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Cover Story: Baha AA by Mary Kirkman

1Royal aRabians AHT Journeys: Royal Arabians—The Road To Royal by Jeff Wallace

Mike Nichols ... Reflections Of A True Horseman (1931-2014) by Jeff Wallace

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2014 U.S. And Canadian Nationals Leading Sires

2014 U.S. And Canadian Nationals Top Ten Stallions & Colts

2014 Leading Regional Arabian Yearling Sweepstakes Sires, Owners And Breeders

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History Made In Tulsa—A Once-In-A-Lifetime Year For Midwest by Jeff Wallace

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2014 U.S. Nationals by Anne Stratton

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Mandalay Bay: Survivor And Show Ring Star

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His Majesteit Of Trotwood by Jeff Wallace

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Behind-The-Scenes At U.S. Nationals With Ellen Orthwein by Kara Larson

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Behind-The-Scenes At U.S. Nationals—“Doin’ The Dirt” by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

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Leaders Of The Times: VJ Royal Heir by Kara Larson

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Taking The Reins—Giving Arabians And At-Risk Girls Hope

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The Beautiful Novelty Of The Arabian Lesson Horse by Karen Prell

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The Art Of An Online Auction by Kara Larson

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2014 Beautiful Baby Contest—One Charismatic Colt by Kara Larson

In Memoriam

Comments From The Publisher

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Guest Editorial: Adult Showmanship And Equitation— A Lot Of Fun And A Path To The Future by Michelle Pease-Paulsen

Baha AA

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Amateur Spotlight

(Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA),

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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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From The Publisher

Around The World With The Arabian Horse Every year, I look back at how I spent my time and I am amazed at what I have been privileged to do. This year has been unusually special, though. My travel schedule may have been breathtaking, but it made 2014 a more educational and rewarding year than I can remember in a long time. In just 12 months, not counting short visits I made closer to home, I traveled to Scottsdale several times and Poland twice, as well as to Las Vegas, Reno, Albuquerque, Brandon, Aachen, Tulsa and Paris. All of these trips were to attend events and shows that centered around the Arabian horse, and everywhere I went, I talked to people. That, really, was the most fascinating part: I was speaking with people from all over the world and all walks of life, people of vastly different backgrounds, with a myriad of passions for our breed. Some focused on training and exhibiting, and others on breeding (some for performance and some for halter), while some were into endurance and others into Arabian racing. If the Arabian horse excelled in an activity, I’m sure I talked to someone who was pursuing it, and sometimes our horses were really all we had in common. But through Arabians, we spoke the same language in so many different ways. At the end of the year, in Paris for the Salon du Cheval, I was especially conscious that with people there from so many different places, some of us represented countries that had political issues with others. However, because of our mutual love for Arabians, those differences never really came up. That is because we were all there for the horses. I want to thank everyone for opening my doors to all of these wonderful places (and people!) and for being a part of what I call a year-long celebration of the Arabian horse. Here’s to 2015!

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BAHA AA

“FROM THE SEEDS OF THE PAST

SPRINGS FORTH THE HARVEST OF THE FUTURE.” FILIPPO MAZZEI* (1730-1816)

*Filippo Mazzei. Florentine-born merchant, surgeon, horticulturist and friend of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. According to A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS, by John F. Kennedy, Mazzei suggested the phrase “All men are created equal” to Jefferson for the Declaration of Independence. He is the sixth great-grandfather in Raymond Mazzei’s sireline, and Raymond’s farm today is named in honor of the pen name Filippo used when he wrote his revolutionary tracts: “Furioso.”

It was a warm afternoon in Lexington, Ky., clear and sunny with late-spring temperatures, as the entries in the 2014 Egyptian Event’s 6 and 7 Year Old Stallions class came into the ring. One of the more hotly-contested venues of the show, it included a former Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion; a former Supreme Reserve Champion Stallion who was also an AHBA World Cup Top Ten Supreme Champion; several who offered Egyptian Event, U.S. and Canadian Nationals, and Scottsdale titles; and a fresh face from Israel called Baha AA. By the time the ribbons were handed out, the air was simmering with a special excitement—the kind that occurs when a new stallion not only arrives, but sees his name go up in lights. The winner, by an eyeopening 30.5 points, was the stylish grey 6 year old, Baha AA; that brief hour awarded him a rating of 20 from two of the judges and made him the highest-scoring contender of the show. What was more intriguing (more important, many say), was the way Baha won. He entered the ring at a relaxed trot, his tail plumed, and when he posed before the judges, he was equally natural. He even cocked his head occasionally to watch the officials’ progress as they circled him with their pads and pens. And he was accompanied into the show ring by Raymond Mazzei, who manages and stands him for Inga Applequist’s Rosecrest Arabians. While Mazzei is hardly unknown in the industry—he is a respected breeder and judge—it is unlikely that his presence at the end of a lead attracts attention to a horse. That sort of recognition is for handlers who specialize in showing halter, which is part of the reason that Mazzei and Inga chose to frame Baha AA’s North American debut this way. They were confident that the stallion could hold his own in the ring, and they wanted it to be clear that he could do it on his quality alone.

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On Saturday night, after Baha AA had been named unanimous Gold Champion Senior Stallion, more than one official remarked on how nice it had been to see the stallion so at ease, exhibiting so naturally (“Thank you for letting him be himself,” said one). Mazzei chuckles at that and nods. “Baha showed me,” he confides. In the days following the Egyptian Event, the 6 and 7 Year Old Stallion class quickly became the most viewed on the Pyramid Society’s video-on-demand service, and even now, is exceeded only by the stallion championship on Saturday night. And breeders liked what they saw. Inga recalls that they booked many mares during the week of the Egyptian Event. Baha may have been the new kid on the block, but he was making friends quickly. Quality, they found, was easy to sell. The truth is that however new Baha AA was to the North American audience, he did not cross the ocean without credentials. Only the fall before (2013), while on lease to Frank Spönle, he had been named Gold Champion Senior Stallion at the European Egyptian Event. That followed a Silver Championship at the Arabian Horse Weekend in Sint-Oedenrode, in the Netherlands, and the Senior Gold Championship and Best in Show at the Orientalica International Frankfurt, where he earned three 20s for movement. And in 2011, he scored as Israeli National Champion Colt. Bred by Israel’s Ariela Arabians and owned by Avi Aharoni and Rami Vakhnin, the stallion was selected by Raymond Mazzei and leased by Inga Applequist, arriving in the U.S. in late February 2014. The objective? To show, yes, but more importantly, to breed.

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In my travels through Europe and Poland, I was accompanied by Raymond Mazzei, a friend and adviser of the Arabian horse. Over the years I have acquired some great Polish imports to establish the foundation of my breeding program, and as time has evolved, have introduced Straight Egyptian blood as well. Stallions such as Laheeb, Al Maraam, Thee Desperado, and now the new import, Baha AA, to a group of my best mares: Dumka, BJ Miranda, Ensanada VO, Black Raaqis, Black Pearl, and also a group of straight mares. I have had many discussions with Raymond and am confident in our breeding decisions. As I have quoted before, Raymond has more knowledge about Arabian horses than most of us breeders can remember. While difficult at times, his breeding advice is well appreciated and taken very seriously. — Manny Vierra, Valley Oak Arabians

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What It Takes—The Combination Raymond Mazzei had wanted to see Baha AA in the United States since he spotted the stallion as a yearling, winning his class, in Israel. But it wasn’t just a matter of buying or leasing him (at the time, he wasn’t available); it was also a matter of finding the right partner, the right breeder to appreciate Baha’s unique potential. It all came together last year when Mazzei approached longtime horsewoman Inga Applequist, and she reached the same conclusion he had: this stallion promised greatness. Examining photographs, she prodded, “Is he really this good?” Mazzei replied, “He’s as good as it gets. That’s how I feel, and not just because he is a straight. He is just a good horse.”

MIRIAM (Baha AA x Mashalla Aleha) 2011 Filly "Many times, expectations of horses outweigh reality, but this was definitely not the case with Baha—he lived up to everything I had heard about him. Not only is he a beautiful representative of the titles he has won in the Straight Egyptian world, he would be a serious threat in any competition." —Doug Dahmen

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Inga, who lives in Nicolaus, Calif., north of Sacramento, has avoided the limelight for most of the 45 years she has operated a breeding program, but serious breeders have been aware of her for years. The first horse to put her on the map dates to the 1970s and was a gift from her father, nationally-renowned mechanical engineer and pioneer of the computer age, Roy Applequist. He didn’t know one horse from another, she recalls, but his confidence and steadfast support were the cornerstones of her life. In 1978, when he shifted his finances around to accommodate a check for twice-U.S. National Top Ten Mare Gai-Gay-Rose, Inga was on her way. “Rosie” proceeded to turn out a parade of high quality Arabians who proved as solid for breeding as they did in the show ring. And, her owners found, at auction, where one sold for $275,000 and another topped the last Lasma Yearling Sale at $300,000. Inga grew up at a time when fundamental horsemanship was the basis for any equine success. She began riding at age 7 and was attracted to Arabians by a photograph she’d seen of John Rogers’ *Serafix in Western Horseman. However, when her father—who after nine years of her riding lessons had concluded that horses were not a passing fancy—took her to the Rogers Ranch to purchase her first horse, she turned down what was offered (today, she marvels at her 16-year-old audacity). Fortunately, she developed an eye for an Arabian and a knowledge of pedigrees that has stood her in good stead over the years, because she has known for as far back as she can remember that she would spend her life raising horses. As time went on and her program matured, she sold horses all over the world—to her father’s delight. He died in 2011, but his friends and associates spoke of his pride through the years as he followed her achievements. “I have always been most interested in the breeding aspect of the horse ‘business,’” Inga says of her passion, and to clarify her priorities, adds, “I love horses on paper, but they have to look the part—look like they do on paper.” In all her history, though, she rarely stood stallions. She did now and then, back in the day—Palissandre and Comar Raffdazon come to mind—and found it not to her taste. She prefers to operate from a base of good broodmares and select the appropriate sires. It’s the public aspect of it that slows her down. She recalls that once she was invited as a guest breeder to judge a show in Australia, and although it was fascinating to judge horses without knowledge of their breeding or knowing any of the handlers, it wasn’t her cup of tea. She just didn’t enjoy the attention. “I’m an Applequist,” she shrugs, and laughs. “It’s not in my ‘breeding’!” 8 • ROSECR EST • AHT

Stonewall Farm is thrilled to be using Baha AA in our breeding program. His outstanding beauty coupled with his exceptional Arabian type are easily explained in the strength of his pedigree. The cross of straight Egyptian stallions with our non-straight Egyptian mares has proven very successful. We are confident that Baha AA will be a beautiful addition to our program! —David Cains Stonewall Farm

ALICIA (Baha AA x EAI Safolina) 2011 Filly 2014 Israeli Spring Show Gold Champion Filly 2014 Israeli Egyptian Event Gold Champion Filly

All of which, she adds, especially accommodates the Baha AA venture with Mazzei, her friend of 35 years. “He likes the limelight, and I’m a total wallflower.” Today, Inga is content planning her breeding program and living where she can see her horses, who spend most of the day out, living like horses. They get so much natural exercise, she says, that most of them would take only about a month of conditioning to go to the show ring should the need arise. Her commitment to breeding seriously-good Arabians made her a natural for involvement in Baha AA, but even so, the circumstances of how it came about were unusual. “Raymond enjoys a personal friendship with Avi Aharoni, one of Baha’s owners,” she says. “It was Avi’s goal of introducing Baha to U.S. breeders, and it came down to the wire for getting the horse here in time for 2014. Hindsight is 20/20 for some now, but time was of the essence. Raymond had never come to me about leasing a stallion in all our years of friendship, and I had never shown an interest in being included either. In a perfect storm of circumstances, when he called me about Baha, the decision was made in an instant; I was not going to let this opportunity pass me by—that was a phone call that changed two breeders’ futures forever. He had spoken of Baha so many times to me over the years that I knew the stallion had to be his ‘holy grail.’ The timing was perfect, and I am forever grateful to both Avi and Raymond.

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“Baha has brought it all full circle,” she reflects. “He is a horseman’s horse, as close to perfect as I’ve seen. He works for everything I have. I’m so excited about the show horses he’s going to create, breeding the American type of show horse but with the addition of his incredible face.” For Inga, who lived in the Middle East at one time and maintains a take-no-prisoners attitude on quality, that is important. “He’s a 15.1 horse with a lot of substance that’s gotten 20s for motion and 20s for head,” she says. “He’s got a beautiful neck; it’s really fine at the base and fine at the throat. I didn’t realize how good he was until he entered the arena at the Egyptian Event.” What she saw, she says, is a horse whose refinement was matched by a solid physique that looked like he could not only wear tack, but thrive in it: a breeder’s stallion. “And his disposition is even more beautiful than he is,” she notes. “He’s the sweetest horse on earth.” Already, in personal terms, Baha AA has played an unforgettable role in Inga’s life. “My first grandchild, Grayson, was born during the championship class at the Egyptian Event,” she says. “A photo of him arrived on my phone as we were on our way back after the class. I got chills watching that stallion as he won his class and then I saw my first grandchild—within minutes of each other. Literally, it was the night of my life.”

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The Potential Of Pedigree Both Mazzei and Inga Applequist can talk pedigrees until the cows come home. Everything matters—all the heritage, all the individuals. In Baha AA, they believe they have a horse whose bloodlines can cross with an extraordinary variety of other pedigrees. “He’s got a very unique pedigree,” Mazzei says. “His sire, Al Ayad, was a German-bred stallion who was leased to Ariela. He died young in an accident in Germany, so there are only one or two foal crops from him in Israel, but he still had some great foals. In the U.S., there is very little blood like this. His dam is the Laheeb daughter Baraqaa AA, who’s a stunning mare. She’s an Israeli National Champion Mare and one of the top broodmares at Ariela. “He can be bred as a superstar out-cross horse for domestic mares, but he’s also uniquely bred for the straight Egyptian mares,” the horseman continues, and points out that Baha AA’s victory as Israeli National Champion came in open company, not just Egyptian competition. “Not only is his genetic value unique, but he as an individual has all the strengths that a lot of the straights are not really known for. He has a beautiful connection in his throat between his head and his neck, he has a great shoulder, a beautiful hip, and all four hooves are matching (no club feet or straight feet).” EL SHAHWAN MOHEEB MAHAMEH AL AYAD MAYSOUN AL MAMUNAH AMINAH BINT AQABA

MACHMUT SAEMAH IBRAHIM MONA III ANSATA HALIM SHAH MAYSOUNA MAHOMED AQABA

BAHA AA IMPERIAL IMDAL LAHEEB AK LATIFA BARAAQA AA BAAHIR AL BARAQAI AA THE VISION HG

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ANSATA IMPERIAL DALIA IBN MONIET EL NEFOUS SIRALIMA IBN EL MAREEKH GF NASRA BATAA THEE DESPERADO BELLE STAAR

Traditionally, the flaws he mentions have diminished the impact of straight Egyptian stallions to other breeders. Mazzei is practical and unapologetic. “I’m not afraid to mention flaws—the fact is that no horse is without some faults. The Egyptian horse is a great outcross horse when you find that individual that really works. For so many years I bred Polish horses, and I look at horses structurally. Egyptian horses may often have particular flaws, but they also have certain strengths. They provide a lot of tail carriage and when they work, they provide the extreme type that makes an international show horse.

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“Much of my business now is in creating an international type of horse that has the beauty and the stretch,” he continues. “One thing that I can see after traveling so much over the world is that the best way for this to happen is to incorporate some of this Egyptian blood. It’s nothing new; it was done in Poland for years and it has been done more in this country many times over the years.” “I have an eclectic collection,” Inga says of her broodmare band, “the most revered being those carrying the blood of my foundation mare, GaiGay-Rose, in the tail female line. They are rare gems, and more often than not, they are the ones who have my best foals (there is an exceptional WH Justice colt from this tail female line as well). I bred my ‘roses’ to the best of the best, so I have daughters of DA Valentino, Padrons Psyche, Gazal Al Shaqab and Jullyen El Jamaal with Gai-Gay-Rose as their tail female line. In the broodmare band also is an incredible Falcon BHF daughter that was a national champion of Ecuador who won her class as a 3-year-old at Scottsdale, and a Padrons Psyche daughter out of an Arn-ett Perlane daughter. And I have 11 straight Egyptian mares and fillies too, including a Silver Medal and Most Classic Head Champion from the 2013 Egyptian Event. “I think Baha’s most explosive horses will be the cold crosses of absolutely unrelated horses bred to each other for hybrid vigor,” she continues. “Next year he’ll get the bulk of my broodmares, if not all of them.” Some of their certainty in Baha AA’a ability as a sire comes from what they have already seen of his get. This year, the straight Egyptian filly Alicia was named Gold Champion Junior Mare at both the Israeli Spring Show (where in the age preliminary, Baha AA fillies also were reserve and third in the class) and the Israeli Egyptian Event, and there were others who won in open competition. That kind of quality, says Mazzei, is what primarily motivated him to enlist Inga’s help to import the stallion. Other breeders have agreed; in his first season at stud in the U.S., Baha AA bred more than 70 mares. Mazzei and Inga were especially pleased by an evaluation they heard from Dixie North, who booked one of her top Falcon BHF daughters to the stallion: “He’s the real deal.” AHT • ROSECR EST • 15

SAHARA BAHA (Baha AA x Sanirya) 2011 Filly

Looking To The Future “I’ve never gone this far out on a limb before, but I will here,” Raymond Mazzei noted on an afternoon in late November 2014. “I think Baha is a real source of new blood phenotypically and genotypically; he’s a spectacular horse. It is something that American breeders need to take advantage of while he’s here. He’s absolutely different. Everybody who’s seen him in the flesh has come away either breeding to him or excited about him. “I think this horse is going to be a changer—a one-generation changer that can affect our American market. He can bring us, really, into competition with anybody in the world. This horse has so much style and type; he’s so different.” Inga Applequist is equally confident. “Baha will probably sire the best foals I’ve ever had in my life,” she says, and she has enough history in the Arabian industry to understand that that statement borders on outlandish for a seasoned breeder. But she believes it, and as she has for years, she has everything in perspective. She knows how the system works. “My breeding program—these horses—are not an investment,” she says. “They’re a labor of love.” ■

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Royal Arabians

The Journey with Royal Arabians includes not only the written story, but an amazing film proudly posted on www.ahtimes.com, as well. Together they tell the complete story of passion and success with the Arabian horse.

The Road To Royal by JEFF WALLACE

A drive through the Arizona desert immerses the traveler in a rugged beauty found nowhere else in the world. Sharply defined mesas and fantastic saguaro cacti silhouetted against brilliant blue skies rise from the tans and rusts of the desert floor. For lovers of the Arabian horse, the desert environment is a natural extension of a breed that originated many millennia ago in ancient Syria. It is easy to imagine a Bedouin with robes flying, streaking across the sand on his most precious possession, his Arabian horse. In modern day Mesa, Ariz., a tranquil oasis known as Royal Arabians interrupts the rough desert terrain with its orderly calm. Paddocks filled with the newest generations of royally bred horses flank the quiet drive leading to the citadel of the farm, the barn that houses the great breeding and show stock.

Whereas some prominent breeding farms have themselves been in existence for multiple generations, others are the result of the right combination of enthusiasm, desire and chance. When Mark Davis met Cindy McGown, he had no knowledge of Arabian horses. Cindy was the mother of a horse-crazy young girl, Amanda, and owned just a couple of Arabian horses boarded on other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farms. That exposure to the breed drew Mark in, and turned him into Cindy and her Royal Arabians biggest fan. And the rest, as they say, is history. The path was set for a story of triumph that continues to unfold at a dazzling pace. In the last ten years, Royal Arabians has become a preeminent collector of some of the finest bloodlines from around the world, and is now recognized as a place where new standards for the breed are being set. In spite of that whirlwind of accomplishments and the fame and fortune that accompanies it, Cindy and Mark have never forgotten their roots, which were planted in much more humble backgrounds. Perhaps that is why the Arabian horses resonate with them. The Arabian horse has a relationship to man that is different from that of other breeds. The centuries of existence as family members in the tents of nomadic tribesmen in the deserts and river valleys of the ancient mid-east have evolved into an affinity and kinship that uniquely bonds Arabians to mankind. It is an evolutionary bond that crosses the boundaries between species. Cindy and Mark credit the horses and the hard work it takes to care for them as instrumental in the raising of their children. From cleaning stalls and grooming, to handling the horses and embarking on amateur show careers, Amanda and her siblings learned at a very early age to appreciate the manual labor, finesse, and knowledge that it takes to be responsible horse owners. Experiencing the intense work ethic that must be upheld when raising animals in a domestic environment, has served them well in all areas of their lives, and in the case of Amanda, in caring for two young boys of her own. Mark celebrates the family involvement and the way that the kids learned to handle success and failure through their experiences with the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses. He has witnessed them go through the roller-coaster of highs and lows as they were able to find a wry humor in the disappointment of sometimes losing when they wanted to win, the determination to do better the next time, and the exultation of a well-earned blue ribbon. Growing up with horses has provided a foundation for life that is sometimes missing in a world where values can become blurred and distorted under the pressure of striving to be the best.

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RA Princess Jammal (Pershahn El Jamaal x Maggie Mae PGA)

Amanda, now known by her married name of Amanda Fraser, continues to compete in the show ring as an amateur at the highest level with great success. Her favorite show ring memory is when she presented Royal’s gelding NW Siensational (Afire Bey V x NW Siena Psyche) to the title of U.S. Reserve National Champion in 2013. The rousing standing ovation they received during their victory pass continues to inspire her. NW Siensational, who is Cindy’s favorite horse, continues his show career as a performance horse in the capable hands of Ron Copple at Copple Show Horses in Olympia, Wash. Amanda remembers growing up with horses on her mind. As a young girl, she and her friends would form herds, pretending that they were horses themselves. Or, she would “saddle up” the back of the couch, climb aboard, and let her imagination take her on the ride of her dreams, through forests and fields that were later supplanted by a reality that even her wildest

Amanda Fraser

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dreams could not have predicted. Amanda will be aboard one of Royal’s most precious mares as she presents Aria Marchestra (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Merpsydita) in the amateur hunter pleasure division in 2015. In adherence to the philosophy that a beautiful horse must also have a useful purpose, Aria Marchestra is pulling double duty as a premiere broodmare and show horse. Under the careful guidance of Scottsdale’s Cari Thompson Training, Aria Marchestra has already been named Region I Champion Hunter Pleasure, that, after producing Royal Maestro by Pershahn El Jamaal. Royal Maestro is a testament to his dam’s value as a broodmare, having earned the title of 2014 Scottsdale Champion Signature Auction Colt. As for Cindy, she is not an owner who sits back and has others do the work. She shoulders the responsibility for the care, breeding and health of one of the most valuable herds of horses in America. With 74 horses on the farm

Cindy McGown

Royal Eternally Versace (Versace x Eternal Love T)

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and 18 foals expected in 2015, Cindy’s responsibilities on the farm are vast. Royal Arabians has purchased embryos from some of the most famous and beloved mares in the world including the ethereal World, European, All Nations Cup, Las Vegas Breeders World Cup, and U.S. National Champion mare Emandoria (Gazal Al Shaqab x Emanda); the International Triple Crown and U.S. and Polish National Champion Pianissima (Gazal Al Shaqab x Pianosa); RH Triana (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF) who was the unanimous Junior Champion at the U.S. Nationals, Scottsdale and Las Vegas Breeders World Cup; the gorgeous and glorious San Jose Javiera (Hafati Express x Sterling Princess) and arguably the most electrifying horse in the show ring today, the incomparable *Wieza Mocy (QR Marc x Wieza Marzen) to name only a few. *Wieza Mocy has numerous international and world titles and is the reigning U.S. National Champion Mare. Right at home among that group is the foundation mare of Royal Arabians, the elegant mother of champions, Maggie Mae PGA (Magnum Psyche x Rachael Ann). A farm icon and particular favorite of Cindy’s, Maggie Mae deserves the position of honor as the first of many extraordinary mares at Royal Arabians. Another mare acquired in the early years is Cinderella WC (SH Hallmark x WC Delekatka). With a primary love for and focus on the breeding program that she manages, Cindy sets an outstanding example as a hands-on owner/manager.

Michael Carpio - Halter Trainer

At the heart of Royal Arabians’ success is the generosity and deeply caring nature that Mark and Cindy exhibit both to the general public out in the spotlight during premiere industry events, and to their fiercely loyal employees on the farm. The staff has been handpicked to fit in with the culture of allegiance to the horses themselves that is a hallmark of the farm. Success, although plentiful, is never gained at the expense of the horses. As performance trainer Justin Cowden states, “Mark and Cindy want their horses to be happy, and that is very refreshing. Yes, they want their horses to do great things, but at the horses’ own pace.” Describing his employers as having a “great state of mind,” Justin’s attitude toward training reflects their own love of the animals and the cohesive qualities of all Royal Arabians employees. Each person who works there treats the horses as if they were their very own. Blue ribbons and championship trophies won by Royal Arabians are never tarnished by harsh treatment of horses or humans. Office Manager Rylee Gallún was born into a family that adhered to similar standards while rising to the top Justin Cowden - Performance Trainer

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photograph, or other portrayal of the Arabian horse, Cindy appreciates the dedication and creativity of artists as much as she appreciates the dedication and creativity of breeders. Her love of Arabian horse art is a direct reflection of her abiding love of the Arabian horse itself. She supports the art auction to promote the artists who agree with her opinion that, “Arabians are living art.” Her charitable giving is a part of her nature, and a demonstration of her determination to give back to the industry that she feels has given so much to her. Royal Arabians offers additional support through their participation as presenting sponsors of the Arabhorse Farm Tours. This popular, annual event draws people from all over the world to enjoy a few winter days in the desert sun as they visit a number of illustrious establishments. The proceeds of the tours benefit Healing Hearts, the largest non-profit equine rescue in Arizona, among other causes. Cindy’s humble delight in being able to give back to the Arabian horse community in this way is a refreshing change from the all too common egoism that can so easily pervade an industry that boasts many well-heeled owners, trainers and breeders. For Cindy, it is the pleasure of giving that drives her, not the accolades that she justifiably receives.

WC Godiva (Gazal Al Shaqab x Je Ali Selene)

of the Arabian industry over the past thirty-plus years. The daughter of Brad and Holli Gallún, she appreciates the philanthropic spirit that Mark and Cindy demonstrate year in and year out. “They support our breed in every aspect, which is not something you find very often. More breeders like this would be good for the business and good for the breed.” Rylee knows what she is talking about. The owners of Royal Arabians exemplify the very definition of philanthropy, the desire to promote others … especially through the donation of money to good causes. Each year at the Arabian National Breeder Finals held in Scottsdale, Ariz., Cindy reaches out to purchase items that have been donated in order to benefit the show; in particular, the work of Karina Peacemaker, a Tonasket, Wash., artist who grew up with Arabian horses. Be it a splendid painting, dramatic

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Cindy, Mark and Amanda consider themselves to be lifelong learners when it comes to the Arabian horse. Always eager to improve their knowledge base and breeding program, they have been advised by some of the most successful professional horsemen the breed has ever known. From the well-respected Leo Hansen, who is a longtime member of the Royal team, to leading trainer Andy Sellman and the staff of Argent Farms in Wisconsin, and Rodolfo Guzzo and his associates at Guzzo Worldwide in Scottzdale, Arizona; they have reaped the benefits of their condensed knowledge. The ability to make the most of such learning opportunities and to continue to seek counsel from other industry leaders keeps them on the cutting edge of a highly competitive business and will propel them to even greater heights in the future. Perhaps the most exciting elements of that future is the proof that their lessons have been well learned. Going into 2015 Royal has added the young and very talentetd Michael Carpio as their head trainer, who will be presenting not only their premiere purchases but also their competitive and beautiful young stock they are now producing year after year. In the first foal crop of their homebred stallion, Royal Emanuel, the result of crossing the great Eden C, who is both a U.S. National Champion and the reigning All Nations Cup Gold Champion Stallion, so named in Aachen in 2014, with the multi-National and International Champion *Emandoria, Royal Emanuel has not only put his stamp onto each of his get, he has followed the formula

The Future of Royal Arabians - Jordan & Micah Fraser

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of the greatest breeding horses by consistently out-producing himself. That is the mark of excellence in breeding. Not to be outdone, the first foals of Royal Invictus are themselves both a reflection of their sire and examples of further refinement of his exceptional traits. The son of Ajman Moniscione, an International Champion in Italy, Germany, Belgium and France and the aforementioned *San Jose Javiera, Royal Invictus underlines the efficacy of the Royal Arabians breeding program. As the foals of both stallions begin to be seen in show arenas all around the world, they will fulfill one of Mark Davis’ personal goals … that Royal Arabians be remembered as a producer of not just a single great horse, but as a collection of bloodstock that will further the breed in programs all over the world. Mark and Cindy keep an eye to the future by continuing to add new mares to that collection.

Royal Maestro (Pershahn El Jamaal x Aria Marchestra)

The horses of Royal Arabians punctuate the landscape of the farm much like the colorful flowers that burst into bloom after a desert storm. Mahogany bays and copper chestnuts, silver greys and all shades in between … they carry with them the legacy of their desert roots. It isn’t too hard to imagine them at full gallop across the sands, their delicate ears pricked forward on alert, their banner tails flung high, their nostrils distended to drink in the desert wind. They are the essence of their ancestors, the promise of their pedigrees. Guided by the loving hands of Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, the heritage of the desert horse lives on at Royal Arabians. n

R oyal a Rabians

Mesa, AZ - Scottsdale, AZ info@royalarabians.com ~ www.RoyalArabians.com Leo Hansen - Barn Manager LHansen@RoyalArabians.com (602) 565-1480

Michael Carpio - Halter Trainer MCarpio@RoyalArabians.com (770) 653-6526

Justin Cowden - Performance Trainer JCowden@RoyalArabians.com (775) 901-3029

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Mike Nichols Reflections Of A True Horseman (1931 - 2014)

by Jeff Wallace Don DeLongpre’ and *Elzunia with Mike Nichols. On rare occasions, even the most common of us is touched by greatness. For me, one of those moments was a chance encounter at Lasma Arabians in Scottsdale, Ariz., many years ago, in front of an empty stall … the never-to-be-filled-again shrine to the immortal *Bask++. Another pilgrim had come to pay homage to the memory of a horse that had touched both of our lives so deeply. We stood in quiet solitude, a guy in his twenties who worked at Lasma, and the man known to the world as one of the most brilliant and accomplished people in show business, the incomparable Mike Nichols. At *Bask++’s stall, Mike summed up both the entertainment industry and the Arabian horse business in a single sentence. “You’ve got to remember, Jeff,” he said, “It’s a whole lot of smoke and mirrors.” Which is precisely why we were both there thinking about *Bask++, a rare example of the “authentic Arabian horse.” Mike was widely known as a preeminent director, a brilliant comedian, and a master showman who was one of only a handful of EGOT (Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony) winners. Those of us who were lucky enough to know him through our mutual connection with Arabian horses considered him first and foremost, a true horseman. His eye for a good horse was second to none. Some of his earliest Polish imports remain legends of the breed: *Elkana (Aquinor x Estebna), *Elkin (Aquinor x Ellenai), *Fantazja (Negatiw x Fornarina), and later *Enoss, *Eula and, of course, the glorious *Kwestura, and so many more. Mike was a human being of the finest caliber and didn’t give a damn about the structures of society other 58 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

than to find them intensely interesting to study and explore. His easy grace and considerable charm were lavished on the stall cleaners and grooms just as easily as on the celebrity owners that peppered the Arabian business in the 70’s and 80’s, when his hand-selected bloodstock were winning national championships and producing generations of foals that continue to influence the breed in the pedigrees of champions all over the world. Mike’s loss is a pain that each of us is enduring in our own way. Richard Petty, who recently judged the 2014 Polish National Championships, recalled his first experiences working for Mike Nichols on the farm in Bridgewater, Conn., in 1976. He credits the fifteen-year association he had with Mike in shaping him into the horseman that he is today. His decision to work for Nichols-DeLongpré, “gave me a chance to be a part of their history which, at the time, was on the cutting edge of presenting horses on a whole new playing field, the era of the ‘glamour sales.’ There’s no question, Mike had an eye for talent with the people that he cast in his movies and plays, but he also had an uncanny eye for beautiful Arabian horses and the way he wanted to present them to the Arabian community. He was a visionary in every sense of the word.” Richard points to the Nichols-DeLongpré auction held at their training and breeding center in Santa Ynez, Calif., in 1984. Mike wanted a novel way to open the sale to spark the bidders. Richard recalled, “A few days before the sale, Mike

decided to have the back of the building behind the stage removed and strategically placed lighting in the hills behind the sales center. When the curtain went up, a herd of grey mares was turned loose and went running through the hills. The effect was stunning, as Mike knew it would be all along.” It was smoke and mirrors, done Mike’s way. Richard never knew what friend of Mike’s he might be asked to pick up and bring out for a day in the country. On one occasion, it was the famous playwright Lillian Hellman, “chain-smoking all the way out to Bridgeport, Conn., in my little red Porsche.” On another day, Mike’s friend Jackie came out to ride *Fantazja. Richard was, by this time, not too surprised to find out that, “Jackie turned out to be, naturally, Jackie Onassis, who was possibly the most gracious human being I have ever met. Mike was a compassionate fellow who really cared about what you were thinking. Any of you who might have had the opportunity to spend even the shortest time around him knew you were in the presence of a genius at work. Mike was our friend, and we will miss him.” Theresa Cardamone was known as Terry Gregory back in those glory days, when she co-managed Ventura Farms for David H. Murdock. Murdock had purchased several foundation mares from Mike Nichols, including his personal riding horse, *Fantazja and her *Bask++ daughter, NDL Fantasy. Theresa recalls one trip to Poland, “Mike had been invited to judge the Polish Nationals, which included holding up paddles in real time to show the rating for legs, type, movement, etc. He was spot-on in his ratings, which was no surprise considering his record of importing horses who were known for their correct conformation and true Arabian type. I believe it was the only time that Mike judged a horse show.” Later on in that trip, Theresa was the recipient of Mike’s compassion. She and Ventura Farms’ co-manager, Bill Gregory, had seen a young stallion that they lobbied should be included in the sale. They thought he would be a perfect cross for their *Bandos (Negatiw x Bandola) daughters. Theresa recalls, “Within my twenty-something self, I believed that the cross would be exceptional and I badly wanted to bring him home for Mr. Murdock. Because of the intense interest the horse received during the preview, the Poles put a special restriction on the sale of that colt. Each entity could place only one bid into the bid box. Any duplicate entries would be disqualified. When the horse went to a team who had skirted the rules to bid twice, I was upset. Injustice, disappointment, anger … those emotions were about to explode. I left the auction tent and went across to where the old mares were in their pasture. I was sobbing, my arms around Beatrice’s (*Pietuszok x Bandola) neck, when I felt an arm come around my shoulder. It was Mike. He held

Candice Bergen, Mike Nichols, Kathy LaCroix Chauncey and Aude Espourteille with * Elkana in 1976. me while I cried, commiserated, and never told me I was being foolish. Thanks to Mike, I was able to pull myself together, put on my game face, and go back to the business of representing my farm. I have always loved him for that.” Aude Espourteille was only 24 when she purchased *Elkana at Mike’s Nichols Arabians auction in 1976. Selling *Elkana was a tough decision for Mike, made easier when he knew the winning bidder was Aude. They had met previously, in Scottsdale, where they were both associated with Lasma. Aude recalls, “Lasma was showing the Polish import *Buszmen (Negatiw x Busznica) in the stallion class. The big competition was considered to be the Lasma-bred Gdansk (*Bask++ x *Gdynia), who was under wraps in a rival trainer’s barn, to be unveiled only at show time. Around midnight, our curiosity got the better of us and we decided to do something naughty. A few of us, including Mike, snuck onto the show grounds, skulking in the shadows, giggling like kids, and peeking into stalls until we found him. I don’t even remember what our reaction to the horse was, but I remember that escapade!” Aude remembered Mike had “such a great love of life, and he made us feel loved.” He did it with grace and with humor. For some reason that neither of them ever understood, Aude and Mike affected Southern drawls whenever they spoke to each other. Sometimes when we talk on the phone, Aude tells me, “You sound pretty ‘Mike Nichols’ today, Jeff.” I take any comparison to Mike as a compliment in the best sense of the word. He was a star who recognized stars, in both human and equine form. He celebrated genius and didn’t suffer fools lightly. In a business of “smoke and mirrors,” we can only hope that when we look at our own reflections, we will see just a glimmer of the amazing human being who was Mike Nichols. n Volume 45, No. 7 | 59

REST IN PEACE ANDRE JARVIS

We know how much you meant to Kim and everyone that knew you. You were a special dog that held a very special place in Kim’s heart. With deepest sympathy … Love, Dick, Lollie, and Lara

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Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire Minnesota Medallion Stallion • Scottsdale Signature Stallion

In just ten short years, Justify has been a sire of National Champions in halter, western and hunter pleasure, with the percentage of winners of his progeny shown reaching 91%. Congratulations to the growing number of winners sired by Justify and out of his daughters.

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Leading Sires 2014 U.S. AND CANADIAN NATIONALS

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Leading Sires The following charts are ranked both on a point system and on number of winners (get). The purebred halter and performance sires are assigned points as follows: Top Ten: 5 pts.; Reserve Champion: 8 pts.; and Champion: 10 pts. A versatile horse may win in a number of different classes. Thus, a purebred stallion represented by just one son or daughter with several wins is included in the points chart, but only once in number of winners. In the Half-Arabian charts, Half-Arabian winners were all the purebred sire requires to make the list. To make the overall charts, the sire needs to have points in both halter and performance with purebred and/or Half-Arabian winners. Only championship classes were considered. (Sport Horse, Dressage, Equitation, Showmanship and Horsemanship classes not included.)

Lists based off results received by AHA.

U.S. Nationals Leading Sires

Overall Purebred & Half-Arabian Halter & Performance Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) .............................549 2. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) .........227 3. Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) .............209 4. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ......................178 5. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic) .........................138 6. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame).....137 7. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .......................108 8. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) ...........102 9. Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle)...............99 10. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ................................88

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ...............................69 2. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ...........28 Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) ...............28 3. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ........................14 Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic)...........................14 4. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) .......12 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................12 11 5. Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar)...........................11 Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane) ............................11 6. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ................................10 SF Specs Shocwave (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR) ..................10

Canadian Nationals Leading Sires

Overall Purebred & Half-Arabian Halter & Performance Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..............................323 2. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) .........176 3. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .......................119 ............................................101 4. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ............................................ 5. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) .....................58 6. Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade)..................................56 7. Couturier (Versace x Evening Intrigue) ................................53 8. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) .................................51 9. Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ......................................50 Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) .......50

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ...............................20 2. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ..........12 3. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................11 4. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) .........7 5. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ................................................6 6. Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ........................................5 Couturier (Versace x Evening Intrigue) ..................................5 DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ........................5 Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ...................................5 NYN Hisani (Marwan Al Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace) ..............5 Volume 45, No. 7 | 65

U.S. Nationals Leading Sires Purebred Halter Points 1. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) ....132 2. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased .......................110 3. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) .............74 4. SF Veraz (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA) ............................61 5. Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) ..................48 6. Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar)...........................45 7. Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady)....................40 8. Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) .........................................38 9. Gazal Al Shaqab (Anaza El Farid x Kajora) ......................36 10. Beijing BHF (Falcon BHF x Felisha BHF) ......................... 35 Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) ............................35

Winners 1. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased .......................11 Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame).......11 2. Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar) ..........7 Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) ....................7 3. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) ...............6 Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady) .................... 6 SF Veraz (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA) ..............................6 Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) ...............................6 ...........................................5 4. Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) ........................................... Gazal Al Shaqab (Anaza El Farid x Kajora) ........................5 Marwan Al Magnifficoo (Marwan Al Shaqab x Pacific Echo) ...5

Purebred Performance Points 1. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) .........187 2. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) .............................179 Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) .............179 3. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ......................149 4. Afires Heir (Afire Bey V x Brassmis) ................................124 5. Apollopalooza (AA Apollo Bey x TF Magical Witch) deceased ........90 6. SF Specs Shocwave (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR)...................61 7. Hucklebey Berry (Huckleberry Bey x Miz Bask), deceased ..........60 8. AM Good Oldboy (AM Sea Captain x AM Tis Beverlie) ........53 Desperado V (Huckleberry Bey x Daraska), deceased ..................53

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ...........................24 2. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) .......23 3. Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) ............22 4. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) .....................18 5. Afires Heir (Afire Bey V x Brassmis) ...............................................16 6. Apollopalooza (AA Apollo Bey x TF Magical Witch), deceased .....9 7. Jullyen El Jamaal (Ali Jamaal x Jullye El Ludjin), deceased ........7 Khadraj NA (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA) ........................ 7 PR) 7 SF Specs Shocwave (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR)........................... 8. Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane) ...........................6 MHR Nobility (Elimar x Har Nahra) ........................... 6 Millennium LOA (Bucharest V x Barbary Rose VF) .............6 Vegaz (Apollopalooza x SMS Forever Bay).............................6

Purebred Halter & Performance Points 1. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame).....137 2. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ......................115 3. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) ............89 4. Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar)...........................60 5. Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane) ............................58 6. Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) ..................56 Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle) ..............56 7. Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady) ...................53 8. Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) .........................................51 9. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................50 66 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Winners 1. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) .......35 2. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ........................20 3. Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar)...........................13 4. Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane) ............................11 Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) .............11 5. Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady) .....................9 6. Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) ....................8 ............................................8 Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) ............................................ Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle) ................8 7. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ...........................6

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Leading Sires

Half-Arabian Halter Points 1. Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) ............................79 2. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased) .......................63 3. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ................................53 Justadream) 48 4. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream).................................................. Miracle) 43 5. Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle)...................... 6. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................40 7. AA Apollo Bey (Huckleberry Bey x April Charm) ..................28 Magnum Chall HVP (Magnum Psyche x Taamara HVP) .......28 Shaddofax ( Justafire DGL x R Colette) ...............................28 8. Midnte Pleasure L (Hucklebey Berry x Midnight Rage) ..........26

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..................................4 Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ...................................4 Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) ..............................4 2. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased .........................3 Night Afire MCA (Afire Bey V x Toi Tosk) .........................3 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ...........................3 3. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ........................2 Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle).................2 Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic) ............................2

Half-Arabian Performance

Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..............................317 2. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) .....................181 3. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic) ......................... 93 4. What It Takes (GA N Khredible x Sonoma Sensation) ............. 63 5. Matoi (Zodiac Matador x Toi Ellenai) ...................................48 6. Khadraj NA (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA) ..........................45 7. Allionces Knight (Allionce x Kaitlin Bey) ..........................40 8. Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade) .................................36 9. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ......... 35 Rohara Moon Storm (Moonstone Bey V x Rohara Tsultress) .....35 VCP Magnifire (Afire Bey V x RY Fire Ghazi) .....................35

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ...........................42 2. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ....................21 3. What It Takes (GA N Khredible x Sonoma Sensation) ............ 9 4. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic) .........................8 5. Khadraj NA (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA) ........................ 6 Matoi (Zodiac Matador x Toi Ellenai) ................................6 Nobilistic BF (MHR Nobility x Love Of Wisdom) ................ 6 6. HF Mister Chips (Bucharest V x Play Annies Song)..............5 Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) ..............5 7. Allionces Knight (Allionce x Kaitlin Bey) ........................4 IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ..........4

Half-Arabian Halter & Performance Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..............................370 2. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic).........................103 3. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) .................................63 4. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................58 5. AA Apollo Bey (Huckleberry Bey x April Charm).................. 43 Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ......................................43 6. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ...........40 7. Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) ............... 30 WC Ali Gazal (Gazal Al Shaqab x Je Ali Selene) ...................28 ..............................................25 8. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ..............................................

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ...............................45 2. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic) ..........................10 6 3. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ...................................6 Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) .................6 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ...........................6 4. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ............5 5. AA Apollo Bey (Huckleberry Bey x April Charm).....................4 6. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ................................................3 SF Specs Shocwave (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR).................... 3

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Canadian Nationals Leading Sires Purebred Halter Points 1. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ........................44 2. Marwan Al Magnifficoo (Marwan Al Shaqab x Pacific Echo) .31 3. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) .............30 Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) .......30 4. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased .........................25 5. Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) ..........................................23 6. Dakharo (Dakar El Jamaal x FOF Kharolina) .........................20 Maserati WR (Marwan Al Shaqab x Aristokayte)....................20 NYN Hisani (Marwan Al Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace) ............20 7. Baahir El Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea) ..........18

Winners 1. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased .......................... 6 2. Marwan Al Magnifficoo (Marwan Al Shaqab x Pacific Echo) .... 4 Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) ........ 4 NYN Hisani (Marwan Al Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace) ............. 4 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ........................... 4 3. Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) ............... 2 Baahir El Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea) ............ 2 Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable)............................................ 2 Maserati WR (Marwan Al Shaqab x Aristokayte) ..................... 2

Purebred Performance Points 1. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ...................... 135 2. Surokhan (Osaka x GG Mantra) .................................... 130 3. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ......... 116 4. Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) ................ 96 5. Triften (Matrifik x Tender Mercies) ..................................... 81 6. A Noble Cause (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Summer Fire) ....... 66 7. El Ghazi (Aloes x Elektra), deceased .................................... 61 8. MHR Nobility (Elimar x Har Nahra) .............................. 60 9. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased.......................... 58 10. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) .............................................. 57

Winners 1. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ........... 11 2. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ........................ 10 3. Sundance Kid V (Desperado V x Sweet Shalimar V) .................. 8 4. Surokhan (Osaka x GG Mantra) ........................................ 6 5. A Temptation (Tempter x A Love Song)............................... 5 Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) .................................. 5 Millennium LOA (Bucharest V x Barbary Rose VF) ................. 5 6. Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane) ............................... 4 Odyssey SC (Versace x Latoura Echo) .................................. 4

Purebred Halter & Performance Points 1. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ......... 126 2. Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ......................... 83 3. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) ....... 50 4. Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) ................................. 46 5. Couturier (Versace x Evening Intrigue) ................................ 43 6. Mariachi WA (Baske Afire x Brooklyn Bey) .......................... 35 7. El Nabila B (Kubinec x 218 Elf Layla Walayla B)..................... 31 8. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ...................... 25 NYN Hisani (Marwan Al Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace) ............ 25 9. Amir Jamaal (Ali Jamaal x Luv De Se)............................... 18 70 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Winners 1. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ........... 11 2. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) ......... 7 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased ........................... 7 3. NYN Hisani (Marwan Al Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace) .............. 5 4. Couturier (Versace x Evening Intrigue) .................................. 4 Justify (Magnum Psyche x S Justadream) .................................. 4 Mariachi WA (Baske Afire x Brooklyn Bey) ............................ 4 5. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ........................ 3

Canadian Nationals Leading Sires

Leading Sires

Half-Arabian Halter Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)................................ 41 2. Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) .................. 30 3. KM Bugatti (Versace x Sanegors Lady D) ............................ 28 4. Brace ( JA Magnificat x Hililla) .......................................... 18 5. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased ......................... 13 DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ...................... 13 6. AAS-Elishahh (Eden C x Sempre) .................................. 10 Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ...................................... 10 Dream Synsation (EF Kingston x Symphony Ofdreams) ........... 10 Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade) .................................. 10 Magnum Chall HVP (Magnum Psyche x Taamara HVP) ....... 10 Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) ............................. 10

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske).................................. 4 2. Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ....................................... 2

Half-Arabian Performance Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..............................231 2. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic)...........................78 3. IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) ...........50 4. Allience (Aladdinn x A Love Song) .....................................46 Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade)..................................46 5. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ........................45 Matoi (Zodiac Matador x Toi Ellenai) ...................................45 6. Pension (Matrifik x Aristo Amy) ........................................41 Turn It Up (Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay) ........................... 41 The Nobelest (MHR Nobility x Bey Aperitif V) .....................41

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske) ................................15 2. Mamage (Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic).............................5 3. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ................................................4 Matoi (Zodiac Matador x Toi Ellenai) .....................................4 Pension (Matrifik x Aristo Amy)..........................................4 Versace (Fame VF x Precious As Gold), deceased............................4 4. Afire Bey V (Huckleberry Bey x Autumn Fire) ..........................3 Afires Heir (Afire Bey V x Brassmis) ....................................3 Allience (Aladdinn x A Love Song) ......................................3 Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ........................................33 IXL Noble Express (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) .....................3 LBA Lode Star (Fame VF x LBA Anastasia) .........................3 VCP Magnifire (Afire Bey V x RY Fire Ghazi) .......................3

Half-Arabian Halter & Performance Points 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)..............................277 2. Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade)..................................56 ..............................................44 3. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) .............................................. 4. Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ......................................40 5. Brace ( JA Magnificat x Hililla) ..........................................38 6. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ......................33 7. Jake Jamaal JCA ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Von Herte Only One) ........15 Magnum Chall HVP (Magnum Psyche x Taamara HVP) .......15

Winners 1. Baske Afire (Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)................................15 2. Cytosk (Mi Tosk x Cystyr) ...............................................4 3. Allionce (Alada Baskin x Equitie) ....................................... 3 4. DS Major Afire (Afire Bey V x S S Magnolia) ........................2 2 Jake Jamaal JCA ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Von Herte Only One) .........2 Krewe (Huckleberry Bey x Masquerade)....................................2

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Afire Bey V x Mac Baske

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MOVES LIKE JAGGER VH

AFTERBURN CCF

FIRE AWAY RJ

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

ATOMIC FIREBALL PF

GLITTERATI

PANTS ON FIRE

BASKE A MILLION BF

HA TOSKCAN SUN

POP ROCKS

BASKE AFIRE REVUE SMP

HOT AIR

PRINCE JAMES SF

BASKE ALLIENCE

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PROFICIENT FIRE

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HOUSE OF BLUES

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LIGHTENING STRIKES

TROTTING THE GLOBE MA

COCOA MOTION

LOVES TROUBLE

TURN IT UP

COPPER MOON

LUDICRIS

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MACHINE GUN FIRE PF

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2014 U.S. and Canadian National Top Ten Stallions CANADIAN NATIONAL ARABIAN STALLIONS— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

DA PRODIGY (Versace x DA Love), owned by Williamson Family GST Investment Trust VICTORIOUS LD (DA Valentino x Queen Adiamonds), owned by Les and Diane Van Dyke LC ARLINGTON (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady), owned by Sherry Creviston-Stout and Gerold Stout SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), owned by Eric and Michelle Loftis NG GAZANOVA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Milestone Crystal), owned by Nicole Peloquin TRJ ETHAN (Eden C x Trcopperclassique), owned by Ross L. Danielson

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN STALLIONS 4 & OVER— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), owned by Bassam Al Saqran LLC FASARIO (Aria Impresario x RD Fabreanna), owned by Fazenda Floresta LLC ROHARA CROWN PRINCE (Da Vinci FM x DD Crown Jewel), owned by Eric and Michelle Loftis POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma), owned by Stuart and Sue Larsen SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), owned by Eric and Michelle Loftis LC ARLINGTON (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady), owned by Sherry Creviston-Stout and Gerold Stout EL CHALL WR (Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair), owned by Robert L. and Dixie L. North Family Trust SPADES LRA (DA Valentino x Serenata Eljamaal), owned by Ron and Laura Armstrong AL MALIIK (Marwan Al Shaqab x Maya El Jamaal), owned by Daniel and Suzanne Acevedo

DA PRODIGY Canadian National Champion Arabian Stallion

BAAHIR EL MARWAN U.S. National Champion Stallion 4 & Over U.S. National Champion Stallion 6-7 Volume 45, No. 7 | 81

SKORONEEK IA U.S. National Champion Arabian Stallion 8 & Over

POLIDORO FC U.S. National Champion Arabian Stallion 4-5

SOUL OF MARWAN AS U.S. National Champion Arabian Colt (1-3 Years)

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN STALLIONS 8 & OVER— Champion: SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), owned by Eric and Michelle Loftis Reserve: BRIXX IA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Bella Versace), owned by Regan and Renae Rohl Top Ten: LC ARLINGTON (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady), owned by Sherry Creviston-Stout and Gerold Stout U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN STALLIONS 6-7— Champion: BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), owned by Bassam Al Saqran Reserve: EL CHALL WR (Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair), owned by Robert L. and Dixie L. North Family Trust Top Ten: CFA JIVE TALKIN (ML Mostly Padron x RT Pillow Talk), owned by Blinn Salisbury III MAIHAB (True Colours x Abraxas Moonbeam), owned by Muhammad Faisal AL MALIIK (Marwan Al Shaqab x Maya El Jamaal), owned by Daniel and Suzanne Acevedo U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN STALLIONS 4-5— Champion: POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma), owned by Stuart and Sue Larsen Reserve: LLC FASARIO (Aria Impresario x RD Fabreanna), owned by Fazenda Floresta LLC Top Ten: ROHARA CROWN PRINCE (Da Vinci FM x DD Crown Jewel), owned by Eric and Michelle Loftis MAASAI PVF (Maserati WR x Alora Gold NBW), owned by Donald and Ann Benson DWA BARAKKAS (Imtaarif x Seranade In Black), owned by Charlie and Sandy Miller VOLTAIRE FM (Da Vinci FM x HL Infactuation), owned by Cathleen Murphy Economy TRJ ETHAN (Eden C x Trcopperclassique), owned by Ross Danielson SPADES LRA (DA Valentino x Serenata Eljamaal), owned by Ron and Laura Armstrong QR JULIO (El Nabila B x QR Mint Julep), owned by Mark and Betty Jo Browning REPLICA GL (Legacy Of Fame x Queen Of Ssheba), owned by James and Pamela Dalrymple

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2014 U.S. and Canadian National Top Ten Colts U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN COLTS (1-3 YEARS)— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

SOUL OF MARWAN AS (Marwan Al Shaqab x RD Challs Angel), owned by Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic), owned by Bassam Al Saqran KAVALLE MI (Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess), owned by Joy McCoy CONQUEST BR (Versace x Lee Anna Psy), owned by Conquest BR Partners LLC REHAN AL SHAHANIA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Majalis), owned by Al Shahania Stud ARIA CASANOVA (Aria Impresario x L4R Lamala), owned by Aria Casanova Partners LLC and Joanne Gunabalan MC VULCAN (Vitorio TO x Lovins Khrush SSA), owned by Oak Ridge Arabians ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), owned by John and Cynthia Moore BANYAN AC (Beijing BHF x TF Psynergy), owned by Andrew and Christine Steffens

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN 3-YEAR-OLD COLTS— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic), owned by Bassam Al Saqran KAVALLE MI (Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess), owned by Mulawa Arabian Stud Pty. Ltd. EDISSON (Enzo x Monica PGA), owned by Enzo Partners LLC ROHARA N IVORY (Rohara Aria Spartan x Ivory Lavita E Bella), owned by Rohara Arabians LLC and Ivory Arabians SHAHNDAR VA (SF Veraz x Rohara Shah Song), owned by Gay Marie Lee

CANADIAN NATIONAL ARABIAN TWO-YEAR-OLD COLTS JACKPOT— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), owned by John M and Cynthia Moore CHANDLER LD (Stival x Queen Adiamonds), owned by Les and Diane Van Dyke MAGNIFICO VERSACE FR (Versace x SA Shareyd), owned by ACL Partnership FISCHER DMA (GH Markaine x BT Cyndarella), owned by John and Andrea Pringle ZAFIRAAH TAJ MAHAL (WH Justice x Khaleshah Bey), owned by Alexandra Segel WV PSYCHE (Psytanium x Burgundy Lace), owned by Robina Giesbrecht and Erica Milligan

ENSYNC FMA Canadian National Champion Arabian Two-Year-Old Colt Jackpot

E.S. HARIR U.S. National Champion Arabian 3-Year-Old Colt

CADANCE PA U.S. National Champion Arabian 2-Year-Old Colt Volume 45, No. 7 | 83

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

CADANCE PA (Cavalli x Donatella), owned by Pegasus Arabians ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), owned by John and Cynthia Moore NIMER AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x RHR Vallacontessa), owned by Al Shaqab - Member Qatar Foundation MARVERLUS MAGIC KSB (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Veracity KSB), owned by Kay Stone Buford MM ZHIVAGO (Eden C x MM La Bonita), owned by M & M Arabian Enterprises BYZANTIUM O ( Jaipur El Perseus x Clio Belize), owned by The Jaipur Initiative LLC OLYMPUS CW (Magnum Psyche x Dyna HCF), owned by Francisco Cobo ABD JUSTINIAN (Rough Justice x Magnums Mai Tai), owned by Chestnut Hill Arabians SAPHYRE REY (GR Psyches Rey x Belleanna Bey), owned by Ann Campbell

CANADIAN NATIONAL ARABIAN FUTURITY COLTS— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

MISSION WR (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x ATA Psyches Psong), owned by Mark Sylla and Claire Larson ELITE AF (DA Valentino x Aria Elita), owned by Ken, Joanne and Tracy White MAZZIAH (Marwan Al Shaqab x Amety B), owned by Mazziah LLC

U.S. NATIONAL ARABIAN FUTURITY COLTS— Champion: Reserve: Top Ten:

SOLTIRE TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique), owned by Thirteen Oaks Arabians SULTAN ORA (Vegas DPA x Raherra), owned by Carlos and Christiane Roizner BENTLEY SF (KM Bugatti x Cyphia SF), owned by Sharon Davis SKORR DA (Skoroneek IA x Mi Sultry Psyren), owned by Kathryn Wickstrom MISSION WR (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x ATA Psyches Psong), owned by Mark Sylla and Claire Larson VICARIO (DA Valentino x Faberge AA), owned by Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna SHAHNDAR VA (SF Veraz x Rohara Shah Song), owned by Gay Marie Lee VOLTURI (DA Valentino x Abha Qalams), owned by Ray and Nora Tatum SOUL OF GAZAL SF (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA), owned by Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. ROHARA N IVORY (Rohara Aria Spartan x Ivory Lavita E Bella), owned by Rohara Arabians LLC and Ivory Arabians

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SOLTIRE TO U.S. National Champion Arabian Futurity Colt

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2014 Leading Regional Arabian Yearling

ZT Marwteyn, owned by Michael Byatt.

LEADING SIRES OF CHAMPION WINNERS 3 Champions: ZT Marwteyn

2 Champions:

Owner

Besson Carol

The Besson Carol Group

Jiuliusz De Wiec

Jiuliusz De Wiec Partners LLC

Murray and Shirley Popplewell

L A Karat

Partners for L A Karat LLC

Robert and Dixie North

PA Paschal

Michael Byatt

Beijing BHF

Keith and Maureen Krichke

Da Vinci FM

Sally Bedeker

Bey Ambition Ever After NA Marwan Al Shaqab Sundance Kid V

1 Champion: A Jakarta

Family Trust

Al Shaqab

Frank and Sara Chisholm

Deor Farms

AJ Thee Luca

Manuel Durini

Barritz SF

Margaret Vanden Broek

Baahir El Marwan

Bassam Al Saqran

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Brandon Bey JCA JJ Bellagio

Jade Creek Arabians

Chris Barter

NG Gazanova

Nicole Peloquin

PCF Vision

Prince Saud Bin Sultan Bin

Pogrom

Janow Podlaski Stud

SF Veraz

Patti Scheier

Stival

Peri Lee Wilson

WH Justice

Catherine Noel

Rough Justice Spitfyre VF Trussardi

Horace and Melinda Penny Saud Al Saud

Zaid Al Jandal

Ventura Farms Rojo Arabians

Sweepstakes Sires, Owners and Breeders

Trussardi, owned by Rojo Arabians

LEADING SIRES BY POINTS (Champ. = 10; Res. = 8; TT = 5) Horses

1. ZT Marwteyn

Pts. Owner 59

Michael Byatt

LEADING SIRES BY # OF WINNERS Horses

1. Trussardi 2. ZT Marwteyn 3. A Jakarta

9 7 6 6 6 5

2. Marwan Al Shaqab

Al Shaqab

4. PCF Vision

5. Ever After NA

Prince Saud Bin Sultan Bin Saud Al Saud

Marwan Al Shaqab 4. PCF Vision

Deor Farms

5. Aria Impresario

5 4

Da Vinci FM Vitorio TO 6. Apalo Besson Carol Bey Ambition Eden C GH Markaine WH Justice

4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

3. Trussardi

6. A Jakarta

8. Da Vinci FM

7. Pogrom

9. Aria Impresario

10. Bey Ambition

Rojo Arabians

Robert and Dixie North Family Trust Janow Podlaski Stud

Sally Bedeker

Sloan Family Imp. Holdings & Carlos and Christiane Roizner Murray and Shirley Popplewell

Ever After NA

Pogrom

Owner Rojo Arabians Michael Byatt Deor Farms Robert and Dixie North Family Trust Al Shaqab Prince Saud Bin Sultan Bin Saud Al Saud Janow Podlaski Stud Sloan Family Imp. Holdings & Carlos and Christiane Roizner Sally Bedeker Oak Ridge Arabians Jack and Elizabeth Milam The Besson Carol Group Murray and Shirley Popplewell Alsayed Stud Patricia De Atley Catherine Noel Volume 45, No. 7 | 87

2014 Leading Regional Arabian Yearling Sweepstakes Sires, Owners and Breeders

LEADING OWNERS OF CHAMPION WINNERS 2 Champions:

Arabian Soul Partners Ltd Andrew & Christine Steffens

Arabian Soul Partners

LEADING OWNERS BY # OF WINNERS 4 Horses:

Arabian Soul Partners Ltd Tamara K. Hanby

3 Horses:

James Frank Chisholm Murray or Shirley Popplewell

2 Horses:

Mary E. Alexander Belvedere Farm LLC Leslie A. Harpur Susan MacDonald Jack & Elizabeth Milam Amy Monro

Oak Ridge Arabians Regan or Renae Rohl Rojo Arabians Sheena Steenhart Andrew & Christine Steffens Cathy or Bob Wasylyk Tully or Jacqueline Wiedman

Andrew and Christine Steffens

LEADING BREEDERS OF CHAMPION WINNERS 2 Champions:

Sally Bedeker Andrew & Christine Steffens William R. & Catherine Nan Bensyl Trust

1 Champion:

Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. Cyrus S. Bowman Frances Butler and Brandi Carson Cedar Ridge Farm James Frank or Sara R. Chisholm

Michael and Ruth Doe Manuel Durini Wendell Hansen Claire and Margaret Larson Susan MacDonald Lisa and Leanne Reel Markley Lee Melchi or Cindy Fleming Steve and Jo Monro N Peloquinands Planteandc Castonguay Horace D. Penny & Melinda Penny Canady Toni or Dennis Pierce

Platinum + Murray or Shirley Popplewell Erlene or Robert Robinson Rojo Arabians Shamrock Farms LLC Sheena Steenhart Laurie L. Stueber Richard Taylor and Max Hamilton Margaret Vanden Broek Douglas Verheul or Lisa Kalo Whiterock Ranch LLC Tully or Jacqueline Wiedman

LEADING BREEDERS BY # OF WINNERS 4 Horses:

Tamara K. Hanby

3 Horses:

Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. James Frank or Sara R. Chisholm Manuel Durini Oak Ridge Arabians Winning Edge Arabians 88 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

2 Horses:

Mary E. Alexander Sally Bedeker Belvedere Farm LLC Michael Byatt Leslie Harpur Susan MacDonald Amy Monro Jacki Pienta

Toni Pierce Murray or Shirley Popplewell Regan or Renae Rohl Rojo Arabians Sheena Steenhart Andrew & Christine Steffens Cathy or Bob Wasylyk Tully or Jacqueline Wiedman William R. & Catherine Nan Bensyl Trust

Tamara Hanby

Sally and Jim Bedeker

William and Catherine Bensyl

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A Once-In-ALifetime Year For Midwest ____________________________________________ by JEFF WALLACE ____________________________________________

n the 1970’s in America, twice, two different farms accomplished an amazing feat, capturing both the U.S. National Championships in Mare and Stallion Halter in the same year. And almost 40 years later, David Boggs and Team Midwest have accomplished this dual win not once, not twice, but several times now, shaping 2014 as another of those history making years. Not only at the U.S. Nationals, but at the Scottsdale All Arabian Show, the Arabian National Breeder Finals, and the Las Vegas World Cup Show, as well. It has been beyond a banner year for Midwest and their amazing collection of devoted clientele—it has been historical and history has been re-written with the statuesque Baahir El Marwan and the gorgeous *Wieza Mocy winning Champion Stallion and Champion Mare honors in Tulsa; Baahir El Marwan and Luxemere Jizette last February at Scottsdale, earning the same, and the stunning *Hariry Al Shaqab and *Wieza Mocy also, at Arabian National Breeder Finals in October and in Las Vegas at the Breeders World Cup. Midwest, once more, has raised the bar for all. It has simply become second nature for them. M IDW EST • 3

In Tulsa this year, Midwest garnered 15 national championships, 5 reserve national championships and 32 top ten awards—more than any other U.S. National Championship show in their history. In the words of Nate White of Midwest, “For me, the 2014 United States Nationals was perhaps the greatest show that we have ever had. The quality of horses at the show was outstanding and the competition was tough. Our horses performed exquisitely and were impeccably prepared. I give all the credit to our amazing team who put in countless long hours to prepare the horses to their absolute best. Thank you to all our clients, friends, family and staff ... it is the team that makes it all possible.” Over the course of David Boggs’ amazing and ongoing career, he has shown countless mares and stallions alike, that defined at that time, what an Arabian horse should look like, once again—always setting the bar for others. At this point, it is difficult to tell if it is David that draws the world’s finest to him or the world’s finest draw David to them; maybe a little of both. It is truly magical, as well as remarkable, from a man who loves as much as anyone the ethereal beauty and unique characteristics of the Arabian horse. This year reigns supreme in that very way as the Midwest show string left Arabian breeders, enthusiasts, judges, competitors and owners in complete and utter awe. This year’s collection of extraordinary beauties from around the world have been appreciated and applauded by the entire breed and rightfully so. They too, have redefined the look of today’s Arabian halter horse. The list of clients behind Team Midwest is second to none. The horses of Bassam Al Saqran, Al Saqran Stud, represent the finest 4 • M IDW EST

breeding and quality on the planet today, such as U.S. National Champion Stallion Baahir El Marwan, a stallion that represents one of the most successful matings in breed history, that being Marwan Al Shaqab and HB Bessolea, whose many get are global winners. Another Al Saqran entry, Donna Molta Bella SRA, bred by longtime Midwest clients, Dan and Maureen Grossman of Stone Ridge Arabians, represents the perfect blending of two U.S. National Champions, the late, great DA Valentino and the gorgeous broodmare supreme, RD Fabreanna. Both sire and dam represent the sire line of the immortal Bey Shah+, a stallion owned for a period of time by the Grossmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s while standing at stud at Midwest. Emotes Maureen

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Grossman, “We thought it was a fantastic U.S. Nationals for our breeding program. Our stallion, DA Valentino, was leading halter sire and his daughter won two national championships. We were very proud and honored to have her excel for her new owner, Bassam Al Saqran. Congratulations to Bassam and all the wonderful people at Al Saqran Stud. David was once again, the most fantastic showman, and expertly took care of every detail for the horses. Thank you to everyone at Midwest; we appreciate all your hard work.

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“The U.S. Nationals overall was an odd experience as the halter competition for the most part was separated from the main show. We all had a great time anyway, but the venue did not accommodate the promotion of the Arabian halter horse. It is a beautiful competition and worthy of a lot more consideration.” Lastly, from Al Saqran, is their three year old stallion entry, *E.S. Harir, who took home a Reserve National Championship in the deepest of competition making the 2014 U.S. Nationals show an amazing one for Mr. Bassam and his team. It is a testament to the longevity and competency of David and all at Midwest that a newcomer to this breed like Mr. Bassam, can experience a banner year to that level. Janey Morse of Oak Ridge Arabians has also had a very unique and emotionally touching experience this year with Midwest as her leased halter mare entry, *Wieza Mocy, has been appreciated, applauded and lauded by the entire world of Arabian watchers and by many expert and well-respected judges alike. *Wieza Mocy arrived in America direct from her breeders at the Michalów State Stud farm in Poland. She comes representing one of their most famous and successful mare families of all time, that of 1977 U.S. National Champion Mare *Wizja, who like her great-granddaughter, redefined what a halter mare could and should look like in America, while stealing the hearts of everyone watching. Janey’s multi-national champion stallion Vitorio TO, in turn, has been on lease to the Poles covering some of the finest mares in the world, but not before siring some amazing sons and daughters in America. Several of his top get figure into the winning statistics for Midwest’s amazing year at nationals and beyond. It is so special that Janey has played escort to such a world class mare this year for all to enjoy. M IDW EST • 7

The Reserve National Champion Yearling Filly *Leen Al Shaqab, a tall and flamboyant chestnut, and her stable-mate and fellow winner *Nimer Al Shaqab, both sired by the legendary Marwan Al Shaqab, hail from the same breeding and show program as David’s world class stallion *Hariry Al Shaqab, who has contributed immensely to this enormous banner year had by all within the barn aisles of Midwest. *Hariry Al Shaqab is poised to conquer the show ring once again during his 2015 American show ring tour. Al Shaqab has become one of the finest breeders of Arabian horses the world has ever seen. The legendary father-son team of Gazal Al Shaqab and Marwan Al Shaqab, both bred and owned by Al Shaqab, continue to influence the look and wins of show rings all over the world. Their straight Egyptian creation of Al Adeed Al Shaqab has had the same effect in Egyptian circles globally. All three stallions have won the coveted title of World Champion Stallion in Paris. Most notably, however, is that top breeders everywhere constantly reach out to them for sons of these true breeding giants in hopes to infuse this precious blood into their already successful breeding programs. The mark on this breed is beyond profound and impressive, but also most noticed and appreciated in the end. The El Rasheem Group LLC scored big with their gorgeous bay, line-bred Bey Shah+ futurity filly, BH Beijings Velvet, who walked away with not only the national championship title with David, but a host of admirers to waltz into next year with. Neil Braverman, one of her owners, cites, “This year’s U.S. Nationals show was particularly gratifying. Jeff Sloan and I brought two horses—one being our futurity filly Beijings Velvet shown by David. She was pinned National Champion 8 • M IDW EST

Futurity Filly, and more importantly, we’re proud to know that she has such a bright future ahead for us and for the breed. David made the recommendation for us to purchase Beijings Velvet, and he conditioned her, and showed her to perfection. We’re certainly looking forward to many more great wins together with David in the future.” Other national championship awards went to Rich and Justine Goodrow with The Godfather ORA, bred by Midwest client Janey Morse of Oak Ridge Arabians; Beni TG for owners Todd and Glena Weegens, and Kharisma M from Marino Arabians with handler Anthony Marino Jr. Says AJ Marino on winning a national championship, “Not only was it thrilling to win with a mare my family bred and owns, but even more thrilling to watch David, Team Midwest and our entire Midwest family have a U.S. Nationals, and a year beyond our

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wildest imagination. The memories we have all created together this year are priceless and we will carry them with us for the rest of our lives.” Additional national championships came from The Big Bopper ORA, again from breeder/owner Janey Morse, and another handsome beauty bred by Janey, but owned by Carlos and Christiane Roizner, is Reserve National Champion 2-Year-Old Colt

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Sultan ORA, a colt with many wins behind him and a great future ahead. Wonderful client Melissa Subjeck enjoyed a U.S. National Half-Arabian championship with Remember The Nyte RMA. Adds owner Melissa, “As a single-mare breeding operation, you have to make every decision count. By teaming up with Midwest, I have been able to do just that. David and Midwest were involved in every critical decision involving Remember the Nyte RMA, from selecting the appropriate stallion for my mare, to commencement of training and strategy, and culminating with a United States National Championship in the Half-Arabian Yearling Colt/Gelding division. While garnering national championships is the pinnacle for any horseman, what sets David and Team Midwest apart is that they make the entire experience exciting and enjoyable for the entire family—indeed, the excitement generated at U.S. Nationals was second to none. A big thank you to David and Team Midwest for the extraordinary journey in 2014.” Besides the many championships and reserves, Team Midwest earned a total of 32 top tens for owners such as Jeff Frahm and Family, the Pastorino’s, the Tom Walters Family, Pam Halbrook, and again, several for Oak Ridge Arabians, in the deepest of competition. A great halter trainer and good businessman, David Boggs has certainly proven over the years he has earned an A+ in both. He knows that it is by building and keeping a superlative team that allows you to reach for the stars and touch them. The true stars year after year, however, are the members of Team Midwest. Nate White, Alcides and Margaux Rodrigues, Dagmar Gordiano, Rinaldo Longuini, and M IDW EST • 11

many more, who give countless hours to making sure Team Midwest enters the arena with gorgeous and glorious Arabian horses presented in the most impeccable condition, setting the bar for all other entries around them. The magic is that this support team, show after show and year after year, accomplish just this. They are, in fact, the true stars of Midwest. In closing, it is David who ties it up beautifully, “I am beyond a blessed man. I have the world’s most beautiful children, the most amazing group of clients who are my horse family, a team behind me that makes us all look like the true professionals I only dreamed of being as a young man showing in this breed, and this year the most spectacular collection of show horses that only dreams are made of. Part of me wants to say that, after winning Champion Stallion, Champion Mare and Champion Filly at the country’s most prestigious shows, that this will never happen again; that it was a once-in-a-lifetime year, but with God in my life and the greatest clients and team on earth, who knows what next year holds! I do know this, it will certainly be full of passion and joy around our love for the Arabian horse. I thank each and every one of my staff, and my family of clients for making my dreams come true.” ■ 12 • M IDW EST

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(Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea) • 2008 Stallion

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National Champion Senior Stallion

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2014 Scottsdale Unanimous Champion Stallion Supreme Champion Halter Horse Of The Show

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*Wieza

Mocy

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National Champion Senior Mare presented by David Boggs

Winning

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Molta Bella

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National Champion Junior Filly National Champion 2-Year-Old Filly presented by David Boggs

2014 Paris World Gold Champion Junior Mare 2014 World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Junior Mare 2014 World Cup Champion Two-Year Old Filly 2013 United States National Champion Junior Filly 2013 United States National Champion Yearling Filly

DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna • 2012 Filly

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AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic • 2011 Stallion

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National Reserve Champion Junior Colt National Champion 3-Year-Old Colt presented by David Boggs

Harir

* E.S.

Arabian National Breeder Finals Bronze Champion Junior Colt European Champion

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DA Valentino x Kharmel BR • 2010 Mare

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National Champion Mare AAOTH presented by AJ Marino

Kharisma

2013 United States National Champion Futurity Filly 2013 United States National Champion Mare AAOTH 2014 Region 3 Champion Mare

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Velvet

beijings

Beijing BHF x BH Versaces Velvet • 2011 Filly

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National Champion Futurity Filly presented by David Boggs

Partners Neil Braverman, Jeff Sloan and Chris Young.

2014 Region 12 Champion Mare

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Owned by THE EL RASHEEM GROUP Birmingham, Michigan & Harrison, Idaho

5-time National Champion

Leading Halter Sire

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DA Valentio x Sol Natique • 2008 Stallion

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The Sire

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Top Ten Yearling Filly

Top Ten 2-Year-Old Filly

Vitoria

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Remember TheNyte RMA

The Godfather ORA

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CHAMPION H/A 3-YEAR-OLD GELDING RESERVE CHAMPION H/A JUNIOR COLT/GELDING RESERVE CHAMPION H/A FUTURITY GELDING

(Vitorio TO x CF Mamies Night Out)

Owned by: Melissa Subjeck

Grazia

(Vitorio TO x SH Sebella)

Owned by: Rich and Justine Goodrow

Vitoria Beckham

(Vitorio TO x Rohara Mademoiselle)

(Vitorio TO x Legacys American Rose)

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TOP TEN 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY Owned by: Jeff Frahm

Owned by: Lori Watson

Lady Vitorio ORA

Vitorino DC

TOP TEN YEARLING FILLY

TOP TEN YEARLING COLT

(Vitorio TO x Kharalisa BPA)

(Vitorio TO x TM Mona Lisa)

Owned by: Daniel and Fabiana Pastorino

Owned by: Pamela Halbrook

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LEADING NATIONAL

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Forever in our hearts. (Versace x DA Love)

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Supreme

National Champion H/A Junior Filly National Champion H/A Futurity Filly presented by Rinaldo Longuini

Beni

5-Time

U.S. National Champion

Canadian National Champion Scottsdale Supreme Champion

(DA Valentino x Rohara Mademoiselle) â&#x20AC;˘ 2011 Filly

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The good thing about the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Show

is that it lasts only nine days, because that’s about all an aspiring titlist can stand. Tulsa Expo Square offers all kinds of conveniences, and this year plenty of people

commented on how efficiently (most of ) the show ran and how the schedule seemed to work—but it’s still a pressure cooker of an experience for trainers and

clients. Not to mention for horse lovers dashing from arena to arena, trying to

catch it all. But ah, those nine days. If you’re into main ring showing, this is where you see the best the breed has to offer in this country and from several others.

There were, literally, thousands of stories at this year’s Nationals. Any narrative barely scratches the surface of this annual extravaganza, so what you will

read here is a micro-view of the horses and people, the careful breeding and

finely-tuned training, the great performances, the heritage, and ultimately, the camaraderie of the Arabian horse community.

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tarting with the basic facts, the U.S. Nationals, October 17-25, 2014, saw a rise in the number of horses participating this year, said Bill Hughes, Chairman of the National Show Committee. In 2013, the total was approximately 1,750 horses; in 2014 1,795 were on the grounds, close to the maximum of what the facility can handle for this show. That was not all when it came to attendance. “I saw a lot of local people there,” Hughes said. “That was really encouraging. It was like they finally realized we were there and came to support the show. There was a special excitement this year.”

Most traditional disciplines were well-represented and exciting; just about everyone, when asked, commented on the general excellence of horses at the show, and there were stories of incredible performances from all the centerpiece divisions. Even so, thinking long term, the most significant story of the show may have been the extra attention paid to Trail, not normally the front-and-center activity of the show ring. This year the Trail division, which has been growing, was moved to the Pavilion in the days preceding halter competition, and English Trail was added to the routinely western tests. It was, AHA officials admitted, a gamble, but one that paid off.

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The trick, Bill Hughes said, is that Trail is audience-friendly because it is easily understood. “People really get into it when they’re watching it,” he reported. “We see a lot of spectators hooting and hollering, and we need that. There are no politics to it because you’re scoring each obstacle; you either do it or you don’t, and you can look at the scorecard later and see what points you got for each one.” Its benefit to the breed goes beyond recruiting spectators, he pointed out. At this point in its development, because of its more relaxed physical requirements, retired horses from other disciplines can find new careers in Trail, which expands the market for horses and can attract new fans. The addition of English classes, which typically are shown in hunt attire, further diversifies the attraction. “That’s a very growing area. You don’t just change saddles to do that; you have to adjust the course for a different stride, because an English horse trots. It doesn’t jog. Those are horses that would have gone into Sport Horse that can now come here and do this. We see amateurs particularly enjoying it.” The only difficulties this year appeared to be conflicts in terms of practice time in the Pavilion for the halter trainers, as trail courses were left up and start times were unclear, but management promised to rectify the situation in 2015. The action at Tulsa was almost nonstop in three arenas, and by the end of the show, the refrain “wrote their names in the history books” was a reality for veteran performers and firsttime national champions alike.

What They Said About

The 2014 U.S. Nationals “They improved the ambience of the Ford Truck Arena. That arena does not have great ambience, but they gave it a big-time horse show feeling. I noticed that as soon as I walked in and a lot of other people did too. Glen True [barn manager and Vice Chair of the U.S. National Show Commission] and his crew had a lot to do with it and are to be commended.” —Jim Lowe, Lowe Show Horse Centre “At the U.S. Nationals 2014, I saw the best horse flesh that our breed has ever seen. As a breed, our trainers have mastered their craft in every division and our breeders have done the same. I salute and encourage our breeders to continue their well thought-out breeding programs (job well done). The level of competition and the quality of our horses was unbelievable!” —Jason Krohn, Oak Haven Arabians “For the most part, although the cards could be all over the place, when you looked at who won each class, you could see it. It may not have been your very favorite in the top three, but I think that whatever ‘oh my’ thought you might have had was more from how the horses had been scored than in the horses chosen.” —Wendy Potts, Freewill Farm “I’ve been doing this a long time, and the electricity I saw in the ring on Friday and Saturday night was amazing—it was so positive.” —Stan Morey, AHA Judges and Stewards Commissioner “I thought the quality was fantastic. As a country, I think we’re breeding wonderful, beautiful, talented, and usable horses. And the AHDF fundraiser was incredible—it showed that there are people out there willing to support and get behind important programs.” —John Rannenberg, Rohara

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gain and again, you heard the observation that the quality was very high at U.S. Nationals in 2014. That may always be the official line, but this year everyone was saying it. “One person made the comment that the scoring was a little high,” said Jack Thomas, one of the five-person halter panel of judges. “I thought, ‘But this is the national championship! The scores should be high!’Overall, the quality was really good and the horses were presented very well. The babies were especially good—their Arabian type was so strong.” By the time they got to the championships, he added, the judges were particularly pleased. “You could go in about any direction you wanted and you were okay because the quality was so good with those individuals.” No one stallion’s bloodlines dominated the halter division this year, but one training operation did: Midwest, of Rogers, Minn., copped so many top titles that a recording might have been useful in announcing championships. Asked what he thought of this year’s show, trainer David Boggs responded, “That it’s time to go to Disney World! We are so grateful, we’re pinching ourselves!”

David Boggs and Janey Morse with U.S. National Champion Senior Mare Wieza Mocy.

In the purebred championships alone, Boggs accounted for five wins and one reserve in the Fillies and Mares division, including both the junior and senior championships (with Wieza Mocy, Donna Molta Bella SRA, BH Beijings Velvet, and reserve titlist Leen Al Shaqab), and three national championships and two reserves in Colts and Stallions (Baahir El Marwan, E.S. Harir and reserve Sultan ORA). And then there was Midwest’s long list of top tens. “I credit my owners and my staff (Alcides Rodrigues, Dagmar Gorgiano, Rinaldo Longuini and Nate White),” Boggs said. “I got the honor of leading the horses in.

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“Wieza Mocy is once in a lifetime,” he continued, citing the U.S. National Champion Mare, who is on lease from the state studs of Poland to Oak Ridge Arabians’ Janey Morse. “She’s been on a whirlwind and she’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest, mare I’ve ever handled in my life.” Before coming to Tulsa, the 4-year-old Wieza Mocy had been

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named 2011 Polish National Champion Junior Filly, 2012 World Gold Champion Junior Filly at the Salon du Cheval, and this year, ABHA World Cup Supreme Champion Senior Mare and Arabian Breeder Finals Champion Mare. “She’s so sweet,” Boggs noted of his star. “My son Jake, who’s only 8, is in love with her. He’s serious as a heartbeat when he told Janey that he’s selected her as his youth entry at Scottsdale—and Janey said okay, so don’t be surprised.” Boggs was equally proud of Baahir El Marwan, who earlier this year had been named Scottsdale Supreme Champion Halter Horse and unanimous Grand Champion Senior Stallion. “He owned the ring and he went for it,” the trainer said. “You never want to count your chickens before they hatch, but when the judges handed in their cards, I just couldn’t imagine how he wouldn’t win because he was perfect.” Baahir El Marwan is owned by Bassam Al Saqran, of Dubai, who also owns U.S. National Champion 3-YearOld Filly and Filly 3 & Under (for the second consecutive year) Donna Molta Bella SRA, and E.S. Harir, U.S. National Champion 3-Year-Old Colt and Reserve Champion Colt 3 & Under. The accomplished Midwest show string was not the whole story, however. Other faces made their presence known as well. In the Yearling Colt Championship, Conquest BR, showing with Greg Gallún, checked out with a record high score at the U.S. Nationals (398.5). And Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. confirmed the potential they have for the future in the Arabian horse breed. The group fielded both the U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly, Pitonisa AS, and Soul Of Marwan AS, the U.S. National Champion Colt 3 & Under, who also was reserve in his yearling championship. Pitonisa AS, meanwhile, nailed the U.S. National Reserve Championship in Fillies 3 & Under. Sandro Pinha manages and shows the pair. Arabian Soul Partners, Pinha said, came to Arabians International nearly four years ago with the goal of developing a world-recognized breeding program. “I believe we are on the right track,” he said. “You might not have noticed, but they also bred Soul Of Marwan AS.

Arabian Yearling Colt Champion Conquest BR, shown by Greg Gallún, with a record high score at the U.S. Nationals (398.5).

“From day one, it has always been about breeding good horses—the right kind of horses. Rodrigo and Alfredo love to ride; they are endurance riders (that’s how they got involved with Arabian horses). They made it clear: they want to buy horses that are sound in mind and body, and breed premium quality Arabians. We have been fortunate that since the beginning, they have walked away from every Scottsdale with a yearling champion and they have already won at Las Vegas. Now, they are ready to compete overseas. They have only started. We are beyond excited about the future.” Already, Rodrigo and Alfredo and their wives are a hit in halter circles for their enthusiasm and enjoyment of competition. When Soul of Marwan AS won his 3 & Under title, Rodrigo showed off the excitement that every owner feels—to the delight of the crowd, he bolted into the ring and leapt into Sandro Pinha’s arms. There were also the moments that touched the heart. “One was especially moving, as we found out later,” Jack Thomas recalled. “That was when Maureen Horton’s colt [Soltire TO] won his class [Futurity Colts]. As judges, we didn’t know it was her horse, but then afterwards, we realized who it was, and that she had bred that colt with her husband Ed, who passed away last year. It was so touching; the horse was beautiful.” “My memory of the 2014 Nationals will be a great win,” Maureen Horton reflected. “But it was bittersweet, because Volume 45, No. 7 | 135

for the first time since our first U.S. Nationals in 1978, my sweet Ed was not with me to share it.” And finally, there was the scoring snafu. Ask anyone in the halter division what could be improved for next year, and that issue was hands-down the one mentioned. On Wednesday and Thursday morning, the scoring devices the judges were using in place of the traditional paper and pen failed. It was not user error on the part of the judges; they were familiar with how the equipment worked and there had been tests and run-throughs, all of which had been successful. But two classes into the morning session, there was trouble. Unfortunately, the backup paper score cards were not on hand. Judges and Stewards Commissioner Stan Morey was, and still is, frustrated. “We had been getting scores in fast and flashing them up,” he said, “and then all of the sudden, [the system] started going down. And it went from bad to worse. We got scores that weren’t correct, and we basically

David Boggs with Arabian Junior Filly Champion Donna Molta Bella SRA.

lost scores on some horses and couldn’t get them back. The paper scoring sheets were numbered and ready to go, but not where they should have been. That was a failure on our part, because we were assured that the [devices] would work—and they had worked. “Once we started going to paper, there were no more problems,” he continued, although he agreed that the time it took for that to happen was lengthy. Also, the problem was what to do about the lost or incorrect scores. “We didn’t know anything else to do but re-score the horses. That was the fair thing.” The trouble was, the young horses affected, having already competed once, were left standing for a long interval before they competed again, and many handlers questioned how well they showed the second time around. “I would say it publicly and have before, that wasn’t AHA’s best day,” Morey concluded. “It was a mistake. Changes have been addressed. This will be fixed.” Sandro Pinha with Arabian Junior Colt Champion Soul Of Marwan AS. 136 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

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U.S. National Champions

Arabian Halter

Arabian Stallion 4 & Over Champion BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), shown by David Boggs for owner Bassam Al Saqran.

Arabian Colt 3 & Under Champion SOUL OF MARWAN AS (Marwan Al Shaqab x RD Challs Angel), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Arabian Soul Partners Ltd.

Arabian Stallion 8 & Over Champion SKORONEEK IA (Ecaho x BA Famous Lace), shown by Anthony Steiner for owners Eric and Michelle Loftis.

Arabian Stallion 6-7 Champion BAAHIR EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), shown by David Boggs for owner Bassam Al Saqran.

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Arabian Stallion 4-5 Champion POLIDORO FC (DA Valentino x Abha Palma), shown by Michael Byatt for owners Stuart and Sue Larsen.

Arabian 3-Year-Old Colt Champion E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnums Magic), shown by David Boggs for owner Bassam Al Saqran.

Arabian 2-Year-Old Colt Champion CADANCE PA (Cavalli x Donatella), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Pegasus Arabians.

Arabian Yearling Colt Champion CONQUEST BR (Versace x Lee Anna Psy), shown by Greg GallĂşn for owner Conquest BR Partners LLC.

Arabian Futurity Colt Champion SOLTIRE TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique), shown by Keith Krichke for owner Thirteen Oaks Arabians.

Arabian Stallion AAOTH Champion RD DYNAMO (Bey Ambition x TF Falconsimprint), shown by owner Laura Koch.

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Arabian Mare 4 & Over Champion WIEZA MOCY (QR Marc x Wieza Marzen), shown by David Boggs for owner Michalów State Stud.

Arabian Filly 3 & Under Champion DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA (DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna), shown by David Boggs for owner Bassam Al Saqran.

Arabian Mare 8 & Over Champion MYSTIC ROSE BHF (Padrons Psyche x NV Ali Bey), shown by Keith Krichke for owner Jessie Szymanski.

Arabian Mare 6-7 Champion GHAZALA EL JAMAAL (Marwan Al Shaqab x Foxbriar Parysel), shown by Greg Gallún for owner Paul Anthony Clark.

Arabian Mare 4-5 Champion WIEZA MOCY (QR Marc x Wieza Marzen), shown by David Boggs for owner Michalów State Stud.

Arabian 3-Year-Old Filly Champion VALENTINO’S ANGEL MI (DA Valentino x Always An Angel), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Saud. Volume 45, No. 7 | 139

Arabian 2-Year-Old Filly Champion DONNA MOLTA BELLA SRA (DA Valentino x RD Fabreanna), shown by David Boggs for owner Bassam Al Saqran.

Arabian Yearling Filly Champion PITONISA AS (Ever After NA x Psyches Amber Dream), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Arabian Soul Partners Ltd.

Arabian Futurity Filly Champion BH BEIJINGS VELVET (Beijing BHF x BH Versaces Velvet), shown by David Boggs for owners Judith Burton and Robert Burton IV.

Arabian Mare AAOTH Champion KHARISMA M (DA Valentino x Kharmel BR), shown by owner Anthony Marino Jr.

magical

memories

“My best memory of Nationals was winning on SA Gisele. She was raised at our home in Rancho Santa Fe until she went into training at Kiesners’ as a 3-year-old. This was my first year showing ‘our baby’ and she has been undefeated all year long in the junior (with Joel) and amateur division. When her name was called out for national champion, I was flooded with emotion, and just such a proud ‘mom’!” —Lori Lawrence, Starline Arabians “My best memory was seeing Conquest BR be U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt. Why? Because he recorded the highest score ever in the U.S. National Championships.” —Neil Braverman, Conquest BR Partners LLC.

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Arabian Gelding 4 & Over Champion BLACK OPZZ (Aria Impresario x Miss Enzo JB), shown by Jeff Schall for owner Shuster Arabians LLC.

Arabian Gelding 3 & Under Champion VINCENT PCF (PCF Vision x Que Psarah), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Culbreth Equine Training & Management LLC.

Arabian Gelding 8 & Over Champion DC BENEDICT (Besson Carol x Jusst One Look), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Rica Mendel.

Arabian Gelding 6-7 Champion PSUPERSTITION (Psyncopation x RAS Mirrada), shown by Andrew Sellman for owners Leslie and Michael Kvistad.

Arabian Gelding 4-5 Champion BLACK OPZZ (Aria Impresario x Miss Enzo JB), shown by Jeff Schall for owner Shuster Arabians LLC.

Arabian 3-Year-Old Gelding Champion VINCENT PCF (PCF Vision x Que Psarah), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Culbreth Equine Training & Management LLC.

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memories

“My best memory will be my colt Soltire TO, coming into the ring with Keith Krichke with such a big trot and showing himself so beautifully. And then winning the title of 2014 U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt. This grey colt struck me as very special from the day he was born. His dam, Sol Natique, is a great mare. She has produced many champions, but the most notable is Vitorio TO, owned by Janey Morse, a full brother to Soltire TO. I feel confident that this is just the beginning of a memorable and exciting journey with my ‘Solo’.” —Maureen Horton, Thirteen Oaks Arabians “My best memory was watching LLC Fasario on live feed during the supreme championship. He looked amazing to me! The most positive thing was that my very special horse was National Reserve Champion in a show that is very dear to me.” —Luciana Fasano, Fazenda Floresta

Arabian 2-Year-Old Gelding Champion VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune Ngold), shown by Jeff Schall for owners Steve and Darla Miles.

Arabian Yearling Gelding Champion TRULI A PRINCE (Trussardi x Bella Satinata), shown by Jeff Schall for owner Dean Meier.

Arabian Futurity Gelding Champion RD TEXCELLO BEY (Bey Ambition x Enchanteress), shown by Claudinei Machado for owners Murray and Shirley Popplewell.

Arabian Gelding AAOTH Champion DIGNITY ER (Denali BHF x VH Starlight), shown by Sarah Medina for owner Sharon Day.

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Mandalay Bay:

Survivor And Show Ring Star The Arabian horse community has come to know and love a small bay park horse through a series of brilliant performances at U.S. Nationals year after year. His presence, strength, and cadence are unmatched, and yet, his backstory could have very easily led him to another place. From the beginning, owner Cathy Vecsey knew that she had an interesting horse on her hands. Born to a difficult mare who wasn’t sure she wanted him, he got a swift kick to the head soon after birth. Beyond this rocky birth, “Shrimp” was also a survivor of the Cedar Ridge barn fire. This horrific event left him traumatized, even today. Cathy shares that the 16-year-old gelding can still have full-blown panic attacks in his stall if there are any unusual or loud noises like weed whackers, lawn mowers, UPS trucks, or the like. Because of this, Cathy enjoys providing him with a very well ordered life to keep him as happy and calm as possible. “I ride from March through Nationals and during that time, he works 5 days a week and is always the first horse of the day. He then gets turned outside until lunchtime.” Cathy adds, “He gets his show shoes put on 1-2 weeks before a show and then he has to stay in, which is a little tough for him, but he adjusts. He is smart enough to know what is coming once he starts wearing the full bridle.” At this point, Nationals is nearing. In the past few years, this event has held much promise for the park horse. However, Vicki Humphrey remembers a more questionable time in his career. “He was rough, wild and overly ambitious and we were less than successful the first few classes. He was like sitting on a keg of dynamite that went off several times each direction. When that ambition, drive, and talent got channeled in the right direction, however, he became an unparalleled ride.” After winning his first national championship in 2008, Shrimp continued his winning ways through and up to, this 2014 U.S. Nationals, when he was Open and Amateur National Champion for the 9th and 10th time. He has 11 national championship titles to his name, making him the most winning

park horse in the breed. With five total for Cathy and six for Vicki, they joke that it has become a bit of a running competition for the pair. Beyond this playful tally, Cathy and husband Russ harbor a great deal of respect for Vicki Humphrey. “Everyone knows how Russ and I feel about Vicki. She has been the person in my life from whom I try to model my own skills as a rider and behavior as a competitor. She has such a gift for understanding the mind of a horse.” Cathy continues, “She has been so supportive of our decision to keep Shrimp at home. For this horse, it just works.” This accomplished park horse sports a victorious past, a blissful present, and a future with boundless opportunity. Cathy offers, “I was just told recently that, ‘you have had enough fun and now it is my turn,’ from Russ, so I am hoping he will finally take the opportunity to show Mandalay next year. I, of course, will be a basket-case hyperventilating on the rail, but nothing would be better than seeing Russ show the horse that he bred, loved, and supported for so many years.”

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I Believe

2014 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY

DA Va l en t i n o x P F J us t P e a ch y Ke e n

2013 U.S. Nationa l Reser ve Cha mp io n H/A 2- Yea r- Old Filly 2012 U.S. Nation a l Reser ve Cha mp io n H/A Yea r lin g Filly 2012 U.S. Nation a l Reser ve Cha mp io n H/A Jun io r Filly Regio n 7 & 2 Cha mp io n H/A Ma r e

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2014 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION H/A YEARLING FILLY

A ria I mp re sario x PF J ust Pe ac hy K een

2014 Region 7 Cha mp io n H/A Yea r lin g S weep sta kes Filly

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sf Whoz Who 2014 UNANIMOUS U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION H/A English Pleasure Open with Jessica Clinton DeSoto

(HORAL X IXL SAPHIRE)

Owned by: Pam Harris • Galax, Virginia

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Shine On vh 2014 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION AEPA Halc0n Furniture $50,000 H/A Saddle Seat Futurity with Jessica Clinton DeSoto

(BASKE AFIRE X ONLY GIRL IN TOWN)

Owned by: Madge Hester • Albany, Georgia

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Mandalay Bay 10-TIME

U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION PARK OPEN & AMATEUR 2004 - 2014

with Cathy Vecsey & Vicki Humphrey

(PROMOTION X MI KABORINA)

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hl Sanction 25 YEARS OLD

21-year show career ... 6-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION COSTUME with Cathy Vecsey

“Thank you, Russ, for making all of this possible! I am so blessed.” —Love, Cathy

(THE CHIEF JUSTICE ++/ X OVERLOOK SERATIFA++)

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Machine Gun Fire pf

2014 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION

H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Staci DeRegnaucourt

"A special thank you to all at VHTC who shared in our vision for this very special horse and contributed to his amazing success this season, in and out of the show ring; especially Gabe DeSoto, for his patience, expertise, and unwavering efforts to uncover the talent we always knew this horse possessed. Above all, we would like to thank the entire VHTC team for your belief and confidence in Gunner, as much on the day he arrived as the day he wore roses." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Staci, Josh, and Gunner (BASKE AFIRE X LADY MACHINE)

Owned by: Staci DeRegnaucourt â&#x20AC;˘ Milford, Michigan

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Missknowitall

2014 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION

H/A Country English Pleasure Futurity with Jessica Clinton DeSoto

“Thank you, Jesse, for doing such an amazing job with Missknowitall. I cannot wait to get in the show ring with her!” And thank you, Vicki and Jesse both, for the opportunity to own such a beautiful horse.” —Laurie Ames Husband and John & Sharon Ames Whispering Pines Arabians

(BASKE AFIRE X I’M MISS NEW YORK)

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The Pleasure Of English four-time unanimous U.S. National Champion in English. Afires Heir, who is 12, welcomed his first foal crop in 2006, and from just 304 registered foals, he came in at No. 5 on the Purebred Performance Sires lists, both in points and number of winners. As Afire Bey V will be turning 30 next year, is Afires Heir, whose oldest foals have appeared at four U.S. National shows, becoming another crown prince? As Joel Kiesner, Heir’s trainer and manager, observed dryly, “He was aptly named.” The evidence is strong. Only two horses—Afire Bey V and Afires Heir—have sired the 3-Year-Old, Junior and open U.S. National Champion in English Pleasure, and only one has done it in the same year: Afires Heir. Over the past years, Afires Heir also has set the bar high by twice siring the winner of the AEPA $100,000 Saddle Seat Futurity. And there is the added interest that at the 2014 U.S. Nationals, his foals racked up nearly two dozen top tens, three-quarters of them in English. VJ Royal Heir, Arabian English Pleasure Champion, one of a trifecta of champions for his sire Afires Heir.

If there has been one consistent story in the English Pleasure division over the past 15 years, it has been the dominance of Afire Bey V as a sire. In the 1970s and ’80s, that distinction belonged to *Bask: if you checked out the top ten horses in a national English class, you were likely to find that five or more of them were by *Bask. Then came Huckleberry Bey and then Afire Bey V, who through 2013 had owned the No. 1 spot on Arabian Horse Times’ U.S. Nationals Leading Sires List for 16 consecutive years in performance. For many of those years, he also topped the list when halter and performance statistics were combined. Now, his sons are emerging as leading sires. Over the past few years, the most familiar has been Strawberry Banks’ Baske Afire, who has been prolific in Arabians and particularly Half-Arabians. This year, he was No. 1 Sire for Halter and Performance, Purebred and Half-Arabian, in both points and number of winners. The 15-year-old stallion has sired 949 foals to date, the first ones appearing in 2002, and this year he surpassed his sire on several of the lists. Baske Afire is not the only candidate to be “the next Afire Bey V,” however; in 2014, another name appeared often in the higher echelons of the division—Afires Heir, himself a

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“So, he’s a saddle seat sire,” said Kiesner, of Kiesner Training in Louisville, Tenn., and added that typically, when breeding for English specialists, country English pleasure horses arrive in greater number, with the naturals for English pleasure more rare. “With Afires Heir, it is mostly English horses.” Kiesner was in the saddle for many of the top titles won by Afires Heir sons and daughters. With Kelli Aguirre’s VJ Royal Heir, last year’s junior champion, he won the U.S. National Championship; with Karlton Jackson’s Heirs Noble Love, who in previous years was the champion in the English Pleasure Futurity and the AEPA Futurity, he claimed the 2014 title in English Pleasure Junior; and with Candace Avery’s Saxton DGL, he won the English Pleasure Futurity. “This has been a dream come true for us,” said Bill Reilich, who with his wife, Shirley, owns Afires Heir. “To experience his show career and now to see his foals in the ring winning national championships, it’s just incredible.” The couple has been in Arabians for about 35 years, starting in western pleasure and moving into English pleasure around the mid-1990s. A decade ago, they asked Kiesner to find “something special” for them. It took about a year, Reilich recalled, but it was worth the wait when Afires Heir came into his own. “Now, we’re just thrilled for all the people who bred to him and have these wonderful horses. We’re everybody’s cheering section.”

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Building For The Future Entering its third year at U.S. Nationals, AEPA’s Arabian Horse Times $100,000 Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity and Halcon $50,000 Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity are now familiar fixtures on the schedule. More importantly, their innovative format (individual pattern work is included for each horse) is now well-known to everyone. The big news for 2014 was the addition of Freedman’s, the Toronto-based harness maker and saddlery, as a corporate sponsor. And Freedman’s has come out of the gate as more than just another name on a roster of supporters.

the winner gets $30,000, the reserve $15,000, and the third place horse $10,000. When even the 10th place horse gets $5,000, you are going to attract the best horses in the country. That’s why we want to bring back the sense that a top ten is a tremendous, fantastic accomplishment. Acknowledging that publicly is our way of doing that.”

“The Freedman saddle is now the official saddle of the AEPA,” AEPA President Peter Conway noted, “and there are additional prizes awarded. They want to emphasize what a huge accomplishment it is to go top ten in the $100,000 futurity. So, they made a beautiful special vest, with the AEPA and the Freedman’s logos on it, that will be given to every rider who makes the top ten in the purebred futurity. Then, as we are waiting for the results to be announced, we will do a random drawing from everyone in the top ten, and the lucky winner will get a brand new, commemorative Freedman’s saddle. Going forward, that also will bear the logo of the AEPA and Freedman’s, and it will be presented while we’re waiting for the cards.” This year, the winner of the saddle was Jessica Clinton.

The Halcon $50,000 Half-Arabian Futurity, which belonged to DaVinci Reflection WA, also was successful, Conway added, but has not grown as fast as the purebred edition. “We’re getting more non-Arabian stallions joining our program,” he said, “so hopefully that will have the impact we want it to have, which is that people will breed more for it and we can see more participation down the road.

“The best 4-year-old English horses in the country are in that futurity,” Conway said. “It is the cream of the cream because there is $100,000 being awarded and

AEPA Arabian Horse Times $100,000 Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity Champion NOBLE FFYRE (IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

This year, the winner of the $100,000 Futurity was Noble Ffyre, a son of IXL Noble Express, with Joel Kiesner up.

“I think as breeders—and I breed both Arabians and Half-Arabians—the most joy comes from being able to breed a great Arabian horse, because that is what breeds on,” he continued. “That is a multi-generational thing. I love the Half-Arabian, but it is an endproduct. If you breed a great Arabian horse, that horse can influence what happens for generations, so I think breeders are a little more focused on the purebred than the Half-Arabian.”

AEPA Halcon Furniture $50,000 Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity Champion DAVINCI REFLECTION WA (SF Aftershoc x The Davinci Code), ridden by James Stachowski for owner Whispers Acres, Inc.

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Ironically, when the Reilichs, who at one time bred Egyptian Arabians, purchased Afires Heir, they had sold their broodmare band. Even now, they own no broodmares and are not listed as breeders on any Afires Heir offspring. Beyond owning their stallion, Shirley’s amateur career in country English pleasure has been their focus (she won her first U.S. National top ten this year). That, however, will be changing soon; recently, they purchased the embryo of a mare in foal to Afires Heir. “That makes us half-abreeder,” Reilich joked. “We did it just for fun, because we like the bloodlines. “It’s all about Afires Heir,” he added, serious again. “It’s about the horse, not us.” Tim Shea, who trained and showed Afire Bey V and managed the stallion’s breeding career, has considered the big picture for the Arabian breed. He and his wife, Marty, retained five breedings to Afires Heir after his sale, and along with Afire Bey V’s owners, David and Gail Liniger, use the stallion frequently in their breeding program. “It seems like, looking back, that the Bay-Abi sire-line has been the strongest sire-line in the Arabian business,” Shea reflected, “from Bay-Abi, through BayEl-Bey, Huckleberry Bey, and Afire Bey V. Now, it looks like Afires Heir may be the one.” He smiled. “Of course, I’m prejudiced.” And with Baske Afire already having a huge influence, Tim says the bloodlines future is secure.

a fistful of national champions. Among other awards, in country English pleasure alone, they won the championships in open, junior horse and the futurity, and in pleasure driving, nailed both the open and amateur tricolors, among a selection of other titles. Another story of the Half-Arabian English Pleasure division was that one operation targeted not only this year’s championship, but the future as well. Jim Stachowski, of Stachowski Farms in Mantua, Ohio, rode both the U.S. National Champion English Pleasure horse, Nutcracker Sweet PF, and the winner of AEPA’s Halcon $50,000 Saddle Seat Futurity, DaVinci Reflection WA. Stachowski and his wife, Shawn, have been integrally involved with both horses. Shawn advised on breeding both horses; she suggested the Saddlebred stallion Undulata’s Nutcracker to sire 6D Ranch’s Nutcracker Sweet PF, and when Whisper Acres’ Tod Wawzysko wanted to breed a horse, she recommended purchasing an embryo from the Saddlebred mare The DaVinci Code and crossing it with SF Aftershoc. “Nutcracker Sweet is just a consistently great English pleasure horse,” Jim Stachowski said. “She always gives it her all, and she’s a nice horse to be around.” In addition

Shea didn’t discount the continuing influence of *Bask. “*Bask’s strength came mostly through his daughters and the daughters of his sons. The *Bask influence is heavy; almost all of the top performance horses have multiple crosses to *Bask—but it seems to me that the Bay-Abi sire-line is the strongest. What has worked was the *Bask on that line.” Afire Bey V, the son of a *Bask daughter, illustrates his point, as do both Afires Heir and Baske Afire, who are out of *Bask granddaughters (Brassmis, by Brass, and Mac Baske, by Baskevich). And Baske Afire? The HalfArabian English show ring especially reflected his influence; his offspring accounted for 154 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

H/A Country Pleasure Champion, Sugar Mountain, just one of Leading Sire Baske Afire’s champion winning get at this year’s nationals in Arabian and Half-Arabian Country Pleasure, Show Hack, Halter, Driving and English Pleasure.

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Good Show Better? No matter how well (or how poorly) a show has gone, there is always room for constructive criticism, so Arabian Horse Times asked an array of exhibitors, owners, breeders and trainers for their thoughts. Here is a distillation of what we heard. “I would like to suggest to the Show Committee that I would like to see us come together and have the classes in the same arena, and sprinkle halter classes among the performance classes,” said Thirteen Oaks’ Maureen Horton, who has bred Arabian horses for more than 30 years. “Thirteen Oaks Arabians has bred winners in halter, country English, English, hunter, western pleasure and pleasure driving. All the exhibitors in the performance classes depend on our good judgment and skill as breeders to breed/produce a beautiful Arabian horse who is functional and can compete in another discipline other than halter. I am totally opposed to the segregation of the halter and performance.” “I thought the group of judges in the English division did a decent job this year,” Jim Lowe, of Lowe Show Horse Centre, prefaced his suggestions. “But I think for next year, the judges should reacquaint themselves with the specs for country English and enforce them, because this year there were several instances where horses were moving excessively. They were fabulous horses—but they were excessive for country, and it was noticed by most of us watching and a lot of trainers at the show. If you’re going to have a country division and an English division, then they need to be different, and if a horse is in the wrong class, the three in the middle need to tie it down. Otherwise, you need to just make it a second English class.” “I know there was an accident at Youth Nationals last year, but I feel strongly that at least one assistant, whether it be a trainer or groom and immediate family, be allowed in for the win photos at all National events,” said Cathy Vincent, of Adandy Farm. “This is an exciting occasion and needs to be celebrated.” “The only thing I think could be improved is the footing in the warm up areas,” said Starline Arabians’ Lori Lawrence. “All the English trainers use the show ring on breaks, or the area right outside of it, as the footing in the giant ‘sand boxes’ is less-than-ideal for these high trotting horses. I would love to help find a

way to achieve having the same footing in the warm up areas as the show arena.” Josh Quintus didn’t discount the value of constructive criticism, but his first concern was appreciation for those who put in the time and effort to make the U.S. Nationals happen. “Most of the people that complain [about a show] have never sat on a committee,” he said. It’s not like the people who work on this show are paid a zillion dollars to do it. They put hours of work into it.” “It would really help our show if we could somehow get back to having two rings for the main ring performance classes,” said Marjie Becker. “We’re all crowded, trying to get our horses schooled in one ring. It’s so crowded during the day that it is hard to get anything done, which leaves you with having to school in the middle of the night.” “In the junior horse classes, particularly English, those numbers were down,” observed Katie Harvey. “Maturity classes, though, were up—like, in the purebred Country Maturity Amateur, there were 50 (I think it was the largest class of he show). But in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse, there were eight. That was the class that last year had Jim Stachowski, Joel Kiesner and John Golladay in a ride-off, and it was crazy. I think there are several things going on. For one, our breedings are down. I also think that with the prize money there is in the Maturity classes—it’s an amateur-driven industry now—some of the horses are showing amateur. And you have the AEPA class with its money too, so if you have a 4-year-old, it’s not going to be in the junior class anymore; it’s going to be in the AEPA class. None of that is bad, but I think we need to think about it.”

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to this year’s title, the mare won the AEPA futurity in 2012, was reserve in both the U.S. National English Pleasure Futurity and junior championship, and owns three Youth national championships. DaVinci Reflection WA particularly reflects the Stachowski heritage. Jim’s brother Peter trained the filly’s paternal grandsire to two U.S. National Reserve Championships in English Pleasure, and Jim scored an American Saddlebred World’s Reserve Grand Championship in Fine Harness with The DaVinci Code. Last year, DaVinci Reflection WA won the U.S. National Championship in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Futurity. “It’s fun when you watch them grow up and then you go into the ring and they win,” Stachowski said. “It’s rewarding to see a horse go on that you had something to do with bringing into the world.”

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Championship Winner Mandalay Bay (Promotion x Mi Kaborina), a 16-year-old gelding bred and owned by Russ and Cathy Vecsey of Hawk Haven Farms, became a 10-time U.S. National Championship winner at this year’s Nationals in Open and Amateur Park Horse.

Champion Arabian Park Open with Vicki Humphrey.

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Champion Arabian Park AAOTR with Cathy Vecsey.

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Arabian English Pleasure Champion VJ ROYAL HEIR (Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Kelli Aguirre.

Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion HEIRS NOBLE LOVE (Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner T. Karlton Jackson.

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion NOBLEMIS (IXL Noble Express x Brassmis), ridden by Lori Lawrence, owner of Starline Arabians LLC.

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Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion PROSUASION (SF Specs Shocwave x MZ Kitty), ridden by Robin Porter, owner of Crescent Creek Farms LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure Futurity Champion SAXTON DGL (Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Candace Avery.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Champion AFIREANDBRIMSTONE SCA (Afire Bey V x Flames Lullaby), ridden by John Ryan for owners Kenneth and Susan Knipe.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion SA GISELE (IXL Noble Express x Rumina Afire), ridden by Joel Kiesner for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion ROXBURY (Hucklebey Berry x Parting Glance), ridden by owner Elizabeth Hoffman.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion SA GISELE (IXL Noble Express x Rumina Afire), ridden by Lori Lawrence, owner of Starline Arabians LLC.

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Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion ROL LETS DANCE (Afire Bey V x Singularcylection), ridden by Katherine Kirby for owner Kirby Arabians LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion ROL LETS DANCE (Afire Bey V x Singularcylection), ridden by Katherine Kirby for owner Kirby Arabians LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity Champion TITLEIST BF (Nobilistic BF x PWA Tusea), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Select AATR Champion ROXBURY (Hucklebey Berry x Parting Glance), ridden by Nicole Cimino for owner Elizabeth Hoffman.

Arabian Park Horse Champion MANDALAY BAY (Promotion x Mi Kaborina), ridden by Vicki Humphrey for owner Hawk Haven Farms LLC.

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Arabian Pleasure Driving Champion EXXPECTATIONS (A Temptation x EA Candy Girl), driven by Brian Murch for owner Strawberry Banks Farm.

Arabian Pleasure Driving AAOTD Champion EXXPECTATIONS (A Temptation x EA Candy Girl), driven by Barbara Chur, owner of Strawberry Banks Farm.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Champion MBF BURNING SPRINGS (Baske Afire x Mahalin), driven by Timothy Phelan for owner Linda McArthur Conish.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD Champion MM SABE (Desperado V x Sabriina), driven by owner Morgan Kelly.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English Champion O H TOSKAFIRE (Afire Bey V x Tosk Bey), ridden by Shannon Beethe for owner River Run Farms LLC.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English AAOTR Champion MM SABE (Desperado V x Sabriina), ridden by owner Morgan Kelly.

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Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western Champion KORNWALL (Monogramm x Kawalkada), ridden by Lisa Monaghan Powell for owners Susan Copeland and Joan Keeler.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western AAOTR Champion KORNWALL (Monogramm x Kawalkada), ridden by co-owner Susan Copeland for coowner Joan Keeler.

Arabian Western Pleasure Champion ZEFYR (Sundance Kid V x Pattrice), ridden by Jody Strand for owner Laura Koch.

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion KM PALERMO (KM Bugatti x Palomara), ridden by JT Keller for owner Karen Caughell.

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

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion KORNWALL (Monogramm x Kawalkada), ridden by co-owner Susan Copeland for coowner Joan Keeler. Volume 45, No. 7 | 161

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

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion OMNIA A (Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA), ridden by owner Anne Whitaker.

Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Champion RGT MOZART (Zimmeron PGN x Melody V), ridden by owner Rick Gault.

Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR Champion WR SOULMAN (Khadraj NA x Psyches Envy), ridden by Michael Modrich for owner Kendyl Modrich.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion LADYS DANCE (Sundance Kid V x SDA Lady Jabask), ridden by Marjie Becker, owner of Becker Stables, Inc.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion IIB PRETTY WICKED (Audacious PS x Wicked Ways), ridden by Chad Judy for owner Katherine Gardner.

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion HEZAFIRE (Robby x Shimmering Flame), ridden by owner Joann Harlan.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure 36-54 AAOTR Champion AMNESTEY ( Justify x Amenety), ridden by co-owner Jill Nelson for co-owner Janene Boggs.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion FIDENZIO (Enzo x WN Infinity), ridden by owner Jennifer Lavallee.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), ridden by co-owner Marni Britton for co-owner Marla Koob.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion ARSACES (KM Bugatti x WR St Pauli Girl), ridden by Cheryl Fletcher for owner Kendall Carkhuff.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Champion BCR MIDNITECOWBOY (Sundance Kid V x Blush BCR), ridden by Tosha Cox for owners Sarah Moor and Peyton Randle. Volume 45, No. 7 | 163

Arabian English Show Hack Champion BRILLIANT LEE (Apollopalooza x Vivacious Leigh), ridden by Rebecca Phillips for owner Caitlin Stayduhar.

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR Champion BRILLIANT LEE (Apollopalooza x Vivacious Leigh), ridden by owner Caitlin Stayduhar.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume Champion EA APOLLOMALU (Apollopalooza x EA Mybey Berry), ridden by Chad Judy for owner Empress Arabians.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AAOTR Champion HL SANCTION (The Chief Justice x Overlook Seratifa), ridden by Cathy Vecsey, owner of Hawk Haven Farms LLC.

Arabian Reining Horse Champion IM THE REAL DEAL (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), ridden by Crystal McNutt for owner Audrey Zinke.

Arabian Reining Junior Horse and Reining Horse Futurity 5 & Under Champion ALL MAXED OUT RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera), ridden by Crystal McNutt for owner Cotton McNutt.

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Arabian Reining Horse AAOTR and Reining Primetime Non-Pro AAOTR Champion MY MAJEC MOMENT (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), ridden by Rod Powell for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

Arabian Reining Intermediate Non-Pro AAOTR Champion HM PHANDANGO (Poirot x Ballet Girl), ridden by owner Mary Jo Henry.

Arabian Reining Limited Non-Pro AAOTR Champion AANTONINA SF (Aabsolut x EE Karmel), ridden by co-owner Cynthia Hildebrand for co-owner Tim Williams.

Arabian Reining Rookie Non-Pro AAOTR Champion TLA KINGS RANSOM (YA King x Khemos Chari Nite), ridden by owner Kellye Elwood.

Arabian Trail Horse Champion MAGNUMS SHOGUN (Magnum Psyche x Padrons Esperanza), ridden by Michael Damianos for owners Dawn and Shelbee Damianos.

Arabian Trail Junior Horse and Trail Horse Futurity Champion TRULY UNDENIABLE (Robby x CF Unforgetable), ridden by Jill Mitchell for owner Kirsten McKillop. Volume 45, No. 7 | 165

Arabian Trail Horse AAOTR Champion RVR AUTHENTIKHEMO (Khemosabi x Authenticgorgious), ridden by owner Margaret Lucas.

Arabian English Trail Horse Champion MAGNUMS SHOGUN (Magnum Psyche x Padrons Esperanza), ridden by Michael Damianos for owners Dawn and Shelbee Damianos.

Arabian English Trail AAOTR Champion AGRACIE GIRL V (Sundance Kid V x Amazing Grace V), ridden by Nan Walden, owner of Rancho Sonado LLC.

Arabian Reined Cow Horse Champion TR ZEE MEGAFIRE (Zee Mega Bucks x Afire Of Gold), ridden by Jamie Peters for owner Traci Moseley.

Arabian Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion SUENO ARGENTEO HA (Cimero x Tias Sorpresa), ridden by owner Mallory Linn.

Arabian Working Cow Horse Champion AMERIKAN EAGLE (R Classic Touch x State Of Liberty), ridden by Eddie Ralston for owners Gary and Nancy Howard.

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Arabian Working Cow Junior Horse and Working Cow Horse Futurity Champion RCR KHEMODOTTA (Khemonada x Tiffany GF), ridden by Eddie Ralston for owner Rose Busten.

Arabian Working Cow Horse AAOTR Champion VALLEJO CYLEBRITY (Rohara Moon Storm x Cytrina), ridden by Katharyn Hart, owner of Vallejo III Ranch LLC.

Arabian Cutting Champion KHEMANDERS BREEZEE (Khemander Kody x Zee Winstar), ridden by Tommy Wayne West for owner Michelle Chouteau.

Arabian Cutting Non-Pro Champion KHEMANDERS BREEZEE (Khemander Kody x Zee Winstar), ridden by owner Michelle Chouteau.

Arabian Cutting Novice Horse Champion VALLEJO CYLVER MOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Vallejo Buckle Up), ridden by John Garland for owner Deni Grissette.

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MICHELLE PEASE-PAULSEN Arabian Horse Times Readers Choice Awards Nominee for Adult Amateur of the Year

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I would like to thank the U.S. National and Canadian National Show Commissions, along with the members of the AHA management, for all of their support of Adult Showmanship and helping to promote the growth of Adult Equitation. Many thanks to all of the “local” supporters of these classes which include: the competitors, trainers and the local and regional show management teams. Without your help over the past few years, the dream of having Adult Equitation at Nationals would not have been possible. I look forward to your continued support for an even better 2015 season. — Michelle TRAINED BY LOWE SHOW HORSE CENTRE • JIM LOWE

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Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot, by El Ghazi

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Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire Proudly owned by Candace Avery Bred by Maroon Fire Arabians For breeding information, contact Kiesner’s Joel’s Cell: 865-556-0413 • Ashton’s Cell: 865-556-0412

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Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie 2013 AEPA ArAbiAn HorsE TimEs $100,000 CHAmPion ArAbiAn sAddlE sEAT FuTuriTy 2012 nATionAl CHAmPion EnglisH PlEAsurE FuTuriTy Proudly owned by Karlton Jackson

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IXL Noble Express x Rumina Afire 2013 national rEsErvE Champion Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC www.starlinearabians.com

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Afire Bey V x Ritida 2x 2013 U.s. national Champion Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC www.starlinearabians.com

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IXL Noble Express x Brassmis 2013 national rEsErvE Champion Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC www.starlinearabians.com

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Apaladin x Sweetanticipation Proudly owned by Smoky Mountain Park Arabians, LLC Rod & Jacque Thompson â&#x20AC;˘ 865.816.2406 www.SmokyMountainParkArabians.com

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Purebred ArAbiAns Noble One – (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire) 2008 Dark Bay Gelding. National quality AOTR or JOTR. True English motion. Fantastic mover upfront and behind. 2014 Region 15 Champion Arabian English JTR & ATR Park. 2013 U.S. National Top Ten English Jr. Horse. Berry Extrodinary – (JR Maximilian x Blackberry Twist) 2009 Dark Bay Mare. National quality English mare. Her pedigree makes her an incredible mare to breed to or do embryos. Cabana Boy SOF – (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire) 2006 Chestnut Gelding. Youth National Top Ten. Beautiful gelding with all the flash and chrome. Great driving horse as well. Noble One

Ambassadheir TRGR – (Afires Heir x LA Athena) 2010 Chestnut Gelding. This beautiful country gelding is ready to be a winner in the Jr. Horse division. He has a great attitude making him a perfect youth or amateur horse. Lookie Their BF – (Afires Heir x Ames Déjà vu) 2011 Bay Mare. One of the best young Afires Heir daughters. Beautiful with a long neck and legs; super high quality. Noble Bella – (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V) 2010 Bay Mare. Full sister to National Champion Brave N Noble.

HAlf-ArAbiAns Cabana Boy SOF

Cool Hand Luke WA – (Mariachi WA x Watchful) 2007 Chestnut Gelding. U.S. National Reserve Champion H/A Yearling Colt/Gelding. 2012 U.S. National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Junior Horse. Buckeye Champion and U.S. National Top Ten Open. SF Hidden Charm – (Cologne x Mountainviews Highland Reviews) 2006 Chestnut Mare. This is a wonderful mare that everyone will have fun with. She can be dialed up for English or back down for country. Could go show hack or costume. 2014 Region 14 Top Five. Majestic Diva – (Majesteit x EA Aphroditie) 2009 Bay Mare. Full sister to National Champions EA Aphroditie and Majestic High. This is a big, pretty mare, with great motion and ready to follow in her siblings footsteps.

Cool Hand Luke WA

2011 & 2012 Purebred ProsPects Heiristotle – (Afires Heir x Joleen WB, by MHR Nobility) 2011 Bay Gelding. Beautiful, young English horse. Super high quality, with long neck and legs. All Heir – (Afires Heir x Ames Tierra, by Matoi) 2011 Black Gelding. Ready to show this year. Great minded young country horse. Afires Heirloom – (Afires Heir x GSF Decadenze, by Apollopalooza) 2011 Chestnut Filly. Bred to be a fantastic producer and show horse.

Majestic High Reference for Majestic Diva

Heir About Her – (Afires Heir x Harghaza (El Ghazi x Har Nahra)) 2011 Bay Filly. Full sister to National Top Ten Open English, BL Heir Supreme. Super high quality; trotty young filly. Princess Heir – (Afires Heir x Harghaza (El Ghazi x Har Nahra)) 2012 Bay Filly. Beautiful, young filly. Full sister to Top Ten Open English horse, BL Heir Supreme. Flowheir – (Afires Heir x Ames Tierra, by Matoi) 2012 Bay Filly.

2013 & 2014 Purebred & HAlf-ArAbiAn ProsPects High On Heir – (Afires Heir x GSF Decadenze) 2013 PB Chestnut Colt. High quality colt w/chrome. Glamheirous – (Afires Heir x Ames Tierra) 2013 PB Bay Filly.

BL Heir Supreme - Reference for Harghaza

NightHeir – (Afires Heir x Harghaza) 2013 PB Bay Colt. Full brother to U.S. National Top Ten Open English, BL Heir Supreme. Sugar Plum Fary – (Undulata’s Nutcracker x VTM Pistachia) 2013 H/A Bay Filly. Super fancy. Luvs inthe Heir LA – (Afires Heir x GSF Decadenze) 2014 PB Bay Filly. Joel’s Cell: 865-556-0413 • Ashton’s Cell: 865-556-0412 • www.KiesnerTraining.com

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N a t i o n a l s

(Mamage x Watch My Success)

2-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 19-39 2014 REGION 11 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 19-39 2014 REGION 11 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN

Champion H/A Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 with Lindsay O’Reilly French

Top Ten H/A Countr y Pleasure Driving Open with Jason Krohn Owned by:

LINDSAY O’REILLY FRENCH

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U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

(Baske Afire x Drive Me Crazy)

2-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE SELECT A ATR 2014 CANADIAN RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN

Champion H/A Country Pleasure Select AATR with Jennifer Schwing Owned by:

JENNIFER SCHWING W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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N a t i o n a l s

(Toskabi x Huckprowlingladyv)

Reserve Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over with Martha McCollough

Top Ten H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Martha McCollough Owned by:

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2 0 1 4

U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis)

2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE A AOTR 40 & OVER

Reserve Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over with Lester Martin

Top Ten Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Owned by:

with Jason Krohn

L&B FARMS

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2014 U.S. National Results Champion

JAMES BROWN National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 with Lindsay O’Reilly French Top Ten H/A Country Pleasure Driving Open with Jason Krohn JSN MANHATTAN National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Select AATR with Jennifer Schwing

Reserve Champion

BERRY LADYLIKE Reserve National Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over with Martha McCollough Top Ten H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Martha McCollough TOO BRASSI Reserve National Champion English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over with Lester Martin Top Ten English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn FIRE AWAY RJ Top Ten H/A Country English Pleasure with Jason Krohn CSP WHOS YOUR DADDY Top Ten H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 with Valerie Kline Top Ten H/A Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD with Valerie Kline CRACKER JAX PF Top Ten H/A Country English Pleasure Futurity with Jason Krohn OH DANCING ON HEIR Top Ten English Pleasure Futurity with Jason Krohn CSP HENNESSY Top Ten Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 with Brian Galbraith BASKGLORY Top Ten Country English Pleasure Select AATR with Jessica Everitt ERA GAL GETS AROUND Top Ten H/A Park Open with Jason Krohn OH LIBYA Top Ten H/A Country English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn JS AFIRE AND DESIRE Top Ten Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Suzanne Gallahan

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TURN IT UP Top Ten Country English Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over with Martha McCollough WAVE ON Top Ten H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Lindsay O’Reilly French Top Ten H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn TAMAR MOVESLIKEJAGGER Top Ten H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Taylor Kraft Top Ten H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Taylor Kraft WLF ONE MORE DREAM Top Ten H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse with Lauren Grabski Top Ten H/A Pleasure Driving Open with Jason Krohn VEGAZ STYLE CCF Top Ten English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Lester Martin Top Ten English Pleasure Open with Jason Krohn TITANIUM VK Top Ten H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Valerie Kline OH FIRE PROOF Top Ten H/A Country English Pleasure Select AATR with Penny Milazzo BLAZIN KNIGHT Top Ten H/A Gelding AAOTH with Maggie Barker Top Ten H/A Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 7 & Over with Grant Krohn OH SUGAR DADDY Top Ten H/A English Pleasure Futurity with Matt Krohn OH BOSKAFIRE Top Ten Country English Pleasure Futurity with Matt Krohn Z TAXMANN Top Ten H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse with Matt Krohn

“Oak haven Arabians would like to thank each and every one of our dedicated customers for making 2014 the best year yet. Thank you for entrusting us with your amazing horses. We are so honored that you have made Oak Haven your home.” —Jason

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goosebumps tears

As a young girl, I sat in the stands with and in my eyes, watching the winners at Nationals. I what it might feel like to have your name called.

imagined

This year I found out ... DREAM BIG, WORK HARD, BE PATIENT AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY. to my friends, family and trainers, who have supported me along the way—too many to name, but you know who you are.

Thank you

Dreams do come true! — Jennifer Schwing

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Sophisticated Lady

National Champion

H/A Park Horse Open with Jessica Medved H/A Park Horse AAOTR with Jessica Medved

AE Excel x Cathedral Bells Proudly owned by Mike & Jessica Medved â&#x20AC;˘ Cave Creek, AZ

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Almost Legal

National Champion

H/A English Pleasure Futurity with James Stachowski Douglas & Jeri Smith congratulate new owner, Remington Monroe Equine, LLC Black Daniels x Captivating Style Proudly owned by Remington Monroe Equine LLC. â&#x20AC;˘ Manhattan Beach, CA

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National Champions Lets Dance ROL

Afire Bey V x Singularcylection

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Katherine Kirby

Shenanigan CP

Anza Padron x CP Dance Card

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Katherine Kirby

Proudly owned by Kirby Arabians LLC â&#x20AC;˘ Sioux Falls, SD

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A Thousand Stars

National Champion

H/A Country English Pleasure Junior Horse with James Stachowski

Baske Afire x Kalarama’s Celeste Proudly owned by Kirby Arabians LLC • Sioux Falls, SD

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Davinci Reflection

National Champion

AEPA Halcon Furniture $50,000 H/A English Futurity with James Stachowski

SF Aftershoc x The Davinci Code Proudly owned by Whispers Acres Inc â&#x20AC;˘ Rose Hill, KS

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Moonlite Serenade

ERA

National Champion

Half-Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over with James Diver

Baske Afire x Undulatas Lady Delight Proudly owned by Norma & John Diver â&#x20AC;˘ Canfield, OH

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Black Widow

Reserve National Champion

Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity with Jim Stachowski Shawn Stachowski congratulates new owner, Koy Moody. Black Daniels x Up In The Heir Proudly owned by Koy Moody â&#x20AC;˘ San Antonio, TX

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Scottsdale Success Now is the time to contact us and send your horses to prepare for the Scottsdale show. Take advantage of our talented Stachowski team, whether you are looking for training and showing, or marketing your horse.

Call today for a personal evaluation of your horses and make your plans!

330-274-2494 • Mantua, OH • Scottsdale, AZ • San Marcos, CA Jim Stachowski: 330-603-2116 • Peter Stachowski: 330-620-0194 Jon Ramsay 724-413-2061 (San Marcos, CA) www.stachowski.com

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2014 National Winners ... SD

Graceland Vegaz x Empress Of Bask

Youth National Reserve Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 with Juliette Dell U.S. National Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jim Stachowski

AUSTIN, TE XAS

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Nutcracker Sweet PF

Undulata's Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu

2014 Unanimous Youth National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 2014 Unanimous Youth National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JTR 14-18 with Juliette Dell

2014 Unanimous U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure with Jim Stachowski Arabian Horse Golden Global Award Most Remarkable Horse Of The Show 2014 USEF Horse of Honor

Stevie B

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U.S. National Champion Euphoria LR HA English Pl Junior Horse

Canadian National Champion Garrison DGL HA Hunter Pleasure Open

U.S. National Champion VSH Lollipop HA Hunter Pl 55 & Over

Canadian National Champion VSH Dominic HA English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over HA Gelding Saddle/Pl AAOTH HA Gelding Saddle/Pl Open

U.S. National Champion VSH Dominic HA Gelding Saddle/Pl Open U.S. Reserve National Champion VSH Dominic HA Gelding Saddle/Pl Grand Championship HA Gelding Saddle/Pl AAOTH U.S. Reserve National Champion MA Mystatic Motion HA English Pl Futurity U.S. Reserve National Champion Glitterati RS HA Hunter Pl AAOTR 36-54 U.S. Reserve National Champion O Me O My HA English Show Hack Open

Canadian National Reserve Champion VSH Dominic HA English Pl AATR Youth National Champion Majestic High HA Country Pl JTR 13 & Under Youth National Champion JS Little Dutch Girl HA Native Costume JTR 13 & Under Youth National Champion Stop Th Presses HA Hunter Pl JOTR 14-18 Youth Reserve National Champion Stop Th Presses HA Hunter Pl JTR 14-18

Immigrant x Henriette • Black Saddlebred/DHH Stallion • Stud fee $1,500 Lindsay Rinehart • Hickory Corners, MI • 269-838-6473 • trotwoodfarm1@aol.com

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by JEFF WALLACE

It is time to turn up the volume on the impact a certain magnificent KWPN Dutch Harness horse—who is actually fifty percent American Saddlebred in blood—has had on the world of Half-Arabian show horses. The sire of this unique and amazing horse was an American Saddlebred (ASB) stallion bred in America, originally by the name of Callaways Mardigras, who in turn was sired by the black World Champion Harlem Globetrotter and out of a Will Shriver daughter. Once in Holland, the stallion was renamed Immigrant, and when bred to a Dutch Harness mare, produced His Majesty of Trotwood—Majesteit. The true uniqueness and great value of Majesteit is in the blend of his heritage he represents with his half ASB and half Dutch Harness pedigree. He simply brings it all, beauty and trot, as his abilities as a super sire are beyond amazing. The sons and daughters of Majesteit are quite famous for their beauty, talent and trainability—covering all bases from this magnificent and one-of-a-kind horse. Most famous is his daughter Ritida, owned by Marty Shea of Shea Stables, Michigan. Marty shares, “As the #1 dam of National Champion Half-Arabian English horses such as Adams Fire and many more, the great Ritida certainly gives credit where credit is due, to her amazing sire for his important role in just who and what she has become and that is not just a great broodmare, but one of the world’s finest horses of any breed. Tim and I have so much respect for this wonderful mare.” There are others such as Ima Cool Cat CB, winner of 19 national championships and reserves, who with all his inherited pretty, has dazzled the halter arena, making Majesteit a sire beyond the performance ring. The numbers are racking up with just how many amazing direct progeny are winning the biggest awards offered. Consider VSH Dominic, AHTimes Readers' Choice nominee and winner of 22 national championship and reserve titles to date. In 2014, VSH Dominic took the performance and halter arena by storm winning National Champion in both Half-Arabian English Pleasure 40 & Over and H/A Saddle/ Pleasure Gelding AAOTH and Open, at the same show! He is a perfect example of Majesteit producing talent and beauty, but also trainability, as a 40+ rider showed him to victory. Majesteit is also unique in his versatility as a breeding horse. He has produced champions in all disciplines: Bugzy Malone, 2013 Scottsdale and U.S. National Champion H/A English Pleasure Driving; the aforementioned Ima Cool Cat CB and VSH Dominic in halter, as well as CF Coming Up Roses, U.S. National Champion H/A Saddle/Pleasure Mare and 2-time Reserve National Champion Country

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VSH Dominic (Majesteit x O Katie)

Pleasure. In the English division he sired the 2014 U.S. National Champion H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse and Reserve H/A English Pleasure Futurity winner. In the world of hunters he sired Garrison DGL, the 2014 Canadian National Champion in Open, and Stop Th Presses, Youth National Champion—both nominees for the AHT Readers’ Choice Half- Arabian Hunter Horse of the Year! At the 2011 U.S. Nationals in halter alone, Majesteit sired the Open H/A Saddle/Pleasure Gelding 7 & Over Champion (VSH Dominic), H/A Saddle/Pleasure Mare 7 & Over Champion (CF Coming Up Roses), H/A Stock/Hunter Gelding 4 & Over Champion (Ima Cool Cat CB), and H/A Stock/Hunter Gelding 3 & Under Champion (Mai Oh Mai). There are many more winners sired by Majesteit, but this amazing story is now a book more than an advertisement. Just how many horses can support a statement such as this? Not many! Even as a grandsire through Ritida, of legendary show horses such as Adams Fire, Emperors Fire, and Eves Fire, as well as the grandsire to National Champion Show Hack, Glory Got Game, by the beautiful Savirene B (by Majesteit), his potency continues. It is time for all of the world to know the vast impact Majesteit has made on the Half-Arabian show horse world! It is beyond monumental—it is a story of true greatness. His specific accolades will leave you speechless when seen in true black and white: #1 U.S. National Non-Arabian Leading Halter and Performance Sire (by points) #1 U.S. National Non-Arabian Leading Sire (by number of winners) #1 Canadian National Non-Arabian Leading Halter and Performance Sire (by points) In the end, it is the uniqueness of his breeding that has created a sire second to none. Trotwood is proud to offer to the world the greatest Half-Arabian show horses of all time. Let Majesteit create the beauty, motion and pure magic for you that he so generously offers the Half-Arabian show horse and everyone involved. Garrison DGL (Majesteit x Gina Afire)

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2014 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN STALLION AAOTH wITH JAIME NUTTER

Statementt x Klarinette, by Cognac Lindsay Rinehart • Hickory Corners, MI • 269-838-6473 • trotwoodfarm1@aol.com

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2014 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING AND TOP TEN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE wITH LINDSAY RINEHART

NAME PENDING Thunder Struck LR x Noodle Half-Arabian Filly

EVELYN LR Thunder Struck LR x Ellaghant Arabian Filly

BOOGIE MAN LR Thunder Struck LR x Nottalooza Arabian Colt

SF Specs Shocwave x Berre Striking , by HBB • Stud fee $1,500 Lindsay Rinehart • Hickory Corners, MI • 269-838-6473 • trotwoodfarm1@aol.com

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ferrara

The Kings Grace LR (Majesteit x T Dreams Afire) U.S. National Top Ten HA Yearling Filly Owned by Sara Stuflick

ferrara

Nott Yet Rated (Comoshun x Nottalooza) U.S. National Top Ten Arabian English Futurity Owned by The Moran Family

ferrara

Devoshun (Comoshun x JKF wistful) U.S. National Top Ten Country English Pleasure Futurity Owned by Amy weaver

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Prosuasion (SF Specs Shocwave x MZ Kitty) UNANIMOUS U.S. National Champion Arabian English Pleasure Maturity

Euphoria LR (Majesteit x Pro-Bability) U.S. National Champion HA English Pl Jr. Horse

Bel Heir LR (Afires Heir x JKF wistful) U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian English Pleasure Maturity

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2014 FOALS BORN 2015 FOALS 2015 FOALS GSF Dantien x wise Catt - PB Bay Gelding Tryst CCF x Noodle - Half-Arabian Tryst CCF x Noodle - Half-Arabian Majesteit x Glitter Girl S - HA Black Filly Tryst CCF x BA Inspiration - Arabian Tryst CCF x BA Inspiration - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x Noodle - HA Bay Filly Stterling x JB Girls Gone wild - Arabian Stterling x JB Girls Gone wild - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x Nottalooza - PB Bay Gelding Stterling x Glitter Girl S - Arabian Stterling x Glitter Girl S - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x Lela Rose - HA Chestnut Filly Thunder Struck LR x Vesper Lynd - Half-Arabian Thunder Struck LR x Vesper Lynd - Half-Arabian SF Specs Shocwave x BA Inspiration - PB Grey Filly Majesteit x Star Status - Half-Arabian Majesteit x Star Status - Half-Arabian Triften+/ x NR Adieu - PB Bay Filly Majesteit x English Miss - Half-Arabian Majesteit x English Miss - Half-Arabian Thunder Struck LR x English Miss - PB Chestnut Colt Da Vinci FM x Ashalla ROA - Arabian Da Vinci FM x Ashalla ROA - Arabian Triften+/ x La Lei - PB Bay Filly wish Maker JCA x Sttacja - Arabian wish Maker JCA x Sttacja - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x Ellaghant - PB Chestnut Filly Thunder Struck LR x La Lei - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x La Lei - Arabian Triften+/ x JKF wisftul - PB Grey Colt Majesteit x Nottalooza - Half-Arabian Majesteit x Nottalooza - Half-Arabian Triften+/ x Madisun LR - PB Bay Colt Stterling x VH Leading Lady - Arabian Stterling x VH Leading Lady - Arabian Thunder Struck LR x weavers Black Sensation - HA Bay Colt Undulata’s Nutcracker x Summertime Song - Saddlebred Undulata’s Nutcracker x Summertime Song - Saddlebred Triften+/ x Angelique RF - PB Bay Colt Triften+/ x Pro-Bability - PB Bay Colt Lindsay Rinehart • Hickory Corners, MI • 269-838-6473 • trotwoodfarm1@aol.com 208 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Youth, Amateur, Open Saddle Seat Hunt Seat western Futurity Five Gaited Show Hack Side Saddle Driving Equitation Halter

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2014 U.S. National Reserve Champion Ladies Side Saddle Western

Prelude+//

and Cynthia Burkman HP

RogerThat

and Alison Pigott

2014 U.S. National Reserve Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity

Highland Pride Arabians

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Proudly owned by Jim, Alison & Caitlin Pigott A Family of Highland Pride Arabians, La Habra Heights, CA â&#x20AC;˘ www.highlandprideArabians.com

2014 U.S. National Reserve Champion AEPA Arabian Horse Times $100,000 Arabian English Futurity with Cynthia Burkman 2013 Unanimous U.S. National Champion English Pleasure Futurity

Standing at the Burkman Centre â&#x20AC;˘ Cave Creek, Arizona â&#x20AC;˘ www.BurkmanCentre.com For breeding information, contact: Cynthia Burkman at 805-350-0342 or Rick Nab at 602-524-3959

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Western Pleasure—Yes! T

here were plenty of stories in the Western Pleasure division this year, but when it came to universal memories, it appears that the close of Saturday night’s open championship was the one that caught the crowd’s imagination. It was about more than just the competition. Western specialists Jody Strand, of Strand’s Arabians in Toddville, Iowa, and Josh Quintus, of Colonial Wood in Pilot Point, Texas, have been friends since they were 5, when Josh’s father bought horses from Jody’s dad. When they both took aim on the open western pleasure championship this year, they were riding remarkably similar horses. Strand was on Zefyr, last year’s titlist, while Quintus had Onyx A, the winner in 2011. Both are black stallions, both sons of Palmetto Arabians’ Sundance Kid V. When Zefyr came to Strand three years ago, he had a Scottsdale championship and a Youth national championship on his record, and with his new trainer, his career entered a new arc. In August 2013, he was named Canadian National Reserve Champion in Western Pleasure and, in October, nailed the U.S. National Championship unanimously.

Meanwhile, Onyx A had sparkled through U.S. National Championships in the Western Pleasure Futurity and the Maturity AAOTR, and logged a Canadian National Championship and U.S. Reserve in Western Pleasure Junior, before taking down the open title in 2011. The only time the two horses had met in the show ring was at Scottsdale in 2014; there, the 8-year-old Onyx A won the championship, while Zefyr, who is 12, finished third. Even the two stallions’ pedigrees are similar. To complement Sundance Kid V, Zefyr’s breeder, Jen Mar Arabians, selected Pattrice, a daughter of the Russian stallion *Pesniar and out of a *Bask daughter. Onyx A, bred by the Whitaker family (who still own him; Anne Whitaker competes on him in amateur), is the son of Aliage SSA—whose sire is El Chivas Regal, a son of the Russian stallion *Napitok. Aliage SSA offers two crosses to *Bask. The stage was set for a showdown in the western pleasure championship, where there were plenty of other horses ready and able to take on both Zefyr and Onyx A.

Western Pleasure Champion Zefyr with Jody Strand and Reserve Champion Onyx A with Josh Quintus, both by Sundance Kid V.

2014 U.S. Nationals

As Strand and Quintus tell it, they’re friends for life— except, they laugh, from when the in-gate opens through the time the judges’ cards are turned in. This night, the decision went to Zefyr (1-1-3 on the judges’ cards), with Onyx A reserve (1-2-2). By the time the results were read, Strand and Quintus were friends again, and back to their normal tricks. Waiting while the ribbons were handed out, Quintus suggested, “Want to do a flyby?” And Strand countered, “Together?” “Yeah.” Strand was … well, Strand. “Think you can keep up?” he deadpanned. To which Quintus shot back, “Are you kidding me?”

Paying It Forward

For The Breed

So, when Quintus took his reserve victory lap, he pulled up at the in-gate to wait for Zefyr, who was a vision as he seemed to float through his pass of the arena. And then, to the accompaniment of “God Bless the U.S.A.”—and a lot of applause—the two friends took off, their black stallions so perfectly in tune that in many photographs, they are nearly shadows of each other. The crowd came to its feet. “I’ve known Jody for 45 years,” Quintus said. “Being able to compete and keep that amount of friendship going is a blast.” “It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done, if not the greatest,” said Strand afterward. It is clear that for Strand, the win is important because of Zefyr too. His genuine appreciation for the charismatic black stallion is born not only in the horse’s level of talent, but also his gentle, sweet disposition. “He’s one of a kind,” the horseman said. “I can literally open his door and let my kids go in and crawl all around on him. He’s an absolute puppy dog.” Trying to identify what won the class for him, Strand struggled with words like “beauty” and “athleticism.” “Zefyr’s black as a raven and he has quality, but I think what sets him apart is his quality of movement—you can’t ignore it and you can’t ask for anything more. His trademark is his gallop; he’s like an English horse when he starts galloping—his shoulder opens, he gallops with some knee, and he takes big strides and covers the ground. I was talking to my farrier the other day, and he asked me if I thought Zefyr was a great one. I said, ‘You don’t have that many great ones who cross your path in your career, and he is truly a great one.’ First and foremost, I just feel fortunate that I get to ride him.” He was quick to add that when he mentions Zefyr’s movement, he is not taking anything away from their competition. “I think this was one of the deepest years in western that has ever been, purebred and Half-Arabian both. We’re excited and honored that he was able to win again.”

It was a small vignette occurrence; most people wouldn’t even notice. But Jim Lowe did. Out in the ring, working ROL Cycret Service, he spotted two kids, one about 5 or 6 and the other 7 or 8, hanging over the rail. “You could tell they were eager to be at the horse show,” Lowe said. “I didn’t recognize them, so I figured they were just watching the show. As I walked by them, one reached out and touched my horse on the hip. I could hear him squealing, he was so excited. So I turned around and said, ‘You want to pet him?’” “Yes! Yes!” the child shrilled. Lowe brought ROL Cycret Service close to the wall, and the little boys petted the gelding’s face, his neck, his rump, wherever they could reach, firing off question after question: “What is his name? What does he do?” “They were all excited about touching that horse,” Lowe said. “I’ve got kids and I know how kids are about animals, so I thought, ‘I’m just going to sit here.’” The boys were with their grandmother, who asked when the next session of the show was. It was clear that the children wanted to watch, wanted to soak up the atmosphere of the horses. “They were totally into all the horses going by,” Lowe chuckled, “and when I stopped, they were totally into my horse.” So he and ROL Cycret Service stood, he talking kid talk with them and his horse posing for all the petting—on behalf of the Arabian horse breed, making friends for the future. Photographer Kari Hester happened to be nearby and caught the moment. Within days, its Facebook “shares” had skyrocketed. Volume 45, No. 7 | 217

night to do it. They varied the routine slightly by asking the horses first to walk forward five or six steps, and then back into line. “It shouldn’t have made any difference,” Sutton said, “but a lot of the horses were stepping on their tails or just weren’t backing.” The word got out and by the second cut, the stands were filling and people were cheering when their horses backed decently. There was a flurry of conversation around the show grounds and on social media about the procedure, but a few days later, when the judges asked the open Half-Arabian western finals to back, every one stepped out with ease.

AHDF Pro-Am Calcutta winners Audrey Hart, Possesion PGA and trainer Rob Bick.

Corky Sutton, who was on the panel of western pleasure judges with Deb Witty and Scott Brumfield, agreed on the issue of the division’s quality this year. “I believe that the Arabian western horses are probably the best of any breed,” she said, and repeated any breed. “I think their gaits are truer and they go in a straight line. It was our job there to pin horses that had a true walk, a true jog, a true lope, and were the best of our breed.” “One thing we got away from, which I’m really happy we did, is that the gallop, which normally separates the class, had kind of gotten to be a run,” Josh Quintus noted. “This year, everyone exhibited a great gallop, but no one just ran around the arena like a wild Indian. Even when they called for the gallop to a lope transition, I felt like the class as a whole went right back to the lope.”

In terms of pedigree, an array of stallions sired western pleasure winners. While there was no single dominant name, Sundance Kid V, by virtue of having four horses in the open championship’s top ten, including the national champion and reserve, attracted the most attention. Overall, the stallion sired 27 titlists in a variety of disciplines at the 2014 U.S. Nationals, including seven individuals who were champion or reserve. He finished second (by points) and third (by number of winners) on the Purebred Performance Sire list, was sixth by number of winners in Half-Arabians, and in the top ten for combined halter and performance in Half-Arabians. Overall, for both purebred and HalfArabians, he tied for second by number of winners. “He had a good show last year, but this year, he knocked it out of the park,” said owner Frank Chisholm. “We don’t have any 3-year-olds left at the farm, because people are coming in and trying to buy Sundance Kid V babies.”

“We were looking at the quality of their motion,” Sutton nodded. “If they happened to have a big rein drape, that was okay, as long as they weren’t behind vertical. And to a certain extent the horses I, and I think the team, pinned also had expression. They weren’t mechanical. It seemed like the three of us were all on the same page there.” Sutton was particularly complimentary of the purebred futurity entries. “They were wonderful,” she said. “There were horses that didn’t go top ten that could have in any other year. It wasn’t that we didn’t like the horses we didn’t pick; we just didn’t have enough room on our cards to pick as many as we wanted to.” Nothing is ever without event, however. In western pleasure at the 2014 U.S. Nationals, the issue turned out to be backing up. It began harmlessly; the judges had discussed asking the open horses to back, as they had the option to do, and chose the two open cuts on Monday 218 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Omnia A, a champion and top ten western pleasure winner, by Sundance Kid V, with Anna Whitaker Keller, up.

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When The Community Came Together Wednesday Night’s AHDF Fundraiser

Over the past five years, the Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund has gradually increased its fundraising presence at U.S. Nationals, and in the process has brought the Arabian community closer together as people have united to support its mission. This year, on Wednesday night in the Ford Truck Arena, it did its best work yet with its Pro-Am Calcutta. The mid-week evening began with a cocktail party and presentation of 10 stallions, along with 15 horses available for purchase, as it had the year before. In 2014, however, it had a new twist. The Calcutta which followed had previously been for professionals; that changed when a group of AHDF supporters—Bob and Becky Nash, Josh and Jennifer Quintus, Gordon Potts, John Ryan and Katie Harvey—were brainstorming ways to raise money at last year’s AHA Convention. What if, someone said, they made the Calcutta a western pleasure Pro-Am, and had the amateurs switch trainers and horses? “Our goal was to get 10 teams,” said Becky Nash, who headed the effort, “and then we had 15 and we were worrying about having too many!” With a $250 entry fee, they topped out at 18 teams and moved the venue to the Ford Truck Arena. At every stage of the AHDF project, volunteers lined up to help, Nash said, among them Chelsea Knoop, Tina Chisholm, and Pepper Proffitt, who secured donations of such items as ribbons, garlands, coolers, and jackets for the teams which would be named top ten in the class. Others

Gordon Potts sharing the purpose of the Calcutta.

provided generous donations. To encourage people to bid for the Calcutta contestants, Marikate and Mark Matthews offered a week at their villa in Italy for the bidder whose team won the class. “People gave and gave,” Nash marveled. “Like, Bob and Dixie North donated the jackets we gave to the top ten— and they’re halter people! It wasn’t just a western event; it was an Arabian event. And it wasn’t just AHDF, it was everyone at Nationals, who just wanted to do something good for someone.”

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AHDF PRO-AM PARTICIPANTS Professional Rob Bick Cynthia Burkman Silvio Domingues LaRae Fletcher Powell Rick Gault Bob Hart Greg Harris Larry Hoffman Natalie Jones Troy Peterson Gordon Potts Zach Powell Jennifer Quintus Josh Quintus Joe Reser Jody Strand Randy Sullivan

Horse Possesion PGA Junie Moon HA SD Firey Rockster Vere Versace Koweta Phoenix Vallejo Moonbeam Capt Jack Sparrow PGA KJR Lexington MJ Kidd Zimmeron Tamar Evangelina Mosaic BFA Aviator A Diesel Smoke CBA Caliente Virtuoso Monticello V Tamar Diamond Destiny Milano LRA

Amateur (Before rematch) Nan Harley Katie Russell Megan Monette Gail Grubb Rebecca Fulkerson Audrey Hart Kayli Fortun Hannah Beall Samantha Hilliard Erin Farnsworth Jerry Newman Susan Copeland Rhonda White Robin Porter Leslie Sommer Joe Frizzell Rebecca Fleck

At the show, the promotion which had been building over the summer was stepped up. In addition to the routine announcements, Tamara Hanby of Tamar Arabians brought a miniature Palomino horse to play the role of ambassador. Each day, volunteers dressed “Buttermilk” up with kegs of beer and a tip jar, and strolled the grounds getting out the word. Bob Nash, who with Tamar friends and others accompanied Buttermilk, reported that they could have sold the pony 100 times—but there was no one at Expo Center who did not know of the upcoming AHDF Calcutta. On Wednesday night, after the cocktail party and presentation of stallions and sale horses, Mike Neal, announcer, and Greg Knowles, auctioneer, auctioned off the Calcutta teams. Everyone, including the AHDF volunteers, was stunned as the bids rose like rockets. And kept rising. “It was like everyone joined hands and made it phenomenal,” Becky Nash said. It wasn’t just the support for ADHF; this year, they had a special cause. In the months preceding the Nationals, popular young rider Alexa Nichols had been paralyzed in a car accident, so the crowd was especially motivated to help her. “We had heard that there was a computer she could use that had retina recognition, so she could type with her eyes,” Nash said. “But it was $3,800. We thought it would be great if we could make that much and maybe a little more for a few other things.” In the end, they raised $200,000..

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Then it was time for the Calcutta. The amateurs, re-matched with other trainers and horses, were given half an hour to prepare, and then the fun began. The judges were Bill Hughes, Mary Jane Brown and Johnny Ryan; Cynthia Richardson and Van Jacobson served as ring stewards; and Craig Christensen came out of retirement to announce the class. “That Calcutta was one of the most phenomenal groups of western horses and riders I’d ever seen,” Nash said. “I mean, Vallejo Moon Beam had just gone national champion!” The amateurs went first, and then when the class reversed, the trainers climbed aboard and the atmosphere ramped up even further. When the results were announced, Rob Bick and Audrey Hart, with Possesion PGA, were

the winners. Josh Quintus, Caliente Virtuoso and Erin Farnsworth were reserve. Bidder Susan Chance had purchased the winning combination, so she won the week in Italy. “She had bid on and won last year too,” Nash laughed. “She’s a good picker!” Nash reported that among the services AHDF was able to provide for Alexa Nichols was the purchase of a new, handicap accessible van. In addition to the Pro-Am Calcutta, AHDF also put on its fifth annual Wine Walk, sponsored by Markel, Inc. Nearly 30 barns joined in the event that took place in the Ford Dealers Barn on Friday afternoon after classes, and with its tasting and silent auction, the Walk raised an additional $26,000.

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Robin Porter and Becky Nash.

Brian Galbraith and Lester Martin.

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Alexa Holloway and Rachel Ginter.

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Jane Haven, Scott Trees and Bobbi Stuckenhoff.

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Dave Waggoner, Kathie Hart and Glenn Petty.

Wayne Anderson with Susan Chance and her daughter.

Stan Morey, AHA Judges & Stewards Commissioner; Lora Holman, AHA Director of Human Resources; Pat Thompson, Judges & Stewards Administrative Assistant, and Susan Bavaria, MAH Editor.

Anthony, Denise and AJ Marino.

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Murray Popplewell and AJ Marino.

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Bassam Al Saqran with Lara Ames.

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Thank you to EVERYONE in the stands and at home who cheered for Zefyr at the U.S. Nationals. He is a special horse who we are proud to present and thrilled you enjoyed! Thank you for being a huge part of such an amazing night!

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Palermo

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2014 U.S. National Champion

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Western Pleasure Junior Horse

2014 Region 11 Champion

Western Pleasure Junior Horse

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Western Pleasure Junior Horse

2013 Region 9 Unanimous Champion

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2013 Region 12 Unanimous Champion

Spotlight Western Futurity Breeder Sweepstakes Nominated Sire SCID, CA & LFS Clear

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2014 U.S. National Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Open with Josh Quintus

2014 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE Sundance Kid V x Aliage SSA

Special thanks to Josh for this amazing year!

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Check It Out—Hunter Pleasure won the U.S. National Championship in Hunter Pleasure on Ladys Dance’s dam, the GG Jabask daughter, SDA Lady Jabask. “That mare had four foals competing at Nationals this year,” she said. Sweet Thingg, a half-sister to Ladys Dance, was top ten in the Hunter Pleasure Futurity, while full-brother Cowboy Casanova was top ten in the Junior championship. “She has been such a great producer for us. And, of course, Sundance Kid V is one of the best sires for western and hunter horses now in our breeding.” In Half-Arabian Hunter competition, Wendy Potts was the name to watch. With WD Noble Ladd, she won the U.S. National Championship in Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure, and with SRC Alexander, whose sire is a Friesen, she won the junior championship.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion Ladys Dance with Marjie Becker.

“I think there has been only one time that Noble Ladd hasn’t won at Nationals,” Potts observed of the 8-year-old gelding who is by IXL Noble Express and out of a HalfArabian Mare whose heritage includes both Afire Bey V and Saddlebred bloodlines. “This was his second time winning the open. He’s obviously a well liked horse, across the board. He’s beautiful for a Half-Arabian—more purebred looking—and he is a natural mover.”

In its relatively brief history, the Hunter Pleasure division has been a story of its own. Once it was where you found horses who couldn’t make it in other disciplines, notably English. Now, however, as breeders specifically target the discipline, it has developed its own look—and an everincreasing number of participants, which has made for sharp competition. This year’s national champion was the 7-year-old mare Ladys Dance, a daughter of Sundance Kid V, bred and owned by Becker Stables, of Grass Valley, Calif., and shown by Marjie Becker. In 2011, Ladys Dance was the Canadian National Champion Junior horse in the division, and this year she was named Canadian National Champion before coming to Tulsa. Remarkably, at the same time she was showing open last year, Ladys Dance was Canadian National Champion in Walk and Trot 10 & Under with Becker’s daughter. “I love that horse,” said Becker. “You can see what a great mind she has. To me, she’s a great hunter. She has effortless motion and has been incredibly easy to train.” Becker knows the mare, who was born and raised on their farm, well. In fact, she knows the family well. In 2003, she 250 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

H/A Hunter Pleasure Champion WD Noble Ladd with Wendy Potts.

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Reining—An Amazing Performance It was one-stop shopping when looking for the story in the Reining division. Crystal McNutt, of Crystal McNutt Performance Horses in Scottsdale, Ariz., had a show to remember: she won the U.S. National Championship in Reining (with Im The Real Deal); fielded the winner, reserve and two top tens in the Junior Championship (All Maxed Out RA, Vallejo Beautiful Moon, AM Magestic Dean and AM Star Of The Sea, respectively); went first, second and third in the Futurity championship, as well as nailed two top tens (All Maxed Out RA, Vallejo Beautiful Moon, LJ Silverado, AM Star Of The Sea and AM Magestic Dean); and in the U.S. National Championship in Half-Arabian Reining, not only won the class (with TR Texas T), but added a top ten ride as well (Gone N Dunit RA). “I knew that I had nice horses to take to the show,” she nodded when asked if she had expected to win that many titles, “and they are all consistent horses, but you never know. I was really happy with my horses and my amateurs; we had a pretty good show. I had one horse that I didn’t do well with in the futurities and I was a little disappointed with him, but that’s the first time in all the times I’ve shown him that he kind of let me down.” Even that horse cleaned up his act by his second competition and showed well, but by that time he had lost too many points to rescue his chances. The headliner of the group was Im The Real Deal, a 13-yearold stallion who won his first U.S. National Championship as a futurity horse in 2006. In the eight years since, he has recorded three more national championships and three reserves in reining, as well as a reserve title and a top ten in reined cow horse. A son of MHR Muscateal, he belongs to Audrey and David Zinke and has spent his entire career with McNutt. “I started him late, near the end of his 4-yearold year,” the trainer recalled. “He is one of the coolest horses to be around. He’s consistent, he’s talented, he’s awesome.” The U.S. National Champion in the Futurity and Junior ranks, All Maxed Out RA, is owned by McNutt’s sister, Cotton McNutt, with whom he went top ten in AAOTR. “By then, he’d had a few too many classes,” Crystal explained. “This year, he has been a show horse—he has shown and won a lot. It was fun for me to get to show him at Nationals because Andrea [Fappani] has had him at other futurities.” The best memory in that blizzard of ribbons? “I think going first and second in the purebred junior class and futurity,” she replied. “It was pretty cool [not just to win but also] to go reserve on Kathie Hart’s horse, Vallejo Beautiful Moon,

Crystal McNutt aboard Im The Real Deal, Champion Arabian Reining Horse.

that I have here. And winning the Half-Arabian championship was pretty special too. I’ve had TR Texas T for a while; her owners have taken her home now to ride her, so that was a pretty cool thing to do before they did.” TR Texas T, a 12-year-old black mare, also won the title in 2012. Overall, McNutt was positive about the U.S. Nationals this year, and for more reasons than just that she had a strong show. “The quality of horses was really good,” she said. “They tried to do a good job of keeping it running smoothly, the classes were a nice size, the people who ran the arena were great and the footing was good. They put Trail into the Pavilion, which was nice; we got to practice a little more in the arena. And the [reining] divisions for all the amateurs are really nice. That gives everybody a place to go and show and be successful while they’re learning—and it also gives us a place to market to. There was quite a bit of excitement, with people wanting to look at horses.”

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H/A English Pleasure Champion NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu), ridden by James Stachowski for owner 6D Ranch Ltd.

H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion EUPHORIA LR (Majesteit x Pro-Bability), ridden by Dalton Budd for owner Megan Buckley.

H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion ERA MOONLITE SERENADE (Baske Afire x Undulata’s Lady Delight), ridden by James Diver for owners Norma and John Diver.

H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion EMPERORS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), ridden by Nicole Lawrence for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

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H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion EMPERORS FIRE (Afire Bey V x Ritida), ridden by Nicole Lawrence for owner Starline Arabians LLC.

H/A English Pleasure Futurity Champion ALMOST LEGAL (Black Daniels x Captivating Style), ridden by James Stachowski for owners Jeri and Douglas Smith.

H/A Country English Pleasure Champion SUGAR MOUNTAIN (Baske Afire x Kelly Le Brock), ridden by Brandon Flood for owner Mayree Nolan.

H/A Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion A THOUSAND STARS (Baske Afire x Kalaramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celeste), ridden by James Stachowski for owner Kirby Arabians LLC.

H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion BL SMOOTH CRIMINAL (Sir William Robert x Rumina Afire), ridden by owner Gale Waldon.

H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion TOI SUPREME CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi), ridden by Lara Ames for owner Cedar Ridge Farm. Volume 45, No. 7 | 253

H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Champion JAMES BROWN (Mamage x Watch My Success), ridden by owner Lindsay O’Reilly French.

H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion SAL MINEO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Amanda Purdin Standish for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

H/A Country English Pleasure Futurity Champion MISSKNOWITALL (Baske Afire x I’m Miss New York), ridden by Jessica Clinton for owner Vicki Humphrey.

H/A Country English Pleasure Select AATR Champion JSN MANHATTAN (Baske Afire x Drive Me Crazy), ridden by owner Jennifer Schwing.

H/A Park Horse Champion SA SOPHISTICATED LADY (AE Excel x Cathedral Bells), ridden by owner Jessica Medved.

H/A Park Horse AAOTR Champion SA SOPHISTICATED LADY (AE Excel x Cathedral Bells), ridden by owner Jessica Medved.

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H/A Pleasure Driving Champion JB CAT SCRATCH FEVER (Baske Afire x La Bella Mafia), driven by John Lambert for owners Christine, Mark and Alexandria Mitchell.

H/A Pleasure Driving AAOTD Champion BASKE IS A GENIUS (Baske Afire x Winning Asset), driven by owner Paul Heiman.

H/A Country Pleasure Driving Champion SF ULTIMATE ASSET (Afire Bey V x Mountainviews Highland Reviews), driven by Michael Miller for owner Springwater Farms Arabians LLC.

H/A Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD Champion DREAME MAKER (The Heat Ison x Movie Maker), driven by owner Mike Beethe.

H/A Ladies Side Saddle English Champion RH GLADIATOR (Mamage x Lakeview’s Savoir Faire), ridden by Kim Christy for owners Debra and Ken Smith.

H/A Ladies Side Saddle English AAOTR Champion SPRING BREAK LOA (Millennium LOA x Sultan’s Daybreak), ridden by owner Alisha Kinney. Volume 45, No. 7 | 255

H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western Champion CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA (Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen), ridden by Danielle Stock for owner Remington Monroe Equine LLC.

H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western AAOTR Champion DT GLORY BEA (WN Gloryofjoy x Hello Gorgeous), ridden by owner Sannene Garehime.

H/A Western Pleasure Champion JEEPERS KREEPERS ( Justify x She Be Afire), ridden by Stanley White III for owner Dennis & Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership.

H/A Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), ridden by Bob Hart Jr for owner Chris Schmidt.

H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion THE BLACK PEARL G (Ima Fancy Scotch Bar x Fa-Stara), ridden by owner Peggy Splawn.

H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by owner Robin Porter.

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H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Champion RUMOR HAS IT BC (Santa Fe V x TR Moondrops), ridden by owner Ryan Dunn.

H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion SHEZ BUCKIN FAMOUS M (Fames Mahogany x All Outta Bucks), ridden by owner Kendyl Modrich.

H/A Western Pleasure Futurity Champion DLC THEBUCKSTOPSHERE (Poco Van Star Two x DLC Perfect Ember), ridden by Stanley White III for owners Dennis and Linda Clark.

H/A Western Pleasure Select AATR Champion FLASH GORDEN (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), ridden by Claudia Roberts for owner Patti Scheier.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Champion WD NOBLE LADD (IXL Noble Express x Gifted JG), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Audrey Zinke.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion SRC ALEXANDER (Loki x Alexsandria), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Mary Knebel. Volume 45, No. 7 | 257

H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion VSH LOLLIPOP (Majesteit x DW Emirs Deelite), ridden by owner Sharon Fant-True.

H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion PSAX FIFTH AVENUE (Psax x Beautiful Legacy), ridden by co-owner Loren Hart for co-owner Gordon Walter.

H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Champion ROLLIN DOUBLES (Armani FC x Roligemma), ridden by Nicole Leverett for owner Laura Lynn Dickert.

H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Champion MAYBELLINE CA (Noble Way x Abeline), ridden by owner Rachel Enns.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion PSAX FIFTH AVENUE (Psax x Beautiful Legacy), ridden by Tamera Burkman for owners Gordon Walter and Loren Hart.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Select AATR Champion HS HIGH CALIBER (High Sign x Shza Dancin Queen), ridden by Melanie Hughes-Weaver for owner High Star Farms LLC.

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H/A English Show Hack Champion SKYY KING (Baske Afire x PF Lady Cameo), ridden by Gary Dearth for owners Jody and Charlie Gates.

H/A English Show Hack AAOTR Champion JB SURFS UP (Baske Afire x Petite Sweet), ridden by owner Emily Maita.

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

H/A Mounted Native Costume AAOTR Champion SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), ridden by owner Elizabeth Ann Pizzonia.

H/A Reining Horse Champion TR TEXAS T (Ima Dun Kid x Portena), ridden by Crystal McNutt for owner Dennis & Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership.

H/A Reining Junior Horse Champion PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), ridden by Bobby Barko for owner Auriel Overall-Isaman. Volume 45, No. 7 | 259

H/A Reining Horse Futurity 5 & Under Champion WHATA DOC BAR TR (What It Takes x Smokums Miss Doc Bar), ridden by Colby Powell for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

H/A Reining Horse AAOTR and Reining Primetime Non-Pro AAOTR Champion WHOA DAM IT (Okie Paul Quixote x GJ Lady Topaz), ridden by Rod Powell for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

H/A Reining Intermediate Non-Pro AAOTR Champion HH IN LIVING COLOR (Tucknicolor x Khabreah), ridden by Megan Callan for owners James and Joanne Callan.

H/A Reining Limited Non-Pro AAOTR Champion TR HOLLYWOOD ROSE (Hollywood Dun It x Patchouly Rose), ridden by Cynthia Hildebrand for owner Tim Williams.

H/A Reining Rookie Non-Pro AAOTR Champion SMALL TOWN LEGEND (Custom Legend x WBA Lucinda), ridden by owner Julie May.

H/A Trail Horse Champion TR DESPRET FOR ACHIC (Desperado V x Oakachic), ridden by Michael Damianos for owner Tes Wolf.

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H/A Trail Horse Junior Horse Champion RCC FRIAR TUCK (Cashmere MA x Lil Red Riding Hood), ridden by Jeffrey Wilms for owner Robyn Meyer.

H/A Trail Horse Futurity Champion KMA ZIPPED BYAN ANGEL (Los Angeles x Zipped In Creme), ridden by Sterling Bradley for owner Karma Arabians.

H/A Trail Horse AAOTR Champion STARS AND STRIPES SF (Allionces Knight x Starry Spumoni), ridden by Nan Walden, owner of Rancho Sonado LLC.

H/A English Trail Horse Champion TR DESPRET FOR ACHIC (Desperado V x Oakachic), ridden by Michael Damianos for owner Tes Wolf.

H/A English Trail Horse AAOTR Champion IRISH BUG-ABOO (Flamenco Bey V x Irish Precious Rose), ridden by owner Tracy Dowson.

H/A Reined Cow Horse Champion HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER (Hollywood Dun It x PGN Vanity), ridden by Crystal McNutt for owner Vallejo III Ranch LLC.

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H/A Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion SMART LITTLE ALEX (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), ridden by Michelle Roberts for owner Carol Roberts.

H/A Working Cow Horse Champion COCO POLENE (Shahcolate Bey MA x Hema), ridden by Andy Camacho for owner Madelena Camacho-Larkin.

H/A Working Cow Junior Horse and Working Cow Horse Futurity Champion OASIS CYAIN HOLLYWOOD (Hollywood White x AM Sea Angel), ridden by Eddie Ralston for owner Deborah Crosby.

H/A Working Cow Horse AOTR Champion CC RIVAL (Mister Cayanne x AJ Dioressence), ridden by owner Michelle Roberts.

H/A Cutting Champion TIME TO SHINE ZA (There Comes A Time x Shahs Windsong), ridden by John Garland for owner Ranessa Crawford.

H/A Cutting Junior Horse Champion BUCKSHOT DUNIT AGAIN (HH Maxemus x Slip Sliding Away), ridden by Shellee Kotera for owners Steve and Linda Cohn.

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H/A Cutting Futurity Champion NEAT LITTLE ZEE (Neat Little Cat x Zees Hot Number), ridden by Tommy Wayne West for owners The Chouteau Family Ltd.

H/A Cutting Non Pro Champion TIME TO SHINE ZA (There Comes A Time x Shahs Windsong), ridden by owner Ranessa Crawford.

H/A Cutting Novice Horse Champion MY GOLDEN GAL (Faris Black Lites x Gals Elizabeth), ridden by Shellee Kotera for owner Nora Herman.

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AHA Judges Hall of Fame

T H A N K Y O U , T H A N K Y O U , to AHA and all the owners, breeders, trainers and exhibitors of the Arabian breed that bestowed upon me the honor of Hall of Fame Judge. Kitty and I have been lucky enough to be married for 61 years this Christmas and have shared with our two sons, Stan Jr. and Steve, and 4 grand- and 2 greatgrandchildren the love of the Arabian breed. For me, to be honored by my peers with this great award, along with an APAHA Lifetime Achievement and Region 12 Hall of Fame Award, is the greatest recognition one could only hope and dream to achieve.

Thank You, Everyone, For A Lifetime Of Friendship, Memories And Love!

All our families have been fortunate to be involved with and share the love of the Arabian breed. I would be remiss if I did not thank some important people in my past: Bazy Tankersley of Al-Marah Arabians, Don Ford of Lancer Arabians, and all my great clients, friends, fellow breeders, trainers and owners, past and present, that have graced our lives. In closing, I am humbled with your remembering Kitty and myself, and only hope that your lives may be filled with many years of love, passion and dedication for the Arabian horse.

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Come by for a visit and coffeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I might even have a horse or two to sell you that may be your next National Champion and fulfill your dreams!

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Stanley White

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Thank you so much, to everyone who contributed in our success. Love,

Dick, Lollie and Lara

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Toi S Supreme Su uupreme preme

CRF

(Matoi x Alpha Phi)

NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 36-54 with Lara Ames

Thank you so much to John and Leah and their amazing staff in the care of Toi Supreme. This was a very special ending to a very decorated show career. Supreme will live a grand life in the pastures of CRA. Thanks to my mom and dad for all of your support. I love you all very much. Love, Lara Owned by: CEDAR RIDGE FARM | Bred by: Cedar Ridge Farm W W W.C EDA R - R I D G E.CO M 266 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Noble Supreme

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RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE with Leah Beth Golladay

2014 Canadian National Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure 2014 UNANIMOUS Canadian National Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over 2014 Canadian National Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR 40 & Over Leah, thank you so much for the amazing job you did with Noble Supreme this year. It was a fun journey and we can hardly wait for next year. Love, Dick, Lollie, and Lara Owned by: CEDAR RIDGE FARM | Bred by: Cedar Ridge Farm W W W.C EDA R - R I D G E.CO M Volume 45, No. 7 | 267

Ames Inspiration

(A Noble Cause x Justa New Look)

RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 36-54 with Laurie Ames Husband

I'd like to thank my cousin, Lara, my Uncle Dick and Aunt Lollie, for letting me show such an amazing horse. I feel blessed that we share our love of the Arabian horse. Also, a huge thanks to John and Leah Golladay for their hard work and dedication in making this dream a reality. You guys are the best. Last but not least, thank you to Ames Inspiration for giving me 100% every time. Love, Laurie Ames Husband Owned by: CEDAR RIDGE FARM | Bred by: Cedar Ridge Farm W W W.C EDA R - R I D G E.CO M 268 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Dunminding Ps and Qs

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RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A REINING HORSE FUTURITY 5 & UNDER with Brian Welman

Brian, thanks so much for the great win. Your care of our horses is amazing and we greatly appreciate it. Love, Dick, Lollie and Lara Owned by: RICHARD AMES | Bred by: Richard Ames W W W.C EDA R - R I D G E.CO M Volume 45, No. 7 | 269

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Half-Arabian Halter

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 4 & Over Overall Sweepstakes Champion WS CENTER STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), shown by Kim Morgan for owners Herbert and Karen Meites.

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 4 & Over Champion MM MAGNUM BUTTERFLY (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy), shown by Andrew Sellman for owners Katie and Alexis Acevedo.

HA/AA Filly 3 & Under Champion BENI TG (DA Valentino x Rohara Mademoiselle), shown by Rinaldo Longuini for owners Todd and Glena Weegens.

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 4 & Over Champion WS CENTER STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), shown by Kim Morgan for owners Herbert and Karen Meites.

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HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 7 & Over Champion MM MAGNUM BUTTERFLY (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy), shown by Andrew Sellman for owners Katie and Alexis Acevedo.

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 4-5 Champion VJ LAST JULE (The Hurricane x Patent Pending), shown by Michael Wilson for owner Kelly Morean.

HA/AA 3-Year-Old Filly Champion I BELIEVE FF (DA Valentino x PF Just Peachy Keen), shown by Rodolfo Guzzo for owners J. Perry and Suzanne Perkins.

HA/AA 2-Year-Old Filly Champion ROHARA MAJIK FLAME (Majik Of Marwan x Flameworthy), shown by Joseph Alberti for owner Rohara Arabians LLC.

HA/AA Yearling Filly Champion GRAZIA TG (Vitorio TO x Rohara Mademoiselle), shown by Austin Boggs for owner Lori Watson.

HA/AA Futurity Filly Champion BENI TG (DA Valentino x Rohara Mademoiselle), shown by Alcides Rodrigues for owners Todd and Glena Weegens.

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HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH Champion LEGACY LUCYIN DISQUIS (Midnite Pleasure L x IGA La Dulcinea), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Cheryl McCally.

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter AAOTH Champion ZA MAGNUMOISELLE MTC (Magnum Psyche x Affluent Affair), shown by owner Megan Weiler.

HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 4 & Over Overall Sweepstakes Champion MISTER BIGG STUFF (Baske Afire x Rhapsody), shown by Ted Carson for owner Richard Nash.

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 4 & Over Champion SHADDO MAGNIPHIED (Shaddofax x ZA Magnumoiselle MTC), shown by John Rannenberg for owner Amelia Hruban.

HA/AA Gelding 3 & Under Champion THE BIG BOPPER ORA (Vitorio TO x She Be Adiva KBS), shown by Dagmar Gordiano for owner Oak Ridge Arabians.

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HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 4 & Over Champion VSH DOMINIC (Majesteit x O Katie), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Texie Lowery.

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HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 7 & Over Champion MAGHNUS Z (Magnum Chall HVP x The Sweet Rose), shown by Joseph Alberti for owners Maddy and Jay Winer.

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 4-5 Champion SHADDO MAGNIPHIED (Shaddofax x ZA Magnumoiselle MTC), shown by Joseph Alberti for owner Amelia Hruban.

HA/AA 3-Year-Old Gelding Champion THE GODFATHER ORA (Vitorio TO x SH Sebella), shown by Dagmar Gordiano for owners Richard and Justine Goodrow.

HA/AA 2-Year-Old Gelding Champion THE BIG BOPPER ORA (Vitorio TO x She Be Adiva KBS), shown by Dagmar Gordiano for owner Oak Ridge Arabians.

HA/AA Yearling Gelding/Colt Champion REMEMBER THE NYTE RMA (Vitorio TO x CF Mamies Night Out), shown by Alcides Rodrigues for owner Melissa Subjeck.

HA/AA Futurity Gelding Champion GILTY AS CHARGED (Justify x DR Gilty Pleasures), shown by Troy White for owners Robert and Janene Boggs.

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HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH Champion MISTER BIGG STUFF (Baske Afire x Rhapsody), shown by owner Richard Nash.

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter AAOTH Champion MAGHNUS Z (Magnum Chall HVP x The Sweet Rose), shown by owner Maddy Winer.

Showmanship AATH Champion BSF STARBUCK (Were Dun x Escada MF), shown by owner Michelle Pease-Paulsen.

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Thank youWendy! What a fabulous ending to a great year. Thank you so much for giving of your time and talent to Alexander and me and to all the horses and clients at Freewill Farm. We are all very grateful. Looking forward to more fun times in 2015! —Missy Knebel Dripping Springs, Texas • knebels@msn.com

"Wow — 6 National Championships with Noble Ladd ... Thank you,Wendy, for another incredible year, and for all of your hard work. You are awesome, and we love you!". — Audrey & David Zinke West Covina, California • ArabReiner@aol.com

NATIONAL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE

SRC

Alexander (Loki x Alexsandria)

NATIONAL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE OPEN

NobleLadd

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(IXL Noble Express x Gifted JG)

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Putting It All Together This was the 48th U.S. National Championship Show, 56th if you count the early years as classes at Estes Park and other locations. Over the years, a lot has changed. The bloodlines have evolved (for better or worse; most people now say better). The number of classes and divisions has exploded (some people like the increased possibility for a title, others say it dilutes the meaning of the awards, and everyone observes that the show has become a marathon). The price of a top horse has skyrocketed, plummeted, stabilized and generally been a topic of conversation for more than 40 years. And most horsemen say that since the sunshine years of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, training procedures have improved dramatically. Through it all, the human element always has been an attraction. People who have remained dedicated to Arabians through its highs and lows have genuinely loved the breed. Pat Dempsey, of Beloveds Farm, in Lady Lake, Fla., is one. She has been a patron every year since 1978, departing for only a decade when she did not own Arabians. Over that time, she sponsored a variety of classes, working her way up to stallion halter. “I just always

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wanted to support the industry,” she explained. “How best than at the national level?” It is worth noting that despite the volume of people in Arabians, individuals are noted. Some become such a part of the scene that they create a void when they are not present. “There was only one thing missing at this Nationals, and that was Dr. John Sparks,” said Jim Lowe, citing the longtime Scottsdale veterinarian who died a few weeks before the show. “I don’t know how many he’d gone to in a row, but he wasn’t there this year, and he was missed.” And finally, there are the horses. At the show you could see the spirit of the breed nearly everywhere, but no place more clearly than in the amateur native costume championship on Thursday night, where one horse told a big story simply by cantering into the ring. His name is HL Sanction, and he is 25 years old. He has belonged to his owners, Russ and Cathy Vecsey, since he was 4. Examine HL Sanction’s pedigree and you see names up close that these days are generally classified as history.

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magical Veterans of the Arabian breed in the 1980s will feel right at home: his sire was The Chief Justice, a well-known *Bask son who showed to national top tens in halter and English disciplines; his dam, Overlook Seratifa, was a daughter of *Serafix. He began showing a remarkable 21 years ago and earned his first national top tens, in both the U.S. and Canada, a year later. He won his first national championships—four of them, two in the U.S. and two in Canada—in 2008, at the age of 19, in native costume open and amateur. Since then, he has collected three reserves and another championship, and this year, still going strong, he carried Cathy Vecsey to yet another U.S. National Championship in Mounted Native Costume AAOTR. “I don’t think I ever have a bad day on him,” Cathy Vecsey reflected afterward. “I’m so appreciative of the fact that other people appreciate that he’s put his heart and soul into this for so long, because he has. This is just what this horse wants to do—I don’t have to encourage him. I’m letting him live life on his terms, so I’ll support him in it. I love my horse.” n

memories

“My best memory of this year’s U.S. Nationals was seeing all of the spectators in the stands, smiling and screaming for the horses they enjoyed. This was the first time in years that I can truly say ‘The Arabian horse is back!’” —Cathy Vincent, Adandy Farm “The most memorable thing I can tell you was watching Josh and Jody making the [western pleasure open] victory pass together. They’re very close friends, and those horses are so close in the way they go; there wasn’t a dime between them. To watch the two of them take that second victory pass together was cool to see.” —Corky Sutton, U.S. Nationals judge “My best memory about the Nationals this year was the weather! It was warm, it felt good to walk out and not have to have a lot of jackets. And when the weather is nice, the show is nice and we enjoy ourselves more.” —Jim Stachowski, Stachowski Farms “My favorite memory? I think how well the Trail turned out in the Pavilion, because that was a gamble to see if the venue would work. And it raised the level of competition by octaves—it accelerated and was so beautiful there. That was pretty exciting!” —Bill Hughes, Chair of the U.S. National Show Commission “My favorite memory was winning the open hunter championship—but I have to say, I was pretty impressed the night they raised $200,000 for Alexa Nichols! That was pretty fun.” —Marjie Becker, Becker Stables

HL Sanction and Cathy Vecsey.

“The [AHDF] fundraiser for Alexa Nichols was pretty incredible. It made that show about more than winning. People took a step back and opened up their checkbooks, their horses, their time, and really came together. It was right in the middle of the show and it kind of put everyone on pause.” —Katie Harvey Volume 45, No. 7 | 277

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Ellen Orthwein by KARA LARSON

Ever wonder who is the creative mind and genius behind the numerous and beautiful stall fronts and inviting sitting areas seen at U.S. Nationals every year? One is Ellen Orthwein. You might call her the interior designer for Colonial Wood Training Center. And for the second year now, Ellen has been the creative mind behind the beautiful, homey feel of the Texas farm’s setup at U.S. Nationals.

“It all started when we were at a horse show and I was showing Jennifer and other clients pictures of what I did with my barn office,” begins Ellen. “Everybody said, ‘Oh, why don't you do our Nationals setup?’ Naturally, I thought they were kidding, but about three weeks before Nationals last year, they say, ‘So, you are going to do our setup, right?’ Turns out, they weren’t kidding.” So Ellen got busy. For three weeks, she visualized, taped out the space, and then started building the U.S. Nationals setup in her garage. “My goal was to create a very comfortable space. We live there for almost two weeks, so I wanted to create a space that was warm, comfortable, and kind of felt like home—just an inviting area where people would want to come in and sit down and visit.” As someone who has been involved with the Arabian horse for 30 years, Ellen understands the important and contagious sense of community also attached to the horse industry. She views the community as a supportive and special group, and from here, her vision for the U.S. setup was inspired. “We all work very hard to show our horses, and Josh and Jennifer work extremely hard. So again, when they have a little downtime,

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it's kind of nice that they have a pleasant, comfortable place to do that. I also think it puts a face on the barn, on Colonial Wood—a positive representation of the barn.” This is another source of inspiration—the people and spirit of Colonial Wood. Originally, it was Ellen’s goal to depict the clients, horses, and trainers accurately, while satisfying their requests. Her design began from the ground up with the inviting wood floor and worked into the charming pendulum lights, country casual furnishings, silver champagne cooler trophies, and cozy rugs. “I tried to capture the personality of our barn at Colonial Wood. When I talked to the clients, the major consensus was that they didn't like the wood

chips for the floor that had been used in years past, so that's how I came up with the wooden floor, which is a huge part of our setup at Nationals.” Beyond the sense of community and personality the setup evokes, another great aspect of Ellen’s design? It’s thrifty. From $5 chairs to $2 lampshades, most of the items in the setup came from Goodwill and the Salvation Army. For Ellen, this frugality adds to the challenge of the task. In her journey to acquire the antiquated items, Ellen shares, “It took going to and from these places on a daily basis to see if anything new had arrived from donations. I think my favorite item was a large chest that I picked up for $50. I used acrylic and chalk paint, adding a photo transfer of two Arabian horse heads on the top to redo this piece. I think that was my favorite piece and the one I had the most fun doing.” She adds, “I think of it as repurposing. For a lot of the stuff that I've found, I just gave it new life. That's what I love to do. I don't really like going out and looking at anything new; I like to look at old objects and see how I can recreate or reinvent it.” n

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“Doin’ The Dirt” by CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Pulling off a colossal event like our Arabian U.S. Nationals takes a whole lot of folks united by collaboration, expertise and just plain hard work. Did you ever wonder how all the dirt and fancy (green!) footing finds its way to our ‘Granddaddy’ of all championships? I sat down with one of the ‘dirt’ staff, David Bein, to get the low-down on this team effort. Under Barn Manager Glen True’s supervision, dirt and other footing material begins its arrival about a month before the start of U.S. Nationals. Years of experience have created a working knowledge of how much dirt and other footing additives are needed for the arenas, warm-up areas and walkways. The Tulsa State Fair begins dismantling about a month before the start of U.S. Nationals. That’s when David and two other ‘dirt’ operators begin their work. The dirt arrives and staff starts its challenging task of mixing the right combinations of dirt, sand and/or shavings. Two of the main arenas, Ford Truck and The Pavilion, use a combination of dirt, sand and shavings. The three ‘dirt’ operators work 10 hours shifts for several days moving the dirt to the arena locations, walkway areas and warm-up pens. Much of the areas are asphalt to start. The tractor work combines these footing ingredients to create the correct depth for optimum show performance. The center ‘stage’ where judges, photographers and other staff sit is a raised and packed dirt base. The ‘dirt’ operators are responsible for that, too.

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Chris Culbreth and David Bein

Different arenas and areas require different combinations of dirt for the best footing. David explains, “The Mustang Arena uses pre-existing dirt as it is utilized prior to our U.S. Nationals as a roping arena. This footing is also appropriate for Working Western classes.” Still the ‘dirt’ staff has to remove the roping chutes and thoroughly drag and water to maintain consistently good footing. Before and during U.S. Nationals, the watering and dragging of all arenas and work areas is carefully calculated based on humidity and usage. David says, “The most challenging areas we have in terms of maintenance are the warm-up arenas, particularly those located outdoors and especially those where

horses are longed. Outside, we are at the mercy of the weather. But when the weather’s bad, that creates more longing indoors which wreaks further havoc on those arenas!” Because horse shows and weather can be unpredictable, all operators must be available at all hours. Should a warmup arena get torn up due to overwork of the footing, operators must act quickly and in sync to re-work the dirt. If rain occurs overnight, the operators need to be out on their tractors early to drag outdoor warm-up arenas. The show schedule starts its’ morning, afternoon and evening performances with a freshly dragged arena. Dirt work commences immediately after the evening session and is re-worked again just before the morning session as arenas are used for schooling all night. David explains, “Yes, keeping the dirt walkways and arena footing in the best condition possible is definitely a 24 hour a day job before and during the U.S. Nationals. One of my favorite dirt work tasks is when all three of us operators are running our tractors perfectly synchronized in the same arena. We’ll get the footing exactly the way it should be. It’s really quite a sight to watch three guys on tractors zipping around an arena creating perfectly uniform footing. We’re like little kids playing with big Tonka trucks.” Kidding aside, consistently excellent footing is a very serious subject for any equine competition. David observes, “I’ve worked the dirt for every Tulsa U.S. Nationals. We are always looking to improve the combination to create the best footing possible, be it on the walkways, show arenas or warm-up arenas. We talk a great deal amongst ourselves,

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sharing ideas and listening to constructive feedback. It really does take a big village of hardworking people to make all this happen. We need to be flexible, yet diligent. We need to be able to act quickly should an emergency occur. And we fill in to perform other tasks too, should we be needed.” Going back to the “Tonka Truck” analogy, David concludes, “I love doing this work and am privileged to be part of a first class staff that makes U.S. Nationals a huge success every single year. Our team efforts are managed by truly top-notch management. Yes, I’m driving a big John Deere tractor around as happy as a little kid playing with Tonka Trucks during the craziest of hours, but I love it, and appreciate the opportunity to make my small contribution towards a successful Arabian U.S. Nationals. We aim to please!” n

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Guest Editorial: Adult Showmanship And Equitation—

A Lot Of Fun And A Path To The Future by Michelle Pease-Paulsen

In the Arabian industry these days, we are all concerned about attracting more people to the breed and increasing participation. We’d like to see increased entries in our horse shows and more people owning horses. Obviously, we can and should address these challenges on many fronts, but I think we already have a way that could easily play a bigger part in generating growth: an “adult equitation” division. We already have a few adult eq. classes in various divisions, which I support, but in this case, I’m focusing more on Adult Showmanship, which is, technically, an equitation class. Michelle and her 2014 U.S. National Champion Showmanship AATR teammate BSF Starbuck.

My point in writing this article is to acquaint more people with the benefits these classes offer, what is happening in their development, and how you, as an Arabian enthusiast, can help.

Before I begin, let me offer a little background. For those who aren’t aware of the distinctions, the classes I’m talking about follow a common principle, and that is that they require a horse but judge the human. Equitation, whether “Horsemanship” or “Hunt Seat,” refers to mounted events, while “Showmanship” covers the in-hand contingent. Just about all breeds feature these classes at the youth level, and the majority of them offer at least some competition— more in some breeds, less in others—for adults.

the discussion forums to see what people are saying. One refrain I very often hear is, “I spend all this money to go to Nationals and I have only one class.” Not only that, but most of us know people who rode in youth competition and would love to show as adults if they could. For these former competitors, the biggest reason they don’t is usually because they haven’t the time or money to compete in the amateur events of the divisions they once rode in, where competition is fierce and the best horses usually are not inexpensive. So, what would give current exhibitors something more to do and help former competitors return? What would apply to the largest variety of riders/ exhibitors? And if we’re making out a wish list, how about what would appeal to new people as well?

One reason that I am convinced that these classes are important is what I see when I check social media and

Adult equitation classes such as Showmanship, Adult Horsemanship and Hunt Seat, can answer those questions.

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How It Works Consider the Adult Showmanship rules: “The Showmanship class shall be judged strictly on the exhibitors’ ability to prepare and present the horse safely, correctly and elegantly. The conformation of the horse is not to be judged, since the horse is considered a means of displaying the abilities of the showman.” Furthermore, “Horses shall be presented in the discipline that suites them best.” Just think of what that means. Any horse you own, if it has the temperament for it, can be used in Showmanship. You don’t need a flashy, expensive horse, or for that matter, a big name or high-priced trainer. Your old western pleasure horse, who is too far past his best to be competitive in amateur? … Great. The one you bred who is calm and tractable, but really has no talent for your chosen English division? … Bring him on. Your daughter’s equitation horse that you just couldn’t part with when she went off to college? … Give it a shot. The point here is your skills. So start practicing. An added benefit for Showmanship is that it can offer a new life for older horses or maybe for some horses who aren’t 100 percent sound enough for the riding divisions, but have great ground manners. The other adult equitation classes, such as horsemanship and hunt seat eq., can provide a new job for a horse who maybe isn’t talented enough to be a national champion in its division, but has good enough form to partner an exhibitor. All of this means more opportunities for current participants, and an easy entry point for both newcomers and former exhibitors who want to come back to competition. Nowhere does a person have to have an expensive horse to compete, and in some of these classes, there is a chance to go to Nationals. There is another attraction to Adult Showmanship as well. Because the required attire for each entry (both horse and exhibitor) is what is suitable for the horse’s discipline, most people do not have to buy additional clothes or equipment, further reducing the cost of participation.

It is no surprise, then, that Adult Showmanship has been growing. In 2013, the Canadian Nationals added the class, and in 2014, Scottsdale and the U.S. Nationals included competition. In its first year at the U.S. Nationals, Adult Showmanship attracted two sections of more than 10 entries each, and notably, eight or nine of them came to Nationals strictly because of the class. Dawn Muschetto traveled all the way from California just for Showmanship, while Devin Galloway came from Arizona for Showmanship but competed in Side Saddle as well. And Sarah Olmstead, who didn’t get to U.S. Nationals this year, hauled her horse from Michigan to Brandon, Manitoba, in 2013, just to compete in the first Canadian National Adult Showmanship Championship.

What We’re Working On Now Our first job is to get these disciplines into more shows. That is happening in many areas of the country, mostly because local exhibitors are asking for and supporting them. It may be Adult Showmanship here, Horsemanship there and Hunt Seat Equitation there, depending on what is most popular in a certain area, but everything counts. I should add that while I have not mentioned Adult Saddle Seat here, it is a discipline that I support and would love to see grow. If you are interested in working for Adult Saddle Seat Equitation classes in your area, I would be happy to provide the template for what we have accomplished in Horsemanship and Showmanship in my area, and offer whatever advice I can to help you get started where you live and show. (The key is being able to guarantee numbers to fill the classes.) Currently, AHA’s Equitation/Showmanship Committee has been working on a new Equitation manual, so I asked Deborah Johnson, Chair of the committee, to describe what they had in mind. “The Equitation/Showmanship committee has been diligently working to develop definitions to further explain the class to spectators, participants and judges,” she said, “so that all can enjoy transparency in understanding the class and its objectives.” The manual will address a number of topics. For instance, Showmanship is not a halter class; it is an equitation Volume 45, No. 7 | 285

and pattern class. The manual will also provide more information on the suitability of the horse being used to the attire in which it is exhibited, and will elaborate on maneuvers such as quartering, leading, etc., with drawings and detailed text to explain the correct and incorrect way to complete the maneuvers. One reason for this is not just to educate our own public in Arabians, but also the numbers of exhibitors coming in from other breeds.

the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, Adult Hunt Seat Eq. at Canadian Nationals, and hope to add Horsemanship soon. Not to mention, Scottsdale has been phenomenal to us as well; 2015 will be the third year for Adult Horsemanship there, and with its rapid growth, we are already splitting the competition into 19-49 and 50 & Over. Also, it will be the second year for Showmanship, and when I asked for Adult Reining Seat Equitation this year, Scottsdale added it.

In the short time I have been involved in this movement, I have seen a lot of progress. We now have Showmanship at

We have come far enough that I believe I can see the iceberg beneath the tip. As Deborah Johnson said,

Adult Showmanship—Why It Is Important It is easy to say that Adult Showmanship has a lot to offer, but a closer look at one of the division’s participants tells the story better. Dawn Muschetto, of Ione, Calif., drove 1,750 miles to compete in Adult Showmanship at the U.S. Nationals. I asked her why she loves it. “I did showmanship as a kid,” she says. “Back then, I didn’t like it, but my mother said it was that or I couldn’t show at all. She wanted me to be an all-around horse person, and her view was that you don’t just get on and ride. In showmanship, it’s a level playing field, with both of you being on the ground, and you have to come together as one. I learned to love doing it. I love working with my horse on the ground and making a game of it.”

Dawn Muschetto with Biyast, one of this year’s U.S. National Top Ten in Showmanship AATH.

In fact, she now requires that her 14-year-old daughter do it, and Madison, too, loves it. When Dawn, who is a finance technician for Cal Fire, can’t get home from work to train her horse (yes, she trains her own showmanship horse), Madison does it for her. “I can’t tell you how many hundreds of hours of overtime I worked to be able to afford to go to Oklahoma [for the U.S. Nationals],” Dawn says. “But it was a childhood dream. It has been something that I’ve done as a true amateur, and it was successful—I was third overall. I’m really proud of that!” Dawn has been in Arabians for 30 years. Growing up, she rode mostly in 4-H and local all-breed shows; Arabian shows were rare. Today, she makes time to be a 4-H leader, where she loves teaching kids about showmanship. It is so easy for them to learn, she says, and she is living proof. “I’ve never used a trainer in showmanship,” she points out. “I learned by going to shows, watching all breeds (the basics are the same), reading books, and watching social media or YouTube videos. I went to clinics, took hints from friends who are trainers, and took a lesson here or there. And one of my best ways to learn was to have my mother videotape a class and then we’d compare my performance to whoever won. “It is all about how you and your horse communicate,” she concludes. “It is truly an amateur sport and you don’t have to have a lot of money to do it.”

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“Showmanship is a class for all ages and can showcase the diversity of our Arabian horses. It is a discipline that is genuinely growing and gaining popularity.” I couldn’t agree more. This is an amateur-driven industry, and the more activities there are for amateurs, the more amateurs will take part, with Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Would you like to join in?

And More:

Why I Like Adult Showmanship Kari Amundson, Snohomish, Wash. “What I love about showmanship is that it is not just a class for a few people, it is a class for everyone. It provides an opportunity to compete with your horse no matter your age, physical abilities, riding level, or time you have been involved with horses. “In showmanship you and your horse are a team. The focus is on how the handler moves the horse flawlessly through a pattern in a relaxed, calm manner. Showmanship is fun! “This class also reflects how a well-trained horse should behave on the ground; it trains them to be easy to handle and work effortlessly from the handler’s cues. One benefit outside the show pen is having a horse that willingly moves his feet and walks and jogs in-hand for visits from the farrier and veterinarian. With enough preparation, practice and skill, it allows the finest showmen/women to rise to the top.”

Mike Baker, Yelm, Wash. “When showmanship began in the 1960s it was a 4-H event designed for kids who could not afford nice quality halter horses. The emphasis back then was on ‘grooming and fitting’ a horse. However, as the sport was introduced to the breed associations, it evolved and precision pattern work became the main focus. While fitting and grooming remain an important part of showmanship, today it’s all about the pattern work and partnership between horse and handler. “The beauty of Showmanship is watching a team work together in perfect synchronicity. At the highest levels,

Mike Baker with his Showmanship partner, the Half-Arabian Tactical Advantage.

handlers can complete very complex patterns comprised of extremely difficult maneuvers with no verbal commands and no contact or attachment (lead) to the horse. Seeing a horse and handler who can communicate by subtle, almost imperceptible, cues of body language is amazing. That is teamwork! “The other thing that appeals to competitors like me is the fact that judging is more technical and objective. The conformation of your horse and how pretty it is has nothing to do with it. [In that sense, it is] just like horsemanship, obstacle trail, reining or timed events. I never like hearing I lost because ‘that horse is just nicer’ or ‘the judge just liked that one better.’ Folks like me want to know exactly what went wrong and what I can do better next time to improve. Showmanship usually provides that. “Even though Showmanship is immensely popular, many people tell me they hate it. I always laugh when someone says this. Showmanship is a discipline that takes incredible patience and partnership with your horse; it is as technical and complicated as any discipline in the equine world. So, yeah, I get it, it’s not for everyone. Those who do ‘get it’ can stand proud.”

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Leaders Of The Times: December Calendar Feature

Royal Heir by Kara Larson

VJ Royal Heir (Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot) with Joel Kiesner.

VJ Royal Heir is a show horse. Bringing home the 2013 unanimous championship in the Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse class at the U.S. Nationals, owner Kelli Aguirre called this moment her favorite just one year ago. However, after the 2014 U.S. Nationals, Aguirre has a new favorite. As VJ Royal Heir trotted out of Ford Truck Arena with trainer Joel Kiesner as champion of the Arabian English Pleasure class, this 6-year-old stallion proved his undeniable talent and the soundness of his pedigree through another incredible performance. 288 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

“Bottom line—he is perfectly conformed to do his job,” shares Aguirre. Aguirre grew up with Arabian horses as her parents were very involved with breeding and showing straight Egyptian Arabians, but after a 14-year hiatus, she reentered the Arabian world in the year 2000. This time, she was all in. Showing alongside her daughter, Gabrielle, Aguirre also began breeding more seriously. And when she happened upon Royal Heir

in 2011, Aguirre was ready to invest in the future of a monumental stallion. On Royal Heir, Aguirre says, “He has a long, stretchy, scopey neck that allows him to have so much softness and flexibility in the bridle. In the show ring, trotting around the ring looks effortless. The whole picture comes together through years of careful breeding to enable him to be the best English horse ever bred.” Royal Heir’s breeding, Afires Heir and MA Ghazta Trot, an El Ghazi daughter, provides a perfect canvas in which the stallion continues to make his own. Aguirre discloses, “I think he IS his pedigree. I have heard from so many people how much he resembles the horses from his lineage. If you could take all the great things from the horses in his pedigree and create your own horse, I think VJ Royal Heir would be that horse.” The lineage of greatness doesn’t end with Royal Heir. As the stallion continues to breed, Aguirre is increasingly

optimistic about his mark on the Arabian English pleasure horse. She offers, “Because he wears his pedigree, we are seeing in his offspring the same. His babies resemble one another; they all have beautiful faces and big eyes and long, stretchy, shapely necks just like their father. They are big and long legged and look to be talented babies.” Aguirre has called VJ Royal Heir her once-in-a-lifetime horse. From the first time she saw him in a video as a yearling, she was smitten. She knew he would do something great and be a big time horse. “There are so many exciting things about owning this stallion that I don’t know that I can name just one.” Aguirre adds, “When I look at him, I see the most perfect horse I’ve ever seen. He has the neck and the size and the short back, he has beauty and charisma—and it just takes your breath away.” Judges, trainers, breeders, and Arabian horse lovers agree— VJ Royal Heir is a great one. n Volume 45, No. 7 | 289

Taking the Reins: Giving Arabians and At-Risk Girls Hope by KARA LARSON

This story opens with an end goal. “Taking the Reins” (TTR) is a non-profit that operates with the intention of empowerment. When Executive Director Jane Haven shared what she hopes to pass along to the young girls involved with the program, she eloquently stated, “I want every girl that TTR touches to realize her value. I want our girls to know that they deserve success in their lives and that they are capable of being leaders in their communities. Our slogan is ‘empowering girls through horsepower.’ With empowerment comes choice, and hopefully, our girls are learning that they can choose to take the reins of their horse and their life.” Executive Director of Taking the Reins, Jane Haven with Spring Duet.

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Anyone lucky enough to know the intricacies of life with the Arabian horse can appreciate the experience Taking the Reins offers. This is a non-profit that deserves attention. A vision currently spearheaded by Haven, someone with a big history with the Arabian horse, Taking the Reins is an equestrian program that transforms the lives of the children it serves. Jane grew up in Western Colorado on the Arabian horse ranch, Desert Hills Arabians. Her family raised and showed horses with trainers like Bob Smith and Gene LaCroix. She spent school breaks in apprenticeships at Lasma and eventually chose to attend Cal Poly Pomona because of the Arabian horse program. Jane’s family was involved in many aspects of the Arabian industry. Her father became the AHA President in 1986 and her brother trained at Varian Arabians during the late 70s and early 80s, and then returned to Desert Hills as a trainer for many years. After Cal Poly, Jane attended graduate school and received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. While living in Los Angeles, Jane focused on building a career, but she was also working on bringing Arabian horses back into her life. She would soon find a way to make them a huge part of her life once again. Jane first learned about Taking the Reins in 1998, the year it was founded. She shares, “I knew a volunteer and she asked me to donate. At that point, the program rented space at a boarding facility next door to our current location. There were several lesson horses and the program served around 75 girls.” And it was in 2000 that Jane was asked as a Clinical Psychologist to help develop a system of assessing the impact the program was having on the youth that participated. So, Jane and a student of hers began looking at changes in self-esteem of the girls enrolled in TTR's program. During this time, Jane formed West Haven Arabians and continued breeding and showing her own horses. She also became the Youth Director for Region 2 for several years, the President of the AHASFV club, as well as an AHA Delegate. In 2012, the founder of Taking the Reins stepped down, and the board approached Jane about applying for the job of Executive Director. Jane shares, “I had retired from my career as a Psychologist and decided that becoming the Executive Director of TTR would allow me to combine my love of horses with my experience of youth and education. In March of 2013, I took over the directorship of Taking the Reins.”

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A Brief History Taking the Reins was founded upon the vision of two women who recognized the extraordinary potential of an equine-based educational program for Los Angeles’ most at-risk urban girls. The program’s website states, ‘The only program of its kind in Los Angeles, Taking the Reins gives girls the opportunity to ride and care for horses, study equine science, practice creative arts, and be physically active outdoors within a structured and safe environment.’ As a community-based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, Taking the Reins teaches life skills to middle- and high-school girls from schools and organizations in the local community through horse care, riding, and in the Urban Farming Program. TTR focuses on offering their program at no, or very low, cost to participants, meaning that the organization survives on donations from individuals, as well as grants from charitable foundations and corporations. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law (tax id is #95-4688657). Located in a 100-year-old barn located near Griffith Park in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, Taking the Reins transformed this 2.5-acre site into an urban barn with horses, an

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organic garden, and a learning center for programs and classes. This beautiful farm offers a rural setting to urban girls just minutes from their day-to-day city environment—a pairing that has proved to be an interesting and inspiring combination. In the case of TTR, location plays a large role in the existence and success of the program. In its impact, Jane shares, “If we were not in LA, our mission would be completely different. From its inception, we at TTR developed a program to meet the needs of LA at-risk youth that had limited access to the natural environment and the ‘elite’ sport of riding horses. Our program brings back the accessibility of horses that once existed throughout our country. In a city like LA, one has to have wealth to have access to land and animals. I am thankful that a place like Taking the Reins exists for the youth we serve, but also for the Los Angeles community at large.” Beyond the lack of access to a natural environment, there is the issue of the universal struggles occurring during the self-conscious and trying teenage years. This may be inescapable for all; however, Taking the Reins works to help young girls face their challenges

and grow as individuals. With these goals in mind, the website states, ‘Taking the Reins responds to the documented and demonstrated needs of teenage girls in Los Angeles who face particular challenges to growing up healthy and prepared for a successful future. The girls we serve are likely to live in poverty. Few have easy access to public outdoor spaces; few exercise or participate in sports. Their families have scarce resources and the girls have many barriers to overcome to obtain good health and educational achievement.’ The site continues, ‘With some very patient horses, a deeply committed staff, a dedicated board of directors, and passionate volunteers, Taking the Reins continues to grow, serving more than 1,700 girls, empowering them to be strong, confident, and courageous.’

Up Close And Personal Taking the Reins becomes a learning experience for all involved. Jane shared what she has learned about horses, kids, and herself since taking on this position. First, for the horses. “I have learned that being a lesson horse is a very hard job and many do not have the temperament to handle the job. During my time at TTR, we have had Arabians, Saddlebreds, Morgans, Quarter Horses, a Thoroughbred, a Caspian, and several pony breeds as lesson horses. Currently we have 14 horses and 10 of them are Arabians.” This is an impressive Arabian ratio. But for Jane, the reasoning is simply that they are best suited for the job. “It takes a horse that is patient and kind and one that likes attention and being handled by many different types of children. Retired Arabian show horses have learned to tolerate a lot of change, as well as new and different people and situations in their life, therefore they seem to do well in this type of lesson program.” Jane adds, “The Arabians in our program seem to excel at ‘reading’ their rider. Becoming slow and quiet for the beginner, yet stepping up for the advanced girl who is preparing for a show.” The second part of the equation at Taking the Reins—the kids—has also been a source of inspiration for Jane. “Over 80% of the 11 to 18 year old girls we serve live in high risk environments and attend title one schools. By definition, their families are low income. All of the children we serve have the academic and personal potential to become high achievers and future leaders.” And from her experience working with the girls, Jane offers, “Before coming to TTR, many young people I had contact Volume 45, No. 7 | 293

with, especially in the horse world, came from families of privilege and were growing up in safe environments. At TTR, I have come to know that kids are kids—regardless of life circumstance. I have learned that there needs to be a balance when nurturing the development of youth. If you provide too much rich nutrition, they will founder; not enough nutrition, they will starve. I have learned that regardless of color, life circumstance, family background, and even age, if kids are provided a safe, nurturing, and educational environment when they share a passion, like horses, and they are given the opportunity to know and support each other, they will form meaningful friendships and become lifelong learners and achievers.” What does Jane find to be the most rewarding aspect of the program? “I love providing the kind of ‘farm’ environment that meant so much to me growing up to over 260 urban youth a year. To witness a child's apprehension as they touch our barn cat, goat, or chicken, much less a horse, for the first time; and then seeing the transformation as they take control of leading a horse and eventually cantering, is pretty magical.” The most challenging part? “To know that we have girls that want to experience everything TTR has to offer, but due to their life circumstance, they are only able to come for one camp session. We serve homeless youth, kids whose parents are incarcerated, or girls with a single parent who is very ill. These girls are living unstable, fragile lives, so even short term consistency of services is made difficult.”

The Value Of Taking The Reins In Jane’s eyes, the horse industry needs people that value the culture of horses and rural life. “Because of their exposure through TTR, many of the kids have a great desire to live in less urban areas and to eventually own their own horses.” Jane adds, “Each year for the last several years, TTR graduating seniors have been accepted into Animal Science majors at CSU, Arizona State, and Cal Poly Pomona. In 2016, TTR will have six girls applying to Animal Science programs. All six have GPA's of 2.5 to 3.96 and all six will be the first in their family to attend college.” With the Arabian breed specifically, Jane says, “One of our girls is now the Youth Vice Director of Region 2 and will attend AHYA convention in March. 27 of our kids studied Hippology and Judging in 2013/2014. In the last two years, TTR sent eight girls to Youth Nationals. They earned eight top ten awards, the Senior National Champion Hippology award, and the reserve champion team award. Two of our girls went to U.S. Nationals this year to compete in judging and ended up 5th place in their division. All of these kids saw their first ever college campus during their preparation, thanks to the volunteer coaching from Mark Stinson at Cal Poly Pomona. Trust me, they LOVE Arabians!”

The End Of The Day In her journey with TTR and with the kids, Jane has not only afforded them with knowledge, opportunity, and access to the healing power of horses, but they have given her something in return. “I am humbled by their hunger for knowledge and their desire to be with horses. Throughout my life, I always had easy access to horses and the natural environment. Many of our girls ride buses for two hours round trip, just to grow and eat a fresh tomato, learn about gardening, watch a farrier trim a hoof, clean stalls, and, of course, ride horses. They love having ‘their’ barn to feel and be a part of.” There is no doubt, that Jane Haven has a rewarding, yet challenging job. Every day, she walks away from her work knowing that she is making real change for many young girls. “I realize the benefits of TTR every day. I have my own riding horse there, as well as one of my favorite mares that is now a show horse for the kids. I also enjoy working with my adult daughter, Liz. Liz coaches our show team and provides horse care two and 1/2 days a week, while she attends college. I also confess, I forage almost daily in our wonderful abundant garden. Much of my happiness comes from being surrounded with a Board and staff that are committed to the mission of serving youth, providing a sanctuary for retired horses that still have so much to offer, and creating an environment that is an oasis in a dense urban city.”

Taking the Reins inspires positive personal growth, hope for the future, and a wonderful outlet to interact with horses and nature. With empowerment at the heart of the program, Taking the Reins provides something beautiful in the lives of at-risk youth while furnishing a loving home for many retired show horses. One of the girls in the program shares a quote she once read, ‘The moment I put my left foot in the stirrup, step up on the horse and settle into the saddle, I just come alive. That is the greatest feeling in the world. It isn’t a feeling of power or superiority or even the anticipation that I’m going to do something; it’s just this general feeling of harmony with … the whole world!’ Taking the Reins needs your support. Take a tour of the beautiful farm, donate to ensure the future of TTR, volunteer your time, or simply contact Taking the Reins via their website. Your donation will provide health care for the wonderful lesson horses and enrich the lives of at-risk LA youth, unlocking a sense of purpose and achievement. For $500, the routine medical costs (farrier, vet care) for one horse are covered for a year. And $2,000 includes all costs associated for a year’s worth of participation for one child. To make a tax-deductible donation, go to TTR’s website at takingthereins.org. n

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