, H: Jennifer Desmond, O: Jennifer Desmond; Reserve: OH FIRE PROOF (KRA Afire Works x Why Not Diamonds), H: Penny Milazzo, O: Blake Krohn; Top Five: POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Erin Henehan, O: Erin Henehan; LONG ISLAND EXPRESS (The Hurricane x My Lady Diana), H: Barbara Stark, O: Barbara Stark; KRA AFIRE SONG (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: Leticia Robinson, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker. HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: OH FIRE PROOF (KRA Afire Works x Why Not Diamonds), H: Matthew Krohn, O: Blake Krohn; Reserve: HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), H: Jacquelyn King, O: Jacquelyn King; Top Five: MARKING TIME (GTF Hallmark x Baskafire Gold), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Rose Huckfeldt; KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramacs First Lady), H: Olivia Lockhart, O: Olivia Lockhart; LJR PROS PRINCESS (SM Profection x Callaway’s Evening Line), H: Christin Omas, O: Christin Omas.

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HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), H: Jacquelyn King, O: Jacquelyn King; Reserve: SAL MINEO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Mary Catherine Ellis, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Top Five: POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Amelia Stroud, O: Erin Henehan; SHEER RAZZ MA TAZZ (MD Dreamaker x Sultan’s Sheer Energy), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Linda Fontana; KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramacs First Lady), H: Olivia Lockhart, O: Olivia Lockhart. HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: HOUSE OF BLUEZ CCF (Matoi x Peaceful Blues), H: Taylor Young, O: Shantelle Lark Young; Reserve: KRA AFIRE SONG (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Top Five: GOT TO HAVE FAITH (VCP Magnifire x Bing Bang Boom), H: Hannah Jones, O: Terri Schroeder; DEJA KREWE WP (J Krewe x Night of Hope), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher. Park HA/AA Park Horse Open Championship - Champion: PF TONKA TOI (Matoi x

Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open Champion HELIOS VA (Allionce x Zaras Pride), ridden by Sandy Bentley for owner Debbie Higgins.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AATR Champion CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief ), ridden by Annalise Himmel for owner Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 18 & Under Champion NEXT CONTESTANT (AA Apollo Bey x Chimichanga), ridden by owner Whitney Miles.


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Arabian Western Trail Horse ATR Champion PKA MPOSSIBLEDREAM (PKA Audamaetion x AM Dream Song), ridden by Dr. Karlan Downing, owner of Karma Arabians.

HA/AA Mare 2 Years & Over Champion WS CENTER STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Herbert Meites.

HA/AA Yearling Filly Sweepstakes Champion SHAKE N BAKE (Night Afire MCA x Dun Harlem-Master), shown by Anthony Steiner for owner Cheryl McCally.

PF Emotion), H: Tish Kondas, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper.

Western Pleasure HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: KA ROUNDABOUT MIDNITE (Sir Fames HBV x KA Dream In Color), H: Josh Quintus, O: Kelli Aguirre; Reserve: JEEPERS KREEPERS (Justify x She Be Afire), H: Stanley White III, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership; Top Five: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Gordon Potts, O: Margaret Owings; CA SKY HIGH (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: J T Keller, O: Carrie McAninch; OLES SIR PRIZE (Legacy Al Sahra x Oles Amoore), H: Silvio Moraes, O: Denise Moore.

HA/AA Park Horse ATR Championship Champion: ERA GAL GETS AROUND (IXL Aroundofaploz x Undulata’s Lady Delight), H: Brian Galbraith, O: Brian Galbraith; Reserve: PF TONKA TOI (Matoi x PF Emotion), H: Colleen BoylanCooper, O: Colleen Boylan-Cooper.

HA/AA Mare 2 Years & Over AOTH Champion LEGACY LUCYIN DISQUIS (Midnte Pleasure L x IGA La Dulcinea), shown by owner Cheryl McCally.

HA/AA Gelding 2 Years & Over Champion BLAZIN KNIGHT (Baske Afire x Jeweled Spirit), shown by Grant Krohn for owner Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm.

Side Saddle HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Championship - Champion: SERGEANT PEPPER LOA (Millennium LOA x Haunting Passion), H: Quincy DeSpain, O: Robin DeSpain; Reserve: WC MARCO POLO (Renaissanse x Cuervos Valantina), H: Kathy Braden, O: Charlotte Runge; Top Five: W S WINCHESTER (HF Mister Chips x Stage Fright), H: Melissa BarterBradley, O: Herbert Meites; PRINCESS GRACE KELLY (The Nobelest x Kelly Le Brock), H: Alexa Nichols, O: Jet Stream Arabians, Inc.; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay. HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle ATR Championship - Champion: RCCR DOUBLE DEALER (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), H: Conner West, O: Conner West; Reserve: DELILAH JF (The Heat Ison x Peacocks Black Rose), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; PRINCESS GRACE KELLY (The Nobelest x Kelly Le Brock), H: Alexa Nichols, O: Jet Stream Arabians, Inc.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Chris Schmidt; Reserve: KHARTWRIGHT J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Josh Quintus, O: Timberidge Family LLP; Top Five: OUT WEST (Lucky Sol Moon x WA Spit Fire), H: Colby Dustin Powell, O: KGB Marketing/ Public Relations, Inc.; MAYBELLINE CCF (El Milenio x A New Shade of Luck), H: Stanley White III, O: Barbara Lynn Hunt; HOWDOYOULIKEMENOW SF (HR El Kareem x Miss Rippin Rascal), H: Gordon Potts, O: Shamrock Farms LLC. HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Robin Porter, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: CALL ME AWESOME (NW Awesome x Miss

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HA/AA Yearling Colt/Gelding Sweepstakes Champion HONOR GUARD (Mamage x Just Jaylo), shown by Anthony Steiner for owner Karen Wesche. Rippin Rascal), H: Dennis Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership; Top Five: TAMAR BRADLEY (Tamar Visionary x Sunkisz Angelfire), H: Amy Deeter-Seegmiller, O: Amy DeeterSeegmiller; MATEO BPA (Krusayder x Shes All That), H: Robert Nash, O: Robert Nash; UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Margaret Owings, O: Margaret Owings. HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 19 - 39 Championship - Champion: TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson; Reserve: KRA EASTER SUNRISE (Karma Ridge Harlem Sunrise x KRA Aunt Bunny), H: Alexa Nichols, O: Jet Stream Arabians, Inc.; Top Five: LLEGALLY BLONDE (Alada Baskin x Moonlight An Ice), H: Taylor McAninch, O: Carrie McAninch; TAMAR LEAP OF FAITH (Tamar Nickoli x PJ), H: Barbara Stark, O: Barbara Stark; MAYBELLINE CCF (El Milenio x A New Shade of Luck), H: Natalie Hunt, O: Barbara Lynn Hunt. HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Robin Porter, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson; Top Five: CALL ME AWESOME (NW Awesome x Miss Rippin Rascal), H: Dennis Clark, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Ltd. Family Partnership; UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom),

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HA/AA Gelding 2 Years & Over AOTH Champion BLAZIN KNIGHT (Baske Afire x Jeweled Spirit), shown by Matthew Krohn for owner Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm.

HA/AA English Pleasure Open Champion MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Megan Monette.

H: Margaret Owings, O: Margaret Owings; LLEGALLY BLONDE (Alada Baskin x Moonlight An Ice), H: Taylor McAninch, O: Carrie McAninch.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: TICKET TO HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood White x Krasala), H: Gina Andersen, O: Jimmy Stockton; Reserve: TAMAR LEAP OF FAITH (Tamar Nickoli x PJ), H: Barbara Stark, O: Barbara Stark; Top Five: CA SKY HIGH (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: Carrie McAninch, O: Carrie McAninch; WC MARCO POLO (Renaissanse x Cuervos Valantina), H: Charlotte Runge, O: Charlotte Runge; TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Lisa Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen.

HA/AA English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion FVF ROSES AFIRE (Afires Heir x Love and Roses), ridden by Chase Harvill for owner Cheryl Nelson.

HA/AA Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Futurity - Champion: BELLA PALOMA LK (MC Picasso x Mia In Hollywood), H: Josh Quintus, O: Lori-Kay Frommann; Reserve: COYOTEE MOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Pines Tigress), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Bob Hart Jr. HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Sarah Porter, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: SPIRYT (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Top Five: ECHOS BOY (Echos Promise x Bardon Me Boys), H: Brianna Mullen, O: Brianna Mullen; TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen.

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR and AATR Champion MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), ridden by owner Megan Monette.


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HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 18 & Under Champion SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), ridden by owner Mary Catherine Ellis.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion KRA IM ON FIRE (KRA Afire Works x Dorian Vogue), ridden by Martha McCollough, owner of Oak Haven South Arabians LLC.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Amanda Purdin Standish for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Champion SAL MINEO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Sarah Porter, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: SPIRYT (Europejczk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Top Five: DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Brinley Beicker; TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen; DUN FOOLING AROUND (Hollywood Dun It x Ra-Bon Azragal), H: Camilla Daniels, O: Tamara Hanby.

Bay), H: Lou Sichini, O: Rachel Reed; SINAGAIN (Khadraj NA x Sumis Violet), H: Wendy Potts, O: Neufeld Family Trust; HOT STUFF FF (Magnum Psyche x Gold Galore), H: Colby Dustin Powell, O: Suzanne Perkins.

Hunter Pleasure HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Championship - Champion: HORALDO WH (Horal x PF Fancy That), H: Stephanie Sage, O: Melissa Mutschelknaus; Reserve: KNIGHTTS JEWEL (Knight Invader x Desertt Passion), H: Wendy Potts, O: North By Northwest LLC; Top Five: MOONPIE INTHE SKY (Sky Fighter x Moonlight Kisses), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; EYE CANDY (Lucky Sol Moon x Bey Belle Starr), H: Cassandra Banks, O: Holly Westmoreland; DA FOXY BROWN (Triften x Bey Diva), H: Laurie Long, O: Regan White. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Championship - Champion: ALL AROAN AM I (LBA Lode Star x Savvy Sierra), H: Silvio Domingues Da Silva, O: Julie Velasco; Reserve: BERRY LADYLIKE (Taskabi x HuckProwlingLadyV), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Top Five: HS MAJESTIC (Nico x Crimsonn

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Championship - Champion: RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric Jam), H: Robin Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Reserve: ALL AROAN AM I (LBA Lode Star x Savvy Sierra), H: Julie Velasco, O: Julie Velasco; Top Five: BERRY LADYLIKE (Taskabi x HuckProwlingLadyV), H: Martha McCollough, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; ROCKY TOSK (Toskabi x Why Not Diamonds), H: Carolann Thigpen, O: Carolann Thigpen; BERRY BLESSED (Phi Slama Jama x Berry Fancee), H: Cheryl Nelson, O: Cheryl Nelson. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Championship - Champion: VIVIENNE LR (Knight Invader x KJ Déjà vu), H: Andrew Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; Reserve: KNIGHTTS JEWEL (Knight Invader x Desertt Passion), H: Lindsay Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; Top Five: BERRY BLESSED (Phi Slama Jama x Berry Fancee), H: Ashley Nelson, O: Cheryl Nelson; HS NICOS POWEROF LOVE (Nico x KA Amannda), H: Lauren Wagner, O: Lauren Wagner; W S WINCHESTER (HF Mister Chips x Stage Fright), H: Dr. Tiffany Meites, O: Herbert Meites. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AATR Championship - Champion: VIVIENNE

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HA/AA Country English Pleasure AATR Champion AFIRE PHANTOM BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Annalise Himmel for owner Mark Paul Himmel. LR (Knight Invader x KJ Déjà vu), H: Andrew Smith, O: North By Northwest LLC; Reserve: HORALDO WH (Horal x PF Fancy That), H: Taylor Kraft, O: Melissa Mutschelknaus; Top Five: ALL AROAN AM I (LBA Lode Star x Savvy Sierra), H: Julie Velasco, O: Julie Velasco; BERRY BLESSED (Phi Slama Jama x Berry Fancee), H: Cheryl Nelson, O: Cheryl Nelson; MORGEN LE FEY (First Cyte x Reedanns Moonraker), H: Hannah Wimberly, O: Hannah Wimberly. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Championship - Champion: TAMAR ROYAL ARRIVAL (Neposzar x Cricket), H: Amy Deeter-Seegmiller, O: Candy Conway; Reserve: LIBERTY CA (Noble Way x Viressa), H: Ellen Orthwein, O: Ellen Orthwein; Top Five: MARC MY WORDS (Monarch V x Dudes Crystal Lace), H: Kristin Robinson, O: Freyja Coe; CSP LANCE ARMSTRONG (Miss Mamage x Miss Americana), H: Carrie McAninch, O: Carrie McAninch; HART OF FIRE (The Firelord x Twin Hearts), H: Christine Ragusa, O: Christine Ragusa. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: COOKIN WITH FIRE (Baske Afire x Cookin Sherry), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Abagail Trowbridge; Top Five: HS MAJESTIC (Nico x Crimsonn Bay), H: Rachel Reed, O: Rachel Reed; MIDNIGHT CHROME HF (Out Til Midnight x Doubletrees Kaleidoscope), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts;

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HA/AA Country English Pleasure Select AATR Champion JERAMIAH WB (Bolt WB x Summer’s Radiance), ridden by owner Jennifer Desmond.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion OH FIRE PROOF (KRA Afire Works x Why Not Diamonds), ridden by Matthew Krohn for owner Blake Krohn.

RCCR DOUBLE DEALER (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), H: Conner West, O: Conner West. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric Jam), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Reserve: CELEBRITY CYTING FSF (Cytosk x Sunday Grandgenette), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Mackenzie Rivers; Top Five: VVICTORIOUS SECRET (Baske Afire x DDA Fames Victory), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard; DELILAH JF (The Heat Ison x Peacocks Black Rose), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; KMA CHRISTIS VICTORY (Los Angeles x Victoria), H: MeKenna Aguilar, O: Traci Aguilar. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: MIDNIGHT CHROME HF (Out Til Midnight x Doubletrees Kaleidoscope), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts; Top Five: RCCR DOUBLE DEALER (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), H: Conner West, O: Conner West; COOKIN WITH FIRE (Baske Afire x Cookin Sherry), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Abagail Trowbridge; HS MAJESTIC (Nico x Crimsonn Bay), H: Rachel Reed, O: Rachel Reed. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion HOUSE OF BLUEZ CCF (Matoi x Peaceful Blues), ridden by Taylor Young for owner Shantelle Lark Young.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), ridden by owner Jacquelyn King.


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HA/AA Park Horse Open Champion PF TONKA TOI (Matoi x PF Emotion), ridden by Tish Kondas for owner Colleen Boylan-Cooper.

HA/AA Park Horse ATR Champion ERA GAL GETS AROUND (IXL Aroundofaploz x Undulata’s Lady Delight), ridden by owner Brian Galbraith. Jam), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Reserve: CELEBRITY CYTING FSF (Cytosk x Sunday Grandgenette), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Mackenzie Rivers; Top Five: V VICTORIOUS SECRET (Baske Afire x DDA Fames Victory), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard; DELILAH JF (The Heat Ison x Peacocks Black Rose), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; TAMAR JOE FABULOUS (Mais Shah x Tamar Socialite), H: Annisa Edwards, O: Annisa Edwards.

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle ATR Champion RCCR DOUBLE DEALER (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), ridden by owner Conner West.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Champion KA ROUNDABOUT MIDNITE (Sir Fames HBV x KA Dream In Color), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Kelli Aguirre.

Show Hack/Hunter Hack HA/AA English Show Hack Championship - Champion: POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Wendy Potts, O: Erin Henehan; Reserve: HOUSE OF BLUEZ CCF (Matoi x Peaceful Blues), H: Jennifer Jones, O: Shantelle Lark Young; Top Five: LADY GAGAA (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Sandy Bentley, O: Kiley Clark; SOUTHERN CHARM O H (Babylon Bey V x Santana’s Charming Lady), H: Kathie Williams, O: Kathie Williams. HA/AA English Show Hack ATR Championship - Champion: POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: Amelia Stroud, O: Erin Henehan; Reserve: JS RED ALERT (Mamage x New York Sass), H: Laken Snyder, O: Caron HortonBrooke; Top Five: SERGEANT PEPPER LOA (Millennium LOA x Haunting Passion), H: Quincy DeSpain, O: Robin DeSpain; PRINCESS GRACE KELLY (The Nobelest x Kelly Le Brock, H: Alexa Nichols, O: Jet Stream Arabians, Inc.; LADY GAGAA (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Kiley Clark, O: Kiley Clark.

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Champion SERGEANT PEPPER LOA (Millennium LOA x Haunting Passion), ridden by Quincy DeSpain for owner Robin DeSpain. HA/AA Hunter Hack Championship - Champion: RAGIN CAJUN MHF (Oman De Blaziet x Ritzy Woman), H: Hailey Wolf, O: Hailey Wolf; Reserve: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay. HA/AA Hunter Hack ATR Championship - Champion: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Arien Buchanan, O: Chris Kornegay; Reserve: RAGIN CAJUN MHF (Oman De Blaziet x Ritzy Woman), H: Hailey Wolf, O: Hailey Wolf; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay. Driving HA/AA Pleasure Driving Championship - Champion: MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), H: Silvio Domingues Da Silva, O: Megan Monette; Reserve: WLF ONE MORE DREAM (Day Dream Believer x ARA Megghan), H: Jason Krohn, O: Jacquelyn Bailey; Top Five: Z TAXMANN (ZZ Bop x Toskharas Princess), H: Grant Krohn, O: Elmina Davis. HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving Championship - Champion: HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), H: Jason Krohn, O: Jacquelyn King; Reserve: JSN GLENTURRET (The Glenlivet SCA x Yolanda), H: Alan Clanton, O: Michael Grimm; Top Five: MW MAN ABOUT TOWN (Baske Afire x My Song), H: Ross Tarkington, O: Rachel Ginter.

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HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), ridden by Bob Hart Jr. for owner Chris Schmidt. Mounted Costume HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open Championship - Champion: SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), H: Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia, O: Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia; Reserve: CENTER OF ATTENTION (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Jessica Everitt, O: Jessica Everitt; Top Five: LJR WILD BILL (A Wild Fire x Toad), H: Alan Clanton, O: Erin Farnsworth; JS RED ALERT (Mamage x New York Sass), H: Laken Snyder, O: Caron Horton-Brooke; SUMMER PRINCESS JA (Alimah Justice x Come Summer), H: Megan Sitzman, O: Megan Sitzman. HA/AA Mounted Native Costume ATR Championship - Champion: CENTER OF ATTENTION (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Jessica Everitt, O: Jessica Everitt; Reserve: LJR WILD BILL (A Wild Fire x Toad), H: Jill Nelson, O: Erin Farnsworth; Top Five: MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Lauren Burke, O: Lauren Burke; CA CRYSTAL BALL (D A Napitov x Lucille Ball), H: Shelley Barnes, O: Shelley Barnes; SWEET MISBEHAVIN (Sultan’s Great Day x Pierouette), H: Michelle Evans, O: Michelle Evans. Reining HA/AA Reining Horse Championship - Champion: IM NOT DUN (What It Takes x Janie Mae Gossip), H: Colby Dustin Powell, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: HOLLYWOOD SPIN DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: Gordon Potts, O: Shannon Rohn; Top Five: RF SPAREME THEDETAILS (Im

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HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over and AATR Champion CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by owner Robin Porter.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), ridden by Amy Peterson for owner Troy Peterson.

Genuinely Smart x MVA Scarlet Orzel), H: John O’Hara, O: Stephen Grove; SONITAS LITTLE TRIXS (Sonitas San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Roger Ricketts; SHEZA MELODY JAC (Hesa Zee x Surprisn Miss Melody), H: Linda Jacobs, O: Linda Jacobs. HA/AA Reining Junior Horse Championship - Champion: THE IT FACTOR (What It Takes x Fancy Romance), H: Gary Ferguson, O: Randy Hoofard; Reserve: KMA ZIPPED BYAN ANGEL (Los Angeles x Zipped In Cream), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Karma Arabians; Top Five: THIS CHICS TAKEN (What It Takes x Peponitas Chic), H: Gordon Potts x O: The Brass Ring, Inc. HA/AA Reining Horse AAOTR Championship - Champion: SONITAS LITTLE TRIXS (Sonitas San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: Roger Ricketts, O: Roger Ricketts; Reserve: IM SMARTY CAT (Im Genuinely Smart x Kitty Cat), H: Edward Koehler, O: Edward Koehler; Top Five: HEY HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood White x Cassels Myczestua), H: Tami Ferguson, O: Sam Collins; RF SPAREME THEDETAILS (Im Genuinely Smart x MVA Scarlet Orzel), H: Stephen Grove, O: Stephen Grove. HA/AA Reining Horse ATR Championship - Champion: SONITAS LITTLE TRIXS (Sonitas San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: Roger Ricketts, O: Roger Ricketts; Reserve: IM SMARTY CAT (Im Genuinely Smart x Kitty Cat), H: Edward Koehler, O: Edward Koehler; Top Five: HOLLYWOOD SPIN

HA/AA Western Pleasure Select AATR Champion TICKET TO HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood White x Krasala), ridden by Gina Andersen for owner Jimmy Stockton.

HA/AA Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Futurity Champion BELLA PALOMA LK (MC Picasso x Mia In Hollywood), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Lori-Kay Frommann.


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HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 18 & Under Champion CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner Robin Porter.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric Jam), ridden by Robin Porter for owner Maudi Fleming.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 and AATR Champion VIVIENNE LR (Knight Invader x KJ Déjà vu), ridden by Andrew Smith for owner North By Northwest LLC.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Champion HORALDO WH (Horal x PF Fancy That), ridden by Stephanie Sage for owner Melissa Mutschelknaus.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion ALL AROAN AM I (LBA Lode Star x Savvy Sierra), ridden by Silvio Domingues Da Silva for owner Julie Velasco.

DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: Cameron Rohn, O: Shannon Rohn; HEY HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood White x Cassels Myczestua), H: Tami Ferguson, O: Sam Collins; WHOLE LOTA LENA KF (Mifillena x WM Ballerina), H: Cassady West, O: Cassady West.

Working/Reined Cow HA/AA Working Cow Horse Open Championship - Champion: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Yen), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Marjorie Carr; Reserve: REBLES KLASIQUELUVBUG (Snips Reble Force x RA Klasique Touch), H: Lisa Gallery, O: Velma Boodt; Top Five: VALLEJO REATAMOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Gay Playnic),H: Katharyn Hart, O: Vallejo III Ranch LLC; HOLLY WOOD BLOCKBUSTER (Hollywood Dun It x PGN Vanity), H: Katharyn Hart, O: Vallejo III Ranch LLC.

Trail HA/AA Western Trail Horse Open Championship - Champion: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Reserve: SONITAS LITTLE TRIXS (Sonitas San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Roger Ricketts; Top Five: KMA ZIPPED BYAN ANGEL (Los Angeles x Zipped In Cream), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Karma Arabians; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Brinley Beicker. HA/AA Western Trail Horse ATR Championship - Champion: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Reserve: DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Brinley Beicker; Top Five: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; KMA ZIPPED BYAN ANGEL (Los Angeles x Zipped In Cream), H: Dr. Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; WHOLE LOTA LENA KF (Mifillena x WM Ballerina), H: Cassady West, O: Cassady West.

HA/AA Working Cow Junior Horse Championship - Champion: PEPPYS SUNDANCE KID (AJ Sundance x Peppys Retsina), H: Matthew Howell, O: Juanita Burt. HA/AA Working Cow Horse ATR Championship - Champion: HOLLY WOOD BLOCKBUSTER (Hollywood Dun It x PGN Vanity), H: Katharyn Hart, O: Vallejo III Ranch LLC; Reserve: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Yen), H: Marjorie Carr, O: Marjorie Carr; Top Five: EL CI KHANADA (Khemonada x Amber), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Karen Doney. HA/AA Reined Cow Horse Championship - Champion: HOLLY WOOD BLOCKBUSTER (Hollywood Dun It x PGN Vanity), H: Katharyn Hart, O: Vallejo III Ranch LLC; Reserve: VALLEJO REATAMOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Gay Playnic), H: Katharyn Hart, O: Vallejo III Ranch

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HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Champion TAMAR ROYAL ARRIVAL (Neposzar x Cricket), ridden by Amy DeeterSeegmiller for owner Candy Conway. LLC; Top Five: PEPPYS SUNDANCE KID (AJ Sundance x Peppys Retsina), H: Matthew Howell, O: Juanita Burt.

Showmanship/ Horsemanship Showmanship JTH 14-18 Championship Champion: JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), H: MORGUHN BURKE, O: Hannah Jones; Reserve: Esprit D Amorr (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: REGAN WHITE, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: A Spitfire Bey B (Afire Bey V x JR Claudette), H: LANCE LEWIS, O: Lance Lewis; KMA Christis Victory (Los Angeles x Victoria), H: MADISON AGUILAR, O: Traci Aguilar; Lyte Bey (TBO Beyboy Bask x B A Finesse), H: MAKAYLE GERDES, O: Mary Gerdes. Showmanship JTH 13 & Under Championship - Champion: JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), H: HANNAH JONES, O: Hannah Jones; Reserve: GS Knight Wind (Crimson Knight x GSA Wind Allure), H: BRINLEY BEICKER, O: Laurie Long; Top Five: KMA Gorgeous George (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: HANNAH OUBRE, O: Greg Oubre; Esprit D Amorr (Amadorr x A Cameo Bey), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Julia Gaidousek; Pilaster (Europejczyk x Pipi), H: AMELIA TRACE NELSON, O: Amelia Trace Nelson. Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: Pilaster (Europejczyk x Pipi), H: MACKENZIE

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HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), ridden by owner Alexa Potts.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion RUSSELL CROWE (Valantino x RPA Electric Jam), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner Maudi Fleming.

POTTS, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; Reserve: Whole Lota Lena KF (Mifillena x WM Ballerina), H: CASSADY WEST, O: Cassady West; Top Five: Dreem Street Rose (Link To Fame x Rose Mauri) H: JENNIFER PEDERSON, O: Rebecca Solter; PKA MpossibleDream (PKA Audamaetion xAM Dream Song) H: SKYE WILLIAMS, O: Karma Arabians; Dakota Fire QIV (Fire an Ice x Bint Buszmen), H: MAKAYLE GERDES, O: Mary Gerdes. Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: Diamonds R Awesome (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), H: AMELIA TRACE NELSON, O: Brinley Beicker; Reserve: Echos Boy (Echos Promise x Bardon Me Boys), H: BRIANNA MULLEN, O: Brianna Mullen; Top Five: AAR Nobles Tribute (Vaguely Noble x AL Lakota), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Lynn Almond; Sonitas Little Trixs (Sonitas San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: ALY XANDRA RUSINKO, O: Roger Ricketts.

HA/AA English Show Hack Champion POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Erin Henehan.

Equitation Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: Marking Time (GTF Hallmark x Baskafire Gold), H: ROSE HUCKFELDT, O: Rose Huckfeldt; Reserve: Pop Rocks (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), H: AMELIA STROUD, O: Erin Henehan; Top Five: Krewgerrand LOA (Krewe x Caramacs First Lady), H: OLIVIA LOCKHART, O: Olivia Lockhart; JS Red Alert (Mamage x New York Sass), H:

HA/AA English Show Hack ATR Champion POP ROCKS (Baske Afire x Precisely Poppy), ridden by Amelia Stroud for owner Erin Henehan.


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HA/AA Pleasure Driving Champion MAGNITRON (VCP Magnifire x Topline), driven by Silvio Domingues Da Silva for owner Megan Monette.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume ATR Champion CENTER OF ATTENTION (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), ridden by owner Jessica Everitt.

HA/AA Working Cow Horse ATR and Reined Cow Horse Champion HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER (Hollywood Dun It x PGN Vanity), ridden by Katharyn Hart, owner of Vallejo III Ranch LLC.

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving Champion HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), driven by Jason Krohn for owner Jacquelyn King.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open Champion SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), ridden by owner Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia.

LAKEN SNYDER, O: Caron HortonBrooke; Summer Princess JA (Alimah Justice x Come Summer), H: MEGAN SITZMAN, O: Megan Sitzman.

RACHEL WILLIAMS, O: L. Anisse Clarke; Pilaster (Europejczyk x Pipi), H: MACKENZIE POTTS, O: Amelia Trace Nelson.

Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship - Champion: Aria MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), H: CHANNING TURNER, O: Channing Turner; Reserve: Post Mark (Express Male x May Elation), H: ELLA SHERIDAN, O: Louise Sheridan.

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under Championship - Champion: Esprit D Amorr (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Julia Gaidousek; Reserve: KMA Christis Victory (Los Angeles x Victoria), H: MEKENNA AGUILAR, O: Traci Aguilar; Top Five: Lucky Dude (Grojor x Satanca), H: CAROLINE DAVIS, O: Michelle Davis; KMA Gorgeous George (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: HANNAH OUBRE, O: Greg Oubre.

Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Championship - Champion: Dylan SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: BRINLEY BEICKER, O: Mary Margaret Gilbert; Reserve: Exxpectation (BJD Excalibur x CHF Highlight), H: HALLE POTTS, O: Gordon Potts; Top Five: Echos Boy (Echos Promise x Bardon Me Boys), H: DRAKE MULLEN, O: Brianna Mullen; Zips Promise (Xtreme Phlash x Zip Me Lucky), H: SAVANNA SEETON, O: George Wiley II; Dun Fooling Around (Hollywood Dun It x Ra-Bon Azragal), H: BRINKLEY STEGALL, O: Tamara Hanby. Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 Championship - Champion: Tamar Cool Kid (Neposzar x Iris), H: ALEXA POTTS, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: Western Perfection (TA Rising Starr x Lenas Kachina), H: MALLORY HARRELL, O: Lynn Almond; Top Five: RCCR Double Dealer (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), H: CONNER WEST, O: Conner West; Coys Mpresiv Diamond (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H:

Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship - Champion: Brassair (Brass x Ariston Fera), H: KAITLYN SHERMAN, O: Kim Sherman; Reserve: BSA Wild Thing (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: HALLE POTTS, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Top Five: RE Louis Vuitton (Versace x VSH Ophelia), H: CHLOEY PRICHARD, O: Jackie Barton-Dayman; ML Cierra (Dakar El Jamaal x Cerra Bey), H: MORGAN RIVERS, O: Mackenzie Rivers; Major Asset (DS Major Afire x Aspena), H: ISABELLA TARINI, O: Brandy Tarini. Reining Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Championship - Champion: Whole Lota Lena KF (Mifillena x WM Ballerina), H: CASSADY WEST, O: Cassady West; Reserve: Sonitas Little Trixs (Sonitss San Freckles x Bint Trixie), H: ALYXANDRA RUSINKO, O: Roger Ricketts.

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Showmanship JTH 14-18 Champion MORGUHN BURKE with JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), for owner Hannah Jones.

Walk/Trot A/HA/AA English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship - Champion: TWC BOY TOI (Atomic Deluxe x CA Sexy Toi), H: Channing Turner, O: Amber Mitchell. A/HA/AA Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship Champion: ARIA MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), H: Channing Turner, O: Channing Turner; Reserve: PRODIGY AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), H: Mallory Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Top Five: POST MARK (Express Male x May Elation), H: Ella Sheridan, O: Louise Sheridan. A/HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Championship - Champion: SPIRYT (*Europejczk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Halle Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: MAXIMUM PR (OKW Maximilian x Frivolie), H: Justin Bray, O: Robin Young Bray; Top Five: DYLAN SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: Brylen Beicker, O: Mary Margaret Gilbert; HF HALE-BOPP (Legacy of Gold x Tscinderella), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Brinley Beicker; ZIPS PROMISE (Xtreme Phlash x Zip Me Lucky), H: Savanna Seeton, O: George Wiley II. A/HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship - Champion: BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Reserve: RE LOUIS VUITTON (Versace x VSH Ophelia), H: Chloey

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Showmanship JTH 13 & Under Champion HANNAH JONES, owner of JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey).

Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Champion MACKENZIE POTTS with Pilaster (Europejczyk x Pipi), for owner Amelia Trace Nelson.

Prichard, O: Jackie Barton-Dayman; Top Five: MAJOR ASSET (DS Major Afire x Aspena), H: Isabella Tarini, O: Brandy Tarini; BRASSAIR (Brass x Ariston Fera), H: Kaitlyn Sherman, O: Kim Sherman; ML CIERRA (Dakar El Jamaal x Cerra Bey), H: Morgan Rivers, O: Mackenzie Rivers. A/HA/AA Trail Walk/Jog 10 & Under Championship - Champion: DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Brinley Beicker; Reserve: BELLA DUN IT (Dun It With A Twist x DA Christabella), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Brinley Beicker; Top Five: ECHOS BOY (Echos Promise x Bardon Me Boys), H: Drake Mullen, O: Brianna Mullen.

Sport Horse Arabian Halter Arabian Sport Horse Stallions Championship - Champion: AO BREEZE (Aclsic Raff x Mosha Khaitlyn), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Morgan Millner Moore; Reserve: ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Linda Abston; Top Five: BEAUDELAIRE (Chances Star Turf x DC Holyproof), H: Kelly Vaughn, O: Jolynn Rogers; CASANOVA MLM (RB Cavalier x WWA Hilary), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Morgan Millner Moore; AL ZARIF LDA (Mishaal HP x Il Bint Magidaa), H: Meredith Spice, O: LD Arabians. Arabian Sport Horse Stallions ATH Championship - Champion: ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H:

Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Champion AMELIA TRACE NELSON with Diamonds R Awesome (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), for owner Brinley Beicker.

Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Champion ROSE HUCKFELDT, owner of Marking Time (GTF Hallmark x Baskafire Gold).


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Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion CHANNING TURNER, owner of Aria MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA).

Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion BRINLEY BEICKER with Dylan SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), for owner Mary Margaret Gilbert. Christine Miller, O: Linda Abston; Reserve: AO BREEZE (Aclsic Raff x Mosha Khaitlyn), H: Ryan Moore, O: Morgan Millner Moore; Top Five: BEAUDELAIRE (Chances Star Turf x DC Holyproof), H: Patty Holien, O: Jolynn Rogers; CASANOVA MLM (RB Cavalier x WWA Hilary), H: Ryan Moore, O: Morgan Millner Moore; AL ZARIF LDA (Mishaal HP x Il Bint Magidaa), H: Montana Wilson, O: LD Arabians.

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under Champion JULIA GAIDOUSEK, owner of Esprit D Amorr (Amadorr x CA Cameo Bey).

Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion KAITLYN SHERMAN with Brassair (Brass x Ariston Fera), for owner Kim Sherman.

Arabian Sport Horse Mares Championship - Champion: SF THYMELESS SPIRIT (Spirit Thyme x Farrha), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O: Jennifer Ramsey; Reserve: TO DESIREE (EF Kid Curry x Gissele), H: Kathy Braden, O: Larry Nace; Top Five: MORYAH WIND I (AO Breeze x TA Mariella), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Tracy Glover; AMAZING GRACE DB (Amadorr x Winseck Wonderwyn), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O: Jennifer Ramsey; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Mallory Harrell. Arabian Sport Horse Mares 2 Years & Over ATH Championship - Champion: SF THYMELESS SPIRIT (Spirit Thyme x Farrha), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O: Jennifer Ramsey; Reserve: AMAZING GRACE DB (Amadorr x Winseck Wonderwyn), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O: Jennifer Ramsey; Top Five: MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Mallory Harrell; NCHANTING MELODY (So Excited ER x Bey Melody), H: Lori Krell, O: Lori Krell. Arabian Sport Horse Geldings Championship - Champion: TA

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 Champion ALEXA POTTS, owner of Tamar Cool Kid (Neposzar x Iris).

KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell; Reserve: ALBORAC (Thee Infidel King x Wiskhaven), H: Kimberly Thornton, O: Kimberly Thornton; Top Five: TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts; KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Greg Oubre, O: Greg Oubre; PISTOL PETE SOA (Soho Carol x Fans Clasik Touch), H: Regan White, O: Lynn Almond. Arabian Sport Horse Geldings 2 Years & Over ATH Championship - Champion: MONIS FIREWALKER ZHR (NR Naja Moniet x Zohar Shahazimah), H: Elaine Dean, O: Elaine Dean; Reserve: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Kara Powell, O: Kara Powell; Top Five: TA HULABALOO (MS Firedevil x TA Hula), H: Charlene Lynch, O: Charlene Lynch; MI DREAMWEAVER (Toskabi x NH Classical Dream), H: Ruth Anne Korver, O: Ruth Anne Korver; TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts. Arabian Under Saddle Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Championship - Champion: ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Linda Abston; Reserve: KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Greg Oubre, O: Greg Oubre; Top Five: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell; AMAZING GRACE DB (Amadorr x Winseck Wonderwyn), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O:

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A/HA/AA English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion TWC BOY TOI (Atomic Deluxe x CA Sexy Toi), ridden by Channing Turner for owner Amber Mitchell. Jennifer Ramsey; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Mallory Harrell. Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse Championship - Champion: NCHANTING MELODY (So Excited ER x Bey Melody), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; Reserve: CASANOVA MLM (RB Cavalier x WWA Hilary), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Morgan Millner Moore. Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Championship - Champion: KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Greg Oubre, O: Greg Oubre; Reserve: MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Mallory Harrell; Top Five: MI DREAMWEAVER (Toskabi x NH Classical Dream), H: Ruth Anne Korver, O: Ruth Anne Korver; BUTCH CASSIDY V (Desperado V x Balquena V), H: Ali Crowley, O: Jeana Crowley; AMAZING GRACE DB (Amadorr x Winseck Wonderwyn), H: Jennifer Ramsey, O: Jennifer Ramsey. Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Championship - Champion: TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), H: Mackenzie Potts, O: Mackenzie Potts; Reserve: MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Mallory Harrell; Top Five: YO (S S Orion x Pascion S), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Caylee Dearth; KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Hannah Oubre, O: Greg Oubre; BUTCH CASSIDY

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A/HA/AA Country English Pleasure Walk/ Trot 10 & Under Champion ARIA MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), ridden by owner Channing Turner.

A/HA/AA Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion SPIRYT (*Europejczk x Sweet Painted Lady), ridden by Halle Potts for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

V (Desperado V x Balquena V), H: Ali Crowley, O: Jeana Crowley. Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Championship - Champion: BEAUDELAIRE (Chances Star Turf x DC Holyproof), H: Kelly Vaughn, O: Jolynn Rogers; Reserve: KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Greg Oubre, O: Greg Oubre. Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Championship - Champion: KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), H: Greg Oubre, O: Greg Oubre. Half-Arabian Halter HA/AA Sport Horse Stallions Championship - Champion: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay. HA/AA Sport Horse Mares Championship - Champion: PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer Pederson, O: Jennifer Pederson; Reserve: FAETH (Frohwind x Flash Ofan Image), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Cyndi Craig; Top Five: I ROSES BLOOM (Rosenthal x D Major League), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Tracy Glover; KIDS CHEROKEE BABE (EF Kid Curry x Solsmoonlightpleasure), H: Alexis Teigen, O: Elizabeth Teigen; DIVINE INSPYRATION (Madagascar x Mayo Lane), H: Lori Krell, O: Lori Krell. HA/AA Sport Horse Mares 2 Years & Over ATH Championship - Champion:

A/HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), ridden by Halle Potts for owner Freewill Farm LLC.

A/HA/AA Trail Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x NY Dazzle Diamonds), ridden by owner Brinley Beicker.


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Arabian Sport Horse Gelding In-Hand 2 Years & Over ATH Champion MONIS FIREWALKER ZHR (NR Naja Moniet x Zohar Shahazimah), shown by owner Elaine Dean.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion TUSCAN SUN (Versace x LF Silkn Satin), ridden by owner Mackenzie Potts.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Open, ATR and JTR Champion COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), ridden by Rachel Williams for owner L. Anisse Clarke.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Champion ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), ridden by Lisa Skalski for owner Linda V T Abston.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR and Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion KMA GORGEOUS GEORGE (Comar Noble x KMA Gitaaza), ridden by owner Greg Oubre.

PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer Pederson, O: Jennifer Pederson; Reserve: I ROSES BLOOM (Rosenthal x D Major League), H: Ryan Moore, O: Tracy Glover; Top Five: KIDS CHEROKEE BABE (EF Kid Curry x Solsmoonlightpleasure), H: Alexis Teigen, O: Elizabeth Teigen; FAETH (Frohwind x Flash Ofan Image), H: Cyndi Craig, O: Cyndi Craig; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

L. Anisse Clarke; MARC MY WORDS (Monarch V x Dudes Crystal Lace), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Freyja Coe; CUSTOM CHROME MTS (Hollywood Maverick x Sho-Tyme), H: Montana Wilson, O: Meredith Spice.

HA/AA Sport Horse Geldings Championship - Champion: SEMPER PHEI (HS Wistar x National Vision), H: Christine Miller, O: Christine Miller; Reserve: PH GAI DANSEYN WIND (Frohwind x PH Gai Seyna), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Linda Stoudemayer; Top Five: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; MARC MY WORDS (Monarch V x Dudes Crystal Lace), H: Mallory Harrell, O: Freyja Coe; CA FIFTY FIFTY (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: Sarah Yeadon, O: Sarah Yeadon. HA/AA Sport Horse Geldings 2 Years & Over ATH Championship - Champion: SEMPER PHEI (HS Wistar x National Vision), H: Christine Miller, O: Christine Miller; Reserve: PH GAI DANSEYN WIND (Frohwind x PH Gai Seyna), H: Monique Vincent, O: Linda Stoudemayer; Top Five: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O:

Half-Arabian Under Saddle HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Championship - Champion: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; Reserve: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: KK HALLE BERRY (JD Kasets Klassic x Up On The Price), H: Sarah Altman, O: Sarah Altman; SEMPER PHEI (HS Wistar x National Vision), H: Christine Miller, O: Christine Miller; ZORRGOS ZANZIBAR (Zorrgo x Understated One), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Sandra Billodeau. HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Championship - Champion: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; Reserve: CA FIFTY FIFTY (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: Sarah Yeadon, O: Sarah Yeadon; Top Five: ROCKY TOSK (Toskabi x Why Not Diamonds), H: Carolann Thigpen, O: Carolann Thigpen; KK HALLE BERRY (JD Kasets Klassic x Up On The Price), H: Sarah Altman, O: Sarah Altman; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer Pederson, O: Jennifer Pederson.

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HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Champion CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), ridden by owner Chris Kornegay.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Championship - Champion: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; Reserve: PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer Pederson, O: Jennifer Pederson; Top Five: KMA ENCHANTED SKY JGM (Sky Fighter x PKA Oolala), H: Kathryn Studer, O: Kathryn Studer; RCCR DOUBLE DEALER (Double Tstandard x Kalarama’s Sister Kate), H: Conner West, O: Conner West; KMA CHRISTIS VICTORY (Los Angeles x Victoria), H: Madison Aguilar, O: Traci Aguilar. HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Championship - Champion: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Reserve: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay. HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Championship - Champion: RAGIN CAJUN MHF (Oman De Blaziet x Ritzy Woman), H: Hailey Wolf, O: Hailey Wolf; Reserve: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

Dressage A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level Test 3 Championship - Champion: NCHANTING MELODY (So Excited ER x Bey Melody), H: Elizabeth Petty,

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HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion RAGIN CAJUN MHF (Oman De Blaziet x Ritzy Woman), ridden by owner Hailey Wolf.

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level Test 3 Champion NCHANTING MELODY (So Excited ER x Bey Melody), ridden by Elizabeth Petty for owner Lori Krell.

O: Lori Krell; Reserve: DIVINE INSPYRATION (Madagascar x Mayo Lane), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; Top Five: PH GAI DANSEYN WIND (Frohwind x PH Gai Seyna), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Linda Stoudemayer; TR GOLDEN TOUCHDOWN (Legacy of Gold x Touchdown Lady), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Renee Anderson; TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell. A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level AOTR Test 3 Championship - Champion: ZORRGOS ZANZIBAR (Zorrgo x Understated One), H: Sandra Billodeau, O: Sandra Billodeau; Reserve: TA HULABALOO (MS Firedevil x TA Hula), H: Charlene Lynch, O: Charlene Lynch; Top Five: CA FIFTY FIFTY (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: Sarah Yeadon, O: Sarah Yeadon; ANCIENT MARINER (AM Sea Captain x AM Milk Maid), H: Katelyn Kendall, O: Katelyn Kendall; SEMPER PHEI (HS Wistar x National Vision), H: Christine Miller, O: Christine Miller. A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level ATR Test 3 Championship - Champion: O SHAUGHNESSY (U Royal Dutch x FM Bay Melody), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Jill Ammann; Reserve: ANCIENT MARINER (AM Sea Captain x AM Milk Maid), H: Katelyn Kendall, O: Katelyn Kendall; Top Five: CA FIFTY FIFTY (Sky Fighter x SAA Aladdinette), H: Sarah Yeadon, O: Sarah Yeadon; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay,

A/HA/AA Dressage Training and First Levels ATR Test 3 Champion O SHAUGHNESSY (U Royal Dutch x FM Bay Melody), ridden by Mackenzie Rivers for owner Jill Ammann.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level Test 3 Champion ZORRGOS ZANZIBAR (Zorrgo x Understated One), ridden by Elizabeth Petty for owner Sandra Billodeau.


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A/HA/AA Dressage First Level AOTR Test 3 Champion ANCIENT MARINER (AM Sea Captain x AM Milk Maid), ridden by owner Katelyn Kendall.

A/HA/AA Dressage Third Level Test 3 Champion SHAMANS CHANCE SA (CWP Chances Are x Solima), ridden by owner Kimberlee McKenzie.

A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level Test 3 Champion BEAUDELAIRE (Chances Star Turf x DC Holyproof ), ridden by Kelly Vaughn for owner Jolynn Rogers.

A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level ATR Test 3 Champion CALL ME CALLAHAN (Cathalido x THA Fancy Bay), ridden by owner Kimberlee McKenzie.

O: Chris Kornegay; TR GOLDEN TOUCHDOWN (Legacy of Gold x Touchdown Lady), H: Renee Anderson, O: Renee Anderson.

CALLAHAN (Cathalido x THA Fancy Bay), H: Kimberlee McKenzie, O: Kimberlee McKenzie; Top Five: MI DREAMWEAVER (Toskabi x NH Classical Dream), H: Ruth Anne Korver, O: Ruth Anne Korver; RAGIN CAJUN MHF (Oman De Blaziet x Ritzy Woman), H: Hailey Wolf, O: Hailey Wolf; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level Test 3 Championship - Champion: ZORRGOS ZANZIBAR (Zorrgo x Understated One), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Sandra Billodeau; Reserve: ALBORAC (Thee Infidel King x Wiskhaven), H: Kimberly Thornton, O: Kimberly Thornton; Top Five: DIVINE INSPYRATION (Madagascar x Mayo Lane), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; NCHANTING MELODY (So Excited ER x Bey Melody), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; TR GOLDEN TOUCHDOWN (Legacy of Gold x Touchdown Lady), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Renee Anderson. A/HA/AA Dressage First Level AOTR Test 3 Championship - Champion: ANCIENT MARINER (AM Sea Captain x AM Milk Maid), H: Katelyn Kendall, O: Katelyn Kendall; Reserve: ZORRGOS ZANZIBAR (Zorrgo x Understated One), H: Sandra Billodeau, O: Sandra Billodeau; Top Five: MI DREAMWEAVER (Toskabi x NH Classical Dream), H: Ruth Anne Korver, O: Ruth Anne Korver; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

A/HA/AA Dressage Fourth Level Test 3 Champion ANAKIN (Flash Thru Rocky x Legends Magic), ridden by owner Doreen Atkinson.

A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level Test 3 Championship - Champion: BEAUDELAIRE (Chances Star Turf x DC Holyproof), H: Kelly Vaughn, O: Jolynn Rogers. A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level ATR Test 3 Championship - Champion: CALL ME CALLAHAN (Cathalido x THA Fancy Bay), H: Kimberlee McKenzie, O: Kimberlee McKenzie. A/HA/AA Dressage Third Level Test 3 Championship - Champion: SHAMANS CHANCE SA (CWP Chances Are x Solima), H: Kimberlee McKenzie, O: Kimberlee McKenzie. A/HA/AA Dressage Fourth Level Test 3 Championship - Champion: ANAKIN (Flash Thru Rocky x Legends Magic), H: Doreen Atkinson, O: Doreen Atkinson. n

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level ATR Test 3 Championship - Champion: O SHAUGHNESSY (U Royal Dutch x FM Bay Melody), H: Mackenzie Rivers, O: Jill Ammann; Reserve: CALL ME

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AachenGets It Right by JEFF WALLACE with LISSA WEINSTEIN In 2004, Chen Kedar of Ariela Arabians, Israel, wasn’t planning on showing the prized straight Egyptian mare Loubna (Imperial Imdal x Imperial Kalatifa), as the show was beginning on the first day of the sacred holiday of Yom Kippur. However, the co-owner of Loubna at the time was Jackie Ware of the UK and it was decided that she would be entered under Jackie’s name only, representing the colors of the UK flag, flags being a very important part of the total Aachen experience.

represented that fine day at the All Nations Cup, making it one of the most special days of our lives.” This September, while other countries are mired in conflict, Arabian horse lovers from every corner of the world will again travel to the scenic little spa town of Aachen, Germany, to celebrate their love for the Arabian horse, and compete at the All Nations Cup, a two-day show where a few hundred horses of the highest quality from everywhere in the world will compete.

When Loubna was announced Champion Mare of the show, the British National Anthem was expected to be heard by all, yet it was out of the show’s deep passion and respect for breeders of exquisite bloodstock, that it was quickly decided that the Israeli National Anthem in honor of Ariela Arabians would play instead. Recalls Chen, “On that day, all was forgotten and Germans, Israelis, Poles, Belgians and all other nationalities united, standing together paying homage to our Loubna and all she

All great things start with a simple idea, and Mrs. Annette Hedley in England had just that. She envisioned an event open to all nations with stud books accepted by WAHO, and held in a different country each year, creating worldwide interest. A scoring system was implemented unlike any previously used to insure quality, not quantity from each nation, a decisive factor in winning the All Nations Cup ultimate prize, the Lady Harmsworth Blunt Memorial Trophy, given to the nation whose owners had

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the most prize winners. Aachen also awards championship ribbons in halter divisions, as well as a special All Nations Cup Breeder’s Trophy, given to the nation that breeds the most prize winners. Rightly so, the esteem that breeders feel for the Aachen show is worldwide. The first All Nations Cup show was held in England in 1980, and the following years in Spain, Sweden, and returning again to England with great success, before the newly founded Nations Cup Committee entrusted the reins to the German Arabian Society in 1984. In 1985, Aachen hosted its first All Nations Cup with eleven nations competing. Holland was the ultimate winner with Poland and Germany closely behind. In 1987, a decision was made for Aachen to permanently host the All Nations Cup and the rest is history. In 2014 competitors from some 25 nations will vie for the coveted prizes. Considered by many to certainly be one of the very best shows in all of Europe, the Aachen Committee shows they know a little something about entertainment. While other shows may struggle to get attendance numbers up, the people that put Aachen together have created a high quality, enjoyable show that people travel to year after year, and that has strong support from the local community. Simply put, the people at Aachen get it right.

just a riding arena, but the stands are packed. They always play the special Aachen song before every class; it’s a kind of marching song and it creates so much energy and excitement when the horses come trotting in to the music. And there’s never really a bad horse that shows in the ring. Every horse competing here is the best of the best.” Om El Arab has bred numerous Aachen champions, including El Masra (Shaker El Masri x Estasha), the first Junior Female winner, and Bint El Shaklan (El Shaklan x Estawa). Merz also recalls when WH Justice (Magnum Psyche x Vona Sher-Renea) came into the ring. “He was the quintessential Aachen horse. He was so beautiful; he owned the ring. He was ethereal … big … macho. Everyone in the stands was cheering for him. People were crying.” People also speak with great pride when winning at Aachen. Jean and Alen Mattens, a former president of the BAHS (Belgian Arabian Horse Society) and current members, have been showing at Aachen since the show

So what makes Aachen so special? Though only two days long, Aachen seems to have just the right mix of great competition and entertainment. When one refers to Aachen, they usually comment on the intimate atmosphere, the great catered food, the easy walk to local inns, and a relaxed show schedule which both starts and finishes at reasonable hours so friends can get together for breakfast in the morning, and dinner in the evening. Of course, adding to the list would be legendary moments such as Michalow Stud’s Emigrantka’s (*Eukaliptus x Emigracja) startling and stunning entrance that completely brought the house down, along with the dazzle of an older Kubinec (Balaton x Kosmetika), and so on. As Janina Merz of Om El Arab relates, “There is an energy at Aachen that is just unbeatable. Aachen is small—it’s

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began. “Paris has the big name, but at Aachen, the quality is super, super, super—the best quality you can find anywhere in Europe!” The Mattens won Champion Mare in 1993 at Aachen with the exquisitely Janow-bred mare Aldara (Probat x Arra). “Aldara was an especially feminine mare. She looked like a real doll. Polish with very big eyes, but fiery; she showed big. At the time she was competing at Aachen against all the other great Polish horses from the Polish State Studs, and I just thought, ‘Is it possible she will win?’ And she did—she actually won.” Michael Byatt, of Michael Byatt Arabians, shares, “Two special memories come to mind when I think of Aachen. One, being the stallion Medalj (*Menes x Sadza). When I showed him for Hans and Cecilia Boughardt, few

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stallions that I had ever led exhibited such authority and ownership of the arena as Medalj did on that day. In those days, the crowd supported whatever horse they liked, it was not as partisan as today. If they liked a horse, they were very vocal. And the noise was deafening. Madalj bowed up, snorted, blew, looked up into the stands and snorted even louder. He won champion and helped Sweden win the Nations Cup. The second, as one would expect, was Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame). My connection and love for that horse is, and was unequaled. With him it was never so much about winning, although that was very important, as it was having him being bestowed the honor and respect he had earned. Being champion at Aachen was the continuation of his legacy.”


The show has also inspired the way Americans think about creating a successful horse show in the States, and it was at an Aachen show that American breeders first conceptualized creating something similar in Las Vegas. Bob Boggs, one of the founding members of the Arabian Breeder’s World Cup in Las Vegas, says, “Vegas has everything to do with Aachen.” He remembers when Carol Steppe, Jeff Sloan, Scott Bailey and he came together to bring this style of judging to the States. They wondered whether the Americans were up for it. “Aachen is a very uplifting show. It’s a breeder’s show. The competition at Aachen is just very tough. You get to see horses from all over the world. It’s also very social and that’s a big part of its success. There are also hotels close enough to walk to and it’s an easy distance to go out at night to eat and be social. In these ways, Vegas is similar to Aachen.” Yet over the course of 34 years, the show has grown and changed in important ways. Breeders such as James Swaenepoel of past Aachen winners FM Gloriaa (WH Justice x Psity of Angels) and SA Misha Apal (A.S. Natsir-Apal x Nyara JC), and founder of the Arabian Futurity Europe Organization, discusses the latest trend in judging at Aachen—away from movement with increased focus on type. “We feel that the judges are less critical on the technical movements. Horses are prettier every year!” This same sentiment is voiced by Merz and Mattens.

Merz again, “The emphasis in the past was on animation, it made for more excitement and the horses more like an athlete. People in the stands were up on their feet cheering. With that changing a little, the horse has become less an athlete. Now the focus is leaning more and more toward the hard stand, like in America, and less on the trot.” Mattens, however, cautions, “The stallions are becoming a little too feminine in the head at Aachen. It’s very important that a mare should be a mare, and a stallion should be a stallion.” Bob Boggs, whose stallion Psytadel (Padrons Psyche x Bint Bey Shah) was sold to Swatam Arabians and has subsequently had a major impact on the European show ring as a sire, says, “Aachen has changed over the years. Some say it’s more corporate, others, that European handlers have admired and taken up the stand-up style of showing halter horses, so the trot has gone away … but the show has progressed in almost every way.” The Aachen focus is creating an event that is irresistible to the public and touches the attendee’s heart and soul making them think: “I want an Arabian horse!” and they certainly seem to have succeeded. So you see, Aachen and the All Nations Cup has not only achieved greatness, but has now become the model show for pure enjoyment all around the globe. Let all flags proudly fly high. n

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hard to pick the winner as all deserved a spot at the top in my opinion. Luckily it was up to the judges to pick their winner. They choose AJ Sawari (Marwan al Shaqab x Siberia SA), bred and owned by Ajman Stud, UAE as there winner, scoring a total of 93.10 points and also claiming the best head trophy. In the final yearling championships she claimed the Gold medal almost unanimously. Second in this class with 92.80 points was the showy Sheikha al Shaqab (Kahil al Shaqab x Shalimar Prestige) – bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud, Qatar. At the third position we would find Bdour al Nasser (Marwan al Nasser x Aliah el Nasser) – bred and onwed by al Nasser Stud from Qatar, scoring a 91.30 points. Fourth in the class with 90.90 points was the beautiful Pitonisa AS (Ever After NA x Psyches Amber Dream) – bred by the Markley family and owned by Arabian Soul Partners from the USA. This filly had previously won the Las Vegas Supreme Gold champion title as well as winning the gold in Scottsdale. It was great to see her comcom pete with the best in the world here in Menton, underlining

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he third weekend of June is always my favorite time of the year. Already since many years, Madame Chazel and her team are organizing the Mediterranean Arabian Horse Championships on the fancy coastline of Menton, France. Arabian horse enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering to see only the best of the best. The weather is always nice and the atmosphere is fantastic. An event not to be missed and a great opportunity to add some extra days of holiday on the coast of Monaco. More than 180 horses were entered. Since last year prizemoney is sponsored by Al Zobair stud for the yearlingclasses with up to 2500 euro’s for the first five in the class. Judges for this edition were Mr. Detailleur from Belgium, Mr Hain from Germany, mr. Kammer from Brazil, Dr. Santoro from Italy, Mrs. Schibler from Switzerland and Dr. Trela from Poland. The show opened on Saturday 21st of June at 14:00 hours sharp with the female classes. The first big class of yearling fillies entered the arena. All elegant and beautiful. It was

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the quality at this show! The second class of yearling fillies was another beautiful class. Almost all scoring over the 90 points. Winner with 92.40 points was Dubai Arabian horse stud bred and owned D Danat (SG Lahib x Angeliccah). Later in the championships this ultra typy filly won the Bronze medal. Second in this class with 91.90 points was the beautiful Al Farida al Shaqab (Fadi al Shaqab x Aleysha al Nasser) – bred and owned by Al Shaqab stud from Qatar. This filly was also awarded with the best head trophy and claimed the silver medal in the final championships. Third in this yearling filly class scoring 91.70 points was Arabella M (WH Justice x Bella Valentina FA) – bred by Antonio Marina and owned by Joy Arabians from Belgium. The show continued with two classes off fillies aged two years old. The first class won with 92.80 points by the gorgeous Delight Diva RB (Ajman Moniscione x Honeys Delight RB) – bred by Arabes de Santa Ventura from Brazil and owned by Al Sayed Stud from Saudi Arabia. This filly also won the best head trophy in this category. Second in this class with 92 points was the flashy Aijana OS (Ajman Moniscione x Mikkaela Pin) – bred and owned by Gestut Osterhof from Germany. Another exciting class of two years old fillies was up next. All twelve participants scoring above the 90 points. High quality fillies that all had a fair chance on the medal. The two

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top positioned fillies scored both a total of 92.8 points. The very showy D Shahla (Marajj x FT Shaella) – bred and owned by Dubai Arabian horse stud from the UAE scored higher in type and was therefor named the class winner. Later in the championships this flashy filly was also named the Gold medal winner. Second in this class was MM Esplendida (RFI Farid x MM Eluise) – bred and owned by Mario Matt from Austria. Third in this class scoring 92.10 points was Star of Zobair (Ajman Moniscione x S Rhapsody) – bred by HVP Arabians from Brazil and owned by Al Zobair stud from the UAE. This filly won the Scottsdale show earlier this year and is now in Europe to compete with the best of the best. The judges liked her and gave her the best head trophy and also the silver medal in the final championships. Fourth in this class with the same total of points was SG Wisar (Ajman Moniscione x Wiolett) – bred and owned by Scuderia Groane from Italy. The show continued with the fillies age three years old. All young and beautiful, representing the future of the breed. The top of the class scored very close but the clear winner with 93.2 points was the beautiful Aja Europa (Aja Justified x HB Marais) – bred by Aja Arabians and owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman. This beautiful complete filly also claimed the bronze medal in the final junior filly championships. Second in this class with 92.90 points was the gorgeous AJ Asyad (Marwan al Shaqab x Aja Angelica) –


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bred and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. This filly scored almost perfect 20s for head and neck and was awarded with the Best head trophy. Third in this class with 92.10 points was Penelope di Mar (Ajman Moniscione x Pierrette el Jamaal) – bred by Marco Fanrchini and owned by Tre Stelle Arabians from Italy. In the next classes, the quality was just getting better and better. Also in the class of mares aged four to seven years, all participants scored over the 90 points. The first and second placed horse even over 94! Winner of the class scoring 93.50 points was the gorgeous Klassical Dream MI (Klass x Mustangs Magnum) – bred by Mulawa Arabians and owned by Al Khalediah Stables from Saudi Arabia. Second in this class TUTTO ARABI - www.tuttoarabi.com 134 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

with 93.40 points was former world champion Najdah al Zobair (Marwan al Shaqab x JNF bint Ludhan) – bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud. This mare was also awarded with the Best head Trophy and the Gold medal with the senior mares. Third in this class with 92.70 points was Maysuna Guasimo (Al Adeed al Shaqab x Najiba Guasimo) – bred by Fogarin and owned by Alfala Stud from Saudi Arabia. The last mare class was the one for mares aged eight years and old. Gorgeous mares with some of them already proven producers. Only six participants but stunning quality. Winner of this class with a massive score of 94.40 points was Badawieh AA (Laheeb x Bahiha) – bred by Ariela Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. This gorgeous


lady scored perfect 20’s in type, but also some 20s in head, neck and movement. She won not only the best head trophy but also claimed the Silver medal in the final championships. Second in this class scoring 93.10 points and later named Silver medal winner was the classical Athenaa (Ashal al Rayyan x Ass Windi) – bred by the Gamlin family and owned by Al Khalediah Stables from Saudi Arabia. Third in this class with 91.50 points was another classic beauty named Magic Ma Cheri (Windsprees Mirage x Elettra) – bred by Barbara Bigotti and owned by Fontanella Arabians from Italy. Fourth in this class with 91.10 points was the beautiful Pierette el Jamaal (Ali Jamaal x Perfectshahn SRA) – bred by Haras Meia Lua and owned by Haras Tre Stelle from Italy. The next day it was time for the colts and stallions! Gorgeous boys showing off their motion and exotic looks. The first class of yearling colts started at 9am. The flashy Falah al Shaqab (Fadi al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion) – bred and owned by Al Shaqab, Qatar did a good show and scored a total of 93.20 points which made him the class winner. Second in this class with 92.90 points was the big moving AJ Marzan (AJ Portofino x Hed AB Maria) – bred and owned by Ajman Stud of the UAE. At the third place with 92.30 points was D Mshary (QR Marc x FT Shaella) – bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud from the UAE. This colt also won the best head trophy and claimed the silver me-

dal in the final championships. The young and flashy Ghazwan al Jassimya made a fantastic entrance in the second class yearling colts, shaken everyone up. With his tail up, snorting and blowing he was shown not only to a class win with an impressive score of 93.20 points, but also won the best head trophy and the Gold medal in the final yearling colt championship! Second in this class with 92.50 points and later bronze medal winner was Loay al Khalediah (El Palacio x Llayla) – bred and owned by Al Khalediah Stables from Saudi Arabia. At the third place with 91.40 points was Najd AM (Abha Qatar x Dana AM) – bred and owned by Al Mohamadia Stud from Saudi Arabia. A large class of two years old colts was up next. Winner with 92.70 points was the big moving Equiborn KA (QR Marc x Espadrilla) – bred and owned by Knocke Arabians from Belgium. Later in the junior championships he was named Bronze medal champion. Second in this class with 92.60 points was D Khattaf (Royal Colours x D Jowan) – bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse stud from the UAE. At the third place with 92.10 points was the typy Kanz el Nasser (WH Justice x Ftoon al Shaqab) – bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud from Qatar. This beautiful colt was also awarded with the best head trophy. The three years old colt class was perhaps one of the most exciting class of the show. Truly the best of the best were com-

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peting for the class win and final championships. We had reigning Dubai Gold champion El Rasheem, competing against 2012 Gold World champion colt Sultan al Zobara and Reigning Silver World champion colt Ascot DD and many more strong colts all at the beginning of their breeding carreer. Dancing screaming, claiming their place in the spotlight. It was Sultan al Zobara (Gazal al Shaqab x Inra al Shaqab) – bred and owned by Al Zobara Stud from Qatar who took the lead with an impressive score of 94 points, scoring perfect 20’s in head and neck and almost full 20s in type. Followed by FA El Rasheem (FA el Shawan x Virtuosa

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MLR) – bred by the Rieder family and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud with a total of 93.30 points, scoring full 20s for head and neck. After a very exciting championship, it was El Rasheem who took the Gold medal with only one point in difference, leaving Sultan with the Silver and with the best head trophy. Third in this exciting class with 92.9 points was Excalibur EA (Shanghai EA x Essence of Marwan) – bred by Ganaderia de Moinanes and owned by Leatitia d’Arenberg from Uruguay. At the fourth position scoring 92.80 points was Ascott DD (Psytadel x Lady Nina DD) – bred by Dejonckheere and owned by Athbah Stud from Saudi Arabia. Another exciting class was up next. Stallions aged four to seven years old. A good class all scoring over the 90 points. Winner with 93.30 points and later Silver champion stal stallion was Amir al Shaqab (Gazal al Shaqab x Amira Madrona) – bred and owned by Al Shaqab from Qatar. Second in this class with 93.20 points was the flashy Fakhr al Khalediah (Marquis CAHR x Barah al Khalediah) – bred and owned by Al Khalediah stables from Saudi Arabia. At the third place with 93 points and later Bronze medal winner was the ultra type Shanghai EA (WH Justice x Salymah) – bred and owned by Equus Arabians from Spain, scoring perfect 20s for type. He also claimed the best head trophy of this class. The last class of the day was that of the senior stallions aged eight years and older. Beautiful proven breedingstal breedingstal-


lions marched the arena. All full of power, all showing great motion. Winner of this class with the incredible score of 94.90 points was former world champion Marquis CAHR (Marwan al Shaqab x Rohara Magnifica) – bred by the Powell family and owned by Al Khalediah Stables from Saudi Arabia. This stallion scored all 20’s on type, head and neck and on movement! With 17 on legs and 18,5 for body he was unbeatable and claimed the Gold medal unanimously. He also won the prize of the best head of his class. Second with 93 points was Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) – bred by Coleal Farms and owned by Al Sayed stud from Saudi Arabia. At the end of the show, some special trophies were given. First was the price for the best French horse, sponsored by ACA. This trophy was awarded to Jalicia de Nautiac (WH Justice x Shafali de Nautiac) – bred by Haras de Nautiac and owned by the Bourrasse family from France. The Dubai Arabian horse stud sponsored best owner and breeder Trophy went to Al Zobara Stud from Qatar. The Al Shahania Stud sponsored Best breeder trophy was won by Al Shaqab Stud from Qatar. The trophy Espoir was sponsored by Al Khalediah stables

and was given to MM Esplendida (RFI Farid x MM Eluise) – bred and owned by Mario Matt Arabians from Austria. This trophy is given to the best junior horse selected by the sponsor. By winning this trophy, Mario Matt Arabians also won a breeding to F Shamaal. The Al Shaqab stud sponsored Best in show Female trophy was given to Najdah al Zobair (Marwan al Shaqab x JFN Bint Ludhan) – bred and owned by Al Zobair Stud from the UAE. With winning this trophy, the owner of this mare also won a breeding to Ghazal al Shaqab. The best straight Egyptian award, sponsored by Rabab Stud was won by Badawieh AA (Laheeb x Bahiha) – bred by Ariela Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. The best sire in the show was like all the years before, the immortal Marwan al Shaqab. This trophy was kindly sponsored by Athbah Stud. Last but not least was the Al Shaqab stud sponsored Best in show male trophy which went to the unbeatable Marquis(Marwan al Shaqab x Rohara Magnifica) – bred by the Powell family and owned by Al Khalediah Stables from Saudi Arabia. With these last trophies, the end came of yet another fantastic edition of the Mediterranean Arabian Horse Championships. A real A-show with only the best of the best being able to come see and conquer. q www.tuttoarabi.com - TUTTO ARABI Volume 45, No. 3 | 137


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LOAY AL KHALEDIAH AL THANI (EL PLACIO VO/LLAYLA) - B/O: HRH PR. KHALID BIN SULTAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL SAUD/KSA

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STAR OF AL ZOBAIR (AJMAN MONISCIONE/S RHAPSODY) - B: AGROPECUARIA VILA DOS - O: AL ZOBAIR STUD/UAE

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AJA EUROPA (AJA JUSTIFIED/HB MARAIS) - B: HICKFORD/GB - O: ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN/OMA

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SILVER MEDAL COLTS

SULTAN AL ZOBARA (GAZAL (GAZAL AL AL SHAQAB/INRA SHAQAB/INRA AL AL SHAQAB) SHAQAB) -- B: B: AL AL ZOBARA ZOBARA STUD/QAT STUD/QAT -- O: O: AL AL SHAQAB SHAQAB && AL AL ZOBARA ZOBARA STUD/QAT STUD/QAT

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EQUIBORN KA (QR MARC/ESPADRILLA) - B/O: GHEYSENS/BE

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American breeder Aude Espourteille, whose family’s roots are firmly planted in French soil, exclaims, “From the first year I attended the Menton Show in 1991, it was a spectacular scene of gorgeous European-bred Arabian horses being shown on the beach to a backdrop of the Alps conversing gently toward the Mediterranean Sea, and merging with the romance of the Cote d’ Azur of Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Italy’s Riveria.”

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Left to right: Judges M. Manfred Hain (Germany), Dr. Marek Trela (Poland), Mme Renata Schibler (Switzerland), M. Koenraad Detailleur (Belgium), M. Murillo Kammer (Brazil), Dr. Francesco Santoro (Italy), and show official.

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Can We Trust What We See? by ANNE STRATTON In the June issue of Arabian Horse Times, photographer Stuart Vesty voiced his thoughts on the issue of manipulating pictures of Arabian horses (changing images with the use of a photo editing computer program). In the past, it was not uncommon for photographers, usually at the behest of owners or trainers, to airbrush their work. Usually that was to flip a reluctant ear forward, open a closed eye, paint out a distracting object in the background or something of that nature. It was not necessarily something to be proud of, but in practice, the alterations were easy to spot and therefore harmless. Since the advent of digital photography, however, changes have become hard to detect, in some cases impossible without special software. And now, the alterations often are more serious than just reversing an ear; eyes have been enhanced, toplines straightened, tail carriages elevated and throatlatches slimmed. Vesty inquired how, as an industry, Arabian horse enthusiasts felt about the practice. The implication was that if a viewer purchased a horse or a breeding on the basis of what was seen in a manipulated photo, then the practice could constitute false advertising. Since that type of manipulation relates to equine conformation and beauty, it applies largely to halter

Is the real issue, then, not so much “Do people manipulate performance photos?” as it is “Does that kind of manipulation make the photographs false advertising?”

horses. The next logical question, then, is whether or not photographs of performance horses are altered too, and what impact that might have. Arabian Horse Times posed that question, and here is what we heard.

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The most common practice mentioned regarding manipulation of performance photos relates to when trainers use chains or “stretchies” on horses’ legs during a photo session, and then ask photographers to erase the equipment. (For the uninitiated, the types of equipment mentioned are chain links looped around a horse’s fetlock which flop lightly, creating an unusual sensation for the horse which one observer likens to “roller skating and then walking after you take your skates off,” and stretchies, which are lengths of surgical tubing that link one foreleg to another. In the case of stretchies, overuse or improper use can create a mechanical, labored appearance.) “It’s not the same as altering conformation,” Stuart Vesty observes. “Chains don’t make a horse do anything he doesn’t have the physical ability to do. If he can’t do it, he won’t.” Even so, he adds, he asks trainers to remove them for photo sessions. “At this point, I don’t want to get into a big controversial thing.” Chains and stretchies, also called rubber bands or shackles, are most often seen on English horses, so for more information about the purpose they serve, we went to trainer Bob Battaglia, for decades one of the top trainers in the discipline. “Chains and rubber bands are only going to help a horse find his balance and help him break his shoulders loose so that he can use himself as he is conformed to do,” Battaglia explains. “Unlike the common thought, you’re not going to change or enhance a horse’s motion by using rubber bands or chains. It just strengthens their muscles and helps with balance and cadence. It will help a young horse get stronger behind and learn to transfer his weight to the rear end.” Is the real issue, then, not so much “Do people manipulate performance photos?” as it is “Does that kind of manipulation make the photographs false advertising?” Or in other words, is it anything a value could be put on, such as might occur if a horse is sold on the basis of an image that does not really exist? From what we heard, it is a grey area in theory, but pretty black-and-white in practice. “I think mainly the difference


is that by definition, performance is seeing a horse move in one fashion or another to meet certain desires of a particular style—western, English, hunt, etc.,” says Bob North, who with his wife Dixie has owned some of the top stallions and show horses in the halter industry. “Halter is a little different because it is fundamentally based on the conformation of the horse. Photos, if they are done properly, can show conformation of the horse, but it is hard for a photo to show performance movement. I know you can get an English horse or a park horse with big high action, but I can’t imagine anybody making a buying decision based on one photo in performance. Maybe that would get them to go look at the horse or ask for video of it, but beyond that?” “I don’t think people breed to performance horses off of a photograph as much as they would off of a video or seeing that horse in real life,” Vesty nods. “Because it’s not about what one leg does; it’s about their carriage, their will, their trainability, if their neck hinges right. If all that stuff works, then that’s where a horse sells or sells breedings. “A picture will help generate interest,” he acknowledges, “but I’ve seen a lot of horses go around and have one leg in the right spot, while the other is just trying to find the ground. That’s not acceptable, so I don’t think a picture of one leg in the air does anything for selling horses or breedings. You need to see a video or ride the horse yourself. “And there are some horses out there who look really cool, but when you throw a leg over them, just aren’t any good, or else they don’t fit you at all,” he notes. “That is some of it if you’re an amateur rider looking for a horse. It has to be a good match.” Longtime photographer Scott Trees takes it even further. “In the performance side of things, I don’t think physical alterations are commonplace,” he says. “They are the exception rather than the rule. Part of the reason is that it is a lot harder to change the shape of a shoulder to elevate a leg, or to change the shape of the muscles of the chest. To do to so that it doesn’t look like you did it isn’t easy. It’s a lot of work to change the angle of the leg relative to the rest of the body. “In today’s digital world, if you use a level adjustment to retouch the background, technically you’ve retouched the photograph,” he points out. “When I refer to ‘retouching,’ I mean when you digitally alter conformation or movement in one form or another. What you are doing, for example, if you thin a horse’s neck or level a croup line, is that you are creating an ideal image that does not exist. To me, that’s false advertising, just as I don’t think you should have a horse breaking above level that can’t trot above level.

“That’s the issue we’re running into in all aspects of photography, and not just horses. It’s so easy to make things look like they aren’t.” —Scott Trees

“Technically, I retouch every photograph I take,” he adds. “I crop, I burn, I dodge, I lighten, I do all kinds of things in my pictures, but I don’t change the subject. I don’t alter the conformation of the horse. Even in my artistic shots, the horse is a part of the image. I pride myself on being able to get the shot at the angle I want of the horse to make it look good without having to fake it.” So what does he think of removing chains from a horse’s pastern? “If you are removing a chain and filling in the area that would look like the ankle, but you aren’t thinning the ankle or thickening it or hiding a swollen pastern or something like that—you are just refilling it the way its conformation is supposed to be—then to me, that’s acceptable. To get them to lift their feet higher, is it any worse than blowing off a fire extinguisher behind them to surprise them when they hit a big trot? If you have the timing to get the shot, they really did move that big. If the image is correct (the horse was actually trotting that high), then that is one thing. What is not okay would be painting a leg higher or removing a fault of some sort. “But there is a fine line to what a photographer is willing to do or not do,” he concludes. “That’s the issue we’re running into in all aspects of photography, and not just horses. It’s so easy to make things look like they aren’t.” The next step, of course, is video. Photographs, everyone agrees, are useful to elicit a viewer’s interest in a performance horse, but typically, the potential buyer then asks to see a video. Videos are significantly more difficult to alter—beyond the abilities and budget of the average seller. There, the impression of the horse is created more by skillful editing, which is readily apparent to the buyer. But even then, the buyer’s next step is usually to see the horse in person. There, if photographs have been altered, the wheels fall off the bicycle, just as they do for anyone who is considering buying a halter horse off a doctored photograph and who goes to see the horse in person. As Battaglia says, “Anybody who goes to look at the horse is going to see the reality.” n Volume 45, No. 3 | 167


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It’s hard to believe that the Arabian Horse Celebration Event, held in Louisville, Ky., September 17-20, is already 3 years old, or will be as of next month. The show, an innovative mix of activities reminiscent of the old Arabian Horse Fair, has gained a following for its upscale accommodations, hard-fought competition, educational clinics—and for pouring half of its entry fees into its prize money. This year, says show management, the finances are even more alluring: stall and skybox fees have been lowered and there will be additional prize funding in some of the classes. In its second year, the Celebration attracted more than 275 horses and 15,000 visitors to Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Fair and Exhibition Center, and this edition appears on track to build on its reputation.

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“We’re looking at the show continuing with the quality and the participation we’ve had so far,” says Bob Battaglia, President of the Arabian Horse Celebration. Does he see any key elements in how the Event has taken off as it has? “I think it’s well-received because of the people that are working on it—when they say they’re going to do something, they get it done. And we’ve had the support of the local community.”

“It’s like everybody wants to see this show succeed.” —Bob Battaglia But it’s more than that, he adds. “Everybody that is interested in making this show a success has stepped up, to the point that we have people who are class sponsors, who send us support money, even though they don’t come to the horse show. It’s like everybody wants to see this show succeed.” One of the Celebration’s strengths is that each year, it adds a new component for its constituents. In 2014, there are several. One is the Incentive Bonus Money Program, a creative new pay-out plan for 15 classes (eight grand championship events and seven amateur halter titles). These classes already offer prize money through fifth place, and that remains unchanged; what is new is that entries are invited to sign up and contribute to the new Incentive program, and 100 percent of those extra funds will be distributed as bonuses to program participants who score first through fifth. If a placing is occupied by an entry who did not enroll, then the reward passes to the next person down who did.

Then, for the younger set, a new scholarship has been established. This year will introduce the SF Aftershoc $2,500 Saddle Seat Equitation Scholarship, available in the 14-18 championship. And that’s just the beginning. “In 2015, it will be sponsored by the USEF and will be known as the USEF Saddle Seat Medal,” says Battaglia. “We’re delighted—that’s quite an honor.” New in 2014 as well is a battery of straight Egyptian classes, held in partnership with the Pyramid Society. “The Pyramid Society is one of the most respected organizations in the industry,” Battaglia notes. “We’re trying to promote the Arabian horse, and Egyptian owners and breeders have been an important part of the industry since it began. We’re very proud to invite them to be a part of our show.” And then there is the reduction in fees. “The expenses are extremely high for the building we use in Kentucky,” he explains. “But due to the number of horses we have, we were able to reduce the fees because we didn’t have to make as much money to pay the rent. “I have never in 40 or 50 years of showing horses seen any horse show reduce fees!” he grins, “and as we continue to grow, we will try to reduce stall fees and skyboxes even more. The reason we can’t reduce entry fees is that half of those fees goes into prize money.”

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Equine Hospital’s Dr. Bonnie Barr and Stuart Muir. Also on the schedule again will be the Youth Workshops, designed to inspire a whole new generation of horse lovers. There, children of all ages can engage in a variety of activities from Breyer® horse painting to equine presentations. Another dimension of the Celebration is its sale program, which began two years ago. “We offer a package that includes special showings on Thursday and Saturday in Freedom Hall after the afternoon classes,” Battaglia says. “Those presentations will be viewed not only by those present at the show, but also over live-feed by iEquine for people at home who might be looking for horses. I’m very happy to report that because of the live-feed seen around the world, several sale horses have been sold and the Stallion Row breeders have told us that they’ve sold breedings as well.”

Just as management has tried to offer more each year for its participants, it also has been careful to preserve favorite services from year to year, so that many features of the popular show will be on the agenda again this year. Stallion Row remains the home not only to some of the industry’s leading sires, but also to several of the Event’s social gatherings. The stallions will be on display there each day, as well as in special presentations in Freedom Hall before the evening sessions on Friday and Saturday nights. The Celebration’s acclaimed demonstrations and clinics will offer continuing education to skilled horsemen and informative introductions for novices. The demonstrations are scheduled for Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in Freedom Hall, while the clinics will be held in the Commercial Exhibit Hall during the lunch break on Saturday. As usual, the speaker list is a who’s who of authorities in the industry, including Dr. Samantha Brooks of the University of Florida; trainers Tommy Garland, Joel Kiesner, Gene LaCroix and Caralyn Schroter; and Rood and Riddle

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And once again, the conveniently-located Shopping Expo will offer everything from apparel for horse and human to luxury purchases from jewelry to artwork. Much to everyone’s delight, the Arabian Horse Celebration Event again will benefit one of Louisville’s most beloved charities, the Home of the Innocents, which cares for neglected, abused and medically fragile children. Last year, many of the children came to the show—and for the ones who couldn’t, an Arabian (and its humans) visited the Home. There wasn’t a dry eye, and the kids loved it.


The Celebration invites participation on all levels, from exhibitors, breeders, spectators, commercial vendors and volunteers, to the general public and those who simply love horses and want to know more about Arabians. “We just want to welcome even more people, more participation,” says Battaglia. “Part of this show is the camaraderie and how much fun we have. This year, instead of our kick-off party, which not everyone could attend, we are including a Saturday Night Appreciation Party. It will be open to everyone (exhibitors, vendors, attendees, anyone) at the show, and there will be food, a band and a cash bar. We’re planning it for after the last class on Saturday night.” He smiles. “The show is called the Celebration, and at the Appreciation Party, we’ll be celebrating everyone who is making it a success.” n

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Scottsdale Riding Club Out Of The Box Beginnings by KARA LARSON

On the topics of getting new people involved, having fun with the Arabian horse, and building a community of enthusiastic, aspiring equestrians, Alicia Ward has some revolutionary ideas. Her Scottsdale Riding Club is unique, effective, and stems from her hopes to offer a lesson program that really works. The creation of the club started small, but has now turned into a full-time business as she teaches lessons full-time, which in turn creates a lot of new clients for people all over the country.

Her Own Beginnings

“I have a really unique approach to it. I believe in my program and the Arabian horse. I want to offer a safe, quality venue that not only teaches people to ride, but introduces newcomers to the Arabian horse.” Ward’s love for the Arabian horse traces back to simply being drawn to horses at a very young age. This prompted her to attend the prestigious Stephen’s College in Colombia, Mo. Their Equestrian Science department was headed by Cecile Hetzel-Dunn and the Saddleseat program was headed by Ellen Beard. The program and these women certainly led Ward to her current life path. “Ellen encouraged me to teach and influenced my style, while Cecile helped me explore possibilities in the Arabian breed. Since it was a predominately Saddlebred program, I was able to look at the Arabian industry from a different perspective. I was able to spend a couple of summers at Delovely Farm where I

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learned the “Saddlebred way” of developing riders. When I graduated, many of my classmates were going off to be instructors at different Saddlebred barns.” From this realization, Ward conceptualized an idea. “It occurred to me at that time that there really weren’t instructors in the Arabian business. Basically, you’re either a trainer or you’re in the breeding business. Today there is still strong need for instructors in the Arabian horse industry. The more effort we put into educating people and introducing them to our breed, the better. It’s more than just giving back to the Arabian horse. Many people—veterinarians, farriers, breeders, tack shop owners, magazine publishers and writers, social media marketers, show secretaries, announcers, judges, trainers, grooms, the list goes on—all depend on our industry to make a living. Without new people, our industry will die. I think that is what’s really important to realize.” As for the beginnings of the Scottsdale Riding Club, Ward began the program in the Fall of 2008 giving less than 10 lessons a week. Growing quickly, by December of 2008, the total per week was up to 20 lessons. Within a year, Ward was doing over 40 lessons a week. Today, Scottsdale Riding Club is located at Battaglia Farms and is operated in association with Cari Thompson Training. This association allows SRC students who purchase horses an “in house” training program and support system to continue to help them achieve their equestrian goals. On the education side of her program, SRC students are taught solid basics of horsemanship and riding. Ward maintains that each rider is methodically taught to effectively control both the horse and their own body while getting them used to hearing the terminology. Ward shares, “We go over all the parts of the equipment, simple terms like the reins, stirrups, and bit. They learn the differences in a horse’s gait. For instance, that the trot is a two-beat gait and the legs work as a diagonal pair, hence the term “diagonal.” It’s so important to explain the terminology in a way that people can relate to. I always use “left and right” because these terms are always absolute. Many people struggle with the terms “inside and outside” because they leave too much room for interpretation. Sometimes it’s as simple as changing the way you say things so people who don’t have the vernacular can understand. Keep things simple so people can feel good as they progress. Don’t try to teach them everything in one lesson. Keep them coming back for more! “Things that sometimes seem really obvious to those of us who have been around horses our whole life are not so obvious to others. Horse sense can be the hardest thing to teach.” She continues, “But it’s so important that people become savvy and achieve some horse sense—that they are aware of the nuances; knowing that each horse is going to be a little different. I have several different horses that I use for lessons, which I think is really important too. None of my lesson horses are perfect, but they are all very

special animals. Each one of them offers something unique. The different horses allow the students an opportunity to experience different equine personalities. A horse that’s a little headstrong or that needs to be pushed around might be more challenging for a rider who is more of an introvert. Then there is the outgoing rider with the strong personality that’s challenged by the horse that’s sensitive and wants to be coaxed into things or is more particular. I think these are things that people need to learn. It’s how horses teach us “life lessons.” Lessons about taking charge, persistence and consistency—and then the next day there might be lessons about trust, compassion, patience and understanding.”

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by 30 minutes in the saddle, and then the last 15 minutes are spent taking care of the horse afterwards. The time before and after the actual ride is most important because that’s the time when I’m able to interact with the client on a personal level. We can talk about the horse and its tendencies, color, and markings. While grooming the horse we can talk about why it is important to do so. Each rider learns how to correctly pick the horses feet. They also learn about different pieces of tack and how to saddle and bridle each horse they ride. I also like to use this time to get to learn more about each rider as a person. We can discuss their goals and dreams. We talk about what is going on in their lives and how the horses can help fit in to that. It is during this time that I am able to begin to customize the lesson experience for each individual client.”

A Lesson In Commitment

“My lesson program is definitely unique because I focus strictly on developing the rider.” From Ward’s perspective, a lesson program should be just that—built upon lessons. “I think that many people who try to have lesson programs don’t do them justice. It’s really important to be committed to your schedule, because people like to have structure. If a lesson program has an instructor or trainer that has to go to a show every other weekend or tries to give lessons in between schooling horses or managing a barn, it’s not going to make for a good program. People thrive on consistency. They like to have a “standing” appointment with you week in and week out. They want you to be respectful of their time. That is key in building a successful program.” Individual lessons with Ward also adhere to this theme of consistency. As lessons are scheduled by the hour, each time slot is divided up in intervals of 15/30/15. Ward explains, “For a brand new person, the first 15 minutes of the lesson would be spent learning how to tack up the horse, followed

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More than education and growing as individual horsemen, Ward focuses further on something more intangible— community. “At Scottsdale Riding Club, it’s not just about coming and getting your lesson and leaving. It’s about creating a space where people want to come and don’t want to leave. It should be a whole experience. I believe in making introductions and encouraging people to interact with each other. They might compare notes about a certain lesson horse or skill they are working on. You want them to be engaged and ask questions ... then take the time and patience to answer those questions. She adds, “And it can turn into something really fun. On Wednesday evenings, I have a group of adult women who meet for what we call “Ride and Wine.” We start with a fun group lesson and finish the evening with some wine, nosh,


and lots of horse talk! Along the same theme of community, I feel that most people want the same sense of connection with the horses. They want to stay and give the horse a bath after their lesson. They like to feed a special treat. People love to interact with the horses and to feel a unique bond. In many of the traditional training barns, it’s typical for the owners to never even touch the horse. I think we lose sight of the fact that that’s where so much of the pleasure and gratification and the pride of ownership is derived from. We must continue to create situations which cultivate connection and interaction.”

The Arabian Appeal

“People think Arabian horses are so unattainable; the mystique of the breed can be a double edged sword. It’s really important too, for people to know that the sweet, gentle, beautiful horse that they take their very first ride on is an Arabian horse.” For Ward, any misconceptions her riders may have had about the Arabian are disregarded and they realize that this is a versatile breed. “They can be English horses, western horses, pleasure horses, trail horses—they can be anything. There are many disciplines of riding and the Arabian horse can be suitable to most any style. One thing that the Arabian horse does better than any other breed is to become your friend. The Arabian horse as a companion and partner is unmatched in the equine world.” Another attribute of the Arabian horse as a lesson horse has to do with its dexterity. Ward shares, “I have one lesson horse that’s an old reiner, but I don’t teach reining lessons on him. He’s just a really good, broke horse, and there’s no reason to discourage a posting trot on him. Oftentimes we will put a western saddle on a retired country or hunter horse and teach concepts of collection. I teach a balanced seat which allows riders to choose a discipline to focus on as their riding progresses. This flexibility is unique and helpful to all ages of people. I have a really good balance of ages in the program. I could spend all day during the week teaching adults and then my weekends, I have a lot of kids. Sometimes the kids get the parents interested in riding or maybe a grandmother who has been taking lessons brings the grandkids out. We encourage everyone. I am most proud of one of my more mature riders who continues to take lessons after having both hips replaced.” Volume 45, No. 3 | 209


A Step Further: Workshops And Equifit “We look at these horses and we treat them like athletes, but we don’t always look at ourselves that way.” Encouraging more involvement and horse knowledge, Ward offers SRC educational workshops a few times a year. “In one of previous workshops titled, ”Groundwork,” we focused on personal space. We worked on leading the horses, picking up feet, developing eye contact, and body language.The participants were also able to learn how to lunge a horse properly. The goal is always to get people more comfortable with being able to communicate with and read the horses. That’s a difficult thing for people to learn—how to read a horse. When their ears perk up, what does that mean? When they swish their tail or stomp their feet, what does that mean? These are basic aspects of horsemanship, but ultimately, very essential.” Beyond the horse-centric workshops, Ward has a project that incorporates wellness and fitness into the equestrian realm. “Equifit is a supplement to my regular riding program. Equifit is a fitness program designed for riders. Fitness is a passion for me, and with the help of a personal trainer who is also a dear friend, Michael Stomatuk, we created Equifit. It is our goal to provide an exercise regime that molds stronger, better-balanced riders. We have regular Equifit workshops at the ranch. Sometimes I will have Michael come to the ranch to see someone ride. This way I can problem solve with him on why they are struggling with a certain skill or position. We can create corrective exercises specific to each individual’s needs. Many of my riders spend time in the gym with Michael to complement their riding lessons.” The backbone of Equifit comes from the way Ward approaches her lessons based on her yoga background and passion for fitness. Her appreciation for the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit is only enhanced when a horse is added to the mix. “It’s really important that we recognize that horses are beneficial for the well-being of people, mentally and emotionally. It is also

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important to be aware of our own physical fitness and how that reflects on our horses and our ability to ride successfully. We look at these horses and we treat them like athletes. We worry about whether they’re going to get fat on eating too much alfalfa or if they’re going to get hyper because we feed them too much grain. We scrutinize their conditioning. We carefully plan both their peak performances and their downtime. We don’t always look at ourselves that way; we need to bridle our own health. I consider how nutrition, supplements, and overall wellness affect our success as riders or horsemen. If we are easily irritated or lack focus, this reflects in our riding. If we lack flexibility, are weak, or overweight, it influences our ability to ride.” In Ward’s Equifit workshops, she aims to address the concepts of balance, flexibility, and mobility. With her teacher training and certification in yoga, Ward utilizes her fitness background to get creative in improving her rider’s abilities. In terms of what her yoga background affords in her teaching, she offers, “If everybody’s posture was perfect and their alignment of their body was perfect, it would be really easy for them to ride. But we’re not all like that, so I think if you can understand the connection between riding and yoga, you will learn body awareness, and the subtleties of alignment. For example, if someone’s left side is forward, then the horse will drop his body into that empty space.” Because horses are incredibly perceptive animals, the subtleties of maintaining composure are aspects not easily learned. “If you’re nervous, they pick up on it. It is all about learning how to control your breath and position when you’re stressed and not taking things personally. A lot of yoga is about letting go. Sometimes we get into a situation


with a horse where we struggle. We take the blame and tend to take it personally. Yoga teaches us to be in the present moment. We learn to let go of whatever is not serving us and move forward to the next thing. I always say ‘Forward is your Friend.’ The phrase is helpful in both life and in riding. Just go forward, keep going forward. Let go of whatever just happened. Learn to feel. Find the core thing you’re trying to achieve and then feel the subtleties that become it.”

Into The Future “If you just keep the door open and always let people know that it’s accessible for them, I think that people will surprise you.” As Ward continues to expand and introduce more people to her riding program, she reflects on her first experience with the Arabian horse. “My first introduction to Arabians came from my mom’s college roommate, who was Leon Matthias’ neighbor. I was just a horse crazy little girl and we went to a barbeque at her house, walked next door to Leon’s, and they put me on a horse. They didn’t need to take time out of their day to do that, but they did.” She adds, “So, I think that’s another thing that we need to always remember— to take the time to engage with people when they’re curious about horses. If somebody’s grandkid or somebody’s friend of a friend has an interest, take your time to talk to them about your experiences with Arabian horses. Invite them to visit the horses at the farm or attend an Arabian horse show.” And in her program today, Ward reverts back to this first act of kindness. “I always give the first lesson free. When new people call for lessons, I tell them to come up and see what we’re about. Most of the time, they are hooked and schedule regular lessons. Some of them do not come back, but they might come back a couple years down the road or maybe they’ll go to somebody else’s farm when they’re in a better situation economically. If you keep the door open and always let people know that Arabian horses are accessible to them, I think that people will surprise you. Love for the Arabian horse is contagious. Whenever I sell a horse to someone in the lesson program, almost immediately I have several

more students inquiring about buying a horse. In the last six months, SRC clients have purchased seven Arabian horses. All but one of those purchases were first time horse owners and the other one now owns two Arabian horses!” In closing, she offers, “Give people a positive experience. Conduct yourself with integrity. Create a community. Encourage a healthy lifestyle. Cultivate curiosity and let the beautiful Arabian horse do the rest!” n Volume 45, No. 3 | 211


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Things You Don’t Know About Me … Carmelle Rooker

1. The first horse I ever rode or handled was … a black lesson

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

gelding at a hunter farm named “Beauty.” My happiest moment with a horse was … going Reserve National Champion Park on AA Apollo Bey in 1996, behind Gene LaCroix on MHR Nobility. The first ribbon I ever won was … 5th place in showmanship at my first 4-H horse show. My first influence in the horse industry was … my 4-H leader, Pat Pearson. The first breed of horse involved with was … my pony Rex (half-Morgan/half-Welsh pony), then straight to Arabians. The age I got involved with horses was … 12. The first thing I do when I get to the barn is … have a cup of coffee. The last thing I do when I leave the barn is … check the horses, gather my things from the office to take home to get my next day organized, and round up the dogs. The greatest horse I’ve ever ridden is … Apollopalooza. The most gratifying part of my job is … watching my amateurs Carmelle’s happiest moment, going Reserve National Champion Park or kids become competent, competitive riders and showmen, on on AA Apollo Bey in 1996. horses that I train. My favorite restaurant is … Jets Pizza. My favorite non-horse hobby is … going out on the boat, skiing, and shopping. My favorite genre of movie is … Comedy. When someone asks me, why Arabians, I say … they are the most beautiful, intelligent breed. My favorite division to show in is … Park. In my free time, I like to … hang out with family and friends. Horses have taught me … so much. I can’t even begin to explain the magnitude of the impact horses have had on my life. Patience, persistence, respect, passion, confidence—just to list a few. My top vacation spot is … Hawaii. Few foods make me happier than … popcorn. Without horses, I would be … a vet or a doctor. The piece of tack or equipment that I can’t live without is … a wrapped snaffle. My childhood dream job was … to become a horse trainer. My favorite breeding bloodline is … Bask and Huckleberry Bey. My biggest pet peeve is … not having enough time to do everything I want to do! The most influential person in my life is … my husband, Shawn.

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Fall Festival Fall Festival

An Arabian Futurity BuiltSeptember For The Breeder 26–28, 2014 by KARA LARSON St. Paul, Minnesota Minnesota State Fairgrounds,


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M U L T I - N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Summer Fire) Minnesota Medallion Stallion AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Sire AEPA Enrolled Sire Scottsdale Signature Stallion Iowa Gold Star Stallion


Encore SHF

M U L T I - N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N (Apollopalooza x SMS Forever Bay) Minnesota Medallion Stallion Scottsdale Signature Stallion AEPA Enrolled Sire Owned by The Encore Select Group LLC

LIFETIME EARNINGS: $53,589+ (Kordelas x Marieta) Minnesota Medallion Stallion Iowa Gold Star Stallion Arabian Reining Breeders Classic Stallion

Owned by and standing at CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS Mike Brennan, Breeding Manager • 952-492-6590 • www.cedar-ridge.com


Justify *KAvALLe Mi

Magnum Psyche x s Justadream Owned by Dst Arabians

*Gazal Al shaqab × Karess Owned by Joanne Gunabalan

MissiOn WR DA PRODiGy

Marwan al Magnifficoo × AtA Psyches Psong+/ Owned by Larson, sylla, & sellman

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versace × DA Love Owned by Dolorosa Arabians

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*JA uRbinO RD DynAMO

Alfabia Damascus × JA Ultima Owned by David Zouch Ross

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bey Ambition × tf falsonsimprint Owned by equidont Arabians

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Friday • September 26, 2014 • 9:00 A.M. 03 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEMI-FINAL 10 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE 19-39 AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 28 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE NOVICE HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 20 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 04 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION FILLIES ATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEMI-FINAL NOON (or after morning classes) - *LUNCH SERVED IN BARN* Friday • September 26, 2014 • Not Before 1:00 P.M. 08 MAHB 3 & OVER GELDINGS JACKPOT ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 13 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE NOVICE HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 22 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE AOTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 30 MAHB COUNTRY PLEASURE JACKPOT ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 31 MAHB REINING JACKPOT ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL *4:00 P.M. (or after afternoon classes) FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT IN BARN* Friday • September 26, 2014 • Not Before 6:00 P.M. 02 MAHB AUCTION YEARLING FILLIES ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEMI-FINAL 09 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE 18 & UNDER JTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 26 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE 19 & OVER AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 19 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE 40 & OVER AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 15 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT 15-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 01 MAHB AUCTION YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEMI-FINAL

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Saturday • September 27, 2014 • 9:00 A.M. 06 MAHB 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 14 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE AOTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 25 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE 18 & UNDER JTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 05 MAHB 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 21 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE NOVICE HORSE ATR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 16 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT 14 & UNDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL NOON (or after morning classes) - *LUNCH SERVED IN BARN* Saturday • September 27, 2014 • Not Before 1:00 P.M. 12 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 27 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 23 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JACKPOT 15-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 02 MAHB AUCTION YEARLING FILLIES ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 17 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE 18 & UNDER JTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL *BROODMARE ELITE AND STALL DECORATION AWARDS* 01

MAHB

AUCTION YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL

Saturday • September 27, 2014 • 5:00 P.M. Auction Festivities In Birthing Center 5:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. PROGRESSIVE DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT BY LARRY JEROME 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 7:00 P.M. AUCTION STARTS *PARTY AND DANCING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AUCTION * Sunday • September 28, 2014 • 10:00 A.M. 11 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE 40 & 0VER AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 03 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 18 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE 19-39 AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 07 MAHB 3 & OVER MARES JACKPOT ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 29 MAHB SADDLE SEAT AOTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 24 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JACKPOT 14 & UNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 04 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION FILLIES ATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL *HIGH POINT SIRE, BREEDER, JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, AND ADULT AMATEUR AWARDS*

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MAHB F A L L F E S T I VA L The only all amateur futurity where breeders and owners can compete for significant prize money in both halter and performance.

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2020 V I S I o n

With the 2014 Stallion Service Auction, MAHB writes its next chapter. All foals that result from an auction breeding purchased this year will have the opportunity to compete in both the yearling auction halter futurity and the four-year-old . Auction Performance Maturity IN THE YEAR

2020

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Holly & Dave Connaker CONNAKER ARABIANS, LLC Brainerd, MN * 218-330-5759 holly@lakehome.com R.J. & G.L. Ames CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS Jordan, MN * 952-492-6590 Cedarridge@yahoo.com www.cedar-ridge.com

Peter & Lori Conway CONWAY ARABIANS, INC. Chatfield, MN * 507-867-2981 peter@conwayarabians.com www.conwayarabians.com

Rick & Tammy Anderson SUMMERFIELD FARM, INC. Belvidere, IL * 815-547-4852 Summerfieldarabs@aol.com www.summerfieldfarminc.com

David & Tammy Corning & Sienna Snell DST ARABIANS Olympia, WA * 360-866-8525 DSTArabians@msn.com www.dstarabians.com

H.R. Bill Bell BELLS MERRI-HILL ARABIANS Delano, MN * 763-972-9941 Merrihillarabs@aol.com www.merrihillarabs.com

John & Martha Diedrich Waseca, MN * 507-461-1587 jcdiedrich@gmail.com

Donald & Ann Benson PRAIRIE VIEW FARM Maple Plain, MN * 612-325-7293 prairieviewfarm@msn.com Glenn & Sue Brinkman BRINKMAN ARABIAN STABLES Pierre, SD * 605-224-0773 glennhuntz@aol.com Greg & Mary Brown BROWNS FOLLY ARABIAN HORSES Minnetonka, MN * 952-593-0489 BrownsFolly@aol.com www.BrownsFolly.com

Ken, Judy & Austin Figge WILLOW BROOK ARABIANS Buffalo, MN * 763-682-9388 willowbrookarabians@hotmail.com www.willowbrookarabians.com Tarrance & Jacqueline Floyd SILVER LAKE ARABIANS Wichita, KS * 316-648-4529 tarrance@silverlakearabians.com Jim & Penny Gute WEST LAWN FARM Faribault, MN * 507-451-7663 westlawnfarm@live.com www.westlawnfarm.com

Eleanor Hamilton ELEANOR’S ARABIAN FARM Rogers, MN * 763-767-1381 h.hamilton@microcontrol.com www.eleanorsarabianfarm.com Donna Hentges GREYMOOR FARM Elko, MN * 952-461-3311 greymoor@visi.com www.first-cyte.com Larry & Shelley Jerome JERLAND FARM Barron, WI * 715-537-5413 larry@jerland.com www.jerland.com Suzette & JoAnn Johnson ISLAND FARM Lake Crystal, MN * 507-726-2174 June-Dec: suzettej@hickorytech.net Jan-May: sjohnson_54@msn.com Jeana Karlovich J.D.D.K. ARABIANS Peawaukee, WI * 262-547-3000 wiclasonln@aol.com Peter & Trish Kessler DON MANUEL FARMS Elkton, FL * 904-429-0555 peter@surety-bonding.com Kim McKimmy ARCHETYPE ARABIANS St. Michael, MN * 651-253-8673 kmckimmy@charter.net www.regentarabians.com

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Tom Mensing OUTLAW EQUESTRIANS Scottsdale AZ * 612-860-4888 tommensing@gmail.com

Beth Proctor & Jack Collins WINDSONG RANCH Mankato, MN * 507-387-3869 windsongarabians@gmail.com

Darla & Steve Miles MILESTONE ARABIANS Basehor, KS * 816-769-7172 stevem@milesexcavating.com milestonearabians.com

Frank & Jody Puleo JADA ARABIANS Hugo, MN * 651-653-9369 frankpuleojr@yahoo.com www.jadaarabians.com

Walter R. Mishek MISHEKS ARABIANS Waseca, MN * 507-837-9127 wrm@ahtimes.com

Angela Rasmussen Glencoe, MN * 612-598-4129 angelarasmussen@yahoo.com Regan and Renae Rohl ROHL ARABIANS Fargo, ND * 701-781-0303 Regan.Rohl@mssb.com

Deri & Karen Nordsving D & K ARABIANS Racine, MN * 507-378-2341 www.makhiavellika.com Rory & Sue O’Neill O’NEILL ARABIANS, LLC Cave Creek, AZ * 602-821-8220 www.oneillarabians.com Jennifer Patterson Glenbrook, NV * 775-749-5974 pinecone223@aol.com Doug & Kathleen Peterson REGENT ARABIANS Rogers, MN * 763-428-4975 regentarab@aol.com www.regentarabians.com

Ron & Judy Schmid PINE CREST ARABIANS Hayward, WI * 715-634-2626 pcarab@aol.com Danielle & Randy Shaw DESERT VISION ARABIANS Hortonville, WI * 920-750-3386 desertvisionsltd@gmail.com Blake Skole MAZZIAH LLC 816-507-9852 blakeskole@yahoo.com

Ric & Cecilia Summers WIL-O-MAR ARABIANS Bonner Springs, KS * 816-365-3472 wilomararabians@gmail.com www.wil-o-mararabians.com Mark & Val Sylla WESTRIDGE FARMS River Falls, WI * 715-426-9640 vals@westridgefarms.com www.westridgefarms.com Debbie Treadwell ADVANTAGE ARABIANS Maple Lake, MN * 320-963-3677 debbietreadwell@mcnamaracompany.com Perry & Diane Wagamon WAGAMON HORSE FARM Lino Lakes, MN * 651-464-7299 pdwagamon@aol.com www.wagamonfarms.com Katja Wiedrich WIEDRICH ARABIANS Hager City, WI * 715-792-2956 katjawiedrich@yahoo.com Dean & Terri Wikel PEGASUS ARABIANS Berlin Heights, OH * 419-588-3000 sales@pegasusequestrian.com

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MAHB F AArabian l l F e s t i vA l P r ev i ew — Minnesota Horse Breeders

Fall Festival

Innovation, Competition And Big Payouts

by KARA LARSON

St. Paul, Minn. is more than one half of the famed Twin Cities. It is also home to the Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders (MAHB) Fall Festival at the end of September. Before the Minnesota leaves begin to turn their beautiful scarlet and chestnut hues, the MAHB All-Amateur Purebred Arabian horse show promises, Innovation, Competition, and Big Payouts.

An Arabian Futurity Built For The Breeder

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As their loyal participants and attendees come back for another year, MAHB President Greg Brown is taking notice of what makes Fall Fest a unique horse show. “First of all, I think it’s our experience. The fact that we have been around for so long—this is our 33rd year—shows we know what works and what doesn’t work.” He adds, “We have found it important over those years to be innovative in terms of what motivates folks in the Arabian business to come to shows and then respond accordingly. We think that we have provided the direction for a number of different futurities in the country, and hopefully, we will continue to recognize and seize opportunities that will make ours better and continue to be the leader, not the follower.” In terms of what Brown is most looking forward to at the show this year, he delves into a brand new aspect in 2014 that exemplifies the innovation that exists with the MAHB Fall Festival. “Our membership passed a resolution this year to incorporate a Performance Maturity program into our existing Halter Futurity program. If you buy a breeding at the stallion auction on Saturday night, that foal will be eligible to show back as a yearling in the Halter classes, of course, but also, we are funding a Performance Maturity along with the Halter for the same horses.” This performance side of the futurity program allows the purchased foal to come back as a four-year-old under saddle to show western, saddle seat, or hunt for prize

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money that will be exclusively for auction horses. “So it’s a two for one offering that nobody else is doing right now,” Brown says, “and I think it gives the opportunity for stallions that have been traditionally termed performance as opposed to halter, or vice versa, to break down some of those barriers. It gives their foals the opportunity to compete twice and compete for some nice money. As a four year old, they compete against only their peers, in the Performance disciplines. So it’s a big deal for us and our participants.” Furthermore, Brown emphasizes another important reason for this new addition. “We’ve taken the approach of demonstrating that the Arabian horse can be both pretty and functional. Everybody’s been saying that over the years, but we think that stallions in our program are going to

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produce foals that will prove that. So it’s a big thing. It’s a big thing for the whole Arabian business.” Adding to the one-of-a-kind nature of the show, Brown hits on the fact that only amateurs are in the show ring with their purebred Arabians. And to ensure a fair system of judging in the yearling halter classes, a combined system is used. “When it comes to judging our show fairly, particularly on the halter side, we use a score card to determine who our finalists are going to be and then we do comparative judging in the final. So, it is a hybrid that I don’t think anybody else in the country is doing.” Brown continues, “We are just trying to make sure we get the best horses in the final, so we use a scorecard to get there, and once they are there, the judges have the opportunity to pick the best horse.” Another alteration to the show comes in the switching from maiden performance classes to novice. “With this, people have the opportunity to win up to three times and still compete in our performance classes, so it’s not a one and out sort of thing. We want to give people the opportunity to use their horses more than we have in the past, so even though it’s a subtle change, we think it will bring a significant change in terms of participants.” The final element of the show comes from a donation that occurs every year; however, a new charity will benefit in 2014. More than a self-fulfilling event, MAHB Fall Fest has chosen the Alzheimer’s Association as the benefitting organization, and Brown shares that they are pleased to donate $5,000 this year to this wonderful cause. In terms of investments in the auctions and futurity program, Brown assures that for those who make an investment in the program by nominating their stallion in the Medallion program, they get a return on their investment. There is 10% override back to the stallion owner in the Auction Yearling Halter classes. “Depending

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AnywHere in tHe country . —GREG BROWN

on what their actual breeding fees are, there are a number of folks that actually get paid more than what they gave up in donating their breeding to us.” In response to why all should come to the 2014 MAHB Fall Festival, Brown begins with the rewarding allure of prize money and ends with the intrinsic allure of the Arabian horse. “We’re going to pay out over $250,000 in prize money this year. We think that if you come to our show and take a chance on participation, you will have a chance to reap the rewards, whether that’s buying an auction breeding or bringing your performance horse. Whatever the case may be, the opportunity to get a return on participation is great—potentially better at our show than anywhere in the country.” Brown adds, “If people come just to watch, they’re going to see the best horses competing in the breed. They are also going to have the opportunity to buy breedings to the best stallions in the breed, and for both those reasons, we encourage folks to come to our show.” n

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Gone, But Never Forgotten …

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(Don Ibn Bask x BH Blue Nile)

1985 Top Five Medallion Colt ATH

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A splendid Pure Polish Arabian mare, Artymusme is an integral part of the Eleanor’s Arabians’ high performance breeding program. The dam of Art By Hesa (pictured left), 2011 U.S. National Champion Reining AAO 40+ and 2012 U.S. National Champion Reining Primetime NonPro AAO and the dam of U.S. National Top Ten Reining Jr Horse, Cruisin On The River (pictured below). Purchased at two, Artymusme has produced ten very good horses for us and is in foal for 2014. Consequently, we are proud to offer some of her outstanding offspring for your consideration!

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Calendar Of Events Items for the calendar are run FREE of charge on a space-available basis. Calendar listings are subject to change; please confirm dates and locale before making your plans or reservations. MAIL notices to Arabian Horse Times, Attention: Charlene Deyle, P.O. Box 69, Jordan, MN 55352; phone 612-816-3018 or e-mail: charlened@ahtimes.com. *Due to the intrinsic nature of these shows, Arabian Horse Times cannot be held accountable for their validity.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

September 18-21, 2014, Region 8 Working Western Offsite Championship, Castle Rock, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261. September 21, 2014, Region 8 Working Western Offsite Championship, Castle Rock, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261. September 21-22, 2014, Region 9 55-Mile 2 Day Competitive Trail Ride Championship, Decatur, Texas. Contact: Jean Green, 580-351-9301. October 4, 2014, Region 12 50-Mile Endurance Championship Ride, Hefflin, Alabama. Contact: Tamra Schoech, 770-554-1545.

SHOWS AUGUST August 22-24, 2014, Heritage Arabian Classic I A and B, Wakefield, Virginia. Contact: Marie Taylor, 804-314-5216. August 22-24, 2014, New York State Fair, Syracuse, New York. Contact: Tari Weston, 315-695-1332. August 23-24, 2014, Arabian Fall Festival, Newberry, Florida. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710. August 23-24, 2014, OHAHA Fall Show A and B, Springfield, Ohio. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039. August 24, 2014, ASAAD Summer Fun One Day Show, Valparaiso, Indiana. Contact: Melanie Schuhmacher Forbes, 219-671-2461. August 28-30, 2014, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota. Contact: Patty Humphries, 651-288-4480. August 28-September 1, 2014, Iowa Fall Classic, Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: Laurie Persson, 920-568-9073.

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August 29-31, 2014, Fall Santa Barbara Show, Santa Barbara, California. Contact: Jean Beck, 559-642-2072. August 29-31, 2014, WMAHA Fall Classic, Mason, Michigan. Contact: Jean Hedger, 937-434-6114. August 29-31, 2014, Silver Spur All Arab, Hamburg, New York. Contact: Lindsey Hager, 716-481-4907. August 30, 2014, CAHC Southern Division One Day Show @ Latigo, Elbert, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261. August 29-September 1, 2014, Reichert Celebration A and B, Fort Worth, Texas. Contact: Nancy Harvey, 626-355-9101. SEPTEMBER September 5-7, 2014, Abu All Arabian, Springfield, Illinois. Contact: Laurie Persson, 920-568-9073. September 6, 2014, Milestone Fall Show, Campbellville, Ontario, Canada. Contact: Cheryl Smith, 905-854-0762. September 11-13, 2014, National Show Horse Finals, Springfield, Illinois. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039. September 11-14, 2014, AHABC Annual Fall Frolic, Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Contact: Sandra Mann, 604-532-8766. September 12-14, 2014, Rancho CA Fall Show, Temecula, California. Contact: Nancy Harvey, 626-355-9101. September 12-14, 2014, SAAHA Silver Buckle, Tucson, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. September 12-14, 2014, State Fair of Texas A and B, Dallas, Texas. Contact: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815. September 12-14, 2014, Annual Magnolia Summer Sizzler, Perry, Georgia. Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-305-4023. September 13, 2014, Fun In The Fall Arab & HA/AA One Day Show, Powell Butte, Oregon. Contact: Kyleigh Lamb, 541-548-0313. September 13-14, 2014, Indiana Arab Pro-Am Show, Rochester, Indiana. Contact: Terry Leek, 574-269-2980. September 17-20, 2014, Arabian Horse Celebration, Louisville, Kentucky. Contact: Jean Beck, 559-642-2072. September 18-20, 2014, Autumn Classic Arab Show, South Jordan, Utah. Contact: Dayle Dickhaut, 208-234-0157. September 18-21, 2014, CAHC Fall Show, Castle Rock, Colorado. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261.

September 18-22, 2014, American Royal Arab Horse Show, Kansas City, Missouri. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683. September 19-21, 2014, Autumn Classic A and B, Bryan, Texas. Contact: Patty Liarakos, 210-912-8679. September 21, 2014, Fall One Day InHand Show, Terrell, Texas. Contact: Carrie Woolverton, 214-498-7304. September 25-26, 2014, Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683. September 26-28, 2014, Diablo Fall Fling, Elk Grove, California. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. September 26-28, 2014, Arabian Fall Classic, Eugene, Oregon. Contact: Diane Leclere, 541-895-8646. September 27-28, 2014, Ozark Heartland Arab Fall Classic I and II One Day Show, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Contact: Lenard Davenport, 417-888-0686. September 28, 2014, Legacy Arab Fall Foal Celebration One Day Show, Belton, Texas. Contact: Patty Liarakos, 210-912-8679. OCTOBER October 3-5, 2014, Dixie Gulf Panhandle Ruff Out, Baker, Florida. Contact: Jean Buddin, 228-826-1486. October 4, 2014, Chile Roast Sport Horse and Dressage One Day Show, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact: Tara Turner, 505-832-6823. October 4, 2014, CRAA Fall Finale One Day Show, East Haddam, Connecticut. Contact: Debbi Thomas, 860-526-9526. October 4, 2014, Show Your Horse Sport Horse Challenge One Day Show, Newberry, Florida. Contact: Nannet Read, 352-278-2004. October 4-5, 2014, Pacific Rim Arabian Fall Classic, Elma, Washington. Contact: Lanora Callahan, 360-832-6076. October 5, 2014, Chile Roast One Day Show A and B, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Contact: Tara Turner, 505-832-6823. October 10-11, 2014, Reiner Rendevous One Day Show I and II, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. Contact: Annette McCloskey, 417-844-5756. October 31-November 2, 2014, Western Carolinas Fall Show, Clemson, South Carolina. Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-305-4023. NOVEMBER November 6-9, 2014, NTAHC Shootout, Glen Rose, Texas. Contact: Sherry McGraw, 903-872-7279.


Calendar Of Events

November 14-16, 2014, Music City Arab Show, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039. November 15-16, 2014, Autumn Classic Charity One Day Show I and II, Perry, Georgia. Contact: Donna Johnston, 229-669-4073. DECEMBER December 4-7, 2014, Saguaro Classic, Scottsdale, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372.

ENDURANCE/ COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE

NATIONAL EVENTS

September 24-27, 2014, Sport Horse Nationals, Nampa, Idaho. Contact: AHA, 303-6966-4500. October 17-25, 2014, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Contact: AHA, 303-6966-4500.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

*Go to ‘www.arabianessence.com or www.ecaho. org for international shows and information.

Correction: In the Region 10 Results of the 2014 July issue, both on page 20 in the printed results and on page 24, top right picture, the Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Select JTR Rider was posted incorrectly. The correct winner (pictured) is CHANCELLOR CA (Proximus CA x Enchanted Glory CA), ridden by owner Jane Halvorson. Chancellor CA also won Top Five in Western Pleasure Junior Horse with Tom Theisen.

Visit www.ahtimes.com for a calendar view of these dates.

August 22-23, 2014, Iron Mtn. Jubilee 25and 30-Mile, and 50-Mile I and II Endurance Ride, Ivanhoe, Virginia. Contact: Nancy Sluys, 336-351-4753. August 30, 2014, White River 55-Mile Endurance Ride, White Cloud, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. August 31, 2014, White River 100-Mile Endurance Ride, White Cloud, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. August 31-September 1, 2014, White River 50-Mile Endurance Ride I and II, White Cloud, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. September 13, 2014, Tin Cup Springs 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Luther, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. September 20, 2014, Virginia City 100-Mile Endurance Ride, Virginia City, Nevada. Contact: Gina Hall, 775-849-0839. September 27, 2014, Pine Marten Run 50Mile Endurance Ride, Rapid River, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. October 2-4, 2014, Alabama Yellowhammer Pioneer 50-, 55-, and 75-Mile Endurance Ride, Hefflin, Alabama. Contact: Tamra Schoech, 770-554-1545. October 4, 2014, Red Rock Rumble 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Reno, Nevada. Contact: Gina Hall, 775-849-0839. October 11, 2014, Oak Leaf Run 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Hamilton, Michigan. Contact: Linda Hamrick, 260-602-9660. October 18, 2014, Foothills of the Cascade 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Molalla, Oregon. Contact: Anna Sampson, 503-829-6002. October 18-19, 2014, PMHA Fall Harvest Horse Show, Lexington, Kentucky. Contact: Evette Moody, 937-623-7934.

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Abel Family, The ..........................................................................10, 11 Acevedo Arabians .............................................. 20-21AHC (190, 191) AHT Beautiful Baby Contest ...................................................250, 251 AHT Boutique .................................................................31AHC (201) AHT Inc. ...................................................................................164, 165 AHT Marketing Source..................................... 22-23AHC (192, 193) AHT Social Media ...........................................................................168 AHT Subscriptions .......................................................... 16AHC (186) AHT U.S. Nationals .....................................................................14, 15 Al Rashediah Stud ................................................ 28-29GCA (46, 47) Al Saqran Stud ................................................................................. FC Al Shahania Stud ..............................................................22GCA (40) Al Shaqab ..............................................10-17GCA (28-35), 256, IBC Al Zobara Stud .................................................................. 23GCA (41) AlDanat Stud .........................................................30-31GCA (48, 49) Aljassimya Farm ................................................ 5, 24-25GCA (42, 43) Anish Hotels Group .........................................................................247 Arabian Horse Global ........................................................................53 Arabian Horse World ........................................ 26-27AHC (196, 197) Arabian Reining Breeders Classic .....................................................16 Argent Farms ................................................... 2, 3, 2-3MN (216, 217) Arrowhead Farm ....................................................... 170, 1AHC (171) Athbah .................................................................... 18-21GCA (36-39) Avonlea Arabian ............................................... 4 Reg9, 6Reg9 (74, 76)

Jarvis Insurance Agency Inc............................................ 19AHC (189) Jerland Farms ....................................................................................240

K Karma Arabians..................................................................17Reg9 (87) Koch, Laura ..........................................................18-19MN (232, 233)

L Larry Shallcross Equine Attorney At Law ......................10Reg9 (80) Leo Arabians ............................................................................ 126-129 Loftis, Eric & Michelle.......................................... 12-13Reg9 (82, 83) Long Meadow Arabians ............................................. 8-9Reg9 (78, 79)

M Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc. ............................................................246 Midwest ..................................................................FC, 8-11, 256, IBC Mike Neal Arabian Center LLC ......................................20MN (234) MN Breeders Arabian Horse Association ..... 213, 4-11MN (218-225) Mystica Arabians ................................................... 26-27GCA (44, 45)

N North Arabians..................................................................23MN (237)

O Oak Haven Arabians ......................................................70, 1Reg9 (71)

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Battaglia Farms.................................................. 24-25AHC (194, 195) Beloveds Farm .............................................................................IFC, 1 Best Western Plus, Tulsa..................................................................254

Pay-Jay Arabians ...............................................................................246 Prestige Farms LLC ...........................................28-29AHC (198, 199) Prinsen Family ...................................................................22MN (236)

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Cedar Ridge Arabians ................32AHC (202), 203, 214, 1MN (215) Chase Harvill Training Centre........................................... 7Reg9 (77) Colonial Wood Training Center...................................... 15Reg9 (85) Cornerstone Horse Complex ......................................... 30AHC (200) Crescent Creek Farms ......................................................................120

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Dubai Arabian Horses ................................................................. 56-60

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EAC Equine .............................................................. 170, 1AHC (171) Eleanor’s Arabian Farm.............................................24MN (238), 239

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Four Moore Ranch .........................................................69, 5Reg9 (75) Freedom Ranch LLC ........................................................20MN (234) Freewill Farm .....................................................................18Reg9 (88) Frierson Atkinson .............................................................................246

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Giacomo Capacci Arabians ......17, 18, 1GCA-32GCA (19-50), 51, 52 Gunabalan, Joanne ...........................................................................1, 2

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Haras Los Palmares .........................................................................8, 9 Hazlewood Arabians LLC ...................................................................7 Hegg, Mrs. Mickey ..........................................................................246 Hoffman International Properties ......................11-15AHC (181-185)

R.O. Lervick Arabians .....................................................................246 Regency Cove Farm .............................................................................7 Rivero International .....................................................................12, 13

S Sage Performance Horses...................................................14Reg9 (84) Sanders, Bert ........................................................18-19MN (232, 233) Shea Stables ......................................................................................246 Showtime Training Center ....................................... 170, 1AHC (171) Sichini Training................................................. 24-25AHC (194, 195) Silver Stag Arabians LLC ...................................... 2-5AHC (172-175) Smoky Mountain Park Arabians .............................................204, BC Steiner Arabians International ............................... 12-13Reg9 (82, 83) Stonegate Arabians LLC ..................................................21MN (235) Strand’s Arabian Stables ......................................18-19MN (232, 233)

T Tamar Arabians Ltd. .........................................................16Reg9 (86) The Brass Ring, Inc. ................................................ 48Reg9 (118), 119 The Hat Lady ...................................................................................246

V Vallejo Ranch LLC .................................................... 2-3Reg9 (72, 73) Varian Arabians ................................................................. 17MN (231)

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Western Cross Arabians & Pintos ....................................11Reg9 (81) Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc. ......................................................246 Windwalker Enterprises LLC ........................................ 25AHC (195)

Il Paradiso Stud ....................................................................... 128, 129 J.T. Keller Performance Horses .............................69, 4-6Reg9 (74-76)

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