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F E A T U R I N G

ROYAL ASAD

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LEADING OWNER OF 2016 U.S. NATIONAL HALTER WINNERS (By number of winners.)

WWW.BELOVEDSFARM.COM Patricia M. Dempsey | Lady Lake, Florida | 352-430-3456

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Contents Issue 4 • Volume 47, No. 9 2royal

Cover Story: Royal Asad by Anne Stratton

2016 Breeders Of National Champions

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Pat Dempsey: The Angelic Enigma Of Beloveds Farm by Theresa Cardamone

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Andy Sellman: A Tribute by Mary Kirkman

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The Arabian Halter Horse—A Symbol Of Beauty A National Treasure: The Canda Boys Of Washington, Part I of II … Gerry by Mary Kirkman

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Defining A Broodmare For The Ages: Brassmis by Mary Kirkman

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Stone Ridge Arabians: How Dan And Maureen Grossman Built Their Dream by Theresa Cardamone

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Dick Ames and TA Mozart—Reining’s Musical Masters by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

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The Midwest … America’s Heartland: Birthplace Of Influence For The Arabian Horse by Evie Tubbs Sweeney

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Leaders Of The Times: Eleanor’s Arabian Farm by Mary Kirkman

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Shining Brightly—The Region 12 Spotlight Futurity by Anne Stratton

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by Riyan Rivero

arabians of the midwest

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Spotlight Cover: Hennessey Arabians … Breeding A Better Tomorrow

Comments From The Publisher

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Let Us Introduce … Taylor Mason

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Calendar Of Events

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Looking Ahead

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Index Of Advertisers

F E A T U R I N G

ROYAL ASAD

On The Cover:

Royal Asad (El Tino x Lumiar Ethna), owned by Royal Arabians.

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Comments From The Publisher Publisher Lara Ames

There’s No Place Like Home—Yours And Mine

Managing Editor Charlene Deyle

In this issue, we start a new feature. The Arabian horse community is wide and diverse; we come from all over the country—and around the world too, but this time, I’m talking just North America. Each section, from the Southeast to the Pacific Northwest and points in between, has a vibrant group of horse owners with a great deal to offer. We want to celebrate each one, its great horses, owners, trainers and breeders.

Advertising Account Executive Tony Bergren Contributing Writers Mary Kirkman Anne Stratton Theresa Cardamone Catherine Cole Ferandelli Kara Larson Riyan Rivero Evie Tubbs Sweeney Production Manager Jody Thompson Senior Designer Marketing Director Wayne Anderson Art Director IT Support Specialist Tony Ferguson Print & Web Design/Support Melissa Pasicznyk Sales Assistant Maria Burger Hannah Freitag AHT Abroad Representative Mieke Opsteyn Office Manager/ Accounts Payable Sara Thomas Accounts Receivable Deb Trebesch

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We’re starting this month with the area we know best: the Midwest, the home of Arabian Horse Times. I grew up here, born and raised in a horse family, and I can’t remember a time that Arabians and their people weren’t a central focus in my life. Not just the horses, but the people too. My family has a great relationship with so many folks in the Midwest and we spend a lot of time visiting each other, so we all enjoy friendships unique to the horse industry, based on our mutual love of Arabians. So many amazing breeders come from this area. “We”—not just the Ameses, but many other families as well—were integral players in the growth of the Arabian breed throughout the second half of the 20th century and still today. Many old names are gone now, but new ones have joined our group, and no matter how you look at it, we’re good people and we have good horses. I’m convinced that it’s the same all across the continent. Even with the internet and the magazines, however, we don’t all meet and get to know each other—not even at Scottsdale. Therefore, one of AHT’s new missions is to reach out to everyone with a closer look at the different “local” communities in our breed. I hope you’ll come along for the ride. For this month, I am a proud to be from the Midwest, and hope you’ll enjoy this closer look at the horses and breeders of my home.

Lara Ames Lara Ames Publisher

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Even before you’ve seen Royal Asad, his pedigree stands

are Brazilian-bred, uncommon in North America at

out. “Unique” is what everyone who knows him calls it.

this time.

Not only is it saturated with type and athleticism, but also it represents a welcome outcross for North American halter breeding that often is dominated by a few accom-

And RFI Maktub, the colt’s dam’s sire, died two years ago, so his blood is becoming rare—right at a time when his significance is increasingly being recognized. In 2016, his

plished names.

son RFI Farid sired the Gold, Silver and Bronze Champion That’s what was in Rodolfo Guzzo’s mind when he recom-

Yearling Fillies at the Salon du Cheval and was named

mended that Royal Arabians’ Cindy McGown and Mark

Best Sire at the show.

Davis purchase Royal Asad in Brazil just prior to the Brazilian Nationals. (The youngster promptly confirmed their faith by scoring unanimously as Brazilian National Cham-

Royal Asad is by the DA Valentino son El Tino, and out of Lumiar Ethna, by RFI Maktub. Guzzo, who says that he had tried to buy that blood for years, was thoroughly famil-

pion Junior Colt.)

iar with both sides of the pedigree, and he explains why An important aspect of the group’s confidence is that the

the combinations work so well. “His breeder [Michel Mo-

young stallion is exactly as his pedigree predicts. Through

relato] also bred his dam; he knew all his dam lines, and he

the first five generations, that heritage features extreme

used to do performance [so he knew what he was working

beauty, mixed with a few genuine

with]. When he crossed to Maktub, the phenotype really

performance lines tracing

put in a lot of type—big eyes, a fine muzzle. That’s what

to the Varian program.

he wanted to do. Asad’s mother, who was a Brazilian and

What makes it use-

Chilean national champion, is one of the most beautiful

ful

and

now

fresh

Maktub daughters I ever saw. He got the face and all the

that

type from his mom and the athleticism from El Tino. He

several mem-

moves, he trots, he’s beautiful.”

bers of the three

All of that is why, during a fall scouting trip to Brazil,

generations

when Dejair Souza approached Guzzo with news of a spe-

first

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cial colt, the trainer, Travis Rice and Royal’s Amanda Fraser took a look. “This wickedly awesome bay colt, with ginormous eyes, came around the corner with this attitude that just wasn’t stopping,” recalls Rice. “His tail was flagging and he had this elegant neck—it was one of those moments where you’re, like, ‘Wow, we can’t leave this country without this horse.’” “You can’t find, really, the face he has, the eye he has, the neck he has,” Guzzo agrees. “It’s absolutely crazy. He is tall and athletic, with a long neck and a beautiful face.” The plan now is for Royal Asad to compete at Las Vegas and begin a breeding career, with a limited number of breedings available on a select basis. “In my opinion, the mark of any great sire is when his offspring produces,” Rice observes. “You can see that in this colt’s mother and in RFI Farid. Now everyone is crazy about RFI Maktub, but there are limited straws because he’s passed away.”

Rice gets more specific. “I think he will be a game-changer. He’s going

“I think what he can contribute to the breed will be amaz-

to be a benchmark, setting a standard for what the Ara-

ing for the United States,” Guzzo says simply.

bian breed will look like.”

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LAYING CLAIM TO HIS KINGDOM...

EL TINO | LUMIAR ETHNA Owned by Royal Arabians Cindy McGown & Mark Davis, Owners Mesa, Scottsdale & Rio Verde, Arizona

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ABWC JUNIOR COLTS OF 2015 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

ABWC SENIOR STALLIONS 4 & 5 YEARS OF AGE SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

INTRODUCING BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT

AJMAN MONISCIONE | HALYA DE JYLBERT LIMITED 2017 BREEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE Owned by Bolivar Figueiredo | Brazil Leased by Royal Arabians Cindy McGown & Mark Davis, Owners Mesa, Scottsdale & Rio Verde, Arizona

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HK KEAV POWER | HILLARY VCM 3X BRAZILIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION BRAZILIAN BREEDERS CUP CHAMPION HIGHEST POINTS OF THE SHOW Owned by Leandro de Aguiar | Haras Cruzeiros | Brazil Leased by Cindy McGown & Mark Davis, Owners Mesa, Scottsdale & Rio Verde, Arizona

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ABWC SENIOR MARES 6-8 YEARS OF AGE SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

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TWO-TIME U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION VEGAS GOLD CHAMPION

QR MARC | NW SIENA PSYCHE Owned by Royal Arabians Cindy McGown & Mark Davis, Owners Mesa, Scottsdale & Rio Verde, Arizona

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ABWC SENIOR MARES 6-8 YEARS OF AGE SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

ABWC JUNIOR COLTS OF 2016 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

JJ BELLAGIO | DUCHESS OF MARWAN Owned by Empire Group Royal Arabians | Al-Sahrae Arabians Sandhu Arabians | Gemini Ranch

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THE BREATHTAKING . . .

WH JUSTICE | FALCONS LOVENOTE BHF Owned by Al Sahrae Arabians Australia

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ABWC JUNIOR MARES OF 2014 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

ABWC SENIOR STALLIONS 4 & 5 YEARS OF AGE SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

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READY TO CAST HIS SPELL ON THE VEGAS CROWD . . .

SF SIR REAL | BREMERVALE CHARMED Owned by Al Sahrae Arabians & Future Farms Australia

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ABWC JUNIOR COLTS OF 2016 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

HARIRY AL SHAQAB | R ARABELLA Owned by Eric & Karen England | Provo, UT

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ABWC JUNIOR FILLIES OF 2016 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

HK KEAV POWER | WC EVANGELINA Owned by Apollonia RAR Partnership | Scottsdale, AZ

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HARIRY AL SHAQAB | DM ENDLESS ROMANCE Owned by Al Saqran Stud Mr. Bassam Al Saqran Kuwait & Sharjah, U.A.E

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ABWC JUNIOR COLTS OF 2016 SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

ABWC SENIOR MARES 6-8 YEARS OF AGE SHOWN BY GUZZO WORLDWIDE, LLC

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GAZAL AL SHAQAB | JE ALI SELENE Owned by Al Saqran Stud Mr. Bassam Al Saqran Kuwait & Sharjah, U.A.E

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2016 Breeders of National Arabian Champions and Reserve Champions

n breeding Arabian horses, the journey begins with great amounts of research, an understanding of strength in traits, bloodlines, and potential crosses, a revisit to past successes and failures; and once all of this is behind a breeder, only intuition and hoping for the best inspires a final decision. With all these factors occurring before the foal even becomes a reality, it is clear that breeders take a great risk every time they pair two horses in hopes of creating the next superstar. We honor the most winning breeders of 2016. As Arabian national wins amassed over the year for the most excellent horses in the show ring, a select group of breeders stood out in their breeding choices, their hard work, and their unique intuition to create a worthwhile Arabian show horse and exceptional individual. It is their efforts that help to continue this great breed and we are grateful for their love and allegiance to the Arabian horse as the top breeders of 2016. In the following pages, a few breeders share their accomplishments and hopes for the future.

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Top Breeders of 2016 United States, Canadian, Youth, and Sport Horse National Purebred Arabian Champions and Reserves Equitation, UPHA, Showmanship and Horsemanship classes excluded.

17 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Richard Ames â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cedar Ridge Arabians 10 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

7 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: California Polytechnic University - Pomona Frank and Sara Chisholm Susan Fyfe Prestige Farms LLC

8 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Dolorosa Arabians Ltd Eleanor Hamilton Live Oak Arabians 6 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Nick and Juliet Carden Marty Shea Bazy Tankersley

5 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Conway Arabians, Inc. Vicki Humphrey R O Lervick Arabians

The Brass Ring, Inc. Toskhara Arabians Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

4 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Liz Alward Boisvert Farms LLC Burrline LLC Laura Gault Tamara Hanby

Steve Lazzarini Dusty Morgan Oak Ridge Arabians Pegasus Arabians Petroglyph Arabians

Lindsay Rinehart Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Shawn Stachowski Tierra Farms Varian Arabians

3 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Al Shahania Stud Susan Al-Abbas Larry and Kelly Alcorn Sandra Arabsky and Herman Steunenberg Sally Bedeker

Buckshot Farms Lisa Cortese Edward and Laura Friesen Heather Johnson-Tracey

Murray and Shirley Popplewell Carol Roberts Rohara Arabians Shawn and Carmelle Rooker

Springwater Farms Arabians Carol Steppe Strawberry Banks Farm Larry and Carla Wright

2 CHAMPION OR RESERVE WINNERS: Karla Amass Forrer Battle Hill Farm Brett and Marie Becker David and Jessica Bien Devon Benbrook Joe Betten Frances Butler Jewell Cantrell Robert Caruth Martin and Rusty Cook Nancy Cowette-Seward C & P Dabella/Steinberg/Urner DC Arabians Diane Dempsey El Camino Ranch

Lisa Ethell Brian and Sandra Feuling Shelley Gomavitz Richard Halstead Adrienne Hancock-Leong Katharyn Hart Hennessey Arabian LLC Khaarga Arabians Julie Klug Renee Kramer Dean and Sheryl Lacey Jennifer Lowry Lisa Markley and Leeanne Reel Diana McClaskey Ross McDonald

Missy McGan Michael Medved Dean Meier Michalow State Stud Michigan State Univ. Dept. of Animal Science Nelson De Oliviera Prata Pinto Moreira Harold and Dolly Orr Pannonia Arabians Perry and Suzanne Perkins Jim Porcher Red Tail Arabians LLC Lorne Robertson Sage Hill Arabians Setting Sun Stables Shellbird, Inc.

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Stanley Ranch Starline Arabians LLC Sheila Stewart Melissa Subjeck Sandra Swanson Rodney and Jacqueline Thompson Kimberly Tillman Vango Arabians Sandra Warren Whispers Acres, Inc. Richard, Gail, and Anne Whitaker Wikel Arabians Kathie Williams-Baity Windholme Farm LLC Thomas and Kay Wright

Who are you most excited for in your 2017 foal crop? The purebred that I am most excited about is the cross of WP Corporate Image on IXL Saphire, a daughter of the great mare RY Fire Ghazi. She gave us a fabulous colt in 2016 that is easily equal to WP Corporate America. The mare is also the dam of the National Reserve Champion H/A English Pleasure horse, SF Whoz Who. The Half-Arabian that I am most excited about is the cross of our Saddledbred stallion with Play Girl MSC (dam of WP Corporate Image). WP Wiloma Il Divo is a son of Samur who was one of the Top Five sires at the 2016 World Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY. This will be his first foal out of one of our best Arabian mares.

David Bandy Wiloma Plantation Number of years as a breeder: We first started breeding Arabians and Half-Arabians with our Oran Van Crabbet stallion, Oran Van Bandy, thirty years ago. In the last eight years, we have extended the lines of our breeding program with our stallions WP Corporate Image by Afires Heir, Orans Continuo by Oran Van Bandy, and more recently, WP INXS by Anza Padron. What were you most proud of in 2016 as a breeder? Our young Arabian stallion, WP Corporate Image sired his first National Champion, WP Corporate America, in the Arabian English Pleasure Futurity. We bred two mares to WP Corporate Image when he was only two years old for his first foal crop, and it is amazing to see one of them already winning a national championship. While at Nationals last year, Joel Kiesner stopped and congratulated me on WP Corporate Image in that he had just become the first of Afires Heir’s get to sire a National Champion on his own. Also, our Hackney stallion, Halstead’s Goldfinder sired WP Zion, who was top ten in H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse. He was part of Halstead’s Goldfinder’s first Half-Arabian foal crop of two foals. Halstead’s Goldfinder was Reserve World’s Champion at the Canadian Winter Fair, and he has some of the best Hackney lines in his pedigree. How many foals are you expecting in 2017? WP Corporate Image is expecting two purebreds and one Half-Arabian foal out of a Hackney mare. WP INXS is expecting one purebred. Our young Saddlebred stallion WP Wiloma Il Divo, is expecting one foal out of our Traditio daughter. In addition, we will have foals out of crosses between Hackney Horses, Hackney Ponies, Saddlebreds and Dutch Harness Horses for future breeding stock. At what age do you start marketing your horses? The day I bred the mare! The marketing gets more focused after they are born and when they are put in training. We sold WP Corporate America by his dam’s side to Jessica Clinton; that’s how impressive he was!

What legacy do you hope to leave behind as a breeder of the Arabian horse? A strong, brave and trainable English pleasure horse that is talented on both ends. I literally study pedigrees every day, and I hope to properly preserve the great Crabbet blood of Oran and Indian Gold through Oran Van Bandy combined with the great genetics of Comet, Bask, Anza Padron and Afires Heir. The results to date are very promising with our Arabian stallions and our select group of mares. Joel Kiesner evaluated WP Corporate Image and told us he not only has great English Pleasure potential but with his frame, attitude, talent and pedigree he will most definitely be a great breeding horse. He has quickly proven that to be true. WP INXS is a great outcross option as he has no Bask or Varian lines, but instead traces to influential Polish, Crabbet, and Egyptian lines. Our Half-Arabian program developed a truly unique focus since WP Rosanna Orana hit Louisville in the H/A Junior English Pleasure class ten years ago. Her success inspired us to breed future ‘Super Mares’ by combining the very best blood of Hackney ponies, Hackney horses, Saddlebreds and Dutch Harness Horses together. We have been encouraged by knowledgeable individuals like Jim Stachowski and Clarke Vesty, that we have truly created a unique group of mares that are guaranteed to produce well when crossed with WP Corporate Image. I firmly believe that the Crabbet bloodlines are still relevant, and they deserve serious consideration in breeding English horses. Moreover, I believe that Hackney Pony and Horse lines have a lot to offer the Half-Arabian English division. We are striving to be considered as knowledgeable breeders of affordable English pleasure horses that are of value for the amateur, as well as in the open arena. Who is your greatest breeding accomplishment and why? For purebreds, it would have to be WP Corporate America—an almost perfect English pleasure futurity horse: great frame, straight tail, perfect motion front and rear. He was so brave in Tulsa as he carried Gabe DeSoto and did his job. I’ve watched that video a hundred times and I am still amazed. For Half-Arabians, it would definitely be WP Rosanna Orana, multiNational Champion and Reserve in Amateur Park, English Pleasure and Pleasure Driving. When I bred a $500 unregistered Hackney Pony mare to Oran Van Bandy, I could have hardly imagined what was to come. Her trainer, Tish Kondas, had so much love and respect for Rosanna, and told me, “You’ll never top this one.” Her statement has inspired and challenged me to breed even better English horses. I am doing more than ever before, so I guess we will see!

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Number of years as a breeder: Since 1985. What were you most proud of in 2016 as a breeder? Built by Peppy named APAHA 2016 Half-Arabian Working Western Horse of the Year. How many foals are you expecting in 2017? 15. At what age do you start marketing your horses? In utero. Who are you most excited for in your 2017 foal crop? Our Einstein’s Evolution and Hesa Zee foals. What legacy do you hope to leave behind as a breeder of the Arabian horse? That a woman can do it!

Eleanor Hamilton Eleanor’s Arabians

Who is your greatest breeding accomplishment and why? All the Hesa Zee daughters who have won in the futurity and are now producing champion futurity foals.

Number of years as a breeder: 30+. What were you most proud of in 2016 as a breeder? Having my homebred stallion Majestico win his second national halter championship. How many foals are you expecting in 2017? None this year. At what age do you start marketing your horses? We generally wait until they are three or so, to give them an opportunity to mature and show us what they will be. What legacy do you hope to leave behind as a breeder of the Arabian horse? I have bred a select number of horses, and all have been good quality, functional and typey. I hope to be remembered for this. Who is your greatest breeding accomplishment and why? Majestico, who was named 2016 APAHA Arabian Halter Horse of the Year, would be my greatest breeding accomplishment. Not only is he an incredible individual, but he is producing equally beautiful and athletic foals who show extreme show ring potential.

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Mission: Wiloma Plantation’s goal is to secure and combine the best of Lady Anne Blunt’s Crabbet Arabian breeding program through Oran, Indian Gold, and Skowronek, the Polish Arabian program through Bask and Comet, and the Varian program through Huckleberry Bey, to develop a group of outstanding English show horses that will have a strong place in future breeding programs. Hackney, Dutch, and Saddlebred bloodlines are utilized to produce the best Half-Arabian English and Park show horses.

Contact: Wiloma Plantation, David Bandy 1317 Botetourt Rd., Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Cell 540-798-8461 • dbandy@spectrumpc.com

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Om El Erodite

LOV INGLY W ELCOMES THIS WOR LD-R ENOW NED TR E A SUR E

2016 Grey Arabian Filly (EKS Alihandro x Om El Excella)

WATCH FOR HER TO BE PRESENTED BY TED CARSON Beloveds Farm | Patricia M. Dempsey Lady Lake, Florida | 352-430-3456 www.BelovedsArabians.com

Marwan Al Shaqab x La Vida Lloca

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Dear APAHA Members, AHT Readers and Friends, This award, coming from you, the community of Arabian professional and amateur horsemen, means more to me than any other possibly could. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bestowing this honor on my wonderful stallion Majestico, who I bred, raised, and dearly love. Thank you to Jeff and Jerry Schall, their Shada team, and all of the equine professionals who have worked with Majestico to care for, present and promote him throughout this exciting year of 2016. A very special thanks to Jeff Schall for accepting this award at the banquet on my behalf. I would also like to acknowledge the other award nominees in the Arabian Halter category. Collectively they represent many of the finest and most accomplished Arabian halter horses currently showing in the world, and I am deeply honored and humbled to have had Majestico standing among them. Congratulations to the recipients of these highly coveted awards in other categories, as well. Many, many thanks, for this unforgettable gesture. God bless all of you, and God bless the Arabian horse. They all deserve the right to be champions of someone’s heart! Nancy Cowette Seward — Hobnail Farm

Bred and owned by Hobnail Farm The Seward Family Greenfield, MN

2008 stallion, ca & scid clear Standing at Shada, Inc. Nominated Sire: AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Minnesota Medallion Stallion

Elk River, MN • fax: 763-441-5849 Jeff Schall: 612-308-8006 JRShada@gmail.com Jerry Schall: 612-865-9202 JerryShada@gmail.com www.ShadaInc.com

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Celebrating Scottsdale! Some of the five Gold Champions, two Silver Champions, two Bronze Champions and nine winners at Scottsdale 2017. Thank you Giacomo Capacci and see you again in Vegas! Top: Produce of Dam Winner RP Miss Surprise Group Bottom Left: International Gold Champion Filly Juhaina Aljassimya (WH Justice - Toscana PGA) Bottom Right: Gold Champion Egyptian Heritage Colt Mounif Aljassimya (Al Ayal AA - RP Miss Surprise) Ar abian Horse Times | 2 | Halter â&#x20AC;˘ 2017

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Congratulations and Thank You to the Scottsdale Show organisers, the Marquise Invitational Auction and to APAHA & Arabian Horse Times. And also to Alejandro and Ana Vigil, buyers of Oula Aljassimya, Lot 1 in the Marquise Auction. Top: Oula Aljassimya by Marwan Al Shaqab Ar abian Horse Times | 3 | Halter â&#x20AC;˘ 2017

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Pat Dempsey The Angelic Enigma Of Beloveds Farm

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by THERESA CARDAMONE

The ultra-exquisite filly crossed the stage with mincing steps, blinded by the spotlights shining directly into her eyes. Her ears were assaulted by the unrelenting cadence of the auctioneer’s patter as he listed her attributes and urged the well-dressed people seated in the audience to dig deep into their pockets. She craned her neck as she was led back and forth at the trot, the people whooping and cheering with each new bid. Suddenly, the auctioneer’s gavel hit the podium with a sharp whack! and young Om El Erodite was SOLD—to Pat Dempsey—for the record price of $1,550,000! The crowd erupted into a roar of approval with a standing ovation as the winning bidder was acknowledged. From the filly’s point of view, her new owner could have been an angel with a shining halo, backlit as she was by the spotlight. Just then, a breeze filtered through the hall, allowing the filly to inhale the scent of her benefactress. She breathed a sigh of relief when she recognized the kindred spirit she had so recently met back at the barn. Things were right with the world. Erodite was going home to Pat Dempsey’s Beloveds Farm in Lady Lake, Florida, USA.

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Pat may have taken much of the Arabian horse community by surprise with her record-setting purchase of Om El Erodite at the 2017 Marquise Invitational Auction in Scottsdale, but it was certainly not her first rodeo, or more accurately, not her first world record Arabian horse auction purchase. 37 years earlier, Pat was a central figure in a year (1980) that would see record prices for Arabian horses smashed at a staggering rate, setting the trajectory for a giant bump in the Arabian horse economy. That February, at the All-American Sale in Scottsdale, first-time buyer David Murdock of Ventura Farms paid $325,000—nearly double the then-existing record for an Arabian mare—for U.S. National Champion Mare Heritage Desiree. Later that day, Murdock spent another $450,000 in partnership with Arabian industry icon Tom Chauncey to purchase the ethereal Negatiw daughter, Fantazja, at the Nichols-DeLongpré sale. Just a few months later, young Pat Dempsey stepped out of the woodwork with a half-a-million dollar bid for the exquisite WN Mi Kerida at breeder Wayne Newton’s storied production sale, setting a new world record for an Arabian mare in the process. As if to show she meant business in establishing a world-class breeding program at her two-years-new Wapiti Ranch in the Colorado Rockies, later in the same sale, Pat also purchased stallion prospect WN Satamiros at a world-record price for a yearling. To say the Arabian public was all abuzz is an understatement.

WN Mi Kerida, and various press from the 1980 Wayne Newton Production Sale.

Then, as now, Pat was an enigma. In 1980, the rumor mill speculated that Pat was everything from a relative of Mr. Murdock, to an underworld casino owner, to an oil heiress, to a wealthy widow—anything but the well-educated, self-made woman that she was. This year, the speculators evidently missed the fact that Pat Dempsey of Wapiti Ranch and Pat Dempsey, the purchaser of Erodite, are one and the same person. After a hiatus from the industry of over a dozen years and relocation from 100 feet of annual snowfall in Colorado to the perpetual summer of the Sunshine State, Pat has reemerged as one of the most prominent breeders in the business. She relates, “I’ve only been back in it for 3½ years now and in 2016 had the most winners at the U.S. Nationals for the second year in a row.” So why did she feel compelled to pay such a significant price for an eight-month old filly? Had she planned to buy her?

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Dr. Chat Kleinpeter

Om El Erodite

“I had no intention of buying her or any horse,” Pat states emphatically. After all, I already had extremely successful young homebred show horses.” Nevertheless, during the week before the sale, upon the constant urging of her trainer Ted Carson, she finally went to see the filly in the flesh. That was the visit which Erodite had remembered so clearly as a beautiful meeting of the minds. “Once I met her, I knew what I had to do; first for her, and next for our country and our industry,” Pat explains. “The filly came right up to me, looked me in the eye, and told me who she was. That’s when I saw the bigger aspect of the whole situation. It occurred to me that I am in service to life and when the filly came up to me in that way, I knew that I would bring her home. You can never really own a horse, but you can be their caretaker. I knew then that I would take care of Erodite. And as the auction went on, I became determined that she would remain here in the USA.”

Pat has received dozens of congratulatory messages following that mind-blowing auction. Other breeders appreciate her intent to help stem the flood of many of the best American-bred horses to foreign shores. “The industry needs unity, which it had that night,” Pat reminds us. “People were unified over the fact that the filly stayed in the United States.” Pat knows that without the foundation of the breeders, there can be no Arabian industry. “I have made it a personal policy to turn down millions of dollars-worth of sales because I will not sell my horses overseas. Besides, the only way to draw interest to any industry is to keep and showcase your very best.” That is exactly the blueprint that Pat has always followed with her horses, and will follow with Om El Erodite.

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Ted Carson recieving his USEF Halter Professional of the Year Award.

Beloveds Gracious Lady

Erodite is stabled between two other Beloveds Farm fillies at Ted Carson’s training center at Butler Farms in North Carolina. “Ted is a true horseman and he is so excited about Erodite,” Pat effuses. “I keep my horses with Ted because the thing that matters most to me is their treatment and their care. After that comes their productivity and whether they win. Erodite is already very comfortable and relaxed and she enjoys going out to pasture every day with one of my other fillies, Beloveds One Blessing. Erodite is doing well and accepts every new challenge that Ted gives her, even the things that you would think a horse might shy away from. She just needed to be backed off and given some time to catch her breath.” Pat is happy to expound on Ted’s recent accomplishments. “In January 2017, he won the United States Equestrian Federation’s Halter Professional of the Year award over candidates from 19 different equine industries,” Pat imparts. “He was also honored by the Arabian Professional Horseman’s Association as both the

2017 Horseman of the Year and the Halter Professional of the Year.” Short term, Ted Carson will continue to get to know, condition, school, and prepare Om El Erodite for her next public appearance—in Las Vegas at the 2017 Arabian Breeders World Cup, where she and Ted will make their debut. Next on their agenda is the year’s biggest goal, the World Championships in Paris, where Erodite will vie for the title of World Gold Champion Yearling Filly. Okay, so is that who Pat Dempsey is … the benevolent angel who gave the whole industry a needed influx of cash, confidence, and commitment to our American Arabian horses when she said ‘Yes’? Someone who will show her American-bred horses against the finest in the World without losing them to the global stables? Well, yes, she is all of that—however, along with her heart of gold, she has a backbone of steel when it comes to issues of ethics, integrity, and justice. Pat is comfortable “infusing the Arabian horse industry with enthusiasm” through her high-profile purchase while simultaneously pressing its governing organization to obey its own rules in conjunction with the scoring of some halter classes at the 2016 U.S. Nationals.

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In one of the most competitive classes at the 2016 United States National Championships, Pat’s filly Beloved Gracious Lady followed up her unanimous Region 15 championship with a spectacular performance in Tulsa, emerging as the highest scorer in the Arabian Yearling Filly Breeders Sweepstakes Championship. Pat was inundated with interest in her beautiful Gracious Lady, who was courted by several of the same people who later became bidding contenders for Om El Erodite. In both fillies, the potential buyers recognized exceptional quality. But even when a blank check was offered, Pat’s answer was always the same, “Gracie is not for sale.” With five judges scoring her class against the Arabian standard as the rules required, Beloved Gracious Lady had tallied an impressive 394.5 points – a full 3 points higher than her closest competitor. The handlers and owners were advised by show officials that there would be no further judging of the fillies and that the Friday “finals” would simply be a presentation of the trophies, ribbons and garlands to the already scored Champion, Reserve Champion, and remainder of the Top Ten. In an inexplicable move, the protocol of the judging was altered, in complete violation of the rules. Upon being notified of the rule violations, the President, the Show Committee, and the stewards stated as one voice, “You’ll just have to file a protest!” Rule violation evidence draws dismissal action instead of resolution. Where is the transparency in this process? Where is the integrity for the future of this industry? This attitude and many decisions made by the U.S. National Show Committee has disenfranchised the foundation of our industry by exiling the breeding aspects from the center of our annual Arabian hallmark celebration. Pat is credited with creating and distributing the “Make Halter Great Again” caps that were meant to encourage positive action. Pat’s follow through and integrity are not in question. Along with pressing for answers regarding the rule violations in 2016, she has already charted a course for Om El Erodite that will bypass the 2017 U.S. Nationals, taking aim on Paris instead. Pat Dempsey is a many-faceted woman: she is highly successful in her business life, she operates her companies in a socially responsible way, she has an indisputable eye for a fine horse, she believes in deep communication between species. She is both humble and able to make world-record setting decisions. She is an angel of mercy for horses and the Joan of Arc who fights to protect them. She is the woman who will volunteer for foal watch for a week to make sure the maiden mare has company in her labor and she is the plaintiff that will show up in court fully armed with facts to support her case. Women like Pat Dempsey are a rarity, and the Arabian horse industry in America should be grateful to have her in its midst. Ar abian Horse Times | 11 | Halter • 2017

Beloveds Farm is located in Lady Lake, Florida

Ever After NA x HJ Porcelain Bey | Bred & Owned by Jerland Farm

2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION YEARLING COLT (JR) & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT

2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (JR.) & RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY

Congratulations to all this year’s winners

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Andy Sellman: A Tribute by MARY KIRKMAN

It’s been nearly 25 years since a teenaged Andy Sellman began showing horses for Cedar Ridge in amateur halter. Dick Ames had spotted his talent when he debuted at the Minnesota Fall Festival, and offered him the opportunity that would launch his career. And relatively speaking, once the newcomer grew up, it didn’t take long before the rest of the industry also recognized his ability. Sellman’s story is well known. He went from amateur exhibitor to Cedar Ridge’s halter trainer, got experience in performance by helping the farm’s manager and head trainer, Tom Moore, and even finished high school and college before going full time into horses. In 1998, he won his first U.S. National Top Ten in open mare halter with the Cedar Ridge mare Berri Queena V. Recently asked to account for his success, he replied, “Some of it was destiny. I was given an opportunity by Cedar Ridge to either run with it and do great—or falter.” “It was all hard work,” counters Cedar Ridge owner Dick Ames. “That’s the whole thing. The harder he worked, the luckier he got.” After eight years at Cedar Ridge, Sellman moved to California to become an assistant to Greg Gallún, who he names along with Moore as an important professional influence. He remained there for six years, and then in 2006, came back to the Midwest, this time Wisconsin, where he opened the barn that is home to his Argent Farms today. The following year, he and his show string hit the U.S. Nationals like a tsunami, earning four of the top U.S. National Championship titles: with Pyro Thyme SA, U.S. National Champion Stallion; with Aria Impresario, Yearling Colt; with RD Fabreanna, Yearling Filly; and with Star Of Marwan, Futurity Filly. He would win consistently at the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, Scottsdale, and other top shows from

then on, and in 2012, he added the extra accolade of scoring national championships in four countries, on three continents (Australia, Brazil, Canada and the U.S.). It’s gone on from there, through so many APAHA titles that when the organization incorporated a Hall of Fame and inducted those who had won so routinely as to appear to own their categories, Sellman was in its inaugural class of members. Though only 41, he is no longer eligible for “Professional Halter Trainer of the Year.” In 2016, on statistics from North America’s most prestigious shows—the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, and Scottsdale—Sellman was the overall leading trainer, halter and performance, by a substantial margin. (He’d been leading halter horseman for several years, and he’s quick to say that he is extremely grateful for the honor.) With that kind of record, it is only appropriate to ask how he has done it. What does it take to be that successful? “It’s a balance, in my view, between a few things,” he replies thoughtfully. “Horsemanship; the ability to deal with people and relate with them; the willingness to put yourself out there and find super horses, and then convince people to let you train them; and finally, to be able to operate your business so as to make money.” For him, assuming skill with horses, it is largely about his customers. “Most of my customers are long term,” he offers. “What makes it work is that they’re good people, and we have a good relationship as people.” It’s a relationship that everyone accepts does not include socializing at horse shows, no matter how well they get along. Although he’s very personable, his focus at shows is well known and it’s all business. “He doesn’t give himself a lot of room for failure,” observes photographer Stuart Vesty, who has known Sellman for years. “He’s determined to do the best he can possibly do for his horses and the people around him.”

Nailing down the specifics of his success covers a lot of territory. Ask those who know him what is so special and there are enough opinions to fill a book, but some familiar refrains. Nearly everyone comments on Sellman’s methods and his attitude toward both the horses and the customers. “He has that x-factor, that extra passion to show horses and understand their strengths and weaknesses,” Jerland’s Larry Jerome says. “He has an excellent ability to look at a young horse and recognize potential. I appreciate that he doesn’t push them too hard; I think that he takes a horse at the pace at which it can develop the best. He doesn’t want to show a horse until it is absolutely ready.”

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Scott Benjamin has known Sellman since the Cedar Ridge days, and now represents Greg, Julie and Jane Farrell’s Mulawa Arabian Stud in Australia. “We felt that his training methods and how he treated his horses were very much in alignment with the way the Farrells want them treated,” Benjamin says. “They like their horses to be treated fairly. They don’t mind if they have a little pressure—the horses can handle a little, and we put pressure on them under saddle as well—as long as they are rewarded fairly, and they live a happy and contented existence. That’s how we treat them here at home.

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Sellman’s method of training halter horses is similar to the performance techniques he learned at Cedar Ridge (for example, a horse learns to move away from the leg pressure of the rider). “We give the horse a cue, and when that horse responds in the fashion that we’d like it to, there is a reward,” he explains. “When it responds in an improper fashion or isn’t understanding, there is a correction. It is rational, fair training. When they get finished, they are doing it because they are trying to be precise according to their cues, not because they are afraid of me. They understand the parameters that we’re working within.”

“Andy’s horses have a very natural, happy expression, and we wanted that for our horses,” he continues. “His strength is getting the best out of every horse he has. He feels pressure [to be successful for his customers], but he doesn’t externalize that into his horses or the people around him. That makes him special. His horses have a great trust in him because they know they will be treated fairly.” “He makes it fun for the horses,” nods Leslie Sommer, of Shamrock Farms. Her family has known Sellman since he was at Cedar Ridge. “When he teaches them to move away from the pressure, he praises them immediately. If you just watch him show a horse, the horses like him. We primarily have little babies with him, and you can go in their stalls and they’re happy to see you.” Margaret Larson, who owns Pyro Thyme SA with her husband, Claire, observes that they probably should bring their stallion home, but she doubts Pyro would be as happy with them as he is at Argent Farm. “Andy has a special love for horses,” she says. “He has something in him that horses know.” A benefit of Sellman’s careful handling that many cite is that their horses can compete in halter and then go on to be successful in performance, not a common occurrence in today’s show ring.

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Pyro Thyme SA

“We’re performance horse people at our base,” says Carrie Fritz, Sommer’s sister and partner in Shamrock Farms, along with their mother, Sharon Doran, who started the venture 34 years ago. “Really, halter was not our goal. Andy makes you want to be involved with it because of the beauty and athleticism of the horses, and the way he approaches it. He looks at the horse as a whole.”

“He’s a good people person,” agrees client Laura Koch. “He’s very articulate, extremely smart, and before we end a conversation, he always says, ‘I just want to tell you, I’m so proud to have you in my barn, I love what you’re doing, love the horses. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity.’ He stands out because he always says thank you, and I am 100 percent sure he does that with everybody.”

A good example of that is Shamrock’s Preminision SF. With Andy, he won the Canadian National Reserve Championship in Yearling Colts/ Geldings, and then went on to Joe Reser for western training. In 2016, he was a U.S. National Top Ten in the Western Pleasure Futurity and this year top five at Scottsdale. “He has a great mind and he’s wonderful to be around,” Fritz says. “That’s something we look for, and Andy definitely instills that.”

She notes another important component: the enjoyment factor. “Andy makes it fun. He’s always encouraging. Even when things aren’t going right, he’s very calm; he never yells at me. Even if I don’t win, he still says, ‘You did a good job.’” It’s not that she doesn’t know when she hasn’t performed well, she adds. She does, but being yelled at doesn’t increase her knowledge or the pleasure which drives her participation.

“If anything, I think he gives them confidence to go on and do the performance,” Sommer adds. Another crossover who appreciates Sellman’s methods is Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna, whose primary interest is western. But several years ago she bred a halter horse, and on Jody Strand’s recommendation, sent the filly to Sellman. She’s been a client ever since. For her, too, how the horses are treated is critical.

As far back as Sellman’s early days, Lollie Ames has said the same thing, but with a characteristic twist (she and Dick enjoy the forthright propriety of having known him since he was a kid). “He’d give me halter lessons,” Lollie says. “I’d get so tired of him! He told me my pressure on the lead wasn’t good, so he tied the lead strap to a pole and made me stand there for I don’t know how long, pulling it tight and letting it go. I don’t think I ever did pass … but he’d say, ‘Good job, Lollie.’” Sellman also is known for his straightforward approach to communication. “I appreciate that I can talk very directly to him and he understands what I expect,” says Larry Jerome. “And he tells me what he can do for me. If he doesn’t think he can meet my expectations, he says that he doesn’t think the horse can do it or it wasn’t quite ready yet.”

“I can’t say what goes on in other barns,” Sink-Krusenstjerna qualifies, “but [my husband] Jay goes up to Andy’s often for lessons. These horses are so well taken care of and there’s not a fearful bone in any of them that Andy trained. I see it, and I continue to have halter horses with him because I do.” She hesitates, and chuckles. “I don’t want to embarrass him, but he’s the real deal. He absolutely loves what he does, and he loves these horses.” She also mentions an aspect seldom noticed in the Arabian industry, but often key in equine Delacroixx health. “He assigns a particular person to particular horses. They groom them, care for them, get to know them really well. They can pick up on any little change or difference, and inform Andy.” Om El Arab’s Janina Merz has known Sellman since his California days. “At the time, our horses were at home, not even in training with Andy,” she recalls. “I would drive them [to Gallún’s] every day to school, or whatever, and by the second year, we were trusting enough to leave them with him. You get your horses back the way you sent them. He’s kind to them.” They’ve been clients ever since. “He turns out his horses perfectly, always. They go the extra mile.” It isn’t all just the horses. Observers have long noted Sellman’s rapport with people. “We met when he was learner judging at Fall Fest,” Scott Benjamin recalls. “Andy was working for Cedar Ridge, and he was showing these horses really professionally, even though he was baby-faced (a bit like he still is). He was the most polite, kind, gracious person in the ring, without a doubt. He was always making sure his horses were in the right place for you to see them, and he never got in the way—it was more about what the horse needed to do, not what he needed to do. When it was all done, he shook my hand and said, ‘I just want to thank you for judging my horses. I appreciate the time you took.’ I was blown away that someone would take the time to thank a judge for judging the horses that were in his care.”

“Andy gives advice if you ask for it,” observes Duke Mendel, of Gemini Ranch, “but he doesn’t just volunteer it. We have gotten advice from him on lots of things— breeding, showing, buying.” He remembers the encounter that sold him and his wife, Renae, on Sellman. “When I called him on purchasing a gelding, he had one in mind and he thought about it for a day or two, and then brought us a different one. That was DC Benedict. We felt that he could have sold us anything, but he didn’t. He waited, thought about it, and brought the right one, and later that year, we won our first U.S. National Championship. A year later, my wife won her first national championship herself.” “Andy is great because he cares about his customers,” Bert Sanders offers. “He’s very appreciative, and we feel like he always puts his clients first. I’ve gotten the same level of experience with Andy from the day I met him without a horse, to now, when I’m with him and have a horse. He deals with people all the same—he’s a client’s trainer. He wants to make it all good for everybody.” Some of it is just his character, they all say. “He’s genuine, he’s honest, he’s talented,” Janina Merz reflects. “He’s one of my favorite people. He’s like family to me.” “I have known Andy Sellman for many years,” says Al Mohamadia’s Bruce McCrea. “He is a superb talent with a nice, quiet elegance to his presentations. Al Mohamadia has kept horses with him for several years now; he and Angie, with their great team, have always done a wonderful job for us. I’m proud to call him a great friend.”

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“We met Andy Sellman in February 2013, when he showed our mare *Impressa MI for the first time and won in Scottsdale,” says Joanne Gunabalan, who with her husband, Ram, owns JR’s Dream Arabians. “We are very proud to be associated with him and the Argent Farms team—they’ve been very welcoming, warm and respectful. Andy is an incredibly hardworking, committed, honest, superstar!” “Andy’s made a lot of national champions for us,” says Claire Larson. “We’ve been very fortunate. Pyro was the height; he was national champion three times for us. There will never be another like him in my life.” He smiles. “And Andy married my granddaughter. That didn’t hurt anything.” Dick Ames remembers why he invited Sellman to Cedar Ridge all those years ago. “He had talent and he was very ambitious,” he says. “That’s the type of a person I like.” And they’ve stayed good friends since then? Yes. “Well, except one time when he was going through a gate. You can put that in. He’ll know what I’m talking about.” Sellman also has a reputation for being generous with his knowledge. Sheena Steenhart, who with her husband Mike has Morning Sun Arabians in Alberta, Canada, has known him since his California days. He’s shown horses for them (most notably, their multi-national champion stallion in both open and amateur, Spitfyre VF), and because the Steenharts condition and often show their own horses, he’s been a valuable coach over the years. “Spitfyre has been the only one who has lived at Andy’s farm,” Sheena says, “but Andy has been gracious enough to coach me at Canadian Nationals the last couple of years with horses that I’ve conditioned at home.

*Kavalle MI

Om El Al Azeem JR Francesca

“He’s such a horseman, and he has so much professionalism and integrity,” she continues. “Years ago, Mike wanted to show Spitfyre one more time in amateur at Scottsdale, so we conditioned him at home and entered him in the International class. The deal with Andy was that if [the stallion] looked good enough and he wanted to show him, fabulous, but we understood if he didn’t, since Spitfyre hadn’t been in his barn. In fairness to Andy, he’s had the horse and he knew that he knew his system and would stand up and show for him—but he’s a professional; he’s not going to show a horse unless it’s in perfect condition. So my husband hauled Spitfyre down himself, and remember, we live in the frozen north. Getting them ready is a problem, with their winter coat. But Andy showed him to a silver championship.” She’s learned from Sellman over the years. “Attention to detail is probably the easiest way to sum it up—it’s all the little things: that they’re groomed every day, they’re under lights so that their coats are perfect, and they’re kept clean and happy, so that they are enjoying their job. All of that adds up to success.” And apparently, success is just as sweet to Sellman now as it was all those years ago. Stu Vesty laughs at his annoyance that since his Hall of Fame induction, he is ineligible to compete for the annual APAHA Professional Halter Trainer award. “He doesn’t take any of it for granted,” Vesty notes. “He wants to compete even when he doesn’t have to. I finally said to him, ‘Andy—you’re in the Hall of Fame! People usually need to die to get in a Hall of Fame!’”

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National Champion Guiliano Legacy Of Fame x SC Psavannah

~ Greg, Julie & Jane Farrell ~ and Scott Benjamin “It continues to be a privilege to have Mulawa-bred horses in the care of Andrew Sellman & Argent Farms. In the capable care of Andy, Angie & Team Argent, the horses are always treated with utmost respect and dignity. The entire Farrell Family and all of Team Mulawa owe a heartfelt debt of gratitude to Andy for all he has done and continues to do to make the Arabian horse community better and brighter for everyone.”

Multi-National Champion *Valentino’s Angel MI DA Valentino × Always an Angel

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www.MulawaArabians.com.au 61 2 9655 1578 enquiries@mulawa.com.au

Pantanal J Ever After NA x HJ Porcelain Bey

2017 Scottsdale Classic Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2017 Scottsdale Classic 1st Place Yearling Colt (Jr.) ~ Larry Jerome ~ Talent and dedication combined with a great work ethic adds up to excellence! Thank you, Andy, for taking phenomenal care of our horses and for being a great friend.

www.Jerland.com 715-537-5413 larry@jerland.com

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Multi-National Champion DC Benedict *Besson Carol x Jusst One Look

~ Duke & Renae Mendel ~ We always knew that one day we would have a horse with Andy Sellman, and just after the 2013 Scottsdale Show, Renae was looking for a new gelding. We looked at probably 10, and I said “Let’s call Andy Sellman and see if he has any to suggest!” The rest is history! He told us about DC Benedict, and later that year, Andy won us our first ever U.S. National Championship. In 2015, Renae won her first AAOTH U.S. National Championship with DC Benedict under Andy’s guidance. Thanks to Andy and Argent Farms, Renae and I have realized our dreams and goals in the Arabian horse industry! Thank you Andy!

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~ Mike & Sheena ~ Steenhart

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Honesty, Integrity, attention to detail. Thank you for all you do, all you have done for us, and for Spitfyre. We will value your friendship forever and look forward to many more exciting experiences together. Thanks for an incredible ride!!

Multi-National Champion Spitfyre VF

403-946-5292 morningsunarabians@gmail.com

TF Psymreekhe x Red Flame BRSB

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~ Leslie Doran Sommer ~ Carrie Fritz & Sharon Doran It has been so rewarding to see the horses you have started for us have success in the halter arena and then go on to be successful performance horses. Thank you for the guidance you have given us over the years, you are a true gift to our industry.

Reserve National Champion Preminision SF Baahir El Marwan x Im Fabulous SF

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Multi-National Champion Sir Marwan CRF

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Marwan Al Shaqab x Ames Mirage

~ Dick, Lollie & Lara ~ Ames We are so proud of the man you have become. We have watched you every step of the way and are proud of all you have accomplished for yourself and family.

National Champion Ames Jasmine DA Major Afire x G Kallora

www.Cedar-Ridge.com 952-492-2537

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Left to right: Multi-National Champion Penchant+ (*Pogrom x Veyonce++/) Multi-National Champion Elashahn+/ (AAS-Elishahh x Veyonce++/) Multi-National Champion Vitoria Rose (Vitoria TO x Tequila Rose MTC)

Multi-National Champion Delacroixx

RD Dynamo x *HED Caramba

Stonegate Arabians, LLC 515-371-7407

~ Jay Krusenstjerna ~ & Barb Sink-Krusenstjerna Andy, we are so happy for the friendship we have developed through our shared love of the Arabian Horse!

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~ Laura Koch ~ & Bert Sanders

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Thank you for the years of incredible knowledge, experience and friendship. You are not only instrumental in the selection and presentation of our halter horses, you have become a person that we always enjoy and appreciate.

Multi-National Champion RD Dynamo Bey Ambition x TF Falconsimprint

Multi-National Champion Marcus TRF ZT Marwteyn x HB Dominique El Dakar

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Multi-National Champion Pyro Thyme SA

~ Claire & Margaret ~ Larson Andy has a special way with horses so that they sense his love and interest in them. They want to please him.They do not forget what he taught them. This creates a special loyalty and trusting relationship that they share with him. We know he is the BEST!

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Pryme Thyme x Holly Onfire JW

Multi-National Champion *Kavalle MI Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess

~ Joanne & Ram ~ Gunabalan vesty photo

We met Andy Sellman in February 2013, when he showed our mare *Impressa MI for the first time and won in Scottsdale. We are very proud to be associated with him, and the wonderful Arabian horse. The Argent Farms team has been very welcoming, warm & respectful. Andy is an incredibly hard working, committed, honest superstar!

JRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Arabians, LLC Jrgunabalan@aol.com

Multi-National Champion *Impressa MI Aria Impresario x Mulawa Alexa

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~ Angie ~ Thank you for being my husband, life companion and best friend! I am so proud of the man you are. Your kindness and love towards all your horses is so special to witness. Yours is a God-given talent that many people can only hope to strive for, and you work so hard for your family and clients with tremendous integrity and thoughtfulness.

www.ArgentFarms.com Om El Justadorable

WH Justice x Om El Shahmaandura

From the bottom of my heart, I love you. I love our life together and will forever be your biggest fan!

2016 APAHA Halter Amateur of the Year

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*Kavalle MI x Emmanda Scottsdale Signature Champion Auction Yearling Filly

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The Arabian Halter Horse

A Symbol Of Beauty sk anyone on the street which breed of horse is the most beautiful, and most will say the Arabian. That may be because many know of or read The Black Stallion or King of the Wind (or saw the movies), but it also just has been kind of a fact for a long time. The Arabian horse has been so well known for its beauty, that sometimes you have to remind people that it has an even more important characteristic: it can do a little bit of everything, and better yet, do it well. So, it is no surprise that although the breed became known for its ability to win endurance races, trot high in English, go smooth and low in western, pull buggies and carts in driving, fly over fences in jumping, and win as hunters, hacks, dressage mounts, flat racers—you name it—its signature discipline has long been halter. You can’t beat an Arabian at the task of being gorgeous.

Intriguingly, however, what has been defined as “gorgeous” has changed with the decades. Horsemen will agree that type should be the most important element in earning a halter trophy, which is true, but a simple comparison of horses who won national titles in, say, the 1970s, shows clearly that the look is very different from that of champions today. The silhouette has been refined over the years, and if anything is guaranteed, it is that lively discussions result when breeders and owners consider what is to come in the future. And here’s a fun fact: those who have followed Arabians for years and observed all the changes, still revere winners from the past for their quality, even if, by evolving standards, they might not be competitive today. Each was a stepping stone to the present. So what is in the future of the halter division? No shortage of glamor in the horses, of course, but what else? And for halter fans, what makes breeding and showing in today’s world fun? AHT talked to the people whose horses were front and center in 2016.

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LoLLie Ames Cedar ridge Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? I do not know if they would be surprised, but our horses are loved. When you walk into the barn, all of our mares and foals are very friendly and loved. One would also be surprised to see the number of horses running in the pasture. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think there has been a lot of talk in the U.S., of changes people want made, but there has been issues and problems with people getting on the same page. I myself, want to see in the U.S., our Nationals getting back to showcasing the best and showing the versatile Arabian. We need to do a better job promoting within our own events. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Padron. He was the ultimate show horse and what a success his offspring have become. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think the Marquise Auction in Scottsdale was a great start, and I think all of the positive energy in Scottsdale should just carry on through the year What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale … Sunday morning … the Championships. Seeing the best in the sunshine can’t get any better!

sheikh JAssim Bin khALifA AL ThAni aljassimya Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? see? We would like them to notice the amount of care we take for our breed.

There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Changes are necessary to improve this industry and all the changes we noticed were made for the best interests of our breed. Even those changes which were unsuccessful, we (I) believe that they were made with positive intentions.

What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would like the owner of that special halter horse to see what his beloved horse is producing nowadays. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I’m very proud of my breeding program and I would like other owners to tell me which horses I have bred that they would like to have bred. Every farm would like to have a special producing mare and stallion and each of those special horses will have their own legacy, but would they fit in the same program? What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? In 2016 it was very exciting to see new owners in our industry, and I hope that in 2017 we will be welcoming more new owners to grow our family. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? New York, because we don’t compete!

DAviD Boggs midwest If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How quiet and peaceful the barns and stables are for a training barn. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? *Padron. He created a dynasty, and I would love more of his daughters to breed and another Padrons Psyche, if possible. If you could have been the breeder of two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? *Bask and *Padron. They both have contributed immeasurably to our breed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? *Azraff and the 2017 foal crop coming from all Midwest stallions! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale—the amazing “first glance” at all the new young superstars of the breed!

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PAuL gLAns Farm Affiliation: midwest training Centre

If an outsider w were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? It is not really a surprise … they would see how well kept and clean the barns are. They would also see pampered, happy horses that are treated like family. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. I wish I could bring him back and breed to him again. I loved watching him being shown—he was beautiful and always successful. He was my kind of horse: “Champion of Champions.” A fond memory I have of him is when David Boggs brought him out on a misty Scottsdale morning. DA Valentino dramatically entered the arena by rearing and almost stood straight up. His bloodline will be at Scottsdale for many years to come. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Too many good horses to mention. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The quality and level of horses and the new amateur halter handlers. The knowledge and talent, ability, and level of professionalism is off the charts! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale! It has an exciting atmosphere, quality on so many levels, and offers variety. Coulter|Cadillac|Buick|GMS and I, have been supporting and sponsoring the Arabian horse community for many years and are proud and honored to be a corporate sponsor.

DAn grossmAn stone ridge arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That ALL of our horses are outside in big grassy fields every day. Our 100-year-old barn is warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but is not fancy at all.

There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I am really disappointed with the way that AHA has treated the halter division of the U.S. Nationals. The changes they have made have caused the

industry to be stagnant. I hope AHA has heard our requests and I hope they will make an improvement to the way the halter horses are shown. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Bask. He has had such an amazing impact on the Arabian breed. I would love to see him and give him a carrot. If you could have been the breeder two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Bey Shah. I would love to have known him as a young horse and see his marvelous personality from the beginning. Also, Marwan. He too, has made a huge impact on the Arabian breed and I know him as a breeding stallion. I would have liked to spend time with him and known him as a horse. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? We are excited to see how a couple of our horses will do this show season. We are also excited to see what AHA will do for the halter division at U.S. Nationals. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because it is the first of the year and it is the biggest; it provides a lot of competition. But mostly, because it is so much fun to see everyone again and get together with friends that we haven’t seen since U.S. Nationals.

LArry Jerome jerland Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Perhaps the number of horses and the diversity in our program, and the emphasis we place on starting and raising our horses. At last year’s Khadraj party, a number of visitors remarked on the depth of quality. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think that some of the changes are good, some not so good. A halter class should be a breeders’ class. It is an evaluation by a judging panel. I like a scorecard because I want a breakdown of the animal. There are many things you cannot see from ringside. You are relying on your judges to score each of your areas. I feel the standup is exciting, but I also like to view a horse totally let down. A horse needs to be balanced and functional, not necessarily extreme. As a Registered Holstein breeder, we have a classification system. It is a 100 point scale. The final points will categorize the rating. Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. This is also done in the warmblood horse sector, as well as in other species of livestock. The final score can then be used to help a breeder recognize the whole picture, strengths and faults, comparison to siblings, and whether I can use their genetics in my breeding program to facilitate a

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positive result. My concern is that, we only have this show ring award with who is the best presenter and what horse is maybe conditioned the best.

greg knowLes arabian expressions If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? It shouldn’t really be a surprise, but they will notice how happy the horses are. Halter trainers are often criticized as being tough on horses. But here, every horse walks up to the front of their stall to greet visitors. We spend a lot of time rubbing on them, loving them. We use classical conditioning and teach them that the cue for their attention is when the trainer steps in front of them. They are not confused, and are able to relax. There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? For me, the biggest change is the talent level of the trainers. Overall, today’s halter trainers are very good horsemen. We have developed a schooling system based on progression, patience and specific cues that have been taught to trainers all over the world. I am not a fan of the scoring system; it is as arbitrary as the comparative system. To judge against an imaginary standard doesn’t make sense. While it is great to see a beautiful Arabian horse trotting on the lead, I don’t think the focus should be on movement. Rather, the focus should be on conformational aspects and Arabian type. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I was blessed with showing four National Champion Yearling Fillies in a row, and the fifth year, my filly was Reserve National Champion. None of them had been champions at Scottsdale in February, and none of them went on to become U.S. National Champion Mare. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to show any one of them to the senior title! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? My favorite mare, stretching back to my early days with Howie Kale, is Dornaba. Gazal Al Shaqab has been an amazing sire of so many great horses including Emandoria, and of course, his son Marwan Al Shaqab, and Rose of Gazal APA (who I just had the thrill of showing to the Champion Mare title at the 2017 Scottsdale Classic). Those are the two I would choose to breed.

between AHA and halter trainers and breeders that led to some productive decisions. It gives a lot of hope for the future. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Hands down, it is Scottsdale. Since my first Scottsdale show in 1976, it has made me a good living, and I can even say it saved my career. It is the greatest show on earth, the biggest, the most competitive and the most prestigious. The weather is fantastic, the marketing opportunities are great, and there are awesome offsite activities to add to the experience. For me, to sit on the rail and watch the gate open on the new class of yearling fillies—all of those beautiful, fresh babies showing off what their breeders have achieved—there is nothing better!

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If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How content the horses are and how very well groomed they are. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Most of the changes have not worked out very well. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Bask, because he was one of the greatest producers of all times. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? RD Fabreanna (best producer I ever owned) and Donna Molta Bella SRA (bred by Dan and Maureen Grossman and owned by Bassam Al Saqran). What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Changes I know they are working hard at making, hopefully for the better. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because of all the excitement and beautiful horses.

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TheresA LungwiTz royal t arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? I don’t live there, because of how gorgeous it is! With 52 stalls and a fivebedroom great house with every amenity you can imagine, it always feels tough to leave. Whenever I do convince myself to leave, I feel that I’m leaving a piece of me there. I find myself asking why I’m bothering to “go home” when I feel like I’m home when I’m there. There is an amazing added bonus of there being a concert pianist who rehearses in a small studio we built on the property, so there is always beautiful music floating through the air. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? The changes made to the halter industry over the last few years have made me more aware of how we are training our horses, mindfully rather than abusing them. I am proud to be part of a community that takes so seriously, the task of treating our horses with tremendous respect. Also, with class sizes growing and more participants, the horses have somehow managed to become even more beautiful, and consequently, prize money has increased. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Pianissima, the incredible mother to my stallion, Royal T Phorte, who is amazing in every way. Pianissima passed away suddenly last year, and her son is one of the only stallions she produced—most of her offspring being fillies. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I’d like to breed together DA Valentino and my foundation mare, Risque. She has produced two beautiful fillies this year and I would be really excited to see what would come from that pairing. It would bring incredible offspring and would promote a bloodline that deserves to be expressed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? 2017 is off to an awesome start. I’m so excited to see my new babies that joined us this fall! I’m also looking forward to going to Nationals to present my new stallion, Brontes. From my beloved Risque, I have a filly by Baja and a filly by Kahil, both of them spectacular and I look forward to presenting them at Nationals. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Although the Scottsdale show is my favorite—it’s in our backyard, we see all the world’s best horses, and connect with old and new friends—I am excited to present some of my beautiful horses at nationals.

mAnueL Luquin Farm Affiliation: jade Creek arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Everyone would be amazed at the care and maintenance at JCA. Not only are the horses cared for, but the property is immaculate. Also, we have an array of National Champions and their award winning offspring.

There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I am tired of change; let us go back to the comparative system, and eliminate all the age breakdowns. There should be only one National Champion Stallion, one National Champion Mare, one each Champion Futurity Colt and Filly, and one each National Champion Yearling Colt and Filly. I am totally against 3-year-olds being able to show in Stallion and Mare classes, as by definition, they are not a Stallion or Mare until age four. The National Champions are so diluted and we need to bring back the prestige of a “Top Ten.” What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Jake Jamaal JCA, because he has more heart than most and the will to compete. Jake will let you know when the gate opens! What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Nothing. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale by a mile, because of the comparative system and the competition. Only at this show does a Top Ten mean something.

AJ mArino marino arabians There have been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I’m excited that we’re bringing back the comparative system at Nationals versus the points system. All of the suspense is taken away if points are announced. It’s a more enjoyable experience and more exciting to see the horses judged against each other, and the Champion and Reserve revealed. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Easy … DA Valentino—the most exciting horse to see show, period.

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What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Bringing back the comparative judging system. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. It’s the community there, it is the biggest Arabian horse show in the world. It’s so fun to see all the new babies each year and the competition is always great.

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If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Horses turned out in pasture. We are fortunate to have enough space that all horses, including the show string and stallions, gets turned

There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Great improvements have been made regarding the welfare of our horses. While we continue to make these improvements, I believe it is paramount to preserve the excitement and energy that makes our horse shows so enjoyable to attend. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. A horse that left us too young, but was the epitome of what a halter show horse can be. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would love to breed Amety B to Marwan Al Shaqab; a cross that has proven itself time and time again. We are lucky enough to have had multiple siblings from this cross. Our beloved, Duchess of Marwan, has been our absolute best producer, and it would be a joy to create another. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The excitement around our amateur classes has never been stronger. This encourages owners to breed and it is such a joy to watch owners school and present their own horses. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas is absolutely the most fun I have at a horse show all year. The competition is great and the atmosphere in Vegas suits a horse show perfectly.

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mCdonald arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where your keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? As a new visitor arrives onto the farm, they are greeted by mothers and babies enjoying the sunshine of their paddock, looking a loving pat on the neck or a tickle on the whiskers. When entering the Lounge, one will find it adorned with garlands from national championships all over the world and framed photography. The rear door of the Lounge open on a long barn aisle of stalls where the heads of National Champion mares on both sides of the aisle greet them. The horses are happy and love when visitors arrive! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? There have been a pipeline of changes to the halter industry, not just in the last few years, but over decades. Qualification rules, presentation procedures, judging restrictions, etc. I often wonder why the majority of these ‘adjustments’ are made by people who do not have a stake in the industry, and why they feel the need to attempt to deflate a division. Nevertheless, the thrill and exuberance of an Arabian horse who has been properly prepared to represent his or her quality with confidence and energy, will always surpass the changeability of the fluctuating show environment. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? *Sharem El Sheikh was so strong and dominant, his entrance and presentation at Scottsdale for the first time I will never forget. Also, Arrnet Perlane, a horse who was probably 20-30 years before his true time. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would like to create a foal from *Muscat and Navvarone P. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Owners’ participation and their enthusiasm. They flock to McDonald Arabians every time a new baby is born or a stallion presentation. When we travel to a show, we travel with in force! We have our own community of friends and clients who love each other, support each other, and compete together. They are who bring the passion to me every single day. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The National Arabian Breeder Finals. It is a naturally comparative show style, with some of the best horses who are brave enough to be in the arena together and allow the judges to allocate the placings. It is a show I’d love to judge! I would love to see the same initiative in other locations throughout the U.S. to attend throughout the calendar year! The template is already here to follow … you are invited as my guests in 2017!

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gemini ranCh If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? We love all horses and breeds! At our farm, not only do we have plenty of Arabians for them to see, but we have a black Clydesdale, a paint horse, a National Show Horse, a pony and several recipient mares of many varieties. I guess we are much like our fellow breeders out there … we are just horse lovers! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Well, hopefully, the changes that are soon to be made are good and positive ones! Sometimes you have to take one step forward and two steps back before everyone collectively figures it out! What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Without a doubt, Ali Jamaal! His influence in pedigrees today is amazing and he could go into the show ring under today’s scoring system and still win! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Marwan al Shaqab and Ali Jamaal! Arguably, two of the most influential stallions of my time! What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think that AHA has finally figured out that we aren’t going to just sit on the sidelines and be the red headed stepchild anymore! The halter community is banded together and ready to bring this breed back to its glory days! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. We go every year for two weeks, we leave the house at 8 am, and usually don’t get home until 10 pm! It’s two weeks non-stop of Arabian horses and friends! It’s the start of the show season for everyone with all of the new yearlings and last year’s yearlings that are now 2-years-old who we can now see how they’ve grown up and look to the bright future we have as breeders of the Arabian horse. We love it!

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milestone arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? The arena barn and how it is set up with a working arena in the middle and stalls surrounding it. Steve designed the arena to allow the horses in the barn, particularly younger horses, to get accustomed to noises and activity for an easier transition into showing or going to other barns. Also, our family works at the farm, whether it be cleaning stalls, grooming horses, power washing barns, or working cattle, as it also consists of approximately 375 head of Angus cattle, so we are all very hands on. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? That’s a tough question. I know that there have been some changes in scoring, and I am a fan of the comparative, personally. I believe it’s more exciting, especially for the crowd to watch. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Having been in the industry for approximately 11 or 12 years, I know we missed seeing some great ones, but we have watched videos that amaze us. Bey Shah, Padron, Muscat, Versace … all horses we wish we had had the opportunity to see show and to breed mares to. We loved DA Valentino … that was around the time we became involved with Arabians. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? As far as stallions, it’s difficult to point out just two. We have bred to so many great ones that we do not own and have had some amazing foals. A favorite is Marwan Al Shaqab; he such an amazing producer. Otherwise, it would be to stallions that are no longer with us: Bey Shah and Padron, just to name a couple. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? We are always excited for a new show year. We think there are going to be even more changes this year to help promote and “make halter great again.” We’re confident there are some great folks that are working with AHA to try to revitalize the halter portion of the Arabian horse show, and we feel like with the input of breeders, owners, and trainers, maybe we can regain excitement at the shows. Possibly then, we will have better attendance and an interest for new people to become part of this amazing group of people and horses Steve and I have come to love. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. We love how it’s situated as far as show rings go. We love the amount of horses that attend, and we think it’s exciting and busy all the time in most every arena you visit. They are full of top

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notch horses, handlers and riders. It’s usually amazing weather, great food and great places to stay. Lots of farms to tour, and again, beautiful Arabian horses at each of them with the most hospitable hosts around.

Dixie norTh north arabians llC If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? The quality of our broodmares. We have over the years, built up a stellar broodmare band that we are very proud of. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I love the no shanking rule. The horses looked terrible entering the ring with their heads being jerked and their noses up in the air to get away from the chain. I love the “no whipping” rules, as I hated seeing the horses so intimidated. But I do hope we will not go to showing like Sport Horses and Quarter Horses, with no excitement. The Arabian loves to play and bagging (not excessively) can be a game for them, and makes them wake up and be animated. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? Our halter horses have just gotten better and better, so to bring back a horse from the far past, they probably could not compete successfully in the show ring today. But I thought Sienna Psyche had so much charisma in the ring, I would choose her. She had the most spectacular entrances! If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Felicia Valentine (DA Valentine x Felicia BHF) and QR Marc. She has proven to be a great broodmare and had the Junior Champion Filly at Scottsdale this year. I loved the filly—outrageous, long, well shaped neck and great body; a very high quality filly. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? It is exciting to see so many new breeders and new owners coming into the Arabian world. I think things are finally picking up with the industry, and therefore, our registration numbers will go up. We just need to make owning an Arabian fun! What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale is the all-time favorite. It is the first big show of the year, so you meet up with all your friends and meet new ones. It is exciting to view the yearlings to see what people have been breeding, and to compete with the horses you have bred. Of course, I have two favorites, and the ABHA in Las Vegas is always a wonderful, fun show. You see the cream of the crop in halter horses, and the scoring system and mixture of judges from all over the world is as fair a judging system as you can get. Also, with no night classes, you get to socialize with people for dinner and shows.

TrAvis riCe Farm Affiliation: royal arabians/guzzo worldwide If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How welcoming we are to have all of our visitors walk the barns freely. We want them to see how well the horses are cared for at all times. We completely welcome unexpected visits from anyone and everyone at any time. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? The industry as a whole is strong in my opinion, and we have to continue to be positive and make positive things happen while supporting one another’s successes. If we embrace the success of others, then we are and will truly be accomplished. Where we are lacking from a halter side of things is support from our association. What we need to focus on is bringing new people with interest into this industry. By showing numbers, we are able to bring in cooperate sponsors to increase prize money (significantly). What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? RFI Maktub. He was a horse that was never fully understood. What this horse was bringing to the table words cannot describe. We have some very exciting things in store with offspring of his. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I always thought it would have been incredible to see Marwan al Shaqab cover Pianissima. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Our clientele; they are open minded and willing to do different things to keep it exciting. Also, the Scottsdale, Vegas and International shows. We truly appreciate them more and more each and every day. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? The Brazilian Nationals. It is a horse show where breeders support other breeders, and the camaraderie is incredible. It is not about self again, but about progress of the Arabian horse. It is magical and wonderful to be around breeders with vision who are willing to try new things.

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nAnCy CoweTTe sewArD hobnail Farm If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Hobnail Farm is historic and we have maintained that aesthetic throughout the property. We have a small number of horses because we try to focus on quality over quantity. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I have appreciated the point system, because it provides a greater level of judging transparency and accountability, along with constructive owner/breeder feedback about the horses being judged. In my opinion, this has been very positive and healthy for the halter division. Since this division largely represents the horses forming the future of our breed, it should be taken very seriously. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would like to mention two; a mare and stallion, because both were outstanding halter individuals, and prolific breeding horses: the mare Bey Serenade, dam of Falcon BHF, and the stallion Ali Jamaal. They are significant because their influence is transcending generations. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The large amateur and young horse classes at Scottsdale indicate that people are breeding and are interested in showing halter. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale, because it is the first show of the season and a good venue for seeing the young horses that people are breeding.

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morning sun arabians If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That we have no outside assistance. Our operation is a two-person show, Mike and I. We do it all, from breeding, foaling mares, halter training babies, conditioning horses, feeding, cleaning stalls, etc. It is truly our labor of love for the most intelligent, kind and beautiful breed of horses globally. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? Although the changes

were meant to reduce the perception of favoritism or “politics,” and present a picture of a level playing field for all, we believe that they have removed a lot of the fun and excitement from the halter show ring. We are hopeful that as the leaders of our industry continue to work together and discuss how to make things better, that compromises will be made and a system will evolve to bring the excitement back. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? It’s very hard to pick just one. I would love to bring back Padron, Muscat and Bey Shah, to see each of them in their prime. All have left such a huge impact on our breed. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? Seeing up-and-coming superstars by Spitfyre VF. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Canadian Nationals. First, it is our home show and is a family affair. Second, it is where we made history with Spitfyre VF winning the AOTH Stallions while being conditioned at home and then coming back to win the Open Stallions with Andy Sellman and the Argent Farms team the following year.

Tony sTeiner steiner arabians international If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? How much our horses enjoy people and the personality they exhibit spending time with them. Also, that we turn our halter horses out. They enjoy being horses … rolling, playing and watching the day’s activities. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I think the changes are for the positive. The shanking rule from USEF gives some definition to what can be considered excessive shanking. I think in general, it helps all handlers to take a look at ourselves and help police our ring for the public and welfare of the Arabian horse. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? So many halter horses I would bring back … I love our breed and the history of halter horses shown so much. Right now, I think of the mare Kajora, an incredible horse; a great legacy thru Gazal Al Shaqab. It would have been fun to see more foals from her here, bred to the stallions we stand and others. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? I would breed the amazing S Justadream to JJ Bellagio.

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What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I am excited that AHA held a groundbreaking meeting in January and is working at being involved with our halter community and breeders. And as always, the hope and promise of foals that are being born and the future of our breed. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale continues to be my favorite show to watch and compete at—getting to see all the incredible yearlings that are unveiled; the size and scope of the classes; having two different arenas to show in with comparative and score card judging—the experience each year is something I always look forward too.

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training Centre If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? That my breeding operation consists of a 7-stall barn and one amazing mare—and I wouldn’t have it any

other way! There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? I would like to go back to a comparative judging system. In my opinion, you cannot accurately place a class without having the opportunity to compare the horses. Moreover, the comparative system is far more exciting for the spectators. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? DA Valentino. He captured my heart, and I was fortunate enough to get one foal by him before his untimely passing, multinational champion, Ebony by Valentino. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? Wiezy Mocy and DA Valentino. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? The halter industry rallying together to “make halter great again!” What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale. The show is second to none for so many reasons, including the quality of horses, the large class sizes, the spectators, location, and the endless activities provided by the horse show and Scottsdale facilities.

JAAniCe wighT Farm Affiliation: midwest training Centre

If an outsider were to visit your farm or where you keep your horses, what would they be surprised to see? Everyone that comes seems to be impressed by the high quality of my mares. They are all champions. The Rahere daughters that I have bred are proving themselves as excellent producers. I am very proud of the champions I have bred. The futurities are very important to me. There has been a lot of changes in the halter industry over the last few years; how do you feel about the changes made? As an International judge, I have seen the business become much more global and the halter very specialized. The bar is quite high. I also noticed at Scottsdale this year in the SSS classes, the amateurs are really getting good at presenting and the horses are really great. The trainers are better at conditioning and the quality is spread around more. As far as score cards or comparison are concerned, it totally depends on the judges. Some are terrible at both. In this country, it is difficult to get experience. What one halter horse do you wish you could bring back from the past and why? I would bring back Raherra. I bred this mare, Janey Morse bought her as a weanling and she was Junior Champion at Scottsdale and twice Reserve National Champion. Unfortunately, she died in a freak accident at home, but not before producing three champions. She was by Rahere and out of my foundation mare Dyna HCF, by Don El Chall. Amazingly, she has a new little sister born at my place during Scottsdale out of Dyna who is now 21. Raherra would have had many more champions for Janey. If you could breed two horses that you do not own, who would they be and why? ABHA Palma and *Bask. They are two of my favorites. What excites you most about 2017 when it comes to the halter community? I think 2017 has started off with enthusiasm for breeding and showing halter horses. The futurities have added excitement and the numbers at Scottsdale reflect that. What is your favorite show to attend every year to watch and show halter? Why? Scottsdale! International classes, SSS classes, AOTH, Open and Junior exhibitors are all there in one show. The yearlings debut there and everyone from around the world watches. It is the “Greatest Arabian Horse Show on Earth” and I am proud to be a part of it.

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2016 North American National Halter Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National Halter Championship Champion and Reserve wins. No Showmanship.

Overall Leading Horses by number of wins 1. VSH Dominic 2. She Be A Rockstar 3. Ebony By Valentino Shaddo Magniphie 4. Marcus TRF 5. Remember The Nyte RMA 6. Loreal PE Miss Ebony GA Take Mi Word Turismo RA

Texie Lowery Greg Lymer Stella Bella Arabians LLC

2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships 2 championships 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve

Laura Koch & Bert Sanders Robert and Janene Boggs Silver Stag Arabians LLC Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Joanne Gunabalam Highland Pride Arabians Inc Cathleen Murphy Economy

Arabian Leading Horses by number of wins 1. Marcus TRF 2. Take Mi Word Turismo RA 3. Delacroixx Impressa MI Versailles PCF Vitale FM

Half-Arabian Leading Horses by number of wins 1. VSH Dominic 2. She Be A Rockstar 3. Ebony By Valentino Shaddo Magniphied 4. Remember The Nyte RMA

4 championships 2 championships, 2 reserves 3 championships 3 championships 1 championship, 2 reserves

Arabian Overall Leading Sires by number of winners 1. Marwan Al Shaqab 2. Stival Vitorio TO 3. Aria Impresario Bey Ambition DA Valentino Da Vinci FM Truse

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by number of Half-Arabian winners 1. Vitorio TO 2. Afire Bey V DS Major Afire Magnum Psyche Monogramm JD Truse

Owner

4 championships 2 championships, 2 reserves 3 championships 3 championships 2 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 2 reserves 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

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Greg Lymer

Laura Koch & Bert Sanders Melissa Subjeck Sarah Novak Hoffman International Robert and Janene Boggs Silver Stag Arabians LLC

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Texie Lowery Greg Lymer Stella Bella Arabians LLC Greg Lymer

Melissa Subjeck

by number of wins 1. Marwan Al Shaqab 2. Vitorio TO 3. DA Valentino 4. Stival 5. Afire Bey V Aria Impresario Bey Ambition Da Vinci FM Magnum Psyche Gitar MF

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1. Vitorio TO 2. Afire Bey V Gitar MF 3. DA Valentino Shaddofax

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Overall U.S. and Canadian National Leading Halter Trainers by number of winners 1. Andrew Sellman 2. Jeff Schall 3. Joe Alberti 4. Michael Byatt Rodolfo Guzzo 5. Ted Carson Claudinei Machado Alcides Rodrigues 6. Austin Boggs Sandro Pinha

Overall Leading Owners by number of winners 1. Al Shahania Stud 2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi Robert and Janene Boggs Cedar Ridge Arabians Cathleen Murphy Economy Joanne Gunabalan J Perry and Suzanne Perkins Murray and Shirley Popplewell Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Stella Bella Arabians LLC Les and Diane Van Dyke

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Arabian Leading Owners by number of winners 7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1. Al Shahania Stud 2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi Cedar Ridge Arabians Cathleen Murphy Economy Joanne Gunabalan Murray and Shirley Popplewell Les and Diane Van Dyke

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Half-Arabian Leading Owners by number of winners 1. J Perry and Suzanne Perkins

Overall Leading Breeders by number of winners 1. Sally Bedeker 2. Al Shahania Stud Sandra Arabsky or Herman Steunenberg Battle Hill Farm Lisa Markley or Leanne Reel Ross McDonald Oak Ridge Arabians Pegasus Arabians Murray and Shirley Popplewell Rohara Arabians Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Melissa Subjeck Arabian Leading Breeders by number of winners 1. Al Shahania Stud Battle Hill Farm Lisa Markley or Leanne Reel Ross McDonald Murray and Shirley Popplewell

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Half-Arabian Leading Breeders by number of winners 2 2 2 2 2

1. Sandra Arabsky or Herman Steunenberg Sally Bedeker Oak Ridge Arabians Rohara Arabians Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Melissa Subjeck

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Gerry, Silvio Morales, Joey Canda and Michael Byatt celebrate GC Le Marais (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica), 2015 Canadian National Champion Mare.

lmost anyone in the Arabian horse business knows the name Joey Canda, the Pacific Northwest horseman who’s turned out national champions since the late 1970s. Less well known is the other Canda, the older one who got his family into the horse business in the first place. Gerry pursued a different, more low-profile, profession, but never left the Arabian community; over the years, he’s personified the successful small breeder, the one who turns out show stars with an impact (the best known these days is multi-U.S. National Champion Aria Impresario). But perhaps the truest accolade, one heard often about both Candas as they matured in the breed, is that they’re the sort of people that lead others to say, “A great thing about being in Arabians is that you meet the best people.” So, if you don’t know him already, meet Gerry Canda.

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Gerry and Joey, who is six years younger, share the same background— family and Arabians—but they are two very different individuals. Joey’s the more laid-back one; the effervescent, live wire Gerry can be instant entertainment, with rapid-fire comments, opinions and stories, and a take-no-prisoners charm that belies a wealth of knowledge about horses and humanity (not for nothing has he listened to a variety of clients as a hairdresser for more than 40 years). He introduced his family to horses when, at the age of 8, he spotted one being ridden along Seattle’s Power Line (the broad swath of cleared land beneath giant electrical towers). He decided he wanted one, and even before he was an owner, joined 4-H. His father was supportive, helping him purchase a mare from the classifieds and building a corral for her on land beneath the Power Line, as Seattle then allowed residents to do. The first horse didn’t work out but the second one, a 3-year-old untrained Quarter Horse, did. Gerry owned Ginger for the rest of her three-decade-long life. By the time he was in high school, he was galloping horses at Longacres Racetrack and working part-time for Arabian breeder Clara Olsson, showing her horses locally in halter. It was from her that he purchased his first Arabian, a colt named Pride Of Fairwood, paying him off with $50 a week he earned at an after school job as a busboy. When he went off to college and got married, he turned the colt over to his brother Joey, who had taken the same route. While Joey developed into a top trainer, Gerry went into styling hair. In the beginning, as he grew his clientele, his income was meager, but he juggled bills to maintain his small band of Arabians. “Hell or high

The mare that started the breeding program: RDM Moon Gypsy. water, I found a way to go to the horse shows,” he says. “I slept in the trailer and brushed my teeth in a gas station. It was a passion.” One of the most fun stories in Canda lore—and there are plenty of them—is of Gerry and Joey’s first competition at the U.S. Nationals (Albuquerque, 1975). “Shoestring” would have flattered their budget; they walked to the fairgrounds because they had no car, snuck into the show by wearing work clothes and carrying bridles over their shoulders, and registered at a little motel on Central Avenue that charged $11 a night (“the soap dishes were tuna fish cans painted white!” Joey grins). When they spread his native costume on the floor to relax its wrinkles, the room flooded, turning the homemade garment from red to a faded burgundy. But more importantly, at that first Nationals, they scored. Pride Of Fairwood earned a top ten in native costume with Joey, a big deal now and a huge deal then. A few years later, Gerry wrote the first chapter in his history as a breeder when he acquired RDM Moon Gypsy, an El Hilal daughter from a domestic/Crabbet-bred mare. She would become the foundation of his program, but first she earned her credentials with Joey in the show ring as 1981 Canadian National Reserve Champion Mare. “Joey made me a scrapbook of when we took Moon Gypsy to the Nationals,” Gerry remembers. “They’re just Instamatic photos, and it’s old and shabby now, but [it’s so special]. He’s written captions through it like, ‘Here I am in a world all my own’—she was bay and everyone else was grey.”

Both Canda brothers are talented riders. Here, Gerry showing a Raffon gelding.

By the mid-1980s, Gerry needed land for his small group of horses, and purchased a five-acre farm about half an hour from the city. It came with a “cute little house,” but it needed fencing, and he added a modest pre-fab barn that was donated by a client. Since then, it has remained much as it began: a working farm. He chuckles that visiting dignitaries now are a little surprised when they visit for the first time.

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He can almost see their thoughts: “Surely Aria Impresario grew up someplace fancier?” No, he says. This has done just fine for a little program that has never had to apologize for itself—actually, has been a resource for savvy buyers. (See sidebar.) From Moon Gypsy came her son, Gai Séance, who was a wedding present for his pal Robin Field when she married Dan Gainey Jr., and then GC Imari, who produced his gold mine broodmare, GC Natori. From her came three national titlists who also produced national winners. The first was GC Echlectica, who not only was a champion at Scottsdale and the U.S. Nationals, but gave him Aria Impresario. “Lexie,” as Echlectica was known to the Canda family, was a story in herself. When she retired from showing, she had such trouble getting in foal that Gerry declared her an expensive pet and broke her to trail ride. When a vet diagnosed a tumor, however, he gave it another shot, and the tumor removed, she returned to the farm for a long recuperation. A miniature stallion—appropriately dubbed Sheriff Woody, due to his perpetual condition—was acquired to keep her company through the fence and let them know when she was ready to start entertaining stallions. “Then one morning my sister was feeding for me,” he recalls, “and she called me in the city: ‘Gerry! Woody got out and he’s going crazy on Lexie!’ He couldn’t get to her, no matter how hard they both tried, but I called the vet—hallelujah, she’s in season! We bred her one cover and that was Impresario. Since then, she has had two more national champions.” In 2015, at the age of 18, Echlectica was purchased by Al Shahania Stud, and continues her career today as a broodmare in Qatar. Through the years, Gerry has enjoyed enough success in sales that on occasion, some member of his extended family will suggest that

Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Eclectica) at 3 hours old. dabbling in Arabians might be fun—with a subtext of “this must be an avenue to sudden riches.” Both Gerry and Joey have a good laugh at that. Anyhow, Gerry has a different take on marketing. Bottom line, his commitment to Arabians is all about love—the irrational, thorough devotion that he has known since he was a child. “I don’t breed to sell,” he demurs. “I’ve had some phenomenal success, but not because the horses were for sale. It’s because they were good and people had to have them. People ask, ‘how do you get a price of six figures?’ You don’t put a price of six figures. A horse is only worth what the individual wants to pay.” And, he points out, he’s also bred horses that weren’t up to his standards and needed homes. He takes that seriously, and is creative about his solutions. A licensed horse show judge for 21 years, he makes it a point to officiate in Arabians not only here and internationally, where his reputation as a breeder is recognized, but at open shows, where he observes how people handle their horses. There are some, he says, who clearly care about their equine companions, even when the horses are well overmatched in competition. “When the show is over, I might get in touch,” he says. “You do your homework: Do you know they’re going to take care of them? Maybe the horses will live in a lean-to with a tarp, but they will be loved on and used.” These days, all but one of his mares are at the farm in Seattle, along with a few geldings and three ponies he and his wife, Mercy, use for parties. GC Natori, now 27 and retired, lives with his longtime friend Michael Byatt in Texas, sharing a paddock (and, he notes, a platonic relationship) with Parys El Jamaal.

GC Echlectica (Echo Magnifficoo x GC Natori) at U.S. Nationals.

Will he ever retire from Arabians? No, he says. In fact, after being out of the saddle since high school, he’s asked his brother to find him a show horse. Just a seasoned gelding, he smiles. Something fun.

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That’s Gerry Canda in Arabians. But who is he in addition to horses? Two aspects of his life stand out a mile: his wife, Mercidita (and their family, of course), and his Filipino heritage. Gerry fell in love with Mercidita Israel when he was 14 years old and he’s never stopped; he’s as devoted now as ever. They married early, at 19, a union that has lasted nearly half a century. He calls her his “glamor girl.” Together, they built a business of two successful hairdressing salons (he had one, purchased with the proceeds from the sale of Moon Gypsy’s first foal, and she has the other), and they supported each other’s extracurricular activities, for him the horses, and for her, as principal dancer for the Filipiniana Dance Company of Seattle. From the beginning, Mercy has been there for him. That first trip to Albuquerque? She was there. In the 1980s, when he finally was able to purchase property for the horses, she tied up her long hair, put gloves on over her manicure, and along with friends and family, dug post holes for the fencing. Theirs is a city lifestyle, he says, even with the farm. The parents of two grown daughters and two grandchildren, they live in a 120-year-old, downtown Seattle Craftsman home so sizeable that it takes seven Christmas trees to light it up for their annual holiday party. And they’re both active in the Filipino community (she is Filipino; his father was Filipino, his mother a blue-eyed blonde of Finnish-Austrian extraction). While he is fully capable of cooking

Above: Gerry and Mercy at a recent birthday celebration for Joey. Right: Gerry and Mercy celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.

Austrian-style, Gerry is fiercely proud of the Pacific side of his pedigree; his and Joey’s father earned citizenship by serving in the United States military in World War II, and both parents raised their children in a tradition of hard work. But he recognizes the impact of looking “different.” Now and then, he’s had a personal brush with discrimination. He recalls once at a horse show, when he had one of the top contenders in the open mare competition. After the preliminary, standing with Robin Gainey by the mare’s stall, he was approached by another owner with an entry in the class, who briskly ordered him to bring the mare out for her inspection. Struck by her attitude, he replied politely, “You’ll see her Friday night,” which prompted the woman to snap imperiously, “Where’s your supervisor at, boy?” “She obviously thought I was the groom,” he says now. When his mare was crowned champion and he stood next to her in the ring for the photo, he spotted the woman standing on the rail, caught her eye—and winked.

Gerry with his grandson Kingston, aboard "Max" (a top ten gelding) at the Canda farm.

On the other hand, he is the first person to joke about the culture which accounts for his permanent tan. “I have to have 300 pairs of shoes,” he’ll deadpan. “Look, it’s an Imelda Marcos thing. I have only two feet and ten toes, but you wouldn’t know it to look at my closet.”

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Last year, when his salon lost its valuable downtown lease, Gerry decided that semi-retirement looked good (full retirement is not on the agenda because some of his clients, now personal friends, have been with him since the 1970s). So, he checks in at Mercy’s salon two days a week for those loyalists, but otherwise spends time with his grandchildren and his horses. And he continues judging horse shows. “It’s a positive way to be involved,” he says, “not just reading my magazines and going to the shows or breeding a pretty horse and winning or losing. That’s probably why I want to ride again.”

Joey, Gerry and Michael Byatt at the 2002 Scottsdale Show, after winning the Mare Championship with GC Echlectica.

Look for Part 2, Joey Canda, in the May issue of AHT.

And he remains a breeder. He never loses interest there, and when he’s asked why he thinks he’s been successful, he is thoughtful. That he has always done his homework is obvious to those who know him: he can reel off the good and bad points of nearly every significant horse in the past 50 years. He’s studied them all and used many in his breeding program. But the secret? You have to know good horses, he says, but you can’t get lost in the past. “You have to breed contemporary horses.” n

A Sampling of Gerry Canda’s Breeding Program It has been said that the “small breeder” is the backbone of the industry, but the cost of breeding Arabians in today’s world makes it challenging for the ordinary guy to have an impact. Gerry Canda, using no more than two or three mares annually, belies that concept. Following is a thumbnail sketch of how he did it, using the highlights of just one of his bloodlines. RDM Moon Gypsy (El Hilal x Drifronna) •Gai Séance (by Gai Parada), U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion •GC Imari (by TheEgyptianPrince), dam of ✦GC Natori (by Gai Parada), dam of •GC Echlectica (by Echo Magnifficoo) U.S. National Reserve Champion Futurity Filly; U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Filly, Junior Mare and Mare; Scottsdale Champion Mare. dam of ✦Aria Impresario (by Marwan Al Shaqab), U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt; Junior Stallion; Stallion 6-7 Years Old; Reserve Champion Futurity Colt, Stallion 4 & Over, Senior Stallion. Sire of national champions. ✦GC Amarige (by Marwan Al Shaqab), Canadian National Champion 2-Year-Old Jackpot Filly ✦GC Le Marais (by Marwan Al Shaqab), Canadian National Champion Mare, twice U.S. National Top Ten Senior Mare. •GC Echspression (by Echo Magnifficoo), U.S. National Reserve Champion Futurity Gelding •GC Merpsydita (by Padrons Psyche), U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Filly,dam of two U.S. National Champions or Reserves. •GCWhispering Echo (by Echo Magnifficco), dam of ✦GC Panache (by FS Bengali), U.S. National Champion Gelding

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Defining A Broodmare For The Ages:

by MARY KIRKMAN

“She was a game-changer for us,” Tim Shea says of the smallish chestnut whose career as a broodmare reverberated through the Arabian English pleasure world and even reached out to touch halter circles. On her record—not hype, just facts and figures—she was a great one: one of those rare individuals the Bedouins called “pearls beyond price.” “To me, the fact that she’s the dam of Afires Heir puts her in a class by herself,” Shea says. “And even if you forget all the other horses she produced, she gave us a national champion halter mare—not in a futurity, but in one of the big open divisions. So, a multi-national champion halter mare and the greatest English horse of all time. What other mare has ever done that?” Brassmis rates a tribute, and this one is hers. There have been very few like her.

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The story of Brassmis’s broodmare career began in 1999, when she was purchased at the age of 5 by Marty Shea through a Cedar Ridge auction. “She was real high-headed, very attractive, had a high tail,” Marty says. “She looked like a three-circle horse, she was very correct in the limb, and she had a great tail. Not a horse that would blow your socks off, but pretty darn correct in all the things I wanted in a broodmare.”

In practice, Brassmis would deliver pretty much what her pedigree promised. Her sire, Brass, was best known as a *Bask son, but his dam, Tsanar, was equally important. A very successful broodmare, she was a beauty whose heritage reflected Crabbet, Egyptian and old domestic lines heavily infused with Skowronek. “[Brass] was probably the most stunning baby colt that there was,” said Bob Phillips, who knew the colt at the time, in a 2007 Arabian Horse Times article. “We could all tell that he was going to be very athletic.” Another person familiar with the stallion commented that he epitomized the *Bask look, with the “turn of his neck and his eyes.” It was from her sire that Brassmis inherited her beautiful front end, with its elegant neck and much-discussed “hinge,” that she—and he—reliably transmitted to their foals. Brassmis’s dam, EE Msindependence, contributed the critical major action of her sire, MHR Nobility, and the softer tail female of the BayAbi line and Wisdom, another *Bask son who would prove influential through his broodmares. Brassmis didn’t offer her grandsire’s trot (her action was country at best), but she was well able to pass it on. She had plenty of quality, Tim Shea agrees, and adds, “She had a lot of substance in her body. She wasn’t coarse, but she wasn’t light-bodied either.” “I don’t remember what I paid for her,” Marty says, “but it was under $5,000.” As it happened, the mare would be the bargain of the century. Brassmis’s temperament, everyone says, was “easy” (an assessment that recurs in descriptions of her produce). “She was docile, sweet, very easy to deal with, never a problem,” Marty says. “Anything we asked, she would do. She was a great mother, right from the first foal.”

Brass

Over the next 15 years, the mare would deliver 16 foals, so many with stellar accomplishments that Lester Martin, who owns her 2009 gelding Too Brassi, speaks for many when he says, “She was one of the best, if not the best, English-producing mare that the breed has ever had. If you look at the percentage of her offspring that have gone on to be a) just good minded horses, and b) incredible show horses that could win, the mare was exceptional in every way.”

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Broken down into facts, here is her record. She would be bred to only three stallions: with Afire Bey V, she produced 10 foals

(six fillies, four colts); with IXL Noble Express, one filly and three colts; and finally, with Apollopalooza, a colt and a filly.

Queen Af ire ire, 2000. Two U.S. National Top Tens in country English pleasure. Af ire Storrm Storrm, 2001. U.S. and Canadian National Champion Junior Mare and U.S. National Reserve Champion; Youth National Champion Mare; U.S. and Youth National Top Tens, country English pleasure division.

Queen Af ire

Mary Trowbridge was a judge at Afire Storrm’s third show, the 2004 Canadian Nationals. “I remember it like it was yesterday,” she says. “[You rarely see] a horse come in the way that mare did—it was like she’d been plugged into an electrical outlet; the electricity around her was like an aura and it stayed around her the entire class. Rob Bick was handling her, and he maintained that look when she was walking on a loose line, when she was showing, when she was done, and when they hung the roses on her. I called Marty after the show and said, ‘that’s the best one I’ve ever seen.’” Af ires Heir, 2002. Four-time U.S. National Champion English Pleasure. Sold to Bill and Shirley Reilich as a coming 3-year-old, Afires Heir was trained by Joel Kiesner, who would manage his career. “Joel did not just do a good job, but a perfect job with him,” Tim says. From the time Afires Heir debuted as Scottsdale English Pleasure Junior Champion until he retired after his fourth U.S. National Championship (three open titles, one in junior horse), he was never anything less than the unanimous choice of the judges. Its All Aboutt Me, 2003. U.S. National Top Ten Country English Pleasure AAOTR.

Af ire Storrm

“She was really pretty and she was game,” says Debbie Holden, who owned Its All Aboutt Me during her show career. “She always put out 110 percent; she was very gifted, loose in her shoulder, and I loved her attitude. She got her name because Russ Vento, who worked with her, told me, ‘It’s always all about her—she has so much heart.’” Af ire And Finesse, 2005. Produced four foals by IXL Noble Express for Tim and Marty Shea before her death in 2014. Two are multi-national top tens

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Af ires Heir

Its All About Me

in the English division, one died, and the last, The Finest, is now 3. “I was there 20 minutes after he was born,” Tim says, “and he just knocked my socks off. We’re going to start breeding him this spring; he’s part of the legacy.” Fire And Brass, 2006. Youth National Champion Country English Pleasure JTR Elite; six-time U.S. National Top Ten in the country English pleasure division. For Candace Avery, who owned Fire And Brass for most of his career to date, he was her first real show horse, and in her debut appearance at U.S. Nationals, he delivered a top ten. “The only reason I sold him [to the Blankenship family] was that I was ready for a new challenge and it was time to turn him over to a youth rider,” Avery says. “He is an amazing horse—the kindest horse, very trainable and responsive, very easy to ride; he never did anything wrong. He has the most beautiful neck, and he folds it over really easily. And you barely had to use any leg on him.” Her experience with Fire And Brass led her to acquire more Brassmis descendants. One, her 6-year-old Afires Heir son (Brassmis grandson) Saxton DGL, already has won two U.S. National championships and this year was the unanimous choice in Scottsdale’s English Pleasure Stallions class.

Fire And Brass

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Splendid Son

Splendid Son Son, 2007. Scottsdale Champion Country English Pleasure Junior Horse. Fire And Goldd Goldd, 2007. At stud at Shea Stables, Fire And Goldd’s first foals are just reaching show age. Noblemis Noblemis, 2008. U.S. National Champion and National Reserve Champion in English pleasure amateur. “I’m really attached to her, because I watched her grow up,” says Lori Lawrence, who selected the mare as a weanling on Joel Kiesner’s recommendation. “I started riding her when she was 3 and I completely trust her. I’ve always felt that way—we just click.” Lately, the mare’s agenda has included breeding. Her first foal, SA Mistafire, by Afire Bey V, was U.S. National Top Ten in the English Pleasure Futurity in 2016. “I look for big things out of him,” Tim Shea says. “He has the Nobility talent—real slow cadence, strong way of moving. I think he’s potentially a big time park horse.” Too Brassi, 2009. U.S. National Reserve Champion English Pleasure Amateur; six-time U.S. National Top Ten, open and amateur, in English pleasure and park.

Fire And Goldd

“He is exceptionally talented and easy in the bridle, and that’s coming from Brassmis,” owner Lester Martin says. “I think Brassmis and Noble Express are the perfect combination—Too Brassi is all power, but he’s completely easy up front. It’s not a challenge for him or for you, and that comes from the breeding barn. Brassmis gave him everything in the neck, poll and face, and Noble Express gave him the power off the rear end.”

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Too Brassi

Mis Superior, 2010. The only Brassmis daughter left at Shea Stables, she skipped the show ring and went straight to the broodmare band. To date, she is the dam of three by IXL Noble Express, the oldest due to start training in fall 2017. Af ires Gold, 2011. Acquired by Jackie Demps for a breeding career. Coltrane SS, 2012. Now owned by Lori and Peter Conway, preparing for a career in the show ring and as a breeding stallion.

Mis Superior

For the Conways, Brassmis was an integral part of their attraction to Coltrane SS. “Of the 568 sons of Afire Bey V, why is Afires Heir the ‘next step’?” Peter asks rhetorically. “The answer of course is Brassmis, his dam and perhaps the best producing mare in history. Dam of multiple national champions in English performance and halter, it is through her that we see the best of *Bask and MHR Nobility. In her offspring, we see the pinnacle of beauty, athleticism, and trainability.” Mackinaw Express Express, 2013. In training under saddle at Shea Stables. With his range of motion, Marty says, he is an English prospect, and available for purchase. The Lion Hearted, Hearted 2015 and The Lion Queen 2016. Co-owned by the Sheas and Carmelle and Shawn Rooker. “We’d always wanted to breed Brassmis to Apollopalooza,” Tim reports. “In my opinion, he was the greatest of all the national champion park horses I saw, not only for his height of motion, but also his correctness of motion. I think he was spectacular, a really honest, really talented, really correct horse.” Af ires Gold Ar abian Horse Times | 113 | Volume 47, No. 9, Issue #4

The trouble was, Apollopalooza, who had been at stud at Rooker Training Stable, had died prematurely in 2005, and there had been little semen banked. However, Shawn and Carmelle Rooker could see that Apollopalooza, a son of AA Apollo Bey, represented an intriguing twist of possibility for Brassmis. AA Apollo Bey, like Afire Bey V, was a son of Huckleberry Bey, so a match would repeat that line. But Apollopalooza was out of TF Magical Witch, an MHR Nobility daughter, which confirmed one of Brassmis’s greatest attributes. And so the Sheas and Rookers partnered to take a flyer on a match made in heaven, and in 2015 were rewarded with a beautiful chestnut colt that they named The Lion Hearted. The Lion Hearted, currently with the Rookers, is not expected to come in for training until fall 2017. “He has a fantastic neck that stands straight up in the air, and he’s square off all his legs,” Carmelle says. “He’s got incredible motion turned loose. That’s something his dad and granddad had naturally. Apollopalooza had so much talent, you had to kind of bottle it and stay out of his way, and this colt has a lot of motion like that.” Carmelle chuckles. “Then we said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to have a filly to replace [Brassmis]?” And presto, the following year, they were rewarded. The Lion Queen, Queen 2016. Growing up at Shea Stables, attracting a lot of attention from visitors.

Coltrane SS

Mackinaw Express

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Listening to horsemen

discuss Brassmis’s contributions offers insight into the true potential of what she accomplished.

“We have a lot of Nobility blood here,” Tim Shea says, citing a key element in the mare’s pedigree. He points out that MHR Nobility, so identified with the *Bask line, was out of a *Bask daughter. “He brought in a whole different thing from any of the *Bask sons, with the amount of talent he reproduced. He can put the extreme talent into the *Bask and the Huck horses; that’s why we used him. “What’s interesting is that with the Afire Bey/Brassmis cross, that big motion from Nobility came out only once, and that was Afires Heir,” he muses. “When you look at pedigrees, that’s how that happens a lot of the time. The rest of the crosses were nice movers, but they weren’t freaks like he was.” It’s common in Saddlebreds that extravagant motion— off-the-charts talent—skips a generation, he adds. That lends extra interest in the generation that will result from Brassmis’s sons and daughters. “Brassmis is an interesting mare because she lends herself to the stallions that she’s bred to, but always maintains extreme quality,” reflects Joel Kiesner. “Really often you get the best that you hope for; she almost always gives you the strong points of both the sire and her, which is pretty unusual and pretty great.” And he agrees with Shea on the potential of the future. “I’ve seen it so many times—when you have a good broodmare and she consistently gives you good babies, it always seems that it goes another generation. Great broodmares pass on good blood, the best that they have to offer, not the worst. “I love breeding to horses that have good broodmares all along the line,” he continues. “There are only a handful of Brassmis sons and daughters out there. Obviously, she produced several national champions, so in the next generation, one of her sons is passing on what will be national champions and they’re going to produce national champions.” Peter and Lori Conway cite a similar value that attracted them to Coltrane SS. “All of us who breed for English horses know the overriding influence that Huck lines have had on the discipline,” Peter says. “Perhaps the most intriguing legacy of Brassmis is that with no Huck in her pedigree, she not only produced national champions when bred to Afire Bey V, but notably also when bred to IXL Noble Express, a non-Huck horse. “When we first saw Coltrane SS, and all his beauty and incredible talent, we wanted him. But with the realization that he may bring what she offered, we had to have him. It is Brassmis that inspired us to go ‘all-in’ on this young colt, and his potential to be a non-Huck-bred golden cross stallion.” When Marty Shea chose Brassmis out of an auction line up 18 years ago, did she have any premonition of what the little mare would, as it all played out, contribute? Marty laughs. “Truthfully, I just got lucky.” ■

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Bred to produce ... *Bask

Balalajka

Brass Tsanar

MHR Nobility EE Misindependence

Proven!

Ofir Makata Amurath-Sahib Iwonka III Tsali Imamara El Dinari Hamatha

Witraz

Miss Wisdom

Tsatyr Naritha *Elimar Har Nahra Wisdom Bay-Feliciti

Celebes Eliza *Bask *Portulaka *Bask Wizteria Bay-Abi Gayfaba

NOBLEMIS, by IXL NOBLE EXPRESS+

QUEEN AFIRE, by AFIRE BEY V

AFIRE STORRM, by AFIRE BEY V

TOO BRASSI, by IXL NOBLE EXPRESS+

ITS ALL ABOUTT ME, by AFIRE BEY V

AFIRES GOLD, by AFIRE BEY V

MIS SUPERIOR, by AFIRE BEY V

AFIRES HEIR, by AFIRE BEY V

AFIRE AND FINESSE, by AFIRE BEY V

COLTRANE SS, by IXL NOBLE EXPRESS+

FIRE AND BRASS, by AFIRE BEY V

MACKINAW EXPRESS, by IXL NOBLE EXPRESS+

FIRE AND GOLDD , by AFIRE BEY V

THE LION QUEEN, by APOLLOPALOOZA

SPLENDID SON, by AFIRE BEY V

THE LION HEARTED, by APOLLOPALOOZA

Shea Stables

Tim & Marty Shea | St. Clair, Michigan | sheastable@aol.com 810-329-6392 | www.afirebeyv.com

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IXL Noble Express x Brassmis, by Brass Stud fee: $2,500 Nominated Sire: Breeders Sweepstakes, AEPA, Scottsdale Signature Stallion, Spotlight Stallion, Medallion Stallion

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How Dan and Maureen Grossman Built Their Dream

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by THERESA CARDAMONE

Maureen and Dan Grossman are Indiana residents by choice and by heritage. Although they have deep family ties to the Midwest, life had taken the Grossmans to a variety of settings as young

adults. After meeting during their college years, they married and relocated to Texas, where they stayed until Dan finished his surgical residency. In 1980, they decided to return to their roots in Indiana, where they would nurture their family and establish themselves. Maureen Grossman says that she gets her “horse energy” from her father, who was always bringing home grade horses (such as the unforgettable King Leonardo and Biggie Rat), from local auctions to see if they would work out. She remembers idyllic days where she and her sister raced half-broke horses across the fields, oblivious to any lurking squirrel hole or other hidden danger. Maureen’s first Arabian—who she fondly describes as “a bit of a knucklehead”—came her way as a pre-teen.

It was during her ensuing teenage years that Maureen enjoyed a fruitful relationship with Desert Count, the beautiful, dappled-grey, Raffles-bred gelding who inspired her enduring love for Arabian horses. He fulfilled her dreams of excellence by becoming a Champion at her local 4-H Fair. Her memories of those days are of a tight-knit family, where everyone was happily involved in the show experience. “At those shows, we unloaded the horse and tied him onto the trailer until it was time for our class,” Maureen recalls. “Everyone had their jobs to do, it really was a family affair.”

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Following their move to Bloomington, IN, Maureen began

million. Over the next two years, the Grossmans found out

to roam the more rural outskirts until she spotted a For Sale

the hard way that in the horse business, every expectation is

not necessarily met when spontaneous purchases are made.

briars and came complete with an amazing, 100-year old

Enter David Boggs, who found an eager Brazilian buyer for

barn. Maureen raced home, convinced Dan that it was worth

the stallion, creating a happy ending for all involved and

leaving the televised football game at half-time, and took

establishing a close relationship with Dan and Maureen that

him out to the site. The next thing they knew, they owned a

continues to this day.

farm in November 1983. They quickly purchased their first Arabian mare, a Witez II granddaughter named Popn Fresh

Stone Ridge Arabians is not only famous as a producer of

Cy, who was in foal to AAbanat. A month later, the mare

world class halter horses, the family has always shown horses

produced the Grossman’s first filly, Aabatez, and Stone Ridge

under saddle as well, earning a ridiculous number of national

Arabians was born.

titles along the way. From the earliest days, the Grossmans were both passionate participants in the world of the Arabian

With the unbridled enthusiasm of the newly initiated, Dan

horse. Maureen showed her wonderful mare Bella Angelfix to

and Maureen attended a major horse auction at Lasma East

Top Ten English Pleasure honors, and Danny showed their

in L’Esprit, KY later that summer. In what Maureen gently

stallion Exceptionn to the U.S. National Champion AOTH

describes as “a great learning process,” they purchased 1981

title. They were a formidable force in the amateur ranks, as

World Champion Stallion Abdullahhh for a whopping $3.2

their daughters would be in the years to come.

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The Grossmans continued to participate in every aspect of their growing business, acquiring a wealth of knowledge in the process. In the fall of 1992, they were sitting in the arena at the US Nationals with David Boggs when he mentioned that the legendary Bey Shah was for sale. Danny took a minute to absorb the news, turned to Boggs, and said, “Let’s go buy him”! Although they were aware of what his breeding challenges might be, the Grossmans did not hesitate to step through the door of opportunity that owning such a famous and influential stallion opened for them. The sale was consummated by the end of the evening. With the purchase of Bey Shah, Stone Ridge Arabians entered a whole new dimension of the Arabian business. Maureen remembers the surreal morning that Bey Shah arrived in Minnesota. “We had put him on an enormous 747 to fly him from California to stand at Midwest with David Boggs,” Maureen relates. “He arrived very early in the morning before the sun rose, so it was cold. But my whole family was there. We watched as the plane landed, then the nose cap slowly opened, and out came Bey Shah’s stall. It zoomed along on a little conveyor belt, straight into the trailer. The sun was rising the whole time. It was quite a morning!” The horse trailer was driven clear into the indoor arena at Midwest, where the still-occupied stall was unloaded. After a few minutes, the transport stall door was finally opened, and Bey Shah emerged for the first time. “Do you know Bey Shah?” Maureen asks. “When we took him out, immediately the tail goes over his back, he’s snorting everywhere, it was just awesome. Danny took the lead and walked him all around, it really was great fun. Promoting him was exciting and was also a lot of hard work. He required special handling because he was 16 and only had one testicle when we bought him. But it was worth it because he produced amazing babies for us and even more so for other breeders.” The Grossman’s came up with the very successful idea of selling out the stallion’s breedings in packages, allowing buyers the option of using or reselling them as they wished. After Bey Shah died, there wasn’t a lot of breeding activity at Stone Ridge. Instead, they concentrated on performance horses when both of their daughters began to ride and show. In the interim, they had acquired a couple of horses for Mo to ride including Tara’s Tribulation, who carried her to the Canadian National Championship in Half-Arabian English Pleasure. She had also purchased a talented horse for her 13-year old daughter Ashley (Anne Grossman Fox) to

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The Grossman family welcoming Bey Shah to Midwest.

Maureen and Tara’s Tribulation

Maureen and HL Justasparkle

Ashley and Tara’s Tribulation

ride, then realized at the first show they attended that she

to travel off the rail, which kept her out of the traffic and

was underhorsed. There were five past-National Champions

moving along with her four white socks flashing, cute as

in that age group! Maureen decided to offer Ashley he

could be.”

opportunity to ride Mom’s A-string Horses if she was willing to put in the hard work. They struck a bargain and from then

When the girls went off to college, Maureen and Dan turned

on, the wins just kept on coming. Tara’s Tribulation added

their focus to their son Rex Daniel Grossman III, who had

five more National Championships and two Reserves in the

developed an interest in football. It turned out that he had

Youth and Amateur divisions. The Bey Shah son Stealth

the talent and dedication to match. Rex was an exceptional

WCA contributed the U.S. Youth National Champion

player at the University of Florida—he was the South-East

Gelding and Top Ten performance titles, and HL Justa

Conference Player of the year, A.P. National Player of the

Sparkle brought home multiple National Champion English

year, and the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. He was

Pleasure crowns, just to name a few.

drafted by the Chicago Bears, and got to start in the Super Bowl. Dan and Maureen had fun following him for the

Bella Angelfix was transformed into a Country English

next decade, never missing a single game that Rex played in

Pleasure horse and carried the Grossman’s other daughter

during his 11year NFL career.

Amy (Grossman Bostic) to a unanimous win as the U.S. Youth National Champion Country English Pleasure JOTR.

In the summer of 2004, something happened that would

It was a huge class, with some 70-80 horses competing

once again skyrocket Stone Ridge Arabians to the pinnacle of

in four sections for a chance to go to the finals. Maureen

the business. “David Boggs has been monumental in helping

described watching the class as, “a perfect moment in time.

us coordinate, plan, breed, purchase, sell, and all of the other

The mare never put an ear back and was so happy. She liked

things that you have to do in the horse business,” Maureen

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DA Valentino, U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt presented by David Boggs.

relates. “He’s been truly amazing and a very good friend.

There were several interested parties looking at the colt,

Even so, when he sent us a VHS tape of a yearling colt that

whose owner/breeder, Delorosa Arabians, wanted to retain a

summer, it sat on the kitchen counter for a few days before

half-interest. Maureen and Dan were willing to play by those

I looked at it.” Once she turned on the tape player, Maureen

rules, if they also had the ability to manage his career. While

could hardly believe what she was seeing. “I was so excited, I

planning the next steps, the Grossmans jumped at the chance

called Danny at work, to tell him to hurry home so I could

to buy out the other half, and DA Valentino was all theirs.

show him. We bought the colt within the week, sight unseen,

“We took him to the U.S. Nationals in Louisville that October

from the video tape, knowing that David had already gone to

and David showed him to National Champion Yearling Colt

see him.” No wonder the Grossmans were so impressed. The

over 42 other entries,” Maureen recalls. “That was the start

colt in the video was DA Valentino.

of an amazing period with Valentino, who turned out to be

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Dan and Maureen Grossman, David Boggs and DA Valentino.

one of the most important stallions in the industry.” DA Valentino was the Canadian National Champion Stallion as a three-year old in addition to being named U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion and U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt. DA Valentino earned additional U.S. National Champion Stallion titles in 2007 and 2008. Far from resting on his laurels as a show horse, DA Valentino has outdone himself as a sire. “In 2016, he had been gone for about five years and he was the U.S. Leading Halter Sire, and he was the leading sire in Europe and the Middle East. He is still going on and on with his babies.” DA Valentino has sired numerous National Champions who have gone on to produce champions of their own, not only in the U.S., but also in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Maureen has a special place in her heart for one of Stone Ridge Arabians’ most decorated homebred champions. “Right before DA Valentino died, we bought an embryo right to the mare RD Fabreanna at a live auction. All the proceeds were going to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals, which was awesome because it was a win for everybody and we felt great about it. We collected Valentino to use for that breeding, which as it turned out, was his final one.”

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The tragic loss of DA Valentino due to an embolism (blockage

The Grossmans had to revamp and figure what to do after

of a blood vessel) following an emergency hernia surgery had

Valentino died. Their main objective was to breed only Valentino

been a huge blow. Therefore, a lot of emotion was riding on

daughters. While they had several of their own, they also selected

the outcome of the mating. With great anticipation, the Stone

three others that they bought embryo rights to. The Valentino

Ridge team awaited the birth of RD Fabreanna’s foal. “Out

daughters were bred to five different stallions with equally

popped this gorgeous filly that we named after my sister,”

stunning results, including the 2016 U.S. National Champion

Maureen remembers. “The filly was tall and lanky, almost

Yearling Filly, Pink Rose SRA. A daughter of Baahir El Marwan

spider-like. The very first day, I was in love with her. I don’t

and DA Valencea, she was wonderfully shown by Alicides

know if anyone else does this, but whenever I name one of the

Rodrigues. Pink’s name also has a story behind it. She was born

babies, I think about what it will sound like when the announcer

about five in the morning and the Grossmans were all standing

calls them out: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, here is your National

around in their pajamas, all excited that she was a filly. Maureen’s

Champion, Donna Molta Bella!’ It’s even more fun because it

suggestion to name her Pink Pajamas didn’t quite make it to the

means, hot woman in Italian!”

registration application, but the filly is still fondly known as Pink PJs. Her paternal half-sister Valaqatara SRA, by Abha Qatar, was

Donna Molta Bella made her first trip to the U.S. Nationals the

Top Ten in the 2016 U.S. National Champion Futurity Filly finals,

next year. She won the Yearling Filly Championship and was

placing 3rd on the judge’s cards. Pazzazz SRA, by Stival, was

also named the U.S. National Champion Junior Mare. Once

recently named the 2017 Scottsdale Signature Auction Champion

again, the horses of Stone Ridge Arabians were the catalyst

Yearling Colt, earning a $28,000 paycheck.

for family fun. Maureen’s sister Donna started coming to the shows, which she hadn’t done before, and posing for the win

Things have not slowed down a bit for Dan and Maureen

pictures with her gorgeous namesake. The filly gave Donna

Grossman. Decades after establishing their family farm, their

more opportunities to enjoy the thrill of victory when she

love affair with the Arabian horse is continuing full force. There

repeated her U.S. National Champion Junior Mare win and

is a special filly, SRA Susanne, named after Maureen’s mother.

added the National Champion Two-Year Old Filly award as

They anticipate great things when the QR Marc daughter

well. Under the ownership of Al Saqran Stud of Sharjah, UAE,

from the Valentino mare, Valori, makes her show debut at the

Donna Molta Bella SRA has lit up the show rings of Europe

Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas this April. They also

and the Middle East, including being named 2014 Gold World

have a beautiful, black, double-Afire Bey V performance mare,

Champion Junior Mare in Paris.

Dheir to Dream, who is sired by Afires Heir. The plan is for her to carry not only the Grossman’s daughter, but also their 5-year

“It has all been fun for us,” Maureen declares. “We have been

old granddaughter to future victories. Meanwhile, a surrogate

super lucky and fortunate to have acquired these horses, and to

mare will be carrying Dheir to Dream’s foal by the Saddlebred

have David to help us manage and promote them all. But we’ve

champion, NutCracker Nirvanna.

worked hard at it and it’s been a lot of thought process, a lot of looking at horses and trying them on. We’ve certainly made

With the eternal optimism of true breeders, Dan and Maureen

mistakes along the way, too, but we’ve been lucky to have had

Grossman will continue to move forward, availing themselves

some really great success.”

of the advice of their mentors and taking advantage of

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Maureen and Dan Grossman with National Champion Donna Molta Bella SRA.

opportunities that come their way. They appreciate the wisdom

all that it is the special bond and partnership that Dan and

they have received along the way, and pay tribute to their

Maureen have forged in developing Stone Ridge Arabians over

dedicated farm manager, Christina Rhoads, who has raised

the years that is the true key to their success in the past, the

their foals with such tender care and love. But it is clear to

present, and the future. â&#x2013;

Maureen and Dan Grossman with National Champion Pink Rose SRA.

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Dick Ames and TA Mozart— Reining’s Musical Masters by CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Dick Ames always does things in a big way—goals go big, guided by passion and conclusive purpose. When he caught the reining horse fever, invariably he wanted to own, breed and live the experience with the very best. True to his ways, Dick initiated a search to find that certain Arabian stallion he could love, admire, ride and show, to promote the burgeoning Arabian reining horse industry. Looking far and wide, Dick’s hunt led to him Gainesville, Tex., home of John O’Hara Performance Horses and TA Mozart. Bred by Dick Reed’s Toskhara Arabians, TA Mozart (“Mozart”) was sold as a 2-year-old to Kimberly Tillman. Toskhara’s foundation stallion Kordelas (Mozart’s sire) consistently produced great working horses: strong, balanced and possessing a reliable work ethic. Kimberly remembers, “I first laid eyes on Mozart relaxing in his stall. I asked to see him on a longe line at a canter. When his handler said whoa, Mozart slid down to the ground like a pro. That’s when history began to be made.” Kimberly sent Mozart to top reining trainer John O’Hara who had already told her, “you don’t need another horse!” John admits, “Yes, Kimberly

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Negatraz Monogramm *Monogramma Kordelas Palas Kabala Kometa

TA MOZART Banat Arbil Arba Marieta El Paso Miranda Mitra

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*Bask++ *Negotka Knippel Monopolia Aswan Panel Elf Cumparsita Al Azrak Bandola Comet Abhazja Czort Ellora Celebes Manilla

definitely had her quota of horses. When I learned she had bought another, I gave her a time.” Known in the Arabian working western world as a top-notch trainer of young reining horses, John early on, commands the respect of his mount. “When Mozart arrived at our place, I knew I had an exclusive opportunity to create an iconic purebred reining horse,” John shares. “Mozart had all the ‘goods’: great bone, balance, cadence, impulsion and perfectly put together conformation for reining. Plus, he was quiet, good minded and true-blue trustworthy. From the start, Mozart always took me where I needed to go.” Mozart’s first show was the Scottsdale 2011 Arabian Futurity Classic, where he and John were crowned champions out of 24 top-of-their-game competitors. John smiles, “I always train young horses to be able to handle challenges and remain steady whether an amateur or I am on board. Four-year-old Mozart stayed true to his common sense disposition, even with the crowd volume amped up to its peak. We went on in the

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2011 show season to win U.S. Reserve National Champion Reining Futurity Horse out of a crowd of 17. Yes, folks were talking about Mozart as a real up-and-comer. At the time I thought he was the best purebred Arabian reiner ever. I still do.”

“... At the time I thought he was the best purebred Arabian reiner ever. I still do.” ~ John O’Hara

Mozart’s horse show days were nearly halted by an accident the very next day after returning from U.S. Turned out for exercise, his handler discovered his high white stocking covered with blood. Within a few seconds, he was standing in a pool of blood. Mozart was hauled to the hospital in record time. The following day the attending vet called and said it was worse than he thought. Thirty percent of Mozart’s foot had been cut off from above the coronary band down, exposing the coffin bone and sensitive cartilage. It was doubtful Mozart would be able to show again, much less start up his last year in 2012 as a reining futurity horse. Mozart proved everyone wrong. For the next six weeks, a foot cast, complete rest and supplements of Arenus’ Steadfast®, Assure® Guard and Assure Plus®, put Mozart on the healing path. In December the cast was removed, but Mozart continued on complete rest, remaining calm and careful, tolerating constant care of his foot and leg, and ingesting his supplements.

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On January 16, 2012, Mozart was released to go back to work. On February 8, he left for Scottsdale where he and John delivered a repeat performance—winning the Arabian Reining Futurity Classic for the second year in a row. John and Kimberly agree, “Mozart’s recovery is a miracle in more ways than one. It’s a miracle Mozart was alive, it’s a miracle infection never set in, and it’s a miracle Mozart never took a lame step after removing the cast. Yes, we see his extraordinary recovery as a wonder. Equally so was Mozart’s ability to stay calm and happy, even when locked up and putting up with constant medical treatment.” Mozart’s 2012 show season started out with Scottsdale record-setting wins and continued successfully, with yet another crowning title awarded as U.S. National Champion Reining Junior Horse. Mozart’s notoriety as one of reining’s greats was setting itself in stone. Around this time, Dick Ames’ pursuit to acquire a great reining horse stallion was in full gear. Possessing an instinctive eye to single out great horse flesh and a worldly-wise knowledge to produce and promote the best, Dick laid eyes on Mozart, knowing he had found his have-it-all stallion. Dick

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fondly recalls, “Mozart was the total package and then some; all the physical attributes that complete a great reiner. Equally important, Mozart possesses a happy, healthy, respectful attitude. John O’ Hara commands respect early on from his young stallions and Mozart had never challenged him. Further, I immediately felt a bond of trust with Mozart. I knew he would give me his all when we were competing in the show pen.” Kimberly was at a turning point with Mozart: “I did not want to sell Mozart, but I knew in my heart of hearts I couldn’t give the promotion and publicity this special stallion deserved. Dick Ames could and would. Seeing him with Mozart, it was clear that not only would he cherish him, he would give him wide reaching attention. Mozart is a once-in-a-lifetime horse, deserving of the opportunity to be in the right place at the right time for making history. Dick would make that happen for him.” Reining trainer Brian Welman concurs, “We bought Mozart for Dick to ride, show and breed. John did a great job training him; it was clear from the beginning that anyone could ride Mozart, he is just that gentle. We would bring Mozart over to my barn from

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Cedar Ridge to get him ready for Dick to show, and my kids would lead him down the barn aisle. He would stand in the cross-ties with other horses, always drawing attention but remaining patient, quiet and respectful. This is true of Mozart in all scenarios: showing, schooling, breeding or day to day handling.” Brian continues, “Mozart babies are just

now making their show career debut. So far, the 4- and 5-year-olds are showing great promise. I won the 2017 Scottsdale Arabian Reining Futurity on Nspired By Mozart RA (x Nspiring Jazz), and was in the top five with full sibling Spin Art RA. Crystal (McNutt) showed Mozarts Mulligan RA (x Jaborrs Lita) in the final, earning seventh place. We see a bright future in the show pen for these first and the future Mozart babies.” Photos Left to Right: SPIN ART RA (by TA Mozart), Top Five 2017 Scottsdale Arabian Reining Futurity; NSPIRED BY MOZART (by TA Mozart), Champion 2017 Scottsdale Arabian Reining Futurity, both ridden by Brian Welman photos by Osteen/Schatzberg Ar abian Horse Times | 11 | ta Mozart

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TA MOZART 2017 Scottsdale Arabian Reining Open Champion Ridden by Crystal McNutt Crystal McNutt has shown Mozart to many of his championships, including Scottsdale 2017 Arabian Reining Open Champion. She affirms, “A great mindset comes out of positive behavior. My time with Mozart, whether showing or schooling, exemplifies just that. Dick can show Mozart and I can get on him and beat the best in national competition. To my experience, this is nearly unheard of.” Continuing, Crystal shares, “The Mozart babies I have in training are displaying his disposition at the start. They’re good minded and easy to be around. Physically, one can pick them out too. While Mozart get are still young, what I’ve seen so far gives testimony to Mozart’s role as a leading Arabian performance sire—always a welcome boost to our industry.”

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Dick, in his usual candor, states, “Mozart is a hot item right now. He has earned championships consistently at the top level, so he has nothing left to prove there. After Scottsdale we brought him home to Cedar Ridge where we can focus on promoting him further as a breeding stud. I get the pleasure of seeing our current Mozart babies come up, plus I get to see Mozart every day that I’m in town, tell him how great he is and give him a pat where he prefers.”

“... Mozart is a hot item right now. He has earned championships consistently at the top level, so he has nothing left to prove there...” ~ Dick Ames

Fellow reining aficionado and dear friend, Joe Betten, laughs, “Dick and I are living the dream. The world of reining is one that grabs you quick and reels you in. These horses give so much, none more than Dick’s Mozart. It’s a passion that gives the best return: appreciation, action and fun!” Daughter, Lara, and wife, Lollie, emphatically agree, “I think my mom and I would say, that we have never seen my dad have a connection with a horse like he does with Mozart. He loves the horse and he loves him right back. Dad goes into the barn daily to check on Mozart, and at Scottsdale when he won the Open, he was the proudest owner. Mozart is a very special horse and I am so thankful that he came into my father’s life.”

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AMERICA’S HEARTLAND:

Birthplace Of Influence For The Arabian Horse “In the breeding of Arabian horses, a lifetime is never enough.” —Daniel C. Gainey, Gainey Fountainhead Arabians

When one thinks of innovators and achievers, it is easy to default to progressive areas such as either of the USA coasts or urban areas. But some of the Arabian horse’s richest, deepest history lies in America’s Heartland, wholly influencing today’s breeding programs, horse shows, training systems, breeding practices, promotional venues, and futurity programs. Maybe it’s partially due to the region’s innate agricultural roots; perhaps it can also be traced back to a culture that is fiercely loyal to the things it loves. One thing is unarguable, the Midwestern United States is to the rise of the Arabian horse what the Pilgrims were to America. And the stories that go along with it are richly fascinating, revealing remarkable characters and personalities of men and women who crafted the framework of the global Arabian horse as we know it. “The reason the Arabian horse is what it is today is because of the Midwest.” Longtime Arabian horse trailblazer, Walter Mishek, stated it so emphatically that it was obvious he meant every syllable. “I know that’s a huge statement to say,” he continued. “But it’s true. People forget the players who birthed a movement here.” Larry Jerome of Jerland Farms agrees. “The Midwest is a bread basket for the Arabian horse industry in the United States,” he said. “So many great horses trace their roots back to America’s Heartland.” And he’s right. With a quick scan focusing on Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas, the history lesson is a who’s who of influential players who span the entire 1900s.

by EVIE TUBBS SWEENEY

Many thanks to interviewees for this story, namely Walter R. Mishek.

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Raffles

Progressive Breeders And Leaders

Gawad

Albert W. Harris? He was the “Harris” in Harris Bank & Trust, one of the most powerful banking institutions of its time. Harris, a founding owner of the Arabian Horse Registry of America (formerly the Arabian Horse Club of America) in 1908, was from Chicago. Henry Babson? He was an Illinois entrepreneur, investor in phonograph technology in the company of greats such as Thomas Edison, and notable breeder of the Arabian horse in the early 1900’s. Babson first became enamored with the Arabian horse upon attending the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair’s Columbian Exposition. In this same historical group you’ll find Roger Selby’s Selby Stud of Portsmouth, Ohio. Of course, Selby Stud is most noted for importing a particularly famous Crabbet-bred stallion from Lady Wentworth in 1932, named *Raffles. “Raffles was a gift,” said Mishek, “A throw-in from Wentworth in a package deal that is considered one of the greatest mistakes in Arabian horse history.” Mishek treasures the telegraphs between Selby and Lady Anne Wentworth that document the negotiations. How about Dr. Charles Mayo and his brother Dr. William James Mayo? That’s right, they were the brothers who formed Mayo Clinic, in addition to Mayowood Arabians in Rochester, Minn. Toic Halberg of Halberg Arabians, from Iron, Minn., was one of the first to ever import horses from Poland, such as *Madrygal and the magnificent mare *Bufa, considered one of the most beautiful mares in the world. How did he do it? He was head of the communist party in the USA. Most know Wrigley Arabians and the famous Wrigley family. But did you know they moved a large portion of their herd from Santa Catalina Island in California to Lake Geneva, Wisc. in 1983? Ever heard of Happy Hours Arabians? Located in Rogers, Minn., it was owned by a husband/wife team, Don and Shorty. Don was a milk man. Shorty worked at the local Dairy Queen. They had eight children. Two of them were Bob and David Boggs. Prior to Happy Hour Arabians, the farm was named GB Arabians. Don and Shorty Boggs co-owned the stallion Gawad (Gabbar x Gali-Rose, bred by Gainey) with John and Mary Anne Grimmell—who would become IAHA’s first female president. Gawad would become one of the significant sires in the Midwest. And Happy Hours Arabians is where the young brothers, Bob and David, got their start learning how to clean stalls, breed horses, and train halter horses.

Ali Jamaal

El Mareekh

Two of the hallmark sires in the Straight Egyptian community rose out of the Midwest too. Two brothers, James and Thomas Bergren from Muskegon, Mich., bred the great Ali Jamaal, and owned and campaigned his sire, U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion Ruminaja Ali. Interestingly, the Bergrens discovered Ruminaja Ali at their neighbors’ Russ and Mildred Jameson’s Ranch, and owners of his sire, the incredible Straight Egyptian *Morafic son, Shaikh Al Badi. In Janesville, Wisc., breeders Les and Lois St. Clair imported the historic Straight Egyptian sire *El Mareekh, great grandsire of Marwan Al Shaqab. Their Straight Egyptian mare Bint Deenaa was the dam of Anza El Farid (also in the pedigree of Marwan Al Shaqab), the great grand dam of National Champion Stallion TF Psymreekhe, and in the pedigrees of innumerable other champions around the world. Bill and Pat Trapp of Arabest Stud in Big Bend, Wisc., owned the great Straight Egyptian sire *Nabiel (*Sakr x *Magidaa). Bill was a superb breeder, judge and mentor to many in the Arabian breed. His wife, Pat, owned the first Arabian bookstore ever established. Plum Grove Farm (also in business as Amurath Arabians and Ramses Arabians) owned by Paul, Sandy and Martin Loeber, Ill., imported the Sire of Significance and Straight Egyptian stallion *Ramses Fayek, and through their breeding talents produced several national champions such as Amurath Isis, Amurath Bandeira, Amurath Bandolero, and Amurath Bakonur. They also owned *Sanacht, one of the breed’s leading broodmares imported from Germany and the dam or grand dam of many national champions. In Lake Geneva, Wisc., Heritage Hills Arabians produced a level of quality ahead of its time with national champions such as Heritage Desiree, TJ’s Georgie Girl and others, due largely to its talented roster of trainers that included Dick Leadley (father of current trainer Doug Leadley), followed by Ted and Christie (Egan) Gibson. Just south of Heritage Hills was the original location of the esteemed Greengate Farms in Wheaton, Ill., owned by Jay and Dorothy Stream. A cunning businessman, Jay was the first to develop a housing community in and around the horse farm which allowed him to sidestep property taxes. His savvy leadership ultimately led him to form and launch the World Arabian

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Nabiel

Ramses Fayek

Horse Organization in 1970, but he was equally recognized as a breeder and stood stallions of significance such as *Ibn Moniet El Nefous, *GG Samir, *AN Malik, Fadjeyn and others. The list goes on and on. Shafer Arabians (Farmington, Ohio) who stood the legendary multi-National Champion Park Horse and breeding stallion, Allience; Eleanor’s Arabian Farm (Rogers, Minn.) who stood Hesa Zee, one of the breed’s leading reining sires; Comar Arabians (Story City, Iowa) who stood *Azraff; Four Winds Farm (Delavan, Wisc.) who stood Ariston and *Wiraz; Erdman Arabians (West Concord, Minn.) who owned Gamaar bred by Daniel C. Gainey; Cedardell Farms Arabian Stud (Plano, Ill.) who produced incredible mares like Cedardell Cameo, High Fashion, Sparkles and national champion mares Lallegra and Imaraffa, as well as National Champion Stallion Synbad; Hillcrest Arabians (Plymouth, Wisc.) who stood the Sire Of Significance Imaraff, a *Raffles son, as well as Tsali, Tsatyr and Handeyraff; Misheks Arabians (Waseca, Minn.) who has bred or owned numerous national champions including the great Padrons Psyche, Famemaker R and numerous national champion mares such as Bask Calonett, Precious As Gold, Maggdalina, HB Bey Sera, Heritage Desiree, TJ’s Georgie Girl, La Duquessa, Amurath Beguile and others; Bad Barn Arabians (Hudson, Wisc.) who bred and owned the National Champion Stallion, Eternety; Horse Shoe Lake Arabians (Lake Elmo, Minn.) who owned the supreme sire Lladdins Fire, as well as some of the greatest producing Gamaar mares in the breed; one of the great judges of our breed, Casey Brantner (Moorhead, Minn.), and breeder of El Louisa, dam of National winners El-Raffon, El La, and others; Bill and Charlotte Morrow (Dillworth, Minn.), owner of the outstanding broodmare Balareynah who produced Mor-Bal Rae and the multiple national winning gelding, Mor Raa; Edward Monroe (Gwinner, N.D.), owner of Bobcat Tractor Company, who bred many Gainey-lined champions and employed Tony Boit as trainer; El Jo Mar Arabians (Aberdeen, S.D.), noted breeder of Ferzon lines; Vernon Nelson (Revere, Minn.) who initiated one of the first annual Arabian horse auctions in the United States in New Ulm, Minn., and also owned the influential double Raffles sire, Rafgar; Lawndale Arabians (Dayton, Minn.), breeders of the multi-National Champion Stallion LD Pistal, as well as his dam, Halana—herself a national champion. Friendship Farm (East Moline, Ill.) produced great cutting horses like Rising Sun and stood the great stallions Geym (by Raffles) and *Nizzam (Crabbet breeding). Friendship Farm was owned by Tish Hewitt whose husband owned John Deere Corporation. Walter Burkle (Verona, Minn.) owned two prominent sires:

Heritage Desiree

GG Samir

Bamby, a Raffles son, and Bu-Zahr, a Ferzon son out of a *Witez daughter. Bu-Zahr would become the great great grandsire of Bluesprucetanzeer, who in turn produced unanimous National Champion Stallion WN Ultimate Star. Donna Hentges’ Greymoor Farm (Elko, Minn.) owns multi-National Champion Stallion First Cyte (Out of Cyte x ROL Wild Flower), who himself has sired seven National Champions, three of which Donna bred, including the spectacular Drama Qyeen (First Cyte x Klassic), a multi-National Champion and producers of several National Champions. Greymoor Farm is also the breeder of AHA’s all-time leading champion halter gelding at the national level, Relentlyss (First Cyte x Padrons Nike, by Padrons Psyche), who amassed an incredible 25 National wins. Ma-Ro-Sh Arabians (Hartley, Iowa, and named after daughters Margo, Roxanne and Shelley), was started by Ed Brinkert in 1957 using three mares purchased from Gainey Fountainhead Bloodstock and who became the foundation of the four Ferzon daughters in their program. Ma Ro Sh Arabians is still in existence today under his daughter, Shelley BrinkertHjelm and her husband Dr. Gene Hjelm. In fact, the 2017 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Jr. Colt, Pantanal J (bred and owned by Jerland Farms) is out of HJ Porcelain Bey that is 6th generation Ma Ro Sh breeding. It is worth noting, that HJ Porcelain Bey’s pedigree traces back to the influential broodmare Scheraff, who was dam of Gazon and Galah, two of the three original horses purchased from Gainey Arabians. Additionally, Roxanne Brinkert’s daughter, Mindy Peters and her daughter, Kendyl Peters, are both breeders on the West Coast. (Kendyl was featured on the cover of the Arabian Horse Times February 2017 issue.) And, of course, one cannot mention the Midwest influence without acknowledging the great Afire Bey V, who campaigned and stood the entirety of his paradigm-shifting breeding career at Shea Stables (St. Clair, Mich.) under the professional handling of Tim and Marty Shea. “There was a small-town feel,” Jerome remarked, “but it was serious breeding, and serious horses resulted that made a tremendous impact on the Arabian horse today.”

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Azraff

Synbad

Daniel C. Gainey: Pioneer For The Arabian Horse

One person stands out, however, as the nucleus of leadership, progress and evolution of the Arabian horse business, not only in the Midwest, but around the world. It all started in 1939 at a banquet capping the annual sales meetings for the jewelry giant, Jostens, in Owatonna, Minn. Daniel C. Gainey was gifted a bay yearling Arabian colt that would launch a lifetime of advocacy from one of the country’s finest salesmen and a significant force behind the scenes of the Republican Party. Known for being extremely shrewd and even cutting, Gainey delved into a rigorous study of the Arabian horse, subsequently forming Gainey Fountainhead Arabians, and is largely credited for launching America’s obsession with Arabian type, in fact setting in motion a type style known today simply as “Gainey Type.” The first decade of Gainey Fountainhead Arabians saw an infusion of bloodlines from key mentors Albert W. Harris, Roger Selby and Jimmie Dean. But in 1953, now armed with his vision of the ideal Arabian, Gainey set off in search of a great stallion who would be key in his equation. The quest led him to the McCoy ranch with an exquisite yearling colt named Ferzon. That November, he paid an amount unheard of in its time: $10,000. Gainey Fountainhead Arabians spawned a plethora of new owners and breeding programs through extravagant invitation-only parties and horse presentations. Guests such as Richard Nixon, John Davidson, Sue Ane Langdon, and other political and Hollywood royalty would frequent the farm. Similarly, if Gainey ever visited a farm, it was a big deal. “When Dan Gainey came to your farm,” said Mishek, “it was like inviting God to dinner. He was very prolific.” Gainey’s goal was to breed Arabian horses with extreme type and quality through line breeding horses of Ferzon and Witez II bloodlines. This was accomplished through horses like Garis (Niga x Galatina, by Ferzon out of Kama), Gamaar (Niga x Gay-Rose, by Ferzon out of Gali-Rose) and G-Amigo (Niga x Ga-Rageyma, by Ferzon out of Gajala), as well as Nigatt (Niga x Gata, by Ferzon out of Ghuli), owned by Matthais Arabians (Norwalk, Iowa).

Padrons Psyche

Gamaar

Programs that birthed through an influence from Gainey, included: Cedar Ridge Arabians ( Jordan, Minn.) through their mare Gai Fawn (Gai Parada x Gai-Gay-Ferzona, by Ferzon); Hemmings Arabians (Lakeville, Minn.) through National Champion Stallion Raffon (Gazon x Vadraff ), also a National Champion in English pleasure; Misheks Arabians through his personal relationship with Gainey and Thompson (Misheks Arabians is at the top of the list for breeding and owning record numbers of national champions); and Burton Arabians through the Ferzon son, Gazon (Lloyd and Evelyn Burton then imported the incomparable sire *Aramus) who was later co-owned by his daughter and son-in-law Bill Lowe of Lowe Arabians. Lloyd brought in good friend Hermann and Lida Blasér into the business. Blasér bred National Champion Stallion LH Garcia, and Burton and Blasér brought Larry Jerome into the business. Jerome’s Jerland Farms, located in Barron, Wisc., is home to notable modern sires MPA Giovanni and *Khadraj NA. In addition to the farm’s original location in Owatonna, Minn., Gainey purchased retreats in Scottsdale, Ariz. and Santa Ynez, Calif. … both significant land development areas. Visitors to Scottsdale will see Gainey references through street names, resorts, housing developments and more. And his ranch retreat in Santa Ynez is the Gainey Vineyard, a high-profile winery open to the public. Gainey added another important title to his resume: President of the Arabian Horse Registry. “The market of the Arabian horse increased significantly under his leadership with the registry,” said Mishek. One of most noteworthy changes he made was the formalized legalization of Artificial Insemination (AI), first implemented at Gainey Arabians. As president of The Registry, Gainey allowed AI only if the mare and stallion were at the same farm in order to preserve the law of supply and demand. The legalizing of AI changed the future course of the Arabian horse industry. “Dan Gainey was without a doubt, the most prolific influence on the Arabian horse, not only in the Midwest, but also worldwide,” said Mishek. “His influence cannot be overstated.”

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LD Pistal

Bluesprucetanzeer

Progressive Ideologies: Shows, Photography, Training And Publications

With an unparalleled breeding movement fueled by the passion of men and woman who were captains of industry in the United States over the course of an entire century, it is thereby not surprising that some of the most progressive, cutting edge ideologies surrounding the Arabian horse were birthed out of America’s Heartland. After the formation of the Arabian Horse Club of America—of which several founding owners resided in the Midwest—it felt like a natural next step to nurture the community and commodity surrounding the Arabian horse in progressive new ways. Scottsdale is known for being the largest, most prestigious show in the United States outside U.S. Nationals today. But it wasn’t that way always. “The first biggest show?” said Mishek. “That title would go to the Minnesota All-Arabian Show, held at the Hippodrome in St. Paul, Minn., every year. Every major breeder and trainer would be in attendance.” “Other than Nationals,” said Mishek, “the most important show to win was the Minnesota All-Arabian Show every June. It was not uncommon to have 120 yearling fillies in the ring … at once. No sections.” The modern Futurity Program practices also were launched in the Midwest by Dr. Gary Erikson of QB Arabians in Rogers, Minn., under the organizational umbrella of the Minnesota Arabian Breeders Association. The program was based on earlier futurities (two other Midwestern states, Michigan and Illinois, among them) which had flourished in the 1960s or ’70s, but since been disbanded. Minnesota’s was limited to 50 breeders and their stallions. Breedings to those stallions were auctioned to create a futurity program for the Arabian horse. So successful was the program that Scottsdale modeled their ideas off it with the help of several local Minnesota breeders to create what is now the powerful Scottsdale Signature Stallion Futurity. The Iowa Gold Star and Region 12 Spotlight are also modeled after this original program. As times evolved and the business of Arabian horses became more and more valuable of a commodity, how breeders promoted their programs also evolved.

First Cyte

Gazon

In early days, if breeders needed a photo of a horse, they would either take the photo themselves at the farm using their own camera or they would schedule professional photography available only at horse shows. It was not until the 1960s that the concept of a private farm shoot gained popularity, but even then, it usually was confined to conformation shots. Then two Midwestern photographer artists added a new level of visual artistry that still characterizes Arabian photography today: Wisconsin resident Polly Knoll and Minnesota resident Judith Wagner. Polly is known for capturing some of the most iconic photographs to date, including Ruminaja Ali, Aramus, Ferzon, *Ibn Morafic and others. Judith Wagner of Artland Arabians (Hartland, Minn.) was a sculpture artist by trade, and a breeder by passion. She began traveling on weekends with Mishek to look at horses for their respective breeding programs. In order to remember the dozens of horses they looked at each weekend, Wagner began photographing them as a way to stay organized. Around that time—1970 to be exact—Mishek launched a new publication from the tiny town of Waseca, Minn., called Arabian Horse Times magazine to help fund his rather expensive breeding program hobby. The publication was a wild success, redefining how breeders marketed and sold their horses. And an early Judith Wagner cover photo launched not only a career for Wagner, but also the initiation of private farm photography to the Arabian horse industry. Prolific trainers also emerged from the Heartland, including Milt Strand, brother to Ed Strand and father of performance trainer Jody Strand, legendary trainer/judge Gene Reichardt (Hillcrest Arabians, Plum Grove Arabians, Gleannloch Farms, Misheks Arabians and Talaria Farms), Rick Kissling (Misheks Arabians), Bob Boggs, David Boggs, Dick Leadley, Carolyn Gardner, Bob Hart Sr., Lee Caldwell, Ted Gibson, Dan Lynch, Wayne Thompson, Gordon Shea, Jim Taasaas, Dick Kiesner, father of Joel Kiesner, Tim Shea, Ted Carson (started at Cedar Ridge Arabians), Andy Sellman (started at Cedar Ridge Arabians), Shawn and Carmelle Rooker, Dr. James Rooker, Halsey Murch, Duane Edinger, Shawn and Chris Wilson, Red Beyer, Lee and Florence Caldwell of Friendship Farms, Keith and Maureen Krichke, Randy Sullivan, Leah Beth Boyd and John Golladay (Cedar Ridge Arabians), Larry and Jody Hoffman, Dick Wallen, Jay Allen, Tony Larscheidt, Jeff and Jerry Schall, John McCarty, Rod Matthiesen and many others.

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Gai Fawn

Raffon

Afire Bey V

Aramus

Hesa Zee

Khadraj NA

Allience

Still Progressive Today

“A number of years ago, IAHA would have a sale during its annual convention,” said Judy Lynch of Dan Lynch Farm in Madison, Wisc. “The Heartland Invitational was held in Wisconsin. We opened it with a team of big, strong Percheron horses trotting across the stage. What it signified was the strength and determination of the Midwest … of the American Heartland. That’s what we wanted to portray. And I think it still does.” The Midwest continues to be a force in the global Arabian horse industry today, carrying forward the attributes of determination, foresight and fierce passion for the Arabian horse demonstrated throughout the 1900s. Every division is represented, and several cross over lines in halter and performance, training and breeding, including: Argent Farms, Cedar Ridge Arabians, Conway Arabians, Dan Lynch Farms, Eleanor’s Arabian Farm, Grand Arabian Farm, Jerland Farms, Krichke Training Center, Liberty Meadows, Midwest Stations, Pegasus Arabians, Powell Training Center, Shafer Arabians, Shea Stables, Stachowski Farm, Strand’s Arabian Stables, Trotwood Farms, Westridge Farms, Liberty Meadows, Performance Plus Arabians, and so many more. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The more you know about your past, the better prepared you are for the future.” This story only touches the surface of the rich history and vibrant stories that have arisen from America’s Heartland on behalf of the Arabian horse. Yet the story is still being told. The Midwest represents a certain part of our heritage as an Arabian horse community that inspires us to continue reaching for new heights in creativity, progress and most of all, a passion for the Arabian horse that will touch the hearts and souls of our future generations, as we have been touched by those before us. In gratefulness, we remain indebted to the contributions and wisdom of those Midwestern pioneers who toiled to not only preserve, but also strengthen the future of this breed, all from a soulful passion that fuels inspiration for generations to come. May we remain ever so inspired. Evie Tubbs Sweeney is a 19-year marketing veteran in the Arabian horse industry who started her journalistic career as an intern with the Arabian Horse Times in 1998. She owns EvieInc Marketing Systems and resides with her husband and son in Santa Ynez, California. Ar abian Horse Times | 35 | Ar abians Of The Midwest

Farms of the heartland DICK AND LOLLIE AMES

Cedar ridge arabians Jordan, Mn What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? We purchased our first HalfArabian in 1968. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Dan Gainey’s Ferzon and Gai Parada. How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? There has been some amazing farms that have come from the Midwest that have marketed Arabian horses around the world. Our first horse we sold out of the country was to Nagib Audi, with assistance from David Boggs. How has your program evolved since its inception? We started out primarily breeding halter horses and the majority of them were Gainey bred. Today our breeding program is based around the versatile Arabian. We breed for halter and performance horses.

DAVID BOGGS

Midwest station ii, inC. elk river, Mn What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? My father was 8 years into breeding Arabian horses when I was born and my life was “everything horses” from the start. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The influential horse within the Midwest would have been the Gainey bred stallion Garis (Niga x Galtina, by Ferzon). He was our foundation sire at that time, was extremely successful in the breeding barn and he gave us a great start at showing halter horses. My first Junior Champion Filly in 1975 at Scottsdale was One Exception, by Garis!

How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? The melting pot of beautiful horses! The Midwest and specifically, the Minnesota All Arabian Show welcomed and hosted at one time or another, such horses as: *Aramus, Gai Parada, *Padron, *Muscat, Arnet Perlane, Bluesprucetanzeer, Padrons Psyche, Magnum Psyche, Magnum Chall, Almaden, Kharben, LH Garcia, Legacy of Gold, Legacy of Fame, NH Love Potion, Amber Satin, JBK Mystic Fawn, LA Duquesa, *Pogrom, Wieza Mocy, Baahir El Marwan, Kahil Al Shaqab, Hariry Al Shaqab, El Shaklan, Shareem el Sheikh, WN Antiqua, and the list goes on and on and on. How has your program evolved since its inception? The principal goals remain the same. The horses continue to increase in quality as the breed grows stronger and the bar is set higher. We wake in the morning with a smile and thanking our lord for the new day!

PETER AND LORI CONWAY

Conway arabians Chatfield, Mn What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? Lori – 1969; Peter – 1994. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The Midwest, particularly Minnesota, has a large number of Arabian breeders, trainers and owners that are dedicated to keeping the Arabian horse industry alive and well. Our local major shows, grass root clinics and expositions create a market and promote the Arabian horse to everybody. The MN Fall Festival/ Medallion Stallion Futurity has been a great event for our breeding program and financial bottom line. It is important for Conway Arabians to nominate every eligible foal for marketability incentives to the new owner.

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How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? The people of the Midwest have dominated within the workings of our parent organization, the AHA—including Presidents, Board Members and Committee Chairs—so their influence has been huge in the Arabian horse industry. Factor in the major Arabian horse publication, Arabian Horse Times and all the winning breeders, owners and trainers, and I’d say we have had a huge impact on where the Arabian horse industry is today. How has your program evolved since its inception? Conway Arabians are in it for the long haul. It is a way of life for our family. We are lucky to have plenty of land to raise livestock in the best environment possible, years of accumulating and producing great horses and a wonderful, dedicated staff. Our goal is to keep our program going for many years to come.

SHARON DAY & SARAH MEDINA

eagle ridge arabians fort wayne, in In 2000, my daughter Sarah and I, purchased a beautiful dark bay gelding, LC Debonair Prince, for her to show halter. When I went to pick her up from LaCabreah Arabians, a beautiful chestnut mare by Padrons Psyche was running around the paddock. She was breathtaking and I was hooked. Pseltic Star, a chestnut Padrons Psyche gelding, gave Sarah and me several years of fun and victories, ending in U.S. National Champion Gelding in open and amateur. He was out of our foundation mare VH Starlight (a Solstice daughter). She has given us many champion and top ten offspring. We expect her daughters to carry on her legacy. The Midwest has a wide range of farm sizes, but no matter what the size, we have great respect for and love the Arabian horse. Buyers trust us to offer healthy, beautiful, quality horses. We have been improving our broodmares, and

our foals have continued to improve. 2017 promises to be our best year yet. Our foals will be from Soltire TO, Triumph FF and Asgard of Rohan. Our mares are out of Magnum Chall HVP, Eden C, Denali BHF and Psyignify (and RH Triana). Our most significant change came last year when we purchased the beautiful stallion Asgard of Rohan and became one of the owners of Advantage MI. We are expecting great things. MAUREEN GROSSMAN stone ridge arabians blooMington, in What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? My first Arabian was in 1961. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The best shows we attended were Regions 13 and 14. They have always been competitive and a very fun venue. Also, the U.S. Nationals, especially in Louisville, Ky.—it was the best ever. The crowds were exciting and the classes had glamour. A great impact to our breeding program started with L’Esprit in Kentucky, where we saw some of the most fabulous stallions and mares that ever lived. It was a great introduction to our breeding program. We have also been lucky to own Bey Shah and DA Valentino. How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? The Midwest has had a similar impact as the global influence. The Arabian horse ideal has become more and more similar to the world wide ideal. How has your program evolved since its inception? The horse industry has dramatically changed since our beginning in 1984. The ideal Arabian has changed with more perfect talent and conformation, the business taxes have changed which was

good for the country, and all the people are still great—they love the horses and the comradery is fantastic.

ELEANOR HAMILTON

eleanor’s arabians rogers, Mn Eleanor’s Arabian Farm is 32 this year and Eleanor herself is 81. Her foundation sire and Arabian reining legend Hesa Zee+/, arrived at her Rogers, Minn., farm in 1995. He continues to be a leading sire of Arabian Working Western champions. At the end of 2016, he had sired 56 champions, among them 34 national winners. Eleanor recently purchased four new Quarter Horse mares to breed with Hesa Zee+/ frozen semen. “We already have several foals on the ground, some by Hesa Zee+/, and among them a special filly sired by Romanek, the stallion we recently lost,” says Eleanor. “We will have 15 or 16 new foals by mid-summer, about 50% purebreds. We are eagerly anticipating a foal from Hesa Zee+/’s three-quarter sister, Zee Reba, due to foal to Einsteins Revolution, a Million Dollar Quarter Horse sire.” Eleanor was recently honored by the APAHA for breeding the 2016 HalfArabian Working Western Horse of the Year, Built By Peppy, a horse she owns. Built By Peppy is 3-time U.S. National Champion in the H/A Cow Horse division. “We breed for ability, trainability and great temperament,” Eleanor says. “What a joy it is to have young people enjoy success riding our horses.”

LINDA MEHNEY

grand arabian farMs grand rapids, MI What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? In 1982 we purchased our first Half-Arabian. We bought her in foal and she had a lovely filly; we were hooked from that experience on. Bob Boggs got us started in purebreds. We were part of Ar abian Horse Times | 37 | Ar abians Of The Midwest

the Padron, Diamond Padron and Padrons Mahogany Syndicates. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Padrons Mahogany impacted my program the most. We stood him at stud after showing him successfully at halter and performance. When we needed a stallion to breed to our Padrons Mahogany mares, Minotaur was chosen. His owner, Roger Belton, gave me the honor of standing him at our farm. The cross with my mares were exactly what I had hoped. How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? We were fortunate to have many quality shows and horses in the Midwest. This enabled us to not have to go far to see how our Arabians compared nationally. How has your program evolved since its inception? For many years, we were very busy standing stallions and managing breedings. Since both stallions have passed, I am looking at prospects that might cross with our mares and buying outside breedings. We still show our foals in halter and performance. My six children have given me 22 grandchildren—I am enjoying their interest in the horses and seeing them grow to love the Arabian as I do.

DEAN MEIER

brookhill arabians Mukwonago, wi What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? 1968, the purebred filly, Ralawa. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Futurity Program has had a definite impact on my program. When it began, it was such a unique program and most breeders in Region 10 participated.

Farms of the heartland Fall Fest served as the blueprint for the other successful Stallion Service Auction programs in the country and continues to be a viable program and great show today. How has your program evolved since its inception? When I began with Arabian horses, they were known as “the versatile breed.” Today, every discipline is so specialized, that breeders, especially small breeders, need to have a clear picture of what type of horse they want to produce and breed their mares to the high quality stallions who produce those desired characteristics. In our case, we try producing three to four foals a year. We have two mares we breed specifically for English and 2 mares we breed for halter horses that should have the capability to go on and become outstanding western and hunt horses. Since we haven’t owned a stallion in many years, we are able to focus on our mares and breed to a stallion who complements their strengths and produces competitive, marketable foals.

STEVE AND DARLA MILES

Milestone arabians kansas City, ks What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? We purchased our first Arabian mare 12 years ago. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Within the Midwest, I would have to say U.S. Nationals. Second would be Minnesota Fall Fest. How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? I know in the past, Midwest shows drew large crowds and many participants. The numbers have decreased as far as registry etc., which has an impact on every area of the United States,

however, the Midwest still has some really great regional shows and the Fall Fest draws a large number of contestants and participants. Since centrally located, smaller farms in and around the Midwest area come here to qualify for Nationals. How has your program evolved since its inception? Our program has grown from one mare to eight, and it isn’t stopping. We began with breeding and foaling one to two foals, and now we are at seven to 14 a year. We have had to expand from one barn to three. We started in halter and have owned and shown horses in western, country and English pleasure. We love every aspect of the Arabian horse and its versatility. Our program continues to grow and evolve the more we learn.

JOE RESER

setting sun stables wakarusa, in What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? 1977. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The Half-Arabian, Ima Rock Star, has influenced my program the most. I won my first national championship on him in 2002. I believe all you need is one great horse to help attract the next great horse, and he did that for me. How has your program evolved since its inception? My program has evolved a lot since 1994 when I became a professional. I started in a 20-stall unheated barn with a few clients from my local area that believed in me, to a 72-stall heated facility with clients from all over the U.S. and Canada. I have also started breeding a few horses each year.

PAM ROSE

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it was a Half-Arabian buckskin mare named Suntanna. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Hesa Zee and Crown Musc. We have had the privilege of working with many of these great stallions’ offspring, as well as making them national winners. Both of our children have learned to ride and still show these stallions’ get. How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? The great halter training stables and MAHB have produced many small breeders. These stables stand and promote many stallions whose offspring are shown at the Fall Festival—a great venue to show their yearlings. MAHB also gives the performance horse an excellent venue to show. I actually met my husband, Hoyt, at a small breeding farm (Horseshoe Lake Arabians) because of the Fall Fest show. How has your program evolved since its inception? We started training horses while Hoyt was finishing college and it just grew from there. We broke a lot of young horses in the beginning. Fifteen years ago we would haul 6 horses to a show, now we haul 15 or more. The economics of training has changed, but we believe horsemanship won’t change and that is what we focus on.

ANDY SELLMAN

argent farMs river falls, wi What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? 1984. What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Minnesota Breeders Fall Festival How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse

industry? Some of the greatest horses, trainers and promoters in our history have resided in the Midwest. For example, David Boggs, Jeff Schall, Mike Neal, Ames Family, Ted Carson, Walter Mishek, Jeff Sloan, Larry Jerome, Keith Krichke, Bey Shah, Padron, Pyro Thyme SA, Eternity, RD Fabreanna, MPA Giovanni, etc. ...

consistently emphasized type and quality in their breeding programs.

How has your program evolved since its inception? Argent Farms has grown into a global marketer and representative of Arabian breeding horses while maintaining Midwest values.

How has your program evolved since its inception? To me, an ideal Arabian horse must be unmistakably Arabian. To that end, our horses have maintained their type and beauty. We have endeavored to stay current, through introducing modern blood, making our horses elegant and stretchy, while maintaining balanced bodies with the overall functionalism and dispositions needed to be competitive performance horses.

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hobnail farM greenfield, Mn What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? I acquired my first HalfArabian as a kid in 1969.

shafer arabians w. farMington, oh What year did you get your first Arabian or Half-Arabian? We acquired our first Arabian in 1973.

What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? The upper Midwest had a plethora of early Arabian horse breeders and some of the major halter training barns started here. They were dedicated, knowledgeable and accomplished horsemen, and owned and bred some incredible horses. The training barns housed some of the best horses in the breed. My exposure to these breeders and trainers, and their horses was instrumental in forming my knowledge and understanding of the Arabian horse, including the characteristics of various bloodlines, and what they would likely produce in their offspring. Arabian type has always been very important to Midwest breeders, and the horses coming from this area are known for it.

What horse or event within the Midwest has influenced or had the most impact on your program? Owning two national champion park horses has been a great influence in our performance breeding program: 6-time National Champion Allience and 4-time National Champion Ronde Vu.

How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? I think the Midwest has continued to enjoy its status in the global Arabian horse market as a source for great horses, because breeders have

How would you articulate the unique influence (past and/or present) of the Midwest to the global Arabian horse industry? Our neighbors, Locust Farms, Zekan Arabians and Patterson Arabians, strongly influenced the Arabian breed in the area. How has your program evolved since its inception? We are focused on breeding performance horses with balance, and strong front and rear ends. n

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Let Us IntrodUce â&#x20AC;Ś tayLor Mason How did you get involved with the Arabian horse? I was born into this industry and am now a third generation breeder of Arabian horses. My grandfather bought his first Arabian in the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and our family has been breeding ever since. Who was instrumental in keeping your interest in the Arabian industry? My father, Scot Mason, was the key to my education and continued interest in the Arabian industry. At a young age I was fortunate enough to travel to the shows, presentations and farms around the country with my father and grandfather. It was that continual exposure that created my deep love and appreciation for the Arabian horse. Where in the Arabian horse breed does your strongest interest lie? My greatest joy comes from the breeding and raising of foals. It is incredibly satisfying to see the manifestation of a breeding vision. And to then raise and witness these individuals grow and evolve into show horses is the icing on the cake. If you could change one thing about the breed, what would it be and why? To increase the comradery within the Arabian horse community; balancing the competition and pride with warmth and amity. In remembering the past, what is one thing you wish you could bring back to the Arabian horse industry? I would like to see the prestige brought back to our shows. Nothing would make me happier than to see our stands filled with men and women dressed up, representing our breed with class. If you were to market the Arabian horse to the general public, where would it be and why? There is no better platform to introduce the Arabian horse than at our

shows, where our best compete and demonstrate their versatile disciplines. That being said, currently not enough emphasis is placed on hospitality at our shows. A greater effort must be spent to welcome the general public. An inviting space needs to be created and staffed to introduce and educate our guests on what is taking place. I believe these efforts will make the Arabian horse more approachable and the general public will be more receptive. What is your favorite event in the Arabian horse industry? The Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas is always my annual highlight. The quality of horses, international participation and the atmosphere always makes for an unforgettable show. What is one event you have not attended that you would like to? I have never been to the World Championships in Paris, and that is the one event I will not miss this year. What impact do you hope to have in the Arabian industry over the next 10 years? My greatest goal is to modernize and add youthfulness to our breed; in hopes that once again, Arabians and all horses become relevant and popular. Regardless of discipline or breed, these beloved animals enrich our lives and offer a meaningful connection missing in our ever-disconnected society. Who do you respect the most in the Arabian horse industry and why? Jim Bedeker is the person I most respect in this industry; he has been my mentor and example. Through his leadership and commitment to a long-term vision, he has shaped the way I approach this business. Additionally, his integrity and dedication to those around him is paramount, regardless of the situation.n

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Leaders Of The Times:

Eleanor’s Arabian Farm

by Mary Kirkman

Top left, clockwise:HEZA MY DADDY and Gary Ferguson, HEZA FIRE WALKER and Eleanor Hamilton, BUILT BY PEPPY and Lance Scheffel, HESA CASSANOVA and Rod Matthiesen.

Eleanor Hamilton has been an award-winning breeder of working western, reining, and western pleasure horses for more than 35 years, so it might come as a surprise to those who watched her collect yet another honor at Scottsdale this year (Built By Peppy’s APAHA Half-Arabian Working Western Horse of the Year) that her first priority is not really show honors. She appreciates the ribbons, trophies and recognition, no question, but her first thought is that Built By Peppy and his barn mates know how to do a job: not just be a working cow horse in the show ring, but be able to do the job on a ranch as well. “They’re working horses first,” nods Lance Scheffel, who trains Hamilton’s working cow horses at his farm in Rice Lake, Wis. “Then they’re show horses.”

In practice, that means that Scheffel’s mission is two-fold. When Hamilton’s horses come to him, some have learned their basic skills (they know their leads, can lope in circles, etc.), while others need to start at the beginning. He works with them in the training pen first and then expands their horizons. “As soon as we get a direction on them—we can steer them, stop them, guide them—they go out and start working,” he says. They check pastures and fences, gather cattle and bring them in, pony colts, cross rivers, walk over bridges, and more. “It’s like going back to the days before you had four-wheelers and helicopters.” The net result? “When they compete at horse shows, they’ve performed the maneuvers outside many times,” he explains. “In the show ring, it’s kind of easy for them.”

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Scheffel sees a subtle but important difference in the horses’ mentality after their hooves-on experience. “To me, it gives them a true confidence that they know their job,” he says. “Yes, I taught them to do it, but this way, they know there’s a reason behind it all. All those maneuvers we do in the horse show world—stop a cow on the end, or go fast and do a slide, or stop and rollback—were developed back when the true cowboys and vaqueros were using their horses.” It was Scheffel who trained Built By Peppy to his 2016 award. The trainer first received prospects from Hamilton five years ago, when she decided to add cow horses to her reining and western pleasure programs; the first representatives of the new venture are Built By Peppy and Zee China Doll.

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Built By Peppy, a 7-year-old chestnut overo gelding, stormed through the U.S. Nationals in 2015 with championships in the Half-Arabian Working Cow Horse Futurity and the Half-Arabian Working Cow Horse Junior Futurity. A year later, he and Scheffel followed it up by winning the Working Cow Horse Futurity again. The 6-year-old bay mare Zee China Doll, who came out in 2016, was named U.S. National Champion in the Half-Arabian Working Cow Horse Futurity and Reserve in the Half-Arabian Cutting Futurity (“she’s just a little mare, but she’s really, really good”). Both represent a variation of the bloodlines Hamilton has used successfully over her decades as a breeder, on both the Arabian and Quarter Horse sides of their pedigrees. “Built By Peppy is a true cow horse,” Scheffel observes. “He’s been that way since day one. He’s so fun to show and ride; I use him all the time at home. He eats and breathes and lives being a cow horse—he’s cow smart. “The thing that attracts me to Eleanor and her business is that she will tell you that she started in the Sandhills of Nebraska on a cattle ranch,” he continues. “How honored could I be to have this heritage-ranching woman who says, ‘Hey, take my horses and let’s make them into real true cow horses’?”

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Hamilton, who has been riding and showing her reining and western pleasure horses for years (she’s racked up several APAHA and AHT Readers’ Choice awards herself), would be touched to hear that. “The reason the working cow horses are important to me is that it’s the cows that got us all here in the first place,” she says when she’s asked why, at this point in time, she added a new dimension to her program. “I grew up on a ranch in Nebraska and my roots are still there—I can guarantee you that.”

Built By Peppy & Lance Scheffel and Hesa Power Keg & Kathy Braden

She also would understand something else her trainer says of his profession when he recalls working for Benny Guitron, a member of the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame, years ago. Good work is not just work; doing a job at its highest level brings its own kind of exhilaration. “Benny said, ‘There’s trained cow horses and there’s real cow horses,’” Scheffel ref lects. “At first, I thought, ‘What’s the difference?’ But when you ride a real cow horse, there is something so cool and awesome about it—that horse reads a cow and knows what that cow is going to do almost before it does it. And all you have to do is be on top and be along for the ride.” n

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hat’s new at the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity this year? The 11-year-old program has grown steadily and attracted universal praise since it began, so it’s a logical question to ask. Its public has been used to seeing “good” turn into “better” every year. At first, Futurity Chairman Charles Moseley says there’s not a lot new; they’re focusing on just making sure everything remains as strong and solid as it has been. Then he adds modestly, “Well, prize money is going up. We had our most successful auction ever last year (it brought in over $150,000), and our prize money this year will be more than $180,000, the largest payout we’ve had.”

Not to mention that at the time he was asked, the committee was still tabulating mare nominations, and it appears that that number will be up as well, to more than 200.

So, for those exhibitors who like the south in the springtime, it remains only to mark their calendars: the 13 Spotlight classes will take place at the Region 12 Championship Show, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., May 8-13, 2017. Over the years, the Futurity has become almost synonymous with the Region 12 Show, and that, proponents say, benefits everyone. The program’s popularity attracts exhibitors that bring other horses as well, resulting in well-populated classes across the board (on average, 10 to 15 entries appear in the open stallion and mare competitions). “My feeling is that most people would prefer to show in a 10-horse class than a twohorse class,” Moseley offers, “and I think it’s important for the breed that the shows themselves look successful.” Approximately 20 percent of the horses at the Region 12 Show are Spotlight horses, who can be shown from age 1 through age 5, and he notes that the higher age eligibility is yielding increased attendance in the performance divisions. “If you’re going to show anyway, because you love to show horses, why not participate in a program which

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gives you the opportunity to recoup your investment?” he says. And that’s not just advertising hype. For example, last year he and his wife bred four horses that competed in the Spotlight, three of whom they owned. “We picked up a check for about $14,000, and the person who owned the other one also won money.” Another attraction is that the horses found at Region 12 and its Spotlight consistently have offered insight into national potential. “People that like competition and want to compare their horses love that,” Moseley says. Even before the Futurity, the area was known as the home of such luminaries as Magnum Psyche, Versace, DA Valentino and a host of others, and the standards haven’t changed. Recently, the Magnum Psyche connection with Region 12 came full circle, as the mega-sire’s owner, Fernando de Santibanes, donated a Magnum breeding for the Spotlight’s principal fundraiser, its stallion service auction. As Magnum Psyche’s book presently is closed and his futurity commitments are rare, bidding was spirited for the service, with a final selling price of $17,000. “We really appreciated him supporting the program,” Moseley says. Plus, the auction, the anchor social event in an already social show, was a lot of fun. “We had the largest turnout we’ve ever had—we fed between 350 and 400 people. Everybody had a great time.”

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It’s all in a good cause, he says. The Spotlight Futurity is part of the ongoing growth of Region 12. “We’re growing in two areas—sport horses and the Spotlight,” Moseley observes. “This is our way of promoting the Arabian horse.”

2017 SPOTLIGHT AUCTION YEARLINGS $27,661.00 Colts $27,661.00 Fillies 2017 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY YEARLINGS $21,363.00 Colts $21,363.00 Fillies 2017 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 2-YEAR OLDS $7,532.00 Colts $7,532.00 Geldings $7,532.00 Fillies 2017 SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY 3 & 4-YEAR OLDS PERFORMANCE CLASSES $15,067.00 Western Pleasure $15,067.00 Hunter Pleasure $15,067.00 English Pleasure 2017 SPOTLIGHT 5-YEAR OLDS MATURITY PERFORMANCE CLASSES $7,876.00 Western Pleasure $7,876.00 Hunter Pleasure $7,876.00 English Pleasure

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Dear Fellow Arabian Horse Enthusiasts, The 11th Annual Region XII Spotlight Stallion Auction is fast approaching on May 11th in Perry, Georgia. The entire Spotlight Board of Directors have dedicated their time and efforts to create a memorable event that continues to ensure the possibilities for you to purchase stallion services to some of the world’s leading Arabian sires. Future offspring sired by these nominated stallions will have the opportunity to compete for prestigious titles and annual available payouts of over $189,473.00! On May 12th after the morning session, the annual Right Holders meeting will be held in the Patron Lounge in Reeves Arena. We encourage all Right Holders to attend and discuss the future and longevity of the program. Your thoughts and ideas are important to the success of the program. May 13th after the morning session, Dr. Marty Adams from Southern States will be giving a talk on Nutrition & Ulcer Care for the Show Horse which is open to all. There will be a lunch provided in the Patron Lounge in Reeves Arena. We welcome you, your family and friends, to join us in celebration of the Arabian horse. Enjoy the fun and festive SPOTLIGHT Futurity Auction Night and share in the excitement of breeding and showing these beautiful animals. Sincerely, Charles Moseley Chairman, Spotlight Futurity

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BECOME A 2017 “GOLD CHAMPION” SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR FOR A $1,000 SPONSORSHIP OF THE SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM, YOU WILL RECEIVE: • A premier table for eight people during the auction • 8 - 2017 Edition Spotlight Wine Glasses • A complimentary bottle of wine (white or red) • A tray of special gourmet hors d’oeuvres So, please join with your friends or clients for a festive night of good food and drinks, great companionship, and beautiful Arabian horses, while you support our nationally recognized Region 12 Spotlight Program! Gold Champion sponsorships are limited … make your reservation TODAY! Contact: Allison Mehta • 404-409-8904 • allisonm@admbuys.com Ar abian Horse Times | 5 | Spotlight Futurity

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ATTEND THE SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY ACTIVITIES AT THE 2017 REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 ~ 6PM Live Stallion Auction in Reeves Arena. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 ~ MORNING SESSION (CLASS 109) Calcutta for Spotlight Futurity Western Pleasure 3-4 Year Olds If you missed the excitement of last year’s Calcutta, be present this year! Please bid on your favorite rider and horse at the beginning of the Live Auction. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 ~ FOLLOWING MORNING SESSION Spotlight Annual Rightholder Meeting in the Fairview Board Room. SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 ~ LUNCH BREAK Dr. Marty Adams and Triple Crown Feed, “Nutrition & Ulcer Care for the Show Horse”, Annual Spotlight Educational Seminar. MAY 13, 2017 ~ SATURDAY NIGHT CLASSES Presentation of Spotlight Sire & Breeder of Distinction Awards ARABIAN HORSES FOR HUMANITY http://www.arabianhorsesforhumanity.com/ Meet “Goldie” and bid on your own designer likeness during the live Stallion auction. Donated by Lisa Blackstone & Stephen Timme

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OFFICERS: President ~ Charles Moseley charlesamoseley@gmail.com Vice President ~ John Rannenberg JPRannenberg@aol.com 352-266-6446 Director ~ Allison Mehta-Westley allisonm@admbuys.com 404-409-8904 Director ~ Melissa Bradshaw ncsumaj@aol.com 843-601-0569 Director ~ Ted Carson Ted@TedCarson.com 910-876-7332 Secretary ~ Kenna Burbeck kennakayburbeck@aol.com 678-523-1955 Treasurer ~ Mary Scribner mary@rsscpa.com 352-694-4184

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by RIYAN RIVERO Hennessey Arabians’ level of commitment to the Arabian horse is no secret to the community as a whole, but for those who have come to know Frank Hennessey and farm manager, George Z, commitment takes on a whole new meaning. Everything they do is evidence that they exist to nurture, cultivate, honor, respect and share their infectious love for the Arabian horse with the world. Since 2007, the 93-acre farm in Ocala, Fla., has been evolving into a haven where the Arabian mares of the farm, along with their foals, dictate the environment in which they live. They work tirelessly to fulfill their mantra, “A Horse for Every Home – A Home for Every Horse”. Their mission is to provide the world with the highest quality Arabian horses available anywhere in the world today, at any level a horse enthusiast wishes to be involved. “We never believed the Arabian horse could make such a difference in our lives, but it has. Of all our commitments, nothing provides us with more pleasure than being on the farm,” shares Frank. “Because they give us so much in return, it is impossible for us to contain our enthusiasm.” As a result, they maintain an open door policy and allow visitors from all over the world to come and discover what has so beautifully changed their lives. Their passion for breeding quality has led them to great success, especially in Region 12, their home region. 2016 marked the second year in a row that Hennessey Arabians was awarded the coveted Spotlight Breeder of Distinction. This award is a special honor for breeders as it is calculated by the success and accomplishments of the horses a given breeder has produced, rather than by ‘popular’ vote, as in many other award programs within the breed. The horses that have competed in the Region 12 Spotlight program include both halter and performance horses. Hennessey-bred Spotlight Futurity Champions include (to name a few): • H Pepper H - Champion Western Pleasure Horse • H Samba H - Champion Yearling Filly • H Magic Mobility H - Champion English Pleasure Horse • H Diyas H - Top Five Country English Pleasure • H Amour H – Reserve Champion Hunter Horse • H Entuition H - Champion 2-Year-Old Filly

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H Pepper H

H Magic Mobility H

H Amour H

These represent a small percentage of the number of horses that have successfully competed in nearly every division of the Spotlight Futurity over the years. The Hennessey Spotlight success begins with the quality horses bred by Hennessey Arabians, and is supported by a team that works overtime to ensure its success. From the early days of halter breaking by farm workers Jose and Adela, to the more advanced training and conditioning at Wilson Training Center, both in-hand by Mike Wilson and under saddle by Peri Wilson, Hennessey-bred horses are nurtured and transformed into champions that the entire team is proud to represent.

The program is celebrating tremendous success with Jaipur el Perseus as well, especially in the international circuit. Jaipur’s sire, Perseus el Jamaal is the super sire and son of three-time national champion and legendary Ali Jamaal. Jaipur is the most look-a-like son of his mother, known as the queen of Brazil, Jullye el Ludjin. His priceless genotype and extravagant phenotype, has made him the perfect choice to add exotic beauty and extreme type to today’s show ring. Jaipur has produced multiple halter champions both in the U.S. and abroad. He currently stands at Christine Jamar’s, Jadem Arabians in Belgium.

Hennessey Arabians also strives to support the success of their friends, colleagues and new owners of Hennessey-bred horses. They encourage and offer valued friendship to all they come in contact with. Over the years, George Z has become famous for his ability to entertain and host fantastic gatherings. His crab cakes are coveted year round by all who have been lucky enough to enjoy them.

Whether you are inspired to own, breed, show, or simply enjoy the lifestyle, Hennessey Arabians is a destination not to be missed. Plan a visit. You’ll be glad you did!

Though Hennessey Arabians is home to primarily broodmares and their foals, two stallions currently owned are H Mobility H and Jaipur El Perseus. H Mobility H has been everything they hoped he would be for the show and breeding program. Mo’s performance titles began in 2009 when he was named U.S. National Reserve Champion English Pleasure Futurity horse. Over the past four years, he has been named Regional and Scottsdale Unanimous Champion English Pleasure multiple times. As quoted by Dr. Jim Alderson DVM, Director of W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center at Cal Poly Pomona, “H Mobility H has been incredibly consistent in producing top quality foals for us. He passes on the exact traits needed to produce outstanding English type horses. The foals we have by him are beautiful, athletic, have long upright necks, and tons of trot!” Mo stands at Trowbridge’s Ltd. under the nurturing care of Mary Trowbridge. Hennessey Arabians is located in Ocala, Florida. For more information, log on to: www.HennesseyArabians.com

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H MOBILITY H

(MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi) 2006 Arabian Bay Stallion H Mobility H is the full brother to National Champion Park Horse, IXL Noble Express. • 2009 U.S. National Reserve Champion English Pleasure Futurity • 2011 Region 12 Unanimous Champion English Pleasure Jr. Horse • 2011 U.S. National Top Ten English Pleasure Junior Horse • 2012 Unanimous Scottsdale Champion English Pleasure Open • 2012 Region 12 Champion English Pleasure Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated | Region 12 Spotlight Nominated Sire | AEPA Enrolled Stallion SCID clear Owned by: Hennessey Arabian Horse Partners - A division of Hennessey Arabians Standing at stud: Trowbridge’s Ltd | www.trowbridgesltd.com

JAIPUR EL PERSEUS

(Perseus El Jamaal x Jullye El Ludjin) 2009 Arabian Bay Stallion Jaipur’s priceless genotype and extravagant phenotype, has made him the perfect choice to add exotic beauty and extreme type to today’s show ring. Jaipur has produced multiple halter champions both in the U.S. and abroad. His son, Byzantium o, carries multiple titles in halter, including Scottsdale, Regional and Breeder Finals top honors. His daughters H Emalee H, H Samba H and H Elayna H, have sold for incredible prices to breeders world-wide. Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated | Frozen semen in U.S. Currently stands at: Jadem Arabians, Belgium | Christine Jamar | www.christine-jamar.be

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AudAcious Ps

(Fame VF+ x HAL Flirtatious) 1994 Grey Stallion 1995 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt 1997 U.S. National Reserve Champion Futurity Colt 2009 Scottsdale Reserve Champion 8 & Over Stallion 2010 Scottsdale Champion 8 & Over Stallion Audacious ps represents one of the world’s last breeding sons of the great Fame VF+. His charisma, tail carriage, eyes and ears set a defining standard. Sheila recognized these qualities and brought him into Varian Arabians as a 15-year-old stallion. He now has a world-wide following. SC ID/CA/LFS Clear. Nominated for Breeders Sweepstakes, SSS & Region 12 Spotlight. www.Facebook.com/AudaciousPS Varian Arabians | Angela Alvarez, General Manager Phone: 805-489-5802 info@VarianArabians.com www.VarianArabians.com/AudaciousPS

MAjor MAc V

(Maclintock V x Majors Tiffany GA) 2012 Bay Stallion Major Mac V represents the 6th generation in a royal line of Varian Arabian stallions. As a 3-year-old (in 2015), he bred 60 mares with a 96% conception rate. The demand for this young stallion is duly high, and his story is only beginning. SCID/ CA/LFS Clear. Nominated for Breeders Sweepstakes, SSS, Region 12 Spotlight & AWPA. www.Facebook.com/MajorMacV Varian Arabians | Angela Alvarez, General Manager Phone: 805-489-5802 info@VarianArabians.com www.VarianArabians.com/MajorMacV

Life inthe fAzt LAne

(Vegaz x River Dance NA, by A Major Fire) 2012 Bay Stallion This young stallion is very talented. He is tall with a very long, upright neck, is soft in poll and in the bridle. He is a full sibling to the very popular mare, Best of my Love. This young colt has a pedigree of trot: by Vegaz, with Afire Bey V, Zodiac Matador and Barbary on the dam side. He will be shown in 2017 in the English division. Owned by: Amazing Horse Woman LLC and Chris Wilson, 417-761-2031

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Coltrane SS

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis) 2012 Black Arabian Stallion Coltrane SS is sired by National Champion Park Horse IXL Noble Express and out of multi-national champion producing mare, Brassmis. Coltrane was selected to complement the Conway breeding program as his potential to be a non-Huck-bred golden cross stallion. AHA Breeders Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature, MN Medallion, Region 12 Spotlight and AEPA Enrolled Stallion. Owned by: Conway Arabians | Chatfield, MN Standing at: Kiesner Training Louisville, TN | 865-984-5245 | ashton@kiesnertraining.com

PetruS Carol

(Parys El Jamaal x Jur Jakleen) 1996 Grey Stallion 2000 U.S. National Champion Stallion AAOTH Numerous wins in Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure and Halter A lovely, kind stallion whose daughters are legendary producers. Available for live cover and AI. Nichole Mesik | 706-818-0365

temPezSt

(Audacious ps x Contezsa) 2010 Grey Stallion Wins include: 2016 U.S. National Champion Stallion AAOTH 2016 U.S. National Top Ten Champion Stallion Open (4th on cards) 2014 Region 15 Unanimous Champion Stallion 2013 East Coast Champion Stallion Making his Hunter Pleasure debut in 2017 Tempezst is a tall, correct son of Audacious ps, who offers charisma and athleticism. Combined with an undeniably kind temperament, this makes Tempezst an excellent choice for siring halter AND performance champions. Nichole Mesik | 706-818-0365 Ar abian Horse Times | 18 | Spotlight Futurity

Beloved one nA+

(Ever After NA x Margarita Psy) • 2013 Bay Arabian Stallion Beloved One NA+ is one of the most exciting young stallions of our time. He achieved his Legion of Honor status in just the first four shows of his career, ending with two titles at the Canadian and U.S. National Championships. “Beau” is sired by Ever After NA and out of a Padrons Psyche and Bey Shah bred mare. His impeccable conformation is highlighted by his tremendous hip, long shapely neck and extremely large eyes. He enjoyed his first foals on the ground in 2016 out of Magnum Psyche and QR Marc daughters. Both fillies exceeded all expectations and will be shown by Ted Carson this year. He has three coming this year out of multi-National Champion Valori TRF, Magnums Angel JD+ and Rohara Marcalyssa. Beloved One NA+ is currently in training and stands at Ted Carson Training in North Carolina. 2017 Scottsdale Top Ten 3-Year-Old Colt 2016 Region 10 Champion Stallion 2015 Canadian National Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2015 U.S. National Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2015 Region 12 Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt

Beloved MArcAngelo BF

(QR Marc x Magnums Angel JD+) • 2014 Bay Arabian Colt MarcAngelo has the extreme type that wins roses from the get go. From his first step into the show ring at Scottsdale 2016, this colt has been at the top. He won his 2-Year-Old class that year and went on to become the 2016 Scottsdale Reserve Junior Champion Colt. His quality and refinement awarded him an additional Unanimous Championship at Region 12, ending with 2016 U.S. National Champion 2-Year-Old Colt in October. This stallion keeps getting more and more beautiful, and currently stands at Ted Carson Training. 2017 Scottsdale Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Colt 2016 U.S. National Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2016 Region 12 Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt 2016 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Junior Colt 2016 Scottsdale Champion 2-Year-Old Colt (Sr.)

Beloved cAll To glory

(Gazal Al Shaqab x JP Extreme Obsession) • 2014 Bay Arabian Colt Glory is a “big-time” young stallion who gets noticed and comes by it honestly. Sired by the legendary Gazal Al Shaqab, Glory has all the right parts of a pedigree needed for today’s breeding programs. He is out of a Versace/Padrons Psyche bred mare who won multiple titles in 2015 in both the Regional and National arenas. This family tree of extreme quality shines strong in this young stallion who has all the attitude and presence that turns heads. Standing well over 16 hands tall, Beloved Call To Glory has substance and balance without giving up refinement and type. He is currently in training and stands at Ted Carson Training in North Carolina. 2017 Scottsdale Top Ten 3-Year-Old Colt 2016 U.S. National Top Ten Junior Stallion 2016 Region XI Reserve Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Owned by: Beloveds Farm • Patricia Dempsey | Lady Lake, FL • www.belovedsarabians.com Standing with Ted Carson Training at Butler Farms | 910-876-7332 | ted@tedcarson.com

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Possesion PGA+/

(Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Po Okela, by Fame VF) 2004 Bay Stallion Sire of National Champions: PA Lillith (Western Pleasure Futurity), PA Mayhem (Hunter Pleasure ATR/Open) and PA San Antonio+++// (Sport Horse) 2017 Scottsdale Champion Western Pleasure AAOTR/Res. Champion AATR Â 2016 National Champion Ladies Side Saddle/Res. Champion Western Pleasure AATR 2015 U.S. and Canadian Reserve Champion Western Pleasure ATR Breeders Sweepstakes, AWPA and Region 12 Spotlight Stallion SCID and CA clear Contact: RBC Show Horses | 919-202-8384

QAdAr nAdir sAmAr

(Ansata Nile Nadir x Zahara Keela) 2006 SE Stallion SCID, LFS, & CA clear Top Ten Egyptian Event Yearling Futurity Colt 2007 Reserve Champion Stallion Great Lakes Stallion Championship AHA Class A show 2008 Top Ten Egyptian Event 2-Year-Old World Class Colt 2008 Top Ten Egyptian Event 2-Year-Old Futurity Colt 2008 Sire of the 2016 Egyptian Event Yearling Futurity Filly Winner Owned by and standing at: Infinity Egyptian Stud, LLC Bill & Kristy Whipperman | Freeland, MD Infinityegyptians.com | infinityegyptians@verizon.net

Km BUGATTi

(Versace x Sanegors Lady D) 2005 Arabian Grey Stallion Bugattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pedigree carries the rich lines of heritage that are a proven asset to the bloodlines of future champions. The combination of his excellent conformation, intelligence, gentle disposition, beautiful type, and elegant carriage makes him an ideal breeding stallion. 2008 U.S. Top National Ten Futurity Colt and Hunter Pleasure Futurity 2009 U.S. National Champion Stallion AAOTH and Reserve National Champion Hunt Pleasure Junior Horse His offspring are winning Regional and National titles in both performance and halter. Standing at VJ Arabians Owner: KM Stables, Inc. | Kristi Waters | Clearwater, FL 727-452-8015 | kwaters2@tampabay.rr.com Ar abian Horse Times | 20 | Spotlight Futurity

AJ Thee LucA

(Thee Desperado x HED Caramba) 2010 Bay Arabian Stallion 2013 Scottsdale Champion 3-Year-Old Colt 2013 Egyptian Event Gold Champion Colt 2012 Region 12 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt With AJ Thee Luca, we new instantly he was the next step in the natural progression of developing young superstar stallions here at Wilson Training Center. AJ Thee Luca has not disappointed in the show arena, earning major titles at the Scottsdale Show, Region 12, U.S. Nationals and the Egyptian Event. Even more importantly, AJ Thee Luca the sire, is earning the respect and attention of breeders world-wide. His very first foal, Epiic, at his first show, earned the Scottsdale International win in the Yearling Colt division. Then by unanimous decision, he was named Scottsdale International Gold Junior Champion Colt! Next, it was the adored MD Mirka who was a Gold Champion Filly at Scottsdale for AJ Thee Luca. With many other offspring winning here and abroad, his future is bright! With his second crop on the ground and the third on the way, the excitement surrounding this young sire is reaching a nationwide high! Together with his owner, Manuel Durini of Ecuador, we are on a fantastic journey with this incredible stallion!

STivAL

(*Gazal Al Shaqab x Paloma De Jamaal) 2006 Bay Arabian Stallion 2009 All Nations Cup-Aachen Silver Champion Colt 2009 UKIAHS-Towerlands Gold Champion Colt 2009 World Cup Las Vegas Gold Champion Colt 2008 Scottsdale Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Colt (Jr.) Stival is the sire of numerous National & International Champions all around the world. We have been humbled and honored to see him used in major breeding programs in North, Central & South America, 9+ European countries, South Africa, Australia and several countries in the Middle East. His impact is already being felt in his second and third generations as his sons, daughters and grand-get have gone into production already having National Champions here and abroad!

FS MATeo

(Vervaldee x FS Madeline) 2013 Chestnut Arabian Stallion 2016 U.S. National Top Ten Western Pleasure Futurity FS Mateo embodies the statement, “extreme beauty and ability in one horse!” He emerged on the show horse scene in 2016 at the U.S. Nationals where he earned a Top Ten in a very competitive western pleasure futurity. More importantly, he was the horse folks were talking about and wanted to know all about! With a tightly arranged pedigree on both sides, we are expecting a very constant sire of exactly what he is! We truly believe in the performance horse breeding future realm FS Mateo will contribute for generations!

Standing at: Wilson Training & Bloodstock • Mike & Peri Wilson 22220 Wolf Branch Rd. | Sorrento, FL 32776 | 352-383-0209 | WilsonTrainingC@aol.com

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STIVAL x PRECIOUS AS GOLD Breeders Sweepstakes Sire • Region 12 Spotlight Stallion • Scottsdale Signature Stallion • MN Medallion Stallion • AWPA Enrolled Sire

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Calendar Of Events REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

April 24-30, 2017, Region 7 Championships, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.aha7.org May 8-13, 2017, Region 12 Championships, Perry, Georgia. www.aharegion12.com May 17-21, 2017, Region 1 Championships, Del Mar, California. www.aharegionone.org May 31-June 3, 2017, Region 9 Championships, Fort Worth, Texas. www.region9aha.org June 8-10, 2017, Region 8 Championships, Denver, Colorado. www.aharegion8.org June 13-18, 2017, Region 10 Championships, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.region10arabians.com June 19-24, 2017, Region 4 Championships, Nampa, Idaho. www.aharegioniv.com June 20-25, 2017, Region 2 Championships, Santa Barbara, California. www.ahareg2.org June 21-25, 2017, Region 13 Championships, Springfield, Ohio. www.region13.net June 28-July 2, 2017, Region 14 Championships, Lexington, Kentucky. www.aha14.com June 29-July 1, 2017, Region 6 Championships, Douglas, Wyoming. www.aharegion6.com June 29-July 1, 2017, Region 18 Championship, London, Ontario, Canada. www.region18.on.ca July 5-9, 2017, Region 11 Championships, Lake St. Louis, Missouri. www.aha11.com July 5-9, 2017, Region 15 Championships, Lexington, Virginia. www.region15.com July 6-9, 2017, Region 5 Championships, Monroe, Washington. www.regionv.com July 7-12, 2017, Region 3 Championships, Rancho Murieta, California. www.arabianhorses3.org July 12-15, 2017, Region 16 Championships, West Springfield, Massachusetts. www.region16.org July 26-30, 2017, Region 17 Championships, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. www.region17.com

SHOWS

April 12-15, 2017, Arabian Breeders World Cup, Las Vegas, Nevada. www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com May 25-28, 2017, Ohio Buckeye Sweepstakes, Columbus, Ohio. www.buckeyesweepstakes.com June 5-10, 2017, Egyptian Event, Lexington, Kentucky. www.pyramidsociety.org September 14-16, 2017, NSH Finals, Springfield, Illinois. www.nshregistry.org September 27-30, 2017, Arabian National Breeder Finals, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.scottsdaleshow.com September 29-October 1, 2017, Minnesota Fall Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.medallionstallion.com

NATIONAL EVENTS

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July 22-29, 2017, Youth Nationals, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. August 13-19, 2017, Canadian Nationals, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. September 5-10, 2017, Sport Horse Nationals, Raleigh, North Carolina. October 20-28, 2017, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

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Index Of Advertisers A

AHT Abroad ..................................................................................................... 12

Kiesner Training ...............................................118, 119, 122, 18Spotlight (198)

Al Sahrae Arabians ................................................................14-17Royal (28-31)

AHT Boutique.................................................................................................205

Al Saqran Stud...................................................................... 20-23Royal (34-37) Aljassimya Farm....................................................................... 2-3Halter (50, 51)

Amazing Horsewoman LLC ...................................................17Spotlight (197)

KM Stables, Inc. ...................................................................... 20Spotlight (200) L & B Farms ....................................................................................................124

Larson, Claire & Margaret ............................................................14Argent (74)

Apollonia RAR Partnership ............................................................ 19Royal (33)

Arabian Horse Global Network ................................................................. 10, 11

McDonald Arabians ........................................................................51Halter (99)

Argent Farms ..................................................................................16Argent (76)

Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders ....................24-25ArabOfMW (152, 153)

Arabian Expressions ............................................................46-49Halter (94-97)

Maroon Fire Arabians .............................................................................170, 205

Arabians Ltd. .................................................................................. 49Halter (97)

Mesik, Nichole .......................................................................... 18Spotlight (198)

B Beloveds Farm ........................................................IFC, 1, 47, 19Spotlight (199)

Morning Sun Arabians.....................................................................9Argent (69)

Mulawa Arabian Stud ......................................................................6Argent (66)

Bolivar Figueiredo ....................................................................6-7Royal (20, 21)

Brookhill Arabians .............................................................21ArabOfMW (149)

North Arabians ............................................................................... 12Halter (60)

Cedar Ridge Arabians ...........................................................................................

Oak Haven Arabians .......................................................................................124

........ 11Argent (71), 22ArabOfMW (150), 40ArabOfMW (168), 169, 210, IBC

Conway Arabians ....... 118, 119, 4-5ArabOfMW (132, 133), 18Spotlight (198)

Pat McGinnis Arabians.........................................................52Halter (100), 101

CME Arabian Equities .......................................................47-48Halter (95, 96)

Pannonia Arabians...........................................................................51Halter (99)

Perfect Products ........................................................................ 13Spotlight (193)

D Deor Farms................................................................................10Spotlight (190)

DePaolo Equine Concepts ..............................................................................2, 3 Doran, Sharon.................................................................................10Argent (70)

DST Arabians .................................................................................................. 121

Perkins, Suzanne & Perry .......................................................4-5Halter (52, 53)

R R.O. Lervick Arabians ....................................................................................205 Rae-Dawn Arabians ....................................................42-43Halter (90, 91), 102 RBC Show Horses...................................... 9Spotlight (189), 20Spotlight (200)

E Eagle Ridge Arabians ..................................................................................... 128

Red Tail Arabians .............................................................. 22ArabOfMW (150)

Empire Group .......................................................................12-13Royal (26, 27)

Rohara Arabians ....................................................................... 11Spotlight (191)

Eleanor’s Arabian Farm......................................39, 2-3ArabOfMW (130, 131)

Reilich, Bill & Shirley .....................................................................................122

England, Eric & Karen ....................................................................18Royal (32)

Rojo Arabians...................................................................................................202

Equidont Arabians..........................................................................13Argent (73)

Royal Arabians .....................................................FC, 13, 14, 1-24Royal (15-38)

Frierson Atkinson ............................................................................................205

Shada, Inc............................................... 48, 1Halter (49), 44-45Halter (92, 93)

Future Farms ......................................................................... 16-17Royal (30, 31)

Shea Stables .............................................................................. 116, 117, 170, 205

Fritz, Carrie.....................................................................................10Argent (70)

G Gemini Acres Equine ......................................................................................8, 9

Gemini Ranch...................................................................................8Argent (68) Golladay Training.............................................................. 22ArabOfMW (150)

Grand Arabian Farms.......................................................... 1ArabOfMW (129) Guzzo Worldwide, LLC .............................................13, 14, 1-24Royal (15-38)

H HA Toskcan Sun LLC.............................................6-7ArabOfMW (134, 135)

Haras Cruzeiros .......................................................................8-9Royal (22, 23)

Harris Arabians.........................................................6-7ArabOfMW (134, 135)

Hegg, Mrs. Mickey .........................................................................................205 Hennessey Horse Partners ............................................... 179, 16Spotlight (196)

Highland Pride Arabians ................................................................50Halter (98)

Hobnail Farm .............................................................................. 48, 1Halter (49)

I Infinity Egyptian Stud LLC .................................................. 20Spotlight (200)

J Jade Creek Arabians ........................................................................41Halter (89) Jadem Arabians ......................................................................... 16Spotlight (196)

Shafer Arabians.................................................................... 8ArabOfMW (136)

Sherman Ranch................................................................................................120 Smoky Mountain Park Arabians .................................................................... BC

Sommer, Leslie Doran ...................................................................10Argent (70) Stachowski Farm, Inc. ........ 6-7ArabOfMW (134, 135), 23ArabOfMW (151)

Starline Arabians .............................................................................................123

Stone Ridge Arabians .............................................................................. 127, 148

Stonegate Arabians, LLC ............................................................. 12Argent (72)

T Talaria Farms ................................................................................................... 180

The Hat Lady ..................................................................................................205

Thirteen Oaks Arabians............................................................. 9Spotlight (189) Trowbridge’s LTD .................................................................... 16Spotlight (196)

V Varian Arabians ....................................................................5, 17Spotlight (197)

VJ Arabians .............................................................................. 20Spotlight (200)

W Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc......................................................................205 Wiloma Plantation.............................................................................................44

Wilson Training & Bloodstock ......................................................................201

Jerland Farm ......................................................................................7Argent (67) JR’s Dream Arabians, LLC............................................................15Argent (75)

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