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Ever After NA x Margarita PSY (Padrons Psyche/Bey Shah)

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PA Paschal x AR Chats Meow

JP Obsession x Mystika Psyche

at just the right moment in time, the forces of beauty allowed the stars to align? What if that moment is now? What if Western Pleasure history could be made? What if we were all there to witness it?

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Women Around The World: Christie Metz with Jeff Wallace

Leaders Of The Times: Im The Real Deal+// by Theresa Cardamone

Women Around The World: Angela Sellman

Cover Story: SF Aftershoc—Primed For The Future Of English by Anne Stratton

Women Around The World: Shawn Stachowski

Close-up On History: Featurette by Anne Stratton

Presenting The Personalities: Taylor Mason

The AHRE—A Rescue Operation Focusing Solely On The Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse by Brook Matthiesen

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Halter Cover: FM Gloriaa … Queen Of The World by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone

1NJ a rabians The Brilliance Of Baha AA by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone 30 H alter

There Is “Magic” In The Mare … Wieza Mocy by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone

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A Spotlight On The Arabian At The Rolex Central Park Horse Show by Theresa Cardamone

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Aachen All Nations Cup: Remembrances And Renewal by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone

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Presenting The Personalities: Hendrik Mens

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Al Shaqab

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2015 Arabian National Breeder Finals—A Breeding Showcase by Theresa Cardamone

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Presenting The Personalities: Karl-Heinz Stoeckle by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

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The 2015 Elran Arabian Cup—No Fantasy Here by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

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Presenting The Personalities: Marianne Tengstetd with Jeff Wallace

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2015 West Coast Cup And Belgian National Championship Show by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

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World Travels with Jeff Wallace: European Summer Tour Of 2015

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Halter ... A Visit With Today’s Breeders & Trainers

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The Heart Of Albidayer Stud by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

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A Beautifully Woven Tapestry—Saskia RJ by Jeff Wallace and James Swaenepoel

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A Touch Of Style: Melissa Pasicznyk

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Cal-Poly’s Kellogg Arabian Horse Center 2015— 90 Years Of Kellogg Tradition & New Beginnings by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

4MN brdrs A Minnesota Fall Festival Preview by Anne Stratton 318

2015 Youth Nationals—Final Year in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Christy Egan

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In Memoriam

Comments From The Publisher

Faces & Places

25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

300 & 314 Amateur Spotlight

On The Cover:

SF Aftershoc

(SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance), owned by Ranch O Flynn.

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Calendar Of Events

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Looking Ahead

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Index Of Advertisers

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Comments From The Publisher Publisher Lara Ames Operations Manager/Editor Barbara Lee Writers Mary Kirkman Theresa Cardamone Anne Stratton Advertising Account Executive Tony Bergren Creative Director Jeff Wallace Production Manager Jody Thompson Senior Designer Marketing Director Wayne Anderson Print & Web Design Tony Ferguson Leah Matzke Melissa Pasicznyk Editorial Coordinator Proofreader Charlene Deyle Sales Assistant Stephanie Reitter Accounts Receivable Deb Trebesch

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Let’s Hear It For The Latest Generation As you might imagine, publishing this magazine is more than a full-time job, so Arabian horses and Arabian horse people are on my mind almost 24/seven. Especially at this time of year, I am so reminded of the importance of youth to our community. “They are our future,” everyone says, and that is right, but what has struck me lately is how many ways they are our foundation for success in years to come. First, we need to continue breeding horses, and what is one of our consistently strongest markets? You guessed it: our youth. The average age of an exhibitor at Youth Nationals is 13. Not only have they been buying or leasing horses as they progress in their ability, but the ones who are showing will continue to do so for another five years, until they “age out” and go to college or begin a career. If we have done our jobs right, ensuring that they enjoy their experience and love their horses, they will return when they have established their working lives. Some will ride as amateurs and some will go professional—but either way, they are the adults of the future who will determine how this breed survives for decades to come. They will decide which horses are bred to which, how those horses are used, and how the breed attracts new enthusiasts in a world that grows ever more challenging for horses. Second, of course, is the genuine pleasure young horsemen and women bring to all of us in the industry. Is there anything cuter than seeing young children share their love for the Arabian horse? Watching how the horses interact with them is even more special! That’s just the start of what our younger generation brings to this breed. There is a lot more. So, it’s not all about the future of the Arabian horse or stability for its breeders, owners and exhibitors now. It’s about what young people contribute to our breed by their presence. Having just been to Youth Nationals, and knowing that there are plenty more out there who don’t show at that level, I can’t get them out of my mind. We are so lucky to have such great kids in our community.

Lara Ames Lara Ames Publisher

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Ever After NA x Psyches Amber Dream

The beauty to capture your eye ... the dream to capture your heart.

Scottsdale, Arizona | www.RegencyCoveFarms.com | Newcastle, Oklahoma Jack & Elizabeth Milam

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Wieza Ariha • 2015 filly (A-Jericho x Wieza Mocy)

2015 colt (A-Jericho x Justawish TBA)

Angel Of Jericho • 2015 filly (A-Jericho x Lady Aria ORA)

For breeding information, contact: david@midwestarabian.com David Boggs • 612.328.8312 Nate White • 563.663.7383 Judi Anderson • 612.328.1057 owned by THE ABEL FAMILY Lacombe, Alberta, Canada 8 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Siring the Extre me!

A-JERICHO U NITED S TATES N ATIONAL R ESERVE C HAMPION AHBA W ORLD C UP S ILVER S UPREME C HAMPION S COTTSDALE S IGNATURE S TALLION C HAMPION

A Jakarta x Destiny VF Nominated AHA Breeders Sweepstakes, Silver Sire Breeders, AHBA World Cup, Scottsdale Signature Stallion SCID, CA, LFS Clear

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Ames Charisma

“Ames Mirage was not only an absolute beauty to look at and an extremely friendly and good-natured mare, but she was the “Goose that laid the Golden Eggs” foal after foal ... national champion after national champion. She was specific, predicable and direct with the attributes she passed on to her progeny. Her offspring from crosses to Magnum Psyche and Marwan were, in my opinion, some of her very best. It was always joyful to my heart to see Mirage with Lollie—they belonged to each other, having that magical bond that exists between a woman and horse. She was as near and dear to Lollie’s heart as was her amazing sire, Brass, by *Bask+.” ~ David Boggs Sir Marwan CRF

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Ames Celebration+/ Olympiaa

National Champion AMES CHARISMA National Champion AMES IMAGE+ Regional Champion MAGNUM SHOWCASE CRF Multi-National Champion AMES CELEBRATION+/ Scottsdale Champion XANTHUSS Multi-Regional Champion DIVINE DESTINEE GA

Multi-Regional Champion OLYMPIAA National Champion SIR MARWAN CRF Multi-Regional Champion J AMES BONDD

AMES AWESOME AMES VICTORIA MARIETTA AMES ANGEL EYES TM AMES CATALYST AMANDA AMES POPULACE CRF

Multi-Regional Champion AMES GYPSY MOON

Brass x Afire Inmy Eyes

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H i gH R olleR R eining C lassiC

Youth Tournament of Champions

Teams consist of 4 riders from 4 divisions: • • • •

10 & Under Short Stirrup rider 13 & Under Youth rider Youth Arabian/Half-Arabian rider (can be any age) 14-18 Youth rider

Competition to be held at: The High Roller Reining Classic, September 12th-13th, 2015 and The Wild Card Reining Challenge, May 25th-29th, 2016. HRRC Team Competition: Saturday, September 12th Runs will take place concurrent with the first slate of Youth divisions. Riders will run for the highest combined team members judges' scores. HRRC Individual Competition: Sunday, September 13th Runs will take place concurrent with the second slate of Youth divisions. Riders will run under a point system to determine placings. (Participants must ride in both Team and Individual Competitions to qualify.)

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals awarded for Team and Individual competition.

Gold Medal Team Members: $2,000 each Individual Gold: $3,500, Individual Silver: $2,500, Individual Bronze: $1,000

$30,000 in Scholarship Prize money awarded! For more information contact:

Contact Amanda Brumley 602.677.3774 brumleymanagementgroup@gmail.com 12 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Mare Enrollments Available If your mare’s 2015 foal is not sired by an ARBC enrolled stallion, your foal can still enroll in the ARBC!

It’s Simple: • Enroll your mare for just $150 (annual fee) • All resulting foals born from that mare, embryos included, are eligible to enroll in the ARBC • Foal enrollment fee is just $250 • By 2018, all entries into the ARBC Futurities must be enrolled!

Photo by Elise

(Enrollment fee deadline is September 15, 2015) Go to www.ArabianReiningBreedersClassic.com for enrollment forms.

The High Roller Reining Classic Las Vegas, NV | September 11-20, 2015 $77,000 Added Arabian & Half-Arabian Open & Non Pro Futurity $125,000 Added 4, 5, 6 Year Old Derby $110,000 Added 3 Year Old Futurity $100,000 Added 4 Year Old Stakes $16,000 Added SmartPak 7 & Up Non Pro Maturity $12,000 Added NRHA/DRHA/ARBC Ancillary Divisions $25,000 Added Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championships $5,000 World Para Reining Challenge NRHA/ARBC Arabian & Half Arabian Open, NP and Youth High Point Divisions Champion & Reserve High Point Buckles in all Arabian Ancillary Divisions

www.ArabianReiningBreedersClassic.com

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FACES & PLACES Va r ia n A r a bia n sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A n nu a l Su m mer Jubi le e was enjoyed by all on the first weekend of August, 2015. Located on the beautiful Central Coast of California, rider, teacher and story-teller, Sheila Varian, celebrated more than 60 years with the Arabian horse at this event. Some of the most incredibly bred Arabians in the world were presented at liberty and for sale.

Sheila with the yearling colt The Seeker V (Audacious ps x Satine IA).

The legendary breeding stallions of Varian Arabians were also on display and no one missed the famous Varian Mare Walk on Sunday morning. n

Santino V (Audacious ps x Satine IA), 2015 Scottsdale Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Colt purchased by Ashley Iler.

The Seeker V (Audacious ps x Satine IA)

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Serendipity V (A udacious ps x Sa tine IA), Scottsdale Reser ve Champion 2Year-Old Filly.

FACES & PLACES

Mares before the mare walk.

Polaris V (Audacious ps x Pretty Pauline V)

Jaime Hernandez on Major Mac V.

During the mare walk, Bint Bint Balalinka V with her Major Mac V colt Brigadoon Mac V, owned by Heather Whitney.

Teaching trailer loading; learning the importance of two steps in and two steps out.

Lester Buckley and Murietta V.

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Ali SAroukh (Ruminaja Ali x Glorietasayonaara)

Creating a Family Legacy Through His Daughters at Silver Maple Farm ..................................... Ali Saroukh is a sire of exquisite offspring. In turn, they are producing our next great generation of straight Egyptian foals and breeding bloodstock.

Jade Lotus smf

Bint Bint sayo smf

HaaLani smf

A family legacy that is consistently beautiful and beautifully consistent.

............................................. Create your own legacy with Ali Saroukh, EU approved frozen semen available.

danikaH smf

divineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift smf

We invite you to make an appointment to see our breeding program and horses available for purchase.

A living legacy SIIdon SI don SMF (Ali Saroukh x Shaboura) is beginning his show and breeding career standing with Trevor Miller and Arlene Padilla. AlI SA AlI SAroukh’S roukh’S daughters are making major contributions to the Silver Maple breeding program and to Straight Egyptian programs around the world. Their offspring featured here continue Ali Saroukh’s legacy. J oor SSMF (Simeon Shai x Jade lotus SMF) JAS represents the second generation of Ali Saroukh’s blood. His first foals are arriving and show great promise.

..................................... We invite your inquiries.

sidon smf

sayo saHran smf

Hasna smf

sHeikH sami smf

sHeikHa sara smf

BB sayo & sHeikH sayeed smf

Hamza smf

Jasoor smf

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD Christie Metz S I LV E R M A P L E FA R M U.S.A with Jeff Wallace

What does your dream horse look like? For me, the horse of my dreams looks like the classic Arabian that you see in the old Orientalist paintings of de Dreux, Adams and Vernet. Their “type” exhibits a silken skin with veins on top, iridescent hair coats, proud carriage with a flag waving tail and a lofty walk. My dream horses have finely chiseled heads, with huge, dark eyes, and they are expressive. In life, Arabians have a way of connecting with you via this ability; it pulls on your heartstrings making a bond. Possibly, this is the most important clue to their being special … this energy they project that creates a connection and a bond with you. If you could resurrect any two horses, who would they be and why? This is easy! Simeon Shai and Glorietasayonaara. Our journey as breeders began with these two straight Egyptian horses; they were inspiring and will always hold a special place in my heart. The memories they gave us are irreplaceable. Who was the first Arabian horse you laid eyes on and what was the experience like? I remember visiting Judy Jones at Atallah Arabian Farm and seeing all of their Arabians and being in awe. Almost speechless, yet understanding that I was in a barn that housed equine treasures. For me, it was an epiphany; I knew these creatures were what I wanted to be involved with in any way possible. Immediately, I recognized that this breed, the Arabian, is unique; just gorgeous … and those eyes— they just pulled me into this life. How has the Arabian horse enriched your life? In two ways actually, from being involved with the horses themselves, and the people that they bring into our lives. In the daily interaction with the horses, I enjoy their individual personalities, seeing their families grow generationally, recognizing characteristics and traits in them that are present in each succeeding generation. Becoming a part of that ancient, Arabian breeding continuum (of the humans) feels wonderful. From the

deserts of Arabia to Santa Ynez, Calif., we have met people from around the world, only because of this horse. I especially love and enjoy their history and the process of creating a foal, planning, waiting, and realizing that dream. Do you prefer the desert or the ocean? When you live in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, with the ocean 30 minutes away, you have the “best of the best” with regard to climate and beauty of landscape, let alone the people. Ringed by mountains, we live on the valley floor decorated by oaks that are sculptures with leaves— golden grasses in the summertime and green hills in the winter—abundant roses and flowers galore with sunny days most of the year all topped off with wildlife and a casual lifestyle. Who have your mentors been in the Arabian horse business? Dr. Charles and Judy Jones were our initial mentors; they owned Atallah Arabian Farm in our hometown of Sioux City, Iowa. After them, I would say we have learned from many people in the business about breeding and the horses in general. Judith and Don Forbis, Sigi Siller, Marieta Salas, Joe Ferriss, Kim Jarvis, Richard Sanders, Polly Knoll, Johnny Johnston, Marion Richmond, Jenni Ogden, Mike Neal, Becky Rogers, Janice Bush, Carol Steppe, Dr. Ric Redden, Dr, Michele LeBlanc, all the staff and veterinarians at Alamo Pintado and Santa Lucia Farms; Dr. Phoebe Smith and on and on. This is a community of people that continuously are willing to share their knowledge and experience. Name a handful of Arabian mares alive today that make you weak in the knees. There are just so many that make me weak in the knees! This is a hallmark of the breed; the ability to make you gasp, and your heart pound and knees weak. There is something so special about Arabians; they are truly able to touch our souls. At our farm, we have been truly blessed to have the mares, Shaia, Om El Shadream, Jade Lotus SMF, Shaia, Volume 46, No. 3 | 21

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Haalani SMF, Bint Bint Sayo, Shaboura and Princess Samaria. Of course, our first two hold a special place, Glorietasayonaara and Isah. What makes you happy? Simple things make me happy, like a good cup of coffee in the morning, sharing our lives with friends and family, a walk outdoors in nature and cooking a good meal. To feel the warm breath of one of our horses on my hand, burying my face in a horse’s neck and breathing in their scent. Visiting a pasture of mares with babies and having them come up for a pat or a scratch. I love to write about the horses, their history or just share stories of life on the farm for that matter. What part of breeding Arabian horses lives deep in your soul? For me this would be the artistry of breeding Arabian horses; it is as if you are weaving a tapestry. This tapestry is alive, woven of beautifully colored threads that represent the animals, the experiences and people. It tells a story of our lives with the horses, creating an amazing pattern. Our part in this overall tapestry is but a small portion of the worldwide breeding continuum of the Arabian horse. Past present and future … if you breed Arabians you become a part of that tapestry. What is your favorite horse destination to travel to? Right here in the Santa Ynez Valley, it is about as good as it gets for seeing Arabian horses. How lucky am I? However, I do love the Mideast and Egypt. In Europe, I love to visit Paris for the museums and see the Salon du Cheval. On my favorites list is to visit Morocco someday.

Bint Bint Sayo with 2015 colt Sheikh Sayeed SMF by Symbolic SMF.

Who have been your mentors in this business? Wow, do you ever quit having mentors? Eventually you become one just from loving the horses so much that you share your knowledge. Initially, it was Judy Jones of Atallah Arabian Farm in Sioux City, Iowa. Along the

CH R I STIE What two characteristics do you love most about the Arabian horse? The ability they have to instantly connect and bond with humans using their eyes. Their beauty and presence, whether standing or in action, makes my heart sing! What is your favorite part about foaling out mares? Seeing the mares bond with their foals has to be one of the most wonderful aspects of foaling. One time one of our mares was literally nickering to her foal and it was not even out yet!

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way, anyone that we approached about any segment, gave of themselves and their knowledge. I love that about this business. Reflect back and tell me about Ruminaja Ali. What are your memories with this legendary stallion? What are the attributes that came from this stallion to your breeding program? We really did not see him more than a few times when we got started in the business. The entire Bergren family, but especially Jim Bergen, were always willing to be helpful when it came to shipping

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Ali Saroukh (Ruminaja Ali x Glorietasayonaara) with Henry and Christie Metz.

Ali semen to us or giving advice. We both appreciate Ruminaja Ali’s elegance combined with his amazing presence. I believe that Ali added those elements to our program through his son, Ali Saroukh and his full sister, Sahbine, and now the stallion Sidon SMF. One of the strongest dam lines on your farm came from Mike and KiKi Case; tell me why you think that has worked so well and what are the attributes that have come from that dam line? Glorietasayonaara was such a beautiful combination of Dahmah Shahwaniah and Saqlawiah lines; the rounder body shapes with the more elegant long lines. She brought many, many strengths as our foundation mare. Judy Jones taught me to map a pedigree pictorially and see where your mare was within that pedigree. Then to look at the stallions used on the mares, then do the same with their dam lines, too. By doing a pictorial mapping of your mare’s pedigree, it reveals a lot. Judy encouraged me to think that the mares bring 65-75 percent of their traits forward. Now, genetically, science tells us they only bring 50 percent to the equation. However, because of the inbreeding that went on among the Bedouin, the physical traits were set in a unique way. It is not hard to see those influences of

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the past are still strongly present today, this I have seen over and over again. Tell us what it is like to go from an Arabian enthusiast with only one or two horses, to now a breeder of multi generations? It was a gradual and thoughtful process as to how Henry and I developed our program along with our goals. The first few years we had only two mares, but by year four we had five. Then they had foals and onward it went. We never intended to be breeders of large quantities of horses, but breeders of quality. We never became huge in numbers, but we are breeders of exceptional quality. The other aspect was that we wished to know our horses and enjoy all their personalities; this is difficult to do if you have too many horses. Yes, SMF is a business, but it is not an impersonal business. The horses are living, breathing creatures that are enjoyable to be around; why not do that … enjoy them as you raise them. How did you get into the straight Egyptian community versus the Arabian community as a whole? By traveling around to breeding farms and attending horse shows; boots on the ground, as the saying goes for campaigns. I would always find my eye going to a straight Egyptian or

WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

Silver Maple Farm Family and Friends at the 2015 Egyptian Event. Divine’s Gift SMF (Ali Saroukh x Dance Divine SMF by Simeon Shai)

Ali Saroukh (Ruminaja Ali x Glorietasayonaara)

Sayo Sahran SMF (Makhnificent KA x Bint Bint Sayo)

one with a heavy amount of Egyptian breeding in their pedigree. It was the obvious choice. You must feel a certain responsibility to the straight Egyptian horse to make it better and move it forward. If this is true, please talk about it a bit. The straight Egyptian was a term used to denote the horses of Egypt upon the founding of the Pyramid Society. This particular set of horses, originated in the desert. These horses were selected for breeding programs within Egypt a few hundred years ago with their history being kept orally and recorded as well. Really, this is the story for other segments of the Arabian horse such as the Polish, Russian or Spanish too. As a breeder, you are really a steward of the horses. As a steward, you want to take as good a care as possible of your Arabians and those you breed, improving each generation. This is in order that those following, will have a wonderful model to work with going into the future, and then we have done our jobs well. Do you find longevity to have a certain elegance and respect about it? If yes, tell me a bit about that. I am not sure longevity brings respect, in my opinion. It is more about experience and integrity, along with quality of production, bringing respect. Respect happens because no matter the type of Arabian horse that you choose to breed, others recognize that you have stayed true to your vision and created a program. Respect comes when others know you are honest, truthful in all matters, and they are able to count on you. Possibly, relevancy gets lost with age and in new trends that are forever evolving, but true elegance is in the way you handle your life, by being graceful and grateful. n

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Leaders Of The Times: Im The Real Deal+//

by Theresa Cardamone The big bay stallion left deep furrows in the arena surface as he slid to a stop, his rider motionless in the saddle and loose reins swaying. Spinning with ridiculous ease, he completed his pattern and then quietly exited to the roar of the crowd. He was the real deal. He was, in fact, Im The Real Deal, affectionately known as Barry. The Zinke family first became involved with Arabian reining through their daughter Heidi’s interest. After testing the waters with two previous reiners, they absolutely fell in love with Barry’s sire, MHR Muscateal, purchasing him in 1993. That was the beginning of Audrey Zinke’s passion for reining, and her desire to breed more reiners like him. She selected Barry as the Muscateal son to carry on in his father’s footsteps. 28 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Barry’s pedigree is bursting with gorgeous performance giants. Muscateal is by the legendary *Muscat and out of a *Bask daughter, and his dam, KheyarraberribeyV, is by Huckleberry Bey and out of a Khemosabi daughter. Not only is he a very beautiful and well-bred stallion with undeniable athletic ability, Barry also has a temperament that Audrey feels is the most crucial element. He is simply happy all the time and is willing to do anything asked of him. He has a strong work ethic, and is consistent and dependable. Like his father before him, Im The Real Deal is the absolute epitome of a happy, working western horse when he performs. Audrey describes what made both of these stallions so successful as reining horses, “Muscateal

IM THE REAL DEAL+//(MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribey V) 8-Time National Champion & Reserve

AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire

would enter the arena at a walk, nice and quiet, with his head down, and then turn like a top, slide long and deep, and walk out of the arena just as quietly as he came in. Watching him spin and slide literally took my breath away. Here was this beautiful Arabian stallion reining like a Quarter Horse, at a time when fast and furious was the name of the game. People loved him and came just to see him go. Now, our Barry is just like him.” After first concentrating on his show career, Barry is now spending time in the breeding shed. His first sensational foals arrived this year, and Audrey shared her excitement for the future. “We have bred him to some great reining Arabian and Quarter Horse mares, and have high hopes for next year’s foals as well. With his pedigree and those of the mares, we are expecting some really talented and beautiful babies.” Audrey believes that letting Barry “grow up like a horse” when he was younger, played a big part in his mental development. He was foaled and spent his first two years in the lush pastures of Ventura Farms in Calif., followed by another two years knee-deep in grass out in Blythe. Never pushed, Barry was allowed to grow into himself at his own pace. “I am a strong believer in letting foals grow up where they can run and play for as long as possible and not taking them to futurities until they are five,” Audrey explains. That philosophy has worked perfectly with Barry.

From the age of four, Barry has found a loving partner in trainer Crystal McNutt. In complete synchronicity with each other, they have an enviable connection. Crystal appreciates their long relationship. “I’ve been lucky to have such an exceptional horse in my care. Barry always gives 150% and loves to work. I’ve known Audrey and her family for many years, and take care of Barry as if he were my own.” That arrangement will continue indefinitely,” says Audrey. “I see no reason not to keep Barry in training with Crystal as long as he enjoys it the way he does,” Audrey notes, “He loves Crystal and she loves him, and he loves going to shows. My grandchildren are eight, nine, and ten years old. It will be fun if one day they get to show Barry under her guidance.” Undefeated in four of his last five seasons, Barry boasts four United States national championships and four reserves in reining beginning with 2006 U.S. National Reining Futurity Champion. He is the current U.S. National Open Reining Champion with four Scottsdale championships and 12 regional championships to his name. In both 2011 and 2014, Barry was voted AHT Readers’ Choice Arabian Working Western Horse of the Year—a huge honor. The 2015 Scottsdale, Region 1 and Region 7 Championships are already won on the way to defending his title in Tulsa this fall. If the past is any indication, Barry will have no trouble proving once again that, where reining is concerned, he is truly The Real Deal. n Volume 46, No. 3 | 29

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD Angela Sellman A RGE N T FA R M S , L L C .

R I V ER FA L L S , W I S C ONS I N , U S A

You come from a long association in the Arabian horse business. Please share. My grandfather introduced me to Arabian horses when I was very young. Little did I know, that this introduction would make such an impact on my life. I’m grateful to him for sharing his love for Arabians with me! Can you share with the readers how your affiliation with Argent Farms started and where it is today? My grandfather has had Andy train his horses since the late ‘90s, so my family and I have been affiliated with Andy for quite some time. I showed a young mare in amateur halter that Andy trained during my college years at Oklahoma State University, which was the start of my personal affiliation.

the barn as often as we can, but don’t force horses on them. It seems at the moment that they all are big fans of our family business and passion. Grayson is a halter man and enjoys showing. Saige loves to ride and is taking lessons at a nearby performance barn; she will also show this year. Dayne loves the horses also, his favorite thing right now being to visit

You are very instrumental in the success of Argent Farms alongside Andy. Please tell us what a typical day is for you. Andy and I work very well together. Our common interest is to have Argent uphold tremendous integrity in every aspect of operation. My involvement mainly pertains to horse care, coordinating breeding of our mares and stallions, and general office requirements. Andy and you married in 2012. What it is like to share your passion for the Arabian horse business with your partner? Andy and I are best friends. With that said, we are both willing to be very direct with one another. While it is typically excellent interactions, it also comes with an occasional challenge, but it is awesome that my husband and I can share all of this with each other! As a mom to Dayne and step-mom to Grayson and Saige, how are you all involved with the Arabian horse as a family? Andy and I have all three kids in

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Angela and Andrew Sellman with children Saige, Dayne and Grayson.

National Champion For The Record KA with Angela Sellman.

the barn. We are all very close and enjoy our horse experiences together greatly! What would be the most gratifying moment for you in the horse business? I really enjoy showing at halter and I have been very fortunate to have had some thrilling success with that. But watching our stallion Pyro Thyme SA (who I’ve always groomed and cared for) win U.S. National Champion Stallion twice has perhaps been the most gratifying.

National Champion Pyro Thyme SA (Pryme Thyme x Holly Onfire JW) Andy and Angela Sellman with Claire and Margaret Larson.

In your eyes, whom is the most beautiful Arabian horse in the world? I definitely have a type … I love a beautiful grey mare with a lovely face, Arabian type and charisma—they are my favorite! Many do come to mind but I couldn’t possible pick just one! What would our readers be surprised to know about you? I love National Geographic Wild on television, and I am terrified of the ocean. What is a perfect day for you? Any sunny summer day with my two favorite things … family and horses. n

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Scottsdale Signature Stallion Champion Auction Yearling Filly, LLC Brianna with Angela Sellman.

Primed For The Future Of English

by ANNE STRATTON

If SF Aftershoc were a racehorse, no bookie would touch him because he would likely put them out of business. He’s way too close to being a sure thing in his chosen field, which now is as a sire of English Pleasure horses. (With U.S. National Reserve Championships in English Pleasure Open and Junior Horse on his record, and an AEPA Saddle Seat Futurity Championship, he has been pretty successful in competition as well.) This year’s breeding season alone will double the number of his foals registered now. The promise of his pedigree, combined with what his youngsters are showing their trainers—and what some are doing in the show ring—indicates that he is set to make an important contribution to breed.

“I bought Aftershoc as an amateur English horse for myself,” observes owner Lee Ann (“L.A.”) Flynn, and adds candidly, “but he rapidly became a big deal [for his potential as a sire] because his first babies were all National Champions. It wasn’t my plan to have a stallion like this, but it’s an incredible blessing.” So, why is he such a hot prospect? Here are the basics. Pedigree (SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance, by Promotion). SF Aftershoc’s family tree is so full of English talent that it is practically gilt-edged. In the first five generations, he offers six crosses to *Bask through a variety of bloodlines. Of note is that a high percentage of the horses are U.S. and/or Canadian National Champions or Reserves (some several times), such as the last five stallions in his sire line—from Specs Shocwave all the way back to Bay-Abi—and Barbary, Promotion, and Cognac are there too. Nearly all were in an English discipline, and many scored in Halter as well. Several have sired or produced National Champions in the English division. That is all reflected in Aftershoc. “What’s interesting about him is that he is siring a lot of English horses,” says trainer Vicki Humphrey. “That’s usually the exception to the rule. I think it’s because of his pedigree; all those *Bask horses are English or park horses.” Importantly for serious breeders, at just about every level of SF Aftershoc’s pedigree are well known, consistently proven broodmares, including U.S. National Champions *Gdynia, *Prowizja and Spectra PR, as well as *Bachantka, Balalajka, Balalinka, *Naganka and more.

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What He Breeds On. Not just ability, but personality and trainability. “He is a real people horse,” Humphrey says. “He’s in your pocket all the time and so are his babies from the day they’re born. I attribute the trainability to the two crosses to Promotion. His foals are like riding the *Bask horses. They’re real bright and game, and they go to the bridle easily, but you don’t have to longe them. You just get them out and get on them.” Progeny. As of August 1, 2015, SF Aftershoc has sired 42 registered foals. The three Half-Arabians in his first foal crop, now 5 years old, have debuted in the English division, and so far, he has a nearly 100 percent strike rate. Davinci Reflection WA was U.S. National Champion in the 2013 Half-Arabian English Pleasure Futurity (finishing just ahead of the Aftershoc filly SHF Culture Shoc, who was reserve) and the 2014 AEPA Halcon Furniture HalfArabian $50,000 English Pleasure Futurity. In 2013, Captivating Shoc WA was U.S. National Champion in the Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity.

And finally, there is SF Aftershoc himself. L.A. Flynn adores him—and she knows her horses. An Army brat, Flynn moved 19 times before she graduated from high school, selling one horse and buying another with each move, accruing experience in an array of disciplines. Her first exposure to Arabians came when she was 12. “I always really liked them,” she says. “They have more of a ‘people personality.’ My involvement just went from there.” She has been with Vicki Humphrey Training Center, where she keeps her show horses, for 14 years. Her home is nearby, a farm of Tara-like beauty where she keeps her broodmares and foals (at last count, three mares, two yearlings and two weanlings, with more on the way).

In addition to enjoying Aftershoc’s company, she loves how special he is. “My current best memory with him is from when we brought him to the farm to do the photo shoot for this article,” she says. “They worked for an hour and a half, and he was totally ‘on’ the whole time. Most horses aren’t nearly that dynamic for that long a time.” Humphrey, too, was impressed with him at the shoot. “We hadn’t ridden him for two years,” she said, “but Howie wanted to shoot him under saddle. So, we got him out, threw a bridle on him and went. He wore his bridle like he’d been schooling all year—he could have gone through the gate at U.S. Everything comes so naturally to him and his foals. It makes our job so much easier and enjoyable.”

A special Thank You to the breeders who bred mares to SF Aftershoc this year. SHAWN STACHOWSKI ROBERT FARINACCI (9) CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS ROBIN PORTER KIM MORRIS SUGAR HILL FARM PRESTIGE FARMS (6) STEVE LAZZARINI (6) BELVEDERE FARM (2) SHERMAN RANCH TSHAMPAGNE ARABIANS (3)

THE GARLANDS SPRING WATER FARMS THE DELL’S 6D RANCH DON NITZ CAL POLY POMONA KEN AND DIANE HICKS (3) DR. LORI FOSTER CAZAM FARMS (4) DB9 ARABIANS LLC VICKI HUMPHREY TRAINING CENTER (10) STACHOWSKI FARMS

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VHTC has seen rapid expansion this year of their business footprint both figuratively and literally. A new training barn with an additional 50 stalls and a new 90 x 200 arena has given much needed space to the training division.

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At the same time, the breeding program at VHTC has taken off and the mare and foal barn has been remodeled and now has 18 foaling stalls. SF After Shoc has become the focus of the program at this time and has produced an outstanding foal crop.

have bred English horses for many years but with the acquisition of a great broodmare band, VHTC has led their clients on a path of breeding and owning horses that possess the qualities needed to perform at the top of the English division.

It has been the goal at VHTC to help fill the needs of the industry by producing healthy, sound and extremely talented horses while maintaining a high level of quality and beauty. Vicki and her daughters

VHTC breeding program also includes the bloodlines of Baske Afire, Hucks Connection, MHR Nobility, Undulataâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nutcracker, Baskghazi, Afires Heir, A Temptation and Afire Bey V.

SF Aftershoc x JB Rose Afire

Baske Afire x Berry Fancee

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SF Aftershoc x I'm Miss New York

2015 FOALS BRED BY VHTC SF Aftershoc x My Norma Jean EA (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy) SF Aftershoc x Undulata’s Chick Chat (Undulata’s Nutcracker x My Magical Mood) Baske Afire x Undulata’s Chick Chat (Undulata’s Nutcracker x My Magical Mood) SF Aftershoc x Zalika MV (Mamage x Kaybette) SF Aftershoc x Bothered and Bewildered (Charmed and Bewitched x Only Girl In Town) SF Aftershoc x Rumina Afire (Afire Bey V x HL Raisa) SF Aftershoc x The Phantom Lady (The Phantom Man x Worthys Take a Bow) SF Aftershoc x Only Girl In Town (Only Man In Town x Dixie Land Darlin’) SF Aftershoc x JB Rose Afire (Baske Afire x Cactus Rose JK) 2014 FOALS BRED BY VHTC SF Aftershoc x Only Girl In Town (Only Man In Town x Dixie Land Darlin’) SF Aftershoc x Only Girl In Town (Only Man In Town x Dixie Land Darlin’) Afire Bey V x Only Girl In Town (Only Man In Town x Dixie Land Darlin’) Afires Heir x Zalika MV (Mamage x Kaybette) Bask Afire x Undulata’s Chick Chat (Undulata’s Nutcracker x My Magical Mood) SF Aftershoc x I'm Miss New York (I’m A New Yorker x Sabrina Supreme) SF Aftershoc x The Phantom Lady (The Phantom Man x Worthys Take a Bow) Bask Afire x Berry Fancee (Hucklebey Berry x Eugeria) SF Aftershoc x JB Rose Afire (Baske Afire x Cactus Rose JK) SF Aftershoc x Ultra Afire (Afire Bey V x EW Ultima)

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Looking to the future ...

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Things You Don’t Know About Me … Adam Rickert

1. The f irst horse I ever rode or handled was … “Sunny,” a grey Shetland Pony. 2. My happiest moment with a horse has … definitely been a few,

however, this year at Scottsdale, my stallion Sttardom won the 7 & Over International Stallion Halter Class.

3. The f irst ribbon I ever won was … second place in a Half-Arabian Gelding class in Sauk Center, Minn.

4. My f irst influence in the horse industry was … my mother. Without her, my family or myself would not have a horse in general!

5. The f irst breed of horse involved with was … a little of everything—

Arabians, Pintos, Quarter Horses, Shetland Ponies, etc.—when my family started with horses trail riding.

6. The age I got involved with horses was … 6 years old; Arabians … 11. 7. The f irst thing I do when I get to the barn is … say hello to my co-workers/friends and horses. 8. The last thing I do when I leave the barn is … say goodbye to my co-workers/friends and horses. 9. The greatest horse I’ve ever ridden is … this is such a hard question to answer. I’ve had the pleasure of working for Midwest Station II, Shada, Inc. and Argent Farms. Between those farms, I have gotten to work with the best of the best—it’s too hard to just pick one.

10. The most gratifying part of my job is … the transition from a foal on his/her mother’s side, to growing up and being successful in the show arena.

11. My favorite restaurant is … Fogo de Chão. 12. My favorite non-horse hobby is … anything that would deal with sports or watching movies. 13. My favorite genre of movie is … comedy. 14. When someone asks me, why Arabians, I say … What else is there? 15. My favorite division to show in is … halter. 16. In my free time, I like to … what is free time? I guess when I have it, I like to go out and spend time with family and friends. 17. Horses have taught me … patience (which some would argue I have none). Nothing is ever just handed over to you on a silver platter, you have to work for it and it will take time.

18. My top vacation spot is … I love Mexico, but to me, Santa Ynez, Calif. is paradise. 19. Few foods make me happier than … not really food, but it would have to be Starbucks. 20. Without horses, I would be … a lot less busy. 21. The piece of tack or equipment that I can’t live without is … a show halter; is probably crucial to have. 22. My childhood dream job was … an astronaut. 23. My favorite breeding bloodline is … there are so many great bloodlines. My three favorites would have to be Marwan, Magnum and Valentino.

24. My biggest pet peeve is … people who are not excited or appreciative when they win a class. 25. The most influential person in my life is … both of my parents. I would not be who I am today if it wasn’t for them and all the support they have given me through the years.

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD Shawn Stachowski S TACHOW SK I FA R M S , I NC . M A NT UA OHIO, USA

How many years have you been involved in the business of Arabian horses? My parents, Paul and Delores Moros, bought our first Arabian horses in 1974. Shortly thereafter, we began showing. Who introduced you to the Arabian horse? While on a family trip to Michigan, my parents were driving and saw a sign for Arabian horses. We stopped and they bought two Arabian yearling fillies from Ernie Richardson. Being an artist, my mother was drawn to the beauty of the Arabian horse. Your association with Stachowski Farms started a good number of years before you married Jim. Could you share how that association started? My association with Stachowski Farm started at the 1979 U.S. Nationals in Albuquerque, N.M. I was 12 years old, riding well, and my father decided he wanted to buy me a really nice show horse. I was very excited about it. We spent all week looking for the perfect horse. Finally, at the end of the week we found a beautiful bay purebred Arabian gelding named, Ali Nabiel. He was top ten in his halter class and Jim was leading him! We rode him up on the track and decided to buy him. He was a great horse and we won many English pleasure championships with him, including my first national top ten. I was 13, and at that time they did not have junior exhibitor classes at the nationals; it was all ages. In those years, the amateur English pleasure classes were huge. You would have to go through several cuts all week long (sometimes every day) before you would be named top ten or get to the final class. Back then, a top ten felt like you were National Champion! Anyway, the first time I met Jim was at the 1979 U.S. Nationals and, of course, we bought a horse from him! Having shown national champions in the amateur English and country divisions, could you share

some of your wins? 1989 U.S. Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Park Horse AOTR with KTP Estra Lea; 1993 U.S. National Champion and Canadian Reserve National Champion English Pleasure AAOTR with RW Louis Vuitton; 1997 U.S. and Canadian National Champion English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 and 1999 Canadian Reserve National Champion English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 with Van Northerlei; 1998 U.S. National Champion and Canadian Reserve National Champion Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 and 1999 U.S. National Champion Country English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 with Mulberry; and 2000 U.S. Reserve National Champion English Pleasure AAOTR 18-39 (Mac Baske). You have bred a good number of national champions; whom are your favorites? I am very proud of all the national champions we have bred. They are all equally exciting to me. Who is your favorite horse that you have been involved with and why? My list of favorite horses is just too long! I really bond with the horses I get to show. They are the special ones for me. Mulberry was my favorite to ride and Mac Baske was just sheer excitement. Being very involved with the breeding decisions of Stachowski Farms, how many foals do you breed a year and how do you decide sire and dam? On average, we foal out 10 to 15 foals per year. Our foal crop will include Arabians, Saddlebreds and Half-Arabians. I like to know my mares very well. I like to evaluate them from every angle. How did they train? How did they look showing? What did their trainers say about them (strengths/weaknesses?) Are they good thinking and trainable? Quality, height, neck carriage, movement, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;they have

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to be evaluated from all angles as individuals. The pedigree has to be equally evaluated. How did this family produce in the past? What traits show up consistently? For me, a high quality pedigree is the most important variable and ideally you also need a high quality individual to go along with what’s written on paper. The mare has to be able to pass something outstanding to the foal—and that something special has to be in the mare’s pedigree— they have to be bred great in order to produce great. That said, I choose a stallion that will tweak a mare; I want a stallion to improve on what’s already good. Do not expect the stallion to be a miracle worker because it just does not work that way. Your children are very involved in the horses. Would you share what a typical day is for you all in the barn? Every day I get up and go to the barn and work horses; usually young horses that I own. My daughter, Ava, spends as much time riding as possible. Jim Jr. loves baseball first, but has a great eye for a horse and can definitely let you know how your horse looks and how it should be improved!

Van Northerlei and Shawn

Mulberry, with Jim and Shawn.

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You are very hands-on for getting a foundation started on your young prospects. When do you start them and take them to the point where they move to the training program? Almost all of the Arabians and Half-Arabians at our farm are started in the fall of their two-year-old year. We try to get all of them at least broke to ride. At that point we decide if they need to be turned back out to do a little maturing or if they stay in and try to get ready for the threeyear-old futurity. Every horse matures differently, some just need more time than others; some great horses do not show it until later in their training. It’s important not to push them too early beyond their limits. I have found that most horses train exactly like their parents had trained in the past. If you get to be around one generation to the next, you can really see it. Their general behavior is like their parents. What is something you enjoy doing away from the barn? We love watching our son, Jim, play baseball!

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And football and soccer. We also enjoy music and love going to shows. What is something that most would not know about you? I can sail a boat and I used to race them as a child. I also used to love deep sea fishing.

Whom do you admire most in the Arabian horse business and why? I admire a lot of people in the Arabian horse business. Outside of my own family, I would have to say I admire Joel Kiesner the most! He is always in the pursuit of excellence! He makes everybody else work a little harder!

SHAWN STACHOWSKI Who is one horse not affiliated with you that you would have wanted to be involved with? *Bask is the one horse I have always idolized beyond all others. He was larger than life to me as a child and that mindset has never gone away. Where do you see your breeding program in 10 years? In ten years I want our breeding program to be even more refined. I want to increase the odds of producing greatness through continually evaluating every variable involved.

Mulberry and Shawn

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As a horse breeder, what are you most proud of and why? I have always been obsessed with horses and what makes them great. So when you take something as risky as breeding and you put tremendous thought and effort into it and the result is great, it is extremely rewarding. Breeding great horses is NOT easy! In the end, the biggest reward is the happiness you bring to people; the same happiness I felt when I got to show, ride and own Ali Nabiel, Mulberry, Mac Baske, etc. n

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Featurette (*Bask x Milabbisa) with Bob Battaglia.

It may sound strange to those in the Arabian industry now, but there was a time when the big amateur engine did not drive the performance marketplace. That began with the growth of the breed in the 1970s, and there were many reasons, but one horse who played a significant roleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who inspired amateurs to raise their goalsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;was a classy bay *Bask daughter named Featurette. 78 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

*Bask (Witraz x Balalajka)

Featurette is best known now for her back-to-back national titles in English pleasure. During an era when the division was a battleground of classic all-stars, she first won the 1977 U.S. National Championship in open competition with Bob Battaglia, and then, in an unprecedented move, carried amateur Karla Koch to the tri-color in AOTR the very next year. The lesson was loud and clear: the right top horses could go amateur while they were still in their prime and at their best. The mare, Battaglia notes, had an extra dimension from the beginning of her career. He first spotted her in 1976, when she won Scottsdale’s junior English class with Ray LaCroix. “I could see her willingness to go in the ring,” he recalls. “It was apparent in her conformation and how she carried herself—she never put an ear back—and how she just loved her job. She had the potential to be a national champion at the top of the heap.” Featurette was originally purchased for amateur rider Diane Tomasic, and that pair got on very well. But after watching Battaglia win with the mare at a 1977 Waterloo, Iowa, show, Tomasic changed her mind. “I said, ‘Diane, she’s ready for you,’” he remembers. “‘She’s a pretty incredible mare.’ But she said, ‘I’m not going to show her this year. You are.’ She gave me

the opportunity to show what I think is one of the greatest horses I ever sat on.” At Albuquerque that fall, aboard Featurette, Battaglia won his first U.S. National Championship in English pleasure. He was so excited that he carried the heavy trophy on their victory pass (which, he laments, is the only shot he still has of her and it doesn’t do her justice). The following year, when Tomasic went through a divorce, Featurette was sold to friends Karl and Shirley Koch for their daughter, Karla. What makes Battaglia smile is that the pure desire he so enjoyed in the mare could be naturally channeled for Karla. The two roared through Freedom Hall in the AOTR championship, creating the second half of the mare’s legacy. Lisa Weinstein, whose brother Michael remains in the industry today, was Featurette’s next owner, but before they could get to the show ring, the mare died from colic during Scottsdale’s legendarily bad storms that year. “We lost Featurette too early,” Battaglia reflects. “Everybody loved her—she will always be remembered as one of the greats by anyone who saw her.” n

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PRESENTING THE PERSONALITIES

Taylor Mason

ho was the first Arabian horse you ever saw? Shining Moment. A beautiful bay mare bred by my father, and sired by my family’s Aladdinn son, whose dam’s grand dam was one of my grandfather’s first Arabians. What was that experience like? More than the horse, I recall my dad holding me up to the stall door so I could see. I would stand with my feet between the bars and the mare would rub her muzzle up against my feet. Tell us a little about growing up in Utah and about your family. I spent my childhood working for my grandparents on their 15-acre ranch. That is where my earliest and fondest memories were formed and, most importantly, where I learned to work. My family has been involved in the Arabian breed since the 50’s. In fact, my grandparents attended the very first Scottsdale show. And, save for two years spent living in Germany, they never missed a year until the day they passed.

but two stand out most. First is to bring youth and enthusiasm into the industry. The other is to utilize my experience in hospitality and to elevate the standard of what is customer service. Have you ever been a city boy, or has it always been life on the farm for you? Yes. And by that I mean I grew up on a farm within a city, but I made my bones in the restaurant business and hospitality. It was my years as a chef and general manager that prepared me most for the current task at hand; how to dedicate myself to a craft and the necessity of customer service.

Tell us how you first met Jim and Sally Bedeker of Gemini Acres Equine. I got to know Jim and Sally shortly after they purchased their ranch in Scottsdale. It was the first year my wife had attended the Scottsdale show, and it was then that I told her, “If I were to ever make a career in Arabians, this is where I’d want to do it.” That statement would prove to be prophetic. In less than 6 months, I would walk away from my career in restaurant management and never look back. How has the Arabian horse enriched your life? Not only did the horses shape my childhood, they continue to teach me about myself, and to share that enrichment is one thing I am most excited to share with my own children. What does your dream horse look like? A short list of traits comes immediately to mind: correct, balanced, refined, charismatic. But what I cannot live without are eyes, ears and tails. To me, these make a good horse great and a great horse unforgettable. What do you hope to accomplish as the General Manager of Gemini? I have a laundry list of goals,

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Taylor Mason What two characteristics do you love most about the Arabian horse? Charisma and heritage. Charisma reminds me how much oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude and carriage transforms oneself. Heritage is the reminder of where we come from and coincidentally, the best indicator of where we will go.

Taylor with his wife Megan Kawasaki.

What changes would you like to see happen to make the Arabian horse breed and business a better place? Transparencyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;honesty in the good and the bad. Too many great people have exited the breed prematurely due to unmet expectations. Setting and exceeding expectations based upon the truth is the long-lasting approach. Also, to rejuvenate and modernize the industry is an absolute must. I want our business to become relevant, not just to our own circle, but to society as a whole. The ultimate goal would be to influence social trends and impact fields other than our own. What current day bloodlines do you most gravitate to and respect? Why? For Gemini and myself, we will forever treasure our mares. We look for mares whose dam line is steeped with type. I am constantly drawn to mares with lines back to the great mares imported from Brazil, lines that include Ali Jamaal, AF Don Giovani, *El Shaklan. These eclectically bred mares have a distinct look. A look defined by their silhouette, eyes, and, most important to our breeding program, type. It is these treasured mares that we reserve for our beloved, JJ Bellagio. Enough cannot be said about this young sire, truly a legend in the making. His potency and consistency are unrivaled and it is truly a pleasure to witness him leaving his mark on the breed.

You must have a deep appreciation for the Bedekers. Tell us a little bit about that and how it has evolved? Deep appreciation is a severe understatement. The mutual respect and regard have been most humbling. It is an honor to be entrusted with such exquisite animals and an even greater honor to work alongside such admirable people. Over the last six months, I have gotten to know Jim very closely. His enthusiasm is infectious and his character is inspiring. This is undoubtedly a life-changing opportunity, and for that, my family and I will forever be grateful. If you could go anywhere in the world to an Arabian horse event where would that be? Paris. A dream soon to become reality at the onset of JJ Bellagio offspring being shown at the World Championships. A show at which I can combine two loves: great horses and great food! n

Taylor pictured with D Angelo ( JJ Bellagio x Dark Angel GA), Region 1 Champion Yearling Colt.

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AHRE

A Rescue Oper ation Focusing Solely On The Ar abian and Half-Ar abian Horse by BROOK MATTHIESEN

AHRE Executive Director Dusty Calcagno rescuing Jenny from an auction and just about ready to set off on her “Freedom Ride.

rabian Horse Rescue & Education, Inc. (AHRE), based in Troutdale, Ore., recently celebrated its one-year anniversary as a 501(c) 3 non-profit. Tripled in capacity in its first year, it offers several education and outreach programs. In that time, it has rescued 28 Arabian and Half-Arabians from auctions and feedlots in the Pacific Northwest, and has re-homed 14 horses, as far away as Missouri. “Sadly, with the historic recession and unemployment we all lived through over the last several years, there is a high demand for rescue organizations, especially one that primarily focuses on saving Arabians and Half-Arabians,” said Executive Director Dusty Calcagno. “Unfortunately, the ‘crazy Arabian’ stigma held by the general horse-owning population makes it infinitely more difficult to place these loving animals.” A domestic ban on horse slaughter began in 2007 following withdrawal of federal funding for slaughter house inspections in 2006, though federal funding money was restored in 2011. During that time, the Arabian Horse Association’s stance has vacillated from pro-slaughter to “holding no official position regarding the reestablishment of equine slaughter facilities in the United States.”

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IncreasIng capacIty For More Horses

An estimated 150,000 horses are sent to slaughter annually. Arabians, typically last to be bid on at auction, are four times more likely to go to slaughter than other breeds, according to Calcagno. The rescue facility, which is operated 100 percent on monthly donations and volunteer time, now cares for 10 horses at any given time. And soon the rescue will be housed under one roof rather than spread across several miles at three locations. The Calcagno family will soon acquire Crystal Springs Equestrian Center, a 28-stall facility in Oregon City, Ore. for rescue horses readying for adoption or those being rehabilitated. “We will lease 10 stalls for the rescue and board out the remainder,” Calcagno said. “I never want to stretch ourselves too thin—financially or in man power.” After AHRE purchases the horses from auctions and feedlots, it typically keeps the horses for two to three months before they are adopted out, with the older horses taking longer to place. The costs to rehab some of the animals and provide regular maintenance care is steep— averaging $1,500 or more per horse during that period. “Older horses with special feed can be upwards of $2,000,” Calcagno says.

AHRE’s first rescue horse, Helena, before and after.

“My philosophy for matching an adopter with a horse is ‘Expectations must meet realizations,’” Calcagno adds. “We want to find the best long-term home for these horses.”

BuIldIng Breed aMBassadors tHrougH educatIon

In addition to rescuing and re-homing Arabian horses, AHRE’s mission is to mentor youth and educate the public on the sensitivity and versatility of the Arabian breed. “I love the Arabian breed—they’re beautiful and intelligent. But, I think they’re misunderstood. Part of what I want to do is educate the public about the breed’s differences and how to work with and care for an Arabian. Less is more with an Arabian in terms of sensitivity to stimuli, but the loyalty you get in return is so much more.” While the AHRE programs are still being defined and growing, Calcagno has identified several programs she is

Makayla, AHRE’s first youth mentor participant, lunges AHRE’s first rescue horse, Helena.

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moving forward with as part of AHRE’s extended mission of mentoring and educating, including: •

A safety net program with discounted rates for the otherwise responsible owner who has fallen on hard times due to a job loss or health issue.

“Ultimately, we want to ensure these horses don’t end up at an auction or feedlot,” Calcagno says. •

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A volunteer training program that teaches all the volunteers to use consistent training techniques when working with or around the horses. Currently, two of the 25 volunteers help train the horses under saddle and others assist with ground work. A youth mentoring program targeting 13- to 17-yearolds who don’t have the resources to own a horse either financially or logistically, or those who may have other issues such as low self-esteem or poor communications skills.

Calcagno shares how she met one of her youth mentoring students: “Mikayla belonged to my church. Her parents couldn’t afford a horse, but she prayed that she would one day have one. Discouraged, she told her mom she was ready to give up because her prayer wasn’t being answered. The next day, the pastor’s wife told Mikayla of my program.”

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“It was perfect timing. These kids are our future horse owners. By exposing them to Arabians through this program, they’ll fall in love with the Arabian breed and become breed ambassadors,” says Calcagno.

takIng a leap oF FaItH

Three years ago, Calcagno didn’t think she was ready to start this journey. It would take a giant leap of faith and an Arabian mare named Helena to go beyond her fears of being a statistic. “I was following the efforts of many to save a thin chestnut mare that was on a Washington feedlot in May 2014,” Calcagno shares. “When Helena’s deadline was less than an hour away, and no one had stepped up for her, I did. That very special horse is the reason that AHRE exists.” n

For more information about AHRE and how you can adopt, foster, volunteer, sponsor a horse or make a tax deductible donation, go to www.arabianhorserescueedu.org or like “Arabian Horse Rescue & Education, Inc” on Facebook. In addition to AHRE, the Arabian Rescue Mission in Colesville, N.J., also operates a 501(c)3 Arabian rescue operation. For more information on this 2014 top-rated non-profit, go to www.arabianrescuemission.org.

Theodore, four months after being rescued.

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Queen Of The World b y J e f f Wa l l a c e w i t h Th e r e s a C a r d a m o n e

Stepping into the stall with FM Gloriaa is like stepping into a beautiful fairy tale. With her wistful eyes and feminine grace, the grey and gorgeous FM Gloriaa is indeed glorious. She is the perfect representation of all that an Arabian mare should be. Her haunting beauty is reminiscent of the portraits of desert horses that eager Europeans hung in their drawing rooms in the 19th century, yet it is her sweetness of spirit that sets her apart from the rest. Adored by her breeder, Mieke Sans of Belgium, Gloriaaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethereal, almost spiritual demeanor is quite possibly the product of the perfect upbringing.

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he love I have for her is something that I cannot truly put into words,” Sans says. “I am so proud to have had a part in creating her and to have seen her f lourish. She is very special to me. Like any breeder, when I selected WH Justice for Psity of Angels, a Psytadel daughter, I had in mind producing a horse with the best characteristics of both. Gloriaa lived up to that expectation.” Both WH Justice and Psytadel have direct male lines to the exotic chestnut progenitor of modern Arabian type, the Russian stallion Patron, grandsire of legendary stallion Padrons Psyche. Gloriaa’s huge, black eyes, with their motherly expression contrast with a snowy white coat and classic conformation to make Sans’ dream of creating near-perfection a reality.

“She is one of the most beautiful mares I’ve ever seen, and one of the most beautiful WH Justice daughters in the world.” —Elisa Grassi

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“Gloriaa is the epitome of what we hoped for,” agrees James Swaenepoel, who has been involved with the mare all of her life. “She is one of the f inest representatives of Saskia RJ, who has had a profound impact on breeding programs throughout Europe.” With two close crosses to that spectacular and beloved 1987 World and European Champion Mare, FM Gloriaa echoes not only her ancestor’s quality, but also Saskia RJ’s ability to stand alone, even in top competition. She opened her career as the 2008 Belgian National Champion Filly, and among her titles are an All Nations Cup gold championship, European gold and bronze championships, and two silver championships at the Salon du Cheval in Paris.

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FM Gloriaa is among the finest of all WH Justice daughters, which puts her in very good company. Like *Bask, *Eukaliptus, Asfour, and Ansata Halim Shah before him, WH Justice has become known as a sire of superlative mares who are as exceptional in the breeding barn as they are in the show ring. When crossed with SMA Magic One, she produced Barjass Al Zobair, the 2015 Gold Champion Colt in Sharjah. Mieke Sans has retained two FM Gloriaa daughters (by Ajman Moniscione and *Al Ayal AA) and a weanling Marwan Al Shaqab son, all of whom will continue her legacy. Gloriaa is currently in foal to Om El Shahmaan, therefore folding in the blood of *Estopa through *El Shaklan. Foaled in 2007, FM Gloriaa is poised to reenter competition at the All Nations Cup show in Aachen with Frank Sponle as her escort, and some believe that her best is yet to come. “She was

with us as a junior filly and it is great to have her back now as a matured mare,” says Elisa Grassi of Frank Sponle Show Training. “She is one of the most beautiful mares I’ve ever seen, and one of the most beautiful WH Justice daughters in the world. She’s a once in a lifetime mare for her breeder and owner.” In fact, it is more than that, ref lects Grassi. “Her beauty and type are really beyond compare. She is not just a beautiful mare, she also has a wonderful soul. It is an honor and a privilege to be near her and part of her life.” There, in the barn aisle at Sponle’s, FM Gloriaa pauses as she moves from her stall, her attention diverted by the presence of young Francesco Sponle. Reaching down, she nuzzles the boy … instantly bridging the gap between glamorous show horse and mothering mare. She is one for the ages, a complete Arabian horse inside and out, the glorious FM Gloria, Queen of the World. ■

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t was good old-fashioned networking between friends that brought *Wieza Mocy to Oak Ridge Arabians and owner Janey Morse. When Jeff Wallace saw a spectacular two-year-old beauty in a video feed during the Polish Nationals, he called David Boggs to alert him. Wallace knew that Boggs was already showing a top-winning QR Marc son for the State Studs and thought that *Wieza Mocy, a QR Marc daughter, would be the perfect follow up. After seeing the video for himself, Boggs agreed that she was something special and put her on his short list of horses to watch. Meanwhile, Director Białabok expressed interest in using Janey’s already famous young stallion Vitorio TO on the mares of Michalów State Stud farm in Poland, and Janey recognized what an honor that would be. Urszula, Director Białabok’s wife and partner in running the stud, also became very excited about adding the *Mirage sire line represented in Vitorio. Soon, an agreement to use shipped semen became a discussion on the possibility of Vitorio actually spending time in Poland, serving the mares of the State Studs. Janey was intrigued. The Oak Ridge Arabians contingent set out for Poland in the company of David Boggs with the hopes of finalizing a deal. Once at Michalów, Boggs suggested the possibility of including barter as part of the negotiations. Things happened quickly after that, with the finest kind of unexpected results. Janey Morse explains, “The focus of our concern was Vitorio, but *Wieza Mocy was an amazing and wonderful bonus to a whole new world that was opened to Oak Ridge and Vitorio!” Because Boggs had a strong existing relationship with the Polish breeders, it smoothed the way for Janey, who was a first time visitor, when it came time to strike a deal.

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And what a deal it was, a simply dazzling deal that provided “wins” for everyone involved. *Wieza Mocy was leased by Janey Morse to come to America to be shown in the name of Oak Ridge Arabians. She also had the right to a few embryos from the mare. In return, Vitorio TO departed to Europe to spend two years inside the Michalów State Stud breeding many of their finest mares. Vitorio’s first Polish-bred foals are sensational, and as for what happened with *Wieza’s first three embryos …

THE FOUNDATION: *

*Wizja

WIZJA TO WIEZA

For over two hundred years, the Poles have cultivated Arabian horses to breed true to their lineage. Rarely, a line will produce horses that so far outstrip the already potent potential of their pedigree that they seem to be an anomaly. But over the test of time, the “anomaly” is seen for what it really is … an occasional spike of brilliance in a predictable pattern of excellence that creates a dynasty. Such was the case with *Wizja, the legendary mare of Michalów State Stud who changed the very notion of what an Arabian halter horse should look like in only two show ring appearances. And such is the case again several generations later with her great granddaughter *Wieza Mocy, as she redefines the contemporary Arabian mare. Spanning the generations between them is a long list of notables who have had a significant impact on the breed as a whole and on Polish breeding in particular. In any other pedigree, they would be the spikes of brilliance! Wizja’s dam, the bay Comet daughter Warmia, was a fantastic producer of breeding horses who themselves bred on in the Polish State Studs and all over the world. *Wizja was, of course, her finest of nearly a dozen foals. *Wizja’s delicate refinement blended into a powerfully correct body to create a new ideal of feminine grace. When she won the titles of 1977 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Mare and United States National Champion Mare while on lease to Lasma Arabians, she left an indelible image of grace in the minds of all who saw her.

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Even though she suffered from ill health which impacted her production record, *Wizja’s pre-potent pedigree ensured the

successful continuance of her family with the birth in 1991 of her final daughter, Wiazma. Wiazma was the Junior Champion Filly at the Polish Spring Show, and produced two daughters, Wieza Babel and Wieza Wiatrow, who won the same title before going on to produce their own Polish National winners. But it was Wiazma’s Ekstern daughter Wieża Marzen who was to produce the next spike of brilliance, or should we say, “Tower of Power,” the actual translation of *Wieza Mocy. Sired by QR Marc, one of the most prolific sons of the venerable sire Marwan Al Shaqab, *Wieza Mocy entered the Arabian show scene like a spectacular fireworks display, lighting up the hearts of everyone who witnessed her performance. And she shows no signs of slowing down.

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THE CHAMPION:

WINNING *WIEZA Trailing a record of wins that stretches across the globe, Wieża Mocy is one of the most decorated show horses on the planet. From her debut as a yearling when she fulfilled her family destiny in the Bialka Spring Show where she was the Champion Filly and Best in Show, this dynamic mare has been nearly unstoppable.

She won the Polish National Junior Championship, the European Junior Championship and the World Junior Championship before crossing the pond on lease to Oak Ridge Arabians. Once settled into the care of David Boggs and the fantastic Team Midwest staff, *Wieza Mocy proceeded to take the biggest prizes that America has to offer. Prepared and presented with perfection, *Wieza Mocy wowed the crowds in winning the Arabian National Breeder Finals, the Las Vegas Arabian Breeders World Cup, the Region 7 Championship, and the 2014 United States National Mare Championship for Janey and Oak Ridge. Let’s just say that Poland delivered *Wieza to Janey, Janey delivered *Wieza to David, and David simply delivered. This is what we call perfection personified. This year, *Wieza Mocy returned to the show ring to win the Scottsdale Classic Senior Mare Championship by a landslide. What is to be next for this once-in-a-lifetime horse? It would seem that her sights are set on adding a Senior World Championship to the one she earned as a filly. The eyes of the Arabian public are on Paris, where it is likely that *Wieza will cast her magic spell on her way home to Michalów. 34 HALTER | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

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THE PRODUCER: MATERNAL *

Wieza Bella

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*Wieza Mocy is a clever girl. While most of the Arabian world is focused on her return to Paris, waiting with bated breath to see the glorious her burst once more into the spotlight, she has been busy sowing the seeds of her maternal dynasty. Through the magic of embryo transfer, she has been able to triple her genetic impact on the future in a single year, while simultaneously preparing to bag another world championship. In America, the gorgeous and celebrated mare has gifted three different families of breeders with three wonderful fillies this year. Wieza Bella, a bay by *Pogrom (QR Marc x Petla, by Visbaden). Owned by the Ames family of Cedar Ridge Arabians, the first daughter of *Wieza Mocy is an exquisite bay replica of her mother, sired by American Triple Crown winner *Pogrom. A paternal half-brother through their sire QR Marc, *Pogrom’s pedigree supports and endorses *Wieza Mocy’s. He blends contemporary breeding with the proven impact of the Janow “P” line of mares, who bring with them a double dose of *Bandos refinement. It is a potent mix to add to two crosses to the ultra-exotic World Champion Stallion, QR Marc. When Lara Ames and her family were looking for a special mare for their program, David Boggs suggested that they buy an embryo from *Wieza Mocy instead. “We purchased the embryo before she came to America,” Lara explains. “Bella is everything we had hoped for. She has a great body, size, beautiful eyes and head … and she thinks very highly of herself ! Because she was born at 36 HALTER | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

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our Arizona farm just prior to Scottsdale Show time, she got a lot of visitors in her first few months. Bella is super friendly, so you cannot walk by her stall without rubbing on her. She loves to have her back scratched and will stand there for you to do it.” The Ames’ plan is to take it slow with Wieza Bella. “When she tells us she is ready to show,” Lara exclaims, “then we will show her!” Wieza Noor ORA, a grey by *Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk, by Dakar El Jamaal). When Janey Morse leased *Wieza Mocy from Michalów Stud, she knew that she had been given an unprecedented opportunity. Not only would she have the pleasure of campaigning Wieza to significant wins in the name of her Oak Ridge Arabians, she would also receive embryos from the mare. Of course, her beloved Vitorio would be her top choice, but she also wanted to try to produce a filly or two that she could take to Vitorio once *Wieza is safely back in Poland. *Hariry Al Shaqab also delivered, by giving Janey a filly to one day take back to Vitorio. *Hariry Al Shaqab made a triumphant return to Europe this year, where he was the Gold Champion Stallion, High Score, and Best in Show in Menton. Widely regarded as Al Shaqab’s heir apparent to his legendary father Marwan Al Shaqab, *Hariry has flawless conformation and the presence and breed type to complement it. He was the perfect choice to blend with the QR Marc and *Wizja lines preserved in *Wieza Mocy.

The resulting filly is more than Janey had hoped for, on the fast track to turn into the same silvery grey color as her sire and infused with nothing but the finest attributes from both sides of her pedigree. Meanwhile, Vitorio is willing to be patient. Wieza Ariha, a bay by A Jericho (A Jakarta x Destiny VF, by TF Psymreekhe). The Abel family from Canada welcomed the third and final filly of the year from *Wieza Mocy, naming her Wieza Ariha. For them, the decision of choosing the proper stallion was an easy one. They were determined to support their own United States Reserve National Champion, A Jericho, by securing a mating with the most coveted show mare on earth. They are well aware that a stallion can only be as good as the mares that he is able to serve, and they wanted to give him the best of the best. The gamble paid off in spades. Wieza Ariha is a gorgeous bay princess who absolutely represents her priceless dam line. A Jericho provides a complementary

pedigree of Arabian type combined with smooth, correct form and fantastic athletic ability, doubling up on qualities already evident in *Wieza Mocy. That double-dose of well-balanced attributes will provide a genetic breeding ground that the Abel’s can bank on in the future. Right now, in America at Midwest, *Wieza is being bred for the sacred embryo with Vitorio, as he stands in a coveted stall inside the Michalów Stud where *Wieza Mocy was conceived, as well as born. The truly great ones must travel so this passionate world of Arabian owners, breeders and enthusiasts can see and appreciate just how wonderful and beautiful our finest horses can be. It is good for our souls to see and feel, as we all love them so deeply. *Wieza Mocy represents perfectly the true art form of dot connecting. For a world-class mare such as *Wieza, it seems to happen almost effortlessly. This is why we say, “There Is Magic In The Mare.” ■ Volume 46, No. 3 | HALTER 37

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Central Park is a national treasure. Surrounded by the glittering necklace of skyscrapers that identify New York City, it offers serenity, nature, and a sense of community to the citizens of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most diverse cities. The eyes of the equine world will be focused on the park for the second annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show, September 23-27. Created as a showcase for many equine disciplines, this year the show has expanded to include an opening day devoted to one specific breed, the Arabian.

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On August 3rd, invitations were sent out to Arabian owners around the world who have horses that have met the qualification criteria based on their prior show records. Due to limited stabling in the park, only 50 horses will perform at the U.S. Open. Set against the iconic background of, “The City That Never Sleeps”, the public will have the opportunity to see world-class Arabian horses in six halter and three performance divisions. During a week that includes visits from many foreign dignitaries to the United Nations, the U.S. Open will expose over seven million citizens to direct contact with the Arabian horse. In addition to showcasing Yearling Fillies and Colts, Junior Mares and Stallions, and Senior Mares and Stallions, attendees will see Arabian horses performing in Country English Pleasure, Western, and Native Costume, all to highlight the diversity of the breed. There really are no words to describe the splendor of this unique and oh, so potent venue. This writer was so impressed by last year’s event, I have volunteered to help this time around. After witnessing last year’s show, the world’s finest Arabian horses will surely make an impact. ■

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ALL NATIONS CUP Remembrances And Renewal

by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone

One year during the All Nations Cup Show, a single Arabian mare gifted her audience with the memory of a lifetime; a moment all those passionate about the Arabian

horse dream to witness. It was a class at a show famous for spotlighting gorgeous entries, but when the breathtaking grey mare burst into the Aachen arena, the crowd

gasped as one. For a few moments that all hoped would linger forever, the ethereal creature surveyed her audience—an audience transfixed on its subject—and then,

the legendary Emigrantka began her Dance of Dazzle. She spun in a circle while blowing and snorting, and then in a split second, she took her handler and every single

spectator on the emotional roller coaster ride of their lives. As the crowd cheered her performance, they were also cheering the tradition of the show itself. In addition to hailing the champion, everyone in the house was clapping and crying for something

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AAchen All nAtions cup The All Nations Cup Show, held in Aachen the last weekend of every September, has added some new features to their globally loved event. The public will be welcomed free of charge; the arena decorations will be enhanced with a more modern and dramatic décor; and there will be a large, inviting tent connecting to the show arena through a covered walkway, which will house individual breeding farms, training stable, and commercial exhibitor booths—a great new place to meet and greet! There will be changes in how type, head, and neck and shoulder are divided and scored, and visitors who register with show representatives, can electronically submit their choices to center ring as a way of comparing in real time the audience favorites with the judges’ independently arrived-at selections. They can also predict the gold, silver and bronze winners, with a cash prize and bragging rights going to the winner. As memories of Emigrantka (*Eukalipus x Emigracja, by Palas) flood the minds of many in attendance, so will other remembrances of spectacular champions. World famous stallion Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame, by Fame VF) brought down the Aachen house to earn his title, just as his son QR Marc (x Swete Dreams) did while earning a unanimous gold championship from all six judges in 2012. No one can forget the beautiful Israeli-bred Loubna (Imperial Imdal x Imperial Kalatifa, by Imperial Al Kamar), shown to her win by Frank Spönle for then-owner Jackie Ware. Loubna is currently owned by Ajman Stud, for which she has become one of the most titled mares in the breed. The image of SA Misha Apal (AS Natsir-Apal x Nyara JC, by Nadir I) is burned into the consciousness of all who saw her hotly-contested win over the incomparable *Emandoria in 2009. A stunning beauty, bred by Swatam Arabians and presently owned by Al Zobair Stud in Sharjah, Misha won herself many fans that day. *Emandoria returned to wow the crowds by winning both the 2010 and the 2013 gold championships to go along with her many national and international titles. Bred by Michalów State Stud Farm in Poland, she is sired by World Champion Gazal Al Shaqab and out of World Champion Emanda, by Ecaho. The organizers are committed to keeping wonderful old memories alive forever, and to creating the environment from which new memories will spring. It will be an incredible event, guaranteed to showcase some of the finest Arabian horses the breed has to offer. Long live the many nations whose flags wave in the arena of the All Nations Cup every year in Aachen! ■

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PRESENTING THE PERSONALITIES

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t the risk of sounding cliché, Hendrik, tell us your first experience with the Arabian horse; when that was, where that was, and what it was like for you. We always had riding horses with my dad, so I have been around them for a long time. But with Arabians, it was around 2000 when my mom and her husband bought two purely for riding. One day I tagged along to see them at Juan Murillo Training Center in Belgium. I was struck with the charisma and beauty of the Arabian horse and the way they were handled and taken care of. A few weeks later, we went to visit a show in Belgium, I believe it was the Elran Cup. When I saw the horses enter the ring and do their thing— and the excitement of the crowds when their horses entered—I knew I wanted to be a part of that. I just fell in love with them. It seems that Belgium has exploded onto the global Arabian scene within the last decade or so. Is this something you would agree with? If yes, why do you think this has happened? I believe it has been a bit longer than that. From way before I was involved with Arabians, there were high quality horses in Belgium. Not always the biggest breeders, but it seemed to me they carefully selected their mares and imported very influential stallions, which paid off and which we can still see the impact from today. It was that, combined with so many successful trainers and a great location in Europe to travel to all the shows from. There are many great breeders in Belgium, as well as many great horses they have bred. Tell me a handful of the great Belgian horses that really stand out for you and why. It’s hard for me to answer that—imagine if I forget someone … I don’t want to insult anyone! But on a personal level, a mare like Misha Apal … who does not like that?! For me, she is one of my all time favorites. The impact that Psytadel has had on the breed, and the way his daughters produce is impressive. I never had the chance to see Saskia, but what an impact she had. Young stallions like Emerald J and SMF Magic One are also doing well at the shows and in the breeding barn. The mare Navarrone P and her offspring are winning as well. They are proven

success that started years ago and is still very much alive today. And there are many more … I could keep naming for a while. Tell us a little bit about your first few work experiences in the Arabian horse world. My first job was helping out on the weekends at Juan’s Murillo Training Center. He was a true horseman and I learned the so important basics from him. Then I spent a few months in Qatar with Bart van Buggenhout, learning about training, breeding, and foaling. He has so much experience and loves to share it (Even after I came to Qatar permanently, I still called him all the time for advice). I then spent two years on my own running a small farm in Belgium for the Oostervink family. It was a great experience, for the first time running it on my own, which I learned a lot from. Tell us when you arrived at Al Nasser Stud and how this job came about for you. I started working for Al Nasser Stud in the spring of 2005, after working for the Oostervink family prior to that. They gave me the opportunity to go to Qatar and learn from Bart van Buggenhout, who was the manager at Al Rayyan Farm at the time. I spent a few months there in 2002 and 2003. I returned to Belgium to continue my job, but always felt that I would return to Qatar. I had a great experience and made good friends during the time I was there. When the previous manager at Al Nasser had to move on to other things, Bart called me up and asked if I was interested in taking over at Al Nasser as their manager. I was a bit nervous at the time, uncertain if I had enough experience and if I would be able to leave my family, but I did say yes. In the ten years that have passed, I have never regretted that decision. Tell the readership a little bit about Al Nasser Stud and what it stands for, its foundation and how it came to be. What were some high points in its unfolding over the years? Sheikh Nawaf started the farm in the early nineties. He imported Egyptian mares from Imperial Stud and later a few from Morocco, as well as a few non-straights, mainly Dyn Aliyah. These horses make the foundation of

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Hendrik and girlfriend Malene Larsen, trainer at Al Nasser Stud. Al Nasser. We had many successes over the years in the show ring and the breeding barn. I believe our strength with non-straight is the heavy mix of Egyptian blended with modern stallions. With the Egyptians, I believe a strong base with the Imperial horses and classic Mahzeer daughters we had later, mixed with the bloodlines of the stallions of other Qatari farms and created a unique look. Sheikh Nawaf always followed his own ideas, and that resulted in what we are now. Tell us a little bit about the success Al Nasser Stud has experienced with two or three of their amazing dam lines. Talk a little bit about each of those dam lines and why you feel they are as powerful as they are. What “wow” characteristics seem to belong to each of these female lines? The most successful offspring in the shows come from Aliah Al Nasser. The two most prominent Egyptian lines are the ones from Bint Saida Al Nasser and Imperial Madanah. 62 Halter | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

From Aliah Al Nasser, apart from being a national champion herself, she produced multiple champion offspring, including multi-champion Monther Al Nasser, ultra typey Marwa Al Nasser and her full sister Bdour Al Nasser; champion producer Remal Al Nasser, Rihab, Masrata, and Aleysha Al Nasser, the mother of multi-champion mare Anood Al Nasser. She and her daughters produce quality foal after quality foal. They are always very refined, with nice arched necks and clean throatlatches—truly Arabian looking. Also, Bint Saida the Reserve World Champion Mare along with many other titles, has quite a big family here. Her daughter Amira Al Nasser did an especially great job; we have a beautiful Al Adeed filly which is 4th generation Al Nasser breeding. Again, they are very refined with nice length of neck and great attitude. If you saw Saida in a presentation here at the farm, it’s a sight you would not forget;

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she is so full of herself. The Imperial Madanah family is a little different; more classic looking, bigger, and solid with more power. Madanah herself was a mare with such amazing expression—large black eyes, and the gentlest character—winning the Most Beautiful Head award every time she showed. She is a mare that is sorely missed here. It is interesting that Ali Jamaal, Muscat, and Menes lie at the root of one of your most famous dam lines. Do you see any characteristics from those stallions in the generations from that line today, or has the Egyptian influence taken over? I think you can definitely see the influence they had. Aliah looks to me very much like a classic bay Ali Jamaal-bred mare, and her daughters from mixed stallions look mostly like her, where her daughters with Egyptian stallions have more Egyptian looking features. But I must say that, mixed with the Egyptian stallions, it has created a look of its own. I don’t think either one overpowers the other, but it’s more a nice blend of those lines. But for sure, it does not hurt to have those amazing stallions in the pedigree. Where would you like to see things with Al Nasser Stud five years from now? We would like, of course,

to keep improving every generation of foals. There is no such thing as the perfect horse, but we keep trying to come as close as we can to what we believe that is, and keep working hard on creating that Al Nasser look. Also, contributing to the Arabian horse world in a positive manner for the good of the horse. Being successful in the show ring with our homebred horses gives us a great feeling that we’re on the right path in our program. What does your dream horse look like? I am working daily with my dream horses! I am very grateful I can work every day with these amazing animals that bring so much joy to my life. If you could resurrect any two horses, who would they be and why? First of all, I would bring back Imperial Madanah. This mare could have contributed so much more to Al Nasser, and just because she was such a gentle character and all around great horse. And second, I would like a healthy young Imperial Mahzeer. I just adore his daughters. Because of some issues, he could not breed for many years. In these few years, he left some amazing producing mares—so classic looking. He could have had a more serious impact that would have benefited all of Qatar and their Egyptian

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breeding. On top of that, he was a great horse to have around. Do you like the desert or the ocean? I like an ocean in the desert—makes the perfect beach! What makes you happy? The life I am living now, surrounded by the horses and the people I love. I am in a good place in my life and ready for the challenges that lay ahead. It must be strengthening to you to have Malene and her vast history with the Arabian horse alongside you at Al Nasser Stud. Can you speak a little about that? Well, it makes my job a lot easier! She is a great horse lady and takes care of the training of the horses and teaches the staff. She has a very gentle approach towards horses and people. I also value her input on breeding and we discuss what to do or what not to do, which is always nice to have a second opinion. Malene and her family are breeding some top quality Arabians in Denmark at Northwest Arabians. She sure brings in the experience, and it’s not so difficult working together with your best friend. It’s a great team, and I could not imagine it differently. I look forward to our future together.

What is your favorite Arabian horse destination to travel to? Personally for me, it’s Belgium, because then I can go and see the horses we have with Schoukens Training Center and visit some friends and family at the same time. But it’s not only horse-related; there are many places I would still love to visit. Throughout your career in the Arabian industry, who have been mentors and role models for you? There are many people I have respect for, but surely Bart van Buggenhout has always been a great friend and mentor. I have learned so much from him on how to manage a farm. He has so much experience to give and I was lucky enough to have him close by for many years and call him a friend. Glenn Jacobs, as well, is a great friend. We can discuss breeding and horses for many hours. He has a great eye for quality and I have lots of respect for his opinion. We help each other when we need it, and that’s a nice feeling. I have also worked together with Glenn Schoukens since I started here at Al Nasser, and we are a great team. He helps me a lot with different situations, and I respect his input a lot. We have become great friends over the years. There are so many other people I would like to mention, but you will not have

Hendrik and Malene Larsen with a few of the beautiful mares of Al Nasser Stud.

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Hendrik and Glenn Schoukens with Kanz Al Nasser, winning Bronze World Champion Junior Colt. enough space in your magazine! Breeders, friends, Malene and her family who are always there for me … every time I visit Denmark, I am impressed with how well they breed with just a few babies a year, and always love to discuss breeding with them for many hours. You always say what a wonderful boss you have. Would you like to tell us why? Sheikh Nawaf is just a great person and breeder. I have learned a lot over the years: how to breed, and how to take care of the farm. He is a great horseman and good rider, and it’s always nice to hear his opinions when he visits to see the new foals. He is always there for me and Malene when we need him, but he also gives us the freedom to do our job in the best possible way and trusts our decisions. Mutual respect is important to make a great team, and it

shows in the results. I hope to work for him for many years to come and give him great success. Is breeding and exhibiting a world champion for Al Nasser stud a goal for you? We are in the business of Arabian show horses. Going to shows and comparing your breeding stock against the world’s best is always interesting and a challenge. I have respect for the people who like to breed horses and are not so much into shows. Everybody makes that decision for himself, of course, but for those who go to shows, the Paris World Championships is the one to win. So, yes, it’s a dream of mine to hopefully one day be able to say Al Nasser Stud has bred and owned a world champion. It would give me great satisfaction to be able to do that for Sheikh Nawaf, but it’s not everything or my only goal, although it would be one of them. n Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 65

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MARILYN HOFFMAN’S expertise in selling extraordinary farms, ranches and estate properties attracts a clientele that reads like a Who’s Who of business, sports, entertainment and the social register. Golfer Lee Trevino, a Saudi Prince, sports legend Deion Sanders, transportation secretary Milo Bryant, a billionaire Texas oilman, Horatio Alger Member, Carl Westcott, cosmetics queen Mary Kay, Merv Griffin, and a major sports team owner have all been her clients. Marilyn recently made history by listing the most expensive home in Texas, a $100,000,000 property. She also sold one of the largest estates in Texas to the new owners of a major sports team. Her sale of a $9,995,000 Penthouse in Dallas was the most expensive penthouse ever sold in Dallas. Marilyn sold a $13,500,000 estate to the owners of a Scottish castle. Her most recent sale was a $20,000,000 estate that she listed, sold and closed for full price in 24 days. This 35,000 sq. ft. home was the largest and most expensive sale in the state. This estate was previously listed with another international realtor at a lower price and did not sell.

“Marilyn’s aggressive approach to the international marketing of the property resulted in a completed transaction in five months from start to finish. Prior agencies failed completely, to do any effective marketing of Brantley Manor, and I had to pay a substantial upfront marketing fee with them.” EugEnE L. BrantLEy, EsquirE sELLEr of a 13,000 sq. ft. south CaroLina Mansion Marilyn Hoffman and National Champion Stallion, Ultimate Bey

Marilyn does the most unique marketing in the world, with real estate exhibits at such prestigious events as the Cattle Barons Galas, the Bal de la Mer in Monte Carlo, the Yacht Extravaganza, the Military Ball in New York, the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, the Breeders Cup, the Rolex Three Day Events, the Winter Equestrian Festival, and at a charity gala at Mar a Lago, Donald Trump’s Palm Beach estate. Marilyn donates champion Arabian horses to many charity auctions, such as the Watermill Gala in Southampton, where her donation sold for $35,000 to a European princess. Not too many brokers can claim they have sold the largest home in multiple states, but Marilyn certainly holds the record. Her sale of Sumer Wind Farm with a 24,000 sq. ft. home, was the largest home sold in the state of Kentucky. She sold a 20,000 sq. ft. home in Oklahoma for Cowboy Bill Watts, the world champion wrestler. She sold the Fox Ranch in Colorado, home of a 150,000 sq. ft. log home, reported to be the largest private residence in the country.

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The Dromborg AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR DE FORCE

We say it that way because there is only one. Located in the verdant heart of the Ozark Mountains, this home is a unique legacy property. Built to stand for centuries with 4,000 tons of rock—hewn and fitted, stone by stone, as master masons have done since the second century, BC. Inside … solid oak. Solid cherry. Solid walnut. Carved, sculpted, and molded into 13,000 sq. ft. of museum-quality construction, built by one of the world’s great lumber barons for his own personal country estate. The Dromborg is 33 acres worth of forested mountainside privacy. All within minutes of a major university and three Fortune 500 corporate campuses. The Dromborg is a dream made manifest. The realization of a lifetime of hard work, with a vision. In ancient Nordic, it translates as, “Dreams the size of mountains”. Completed in 2008, the Dromborg’s design aesthetic is inspired by Scottish castles of the 13th century. Classical motifs were also incorporated, as was often the case with historical European designs. The larger statement speaks to contemporary, yet timeless values: vision, hard work, and audacious dreams. Beautifully nestled in Northwest Arkansas, revel in the 300-degree panoramic view overlooking the Ozarks. Flying in? Have your pilot file a flight plan to KFYV. The Dromborg is located less than a country mile from the 6,100 ft. runway at Fayetteville’s Drake Field. Offered at $9,918,000 www.Dromborg.com

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Meadowland Farm

ONE OF THE GREAT KENTUCKY LANDMARK FARMS

Embracing 82 picturesque acres, Meadowland is a distinguished equestrian estate in the legendary Kentucky tradition. The 14,000 sq. ft. Neo-classical main home is secluded impressively at the end of a private tree lined drive. This 5 bedroom, 8 ½ bath mansion was designed for grand scale entertaining with huge rooms, and a wonderful flow for entertaining. The circa-1858 2-story Guest House has been lovingly restored.

The Equestrian Facility was designed by one of the world’s most famous trainers, Gene LaCroix, and features a state-of-the-art Show Barn with a 227’ Indoor Arena and 48 stalls. Prime location near Louisville in the prestigious equestrian community of L’Esprit, with its 26 miles of riding trails. Here you will find lush green pastures, spring fed streams and rolling hills studded with huge towering trees. A rare opportunity to own one of the world’s great equestrian properties.

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Whispering Pines Estate THE MOST UNIQUE PROPERTY IN SCOT TSDALE

This is one of Scottsdale’s most elite estates. Designed and conceived by one of the country’s foremost entrepreneurs for his own personal estate, this 18-acre estate was designed for grand scale living and entertaining, with huge entertainment areas, and extensive landscaping with a park-like setting with emerald green paddocks, studded with trees, and all watered with a computerized water system. The main home has 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and 6,000 sq. ft. of custom brick construction.

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There are extensive garages and storage buildings for the serious car collector, and the equestrian facility features a brick 8-stall clean air barn, several paddocks with white PVC fencing, hot walkers and extra land, providing room for extra facilities.

For outdoor entertaining, there is extensive terraces, and a tiki bar overlooks the fountained lake with bridge, pool, tennis court, saloon and guest house.

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Arabian National Breeder Finals A Breeding Showcase by Theresa Cardamone

The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona has been promoting the Arabian horse with a vengeance for the last 60 years. In addition to the world famous All-Arabian Show held every February, the organization also presents newer events including the Arabian National Breeder Finals, which will hold its fifth annual edition in Scottsdale, September 30th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 3rd.

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Photos by Darryl Larson/Kelly Campbell, and Javan

showcase for breeding and halter horses, the show offers significant prize money, with divisions for amateur handlers and open contenders. Designed as a means to promote and market local horses in a global spotlight, the Breeders Club gives offspring of nominated stallions designated cash awards. The Yearling and Two-Year Old Futurities are for foals sired by Breeders Club nominated stallions, while the Three-Year-Old Futurity is open to horses from any sire or dam. The open division draws horses from all over the globe to vie for the top awards. Last fall, the stallion and mare championships were won by two of the leading show horses in the world: *Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk, by Dakar El Jamaal) and *Wieza Mocy (QR Marc x Wieza Marzen, by Ekstern), respectively. They followed their Breeder Finals titles with Classic Stallion and Mare Championships at the Scottsdale All-Arabian Show a few months later. The Arabian National Breeder Finals gives spectators the opportunity to see the full spectrum offered in Arabian breeding classes. From the globetrotting crown jewels of the finest stables on Earth shown by high-powered professionals, to the delicate beauty of Arizona desert-bred weanlings shown with palm fronds instead of whips, the Breeder Finals provides the perfect platform for new enthusiasts to be initiated into the Arabian breed. n

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PRESENTING THE PERSONALITIES

Karl-Heinz Stoeckle Osterhof Stud, Germany

by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

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Karl-Heinz StoecKle

The famous Tersk bred stallion Kubinec (Balaton x Kosmetika), whose magnificent beauty and trot remain a favorite of many.

estled in the forested foothills of the Bavarian Alps near the border of Austria, Karl-Heinz Stoeckle’s Osterhof Stud has been breeding Arabian horses for close to thirty years. The series of small barns and other buildings that pepper the landscape sets off the natural beauty of the area. Karl-Heinz has created an orderly environment with intentional thought behind each decision. He doesn’t believe in erecting large buildings, preferring to organize the stud with smaller structures. Constructed in an industrial/urban style of a mixture of concrete, wood, and metal, it is a very intriguing fabrication. In the stud barn, the stallions go out the back doors of their stalls each day to a communal area, where they can see other horses or nibble on the chew toys thoughtfully provided. Each evening, they come back inside to their night stall, a place where they can rest without the need to engage with the other horses. Consideration is given to every detail. Speaking with Karl-Heinz brought a memory of a conversation I once had with my dad. Because he was an oilman, I assumed he would be voting for the candidate who was big on oil. My dad quickly set me straight. He wasn’t about to vote for someone only because they were pro oil or good for his business. He would only vote for the candidate that would do the greatest good for the most people. Karl-Heinz Stoeckle is cut from the same cloth. He has a savvy and sophisticated approach to marketing his horses that stems from his holistic thinking. He thinks beyond himself and his program to the greater population and the betterment of the breed. There are approximately 45 horses that make Osterhof Stud their home. Osterhof gained the full attention of the Arabian community when he bought the incredible Kubinec (Balaton, by Menes x Kosmetika, by Muscat) from Tersk Stud, where he was foaled in 1987. In a serendipitous twist, that is also the year that Karl-Heinz Stoeckle founded Osterhof Stud. I sat down with him recently to capture some of his thoughts.

Tell us about the legendary stallion Kubinec and his vast influence on the Arabian breed in Europe. Kubinec was very special to me. He is the only five-star stallion in the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO). Some stallions have lots of stars due to show wins, but not stars for offspring,

which isn’t true for Kubinec. His foals have won almost every title there is, including U.S. National Champion Stallion and Scottsdale Grand Champion Stallion. He had a great show career, being named German National Champion, European and World Champion, Platinum Cup Champion, and many other titles. Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 97

AB Nastrapsy (Psytadel x Nastrada, by Kubinec)

Perhaps his most beloved win was his comeback at Aachen when he was named the Nations Cup Reserve Champion Stallion at the age of 14, and in “pasture” condition. The whole crowd was applauding him, cheering him, as he trotted around the arena. He had such charisma; he always had the crowd on his side. Why did you not continue to breed to Russian, Tersk-bred stallions? My only visit was in 1999 or 2000, when I brought back eight horses, including the stallion Padishah (Drug x Purga, by Gvizd) born in 1996. During the trip, I realized that not only had Tersk turned a big corner and entered down a very different path, but so had the breeding of straight Russian horses. Therefore, I decided that my Kubinec daughters would be bred to the best stallions available, rather than preserving the straight Russian breeding. So, if you didn’t go the Russian route with the Kubinec daughters, what did you do and what

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have the results been? I used WH Justice (Magnum Psyche x Vona Sher-Renea, by El Sher-Mann), then Ajman Moniscione (WH Justice x Anthea Moniscione, by Padrons Ghibli); Marajj (Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress, by Kouvay Bey), then Monther Al Nasser (Ansata Hejazi x Aliah Al Nasser, by Imperial Mahzeer) to great success. I also used RFI Farid (RFI Maktub x RFI Fayara El Shiraz, by Shiraz El Jamaal), Al Lahab (Laheeb x The Vision HG, by Thee Desperado), and F Shamaal (Maysoun x Sarameena, by Fa Ibn Sar) with success. But I am more interested in your readership looking at photos of the resulting offspring from Kubinec daughters and the stallions mentioned, and deciding for themselves what they feel has been the best cross. If they would like to turn it into a bit of a contest, I am game! Just read my new ideas for judging Aachen; it is the year of this line of thinking for me.

Karl-Heinz StoecKle

Justina (WH Justice x Virgina II), owned by Mohsen El Gabry, El Gabry Stud, Egypt.

Ariella OS (Ajman Moniscione x Swana)

Faresta OS (RFI Farid x Justina)

Fortuna OS (F Shamaal x Pataya OS)

Lola OS (Monther Al Nasser x El Lucina OS)

Ajmaniah OS (Ajman Moniscione x AB Nastrapsy), owned by Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Ajman Stud, UAE.

Nastya OS (Marajj x AB Nastrapsy), owned by Sheikh Ammar

Maryah OS (Marajj x AB Nastrapsy)

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KARL-HEINZ STOECKLE What are your opinions of the contributions of Marbach and Babolna Studs over the years? Marbach was a big program in the 80s—very influential. So was Babolna. Tersk was thriving in Russia at the same time and was big until the middle of the 90s. Their contributions now seem from very long ago. Why go to Poland if you don’t breed Polish horses? I go to Poland because their marketing is par excellence, and I learn more every visit. I appreciate the longevity of their successes and the many horses they breed who represent, in my opinion, a complete horse. The Poles breed for a strong, athletic, beautiful horse, which is why they are so successful. Pianissima (Gazal Al Shaqab x Pianosa, by Eukaliptus) is my all-time favorite example of a complete horse—she is simply perfect. Who are your favorite horses still alive that you don’t own? Pianissima, of course, and Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame, by Fame VF) for sure. Marwan Al Shaqab has been the most influential stallion for the last eight years in the development

of Arabian horses around the world, and Pianissima … Pianissima is what a horse should be in every way. By the way, I have not judged her, nor could I, as the conflict I speak of in this interview is simply too big—I love her! Do you enjoy being a judge and if so, why? Judging is a very important experience for me. It is extremely hard work if taken seriously. When I judge a show, I consider it work, not a holiday. What do you look for in a judge? I look for a person who is open and transparent to anyone, and who is willing to expose his conflicts of interests to the world, not just to himself and one other. What do you think about trainers being judges? Trainers are the most qualified people for it, but like everything, there are two sides to every coin. Even though they are the most qualified in my mind, they are also walking and breathing masses of conflicts of interest—enough said. What are your opinions of the different judging systems around the world? The best system in the world for judging horses is the one we used to judge the 2015 Arabian Breeders World Cup show in Las Vegas.

Kubinec winning the title of Reserve Champion Stallion at the 2002 All Nations Cup.

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What is the most important issue we need to address to ensure success going forward for the Arabian breed? In everyday life, judges take oaths and swear to be fair and honest, so I love the Las Vegas show approach. There, the judges sign a contract to try to create honesty and fairness. I respect the committee and their approach to make the event both great and fair, but it doesn’t go far enough. Judges are only human, which is why they sometimes fail. We expect that they will resist all of the incentives dangling in front of them, but they need our help to create a system of accountability,

Karl-Heinz StoecKle

Khaleifa (Kubinec x Farids Mandolin), owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Albidayer Stud, UAE.

not just our criticism. Every judge should divulge their conflicts of interest in a sworn affidavit; that all known conflicts havebeen revealed and that they pledge to uphold truth and fairness, and not be influenced by potential conflicts.

Has involvement from the Middle East been good for the Arabian market? Yes! But for some of the breeders, owners, trainers and judges, the temptation of money was too great to handle this development in a trustful and responsible way.

If they lie, or do not do what they said they would, then, like in Germany, they would go to jail or an equally strong penalty would apply. This should be a global, universal policy change that will build accountability and trust. If self-interest isn’t made accountable, then it will always be out of hand. It doesn’t help the judges to sit back and criticize their actions while their self-interest plays out unpunished. If we rebuild trust we have a future.

What is the biggest mistake you see breeders making today? Allowing trainers to buy their best horse at the right time, meaning when no one knows how good it is yet except the trainer and breeder. The trainer then sells it for ten times that much and pockets the profits. Breeders should advertise through outlets like Arabian Horse Times and sell their horses themselves with the help of trainers, but don’t sell to trainers directly. You are a man of strong opinions and convictions, so what are the things you DO NOT want to talk about? Me! I prefer not to talk about myself. What we are doing here is what I prefer, talking about things far more current and important to the present and future, not only for the Arabian horse, but for all of us, period. n

As you got on the plane to leave after judging in Las Vegas earlier this year, what two things were most on your mind? First, the quality of the horses exhibited during the show was amazing and second, I decided to take a break from judging!

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THE 2015 ELR AN AR ABIAN CUP NO FANTASY HERE

by Jeff Wallace and Theresa Cardamone

Set quite literally, at a fairy tale castle, making it unique among the many splendid

sites visited during the course of the European show season, 2015 Elran Arabian Cup show organizers, Mr. and Mrs. Everars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; van den Broek, went out of their way to create a truly welcoming environment for everyone. Their hospitality extended to

hosting a beautiful event at their new facility nearby. Visitors followed a candlelit red carpet from the street to another world, with a presentation of horses representing contemporary Arabian beauty, and a fantastic dinner to top off the night. At the show

grounds, finely appointed VIP areas and elegant table service added to the glamour of the main event. The exhibitors responded by bringing entries of exceptional quality. 102â&#x20AC;&#x201A;|HARABIAN 102 alter | ARABIAN HORSE HORSE TIMES TIMES

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Stealing away the collective breath of the crowd was the Gold Junior Champion Filly and overall Best in Show, Rewayah Athbah, a filly of deer-like grace and perfect breed type, beautifully shown by Tom Schoukens for owner and breeder Athbah Stud. Sired by EKS Alihandro, son to the dazzling World Champion Marwan Al Shaqab, and out of the WH Justice mare Fedora RG, this bay beauty has a self-awareness that dominates her presence. She is as captivating in motion as she is in a casual pose, and will likely be earning her fair share of additional titles in the future. Gold Junior Champion Colt AJ Azzam (AJ Mardan x Ysadora, by Marwan Al Shaqab) continued his winning ways, adding the Elran Arabian Cup to earlier 2015 championships including Wels International Gold Champion Yearling Colt and Best in Show. Bred and owned by Ajman Stud, AJ Azzam has a perfect body with exquisite breed type and beautiful carriage. L Farahdibah, is a grey beauty sired by WH Justice and out of the Ibn Halim daughter Feemi. Beautifully presented by Raphael Curti, she brought home the

Gold Senior Champion Mare award for owner Ronen Braver. L Farahdibah is a lovely mare, with femininity and power in equal supply. The Silver Champion in the class, the burnished chestnut Rohara Rebecca, has two close-up crosses to *Padron through her sire Magnum Psyche and her dam Somewhere Mi Love, a *Padron daughter. Gold Champion Senior Stallion Aja Angelo thinks a lot of himself, and with good reason. Also sired by WH Justice, Aja Angelo is out of the Ruger AMW mare Aja Aaisha. The impressive showing by WH Justice as the sire or grandsire of three gold champions at this show alone is a testament to his pre-potent power. Aja Angelo also represents a magnificent Aja Arabians female line that has produced many international champions. As the last class was called and the final ribbons and trophies awarded, everyone had that familiar, bittersweet feeling that comes with the end of a great experience. Fortunately, with it also comes the comfort of knowing that 2016 will bring another visit to the fairy tale experience that is the Elran Arabian Cup. Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 103

Hosts of the show, the Mr & Mrs. Everars - van den Broek family.

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Gold Champion Senior Stallion AJA ANGELO (WH Justice x Aja Aaisha) owned by Albaydaa Stud/Al Mai Stud.

Gold Champion Senior Mare L FARAHDIBA (WH Justice x Feemi) owned by Ronen Braver. Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 105

Gold Champion Junior Colt AJ AZZAM (AJ Mardan x Ysadora) owned by Ajman Stud

Gold Champion Junior Filly REWAYAH ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG) owned by Athbah Stud

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Champion Gelding GIACOMO (EKS Alihandro x MA Bint Azadik) owned by Athbah Stud

Champion Liberty AR SINAN AZIM (AR Sivamayall x Chantalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aziza) owned by A. Teygeler/F. De Bruin

Crowd Favorite REWAYAH ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG) owned by Athbah Stud Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 107

Judges, l-r: Janet Court (GB); Janice McCrea-Wight, (USA); Claudia Darius (DE) and Jaroslav Lacina (CZ).

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Elran Cup

2015 ELRAN ARABIAN CUP July 18-19, 2015 Castle Alden Biesen, Bilzen, Belgium

Senior Stallions Championship Gold: AJA ANGELO (WH Justice x Aja Aaisha), B: Aja Arabians (GB), O: Albaydaa Stud/Al Mai Stud (EG)

Junior Fillies Championship Gold: REWAYAH ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA)

Silver: RFI FARID (RFI Maktub x RFI Fayara El Shiraz), B: Rodrigo Foz Forte (BR), O: Ghanem Al Hawajer Holding (BE)

Silver: NESJ EL DAIKHIMA (Ajman Moniscione x Nesj El Khimala), B: Mr. & Mrs. Everars van den Broek (BE), O: Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan (AE)

Bronze: MAHDER AL JAMAL (Nader Al Jamal x Mahity El Jamal), B/O: Jean Mattens (BE)

Bronze: AJ ADAB (AJ Mardan x Anette Moniscione), B/O: Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (AE)

Junior Colts Championship

Foals Championship

Gold: AJ AZZAM (AJ Mardan x Ysadora), B/O: Ajman Stud (AE) Silver: AL BAHHAR JFD (Solaz J x C Marcs April Rose), B/O: Jalal Mrei & Halawa (IL) Bronze: TAJ AL FAYYAD (Fayad Al Fayyad x S.S. Layali), B: Fahed Hamad Al Enezi (KW), O: Mosleh Hamad Al Enezi (KW)

Senior Mares Championship Gold: L FARAHDIBA (WH Justice x Feemi), B: Loenhult Arabstuteri (SE), O: Ronen Braver (IL) Silver: ROHARA REBECCA (Magnum Psyche x Somewhere Mi Love), B: Marion Woelbing (US), O: Naples Arabians (SE) Bronze: BASMAH AA (Laheeb x Al Baraqai A), B: Ariela Arabians (IL), O: Al Baydaa Farm (EG)

Gold: A WISE GUY OF KOSSACK (Bystival Kossack x A Lady Of Kossack), B: Kossack Stud (NL), O: Ferrer Shah Farms (IR) Silver: EL NAAYLAH AO (Makisa Adaggio x El Khidyaraah AO), B/O: Maaike Seerden (BE) Bronze: FORELOCK’S VIVA LA DIVA (FS Reflection x Valeta F), B/O: Forelock’s Arabians (NL)

Geldings Champion: GIACOMO (EKS Alihandro x MA Bint Azadik), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA)

Liberty Champion: AR SINAN AZIM (AR Sivamayall x Chantal’s Aziza), B: I. Lopez Y Van Breemen (NL), O: A. Teygeler/F. De Bruin (NL)

Crowd Favorite REWAYAH ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA) ■

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PRESENTING THE PERSONALITIES

Marianne Tengstedt Te n g s t e d t A r a b i a n s , D e n m a r k with Jeff Wallace

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Marianne, tell us what it is that you love about judging the Arabian horse year after year? It gives me the chance to follow the breed I love so much— all from first row! As a judge, you always have the best view. I also like to meet up with other people all over the globe with the same common interest, the fantastic Arabian horse. What was it like to see your stallion Fire Fighter end up in one of the Polish State studs for breeding? For me, first of all, it is a great honor and it’s a recognition of my breeding program. I have always admired the Polish people for their breeding programs, and having a chance to contribute to that (if only a little bit) is what most breeders dream about. Do you have a favorite son or daughter that Fire Fighter produced at Bialka State Stud? If yes, which one is it and why? This is too difficult to answer; I have not yet seen them all! Throughout your judging career, who would you consider to be your most valuable mentors? Tell us a little bit about what they taught you and what your relationship with them was like. When I was very young, I was working in my free time at a stud farm for Arabian horses. I met an expert in horses, Mrs. Anna Aaby, 40 years ago. She was born in Sweden and came from a home where horse breeding had been the passion of her whole family. She had worked with horses and pedigrees all her life. She showed interest in me and asked me to join her when she went judging. She judged all horse breeds. Anna taught me to be objective and always start looking at a horse in a positive way. Her advice to me was, “You will never be too old to learn something new, so always keep your mind open and learn from the ones you admire.” I tried my best, and have been listening to many Arabian horse discussions over the years, from many great horse people. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Jörgen Frederiksen, the Mertz family of Om el Arab, Mrs. Brigitta Foch, Mrs. Ursula Roberts, Dr. Nagel, and many more Arabian horse experts.

Of course, we want to know a couple of favorite judging moments on an emotional level and a couple of very funny instances. I have so many lovely memories from my judging around the globe, but one of my most emotional moments was in Aachen 1999—my first time judging there—when the mare class came into the arena, one fantastic mare after the other. At that point, I had tears in my eyes and felt humbled; I could not understand how someone had chosen “little” me to stand in the ring and try to judge these amazing horses. I felt a big responsibility, but of course, again I enjoyed the horses from the first row. Another great moment for me was when I judged Paris for the first time. When the judges were introduced, they played the anthem from my country, Denmark. Again, with a tear in my eye, I asked myself, “Why me?! As for funny moments, I have had many, but as is often the case, to appreciate them you had to be present. But yes, I have had many good laughs with my judging colleagues. How has your view of the Arabian horse changed over the years? Are there characteristics and/or faults that mattered more to you at one point in time than they do today? Meaning, do you evolve as a judge? Well, yes and how! The breed as such, over the years, has changed quite a lot. Nowadays, we have horses that must “have it all” to become a champion. With the start of using frozen semen worldwide, the breed has become more similar in different parts of the world. I still have my “good old” style of horses that melt my heart. And also, I can live with a fault on a horse if the rest is extremely good. You shared in Stroghen that you have been a foster parent for many years; tell us what that experience has been like for you. I was born and raised in a city and have always had a horse at a riding school (my clever parents pressed for me to have a proper education). So, I studied for some years and became a chemist, working in laboratories for some years, but always with a dream to be able to have a farm

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Marianne (center) with the other 2010 Arabian Breeders World Cup Judges, clockwise from Marianne: Debby Cain, Corky Sutton, Murilo Kammer, Marie-Louise Van Wyk and Peter Pond.

with Arabian horses. 25 years ago, we got the opportunity to purchase a farm that was just right for Arabians. There were some spare rooms on the farm, and I thought, why not fill them with some nice kids that need a safe place to be? Denmark is a lovely country with a high standard of living. Nevertheless, there was and is a need, for families that are willing to share their homes and lives with kids who are in need of some stability. Over the years, we have always had a minimum of two kids living with us. 112 Halter | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

All-together, it adds up to more than 12 and we still have contact with most of them, so for Christmas we always have the house full. Our own daughter, Sara, has been raised with all these brothers and sisters. She also has a good education (as requested of her parents). She has a degree from university in History and Religion. She has her own family and they live on a farm built in 1864. Her interest for horses has always been big, and yesterday I drove the first two horses out to her farm, so soon she will be breeding Arabians with my lines.

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MARIANNE TENGSTEDT What does your dream horse look like? I have met many dream horses, but most of them are much too expensive and not mine. If you could resurrect any two horses, who would they be and why? Difficult question, but I think *El Shaklan and *Ali Jamaal. I love what those two horses have added to the breed, and their lines can be found worldwide. How has the Arabian horse enriched your life? I cannot imagine living without them. I have so much to be grateful for, thanks to the amazing Arabian horse. What makes you happy? I’m generally a happy person, and I try to make others happy, too. My kids, newborn foals, thinking of next year’s foals, walking my dogs, listening to the horses eating their hay on a rainy day, spending time with a few dear friends, and so on.

in Poland. Pilarka and Bandola were my favorites at that time. Also, I visited Om el Arab in Germany quite a lot. I saw *El Shaklan as a colt and even now I love these lines. Recently, ZT Shakfantasy arrived at La Movida—an elderly horse, but still one of my favorites. He is very classic in style. Aachen is a very special show as its history and tradition are amazing. What makes Aachen so special, and in particular, special to you? For me, Aachen is indeed special. I have attended almost every year. In 1983 I showed a filly to a class win, which was a great experience for me at that time. 16 years later, I was invited to judge the show in 1999. This year, it will be the 7th time I have the honor of being in center ring again—first row to all the fantastic horses! Many, many great horses have walked into that ring, and many, many special moments I have spent in Aachen. n

What is your favorite horse destination to travel to? I have several special places: for seeing lots of top horses, the Middle East; in South America I enjoyed the special atmosphere. I once visited Lady Gina in Argentina. I had a long ride on one of her fantastic mares out on the pampas with the gauchos. La Movida in Austria is a must for their interesting breeding program, and I love the nature in the UK and their horsemanship. Do you like the desert or the ocean? I live 4 km from the North Sea, so I’m used to the ocean. For me, this is home. The desert is fascinating—to sit in a tent at sunset, drinking tea, is also very special; but if I had to choose, I would stay by the sea. When you first began your life with Arabian horses, what European breeders impressed you the most and why? As a Scandinavian and with the influence from Poland in our breeding programs, it is the State Studs Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 113

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West Coast Cup & Belgian National Championship Show August 1 & 2, 2015 Ten Bogaerdelaan, Koksijde, Belgium by Jeff Wallace with Theresa Cardamone

ach event held during the long show season is stamped with its own special flavor. The West Coast Cup in Belgium is the delicious effort of Koenraad Detailleur and his amazing family. Every one of them was fully involved in some way in a most ambitious and ongoing family undertaking. They take the utmost pride in making sure that every attendee has an amazing experience. The cavalcade of nations represented by the horses chosen as champions was a potent illustration of the globalization of the Arabian industry. They were bred or owned by farms located in Belgium, Dubai, Germany, Great Britain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Switzerland, the United States, and more! Hanaya Stud, in an impressive showing, swept the straight Egyptian junior championships with Hanaya Farfoura and Hanaya Karam, both sired by Nayla Hayekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive young stallion Kenz Al Baydaa. Hayekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faith in him and his abilities to cross favorably with the Hanaya mares is being justly rewarded. Not to be outdone, Wasfeyya El Gabry added to the Hanaya harvest by reaping first place honors in a very tough straight

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Egyptian senior mare class. She is a gorgeous gem of a mare, by the elegant Jamil Al Rayyan and out of the Salaa El Dine daughter, DHS Waseemah. Gold Junior Champion Colt Cadance PA was a sensation in elite shows rings of America the last few years, bringing home the 2013 Arabian National Breeder Finals Junior Champion Colt and the 2014 United States National Champion Two-Year Old Colt titles and he shows no sign of slowing down based on this performance. Bred by Pegasus Arabians, in the U.S., with double-Versace close up in his pedigree, Cadance PA is a real scene-stealer in the arena for his owner Al Saqran Stud, Kuwait. The Gold Junior Champion Filly was a really beautiful direct daughter of El Palacio VO, the effervescent Bint Hazy Al Khalediah. El Palacio VO is by the prolific sire of champions Al Lahab, a Laheeb son bred in Israel by Ariela Arabians and is out of the incredible El Dorada, the Polish sensation who earned Polish, European, All Nations Cup and U. S. National Champion honors among many others. Hazy is bred and owned by Al Khalediah Stables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

West Coast Cup

The West Coast Show senior male and female championships went to Aja Justafire and D Reem, respectively. Aja Justafire was bred in Great Britain by Mr. & Mrs. Hickford, and is owned by the Asayel Stud of Kuwait. With two doses of Padrons Psyche and *El Shaklan in his pedigree, he is loaded with Arabian type. Gold Senior Champion Mare D Reem also boasts lots of type on both sides of her pedigree, with double-*Padron through her sire Ajman Moniscione and *Morafic through her dam, Kastilia M.A.F. As a result, she has a very extreme head that adds to her reputation as a crowd favorite. Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 115

Jeff Wallace and Michelle Bassichis of Stella Bella Arabians.

Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani of Al Zobair Stud.

Koenraad Detailleur

Dubai Stud

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Sitting area set up next to show ring.

Arabian Horse Results.

Lorenzo International Horse Show.

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West Coast Cup Gold Champion Senior Male AJA JUSTAFIRE (WH Justice x Aja First Love), bred by M. and J. Hickford and owned by Asayel Stud.

West Coast Cup Gold Champion Junior Male CADANCE PA (Cavalli x Donatella), bred by Pegasus Arabians and owned by Al Saqran Stud.

West Coast Cup Gold Champion Senior Female D REEM (Ajman Moniscione x Kastilia M.A.F.), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

West Coast Cup Gold Champion Junior Female BINT HAZY AL KHALEDIAH (El Palacio VO x Hazy Al Khalediah), bred and owned by Al Khalediah Stables.

West Coast Cup Inter national b-Show Senior M ale Cha mpionship Gold: AJA JUSTAFIRE (WH Justice x Aja First Love), B: M. and J. Hickford (GB), O: Asayel Stud (KW) Silver: SULTAN AL SHAQAB (Amir Al Shaqab x Abha Al Shaqab), B/O: Al Shaqab Stud (QA) Bronze: PA PASCHAL (Om El shahmaan x Paris to Rome), B: J. Frank and Sara Chisholm (US), O: Alsayed Stud (KSA)

Junior M ale Cha mpionship Gold: CADANCE PA (Cavalli x Donatella), B: Pegasus Arabians (US), O: Al Saqran Stud (KW) Silver: EKS AMIR (EKS Alihandro x EKS Lady Dauphine), B: El Kasun Arabians (ZA), O: Shazin Stud A.R.L. (IT) Bronze: SHADI AL KHALEDIAH (F Shamaal x Layan Al Khalediah), B/O: Al Khalediah Stables (KSA)

Senior Fem ale Cha mpionship Gold: D REEM (Ajman Moniscione x Kastilia M.A.F.), B/O: Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (AE) Silver: ERIANNA FMA (Eden C x Sue Bees Honey), B: John and Cynthia Moore (US), O: Al Khashab Arabians (KW) Bronze: TAMARA LL (Gris El Jamaal x Sweet Alladina), B: Luciana Aranha Levy (BR), O: Johanna Ullstrom (BE)

Junior Fem ale Cha mpionship Gold: BINT HAZY AL KHALEDIAH (El Palacio VO x Hazy Al Khalediah), B/O: Al Khalediah Stables (KSA) Silver: MASRATA AL NASSER (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser), B/O: Al Nasser Stud (QA) Bronze: STAR OF VITORIO ORA (Vitorio TO x Star of Gaishea), B: Oak Ridge Arabians (US), O: Al Saqran Stud (KW)

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West Coast Cup Gold Champion SE Junior Male HANAYA KARAM (Kenz Al Baydaa x Hanaya Elissar), bred and owned by Hanaya Arabians.

West Coast Cup Gold Champion Yearling Male BAHER AL SHAQAB (Kahil Al Shaqab x Vanessa Al Shaqab), bred and owned by Al Shaqab.

West Coast Cup Gold SE Junior Female HANAYA FARFOURA (Kenz Al Baydaa x Bint Fariha Magidaa), bred and owned by Hanaya Arabians.

West Coast Cup Gold Champion Yearling Female D SAFANA (Marajj x FT Shaella), bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

SE Junior M ale Cha mpionship Gold: HANAYA KARAM (Kenz Al Baydaa x Hanaya Elissar), B/O: Hanaya Arabians (CH) SE Junior Fem ale Cha mpionship Gold: HANAYA FARFOURA (Kenz Al Baydaa x Bint Fariha Magidaa), B/O: Hanaya Stud (CH) Silver: WAHG ALBADEIA (Al Maraam x Badeeaa Albadeia), B/O: Dr. Nasr Marei – Albadeia Stud (EG) Bronze: ASALAH ALBADEIA (Al Maraam x Kenouz Albadeia), B/O: Dr. Nasr Marei – Albadeia Stud (EG)

Year ling M ale Cha mpionship Gold: BAHER AL SHAQAB (Kahil Al Shaqab x Vanessa Al Shaqab), B/O: Al Shaqab (QA) Silver: D KARRAR (Gazal Al Shaqab x D Noor), B/O: Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (AE) Bronze: ARTEMAS GA ( JJ Bellagio x Duchess of Marwan), B: Sally Bedeker (US), O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC (US) Year ling Fem ale Cha mpionship Gold: D SAFANA (Marajj x FT Shaella), B/O: Dubai Arabian Horse Stud (AE) Silver: REWAYAH ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Fedora RG), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA) Bronze: MIMI NK (Nofal NK x Cinnamon Spice VLA), B/O: NK Arabians ( JO)

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he Belgian National Championship Show on Saturday, was a testament to a very special mare that had no fewer than four full siblings finish with championships! If your name was Madonna or Marc, you had nothing to worry about in Belgium. FS Magnum’s Madonna is a black daughter of Magnum Psyche out of a Bey Shah daughter who has been a goldmine for owner/breeders Mr. & Mrs. Gheysens of Knocke Arabians. At this show alone, her QR Marc daughters Magnola KA and Mimosa KA won the Belgian National Silver and Bronze Championships for Junior Fillies, while their full brother Marius Madonna KA brought home the Bronze Championship for Junior Colts. The fourth full sibling, the gleaming and grand Magnums Tulip was the Belgian National Silver Champion Mare. By the way, Knocke Arabians swept the Junior Filly Championship, winning it with another QR Marc daughter, Nadira KA who is out of CN Neville. Wins for Knocke Arabians didn’t stop there, with stallions Newton KA and Emerson KA earning the Gold and Silver National Championships. Gold Champion Senior Stallion Newton KA is a full brother to Gold Champion Junior Filly Nadira KA. Kudos to Knocke Arabians on an incredible achievement! Winning the Belgian National Junior Championship for Colts was the absolutely gorgeous Azerbeidjan. Bred

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and owned by M/M James Swaenepoel, he is a correct and elegant son of WA Justice out of Euphoria who is also homebred by the Swaenepoel’s and was the 2012 Belgian National Senior Champion Mare. Azerbeidjan is a full brother in blood to World Silver Champion Mare FM Gloriaa, as they are out of full sisters and daughters of Psytadel. A tribute to his breeder, Azerbeidjan shows all the signs of being a major presence in the breed for many years to come. The silver champion in the class was Shagran Athbah, bred and owned by Athbah Stud and a son of one of Europe’s most popular emerging sires, EKS Alihandro. The Belgian National Champion Mare is the incredible beauty, Nesj El Markhisa. Handled to perfection by Tom Oben, she is the essence of balanced style and substance. Markhisa represents the perfect blend of Kuhailan and Saklawi I bloodlines, performance and beauty. Her sire, Marwan Al Shaqab was the perfect cross for her dam, Nesj El Khisaya, herself a daughter of Khidar. Her superior quality and fine show attitude make it a certainty that she will be earning more accolades in the future. By the time the final class was held, the hard work of the Detailleur family and everyone who contributed, resulted in a parade of satisfied horsemen, heading for home with nothing but the fondest of memories. Until next year!

Belgian Nationals

Nofal Arabians from Jordan.

Frederik Van Sas and Mieke Opsteyn.

Al Saqran Stud

Martine Van Hee

Jeff Wallace, Hendrik Mens, Ward Bemong and Giacomo Capacci.

Mieke Sans, Bernard Joye and James Swaenepoel.

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Belgian Nationals Senior Stallions Cha mpionship Gold: NEWTON K.A. (QR Marc x CN Neville), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE) Silver: EMERSON K.A. (QR Marc x Elerina), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE)

Senior M ares Cha mpionship Gold: NESJ EL MARKHISA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Nesj El Khisaya), B: Nesj Arabians (BE), O: Said Khair (BE) Silver: MAGNUMS TULIP (QR Marc x FS Magnum’s Madonna), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE) Bronze: CARA’MEL-D (Psytadel x Happy Bint Eternity-D), B: Dion Arabians (BE), O: Isabelle de Wasch (BE)

Belgian National Gold Champion Senior Stallion NEWTON K.A. (QR Marc x CN Neville), bred and owned by Knocke Arabians.

Junior Colts Cha mpionship Gold: AZERBEIDJAN (WH Justice x Euphoria), B/O: Mr. and Mrs. Swaenepoel – Sys (BE) Silver: SHAGRAN ATHBAH (EKS Alihandro x Magnolia Apal), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA) Bronze: MARIUS MADONNA K.A. (QR Marc x FS Magnum’s Madonna), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE)

Junior Fillies Cha mpionship Gold: NADIRA K.A. (QR Marc x CN Neville), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE) Silver: MAGNOLA KA (QR Marc x FS Magnum’s Madonna), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE) Bronze: MIMOSA KA (QR Marc x FS Magnum’s Madonna), B/O: Knocke Arabians (BE)

Belgian National Gold Champion Senior Mare NESJ EL MARKHISA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Nesj El Khisaya), bred by Nesj Arabians and owned by Said Khair.

Cha mpion Gelding GIACOMO (EKS Alihandro x MA Bint Azadik), B/O: Athbah Stud (KSA)

Libert y Cha mpion KAS VON DUTCH (Kubinec x Vypiska), B: Forelocks Arabians (NL), O: Nicolas Jamar (BE) n

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Belgian National Gold Champion Junior Colt AZERBEIDJAN (WH Justice x Euphoria), bred and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Swaenepoel - Sys.

The Thrill Of Aachen All-Nations Cup Coverage in the November Issue. Both Lara Ames and Jeff Wallace will be in attendance at this year's All Nations Cup Show to discuss all of your upcoming promotional ideas and needs, to ensure maximum global exposure for your Arabian horse business.

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European Summer Tour - July 2015 The European Summer Tour has been an experience like no other, a thrill ride, a dream come true, and an unprecedented opportunity to learn more about the diverse breeders who make up the global Arabian community. Lara and I set out together on this journey into the unknown with high hopes that it would be the conduit for deeper understanding between all Arabian horse fanciers, and give us further exposure to the exciting things that are happening with our breed all over the world.

Now that I have settled into the rhythm of the tour, I can say that I have been bowled over by the overwhelming support and encouragement that has been given to me. People have opened up their homes and barns to me, being nothing but gracious. At every show or event that I attend, the organizers go out of their way to see that I have everything I need. It provides me with a sense of home and family in otherwise unfamiliar environments, and I appreciate the efforts made on my behalf. By doing so, they are contributing to my growing global awareness, and I thank them so very much. As I said last month, the more we know about each other, the more we grow collectively.

The more I travel, the more aware I have become of the universal ties that bind us together. In an industry that is based on competition to a large degree, our common love for the Arabian horse unites us in the end. We are a community of people who vie for the same trophies, but when the chips are down, we always band together. Like family, we are there for each other. I think that is because our commonalities are rooted in a love for something so pure and good. We are all so fortunate we can dip into the well of that love each and every day. It makes better people out of us. When I think about the variances that I perceive between us, I see them more as regional differences. Throughout nature, slight adaptations occur over time that creates subtle changes in appearance or behavior. They are often prompted by a changed environment as with migrating species, with future generations developing as similar but different creatures. People have cultural differences that color our behaviors, habits and traditions, which in turn makes us similar, but unique in our own discernable ways. I am humbled and honored to be in the position of continuing to travel to as many events and farms as I possibly can in the next few months. With the continued support of our amazing sponsors and friends, I will have many more opportunities to meet new people and promote our breed, all the while adding to a priceless education in the contemporary Arabian horse. Thank you once again, for joining Arabian Horse Times and my European Summer Tour of 2015! I can hardly wait for the next chapter to unfold! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jeff Wallace

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Ariela ArabiansThe Arabian horse community has a wealth of amazing, generous people who share a love for our beautiful horses. A stellar example of that generous spirit is evident in longtime owners Eitan and Ariela Wertheimer. When they decided to retire from the business, they made it possible for ownership of the farm to transfer to Chen Kedar, who had served as manager and public liaison for over 20 years. She was a huge reason for its success. When Chen speaks of Eitan Wertheimer, it is clear that she holds him in the highest regard. Chen and I established a friendship over the phone a few years back, and have been planning my visit ever since! At last, I was able to accept her kind invitation for my first trip to Israel. From the first moment I arrived, I was blown away by the warmth and kindness of Chen, her husband Eli Kahloon, and their adorable young son, Daniel. Even Fonzie the dog was charming! Chen went out of her way to be accommodating, with effortless grace. Upon meeting Eli at the door, I admired his haircut as we were shaking hands, lamenting that I hadn’t had mine done

Ariela Arabians’ breed Am bassador Laheeb (Imper ial Imd AK Latifa, by *Ibn Moniet El Nefous), surveys his dom al x ain.

before my trip. Five minutes later I was in the car, being whisked from the serenity of the farm, to a fabulous, upbeat hair salon with a New York City atmosphere! I will never forget that extra kindness. The whole trip played out that way. The priorities at Ariela are in very good order. It is at least as important to create camaraderie amongst friends and neighbors, as it is to have commercial success. Good friends have the opportunity to purchase a percentage of some Ariela horses, allowing them the experience of horse ownership as part of a familial group. There was a whole lot of eating, drinking and just plain hanging out with neighbors on a daily basis, with tremendous warmth evident between everyone. They have fun! Chen has an incredible farm manager in Mansour Habaka. Focused and compassionate, he provides amazing care to the twodozen horses that grace the Ariela pastures. I have come to consider Chen Kedar as one of the top five breeders of straight Egyptian horses on the planet. She operates a true breeding program aimed at producing complete horses, much as Barbara Griffith did at Imperial Arabians years ago in America. Like Barbara, Chen’s straight Egyptian horses can “play with the big boys,” that is, take on any horse of any purebred strain and come out on top. She is a smart breeder and manager, sending out her horses for training with some of the best horsemen in the business: Uri Shaked in Israel, Tom Oben, Giacomo Capacci, and Raphael Curti, giving Ariela a significant presence in the show rings of Europe and further abroad.

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Uri ShakedTall and handsome, this young Israeli trainer is universally loved. He is highly valued by Chen and Eloki, and is a very high quality guy. He has been winning big in Europe, and is developing a significant following. Because they were on holiday from school, there were quite a few eager teenagers orbiting around him, happy to be in his sphere. Here, too, the vibe was all about enjoying friendships cemented through love of the Arabian horse. Uri appreciates the natural horsemanship techniques practiced by some old-time American cowboys, and lists the documentary of “Horse Whisperer” Buck Brannaman as a favorite film. Regardless, he is known for having happy horses in his care. He showed us several magnificent animals, including a stunning yearling WH Justice granddaughter out of an Ariela-bred mare. And of course, the gorgeous, gleaming Eternity Ibn Navarrone-D, who wowed the crowd a few years ago winning the Stallion Gold Championship at the Belgian Nationals in 2012 at the age of 15. He still looks incredible!

The gang’s all here at Uri Shaked’s.

Sharon ShusterI must include Chen’s friend and neighbor, Sharon Shuster. I simply loved her. She is completely down to earth, and loves horses through and through. The land was a former kibbutz, and has an Old West feel, with wooden corrals and a more rustic feeling. It’s no wonder, since Sharon lived in Nebraska for a while, before bringing her cowboy boyfriend to Israel! It is a very cool horse set up, and she is a very cool woman to operate it.

Jerusalem Tour-

I never imagined that I would ever have the opportunity to tour Old Jerusalem. But due to Chen’s impeccable style as a hostess, she had arranged everything! It was simply fascinating. The whole city was intriguing, sliced as it is into concentrations of religions or ethnicities. Chen was an amazing guide and we saw so much! In addition to iconic sites such as the location of the Last Supper or David’s tomb, we saw a couple who were getting married who planned to honeymoon in the Pacific Northwest in America! My opinion of the Israeli people is based on all of the wonderful folks I encountered there. Wonderful, openminded people, great food, and great friendships seem to be the norm. In some ways, it reminds me of the situation that Poland faced, always being yanked into conflicts. The people of this region suffer the same political fate.

What an amazing day touring Old Jerusalem …

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Elran CupThe setting is beautiful beyond belief, being on the grounds of Castle Alden Biesen in Belgium. As always, the Everars-van den Broek family did an amazing job organizing the show, doing everything they could to see to everyone’s needs. The show was very well judged and overall a big success. Special memories include the Saturday night party and showing of the Albidayer horses, arranged by the accommodating Dawn Martin. It was a beautiful evening, with dinner set in the town square. Privilege brought a very nice string of horses to the show. Rewayah Athbah is a tribute to her sire, the very exciting young stallion EKS Alihandro. Crossed with Fedora RG, who is by WH Justice, he has hit a home run. The Gold Junior Champion Filly is bred and owned by Athba Stud. Gold Junior Champion Colt AJ Azzam also causes a stir wherever he goes. Bred by Ajman Stud, AJ Azzam, a son of AJ Mardan and out of Ysadora, is a super show horse and a lovely individual. To top off the event, the sculpted beauty of Aja Angelo won the day for owner Albaydaa Stud of Egypt. The son of WH Justice was magnificent in being named the Gold Senior Champion Stallion.

The Elran show co mmittee planned an elegant affair down to th e last detail.

lgium, Castle Alden Biesen, Be Cup. the home of the Elran

Ströhen ShowNils Ismer and his family host this charming German show on the grounds of Ismer Stud, their one-of-a-kind, part breeding farm and part exotic animal park home. That’s right, there really is a zoo on the property! The atmosphere is extremely festive and celebratory, due in large part to the great organization skills of the Ismers. The two-day event is really two separate shows, with a fabulous dinner on Saturday night inbetween them. Among the many exceptional horses, a couple spring immediately to mind. In the European C show, it was exciting to see owner/breeder Nayla Hayek’s Hanaya Labid bring home the Junior Colt Championship with a unanimous r’s beautiful th one of Al Nasse wi s en uk ho Sc n en Gl daughters. Marwan Al Shaqab

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vote of all four judges. The elegant grey colt is by Hanaya stallion Laheeb Al Nasser and out of the Assad daughter, ZT Assfasikha. Hanaya also brought home the Bronze Champion Senior Mare title in the form of the lovely Bint Tahanie (Suhal Al Nasser x Tahanie, by *Ibn Morafic). In the International B show, it was the exotic black yearling colt Artemas GA who won the Gold Junior Championship for his ecstatic owners, Stella Bella Arabians. One of the most refined black horses I’ve seen, Artemas GA was the Scottsdale Classic Champion Junior Yearling colt earlier in 2015, and followed it with the Silver Supreme Championship at the Arabian Breeders World Cup show in Las Vegas. This exquisite colt will bring many more awards home to Stella Bella.

Artemas GA (JJ Bellagio x Duchess of Marwan, by Marwan Al Shaqab), proudly owned by Stella Bella Arabians.

Osterhof StudI must thank Karl-Heinz Stoeckle for a perfect day! I really respect Heinz, who always thinks beyond himself to the greater good. Having established Osterhof Stud, I found myself drawn into serious conversation with this remarkable man. I love how the property is laid out, with the elegance of “smart order” around every corner. He runs an excellent stallion station and breeding farm, and Serenity at Osterh of Stud. is a superior marketer of horses. Among his high-powered stable of stallions is the spectacular Ajman Moniscione (WH Justice x Anthea Moniscione, by Padrons Ghibli) For many years I have followed the horses of “OS” as they have always been some of our breeds very finest. Heinz is simply a master breeder and a heck of an international judge to boot. I love the way that Heinz has immortalized Kubinec in a fabulous bronze likeness that greets visitors to Osterhof. When I think Aachen and Kubinec, I think Heinz Stoeckle and Osterhof. Osterhof foundation stallion Kubinec (Balaton x e. Kosmetika, by *Muscat) is immortalized in bronz

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Giacomo Capacci ArabiansI was able to return to Italy once again to visit with Giacomo and Michelle Capacci and see some of the horses. They couldn’t have been more kind and hospitable, making sure to have my favorite prosciutto and melon on hand, making for a fabulous dinner and with it, great conversation. I met Giacomo when he was about 18 years old, working for Michael Byatt in Texas when Michael was showing *Zagrobla for Mike Carragher and me. All that this young man has accomplished took me aback. After celebrating his thirtythird birthday recently, it was back to work for this successful Italian Arabian horse trainer, marketer and stallion manager. Giacomo Capacci Arabians is now the home to Marwan Al Shaqab, his sire Gazal Al Shaqab, and his sons *Hariry Al Shaqab, Wadee Al Shaqab and EKS Alihandro. There are also several beautiful straight Egyptian stallions, such as Jamil Al Rayyan, and the uniquely bred Al Ghazali AA, by Gazal himself and from the legendary broodmare, The Vision HG, by Thee Desperado. It was a gorgeous sunny summer morning, the perfect day to see the many visiting horses that are making their home with

A gracious welcome by Giacomo Capacci to his beautiful facility in Cortona, Italy.

Giacomo; Chen Kedar’s Al Ghazali AA and Eliko of Ariela, along with some beautiful mares from the Athbah Stud, Ward Bemong and the Prince Abdul Aziz collection … the list goes on. It was a beautiful day in a very beautiful place.

W (Marwan A orld Champion Stalli l Shaqab on EKS Ali x OFW Ps handro Owned by ylhouette, by Padro ns Psyche). Athbah S tud. The rich heritage of Tuscany is evident in its tranquil

setting near Giacomo Capacci Arabians.

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World Travels with Jeff Wallace

West Coast Cup/ Belgian Nationals The family of Koenraad Detailleur organizes the West Coast Cup Show in Belgium. What a wonderful day I experienced there, due in large part to this gracious and horse-loving family. I was either being greeted by one of their charming daughters or being brought a plate of delicious food by Koenraad and his lovely wife, making it beyond a comfortable and enjoyable day at their show. I also enjoyed a very interesting lunch conversation with Koenraad that ranged from Saskia RJ, to the importance of nurturing the complete horse and what that does for the breed. The West Coast Cup was held in conjunction with the Belgian National Championships. Two stunning mares captured my attention and my heart during the weekend, the first being Nesj El Markhisa, who waltzed away the Belgian Gold Senior Champion Mare. She represents the perfect blend of Kuhailan and Saklawi I bloodlines, and wears them all, oh so well. Her sire, Marwan Al Shaqab was the perfect cross for her dam, Nesj El Khisaya, herself a daughter of Khidar. Everyone involved with this gorgeous mare should be congratulated. She is a big European Summer Tour favorite for me, and was splendidly shown by Tom Oben. And then there was Wasfeyya El Gabry, the Jamil Al Rayyan mare who reigned supreme in deep competition as the winner of the Straight Egyptian Senior Mare class at the West Coast Show. Beautifully presented by Frank Spönle, Wasfeyya El Gabry is out of DHS Waseemah, a Salaa El Dine mare bred by El Gabry Stud in Egypt. This exquisite mare is owned by Nayla Hayek of Hanaya Stud in Switzerland.

Enjoying time spent with Hilke Cécile De Bruycker of Al Thumama Stud.

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James SwaenepoelJames is a breeder I have admired for a long time, in part due to his involvement with two mares that I really admire, SA Misha Apal and FM Gloriaa. I am also infatuated with several of the double-Saskia bred horses that he maintains. His lovely farm is picture perfect, with everything in its place, and a strong sense of James Swaene orderliness and grace permeating poel’s (WH Justice x Eu phoria, by Psytad Azerbeidjan the atmosphere. It pleases me that I el) with handle r Tom Oben. have had the opportunity to get to know James for the wonderful man that he is. My only regret is that James’ splendid stallion Psytadel was not at home on the day I was there. I have yet to see the son of Padrons Psyche and Bint Bey Shah in real life. No matter! It provides me with another compelling reason for a return visit!

A bit of Swaenepoel swag.

Joy ArabiansThe minute I got out of my car at Joy Arabians, I could feel a zen-like energy. Thirty minutes later I realized it was an intentional gift from the owners to all of their animals living on the property. How very special. A farm filled with joy. I owe a debt of thanks to Bernard and Ann Joye for such a wonderful experience. European horses tra

vel in style! This va n brings ‘Joy’ to everyone who sees it.

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The quality was very special and there were many beautiful horses, but the one that really stood out was the gorgeous chestnut Magnum Psyche daughter, Isadora Joy, bred by Joy Arabians and now being shown by Glenn Schoukens for her new owners, Ferrer Shah Farms of Iran. She is a mare who represents a famous blend from the past, that of Magnum Psyche on Bey Shah+ – tried and true! Perfectly presented by Glenn Schoukens, Isadora Joy won the Senior Mare Championship at the recent Emerald Trophy show. She is my kinda’ mare and a fine example of the superior horses being bred by Joy.

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A Visit With todAy’s Breeders & trAiners

You don’t have to show halter to know that it is important, even in this age of specialization in the Arabian breed. A brief glance at history tells the story. As far back as 1933, a “National Arabian Show” held in Nashville offered several titles, and even though the acclaimed stallion *Raffles won its Three-Gaited Championship, the event’s crown jewels were the National Champion Stallion and Mare. By the time all-Arabian shows gained traction—in California in the mid-1940s—halter again had the spotlight. The talk on the rail, what made the news, was the colts and stallions (mares came a little later) shown in hand. Why so much emphasis on halter? Because it was the heart of the breed—the class that represents what it is to be an Arabian. It was about the conformation, type and temperament that would support all the other pursuits. Breeders and owners loved their horses then as now, and used them for a variety of activities, but their main focus was on creating the horse of their dreams; how it compared to the entries of other enthusiasts mattered to them. When U.S. Nationals began, as classes in the Estes Park, Colo., show of 1958, it offered only two championships, one for stallions and one for mares. Early on, several national champion stallions (*Bask and Khemosabi, among others, come to mind) and some mares won performance national championships too, and many more picked up reserves and top tens. That has changed, as the ring has become more specialized. And the days of expansive breeding programs, with owners who grew up handling horses, are largely gone as well. But one aspect of the Arabian halter ring has not changed. The breeders, owners and trainers of halter entries remain passionately dedicated to their horses—titles, achievements and records are their illustrations of the faith they have in their Arabians. And that may be the most important reason that halter competition is and always has been critical to the future of the breed, especially in a changing world.

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Joe AlBerti

Chestnuthill ArABiAns What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Well, the word “today” really should have no relevancy since as far as I know, the breed standard has not changed. With that said, I think a beautiful horse that displays form to function. You must have all the pieces to be in the winner’s circle. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? I want my halter horse to have the athletic ability to be a good performance horse, whatever the discipline. I also want it to be a horse that, with a little scuff of the

feet, has its tail on its back snorting. Confidence is a huge part of this. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. I was one of the first people to say that the score card with three judges does not work. I think the way we are doing it now with either five judges or using the MOS, is ideal. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s – Padron, 90s - Magnum Psyche, 2000s - Marwan Al Shaqab and WH Justice. Also hard to leave out *Muscat, Bey Shah, Padrons Psyche and Versace. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) I think the physical horse is what means the most. Now from a breeding standpoint as I have said in past articles, I think it is important to know your stallion’s strong and weak points, and that he might not be a true representation of that. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Symmetry is beauty. It’s the same with people. There is a whole math equation they do on peoples faces to show how attractive they are. The eye likes balance. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Not if it does not have the other attributes to dictate a high price. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? 1,000,000% YES! Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? I like to stay positive and I feel the halter community, as well as AHA, are finally working together and I think that is a great thing.

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lollie Ames

CedAr ridge ArABiAns, inC. What should the ideal halter horse look like today? I feel that the horse should be beautiful, but also needs to be functional; not just a pretty head. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? I want a horse that has good legs and is able to be athletic in some form.

In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Padron and Triana; what an amazing cross that would be. Could you imagine the attitude this horse would have?

Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s – Padron, 90s - Magnum Psyche, 2000s - Marwan Al Shaqab. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Yes, but there is more than just a perfect tail and top line. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Of course, and function is very important to me. I want more than a beautiful head, I want to see one that can also have tack put on them and compete in some form of discipline. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? IF we don’t get halter people out showing and promoting their horse(s), we are not going to have halter. In the U.S., you can’t just show at two shows a year. We need excitement in our shows and to give people a reason to get involved.

Ben BAssiChis

stellA BellA ArABiAns What should the ideal halter horse look like today? I think the ideal halter horse should combine the Gladys Brown Edwards vision with the attitude and presence of a true champion. From the moment a great horse enters the ring, it should be hard to stop staring. Conformation should match. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? A good halter horse should be well muscled and correct in the legs and feet. The combination is the foundation for a good functioning horse. A great halter horse should be able to function well in any arena. 138 Halter | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. Scoring systems that reward trainers, instead of horses are the biggest con. In Europe, more emphasis is placed on the attitude and presence of the horse, which allow horses to show themselves. A happy horse that shows itself is a pleasure to watch. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Of course, looking at the pedigrees for sire

and dam is critical. Breeding combines the art of seeing what each line brings to the table, paying particular attention to certain traits that emerge, with the most important factor … luck. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance is aesthetically pleasing. Regardless of the species, things that are in balance allow the sum of all parts to flow well. Seamlessly transitioning from standing still to graceful movement. Imbalance catches the eye as something being off. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” I think it is part of the complete package, if it is well balanced with the neck and legs, as well as having great movement. Then it will look more expensive. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? A halter horse should be the basis for all the other disciplines. If the horse is complete, then it should be able to move well and have the necessary traits to have

a long lasting career. Poor movement or bad legs should be judged accordingly. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? As a newcomer to the industry, I can hope that the horse is the one that is being judged, not the trainer. When the best horse wins, great. Complete, aesthetically balanced horses should always trump the political game with trainers. My suggestion. Draw straws in a championship. Handlers have to show horses that are not their own. Mix and match. Once again, let the horse win, not the handler. A complete horse should win regardless. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? A Gladys Brown mare to a Gladys Brown stallion.

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Austin Boggs

Midwest stA tAtion Ation i, inc. What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Halter horses today should have: a well set, upright neck with good shape; a pretty face; strong body and top line, and strong hind end; good feet and legs; a great attitude and uses their tail straight up when moving. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? Good halter horses should be conformational horses. They should be able to move well and use themselves elegantly and boldly at the same time. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. The procedure used for each system is important. If the “exit ring” is the point system and the horses can stay calmly in the handling area, not stressed, the “in ring” is usually comparative, the class runs faster and are able to be seen the whole class. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s – Padron, 90s - Magnum Psyche, 2000s Marwan al Shaqab, 2010s forward - Vitorio TO. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long

and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) The breeding is what defines every horse. Good horses are good horses. As far as halter horses go, the horse in front of you is what should be judged. Sometimes, the best halter horse has a pedigree that doesn’t promote it to have that quality. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance is pleasing because if the horse in unbalanced they cannot function correctly. They for sure cannot perform and get high marks in all categories and look like the standard or breed ideal. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” It definitely helps give that look. A strong top line is an attribute of a good body, and a perfect tail set does make a difference in the overall look. A low set or crooked tail is not favorable for me when I look at a horse. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Absolutely. Complete halter horses show more promise to be better breeding horses in the long run. The standard is such that the horse cannot only show qualities itself, but also pass the qualities along generations later in its progeny. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Yes, there is negativity, but any issue can be solved in some way. There needs to be more communication on each side. And each side has to be flexible to hearing the other. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? If possible ... the fantasy horse I would breed would be Millennium LOA x RD Fabreanna.

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dAVid Boggs

midWest trAining Centre What should the ideal halter horse look like today? First and foremost, this horse has to look like an Arabian horse. There should be an abundance of type and vitality. It should only take a glance to know you are looking at an Arabian horse. The horse must be distinguishable as an Arabian by its type, not simply a beautiful horse. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? I want as much function as possible. The ultimate Arabian horse is not only beautiful, but is also athletic. Particularly in the United States, halter horses have second careers in performance and endurance. Both form and function are paramount to me. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. As most people know, I have strong feelings and belief in the comparative system. I think each judge uses the scoring system differently, and many times it is very hard to see any kind of consistency. For example, in a comparative championship, oftentimes the winners are not the highest

scoring horses. Comparative judging allows the best horse to win as determined by each judge’s own selection. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. From the 1980s to now, without question, *Padron, all the way through to today! He has had one of the most profound impacts on the breed of any Arabian stallion. This is no idle thought; I back up my choice with Padrons Psyche, Magnum Psyche, WH Justice, Ajman Moniscione, Magnum Chall, Magnum Forty-Four, and Psytadel. All of these stallions are king makers, very strong progenitors of the *Padron line, and you see influence of *Padron in many champions throughout the world today. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Absolutely! Knowing your bloodlines and doing your research is critical. Having the benefit of years in the industry, you can understand each of these valuable traits and select the mating properly. Dr. Kale once said, “You do not paint a beautiful painting with only one color of paint.” You really need to take the best from each important bloodline. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Appreciation for balance and symmetry are human traits. Balance is important for the natural flow and movement of the horse. Balance plays a critical part in the judging of Arabian horses. For me, balance is a part of beauty and extremely important. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” These two characteristics are pinnacles to success, however, they are only part of the big picture. Topline and tail carriage are two of the five characteristics of type. Sure, horses must be good in these areas to look expensive, but they must have much, much more as well. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Of course I do! A complete horse is one with Arabian type, balance, form and function. These are the horses that are winning today, and they are very difficult to find. Everyone I know is trying to breed one or buy one. Once you do find them, they are deservingly very expensive! Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Sadly, I think negativity exists throughout the world today. God Volume 46, No. 3 | Halter 141

has given all of us free choice to take a negative approach or not. In the halter world, yes, we have areas we need to improve on. Having said that, I do not think there is a debilitating negativity brewing in the breed, just issues that need solutions.

the caretaker to; it is impossible to be negative. *Kahil Al Shaqab and the magnificent collection of horses from Al Shaqab; *Baha AA, Aria Impresario, *Wieza Mocy, Triana, *Perfirka … the list goes on.

There is also much positivity in our breed. We need to work on more new ways for promoting the breed. We need to reach out to the grassroots to expose the Arabian horse to more people. We need to unite as a breed and work together to promote our Arabian horses. For me personally, just walking through the barns is a joy, seeing all these magnificent creatures I have the honor of being

In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? I would choose *Padron to *Wieza Mocy. The resulting foal would be very beautiful, athletic, well balanced, and well conformed. I believe that both sire and dam would produce an abundance of type and charisma through their valuable bloodlines.

ted CArson

ted CArson @ Butler FArms trAining Center What should the ideal halter horse look like today? The ideal halter horse needs to have it all. It’s the one horse that makes you look at it as it walks by, the one that everyone follows around the arena at Scottsdale, the one that everyone swarms around in the Vegas collecting arena.

Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? Function is only in the eye of the beholder! Movement can win a lot of classes though! Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. The score card is so important for: 1). You can educate with the scorecard; 2). You learn to look at all parts, and 3). All parts have equal weight. Comparative: It’s great for the excitement of a championship and a pleasure to see the best as a group. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s – Padron, 90s - Padrons Psyche, 2000s - Gazal Al Shaqab, 2010s - WH Justice. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Genetics moves forward! The good and the bad! Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? This is a part of the whole and it is great to see. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” What makes a horse expensive is not only does it have a lot of pieces that are incredible, but it loves itself just as much. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? When it comes to breeding stock, complete is a great thing, although it is important to weigh all the pieces to determine if you want more of what you see.

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Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? The industry of breeding and showing is divided, no way around it. Most people just don’t have the time to watch, breed and show all divisions even if they enjoyed them all.

In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? It’s always good to dream … I’m just not sure that’s how it works.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Arabian type, with animation and movement, without losing conformational correctness. Also, an Arabian that can also be ridden, without losing type and style. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? I want a lot of function, from my breeding/halter horse ... to be able to ride, be it on the trail or show ring! Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. In the end, it all comes down to comparing and the Comparison system in the championships, so why not just start and end with this?

Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. *Bask, *Muscat, Negatraz, Bey Shah, *Padron, Ali Jamaal, Echo Magnifficoo, Versace, Monogramm, Magnum Psyche, DA Valentino, Gazal Al Shaqab and Marwan Al Shaqab. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Always look at the pedigree and try to see the horse in person, and use it as a guide. Dam lines on both sire and dam, will always give you the biggest hint of your outcome … in my eyes at least. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance becomes structure, therefore, pleasing to the eye, especially when it’s typey! Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Yes, because it is conformationally correct to be so. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Yes. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Keep it positive and fun! In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? *Elkana to *Marwan Al Shaqab.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? 15” 1 and balanced with an incredible neck. Short back, muscular, great legs and tail set, big eyes and a great face, just like the one I envision each unborn foal to be! Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? A halter career is brief for most horses. When function is not part of the thought process, ability to find good homes for foals that aren’t halter worthy becomes very difficult. I want my horses to have a purpose beyond the final halter performance. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. Regardless of the system, judges equate their values differently. I appreciate a conservative approach. In a perfect world, all judges would pass an examination where the answers were always the same. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s - Bey Shah / Padron, 90s - Ali Jamaal / Fame VF, 2000s – Versace / Padrons Psyche, 2010s Khadraj NA / Marwan. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) It is always important to take into account the genetic background of the animal you’re breeding. Does your stallion complement the physical, athletic and mental traits of your mare? You need to take into account the qualities you wish to improve on. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? The whole package is what we all want. A balanced animal is pleasing to the eye, but it also affects the overall movement and presence of the animal. Our eyes are always drawn to what we dislike. Proportion makes many faults less evident. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” I don’t equate value only to top line and tail set. It is significant, however, I always like to start at the bottom and work my way up. I start with the feet and legs. A beautiful tail and great face just become frosting on the cake!

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Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? I am 100% about the total horse. When observing a class or personally judging an individual, my eyes are always drawn to those horses that look good in any portion of their presentation, especially when they are relaxed and just standing. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Judges see things in center ring not necessarily seen from the sideline. Their personal preference comes into play. My suggestion is to watch the classes you are not in. When observing, pick out your competition. Learn from observation. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Aramus to Amber Satin; two horses that were incredible in every way.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? I don’t think there is one type of halter horse; there are many different styles based on different cultures, and some countries’ histories. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? I want a good halter horse to be conformed good enough so he can also be a good performance horse. A good halter horse should always be mentally and physically a good performance horse. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. I could make a case for both major systems, “Comparative” or “Scoring;” they both have many flaws. However, for me, the Comparative system is more exciting at a horse show. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. Bey Shah, Padron, Ali Jamaal, Padrons Psyche, Magnum and Marwan Al Shaqab. In the straight world, Thee Desperado. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) I always consider the pedigree—it’s a road map, and it helps with predictability in the resulting foal. If the foal looks like its pedigree, chances are it will stay that way.

Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? I have a simple definition for halter horses: If the horse has extreme, high quality pieces and no major faults, it’s a great horse. If a horse has those extreme pieces and a major fault, it can only be good.

Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance and symmetry is in everything—cars, houses. Balance is always important to beauty and function.

Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? I think that in the “show horse world,” negativity is always brewing, and yes, I have many solutions. However, there is not enough room on this questionnaire to explain my thoughts here.

Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive”? I use the word “expensive” for quality, and yes, those traits make a horse look expensive, as does fine legs, tight ears, big eyes, fine muzzles and fine coats.

In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Wow, there are many choices. I might like to try Ali Jamaal to the great Dornaba.

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and cons for each. I like a ranking system, but I think that points for movement should always be added in. Otherwise the results are predictable, such as happens in Scottsdale where movement is not a factor. Perhaps if points were applied to rankings, say, 20 pts. for first, 15 pts. for second and so forth, and then movement points were added in, there would be more opportunity for more horses. Sometimes there are four or five possible winners and a lot of luck is needed in a strong class.

Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? For me, it is similar to skiing; I am always striving for perfection. It is the same when I breed or look at horses. I want to see a complete, balanced picture.

Maybe a new system would take some subjectivity out of judging and provide more consistency. For example, the judging panel is made up of experts who specialize in one element; one judge rates the head, one the legs, one the movement, etc. That way, every head score is to the same standard, every movement score and so forth. It’s something to think about.

Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? I really like a complete horse that is elegant and pretty, too. That includes the character of the horse; their show attitude. But they must also be sweet and easy to handle for the people who take care of them.

Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. For show and breeding, I like *El Shaklan and Bey Shah. For producing the unique look—great eyes, nice ears—Ali Jamaal. And for the most influence all over the world, Marwan Al Shaqab. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) I must like the horse himself, the way he is built. Second, of course, the pedigree is very important. Some strains need more time and get more beautiful with age. Some strains are very pretty as a young foal. To really like a breeding horse, I have to see the offspring and evaluate the mare to see if she is the right mare to give to the stallion. He must be a good sire of broodmares too.

Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” An expensive horse should be a complete horse. The tail carriage and topline are a special highlight that adds charisma.

Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Yes, there is negativity. First of all, we need more judges who are honest, not corrupt. People who are new to the business need to understand the reality that there is corruption in this, as in all businesses. And they need to know that the problem is being addressed. Small European breeders are disadvantaged from the first time they show when wealthy owners from other parts of the world compete against them in regional events. It is expensive to keep a horse in training. The pool of talented handlers is limited and mainly hired by big farms for more money than the small ones can afford to pay. The small guy seldom wins. The same handlers visit the small breeders to look for prospects for their farms. The breeder ends up selling, the farm pays 20 times what the breeder received and the middleman pockets the rest. It is the breeder who should profit the most. While it is great that all of the best horses are coming to Europe, it would be good to have a few well-organized shows dedicated to Europeans only. Maybe four shows a year, only for European breeders too. Of course, it is great to see all the horses at Aachen and Paris, and other big shows, but the small breeders need showcases too. The same thing happens in America and the small breeder loses. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? I am already living my fantasy; MM Esplendida is everything I could wish for. She is the result of breeding RFI Farid to MM Eluise, a daughter of WH Justice. Bey Shah, Ali Jamaal, *El Shaklan … they are all represented in her.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? The ideal halter horse should definitely show form to function. Type is a breed hallmark and must be maintained throughout. Tail carriage, motion and just beauty, is all a part of the complete package that creates the Arabian halter horse. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? You must have enough “function” that the horse would be suitable to ride in some division should that be an avenue later in life. Neck placement in a halter horse is very important for use as a performance horse. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. The scoring system is the easiest to manipulate. One judge can control the entire results. I still like a combination where eliminations are done with the scoring system and finals are done by comparison.

individual horse. A halter horse must have at least there extremes to be on a national level. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? For the most part, halter foals are the industry’s backbone. The U.S. Nationals and AHA simply does not listen and will not give the halter horse the necessary venue. They are always changing rules and regulations. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Bask to Amety B; QR Marc to Aalove Note mare out of the Nasim line, and QR Marc to Rohara Tsultress.

Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. Aramus, Bask, Padron, Padrons Psyche, Bay el Bey lines, QR Marc and Marwan Al Shaqab. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) You should first look at the phenotype and then go to the genotype. What you see in front of you is an expression of a dominant genotype. A symbiotic melding of the two types is optimal. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance in nature (ie environment, animals, people) is a responsive coexistence with equal and correct proportions. Correct proportions with nothing in excess is a pleasing balance of equal parts. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” It is a characteristic of the breed and should be expected if you are a breeder. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Not necessarily; it depends on the extent of faults “balanced” by the extremes exhibited by the

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Argent FArms / J.t. t. Keller perFormAnCe horses t What should the ideal halter horse look like today? We prefer the Gladys Brown Edwards model. Long, thin well placed neck with a small throat latch, equal thirds and like a long level rear with great tail carriage. Must be animated and charismatic. Great motion, beautiful head and eye. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? Prefer function. Horses need to be useful after halter. Love good movement and a horse that can use itself to perform.

Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Absolutely. The features in the background, good or bad, have a way of coming through. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? If you look at a horse that is not balanced, the first thing you notice is the part that is out of balance. For instance if you see a short croup, then the horse immediately looks out of balance. A balanced horse exudes quality. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” It’s more about the length of the hip. A nice full rear with a good tail set. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Yes, you can only fix one or two faults per generation, so one that is more complete gives the breeder an advantage.

Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. The U.S. system pros: that you know the outcome early and the horses get a break. Cons: can still pick politically and it’s boring. In Las Vegas they added another judge and re-judged for the champions which mixed it up creating lots of excitement.

Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? I see negativity. Some of which is because of the changes in the judging, so halter is less exciting. Also, some of the scheduling of halter has been less than advantageous. A great breed needs a strong halter foundation.

Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s - Bey Shah, 90s - Fame VF, 2000s - Padrons Psyche, 2010s - Marwan Al Shaqab / Ever After NA.

In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? We would breed RH Triana to Eden C or Ever After NA. She’s so elegant and they are so beautiful and throw it.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? The ideal halter horse should catch your eye so that you can’t help but take a second look. They are elegant, refined and correct. I want my halter horses to have a great shoulder, a smooth, balanced body and true Arabian type. We want them to be beautiful, but they also have to be functional. Lastly, my ideal halter horse is happy doing his job. From the pasture to the show ring, he is willing and fun to be around. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? Just how much function? All of it. Form has everything to do with function and a halter horse is not a correct horse unless it is 148 Halter | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

functional. Yes, we want our horses to be beautiful with plenty of type, but they also need to be functional in all aspects of their lives. Our hope is that the Shellbird-bred horses have a successful halter career that is followed by an equally successful performance career. Many of the horses I have bred have gone on to have exceptional performance careers. To name a few: With A Twist+/, Ssteam+/, Ssinatra+, Psyabotage+, and of course, Sshaq++++//. Of the different judging systems in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. All of the different systems come with their benefits and drawbacks. Chauncey and I prefer the comparative system. We very much enjoy the excitement and crowd

engagement of the championships in the comparative system. Bringing back all of the class winners into one ring gives us a great view of the quality of the horses presented and is a valuable tool for us as breeders and exhibitors. In regards to the point system, we might see that a great horse that may be lacking in one category can end up with scores that really hurt the overall success of the horse. I’m not discrediting the importance of any of the categories, but if a judge is looking for a way to lower a horse’s score, the legs are what they are going to use. It’s a political “out.” Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s - Padron, 90’s - Bey Shah, 2000s through today - Padrons Psyche, Magnum Psyche, DA Valentino, and Versace. In the very near future, this one is standing by his mother’s side at Shellbird—his name is Reverent (Bey Shah x Verastrella). Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Of course, we take into account the breeding behind a halter horse. We’re breeders. In a halter horse, it is very important to have a balance between substance and type. It is easy to end up with all type and no horse, or all horse and no type if you do not carefully look at the big picture. A mixture of bloodlines along with the knowledge of what each has to offer is imperative to successful breeding. Knowing what each bloodline contributes and how those traits complement each other is what defines a breeder and shapes the overall look of their program. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Balance is everything. Without balance, the picture is not complete and you find yourself looking for what is missing, focusing on the flaws and not the beautiful horse in front of you. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Expensive … Is this a new buzzword in our industry? One of the reasons new families don’t look to Arabians is they assume they are expensive. Quality Arabians are no more expensive than quality horses in any other breed. Let’s keep this term away from our breed; it’s not helpful. As to a strong top line and perfect tail set, these are characteristics that contribute to a horse’s overall quality. If you are coupling these great qualities with the many more that an “expensive” Arabian should have, then the answer is yes. The “expensive” look that people talk about, is so much more; it is charisma, type, expression, emotion … the list goes on.

Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Sure there is negativity, there always is; however, there is also great positive energy that we prefer to focus on. If we were to discuss two negative topics, they would be the amount of classes at horse shows and the so called “professional amateur”. Chauncey and I believe that there are far too many classes at our horse shows. This dilutes the value and meaning of our champions. We would love to see fewer classes which would make them more competitive and valuable. It would be ideal for our horse shows to cut down the number of classes and add prize money; even if this means that they must increase the entry fees to add money to the prize pot—that is okay by us! Let’s add transparency with a publication included in the prize list that breaks down how much goes to run the show, and how much money is allocated to prize money. This will give more motivation for everyone to compete and win. When discussing our “professional amateurs,” I think we need to completely redo our amateur programs. I understand that the prize money in the programs that “amateurs” show in goes to the owner of the horse, but these “amateurs” have an unfair advantage in my opinion. Most of the horses being shown in the prize money classes are also being shown in the open classes by a professional. There are many other breeds in the equestrian industry that have successful amateur programs that we could model off of. For example, I competed in the cutting circuit for a very long time. Their amateur program is wonderful! It is not based off of ability, everyone starts out in the entry level amateur classes and as you gain prize money you level up and up into higher prize money categories, and you can’t go back down. As an amateur or a non pro, I feel that you must own the horse that you are showing. There are numerous situations at shows where someone is related to a trainer and those people are showing horses with an unfair advantage to those that are not related to or living with a trainer. These are the situations in which one should only be allowed to show in a non pro class. Giving owners and amateurs a fair shot at competition encourages them to continue to show and enjoy the Arabian horse.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? I think it’s important for a halter horse to have a great neck and shoulder, strong body, good legs and good movement; not only a pretty face. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s – Padron, 90s - Padrons Psyche and Magnum Psyche, 2000s - Marwan Al Shaqab and DA Valentino, 2010s - Vitorio TO. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Yes, a perfect tail set and a strong top line will help bring more money to the table. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? DA Valentino x Wieza Mocy.

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FlAnders / midWest What should the ideal halter horse look like today? An Arabian horse must be visible from 1 mile away. Charisma, attitude, neck, face, etc. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? We are breeding to a European standard. They must be very complete to win. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. We like the point system, because if you would rank, movements would play less importanly. Even in today’s shows in Europe, movements are not so critically judged. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. Padrons Psyche. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) I always choose my combinations on the positive side. I expect only the good from the sire and the dam. 150 Halter | ARABIAN HORSE TIMES

Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Because it would otherwise not be a good mover. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Nope. No face, no horse. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? I am attracted to extreme parts of any sire or dam. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the

problems you see? Since frozen semen, every breeder can use the blood from anywhere in the world. The quality did level up. We all need to adapt our breeding and try harder. On the other side, we do see more pressure from participants on organizers to select. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Psytadel x Pianissima.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Overall quality is the main factor for me to fall in love with a horse or not. Every horse has strengths and weaknesses. How the horse strikes me from 50 feet away as an individual, is most important. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? 100 percent! The ideal halter horse should be incredibly beautiful, have outstanding intelligence, and be made to be ridden and enjoyed.

Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Yes. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? I would like to participate in a general campaign with all who love Arabians to join in demonstrating how much fun this hobby can be.

Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. With classes being judged by people without agendas, I prefer the comparative system. I’d like to show my horses to judges who are great horse people and allow them to place the class with their favorites from first to last. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. 80s - *Padron, 90s - *Ali Jamaal, 2000s *Marwan Al Shaqab, 2010s - DA Valentino. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Of course. I’m looking for the very best in all attributes. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Because the less awkward a horse looks in any area, the better. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Yes.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Any typey horse with good conformation and legs, with a lot of charisma.

don’t forget about riding and performance horses. We breed a horse, not a doll.

Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? Movement. The horse’s every muscle should be involved in its motion. Then we go to evaluating the details of the horse.

Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? The whole picture of the horse. Balance means that the horse is built good enough in each of its parts (not too long and not too compact).

Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. Any system is good. It is important that ranking is perfect and breeders can understand why. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. Padrons Psyche. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Today the breeder should be very open minded and have their own method and “secrets.” Decide what to do or not. As we see, who works in straight is very limited. But please

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Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” Of course! But “expensive looking” also includes good type and huge Arabian deep, dark eyes. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Depends … the personality of the horse is more important. Class is class! Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Losing eyes and expression of the Arabian horse that mean type. Bodies and legs. Solution? To use the right stallions and not be afraid to come back sometimes. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Adeed Al Shaqab

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? Very close to perfect (the image of the trophy all of us have in our head). That’s why it is so difficult to breed top horses and/or compete at a high level. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? A good halter horse must have the conformation for function, whether you make a sport horse or not. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. The Comparative system makes for fun, exciting and dynamic shows, from where the best horses come out if the judges know what they are doing and are fair enough. The Scoring system is useful to classify the top horses in large classes, to be judged in the champships. Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. With no doubt … Bey Shah, Magnum Psyche, Marwan al Shaqab, and a special mention to my all-time favorite, Versace. Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) I do, and will try to avoid horses of those lines which are truly representative of those limitations (ie. a S.E. with short neck), but would use the ones I like, considering the background for future crosses. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? Because balance is what gives a horse a natural beauty. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” I would look at the rest before thinking on the price. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? It depends if I´m looking at a horse for breeding or winning at a show. Extreme qualities also count.

Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Negativity is present in every business/ industry in the world nowadays. Regarding halter, possible solutions are going back to amateurs, or ban horse marketers, but both are impossible ... Back to reality … VIP areas at the shows shouldn´t exist! In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Excalibur EA x Najdah al Zobair.

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What should the ideal halter horse look like today? It is not a question on how it should look today; an Arabian is an Arabian and should look and be able to do the same performance from 400 years ago, to now, or in 400 years from now. Classic/dry/hardy/athletic and refined. Just how much function do you want from a good halter horse? There is no such thing as a good halter horse and there shouldn`t be; there is only: a good Arabian horse. It should be versatile—a horse only for show would become a garden ornament and that’s not right, but the opposite is also not right. Of the different judging systems you are aware of in halter arenas around the world today, list a few pros and cons for each. Point systems keep the judges away to judge for their own personal taste, on the opposite side, if you have a great judge I think the comparative is very nice. But then the question is ... good judges? Name the halter stallion that you believe had the greatest impact on each decade starting with the 1980s and forward. For my taste, it would be the father/son combination Padron and Padrons Psyche. Also Ghazal Al Shaqab and Marwan Al Shaqab. In the straight Egyptian Arabian horse, I would choose Ansata Ibn Halima and Ansata Halim Shah.

Do you take into account the breeding behind a halter horse and what limitations he or she might have due to the breeding? (ie. a true Saklawi stallion is always long and an Egyptian horse usually has less neck length) Of course, you need to do that, but frankly the strains in today’s Arabian horse I think, have little value left. I think it’s more important to study the individuals and their direct parentage. Why is balance so pleasing to our eyes? It’s everything ... if there is no balance, there is nothing; nothing you can work, build or breed with. Do you feel a strong top-line and perfect tail set makes a horse look “expensive?” No, I think too much focus has been raised on these points and other important points have been overseen. It’s a fashion matter; fashion comes and goes. Classic looks and balance always remain. Do you value a halter horse that is “complete” over one that is not? Yes. Do you feel there is negativity brewing currently in the halter world? If yes, do you have solutions to the problems you see? Everyone should realize they got into horses because it’s a lifestyle they choose: boxes to clean, nights to stay up, vet bills to pay ... it all belongs! The complainers of today’s world are the ones wanting success without the sacrifice. In a fantasy world, if you could breed a famous halter stallion to a famous halter mare, dead or alive, who would they be? Ashhal Al Rayyan x Annais by Ansata Nile Echo ... we will make it happen soon. n

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NORTH AMERICAN & EUROPEAN

HALTER LEADERS

Winners, sires, oWners And Breeders oF … North AmericAN mericAN ShowS (all halter classes included)— included) • U.S Nationals • Canadian Nationals • Arabian Breeders World Cup • National Breeder Finals • Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

europeAN urope ShowS (all halter classes included)— • Salon du Cheval World Arabian Horse Championship, Paris • All Nations Cup, Aachen • Mediterranean & Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championship, Menton • European Championship, Belgium

leAding Winners By

# oF points (gold/ChAmp. = 10, 1st = 9, silV il er/res. = 8, 2nd = 7, Bronze = 6, tt = 5)

North AmericA mericA 1. Octavius NA (by Ever After NA) 2. Cesari PA (by Masquerade PA) 3. MC Vitoria (by Vitorio TO) 4. Skoroneek IA (by Ecaho) 5. Pitonisa AS (by Ever After NA) 6. Black Opzz (by Aria Impresario) 7. Sir Pogrom APA (by Pogrom) 8. Wieza Mocy (by QR Marc) 9. Royal Maestro (by Pershahn El Jamaal) 10. Conquest BR (by Versace) MC Vulcan (by Vitorio TO)

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Bred by: Robert & Dixie North Trust Pegasus Arabians Ross McDonald Richard DeWalt L. Markley & L. Reel R. Sellman & J. Heathcott Arabian Park Arabians LLC Michalow State Stud Cindy McGown & Mark Davis Al Jood Stud Ross McDonald

Owned by: Renae Rohl Pegasus Arabians Ross McDonald Eric & Michelle Loftis Arabian Soul Partners Shuster Arabians LLC Arabian Park Arabians LLC Michalow State Stud C. McGown & M. Davis Conquest BR Partners Inc. Oak Ridge Arabians

leAding Winners By

# oF points (gold = 10, ChAmp. = 9, silV il er = 8, res. – 7, Bronze = 6, tt = 5)

europe 1. Excalibur EA (by Shanghai EA) 2. D Shahla (by Marajj) 3. AJ Sawari (by Marwan Al Shaqab) 4. Morion (by Kahil Al Shaqab) 5. Pustynia Kahila (by Kahil Al Shaqab) 6. Eden C (by Enzo) Pepita (by Ekstern) 7. Equator (by QR Marc) 8. D Mshary (by QR Marc) 9. RP Burj Al Arab (by WH Justice)

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Bred by: Equus Arabians Dubai Arabian Stud Ajman Stud Michalow State Stud Michalow State Stud Coleal Farms Janow Podlaski Stud Michalow State Stud Dubai Arabian Stud Hammer-Moliterno

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North AmericA mericA 1. DA Valentino (Versace x DA Love), deceased 2. Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA) 3. Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame) 4. Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable) 5. ZT Marwteyn (Marwan Al Shaqab x ZT Ludjteyna) 6. Vitorio TO (DA Valentino x Sol Natique) WH Justice (Magnum Psyche x Vona Sher-Renea)

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Owned by: Dan and Maureen Grossman Robert and Dixie North Family Trust Al Shaqab Alsayed Stud Byatt, Michael Oak Ridge Arabians Catherine Noel

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# oF Winners europe 1. Michalow State Stud/PL 2. Gheysens/BE Janow Podlaski Stud/PL 3. Al Shaqab/QAT 4. Royal Calvary/OMA Ajman Stud/UAE

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The Heart of Albidayer Stud by JEFF WALLACE with THERESA CARDAMONE

BEGINNINGS Albidayer Stud, located in Sharjah, UAE, takes its name from Bidayer, the first foal of foundation mare Eskalopa to be born to owner and founder Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi. Sheikh Mohammed came by his passion for Arabian horses naturally due to the heavy involvement in the breed of his uncle, HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and his brother, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani who owns Alzobair Stud. After attending a WAHO conference in 1996, Sheikh Mohammed’s interest was further piqued, and in 2003 he founded Albidayer. After surprising himself by purchasing his first three mares in one sweep, he realized he was smitten. He became a serious student of the art of breeding, particularly as it related to Arabian horses, and there was no looking back. The Sheikh was welcomed into the international Arabian community, where both competitors and fans continue to hold him in high regard. “Sheikh Mohammed is a true gentleman, a man of good character,” describes Albidayer farm manager Dawn Martin. “He has a sincere love for the horses, and is devoted to carefully breeding the finest possible Arabians, who are in fact, among the finest in the world. At the same time, he supports the industry as a whole in a quietly generous way, for example, sponsoring classes or divisions of shows that Albidayer horses do not even compete in, or donating breedings to Albidayer stallions that can only be won by local European owners and breeders. He is genuine, and everyone who knows him holds him in the highest regard, myself included.” Fellow breeders appreciate the man and his methods. His selective approach, adding only a horse or two per year to grow the herd, is resulting in a very high percentage of champions from small foal crops without flooding the market with a surplus of inferior horses. Tom and Cathy Schoukens have observed Albidayer’s development. “Being in the Middle East a lot for the show season, we have been able to follow very closely the Albidayer Stud,” they explained. “H.E. Sheikh Mohammed has collected an amazing group of mares over the last decade. The well-thought over purchases of those mares and, of course, the amazing stallion Marajj, combined with some very wise breeding decisions, have made them a leading farm in the world.”

MAYASAH ALBIDAYER Marajj x Mattaharii

Marajj

MARAJJ Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress, by Kouvay Bey Sired by the breed’s dominant stallion, Marwan Al Shaqab, Marajj carries a strong dam line through the *Bask daughter Belbowrie Baskana. A striking bay, Marajj has racked up an impressive international show record, culminating in being crowned the 2007 World Champion Junior Colt at the Salon du Cheval in Paris, and the Bronze World Champion Stallion as a senior. The Albidayer team spent the first few years trying to breed their own Marajj daughters, a slow process due to their intentionally small foal crops. It was also Sheikh Mohammed’s preference that Marajj stand to limited books of mares, some years restricting

his use strictly to Albidayer bloodstock. Martin explains, “Marajj is a stallion that can cross a lot of boundaries. As a result, he may have been pushed in too many directions as a show horse. He had limited opportunities for semen to be frozen for the international market while he was on the show string. Bred sparingly, he has only produced around 200 foals, about half of them in the UAE.” Considering his exceptional quality and pedigree, it should be no surprise that from such a small pool, Marajj is quietly proving himself to be an amazing sire, with champion offspring in over 20 different countries. A shining example is 2009 Silver World Junior Champion and 2008 Scottsdale Unanimous Junior

MATTAHARII, dam of: Mayasah Albidayer, Mozn Albidayer, and Mashael Albidayer.

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Champion Colt Maharaja HDM, who is out of an Antar Elamal WN daughter. Marajj also sired 2015 Austrian National Champion Senior Stallion Marjan Albidayer, out of Pustynna Droga, by Laheeb. This stunning 7-year-old did a lot of winning in Wels, also earning the Silver Champion Stallion honors at the International Show there. His tail female line descends to one of Janów Podlaski’s finest, through the *Bandos daughter Patera. Marjan Albidayer is owned and shown by the Marjan Syndicate. Also a gold champion at Wels was the yearling Marajj daughter D Safana who is out of the great champion and producer FT Shaella. Bred and owned by Dubai Stud, D Safana was also the 2015 Gold Champion Yearling Filly at the West Coast Cup. Safana’s full sister, D Shahla, is on track to build upon the World Silver Champion Junior Female title she earned in a hotly contested class last winter in Paris, as she sets her sights on the gold at the 2015 Salon du Cheval.

“The influence of the Albidayer Stud breeding program is felt throughout the world. Sheikh Mohammed's passion and appreciation of quality have earned him much success not only as an owner, but also as a respected breeder of champions.” —Erin Naas

“Having followed Albidayer Stud and Sheikh Mohammed’s program, I’m very impressed with what smart choices their breeding program is built on. We’ve had the pleasure of collaborating together in the last few years through presenting Albidayer’s stallions Kanz Albidayer and Marajj. I have a lot of respect for the team of Albidayer and in particular, for Sheikh Mohammed himself. The professionalism that manager Dawn Martin and resident trainer Barry Shepherd exhibit is just great.” —Tom Oben

MASHAEL ALBIDAYER Psyrasic x Mattaharii

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One of Marajj’s strongest traits is his ability to add his own dimension of quality and correct type, while letting the best attributes of the dam shine through. For example, in addition to Marajj, FT Shaella has also been bred to some of the breed’s dominant sires, including QR Marc and Marwan Al Shaqab. While the results from those stellar stallions were good, Shaella’s cross to Marajj has borne the sweetest fruit and allowed her the opportunity to most closely reproduce herself. With only a few foals born to Albidayer in each of the earlier years, it has taken until now for their Marajj daughters such as Karawan Albidayer, out of the Kubinec daughter Khaleifa, to be old enough to have foals on the ground. The next generation is eagerly awaited. “I have known both Dawn Martin and Barry Shepherd individually for a long time, and admire them both for many reasons. They are each determined while being humble, professional, honest, skilled, and well liked by everyone from the world’s leading breeders, to trainers, to grooms! Together with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed, who has a wonderful reputation for the same reasons, Albidayer Stud has become one of the leading farms in the world.” —Johanna Ullstrom

MARAM ALBIDAYER AJ Barzan x Marami Albidayer

MARAMI ALBIDAYER Marajj x Marsina by Marsin Multiple champion mare

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THE PRESENT Albidayer has developed slowly over the last decade, due to Sheikh Mohammed’s desire to make each decision with specific intent. He is not a blanket breeder, but prefers a targeted approach. When it became prudent to hire a resident trainer, Martin secured Barry Shepherd’s services—a major coup. In addition to sharing a common ethic, he has the talent to represent the farm at the highest levels. He has a great touch with horses, a skill that cannot be taught but must spring from within. “We were lucky to get him as a full-time trainer, “Martin comments. “He has a special way of connecting with the horses that results in them wanting to perform for him. Mozn Albidayer has something of a diva attitude, but she responds really well to Barry.” Barry is well liked by all of the other trainers as well, who respect his ability with all kinds of horses. Even his competitors root for him and Mozn when they are in the ring! He takes his position and the opportunities and responsibilities that come with it very seriously. He sums up the farm philosophy when he talks about nurturing each horse and letting them develop at their own pace. “I feel so very lucky to be able to have the luxury of working with these special horses as foals, slowly schooling them and watching them grow in confidence while creating a bond that enables them to go out and be happy, joyful horses and enjoy their times spent in the show arena. That, for me, is my aim as a trainer. After all, the judges are looking at these beautiful horses and not me, so when we are in the ring, we work as a team.” More than simply a trainer and handler, Barry provides assistance and support to Martin across the board. “I have been with Albidayer for three years now and have loved every minute. When I was first offered the job, Sheikh Mohammed joked that I would have to breed him some champions. So, I joined together with Dawn, each of us adding knowledge of different bloodlines and breeding ideas.”

Dawn Martin, farm manager Barry Shepherd, trainer

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Martin elaborates, “We spent the first several years trying to get Marajj daughters for our program, and then the past year or two we have been trying to create some outcross daughters that can be bred to Marajj. We incorporate different stallions into the program for different reasons, including AJ Barzan, Shanghai EA, WH Justice, Fadi Al Shaqab and SMA Magic One.” Their efforts have not gone unnoticed. “What a breeding program they have,” remarks Marnix Criel, the breeder of SMA Magic One. “Dawn and Barry have chosen the perfect mares for him with the result everybody knows … all champions!” MOZN ALBIDAYER SMA Magic One x Mattaharii, by Magnum Chall HVP Shepherd and Martin had a vision of what SMA Magic One’s blood could infuse into the herd, combined with the knowledge that comes from the experience of many years of, “breeding, watching, and silently taking note,” as Barry describes it. “It all came together when we saw the birth of the filly Mozn Albidayer in 2014,” he adds. “She melted my heart when she first popped out. I patiently waited, not allowing myself to get too excited before she grew up and was named first, Gold Champion in Ajman, and then Gold Champion Yearling filly at the mecca of the UAE show scene, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Festival. Recently crowned AHO Breeders World Cup International Champion Filly at Chantilly, I feel that she has stolen European hearts as she has mine.” The

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Schoukens could not agree more, “She completely stole our hearts and many other hearts all over the world. She is truly one of a kind and possesses all that we look for in an Arabian horse.” Mozn is a breathtaking filly who reigns from an amazing American dam line which traces to a wonderful root mare from Judy Lairmore in Oklahoma, the *Bask daughter, Bask Gazal. Mozn’s dam and grand dam were both top winning show mares in the States and her direct dam Mattaharii is one of the original foundation mares for Albidayer, who acquired her as an early yearling and campaigned her to the title of United States National Reserve Champion Yearling Filly. Mattaharii has always cut a beautiful silhouette and has passed many of her finest attributes on to the lovely Mozn. Mozn’s class this year at Chantilly was quite impressive, especially given the competition—truly an extraordinary class. Mozn represents to the world a sign of the efforts of several astute breeders, something that creates a most unique elegance all its own. Her beauty, almost haunting, was revered by all present in both Dubai and Menton as Mozn Albidayer is a true breeder’s dream. Good breeding and good breeders at work, as it should be. SHAHIRA ALBIDAYER Shanghai EA x Psyche Illusion HBV

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RAOUD ALBIDAYER SMA Magic One x DL Marielle, by Marwan Al Shaqab Raoud holds exceptional promise for the Albidayer program. An elegant colt with an eye-catching appeal and commanding attitude, he is out of a full sister to foundation stallion, Marajj. Raoud Albidayer has been accumulating an impressive list of titles in his first year of competition. He was the Gold Champion Yearling Colt in Ajman, the Silver Champion at both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the Bronze Champion at Sharjah to start the season. Following his show career, Albidayer will retain this stunning product of their program for future breeding.

DL MARIELLE Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress, by Kouvay Bey. Dam of Raoud Albidayer and Kanz Albidayer.

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“I became a big fan and began following Albidayer Stud after they purchased Marajj just prior to his Scottsdale win back in 2005. It’s been a thrill to watch a horse that I bred be campaigned and marketed around the world through the brilliant efforts of owner Sheikh Mohammed and the team of talented professionals he has collaborating with him. Dawn Martin and Barry Shepherd work tirelessly to make sure the horses are happy and healthy, and do an incredible job promoting Albidayer Stud around the world. It was a thrill to be in Dubai this year with a very proud Sheikh Mohammed to watch his horses shine in the show ring. They walked away with several of the top titles at the Dubai show and others throughout the Middle East.” —Joel Desmarteau

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KANZ ALBIDAYER Ajman Moniscione x DL Marielle, by Marwan Al Shaqab No mention of Albidayer can be made without including superstar show horse and sire Kanz Albidayer. He is also out of Marajjâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full sister, DL Marielle who is truly one of the finest producing mares on the planet. Kanz racked up an impressive string of championships in the Middle East before relocating to Texas to stand at Michael Byatt Arabians. His first foals are exceeding all expectations and include: 2015 Tulip Cup and Vichy Gold Champion Yearling Colt, Luigi, out of Lolita; UAE Bronze National Champion Filly Nisreen Albidayer; Swedish National Junior Champion Filly JL Azamah; 2015 Dutch Silver Medal Champion Filly Foal, Habibs Nakanza; and Akanza Kossack, 2015 Dutch National Unanimous Champion Junior Filly and Dutch Best Bred Horse. Kanz Albidayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show record: 2010 Sharjah Gold Champion Colt 2010 Menton Silver Champion Colt 2010 Dubai Gold Champion Colt

2011 Dubai Silver Champion Colt 2012 Abu Dhabi Gold Champion Colt 2012 Dubai Gold Champion Colt

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THE FUTURE As the frenzy of the summer show season settles into the culminating events of the year, the Albidayer contingent will be well represented. As this year’s foals grow into the producers of tomorrow, they too will represent the Stud with honor. As each year passes, the Albidayer Stud breeding program will continue its steady progress of improving a genetic pool established by generations of desert breeders. It is the heritage of the Arabian horse that is at the heart of Albidayer. ■

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A Beautifully Woven Tapestry

Saskia RJ by Jeff Wallace and James Swaenepoel

Saskia RJ (Plakat x Barwna, by Iridos)

Breeding Arabian horses is an art form that takes time to perfect. Generation after generation, the breeder strings his loom with the foundational bloodlines that will anchor their program. The genius comes in selecting the right colorful threads to weave into the design, and deciding how often to use them in the pattern. A single splash of color, when repeated enough times, creates a strong impression on the finished product. In Europe, the vibrant thread, which colors the pedigrees of so many historical and contemporary champions, is Saskia RJ (Plakat x Barwna, by Iridos).

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With a potent international pedigree that weaves itself into her own uniquely luxurious tapestry, Saskia RJ provides an indelible infusion of traits that carry forward. Her Tersk-bred sire is the beloved World Champion Stallion, Plakat, a son of Aswan and Pchelka who is out of Panel, making him a 3/4 brother to Palas, with a tail male line direct to Nazeer and Mansour. Extremely popular as a show horse, Plakat’s animated presence and excellent conformation kept him earning championship titles into his 20’s. Saskia’s dam, Barwna, adds English and Polish blood to Plakat’s Russian contribution. She is by the Crabbet-bred stallion Iridos, who comes from the Naseem/Skowronek line so valuable in Polish breeding. He has an additional line to *Silver Vanity, a horse who would become a notable sire in America. Add in a Kuhailan Polish tail female line that traces to taproot, desert-bred mares foaled over 170 years ago,

supported by the strength springing from Trypolis and Wielki Szlem, and the loom is strung. An exquisitely beautiful mare with a show-stopping appeal, Saskia RJ swept the 1987 World and European Championships before retiring to cement her reputation of being an outstanding producer of the highest caliber. Her impact on the evolution of European Arabian horse breeding is profound and really, unmatched. Saskia RJ was born in 1984 to breeder Robert De Mulder and his then-wife Jeanine (the R and J in her name) on their farm in Belgium. In an era when most breeders were adamant about maintaining the purity of a particular strain be it “straight Egyptian” or “pure-Polish,” Saskia RJ was an anomaly. Her passport of a pedigree stamped her with the sensational motion, correct conformation and elegant breed type that she was destined to pass on to her progeny.

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Dam of over a dozen foals, her legacy is secure. Saskia’s offspring have not only exhibited their dam’s best attributes, they have consistently passed those qualities on to their own foals. Like *Ansata Bint Bukra, Falima and *Sanacht before her, Saskia RJ line-breeds so beautifully, it is something rare and very special. While so many of her carefully crafted progeny have made names for themselves, four stand out: SMA Magic One (Psytadel x Majidah Bint Pacha, by AS Sinans Pacha) is a really hot sire in Europe now. Owned by Al Zobair Stud, he is double-Saskia through his dam, who is sired by a Saskia RJ son and out of a Saskia granddaughter on the tail female line. That concentration of Saskia splendor allows him to sire exceptional offspring, including the exotic 2015 Ajman and Dubai Gold Champion Yearling Filly, Mozn Albidayer, out of Mattaharii. FM Gloriaa (WH Justice x Psity of Angels, by Psytadel) is double-Saskia on her dam’s side by virtue of granddam Nathanya JC, the result of breeding a Saskia son to a Saskia daughter. Her impressive show wins stretch from 2008 Belgian National Champion Filly to 2013 World Silver Champion and Best Head in Paris for Al Zobair. When crossed with SMA Magic One, the resulting infusion of two more swatches of Saskia created FM Gloriaa’s compelling son Barjass Al Zobair, the 2015 Gold Champion Colt at Sharjah. Bred in Begium by Mieke Sans, FM Gloriaa is already showing how her Saskia blood breeds true. SA Misha Apal (AS Natsir-Apal x Nyara JC, by Nadir I) is a Saskia granddaughter on her sire’s side, and a great-granddaughter on her dam’s side. The 2001 Salon du Cheval World Champion Filly, she later won the 2009 All Nations Cup Champion Mare title, besting the exquisite *Emandoria in the process. Misha has a very hot attitude, a sublimely pretty face, and great movement, which is why she did so well in European shows and commanded a near record sales price. She is a valuable producer for Al Zobair. 262 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

SMA Magic One (Psytadel x Majidah Bint Pacha, by AS Sinans Pacha)

FM Gloriaa (WH Justice x Psity of Angels, by Psytadel)

SA Misha Apal (AS Natsir-Apal x Nyara JC, by Nadir I)

Saskia RJ at the Platinum Cup.

Billy Jean (AS Sinans Pacha x AS Imaani, by Hallim-Ibn-Kendal) is by a Saskia son and out of a Saskia daughter making her a double granddaughter and a hotbed for all things Saskia. The power and predictability of the double-Saskia breeding was spotlighted when Billy Jean was named the 2008 Belgian National Champion Mare, while FM Gloriaa won the Junior Championship. The fact that Sheikh Jassim and Bart van Buggenhout have retained five of her daughters for Aljassimya proves their high regard for Billy Jean and her ability to pass on the best qualities of Saskia RJ. There is something indefinable about Saskia RJ that endears her to astute Arabian aficionados beyond her show or progeny records. She has celebrity status. When speaking with Bart van Buggenhout of Aljassimya Farm, Saskiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name comes up several times. He has quite a rich history with Saskia RJ, and a deep appreciation for her. Bart remembers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saskia RJ was one of my childhood heroes! I loved her, and I am so thankful to have had her in my care for a while. Saskia is one of the mares that has produced the most World Champions in direct line over the last 25 years, and especially in the later years. Most people look at stallions; I always

Billy Jean (AS Sinans Pacha x AS Imaani, by Hallim-Ibn-Kendal)

Jalal Aljassimya (WH Justice x Annaiss, by Ansata Nile Echo), a great grandson of Saskia RJ.

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look at mares. I will never love a stallion unless I love his mother! Saskia RJ is like Estopa, Ansata Bint Bukra, the “P” line from Janow, or the “E” line from Michalów—she is right there at the top for me.” Dearly beloved by her owner of many years, Robert De Mulder, Saskia was retired to the care of Michel Combette and Katell Lucas in a bucolic setting in the South of France where she can be found today. Living the peaceful life of a very accomplished mare, she enjoys her idle time greeting the visitors who travel from all over the world to see her. At the age of thirty-one, Saskia RJ is as exquisite now as she was during the prime of her life, with her animated attitude intact. The enduring value of careful breeding is apparent in her form and her function as a broodmare. In Saskia RJ, the breeders who so carefully strung their looms with each element of her pedigree have created a beautifully woven tapestry that never fades away. n

Gloria Apal (Psytadel x SA Misha Apal, by As Natsir-Apal)

As Natsir-Apal (Ibn Estasha x Saskia RJ, by Plakat)

Ascott DD (Glorius Apal x Lady Nina DD)

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As Bint Saskia (Psytadel x Saskia RJ, by Plakat)

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A TOUCH OF ST YLE Melissa Pasicznyk How would you describe your style of design and marketing? I don’t have a specific “style” per say, other than I know what I like and what I don’t like, and a lot of it really depends on what I’m doing or what its going to be used for. I like to look thru magazines, both horse and nonhorse, and surf the web for inspiration to create something new, different and unique. What design have you done in the Arabian horse industry that you are most proud of ? I’ve done several that I am very proud of, but I have two that stand out to me the most; the first being the creation of the logo for the new Medallion Stallion Auction Performance Maturity program, and the second being the back cover of the AHT Special Feature—The Arabian Western Pleasure Horse— where I had the privilege of creating the ad for Sheer Audacity V.

What has the Arabian horse industry provided for you? An amazing hobby, a “family,” and now a career. I’m fortunate to be able to work in the industry that I love and have been part of for over 25 years. It is my “extended family,” a part of me for so long I honestly don’t know what I would do without it. It’s given me the ability to travel to places and meet people all over the world, achieve things I never dreamed possible, and given me many highs and many lows, but it’s something that I love and never want to be without.

How long have you been associated with the Arabian horse industry? I have been part of the Arabian horse industry since 1986. That was the year I got my very first Arabian, Lucky For Raj+, a 2-year-old black gelding born on Friday, April 13th, in a thunder storm, hence the reason for naming him Lucky! He was purchased from LeLe and Rachel Jurek, who I also give credit in introducing me to the Arabian horse industry and the beginning of my horse show career. Lucky and I had many great years together, he was a tough horse to ride but he taught me a lot, most importantly to never give up, because he never did.

Lucky For Raj+ and Melissa.

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OWE Echowind+//, multi-National Champion Amateur Reining Horse.

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A TOUCH OF STYLE

RL Santionio Gold+//, Canadian National Reserve Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR 18-39, with Melissa and fiancé Mike Monico.

The horse world has also given me the opportunity to meet my fiancé Mike Monico, who together, we share the love for the sport of reining.

If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Independent, dedicated, and determined. n

How do you like to spend your time away from your work? I love to be outside, whether its out in the barn with my barn cats and my three horses, loping circles in the arena, or out in the yard entertaining our three Australian Shepherds who can never sit still, I rarely have a dull moment. I also love to read, and I try to as much as possible; my favorite genre being mystery/suspense-type books. I usually have two to three on my kindle at any given time that I bounce back and forth between. I’ve attempted keeping a vegetable garden, but haven’t had much success as of yet, so I think I’m just going to stick with flowers, I’ve been pretty good with them … so far.

Lucky For Raj+ and Melissa in 1990, Region 10 Top Five winners in Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under.

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Cal-Poly ’s Kellogg A r a b i a n H o r s e Ce n t e r 2 015 9 0 Ye a r s O f K e l l o g g Tr a d i t i o n & N e w B e g i n n i n g s by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

tradition frequently starts with a dream. Surreal images take twists and turns, but ultimately, the dream turns into clear cut pictures. From there the dream develops and formulates a passionate plan of tactics resulting in

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a strategy which creates the dreams’ final goal. One must have vision and unwavering determination to see through the completion of a dream, and such dreams become a tradition. Such was the case with William Keith (‘W.K.’) Kellogg’s love for the Arabian horse.

In 1925 Americans were becoming accustomed to a breakfast of crispy cereal—mostly Kellogg Cornflakes—and milk. Cornflakes created W.K. Kelloggs’ wealth; enough to indulge his passion for Arabian horses. Seeking healthy winter living in a temperate climate. Kellogg fulfilled his lifelong dream of creating a sanctuary to breed and keep his treasured Arabians. After considering two locations in Southern Calif. for a winter home, Kellogg purchased 377 acres in Pomona, Calif. for $250,000. Pomona was then a sprawling rancho of citrus groves, and though only about 30 miles east of Los Angeles, all roads led to a country setting of hills and oak trees settling below the steep purple San Gabriel Mountain peaks. Kellogg created a facility for not only breeding Arabian horses, but also to present them to the public. He proudly sought to show off their unique beauty, athletic talents and diversity to all who wished to see them. At first the farm was a magnet for the “Hollywood set.” In early 20th century America, Arabian horses were exotic and rare; at the time only about 800 could be found in all of the U.S. Kellogg Arabians were used on many a Hollywood film set … even Rudolph Valentino’s silent film Son Of The Sheik, featured the romantic star riding the desert sands on Kelloggowned Jadaan, bringing the Kellogg Arabian horses to an intrigued movie going public. Even famed aviator Charles Lindberg, brought attention to the Kellogg Farm by initiating the local airport. Kellogg further raised Arabian horse awareness in 1926 by starting the “Sunday Shows”, a Cal-Poly tradition that continues every year from October through May. Kellogg and his wife spent only seven years at their Pomona winter home and Arabian horse farm; their children weren’t especially interested in Arabian horses and Kellogg was further involved with underprivileged children and creating the Kellogg Foundation. Both would ultimately include Kellogg’s Arabians, but that was yet to mesh. Determined to keep his breeding program operating his way, in 1932 Kellogg donated the then nearly 800-acre Kellogg Arabian Farm and its 87 horses to the University of California.

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At nearly 70 years old, Kellogg had strict instructions for continuing his Arabian breeding program and the ever popular Sunday Shows with his donation. The Kellogg Arabians would continue to be a top Southern Calif. tourist attraction by performing their acts in native costume, jumping, western and English riding and humorous equine tricks. Today, California State University-Pomona has the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center (now in its 73rd year) front and center with the help of the Kellogg Foundation and other non-profit donations. Donated stallion breedings have brought new blood to the program, keeping the Kellogg breeding program vital to the Arabian horse industry, thanks to the vision of the former Director, Norman K. Dunn. Still, Kellogg’s breeding origins of domestic and Crabbet bloodstock can still be traced forward to today’s broodmare band. For a tradition to remain vibrant, relevant and desired, change, however, is often a necessity. Though short lived, the advent of World War II saw the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center used as the Pomona Quartermaster Depot by the War Department and assigned to the U.S. Army. War horses were bred on the property during those years, including the acquisition/ importation of 21 Polish Arabian horses, rescued ahead of the Russian army advance onto Poland. One of these horses was the prized stallion Witez II. With the Army ceasing its equine breeding program in 1948, the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center faced a tenuous future. The ranch was transferred to U.S.D.A ownership and much of the bloodstock was dispersed throughout the States. Fortunately, Kellogg’s dream remained alive, thanks to the determined tenacity of the Kellogg Company and Kellogg Foundation. Their dogged lobbying in Washington DC worked to save the farm and the Kellogg Arabian Horse program. The turbulent post war years for the farm saw an Army equine breeding facility converted back to a college setting where, yet again, students learn and live around the beautiful Kellogg Arabian Horse band. We all know it today as the Cal-Poly Pomona Kellogg Arabian Horse Center. Its alumni are spread far and wide through key positions of influence within the Arabian horse industry to this day … far too many to name.

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With 2015 marking the 90th anniversary of the Kellogg Arabian Horse Farm, it has been a year of celebrating nine decades of existence. The farm currently houses over 100 Arabians, including 13 foals born this year. As the Kellogg Arabian Farm legacy continues, 2015 has also been a year of profound personnel change, the first of which is the hire of nationally acclaimed John Lambert as Head Trainer. Though born about 100 years apart and in two different centuries, one can easily imagine Kellogg and John at first meet, sitting down to an amiable chat. They would realize that much of their lives were spent in Michigan, and that they both share their deep love for the Arabian horse and their sensitive, empathetic nature; pedigrees interwoven through world history, and willingness and unique love for humans. Kellogg and John both honor Arabian horses by preserving their legacy while building for their future. By nature, John is a teacher; always seeking a better future for his horses and those who love them. Reflecting on his training career, John explains, “I am drawn to forward thinking and have been blessed to have mentors who embraced the same. Even when all is going well, I am asking myself about the details … what can be improved? How can we make this better? Clearly the Kellogg Arabian Farm has had many leaders with the same philosophy as reflected by the farm’s astoundingly top notch bloodstock.” John continues, “Despite knowing of the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center (as does anyone in our business), I had never had the opportunity to visit the farm nor had I ever trained or owned any Cal-Poly horses. Michigan State, my alma mater, has an Arabian breeding program too, but I’d had very little direct exposure to the horses from Cal-Poly.” When Bob Battaglia and Ray LaCroix told John about the head trainer position opening, he quickly did some research. The opportunity to be part of the Kellogg Arabian legacy offered top pedigreed horses, an equine friendly facility, long-term staff and continued relationships with his fellow professional peers. “In doing my research of the Cal-Poly Arabians,” John explains, “I was so impressed by the rich history and loving care of these horses. The basic pedigrees of the program remain in place, yet some years ago Norm Dunn had

John Lambert and 2014 U.S. National H/A Pleasure Driving Champion JB Cat Scratch Fever.

the foresight to bring in top notch outside stallions to bred to the Kellogg mares. Continuing to this day, the strategy has strengthened the Kellogg broodmare band and kept top breeders and horsemen in touch with the Kellogg program. We fully intend to embrace this as we go forward.’ Hired June 15th of this year, John had a few days at the farm and then departed to complete previous judging commitments for Regions 13 and 3. John laughs, “Here I am newly hired, and then fly off to perform other jobs! During my off time judging Region 13, I was thinking about the brief time I’d spent at the Kellogg Farm and my initial impressions of how we could go forward. First, I wanted to return and pare down some of the 3-year-old stock. Many had not been started. I wanted to move them to make room for the 2-year-olds

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we would start in early 2016. We had some recipient mares and a few other green broke horses I thought we should sell too. When I returned to work, I pushed hard to put on an exclusive Cal-Poly Arabian Horse Auction through Addis. In fact, we firmed up the Addis Auction the day I left to judge Region 3. Early August was the perfect time for our auction as we were between regionals and Canadian Nationals. We had a scant two weeks to get 18 horses out of pasture, cleaned up, videoed for viewing and vetted before our August 5th auction date. Thanks to our very hard working staff, we were able to pull this off and even exceed expectations!” The first ever Cal-Poly on-line auction reaped nearly $75,000 in sales with a top purchase of $26,000 for 3-year-old mare CP Charmming Notions. The proceeds of the auction will go to support the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center’s operations. Scott Dunn, a member of the committee that advises Cal-Poly Pomona on the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, feels the university has embarked on a new and exciting era at the center. The first step was the hiring of a nationally recognized trainer in Lambert, he said. “The next piece in the renaissance was this online auction, and by my estimation, there were some very good horses who brought very good prices. I can’t wait to see how they perform for their new owners.” The next step is to fill the now open Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Executive Director position. Interviews are commencing to fill this post. John continues with similar feelings of Dunn, “We have 11 foals due in 2016. It will take about five years for the program to reveal the results of these foals. I’d like to see the Cal-Poly breeding program be the premiere ‘go to’ for top trainers to come in and fight over our young stock. Perhaps we will have an annual sale, perhaps we will show a few of our great young mares we intend to keep for our breeding program. Whatever the tactics will be, the goal is to preserve the Kellogg Arabian legacy, raise its awareness world-wide, and teach students who come to us desiring to work alongside these incredibly special Kellogg Arabians.” n

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t is the granddaddy of the Arabian futurities we know today. Yes, there were earlier successful futurities—as far back as the 1950s—but they did not survive the decades. The Fall Festival, held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, is the current prototype for the nearly half-dozen top breeders’ payout programs that serve the Arabian industry today. “We’re now in our 34th year,” notes Greg Brown, Show Manager and President of the Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Inc. (MAHB), which sponsors the show. “We’re becoming more successful every year. I think that’s because we’ve been innovative and responsive.” The Fall Fest features 37 classes, open to the get of the more than 90 stallions nominated to the Medallion Stallion program each year. Entries are shown by amateur exhibitors only, and competition encompasses halter, western, hunter, saddle seat pleasure and reining. And the prize money is substantial, particularly for the yearling colts and fillies in the auction classes. “This year, we’re offering six more jackpot classes,” says Brown, listing what’s new. “Three are for amateur owners in halter and three are for performance champions. We’re allowing champions to come back and compete against their peers.” Overall, the Minnesota Fall Festival offers an estimated $250,000 in prize money, with about $50,000 earmarked for performance titles. But the significant cash is not the top story. As Brown observes, the show is also known for its sense of community. There is so much social action that this year management is moving the Patrons’ Lounge, typically in the coliseum, to the barn area, so that no one misses any fun.

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Some of the show’s attraction is simply its strong Medallion Stallion program. “Last year we were up 30 percent in the auction,” Brown reports. One reason, he says, is that 2014 saw the addition of 4-year-old, Medallion Stallion auction-exclusive performance classes. “That drove up the prices. We got a lot of very positive feedback.” The auction itself historically has had a strong following. “We are the only futurity that I know of where all nominated stallions go to the

“The main aisle of the barn has been made into a lounge, with furniture and televisions, like a big family room,” Brown explains. “We serve everyday to everyone. For patrons, high-top tables will be provided at the location of their choice, and the complimentary catering will be delivered to them. The idea is to make it easier for patrons to mingle and converse with their friends and clients.”

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live auction,” he says. “No one has to reach a minimum bid online; everybody goes to the auction, everybody gets the same publicity. And we also continue to pay stallion owners 10 percent of what their offspring produce in the auction classes.” What can be expected in the future? “We remain very well funded,” he says. “We are funded for several years out, so we don’t spend money we don’t have. We will be around for a long time.”

One technique Brown and the MAHB show committee use to ensure consistent success is to pay attention to the feedback they get. These days, he says, what they hear pretty much reflects their philosophy. “One, without question, is that we have a reputation for being fair. And two, our sense of community. We want everybody who comes to the Fall Festival, whether they have a horse or not, to have a good time and we hope they talk to their friends about it. If you come to the Fall Festival, you will be welcome.” n

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Saturday • October 3, 2015 • 9:00 A.M. 06 MAHB 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 17 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE AOTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 29 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JACKPOT CHAMPIONS ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 30 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE 18 & UNDER JTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 05 MAHB 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 25 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE NOVICE HORSE ATR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 19 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT 14 & UNDER JTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 11 MAHB GELDINGS ALL AGES JACKPOT AOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL NOON (or after morning classes) - *LUNCH SERVED IN BARN* Saturday • October 3, 2015 • Not Before 1:00 P.M. 09 MAHB STALLIONS ALL AGES JACKPOT AOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 15 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 32 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE ATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 27 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JACKPOT 15-18 JTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 02 MAHB AUCTION YEARLING FILLIES ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 21 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE 18 & UNDER JTR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 36 MAHB SADDLE SEAT JACKPOT CHAMPIONS ATR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 01 MAHB AUCTION YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL Saturday • October 3, 2015 • 5:00 P.M. Auction Festivities In Birthing Center 5:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. PROGRESSIVE DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT BY LARRY JEROME 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 7:00 P.M. AUCTION STARTS *PARTY AND DANCING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AUCTION * Sunday • October 4, 2015 • 10:00 A.M. 14 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE 40 & 0VER AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 03 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION COLTS/GELDINGS ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 22 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE 19-39 AATR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 07 MAHB 3 & OVER MARES JACKPOT ATH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 34 MAHB SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE AOTR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 20 MAHB WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT CHAMPIONS ATR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FINAL 28 MAHB HUNTER PLEASURE JACKPOT 14 & UNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL 04 MAHB YEARLING MEDALLION FILLIES ATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINAL *HIGH POINT SIRE, BREEDER, JUNIOR EXHIBITOR, AND ADULT AMATEUR AWARDS*

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Holly & Dave Connaker CONNAKER ARABIANS, LLC Brainerd, MN * 218-330-5759 holly@lakehome.com R.J. & G.L. Ames CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS Jordan, MN * 952-492-6590 Cedarridge@yahoo.com www.cedar-ridge.com Rick & Tammy Anderson SUMMERFIELD FARM, INC. Belvidere, IL * 815-547-4852 Summerfieldarabs@aol.com www.summerfieldfarminc.com H.R. Bill Bell BELLS MERRI-HILL ARABIANS Delano, MN * 763-972-9941 Merrihillarabs@aol.com www.merrihillarabs.com Donald & Ann Benson PRAIRIE VIEW FARM Maple Plain, MN * 612-325-7293 prairieviewfarm@msn.com Glenn & Sue Brinkman BRINKMAN ARABIAN STABLES Pierre, SD * 605-224-0773 glennhuntz@aol.com Greg & Mary Brown BROWNS FOLLY ARABIAN HORSES Minnetonka, MN * 952-593-0489 BrownsFolly@aol.com www.BrownsFolly.com

Peter & Lori Conway CONWAY ARABIANS, INC. Chatfield, MN * 507-867-2981 peter@conwayarabians.com www.conwayarabians.com David & Tammy Corning & Sienna Snell DST ARABIANS Olympia, WA * 360-866-8525 DSTArabians@msn.com www.dstarabians.com John & Martha Diedrich Waseca, MN * 507-461-1587 jcdiedrich@gmail.com Muffet Eskra MAZZIAH LLC Olathe, KS *913-475-3180 mazziahllc@yahoo.com Jim & Penny Gute WEST LAWN FARM Faribault, MN * 507-451-7663 westlawnfarm@live.com www.westlawnfarm.com Eleanor Hamilton ELEANORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ARABIAN FARM Rogers, MN * 763-767-1381 h.hamilton@microcontrol.com www.eleanorsarabianfarm.com

Donna Hentges GREYMOOR FARM Elko, MN * 952-461-3311 greymoor@visi.com www.first-cyte.com Larry & Shelley Jerome JERLAND FARM Barron, WI * 715-537-5413 larry@jerland.com www.jerland.com Suzette & JoAnn Johnson ISLAND FARM Lake Crystal, MN * 507-726-2174 June-Dec: suzettej@hickorytech.net Jan-May: sjohnson_54@msn.com Jeana Karlovich J.D.D.K. ARABIANS Peawaukee, WI * 262-547-3000 wiclasonln@aol.com Peter & Trish Kessler DON MANUEL FARMS Elkton, FL * 904-429-0555 peter@surety-bonding.com Kim McKimmy ARCHETYPE ARABIANS St. Michael, MN * 651-253-8673 kmckimmy@charter.net www.regentarabians.com Tom Mensing OUTLAW EQUESTRIANS Scottsdale AZ * 612-860-4888 tommensing@gmail.com

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Darla & Steve Miles MILESTONE ARABIANS Basehor, KS * 816-769-7172 stevem@milesexcavating.com milestonearabians.com Walter R. Mishek MISHEKS ARABIANS Waseca, MN * 507-837-9127 wrmishek@gmail.com

Angela Rasmussen Glencoe, MN * 612-598-4129 angelarasmussen@yahoo.com Regan and Renae Rohl ROHL ARABIANS Fargo, ND * 701-781-0303 Regan.Rohl@mssb.com Ron & Judy Schmid PINE CREST ARABIANS Hayward, WI * 715-634-2626 pcarab@aol.com

Deri & Karen Nordsving D & K ARABIANS Racine, MN * 507-378-2341 www.makhiavellika.com Rory & Sue O’Neill O’NEILL ARABIANS, LLC Cave Creek, AZ * 602-821-8220 www.oneillarabians.com

Danielle & Randy Shaw DESERT VISION ARABIANS Hortonville, WI * 920-750-3386 desertvisionsltd@gmail.com

Jennifer Patterson Glenbrook, NV * 775-749-5974 pinecone223@aol.com

Ric & Cecilia Summers WIL-O-MAR ARABIANS Bonner Springs, KS * 816-365-3472 wilomararabians@gmail.com www.wil-o-mararabians.com

Kathleen Peterson REGENT ARABIANS Rogers, MN * 763-428-4975 regentarab@aol.com www.regentarabians.com

Mark & Val Sylla WESTRIDGE FARMS River Falls, WI * 715-426-9640 vals@westridgefarms.com www.westridgefarms.com

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

Debbie Treadwell ADVANTAGE ARABIANS Maple Lake, MN * 320-963-3677 debbietreadwell@mcnamaracompany.com

Perry & Diane Wagamon WAGAMON HORSE FARM Lino Lakes, MN * 651-464-7299 pdwagamon@aol.com www.wagamonfarms.com Katja Wiedrich WIEDRICH ARABIANS Hager City, WI * 715-792-2956 katjawiedrich@yahoo.com Dean & Terri Wikel PEGASUS ARABIANS Berlin Heights, OH * 419-588-3000 sales@pegasusequestrian.com

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

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AmAteur Spotlight ... PAIGE NOLTE If you could be anyone for one day, who would it be and why? I would want to be Reed Kessler. She was on the 2012 Unites States Olympic jumping team and I wouldn’t mind having all her horses for one day. What are the similarities between yourself and your horse? My horse Pistal and I share a nickname of “P”. Other than the nickname, the most common similarity I share between my horses is that we are all goofs outside the show arena, but we all know when it is time to focus. We also really like our food. What makes you happiest? When I am able to put a smile on someone else’s face. It makes me feel so good and so happy; it might be one of the best feelings. What do you most value in your friends? Your horses? I value integrity the most in my friends. In horses I value heart. Horses with a huge heart are once-in-a-lifetime horses. I value in both of them their abilities to constantly put a smile on my face! Which living person do you most admire? I most admire my parents. They are the two hardest working people I know and have always supported me in all my decisions in life. I am so thankful for the two greatest parents in the world. What is your motto? My favorite motto that I always say to myself is to never be afraid. I try to never be afraid to go after crazy dreams or even fail on my way to reaching them. 300 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

What is your most treasured memory with the Arabian horse? This is a hard question, I have so many great memories with Arabians. My most treasured moment would be Canadian Nationals in 2011. This was a very unusual nationals for me since both my parents were unable to attend. During nationals my mother was going through her last chemotherapy for Leukemia back in Minnesota, and my father stayed behind to take care of things. I ended up winning both my western pleasure classes and I was able to get the announcer to say that I had dedicated my rides to my mother. When I got home there were “Mom of National Champ” signs in my room. My mom’s nurses had made them for her after watching my classes on the live stream with her. It was a very touching memory for my family and I. What is your very first memory with the Arabian horse? Well … I was almost 5 years old and was just starting to take lessons on a new horse named Lefty. About half way through the lesson, Lefty decided he didn’t want to cooperate anymore and bucked me off. Unfortunately, my foot got caught in the stirrup and I was drug on the ground around the arena for a while. Jenny, who was giving me the lesson, picked me up off the ground and told me I had to get back on. I didn’t question her and got right back up and finished. Lefty didn’t get any treats after that lesson.

If you could show one horse from the past, who would you show and why? I would show my first horse Moosey again. We were only able to compete in one show season together, I was 6 years old and he was four. He was one of the best horses a little girl could ask for; he just took care of me both inside the arena and out. I still hold him very close to my heart. If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? Teleportation, because I live far away from everything and it would be nice to be able to just teleport anywhere I wanted to. What is the most memorable piece of show ring advice you’ve ever received? Just keep riding, when something goes wrong in a class you can’t stop riding your horse because you never know, possibly the judges didn’t see or the other riders made a mistake as well. If you stopped riding your horse, you could beat yourself. What would be your ultimate dream job? To become an equine chiropractor. I will begin my education this fall at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, and I couldn’t be more excited to begin. What do you love most about showing Arabian horses? Most of all I love to compete and work with Arabians, but I really love meeting people who love horses just as much as I do and having such a wonderful extended horse family! Who has had the biggest influence in your involvement with Arabians? Jenny Johnson and her family started me in riding Arabians and actually sold me my first horse. When they sold us the horse, she requested that we go to a trainer because we were both young. That trainer was Sarah Paripovich, who I have been training with ever since. Sarah has also had a huge influence in my involvement with Arabians because she has taught me so much about horses and understanding them. What piece of advice would you give to the 10-year-old version of yourself ? The 10-year-

old version of myself … work hard, stay focused, and never be afraid to go after your wildest dreams! The 40-year-old version … congrats! You’ve somehow survived four decades. Even though you have survived those four decades, you will probably still fail at things, but that is how you ultimately succeed. What have you learned from riding and showing that has helped you in other areas of your life? That you’re going to lose sometimes, but it all pays off eventually. Horses have also taught me a lot of patience and hard work is the key to everything in all aspects of life. Special thanks and appreciation to: my parents, Sarah Paripovich, the Arabian Horse Times, and everyone who supports and cheers me on! n Volume 46, No. 3 | 301

Thank you to the Burkman Centre and Kiesner Training for an unforgettable last Youth Nationals in Albuquerque. Your attention to detail and love for our horses have actualized our wildest dreams. We look forward to creating more memories with you during the 2016 show season. With so much gratitude, The Redmonds, Cincinnati, Herbie, Hank, Bing, Cal, Nike, Gracie, Canzy and Luchi 302 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

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FAMILY isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who WANT you in theirs; the ones who ACCEPT you for who you are. The ones who would do ANYTHING to see you smile and who LOVE YOU no matter what.

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Dear Mama H, We are not lucky to have you, or happy that we have you—we are blessed beyond words to have someone who cares about us as much as you do. You make sure every detail is taken care of; you fix every emergency, you feed us when we forget to eat, and hug us when we need to cry. Showing horses is our passion, but it wouldn’t be quite as special without you. Thank you for everything you do and for genuinely loving and caring about each of us! We love you!! —Dalton, Kellie and all of your SSH kids

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National Champion HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JOTR 14-18 with Sarah Porter

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2015 Youth Nationals proved to be a fantastic show for Sarah! We are so proud of her accomplishments and within months of trying out the reining division, she secured a National Championship and Two Reserve National Championships! None of this would have been possible without her amazing trainers: Josh and Jennifer Quintus of Colonial Wood Training, Shawn and Carmelle Rooker of Rooker Training, and finally, Gordon Potts and Colby Powell of The Brass Ring.

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2015 Youth National Champions Proudly ridden by Sarah Esqueda: BIG TIME DDA H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18

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AmAteur Spotlight ... Sarah Esqueda

What are the similarities between yourself and your horses? My horses and I are very hard working and dedicated. We always put our heart and soul into the arena. I can trust them with my life and I know they trust me. What makes you happiest? When I’m in Arizona with my horses; it’s nothing but pure joy. What do you most value in your friends? Your horses? I admire their loyalty and always being there for me when I need them the most. Which living person do you most admire? My trainer Cynthia Burkman. I’ve been in Cynthia’s barn since I was six year old. She is like a second mother to me. After everything she’s been through, she still does what she loves most and that’s being a horse trainer. I’ve never met someone so incredible and as dedicated as she is. What is your motto? “Ride to Win.” What is your most treasured memory with the Arabian horse? I have two. The first was at U.S. Nationals in 2011 when our horse we bred, HP Guns and Roses, won his purebred hunter futurity class. It was his second show 314 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

ever and seeing him in the winner’s circle was something I’ll never forget. My second treasured memory was when I was National Champion at Youth Nationals this year with my horse Big Time DDA, in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure. I told my trainer before we left for nationals, that I wanted to win on Big Time the most. Big and I have waited three years for that moment, and it was definitely worth the wait! What is your very first memory with the Arabian horse? When I was five years old my parents bought me my first Arabian horse, ETC Cracklin Rosy. She is now retired at Cynthia’s place enjoying life. If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? To be able to read minds. I would love to know what other people think. Also, I would know what the judges think while I’m showing! What is the most memorable piece of show ring advice you’ve ever received? “Always have fun when you’re riding.” If you’re not having fun when riding or get that special feeling inside of you when getting called champion, then you should find a different sport. What would be your ultimate dream job? I don’t have that decided yet. As long as I can still show my horses and I am able to afford them, then I know I did something right. What do you love most about showing Arabian horses? I love the thrill it gives me when riding them. For each of my horses, I

have set a personal goal, and every time I go out in the arena I hope to achieve that goal.

school isn’t a bad thing at all.” Also, to stay away from boys and ride more horses.

Who has had the biggest influence in your involvement with Arabians? There’s not just one person. Everyone in my family participates in the Arabian horse world and we are always looking forward to the next show. Without my parents and grandparents, I wouldn’t be involved with the Arabian horse at all. Also, my trainer Cynthia Burkman, because without her pushing and cheering me on, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

I would tell my 40-year-old self, “I hope to look back and be happy with what I have accomplished in life.”

What piece of advice would you give to the 10-year-old version of yourself ? The 40-year-old version of yourself ? I would say to my 10-year-old self, “Don’t worry what people think of you. Being the “horse girl” at

What have you learned from riding and showing that has helped you in other areas of your life? Riding and showing Arabian horses has really made me the confident person I am today. It has also influenced my plans for where I will be attending college this fall. I will be pursuing a degree in Equine Science at SCC in Scottsdale, Ariz. My family is excited about my move and the expansion of Highland Pride Arabians, Inc. to include both California and Arizona. I feel like I’m already living my American dream! n Volume 46, No. 3 | 315

Congratulations Hadley, on your big-time 2015 Youth Nationals! We are so proud to see you keep the tradition of great horsemanship going strong! Special thanks to Leah Beth and John Golladay for the impeccable preparation and care of your favorite “four-legged friends.” Love Great-Grampa GOLLADAY TRAINING

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2015 YOUTH NATIONALS Final Year in Albuquerque, New Mexico by CHRISTY EGAN

The Youth National Championship Show was 23 years old in 2015 and celebrated its final year at the Fairgrounds in Albuquerque, N.M., after fifteen years at that venue. The show is headed back to Oklahoma City, where it spent the first eight years of its life. This year the show ran from July 18th through the 25th, eight days and its entries numbered just over 800 horses. In 2000, the first year the show appeared in Albuquerque, it ran the same number of days with just over 900 horses. The 2000 show featured 96 classes and each horse averaged 2.6 classes apiece with 24.4 horses average per class. The 2015 show featured 163 classes and each horse averaged 3.1 classes apiece with 15.2 horses average per class. What does it mean? In 2015 there were fewer go-forwards and lighter classes in some divisions; fewer stalls and smaller classes with more horses taking on larger numbers of classes. But the real difference between the year 2000 and 2015 could honestly be measured in the extraordinary quality of the horses and the competition.

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“I judged the Youth National Show on one other occasion [1999],” notes Greg Gallún. “The show has grown tremendously since then. It seemed to be a relatively new show back then. This year the horse power and the skill of the exhibitors were light years ahead. As judges we were placing 10 or 11 riders and horses in the classes. It seemed to me that we could have placed up to 15 and been appropriate. The skill and obvious dedication of the riders was impressive. I was frankly inspired.” Gallún’s fellow panel judge at the show, Ted Carson agrees. “It was a long eight days, but fascinating to watch. It’s really not easy for children to stay focused for long periods like that. It’s impressive. When I think about all of the great rides, strong competitors and superb horses I saw at this show, I begin to wonder. Where do these great young people

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go when they graduate? What are they accomplishing in their lives as they grow up? The competition is so deep at this show; it’s inspirational. In the Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18, 6 or 8 different kids could have won it. It came down to nuance. They were all incredibly good, and as a judge, I was forced to focus utterly on each specific ride at the moment it was being performed. I was very proud to be at the show; to be a part of the Youth National show’s judging team.” Mickey Hegg, Youth National Show Commission Chair, spoke for the six board members that make up that group. “The Arabian Youth National Championship Show has concluded in Albuquerque for the 15th year. We had good public attendance, especially on the final afternoon

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and evening. Included in the crowd were some members of the New Mexico Horse Council and Legislators. They had just been on a two-day tour of various horse facilities and events, verifying how important horses are in contributing to the New Mexican economy. One of these folks made the comment that it was his first time to see an Arabian National Show of any description. Our national shows have been there since 1974, and he was seeing one on the very last night! His admission that he had truly missed a wonderful show with beautiful horses and talented equestrians was an understatement. At least he didn’t miss it! “Youth Nationals 2015 was a great show—kind of bittersweet—but the anticipation of holding the 24th Arabian Youth National Championship Show back where it all began in Oklahoma City, is being looked forward to with great fondness. Again this year we had a good number of exhibitors ‘graduating’ out of Youth Nationals and we wish them the very best.” The Youth National Championship Show in Albuquerque has always been noted for its additional activities, and

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2015 Youth Nationals 2015 was no exception. On Thursday afternoon, July 16th, Lisa Jo White and Laurie Long gave APAHA Clinics in the Horse Arena. On Friday morning, Stan Morey, AHA’s Judges and Stewards Commissioner, was back by popular demand with his Judging School for youth exhibitors and their parents, complete with powerpoint presentation and take-home materials. That was followed on Friday afternoon by the AHYA Convention, and all that happened before the show even started! On Sunday afternoon, the Golf Cart Parade took to the streets of the Fairgrounds for the first time and gave its best impression of a real, downtown Macy’s-style parade. It was terrific. The winning float was Region 9 with its live Mariachi Band, a perfect tip-of-the-sombrero to New Mexico, the show’s host for so many years. That delightful event was followed by the annual ice cream social for all ages and (this year) a piñata “bashing” for the littlest kids. There were a half-a-dozen others during the course of the show, including the Stick Horse workshop and contest, the Flying Pigs AHYA fundraiser, the Dog Costume contest, dog races and more. The AHA Marketing department also pulled out all of the stops to encourage social media participation as well. Youthful herself, Julian McPeak, AHA Director of Marketing, was very innovative in her approach and specific “kid” focus at the Youth National Championships. “Social media is primarily ruled by the youth. They are on it all of the time … everywhere. Social media is here to stay and as marketers we must adapt the messages we are sending to function fluidly across social media channels. In the past we have depended a great deal on Facebook and Twitter for our Youth National’s Social Media approach,” Julian says. “After some front end research demographics to determine platform, we decided the youth could be more readily reached by our being very active on Instagram and Snapchat, with Twitter and Facebook more secondary. We initiated a contest called ‘Frame-It’, using life size frames around the fairgrounds. There was a ‘Selfie’ Contest called ‘Joe at the Show’ where you had to find ‘Joe’ and take a picture. We sent out announcements to invite youth and their parents to participate at various events by posting media on a hashtag. Prizes for the various contests included a GoPro Camera, gift cards, limited edition Breyer models and AHA swag bags. We got great response.”

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A Long History At Youth Nationals In the year 2000, the oldest horse at the Youth National Championships was Dhina Mite (Serinask x Ga-Ghandina), a 23-year-old grey Arabian gelding. He competed in English pleasure JOTR. In 2015, the oldest horse at the show was GS Knight Wind (Crimson Knight x GSA Wind Allure), a 27-year-old grey Arabian gelding. Owned by Laurie and Macie Long, GS Knight Wind has been shown at the Youth Nationals every year since 1998 (17 straight years) and competed in showmanship and western horsemanship at this year’s show. “I bought GS Knight Wind in 1998 for my daughters Mistie and Macie to show,” says Laurie Long. “For years, Mistie showed ‘Casper’ in western pleasure at Youth while Macie enjoyed competing with him in the walk/trot division. Now my great niece, Brinley Beicker, is showing him in showmanship. He competed consistently at Youth under saddle through 2013 when I decided to limit him to showmanship. This year Brinley went reserve national champion with him in the showmanship JTH 10 & under. Another little girl, Emilee Broussard, showed him to a top ten in the showmanship JTH 11-13. When Emilee’s other horse could not go into the western horsemanship, Emilee asked if she could ride ‘Casper’. I hesitated. He was retired and had not been ridden much at all since 2013, but Knight Wind was game. His old bridle was being used by another horse in the barn, so we borrowed it back for the class. Emilee rode him a couple of times, practiced the pattern twice and went in. He took her to reserve national champion and seemed rather pleased with himself. What other breed has this type of horse? They last forever! I could not have found a better horse anywhere for my children.”

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Macie Long and GS Knight Wind.

GS Knight Wind has been a show horse since 1991, when he was three. He won his first championship at his first show in western pleasure junior horse. At his first Youth Nationals, he and Mistie were reserve national champion in the western pleasure JOTR 13 & under. He has been national champion and reserve multiple times in side saddle western, western horsemanship, western pleasure, showmanship, and other classes. Laurie, her children, Mistie and Macie, and other children have all ridden him to major titles at Youth, Canada and the U.S. Nationals. At one time he was listed as a top, overall western pleasure horse in the United States.

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At the end of the day, of course, the special events and entertainment take second place to the show’s main attraction: horses and competition. The judges are in the thick of this particular spotlight for many hours a day. They saw a lot they will remember, but some special moments do stand out. “I was on the English panel for the show,” says Ted Carson, “and my favorite classes included a marvelous gelding named DA Heatstroke and his rider Holland Stevens. The pair won both the English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18. That horse should have been a mare or a stallion. What an incredible animal!” Greg Gallún was strongly affected by his long week as a judge at the 2015 Youth Nationals. It began the first morning of the first day. “I walked into the arena the first morning and was hit by that excited ‘gut’ feeling of really being at the Nationals. I haven’t had a feeling like that in a while. The Tingley Arena at Albuquerque has 40 years of great history with the Arabian horse. Lots of legends trotted through that in gate; great show horses, beautiful horses. Among the 2015 memories I will never forget is the Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 class. I took notice of a very polished horse and rider team during the rail work and had them high on my list to watch. She happened to be the first one in to ride the pattern. The horse jumped and stopped and she fell. When we ran to help her, she said she wasn’t hurt. Because saddle seat riders are allowed to continue after a fall, she dusted herself off, got on her horse and went right back to work. I was amazed; the determination and competence she displayed. So many riders would have given

Kinkela Harkins and Casting Crowns up or just gone through the motions. It was so impressive. It’s not always about the ribbon, it’s about the job and she did it with excellence.” The girl was Kinkela Harkins and the horse was Casting Crowns DFA, a mare that she had borrowed specifically for the class from Stachowski, Inc. and its owners, Scott and Michelle Harris, late the previous night. “Casting Crowns had no experience as an equitation horse but her rail work was perfect. Unfortunately, she had never been alone in the show ring before that evening and it upset her,” Kinkela says. “We got down to the end of the ring and she balled up, hopped once and leaped forward. I bounced off her neck, hit the ground and she stepped on my right arm. I got up, indicated to the judges that I was determined to finish my ride, and accepted a leg up on the horse. I’d never fallen in the show

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ring before. I should thank Wyatt Budd for suggesting the horse to me, helping me with her and running into the ring to help me when I hit the dirt. I am very grateful to him. It was so much fun during the class.” Kinkela began her freshman year at Johns Hopkins University just a few days before the start of Canadian Nationals. Everyone in her immediate family is a physician. Her goal is to join them. “I’ve been riding since I was three and have competed at eight Youth National Championship shows,” Kinkela says. “My mother and my older sister will be riding our horses at the U.S. Nationals this year. I hope to ride next spring and maybe show at the Buckeye.” A special 2015 Youth National Championship moment also happened for Scottsdale-based Western trainer Jessica Bein, her family, and a rider she coached at the show. Her daughter, 8-year-old McKenna Bein, rode their home-bred Arabian mare, Tsimmer Down Now, to Youth National Championship roses in the Trail Walk/Trot 10 & Under. “When Tsimmer Down Now was foaled, McKenna was just a babe-in-arms,” says Jessica. “Tsimmer’s dam was delivering badly and we were trying to push the foal back in so it could re-position. It’s hard work, so McKenna’s dad, David and I, were taking turns holding McKenna and trying to help the mare and foal. It was a very special moment for our family to share; one I will never forget. Fast forward eight years and McKenna and that foal (that almost did not make it) are both in the ring at Youth Nationals. To have McKenna and Tsimmer take a national championship at Youth was an incredible moment for all of us and for Tsimmer’s owner, Ashlye Daniels, a brand new owner and lover of the Arabian breed.” The rider Jessica coached at Youth was 13-year-old Karoline Lewis. Her mother tells the story of how her daughter, a dressage and working hunter/hunter pleasure rider became fascinated with western style riding and particularly reining. “She would drag us off to watch the reining at whatever show we were attending,” laughs Kathryn Lewis. “Kari’s dad (Tony Lewis) works for AHA at the national show and he caught up with Jessica Bein and talked her into a lesson for Kari. Now, Jessica Bein could have said she didn’t have time to give our daughter that first lesson

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2015 Youth Nationals (heaven knows she probably didn’t). She could have felt it was unimportant, but she said ‘yes.’ She shared her horse, time, talent and love for the horses and the sport of reining. And two years later when Hollywood Playboy came into our lives and we were aiming at Youth Nationals, Jessica could have refused to coach Kari at Youth. After all, we didn’t have horses in training with her. Instead, she stuck with Kari through eight straight days of lessons every morning at 6:30 am. They were lessons that helped our daughter achieve her goals and dreams beyond all of our imagining. “Karoline took Hollywood Playboy to co-national champion honors in Half-Arabian Reining Horse JOTR 13 & Under, co-reserve in Half-Arabian Reining Horse JTR 13 & Under and top ten. Kari also showed Zulu LOA (owned by Karoline’s Hollywood Playboy, Karoline, her sisters Kate and Klaire, and parents sister, Klaire) to reserve national champion and Kathryn and Tony Lewis. four top tens in Dressage, and Beyond the Seaz (owned by Karoline’s cousin, Kaylan Herbst) to a national championship and a reserve in Dressage, Fairground courtyards on the main street for many years, as well as five top ten awards. The week after Youth was eloquent about his time spent with the kids this year. Nationals, Kari, who is in 4-H, showed one of her piglets “The last two days and the Sunday following the show’s at the County Fair and won $1,500. When reporters final day are always very intense for me,” Scott laughs. asked what she would do with the money she immediately “While I am taking their pictures, the kids fill me in on a responded, ‘I’m saving for a trip to Scottsdale to work with lot of what is happening at the show. For instance, I can my reining trainer!’ Put a light in the window Jessica … tell you that there were several monumental water fights company’s coming!” in the barns this year. In addition to photographing the Everyone involved with Youth Nationals is touched by the young people attending the show. They all have moments to share. Scott Trees, who has been photographing Youth Nationals’ riders and horses in the nearby Albuquerque

kids for 12 to 14 hours each day, I am also videotaping them for a series I am doing on the Arabian horse. It’s in conjunction with AHA and the Horsemen’s Distress Fund, tentatively entitled: 12 People - 12 Horses - 12 Stories. I asked the kids a series of questions and one of

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them was, ‘What’s so special about your Arabian horse?’ You have only to listen to their answers to understand why our horses are unique among equines on earth. I had to chuckle though, one little 8-year-old said, ‘My horse is special because he always keeps my secrets.’ Another answered, ‘My horse is great. He knows that all I can do is walk and trot, so that’s all he does!’ All of the kids at that show really have it together. They are our future and they are delightful and amazing.” Trainer Joel Kiesner beautifully expressed a consensus of sentiments that we all undoubtedly share about the show. “The Youth Nationals is a great show. It’s super competitive. Truly one of the really great things we’ve got going for us as a breed. The kids that go through this show end up with a love for the horse that seems destined to last a lifetime. I walk away from the Youth Nationals each year remembering why I am a trainer … the kids always remind me about love for the horses, sportsmanship, true friendship and love of competition. I get to remember all over again the joy of the beginning, what it felt like when I started and why I am sharing my life with Arabian horses.” n

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2015 YOUTH NATIONALS July 18-25, 2015 ~ Albuquerque, New Mexico Results provided by the AHA SHOW COMMITTEE.

Arabian Mare JOTH 18 & Under Champion LADY FADORA PA (Cavalli x Fadila PCF), shown by Tory Wikel for owner Pegasus Arabians. Arabian Halter Mares Arabian Mares JOTH 18 & Under Champion: LADY FADORA PA (Cavalli x Fadila PCF), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; Reserve: TRESOR PA (Masquerade PA x Secret Wish), H: Tristen Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians. Arabian Mares JTH 18 & Under - Champion: LADY FADORA PA (Cavalli x Fadila PCF), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; Reserve: TRESOR PA (Masquerade PA x Secret Wish), H: Tristen Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians. Geldings Arabian Geldings JOTH 18 & Under Champion: VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune Ngold), H: Whitney Miles, O: Steve and Darla Miles; Reserve: ARMONI GA (Magnum Psyche x Miradiance), H: Sydney Landers, O: Gwendolyn or Sydney Landers; Top Ten: LM STATUS (Magnum Chall HVP x LM Magnums Love), H: Landon Matthias, O: Leon or Lon Matthias; D CAPRIO PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Diva Girl), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; PA ELUSIVE (Emanor x PA Screen Play), H: Elizabeth Self, O: Elizabeth Self; MONOCCO PSY (Padrons Psyche x Milenaa), H: Mary Hallsten, O: Jeff and Mary Hallsten; GAB SHAHIN (Mishaal HP x GAB Coral Rose), H: Ethan Hupp, O: Gregory or Suzanna Hupp; PLATON (Gazal Al Shaqab x Palitrina), H: Jonah Weddle, O: Johnny and Dana Weddle; REMBRANDT RA (Da Vinci FM x WH Julliet), H: Summer Renteria, O: Amanda Renteria. Arabian Geldings JTH 18 & Under Champion: VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune Ngold), H: Whitney Miles, O: Steve and

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Arabian Mare JTH 18 & Under Champion LADY FADORA PA (Cavalli x Fadila PCF), shown by Tory Wikel for owner Pegasus Arabians.

Arabian Gelding JOTH 18 & Under Champion VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune Ngold), shown by Whitney Miles for owners Steve and Darla Miles.

Darla Miles; Reserve: ARAMIS LBA (DA Valentino x Amelia B), H: Kenneth Blake McDonald, O: Brandi Scimone; Top Ten: D CAPRIO PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Diva Girl), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; H JUSTINTIME H (Enzo x Trejor I A), H: Hannah Harrison, O: Linda Routledge; RRA MARQUESAS (Ames Charisma x RRA Martina Bey), H: Felicia Bisconti, O: Jean Warner; MCF DECORADO (MCF Psylect x Shais Bay Angel), H: Cameron Hickerson, O: Dee or Amanda Cesar; PA ELUSIVE (Emanor x PA Screen Play), H: Elizabeth Self, O: Elizabeth Self; ALECHZANDER BVA (Ames Charisma x Alechzandria), H: Skylar Ann Martin, O: William R. and Catherine Nan Bensyl Trust; REMBRANDT RA (Da Vinci FM x WH Julliet), H: Summer Renteria, O: Amanda Renteria; PLATON (Gazal Al Shaqab x Palitrina), H: Jonah Weddle, O: Johnny and Dana Weddle.

Shanon Koessler, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp.; GUNS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), H: Jessica Barker, O: Jessica Barker; BOMBARDIER EXPRESS VA (IXL Noble Express x Balquelotta V), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan; NOBLE HUNTER (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Nicole Larson, O: Nicole Larson.

Arabian Performance English Pleasure Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: DA HEATSTROKE (Afires Heir x DA Fires Magic), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; Reserve: BL HEIR SUPREME (Afires Heir x Harghaza), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Top Ten: MSU AFIRE BLAZON (Afire Bey V x Aieda), H: Allison Louise Cederberg, O: Dru Allison Cederberg; SD GRACELAND (Vegaz x Empress Of Bask), H: Juliette Dell, O: 6D Ranch Ltd.; APPLETINI (Apaladin x Afires Quintina), H: Alexis Kiesner, O: Alexis Kiesner; ESSENCE OF DESTINY (TC Miyake x Fire Essense), H: Sophia Handel, O: Sophia Handel and Sharon Ames; NOBLE ONE (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire), H:

Arabian English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: DA HEATSTROKE (Afires Heir x DA Fires Magic), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; Reserve: RGT HEIRS JOHNNY (Afires Heir x TF K-Sera), H: Alexis Kiesner, O: Joseph Faircloth Jr. and Rick or Laura Gault; Top Ten: SD GRACELAND (Vegaz x Empress Of Bask), Dell, Juliette, 6D Ranch Ltd.; BL HEIR SUPREME (Afires Heir x Harghaza), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; YOUNG MONEY (Apollopalooza x Primroza Afire), H: Hews Oldham, O: Yvonne Metcalfe; GSF AMBIENZE (Apollopalooza x PWA Tusea), H: Makenna Rooker, O: Black Majik Arabians LLC; MSU AFIRE BLAZON (Afire Bey V x Aieda), H: Allison Louise Cederberg, O: Dru Allison Cederberg; ESSENCE OF DESTINY (TC Miyake x Fire Essense), H: Sophia Handel, Sophia Handel and Sharon Ames; NOBLE HUNTER (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Nicole Larson, O: Nicole Larson; AFIRE STARR (Afire Bey V x Starr Llight), H: Madison Florance, O: Bradley Pettitt. Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: NOBLE FANTOM (IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire), H: Natalie Lindmark, O: Natalie Lindmark; Reserve: DA MAGIC MAN (Triften x DA Fires Magic), H: Noah Rooker, O: Noah Rooker; Top Ten: HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x

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Arabian Gelding JTH 18 & Under Champion VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune Ngold), shown by Whitney Miles for owners Steve and Darla Miles.

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion DA HEATSTROKE (Afires Heir x DA Fires Magic), ridden by Holland Stevens for owner Remington Monroe Equine LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion DA HEATSTROKE (Afires Heir x DA Fires Magic), ridden by Holland Stevens for owner Remington Monroe Equine LLC.

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion NOBLE FANTOM (IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire), ridden by owner Natalie Lindmark.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion DEVVOTION (Mamage x Dominatrixx), ridden by owner Cole Stanley.

Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion NOBLE ONE (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire), ridden by Valentina Perricone for owner America Eurosur Trading Corp.

Jatoi), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Elisabeth Tehan; RANSOM DGL (Afires Heir x HL Raisa), H: Jordan Mutschelknaus, O: Darrell or Melissa Mutschelknaus; DA ELECTRA (SF Specs Shocwave x DA Yours Truly), H: Emily Holden, O: Emily Holden; DEVVOTION (Mamage x Dominatrixx), H: Cole Stanley, O: Angela and Clay Stanley.

Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: NOBLE ONE (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire), H: Valentina Perricone, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp.; Reserve: BUZZZ (Apollopalooza x Nitemotion), H: Hadley Ames, O: Hadley Ames; Top Ten: DA ATLAS (Triften x Ariaelle), H: Sophie Yih, O: Falan Alpert; BELLISIMO PR (Bellagio PR x High Fidelitty), H: Connor Koch, O: Connor Koch; SF RED ROCK (The Nobelest x Linthas Rose), H: McKenna Bein, O: Kimberly Gouch; BASKABI B S II (Toskabi x BES Baskin Glory), H: Justin Bray, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC.

Maudi Fleming; SA KAPPUCCINO (Bucharest V x SS Wildflower), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; TOMMY BAHAMA PF (Vegaz x A Blessing), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; AFTERDARK ROF (SF Aftershoc x PCF Brianna), H: Faith Robbins, O: Lori or Faith Robbins; SHES FULL AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Eclypsse), H: Felicia Bisconti, O: Equine Ventures LLC; TEMPTAFIRE (A Temptation x Cinnamon Afire), H: Megan Reyes, O: Sierra Reyes.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: DEVVOTION (Mamage x Dominatrixx), H: Cole Stanley, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; Reserve: NOBLEISTIC (IXL Noble Express x GW Im Penny), H: Kayla Hipp, O: Madge Hester; Top Ten: DA MAGIC MAN (Triften x DA Fires Magic), H: Noah Rooker, O: Noah Rooker; HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatoi), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Elisabeth Tehan; DA ELECTRA (SF Specs Shocwave x DA Yours Truly), H: Emily Holden, O: Emily Holden; RANSOM DGL (Afires Heir x HL Raisa), H: Jordan Mutschelknaus, O: Darrell or Melissa Mutschelknaus; YAHTZZEE (Apollopalooza x Primroza Afire), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Katherine Rich or Tyler Elzig; NOBLE FANTOM (IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire), H: Natalie Lindmark, O: Natalie Lindmark.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 - Champion: MD BELSHAZZAR (A Major Fire x Dilemme), H: Cassie Hurst, O: Dalonda and Cassie Hurst; Reserve: PROFICIENT FIRE (Baske Afire x Pro Mahogany Lady), H: Sarah Jayne Johnson, O: Sarah Jayne Johnson; Top Ten: CF ULTIMATE AFIRE (Baske Afire x RF Ladybey), H: Falan Alpert, O: Falan Alpert; BAD BADLEROYBROWN (Afire Bey V x Evita Padron), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Mary Mag Wilson; SHEPHERD DGL (Brave And Noble x Sweet Summer Fire), H: Sarah Porter, O:

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 - Champion: JA MUSTAFIRE (Baske Afire x Vamus), H: Hews Oldham, O: Art and Elizabeth Bartlett; Reserve: A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), H: Jenna Tekolste, O: Mary Jo Meier; Top Ten: SHEPHERD DGL (Brave And Noble x Sweet Summer Fire), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; MD BELSHAZZAR (A Major Fire x Dilemme), H: Cassie Hurst, O: Dalonda and Cassie Hurst; TEMPTASTIC (A Temptation x Beyberry Charades), H: Sofia Kavanaugh, O: Sofia Kavanaugh; DA AVANT GUARDIAN (Millennium LOA x DA Dutchess), H: Julia Nastri, O: LMJ Investments LLC; BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), H: Raven

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Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion MD BELSHAZZAR (A Major Fire x Dilemme), ridden by owner Cassie Hurst.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion JA MUSTAFIRE (Baske Afire x Vamus), ridden by Hews Oldham for owners Art and Elizabeth Bartlett.

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

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion CSP DANZE TOTHE MUSIC (Vegaz x Music Nthe Air), ridden by Heather Rodgers for owners Elise, Elaina, Edwin or Kristin Roeder.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion MANDALAY BEY (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), ridden by Mackenzie Cook for owners Jeff and Heather Johns.

Arabian Park Horse JTR 18 & Under Champion MSU AFIRE BLAZON (Afire Bey V x Aieda), ridden by Allison Louise Cederberg for owner Dru Allison Cederberg.

Gropp, O: Lee Ann Flynn; X-TREME AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), H: Grace Bowers, O: Grace Bowers; AFIRES VICTOR (Afire Bey V x Vallejo Victorie), H: Shelby Norris, O: Shelby and Christine Norris; MISTER BIGG (Baske Afire x Alada Majic), H: Abbigayle McComb, O: Lori Foster.

Nancy Blankenship; SECOND MILLENNIUM (Millennium LOA x Infinity CSP), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: MANDALAY BEY (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: Mackenzie Cook, O: Jeff and Heather Johns; Reserve: HEIRESS TRGR (Afires Heir x Helen Hayes X), H: Sophie Yih, O: Cathy or Sophie Yih; Top Ten: HALLELUJAH FIRE (Hey Hallelujah x Omega Jambri), H: Rex White, O: Steve or Jennifer Knuth; CL CRIMSON BEY BERRY (Hucklebey Berry x BaskinsBelle), H: Grant Reser, O: Sandy McCollum; AMES CAPTIVATOR (Matoi x MC Jakita), H: Madison Rose, O: Jody or Larry Hoffman; SWIX (SF Specs Shocwave x Just On Ice), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Quinn Eisenfeld; KING HEIRR (Afires Heir x EA Golden Girl), H: Quintin Roberts, O: Rushlow Arabians; EA SWEET HONESTY (Hucklebey Berry x EA Candys Star), H: Harper Stanley, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), H: Elle Browne, O: Kaylee or Allie Ollila; AN ENCORE (Aploz x WS Fandango), H: Kiley Howe, O: Hews Oldham.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: PRODIGY AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Reserve: DOUBLE OH SEVENN (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: Alexa Tiziani, O: Alexa or Mckella Tiziani; Top Ten: FIRE FIGHTER TED (Afire Bey V x Eclypsse), H: Zacharia Stransky, O: Daria Stransky and Lawrence Jerome; S JUSTACSPRESIVE ( Justafire DGL x Acquaintance), H: Elena Barker, O: Karey or Elena Barker; HERITAGE OZZIE (El Ghazi x Heritage Emberbey), H: Kaitlin Citari, O: Kaitlin or Alicia Citari; AUGUST ENGINE (August Bey V x SR Baskability), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Strawberry Banks Farm; FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), H: Allie Ollila, O: Kaylee or Allie Ollila; ARIA MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), H: Channing Turner, O: Channing Turner; FSF LOADED GUN (OKW Firecracker x AristoCandida), H: Emma Williams, O: William or

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Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: CSP DANZE TOTHE MUSIC (Vegaz x Music Nthe Air), H: Heather Rodgers, O: Elise, Elaina, Edwin or Kristin Roeder; Reserve: FIRE FIGHTER TED (Afire Bey V x Eclypsse), H: Zacharia Stransky, O: Daria Stransky and Lawrence Jerome; Top Ten: NOBELLE PRIZE VH (The Nobelest x Baskeafire Belle), H: Kayla Hipp, O: Vicki Humphrey; ANZA DE COGNAC (Anza Padron x KB Aphrodite), H: Jordan Mutschelknaus, O: Melissa Mutschelknaus; PRODIGY AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; SECOND MILLENNIUM (Millennium LOA x Infinity CSP), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Shannon Blanchard; ARIA MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), H: Channing Turner, O: Channing Turner; SWIX (SF Specs Shocwave x Just On Ice), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Quinn Eisenfeld; EA YANKEE DOODLE (AA Apollo Bey x EE Msindependence), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; AUGUST ENGINE (August Bey V x SR Baskability), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Strawberry Banks Farm.

Park Arabian Park Horse JTR 18 & Under Champion: MSU AFIRE BLAZON (Afire Bey V x Aieda), H: Allison Louise Cederberg, O: Dru Allison Cederberg; Reserve: YOUNG

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Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under Champion VIRTUOSO S (Afire Bey V x Win Me Ribbons), driven by Kade Spencer for owner Raegan Knotts Pettitt.

Arabian County Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under Champion A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), driven by Jenna Tekolste for owner Mary Jo Meier.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 18 & Under Champion X-TREME AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), ridden by owner Grace Bowers.

MONEY (Apollopalooza x Primroza Afire), H: Hews Oldham, O: Yvonne Metcalfe; Top Ten: B LOVED (Baske Afire x Pro S Fieree), H: Kendyl Peters, O: Kendyl Peters Arabians, Inc.; MONTERO SF (Sir Fames HBV x Mistic Dream), H: Kelly Goggins, O: Brenda Lavette; GSF AMBIENZE (Apollopalooza x PWA Tusea), H: Makenna Rooker, O: Black Majik Arabians LLC; NOBLE VISION PF (MHR Nobility x Neveah W), H: Cole Schimmel, O: Prestige Farms LLC; NOBLE HUNTER (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Nicole Larson, O: Nicole Larson; BOMBARDIER EXPRESS VA (IXL Noble Express x Balquelotta V), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan; HALO AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Toi Jabaska), H: Rae Shumate Tysor, O: Rae Shumate Tysor; AFIRE STARR (Afire Bey V x Starr Llight), H: Madison Florance, O: Bradley Pettitt.

O: Lisa Bauer; NOCTERNAL (Baske Afire x Susanke), H: Ashley Meyer, O: Greg or Ashley Meyer; GJR SHAMEFUL (Sshameless x HB Gailady), H: Betsy Carlson, O: Carol or Betsy Carlson; ROL CYTOSKS ROSE (Cytosk x Matoska), H: Mackenzie Gray, O: Mackenzie Gray; CP GUNCYN ROSES (Cytosk x Barbs Mist), H: Kirsten Luedde, O: Kirsten Luedde; SSINATRA (Sshameless x D E Naztravia), H: Kelsey McMahan, O: Kelsey McMahan.

x Baskhemos Joy), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; BEYSTARRS KADANCE (ATA Bey Starr x OFW Dark Dancing), H: Shahar Lawrence, O: Fadwa and Shahar Lawrence.

Driving Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under - Champion: VIRTUOSO S (Afire Bey V x Win Me Ribbons), H: Kade Spencer, O: Raegan Knotts Pettitt; Reserve: NOBLE DYNASTY PF (MHR Nobility x A Blessing), H: Cole Schimmel, O: Prestige Farms LLC. Arabian County Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under - Champion: A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), H: Jenna Tekolste, O: Mary Jo Meier; Reserve: A GOSPEL SONG (A Temptation x BA Halle Berry), H: Cameron Hickerson, O: Todd or Karstin Hickerson; Top Ten: INVINCIBILITY PF (MHR Nobility x A Blessing), H: Cole Schimmel, O: Prestige Farms LLC; A SPITFIRE BEY B (Afire Bey V x JR Claudette), H: Lance Lewis, O: Lance Lewis; ESPIONAGE PF (Mamage x Empress Of Bask), H: Samantha Poldervaart, O: Samantha Poldervaart; DA AVALON (Apollopalooza x Ariaelle), H: Kelly Hyatt, O: Kelly Hyatt; DA BOMBAY SAFIRE (Triften x FM Tanzanite), H: Erin Bakkila, O: Erin or Karrie Bakkila. Side Saddle Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 18 & Under - Champion: X-TREME AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), H: Grace Bowers, O: Grace Bowers; Reserve: SHES FULL AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Eclypsse), H: Felicia Bisconti, O: Equine Ventures LLC; Top Ten: JUSTA HOOT ( Justafire DGL x FSR Barbara), H: Bailey Mirmelli, O: Bailey and Jessica Mirmelli; REVVOLUTION (Afire Bey V x Toi Jabaska), H: Rae Shumate Tysor,

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 18 & Under - Champion: PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), H: Paige Nolte, O: Paige Nolte; Reserve: LOVES TROUBLE (Baske Afire x CL Bay Love), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Kinkela Harkins; Top Ten: BEYSTARRS KADANCE (ATA Bey Starr x OFW Dark Dancing), H: Shahar Lawrence, O: Fadwa and Shahar Lawrence; BROADWAY SHOW (Showkayce x Baskhemos Joy), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; CF BLACK BUGATTI NM (Nite Mover x Gazalla), H: Amelia Stroud, O: Freewill Farm LLC; GARTH MH (Khadraj NA x Dancing Gdynia), H: Kaitlin Harris, O: Shelley Gomavitz; DYLAN SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; ARSONISTT (Fyrestarter SFI x Kherousel), H: Kendall Billingsley, O: Susan Boyle; CROSS YOUR HEART (Out Of Cyte x Promise Me Fame), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Arlyn or Lynne Olson; UPTOWNS IMAGE (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: Gracie Lowe, O: AJ Ronyak. Western Pleasure Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 - Champion: CJ PSYNCINATI KID (Padrons Psyche x Peaches N Fame), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Reserve: JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Top Ten: DA SEVERANCE PAY (Sundance Kid V x DA Peace), H: Emily Kuras, O: Emily Kuras; KHONTROVERSY PGA (Khadraj NA x Enfenee), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; VERE VERSACE (Versace x Koulumbia IA), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), H: Paige Nolte, O: Paige Nolte; MACALLANN (Rodan LTD x Societee Belle), H: Hayden Becker, O: Becker Stables, Inc.; SC DON JULIO (Versace x Shams Tiara), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan; BROADWAY SHOW (Showkayce

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: KHONTROVERSY PGA (Khadraj NA x Enfenee), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; Reserve: MASQUERADE PA (Armani FC x Cazsandra), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; Top Ten: CJ PSYNCINATI KID (Padrons Psyche x Peaches N Fame), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), H: Paige Nolte, O: Paige Nolte; DA SEVERANCE PAY (Sundance Kid V x DA Peace), H: Emily Kuras, O: Emily Kuras; JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; MACALLANN (Rodan LTD x Societee Belle), H: Hayden Becker, O: Becker Stables, Inc.; VERE VERSACE (Versace x Koulumbia IA), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; LOVES TROUBLE (Baske Afire x CL Bay Love), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Kinkela Harkins; TAMAR EVANGELINA (Mais Shah x Tamarkatiescarlet), H: London Collins, O: London Collins. Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: KW SCARLETTS TARA (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Georgina Ramirez; Reserve: MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femmefatale DF), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley; Top Ten: TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronka), H: Chase Pullifrone, O: Shannon Pullifrone; FF AZZON (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: Grace Barch, O: Anna Valenta or Grace Barch; CF BLACK BUGATTI NM (Nite Mover x Gazalla), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; LA JUSTINCREDIBLE ( Justafire DGL x WA Muscats Pride), H: Jessie Burton, O: Anne or Jessie Burton; BRYNG IT ON (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: Grace Dudek, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner; HSE NOELANI (*El Nabila B x HSE Naomi), H: Alexa Tiziani, O: Alexa or Mckella Tiziani; KHOLLIN J (Khadraj NA x Jer-Enaja), H: Sabrina Barclay, O: John, Nicole or Sabrina Barclay. Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: KW SCARLETTS TARA (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Georgina Ramirez; Reserve:

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Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 18 & Under Champion PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), ridden by owner Paige Nolte.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion CJ PSYNCINATI KID (Padrons Psyche x Peaches N Fame), ridden by Anna Redmond for owner Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion KHONTROVERSY PGA (Khadraj NA x Enfenee), ridden by Holland Stevens for owner Remington Monroe Equine LLC.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion KW SCARLETTS TARA (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), ridden by owner Georgina Ramirez.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion KW SCARLETTS TARA (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), ridden by owner Georgina Ramirez.

Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion SAMBUCCA RAVES (Rave VF x Princess Huck V), ridden by Siena Krueger for owner Maria Danieli Krueger.

LOBOMOTION (Versace x Tshalimar RA), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Sheila and Jenna Curley; Top Ten: TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronka), H: Chase Pullifrone, O: Shannon Pullifrone; UPTOWNS IMAGE (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: Gracie Lowe, O: AJ Ronyak; FF AZZON (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: Grace Barch, O: Anna Valenta or Grace Barch; CROSS YOUR HEART (Out Of Cyte x Promise Me Fame), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Arlyn or Lynne Olson; MOSAIC BFA (ML Mostly Padron x La Femmefatale DF), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley; HSE NOELANI (*El Nabila B x HSE Naomi), H: Alexa Tiziani, O: Alexa or Mckella Tiziani; KHOLLIN J (Khadraj NA x Jer-Enaja), H: Sabrina Barclay, O: John, Nicole or Sabrina Barclay; BRYNG IT ON (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: Grace Dudek, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner.

Sina), H: Brylen Beicker, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; UPTOWNS IMAGE (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: McKenna Bein, O: AJ Ronyak; ONE BRIGHT STARR HA (LBA Lode Star x Muskadot), H: James Harper, O: Jeremy or Chad Harper; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Paige Arends, O: Bill or Regan White; CROSS YOUR HEART (Out Of Cyte x Promise Me Fame), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Arlyn or Lynne Olson; LOBOMOTION (Versace x Tshalimar RA), H: Halle Potts, O: Sheila and Jenna Curley.

or Bridget Smith; MALIEKA (Palissandre x Andraja), H: Hannah Feldman, O: Julie or Hannah Feldman; BUCKLUP (HR Eluzcion x Padrifa), H: Madeline Redden, O: Susan and Madeline Redden; SSINATRA (Sshameless x D E Naztravia), H: Kelsey McMahan, O: Kelsey McMahan.

Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: SAMBUCCA RAVES (Rave VF x Princess Huck V), H: Siena Krueger, O: Maria Danieli Krueger; Reserve: HEZA FIRE WALKER (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), H: Madison Rose, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Top Ten: TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronka), H: Olivia Pullifrone, O: Shannon Pullifrone; AK CANZONET (Sensation Al Z x JV Sonnet), H: Jong Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; DYLAN SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad

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Hunter Pleasure Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Reserve: SPIRIT OF SANTAFE (Santa Fe V x NA Sephira), H: Rory Ronan, O: Rory Ronan; Top Ten: JUSTTINIAN ( Justify x Shahmaica Bey), H: Lauren Ambrosini, O: Lauren Ambrosini; BCR MIDNITECOWBOY (Sundance Kid V x Blush BCR), H: Peyton Randle, O: Peyton Randle; WMJ CONTRIBUTION (DW Tribute x Azalasia), H: Sarah Jane Rogers, O: Jackie Vihlen or Sarah Jane Rogers; CP GUNCYN ROSES (Cytosk x Barbs Mist), H: Kirsten Luedde, O: Kirsten Luedde; COLDPLAY KID (Sundance Kid V x Balakardika V), H: Bridget Smith, O: Stacy

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Reserve: JUSTTINIAN ( Justify x Shahmaica Bey), H: Lauren Ambrosini, O: Lauren Ambrosini; Top Ten: SPIRIT OF SANTAFE (Santa Fe V x NA Sephira), H: Rory Ronan, O: Rory Ronan; MAXAMILLEN (Millennium LOA x Padronzza), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Donna and Shannon Chudzicki; FANFARE WF (Desert Heat VF x WF Fantazzia), H: Nicole Davis, O: Melissa Garcia and Nicole Davis; BCR MIDNITECOWBOY (Sundance Kid V x Blush BCR), H: Peyton Randle, O: Peyton Randle; WMJ CONTRIBUTION (DW Tribute x Azalasia), H: Sarah Jane Rogers, O: Jackie Vihlen or Sarah Jane Rogers; EVG MONYCA (Pershahn El Jamaal x EVG Tangwystl), H: Natalie Dixon, O: Natalie Dixon; CP GUNCYN ROSES (Cytosk x Barbs Mist), H: Kirsten Luedde, O: Kirsten Luedde.

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), ridden by Anna Redmond for owner Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), ridden by Anna Redmond for owner Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion SIR CHARLES PA (Picazso x Secret Wish), ridden by owner Molly Schwanz.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: SIR CHARLES PA (Picazso x Secret Wish), H: Molly Schwanz, O: Michele, Molly or Madison Schwanz; Reserve: SAS HIGH EXXPECTATION (Exxpectation x Satin Gigi), H: Madilyn Glaser, O: Hannah, Madilyn or Emma Glaser; Top Ten: NOUVEAU BASKIN TJP (Alada Baskin x MWF Najada), H: Marianna Graziadio, O: Marianna Graziadio; GALAS PRINCESS (Hucksbar x Gala De Cognac), H: Hannah Arslanian, O: Hannah Arslanian; BESSON CAVALIER (Besson Carol x Bey Embraceable), H: Emma Glaser, O: Emma Glaser; MJM AFIRE CRACKER (Baske Afire x Bogatynia), H: Muskan Sandhu, O: Muskan Sandhu and Sandhu Arabians; DA TRIFFIER (Triften x Fierina), H: Ashley East, O: Ashley East; A TIME TO DANCE (Apollopalooza x Dancing Rain X), H: Taylor Alyssa Lai, O: Bay Area Equine Vet Camp LLC; MAGNOSABI (Ames Charisma x Iim So Sheik), H: Alexandra Davisson, O: Alexandra Davisson; RC ULTRESS (DA Ultimatum x DA Dutchess), H: Rachel Paulsen, O: Rachel Paulsen.

Springs Ranches, Inc.; Reserve: ARAMIS LBA (DA Valentino x Amelia B), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Brandi Scimone; Top Ten: MEMORY MAKER HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; TA OCALA (Kordelas x Oronka), H: Olivia Pullifrone, O: Shannon Pullifrone; CANDELIGHT JAZZ (Havasu Zadron x AK Canzonet), H: Quintin Roberts, O: Emily Kuras; AM SITT MALIKAH (AM Power Raid x AM Zippy Handsom), H: Rachel Leonard, O: Patricia Deatley; FIELD OF LIFE (Muirfield x Sai La Vie), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Mary Margaret or Melissa Gilbert; BRASSAIR (Brass x Ariston Fera), H: Kaitlyn Sherman, O: Kim and Kaitlyn Sherman; ALLEXXUS (Exxpectation x Asieel Adah), H: Elise Klingler, O: Mariah Wilson; MAJOR ASSET (DS Major Afire x Aspena), H: Isabella Tarini, O: Gregg or Brandy Tarini.

LMJ Investments LLC; CALAPALOOZA V (Apollopalooza x Calendar Girl V), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; MANDALAY BEY (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: Faith Robbins, O: Jeff and Heather Johns; B SHARP CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), H: Katie Mahler, O: Jill Odegard; X-TREME AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), H: Grace Bowers, O: Grace Bowers; SA KAPPUCCINO (Bucharest V x SS Wildflower), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; DANTE AFIRE (Afire Bey V x DA Desireeble), H: Shelby Scanlan, O: Susan or Emma Whitney; CP RUMOR HAS IT (CP Sequoia x CP Jasmine), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: SIR CHARLES PA (Picazso x Secret Wish), H: Molly Schwanz, O: Michele, Molly or Madison Schwanz; Reserve: SAS HIGH EXXPECTATION (Exxpectation x Satin Gigi), H: Madilyn Glaser, O: Hannah, Madilyn or Emma Glaser; Top Ten: BESSON CAVALIER (Besson Carol x Bey Embraceable), H: Emma Glaser, O: Emma Glaser; SR PILUT (Alada Baskin x A-Passion), H: Elena Barker, O: Jessica or Karey Barker; A TIME TO DANCE (Apollopalooza x Dancing Rain X), H: Taylor Alyssa Lai, O: Bay Area Equine Vet Camp LLC; GALAS PRINCESS (Hucksbar x Gala De Cognac), H: Hannah Arslanian, O: Hannah Arslanian; EVG QUINTAHN (Enzo x Star Of Quintessa), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Keertana Reddy; MCF DECORADO (MCF Psylect x Shais Bay Angel), H: Cameron Hickerson, O: Dee or Amanda Cesar; KFR FIORENTINO (DA Valentino x Dana Francesca), H: Nina Leonard, O: Patricia Deatley; PSYZMIC (Padrons Psyche x SL Krystal Bey), H: Mackenzie Zimbeck, O: Dana and Mackenzie Zimbeck. Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), H: Mei Redmond, O: Wolf

Show Hack/Hunter Hack Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 18 & Under - Champion: DA AVANT GUARDIAN (Millennium LOA x DA Dutchess), H: Julia Nastri, O: LMJ Investments LLC; Reserve: CALAPALOOZA V (Apollopalooza x Calendar Girl V), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Top Ten: CP RUMOR HAS IT (CP Sequoia x CP Jasmine), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; MD BELSHAZZAR (A Major Fire x Dilemme), H: Cassie Hurst, O: Dalonda and Cassie Hurst; X-TREME AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Just Alluring), H: Grace Bowers, O: Grace Bowers; ROL CYTOSKS ROSE (Cytosk x Matoska), H: Mackenzie Gray, O: Mackenzie Gray; NOCTERNAL (Baske Afire x Susanke), H: Ashley Meyer, O: Greg or Ashley Meyer; CA PHLASH DANCE ( JDM Rain Dance x RCR Notorious), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; SA KAPPUCCINO (Bucharest V x SS Wildflower), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; ESPIONAGE PF (Mamage x Empress Of Bask), H: Samantha Poldervaart, O: Samantha Poldervaart. Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14-18 Champion: BRILLIANT LEE (Apollopalooza x Vivacious Leigh), H: Kate Lewis, O: Caitlin Stayduhar; Reserve: MD BELSHAZZAR (A Major Fire x Dilemme), H: Cassie Hurst, O: Dalonda and Cassie Hurst; Top Ten: DA AVANT GUARDIAN (Millennium LOA x DA Dutchess), H: Julia Nastri, O:

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under - Champion: EA YANKEE DOODLE (AA Apollo Bey x EE Msindependence), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Reserve: ANZA DE COGNAC (Anza Padron x KB Aphrodite), H: Jordan Mutschelknaus, O: Melissa Mutschelknaus; Top Ten: SWIX (SF Specs Shocwave x Just On Ice), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Quinn Eisenfeld; HIGH SPEED CONNECTION (Hucks Connection V x Megha Hearrts), H: Mia Tayler, O: Amber Tayler; REACHING FOR STARS ER (AA Apollo Bey x Giovanna ER), H: Breanna Cisneros, O: Breanna Cisneros; POST MARK (Express Male x May Elation), H: Anna Sheridan, O: Louise Sheridan; KD BAYONBAY (Allience x Eliza LA), H: Maya Kikuchi, O: Maya Kikuchi; YAHTZZEE (Apollopalooza x Primroza Afire), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Katherine Rich or Tyler Elzig. Arabian Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under - Champion: ALMARAH STAR ZONE (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: Cole Porfido, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio; Reserve: WHAT A HOTSHOT SCA (What It Takes x My Mariah), H: Vincent Desiderio, O: Cynthia Cubbage; Top Ten: KHEMO KHESHA (LH Galentino x Rhuby Tuesday), H: Lauren Rae Bates, O: Lauren Rae Bates; DM PROVIDANCE (Promotion x BB Belle V), H: Kathryn Doyle, O: Kristi and Kathryn Doyle; GALIANOS SPIRIT (HD Galiano x Alouette Gigi), H: Victoria Trujillo, O: Veronica or Victoria Trujillo; AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah Quebec x Reem Al Fala), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabians LLC; YO (S S Orion x Pascion S), H: Caylee Dearth, O:

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion SIR CHARLES PA (Picazso x Secret Wish), ridden by owner Molly Schwanz.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion C HONDO (Enzo x Enchantes Bey), ridden by Mei Redmond for owner Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 18 & Under Champion DA AVANT GUARDIAN (Millennium LOA x DA Dutchess), ridden by Julia Nastri for owner LMJ Investments LLC.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14-18 Champion BRILLIANT LEE (Apollopalooza x Vivacious Leigh), ridden by Kate Lewis for owner Caitlin Stayduhar.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under Champion EA YANKEE DOODLE (AA Apollo Bey x EE Msindependence), ridden by Karli Kelley for owners Larry or Sue Lease.

Arabian Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under Champion ALMARAH STAR ZONE (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), ridden by Cole Porfido for owners Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio.

Caylee Dearth; ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 - Champion: BEG FOR MERCY (Baske Afire x Mattamercie), H: Sydney Rice, O: Stacy Plonte; Reserve: ESPIONAGE PF (Mamage x Empress Of Bask), H: Samantha Poldervaart, O: Samantha Poldervaart; Top Ten: MISTER BIGG (Baske Afire x Alada Majic), H: Abbigayle McComb, O: Lori Foster; RED ZEPPELIN (My Generation x Zucharita), H: Phoebe Leboit, O: Phoebe Leboit; JULIAN DGL (Afires Heir x Noble Jenna), H: Catherine Read, O: Catherine Read; BAD BADLEROYBROWN (Afire Bey V x Evita Padron), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Mary Mag Wilson; DA ATLAS (Triften x Ariaelle), H: Falan Alpert, O: Falan Alpert; FYRE AWAY (Afire Bey V x GW Im Penny), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; PARTY ON WF (Baske Afire x Aparty Girl), H: Liza Lathrum, O: Liza Lathrum; BRILLIANT LEE (Apollopalooza x Vivacious Leigh), H: Kate Lewis, O: Caitlin Stayduhar.

Breanna Cisneros; Top Ten: HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatoi), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Elisabeth Tehan; YAHTZZEE (Apollopalooza x Primroza Afire), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Katherine Rich or Tyler Elzig; HERITAGE OZZIE (El Ghazi x Heritage Emberbey), H: Kaitlin Citari, O: Kaitlin or Alicia Citari; HIGH SPEED CONNECTION (Hucks Connection V x Megha Hearrts), H: Mia Tayler, O: Amber Tayler.

Native Costume Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 18 & Under - Champion: DA ATLAS (Triften x Ariaelle), H: Falan Alpert, O: Falan Alpert; Reserve: HERITAGE OZZIE (El Ghazi x Heritage Emberbey), H: Kaitlin Citari, O: Kaitlin or Alicia Citari; Top Ten: JULIAN DGL (Afires Heir x Noble Jenna), H: Catherine Read, O: Catherine Read; ESPIONAGE PF (Mamage x Empress Of Bask), H: Samantha Poldervaart, O: Samantha Poldervaart; RED ZEPPELIN (My Generation x Zucharita), H: Phoebe Leboit, O: Phoebe Leboit; I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), H: Madison McNulty, O: Christine Ragusa; CP AXIOM (Millennium LOA x True Mist), H: Luciana Hernandez, O: Barbara Blanck or Luciana Hernandez; ROL CYTOSKS ROSE (Cytosk x Matoska), H: Mackenzie Gray, O: Mackenzie Gray; FYRE AWAY (Afire Bey V x GW Im Penny), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; HEY ITS MY TOI (Hey Hallelujah x Jatoi), H: Sawyer Tehan, O: Elisabeth Tehan.

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Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 13 & Under - Champion: EA YANKEE DOODLE (AA Apollo Bey x EE Msindependence), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Reserve: REACHING FOR STARS ER (AA Apollo Bey x Giovanna ER), H: Breanna Cisneros, O:

Reining Arabian Reining JOTR 14-18 - Champion: MY MAJEC MOMENT (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; Reserve: SANTANAS ANGELO (Santana HF x So Helpme God), H: Grady Byrne, O: Equine Veterinary Services; Top Ten: RA LANAI (Khadraj NA x Sablefire), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; TA OLYVIA (Kordelas x Halali Olympia), H: Paige Neufeld, O: Paige Neufeld; PAZZAZZ JT (Piaff PASB x Sharazee), H: Kade Spencer, O: Irwin Schimmel; AM MISS FEISTY STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Misty Dream), H: Taylor Bryan, O: Taylor Bryan or Sandra Deshazer; MILLENNIUM MAGIC (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: Crizta Goslin, O: Crizta Goslin.

2015 Youth Nationals

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 18 & Under Champion DA ATLAS (Triften x Ariaelle), ridden by owner Falan Alpert.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 Champion BEG FOR MERCY (Baske Afire x Mattamercie), ridden by Sydney Rice for owner Stacy Plonte.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 13 & Under Champion EA YANKEE DOODLE (AA Apollo Bey x EE Msindependence), ridden by Karli Kelley for owners Larry or Sue Lease.

Arabian Reining Horse JTR 14-18 Champion: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Sarah Porter, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: MY MAJEC MOMENT (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; Top Ten: SANTANAS ANGELO (Santana HF x So Helpme God), H: Grady Byrne, O: Equine Veterinary Services; RA LANAI (Khadraj NA x Sablefire), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; P A RAPTOR (Eternety x PA Ratene), H: Crystal Garcia, O: Samantha Price; PAZZAZZ JT (Piaff PASB x Sharazee), H: Kade Spencer, O: Irwin Schimmel; ALL MAXED OUT RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera), H: Abbey Weiss, O: Cotton McNutt; AM MISS FEISTY STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Misty Dream), H: Taylor Bryan, O: Taylor Bryan or Sandra Deshazer; UPTOWN FIRE (Le Fire x Uptown Gal), H: Jessica Herrboldt, O: Sarah Gonzalez; MILLENNIUM MAGIC (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: Crizta Goslin, O: Crizta Goslin.

O: Tori Nelson; BRYNG IT ON (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: Grace Dudek, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner.

Annita), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; Reserve: DM PROVIDANCE (Promotion x BB Belle V), H: Kathryn Doyle, O: Kristi and Kathryn Doyle; Top Ten: KHEMO KHESHA (LH Galentino x Rhuby Tuesday), H: Lauren Rae Bates, O: Lauren Rae Bates; ALMARAH STAR ZONE (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: Cole Porfido, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio; WHAT A HOTSHOT SCA (What It Takes x My Mariah), H: Vincent Desiderio, O: Cynthia Cubbage; GALIANOS SPIRIT (HD Galiano x Alouette Gigi), H: Victoria Trujillo, O: Veronica or Victoria Trujillo.

Arabian Reining Horse JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: AM SUNLIT SWIRL (AM Gypsy Vision x AM Dreamtime Girl), H: Alexis Kate Hedley, O: Olivia Hedley; Top Ten: AM PRINCE OF TEXAS (AM Good Oldboy x AM Warrior Princess), H: Karli Kelley, O: Karli Kelley. Arabian Reining Horse JTR 13 & Under - Champion: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: AM SUNLIT SWIRL (AM Gypsy Vision x AM Dreamtime Girl), H: Alexis Kate Hedley, O: Olivia Hedley; Top Ten: AM PRINCE OF TEXAS (AM Good Oldboy x AM Warrior Princess), H: Karli Kelley, O: Karli Kelley. Trail Arabian Western Trail JOTR 18 & Under Champion: ALADA WHITE PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), H: Moana Kramer, O: Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer; Reserve: DESTIN TO WIN (Marble Sumner Win x Gay Sufeyna), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Tammy McDonald; Top Ten: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Tori Nelson,

Arabian Western Trail JTR 14-18 Champion: ALADA WHITE PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), H: Moana Kramer, O: Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer; Reserve: STAR MAKER J (Stars x Shilow), H: Rachael Demers, O: Kirsten McKillop or Jill Mitchell; Top Ten: DESTIN TO WIN (Marble Sumner Win x Gay Sufeyna), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Tammy McDonald; LUCILLE BALL PL (Hucklebey Berry x Amber Starr), H: Melissa Gilbert, O: Alexa, Rob, Michelle or Madison Engelhart; CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Tori Nelson; TSIMMER DOWN NOW (Black N Style x Tsparklin Jewel), H: Kierstin Thigpen, O: Saulvance LLC. Arabian Western Trail JTR 13 & Under Champion: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Tori Nelson, O: Tori Nelson; Reserve: STAR MAKER J (Stars x Shilow), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Kirsten McKillop or Jill Mitchell; Top Ten: BRYNG IT ON (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: Grace Dudek, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner. Arabian English Trail JTR 18 & Under - Champion: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Tori Nelson; Reserve: STAR MAKER J (Stars x Shilow), H: Bridget Smith, O: Kirsten McKillop or Jill Mitchell; Top Ten: TSIMMER DOWN NOW (Black N Style x Tsparklin Jewel), H: Kierstin Thigpen, O: Saulvance LLC; COLDPLAY KID (Sundance Kid V x Balakardika V), H: Bridget Smith, O: Stacy or Bridget Smith; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Regan White, O: Bill or Regan White. Reined Cow/Working Hunter Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR Champion: ALL MAXED OUT RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera), H: Abbey Weiss, O: Cotton McNutt; Reserve: SID CUATE (*SidiBrahim x Fadleea), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Harmony Ridge Arabians. Arabian Regular Working Hunter JTR Champion: ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS

Half-Arabian Halter Mares H/A Mares Saddle Pleasure JTH Champion: JEZABELL PE (Armani FC x Pauletta B), H: Amanda Burns, O: Dede Bisch; Reserve: PENELOPE KREWSE (Krewe x Sultan’s Final Dawn), H: Nicole Krueger, O: Nicole Krueger; Top Ten: WW EASTER LILY (Hopes Afire x Contessa’s Wine), H: Muskan Sandhu, O: Muskan Sandhu; JUSTAWALK IN THE PARK ( Justafire DGL x SWF Central Park), H: Caden Cruise, O: Carrie Cada; JOSIES HEART OF GOLD (Infenitee x Presumed Innocent), H: Mackenzie Wayne, O: Mackenzie Wayne; JUDITA AMORE BPA (Afire Bey V x Bella Amora BPA), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Katherine Rich or Tyler Elzig; WS CENTER STAGE (AA Apollo Bey x Stage Fright), H: Hannah Harrison, O: Herbert and Karen Meites. H/A Mares Stock/Hunter JTH - Champion: TAMAR DEVINE DESIGN (The Color Of Fame x Shameless Desire), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Dana Daniels; Reserve: HOT STUFF FF (Magnum Psyche x Gold Galore), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Top Ten: SHAKE UR MONEY MAKER (KM Bugatti x TKS Jamaica Me Famous), H: Caden Cruise, O: Kristine Simmons or Caden and Lacie Cruise; SIERRA NEVADA WPE (Nevada TBA x Geena Davis), H: Madison Officer, O: Madison and Kerry Officer; SHES THE REAL DEAL (Its Sshow Time x Ramona’s Scarlett), H: Hannah Feldman, O: Rhonda Heldt.

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Arabian Reining JOTR 14-18 Champion MY MAJEC MOMENT (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), ridden by Trentyn Powell for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

Arabian Reining Horse JTR 14-18 Champion KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

Arabian Reining Horse JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), ridden by Wyatt Potts for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

Arabian Western Trail JOTR 18 & Under Champion ALADA WHITE PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), ridden by Moana Kramer for owners Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer.

Arabian Western Trail JTR 14-18 Champion ALADA WHITE PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), ridden by Moana Kramer for owners Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer.

Arabian Western Trail JTR 13 & Under Champion CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), ridden by owner Tori Nelson.

Geldings H/A Geldings Saddle/Pleasure JTH Champion: VICTIM OF LOVE (Sir William Robert x River Dance NA), H: Jordan Parr, O: Jordan Parr; Reserve: BLACKJACK LOA (Krewe x Billie Valentine), H: Amanda Burns, O: Nchakha Moloi; Top Ten: BLAZIN KNIGHT (Baske Afire x Jeweled Spirit), H: Delaney Blanchard, O: Maggie Barker; KREWSIN LOA (Krewe x Jewels Lemon Scent), H: Maikel Ancheta Jr., O: Maikel Ancheta Jr.; JJ SPECIAL EDITION (Baske Afire x Endless Legacy), H: Felicia Bisconti, O: Equine Ventures LLC; ROHARA MARC MY WORD (QR Marc x Phun Night), H: Emily Barker, O: Andrew or Emily Barker.

Phelps; PS HUK ME UP (Hukam Maj x PS Shes Berry Noble), H: Hannah Feldman, O: Julie or Hannah Feldman; SOLEIL DU COLOR WF (The Color Of Fame x Strikhema), H: Natalie Laser, O: Natalie Laser; JBK CATCH THE PHIRE (Afire Bey V x EC Phirefly), H: Jessica Herrboldt, O: Jeff Reiter; WC DREAM ON (WC Ali Gazal x WC Enya Dreams), H: Kelsey McMahan, O: Culbreth Equine Training & Management LLC.

x My Santana’s Valentine), H: Jessica Booher, O: Debra Booher; HS IAMTHE WARRIOR (Nico x MMA Baghazi), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan; HARRLEM (Majesteit x Gidget Bardot), H: Karenne Koessler, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp.; CSP LUCK B ALADY (Mamage x Karalina), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Mary Mag or Tiffany Wilson.

H/A Geldings Stock/Hunter JTH Champion: PS IM A HUKABERRY (Hukam Maj x PS Shes Berry Noble), H: Tyler Mehew, O: Paul or Marcella Mehew; Reserve: WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Trudy Wolfe; Top Ten: SHOCK N ROCK (SF Specs Shocwave x Card Trick), H: Felicia Bisconti, O: Dan or Lori Whitt; PAPARAZZI SMF (The Color Of Fame x Marrissah), H: Bailey Bostwick, O: Bailey Bostwick; BERRILY COLORED (The Color Of Fame x Emi Berri Bey), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia

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Half-Arabian Performance English Pleasure H/A English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu), H: Juliette Dell, O: 6D Ranch Ltd.; Reserve: AFIRES SECRET (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Skylar Gunlicks, O: Skylar Gunlicks; Top Ten: KREWE VOODOO LOA (Krewe x Albelarm Bewitching Lady), H: Jeanne Contois, O: Jeanne or Allison Contois; CAJUN PRINCEOF MONACO (Monaco x Djazyra HCF), H: Kaitlyn Ruonavaara, O: Wendy or Kaitlyn Ruonavaara; JACKAL ( Jason Reebok x Judy), H: Matt Huke, O: Matt Huke; DA SLIM SHADY (Triften x Bey Diva), H: Kendall Rickert, O: Michelle Rickert; VOLUME CONTROL (Turn It Up

H/A English Pleasure JTR 14-18 - Champion: DIAMOND CHIPS LOA (HF Mister Chips x Jewel’s Diamond Rose), H: Faith Robbins, O: William and Janell Voss; Reserve: ERIKA AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Ebony & Pearls), H: Zachary White, O: Beth Cherveny, Jennifer Lonchar or Judy Lange; Top Ten: AFIRES SECRET (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Skylar Gunlicks, O: Skylar Gunlicks; PANTS ON FIRE (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Hews Oldham, O: Chloe Iversen; CROWD CONTROL (Apollopalooza x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Makenna Rooker, O: Amy or Carin Madigan; CSP HOT DAM (Mamage x The Vintage Rose), H: Mackenzie Mullis, O: Richard or Mackenzie Mullis; HALSTEADS WATCHME (Ariberry Bey V x Halstead’s Sandy), H: Jenna Tekolste, O: Jenna Tekolste; CSP LUCK B ALADY (Mamage x Karalina), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Mary Mag or Tiffany Wilson; HARRLEM (Majesteit x Gidget Bardot), H: Karenne Koessler, O: America Eurosur

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Arabian English Trail JTR 18 & Under Champion CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), ridden by Julia Gaidousek for owner Tori Nelson.

Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR Champion ALL MAXED OUT RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera), ridden by Abbey Weiss for owner Cotton McNutt.

Arabian Regular Working Hunter JTR Champion ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), ridden by Alexandra Dudich for owners George and Karen Dudich.

Trading Corp.; CAJUN PRINCEOF MONACO (Monaco x Djazyra HCF), H: Kaitlyn Ruonavaara, O: Wendy or Kaitlyn Ruonavaara.

H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: D M FIREPROOF (Baske Afire x One Hundred Proof ), H: Erica Silbernagel, O: The Silbernagel Family; Reserve: HOUSE OF BLUES (Baske Afire x The Small Town Blues), H: Nora Shaffer, O: Laura and Nora Shaffer; Top Ten: MAJESTIC HIGH (Majesteit x EA Aphroditie), H: Alexis Kiesner, O: Joel and Ashton Kiesner; RB CURTAIN CALL (Triffire x Broadway Hit), H: Sarah Flanagan, O: Sarah Flanagan; SHOCK AND AWE DSF (Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: Allison Louise Cederberg, O: Dru Allison Cederberg; WILDFIRE LPR (Afires Vision x Mary Of Aquin), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; PHI BETA KAPPAH (Phi Slama Jama x BRA Quintessence), H: Rhett Corbin, O: Robert or Lisa Corbin; OUTLAWS EXPRESS (Afire Bey V x Express Yourself ), H: Katherine Bartlett, O: Tangle Ridge Farm; NEW FOUND GLORY (Heir To Glory x Finest Delight), H: Emily Moller, O: Emily Moller; SUGAR MOUNTAIN (Baske Afire x Kelly Le Brock), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan.

Bey V x Vee Gates), H: Channing Turner, O: Channing and Hollis Turner; Reserve: CSP VINCENT VEGA (Vegaz x Vanity’s Gal), H: Natalie Lindmark, O: Natalie Lindmark; Top Ten: STRIKES SO SASSY (Strike Up The Band’s Legacy x GA Louisiana Grey), H: Ella Hampton, O: Ella or Jennifer Hampton; MAGGIE MAY LOA (Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: Anna Sophia Rowe, O: Jill or Anna Sophia Rowe; FABULAIRE (Afire Bey V x Money’s Stellar Performer), H: Isabella Perricone, O: Malou and Steven Perricone; MILLADY LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Kayla Hipp, O: Kayla Hipp; THE REAL SLIM SHADY (Mamage x Vanity’s Gal), H: Heather Rodgers, O: Lynn, Cinda or Heather Rodgers; RED NECK CUTIE (A Noble Cause x Sue Ebony), H: Sydney Vanmeerhaeghe, O: Philip Vanmeerhaeghe; KRA AFIRE SONG (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer and Julia Junker; YOU GLOW GIRL ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM), H: Kaylee Atkinson, O: Kaylee Atkinson.

H/A English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion: SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), H: Taylor Richman, O: Lisa and Taylor Richman; Reserve: CSP WORTHY WAGER (Vegaz x Worthy’s Take A Bow), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Saylor Weidauer; Top Ten: MS KAT BALLOU (King’s Kat x Pro Baska), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Georgina Ramirez; SPECIAL DELIVERY SMA (Baske Afire x Irish Expression), H: Sevana Skinner, O: Jeffrey and Sevana Skinner. H/A English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: LADY AVA ISABELA (Baske Afire x Captivating Style), H: Ava Stachowski, O: Helen Lacey Reed; Reserve: GSF MAGDELENA(VCP Magnifire x Pilenora), H: Noah Rooker, O: Rita Steer; Top Ten: CSP WORTHY WAGER (Vegaz x Worthy’s Take A Bow), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Saylor Weidauer; SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), H: Taylor Richman, O: Lisa and Taylor Richman; PERSONALITY PE (Bucharest V x Olga), H: Tristen Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; MS KAT BALLOU (King’s Kat x Pro Baska), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Georgina Ramirez; SPECIAL DELIVERY SMA (Baske Afire x Irish Expression), H: Sevana Skinner, O: Jeffrey and Sevana Skinner; FP BLACK BETTY (Promotion x C’est Fini), H: Mia Tayler, O: Kassidee Gillman; PISTACHIO PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x VTM Pistachia), H: Cameron Hickerson, O: Roberta Andreotti. H/A English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; Reserve: BBOUNCE (Apollopalooza x Out Trot ‘Em), H: Justin Bray, O: Robin or Jimmy Jay Bray; Top Ten: CHILLIN THE MOST VSH (Majesteit x LA Lei), H: Lindsey Ball, O: Elle or Susan Ball; DC ONE MAN SHOW (Baske Afire x CR Simply Marvelous), H: Madison Rose, O: Pamela or Madison Rose; MISS JEWELY (Pension x Jeweled Spirit), H: Rex White, O: Lisa Jo White.

H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: SURE FIRE REDEMPTION (Afire Bey V x A Lady At Heart), H: Nicole Larson, O: Nicole Larson; Reserve: HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), H: Jacquelyn King, O: Jacquelyn King; Top Ten: MJM HIT MAN (Baske Afire x La Bella Mafia), H: Falan Alpert, O: Falan Alpert; LOVEM AND LEAVEM (Charmed And Bewitched x CL Bay Love), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Windabrae Farm; TWO BUCK CHUCK (Presidio CF x Beaulieu’s Tapestry), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; WILDFIRE LPR (Afires Vision x Mary Of Aquin), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; SHOCK AND AWE DSF (Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: Allison Louise Cederberg, O: Dru Allison Cederberg; ALL TRICKED OUT (HF Mister Chips x Seventh Daughter), H: Julia Nastri, O: LMJ Investments LLC; D M FIREPROOF (Baske Afire x One Hundred Proof ), H: Erica Silbernagel, O: The Silbernagel Family; DIVVINCI (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers.

H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: AFIRES SUNSET (Afire Bey V x Vee Gates), H: Channing Turner, O: Channing and Hollis Turner; Reserve: MILLADY LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Kayla Hipp, O: Kayla Hipp; Top Ten: KF LORD OF THE DANCE (KF Mark’s Majesty x River Dance NA), H: Cole Stanley, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; KRA AFIRE SONG (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer and Julia Junker; DREAM OF LOVE (Baske Afire x Spartan’s Silk Stockings), H: Brianna Chamberlain, O: Maya Kahwaji; STRIKES SO SASSY (Strike Up The Band’s Legacy x GA Louisiana Grey), H: Ella Hampton, O: Ella or Jennifer Hampton; RED NECK CUTIE (A Noble Cause x Sue Ebony), H: Sydney Vanmeerhaeghe, O: Philip Vanmeerhaeghe; YOU GLOW GIRL ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM), H: Kaylee Atkinson, O: Kaylee Atkinson; MAGGIE MAY LOA (Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: Anna Sophia Rowe, O: Jill or Anna Sophia Rowe; COOL PURSUIT ( Justafire DGL x La Mirabella), H: Jaeda Isley, O: Karla Morschhauser.

H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: AFIRES SUNSET (Afire

H/A Country English Pleasure Walk/ Trot 10 & Under - Champion: FOOLINN

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H/A Mare Saddle/Pleasure JTH Champion JEZABELL PE (Armani FC x Pauletta B), shown by Amanda Burns for owner Dede Bisch.

H/A Mare Stock/Hunter JTH Champion TAMAR DEVINE DESIGN (The Color Of Fame x Shameless Desire), shown by Matt Hawkins for owner Dana Daniels.

H/A Gelding Saddle/Pleasure JTH Champion VICTIM OF LOVE (Sir William Robert x River Dance NA), shown by owner Jordan Parr.

H/A Gelding Stock/Hunter JTH Champion PS IM A HUKABERRY (Hukam Maj x PS Shes Berry Noble), shown by Tyler Mehew for owners Paul or Marcella Mehew.

H/A English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu), ridden by Juliette Dell for owner 6D Ranch Ltd.

H/A English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion DIAMOND CHIPS LOA (HF Mister Chips x Jewel’s Diamond Rose), ridden by Faith Robbins for owners William and Janell Voss.

AROUND (IXL Aroundofaploz x Pros Dream), H: Quintin Roberts, O: Ruth Essenberg; Reserve: TOI TALENT (Matoi x Feather Talent), H: Alexa Gilbert, O: Mia Peterson or Michelle Ehlers-Peterson; Top Ten: HUCKS HIGH ESTEEM (Atlantis Bey V x Huckprowlingladyv), H: Rex White, O: Peter Marsh; CF COMING UP ROSES (Majesteit x French Seduction), H: Elle Browne, O: Jennifer and Elle Browne; FLASH FIRE APA (Afire Bey V x Eternal Love), H: Valentina Perricone, O: Phillip or Johanna Sheehe; KING’S RANSUM (MHR Nobility x Atlanta), H: Mackenzie Cook, O: Mackenzie or Cherie Cook; ROHARA AMERICANLEGEND ( Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie), H: Hadley Ames, O: Hadley Ames; SR HES GOT GAME (Proper Motion x Dunk’s Folly), H: Kiley Howe, O: Kiley or Diana Howe; AFIRES MOUN (Navajo Moun x Spirited Fire), H: Bostyn Leffler, O: Sherri and Bostyn Leffler; MISS SPECTACULAR (SF Specs Shocwave x Miss American Phi), H: Ava Rasmussen, O: Kim Rasmussen.

LOA (HF Mister Chips x Jewel’s Diamond Rose), H: Faith Robbins, O: William and Janell Voss; Top Ten: GSF MAGDELENA (VCP Magnifire x Pilenora), H: Noah Rooker, O: Rita Steer; CSP LUCK B ALADY (Mamage x Karalina), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Mary Mag or Tiffany Wilson; BBOUNCE (Apollopalooza x Out Trot ‘Em), H: Lance Lewis, O: Robin or Jimmy Jay Bray; CSP HOT DAM (Mamage x The Vintage Rose), H: Mackenzie Mullis, O: Richard or Mackenzie Mullis; JACKAL ( Jason Reebok x Judy), H: Matt Huke, O: Matt Huke; BORN TA BOOGIE (Apaladin x The Country Rose), H: Madison Florance, O: Douglas Gregory Florance; MS ELECTRA GLIDE (Hartzett Electra Sirius x Pro Baska), H: Sevana Skinner, O: Sevana Skinner; GIRL GONE WILD (Baske Afire x Spring Is In The Air), H: Nora Shaffer, O: Laura or Nora Shaffer.

H/A Country Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under - Champion: CSP WHOS YOUR DADDY (CSP James Bond x Mats Fancy), H: Makenna Rooker, O: Makenna Rooker; Reserve: FACEBOOK OFFICIAL (A Rare Gift x Night Jasmine), H: Kate Charnesky, O: Ginny, Chris and Kate Charnesky; Top Ten: SA THE GAMBLER (Makash x Ridgefield’s Amour), H: Zachary White, O: Peter Marsh; HELLO MOTO (Clout x Ambitions Afire), H: Jacquelyn King, O: Jacquelyn King; VICTIM OF LOVE (Sir William Robert x River Dance NA), H: Jordan Parr, O: Jordan Parr; CA JEAPORDY (Sultan’s Affirmative Action x Three Timeza Lady), H: Kylee Deering, O: Kylee Deering; ROHARA MARC MY WORD (QR Marc x Phun Night), H: Emily Barker, O: Andrew or Emily Barker; FOX APPEAL (Fox Creek x Empress Of Bask), H: Kade Spencer, O: Prestige Farms LLC; KF VAN HALEN (VF Vanguard x Sultan’s Casindra), H: Isabella Groover, O: Isabella Groover.

Park H/A Park Horse JTR 18 & Under - Champion: NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu), H: Juliette Dell, O: 6D Ranch Ltd.; Reserve: DIAMOND CHIPS

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Driving H/A Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under Champion: ERIKA AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Ebony & Pearls), H: Zachary White, O: Beth Cherveny, Jennifer Lonchar or Judy Lange; Reserve: SOFA KING SUITE (Mamage x Ramona’s Scarlett), H: Christy Sims, O: Kyra and Roxanne Shelgren; Top Ten: HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x Pilenora), H: Sydney Landers, O: Gwendolyn or Sydney Landers.

Side Saddle H/A Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 18 & Under - Champion: BLACK PRIMO (Allience x Card Trick), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Keeley Bullard; Reserve: MAMA MIA LOA (Mamage x My Lucky Day), H: Sarah

2015 Youth Nationals

H/A English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion SIEREUSLY HOT WH (Baske Afire x Siere Usi), ridden by owner Taylor Richman.

H/A English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion LADY AVA ISABELA (Baske Afire x Captivating Style), ridden by Ava Stachowski for owner Helen Lacey Reed.

H/A English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), ridden by co-owner Quinn Eisenfeld for co-owner Sue Butler.

Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; Top Ten: TF STILL SMOKIN (Baske Afire x The Fix), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Kinkela Harkins; KRYSTAL LOA (Krewe x Caramacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Lady), H: Kacia Kapelke, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke; JEZABELL PE (Armani FC x Pauletta B), H: Amanda Burns, O: Dede Bisch; SKY HIGH CONNECTION V (Hucks Connection V x Hucks Sky Watch V), H: Madison Hardy, O: Madison or Braden Hardy; DM GEEZ LOUISE (Emanor x One Hundred Proof ), H: Erica Silbernagel, O: Jeanne Miller; WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Trudy Wolfe; YOU GLOW GIRL ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM), H: Kaylee Atkinson, O: Kaylee Atkinson; CHF CAPTAFIRE (Afire Bey V x BF Captive Melody), H: Bria Flanagan, O: Bria Flanagan.

Van Star Two x Weczendela), H: Tabitha Bell, O: Tabitha Bell; KA ROUNDABOUT MIDNITE (Sir Fames HBV x KA Dream In Color), H: Gabrielle Aguirre, O: Kelli Aguirre; MEGAS PAINTED LADY (Zee Mega Bucks x Painted Splendor), H: Elizabeth Hamlin, O: Janice Hamlin; HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC (Hollywood White x Gaudy), H: Cherai Reef, O: Larry and Vicki Payne or Cherai Reef; CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA (Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; OSO SMOKIN (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes), H: Jessica Barker, O: Jessica or Karey Barker; TFA DESERT STORM (TFA Zimsinferno x Deserts Golden Flower), H: Mayree Nolan, O: Mayree Nolan.

Rippin Rascal), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila and Jenna Curley; PLATINUM KNIGHTS (LC Psylent Knight x PKH Pure Elegance), H: Mckella Tiziani, O: Alexa or Mckella Tiziani; SHA SOBIWON KENOBI (Amir Shamez x Cherokee B Peppy), H: Madison Officer, O: Madison and Kerry Officer; XTREME REDEMPTION (Xtreme Phlash x Redeeming Silver), H: Hannah Cole, O: Hannah or Christy Cole; QUEEN OF HEARTS LA (Ole Patche Rock x Hearts Desyre), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Devin Galloway; ZA ALWAYS A LADY (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: Brianna Mullen, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; MP ROSILAND (Enzo x Nellie), H: Kathrine Rotondo, O: Kathrine Rotondo.

H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 18 & Under - Champion: OSO SMOKIN (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes), H: Jessica Barker, O: Jessica or Karey Barker; Reserve: SPUNN HONEY (Vanilla Zip x Oo-Laa-Laa), H: Taylor Kyse, O: Taylor and Bruce Kyse; Top Ten: CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA (Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; FLASH GORDEN (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Sue Butler; WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Gwendolyn or Sydney Landers; ZA ALWAYS A LADY (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: Brianna Mullen, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; QUEEN OF HEARTS LA (Ole Patche Rock x Hearts Desyre), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Devin Galloway; JESSEE JAMES (Sundance Kid V x Miss Bar Tardee), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Lisa Garrison; KK HALLE BERRY ( JD Kasets Klassic x Up On The Price), H: Sarah Altman, O: Sarah Altman or Kim Altman.

H/A Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA (Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen), H: Holland Stevens, O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC; Reserve: LETS GET LODED (LBA Lode Star x Aura Spring), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Top Ten: KERSPLASH PR (SJ Mikhail x Gradie), H: Kristin Dearth, O: Pine Ridge Arabians; OSO SMOKIN (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes), H: Jessica Barker, O: Jessica or Karey Barker; SPUNN HONEY (Vanilla Zip x Oo-Laa-Laa), H: Taylor Kyse, O: Taylor and Bruce Kyse; JESSEE JAMES (Sundance Kid V x Miss Bar Tardee), H: Sean Garrison, O: Lisa Garrison; KA ROUNDABOUT MIDNITE (Sir Fames HBV x KA Dream In Color), H: Gabrielle Aguirre, O: Kelli Aguirre; BECAUSE OF WINN DIXON (Cupid Bar Dixon x Doralinda), H: Hannah McCowan, O: Hannah McCowan; WR ISABELLA (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: Sydney Landers, O: Gwendolyn or Sydney Landers; MEGAS PAINTED LADY (Zee Mega Bucks x Painted Splendor), H: Elizabeth Hamlin, O: Janice Hamlin.

Western Pleasure H/A Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Sarah Porter, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: LETS GET LODED (LBA Lode Star x Aura Spring), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Top Ten: KERSPLASH PR (SJ Mikhail x Gradie), H: Kristin Dearth, O: Pine Ridge Arabians; IMA ROCKIN POP STAR (Poco

H/A Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion: BEONS MIDNIGHT IDOL (Beon Eternety x BD Mia Hermosa), H: Shelby Reid, O: Shelby Reid and Anita Niziolek; Reserve: SFA CINCO DE MAYO (SFA Windfall x Creme Brulais), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Rene Ramirez Jr.; Top Ten: SPIRYT (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; ONE KNIGHT STAND (Allionces Knight x Miss

H/A Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: SPIRYT (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: ZA ALWAYS A LADY (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: Brianna Mullen, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; Top Ten: SFA CINCO DE MAYO (SFA Windfall x Creme Brulais), H: Georgina Ramirez, O: Rene Ramirez Jr.; ONE KNIGHT STAND (Allionces Knight x Miss Rippin Rascal), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila and Jenna Curley; FLASH GORDEN (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Sue Butler; SPLASH OF FAME (VJ Tamaras Fame x Molly), H: Elena Barker, O: Vickey Bowman; QUEEN OF HEARTS LA (Ole Patche Rock x Hearts Desyre), H: Danelle Galloway, O: Devin Galloway; BEONS MIDNIGHT IDOL (Beon Eternety x BD Mia Hermosa), H: Shelby Reid, O: Shelby Reid and Anita Niziolek; XTREME REDEMPTION (Xtreme Phlash x Redeeming Silver), H: Hannah Cole, O: Hannah or Christy Cole; MP ROSILAND (Enzo x Nellie), H: Kathrine Rotondo, O: Kathrine Rotondo. H/A Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: James Harper, O: Robin Porter; Reserve: GRACE UNDER FIRE GA (Fire An Ice x Bears Chiquita), H: Ping Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Top Ten: FLASH GORDEN (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Sue Butler; PKH FLAME OF FAME (The Color Of Fame x Aldebaran Scarlet), H: Alexa Gilbert, O: Glenn

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H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion D M FIREPROOF (Baske Afire x One Hundred Proof ), ridden by Erica Silbernagel for owners The Silbernagel Family.

H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion SURE FIRE REDEMPTION (Afire Bey V x A Lady At Heart), ridden by owner Nicole Larson.

H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion AFIRES SUNSET (Afire Bey V x Vee Gates), ridden by owner Channing Turner.

H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion AFIRES SUNSET (Afire Bey V x Vee Gates), ridden by owner Channing Turner.

H/A Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion FOOLINN AROUND (IXL Aroundofaploz x Pros Dream), ridden by Quintin Roberts for owner Ruth Essenberg.

H/A Park Horse JTR 18 & Under Champion NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu), ridden by Juliette Dell for owner 6D Ranch Ltd.

and Kelly Gilbert; TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Troy Peterson; SPIRYT (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: Halle Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; ZA ALWAYS A LADY (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: Drake Mullen, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; SFA CINCO DE MAYO (SFA Windfall x Creme Brulais), H: Rene Ramirez Jr., O: Rene Ramirez Jr.; FOX ON FIRE (Fire An Ice x Easter Haze), H: Makenna Martinez, O: Avery Brogle; CROWNRIDGE NIGHT FIRE (Legacy Of Gold x Nicks Harvest Moon), H: Camryn Martens, O: Jaime Smolik.

O: Kristin Harkins; CADBERRY (AA Apollo Bey x EC Brass Motion), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Keeley Bullard; DA FOXY BROWN (Triften x Bey Diva), H: Regan White, O: Bill or Regan White; HE BE JEEBIE ( Justify x She Be Afire), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Kori Lynn Kelley; SPRING BREAK LOA (Millennium LOA x Sultan’s Daybreak), H: Sofia Kavanaugh, O: Sofia Kavanaugh.

Pegasus Arabians; TINKERBELLE WF (Baske Afire x Callaway’s Born To Fly), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Kristin Harkins.

Hunter Pleasure H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: BIG TIME DDA (Its Sshow Time x Ramona’s Scarlett), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; Reserve: STOP TH PRESSES (Majesteit x Calista Afire), H: Amelia Stroud, O: Karen or Amelia Stroud; Top Ten: BADA BING (AA Apollo Bey x Styling Center), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; ALL MY WISHES (Armani FC x Wildest Wishes), H: Tory Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; GARRISON DGL (Majesteit x Gina Afire), H: Paige Winter, O: Paige or Lisa Winter; TINKERBELLE WF (Baske Afire x Callaway’s Born To Fly), H: Kinkela Harkins,

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H/A Hunter Pl JTR 14-18 - Champion: FSF DUDLEY (OKW Firecracker x Vanity’s Summer Bouquet), H: Loriann Filbrun, O: Jessica Lampe; Reserve: CADBERRY (AA Apollo Bey x EC Brass Motion), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Keeley Bullard; Top Ten: BIG TIME DDA (Its Sshow Time x Ramona’s Scarlett), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; SLOTS OF FUN CCF (Vegaz x Ginger’s Dance), H: Madison Schwanz, O: Madison Schwanz; HE BE JEEBIE ( Justify x She Be Afire), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Kori Lynn Kelley; STOP TH PRESSES (Majesteit x Calista Afire), H: Amelia Stroud, O: Karen or Amelia Stroud; BADA BING (AA Apollo Bey x Styling Center), H: Anna Redmond, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; DA FOXY BROWN (Triften x Bey Diva), H: Regan White, O: Bill or Regan White; ALL MY WISHES (Armani FC x Wildest Wishes), H: Tory Wikel, O:

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion: L A SUREWIN WILLIAMS (Krewe x Good Golly Miss Moly), H: Camden Salamy, O: Donna Haas; Reserve: WHATA TINY DANCER (Winterprinz x English Rose RM), H: Jaeda Isley, O: Jaeda or Erika Isley; Top Ten: HOT STUFF FF (Magnum Psyche x Gold Galore), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; ALADDINS RISING FIRE (Loki x Aladdin Valentine), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; BUTTONS AND BOWS PE (Armani FC x Sadinkie), H: Tristen Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; KRYSTAL LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Kacia Kapelke, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke; WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Trudy Wolfe; WC ALI NIGHT LONG (WC Ali Gazal x Sassys Night Out HM), H: Madison Gales, O: Jason or Madison Gales; SKY HIGH CONNECTION V (Hucks Connection V x Hucks Sky Watch V), H: Braden Hardy, O: Madison or Braden Hardy; DA BETTY BLOWTORCH (Triften x Callaway’s Light The Way), H: Jamie Seals, O: Jamie Seals.

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H/A Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under Champion ERIKA AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Ebony & Pearls), driven by Zachary White for owners Beth Cherveny, Jennifer Lonchar or Judy Lange.

H/A Country Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under Champion CSP WHOS YOUR DADDY (CSP James Bond x Mats Fancy), driven by owner Makenna Rooker.

H/A Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 18 & Under Champion BLACK PRIMO (Allience x Card Trick), ridden by owner Keeley Bullard.

H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: HOT STUFF FF (Magnum Psyche x Gold Galore), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Reserve: GLORY STEALER (Heir To Glory x Callaways Anythings Possible), H: Sofia Kauderer, O: Mallory, Tica or Sofia Kauderer; Top Ten: KRYSTAL LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Kacia Kapelke, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke; WHATA TINY DANCER (Winterprinz x English Rose RM), H: Jaeda Isley, O: Jaeda or Erika Isley; BELLA FLEUR (NYN Hisani x Sweet Chariot), H: Nina Leonard, O: Patricia Deatley; WC ALI NIGHT LONG (WC Ali Gazal x Sassys Night Out HM), H: Madison Gales, O: Jason or Madison Gales; TAMAR RED HOT ROMEO (Mais Shah x CF Love On Fire), H: Taylor Latham, O: Taylor Marie Latham or Maggie Souders; CH LADY IN RED (The Color Of Fame x Bey Delagance), H: Bailey McGill, O: Bailey McGill; WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Trudy Wolfe; SKY HIGH CONNECTION V (Hucks Connection V x Hucks Sky Watch V), H: Braden Hardy, O: Madison or Braden Hardy.

- Champion: MAMA MIA LOA (Mamage x My Lucky Day), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; Reserve: WORLDLEE (Klugman x Ronita), H: Remie Moreno, O: Remie or Rene Moreno; Top Ten: ALL TRICKED OUT (HF Mister Chips x Seventh Daughter), H: Julia Nastri, O: LMJ Investments LLC; MJM HIT MAN (Baske Afire x La Bella Mafia), H: Falan Alpert, O: Falan Alpert; GETUP N GO HPF (Aploz x Prim N Proper), H: Cassidy Bleich, O: Me-Leichs Arabians; PARIS HILTON PE (MHR Nobility x Pauletta B), H: Amanda Burns, O: Pam or Amanda Burns; MR BOOMBASTIC (Clout x La Quintina), H: Lauren Aguilera, O: Lauren, Jena or Kirk Aguilera; MI GHAZA (Sir William Robert x Harghaza), H: Betsy Carlson, O: Carol and Betsy Carlson; BLAZE AFIRE BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Matt Huke, O: Matt Huke; MESMERIZE CRF (Mamage x Glamorize), H: Meghan McGinnis, O: Kaitlyn McGinnis.

Brianna Chamberlain, O: Maya Kahwaji; SSA MISTER JIMMY (Apollopalooza x Paula), H: Thaddeus Knigge, O: Eric Kobernusz; GHORGIA PEACH VVF (MR Gazi x Pearl), H: Bailey Bostwick, O: Bailey Bostwick; SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; FP BLACK BETTY (Promotion x C’est Fini), H: Mia Tayler, O: Kassidee Gillman.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: Quinn Eisenfeld, O: Trudy Wolfe; Reserve: BUCKSHOTS MAGGIE MAE (HS Justatemptation x Soul Kiss), H: Madison Rose, O: Dianne Margerum; Top Ten: BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; BUTTONS AND BOWS PE (Armani FC x Sadinkie), H: Trent Wikel, O: Pegasus Arabians; MARTTINI (Hucklebey Berry x Sultan’s Mainshine), H: Ava Marie Killeen, O: Cate or Jennifer Wondrasek; ROYAL EAGLE (Matabasque x Phoxy Free), H: Kailey Fitzpatrick, O: Kailey or Bridget Fitzpatrick; COLOR HER VICTORRIOUS (The Color Of Fame x Victorria), H: Millison Manning, O: Manning Arabians LLC; ALADDINS RISING FIRE (Loki x Aladdin Valentine), H: Braden Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; CF CASH (Bask El Pasha x I Am Plush), H: Emma Henson, O: Stacy Bailey; COOKIN WITH FIRE (Baske Afire x Cookin’ Sherry), H: Ella Sheridan, O: Abagail or Evan Trowbridge. Show Hack/Hunter Hack H/A English Show Hack JOTR 18 & Under

H/A English Show Hack JTR 14-18 Champion: WORLDLEE (Klugman x Ronita), H: Remie Moreno, O: Remie or Rene Moreno; Reserve: CS ROXY (Harmonie x Pristene), H: Mary Mag Wilson, O: Robert or Lisa Corbin; Top Ten: INSIDE JOB (VCP Magnifire x Von Dutch), H: Skylar Ann Martin, O: Tamara and Skylar Martin or Patricia Weaver; GETUP N GO HPF (Aploz x Prim N Proper), H: Cassidy Bleich, O: Me-Leichs Arabians; CROWD CONTROL (Apollopalooza x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Makenna Rooker, O: Amy or Carin Madigan; BLACK PRIMO (Allience x Card Trick), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Keeley Bullard; MR BOOMBASTIC (Clout x La Quintina), H: Lauren Aguilera, O: Lauren, Jena or Kirk Aguilera; MAMA MIA LOA (Mamage x My Lucky Day), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; ALL TRICKED OUT (HF Mister Chips x Seventh Daughter), H: Julia Nastri, O: LMJ Investments LLC; ELLE YES (Baske Afire x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Luciana Hernandez, O: Barbara or Hernandez Luciana Blanck. H/A English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under - Champion: THE REAL SLIM SHADY (Mamage x Vanity’s Gal), H: Heather Rodgers, O: Lynn, Cinda or Heather Rodgers; Reserve: CSP WORTHY WAGER (Vegaz x Worthy’s Take A Bow), H: Saylor Weidauer, O: Saylor Weidauer; Top Ten: DREAM OF LOVE (Baske Afire x Spartan’s Silk Stockings), H:

H/A Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under Champion: BEAUXCHAMP (Matisse x Kueen B), H: Vincent Desiderio, O: Ricci Desiderio; Reserve: FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: Raven Gropp, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Top Ten: RAINDROPS ON ROSES HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), H: Bailey Ann Lones, O: Bailey Ann Lones; EVG FINALE (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), H: Natalie Grammer, O: Natalie Grammer; HAVE ANOTHER (Shugak x Have Faith), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Laura Gordon; M H ABSOLUT (Obelisque Normand x Ashara Jamaala), H: Jessica Peterson, O: Jessica Peterson; BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; GALILEO (Alota Gator Bait x Beaus Star Ruler), H: Devon Thomas, O: Laura Wood; NO DIPLOMACY (Our Diplomat x AC No Foolin), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; BEST ADVICE CCR (SJ Mikhail x Featuring Ms Paige), H: Erin Pickett, O: Katharine or Erin Pickett. Native Costume H/A Mounted Native Costume JOTR 18 & Under - Champion: DIVVINCI (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Sydney Landers, O: Sydney Landers; Reserve: SA RAPID FIRE (Afire Bey V x PF Lady Cameo), H: Raven Gropp, O: Raven Gropp; Top Ten: PENELOPE KREWSE (Krewe x Sultan’s Final Dawn), H: Nicole Krueger, O: Nicole Krueger; THE BIG DANCE (NDL Flashdance x Callaway’s Lyric), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; PHI BETA KAPPAH (Phi Slama Jama x BRA Quintessence), H: Rhett Corbin, O: Robert or Lisa Corbin; MS ELECTRA GLIDE (Hartzett Electra Sirius x Pro Baska), H: Sevana Skinner, O: Sevana Skinner; HARRLEM (Majesteit x Gidget Bardot), H: Karenne Koessler, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp.; TF STILL SMOKIN (Baske Afire x The Fix), H: Kinkela Harkins, O: Kinkela Harkins; INSIDE JOB (VCP Magnifire

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H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR 18 & Under Champion OSO SMOKIN (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes), ridden by owner Jessica Barker.

H/A Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner Robin Porter.

H/A Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA (Starof Fame V x Peppys Dainty Queen), ridden by Holland Stevens for owner Remington Monroe Equine LLC.

H/A Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion BEONS MIDNIGHT IDOL (Beon Eternety x BD Mia Hermosa), ridden by co-owner Shelby Reid for co-owner Anita Niziolek.

H/A Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion SPIRYT (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), ridden by Wyatt Potts for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

H/A Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion CALIENTE VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by James Harper for owner Robin Porter.

x Von Dutch), H: Skylar Ann Martin, O: Tamara and Skylar Martin or Patricia Weaver; BARACUDA SF (Baske Afire x Diana O’Lee), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Kathleen Stevens.

H/A Mounted Native Costume JTR 13 & Under - Champion: SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), H: Catrina Wolfe, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; Reserve: MS ELECTRA GLIDE (Hartzett Electra Sirius x Pro Baska), H: Sevana Skinner, O: Sevana Skinner; Top Ten: WW EASTER LILY (Hopes Afire x Contessa’s Wine), H: Muskan Sandhu, O: Muskan Sandhu; SSA MISTER JIMMY (Apollopalooza x Paula), H: Thaddeus Knigge, O: Eric Kobernusz; FP BLACK BETTY (Promotion x C’est Fini), H: Mia Tayler, O: Kassidee Gillman.

IT (Okie Paul Quixote x GJ Lady Topaz), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; BEN THERE DUNTHAT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; BLACK JACK JERRY (Black Jack Olena x Sage Hill Karla), H: Paige Neufeld, O: Neufeld Family Trust; LIL MISS SWEET SPOT (Mark This Spot x Teal Magnolia), H: Ryan Depugh, O: Ryan Depugh; RF SCARLET O HARA (Im Genuinely Smart x MVA Scarlet Orzel), H: Elizabeth Hamlin, O: Jefferson, Janice or Elizabeth Hamlin.

H/A Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 - Champion: SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), H: Elaina Roeder, O: Krystal McCulloch; Reserve: THE BIG DANCE (NDL Flashdance x Callaway’s Lyric), H: Sarah Esqueda, O: Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.; Top Ten: SOFA KING SUITE (Mamage x Ramona’s Scarlett), H: Christy Sims, O: Kyra and Roxanne Shelgren; NATALIE WOODS BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; VICTORY VISIONN (Afires Vision x Gaelic Fantasy), H: Sarah Jayne Johnson, O: Shellie ONeil; PENELOPE KREWSE (Krewe x Sultan’s Final Dawn), H: Nicole Krueger, O: Nicole Krueger; PHI BETA KAPPAH (Phi Slama Jama x BRA Quintessence), H: Rhett Corbin, O: Robert or Lisa Corbin; MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Morguhn Burke, O: Morguhn and Lauren Burke; BLACKJACK LOA (Krewe x Billie Valentine), H: Amanda Burns, O: Nchakha Moloi; DARE ME UF (Medall x Secretly Rowdy), H: Shelby Norris, O: Shelby and Christine Norris.

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Reining H/A Reining JOTR 14-18 - Champion: WHATA CHIC OLENA TR (What It Takes x Chics Flip), H: Grady Byrne, O: Equine Veterinary Services; Reserve: SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Top Ten: DUN WITH STYLE RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs), H: Abbey Weiss, O: Abbey Weiss; OKIES PAULINA PGA (Okie Paul Quixote x Friska BRSB), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; GONE N DUNIT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Marliera), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; WHOA DAM

H/A Reining Horse JTR 14-18 - Champion: WHATA CHIC OLENA TR (What It Takes x Chics Flip), H: Grady Byrne, O: Equine Veterinary Services; Reserve: HOLLYWOOD SPIN DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: Sarah Porter, O: Shannon Rohn; Top Ten: SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; DUN WITH STYLE RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs), H: Abbey Weiss, O: Abbey Weiss; MUSK BE MY WAY (Lena Naskiia x Passionell), H: Keeley Bullard, O: Renee or Matthew Mercer; OKIES PAULINA PGA (Okie Paul Quixote x Friska BRSB), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; GONE

2015 Youth Nationals

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion BIG TIME DDA (Its Sshow Time x Ramona’s Scarlett), ridden by Sarah Esqueda for owner Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.

H/A Hunter Pl JTR 14-18 Champion FSF DUDLEY (OKW Firecracker x Vanity’s Summer Bouquet), ridden by Loriann Filbrun for owner Jessica Lampe.

H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion L A SUREWIN WILLIAMS (Krewe x Good Golly Miss Moly), ridden by Camden Salamy for owner Donna Haas.

N DUNIT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Marliera), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; WHOA DAM IT (Okie Paul Quixote x GJ Lady Topaz), H: Trentyn Powell, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; BEN THERE DUNTHAT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs), H: Kori Lynn Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; BLACK JACK JERRY (Black Jack Olena x Sage Hill Karla), H: Paige Neufeld, O: Neufeld Family Trust.

Trail H/A Western Trail JOTR 18 & Under Champion: SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Reserve: SACRED SACRIFICE (Sacred Indian x Bint Dartess), H: Tori Nelson, O: Tori Nelson; Top Ten: WELL ROB YA (Robisabi x Willa Bask), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Tammy McDonald; BLACK JACK JERRY (Black Jack Olena x Sage Hill Karla), H: Paige Neufeld, O: Neufeld Family Trust.

H/A Regular Working Hunter JTR Champion: EVG FINALE (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), H: Natalie Grammer, O: Natalie Grammer; Reserve: BHF WHILE U WERE OUT (Special Event x Expressional), H: Devon Thomas, O: Mallory Creter; Top Ten: HAVE ANOTHER (Shugak x Have Faith), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Laura Gordon; FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: Raven Gropp, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; RAINDROPS ON ROSES HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), H: Bailey Ann Lones, O: Bailey Ann Lones; GALILEO (Alota Gator Bait x Beaus Star Ruler), H: Devon Thomas, O: Laura Wood; BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; NO DIPLOMACY (Our Diplomat x AC No Foolin), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; BEST ADVICE CCR (SJ Mikhail x Featuring Ms Paige), H: Katelynn Henderson, O: Katharine or Erin Pickett; M H ABSOLUT (Obelisque Normand x Ashara Jamaala), H: Jessica Peterson, O: Jessica Peterson.

H/A Reining JOTR 13 & Under - Champion (tie): HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY (Hollywood White x Ora), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Karoline or Kathryn Lewis; Champion (tie): TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Reserve: GONE N DUNIT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Marliera), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Top Ten: STORMY WEGHE BTW (Rohara Moon Storm x Peptos Tummy Ache), H: Morgan Vaughan, O: Morgan r Rick Vaughan; JACKIE O WHIZ ( Jumping Jack Whiz x C-L Rafika), H: Tyler Hickerson, O: Todd or Karstin Hickerson; PHANTOM SMOKE (Colonels Smoking Gun x SA Phantom Gale), H: Alexis Kate Hedley, O: Alexis Kate Hedley. H/A Reining Horse JTR 13 & Under - Champion: HOLLYWOOD SPIN DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Shannon Rohn; Reserve (tie): HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY (Hollywood White x Ora), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Karoline or Kathryn Lewis; Reserve (tie): TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Top Ten: GONE N DUNIT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Marliera), H: Karli Kelley, O: Larry or Sue Lease; EVERY CHICS DREAM (Magnum Chic Dream x C-L Rafika), H: Macy Deak, O: Paul David; KHAARGA ESCOBAR SLIK (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: Danelle Galloway, O: David or Jessica Bein; JACKIE O WHIZ ( Jumping Jack Whiz x C-L Rafika), H: Tyler Hickerson, O: Todd or Karstin Hickerson; STORMY WEGHE BTW (Rohara Moon Storm x Peptos Tummy Ache), H: Morgan Vaughan, O: Morgan or Rick Vaughan; PHANTOM SMOKE (Colonels Smoking Gun x SA Phantom Gale), H: Alexis Kate Hedley, O: Alexis Kate Hedley.

H/A Western Trail Horse JTR 14-18 Champion: SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Reserve: SACRED SACRIFICE (Sacred Indian x Bint Dartess), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Tori Nelson; Top Ten: WELL ROB YA (Robisabi x Willa Bask), H: Fallon McDonald, O: Tammy McDonald; DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x Hy Dazzle Diamond), H: Melissa Gilbert, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker. H/A Western Trail JTR 13 & Under Champion: IM DESTINEES HOBBY (Como Chex Hobby x Oasis Destinee), H: Shelby Reid, O: David or Jessica Bein; Reserve: SACRED SACRIFICE (Sacred Indian x Bint Dartess), H: Tori Nelson, O: Tori Nelson; Top Ten: DIAMONDS R AWESOME (NW Awesome x Hy Dazzle Diamond), H: Emilee Broussard, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker. H/A English Trail JTR 18 & Under Champion: SAUL (Musseaus x Teen Witch), H: Victoria Roe, O: Ashlye Daniel. Reined Cow/Working Cow & Hunter H/A Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR Champion: CR JUSTA LITTLE WIMPY (Wimpys Little Step x Bay Zalla), H: Darby Deak, O: Zelda Conley; Reserve: JACKIE O WHIZ ( Jumping Jack Whiz x C-L Rafika), H: Tyler Hickerson, O: Todd or Karstin Hickerson; Top Ten: MISS MAXIMUS (HH Maxemus x She Dun Slid), H: Macy Deak, O: Cotton McNutt. H/A Working Cow Horse JTR 18 & Under Champion: EL CI KHANADA (Khemonada x Amber), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Larry Clapp or Karen Doney.

Freestyle Reining A/HA/AA Freestyle Reining JTR Exhibition - Champion: KHAARGA ESCOBAR SLIK (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: Nicole Larson, O: David or Jessica Bein. Showmanship/Horsemanship A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 14-18 Champion: Fox On Fire (Fire An Ice x Easter Haze), H: AVERY BROGLE, O: Avery Brogle; Reserve: Berrily Colored (The Color Of Fame x Emi Berri Bey), H: EMILIA PHELPS, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Top Ten: Kyrie Eleison FF (Revelry x Cataloniya), H: MOLLY MADDEN, O: Molly Madden; A Spitfire Bey B (Afire Bey V x JR Claudette), H: LANCE LEWIS, O: Lance Lewis; Alada White PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), H: MOANA KRAMER, O: Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer; TA Ocala (Kordelas x Oronka), H: VANESSA PEDREGON, O: Shannon Pullifrone; CF Bandera (Sundance Kid V x I Am Plush), H: NATALIE GONZALEZ, O: Hugo or Natalie Gonzalez; P A Raptor (Eternety x PA Ratene), H: CRYSTAL GARCIA, O: Samantha Price; PA Montage (Monaco x PA Poetry), H: COURTNEY BRUGET, O: Courtney Bruget;

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H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion HOT STUFF FF (Magnum Psyche x Gold Galore), ridden by Karli Kelley for owners Larry or Sue Lease.

H/A Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion WV MAJOR MAJOR (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), ridden by Quinn Eisenfeld for owner Trudy Wolfe.

H/A English Show Hack JOTR 18 & Under Champion MAMA MIA LOA (Mamage x My Lucky Day), ridden by Sarah Esqueda for owner Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.

H/A English Show Hack JTR 14-18 Champion WORLDLEE (Klugman x Ronita), ridden by owner Remie Moreno.

H/A English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under Champion THE REAL SLIM SHADY (Mamage x Vanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gal), ridden by owner Heather Rodgers.

H/A Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under Champion BEAUXCHAMP (Matisse x Kueen B), ridden by Vincent Desiderio for owner Ricci Desiderio.

CF Cash (Bask El Pasha x I Am Plush), H: MORGUHN BURKE, O: Stacy Bailey.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 10 & Under - Champion: Khaarga Escobar Slik (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: MCKENNA BEIN, O: David or Jessica Bein; Reserve: GS Knight Wind (Crimson Knight x GSA Wind Allure), H: BRINLEY BEICKER, O: Laurie or Macie Long; Top Ten: Sambucca Raves (Rave VF x Princess Huck V), H: SIENA KRUEGER, O: Maria Danieli Krueger; JS Serinah (CW Bravado x Ambaretta), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; TA Ocala (Kordelas x Oronka), H: OLIVIA PULLIFRONE, O: Shannon Pullifrone; KW Scarletts Tara (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), H: RENE RAMIREZ JR., O: Georgina Ramirez; Fox On Fire (Fire An Ice x Easter Haze), H: RICHARD ARCHULETA, O: Avery Brogle; Allexxus (Exxpectation x Asieel Adah), H: ELISE KLINGLER, O: Mariah Wilson; OKW Octane (Europejczyk x OKW Ivoire), H: EMMA NELSON, O: Ashleigh Hamill; CHS Skywalker (Capt Han Solo x AJ Sangria), H: JOSEPHINE SMITH, O: Holly or Heather Blackmore.

My Majec Moment (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), H: TRENTYN POWELL, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Tori Nelson; Alada White PGA (Alada Baskin x National Enfanta), H: MOANA KRAMER, O: Jill Jourdan or Kristy Kramer; Zorrado (Desperado V x Zerrette), H: CHERAI REEF, O: Larry and Vicki Payne or Cherai Reef; Shahraide (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: ALEXA POTTS, O: Alexa Potts; Magnitude VA (MCA Magnum Force x Farica), H: KAITLIN RENNER, O: Lisa or Kaitlin Renner; Arsonistt (Fyrestarter SFI x Kherousel), H: KENDALL BILLINGSLEY, O: Susan Boyle; Millennium Magic (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: CRIZTA GOSLIN, O: Crizta Goslin.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 11-13 Champion: Merryfield Marita (Ochavo x GJK Suki), H: MORGAN VAUGHAN, O: Morgan or Rick Vaughan; Reserve: Bryng It On (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: GRACE DUDEK, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner; Top Ten: Fox On Fire (Fire An Ice x Easter Haze), H: JESSIE BURTON, O: Avery Brogle; Green Acres Acclaim (Green Acres Fabius x GA Sheera), H: CAMILLE WELCH, O: Katherine Rich; JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), H: SOPHIA CARROLL, O: Hannah or Beth Jones; Tamar Desert Wind (Ptron x Evening Fire KA), H: KACIA KAPELKE, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke; KW Scarletts Tara (Wolf x TC Scarlett OHara), H: GEORGINA RAMIREZ, O: Georgina Ramirez; GS Knight Wind (Crimson Knight x GSA Wind Allure), H: EMILEE BROUSSARD, O: Laurie or Macie Long; Psynsation VF (Psymadre x Springtime Bey), H: NATALIE ZAVALA, O: Meaghan Shaffer or Benjamin Zavala; Zuni Sunrise (Silver-Satin x EA Zarafa), H: HARPER HAMILL, O: Barbara Ann Arkin.

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Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 - Champion: Dylan SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: AMELIA TRACE NELSON, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; Reserve: Uptowns Image (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: AVERY BROGLE, O: AJ Ronyak; Top Ten:

Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Uptowns Image (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: DANELLE GALLOWAY, O: AJ Ronyak; Reserve: GS Knight Wind (Crimson Knight x GSA Wind Allure), H: EMILEE BROUSSARD, O: Laurie or Macie Long; Top Ten: FF Azzon (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: GRACE BARCH, O: Anna Valenta or Grace Barch; CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: TORI NELSON, O: Tori Nelson; Bryng

2015 Youth Nationals

H/A Mounted Native Costume JOTR 18 & Under Champion: DIVVINCI (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), ridden by owner Sydney Landers.

H/A Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 Champion SECOND SIGHT (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), ridden by Elaina Roeder for owner Krystal McCulloch.

H/A Mounted Native Costume JTR 13 & Under Champion SS BOY GENIUS (TBO Beyboy Bask x Wild And Lovely PH), ridden by Catrina Wolfe for owners Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld.

It On (Aslan PF x Saffron PF), H: GRACE DUDEK, O: Grace Dudek and Rita Renner; LA Justincredible ( Justafire DGL x WA Muscats Pride ), H: JESSIE BURTON, O: Anne or Jessie Burton; Lobomotion (Versace x Tshalimar RA), H: JENNA CURLEY CURLEY, O: Sheila and Jenna Curley; WA Kaptin Khrunch (SDO Khalahari x Huckleberry Honey), H: MARIANNA GRAZIADIO, O: Sarah Sussman.

Shamez x Cherokee B Peppy), H: MADISON OFFICER, O: Madison and Kerry Officer; MP Rosiland (Enzo x Nellie), H: KATHRINE ROTONDO, O: Kathrine Rotondo.

O: Jennifer and Julia Junker; In The Money SKF (Vegaz x Callaway’s In The Money), H: FAYTH MALONE, O: Simon, Jane, Emily or Lauren Pate.

UPHA Challenge Cup

UPHA Arabian Breeds Walk/Trot 10 & Under Challenge Cup - Champion: Toi Talent (Matoi x Feather Talent), H: ALEXA GILBERT, O: Mia Peterson or Michelle Ehlers-Peterson; Reserve: Afires Moun (Navajo Moun x Spirited Fire), H: BOSTYN LEFFLER, O: Sherri and Bostyn Leffler; Top Ten: King’s Ransum (MHR Nobility x Atlanta), H: MACKENZIE COOK, O: Mackenzie or Cherie Cook; Swix (SF Specs Shocwave x Just On Ice), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Quinn Eisenfeld; EA Sweet Honesty (Hucklebey Berry x EA Candys Star), H: HARPER STANLEY, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; SR Hes Got Game (Proper Motion x Dunk’s Folly), H: KILEY HOWE, O: Kiley or Diana Howe; CF Coming Up Roses (Majesteit x French Seduction), H: ELLE BROWNE, O: Jennifer and Elle Browne; Rohara Americanlegend ( Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie), H: HADLEY AMES, O: Hadley Ames; DC One Man Show (Baske Afire x CR Simply Marvelous), H: MADISON ROSE, O: Pamela or Madison Rose; Flash Fire APA (Afire Bey V x Eternal Love), H: VALENTINA PERRICONE, O: Phillip or Johanna Sheehe.

H/A Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Champion: Okies Paulina PGA (Okie Paul Quixote x Friska BRSB), H: TRENTYN POWELL, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; Reserve: Oso Smokin (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes), H: JESSICA BARKER, O: Jessica or Karey Barker; Top Ten: WR Isabella (Amazing Fame V x Baskabella), H: SYDNEY LANDERS, O: Gwendolyn or Sydney Landers; NK Cavalier (Buttonwood Royale x Desert Breeze), H: LINDSEY ROSS, O: Saqqara Arabians, Inc.; Little Jack Sprat (Angels Little Jack x Star Of Justice), H: KATIE MAHLER, O: Jessica Daudt; Chic Magnet (Dreamn Bout Chics x Dakaree), H: ABBEY WEISS, O: Jennifer Hallett; Double Stuffed Oreo (Allionces Knight x In Hot Pursuit), H: MIA PETERSON, O: Mindy Hagens; Musk Be My Way (Lena Naskiia x Passionell), H: KEELEY BULLARD, O: Renee or Matthew Mercer; Bella Dun It (Dun It With A Twist x DA Christabella), H: MELISSA GILBERT, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker; Smart Pistolena (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: EMILIA PHELPS, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps. H/A Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under - Champion: ZA Always A Lady (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: BRIANNA MULLEN, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; Reserve: Xtreme Redemption (Xtreme Phlash x Redeeming Silver), H: HANNAH COLE, O: Hannah or Christy Cole; Top Ten: Queen Of Hearts LA (Ole Patche Rock x Hearts Desyre), H: DANELLE GALLOWAY, O: Devin Galloway; Sacred Sacrifice (Sacred Indian x Bint Dartess), H: TORI NELSON, O: Tori Nelson; Khaarga Escobar Slik (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: SHELBY REID, O: David or Jessica Bein; Green Acres Acclaim (Green Acres Fabius x GA Sheera), H: CAMILLE WELCH, O: Katherine Rich; Miss Maximus (HH Maxemus x She Dun Slid), H: MACY DEAK, O: Cotton McNutt; SHA Sobiwon Kenobi (Amir

A/HA/AA UPHA Arabian Breeds JTR 14-17 Challenge Cup - Champion: SA Rapid Fire (Afire Bey V x PF Lady Cameo), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Raven Gropp; Reserve: CF Bella Luna (Baske Afire x Callaways Enola Gay), H: FAITH ROBBINS, O: Lori or Faith Robbins; Top Ten: SA The Gambler (Makash x Ridgefield’s Amour), H: ZACHARY WHITE, O: Peter Marsh; House Of Blues (Baske Afire x The Small Town Blues), H: NORA SHAFFER, O: Laura and Nora Shaffer; D M Fireproof (Baske Afire x One Hundred Proof ), H: ERICA SILBERNAGEL, O: The Silbernagel Family; Dirty Face (Allience x Petra C), H: SYDNEY RICE, O: Sydney or Lori Rice; Royal Flush SKF (Vegaz x Hillcroft Princess Royal), H: LIZA LATHRUM, O: Liza or Kim Lathrum; DA Slim Shady (Triften x Bey Diva), H: KENDALL RICKERT, O: Michelle Rickert; CSP Hot Dam (Mamage x The Vintage Rose), H: MACKENZIE MULLIS, O: Richard or Mackenzie Mullis; CSP Whos Your Daddy (CSP James Bond x Mats Fancy), H: MAKENNA ROOKER, O: Makenna Rooker. A/HA/AA UPHA Arabian Breeds JTR 13 & Under Challenge Cup - Champion: The Real Slim Shady (Mamage x Vanity’s Gal), H: HEATHER RODGERS, O: Lynn, Cinda or Heather Rodgers; Reserve: Afires Sunset (Afire Bey V x Vee Gates), H: CHANNING TURNER, O: Channing and Hollis Turner; Top Ten: You Glow Girl ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM), H: KAYLEE ATKINSON, O: Kaylee Atkinson; Fabulaire (Afire Bey V x Money’s Stellar Performer), H: ISABELLA PERRICONE, O: Malou and Steven Perricone; Strikes So Sassy (Strike Up The Band’s Legacy x GA Louisiana Grey), H: ELLA HAMPTON, O: Ella or Jennifer Hampton; The Fire Marshall (DS Major Afire x Superior’s Jodie Lynn), H: ALLIE OLLILA, O: Allie or Chris Ollila; KF Lord Of The Dance (KF Mark’s Majesty x River Dance NA), H: COLE STANLEY, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; KRA Afire Song (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: JULIA JUNKER,

Equitation Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion: Bonfire ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Lee Ann Flynn; Reserve: Mandalay Bey (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: FAITH ROBBINS, O: Jeff and Heather Johns; Top Ten: Fire And Brass (Afire Bey V x Brassmis), H: ALEXIS KIESNER, O: Candace Avery; Rock Mastars (Mastark x Shawna Bey EA), H: ELAINA ROEDER, O: Todd and Michelle Werts; Bad Badleroybrown (Afire Bey V x Evita Padron ), H: MARY MAG WILSON, O: Mary Mag Wilson; A Revelation BHA (A Temptation x Westela), H: JENNA TEKOLSTE, O: Mary Jo Meier; Buzzz (Apollopalooza x Nitemotion), H: KENDALL RICKERT, O: Hadley Ames; Beg For Mercy (Baske Afire x Mattamercie), H: SYDNEY RICE, O: Stacy Plonte; Fire Charmm (Baske Afire x Charmming Adona), H: MIA PETERSON, O: Mia Peterson or Michelle Ehlers-Peterson; DA Avalon

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H/A Reining JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion WHATA CHIC OLENA TR (What It Takes x Chics Flip), ridden by Grady Byrne for owner Equine Veterinary Services.

H/A Reining JOTR 13 & Under Champion (tie) HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY (Hollywood White x Ora), ridden by owner Karoline Lewis.

H/A Reining JOTR 13 & Under Champion (tie) TR SKID MARK (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), ridden by Karli Kelley for owners Larry or Sue Lease.

H/A Reining Horse JTR 13 & Under Champion HOLLYWOOD SPIN DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), ridden by Wyatt Potts for owner Shannon Rohn.

H/A Western Trail JOTR 18 & Under Champion SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), ridden by owner Emilia Phelps.

H/A Western Trail Horse JTR 14-18 Champion SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), ridden by owner Emilia Phelps.

(Apollopalooza x Ariaelle), H: KELLY HYATT, O: Kelly Hyatt.

Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: Hallelujah Fire (Hey Hallelujah x Omega Jambri), H: REX WHITE, O: Steve or Jennifer Knuth; Reserve: King Heirr (Afires Heir x EA Golden Girl), H: QUINTIN ROBERTS, O: Rushlow Arabians; Top Ten: Noble One (IXL Noble Express x Radiant Afire), H: VALENTINA PERRICONE, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp; Swix (SF Specs Shocwave x Just On Ice), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Quinn Eisenfeld; BR Heir Afires (Afires Heir x BR Mydestiny), H: MACKENZIE COOK, O: Brooklyn Jenkins; Ames Captivator (Matoi x MC Jakita), H: MADISON ROSE, O: Jody or Larry Hoffman; AN Encore (Aploz x WS Fandango), H: KILEY HOWE, O: Hews Oldham; EA Sweet Honesty (Hucklebey Berry x EA Candys Star), H: HARPER STANLEY, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; Buzzz (Apollopalooza x Nitemotion), H: HADLEY AMES, O: Hadley Ames; Heiress TRGR (Afires Heir x Helen Hayes X), H: SOPHIE YIH, O: Cathy or Sophie Yih.

H: MATT HUKE, O: Matt Huke; Top Ten: Lovem And Leavem (Charmed And Bewitched x CL Bay Love), H: KINKELA HARKINS, O: Windabrae Farm; SA Rapid Fire (Afire Bey V x PF Lady Cameo), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Raven Gropp; Majestic High (Majesteit x EA Aphroditie), H: ALEXIS KIESNER, O: Joel and Ashton Kiesner; CF Bella Luna (Baske Afire x Callaways Enola Gay), H: FAITH ROBBINS, O: Lori or Faith Robbins; Krewgerrand LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: OLIVIA LOCKHART, O: Olivia Lockhart; Afires Secret (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: SKYLAR GUNLICKS, O: Skylar Gunlicks; CSP Hot Dam (Mamage x The Vintage Rose), H: MACKENZIE MULLIS, O: Richard or Mackenzie Mullis; CSP Whos Your Daddy (CSP James Bond x Mats Fancy), H: MAKENNA ROOKER, O: Makenna Rooker.

Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Aria MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA), H: CHANNING TURNER, O: Channing Turner; Reserve: Bad Badleroybrown (Afire Bey V x Evita Padron), H: ISABELLA PERRICONE, O: Mary Mag Wilson; Top Ten: Double Oh Sevenn (Hucklebey Berry x Mahoganyy), H: ALEXA TIZIANI, O: Alexa or Mckella Tiziani; CL Crimson Bey Berry (Hucklebey Berry x Baskins-Belle), H: ELLA HAMPTON, O: Sandy McCollum; Fifty Shades Of Grey (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), H: ALLIE OLLILA, O: Kaylee or Allie Ollila; Prodigy Afire (Afire Bey V x Promises Kept), H: JULIA JUNKER, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Nobelle Prize VH (The Nobelest x Baskeafire Belle), H: KAYLA HIPP, O: Vicki Humphrey; Rest Assured (AA Apollo Bey x Summer Flame), H: BAILEY BOSTWICK, O: Tammie Coe; Crowned Heiress KD (Afires Heir x Casting Crowns DFA), H: KAYLEE ATKINSON, O: Mike and Carol Evans; EA Sweet Honesty (Hucklebey Berry x EA Candys Star), H: COLE STANLEY, O: Angela and Clay Stanley.

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H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 - Champion: SA The Gambler (Makash x Ridgefield’s Amour), H: ZACHARY WHITE, O: Peter Marsh; Reserve: Blaze Afire BF (Afire Bey V x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck),

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under - Champion: You Glow Girl ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM), H: KAYLEE ATKINSON, O: Kaylee Atkinson; Reserve: Fabulaire (Afire Bey V x Money’s Stellar Performer), H: ISABELLA PERRICONE, O: Malou and Steven Perricone; Top Ten: Strikes So Sassy (Strike Up The Band’s Legacy x GA Louisiana Grey), H: ELLA HAMPTON, O: Ella or Jennifer Hampton; Afires Sunset (Afire Bey

2015 Youth Nationals

H/A Western Trail JTR 13 & Under Champion IM DESTINEES HOBBY (Como Chex Hobby x Oasis Destinee), ridden by Shelby Reid for owners David or Jessica Bein.

H/A English Trail JTR 18 & Under Champion SAUL (Musseaus x Teen Witch), ridden by Victoria Roe for owner Ashlye Daniel.

H/A Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR Champion CR JUSTA LITTLE WIMPY (Wimpys Little Step x Bay Zalla), ridden by Darby Deak for owner Zelda Conley.

V x Vee Gates), H: CHANNING TURNER, O: Channing and Hollis Turner; Millady LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramac’s First Lady), H: KAYLA HIPP, O: Kayla Hipp; KRA Afire Song (KRA Afire Works x Callaway’s Carioca), H: JULIA JUNKER, O: Jennifer and Julia Junker; Maggie May LOA (Millennium LOA x Byzance), H: ANNA SOPHIA ROWE, O: Jill or Anna Sophia Rowe; KF Lord Of The Dance (KF Mark’s Majesty x River Dance NA), H: COLE STANLEY, O: Angela and Clay Stanley; Dream Of Love (Baske Afire x Spartan’s Silk Stockings), H: BRIANNA CHAMBERLAIN, O: Maya Kahwaji; In The Money SKF (Vegaz x Callaway’s In The Money), H: FAYTH MALONE, O: Simon, Jane, Emily or Lauren Pate.

x Asieel Adah), H: AMANDA KLINGLER, O: Mariah Wilson; Sambucca Raves (Rave VF x Princess Huck V), H: SIENA KRUEGER, O: Maria Danieli Krueger; Just A Jewelle (Alimah Justice x Gisselle), H: AVARI GAGLIO, O: Leslie Wall or Avari Gaglio; NW Beaudacious (Alada Baskin x R-Beaute), H: ELISE KLINGLER, O: Marsha Baum; BRASSAIR (Brass x Ariston Fera), H: KAITLYN SHERMAN, O: Kim and Kaitlyn Sherman; Dylan SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina), H: BRYLEN BEICKER, O: Amelia Trace Nelson.

H: VICTORIA TRUJILLO, O: Veronica or Victoria Trujillo; BHF While U Were Out (Special Event x Expressional), H: VINCENT DESIDERIO, O: Mallory Creter; Khemo Khesha (LH Galentino x Rhuby Tuesday), H: LAUREN RAE BATES, O: Lauren Rae Bates; Beyond The Seaz (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: KAROLINE LEWIS, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; Annapolis (Monogramm x SS Annita), H: ALEXANDRA DUDICH, O: George and Karen Dudich.

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: Hucks High Esteem (Atlantis Bey V x Huckprowlingladyv), H: REX WHITE, O: Peter Marsh; Reserve: Foolinn Around (IXL Aroundofaploz x Pros Dream), H: QUINTIN ROBERTS, O: Ruth Essenberg; Top Ten: Toi Talent (Matoi x Feather Talent), H: ALEXA GILBERT, O: Mia Peterson or Michelle Ehlers-Peterson; King’s Ransum (MHR Nobility x Atlanta), H: MACKENZIE COOK, O: Mackenzie or Cherie Cook; SR Hes Got Game (Proper Motion x Dunk’s Folly), H: KILEY HOWE, O: Kiley or Diana Howe; Afires Moun (Navajo Moun x Spirited Fire), H: BOSTYN LEFFLER, O: Sherri and Bostyn Leffler; Rohara Americanlegend ( Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie ), H: HADLEY AMES, O: Hadley Ames; CF Coming Up Roses (Majesteit x French Seduction), H: ELLE BROWNE, O: Jennifer and Elle Browne; Fabulaire (Afire Bey V x Money’s Stellar Performer), H: VALENTINA PERRICONE, O: Malou and Steven Perricone; DC One Man Show (Baske Afire x CR Simply Marvelous), H: MADISON ROSE, O: Pamela or Madison Rose. Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/ Trot 10 & Under - Champion: PA Lacolline (Sundance Kid V x Larissa PASB), H: AVA RASMUSSEN, O: Kim Rasmussen; Reserve: Heza Fire Walker (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), H: MADISON ROSE, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Top Ten: Allure AA (Gitar MF x Rohara Tsecret), H: ALEXA GILBERT, O: Mia Peterson; One Bright Starr HA (LBA Lode Star x Muskadot), H: JAMES HARPER, O: Jeremy or Chad Harper; Allexxus (Exxpectation

H/A Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: Flash Gorden (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Sue Butler; Reserve: Crownridge Night Fire (Legacy Of Gold x Nicks Harvest Moon), H: CAMRYN MARTENS, O: Jaime Smolik; Top Ten: ZA Always A Lady (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), H: DRAKE MULLEN, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; PKH Flame OF Fame (The Color Of Fame x Aldebaran Scarlet), H: ALEXA GILBERT, O: Glenn and Kelly Gilbert; Tamar Chiaro Di Luna (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: BRINLEY BEICKER, O: Troy Peterson; Spiryt (Europejczyk x Sweet Painted Lady), H: HALLE POTTS, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; NK Cavalier (Buttonwood Royale x Desert Breeze), H: EVA MATTHIAS, O: Saqqara Arabians, Inc.; Grace Under Fire GA (Fire An Ice x Bears Chiquita), H: PING REDMOND, O: Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.; Bella Dun It (Dun It With A Twist x DA Christabella), H: BRYLEN BEICKER, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker; Xtreme Delite (Xtreme To The Max x HZ Dixieland Delite), H: ELISE KLINGLER, O: Marsha Baum. Hunter Seat Equitation Over Obstacles JTR 18 & Under - Champion: EVG Finale (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), H: NATALIE GRAMMER, O: Natalie Grammer; Reserve: Galileo (Alota Gator Bait x Beaus Star Ruler), H: DEVON THOMAS, O: Laura Wood; Top Ten: FF Irish Vodka (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; DM Providance (Promotion x BB Belle V), H: KATHRYN DOYLE, O: Kristi and Kathryn Doyle; Have Another (Shugak x Have Faith), H: CODY CHAMBERLAIN, O: Laura Gordon; Galianos Spirit (HD Galiano x Alouette Gigi),

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 - Champion: SRC Night Wind (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), H: CODY CHAMBERLAIN, O: Braden or Becky Antle; Reserve: Breakaway PA (Versace x Cazsandra), H: NATALIE GRAMMER, O: Ricci Desiderio; Top Ten: Graice (Besson Carol x Fame Miss Look), H: ALLISON LOUISE CEDERBERG, O: DC Arabians; Almarah Star Zone (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: JESSICA PETERSON, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio; Ssinatra (Sshameless x D E Naztravia), H: KELSEY MCMAHAN, O: Kelsey McMahan; CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Tori Nelson; CP Guncyn Roses (Cytosk x Barbs Mist), H: Kirsten Luedde, O: KIRSTEN LUEDDE; Khemo Khesha (LH Galentino x Rhuby Tuesday), H: LAUREN RAE BATES, O: Lauren Rae Bates; Kyrie Eleison FF (Revelry x Cataloniya), H: MOLLY MADDEN, O: Molly Madden; TL Lone Star (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: SARAH ADAMS, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord. Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Breakaway PA (Versace x Cazsandra), H: DEVON THOMAS, O: Ricci Desiderio; Reserve: Almarah Star Zone (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: COLE PORFIDO, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio; Top Ten: TL Lone Star (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: ANNA KJEMS, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; EVG Quintahn (Enzo x Star Of Quintessa), H: SAYLOR WEIDAUER, O: Keertana Reddy; SRC Night Wind (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), H: MACKENZIE ANTLE, O: Braden or Becky Antle; NOUVEAU Baskin TJP (Alada Baskin x MWF Najada), H: MARIANNA GRAZIADIO, O: Marianna Graziadio; DA Triffier (Triften x Fierina), H: ASHLEY EAST, O: Ashley East; LA Justincredible

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H/A Working Cow Horse JTR 18 & Under Champion EL CI KHANADA (Khemonada x Amber), ridden by Jenna Dillin for owners Larry Clapp or Karen Doney.

H/A Regular Working Hunter JTR Champion EVG FINALE (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), ridden by owner Natalie Grammer

A/HA/AA Freestyle Reining JTR Exhibition Champion KHAARGA ESCOBAR SLIK (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), ridden by Nicole Larson for owners David or Jessica Bein.

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 14-18 Champion AVERY BROGLE, owner of Fox On Fire (Fire An Ice x Easter Haze).

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 11-13 Champion MORGAN VAUGHAN, owner of Merryfield Marita (Ochavo x GJK Suki).

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 10 & Under Champion MCKENNA BEIN with Khaarga Escobar Slik (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), for owners David or Jessica Bein.

( Justafire DGL x WA Muscats Pride), H: JESSIE BURTON, O: Anne or Jessie Burton; Psyzmic (Padrons Psyche x SL Krystal Bey), H: MACKENZIE ZIMBECK, O: Dana and Mackenzie Zimbeck; Tamar Desert Wind (Ptron x Evening Fire KA), H: KACIA KAPELKE, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke.

BRINLEY BEICKER, O: Mary Margaret or Melissa Gilbert.

H/A Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under - Champion: TL Foolin Around ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), H: ANNA KJEMS, O: Ricci Desiderio; Reserve: FF Irish Vodka (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: MACKENZIE ANTLE, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Top Ten: Sky High Connection V (Hucks Connection V x Hucks Sky Watch V), H: BRADEN HARDY, O: Madison or Braden Hardy; BHF While U Were Out (Special Event x Expressional), H: DEVON THOMAS, O: Mallory Creter; Crimson Illusion (Bey Oro x Crimson Spider), H: COLE PORFIDO, O: Ricci Desiderio; Beyond The Seaz (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: KAROLINE LEWIS, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; SRC Phoenix Rising (Loki x Wind Fli), H: SOFIA KAUDERER, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Best Picture Show (TAF Best Berrybey x Kolorshow), H: BROOKE BRINTON, O: Brooke Brinton; Chubasksko (SV Basksko x Deserts Supreme Beautiful), H: ALEXANDRA DAVISSON, O: Cynthia Elias or Amber Collier; Raindrops On Roses HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), H: BAILEY ANN LONES, O: Bailey Ann Lones.

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: TL Lone Star (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: SYDNEY MACGREGOR, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; Reserve: Breakaway PA (Versace x Cazsandra), H: LOGAN THOMAS, O: Ricci Desiderio; Top Ten: JS Serinah (CW Bravado x Ambaretta), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Sue Butler or Quinn Eisenfeld; SRC Night Wind (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), H: BRADEN ANTLE, O: Braden or Becky Antle; Allexxus (Exxpectation x Asieel Adah), H: ELISE KLINGLER, O: Mariah Wilson; Millennium Magic (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: KENNEDY MORGAN, O: Crizta Goslin; TAA Khaballo Rojo (Sakim Bey x Gemelli), H: ROMY YOUNG, O: Mariah Wilson; Brassair (Brass x Ariston Fera), H: KAITLYN SHERMAN, O: Kim and Kaitlyn Sherman; Memory Maker HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: HALLE POTTS, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Field Of Life (Muirfield x Sai La Vie), H:

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H/A Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 - Champion: TL Foolin Around ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), H: ALLISON LOUISE CEDERBERG, O: Ricci Desiderio; Reserve: FF Irish Vodka (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Top Ten: Have Another (Shugak x Have Faith), H: CODY CHAMBERLAIN, O: Laura Gordon; Moxberry Bey (Khemberry Bey V x Simply Moxie), H: MOLLY MADDEN, O: Molly and Jill Madden; EVG Finale (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), H: NATALIE GRAMMER, O: Natalie Grammer; Hidalgo WP (Eqynox x Colonel Hand Belle), H: EMILY BARKER, O: Andrew or Emily Barker; SRC Phoenix Rising (Loki x Wind Fli), H: SARAH JANE ROGERS, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Tamar Cool Kid (Neposzar x Iris), H: ALEXA POTTS, O: Alexa Potts; Piaffs Pride (Piaff PASB x Elegant Lady), H: ALEXANDRA DUDICH, O: George and Karen Dudich; Berrily Colored (The Color Of Fame x EMI Berri Bey), H: EMILIA PHELPS, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps.

H/A Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: LKC Amarillo Sky (Riccishah x Jesse), H: SYDNEY

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Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Champion AMELIA TRACE NELSON, owner of Dylan SA (TAF Best Berrybey x Fad Sina).

Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Champion DANELLE GALLOWAY with Uptowns Image (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), for owner AJ Ronyak.

H/A Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Champion TRENTYN POWELL with Okies Paulina PGA (Okie Paul Quixote x Friska BRSB), for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

MACGREGOR, O: Cynthia Cubbage; Reserve: CF Cash (Bask El Pasha x I Am Plush), H: EMMA HENSON, O: Stacy Bailey; Top Ten: BSA Wild Thing (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: HALLE POTTS, O: Freewill Farm LLC; BHF While U Were Out (Special Event x Expressional), H: LOGAN THOMAS, O: Mallory Creter; WV Major Major (DS Major Afire x SH Mstarlite), H: QUINN EISENFELD, O: Trudy Wolfe; Have Another (Shugak x Have Faith), H: BRADEN ANTLE, O: Laura Gordon; Buckshots Maggie Mae (HS Justatemptation x Soul Kiss), H: MADISON ROSE, O: Dianne Margerum; Color Her Victorrious (The Color Of Fame x Victorria), H: MILLISON MANNING, O: Manning Arabians LLC; Buttons And Bows PE (Armani FC x Sadinkie), H: TRENT WIKEL, O: Pegasus Arabians; Marttini (Hucklebey Berry x Sultan’s Mainshine), H: AVA MARIE KILLEEN, O: Cate or Jennifer Wondrasek.

x GJ Lady Topaz), H: TRENTYN POWELL, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; Reserve: Hollywood Spin Doctor (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: SARAH PORTER, O: Shannon Rohn; Top Ten: Smart Pistolena (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: EMILIA PHELPS, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Dun With Style RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs), H: ABBEY WEISS, O: Abbey Weiss; Easy Dun It (Walla Walla Dun It x Basyna), H: AMANDA BURNS, O: Pam or Amanda Burns; CR Justa Little Wimpy (Wimpys Little Step x Bay Zalla), H: DARBY DEAK, O: Zelda Conley; Lil Miss Sweet Spot (Mark This Spot x Teal Magnolia), H: RYAN DEPUGH, O: Ryan Depugh; Black Jack Jerry (Black Jack Olena x Sage Hill Karla), H: PAIGE NEUFELD, O: Neufeld Family Trust; BJ The Whiz Kid (Easy Otie Whiz x Czars Fire Bug), H: JENNA NEUFELD, O: Neufeld Family Trust; Whata Chic Olena TR (What It Takes x Chics Flip), H: GRADY BYRNE, O: Equine Veterinary Services.

WP (Eqynox x Colonel Hand Belle), H: EMILY BARKER, O: Andrew or Emily Barker; Saks Fifth Avenue (Eld Willy Bob x Atisketatasket), H: SAVANNAH WHITE, O: Savannah White; Precisely Pearl (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: JENNIFER J E PEDERSON, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; Camera Shy (Shy Gayfeen x Canadian Red Rose), H: SARAH DUNCAN, O: Carlos Chavez or Mesoam LLC; Colores (Man Of Straw x Spanish Eyes), H: ALICIA TRUJILLO, O: Connie or Missy Grindatto.

Arabian Reining Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 - Champion: RA Lanai (Khadraj NA x Sablefire), H: EMILIA PHELPS, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; Reserve: All Maxed Out RA (HH Maxemus x Marliera), H: ABBEY WEISS, O: Cotton McNutt; Top Ten: Santanas Angelo (Santana HF x So Helpme God), H: GRADY BYRNE, O: Equine Veterinary Services; P A Raptor (Eternety x PA Ratene), H: CRYSTAL GARCIA, O: Samantha Price; TA Olyvia (Kordelas x Halali Olympia), H: PAIGE NEUFELD, O: Paige Neufeld; Millennium Magic (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: CRIZTA GOSLIN, O: Crizta Goslin; My Majec Moment (D A Napitov x Majestic Ancestry), H: TRENTYN POWELL, O: Silver Aspen Ranch; Uptown Fire (Le Fire x Uptown Gal), H: QUINTIN ROBERTS, O: Sarah Gonzalez; Karamat (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: SARAH PORTER, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Pazzazz JT (Piaff PASB x Sharazee), H: KADE SPENCER, O: Irwin Schimmel. Arabian Reining Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Karamat (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: WYATT POTTS, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: AM Prince Of Texas (AM Good Oldboy x AM Warrior Princess), H: KARLI KELLEY, O: Karli Kelley. H/A Reining Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion: Whoa Dam It (Okie Paul Quixote

H/A Reining Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion: Hollywood Spin Doctor (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: WYATT POTTS, O: Shannon Rohn; Reserve: TR Skid Mark (Zee Mega Bucks x Chics Flip), H: KARLI KELLEY, O: Larry or Sue Lease; Top Ten: KELLEY Hollywood Playboy (Hollywood White x Ora), H: KAROLINE LEWIS, O: Karoline or Kathryn Lewis; Every Chics Dream (Magnum Chic Dream x C-L Rafika), H: MACY DEAK, O: Paul David; Stormy Weghe BTW (Rohara Moon Storm x Peptos Tummy Ache), H: MORGAN VAUGHAN, O: Morgan or Rick Vaughan; Phantom Smoke (Colonels Smoking Gun x SA Phantom Gale), H: ALEXIS KATE HEDLEY, HEDLEY O: Alexis Kate Hedley. Dressage Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion: Buy Me A Toi (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: KALEB ERWIN, O: Kaleb Erwin; Reserve: SRC Phoenix Rising (Loki x Wind Fli), H: RAVEN GROPP, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Top Ten: Coys Mpresiv Diamond (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: RACHEL WILLIAMS, O: L. Anisse Clarke; PSF Exclamation (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: KATELYNN HENDERSON, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson; Perfect Stranger (Xtreme Phlash x Show Nuff Gold), H: RENEE WHITE, O: Savannah or Renee White; Hidalgo

A/HA/AA Dressage Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under - Champion: FF Irish Vodka (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: MACKENZIE ANTLE, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Reserve: Zulu LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: KAROLINE LEWIS, O: Kathryn or Klaire Lewis; Top Ten: TL Foolin Around ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), H: ANNA KJEMS, O: Ricci Desiderio; Alada Motion (Alada Baskin x Darmeina), H: CLAIRE NICKELSON, O: Mindi and Libby Montgomery; SF Khemo Sunday (KhemoGibran x Easter Sunday), H: LAUREN BISHOP, O: Sara or Lauren Bishop; Perfect Stranger (Xtreme Phlash x Show Nuff Gold), H: MELANIE DIX, O: Savannah or Renee White; Beyond The Seaz (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: BAILEY HENDRICKS, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; HH Valentino (Mystrigo x Bit Of Klass), H: MADISON GALES, O: Nicolle Johnson. Short Stirrup Reining A/HA/AA Short Stirrup Reining 10 & Under - Champion: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Halle Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: HOLLYWOOD SPIN DOCTOR (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), H: Halle Potts, O: Shannon Rohn; Top Ten: MISS MAXIMUS (HH Maxemus x She Dun Slid), H: Alana Chanelle Becker, O: Cotton McNutt; KHAARGA ESCOBAR SLIK (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: McKenna Bein, O: David or Jessica Bein; VLQ FRIENDLY FIRE (Forelock’s Petja x Polka Jane), H: Siena Krueger, O: Allison Mostowich; BLACK JACK JERRY (Black Jack Olena x Sage Hill Karla), H: Alana Chanelle Becker, O: Neufeld Family Trust; DUN PLAYD NTHE PAINT (Exxclaim x Daisey Mae), H: Eva Matthias, O: Leon or

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H/A Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Champion BRIANNA MULLEN, owner of ZA Always A Lady (SS Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF).

A/HA/AA UPHA Arabian Breeds JTR 14-17 Challenge Cup Champion RAVEN GROPP, owner of SA Rapid Fire (Afire Bey V x PF Lady Cameo).

A/HA/AA UPHA Arabian Breeds JTR 13 & Under Challenge Cup Champion HEATHER RODGERS, owner of The Real Slim Shady (Mamage x Vanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gal).

UPHA Arabian Breeds Walk/Trot 10 & Under Challenge Cup Champion ALEXA GILBERT with Toi Talent (Matoi x Feather Talent), for owners Mia Peterson or Michelle Ehlers-Peterson.

Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion RAVEN GROPP with Bonfire ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), for owner Lee Ann Flynn.

Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion CHANNING TURNER, owner of Aria MTA (Hucklebey Berry x Always MTA).

Lon Matthias; ZEE FIRE STORM (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), H: Eva Matthias, O: Natasha Arritt; HOLLYWOOD SUNSET (Hollywood White x Ora), H: Samuel Patterson, O: Christi Mattson; BELLA DUN IT (Dun It With A Twist x DA Christabella), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker.

White x Ora), H: Samuel Patterson, O: Christi Mattson; DUN PLAYD NTHE PAINT (Exxclaim x Daisey Mae), H: Eva Matthias, O: Leon or Lon Matthias; BEAUS RED DAWN (Beausmidnightblves x Darts Dawneeka), H: Elise Klingler, O: Mariah Wilson.

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings JTH 18 & Under - Champion: TL LONE STAR (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratlif Lord; Reserve: AM VICTORY PARADE (AM Power Raid x Amlightening Raid), H: Kathryn Doyle, O: Paula Nelson; Top Ten: TOPFLYER (Hey Hallelujah x To Love Again), H: Aleigha Kompier, O: Heather Creque and Lea Kompier; PANCRACIOUS (Borsalino K x RTR Honey), H: Tara Adhikari, O: Rhonda Heldt or Lucia Debene; JC SHIEKSPERE IN LOVE (Regal Actor JP x JC Essence Of Tatiana), H: Melanie Dix, O: Julie Crooks; HS PSYTATION STATION (Psytation EA x HR Bellena), H: Elise Klingler, O: Mariah Wilson; DECYNED FOR GOLD (Out Of Cyte x KM Chanel), H: Morgan Overstreet, O: Morgan Overstreet; JERIKO MP ( Jake Jamaal JCA x BST Auburn), H: Julisa Gomez, O: Carlos Chavez or Mesoam LLC; CHS SKYWALKER (Capt Han Solo x AJ Sangria), H: Josephine Smith, O: Holly or Heather Blackmore; ALMARAH STAR ZONE (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: Cole Porfido, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio.

Trail Walk/Jog 10 & Under A/HA/AA Trail Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion: TSIMMER DOWN NOW (Black N Style x Tsparklin Jewel), H: McKenna Bein, O: Saulvance LLC; Reserve: IM DESTINEES HOBBY (Como Chex Hobby x Oasis Destinee), H: McKenna Bein, O: David or Jessica Bein; Top Ten: SAMBUCCA RAVES (Rave VF x Princess Huck V), H: Siena Krueger, O: Maria Danieli Krueger; BELLA DUN IT (Dun It With A Twist x DA Christabella), H: Brinley Beicker, O: Brinley or Brylen Beicker; KHAARGA ESCOBAR SLIK (Kharga Asal Sukkar x Beckie), H: McKenna Bein, O: David or Jessica Bein; AAR NOBLES TRIBUTE (Vaguely Noble x AL Lakota), H: Drake Mullen, O: Brianna and Drake Mullen; DESTIN TO WIN (Marble Sumner Win x Gay Sufeyna), H: River Valenzuela, O: Tammy McDonald; HOLLYWOOD SUNSET (Hollywood

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Sport Horse Arabian Halter Arabian Sport Horse Mares JTH 18 & Under - Champion: DIANA COACH (Khonig x Westover Magnolia), H: Molly Donth, O: Rolland and Cathryn Russell; Reserve: AM HEYYOU STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Dream Playmate), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC; Top Ten: NABILAS FANTASY (El Nabila B x R Desperada), H: Christina Schultz, O: Diana and Mathugh Vance; BELLA DAANA (Its Sshow Time x Milaana), H: Hannah Feldman, O: Rhonda Heldt; ALI BALOO (MFA Hullabaloo x Torjete), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Diana and Mathugh Vance; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Regan White, O: Bill or Regan White; FLAMING DESYRE (Wild Flame x Ecija), H: Amanda Klingler, O: Martin or Rusty Cook; ALLEXXUS (Exxpectation x Asieel Adah), H: Elise Klingler, O: Mariah Wilson.

Arabian Under Saddle Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14-18 - Champion: AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah

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Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion REX WHITE with Hallelujah Fire (Hey Hallelujah x Omega Jambri), for owners Steve or Jennifer Knuth.

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion ZACHARY WHITE with SA The Gambler (Makash x Ridgefield’s Amour), for owner Peter Marsh.

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion KAYLEE ATKINSON, owner of You Glow Girl ( Justafire DGL x Ring Of Fire BM).

Quebec x Reem Al Fala), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabians LLC; Reserve: TL LONE STAR (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; Top Ten: ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; YO (S S Orion x Pascion S), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Caylee Dearth; DIANA COACH (Khonig x Westover Magnolia), H: Molly Donth, O: Rolland and Cathryn Russell; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Regan White, O: Bill or Regan White; GRAICE (Besson Carol x Fame Miss Look), H: Jessica Peterson, O: DC Arabians; KHEMO KHESHA (LH Galentino x Rhuby Tuesday), H: Lauren Rae Bates, O: Lauren Rae Bates; ALI BALOO (MFA Hullabaloo x Torjete), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Diana and Mathugh Vance; DECYNED FOR GOLD (Out Of Cyte x KM Chanel), H: Morgan Overstreet, O: Morgan Overstreet.

Chanel), H: Morgan Overstreet, O: Morgan Overstreet; TAMAR DESERT WIND (Ptron x Evening Fire KA), H: Kacia Kapelke, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke.

V x Finessa), H: Katherine Mathews, O: Silfaun Arabians LLC.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 13 & Under - Champion: TL LONE STAR (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), H: Bailey Ann Lones, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; Reserve: SRC NIGHT WIND (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Braden or Becky Antle; Top Ten: ALMARAH STAR ZONE (AM Good Oldboy x NS Sarazona), H: Cole Porfido, O: Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio; MISS SEDONA (Zortann x PA Barrones), H: Mackenzie Zimbeck, O: Bill or Regan White; HH VALENTINO (Mystrigo x Bit Of Klass), H: Madison Gales, O: Nicolle Johnson; ALIANZA PA (Allience x Fantasia PA), H: Ryan Young, O: Mariah Wilson; JC SHIEKSPERE IN LOVE (Regal Actor JP x JC Essence Of Tatiana), H: Melanie Dix, O: Julie Crooks; MILLENNIUM MAGIC (MHR Muscateal x Kheyarraberribeyv), H: Sofia Bruti, O: Crizta Goslin; TAMAR DESERT WIND (Ptron x Evening Fire KA), H: Kacia Kapelke, O: Stacy or Kacia Kapelke; JERIKO MP ( Jake Jamaal JCA x BST Auburn), H: Julisa Gomez, O: Carlos Chavez or Mesoam LLC. Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack JTR Champion: AM HEYYOU STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Dream Playmate), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC; Reserve: AWESOME DECISION (DC Decider x DC Macauley), H: Deborah Burkhead, O: Deborah Burkhead; Top Ten: DECYNED FOR GOLD (Out Of Cyte x KM

Half-Arabian Halter H/A Sport Horse Mares JTH 18 & Under Champion: MOXBERRY BEY (Khemberry Bey V x Simply Moxie), H: Molly Madden, O: Molly and Jill Madden; Reserve: RAINDROPS ON ROSES HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), H: Bailey Ann Lones, O: Bailey Ann Lones; Top Ten: LGR WICKEDSHAI BEAUTY (Extremely Shai x LGR Moriah), H: Christina Schultz, O: Suzanne or Christina Schultz; NO DIPLOMACY (Our Diplomat x AC No Foolin), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; B ZOSHENNE (Pascal Depau x Ravenwoodshalique), H: Madison Gales, O: Kelli Congero; SMART PISTOLENA (Fritzees Pistol Pete x Celesteal), H: Emilia Phelps, O: Norie and Emilia Phelps; BEAUXCHAMP (Matisse x Kueen B), H: Vincent Desiderio, O: Ricci Desiderio; CF BANDERA (Sundance Kid V x I Am Plush), H: Natalie Gonzalez, O: Hugo or Natalie Gonzalez; MJ ERIKA (Whirlwind II x Solnika), H: Kierstin Thigpen, O: Lorne Robertson; KK HALLE BERRY ( JD Kasets Klassic x Up On The Price), H: Sarah Altman, O: Sarah Altman or Kim Altman. H/A Sport Horse Geldings JTH 18 & Under - Champion: HAVE ANOTHER (Shugak x Have Faith), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Laura Gordon; Reserve: VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns; Top Ten: KAYS TOP GUN (Showgun PGN x Foreign Policy), H: Caroline Dickinson, O: Caroline Dickinson; BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Kaleb Erwin, O: Kaleb Erwin; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Anna Kjems; WESTERN PERFECTION (TA Rising Starr x Lenas Kachina), H: Britney Sullivan, O: Lynn Almond; PIAFFS PRIDE (Piaff PASB x Elegant Lady), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; MARC MY WORDS (Monarch V x Dudes Crystollace), H: Freyja Coe, O: Agnes Collins and Freyja Coe; CAPE CRUSADER (Allience x Lacey Memories), H: Olivia Diorio, O: Olivia Diorio; DM KHEM LATTE (Khemberry Bey

Half-Arabian Under Saddle H/A Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14-18 Champion: MOXBERRY BEY (Khemberry Bey V x Simply Moxie), H: Molly Madden, O: Molly and Jill Madden; Reserve: HAVE ANOTHER (Shugak x Have Faith), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Laura Gordon; Top Ten: EVG FINALE (Saladins Allon x Jundunit), H: Natalie Grammer, O: Natalie Grammer; MARC MY WORDS (Monarch V x Dudes Crystollace), H: Freyja Coe, O: Agnes Collins and Freyja Coe; CF CASH (Bask El Pasha x I Am Plush), H: Hannah Jones, O: Stacy Bailey; NO DIPLOMACY (Our Diplomat x AC No Foolin), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Eld Willy Bob x Atisketatasket), H: Savannah White, O: Savannah White; HIDALGO WP (Eqynox x Colonel Hand Belle), H: Emily Barker, O: Andrew or Emily Barker; PIAFFS PRIDE (Piaff PASB x Elegant Lady), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns. H/A Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 13 & Under - Champion: RAINDROPS ON ROSES HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), H: Bailey Ann Lones, O: Bailey Ann Lones; Reserve: FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Top Ten: BEAUXCHAMP (Matisse x Kueen B), H: Vincent Desiderio, O: Ricci Desiderio; SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Eld Willy Bob x Atisketatasket), H: Melanie Dix, O: Savannah White; CHUBASKSKO (SV Basksko x Deserts Supreme Beautiful), H: Alexandra Davisson, O: Cynthia Elias or Amber Collier; DM KHEM LATTE (Khemberry Bey V x Finessa), H: Katherine Mathews, O: Silfaun Arabians LLC; BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Claire Nickelson, O: Kaleb Erwin; **AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems; KAYS TOP GUN (Showgun PGN x Foreign Policy), H: Caroline Dickinson, O: Caroline Dickinson.

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H/A Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion REX WHITE with Hucks High Esteem (Atlantis Bey V x Huckprowlingladyv), for owner Peter Marsh.

Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion AVA RASMUSSEN with PA Lacolline (Sundance Kid V x Larissa PASB), for owner Kim Rasmussen.

H/A Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion QUINN EISENFELD with Flash Gorden (Unquestionablyhot x SDA Razzle Dazzle), for owner Sue Butler.

Hunter Seat Equitation Over Obstacles JTR 18 & Under Champion NATALIE GRAMMER, owner of EVG Finale (Saladins Allon x Jundunit).

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 Champion CODY CHAMBERLAIN with SRC Night Wind (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), for owners Braden or Becky Antle.

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under Champion DEVON THOMAS with Breakaway PA (Versace x Cazsandra), for owner Ricci Desiderio.

H/A Sport Horse Show Hack JTR Champion: DM KHEM LATTE (Khemberry Bey V x Finessa), H: Katherine Mathews, O: Silfaun Arabians LLC; Reserve: SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Raven Gropp, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Top Ten: PERFECT STRANGER (Xtreme Phlash x Show Nuff Gold), H: Renee White, O: Savannah or Renee White; SKY HIGH CONNECTION V (Hucks Connection V x Hucks Sky Watch V), H: Madison Hardy, O: Madison or Braden Hardy; TAGG YORR IT ( Jorrit x Talsharafa), H: Claire Nickelson, O: Sonja Hampton; CF BANDERA (Sundance Kid V x I Am Plush), H: Natalie Gonzalez, O: Hugo or Natalie Gonzalez; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems; PSF EXCLAMATION (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: Katelynn Henderson, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson.

(Eld Willy Bob x Atisketatasket), H: Savannah White, O: Savannah White; BON JOVI FVF (ES Bonheur x Cest La Ve), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns; CAMERA SHY (Shy Gayfeen x Canadian Red Rose), H: Maya Isabela Chavez, O: Carlos Chavez or Mesoam LLC; PIAFFS PRIDE (Piaff PASB x Elegant Lady), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; LGR WICKEDSHAI BEAUTY (Extremely Shai x LGR Moriah), H: Christina Schultz, O: Suzanne or Christina Schultz.

ANOTHER (Shugak x Have Faith), H: Cody Chamberlain, O: Laura Gordon; BON JOVI FVF (ES Bonheur x Cest La Ve), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; BEST ADVICE CCR (SJ Mikhail x Featuring Ms Paige), H: Erin Pickett, O: Katharine or Erin Pickett; NO DIPLOMACY (Our Diplomat x AC No Foolin), H: Sarah Adams, O: Tracey Ratliff Lord; AM VICTORY PARADE (AM Power Raid x Amlightening Raid), H: Kathryn Doyle, O: Paula Nelson; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich.

Dressage

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level JTR 14-18 - Champion: VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns; Reserve: SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Emily Bennett, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Top Ten: COYS MPRESIV DIAMOND (SS Hympressive Coy x My Chateau), H: Rachel Williams, O: L. Anisse Clarke; HAVE

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level JOTR 14-18 - Champion: ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), H: Alexandra Dudich, O: George and Karen Dudich; Reserve: BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Kaleb Erwin, O: Kaleb Erwin; Top Ten: SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

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A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jenniferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winner), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Reserve: BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; Top Ten: WRADIANT RULER (Wradar x Gai-Ann), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; DM KHEM LATTE (Khemberry Bey V x Finessa), H: Katherine Mathews, O: Silfaun Arabians LLC; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems; ZULU LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kathryn or

2015 Youth Nationals

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion SYDNEY MACGREGOR with TL Lone Star (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), for owner Tracey Ratliff Lord.

H/A Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 Champion ALLISON LOUISE CEDERBERG with TL Foolin Around (JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), for owner Ricci Desiderio.

H/A Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under Champion ANNA KJEMS with TL Foolin Around ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), for owner Ricci Desiderio.

H/A Hunter Seat Eq Not To Jump Walk/ Trot 10 & Under Champion SYDNEY MACGREGOR with LKC Amarillo Sky (Riccishah x Jesse), for owner Cynthia Cubbage.

Arabian Reining Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion EMILIA PHELPS, owner of RA Lanai (Khadraj NA x Sablefire.

Arabian Reining Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion WYATT POTTS with Karamat (Ptron x WB Ferzona), for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

Klaire Lewis; SF KHEMO SUNDAY (KhemoGibran x Easter Sunday), H: Lauren Bishop, O: Sara or Lauren Bishop; ZOEY DARQ THUNDER (Danny x TAS Darq Promise), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; JC SHIEKSPERE IN LOVE (Regal Actor JP x JC Essence Of Tatiana), H: Melanie Dix, O: Julie Crooks; JERIKO MP ( Jake Jamaal JCA x BST Auburn), H: Julisa Gomez, O: Carlos Chavez or Mesoam LLC.

Sunday), H: Lauren Bishop, O: Sara or Lauren Bishop; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems; TL FOOLIN AROUND ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), H: Anna Kjems, O: Ricci Desiderio.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level JTR 14-18 - Champion: PSF EXCLAMATION (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: Katelynn Henderson, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson; Reserve: SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Emily Bennett, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; Top Ten: AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah Quebec x Reem Al Fala), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabians LLC; ROL CYMPLY HOT (Cytosk x Dancity), H: Kristy Shiota, O: Kristy or Kiyomi Shiota; BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Kaleb Erwin, O: Kaleb Erwin; BON JOVI FVF (ES Bonheur x Cest La Ve), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; ZOEY DARQ THUNDER (Danny x TAS Darq Promise), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns.

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level JTR 13 & Under - Champion: BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; Reserve: SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Adrienne HancockLeong; Top Ten: FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; ZULU LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kathryn or Klaire Lewis; ZOEY DARQ THUNDER (Danny x TAS Darq Promise), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; HF SCARLETT ROSE (Rugany x SRF Tasam), H: Bailey Hendricks, O: Rachel or Bailey Hendricks; WRADIANT RULER (Wradar x Gai-Ann), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; SF KHEMO SUNDAY (Khemo-Gibran x Easter

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level JOTR 14-18 - Champion: PSF EXCLAMATION (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: Katelynn Henderson, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson; Reserve: BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Kaleb Erwin, O: Kaleb Erwin; Top Ten: PERFECT STRANGER (Xtreme Phlash x Show Nuff Gold), H: Renee White, O: Savannah or Renee White; AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah Quebec x Reem Al Fala), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabians LLC; BON JOVI FVF (ES Bonheur x Cest La Ve), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; VF MAJESTIC ROGUE (LFD Amir Rogue x Majestic Holme), H: Madeline Jahns, O: Madeline and Andrew Jahns; SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (Eld Willy Bob x Atisketatasket), H: Savannah White, O: Savannah White; ZOEY DARQ THUNDER (Danny x TAS Darq Promise), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; ZABOOMAFOO (Psyches Legacy x Impressive Bey Shah), H: Autumn Johns, O: Autumn or Gary Johns.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: COLOUR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Annllif ), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; Reserve: ZULU LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kathryn or Klaire Lewis; Top Ten: FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H:

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H/A Reining Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion TRENTYN POWELL with Whoa Dam It (Okie Paul Quixote x GJ Lady Topaz), for owner Silver Aspen Ranch.

H/A Reining Seat Equitation JTR 13 & Under Champion WYATT POTTS with Hollywood Spin Doctor (Hollywood White x WBA Lucinda), for owner Shannon Rohn.

A/HA/AA Short Stirrup Reining 10 & Under Champion KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), ridden by Halle Potts for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

A/HA/AA Trail Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion TSIMMER DOWN NOW (Black N Style x Tsparklin Jewel), ridden by McKenna Bein for owner Saulvance LLC.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14-18 Champion AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah Quebec x Reem Al Fala), ridden by Keeley Clark for owner Al-Marah Arabians LLC.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 13 & Under Champion TL LONE STAR (BF Imperial Fyre x Darq Velvet), ridden by Bailey Ann Lones for owner Tracey Ratliff Lord.

Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; ALADDINS RISING FIRE (Loki x Aladdin Valentine), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; WRADIANT RULER (Wradar x GaiAnn), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; SF KHEMO SUNDAY (Khemo-Gibran x Easter Sunday), H: Lauren Bishop, O: Sara or Lauren Bishop; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems.

Bishop, O: Sara or Lauren Bishop; TL FOOLIN AROUND ( JA Bahim Sharaab x Irish), H: Anna Kjems, O: Ricci Desiderio; ZULU LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: Karoline Lewis, O: Kathryn or Klaire Lewis; *AROX II (Sultan II x Abendsonne VII), H: Anna Kjems, O: Anna Kjems.

White; DM PROVIDANCE (Promotion x BB Belle V ), H: Kathryn Doyle, O: Kristi and Kathryn Doyle.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level JTR 13 & Under - Champion: TAGG YORR IT ( Jorrit x Talsharafa), H: Claire Nickelson, O: Sonja Hampton; Reserve: ALADDINS RISING FIRE (Loki x Aladdin Valentine), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; Top Ten: BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Claire Nickelson, O: Kaleb Erwin; SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; WRADIANT RULER (Wradar x Gai-Ann), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; COLOUR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Annllif ), H: Nicole Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; SF KHEMO SUNDAY (Khemo-Gibran x Easter Sunday), H: Lauren

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A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level JTR 18 & Under - Champion: TAGG YORR IT ( Jorrit x Talsharafa), H: Claire Nickelson, O: Sonja Hampton; Reserve: PSF EXCLAMATION (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: Katelynn Henderson, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson; Top Ten: ZOEY DARQ THUNDER (Danny x TAS Darq Promise), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; ROL CYMPLY HOT (Cytosk x Dancity), H: Kristy Shiota, O: Kristy or Kiyomi Shiota; AL MARAH SWIFT (Al-Marah Quebec x Reem Al Fala), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabians LLC; ALADDINS RISING FIRE (Loki x Aladdin Valentine), H: Mackenzie Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle; COLOUR ME NOT (The Color Of Fame x Annllif ), H: Hannah Bossler, O: Nicole and Hannah Bossler; PERFECT STRANGER (Xtreme Phlash x Show Nuff Gold), H: Renee White, O: Savannah or Renee

A/HA/AA Dressage Third Level JTR 18 & Under - Champion: AM HEY YOU STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Dream Playmate), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC; Reserve: AWESOME DECISION (DC Decider x DC Macauley), H: Deborah Burkhead, O: Deborah Burkhead. A/HA/AA Dressage Fourth Level JTR 18 & Under - Champion: AM HEY YOU STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Dream Playmate), H: Keeley Clark, O: Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC. A/HA/AA USDF Intro Dressage Walk/ Trot 10 & Under - Champion: BUY ME A TOI (Galaxey x Nighttime Toi), H: Libby Montgomery, O: Kaleb Erwin; Reserve: TAGG YORR IT ( Jorrit x Talsharafa), H: Libby Montgomery, O: Sonja Hampton; Top Ten: BEYOND THE SEAZ (Al Marah Seazar x Glenna Bay), H: Madelyn Williams, O: Kristin or Denny Herbst; ALADA MOTION (Alada Baskin x Darmeina), H: Libby Montgomery, O: Mindi and Libby

2015 Youth Nationals

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack JTR Champion AM HEYYOU STAR (AM Good Oldboy x AM Dream Playmate), ridden by Keeley Clark for owner Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC.

H/A Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14-18 Champion MOXBERRY BEY (Khemberry Bey V x Simply Moxie), ridden by owner Molly Madden.

H/A Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 13 & Under Champion RAINDROPS ON ROSES HL (Rodeo Road x Classy), ridden by owner Bailey Ann Lones.

H/A Sport Horse Show Hack JTR Champion DM KHEM LATTE (Khemberry Bey V x Finessa), ridden by Katherine Mathews for owner Silfaun Arabians LLC.

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level JOTR 14-18 Champion ANNAPOLIS (Monogramm x SS Annita), ridden by Alexandra Dudich for owners George and Karen Dudich.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion PSF EXCLAMATION (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), ridden by owner Katelynn Henderson.

Montgomery; ZULU LOA (Musik Man x Masquerade), H: Madelyn Williams, O: Kathryn or Klaire Lewis; SRC PHOENIX RISING (Loki x Wind Fli), H: Braden Antle, O: Adrienne Hancock-Leong; ALIANZA PA (Allience x Fantasia PA), H: Amanda Klingler, O: Mariah Wilson; FLAMING DESYRE (Wild Flame x Ecija), H: Amanda Klingler, O: Martin or Rusty Cook; SRC NIGHT WIND (Sheer Outrage x Wind Fli), H: Braden Antle, O: Braden or Becky Antle; FF IRISH VODKA (Pri Ibn Masriyyah x Jennifer’s Winner), H: Braden Antle, O: Mackenzie or Becky Antle.

LAURYN SMITH,, O: Holly or Heather Blackmore; 1st: Xtreme Redemption (Xtreme Phlash x Redeeming Silver), H: EMILY WILLIAMS,, O: Hannah or Christy Cole; 1st: FSF Loaded Gun (OKW Firecracker x Aristo-Candida), H: AVERY WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS O: William or Nancy Blankenship; 1st: SSA Mister Jimmy (Apollopalooza x Paula), H: KAYLEE MCKINISTER,, O: Eric Kobernusz; 1st: HH Valentino (Mystrigo x Bit Of Klass), H: KAATELYN PICORIELLO, PICORIELLO O: Nicolle Johnson; 1st: CL Crimson Bey Berry (Hucklebey Berry x Baskins-Belle), H: LAUREN COOK,, O: Sandy McCollum; 1st: Afires Moun (Navajo Moun x Spirited Fire), H: ABBY NUTTER,, O: Sherri and Bostyn Leffler; 1st: Pazzazz JT (Piaff PASB x Sharazee), H: PATIENCE SCHIMMEL, SCHIMMEL O: Irwin Schimmel; 1st: CP Axiom (Millennium LOA x True Mist), H: CECILIA HERNANDEZ,, O: Barbara Blanck or Luciana Hernandez; 1st: Ssinatra (Sshameless x D E Naztravia), H: LILLY BLAKESLY, BLAKESLY O: Kelsey McMahan; 1st: One Bright Starr HA (LBA Lode Star x Muskadot), H: CHLOE HARPER,, O: Jeremy or Chad Harper; 1st: VLQ Friendly Fire (Forelock’s Petja x Polka Jane), H: ALEXANDER ESQUIVEL ESQUIVEL, O: Allison Mostowich.n

Lead Line A/HA/AA Lead Line Open 2-6 Exhibition 1st: SV Chantilly (Major AA x Bey Sharose), H: JUAN PABLO ATLER, O: Siobhan, Alan or Joan Waxman; 1st: Splash Of Fame (VJ Tamaras Fame x Molly), H: KRISTA LEMIEUX, O: Vickey Bowman; 1st: Uptowns Image (LM Boardwalk x BA Simone), H: ALEX ARCHULETA, O: AJ Ronyak; 1st: PSF Exclamation (Awesome Knight x W-M Regina), H: SKYLYNN MORRELL, O: Margaret or Katelynn Henderson; 1st: CHS Skywalker (Capt Han Solo x AJ Sangria), H:

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Assault N Battery+ (1991-2015) This bay Half-Arabian had a joy for life and spent 14 years competing in English pleasure and ladies side saddle English where he amassed five national championships, eight reserve national championships, and an additional 18 top tens. “Salty,” owned by Conway Arabians, Inc. of Chatfield, Minn., came into the family shortly before Peter Conway’s daughter, Anna Conway-Zaffke’s 14th birthday. “When my dad told me they were looking at him for a possible show horse for me, I immediately found a picture of him in my stack of Arabian Horse Times magazines. I cut it out and wore it in my pocket, where it stayed far past our first meeting,” Conway-Zaffke said. Salty, who was sired by Saddlebred Lost Kingdom and out of Kluzette, a Kluszyn daughter, carried Anna to her first national championship, and many more. “My sister will tell you that upon winning our first one, I cried so much she started to feel as though she needed to comfort me. Something she still likes to tease me about to this day,” she says. And when Anna’s own children were born, she introduced them to Salty. “I let my boys sit on him bareback. In fact, one of my son Felix’s very first words was, ‘Salty.’” “I have so many memories of just growing up with him. He was really with me for all the major moments in my life. No words can fully capture the joy and energy that Salty exuded or the grand effect he had on my life,” Anna said. 368 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Ames Mirage (1996-2015) A special bond existed between Lollie Ames and Ames Mirage (Brass, by *Bask+ x Afire Inmy Eyes), the chestnut Arabian mare who produced top-of-the-line offspring. “They belonged to each other,” says Jeff Wallace. “There definitely existed that magical bond between woman and horse.” Ames Mirage, owned by Dick and Lollie Ames of Cedar Ridge Arabians, produced multiple national champions and she herself won a regional reserve championship and top five in halter. “Affectionately thought of as the gold standard broodmare at Cedar Ridge, she was the ‘Goose that laid the Golden Eggs,’” continues Wallace. “Foal after foal, national champion after national champion. She was specific, predictable and direct in the attributes she passed on to her offspring. Her crosses with Magnum Psyche and Marwan were some of the very best, in my opinion.” Her offspring include Sir Marwan CRF, Angel Eyes TM, Magnum Showcase CRF, Xanthuss, Divine Destinee GA, Ames Image, and Ames Charisma, a national and international champion stallion. Wallace ends with, “She was not only an absolute beauty to look at, but also extremely friendly and good natured.”

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Carry On+/ (1986-2015) The grey gelding was the catalyst to getting Lori and Carey Lawrence, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., back into horses in the spring of 1999. Lawrence’s friend encouraged her to see this gelding at The Cal Poly Equine Center. “He was the most beautiful horse I’d ever seen,” Lawrence said. “We didn’t have a trainer and I hadn’t ridden saddle seat in years, but something told me to just do it.” In October, just five months later, Lawrence and Carry On (Reign On x Spring Fiesta) were top ten in a deep country English pleasure class. “It was my first U.S. National Top Ten and it was as meaningful to me as any of my subsequent unanimous national championships. It was a surreal experience. We paid a nominal amount of money for him and achieved this accomplishment in such a short time frame. Fate put us together. It’s pretty unusual to have everything fall into place like that.” Soon afterwards, Lori’s daughter Nicole, at the age of 9, began showing “Stretch” in country English pleasure, native costume, and halter. They earned a Scottsdale championship, two reserve national championships and five additional top tens. “I have never seen a performance horse as beautiful as he was,” shares Lawrence. “He is the reason we are so consumed with the breed today. He would always greet me in the morning at the barn—he already is missed greatly.”

SF Spellbound (2001-2015) SF Spellbound (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR) owned by Bruce and Karna Trautman of Minneapolis, Minn., was their daughter Lana’s first horse. In 2014, Lana and “Spud” won a Youth National championship, Lana’s first. “Instead of shying away from the rose garland, Spud proudly stuck out his neck,” Lana remembers. “He helped me achieve my dreams,” Lana says. “He taught me that if you think you can do it, you can. He embodied the philosophy of ‘tiny but mighty.’ Every time you got in the saddle, you knew he was going to try his best for you. He wanted to win just as much as I did, and it showed through in his determination in both the show ring and the practice arena. Riding Spud was like riding a little sports car, except the sports car thought he was the biggest horse out there.” In total, the bay Arabian gelding amassed three national championships, one reserve national championship, and eight additional national top tens in country English pleasure, English pleasure (all age groups), and pleasure driving. Trainer Leah Beth Golladay says, “We enjoyed watching Lana learn and grow with him. He was the perfect show horse for her and their national championship last year was the perfect conclusion to their time together. I believe he won a national championship for every amateur that rode him—in three different divisions.”

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REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS August 29, 2015, Region 11 60-Mile Endurance Championship Ride, Utica, IL. Contact: Anthony Troyer, 815-539-7375. September 5, 2015, Region 5 55-Mile Endurance Championship Ride, Spokane, WA. Contact: Gail Williams, 509-865-3246. September 6, 2015, Region 18 Sport Horse & Dressage Championships Offsite, Campbellville, ON, Canada. Contact: Dan Cross, 519-483-2239. September 12, 2015, Region 7 Cutting Offsite Championship, Tucson, AZ. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. September 20, 2015, Region 8 Working Western Offsite Championship, Castle Rock, CO. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261. October 17-18, 2015, Region 9 2-Day 60-Mile Competitive Trail Ride Championship, Decatur, TX. Contact: Cheryl Edmondson, 940-453-0910.

SHOWS AUGUST August 28-30, 2015, Annual Magnolia Summer Sizzler, Perry, GA. Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-305-4023. August 28-30, 2015, State Fair Of Texas A and B, Dallas, TX. Contact: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815.

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Buckle, Tucson, AZ. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. September 11-13, 2015, ABU All Arabian Show, Springfield, IL. Contact: Laurie Persson, 920-568-9073. September 11-13, 2015, AHABC Annual Fall Frolic, Langley, BC. Contact: Marla Patterson, 604-574-3785. September 17-18, 2015, American Royal Arabian Horse Show, Kansas City, MO. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683. September 17-19, 2015, National Show Horse Finals, Springfield, IL. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039. September 18-20, 2015, Autumn Classic A and B, Bryan, TX. Contact: Patty Liarakos, 210-912-8679. September 18-20, 2015, CAHC Fall Show, Castle Rock, CO. Contact: Jo Anne Read, 303-648-3261. September 19-20, 2015, MAHA Fall Classic, Winona, MN. Contact: Leesa Berhow, 715-294-3092. September 19-20, 2015, Ringside Sport Spectacular, Lake St. Louis, MO. Contact: Ryan Chambers, 314-717-7683. September 24-25, 2015, Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683. September 25-27, 2015, Diablo Fall Fling, Elk Grove, CA. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. September 25-27, 2015, Arabian Fall Classic, Eugene, OR. Contact: Heather Engstrom, 541-689-9700. September 26-27, 2015, Equine Ventures Unlimited Arabian Fall Classic One Day Show I and II, Mt. Vernon, MO. Contact: Lenard Davenport, 417-725-3864. OCTOBER October 2-4, 2015, Dixie Gulf Panhandle Ruff-Out, Baker, FL. Contact: Jean Buddin, 228-826-1486. October 2-4, 2015, MAHB Fall Festival, St. Paul, MN. Contact: www.medallionstallion.com October 3, 2015, Chile Roast Dressage and Sport Horse One-Day Show, Albuquerque, MN. Contact: Tara Turner, 505-832-6823.

Calendar Of Events October 3, 2015, Fall Cutting & Cow Horse One-Day Show I and II, Terrell, TX. Contact: Carrie Woolverton, 214-498-7304. October 4, 2015, Chile Roast OneDay Show A and B, Albuquerque, MN. Contact: Tara Turner, 505-832-6823. October 4, 2015, Fall Ranch Sorting One-Day Show, Terrell, TX. Contact: Carrie Woolverton, 214-498-7304. October 4, 2015, CRAA Fall Finale One-Day Show, East Haddam, CT. Contact: Beth Barnes, 860-302-2061. October 9-10, 2015, Reiner Rendevous One-Day Show I and II, Ruidoso Downs, NM. Contact: Annette McCloskey, 417-844-5756. October 10-11, 2015, Pacific Rim Arabian Fall Classic, Elma, WA. Contact: Lisa Joy Kolke, 360-687-2256. October 17-18, 2015, PMHA Fall Harvest One-Day Show I and II, Lexington, KY. Contact: Evette Moody, 937-623-7934. October 24, 2015, Field Of Dreams Sport Horse & Dressage One-Day Show I and II, Livingston, MT. Contact: Elizabeth Dagnall, 406-368-2355. NOVEMBER November 1, 2015, The Fall Sport Horse Spooktacular, Apopka, FL. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710. November 6-8, 2015, American Cup Championship A and B, Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Mary Kanaga, 623-334-5219. November 26-28, 2015, AHAF 46th Annual Thanksgiving, Tampa, FL. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

DECEMBER December 3-6, 2015, Desert Classic All Arabian Show, Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372. December 3-6, 2015, NTAHC Shootout, Glen Rose, TX. Contact: Sherry McGraw, 903-872-7279.

ENDURANCE/ COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE August 30, 2015, Rock River Charity 30-Mile Competitive Trail Ride, Utica, IL. Contact: Anthony Troyer, 815-539-7375. September 10-13, 2015, AHA Open 25Limited, 50- and 100-Mile, Endurance Ride, Oneida, TN. Contact: Eric Rueter, 865-986-5966. October 15, 2015, Foothills Of The Cascade 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Molalla, OR. Contact: Anna Sampson, 503-829-6002. October 24, 2015, AHDRA Big River 55-Mile Endurance Ride, Wyanet, IL. Contact: Jen Allen, 815-303-1958. October 24-25, 2015, AHDRA Big River 25-Mile Competitive Trail Ride I and II, Wyanet, IL. Contact: Jen Allen, 815-303-1958. November 13-14, 2015, Blackwater Boogie 50- I and II, and 75-Mile Endurance Ride, Milton, FL. Contact: Diane Hawthorne, 850-374-1403. November, 14, 2015, Lead Follow @ McDowell Mtn. Park 30-, 50- and 75-Mile Endurance Ride, McDowell, AZ. Contact: Jodie Dukerich, 602-579-0130.

NATIONAL EVENTS

September 10-13, 2015, AHA National 50-, 70- and 100-Mile Endurance Ride, Oneida, TN. Contact: Eric Rueter, 865-986-5966. September 15-20, 2015, Sport Horse Nationals, Raleigh, North Carolina. Contact AHA: 303-696-4500. October 23-31, 2015, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Contact AHA: 303-696-4500.

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September 25-27, 2015, Aachen National Championships and All Nations Cup, Aachen, Germany. Contact: http://vzap.org November 27-29, 2015, Salon du Cheval, Paris World Championships. Contact:

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C Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. ........................ 10, 11, 15, 40-41Halter (130, 131), ..............................................276, 1MN (277), 16MN (292), 316, 317,378, IBC Chisolm-Seymour, Robin ................................................................................. 59 Crescent Creek Farms ............................................................................ 308, 309

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