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ANNIVERSARY What in the World — Fifty Years, by Denise P. Hearst .......................................................... 6 AHW’s 50th Anniversary Introduction ............................................................................. 177 Vintage World — A Stroll Through Our First Issues ........................................................ 178 A Salute to our Vintage Advertisers .................................................................................. 185 Celebrities and Dignitaries in the World ........................................................................... 190 1959-2009 Golden Reflections — Arabian Horses that Changed our World, by Gladys Brown Edwards, Mary Jane Parkinson, and Betty Finke ................................ 196 All-Time Leading Sires, research by Douglas Tatelman ....................................................... 222 Fifty Years of Great Covers — A Collection of Arabian Horse World Covers..................... 224 REGIONALS Top Sires of Regional Winners, research by Douglas Tatelman ........................................... 140 Regional Winner Statistics, research by Douglas Tatelman.................................................. 144 In the Ribbons at Regionals ............................................................................................. 148 U.S. National Contenders ................................................................................................ 262

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GENERAL Guest Editorial: Equality and Profitability, by Rod Powell ................................................... 23 Cover Story: Battle Hill Farm — Rise to the Top, by Nancy Ryan ...................................... 93 Tevis Cup Endurance Ride 2009, by Cindy Reich and Genie Stewart-Spears ...................... 124 Arabian Racing: Summer Racing in Colorado and Michigan, by Steve Andersen .............. 136 Let’s Judge Half-Arabians, Part II, by Cindy Reich ............................................................ 232 Varian Arabians’ 25th Annual Summer Jubilee, by Caroline Maupin ................................ 236 D E PA R T M E N T S NEW! AHW Web Site Table of Contents .........................................................................10 Letters to the World ...........................................................................................................16 Arabian Horse World’s Stallions in December, January and March .....................................22 Holiday Gift Ideas from Arabian Horse World ...................................................................92 AHW’s 2010 Calendar ....................................................................................................176 Solid Gold: U.S. Nationals and Sport Horse Nationals in January ..................................221 The Arabian Around the World in December .................................................................229 Stud Farm Diaries: Wound Treatment a Century or More Ago, by Cindy Reich ..............240 AHW Newsstand Special Edition ....................................................................................243 At the Waterhole .............................................................................................................246 Sport Horse Nationals in January ....................................................................................250 The Official Pyramid Report in December .....................................................................251 Arab Year.........................................................................................................................252 Classified Ads (Opportunities) ........................................................................................254 For Sale/At Stud Directory ..............................................................................................259 Ad Rates/Map and Index ................................................................................................274 Upcoming Issues .............................................................................................................276 AHW’s New Web Site .....................................................................................................278

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COVER: 2003 U.S. National Champion Futurity Filly Felisha BHF (Falcon BHF x Tevkah), owned by Battle Hill Farm. See story on page 93. Photo by Suzanne Sturgill. PHOTOS FROM TOP: Page 224, page 196, page 124, page 236.

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Denise P. Hearst Lynn Anderson Mary Jane Parkinson Carol Earnest, Wendy Flynn Melanie K. Davis Leigh Brandt, Robin Cloward, Louise Herndon, Elizabeth Howard, John Johnson, Jamie Kirkland, Kirsten Mathieson, Sannie Ricasata, Janet Van Hoorebeke Rhonda Hall Gary Gannon Douglas Tatelman Steve Andersen, Betty Finke, Joanne Fox, Nancy Ryan, Cindy Reich

WHAT IN THE

WORLD Fifty Years. by Denise Hearst

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From Arabian Horse World’s March 1985 issue, a look at the Arabian scene in Australia. Pat Slater photo.

e’ve had fun in the office this month, pouring through some 600 issues of Arabian Horse World magazines. We pulled out a few of our favorite covers to share with you, pieced together 50 years of history of the breed as chronicled in our issues, gathered up some celebrities (horses and human) that have appeared in our pages, had some giggles about some of the features we’ve run, and reminisced about what was on our readers’ minds way back when. There was way too much to fit in this issue, so we’ve posted some bonus features for you on our newly designed Web site, and we’ll be presenting a selection of favorite oldies over the course of this, our 50th year. It’s a rich trove of photographs, scholarly writing, some not-so-scholarly writing, sheer beauty, and a record of all the grand times we’ve had and horses we’ve enjoyed. There is this too: a look through our pages reveals, from our first issue to today’s, a commitment to cover not only the fun stuff, but the tough stuff. We had a phone call the other day from one of our breed’s well-known, longtime leaders in response to a recent editorial. He said, “One of the real joys I’ve had is knowing you and your magazine. You have

There’s no fun like Arabian horse fun. Freestyle reining at 1994 Region 5 in Pullyup, Washington — need we say more? 1994 October issue.

Below: Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi sharing a moment of joy at the WAHO conference in Sharjah, UAE. Featured in the AHW 1998 Fall Quarterly.

Gay Razcal (Rasel Gay Sierra x Prairie Princess), howls with delight at his stablemates’ antics. September 1984 Baby Photos.

Yesterday and today — the men of the World are hot, hot, hot! Featured in our 1989 January issue, left to right, are: Greg Hazlewood, Rick Moser, Steve Heathcott, John Rannenberg, Brian Murch, and Jim Lowe.

always stood shoulder to shoulder with the best in support of the Arabian horse.” It was humbling, and at the same time, perhaps, the ultimate validation of what we try to do here every month. The same and more can be said of the valiant Patrick Swayze who passed away just as we were completing this issue. We’ll pay a tribute to the actor in our next issue, but for now, what comes to mind was the way he described his early impressions of the breed on a visit to Gleannloch Farms in Spring, Texas, during an interview with Arabian Horse World several years ago. “I was simply awestruck by the Arabian horse’s beauty and power, and thrilled by the great ease and pride with which these horses responded to commands. … They became a dream that stayed with me my whole life. Of

all the breeds of horses, Arabians are individuals. You have to handle them with the integrity and dignity that they demand, and that’s why I love them.” Patrick also talked about how he and his wife Lisa breed one foal a year to raise and train, “… as part of our efforts to further ourselves as trainers. We’ve been turning out some well-mannered, soft-mouthed horses that have no fear. …” That was Patrick, a thoroughly decent man, in support of the breed he loved. So let’s raise a glass of bubbly and toast to the heroes in our midst, human and equine, to the greats that have come before, and those who will surely come tomorrow.

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The lavish Arabian horse sales of the ’80s at Scottsdale as featured in the AHW 1985 June issue. “Prices burst through the half-milliondollar barrier in 1981 when Tom Chauncey paid $600,000 for Miss Cognac (Cognac x Serbaya),” wrote Mary Jane Parkinson in the 1986 June issue. 4. 2.

1. At Scottsdale in 1996, with 19 *Bask daughters on stage with him, Mr. Chauncey himself led out the twentieth — the lovely *Naborr granddaughter Naborrs Snowfire (x Beyborr) who later sold for $205,000 to Pegasus Ranch. June 1986 issue. 2. Pre-sale excitement at the 1995 *Bask Classic, where the Pointer Sisters proved that all that glitters is gold in Scottsdale. June 1985 issue. 3. Lot 1 of the 1985 Gainey Heritage Sale, Gaffi (Raffi x Galatina) and Gai-Ga-Rageyma (*Naborr x Ga-Rageyma), which sold as a package for $100,000 to Count Zichy-Thyssen, Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 1985 issue. 4. Arabian racing at its finest. Mark J. Barrett photos. September 1988 issue. 5. The grace and beauty of the 30th Annual Polish National Show. December 2008 issue. Stuart Vesty photos. 82 ▪ ARABIAN HORSE WORLD ▪ OCTOBER 2009

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One Man’s Opinio n b y Pau l & S u e Wo o l d r i d g e

If the “BIG TIME” breeder has a barn, “Arabianology” will continue there. “A CLASSIC” — translation — anything standing in one’s own barn. “A PIECE OF JUNK” — anything standing in someone else’s barn.

6. Classic, beautiful AHW photography by Rik Van Lent. Pastorale, a Shaker El Masri son pictured at his home farm in Germany. 7. From subversive to sublime: foals by Laddinns Fire during their first photo session, below, and the finished product, above. September 1984 Baby Photos. 8. The little groom Sa’ad and the lovely *Tuhotmos granddaughter, Sharbat (Raki x Wasfya), at Rabab Stud, Egypt. December 1994 AHW Cover. Rik Van 7. Lent, Jr. photo.

To calm his nerves, I was then told to give him a “Stablemate,” which turned out to be a classic case of neither having seen anything like the other before. I somehow feel that Leon would have eventually accepted the goat, but apparently the goat didn’t have that much time.

Then I was told how inhumane it was to keep a horse in total darkness and if I wished to quiet him, I should remove the upper half of his stall door to let the sun shine in and him see out … That is when he took up “Weaving.” 83 ▪ ARABIAN HORSE WORLD ▪ OCTOBER 2009

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Dressage Scholarship for Arabian-breds

illis and Karin Foley of Belfast, New York, sponsored a scholarship for a young rider on an Arabian-bred pony to participate at Lendon Gray’s Dressage4Kids, Inc’s FEI Pony Clinic with trainer George Williams, which took place in July. This year’s recipient was twelve-year-old Grace Jennings of Thent, New York. Her current mount is the purebred Arabian mare Aastrakhan (*Muftir Ibn Al Malik x Courtney by Safire), who was donated to Dressage4Kids by her owner Wendy Luscombe. This well-trained mare had been a wonderful schoolmaster for her breeder/owner, winning multiple regional championships in dressage before Wendy sent her to Lendon’s program. “Aastrakhan first went to a thirteen-year-old girl who had one terrific season on her showing thirdlevel and FEI pony. Now she is with Grace, and in nine months this young rider has gone from not ever having ridden a quiet canter to showing first level and schooling second level,” reports Lendon. Grace is excited about what she accomplished at the two-day clinic. “I learned a lot about walk to canter transitions and half-passes. George taught me to trust my pony and let her go so she could do what I was asking. It made a big difference,” says Grace. The pair’s goal is to be competing in FEI Pony next year.

Grace Jennings and Aastrakhan (*Muftir Ibn Al Malik x Courtney) participated at Lendon Gray’s Dressage4Kids, Inc’s FEI Poly Clinic. She received a dressage scholarship sponsored by Willis and Karin Foley, of Belfast, New York.

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Clinician George Williams had this to say, “I enjoyed myself immensely during the clinic. When I see young people with talent matched with the enthusiasm I observed over the two days, it is always fun and the world of riding seems brighter. Grace fit right in. She was a pleasure to teach as she definitely has a natural feel along with a great attitude. I found her to be receptive, catching on quickly to the exercises and eager to be pushed. “She and her pony were a good fit. The mare is more than capable of working at the level required. I wish them the best of luck and encourage Grace to continue to build a solid foundation for a promising future.” Grace, an avid event rider, originally sought out Lendon’s help with another pony to improve their jumping. “I considered dressage just another phase of eventing, but Lendon showed me how it can make a difference in everything I do,” says Grace. Grace’s mother Katherine says, “Until Lendon created this invaluable resource for children, no one in the dressage world thought they were capable of learning these concepts. She has made a huge difference for young riders. We are very grateful for this opportunity.” Dressage4Kids, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated for the express purpose of providing educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders. The Foleys are lifelong horsemen who breed Arabians, Welsh ponies, and crossbreds for sport horse pursuits at their farm Solar Hill Sport Horses. “Our goal is to promote Arabian-breds as equine athletes suitable for adults and children alike,” they said. “Their contribution to today’s equestrian sports is often overlooked.” To this end, the Foleys are funding awards for the high-scoring Arabian-bred pony in both the Hunter and Jumper divisions at the USEF Pony National Championships. They are also donating an award to the USEA Arabian-bred horse or pony ridden by a junior rider eventing at Preliminary level or above.

AHA Youth of the Year Demonstrates Integrity, Perseverance

s the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Youth Nationals Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show approaches, AHA continues to celebrate its 2008 Youth of the Year, Kim Luebcke of Peoria, Illinois. Luebcke, a college freshman at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, past Region 11 youth director, and past Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) president, maintains her role of Youth of the Year with grace and gratitude. Each year the Youth of the Year subcommittee works to find an AHYA member who is an excellent breed representative. Criteria for the Youth of the Year award demand the highest standards of breed, industry, and community involvement, along with a stellar school record. Subcommittee members have once again found a representative who defines the excellence of our industry’s future. In the showring, Luebcke has earned countless Top Fives, a Regional Reserve Championship, two Regional Championships, and four National Top Tens. Luebcke’s specialties are Arabian western pleasure and Arabian ladies sidesaddle. As a mechanical engineering major, Luebcke earned a 4.0 grade average her first semester and plans to get a master’s degree in business after she finishes her undergraduate degree. This summer, Luebcke interned as an engineer at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a premier national security research institution. “I love being able to make a difference, to work with people,” says Luebcke. “I loved being AHYA president, going to inter-breed conventions, and leading meetings,” she says. Luebcke credits her mentors in helping her along the way: Kate Griffith, her early trainer; Randy Sullivan for helping her bring her riding skills up a notch; and most of all, Luebcke thanks her parents. Jackie and Phil Luebcke who made sacrifices and taught Kim that hard work and perseverance pay off.

RMTC Board Implements Initiatives on Lab Standards, Quality Assurance, and Research Fellowship Program

he Arabian Jockey Club, a member of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC), is beginning a process that will result in the first significant changes to drug testing in the U.S. in more than three decades. The RMTC board of directors has approved new national laboratory standards for testing, the implementation of a laboratory accreditation program, and a new independent Equine Quality Assurance Program. In addition, the board approved the three-year funding of a graduate/ postdoctoral research fellowship and a frozen sample and retrospective testing program. For more information contact www.texasarabianbreeders.com

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Arabian Horse Foundation Names Grant and Scholarship Winners

he Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF) recently awarded $11,500 in grants and youth scholarships. AHF, which is the philanthropic arm of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), awarded $8,000 to equine rescue and rehoming efforts and equine research, and $3,500 to youth scholarships. Over the past two years, AHF has given out over $60,000 in grants and scholarships.

Grants “The Foundation is pleased to once again step forward and provide funds for projects, which will have a positive impact on the equine world and provide funds to help educate our future leaders,” said Larry Kinneer, AHF president. Last year was the first year of grant requests and approval in the areas of rescue and rehoming and equine research. “The euthansia clinics provide a compassionate and responsible end of life, where owners can bring their old or infirm friends, say their goodbyes in a loving and supportive environment, and know that their equine friends will not need to face the uncertainness and even horrors of ending up in the slaughter chain,” said Carol Darnell, who chairs the AHF’s Equine Rescue and Rehoming Advisory Panel. The Equine Rescue and Rehoming Advisory Panel and the Equine Research Advisor Panel, chaired by Beth Minnich, recommended approval of grants to the Foundation board. Darnell added, “This has helped so many owners who might not have options, other than the unthinkable, because they simply could not afford private veterinary and disposal services. Our financial support will help NorCal [NorCal Equine Rescue’s Euthanasia Clinic in Oroville, California] develop and distribute fact sheets on how other organizations, particularly rescue organizations, can develop their own euthanasia clinics or programs. There is considerable interest in this subject within the horse community as a whole. NorCal has the know-how and expertise, and is more than willing to share that knowledge. NorCal has several experienced veterinarians who conduct the clinics.” The second grant of $2,000 to Mountain View Rescue in Colombia, Kentucky, will be used to help those impacted by the nation’s struggling economy by providing hay on a shortterm basis for owners who have been financially challenged. Darnell explained, “[The Arabian Horse Foundation] developed a hay bank to offer owners short-term help when they are faced with economic challenges. By offering hay free of charge, allowing owners time to become financially stable, [The

Arabian Horse Foundation] helps the horses remain in their own homes rather than swelling the numbers of surrendered horses.” The $3,500 granted to UC-Davis is the second grant to that institution. Last year, a $5,000 grant was awarded to the UC-Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory for the work on CA (cerebellar abiotrophy), a degenerative condition of the brain in which certain cells in the cerebellum begin to die, resulting in a severe lack of coordination. Most affected individuals are euthanized before adulthood. Evidence indicates that CA is widespread in the Arabian breed. “It is important that there be continued support for research into CA so that the mutation causing CA can be located and a direct DNA test can be developed,” explained Beth Minnich, chair of the Foundation’s Equine Research Advisory Panel. MInnich also chairs AHA’s Equine Genetics Task Force. “It is imperative that the Arabian horse community be a leader in genetic disease research, particularly for those disorders affecting the Arabian breed. The research project is one we need to see through to the finish.” Minnich added, “Research projects are also feeling the impact of the economic downturn. As such, funding has gotten even tighter and every dollar that is available is important.”

Scholarships Scholarship award winners were notified last spring of their scholarship grants from the Foundation. Nine youths were awarded scholarships, explained Jim Cada, AHF treasurer and board member who, along with Nancy Harvey, also a board member, comprises the Scholarship Award committee. The amount awarded was $4,500, which brings the scholarship total given in the last two years to over $35,000. “It is always rewarding to help someone achieve their dreams and potential by attending college,” said Cada. “In today’s economy, parents are struggling with increasing financial pressures. I am pleased that the Foundation is able to help these families by providing scholarships.” The scholarship winners are: Taylor Ferguson, Victor, New York; Kristin N. LaBounty, Scottsdale, Arizona; Darcey M. Haggen, Clanton, Alabama; Hailey Rowe, Hendersonville, Tennessee; Kimberly Luebcke, Peoria, Illinois; Erica Jane Johnson, Lake Oswego, Oregon; Sarah Schuessler, Attica, New York; and Melaine A. Ray of Wichita, Kansas. This year is the first year to award the newly established Myron Krause Equine Research Scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship

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is Amber Louise Burton of Okmulgee, Okalahoma. In addition to Jim Cada, Nancy Harvey, and Larry Kinneer, other Foundation board members are Lollie Ames, Frank Galovic, and C. A. Butler. The Foundation is a nonprofit entity, so gifts to it are tax deductible. Successfully relaunched two years ago, AHF has core areas to which individuals can direct their contribution: Youth Scholarships, Equine Research, and Equine Rescue and Rehoming. “This is the second year that the Foundation has made grants to rescue and to research. We believe that our support of programs, projects, and research will help make a positive difference in a world where we all share a common love for our equine friends.” Kinneer said. “In order to continue doing this, though, we need the ongoing support of our membership. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and will help us continue the work that we are doing.” To make a tax-deductible contribution online or to learn more about the Foundation, visit the Foundation Web site at www. arabianhorsefoundation.org.

Greener Pastures Affirmativ 1984-2009

im and Renee Boeshans of Springfield, Oregon, announce the passing of their Arabian stallion, Affirmativ (Andreanov x Cedaridge Folaura). “My first glimpse of Affirmativ was in the broodmare pastures of Twin Fir Farms, in Sisters, Oregon,” says Renee Boeshans. “My good friend Robbin Stewart and I were looking for a colt for her. He was one month old, and the most gorgeous foal I had ever seen. He followed us all over the pastures that day. She chose a different foal, but you might say Affirmativ chose me. I was thrilled to find out that his sire was Andreanov, a champion son of Negatraz, and his dam was Cedaridge Folaura, a full sister to Cedaridge Folderol, a national champion in formal combination and English pleasure. “At the age of 18 months, Affirmativ broke his leg. We were devastated. He had surgery at the Oregon State Veterinarian Hospital, and had a pin put in. He was rejecting the pin, so they sent him home for us to treat it, and keep it in as long as possible. Miraculously, once he was at home, it healed. We were not expecting to be able to show or ride him, but as a young horse Affirmativ was a winner in country English pleasure, halter, and never defeated in most classic. He was Scottsdale’s Most Classic Arabian and Champion Novice Native Costume horse in 1994. Later, at the age of nineteen, he was shown in hunt seat, western, and native costume by our granddaughter, Cortney Boeshans. He was also champion over all breeds at our county fair that year. So Affirmativ truly was a most versatile Arabian horse. “Affirmativ has over 100 foals in the U.S., Canada, and in Germany. The few who have been shown have done very well, with national, regional, and class A champions. One mare, PS Promiscuous, bred by Patti Shampang, was pulled out of the pasture, and with only two months of training, went on to be Region 4 Champion Mare, owned by Janice Johnson at the time. Several sons, One Night A Day, owned by Lily Fletcher, was National Top Ten in trail, and AV Olympic Spirit, owned by Dennis Hixson, was a regional winner, and National Top Ten in reining. Currently, his son, AV Definyt, has been Canadian National Top Five, and Region 4 Western Pleasure Champion, in 2008. He was also Regions 3 and 4 Champion AOTR, with his owner Gaile Spanton, in 2009. “Affirmativ was bred to be a performance horse, but he had true classic Arabian type. He had the chiseled head, large eyes, and long ‘hooky’ neck that so many strive for. He looked as good this year as he did in his youth, and we were going to take him to our county fair, to celebrate his 25th birthday. Sadly, it was not to be. One week before the fair, he injured his leg severely, and we had to put him down. He was truly our once in a lifetime horse, and he will live on in our hearts forever, as our ‘most classic’ Affirmativ (Andreanov x Cedaridge Folaura). Arabian stallion.” 249 ▪ ARABIAN HORSE WORLD ▪ OCTOBER 2009