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Cover Story: Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts: Khadraj NA And Larry Jerome | by Theresa Cardamone

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Justacharm WB … The Energizer Bunny | by Colleen Scott

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He’s No Dud—FSF Dudley Comes Out On Top | by Colleen Scott

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COMMENTS from the publisher YOUTH & MID SUMMER NATIONALS REVIEW I recently returned home from what was the best week I’ve had in some time. Despite the tough times and so much uncertainty we all face around the world, it went to the side just a bit for a week, when I was able to get back to doing something I love, which is the Arabian horse.

The talent and attitude of the show was amazing; you could tell that everyone else was also excited to return. All classes and divisions contained amazing talent and the numbers in the classes were typical. Though some are concerned about the status of Canadian Nationals or the Mid Summer Nationals taking over Youth Nationals, I offer up that we take a deep breath, enjoy the moment and then we evaluate what the future might look like towards the new year.

What I have learned during these Covid times, however, is that social media may not be our friend. I believe that everyone should to do what is safe for them and whatever puts them at ease. It is also our job as American citizens to do what we can to make all safe. But what I dislike most, are those who think they have become experts in the medical field and feel they have the right to police others via social media.

This being our first major show back, I thought for the most part, all in attendance did their job. Some may have forgot about their mask at times, but what I saw was people doing their best to keep others safe. Thanks to AHA, their staff, volunteers and exhibitors for doing a great job and putting on a great event.

I look forward to seeing you all in Tulsa!

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GREATER THAN THE SUM OF THE PARTS ...

Cover Story: Written by Theresa Cardamone

Larry Jerome’s Jerland Arabians sits on the site of what once was Blaser Arabians, in

Cumberland, Wisconsin. A mentor, friend and partner, Larry considers Hermann Blaser extended family and credits him for providing priceless counsel and introducing him

to the upper echelon of the Arabian industry. Already with over 40 years of successful

Arabian horse breeding and many national champions to show for it, the acquisition of Khadraj NA in 2007 elevated Jerland to new heights.

Khadraj had already achieved an excellent show record himself, winning the 1991

Brazilian National Champion Foal at Side title and Canadian National Championships

in both Western Pleasure Open and AAOTR, with six additional top ten honors in halter and performance. He has also proven to be an even more successful sire, with eight national championships, six reserves, and 73 top ten titles earned by his progeny through 2006. Larry was looking for a stallion whose

bloodlines would complement those of his beloved head stallion, MPA Giovanni (Da Vinci FM x Glitzy, by FS Ritz), the 2005 U.S. National

Champion Futurity Colt whose Fame VF/Bey Shah sire line crosses with a Padron/Crabbet mare.

Khadraj NA (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA, by *Padron) offered a double-

Salon sire line with a second helping of *Padron and a female tail line back to Lady Anne Blunt’s desert-bred Crabbet Park foundation mare, Rodania.

In 2007, Larry was traveling, promoting Giovanni, when agent Brad Gallún contacted him with good news, Khadraj was available for purchase. Since Larry already had some Khadraj mares, believing in the cross, he jumped at the opportunity, and a deal was negotiated.

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It didn’t take long for Khadraj to fit in at Jerland. “We put him in the stall right next to Giovanni,” Larry recalls. “They both reached up and touched noses over the top of the stall and nickered

to each other. That was it. They never screamed and hollered at each other; they never kicked

the stall walls.” Larry was thrilled with that development and became even fonder of Khadraj.

A deep respect was amplified by the end of the 2007 show season; Khadraj offspring won

three more national championships and three reserves, with a host of top ten winners. It was

a prelude to an eventual tide of champions that have made Khadraj the all-time Leading Sire of national winners in the Western Pleasure division.

Larry’s dreams for Giovanni to win a national senior stallion championship were shattered when he suffered a broken leg shortly after winning the 2008

Scottsdale Champion Stallion title, necessitating seven years of

rehabilitation in California. Broken-hearted, Larry credits Giovanni with telling him “to stop feeling sorry for himself and get back in the game.” With Khadraj continuing to produce champion after

champion for Jerland, many from Giovanni mares, it was easy for the excitement to build anew. According to Larry, when Giovanni

finally returned to the farm, he and Khadraj recognized each other immediately. “Their relationship started all over again,” Larry recalls. “They had an unspoken love.”

Many of the Jerland clients and friends have remarked about the

depths of Larry’s emotions where his horses are concerned. They

saw Khadraj and Larry as extensions of each other and recognized the bond that grew between them. Khadraj

Above: A young Khadraj in Brazil in 1993 with Steve Heathcott. Right: U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt and Scottsdale Champion Stallion, MPA Giovanni.

was just the fuel that Larry had needed to

rocket Jerland Farms into the upper echelon

of Arabian breeding operations. In turn, Larry used his sound insights and steadfast belief in Khadraj to promote him, propelling the

stallion into the stratosphere as a sire of great Arabian halter and performance horses. It

was a perfect example of the sum being much greater than the already significant parts.

Larry’s inexhaustible passion and enthusiasm

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fanned the flames, and the two became

inseparable in the hearts and minds of the Arabian community.

“Khadraj was a spectacular horse,” says Aljassimya

Farm

manager

Bart

Van

Buggenhout. “He was well put together, beautifully bred, and above all, Larry’s great

love and pride.” Trainer Justin Cowden

agrees, “Larry truly wants what’s best for the Arabian horse and the people that love them. I don’t think there was a better place

for Khadraj to land for the latter part of his life, and it was clear to see he was the King of the farm and adored by Larry.”

Pam Rose, who grew up with Daria Jerome, recalls the occasion of Khadraj’s 25th birthday party in 2016. “Every horse he spoke about brought a

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Top: Khadraj NA (left) and MPA Giovanni with handler and friend, Jeff Schall, at Khadraj’s 25th Birthday celebration.

Bottom: Larry and Shelley Jerome with Khadraj NA.

shimmer,” she remembers. “But when they presented Khadraj,

the joy on Larry’s face was so meaningful; the tear in his eye showed his true love for that stallion!”

Debbie Treadwell, who came to know Larry when he purchased

Giovanni, recalls a particular day. “Sunday, May 6th, 2007, comes to mind when I think of Larry and Khadraj,” she states. “It was a moment when I knew history was in the making--one of the

best stallions of all time was moving to Jerland.” Indira Jerome Van Handel and her husband Mike managed the breeding

program at Jerland then. “He was the most intelligent horse I’ve ever handled,” Indira recounts.

“I’d never seen a horse think so much, and I’ve been around horses my whole life…I get emotional just talking about it.

And Khadraj’s eyes, there was so much going on there. He

outproduced himself with nearly all of his offspring. You knew

when you bred to Khadraj that you were going to get strength in the loin and the hip. You were going to get a massive shoulder

and a very athletic animal. That’s what I want as a breeder and continue to strive for.”

Time and time again, Jerland clients laud the support Larry offers to owners of his stallions’ offspring. Many say they

first met him at the out gate after their class, or first saw him cheering them and their horse on from the rail. For Larry,

stallion promotion goes far beyond advertising pages and

racking up wins for himself. It means showing up in person when a Jerland-bred horse competes.

“I try to be an open book,” he muses. “I have a cardinal rule;

if you ride a ‘J’ horse, I’ll meet you at the gate! You’re a part of

my family.” Larry’s voice quivers with emotion. “I love them all.

Going to the shows is like Christmas. I get to see old friends and

make new ones. I invite anyone who thinks they belong there to come into the win pictures with my horses. You don’t forget the people that touch you.

“One of my best friends in this industry was Dick Ames. I

loved the man and what he stood for; I love his family. I would be happy to accomplish one-tenth of what he accomplished in his lifetime. He gave back to everyone. It wasn’t just his

philanthropy; it’s what he did for people and how he helped

them. I was honored to sing at his funeral, and I still miss him every day.”

Lara Ames adds, “Our family has the same morals and values as the Jerome family. Larry and my father had a very special

A small example of the extended “J” Family national champions that Larry Jerome supports, pictured from left to right: Khalifornia Khrome J (Khadraj NA+++/ x Jer A Fame), owned by Conway Arabians; Gin J (Khaja J x Crystal Blue Persuasion), owned by Holly Connaker; Blue J+/ (Khadraj NA+++/ x Blue Moon J+/), owned by Barbara Cornelius; Violets R Blue J (Khaja J x Ultra Violet Blue), owned by Paige Nolte; Kharried Away J (Khadraj NA+++/ x Crystal Blue Persuasion), owned by Larry Jerome & Indira Van Handel; and Agnetha J (Showkayce+ x Porshah J), owned by Jerland Farm.

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AHA registered progeny as of 7.30.20 Individual Top Ten winners— over half achieving National Champion/Reserve

Individual National Champions with 82 titles overall at U.S., Canada, Youth, and/or Sport Horse Nationals Individual Reserve National Champions with 73 titles overall at U.S., Canada, Youth, and/or Sport Horse Nationals

Consecutive years with Top Ten earned

by Khadraj offspring (1997-2019) Consecutive years with National Championships or Reserves earned by Khadraj progeny

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relationship, and since his passing, Larry has taken my mom

I’ve lost family, friends, great horses, great dogs…it never gets

like Larry.”

friend, his veterinarian, came, we all said our goodbyes, and he

and me under his wing. We share a love of horses, family time, and farming, and no one supports their breeding program “Khadraj brought Jerland to new heights in the industry,”

continues Larry. “Last fall, his health was failing, and we did

everything we could for him. But one day, I went into the stall,

and I knew it was time to say goodbye. I picked out his gravesite.

easier.” Larry pauses, stifling a sob. “It was one of the longest walks that I ever…we gave him a bath, which he liked. Our went to sleep.”

Larry’s emotions well up before he can continue. “I thought I’d be over it by the time I got to Nationals. I am grateful to AHA

that they gave me the opportunity to pay tribute to him with

1997 | First national winner, RA KAKAHI, earns a top ten at U.S. Nationals in ABS Yearling Colt/Gelding 1998 | First Reserve National Champion, NNL SCANDAL NASHANA at the Brazilian Nationals in Mare Halter 1999 | First National Champions, RA KAKAHI, Canadian National Champion Futurity Gelding, and HEATWAVE PGA, U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Futurity At a glance …

2001 | NNL EMERALD BEY, Reserve National Champion Mare AAOTH 2002 | LC SIMPLY RADIANT, National Champion Mare JOTH 2003 | KHARAKTOR, National Champion Western Pleasure Jr. Horse 2004 | RA LANAI, Reserve National Champion Working Cow Jr. Horse 2005 | RA MONACO, National Champion & Reserve Western Pleasure AAOTR/AATR KHARAKTOR with Tommy Garland for owners Jeff & Linda Knight

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the video that we produced. I had been preparing for it for some time, but… I’m having trouble talking about it right now. I don’t think there will be another horse who will

touch Khadraj’s legacy in western pleasure. I can’t take the

credit for breeding the horse or the beginning of his career, but I’m happy to take the credit for keeping his flame burning as long as I can.”

Larry is very excited about the Jerland program’s future and has several junior stallions that will contribute to

the next level. “To me, Khaja J is Khadraj’s greatest son, the best of Varian and Jerland breeding. His babies are

great, especially Kola J, who has seven generations of my

breeding on the dam’s side and three on the sire’s.” Verdict

KHONTROVERSY PGA 8x National Champion/Reserve Lori Cantero, up 2006 | 3 National Wins (3 CH) …

Western Pleasure RA MONACO & FGA KHALAJ

2007 | 6 National Wins … (3 CH/3 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure BROKEN PROMISES PGA | GARTH MH | K SYRAH KHARDINAL SIN | KHARMEL BR | KHROSSROADS PGA 2008 | 10 National Wins … (6 CH/4 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure, Reining, Reined Cow and Equitation BROKEN PROMISES PGA | KHALISTA PGA KHARDINAL SIN | KHARISMATIC PGA KHARREA PGA | KHONTROVERSY PGA | RA LANAI

2009 | 8 National Wins … (5 CH/3 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure DIAMONDS N PEARLS PGA | GT KHALI KHADRAJ KHABERET PGA | KHARDINAL SIN KHARISMATIC PGA | KHARMEL BR | SONORA ROSE

BROKEN PROMISES PGA 2x Reserve National Champion owned by Jerland Farms

2010 | 13 National Wins … (6 CH/7 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure, Side Saddle CIAERA | GT KHALI KHADRAJ | KHARALISA BPA KHARDINAL SIN | KHARISMATIC PGA KHEVLAR PGA | KHONTROVERSY PGA

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J, a young son of Versace out of an Ali Jamaal daughter, has begun to attract attention, and Larry is thrilled

with two-year-old Ansiedad J, a son of RFI Farid out of

one of Larry’s favorite homebred mares, Unforgettable J (MPA Giovanni x RH Triana). In 2015, Miss Giovanna produced the exciting WH Justice son, Puccini J,

another junior stallion. The ten-year-old Fame VF son RA Aloha, out of the Jullyen El Jamaal daughter, RA

Mystical Rose, rounds out the roster of Jerland Farms stallions who will contribute to generations to come.

While Larry looks forward to the future, he is also

practical about making sure that he provides for all

KHARISMATIC PGA 8x National Champion/Reserve owned by the Pitassi Family

2011 | 15 National Wins … (12 CH/3 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure, Sport Horse In-Hand ABRACADRAJA | CIAERA | GOLD RUSH PGA | KHAJUN WIND WCF | KHANT WAIT J KHARISMATIC PGA | KHASH PGA | PRESCOTT | RA MALANA | SR KHAN 2012 | 17 National Wins … (11 CH/6 RES) Halter, Western Pleasure, Reining & Equitation, Side Saddle, Dressage ABRACADRAJA | GARTH MH | KANT KHOMPROMISE | KHABERET PGA KHASH PGA | KHEANNE | KHOSMOPOLITAN MD | MOONSHINE J RA LANAI | ST SHAAMROCK | WR SOULMAN 2013 | 10 National Wins … (4 CH/6 RES) Halter, Western Pleasure, Reining BLUE BAYOU J | CIAERA | KHANT WAIT J | KHARHARTT PGA KHARISMATIC PGA | KHONTROVERSY PGA | KHOSMOPOLITAN MD RA KHOOL DREAMER | RA LANAI

BLUE J 3x National Champion/Reserve with Ron Copple for past owners Rachael & Terry Schliebe (pictured) and Barbara Cornelius

2014 | 8 National Wins … (3 CH/5 RES) Western Pleasure, Side Saddle, Hunter Hack, Regular Working Hunter GARTH MH | KHONTROVERSY PGA | MOONSHINE J R BEY RAJ | ST SHAAMROCK | WR SOULMAN

2015 | 7 National Wins … (4 CH/3 RES) Western Pleasure, Reining Equitation POSSESION PGA | BELLINI | BLUE J | GAIBRIALLA RA LANAI | KHONTROVERSY PGA

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KHANT WAIT J 3x National Champion/Reserve with Jeff Schall for Jerland Farms

of his horses down the road. “I do a lot of reflecting on what I

am going to do to make sure that I take care of my horses. I don’t

presume that things will stay as they are now. We are stewards; we don’t own the land, we don’t own the animals, we are caretakers.

God gives you these things for a while and expects them to be

returned in equal or better shape once you get done. That’s how

you live life.” It is a philosophy that has allowed Larry to build a life, farm, and family that is greater than the sum of its parts.

KHASH PGA 4x National Champion/Reserve with Brett Becker for owner Laurie Martin

2018 | 6 National Wins … (1 CH/5 RES) Western Pleasure & Side Saddle KHABERET PGA | KHARRIED AWAY J KHRAVE J | WR SOULMAN

KHADRAJ’S INFLUENCE CONTINUES TO REIGN, AS EVIDENCED BY 2019’S SHOW RESULTS: KHABERET PGA 6x National Champion/Reserve with Liz Bentley for owner Nancy & Robert Risen 2016 | 14 National Wins … (4 CH/10 RES) Halter, Western & Hunter Pleasure, Side Saddle BLUE BAYOU J | CIAERA | KHADILLAC PGA | KHARAMINE | KHARHARTT PGA | KHEANNE KHIAANA | KHONTROVERSY PGA | KHURB APPEAL | POSSESION PGA

2017 | 12 National Wins … (10 CH/2 RES) Western & Hunter Pleasure, Side Saddle, Ranch Riding, Sport Horse In-Hand/Under Saddle ABRACADRAJA | BUENOS ARIES PGA | KHABERET PGA KHEANNE | KHONTROVERSY PGA | SINAGAIN | WR SOULMAN

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26 individual offspring earned 5 National Championships, 10 Reserve National Championships, and 43 additional Top Ten awards in Halter, Western Pleasure, Side Saddle, English & Western Trail, Green Working Hunter, Hunter Hack, Hunter Pleasure, amateur, junior & open divisions.

17 National Wins … (6 CH/11 RES) BLUE J | BUENOS ARIES PGA | KHABERET PGA KHALIFORNIA KHROME J | KHALOGNE J KHARRIED AWAY J | KHASH PGA | KHOALITION J KHOSMOPOLITAN MD | KHRAVE J POSSESION PGA | RA I KHARUMBA

The family is the foundation from which all things begin…

That core value has supported the Jerome family for multiple generations. Larry Jerome’s passion for livestock and genetics was inspired by a father who came from absolutely nothing to be hugely successful in the poultry business. Establishing Jerland Farms over 50 years ago, Larry and Shelley Jerome raised cattle, German Shepherds, Arabian horses and seven children, who have provided them 24 grandchildren to date. Additionally, over 100 international students have lived with the Jeromes over the years, providing a rich, mind-expanding cultural exchange for young and old. The common threads of animals, church, and music weave a recurring pattern in this family tapestry.

Growing up at Jerland meant learning the value of honest effort, dedication, and achievement. Larry is the first to describe himself as “driven and involved” in everything that ignites his passion. “Music was my release growing up,” says Larry. “It allowed me to relax and think; we’re all musical. In the earlier years, we were struggling farmers and the kids needed to learn how to work together. I taught them to be good winners, but to always play to win. If you can do that, you can accept losing. But you need to strive to do your best.”

The lessons were well-learned. Son Lyndon was a talented rider on the Arabian circuit who became a successful general contractor. He and his wife Sarah, a nurse, still enjoy horses through their three kids. Lyndon’s brother Jeremy also went into business for himself, he and his wife Sara raising five kids in the process. Their daughter Arrya followed the family formula, learning valuable lessons in livestock management before becoming the winner of multiple national titles in Arabian competition.

Jeremy and Lyndon’s sister Sacia was also a skilled rider, and embraced the family’s love of music, mastering 11 instruments, and earning a master’s degree in cello performance. The other four Jerome girls took up the reins as well, winning countless national titles over the years, many times astride Jerland-bred horses. The Jerome clan grew up showing horses together, using the family truck and trailer, and staying with family friends in a recurring odyssey.

Having suffered a severe horse-related accident as a boy, Larry was vigilant about providing safe mounts for his children and grandchildren, a growing cohort of whom are avid riders. He takes great pleasure in seeing the kids and grandkids succeed. “My dad made sure that we didn’t grow up riding sales-barn animals like he did,” daughter Daria Stransky states. “And our horses had to be able to do all the disciplines: halter, showmanship, performance. My dad values a horse that can do it all.”

Daria and her husband Reid took over the Jerome Holstein dairy cattle breeding program, developing several families that they showed to the highest honors. They have four boys, three of whom worked their way through 4-H and the Arabian circuit to collect multiple national championships. In 2017, Daria fulfilled her own dream of riding to a U.S. National Champion title on the Jerland-bred horse, Kharmel J. “She is a Giovanni daughter out of a Khadraj daughter,” Daria beams. “That’s my dad’s favorite cross. She’s my ‘pie-in-the-sky’ horse.”

Alicia Wirth is the middle sister and a career nurse who maintains a passion for Arabian horses. The mother of four kids of her own, Alicia reflects on her youth. “Growing up on a farm in a large family of seven children, there was never a dull moment,” she recalls. “You learn about life; you learn to care for things other than yourself. Our parents instilled the values of work ethic, family tradition, and maintaining our heritage.”

Moriah Jerome and her husband, Matt Fischer, have raised four children while building several successful small businesses from start-ups. Moriah celebrated her return to the show ring after a 17-year absence by winning the 2008 Canadian National Champion Park AOTR title on Brass Star to add to her coffers.

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Larry & Shelley (right) recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family (above, from left): Indira Van Handel, Matt & Moriah Fischer, Lyndon & Sarah Jerome, Daria & Reid Stransky, Shelley & Larry, Jeremy & Sara Jerome, Sacia Jerome, and Alicia & Barry Wirth.

Indira Van Handel is the youngest of the five sisters and, with her husband Mike, spent eight years at the helm of Jerland’s expansion.

They met when Larry purchased MPA Giovanni from Karen and Andy Wilson through Jerry and Jeff Schall, for whom Mike worked at the time. “My dad had always bred horses, but this deal was what made things take off,” Indira comments. “We were all excited. It was as if my passion had re-ignited my dad’s, and it went from there. I still show, compete, and breed horses on my own,” Indira continues.

“My four kids ride and show as well; their enjoyment is what drives me. We have fun. I love that I am sharing what my upbringing was like with my kids.”

Larry describes his wife Shelley as a “patron saint” who has supported his passions for over half a century. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, surrounded by their seven children, 24 grandchildren, and other immediate family. A highlight of the affair was four of their grandchildren modeling the original dresses of the wedding party, perfectly preserved for posterity. It was a tangible image of a family built on a foundation of love and tradition.

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Representing Generations of thoughtful breeding...

Khaja J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Promise V

RA Aloha

Fame VF+ x RA Mystical Rose

Kola J

Khaja J x Jer-Koko

Khadraj NA+++//

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The Stallions of Jerland...

VERDICT J

Versace x Alishahmaal

MPA GIOVANNI Da Vinci FM x Glitzy

PUCCINI J

WH Justice x Miss Giovanna

ANSIEDAD J

RFI Farid x Unforgettable J

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Recent

Champions

Bred by Jerland Farms...

UNFORGETTABLE J

MPA Giovanni x RH Triana 2017 U.S. & Canadian National Champion Arabian Futurity Filly

2020 Scottsdale Champion 6-7 Year Old Mare Owned by Jerland Farms

KHARMEL J

MPA Giovanni x Kharmel BR by Khadraj NA+++/ 2017 U.S. National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Select with Daria Stransky Owned by Jerland Farms

PROMISE ME J

QR Marc x Broken Promises PGA by Khadraj NA+++/ 2019 U.S. National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity 2020 Mid Summer National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse and Top Ten AWPA $15,000 Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Owned by Laura Koch

Lawrence & Shelley Jerome 715.205.0357 | larry.jerome@jerland.com www.jerland.com

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KOLA J+ Khaja J x Jer-Koko 2020 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Western Pleasure 2019 U.S. National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse 2019 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse 2020 Mid Summer National Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Owned by Jerland Farms

KHARRIED AWAY J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Crystal Blue Persuasion 2020 Mid Summer National Top Ten H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39and AATR Choice 2019 Canadian National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR Choice 2018 U.S. National Reserve Champion H/A Western Pleasure Owned by Jerland Farms and Indira Van Handel

GIN J+

Khaja J x Crystal Blue Persuasion 2019 Canadian National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Jr. Horse Champion AWPA $15,000 H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Top Ten H/A Western Pleasure AATR Select Owned by Holly Connaker

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Jazzaa

Aljassimya

WH Justice x Toscana PGA

by Khadraj NA+++/ Larry is, without question, much more than just a friend.

Having met him at the World Championships in Paris many years ago, my first impression of him was of a tall, good looking and courteous gentleman with polite manners. He wore a huge golden ring, watch and big mustache; and had kind eyes and a demeanor to match. We’ve become better friends over the years, one of my highs during my time spent in the U.S. I am a grateful recipient of Larry’s advice, knowledge, warm-hearted personality and incredible, comforting hugs!

Khadraj was undoubtedly special too, but for me, it’s his owner who made him special and unforgettable. I am very pleased to have a few grandchildren of Khadraj at the farm incorporated into Sheikh Jassim's breeding program, and value the special moments I relive each time I look at them, of Larry and my stay at his farm and house, my introduction of his horses and Khadraj, and an unforgettable breakfast!

Cherished moments don’t need to be complicated—I have many with Larry—and hope to expand on them in the years to come. ~ Bart Van Buggenhout – Manager, Aljassimya Farm

2017 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE FUTURITY Bred & Owned by Aljassimya Farm

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Tombstone J

(pending) Khaja J x Jer-Koko 4/14/20 Full Brother to U.S. National and Scottsdale Champion, Kola J

I am delighted to be a part of the Jerland family.

Thank you Larry Jerome

for giving me the opportunity

to own these amazing future superstars! I’m sure they will make you proud! ~ Diane Franklin

Kolette

J

(pending) Khaja J x Jer-Koko 5/11/20 Full Sister to U.S. National and Scottsdale Champion, Kola J

Proudly owned by Franklin Farms | Duvall, WA

Contact Greg Harris 805.245.5755 HarrisShowHorses.com

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To my dear friend Larry and the beautiful Khadraj NA+++/, Thank you for all you represent—love, family, strength, dedication and commitment to always bettering the Arabian breed. Your friendship will be forever cherished. ~ Kimberly Jarvis and The Jarvis Family

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AHT photo by Riyan

Thank You

Khardinal Sin Khadraj NA+++/ x Sumis Violet

+//

THANK YOU Larry Jerome and the Neufeld Family for the opportunity to have loved “Nicholas,” the

Most Incredible Horse of All Time! ... And to Wendy Potts, without you, we would have never known the love and success with this amazing horse ... his time with us was precious and far too short. ~ Wayne & Karen

2007 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE AAOTR 40 & OVER

2008 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE AND AAOTR 40 & OVER 2009 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE Owned by Wayne and Karen Lee

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Always an Honor...

RESPECT, ADMIRATION AND HONOR

are the words and actions that come to mind when thinking about Larry Jerome, Khadraj NA and the Jerland Farms breeding program Larry has dedicated his life to building.

We deeply respect and share your passion for the Arabian breed, and are always honored to stand beside you as a client, colleague and friend.

Thank you, Larry & Khadraj NA, for the strength you have contributed to our beautiful Arabian breed. ~ Cindy McGown, Mark Davis and Team Royal

Royal Arabians www.RoyalArabians.com

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Bluer Than Blue J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Blue Moon J+/, by MPA Giovanni

2020 SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION H/A WESTERN PLEASURE AATR 19-39 WITH LISA MERTES 2020 SCOTTSDALE TOP TEN H/A WESTERN PLEASURE WITH RANDY SULLIVAN

Owned by Donna Clay | Trained by Randy Sullivan

Looking forward to Bluer Than Blue J’s first year in the bridle.

RSTC, the Lubben Family, and Bluer Than Blue J honor the Jerland family and the legend, Khadraj NA+++/.

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Family andFriends Larry, Shelley and Family,

The Arabian horse industry is so lucky to have the Jeromes! You’ve done so much to make the breed better, and we don’t think there is anyone that supports their breeding program more than you, Larry. We have had many great times and great partnerships with you all through the years and look forward to many more. Congratulations on all of your success, and wishing you the best of luck in the future.

Love, Lollie and Lara

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J Ames Bondd MPA Giovanni x Ames Mirage

2012 ABWC LAS VEGAS 1ST PLACE YEARLING COLT, SECT. B & TOP TEN SUPREME YEARLING COLT

2012 REGION 2 CHAMPION BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES YEARLING COLT

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SF

Khane

(pending) RA Aloha x Cadillac Cowgirl+++/ 2020 Half-Arabian bay colt

Out of a multi-regional winner, his future is bright in halter and/or western, like so many of the foals

by Jerland's influential stallions.

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE nominated to Breeders Sweepstake and H/A AWPA (auction breeding)

THANK YOU, LARRY ... for your

generosity, knowledge, and for helping us bring our program to a new level! We are so excited for these two new foals, and cannot wait for 2021, when we will again have two more foals sired by your exciting stallions. ~ Janna & David

Toscanini

SF

(pending) Puccini J x WH Ariel 2020 Purebred grey colt

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Nominated to Breeders Sweepstake, Scottsdale Signature, Minnesota Medallion and AWPA (auction breeding)

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DR

Khingston Khaja J x DR Eclipse We are seriously excited by this boy, a purebred grandson of the great Khadraj NA! We are thrilled to own him!

Proudly owned by Schultz Farm Arabians David and Janna Eiberger

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Khokomo Joe

J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Jer-koko

2020 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AATR SELECT AATR

Owning a Jerland Farms-bred horse means having the support, heart and kindness of a strong family... ~ Anni Baker, Luxe Arabians

Larry Jerome and Jerland Farms have been a valued member of Minnesota Breeders, Inc. for many years. Over that time, we have had the privilege of representing his stallions in our Medallion Stallion program. Larry has been active as a show participant and has celebrated with us when winning with his own horses, as well as supporting winners bred by his stallions and owned by others.

Congratulations on a great breeding program, Larry, and we look forward to seeing you in the winner’s circle for many years to come. ~ Donna Hentges President, MAHB, Inc.

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INC.

THANK YOU, KHADRAJ NA, for all you've contributed to our breeding program. Your daughters, Athena DB, Khalifornia Khrome J, Kharma WLF, Khazana J and Khomance Moon PGA are treasures to us in their individual abilities, personalities and ability to produce and carry on your legendary line. To our dear friends, Larry and Shelley, thank you so much for all you strive for in your own program and for contributing to the future of the Arabian breed. ~ Peter & Lori

Khalifornia Khrome Khadraj NA+++/ x Jer A Fame

J

2019 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AAOTR MATURITY 2019 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION AWPA $15,000 ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AAOTR MATURITY

Athena

DB

2019 CANADIAN NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AATR ELITE

Khadraj NA+++/ x Aphrodite FA

Proudly owned by Conway Arabians Trainers, Jen Schmitt & Anna Conway 18080 County Road 2, Chatfield, MN 55923 Lori's cell: 507.202.4440 | www.conwayarabians.com

Khazana

J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Gai Portia

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Possesion

PGA +//

Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Po Okela

by Fame VF+

“Meeting Khadraj in person and enjoying Larry’s hospitality was a weekend I won’t forget. So blessed to own two Khadraj sons and to have Larry as a friend.” ~ Nan Harley

MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION & SIRE OF MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Owned by Nan Harley

Standing at Palmetto Arabians 843.346.5874 | www.PalmettoArabians.com

Multi-Program Nominated Sire

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MCDREAMY J Shael Dream Desert x Khassandra J 2020 2-time Youth National Champion Hunter Pleasure with Olivia Pullifrone

MHARTINE J

KHOCA KHOLA J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Dondi Rei Maria 2018 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Signature Stallion Western Pleasure Maturity ATR with Brandy McLaughlin Hoeve

Khadraj NA+++/ x Crystal Blue Persuasion 2020 Scottsdale 1st Place H/A Western Pleasure Select & Mid Summer Nationals Top Ten AWPA with Ashley Reimer Youth National Top Ten H/A Western Pleasure Elite 14-18 with Jenna Curley

Grateful...

"Palominos have a very special place in my heart, and I am eternally grateful to Larry for breeding such incredible horses and for bringing me into the Jerland family!!" ~ Ali

KRAVE J Khadraj NA+++/ x Crystal Blue Persuasion 2017 U.S. National Top Ten H/A Western Pleasure Futurity with Ali Brady Proudly trained by Ali Brady www.alibrady.com

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Khosmopolitan

MD

Khadraj NA+++/ x Luck Wood Have It

U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE FUTURITY AND JR. HORSE

U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AAOTR 55 & OVER Proudly owned by

David & Beverly Teigen

Buenos Aries

PGA +/

Khadraj NA+++/ x TR Evita

2017, 2019, 2020 YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION Proudly owned by Avery Reed

"Without Khadraj, I wouldn’t have the amazing horse that I do and I’m so grateful for everything I have accomplished because of him." ~ Avery

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Kharismatic

PGA+//

Khadraj NA+++/ x Aphrodite FA, by Fame VF+

MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION & WINNINGEST SON OF KHADRAJ NA+++/

A LEADING SIRE OF MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE HORSES

Owned by The Pitassi Family

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Kha$h

PGA

Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Kela, by Magnum Psyche

2019 SCOTTSDALE, U.S. & CANADIAN NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE

2012 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE

2011 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE MATURITY AAOTR

Owned by Laurie Martin Trained by Brett Becker

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RAPTURE J - 2014 Bay Mare (Khash PGA x Aphrodite FA by Fame VF) Maternal sister to Multi-National Champions Kharismatic PGA+// and full sister to Scottsdale Champion Khredential.

Western Pleasure Champion KHALOGNE J - 2011 Chestnut Gelding (Khadraj NA x Porcelain J) 2019 Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure JTR 2020 Scottsdale 1st Place Western Pleasure 13 & U

ACCLAIM J

PROVEN NATIONAL QUALITY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Sale Opportunity

ACCLAIM J - 2014 Bay Stallion (Khash PGA x Rhapsody In Gold) National Champion Western Pleasure JTR

VALERIAN J - 2015 Chestnut Stallion (Vitorio TO x Inspiration J) Western pleasure winner. In the bridle and ready to take you to the winner’s circle.

PRECIOUS JUELL - 2015 Bay Mare (Besson Carol x Prarie Juell V by Jullyen El Jamaal) IFT Kharismatic PGA+// for March 2021.

EXXXTASY - 2017 Chestnut Half-Arabian Mare (WR Soulman, by Khadraj NA x Vexxing) Western Pleasure Futurity ready for 2020 Both parents are multi-national champion western pleasure winners.

RAPTURE J

JUSTA SOUTHERN GIRL - 2018 Chestnut Mare (Justavinci by Da Vinci FM, out of Sweet Southrn Komfort by Khadraj NA), out of a full sister to Sundance Kid V. Western Pleasure Futurity ready for 2021.

ON DEMAND - 2018 Bay Stallion (Onyx A x Kheanne by Khadraj NA) Both parents are multi-national champion western pleasure winners. Western Pleasure Futurity ready for 2021.

KHALOGNE J

KHARMEL MACCHIATO - 2018 Grey Stallion (Lakota Mac V by Maclintock V x National Champion Kharmel J) Western Pleasure Futurity ready for 2021.

JUSTA SOUTHERN GIRL

For sales or breeding information call 530.477.5588 Brett’s Cell 530-392-0699 | Marjie’s Cell 530-798-8383 info@BeckerStables.com

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TN KHEMARIE

Khadraj NA+++/ x TN Katiki

SWEET SOUTHRN KOMFORT

Khadraj NA+++/ x Sweet Silk V Both IFT Conquest BR & owned

by Steve & Karen Freeman and Becker Stables

“PROUD TO BE THE SOURCE of theofirreplaceable the irreplaceable bloodlines bloodlines of Khadraj of Khadraj NA+++/ NA through our broodmares, stallions and sale horses, offering today’s competitor the

strongest advantage advatange available now!

Thank You Jerland Farms!” ~ Brett & Marjie Becker

Lines of Excellence Multi-National Champion

KHEANNE+//

Khadraj NA +++/ x TN Katiki Owned by Nancy Maximuck IFT via ET Rodan LTD

Not pictured:

PERSEPHONE MA

Khadraj NA+++/ x GG Venus Owned by Becker Stables

BRIGHT J

Khadraj NA+++/ x Infra Red J Owned by Jerland Farm

PROUD TO STAND LEADING SIRES OF WESTERN PLEASURE

Multi-National Champion

WR SOULMAN

Multi-National Champion

KHARISMATIC PGA+//

Khadraj NA+++/ x Psyches Envy Khadraj NA+++/ x Aphrodite FA Owned by The Pitassi Family Owned by Kendyl Lea Modrich

KHARRISSA

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Multi-National Champion

KHASH PGA

Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Kela Owned by Laurie Martin

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Justacharm WB … The Energizer Bunny

BY CO L L E E N S COT T

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y the time Justacharm WB ( Justafire DGL x Hucks Lucky Charm, by Huckleberry Bey) won her fourth championship title and a top ten at the Youth & Mid Summer National Championship Show, people were asking, “Where did this horse come from?” As it turns out, the 2007 mare had been enjoying a life of leisure in a pasture since 2014.

Justacharm WB was shown successfully in the Country English Pleasure division as a junior horse and through 2014, won reserve champion and multiple top ten awards at Youth, U.S. and Canadian Nationals, when Barbara Banoff purchased her in 2017 as a potential broodmare. In December 2018, enter Sara Lohbauer and her mom, Robin Ford of Anthony, Fla. “We were looking for a new horse and have always had good luck with Barb,” said Sara. “So we visited her place and asked about the chestnut mare in the pasture.”

What the mother/daughter team would learn is that the mare hadn’t been worked or ridden for more than four years. And although she was out of shape, Sara and Robin saw potential.

“I said if I can get a saddle on her and ride her, we’ll take her,” recalls Sara.

A day later, Sara and Robin returned to Barb’s place, and after Sara successfully threw a western saddle on Charm, she was able to get the mare around. It was official, Charm was going home with Sara and Robin.

And after a 4-year hiatus, the star returned.

The two, who have always shared mounts, got the mare conditioned and back in shape over the next several months at home. When Sara decided she wanted to drive Charm, they took her to trainer Dwane Hankins of Colonial Downs Training Center, who taught her to drive. At the

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2019 U.S. Nationals Championship, Sara drove her to a top ten in the AOTD class. They were also champions in Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English AAOTR. After tackling driving and side saddle, Sara wanted to teach the mare even more. Show Hack was next and Sara said Charm took to it immediately. “Everything we have thrown at her she has done. She’s like the Energizer Bunny,” says Sara. “She’s all business. She’s truly just a charm, just like her name.”

The two started off the 2020 show year in March at the Ocala Arabian Annual Amateur Show, winning every class they entered. And then COVID-19 hit, drastically changing everyone’s show plans for the season.

When the Mid Summer & Youth National Championship Show was announced, Robin and Sara jumped at the chance to attend, not knowing what other options would be available this year. They made the right decision. It was hard to miss the chestnut mare with the white blaze and her multiple rose garlands.

Sara and Charm won the championship titles in Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English, Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English AATR, Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AATD and Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR. Robin and Charm won a top ten title in the Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over.

“It was so exciting for me to get a top ten and do well,” says Robin. “I’m more comfortable showing western, but Charm knows her job. If you just keep off the curb and let her go, she will do her job. She’s hot, but she’s all business.”

Mother and daughter plan to continue showing Charm, potentially at this year’s U.S. National Championship Show. Sara, a student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, has to work around her school schedule. Whether the successful team makes an appearance in Tulsa this October or not, Sara says horses will always be a part of their lives.

“I can’t imagine my life without horses and the Region 12 community,” she says. Robin, a lifelong equestrian is also just as committed. “The horses are something we really enjoy doing together.” n

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ARABIAN NATIONAL w e BREEDER FINALS i v re P The First Major Halter Focused Show Since Scottsdale!

September 16-19, 2020 | WestWorld, Scottsdale, Arizona

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he Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is making the necessary changes to roll out a safe Arabian National Breeder Finals (ANBF) this year and implementing exciting changes to keep the fun and excitement going with a new feel for 2020.

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This unique show continues to attract the best Arabian horses in halter and breeding, but for the FIRST TIME, this year WELCOMES PERFORMANCE HORSES! Performance classes will be offered each morning in the Equidome with a great selection of classes and Halter/Breeding classes will take place in the fresh and open air of Wendell Arena with the McDowell Mountains the backdrop each evening.

HALTER/BREEDING AND IN-HAND JUDGES (using the Five-Judge Comparative System): Michael Beethe ~ Donnie Bullock ~ Ted Carson ~ Brain Ferguson ~ Joseph Polo From weanling fillies to aged stallions and everything in between!

PERFORMANCE JUDGE: Janice McCrea-Wight

~ $50,000+ SCOTTSDALE SIGNATURE STALLION FUTURITY ~ $20,000+ BREEDERS CLUB FUTURITY in seven Halter/Breeding classes Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the Weanling classes will draw for a top stallion’s breeding in addition to prize money.

Current Pot for Yearling classes at $41,000.

Thank you, Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, Paradise Peak West and Pegasus Arabians.

Please join in support to increase funds for these young stars.

Friday Night - SILVER SIRE FUTURITY … the West’s Oldest Amateur Futurity Payouts over $80,000 in six futurity classes Thanks to Rae-Dawn Arabians, the ANBF will honor breeders in many of the classes with an overall National Breeder Finals Breeder Award, and the highest point breeder of the show will receive the High Point Breeder Award.

The association’s goal remains, as always, to continue creating an opportunity for owners and breeders to show and market their horses to Arabian lovers, through camaraderie and a shared love of the breed.

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by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

Photo by Impulse Photography

Located in Pilot Point, Texas, Dr. DePaolo works locally and at shows throughout the United States.

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r. Mark DePaolo would be the first person to advocate that a happy horse is a healthy horse. With more than two decades of dedicated research and practice, Mark knows that keeping an equine athlete fresh and enthusiastic is a balancing act, to which he dedicates incessant learning—one horse at a time.

Mark DePaolo, DVM practiced mostly ‘traditional’ equine veterinary medicine at his career’s beginning, utilizing primarily a Western-style approach. Relentlessly curious, Mark broadened his education, researching further into holistic medicine, focusing particularly on chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition—the core learning of preventative medicine with a big picture approach.

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Stretching the front leg prior to adjusting the shoulder.

For over 100 years, chiropractic care has successfully treated misaligned spines in both humans and animals. Misalignments can affect the nervous system, local muscles, joints and even organs, glands, and body functions. Horses can go out of alignment regularly during riding, training, hauling, falling, breeding, or other situations. Equine veterinary chiropractic care promotes correct functioning of the musculoskeletal system, allowing the rest of the body, particularly the nervous system, to operate as it should. When chiropractic adjustments correct alignment, the horse’s nerve supply can do its job sending messages throughout the body, instructing healing, fighting disease and reducing pain and muscle spasms. The goal is restore “normal mobility.”

Acupuncture has been used by the Chinese and other East Asian cultures to restore and maintain good health for about 2,500 years.

There is evidence that Chinese so-called “horse priests”, were caretakers, practicing acupuncture on their military horses during the Zang and Chow Dynasties, around 2,000-3,000 BC. Simply put, acupuncture treatment involves inserting finely made stainless steel needles into targeted points of the body. The purpose is to prevent and treat disease and discomfort.

The responses are within the nervous and endocrine systems, releasing internal, natural painkillers, creating comfort and wellbeing for the equine patient.

Dry Needle Acupuncture helps stimulate blood flow.

Mark has several different acupuncture treatments he applies including Dry Needle, Aquapuncture Moxabustion (a heating process using a bundle of herbs), Hemoacupuncture or Electroacupuncture, the choice of which to use hinges on the individual horse’s diagnosis and symptoms.

Mark believes equine athletes have their own unique needs, and locating those needs is executed best by using a “common sense” approach. To Mark’s way of thinking, “Horses cannot talk to tell us where they hurt, so it is up to we equine veterinarians to exam them from teeth to tail. Familiarizing ourselves with the entire horse is the how we can best narrow down and identify that horse’s ailment.”

Moxibustion Acupuncture therapy to treat a sore back.

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Dr. DePaolo beginning an examination at Shamrock Farms.

Immediately upon meeting, Mark’s energy and passion for horses’ comfort and wellbeing is obvious and infectious. Whether it’s a face-to-face conversation, a phone interview or perusing the All Star Equine and DePaolo Equine Concepts websites, his resolute devotion to equine health is front and center. Says Mark, “If your horse seems ‘off ’ or uncomfortable, do your research upfront before calling in a new equine veterinarian. You as the owner, trainer or caretaker, are his line of communication for obtaining and implementing the best regimen possible. Always use an equine veterinarian and have an extensive interview with that individual before scheduling an appointment to examine your horse for possible chiropractic and/ or acupuncture treatment. Ask yourself, is this vet looking at the big picture and best interests of my horse? Are they open minded to examining my horse without a preconceived ‘one size fits all’ treatment?”

Mark continues, “The most important advice I can give is to always ally yourself with a veterinarian who will know when or when not to employ a chiropractic adjustment on your horse. A teeth to tail examination at the beginning may reveal a sore point as simple as needing a farrier correction, or something more serious such as a neurological condition.

Misdiagnosed ailments and subsequent treatment may cause harm, not cure. Listen, learn and go with your gut.”

MARK IS INSISTENT ON THE FOLLOWING PRUDENT GUIDELINES FOR HORSE OWNERS SEEKING A VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC/ ACUPUNCTURE PROFESSIONAL: • Always research your vet prior to scheduling an appointment. Preferably your chosen vet practice should be close by • Beforehand (if possible), watch them work on another horse, live or via video • Equine acupuncture is considered a surgical practice This means it must be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

Accurate, complete knowledge of veterinary anatomy and physiology is paramount • The veterinarian must be prompt, professional and polite • The vet’s first task is to examine your horse from teeth to tail • Palpating the head, neck, spine, hips and any other body part must be done by hand. Absolutely no ropes, mallets or other artificial tools should be utilized • Never sedate during an exam and/or subsequent treatment. Your horse’s brain must be present to register the therapy • Remember, your horse may have a simple ailment. The exam may reveal a very basic ailment such as an abscess or needed dental care. Extensive, lengthy treatment may be unnecessary

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The DePaolo culture strives to build long-term relationships with their clients based on transparent, clear cut communications designed to help them understand their horses’ specific needs. Shamrock Farms’ trainer Joe Reser is “deep into the DePaolo program,” stating, “Mark’s expertise produces consistently top results for our high performing athletes. His passion for his work is second to none and his work ethic is incredible. Mark gives everything he’s got, always thinking outside the box, always seeing every horse and their treatment as a unique individual. Mark’s practice is an indispensable part of our training program.”

Jonathan Ramsay aboard MJM Bad Moon Rising for owner Karen Mahan.

Mark is adamant, “If your horse’s exam reveals chiropractic issues, and possibly acupuncture treatment, know that these procedures should be a pleasant experience. Watch carefully to see if your horse licks, chews or yawns. Many of our equine patients even appear to fall asleep during adjustments or acupuncture!”

Jacqui Reed, Mark’s wife and invaluable business partner maintains, “DePaolo Equine Concepts and All Star Equine’s mission is to create community with businesses, our clients and their horses. We seek to provide the best possible treatment, nutrition and care for each horse so that they are able to enjoy the highest quality life—a long, happy life, no matter what job they do.’ n

The experience is relaxing when correctly implemented because the brain is receiving messages from tiny nerve endings that are stimulated during treatment. These messages cause the release of natural pain relievers, including endorphins and serotonin, making your horse feel naturally relaxed and happy.

The objective is to increase blood supply, reduce edema and/or swelling, decrease pain and prevent lactic acid buildup. Consequently, your horse’s performance should show increased range and motion, all the while strengthening any atrophied muscles and increasing muscle tone. All holistic therapies are 100% natural, eliminating the concern of “waiting out” a medication treatment before entering the competition arena.

Jonathan Ramsay, longtime head trainer of Stachowski Farms in California, is adamant about DePaolo chiropractic care. “Mark is one of the first people to visit our horses at a show, especially one involving a long haul. Mark’s assessment and unique treatment with each of our show horses right off the rig makes them relaxed and fluid, a key component to their being able to give their best performance.”

Multi-National Champion Monaco Jullyen V and Joe Reser of Shamrock Farms.

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“It is hard to duplicate the power and excitement of riding a great English horse! When you can feel every muscle in their body propelling you forward, it’s a huge rush!”

—Kevin Price

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Saddle S E AT

Rob & Liz Haar Dexter, Michigan

SIGNATURE OAK STABLES WITH KAYLEIGH MEYER DISCIPLINE FOCUS: Saddle Seat & Western What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

Liz: I showed western as a kid and sold my horses to go to college and didn’t ride again until I was in my forties after our daughter got interested in riding. I decided if I was going to ride again, I wanted to learn something new. We also both love the fast-pace and excitement of saddle seat.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

We tend to like change, so the longest we have ever shown the same horse as an amateur is two years. We have some horses now that we may show for a third year, but will have to see in December!

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

Almost to a fault, we like discovering the next star. It’s a lot of fun, but sometimes as an amateur, if every horse you have is a junior horse, it can be challenging. We also like ‘spirited’ horses, which combining that with young horses makes every class unique! A proven horse can be nice too.

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

Liz: While I ride the horses, Rob breeds them. He has some great young horses that are just starting to be shown, and even better foals from this year. It’s exciting to get a great crop of home-bred horses to show, but also exciting to contribute to the industry with good quality English horses.

Name a current saddle seat rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

Lori Foster is a great ambassador for the breed and for saddle seat riding … on any horse. She looks good and is well prepared, but more importantly, is generous with her time promoting charity work within the breed. She always has a smile on her face, and makes it look fun, which it should be!

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Saddle S E AT

Kayleigh Meyer Dexter, Michigan

SIGNATURE OAK STABLES

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

Growing up, I always saw saddle seat as the most challenging discipline (now I realize that Western is VERY hard), and I always found myself drawn to watching those classes.

Their athleticism and show presence are what I was drawn to the most and it is what keeps me riding English horses every day.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Most importantly, they have to want to work and have natural talent—a high neck, straight tail, and great motion only gets you so far when they don’t enjoy what they are doing. After that, they need to have a powerful hind end. I like a horse that trots squarely off all four corners with ease.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

I think everyone has personal goals they are trying to attain, and once that goal is reached, I don’t see a need for a rider to continue to show the same horse over and over again. I think it brings excitement to the breed to watch a new horse and rider team trot into the arena.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I really enjoy starting the young horses from day one and seeing them through their entire training process; this makes the reward at the end even greater. Luckily, I have amateur riders that are willing and excited to look for that next big star and enjoy the ups and downs of the process!

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

My goal is to produce Open-quality yet amateur friendly horses from our breeding program that are straightforward to ride, train and show.

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INC E P T IO N 2020 …

Answering The Sire Question

by CHRISTY EGAN

It takes time to answer the questions that arise for successful horse breeders. It’s probably the main reason there are so few real breeders of Arabian horses, especially in America. Americans want their success stories written immediately.

Most have a hard time waiting a few years, let alone 30 or 40, for the results to really be in. For Maroon Fire Arabians and Shea Stables, the saga of Inception (IXL Noble Express+ x Bonita Afire) did not begin with his first or even his third unanimous national championship; or even with the birth of his first foals in 2018. It began with his grand dam Bacharah (Barbary+++ x NDL Bokara, by *Eter), his sire, National Champion Park, IXL Noble Express+ and his grandsire, the great Afire Bey V, leading all-time sire in the Arabian breed.

With three English and Park National Championships and almost a hundred offspring registered, you would think that Inception had answered all of his breeder’s questions about him. Certainly, his get has lived up to all expectations thus far. Tim Shea speaks glowingly of the consistent Inception conformation. “Inception’s ability to sire exceptional length of neck and a strong hind leg with great hock flexion is very rare in Arabians. We breed purely for Englishtype Arabian horses and our best breeding stallions have great shape to their necks and an ability to maintain an “uphill” balance when they move. Inception’s is the best we’ve ever seen.” Everyone else with Inception babies eagerly adds that they are quite beautiful, with lots of Arabian type and character, are leggy and strong moving. They are also consistently smart and very sweet and friendly … good around people, both family and strangers.

Statistically, Inception has sired slightly more fillies than colts, almost 70% are bay, and 3/4‘s are purebreds with a quarter registered Half-Arabians. But the question still waiting to be answered is … how will they train? Inception’s oldest foal crop (2018) is now two. As the Half-Arabians mature faster and tend to be ready for long lines and a

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2019 Inception Filly out of Felicia Afire (Afire Bey V x Flame Dancer)

2019 Inception colt out of Summer Afire (Afire Bey V x JKF Sashay, by Hucks Heritage V)

saddle a bit ahead of their purebred Arabian counterparts, those with HalfArabians are beginning to get some answers. “We have Half-Arabian twoyear-olds in long lines, yes!” says Tim Shea. “I’m very excited about Inception’s cross with our Saddlebred mares. So far, he is leaving the neck, size and stretch on his Saddlebred offspring, holding the best Saddlebred characteristics and complementing them. We’ve never had Half-Arabians this good, and we’ve had quite a few. They are so good that we are breeding all of our Saddlebred mares to him exclusively right now.” Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Tim and Marty Shea’s star broodmare, Ritida (dam of 19 offspring, including 11 national winners) has a 90-day-old Inception filly that is currently the “must see” baby at their Michigan farm. “The filly appears to be the same color as her 3/4 brother, Adams Fire [16-time National Champion and Reserve]. She is just spectacular loose in the pasture,” laughs Tim delightedly.

Trainer Joel Kiesner who shows and stands Inception is equally excited. “The purebred Inception youngsters are just two and won’t be in long lines until later in the year,” notes Joel, “but you can determine success in other ways too. Inception’s foals have great motion loose and are terrific to handle and interact with. His babies show well and they sell. I only have one colt of his left available for sale now. That’s it. And everyone that has an Inception baby loves them. They’re everything the breeders want, and they are all breeding back too.”

FACING PAGE: Noble Bacharah, Noble Blossom, Foxy Afire and her Inception colt.

It takes a long time to ask all of the questions. This fall and next fall will see the beginning of some very important answers for Inception as a sire. ■

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Saddle S E AT

Tim Shea SHEA STABLES St. Clair, MI

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

I have thought a lot about this question. When I started going to shows in the 60’s, I attended all breed shows, so I was exposed to every breed and discipline. One of the things that really attracted me to saddle seat was the excitement of watching those horses warm up.

There is such an immediacy about it, there is so much excitement pouring out of not only the horse and rider, but also the support staff, the grooms and all the other people helping to get them down that chute and into the class. Saddle seat is all about the “right now.” When you’re going down the chute and into the class, there’s no time to wait, it has to happen right now. That immediacy and that excitement really attracted me, and it still does to this day. When I stand in the warmup at a horse show and I watch everyone getting ready and going into the in gate, it’s still just as exciting.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

If you have the right stallion, there is just something so magical about them. They have a certain aura. This is not to say that there aren’t any mares or geldings with this quality, but when you have the right stallion, there is a beauty and proudness that you don’t always see in a gelding or a mare. In my career, two of my most famous show horses were Hucklebey Berry and A Temptation, and both had that it factor. hey were both historically significant horses, and very important in my career.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

In today’s show ring, horses are lasting longer and longer. When an amateur hits on the right horse, they’re going several years. I believe one of the reasons behind that is the shoeing changes we’ve made. Horses are shoed to be much sounder. The angles and the fact that there is enough foot and weight there, allows them to get their balance in their trot. This makes it so that they are not overworked and they’re not shoed with angles and packages that are not conducive to soundness. For this reason, horses are lasting longer and amateurs can stick with them longer.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse, or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

As one of the premier breeders of saddle seat performance horses in the United States, both purebred and Half-Arabian, we are in the business of creating the next star! Every Spring when the foals are born, is a very exciting time for us. You hope each year for that next star, and when you look at each one, you wonder if it will be them! The whole concept of the “next star” is the thing that creates excitement for everyone in the industry. When oel iesner first brought out Inception for us three years ago, it was not only exciting for us, but also exciting for the whole industry. When your next star is a stallion, it’s extra special because they have the opportunity to leave such an impact, and in uence the evolution of our breed as a whole.

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

From the beginning, it has been our goal to contribute beautiful horses that are unmistakably Arabian, and that have a lot of talent.

We strive to improve talent, trainability and quality every year. The size and scope of our breeding program really has allowed us to do this. When looking to the future of our breed, there has to be a balance between quality and trainability. Sometimes trainability gets lost in the mix, but it is so important in what we do. We ask our horses to do extreme things and look beautiful at the same time, and that’s not easy. Right now, I think the saddle seat breeders in our Arabian world are breeding for stronger rear ends. Through their pedigrees, we feel our stallions, Inception and Rhythmic, will contribute to this through their progeny.

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Saddle S E AT

Lori Conway CONWAY ARABIANS Chatfield, M

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What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

I love the excitement and the energy when riding Saddle Seat. I like the other divisions too, but when you are getting “that ride” on an English horse, there is nothing better!

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

There are a lot of great stallions in our breed. Each stallion brings something different, such as Coltrane (by IXL Noble Express) has no Huck in his pedigree, so he can cross on mares that are fire ey bred. We are using our l ha i semen, and like aske fire, ega and ask blood too.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

If you don’t compromise on quality, attitude, conformation and type, you will always have a product that is a functional horse and, therefore, a marketable horse.

A deal breaker in our program is a bad attitude.

What do you hope to ontribute to the saddle seat di ision Our goal is to produce Amateur friendly horses, that bridle easily and trot off all four corners.

Outside of the AEPA, the saddle seat division doesn’t seem to get the same kind of participation as the western and halter divisions do in the other breeding program lasses offered ow do you think we an en ourage this I disagree with this premise. The country English pleasure division is huge, as are the maturity and futurity classes. he reeders weepstakes addle eat classes are also large, and I would bet that a majority of the breeding today in our industry is to saddle seat stallions.

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Michelle Harris Temecula, California

HARRIS ARABIANS FARM AFFILIATION: STACHOWSKI FARMS What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Temperament, trainability, upright neck and great hocks!

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

Barbary, Eter, Cognac, Huckleberry Bey, Zodiac Matador, El Mudir, El Magato.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

I like to see four generations of show horses or producing show horses in the pedigree. Then I look at the mare’s conformation and movement to see if she represents that pedigree. My decision making when choosing a stallion follows the same protocol.

What do you hope to ontribute to the saddle seat di ision I hope to provide quality show horses with beauty and a temperament that will be a great partner in the ring, or out!

Outside of the AEPA, the saddle seat division doesn’t seem to get the same kind of participation as the western and halter divisions do in the other breeding program lasses offered ow do you think we an en ourage this I believe the halter division has more participation because you don’t have to wait to start showing until the horse is 4 years old, and the AEPA is only for English horses.

I believe we should have a 1-2 year old halter class for the AEPA, and a 3-4 year old Country Pleasure class with a prospect sale at the U.S. Nationals.

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U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE OPEN & JR. HORSE SIRE OF MULTI-NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Afires Heir

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Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire AEPA Enrolled Sire Scottsdale Signature Stallion Contact Jim Stachowski Cell: 330.603.2116 Owned by Kelli Aguirre Cell: 561.358.4118 www.VJRoyalHeir.com Photos by: Vesty/Osteen/Schatzberg Ar abian Horse Times | 19 | Saddle Seat • 2020

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Kelli Aguirre Calhoun, Georgia

FARM AFFILIATION: STACHOWSKI FARM

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

I grew up on a halter breeding farm and just always loved the beautiful trotting horses. Once I had the opportunity to ride one, I knew I would probably never do anything else. I loved the feeling of that power under you and the feeling that sometimes you were ying with such big movement.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

A perfectly set on neck coming out of the shoulder in the right place and a short back with long legs. Also, they have to be beautiful and good minded.

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

Of course, I love to look at my own babies that I have bred, which are all by VJ Royal Heir. When I am looking for mares to breed, I have been successful with aske fire daughters and umina fire or her daughters, and a hi Slama Jama daughter.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the i dea of discovering the next star?

I love the idea of discovering the next star! That’s why I love the breeding part of this business, because I love to put the right stallion with the right mare and wait a long time to hopefully have the next star!

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

I’m going to a show as fast as there is one to go to! I miss the show atmosphere and I more than anything, miss all my friends.

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Shawn & Carmelle Rooker

ROOKER TRAINING STABLE Fenton, Michigan

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Quality of motion and shape of neck. When a saddle seat horse is bridled and going down the rail, it should look effortless. We also look for a pretty face, good legs, expressive ears, and a quiet tail.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

For the most part, geldings are usually more level-headed and even tempered, making t hem more consistent from ride to ride. Stallions often have an incredible presence that is hard to duplicate, and a good mare will give you her all if you earn it.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

In our opinion, this completely depends on the horse and rider, as well as their long-term goals. If a horse and rider are successful in the show ring and having fun doing so, they should show together for as many years as they are able.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse, or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

Discovering the next big star, especially horses that our clients and we personally have bred over the years. It is very rewarding when the potential you see in a young horse comes to fruition in the show ring.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

This has definitely made us realize how much we miss the camaraderie within our barn family. Making the shows fun and enjoyable for our clients, employees and trainers, is a priority for us and with our barn being closed down to outside visitors, we really missed seeing everyone.

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Nora & Laura Shaffer Saint Paul, Minnesota

FARM AFFILIATION: ROOKER TRAINING STABLE

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

For us, the saddle seat discipline has always been interesting and drew us in from an early start. We love the energy of the horses and the competitive nature of the classes. We believe that there is no better feeling in the world than being able to ride a great saddle seat horse.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the s how ring?

As the owners of a stallion, they encompass all of the desired qualities of the Arabian horse. Due to their athleticism and drive, they are hard to match in the show ring.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse, or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

We have experience on both sides of this and there are definite pros and cons to both. However, the possibilities and excitement of looking for the next star is always something that we love to do.

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

Through owning and breeding a stallion, we hope to contribute and add to the division in that way.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

We both have missed the show ring and the atmosphere of the horse shows and are eager to get back in the ring.

Though the pandemic has impacted the amount of shows we will be able to attend, we trust that all of the show officials will make it a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

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HA English Pleasure futurity

What Breeders Say About ... +

+ We are super happy with our Aftershoc babies. They all have so much quality and great attitudes. One of our favorite horses we’ve ever bred is sired by him, and we are excited for his coming out party at U.S. Nationals this fall.

— Lara Ames

SF Aftershoc is a beautiful horse with a pedigree to match. His foals have definitely proven themselves in the show ring, including some of our most exciting National Championship wins with his offspring.

— Jim Stachowski

SF Aftershoc has sired two beautiful Half-Arabians for us and an exquisite purebred Arabian that we have retained as a broodmare for our breeding program. O ur SF Aftershoc daughter is an outstanding producer and exudes high Arabian quality. Her 2020 colt by Noble Braveheart is exceptional, and we feel lucky to have her in our select group of broodmares.

— Juliette Dell

2020 Scottsdale Show Leading Living Sire During these uncertain times, breedings will continue to be offered at a 20% discount!

Sometimes numbers can speak for themselves.

We currently have 19 Aftershoc get that we either sold to clients or kept for ourselves out of the 23 mares we bred to him. We also have in training, 17 Aftershoc babies that we are showing or planning to show this year that were bred by our clients.

We have had some great sales to owners across the countr y and I expect great things for them, as well as our own clients, in the coming months!

— V icki Humphrey

SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance, by Promotion AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Sire | AEPA Enrolled Stallion | Region 12 Spotlight Stallion | NSH Nominated Sire

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Dwane Hankins Reddick, Florida

COLONIAL DOWNS TRAINING CENTER DISCIPLINE FOCUS: ALL DISCIPLINES What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Neck, hocks, and a great “go get it” attitude!

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

Anything Polish or Polish-related, as well as many of the saddle horses we use.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

Neck, length of leg, attitude … the mare is a major contributor to the foal.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse, or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

The next big star.

What do you hope to ontribute to the saddle seat di ision Well-trained horses that anyone can ride and show.

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Morgan Pelzman Runyon & Renee Pelzman Ocala, Florida

TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: COLONIAL DOWNS TRAINING CENTER DISCIPLINE FOCUS: HALTER/WESTERN PLEASURE/SPECIALTY What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Ideally, we like to see a long and well-set neck, laid-back shoulder, high wither, a short back, let down well in the hocks to allow forward motion and, last but not least, a willing attitude!

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

We enjoy seeing a modern-type Arabian with old fashioned bloodlines, such as Huckleberry Bey, Barbary, Apollopalooza and El Ghazi, among others. To keep these lines strong, we need to breed them on.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

While we take into consideration the mare’s conformation and temperament, her bloodlines are of great importance. We’ve learned that they are a huge factor in breeding decisions. So far, this year’s Fire and Goldd foal crop has proven this to be true.

What do you hope to ontribute to the saddle seat di ision Through breeding our stallion, Fire and Goldd, to a variety of wonderful mares from strong English bloodlines, our goal is to produce beautiful, athletic and extremely amateur-friendly horses who are ready to perform and love their job.

Outside of the AEPA, the saddle seat division doesn’t seem to get the same kind of parti ipation as the western and halter di isions do in the other breeding program classes offered. How do you think we can encourage this?

The AEPA program is geared toward professional trainers. The halter and western programs have more to offer the amateur. The jackpot classes such as those at U.S. and the Region 12 Spotlight are very enticing! We would like to see more prize money classes offered.

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Shafer Arabians

HOME O F PARK CH A M P I ONS

by COLLEEN SCOTT

Ask Gregg Shafer of Shafer Arabians in West Farmington, Ohio, how many national championships he has won, and he honestly can’t come up with an answer. But ask him how many championships a particular horse has won, or when that horse was born, or when it retired, and he knows right off the top of his head. That’s impressive given the dozens of horses he and his mother, Nancy and wife, Lotta, have campaigned during their 50 years of involvement with Arabian horses.

Allience

That Gregg can recall the horses’ careers isn’t surprising. After you talk to him or Nancy for even a short amount of time, it’s clear that Shafer Arabians is about the horses and their talent and accolades—not the people.

To say the family—including Gregg and Lotta’s daughter Hannah—is dedicated, is an understatement. Having worked with trainers in the past, they now care for all the horses (approximately 50) at their farm, and also do all the training, conditioning and showing.

“Doing everything ourselves now,” says Gregg, “is obviously less expensive, but definitely more rewarding when you can ride into the ring and compete against horses that have been trained and warmed up by professionals.”

Although he does the training now, Gregg is quick to credit some of the industry greats with helping him build that skill set.

Ronde Vu

“I got to spend 17 years having horses with Gene LaCroix and absorbed a lot by watching and working with him,” he says. Other trainers that influenced Gregg include Jim and Peter Stachowski, Matt Siemon, and the late Jim Fisher.

The Shafer’s Park division superstars and multi-time national champions are household names: REA My Allience, Hallelujah Baby, Mattaroyale, Mannos Premier, Lucky Atress, Ronde Vu, Banff, Bask De Espana, just to name a few. But probably the most noteworthy and crowd-pleasing horse the Shafers have owned and campaigned is the late Allience (*Aladdinn x A Love Song, by *Bask). A seventime national champion with titles in the English, Park and Formal Driving divisions, Allience was a 1985 bay stallion that epitomized the quintessential park horse.

Hallelujah Baby

What does the perfect park horse look like? According to Gregg, the ideal has extension, balance in the hind end and cadence.

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Lucky Atress

Regal Shilhouette

Even more important to the Shafers is attitude. “The park class is supposed to be a park class. They have to have attitude.”

Mattaroyale

In a tribute video of Allience, that attitude is apparent. Ears forward, tremendous expression, balanced movement front and back—he sets the standard for park even today. (Watch the video on Youtube. com, Allience, Remembering a Legacy.) He earned his last Open Park National Champion title at the 2000 U.S. Nationals with Peter Stachowski.

Besides his successful career, Allience sired many talented champions, including REA My Allience, Lucky Allience, The Trashman, Hallelujah Baby, JKF MacGregor, Invictus JB, Ballience V, Berry Allience V, Alicia CA, Pledge of Allience and JKF MacArthur.

While the Shafers aren’t planning to do any breeding of their own this year, they do have frozen semen from Allience available. They also stand Ronde Vu (Mamage x Ames Déjà Vu), winner of multiple national titles in the park division.

Mannos Premier

Gregg credits the success of their program to consistency.

“We have stuck to our guns in our breeding program. A park horse can’t skip behind or have nothing in the hind end. They have to get up underneath themselves,” he says.

Their formula for success has been proven over five decades, garnering Shafer horses more than 50 national championships and reserve national championships in the park and English divisions.

“I’m not exactly sure how we ended up with all of these great horses,” says Nancy. “We love what we do. We love our horses.

And we owe them something, that’s why they are all still here on the farm.” ■

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REA My Allience

Saddle S E AT

Laura Rodel Jordan, Minnesota

CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

The first time I rode an English horse, I fell in love with the energy and power I felt. It was so hard to go back and ride any other discipline.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

A long poll, neck, short back, open shoulders and a strong hind end.

But the most important is having a horse with the heart to want to work and please.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

I think until you find the right horse and rider combination that works best.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I like finding the next star. I like to see how everything you taught them training-wise and how they learn to use it when you show them for the first time, they become this whole new horse and enjoy it so much.

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

To keep people interested in the saddle seat division, keep bringing in new people to become involved, and train great horses that people can enjoy showing.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

I think this year will be a little slow, but next year everyone will be itching to go to all the shows.

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Joel Kiesner Louisville, Tennessee

KIESNER TRAINING

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

It suits my personality, I guess! I’ve always enjoyed riding saddle seat. I did ride some western, and did some halter, but I was always best at English and it’s what people will pay me to do!

I love doing it. I love the physicality of the horses and what athletes they are. I marvel at the horses that can do it really well more than any other style of horse. I also love the high pace it requires—it’s exciting!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

A great neck, great front and hind motion, and a working smart personality. That’s all you need, those four things.

When looking for a saddle seat prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

We have had so much success with Afire bey and Noble Express pedigrees, as have others. They are in almost every one of our horses and those are the pedigrees we have done the best with.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

It’s a little potluck! Your stallions are a little bit different to train; they can be a little defensive, but they also have a lot of stamina and a lot of verve. I personally really enjoy riding stallions; I get along with them very well—I love it. Mares can be a little trickier. Though there is nothing quite like a beautiful feminine English horse, some you will have to deal with good days and bad days certain times of the year, more than others. Geldings are great because they are pretty willing, and you can almost always count on them to be the same each time. They all have their strong points, that’s for sure!

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

No, they are the same from stallion to stallion. The qualities we look for are the same in what makes up a great English horse. Great neck, great motion, a working smart personality, and proper build. You have to have a proper build and an English-style framed horse in both the stallion and mare. I also always like to have the pedigree be represented in the individual. I don’t think horses whose pedigree is not represented in themselves breed very true. A horse that reflects what their pedigree is supposed to reflect, those horses breed pretty true.

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Kevin Price New Berlin, Wisconsin

PRICE PERFORMANCE HORSES

What drew you to the saddle seat discipline vs. others?

It is hard to duplicate the power and excitement of riding a great English horse! When you can feel every muscle in their body propelling you forward, it’s a huge rush!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Heart, heart and more heart! Obviously, you want a long neck and a great motion off all four legs … blah, blah, blah, but if they do not have the will to want to do it, you don’t have a great horse.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I personally like to make the next star. It’s always a little more satisfying to make a great one! Watching that young horse go from the field to the show ring and turn out to be a star is such an amazing feeling!

What do you hope to contribute to the saddle seat division?

I hope that people enjoy watching the horses that I train and show, as much as I love to train and show them. I enjoy teaching anyone who wants to learn, how to ride, train and show an English horse. I hope that other people can develop that same passion for it as I have.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

I don’t think that it has changed my opinion at all. We are as busy as ever in preparing our horses to be the best they can be. We are having as many people breed good horses as we can, and we are training as many people to ride as we can. Showing will happen again.

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Brian Murch East Aurora, New York

STRAWBERRY BANKS FARM

What are the important must-haves in your ideal saddle seat horse?

Quality! Super hinged upright neck, moving off all four corners with fluid motion, expression and attitude are a must!

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

Not necessarily. A good sound thinker is first and foremost, although geldings usually are more of a sure bet.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a saddle seat horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

I believe in the quality factor being number one … shape of neck, an intelligent soft eye, sloping shoulder, short length of back and good position of hock. Breed these traits from both sides and the law of averages should proceed.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

It all depends on the individual. I feel the time span for our show horses has dramatically increased mainly because of improved education of horse show vets and farriers along with the trainer’s approach. My guess would be 3-5 years.

Do you prefer an already proven saddle seat horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

That depends on the rider and the individual horse. As a whole, probably one with some seasoning is a better approach. But certainly, there are exceptions that allow the new fresh stars to go right out of the blocks.

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2019 National Saddle Seat Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National English Champion and Reserve wins. AEPA Saddle Seat Futurity, English Pleasure, Country English, and Park Horse classes. Open and amateur/junior classes only.

OVERALL ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins 1. MR Mayhem 2. Afires Rejoice 3. Money Talks BF Rruger Sal Mineo BF 4. Steel Strike 5. Maximilano 6. Bugzy Malone Oppenheimer NNW 7. Blazn Jewel HPF CP Manifesto CSP Hennessy Davinci Reflection WA E-Hucks Solberry Glorys Chase RS HA Tsamsun Lord Of Fire ROL Fire Lily The Incredible Huck Zig E Stardust

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

Owner Connor Koch Conway Arabians, Inc. Shamrock Farms LLC Mark & Deborah Himmel Boisvert Farms LLC Amber Tayler Bianca Massman Lisa Jo White North By Northwest LLC Penny or Laura Carrington Kirby Arabians LLC Amazing Horse Woman LLC Jon Peters Sarah Childs Rene Ramirez Gail Lundquist Russ & Sheri Lindmark John & Judy Mittenthal Karey or Elena Barker Taylor Latham

ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. MR Mayhem

4 championships

3. Rruger

3 championships

5. Oppenheimer NNW

3 reserves

2. Afires Rejoice

4. Maximilano

6. CP Manifesto

CSP Hennessy

Glorys Chase RS HA Tsamsun

ROL Fire Lily

The Incredible Huck

Owner

Connor Koch

2 championships, 2 reserves

Conway Arabians, Inc.

1 championship, 2 reserves

Bianca Massman

2 championships

Kirby Arabians LLC

2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

Mark & Deborah Himmel

North By Northwest LLC Amazing Horse Woman LLC Rene Ramirez

Gail Lundquist

John & Judy Mittenthal Karey or Elena Barker

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2019 National Saddle Seat Leaders, continued...

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Money Talks BF

3 championships

2. Steel Strike

2 championships, 1 reserve

Sal Mineo BF

Owner

Shamrock Farms LLC

3 championships

3. Bugzy Malone

4. Blazn Jewel HPF

Davinci Reflection WA E-Hucks Solberry Lord Of Fire

Zig E Stardust

5. Halsteads Romeo Have You Ever

Im McDreamy CRF Noble Treat

Nutcracker Sweet PF

Boisvert Farms LLC Amber Tayler

3 reserves

Lisa Jo White

2 championships

Penny or Laura Carrington

2 championships

Jon Peters

2 championships

Sarah Childs

2 championships

Russ & Sheri Lindmark

2 championships

Taylor Latham

1 championship, 1 reserve

Brittany, Brian or Barb McKenzie

1 championship, 1 reserve

Barbara Kalevich/Mason DeRegnacourt

1 championship, 1 reserve

Kerri or Megan Buksa

1 championship, 1 reserve

Brad & Sandra Schroter

1 championship, 1 reserve

6D Ranch Ltd.

OVERALL LEADING ARABIAN SIRES by number of winning get

by number of wins

1. Afire Bey V (deceased)

16

1. Afire Bey V (deceased)

24

2. Afires Heir

13

3. Afires Heir

14

Baske Afire (deceased)

3. IXL Noble Express SF Aftershoc

SF Specs Shocwave

4. Mamage Vegaz

16 7

18

4. Mamage

7

10

SF Specs Shocwave

10

7

5. IXL Noble Express

6

6. Apollopalooza (deceased)

7

4

7. Vegaz

6

6

VJ Royal Heir

6

VCP Magnifire

4

5. Black Daniels

2. Baske Afire (deceased)

8

SF Aftershoc

8

VJ Royal Heir

7

ARABIAN LEADING SIRES by number of Arabian winning get

by number of wins

1. Afires Heir

1. Afire Bey V

10

2. Afire Bey V

8

4. VJ Royal Heir

5

3. IXL Noble Express

5. SF Specs Shocwave

6 4

Vegaz

4

HA Toskcan Sun

3

6. Baske Afire Mamage

3 3

2. Afires Heir

3. IXL Noble Express SF Specs Shocwave

14 11 6 6

VJ Royal Heir

6

5. Apollopalooza

4

4. Mamage

HA Toskcan Sun

Vegaz

5 4

by number of Half-Arabian winning get

by number of wins

1. Baske Afire

13

1. Baske Afire

15

2. Afire Bey V

8

2. Afire Bey V

10

3. SF Aftershoc

6

3. SF Aftershoc

7

4. Afires Heir

3

4. Mamage

5

Black Daniels

3

5. GSF Rizing Son

4

Mamage

3

SF Specs Shocwave

3

4

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SF Specs Shocwave

4

OVERALL LEADING OPEN TRAINERS (Top Ten included) by number of winners 1. Jonathan Ramsay 2. Jessica Clinton

Matthew Siemon

James Stachowski

3. Joel Kiesner

James Lowe

4. Sharon Blendinger

10

5. Joel Gangi

9

Peter Stachowski

6

Shan Wilson

9

5

Jason Krohn

6

Shawn Rooker

9

6. John Golladay

7

Ryan Strand

6

5 5 5

8 8

OVERALL LEADING OWNERS by number of horses

1. 6D Ranch Ltd.

2. Amazing Horse Woman LLC North By Northwest LLC

5

3. Rob & Elizabeth Haar

3

Kirby Arabians LLC

3

Lisa Jo White

3

Joseph Kinnarney & Bradley Marlow

4

4

Starline Arabians LLC

3

3

ARABIAN LEADING OWNERS

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING OWNERS

by number of horses

by number of horses

1. 6D Ranch Ltd.

Amazing Horse Woman LLC

2

Mark & Deborah Himmel

2

Kirby Arabians LLC

2

Lindsay O’Reilly French Debra Hines

Lauren Lefton

Boisvert Farms LLC

Penny and Laura Carrington

Lisa Jo White

2

2

2

Rob & Elizabeth Haar

2

Joseph Kinnarney & Bradley Marlow

2

2

North By Northwest LLC

2

Starline Arabians LLC

2

Brad & Sandra Schroter

2

2

2

Matt & Megan Huke

2

3

2

Patty Ferszt

2

2

Cathy or Sophie Yih

2. Amazing Horse Woman LLC

2

North By Northwest LLC Jeffrey & Sevana Skinner

1. 6D Ranch Ltd.

2

2

OVERALL LEADING BREEDERS | ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS | HALF-ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS by number of horses

1. Marty Shea

10

3. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

5

2. Vicki Humphrey

Prestige Farms LLC

4. Boisvert Farms LLC

Cedar Ridge Arabians Shawn Stachowski

5. Cal Poly Pomona

Nick and Juliet Carden Karlton Jackson

Lindsay Rinehart Carmelle Rooker

Springwater Farms Arabians LLC

8 5 4 4

by number of horses

1. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

4

1. Marty Shea

8

3

3. Boisvert Farms LLC

4

3

Shawn Stachowski

2. Cal Poly Pomona

3

Lindsay Rinehart

3

Karlton Jackson

Carmelle Rooker

4 3 3 3 3 3

3

by number of horses

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2. Vicki Humphrey

Prestige Farms LLC

4. Springwater Farms Arabians LLC

7 4 4

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IN IN GREAT GREAT HANDS HANDS”” Gene LaCroix LaCroix ~~Gene

The Ames Family | Jordan, MN | 952.492.6590 Laura Rodel, Trainer | Stephanie Davisson, Instructor

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KIND, PATIENT AND EFFECTIVE.

She is way ahead of her years, and has a bright future ahead of her.

More importantly, she will be instrumental in the BRIGHT FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY.” ~Joel Kiesner

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to learn more and improve, she is

NATURALLY SKILLED in her balance and timing. It is INSPIRING TO BE AROUND such a talented, young trainer. ~Tom Moore

Maternal brother to Afires Heir with NO lines to Huckleberry Bey. IXL Noble Express x Brassmis | Multi-Futurity Program Nominated | Lori Conway at 507.202.4440 | Ashton Kiesner at 865.556.0412 | ConwayArabians.com

Y O T H & M I D S U M M E R N AT I O N A L S

by ALLY EDWARDS

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hile most kids spend their summer at the pool or the beach, Arabian horse kids spend their July at Youth Nationals.

With so much uncertainty this year in everyone’s lives, including show season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a small miracle that Youth Nationals ran as planned at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, July 16-25. And with the cancellation of Canadian Nationals this year, amateur and open classes were added to the Youth schedule to make the first ever Mid Summer Nationals.

An exciting 1,200 horses entered into the joint nationals, drawing the top competition in every age group from all over the country.

By waiving the qualifications and adding adult classes, entry numbers doubled from last year’s Youth Nationals. Even with the usual Oklahoma heat, everyone was ready to mask up, sanitize, and do whatever it took to make this show happen. The dedication to the breed and the sport was apparent everywhere. Exhibitors coming to compete showed great support for the Arabian Horse Association

(AHA) and all their trainers in these hard times, while also curing their horse show withdrawals that had been setting with so many smaller shows being cancelled.

The youth of the industry provided a lot of hope for the future of the breed, their theme of “Be A Hero” most fitting. Their dedication to their horses and to the sport shone through in the talent they put forth in the ring. Each year, riders come back stronger, making the competition that much more exciting.

It was also encouraging to see the 10 and under classes bigger than previous years with new kids ready to dive into the world of showing Arabian horses. With every ride, good or bad, friends were waiting at the out-gate ready to give them words of congratulations or encouragement.

The sportsmanship between the young exhibitors is incomparable.

In addition to the incredible youth classes, the kids also got a peek at what the competition looks like in Tulsa at U.S. Nationals in the fall, with many of

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show began, and class sizes were large, spreading over three arenas. The dressage arena had to add an extra court due to so many entries. Many classes had section cuts filled with beautiful horse and rider teams. The judges had their work cut out for them in more ways than one, working extra-long hours some days, as well as picking national champions from deep fields of horses. The “Experience” classes, introduced last year, had a handful of entries introducing a new group of kids to showing at a top event. These classes hope to give new riders a taste of Youth Nationals before hopefully coming again next year and competing in the main classes.

Some Youth National traditions cannot be broken. Altered to ensure social distancing, activities included an ice cream social, a golden horseshoe scavenger hunt, a stick horse class for the little ones, and a dog costume class for all to enjoy. The Friends of Vail Foundation, headed by Susan and Chad Chance, handed out five scholarships to youth competitors that can be put toward their education fund in honor of their late daughter, Vail. The Hollywood Toi Foundation also sponsored eight riders’ Youth Nationals entries as well as a scholarship for the winners of the Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation classes, Rex White and Sophie Yih, in memory of the late champion equitation horse.

the amateur and open classes being close to the same size and including a lot of the same names that make an appearance at U.S. This added a whole new level to the Youth show and showed the kids that they don’t have to grow out of the horse phase. The elite level of competition seen at Youth Nationals only grows in the amateur and open divisions.

Although a quieter show than past years, with no outside spectators or big social events, as well as the absence of the beloved Hat Lady, fun was still had from the joy of being at a competition. The show kicked off with a clinic from Colby Powell on Ranch Riding where exhibitors could bring their horses and get coaching from one of the top working western trainers. Then the Ar abian Horse Times | 147 | Volume 51, No. 2

A long 10 days created countless memorable moments for everyone. Sophie Yih dominated every youth saddle seat division; full siblings Rizing Stock BF, Money Talks BF, and Chasing The Son BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money) took the top three spots, respectively, in the Half-Arabian Country Elite; everyone fell in love with little Carina Waggoner in the working western, especially during her short stirrup reining pattern; and Henrietta Ellzey, another rider that stole the show, experiencing her first riding lesson over the age of 65! She has inspired everyone that there is always time to try something new.

Exhibitors and trainers were extra grateful for the show staff this year. They put on a very successful show while dealing with many new changes and uncertain circumstances. One thing for sure, we love to show our horses and everyone was willing to work together to keep the show going as safely and smoothly as possible. It was a community effort to follow the new guidelines while also having fun with our barn families and horses. Here’s to Youth Nationals 2021 for more safe fun to be had, whether it be with or without masks!

Watch for full coverage in an upcoming issue!

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2020 Youth & Mid Summer Nationals ...

Raves & Reviews!

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Elite Reserve Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Reserve Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Elite JTR Top Tens in ‌ H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Arabian and H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... the excitement of being at a show and seeing all my show friends!

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... less downtime; so, if possible, making it a couple days shorter.

HADLEY AMES Farm Affiliation: Cedar Ridge Arabians/Shino Training Center/ Vicki Humphrey Training Center

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I think it was a great opportunity for everyone to show, but in the future, maybe the adults could show at the beginning or end, and not be mixed in with the youth.

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion H/A English Pleasure Select JTR Reserve Champion H/A Park JTR Reserve Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Select JTR 14-18 Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... was the experience! Having put in all the hard work to see the great result was very rewarding.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... H/A English Pleasure Elite.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Yes, I think it was really fun and a good experience having everyone combined together!

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At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion H/A Mounted Native Costume JOTR Champion H/A Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 Reserve Champion Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR Reserve Champion Arabian Country Pleasure Driving JTD Top Ten Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14-18 Top Ten Arabian English Show Hack JOTR Top Ten H/A English Show JOTR Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... was improving in each one of my classes.

EMILY ROSE HOLDEN Farm Affiliation: Stachowski Farm

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the H/A Park JTR class. It is always such a fun and exciting class to watch.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... that my father could have come and watched me at my last Youth Nationals.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Some parts of having youth and adults together were fine. However, the schedule changes required to make this possible, made my schedule with my horses that ride in a lot of specialty classes extremely difficult. I think youth riders deserve to have their own show, just like U.S.

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion UPHA Challenge Cup 14-17 Champion HA Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Unanimous Champion H/A English Pleasure Elite Champion H/A English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion H/A Park Unanimous Champion H/A Pleasure Driving Champion Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Reserve Champion Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Reserve Champion Arabian English Pleasure Elite Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... Cash Roberts falling in the lake during our fishing adventure.

CONNOR KOCH Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey Training Center

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... H/A Park; that’s always a lot of fun to watch!

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... the location; OKC is like a sauna!

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I didn’t mind having adults there at all, but it made the days at the show much longer due to more classes. Some days it would be midnight until the show was over. This made for later practice rides, making me very exhausted and tired after some days.

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At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR Elite Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion H/A Ladies Side Saddle English JOTR Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Elite Top Tens in Arabian Park, English and Hunter Pleasure Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... getting to spend quality time with my parents and trainers.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the Arabian Hunter Pleasure open. All of the horses in it were beautiful!

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... to make it shorter, or to put the kids in one week and the adults in another, like they do at Scottsdale.

BIANCA MASSMAN

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Yes, because I think it brought a lot more people to the show that I think wouldn’t have come otherwise.

Farm Affiliation: Heritage Arabian Farm/Stachowski Farm

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... riding my horses and seeing my friends.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... Hunter Pleasure Open.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... no coronavirus!

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I enjoyed it, but I would prefer not combining.

ANNA ELIZABETH MONTPETIT Farm Affiliation: Whistlejacket Farm

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2020 Youth & Mid Summer Nationals ...

Raves & Reviews!

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion Arabian English Pleasure JTR Select Reserve Champion Arabian Park JTR Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... was getting to spend time with my family and my horse, and overall growing as a rider.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the H/A Park with CSP Hot Dam (aka Bentley). I’ve always loved watching him, he’s so cool to watch.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... having the adult classes.

I understand why they did it due to Covid, but it was still disappointing.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I did not enjoy it. I feel like it took away from the point of Youth Nationals and I like having a superstar show for youth just like U.S. is only for adults.

KATHERINE NUTTER Farm Affiliation: John White Stables

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Champion H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 14-18 Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... getting to catch ride a 4-year-old gelding and making the split in equitation with him!

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the H/A Park Horse Open.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Yes, because I was able to watch my horse show in the Jr. Horse class which is usually not offered at Youth Nationals. I think combining youth and adults would also make the show more accessible for families that share horses between parents and children.

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At the 2020 Youth Nationals, I won ...

Unanimous Champion UPHA Challenge Cup Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... was getting to see some of my friends and watch other riders.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the UPHA Challenge Cup 14-17.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... NOT WEARING MASKS!!!!

JACQUELINE SCHATZBERG Farm Affiliation: Shino Training Center

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I enjoyed seeing some of the classes, but I would rather have it just youth riders because the adults have U.S. Nationals.

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

Reserve Champion A/HA/AA English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Top Ten H/A Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Top Ten Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Top Ten Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Top Ten H/A Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Top Ten H/A Walk/Trot 10 & Under Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... my mom seeing me show.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... cooler weather and no Covid!

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Yes. I like watching and learning from riders I don’t normally see.

PATIENCE STANFILL SCHIMMEL PRESTIGE FARMS LLC

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At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

National Champion Arabian Native Costume JTR 13 & Under Reserve Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Choice JTR Reserve Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure Choice JTR Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... was getting to ride with literally every trainer from Stachowski’s Ohio farm.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... RA Extraordinare and Katie Harvey in the Arabian English AATR. If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... before this year, Youth was perfect the way it was!

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I would be perfectly fine with combining youth and adults together, but I think the Mid Summer show should not be considered a Nationals show.

HALEY WALDSCHMIDT Farm Affiliation: Stachowski Farm

At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won ...

7 National Championships and 2 Reserve National Championships.

Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... I love being back at a show and seeing faces I rarely see.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... Barcelona BF in the amateur driving with Rhein Standish.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... I think the show went great, especially considering a few months ago we were unsure if we would even be able to compete this year at Youth Nationals because of Covid.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I did really like the idea of combining adult and youth riders together. All of the new faces I saw attend for both was something I truly enjoyed. I hope they continue this in the future.

REX WHITE JOHN WHITE STABLES

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At the 2020 Youth Nationals show, I won …

Champion Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Champion Arabian Park JTR Champion Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion Arabian English Show Hack JOTR Champion Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14-18 Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Elite JTR Reserve Champion UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup Reserve Champion H/A Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 14-18 Top Ten Arabian English Pleasure JTR Elite Top Ten HA English Show Hack JTR 14-18 My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was … Half-Arabian Park; it is always fun to watch!

SOPHIE YIH Farm Affiliation: Stachowski Farm

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be … during Youth, there have been fun activities like the Chuck A Duck fundraiser. I would love to see more fundraisers like that.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I really feel like it brought a bit more excitement to the show and it gave me a bit more to watch.

At the 2020 Mid Summer Nationals show ...

Enzperation XX won the Arabian Western Pleasure Open with Joe Reser CEA Comfortably Numb won Reserve Champion H/A Western Pleasure Open with Joe Reser I won Reserve Champion H/A Country English Pleasure Elite with Money Talks BF Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... beyond it being a great show for Shamrock Farms, was Eloise Standish in the Lead Line class. Seeing the horse show through the eyes of a child is an amazing view!

CARRIE DORAN FRITZ SHAMROCK FARMS

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... hands down, Barcelona BF in the Arabian Pleasure Driving class with Rhein Standish for Boisvert Farms.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... the negative comments on social media from people who weren’t there.

It was a great show and you could feel the excitement and sense of community there.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I loved getting the opportunity to watch the Youth show. There are some very talented horsemen and women coming up in this breed!

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KIMBERLY JARVIS Farm Affiliation: Stachowski Farm/C. Jarvis Insurance Agency Inc.

At the 2020 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals show ... I won no prizes, but reclaimed the joy of seeing youth and adults all competing at a national show together in the USA. Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... seeing horses and riders that I have not seen compete in a very long time.

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... the Half-Arabian Country Pleasure AOTR. If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... call out the top ten in place order, leaving reserve and champion for last. Top tens do not need to remain in the ring while the top two are having photos taken. Presentation time would be reduced significantly.

Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? Yes, I enjoyed it very much!

At the 2020 Mid Summer Nationals show, I won ...

Champion Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western Top Ten Arabian Western Pleasure Open Top Ten H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western Top Ten Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Junior Horse Performance Halter and Sport Horse In-Hand with amateurs Other than my wins, the highlight of the show for me ... spending time with my peers. I think with the length of time combining the shows gave more time for schooling horses in specific arenas and provided a more relaxed show from start to finish. It also gave us the opportunity to spend some quality time together. We are all certainly survivors.

MARTHA RATTNER RATTNER BLOODSTOCK

My favorite class or horse at the show, not my own, was ... Barcelona BF in the Arabian Pleasure Driving.

If I could change one thing about the show, it would be ... the heat. It was hard on the horses and people. Other than that, it was like back to the future in my opinion. All of the classes were there like Canada, only better and more entries.

More like 1992 Louisville USN. Did you enjoy combining youth and adults together, and would you like to see this continue in the future? I think this was possibly a one-time only situation.

I am certainly in favor of the opportunity to show as if we were at Canadian Nationals without having the drive and summer being over when you get home.

The dates allow you much more time and still have more of a show season for other clients. n

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Glory...Power...Production

2020 Chestnut Filly SF Aftershoc x Ames Divine

Sired by ROL Divine Style+ Out of Julietta Ames, by Afires Heir Bred & Owned by Cedar Ridge Arabians

2020 U.S. National Championships ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE WITH LAURA RODEL ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR MATURITY WITH LARA AMES

2020 Scottsdale Unanimous Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR & Reserve Champion English Pleasure Jr. Horse 2018 U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian English Pleasure Futurity

The Ames Family | Jordan, MN 952.492.6590 | www.Cedar-Ridge.com

Laura Rodel, Trainer Stephanie Davisson, Instructor

The Mystery Of QR CODES ...

What Are QR Codes?

They come to us from Japan where they are very common. QR is short for “Quick Response” (they can be read quickly by a cell phone). They are used to take a piece of information from a transitory media and put it into your cell phone. You may see QR Codes in magazine adverts, on billboards, a web page or even on someone’s t-shirt. When the code is scanned, it gives you details about a business, a link to videos, websites or coupons that can be used at stores.

Where Do You Get A QR Code Reader?

First you need to have a smartphone or a tablet equipped with a camera. Next you will need to download an app for your phone/tablet to be able to scan the QR Codes. QR Code Reader can be found in the App Store or by searching for QR Code Readers online; there are several to choose from.

How Do You Scan A QR Code?

Once you have the QR Code Reader app on your phone/tablet, it’s easy! You open the app and hold the phone/tablet above the QR code so that it’s clearly visible within your screen. Two things can happen: it will automatically scan the code, or with some readers, you have to press a button to snap a picture of it. It will then read the code and take you to a website, video, coupon, etc.

How Can You Use A QR Code?

QR codes can be used in a number of ways. You can use them for your farm, stallion(s) or business, no matter how small or large. They can link to your Farm’s website, your stallion’s show record, video or link to promotional photos; or a business can link popular products and how to purchase them. QR Codes can be added to print advertising, stallion cards, flyers, event invites, business cards, etc.

1

SCAN QR CODE

Point your device at a QR Code in order to scan it.

2

DECODE QR CODE

The QR Code is decoded and translated into a URL.

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3

VIEW PAGE

The URL is opened in a browser to display the mobile web page.

BY CO L L E E N S COT T

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hen Jessica Lampe, Springfield, Ohio, talks about FSF Dudley (OKW Firecracker x Vanity’s Summer Bouquet), she doesn’t mention his show record with dozens of regional championships and multiple national championships in hunter and side saddle. What she talks about is how much she loves Dudley.

“I feel like we have a bond that I’m not sure I’ll ever have with another horse,” she says. “He is a once-in-a-lifetime horse. I hope everybody finds his or her own. Riding him is so peaceful; if I’ve had a bad day, he makes me happy.

And if I’ve had a good day, that makes riding that much more fun.”

The two have been a team since Jessica purchased the gelding in 2010. They went on to win the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity at U.S. Nationals later that year. He also took home a top ten in the Junior Horse and 18-35 classes that year.

Fast forward a decade and the handsome chestnut has a record that includes 11 top tens at U.S. and Youth Nationals in hunter pleasure and side saddle. He also claimed a National Championship out of a field of 42 at the 2015 Youth Nationals with family friend Loriann Kuntz.

In his most recent outings, FSF Dudley seems to have really hit his stride and has been virtually unbeatable. At the 2019 Youth Nationals, Dudley and Fayth Malone were named National Champions in the Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle JTR and Hunter Pleasure Select JTR. At U.S Nationals, Jessica rode Dudley to three national titles: Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-35, Ladies Side Saddle English and Ladies Side Saddle AAOTR. At the Youth & Mid Summer National Championships this year, Dudley won the Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English and was also champion in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Choice with his junior rider. Jessica rode him to the championship in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Elite class. The duo was Reserve Champion in the HalfArabian Ladies English Side Saddle AATR class.

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What makes these wins so astounding is that Jessica does all of the riding and training on Dudley herself, and has been for the last five years. A full-time law enforcement official, she spends her evenings and weekends keeping Dudley in show ring condition.

“I’ve had a lot of help from different people along the way,” she explains. Her stepmother, Tammy Hawkey, Tiara Arabians was an early mentor and one of the first to work with Dudley. The gelding also spent some time with Sharon Blendinger the first time she was at Stachowski Farms.

Jessica explains how she came to decide to work Dudley on her own. “I had bought another horse that needed to be started and I really didn’t know how to do that.

I figured that Dudley was trained, and if I could just keep him conditioned and work with him consistently, we would be okay. So I sent the young horse to a trainer and started working with Dudley by myself.”

Although she often stalls with Kellie Budd’s Select Show Horses, Jessica manages Dudley at the shows by herself as well. Being on her own has given Jessica a new appreciation for everything trainers do to manage

client horses. “I had to learn everything beyond just riding—medications, farrier work, tack, training, feed, bedding—that goes into having a successful, healthy show horse.”

While she has many fond memories of her decade with Dudley, two really stand out. “I think one of my favorite moments was watching Fayth win two championships on him. It’s one thing to do well yourself, it’s another to know that a horse you prepared was able to carry another rider to a top prize.”

The other moment was Jessica winning her amateur age group at the 2019 U.S. Nationals. “We had won the Maturity class in 2010, and after that, my goal was to win my age group and we just hadn’t been able to get it done,” she says. “I finally had to let that go and be happy with what I was achieving. And when I won last year, I really couldn’t believe it.”

Jessica gives Dudley much of the credit for their success. “He is a very true, willing horse with a huge heart. He really tries for his humans.” Next stop is U.S. Nationals where the two will take another run at the roses. n

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*Perfirka at her original home in Poland.

by THERESA CARDAMONE

When a few forward-thinking American breeders forged relationships with the Polish State Stud back in the mid-20th century, there was no guarantee their gamble would pay off. Not only were the two countries unaligned politically, making it difficult for any deals to occur, but shipping horses around the world was also sketchy at best in those days.

But pay off it did, and Arabian horse breeding was changed forever.

For example, it took tremendous persistence, finesse, and trust for Dr. Eugene LaCroix and his family to purchase eventual U.S. National Champions *Bask and Prowizja (among others) for their Lasma Arabians. (*Bask’s record as a show horse and influence as a sire is legendary; Prowizja was U.S. National Champion Park and dam to four

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national champions.) Lasma, and other pioneer breeders, changed the landscape of the Arabian industry forever and laid the groundwork for future collaborations.

In recent years, the Ames family of Cedar Ridge Farm, Minnesota, teamed with David Boggs and Midwest Training Centre to create a modern partnership with Poland. Boggs had already formed a connection by negotiating deals that sent U.S.-bred multi-national champion Vitorio TO abroad to stand at the State Studs on a lease. At the same time, Polish, European, and World Champion Junior Mare, Wieza Mocy, came to America. Led by David Boggs, Wieza Mocy dazzled by earning the American “Triple Crown” of halter competition; championships at the Arabian Breeders World Cup (ABWC), Scottsdale, and the United States Nationals for lessee Oak Ridge Arabians.

Boggs also managed the lease of Polish National Champion Junior Stallion Pogrom from Janów Podlaski State Stud. The pair lit the American show world on fire, winning a Triple Crown that included two United States National Champion titles. When an embryo of Pogrom and Wieza Mocy became available,

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*Perfinka

Cedar Ridge Farm was quick to make the purchase. The resulting filly, Wieza Bella, is everything they had hoped for and has earned two U.S. National top ten titles to date.

Dick, Lollie, and Lara Ames had developed a deep appreciation of Polish breeding through *Bask and his impact, especially on the English performance genre. Bella’s success sparked their desire to add more contemporary Polish bloodlines to the Cedar Ridge breeding program. “It started when we took a trip to Poland with Gene LaCroix, Scott Benjamin and Anette Madsen,” Lara relates. “We toured all the stud farms. When we got to Bialka, it was a rainy day. We saw, from a distance, a stunningly beautiful grey mare in the mist. That was Perfirka. We fell in love with her and couldn’t stop talking about her. We later found out that she was going to be in the auction, so of course, that was super-exciting for us. I went back to Poland with David and Gerald Kurtz, and we purchased her!”

Perfirka, foaled in 2003, is an elegant grey daughter of Platinum World Champion Gazal Al Shaqab and comes from the same famous Polish dam line as both the earlier mentioned Pogrom and Prowizja. It is one of the oldest Polish foundation lines, tracing back to 1810 when Szamrajowka was foaled at Count W. Branicki’s Biala Cerkiew from desert bred stock.

This powerful “P” dam line emanates from Szamrajowka’s 8-times-great-granddaughter, Wlodarka, and her two Priboj daughters. The first one, Prowierka (1948), is the granddam of Prowizja, the source of park horse performance power, while the full-sister Piewica (1953) founded the world-famous “P” family at Janów through her Negatiw daughter, Pierzga. In turn, Pierzga produced several significant daughters, including the exquisite Pilarka, the great-granddam to the beloved World Champion, Pianissima. Another daughter, Pipi, is granddam of World Champion, Pinga. Piewica’s 1983 Bandos daughter, Polish National Champion, Pentoda, is the dam of U.S. National Champion Mare, Penicylina. Pentoda is also the dam of Pogrom’s great-granddam Pestka, and Pentoza, the granddam of Perfirka.

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Perfirka was imported to America and made her first show appearance at the 2015 Arabian National Breeder Finals (ANBF), where she won the Senior Champion Mare title. After winning the mature mare class at Scottsdale the following February, Perfirka went home to Cedar Ridge Farm, where she foaled a son by Ekstern, Pharaoh CRF. When October rolled around, Perfirka was in fine form and returned to competition to capture the 2016 United States National Champion Mare AAOTH title with Lara Ames on the lead. It was a very satisfying experience, and a validation for the Polish breeders, who were thrilled with Perfirka’s success.

As she aged, the Ames family began to dream of hosting Perfirka’s World Silver Champion daughter Perfinka. The latter is by the heavily decorated Polish National Champion Stallion, Esparto, to add to her dam’s legacy in their program. Lollie Ames recalls, “Dick wanted a daughter of Perfirka and told David to get going on it and find him one!” David Boggs was happy to help. “I knew the Ames loved so dearly, Perfirka, and I had heard about Perfinka. I talked to Dick about her, and he grabbed hold of it right away. Dick thought it would be exciting and thrilling.

He turned me loose to see what kind of business arrangement we could make with Poland, so I did just that. There was a lot of negotiating back and forth; it was not an easy undertaking to lease such a mare.”

When the agreement was first signed, Perfinka was heavily in foal, and she stayed in Poland until they weaned the resulting filly. Boggs continues, “Dick was excited. He would ask about that mare every day, ‘When is she coming? When’s she coming?’”

As Lollie Ames picks up the story, it turns bittersweet, “Dick said to David, when is

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*Perfinka, at her own U.S. debut, was named 2019 Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Senior Mare.

that mare coming? I’d like to see her before I die. Now, we all make statements like that sometimes, but he did indeed pass away a few days before she arrived, so he never got to see her.”

“The lease of Perfinka was the last horse transaction my dad did before he passed away,” Lara adds. “The whole deal was dedicated to my dad, and there were some special moments as she won the only three shows that she competed in [ABWC, ANBF, U.S. Nationals]. We parted ways with her in August because the lease is over,

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and she sold in the Polish auction. We are sad, but we look forward to welcoming her 2020 grey filly by the immortal Padron via the miracle of embryo transfer. Perfinka came into our lives at a special time and gave us such happiness when we had bad days. And I feel like America fell in love with her, just like we did.”

Boggs couldn’t wait to present Perfinka to her public. “She was relatively unknown by the American people other than those who travel abroad, which aren’t many these days,” he says. “Her first exposure to the eyes of judges, breeders, and the American public was the Las Vegas show. She blew people right off their chairs.

Wow! She was amazing with her power and with her character.” The judges agreed, and Perfinka was named the ABWC Gold Supreme Champion Senior Mare.

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“Perfinka is probably the most beautiful horse I have ever laid eyes on,” Lollie avers.

“Everything has faults: horses have faults, dogs have faults, human beings have faults. But I don’t know if you can find anything to fault on this mare. And I thought her mother was a pretty mare! Perfinka’s got that neck, a beautiful head, big eyes, and she’ll trot all day long.

You just kind of melt when you look at her. And she’s much friendlier than her mother.

She loves people, especially kids. She loves to eat carrots out of their hands. And she loves to show. You stand her up, and you don’t even have to do anything. She seems to say, ‘Oh! I’ve got to show now! Everybody, look at me!’ She has quite a following; it’s unreal.”

Both Lollie and Boggs point out an unusual characteristic of Perfinka’s, which has helped to endear her to the larger community and her growing fan base. “When she gets to the winner’s circle, she looks up as if she’s looking to the heavens and starts whinnying!” laughs Boggs. “And not just once—two, or three, or four times! As if she’s announcing or calling out, or she’s talking to Dick up there! You can see in some of the win photos that her eyes are looking straight up.”

At Perfinka’s next stop, the Arabian National Breeder Finals, she claimed the champion mare title before heading to Tulsa and her shot at U.S. National Champion Mare honors.

Like an unstoppable force, Boggs and Perfinka swept to the championship by unanimous decision of the judges.

“Perfinka is a rare, honest horse who surely is as beautiful out in the pasture, let-down and dirty, as she is clipped up, in show condition, and presenting in the show ring,” states Joe Polo. “As soon as she entered the ring, it was clear that she was a special horse and would likely end up near the top of my card. When she walked into the middle of the arena and we had the opportunity to judge her from head to toe, I was taken and felt honored to

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Triple Crown winner, *Perfinka - 2019 Arabian Breeders World Cup, U.S. Nationals and 2020 Scottsdale Champion Senior Mare.

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judge her. Her honest conformation, overall classic Arabian type, and intangible, sexy, feminine presence was undeniable.”

It is important to note that Perfinka was not the only offspring of Perfirka to win a United States national championship in 2019. Pharaoh CRF garnered the U.S. National Champion Stallion AAOTH honors, took home a Top Ten Junior Stallion award as well, and earned Perfirka additional nods as a sensational producer.

With the wins achieved in Las Vegas and Tulsa, there was just one more victory needed to complete Perfinka’s Halter Triple Crown—Scottsdale Champion Mare. Judge Christine Ryan is pleased to articulate why she gave Perfinka the 2020 win: “What truly stands out when Perfinka enters the ring is her presence. The championship lineup was stunning—one beautiful, correct mare after another. That presence is what pushed Perfinka to the top of my card. She simply owned the ring.”

Fellow judge Donnie Bullock agrees. “Perfinka has so many excellent qualities. She possesses such perfect symmetry and correctness with pure natural beauty and superior Arabian type in all categories. Just absolute beauty. It was an honor and privilege to judge such superior mares in the same ring at the same time, and Perfinka being named unanimous Scottsdale Champion Mare made it even more special.”

The Cedar Ridge/Midwest/Poland relationship has been a win-win-win situation, where all have flourished. Friendships have been forged, championships have been earned, values have been enhanced, and great joy has been spread. With such documented success, there is every expectation that all three entities will look forward to additional collaborations as they perfect their partnership in the future.■

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Gazal Al Shaqab x Pilar Proudly owned by Janow Podlaski Stud, Poland Leased by Cedar Ridge Arabians Represented in the U.S. by Mr. David Boggs

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Feeding Generations Of Champions Poco Van Star Two, you will be missed by all and your legacy lives on in your offspring.

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“There is nothing more beautiful than a western horse who is collected, pretty in the bridle, shoulders up, tight core and driving from behind. The perfect western horse is relaxed, making it look easy when it is anything but.”

— Carrie Doran Fritz

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J.T. Keller KELLER TRAINING

Texas, but soon to be Arizona

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse? rains, a great hind leg, a exible poll and neck, and one that loves to show.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

I’ve never discarded a horse on pedigree. s ichael yatt always says, your eyes don’t lie. If they look the part, they normally will do it.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star? of my national caliber horses have been made from scratch. I prefer young stock made properly.

What do you hope to contribute to the western division? high uality product to be available to the perspective buyer. t the same time, the ones that don’t sell at first, go on to do great things in the show ring.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

I respect the team of tanley . White III and ola . If anyone thinks that tan has had an easy road following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps, well they are mistaken. ola is a labor of love produced by arry erome. e too, has been working in this industry for years to create this.

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Dennis & Linda Clark LONG MEADOW ARABIANS Argyle, Texas

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

Attitude, movement, willingness and having the heart to do their job. They must be willing to give their all when called on. Since we expect this of them, we also want them to have the best life that they can by having lots of outside time on the farm. This has really helped with the attitude of our horses.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

There is nothing better than a great gelding, but we have shown all three. Quality, movement and attitude are most important regardless of gender. If we are looking for an amateur horse, we just look for the best horse we can find.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

That depends on the horse. We are fortunate that we have a fairly large number of horses to ride and show. The older horses can still be very competitive in the show ring, so we are just careful of how much and where we take the older horses. Having new and younger horses adds to the fun.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

If we are looking for an amateur horse, we like one that is already in the bridle so we can begin to show more quickly. For an open horse, being proven is not as important as uality and attitude. hat is teven’s job to find those horses.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

Because we are a private barn, the pandemic has not affected us as much as it has others. We do not depend on going down the road to shows like an open barn might.

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Cover Story By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Remembering

Shamrock Farm’s Official Gate Keeper Earlier this Spring, Shamrock Farms sadly suffered the loss of legendary Quarter Horse stallion Poco Van Star Two. Affectionally nicknamed “Willy” to all who knew and loved him, the big-hearted buckskin passed suddenly on Good Friday, healthy and happy until the end.

Willy needs no introduction to the world of Half-Arabian Western Pleasure. He is a key contributor, producing a record-setting number of the very best in the business.

Willy began his breeding career at age three. To date, he has produced 49 foals of which 37 (old enough to show) have earned an unprecedented 67 National and Reserve National Championships!

This computes to nearly two championships per aged “Willy” foal, a statistic that proves the wonderful, winning attributes of this strong, gentle giant.

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Joe Reser (Willy’s best friend), is poignant, “I was blessed to know Willy nearly all his life, which coincidently covered nearly all my professional life thus far. Our meeting was one of those random events which ultimately drew you in and completely took hold.” Willy’s sire (Poco Van Star) lived at a cutting horse farm near the Resers’ Indiana farm. Joe met his son, Willy, when he was two and they immediately clicked. “We were looking to breed some nice Half-Arabian western pleasure horses,” Joe continues, “and felt Willy had the conformation and temperament to complement our purebred mares. At the time, we never imagined we were creating a Half-Arabian western pleasure legacy!”

Willy’s Half-Arabian get debuted in the show pen in 2008—a banner year. Rocky’s Mighty Honey earned Canadian National Champion in Half-Arabian Western Pleasure ATR and AOTR 18-39 and 2008 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 18-39. Pocos Secret Weapon took the roses winning U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 and Over. Jo Money won US Reserve National Champion title for Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity horse, going on to win seven national championships in Open, Amateur and Youth competition, including Walk/Trot 10 and Under.

Willy’s distinct, unique traits were clearly passing on to his get.

More than ten years later, Willy’s sons and daughters continue to dominate the Half-Arabian western pleasure show pen.

Buckskin gelding We Will Rock U, debuted his show career at the 2018 U.S. Nationals, winning the Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity. We Will Rock U and 2019 U.S. Reserve National Champion AWPA Half-Arabian Western Pleasure horse half-sibling, CEA Comfortably Numb, did his sire proud too, thus far a three-time U.S. National Half-Arabian Western Pleasure champion, winning the 2018 AWPA Equine Athlete Futurity, 2018 Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Maturity, and 2019 Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse.

Poco Van Star Two’s get make him the top earning Half-Arabian western pleasure sire, with more than $33,000 in prize money won in just the past four years.

What makes an iconic Half-Arabian western pleasure sire? Joe is quick to characterize, “Strength, determination, kindness, a great work ethic and charisma. Willy’s babies are strong, both physically and mentally. Their work ethic is second to none. Their willingness to learn serves them well through intense Futurities and Open competitions, and their kindness and patience makes them an Amateur and Youth partner who will give their all.”

Joe smiles, “Willy changed my career and professional life forever. He was proud and opinionated (he hated the heat), yet kind and strong. He was a horse you couldn’t help to love, always ever present. It was a true honor to have Willy in my life and now I’m blessed to be surrounded by his babies who possess his special attributes.

“Goodbye, dear friend, you changed our lives forever.”

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Proudly owned by Angela Daugherty Blacklick, Ohio Poco Van Star Two x m rin in Sex

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“My transition into the Western world was partly due to my admiration for the Poco Van Star Two offspring. In my mind, they exemplify what a true Half-Arabian western horse should be.

I am honored to get to be a part of his legacy with this new filly.” ~ Lesley

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2019 U.S. National Reserve Champion H/A AWPA $50,000 Equine Athlete Western Pleasure Futurity with Joe Reser 2018 U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Futurity

Proudly owned by Angela Daugherty Blacklick, Ohio Poco Van Star Two x Im Bringin Sexy Back

“When it comes to breeding Half-Arabians, I have always known who I was breeding to.

Poco Van Star Two always put such amazing babies on the ground. Willie made an impact on so many lives and was loved by all. I think of him when I look at my foals and can never thank him enough for his contributions. He will always be in my heart.” ~ Angela

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Osteen/Schatzberg

Poco Van Star Two x Weczendela

8x National Champion (5 Championships & 3 Reserves) Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Open, JOTR, Jr. Horse, Ladies Side Saddle 2020 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 with Tabitha Bell Proudly owned by Bel Heir Arabians LLC Blue Jay, CA

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Poco Van Star Two x Kickin N Screamin U.S. National Champion and 2x Canadian Reserve National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR with Brian Wheeler 3x U.S. Reserve National Champion with Stanley White III, Joe Reser, and Brian Wheeler 3x Canadian National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Open with Joe Reser

“One measure of the greatness of Poco Van Star Two is the number of national champion western pleasure horses he produced. We wish to thank Joe Reser, breeders Susan Al-Abbas & Setting Sun Stables, and Abe Cotton, for allowing us to share in the exciting journey with the success achieved by our two Poco Van Star Two horses!” ~ Susan and Brian Wheeler Proudly owned by Susan & Brian Wheeler Plymouth, MI

U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Futurity with Joe Reser Canadian Reserve National Champion H/A Western Plesaure Jr. Horse with Joe Reser 3x National Top Ten (3rd) H/A Western Pleasure AWPA Futurity and Jr. Horse with Abe Cotton Poco Van Star Two x Mint Jullya V

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CEA

2018 U.S. National Champion H/A AWPA $50,000 Equine Athlete Western Pleasure Futurity 2018 U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity 2019 U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Jr. Horse Poco Van Star Two x SL Capaccinos Charmm

Proudly owned by Shamrock Farms LLC Mansfield, TX

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Leslie Doran Sommer & Carrie Doran Fritz o thla e, e as Mansfield, e as

SHAMROCK FARMS

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

Leslie: My parents would not let my sister and I show the same discipline.

Carrie is older (way older!), so she picked English and I went western.

Carrie: I am fairly new to western and it hasn’t been an easy learning curve for me. I rode nglish horses for my first years in horses and just added western in the last five years. I love it and can’t wait to learn more!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

Leslie: Good mover, good attitude and has to be pretty.

Carrie: Attitude and movement. There is nothing more beautiful than a western horse who is collected, pretty in the bridle, shoulders up, tight core and driving from behind. The perfect western horse is relaxed, making it look easy when it is anything but.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

Carrie: There shouldn’t be any advantages. When I enter the show ring, I hope I’m being judged on the strength of my ride, the quality of my horse and the consistency of the presentation; not the sex of my horse.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

Leslie: I like looking for the next star. I also really enjoy the Junior horses.

Carrie: We are always looking for the next superstar. It is even more satisfying when you have bred that star and discover them in your own pasture.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

Leslie: I really enjoy watching the team of Kim Blackburn and Mmonsignor. hey fit each other perfectly. It looks so easy and enjoyable. monsignor is one of my favorite horses.

Carrie: Easy … my sister, Leslie, and Monaco Jullyen V. Monaco is an impressive 16+ hands of solid muscle and a mile-long neck. It is no small task to put all that together, but they have managed to do it for three consecutive years as U.S. National Champions, a feat never accomplished.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

Leslie: I believe I will just enjoy it more. These last few months have taught me to slow down and enjoy life.

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Susan Al-Abbas Wakarusa, Indiana

TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: Joe Reser

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

I believe you must start with a brain and great disposition, or you have nothing. I want to see a horse with soft uid movement, is athletic, versatile, well balanced, and has a great neck with a soft bend at the poll.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

In , ichard aver introduced me to ocky hoda II, a askin obbins daughter that I fell in love with. She was a horse dreams are made of and she made that dream Ima ockstar. I continued breeding this great mare to produce incredible babies and now grand babies.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

I look for certain ualities that a mare will reproduce or be recessive enough that the stallion comes through. I always start with brain, then I want to see length of leg, a smooth, well balanced body, great movement and beauty.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I am always thinking about what cross creates the next star and horse I want to ride. hose brains I speak about include ockys ighty oney, Ima ockin n ollin, o oney, Im o olden, Ima ockin op tar, Ima ockin wo, hes ll hat, oneys ockin Cello, and Ima ocktar II. What do you hope to ontribute to the western di ision I am always striving to breed horses I want to ride and hope to continue breeding horses other owners can enjoy and become that next great broodmare, like ockys ighty oney, Im ringing exy ack, Ima ockin op tar, and ockem ll. y goal is to breed horses that we never forget.

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Tabitha Bell Berkeley, California

TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: Becker Stables

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

I love the technicality of western pleasure because there is always a new thing to learn and figure out. lso, the purchase of my wonderful mare, I ockin opstar sealed my fate of being a western pleasure rider.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

I think it is important to have great conformation and training, but most of all, I want a horse that enjoys the ride with me. y current mare, tella, has a wonderful work ethic and loves to show as much as I do.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I have my first foal from my show mare. It is fun watching her grow up and I am looking forward to watching rett start her as a western pleasure mare.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why. eslie ommer and onaco ullyen . eslie and Carrie are two of the kindest and most inspirational ladies I have met. hey always carry themselves with grace and I aspire to ride and be like them one day.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward? he pandemic has made me value the relationship I have with my horse and the pure joy of riding. t the moment, there are no immediate show goals and I have rediscovered that it is special to just focus on how much I enjoy the sport and being at the barn.

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Angela Daugherty Blacklick, Ohio

TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: Shamrock Farms LLC

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

It looked easy, or so I thought, until I got a western horse and tried to ride it! I figured out uick, if I was ever going to show, I needed a lot of help! I rode hunter jumpers for years and some dressage, but nothing prepared me for the challenge of western pleasure.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western leasure horse?

I start at the feet. If the horse doesn’t have great feet, it’s all over. hen I move to the legs for movement, the body left to right . hey need a strong hind end and the ability to use it. short back helps and a short neck that comes up out of their shoulders.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

I don’t look at the pedigree as much as I study the genetic characteristics of each horse produced in the pedigree. here are plenty of horses out there that have the best pedigree on both parents, but the foal comes out average. I want to find a sire and dam that produces better than themselves genetically.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star? fter having a hard time finding one I liked, I decided to create my own. I found a days old filly that I just had to buy. I loved her sire and dam and I knew she was going to have Champion babies. I picked the uarter orse stud when he was a yearling. ive years later I got my first ational Champion.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect nd why. hat would have to be my trainer oe eser and any horse he’s on. ike my first time watching western, he makes riding look so easy, but that’s not all. e’s dedicated to winning not only for himself, but his amateurs as well, and he loves the horses most importantly!

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What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

My mom wanted me to ride English horses, but I hated her horse. I always enjoyed watching the beauty and grace of western. My heart was drawn to it.

I love the precision of making something very difficult look really easy.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

My ideal western horse must be a good mover and have the desire to want to do the job. Physically, I look for the neck to come up out of the shoulder, a short back, low set hocks, lower tail carriage, soft poll, and good feet.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

It depends ... amateurs that breed their show horses have a shorter window of time that they keep them because they have the next one coming up. If an amateur’s budget allows for one horse at a time, they tend to show their horse for multiple years.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I love the thrill of trying to find the next great one! I enjoy working the proven horses and keeping them prepared for their amateur riders, but I really enjoy bringing a prospect along from first ride to roses in the bosal.

How has the current pandemic impacted your outlook of showing going forward?

We have a set schedule that we follow each year from Scottsdale to Class A shows to Regionals to Nationals. This year we lost part of that.

Having it taken away, it makes me realize how much I took shows and seeing our extended family (customers, other trainers) for granted.

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Liz Bentley IIB FARMS

Oronogo, Missouri

WESTERN, HUNTER AND SHOW HACK What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

I was an English trainer from the start and I even trained Saddlebreds for several years. I then received several high-quality western horses and started winning some big classes, received more in training and that was that.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western leasure horse?

Performance conformation, quality, and a great disposition are must haves in a winning western horse. A top western horse must also have an abundance of heart and try because it’s a demanding and unforgiving class.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

Khadraj NA and Sundance Kid V are my favorites. I’m getting a chance to train a combo of those two now and I’m crazy about her.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

To me, the mare is the breeding program. You need to know what she throws and what you need help with then you find the stallion that can help. Sometimes it’s in a different discipline.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I’ve always from my own prospects and developed my own show strings. I like that because I know everything that’s gone into the horse from start to finish.

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Nicole Reed Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

GHOST PINES FARM, LLC

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

I love and respect all the divisions in our industry, but western is truly in a world of its own. he level of finesse and timing re uired to turn out a soft, relaxed, and confident western horse is a challenge that I am drawn to. It is so mentally exhausting but extremely satisfying.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when sele ting a stallion hysically, I look for substantial body si e, a nicely placed neck with good shape and length, short back, uality movement, and pretty. entally, it helps if they are good minded, willing and trainable. o me, a mare puts into the foal, so I then pick a stallion that will improve on the mare.

ow many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they hange horses hat depends on a bunch of factors. What is the amateur’s skill level Is the horse tolerant What are the amateur’s goals preferences ome amateurs like two hands ... some horses don’t like the curb. I think the amateur needs to be on the same page as the horse and vice versa for maximum success.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of dis o ering the ne t star I love the youngsters and having a clean slate to work with. here is nothing like jogging or trotting into the arena on a baby that you brought along!

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

In any division, I hope to contribute happy, sound, amateur friendly, uality horses who thrive in their particular job. I would like to try and make the western division a little less intense for the horse and amateur moving on a little more at the lope or not as big a drape.

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Diane Franklin Woodinville, Washington

FRANKLIN FARM LLC / HARRIS SHOW HORSES WESTERN & ENGLISH What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

I love the softness and beauty of a well-trained western horse. Western is probably the most challenging discipline!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

A good temperament, the willingness to go forward, and a good work ethic.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

I have several prospects sired by my stallion Karmel El Jullyen V, that I’m very excited about. My mates are being bred to Khaja J and Kola J and I’m sure those foals will be amazing!

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

As an amateur rider, I can’t say there have been any advantages for me. I’ve done well on both my mare, STLA C Im Fondau, and my stallion, Karmel El Jullyen V. Greg Harris has done an amazing job with both of them.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

That depends on the horse. If the horse is successful and stays sound, you can continue showing the same horse indefinitely.

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Jullyen El Jamaal x Misti V, by Bravado Bey V New foundation sire for Petroglyph Arabians Multi-Program Nominated | SICD Clear For breeding information contact Devon Benbrook: 541-690-2909 Petroglypharabians@me.com

(Monticello V x Ellice E) 2017 Mare AWPA | Sweepstakes | Scottsdale Signature For Your Consideration

(Monticello V x Kharess CCF) 2017 H/A Mare AWPA | Sweepstakes For Your Consideration

(Moon of Jullyen V x Enticing PGA) 2019 Filly AWPA | Sweepstakes | Scottsdale Signature For Your Consideration

(PA Kid Khan x WCF Hynde Cyte) 2017 H/A Gelding, 15’2 H Under saddle. Western superstar in the making.

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Devon Benbrook PETROGLYPH ARABIANS Eagle Point, Oregon

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

Western is my first love, probably because I couldn’t afford an nglish horse. I started with western welsh ponies when I was years old and I’ve been obsessed ever since. howing western is a lot harder than people think if you’re in a bad ring position, you can’t just go faster to get a better position.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse? trong hind uarters is most important, good shoulders and, of course, overall pretty and balanced. lthough I have seen and ridden horses that just standing in the cross ties were pretty homely, their big heart and great mind to do their job sometimes wins out over big and pretty.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

I have to say I love the stallions, and a great one always stands out in the ring. It’s hard to beat their presence.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star? efinitely finding the next star! I love riding hackamore horses and they usually don’t have any bad habits in the ring. I feel a lot of accomplishment when we get through a class clean and no one expects anything from you. iding a proven one is so much pressure!

What do you hope to contribute to the western division?

When I started breeding, my main goal was concentrating on pretty, athletic, western horses. Initially, it felt like, Well, it didn’t make it in halter, so we will just make it a western horse, but I want western first and then the bonus if they can show halter also.

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Anne Marie “Bubbles” Solum TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: PETROGLYPH ARABIANS Eagle Point, Oregon

What drew you to the working western discipline vs. others and what is your specialty?

When I started showing local, I had great Quarter Horse trainers available to me: Billy Harris, Glen Gimple, Jack and Linda Baker to name a few. I got to catch ride trail and stock horses of great caliber and there was no looking back. Trail horses are the sharpest tool in the drawer—they make you think!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal working western horse?

Trainability and conformation are important must haves in a working western horse. These attributes make it easy for the horse to do their job and become stars in various divisions, from cow horse, to trail horse, ranch riding and reining.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a working western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

Strong hips with a smooth tie in to withers, clean throat latches, well set and big eyes, laid back shoulders, and good legs are essential for a breeding mare. Stallion choices include all the above, plus width and depth with well-set hocks and trainability.

What do you hope to contribute to the working western division?

Getting old has made it feel like my major contributions are in the past. However, I still consult and have an eye for quality and performance. To this day, I get goosebumps from a great go by a working western star and rider! I can’t wait for live stream shows again!

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Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring? tallions are eye catching, but all sexes can be fierce and non failing in their attitude to compete and work for their riders.

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Kelli Aguirre Calhoun, Georgia

FARM AFFILIATION: COLONIAL WOOD TRAINING DISCIPLINE FOCUS: WESTERN/ENGLISH What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

They are the same for me in any discipline: beauty, the conformational ability to be soft and do their job comfortably, and a good mind.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

I don’t feel there are any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring. I have ridden and shown all three. I think if the horse is good at their job and happy to do it, your job as a rider is made easier.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion? he ualities of the mare that I find important when breeding for a western horse are again the same as my must haves in an English horse. It’s like a puzzle, I select the stallion based on the parts that my mare is missing or her areas of deficiency.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

I would love to always find or discover the next star, but sometimes I just want something to ride, show and enjoy that someone else has already ridden and worked out all the baby kinks. As a novice western rider, it makes my life more enjoyable.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

I would love to name a few: Robin Porter and LoriKay Frommann Frye. These ladies are just very knowledgeable, experienced and helpful to other riders. I should know, I’m coached and mentored by both of them!

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Josh Quintus COLONIAL WOOD TRAINING CENTER Pilot Point, Texas

DISCIPLINE FOCUS: WESTERN/ENGLISH/HUNT What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

When I started training, I was not drawn to a particular seat. Your goal starting out, is to fill stalls and train what comes your way, and we still train all three seats today. Western happens to have the biggest numbers compared to other divisions, especially in exas.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse? ou’re always searching for the look the arch in their neck, big, a beautiful, smooth body, and a pretty face. It’s always crucial to evaluate how they move.

If they’re not good on their feet, they won’t be able to perform at a higher level. ental capacity is also extremely important.

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

I’m not stuck on particular pedigrees. very now and again, something comes out and surprises you. eople can miss out on nice horses if they focus too closely on the bloodlines. ow, owners look for stallions in all of the money earning programs, which adds value to the horse.

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring? ome people really believe in having a stallion for the masculine look. owever, my first national championship was won on a gelding that looked like a mare. o, I’m not sure there is any advantage to having a mare, gelding or stallion. I think they all bring something to the table.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

I look at the mare’s hind leg. orses with bad hind legs have a hard time selling in any division. ares will be the ones who pass along most of the ualities in the resulting foal so, she has to have the right conformation and mental set. reat uality mares produce great babies.

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Henrietta Ellzey Nicholasville, Kentucky

FARM AFFILIATION: RATTNER BLOODSTOCK

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

I won my first Regional Championship performance in Western Dressage.

I soon realized that in the sport horse/dressage classes, I would always show against all ages and levels of experience, but in western pleasure, I had the option of my age group and the select rider divisions.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

For me, an experienced horse that is safe and reliable.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

I believe I found my unicorn “heart” horse when we got Zorrado. I hope to show him for as many years as possible. Our combined ages are 96 years.

Maybe we will make it to centennial?

What do you hope to contribute to the western division?

I hope to inspire others over 70 to not be afraid to try new things.

It was a big step for me because I did not grow up with horses.

I was over 65 when I took my first riding lesson. It took a long time for me to understand not only riding, but being comfortable around horses in general.

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

Stanley White III and Kola J, because when I first met Stanley, he was stabled behind us at a show. I was impressed by how much respect he had for us, and my trainer told me to watch him carefully because he was a master horseman. I’ve been watching him ever since.

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Sarah Paripovich SARAH PARIPOVICH TRAINING Buffalo, Minnesota

WESTERN PLEASURE/HUNTER PLEASURE What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

The first time I saw a trainer ride on a drape! I was 15, and the trainer was Mark Bucher. He had recently been the western/reining trainer at Cedar Ridge, but moved to a farm where I had a horse boarded. He was schooling a horse, and he basically never touched its face. I was hooked!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

Physical build of the horse is so important, but I feel the most important part is attitude. If the horse isn’t a team player, it’s tough. Western is far too difficult a discipline, to try to talk a horse into doing it if they don’t want to be slow legged and minded!

When looking for a western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

There are so many great bloodlines in our western horses these days. I’ve noticed that many of my favorite horses have had *Bask somewhere in their pedigrees. I guess that just goes to show, that an athletic horse is an athletic horse, no matter what the discipline!

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

There is something to be said for proven horses, and pedigrees, but I have the most fun making unknown horse into stars!

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

There are so many amazing western pleasure trainers and riders that I respect! I can say that I have the most respect for Greg Harris as a trainer and horseman. He truly has training horses down to a science, and he’s also a good dude!

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Rich & Shelly Carn NORTHSHORE ARABIAN HORSES Valley View, Texas

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

Back in 1973, I (Shelly) got the western pleasure bug after watching Del Taurean campaign before his win at U.S. Nationals that year. Life happened, and we did other things, but when we refocused our breeding program in 2010, we decided that western pleasure was the direction we wanted to take.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

As we breed for our ideal western pleasure horse, we’re looking for foals that are well-balanced and able to handle their own bodies. Expressive faces, well-set necks, long polls, clean throats, and movement that is elastic and soft are traits we hope all our foals possess.

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

In our mares, we look for balance, good legs and feet, a confident attitude with good expression, and to look like their pedigree says they should. The search for stallions begins with looking at their get, for show ring wins and conformational consistency, and deciding the best match for each mare.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

As breeders, producing the “next star” for someone to discover is what excites us most. Our breeding program is young, but we’re hopeful that people will find that the youngsters coming out of our program are ones that will excite them as well.

What do you hope to contribute to the western division?

That the horses coming from our program will be seen as stylish, well-conformed, good-minded individuals that will stand out in the show ring, as well as be a pleasure to be around on a day-today basis.

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Talia Lydick Fort Worth, Texas

TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: Gordon Potts/The Brass Ring, Inc.

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others?

Western pleasure is a wonderful and challenging discipline and very fun to learn to ride.

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

As many years as the horse is sound and happy!

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star? ither one Is fine. I love to show!

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Lori Conway CONWAY ARABIANS Chatfield, Minnesota

What drew you to the western pleasure discipline vs. others? our years ago, we solidified our commitment to go all in with showing and breeding western horses, and en chmitt is to blame for this! heir beauty and the complexity of riding western is challenging and a total change of pace for us. It was eye opening how easy it looks and yet how difficult it really is.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western leasure horse? ll horses must have these components rabian type, well balanced front to back, good legs and a kind and willing attitude. ur ideal western pleasure horse moves slow footed and uphill. he neck is well shaped with a good shoulder, short back and a long, deep hip.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

We are definitely into breeding our own or getting a youngster and hoping they turn out to be the next star! everal of our western show mares we did purchase when they were in their uturity year, so we already knew that they were special.

What do you hope to contribute to the western division?

Conway rabians is fully committed to breeding incredible western horses. We have purchased several ama ing mares Calypso ancer, halifornia hrome , n ia , ha ana , homance oon, weet ophia, and eautiful uell , that have been bred to the best rabian stallions. We are pumped!

Name a current western pleasure rider and horse whose talent you respect and why.

We need to give a nod to ody trand for being a mentor to many great trainers in the industry, including ours, en chmitt. en is ama ing in her work ethic, strength of character and talent, and her skills for putting a horse and rider together are second to none! ur rising star is i y eward.

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Jody Strand STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES Toddville, Iowa

What are the important must-haves in your ideal western pleasure horse?

An ideal western horse must possess athleticism and the correct conformation, as well as a willing disposition, and “heart” ... a horse that will try for you!

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

Typically, stallions possess some extra charisma and size, but if they don’t have the rest of the qualities required to be a great western horse, just being a stallion won’t be enough. I have ridden mares and geldings that could compete with a stallion any day!

How many years does an amateur ride the same horse before they change horses?

I don’t think there is a determined timeframe on how long an amateur should ride a specific horse. If it is still winning and highly competitive, and the amateur still enjoys showing them, they could ride that horse until it was time to find a new one.

Do you prefer an already proven western pleasure horse or do you like the idea of discovering the next star?

My favorites have always been the Futurity horses and the Junior horses, because it’s all brand new for both of us! The new ones don’t have any old bad habits; they don’t try to line up prematurely or reverse and not walk. I love the fact that they still believe everything we tell them!

What do you hope to contribute to the western division?

I hope I always present a horse that is well-trained and a superior mover, enjoys their job, and is fun to watch. For amateurs, I enjoy taking riders that have not typically shown in the western division and teaching them the fun and challenge of a great western horse and the art of showing one.

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2019 National Western Pleasure Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National Western Pleasure Champion and Reserve wins.

OVERALL ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Caliente Virtuoso

3 championships, 1 reserve

2. Khalifornia Khrome J

1 championship, 2 reserves

STLA C Im Fondau

3. Billie The Kid GRK Chablis WA

3 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships 2 championships

Owner

Robin Porter

Franklin Farm LLC

Conway Arabians, Inc. Gary Kehl

Laura Gault

Gin J

2 championships

Holly Connaker

Hendrixx WB

2 championships

Richard & Andrea Martoglio

H Verdykt H

Mikhaileys Comet Monaco Jullyen V

2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

Rebecca Marr

James or Makena Echenique Shamrock Farms LLC

ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Khalifornia Khrome J 2. Chablis WA

H Verdykt H

Hendrixx WB

Mikhaileys Comet Monaco Jullyen V

3. BSF Elegance DC Gretzky

Greyhawk CW

PA Real Laetitia RD Habanero

1 championship, 2 reserves

Owner

Conway Arabians, Inc.

2 championships

Laura Gault

2 championships

Richard & Andrea Martoglio

2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

Rebecca Marr

James or Makena Echenique Shamrock Farms LLC

1 championship, 1 reserve

Buckshot Farms

1 championship, 1 reserve

Chyanne Souders

1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve

Joe Betten

Valerie Fearn

Silver Aspen Ranch

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Caliente Virtuoso

3 championships, 1 reserve

2. Billie The Kid GRK

2 championships

STLA C Im Fondau

3 championships, 1 reserve

Owner

Robin Porter

Franklin Farm LLC Gary Kehl

Gin J

2 championships

Holly Connaker

Bob Marley MB

1 championship, 1 reserve

Michelle Blackwell Betten

3. Blue J

Buckshot Dun It Im The Tru Diva Jay Z

LMB Kholt Forty Five

1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve

1 championship, 1 reserve

1 championship, 1 reserve

Barbara Cornelius Buckshot Farms

Karen, Brooke or Nicole Pitassi Cedar Ridge Arabians Corinne Gudgeon

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2019 National Western Pleasure Leaders, continued...

ARABIAN OVERALL LEADING SIRES by number of winning get

1. Khadraj NA (deceased)

2. Sundance Kid V (deceased)

3. C A Hermoso

Jullyen El Jamaal Khaja J

Kharismatic PGA Monticello V

4. Allionces Knight Sir Fames HBV SJ Mikhail Zefyr

by number of wins

9

1. Khadraj NA

13

3

3. C A Hermoso

6

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2. Sundance Kid V

3

4. C Our Zeus

3 3 2

4

Monticello V

4

SJ Mikhail

2

5. Allionces Knight

2

Kharismatic PGA

2

4

Jullyen El Jamaal Khaja J

3

7

Zefyr

4

4

3 3

3

ARABIAN LEADING SIRES by number of Arabian winning get

by number of wins

1. Khadraj NA (deceased)

6

3. C A Hermoso

2

SJ Mikhail

2

2. Jullyen El Jamaal Sir Fames HBV

1. Khadraj NA (deceased)

3

2. Jullyen El Jamaal SJ Mikhail

2

by number of Half-Arabian winning get

1. Sundance Kid V 2. Khadraj NA

3. Khaja J

Kharismatic PGA Monticello V

by number of wins

5

1. Sundance Kid V

9

4

4

6

3

2. Khadraj NA

4

2

4. Kharismatic PGA

2

7

5. Liz Bentley

3

7

Ron Copple

3

2

3. Khaja J

2

Monticello V

3

2

OVERALL LEADING OPEN TRAINERS (Top Ten included) by number of winners 1. Brett Becker Josh Quintus Joe Reser

Jody Strand

2. Stanley White III

3. Abram Cotton

4. Rob Bick

Thomas Garland JT Keller

7 7 6 5 4

Cynthia Burkman

3

Sarah Paripovich

3

Skylar Powell

3

Gordon Potts

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OVERALL LEADING OWNERS by number of horses

1. Franklin Farm LLC

2. Buckshot Farms

3

Corinne Gudgeon

Jeremy Harper

3

Gary Kehl

3

Shamrock Farms LLC

2

Lawrence Jerome

2

Robert Luton

2

Lesley Farms LLC

3

2

Karen, Brooke or Nicole Pitassi

2 2

OVERALL LEADING BREEDERS by number of horses

1. Lawrence Jerome

9

2. Gary Kehl

3

Varian Arabians

3

3. Bill and Liz Alward

Sandra Arabsky and Herman Steunenberg Buckshot Farms

2

2

2

Jeremy or Chad Harper

2

Larry Schopf

2

Marty Lake or Susan Al-Abbas

Setting Sun Stables LLC

Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

2 2 2

ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

by number of horses

by number of horses

1. Lawrence Jerome

4

2. Varian Arabians

3

Larry Schopf

2

3. Jeremy or Chad Harper

2

1. Lawrence Jerome

2. Bill and Liz Alward

Sandra Arabsky and Herman Steunenberg Gary Kehl

Marty Lake or Susan Al-Abbas Setting Sun Stables LLC

Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

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2

2 2 2 2

The Cowboy Mike McDaniel He was a Cowboy, And lived his life by the Code of the West.

Always be honest, And give everything you do your best.

He grew up fast, And left home very young.

Cowboyed across Nevada and California, Where he learned about horses, cattle, Hard work and fun.

He cowboyed all the way to Colorado, To the town of Glenwood Springs.

That’s where he met the love of his life, And gave her a ring.

He didn’t settle down, He just had a new partner in crime.

There are stories of him riding his horse into Bullock’s Store, That are told from time to time.

Then there’s a story of a hot tub, Where he sat in the buff.

And stood up naked and shot a bull elk, Sure enough.

Too many stories, Just ask around.

Bring up his name, And smiles will abound.

The Fireman called him Chief, Because he could run the whole station.

He was always ready to do what was needed, Without hesitation.

He was a Hell of a cook, A pit master without mistake.

And he thought the best part of a cow, Was a ribeye steak.

Encouragement and kind words with a smile, Come to mind.

When most of us remember Mike, We think of that smile and good times.

Mike lived his dream, And did without a regret.

He could make a silk purse, Out of a sow’s ear.

On this you could bet.

He loved his life, His family, His daughter, The boys, And his wife.

The Region 4 Championship Horse Show will never forget the horsemanship, positive attitude, and complete support of our show. Mike, you are missed on so many levels. RIP Mike!

He was proud of the good, And wasn’t too arrogant to swallow his pride.

He made the best of what came his way, And was always ready to saddle up and ride.

My friend, we loved you, Know that is true.

My favorite memories will always be, The stories we would share together, With Gretchen and you.

The whisky, the ice, the mio, Made it all nice.

The laughs, the lies, The tears we will cry.

Just know Mike, We have a little of you in us all.

To us My Friend, You will always stand 10 feet tall.

By DOUG STEWART

Mike McDaniel ... husband, father, friend, horseman, mentor, teacher, coach, humorist and western philosopher—he was good at all of them. He appreciated good people, dogs, horses and tack. He was a true gentleman who left this world better for his presence in it. I raise my glass of Pendleton to you, Mike, and drink to your memory and legacy. Thank you for our times together. I, like many others, will miss the hell out of you!

—Michael C. Damianos Dear Mike, Every horse show we’ve attended, we could always count on you. You were Switzerland ... always had a smile on your face, offered some BBQ steak after a long day, and helped coach our cow horse riders when we had classes in other arenas and couldn’t be there for them—they felt safe and loved knowing you were always there. Now we will all feel the void that your greatness filled. Know that we are all here for Gretchen, Chase & Tye. Now is your chance to saddle up some of those great ponies in the sky and take a few down the fence for all of us.

—Silver Aspen Ranch, Rod, LaRae, Skylar & Trentyn Powell, Donna & Cheryl Fletcher

Our world of peers has lost one of the very special ones. Friends since the early 80s’ he was one of the best! RIP ... you will never be forgotten!

—Diamond B, Russ and Mary Jane Brown

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D S A TO Y orking n or

“No matter who is riding, the horse gets the job done.

Good ones carry the trainer, the grandkids and the old lady equally well. If you don’t have these two assets, good disposition and conformation, let’s just say, you are going to have a very difficult trip!”

— Eleanor Hamilton

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Gail Jensen TRAINER/FARM AFFILIATION: CRYSTAL MCNUTT Steamboat Springs, Colorado

WORKING WESTERN/ENGLISH What drew you to the working western discipline vs. others and what is your specialty?

My daughter, Abby, began riding reining in 4-H at the age of 8, and then began showing “stock horse” in Arabian shows. We were hooked at first rides!

What are the important must-haves in your ideal working western horse? rains, brains I ! f course, proper form to function for reining maneuvers is essential, too.

Abby Jensen

What qualities of the mare do you find important when breeding for a working western horse, and are those qualities prioritized any differently when selecting a stallion?

Intelligence, kindness and athletic ability. Both the stallion and mare must be intelligent and willing to work.

Name a current working western rider and horse whose talent you respect and why. y daughter bby! he began riding as a year old and went to her first horse show at age . It’s been uite a ride for the two of us! bby shows reining and working cow horse in the working western division, as well as nglish.

working

WESTERN

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring? rom a breeder’s standpoint, I’m attracted to mares. hey are loyal and courageous and will give you their heart and soul in the show pen!

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Eleanor Hamilton ELEANOR’S ARABIANS Rogers, Minnesota

What drew you to the working western discipline vs. others and what is your specialty?

I have working western horses because I was brought up with them on the ranch where I was born in Nebraska. Later on, my home trainer, Rod Matthiesen introduced me to working western Arabians and Half-Arabians. Our specialty is reiners, but we breed successfully in all working western disciplines.

What are the important must-haves in your ideal working western horse?

Good disposition and conformation. If you don’t have these two assets, let’s just say you are going to have a very difficult trip!

Are there any advantages to riding a stallion vs. a mare or gelding in the show ring?

Stallions, mares and geldings. I’ve ridden and shown them all successfully. It’s in the mix between horse and rider. Consistency is what counts, regardless of gender. No matter who is riding, the horse gets the job done. Good ones carry the trainer, the grandkids and the old lady equally well.

What do you hope to contribute to the working western division?

I would like people to say that we bred for disposition, conformation, athletic ability, strength, and bottom, and that our horses got the job done. We already have winning horses into the third and fourth generation carrying on our quality working western tradition and I hope it will continue.

working

WESTERN

When looking for a working western prospect, what pedigrees interest you the most?

We’ve used Xenophonn breeding and we look for strong, good thinking horses. You see what you like, and you ask, “how’s that horse bred?” I don’t care if it has 10 national championships, it has to fit in my program. When something works, use it. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

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2019 National Working Western Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth Nationals Working Western Champion and Reserve wins. Cutting, Reined Cow, Reining, Western Trail, Herd Work and Working Cow. Open/Amateur classes only.

ARABIAN & HALF ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

Owner

1. Nspiring Forthe Top

4 championships, 3 reserves

3. SS A Noble Star

5 championships, 1 reserve

Michelle Pease-Paulsen

2 championships, 3 reserves

David or Jessica Bein

2. Aantonina SF

4. Khaarga Escobar Slik 5. Wimpys Little Cat

6. My Majec Moment

7. Ima Rowdy Dun 8. Karamat

9. Hezas Sweet Dreams RDR Power Play

TA Khalil

6 championships

3 championships, 2 reserves 4 championships

Ingrid Bentzen

Jessica or Carrie Jacobucci

David or Jessica Bein Silver Aspen Ranch

2 championships, 2 reserves

Gary or Peggy Weems

3 championships

Pamela, Madison or Justin Rose

1 championship, 3 reserves 3 championships

3 championships

The Brass Ring, Inc. Winnifred Furman Buckshot Farms

ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Nspiring Forthe Top

4 championships, 3 reserves

3. My Majec Moment

4 championships

2. Aantonina SF

4. Karamat

5. RDR Power Play TA Khalil

6. Adessa SS

HM Phandango KMA Angelo

7. Premium Buckshot 8. Jayded Moon

6 championships

Owner

Ingrid Bentzen

Jessica or Carrie Jacobucci Silver Aspen Ranch

1 championship, 3 reserves

The Brass Ring, Inc.

3 championships

Buckshot Farms

3 championships

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

1 championship, 2 reserves 3 reserves

Winnifred Furman Ashlye Daniel Ashley Zitrin

Karma Arabians

Joyce or Jennifer Palermo Cameron Prowse

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. SS A Noble Star

5 championships, 1 reserve

3. Wimpys Little Cat

2 championships, 3 reserves

5. Hezas Sweet Dreams

3 championships

2. Khaarga Escobar Slik

4. Ima Rowdy Dun 6. BR Mona Lisa LJ Maverick

7. EAF Hesa Little Whiz My Golden Gal

Twylite Zone

8. JSL Hollywood Cystyr

3 championships, 2 reserves 2 championships, 2 reserves 2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 1 reserve

1 championship, 2 reserves

1 championship, 2 reserves 1 championship, 2 reserves 3 reserves

Owner

Michelle Pease-Paulsen David or Jessica Bein David or Jessica Bein

Gary or Peggy Weems

Pamela, Madison or Justin Rose

Wendy, Mark, John or Amelia Barkley Claire Robertson

Eleanor Hamilton

Nora Herman and Jordan Hamilton Dusty Morgan

Lea or Elise Mason

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2019 National Working Western, continued...

OVERALL PUREBRED LEADING SIRES by number of winning get

1. Hesa Zee (deceased) 2. TA Mozart

3. Kordelas

Los Angeles Robby

4. Al-Marah Matt Dillon AM Good Oldboy Another Hero Baske Afire

Broadway Tstar HH Maxemus

Nobles Top Gun

Rohara Moon Storm Surokhan

TWC Awesome What It Takes

Zee Mega Bucks

by number of wins

9

1. Hesa Zee (deceased)

14

3. Nobles Top Gun

8

6

2. TA Mozart

3

4. Aabsolut

3 3

9

6

Los Angeles

2

6

5. Al-Marah Matt Dillon

2

5

Kharga Asal Sukkar

2

5

Robby

2 2

5

Surokhan

5

Ptron

4

6. D A Napitov

2 2

4

2 2 2 2 2

ARABIAN LEADING SIRES by number of Arabian winning get

by number of Arabian wins

1. Hesa Zee (deceased)

6

1. Hesa Zee (deceased)

8

3. Kordelas

3

2. Aabsolut

6

2. TA Mozart

4

Nobles Top Gun

8

3. Surokhan

5

Ptron

4

4. D A Napitov

4

TA Mozart by number of Half-Arabian winning get

1. Hesa Zee

2. Al-Marah Matt Dillon Los Angeles Robby

Rohara Moon Storm

TA Mozart

TWC Awesome

4

by number of Half-Arabian wins

3

1. Hesa Zee

2

2. Al-Marah Matt Dillon

2

5

Kharga Asal Sukkar

2

5

TA Mozart

2

6

5

2 2

OVERALL LEADING OPEN TRAINERS 3. Jessica Bein

(Top Ten included) by number of winners 1. Crystal McNutt 2. Eddie Ralston

13 7

Jim Hitt

Nathan Kent

Colby Powell

Lance Scheffel

6 6 6 6 6

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4. Gary Ferguson

LaRae Fletcher Powell Lou Roper

Doug Stewart

5 5 5 5

OVERALL LEADING OWNERS by number of horses

1. Wesley & Madelena Larkin

4

2. Joe Betten

3

3. Margaret Albert & Thomas Taylor

2

Eleanor Hamilton

2

Dennis & Linda Clark

2

Buckshot Farms Ashlye Daniel

Karma Arabians

2

Jessica Jacobucci Kristy Kramer

2

Allison & Katie Mostowich

2

Rancho Sonado LLC

2

Colby Powell

2

2

Cotton McNutt

Traci Moseley

2

Laura Hendricks

2

Tammy McDonald

3

David or Jessica Bein

Riley or Susan Lallo

2

2

B. Steinberg/S. Turner/J. Hancock

2

The Brass Ring, Inc.

Vallejo III Ranch LLC

2

2

Carol Roberts

Silver Aspen Ranch

2

2

Kathie Williams

2 2 2

2

OVERALL LEADING BREEDERS by number of horses

1. Eleanor Hamilton

10

3. Sage Hill Arabians

6

2. Richard Ames

7

4. Buckshot Farms

4

Varian Arabians

4

5. Karma Arabians

3

Dusty Morgan

Kimberly Kirk Tillman

Toskhara Arabians LP

3

3 3

ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

by number of horses

by number of horses

1. Eleanor Hamilton 2. Varian Arabians

3. Richard Ames

Toskhara Arabians LP

6

4

3

3

1. Eleanor Hamilton Richard Ames

Sage Hill Arabians

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Leaders Of The Times

Boisvert Farms’

Rizing Rizing izingS Son Son GSF

Purchased in 2009 as a yearling, Boisvert Farms in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, early on recognized the potential of the chestnut colt, GSF Rizing Son. “He looked special when we initially saw him,” shared Amanda PurdinStandish. “He was extremely well balanced, carried exceptional type and had an extraordinary, upright neck with excessive athleticism. His attitude though, is what really sealed the deal!”

And these characteristics that attracted the Purdins to him in the first place, “Tommy” passes on. With the blood of 6-time National English and Park Champion Apollopalooza running through him, “He is the perfect choice for the English and country division because of his extremely willing attitude and conformational correctness, which makes his babies very easy to train,” says Purdin-Standish. “His babies are all quick to learn their discipline and are exceptional show horses.”

Having successfully bred multiple champion-winning progeny in the last eight years, including the Boisvertbred Jean Laffitte BF (2019 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity), Rizing Stock BF (7-time National Champion and Reserve Half-Arabian Country English and Driving), and Money Talks BF (multi-National Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure horse), Rizing Son is currently living life as a stallion at the farm. Along with breeding, this Breeders Sweepstakes nominated and AEPA Enrolled Stallion enjoys spending most of his time in his paddock eating grass and loving life, exhibiting what they love him most for, his personality and extremely sweet and playful nature.

When asked if Boisvert Farms has any upcoming talent to watch out for, Purdin-Standish responds with a resounding, “Always!”

“Boisvert Farms continues to breed exceptional English pleasure Arabians and Half-Arabians. In the next few years, we will start babies from Barcelona BF in training. We look forward to seeing all the babies from Boisvert Farms progress and enhance other Arabian horse owners’ lives.”

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Sired by GSF Rizing Son Left: Jean Laffitte BF ex Albelarm Bewitching Lady Middle: Rizing Stock BF ex Callaway’s In The Money Right: Money Talks BF ex Callaway’s In The Money

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IN MEMORIAM and friendship will be missed by the legions of people who loved her throughout the Arabian horse community. Godspeed, great lady. ~ Courtesy of AHDF

PATRICIA DEATLEY

CAROLE STOHLMAN

(1938-2020)

(1939-2020)

Patricia Margret Longfellow-DeAtley passed away peacefully Friday, May 22, 2020, due to heart complications, surrounded by her family.

An Arabian horse show world icon, Carole Stohlman, “The Wise Woman,” was an integral member of many activities within the workings of the Arabian horse community for many years, as well as a gifted teacher of the art of horsemanship and riding.

Patricia was born March 29, 1938, to Clyde and Sybil Longfellow, in Union City, Ind. After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1956, Patricia married Albert Neil DeAtley on Dec. 7, 1957, and established a family of four children.

Patricia developed a love for horses and her passion grew after she bought her first pony, “Teeny.” Each year she added to her horse herd, schooling not only her children in the art of horsemanship, but many children throughout the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, through Pony Club and 4-H. As the herd grew larger, so too did Patricia’s role as Grandma, teaching them about her passion for horses, horse shows and rodeos. The Lewiston Roundup was her yearly highlight as she claimed she “never missed a one.”

Patricia was a sitting board member for the DeAtley Family Foundation, which provides scholarships for the area high school graduating seniors; provided a grant for the A. Neil DeAtley Career Technical Building being constructed at the new Lewiston High School; and submerged herself into the horse world with her breeding and training programs, winning numerous awards in the U.S. and Canada.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; sister Rosemary; and her husband, Neil. She is survived by her sisters, Sharon Johnson and Nancy Cutrumbus; brother Clyde “Bud” Longfellow; daughter Teresa Benner (Warren); grandchildren Kacey, Chris, Shawn, John and Carson; son Brien (Shelly) and grandsons Sam and Mat; son Randy (Erin) and grandchildren Blade, Jacob, Alexis, Savannah and Sierra; son Mark (Melissa) and granddaughters Jessica, Sidney, Tatem, Olivia and Sophia.

Born November 13, 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa, Carole earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and worked as a medical technologist and trauma team nurse before deciding to follow her passion and the path of her father, noted Saddlebred trainer Bob Taylor, into the horse business. For many years, Carole worked with multitudes of students throughout the United States and Canada, helping them become effective, competent horsemen and women.

She was best known for her sharp wit, calming presence and unparalleled ability to craft a winning equitation horse and rider team, but she was also integral in the development of riders of all ages, as well as being a cornerstone in the development of many of today’s professional trainers. An innate ability to understand the non-verbal communication between horse and rider, Carole was able to explain the craft of horsemanship and riding to all ages with coaching phrases such as, “Well, one of you needs to be the calm one.”

Carole was named the APAHA 2004 Horsewoman of the Year, served as secretary for the APAHA Board of Directors for many years, and was a valued member of the Judges Education and Evaluation Committee, as well as holding a Large R Judging license for over 35 years. She adjudicated at all the major shows throughout North America and was a respected and sought-after judge.

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CAROLYN SUE MOLLER (1939-2020) Carolyn Sue Moller, age 80, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Carolyn was born December 23, 1939 in Essex, MO, the daughter of Carl Benjamin and Viola (Byrd) Watson. She was a 1958 graduate of Beecher High School. Carolyn married Richard W. on October 11, 1958 in Flint. They’ve lived in Fenton since 1977, coming from Grand Blanc. She and her husband, Richard, owned and operated HydreClaim Corp in Fenton. Carolyn also worked for the Michigan Republican Party in Lansing. She was the President of Arabian Horse Association of Michigan for several years; and had a seat on the board of Arabian Horse Trust.

Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Richard; 2 children, Richard Moller and Carmelle (Shawn) Rooker; 6 grandchildren, William Moller, Austin Moller, Leah (Brett) Alberda, Matthew Moller, Makenna Rooker, Noah Rooker; 3 brothers, Jim (Janice) Watson, Ron Watson, Leon (Annette) Watson; sister, Donna (Jess) Stedl; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

RICHARD “RICCI” DESIDERIO (1957-2020) Richard Francis Desiderio, “Ricci”, 63, of Chester, NJ passed away on July 27th, 2020, while at a horse show in Michigan with his family. He was born on June 1, 1957 in Orange, NJ to Frank Sr. and Geraldine Desiderio.

IN MEMORIAM

Ricci grew up around Arabian horses and from there worked with some of the legends in the industry, such as Gene LaCroix, where he assisted in marketing, show and sales prep, breaking and training. Ricci is an accomplished trainer of both students and horses. Together with Stephanie and their four children, they had created a dynasty of champions that is unparalleled. They own and operate one of the most beautiful and successful horse training facilities in the state of New Jersey known as Tranquillity Farm in Chester. He was able to blend his love for horses and family beautifully to create a life that was filled with joy.

lived his life with kindness, beauty and grace.

He lived to show and loved nothing more than blasting through the ingate and then terrifying me on the victory pass! His heart would pound so hard before he showed that his entire body would rock, and I would literally feel it beating on my legs, but that may have been my heart leaping as I knew the crazy ride that was to come! He began his career as an English competitor, but it was at age 18 where he found his true calling in the native costume division where he won six national championships, three reserves, and two Central Park U.S. Open gold championships. But his wins were merely a reflection of his soul. He is survived by his pasture buddy, Mandalay Bay, who misses him daily. I am blessed to truly have had the privilege to ride a legend who indeed gave me wings. Rest In Peace. Love, Cathy

Ricci will be remembered for his for his hardworking demeanor, gregarious personality, someone who would give the shirt of his back to help others, and most importantly, his love and devotion to his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Stephanie (Campas) Desiderio, four loving children, Michael, Anthony, Alexandria, and Vincent; three devoted siblings, Frank Jr., David, and Dana; and by many other loving family members, friends, and colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank Sr. and Geraldine, and by his sisters, Dianna and Donna.

DEFYING GRAVITY RGS

(2006-2020)

Other than his breeder, Maroon Fire Arabians, Defying Gravity RGS (Afire Bey V x MA Nobella, by MHR Nobility) has only known one other owner in Cheryl Doran. No stranger to the show ring, in just seven years, this striking and talented gelding earned an incredible 10 Regional Championships and 11 National Championships in English Pleasure Open, Jr. Horse, and AAOTR, as well as Open Park.

Cheryl shares, “How do you express your love for a horse that changed your life forever? His heart was bigger than any horse I’ve ever known, and his personality shone brightly in and out of the show ring. He was born to show; I was just along for the ride. It was all ‘Noonan’, all the time.

HL SANCTION (1989-2020) HL Sanction was a giant of a horse. Sired by the immortal Chief Justice with a successful show career that spanned 20 plus years, he

“He saved me over and over again. During Rick’s battle with ALS and after his passing, the only place I felt safe was standing next to him. He always knew what I needed and his absence has been incredibly difficult. He was a blessing and a dream come true; he will be forever missed.”

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EDEN C

(2005 – 2020) Born at Coleal Arabians, USA, and owned

by Al Sayed Stud in Saudi-Arabia, Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable, by Genesis C) led an astounding life.

With his flashy chestnut coat, his amazing movement and incredible charisma, Eden C was an accomplished show horse and a spitting image of his sire Enzo and paternal grandsire Padrons Psyche. Out of the grey mare, Silken Sable (Genesis C x Touch O Mink, by AN Marretto), she brought more lines to Bey Shah and Padron, as well as the influence of Spanish and Egyptian lines.

Eden C started his long show career early.

As a yearling, Eden C already knew how to stage himself and was awarded U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt. When the stallion waved the Saudi flag for his proud owners Abdulwahab and Khalid Al Sayed of Al Sayed Stud, trainer and handler Glenn Schoukens accompanied Eden C to many accolades at the top shows in The Middle East and Europe, as well as Arthur Nascimento. Eden C took Gold three times at the PSAIAHF, was named ANC Gold Champion Stallion, World Silver Champion Stallion, as well as U.S. National Champion Stallion, Scottsdale and Las Vegas Champion Stallion. Among his latest accolades was the Gold Championship at Sharjah International at the beginning of March 2020.

His progeny include: U.S. National Champion Stallion AAS Elishahh, who will ensure the heritage of his sire in Brazil; Polish National Gold Champion Senior Mare and Bronze World Champion Yearling Filly, Najdiya Al Zobair; Sama AM, Bronze Champion Yearling Filly at Menton; Primera, European Gold Champion Mare, All Nations Cup Silver Champion Mare, and recently, Elran Cup Silver Champion Mare and Ensync FMA.

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INDEX

of Advertisers 6D Ranch .................................................................................................................... 21SS (119)

L

A

Lee, Wayne & Karen ................................................................................................................31

ABCentre ...................................................................................................................................41

Long Meadow Arabians ....................................................................59-61, 10-11W (196, 197)

Adeptus Nutrition.......................................................................................................................9

Lydick, Talia ..................................................................................................................1W (187)

Aljassimya Farm ....................................................................................................................... 28

Lynch, Donna............................................................................................................................67

Ames, Hadley ......................................................................................................................10, 11

M

Arabian English Performance Association ........................................................... 29SS (127) Arabian Western Pleasure Association ..................................................... 48-49W (234, 235)

B

Magnolia ............................................................................................................................. 68, 69 Marie Fritz Perry, Canine & Equine Fine Art Portraits ........................................... 182, 183 Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc. ............................................................................................ 97, 276

Becker Stables .....................................................................................................................44-47

Martin, Laurie.......................................................................................................................... 45

Beloveds Farm ....................................................................................................................IFC, 1

Midwest ........................................................................................................................... 180, 181

C

Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders, Inc. ............................................................................ 38

C. Jarvis Insurance Agency .................................................................................................... 30

N

Cedar Ridge Arabians.......... 34, 35, 44SS (142), 143, 157-160, 180, 181, 76WW (262), 263 Christy Higman-Clements Training ................................................................................50-55 Clay, Donna ...............................................................................................................................33

Northshore Arabian Horses ......................................................................................55W (241) Nymeyer’s at Tanglewood ..........................................................................................33W (219)

Colby Powell Performance Horses ...........................................................................................8

P

Colonial Downs Training Center ...................................................63-71, 30-31SS (128, 129)

Perfect Products........................................................................ 56, 57, 40SS (138), 59W (245)

Conway Arabians .....................................................................................................39, 144, 264

Petroglyph Arabians......................................................................................37-41W (223-227)

Courtyard by Marriott ............................................................................................................ 58

Powell Training Center ........................................................................................................... 42

Crystal McNutt Performance Horses .................................................................. 69WW (255)

Prestige Farms Arabians ................................................................................. 4-5SS (102, 103)

D

Pyranha, Inc. ...............................................................................................................................7

DePaolo Equine Concepts..........................................................2, 3, 94, 95, 2-3W (188, 189)

R

Desert Sky Arabians ............................................................................................................... BC

R.O. Lervick Arabians........................................................................................................... 276

Dreymbay Farm........................................................................................................................ 40

Randy Sullivan’s Training Center ..........................................................................................33

Dynamic Frames ................................................................................................................ 48, 49

Rattner Bloodstock LLC............................................................................................51W (237)

E

Reed, Avery ............................................................................................................................... 43

Eleanor’s Arabians....................................................................................70-71WW (256, 257)

Rohara Arabians ........................................................................................................27SS (125)

Equine Athlete Veterinary Services ....................................................26SS (124), 60W (246)

Rooker Training Stable ...............................................................................22-23SS (120, 121) Royal Arabians ..............................................................................................................5, 32, BC

F Flynn, LA ....................................................................................................................27SS (125)

S

Franklin Farm ........................................................................................ 29, 34-35W (220, 221)

Sarah Paripovich Training ....................................................................................... 53W (239)

Frierson Atkinson .................................................................................................................. 276

Schultz Farm ...................................................................................................................... 36, 37

G

Select Show Horses ....................................................................................................28SS (126)

Gaylord, Natalie ..........................................................................................................................8

H HA Toskcan Sun LLC ............................................................................................... 17SS (115) Hands On Gloves ............................................................................................................... 74, 75 Harris Arabians ......................................................................................................... 17SS (115) Harris Leather & Silverworks .....................................................................................9W (195) Harris Show Horses ............................................................................... 29, 34-35W (220, 221) Hegg, Mrs. Mickey ................................................................................................................. 276 Holly Hill Farm ......................................................................... 66, 70, 71, 30-31SS (128, 129)

Shaffer, Laura & Nora...............................................................................................23SS (121) Shamrock Farms .................................................................................... 185, 16-25W (202-211) Shea Stables ............................................................................................................................ 276 Shorty’s Caboy Hattery ............................................................................................. 47W (233) Signature Oak Stables..................................................................................... 6-7SS (104, 105) Southern California Equestrian Center .............................................................. 98, 1SS (99) Southern Oaks Farm LLC .......................................................18-19SS (116, 117), 45W (231) Stachowski Farm, Inc. ..................................................................................14-15SS (112, 113)

T Teigen, David & Beverly.......................................................................................................... 43

I Iniziare Arabians ........................................................................................................... 278-IBC

J

The Brass Ring, Inc. ............................................................................................ 186, 1W (187) The Hat Lady ......................................................................................................................... 276 The Pitassi Family .................................................................................................................... 44

Janow Podlaski Stud ...................................................................................................... 180, 181 Jensen Arabians LLC ............................................................................................ 69WW (255)

V

Jerland Farms ............................................................................................................... FC, 24-27

Voss, William & Janell ...............................................................................................28SS (126)

JT Keller Training ............................................................................................6-7W (192, 193)

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K

Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc. ......................................................................................... 276

Kiesner Training...................................................................................................................... 97

Woods’ Western ............................................................................................................. 164, 165

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