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Region 1 Championship Show May 27-31, 2009 · Del Mar, California Judges: Julie Fisher Bruns Addante, John Ryan, Corky Sutton, Connie Cole O’Brien, Arlene Rigdon
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he 30th Annual Region 1 Championship show was held the last weekend in May and featured a preshow, $15,000 in prizes and prize money, a one-stop progressive dinner, and more. Greg Gallún showed 2005 Polish National Junior Champion Filly *Pinga (*Gazal Al Shaqab x Pilar) to the Champion Mare win. The 2004 bay mare, recently leased from Poland, was with foal at side during the show. “*Pinga showed beautifully,” says Greg. “I think she stands a great chance for us at this year’s Nationals. She’s very much along the same lines as *Pianissima, maybe not quite as exotic, but she’s close — and she can really move. Last year at the Polish Nationals she was the high scorer of the show in movement. She is one of Janow’s best young Gazal daughters. ”Jim Lowe rode twelve-year-old Papa Rhazi (*El Ghazi x Mama Jazz), for owner Brie Reiter, Aptos, California, to the Championship in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure class. Papa Rhazi was also Scottsdale Reserve Champion HalfRegion 1 Champion Stallion Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable), owned by Dona Bellinger, Paonia, CA, and shown by Greg Gallún.
Arabian English Pleasure AOTR earlier this year. “Seven years ago this was one of the best two English horses in the country — and now he’s almost as good as he was then,” Jim says. “He’s as exciting as any English horse there is on the West Coast, without a doubt. He has a wicked silhouette and is as outrageous looking as any horse you’ll see at a horse show — the kind of horse where people will go to the ring just to see him show. I was totally excited to get to show him — especially in that new arena at Del Mar.” Jim also rode the four-year-old grey gelding Forte Afire VF (Afire Bey V x Duet VF), to win Region 1 Champion Country English Pleasure horse. “He’s the biggest, highest purebred I’ve ever ridden,” Jim says. “When someone says they have a really big horse, my first thought is that it’s going to be a big hunter, but this horse can trot — he’s really pretty with tons of quality. “The covered arena at Del Mar had the ambience of Tingley, Louisville, and Springfield — it made you feel like you were at a big-time horse show,” says Jim. REGION 1 SHOW RESULTS IN BRIEF CHAMPION STALLION (3): Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable), Dona Bellinger, Paonia, CO; RESERVE: Ever After NA (*Sir Fames HBV x Entaicying NA), Robert and Dixie North Family Trust, Ramona, CA CHAMPION MARE (7): *Pinga (*Gazal Al Shaqab x Pilar), leased to Frank & Frank Partners, LLC; RESERVE: *Donna Fantastykah RB (Don El Chall x Sabah El Kair RB), Robert & Dixie North Family Trust, Ramona, CA CHAMPION GELDING (5): Swing Thyme MGF (Pyro Thyme SA x Peekaboo Heat VF), Richard and Hattie Martin, San Marcos, CA; RESERVE: SR Reygal (GR Psyches Rey x VP Shes Soshai), Jay and Diane M. Allen, Phoenix, AZ
Region 8 Champion Mare *Pinga (*Gazal Al Shaqab x Pilar), on lease to Frank and Frank Partners, LLC.
Region 8 Champion Two-Year-Old Colt RHR Heir Of Marwan (*Marwan Al Shaqab x LC Psychesheiress), owned by Roger and Stephanie McMahon, Cashmere, Washington.
REGION 1 SHOW RESULTS IN BRIEF (CONTINUED) CHAMPION TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT (3): RHR Heir Of Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x LC Psychesheiress), Roger and Stephanie McMahon, Cashmere, WA CHAMPION YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS SWEEPSTAKES (7): El Chall WR (*Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair), Robert & Dixie North Family Trust, Ramona, CA; RESERVE: Chancellor MW (Enzo x Star Chance SA), Cindy Morgan & Ann Wilder, Lincoln, CA CHAMPION YEARLING FILLIES SWEEPSTAKES (11): Indianna SF (*Sir Fames HBV x Indianne Psylk), Robert & Dixie North Family Trust, Ramona, CA; RESERVE: Bint Chall CE (*Magnum Chall HVP x Mserra), Charles & Erin Hansen, Mantorville, MN CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE (2): DA Atlas (Triften x Ariaelle), Mike & Shannon Beethe, Cave Creek, AZ; RESERVE: Bad Badleroybrown (Afire Bey V x Evita Padron), Clay & Angela Stanley, Coronado, CA CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (6): PA Elusive (*Emanor x PA Screen Play), Double U Ranch LC, Mesa, AZ; RESERVE: Grshwin Rapsody Ngray (CP Crescendo x SK Basiree), Nancy Korber, Cave Creek, CA CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (5): Forte Afire VF (Afire Bey V x Duet VF), James O. Lowe, Somis, CA; RESERVE: KD Kontagious (Baske Afire x Teena G), Bridget & Katie Atwood, Temecula, CA CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (8): Kharismatic PGA (*Khadraj NA x Aphrodite FA), Karen, Doug, Brooke, and Nicole Pitassi, West Linn, OR; RESERVE: Krusayder (Eternety x Lovins Khrush SSA), Highland Pride Arabians, Inc., La Habra Heights, CA CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): Khabaret PGA (*Khadraj NA x RA Kela), Nancy R. and Robert Risen, Murrieta, CA; RESERVE: Martinis At Noon (PA Hi-Noon x Daiquiri Bey), Debra L. Barkley and Craig Netwig, San Diego, CA CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE (5): Papa Rhazi (*El Ghazi x Mama Jazz), Brie Reiter, Aptos, CA; RESERVE: Elegant Expression (Afire Bey V x Express Yourself), River Run Farms LLC, Santa Ynez, CA
Region 8 Champion Yearling Colts/Geldings Sweepstakes El Chall WR (*Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair), owned by Robert and Dixie North Family Trust, Ramona, California. CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (6): SF Beyond The Glory (Cologne x Admirals Supreme Glory), Mike Beethe, Cave Creek, AZ; RESERVE: City Slicker JF (Jubilation JF x Clover Hills Blazing Luck), Cheryl Fortun, Pacific Palisades, CA CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (4): Elegant Revival (Revival x RW Valentinekaandi), Desert Rose Stables, LLC, Park City, UT; RESERVE: Saint Millennium (Millenium LOA x CF Royal Prowler), Jaime Cassin, Delavan, WI CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (10): Noonday Moon (Rohara Moon Storm x Vallejo Cashmere), Laurie Husband & Sharon Ames, Scottsdale, AZ; RESERVE: Baskin In Baja (Alada Baskin x My Holiday), Drake Farms LLC, San Luis Obispo, CA
Region 8 Championship Show June 2-6, 2009 · Denver, Colorado Judges: Chris Culbreth, David Garrett, and Mary Trowbridge.
REGION 8 SHOW RESULTS IN BRIEF CHAMPION STALLION (5): RA Karwan (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Karalisa), Angela Sessions, Menisee, CA; RESERVE: SR Asanti (Magnum Psyche x A Francesca), Dr. Steve Ralston, Ogden, UT CHAMPION MARE (5): Eternetys Alahadi (Eternety x Mi Mistical Magic), Mark Bingham, Honeyville, UT; RESERVE: MWF Marwans Elegance (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Sshow Me), Constance Harbridge, Evergreen, CO CHAMPION BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES YEARLING COLT/GELDING (6): Empire W (*Magnum Chall HVP x Psyches Princess), Willms Arabians, Eaton, CO; RESERVE: Casanova PPA (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Carinosaa), William Bachman, Fountain Hills, AZ CHAMPION BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES YEARLING FILLY (9): Magnum Mania (Magnum Psyche x Sonora Sunset WF), M. A. Shatila, Scottsdale, AZ; RESERVE: KLA Anna Stasia (Da Vinci FM x Anna Bella B), Larry and Karen Bullard, Soquel, CA CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (8): CSP Martini (Mamage x Chimichanga), Erin Carlson, Bondurant, IA; RESERVE: BDA Imperial Express (IXL Noble Express x Shila Bey), Betty English, Hudson, WI CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE (11): Tamar Adante (Neposzar x LW Gradyna), Cindy Smith, Hanna City, IL; RESERVE: Sechsey (Echo Magnifficoo x Avjem Primav), Kimberly Osmundson, Draper, UT CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE AATR (16): Chang K (The Headliner x Medonna), Tosha Cox, Aurora, CO; RESERVE: Tamar Adante (Neposzar x LW Gradyna), Cindy Smith, Hanna City, IL CHAMPION REINING HORSE (10): AAR Nobels Tribute (Vaguely Noble x Al Lakota), Kirsten Palmer, Alpine, UT; RESERVE: Mark VI (Gondolier x Mark IV Evergreen), Linda Hitt, Elizabeth, CO CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): Scarlett Rose (The Color Of Fame x Shannara El Ameer), Mary E. Earle, Elizabeth, CO; RESERVE: Heritage Socrates (Heritage Bey King x Extra Buttons), Dailene Christensen, Elizabeth, CO CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (5): JB Surfs UP (Baske Afire x Petite Sweet), Red Tail Arabians, Elk Mound, WI; RESERVE: Strikes Image (Strikes Up The Bands Legacy x GA Skyy King), John Straley, Salt Lake City, UT CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (11): San Diego Moon (Santa Fe V x Taffy Bey), Belle Carpenter, Santa Fe, NM; RESERVE: Mezimerize (Shah Azim x Mimis Memory), Lauren Van Anrooy, Denver, CO CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (12): Mariachi Kid V (Sundance Kid V x Marigold V), BV Arabians, Littleton, CO; RESERVE: Alada Zaba BCR (Alada Baskin x Orozaba), Sarah Moor, Castle Rock, CO CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE AATR (23): VJ Tamaras Fame (Fame VF x Tamarabam Bay), Vickey Bowman, Lehi, UT; RESERVE: Rachmaninoff SRD (SRD Nureyev x Joie SRD), Amy Swanson, Lathrop, MO
Region 8 Champion Stallion RA Karwan (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Karalisa), owned by Angela Sessions, Menisee, California.
Region 8 Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Yearling Colt/Gelding Empire W (*Magnum Chall HVP x Psyches Princess), owned by Willms Arabians, Eaton, Colorado.
CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE (11): Winsomes Way (Fabricius x Bikala), Belle Carpenter, Santa Fe, NM; RESERVE: JS Like Magic (SV Basksko x Like Me), Kiley Rubin, Parker, CO CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (8): Dream A Lil Dream (Fire An Ice x Crystal Blue Persuasion), Suzanne Perkins, Santa Barbara, CA; RESERVE: Roger That (Cajun Gold x Genuine Love), Katherine Gardner, Amity, PA
Region 14 Championship Show June 25-28, 2009 · Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky Judges: Bill Melendez, Terry Holmes, Jim Lowe, Brian Scoggins
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espite hot weather and lightning storms, Region 14 operated like a well-oiled machine, thanks to veteran show organizer Cindy Clinton and her team. “We’ve worked together for years,” she says. “Everyone knows his or her job and it gets done.” The show was up in numbers with more than 600 horses competing, thanks in a large part to scheduling of other Regional shows. In previous years there had been conflicts with Regions 15 and 11, but this year Region 14 took place earlier than its neighboring Regional shows. “Our show has always been one of the largest and we probably get more people from outside the region than anybody,” says Cindy. “But when it comes down to showing at your own region or going to another region
Region 14 Champion Mare True Desire LL (Ames Charisma x Serenata Eljamaal), owned by Mysticia Arabians, Bullsbrook, Australia.
people usually stay close to home. We were able to get a lot of those people back this year.” Exhibitors enjoyed perhaps the show’s biggest plus this year — the new, million-dollar footing that was incorporated in the outdoor rings. “It’s wonderful,” says Cindy. “After these major storms, we could use it, immediately. Also, the inside footing that we’ve always had was the best it’s ever been.”
REGION 14 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS IN BRIEF
Region 14 Champion Stallion Maddox Van Ryad (*Ryad El Jamaal x Barbara Van Kaset), owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, Illinois.
CHAMPION STALLION (9): *Maddox Van Ryad (Ryad El Jamaal x Barbara Van Kaset), Sally Bedeker, Morris, IL; RESERVE: Alijahandro (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Alija Cherie), M. Byatt & N. Maylor, New Ulm, TX CHAMPION MARE (6): True Desire LL (Ames Charisma x Serenata Eljamaal), Mysticia Arabians, Bullsbrook, Australia; RESERVE: Khouraja (Legend Of Khouraj x MB Satin), Rohara Arabians, Orange Lake, FL CHAMPION GELDING (8): PA Millan Always (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), A. C. Marino Sr. & Jr., Birmingham, AL; RESERVE: HF Psypher (Amir Jamaal x HF Psyquoia), Matthew Murray, Miami, FL CHAMPION BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS (14): Vaalente (DA Valentino x Amelia B), Roger and Stephanie McMahon, Cashmere, WA; RESERVE: Vailiant (DA Valentino x Felcia Psyche), Lee Melchi, Coldwater, MI CHAMPION BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES YEARLING FILLIES (11): Duchess Of Marwan (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Amety B), Sally Bedeker, Morris, IL; RESERVE: Marwa Al Shaqab, (*Marwan Al Shaqab x Majaarani), Al Shaqab Farm, Doha, Qatar CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (12): CL Berry Supreme (Hucklebey Berry x BaskinsBelle), Valley Hei Farm, Mason, OH; RESERVE: ROL Firecracker (Afire Bey V x Singularcylection), Nancy Brand, Greenfield, IN
The show was well attended, despite the slackening economy. Out of 1,070 stalls, show organizers counted only 100 empty ones. “I figured we’d have a major cut in tack stalls and things like that, and we didn’t,” Cindy says. “I think people are picking the shows they’re going to more carefully. They’re picking what they need. They don’t need a class A show to go to for fun right now. They’re trying to get qualified to go to Nationals.” Differences from previous Region 14 shows? Increased numbers in halter competition, for one. “I don’t know why,” Cindy says. “We also had more western exhibitors. Gary Ferguson came from Texas — he’s been so supportive to the reining division.” The schedule was changed a bit this year, and show organizers incorporated a couple of new elements, like an expanded half-day preshow. “We also had some new concessions this year,” notes Cindy. “Everyone loved that.” Highlights? Aside from fabulous competition in just about every class, Midwest Training Centre hosted a wellattended lunchtime party celebrating Da Vinci FM and his foals. On Saturday afternoon a fundraising “pie in the
REGION 14 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS IN BRIEF (CONTINUED) CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (6): Emannuel (Hey Hallelujah x Ericca), Strawberry Banks Farm, East Aurora, NY; RESERVE: QH Tallulah (Hey Hallelujah x Especialley), Quarry Hill Farm, Lakeville, CT CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (8): AK Canzonet (Sensation Al Z x JV Sonnet), Angela Deal, Durand, MI; RESERVE: WC Concho (Amazing Fame V x Prodigy SFI), J. & M. Reser, Wakarusa, IN CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): Possesion PGA (*Khadraj NA x RA Po Akela), F. Chisholm & S. Doulaveris, Timmonsville, SC; RESERVE: Shniya (Sundance Kid V x Famous Lady EA), F. & C. Burrow, Noblesville, IN CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE (6): Star Intention (*Dakar El Jamaal x Starilla), Silver Star Arabians LLC, Clearwater, FL; RESERVE: WR Markofhuck (Hucks Cadet V x Marbakka), Lauren Geraci, Lutz, FL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (9): RH Gladiator (Mamage x Lakeviews Savior Faire), Katie Williams, Independence, KY; RESERVE: Aphrodisiac (Majesteit x EA Aphroditie), Hillary Alpert, Paradise Valley, AZ CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): HCA Crimson Express (IXL Noble Express x Dream Copy PHF), D. & M. Mutschelknaus, Newcomerstown, OH; RESERVE: EA Love Potion (Hucklebey Berry x Santanas Love Affair), Empress Arabians, Venetia, PA CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (8): Ima Rock Star (Poco Van Star x Rockyk Rhoda II), G. & D. O’Shanick, Midothian, VA; RESERVE: Llegally Blonde (Alada Baskin x Moonlight An Ice), Lynn Packer, Palos Heights, IL
face” contest was held to raise money for Region 14 youth. Nominees Joe Reser, Dale Brown, Beth Ann Graves, Jim Stachowski, Peter Stachowski, Travis Rice, Rob Bick, Carolyn Schroeder, Terry Holmes, Jim Lowe and Cindy Clinton were brought into the main ring to take a cream pie in the face — in all they raised $4,192.00. The crowd roared as the top five money raisers (Joe Reser, Jim Stachowski, Travis Rice, Rob Bick and Terry Holmes) all got a pie in the face! “Everything just fell into place this year,” says Cindy.
Region 14 Champion Country English Pleasure CL Berry Supreme (Hucklebey Berry x Baskins-Belle), owned by Valley Hei Farm, Mason, Ohio.
Region 14 Champion Western Pleasure AK Canzonet (Sensation Al Z x JV Sonnet), owned by Angela Deal, Durand, Michigan.