The 2011 U.S. National Championships –
ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS! For over 43 years, Rohara Arabians has bred, owned, shown, and marketed some of the top Arabian and Half-Arabian horses in the world. In 2011, Rohara Arabians and their clients brought 24 horses to the U.S. National Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and had one of the most successful shows ever! All together, they brought home eight national championships, nine reserve national championships, and 36 national top ten awards in purebred and halfArabian halter and performance. As the Rohara team gathered for a group photo, they held armfuls of the gleaming trophies, colorful ribbons, and championship roses. All the time and work they invested had paid off and now they enjoyed the sweetness of another great success! FACING PAGE: The elegant entrance to Rohara Arabians, home of world-class purebred and half-Arabian Champions.
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ROHARA ARABIANS TRAINING TEAM: JOE ALBERTI, KATIE SHOWERS, AND JOHN RANNENBERG
The impressive array of trophies, garlands and ribbons decorating the Rohara hospitality area at the show proves that the Arabian truly is the most versatile horse in the world. The colorful stash also confirms the versatility of the Rohara Arabians breeding program, the multi-faceted skills of the Rohara trainers – John Rannenberg, Katie Showers, and Joe Alberti, as well as their very accomplished clients. This combination of top quality purebred and half-Arabian horses, skillful trainers, and dedicated competitors is the key to their success. However, something even more special contributed to their triumphs; the camaraderie that’s shared among the members of the Rohara team. Visiting the Rohara stalls was almost like crashing a family reunion or private party. Everyone was buzzing about; some were preparing delicious grilled food and tasty refreshments, others were helping each other prepare for their classes, encouraging each other, cheering each other on, laughing, joking, and enjoying each other’s company. It was such a positive and fun-filled atmosphere – you just couldn’t help but want to be a part of the team. Everyday it seemed like there was something new to celebrate!
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ZA MAGNUMOISELLE MTC
SUPREME NATIONAL CHAMPION HA SENIOR MARE NATIONAL CHAMPION HA MARE S/H 4-6 YEAR OLD WITH JOE ALBERTI NATIONAL CHAMPION HA MARE S/H, AOTH WITH CAROLYN WEILER
There were many changes and improvements at the 2011 U.S. Nationals including the addition of Supreme Championship titles in the Halter divisions. Rohara Arabians and their clients took full advantage of these new titles. Although it was the first time ZA Magnumoiselle MTC (Magnum Psyche x Affluent Affair) competed at the U.S Nationals, it surely won’t be the last! This exquisite mare won not one, but three national championship titles including National Champion Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Mare 4-6 Years Old with Joe Alberti, National Champion Half-Arabian Stock/ Hunter Mare AOTH with her owner Carolyn Weiler, and Supreme National Champion Half-Arabian Stock/ Hunter Mare with Joe Alberti. Whether it is in the halter show ring or as a champion producer, ZA Magnumoiselle MTC excels at every level. In fact, ZA Magnumoiselle MTC had a colt, Shaddo Magniphied, sired by Shaddofax, that was named 2011 U.S National Top Ten Half-Arabian Yearling Colt.
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MAGHNUS Z
U.S. NATIONAL SUPREME RESERVE CHAMPION HA GELDING WITH JOE ALBERTI U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION HA GELDING S/H - 4-6 YEAR OLD WITH JOE ALBERTI U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION HA GELDING S/H, AOTH WITH AMELIA HRUBAN
Maghnus Z (Magnum Chall HVP x The Sweet Rose), is certainly no stranger to ribbons and roses and in Tulsa he added three more national championship awards to the three championships he had previously won. This amazing show horse now has a resume with a grand total of six national championship titles. The newest awards Maghnus earned in 2011 include National Champion HalfArabian Stock/Hunter Gelding 4-6 Years Old with Joe Alberti, National Champion Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Gelding AOTH with his owner Amelia Hruban, and Supreme National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Gelding with Joe Alberti.
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ROHARA HERMES
U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION HA 3 YEAR OLD FILLY WITH JOE ALBERTI U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION HA FUTURITY FILLY WITH JOE ALBERTI TOP TEN (3RD IN CLASS) HA MARE S/H, AOTH WITH MARIKATE MATTHEWS
The lovely filly Rohara Hermes (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy), owned by Marikate Mathews, brought home two gleaming silver trophies, numerous ribbons and armfuls of roses. Rohara Hermes was named National Champion Half-Arabian Three-Year-Old Filly with Joe Alberti, National Champion HalfArabian Futurity Filly with Joe Alberti, and National Top Ten Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Mare AOTH with Marikate Mathews. With her exceptional conformation and beauty, as well as her natural athletic ability, it is certain that Rohara Hermes will be wearing roses on a regular basis – the only question is; will it be in halter or performance – the answer is very likely to be both!
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GOLDIE FAWN
U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HA 3 YEAR OLD FILLY WITH JOHN RANNENBERG U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA FUTURITY FILLY WITH JOHN RANNENBERG U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA MARE S/H, AOTH WITH DON COPELAND
Goldie Fawn (Fausto CRH x Carmel Rose) is a blonde bombshell of a filly! Goldie’s stunning looks earned her the title of U.S. National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Three-Year-Old Filly with John Rannenberg, National Top Ten Half-Arabian Futurity Filly with John Rannenberg, and National Top Ten Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Mare AOTH with her owner Don Copeland. Who ever said, “Blondes have more fun”, might have had Goldie Fawn in mind. However, it was hard to say who was having the most fun, Goldie or her delighted owner, Don Copeland. Either way they are a blockbuster team!
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ROHARA AMERICANLEGEND
U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HA GELDINGS S/P 7 AND OVER WITH JOHN RANNENBERG U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION - SENIOR HA GELDING S/P WITH JOE ALBERTI U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA GELDING S/P AOTH WITH KAREN HAVICE U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING, AOTD WITH KAREN HAVICE
One of the most highly decorated champions on the Rohara Arabians all-star team is Rohara Americanlegend (Justafire DGL x Miz American Pie). This veteran of the show ring now holds seven national championship and reserve championship titles. Legend’s most recent wins at Tulsa include; National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Gelding Saddle Pleasure, 7 Years & Over with John Rannenberg; National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Gelding Saddle Pleasure AOTH with Karen Havice; National Top Ten Half-Arabian Gelding Saddle Pleasure AOTH with Karen Havice, and National Top Ten HalfArabian Country Pleasure Driving AOTD with Karen Havice. Rohara Americanlegend ++++// is the epitome of the versatile Arabian. The demarcation following his name, “++++//”, signifies that he has achieved the “Legion Of Master And Legion Of Excellence”, which is the highest level of excellence in the Arabian show ring and AHA competition!
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ROHARA MARCS THE SPOT
U.S. NATIONAL SUPREME RESERVE CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN JUVENILE GELDING U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HALF-ARABIANW 3 YEAR OLD GELDING U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA FUTURITY GELDING WITH JOE ALBERTI
Rohara Marcs The Spot (QR Marc x Fames Fantasy of Love), owned by Rohara Arabians and Maddy Winer, is an extremely eye catching and colorful half-Arabian gelding. Rohara Marcs The Spot has high quality and excellent conformation that earned him two national championship awards in Tulsa including Supreme National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Junior Gelding, National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Three-Year-Old Gelding, as well as National Top Ten Half-Arabian Futurity Gelding with Joe Alberti. Rohara Marcs The Spot has just begun his show career; his regional and now national championship titles in halter are certain to be the prelude to his successful performance career. Rohara Marcs The Spot is such a beautiful and athletic horse, he and Rohara trainer Katie Showers, make a winning team!
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SHADDOFAX
U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN STALLION 8 YEARS & OVER WITH JOE ALBERTI
The handsome and athletic purebred stallion Shaddofax (Justafire DGL x R Colette), owned by Chestnuthill Arabians, added the title of U.S National Reserve Champion Arabian Stallion Eight-Years-Old to his already extensive list of show ring accomplishments. This was Shaddofax’s second national reserve championship title. In Tulsa, Shaddofax was honored in the Supreme Senior Stallion Championship where his dynamic entrance and stunning performance earned him cheers and wild applause from the crowd. Shaddofax’s natural athletic ability and exciting, powerful trot make him a consistent favorite with judges, spectators, and breeders. The Shaddofax son Shaddo Magniphied, out of multiple national champion mare ZA Magnumoiselle MTC, was named 2011 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Half-Arabian Yearling Colt. Shaddofax stands at stud at Rohara Arabians.
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Also among the U.S. National Top Ten Halter winners presented by Rohara Arabians and their clients were the following horses:
MAJIK OF MARWAN
U.S. National Top Ten Stallions 4- 5 Years Old with Joe Alberti
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ROHARA ARIA SPARTAN U.S. National Top Ten THREE Year Old COLT with Joe Alberti
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SHADDO MAGNIPHIED
U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Yearling Colts & Geldings with Joe Albertis
AWESOME ECHO AF U.S. National Top Ten Gelding AOTH with Brandy Johnson
ROHARA MAJI
U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Yearling Filly with Joe Alberti
MAGNUMS ANGEL JD
U.S. National Top Ten 6-7 Year-Old Mare with Joe Alberti
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Some of the most exciting classes at the Nationals were in the performance divisions. The bonds between horse and handler are significant and deeply meaningful. One example is Forthe Loveof Thunder, a beautiful and talented half-Arabian mare, and her owner Marikate Mathews. From day one, Forthe Loveof Thunder, or “Lovey”, has been an important part of Marikate’s life and they have shared some very special moments. Marikate rode Lovey to 2006 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Show Hack in Open and Amateur, as well as 2007 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Show Hack in Open and Amateur. Then, 10 days before the 2008 U.S. Nationals, Marikate broke her arm. She turned to her dear friend, trainer, and mentor, John Rannenberg and asked him to show Lovey for her. John and Lovey were National Champions in Half-Arabian Show Hack Open. Marikate was encouraged and decided to ride Lovey too – even though her arm was broken and she was wearing a cast. Makikate explained, “Lovey is so intelligent and John has done such a fantastic job training her; it gave me the confidence to try. Lovey and I have an amazing bond; that day I rode her with my mind and body. I never once stressed my hand or arm.” Marikate and Lovey earned a sixth national championship title. In early 2010, Marikate decided Lovey needed a break and gave her a full year and half of well deserved rest. In the fall of 2011, Marikate was ready to get back to the ring with Lovey, but the pair was looking for a new challenge. Marikate decided they would give the Country English Plea-
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FOR THE LOVEOF THUNDER
U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION - HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 55 & OVER WITH MARIKATE MATTHEWS
sure division a try. Never in her wildest dreams did Marikate expect such amazing success with their first time back in the ring together, and in a brand new division. However, this talented team would not be denied and they were U.S. National Champion Country English Pleasure, AAOTR 55 & Over. This was the seventh national championship title for Forthe Loveof Thunder, a mare that exemplifies the amazing versatility of the Arabian and half-Arabian performance horse.
NET WORTH LOA
U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE OPEN WITH JOHN RANNENBERG U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN HA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE, 55 & OVER WITH LINDA MUSSO
Another exciting champion presented by Rohara Arabians was the glamorous black-bay gelding Net Worth LOA (Krewe x Worthy Decision). This beautiful and talented horse was named National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Open with John Rannenberg and National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure, 55 & Over with Linda Musso. Although Net Worth LOA is a relatively new member of the Rohara team, he has been a wonderful addition. Earlier in the year, Net Worth LOA was named 2011 NSH Grand Champion Country English Pleasure AOTR, with Linda Musso; and NSH Champion Country English Pleasure Geldings & Stallions with John Rannenberg, as well as NSH Unanimous Grand Champion Country English Pleasure Open with John Rannenberg. Net Worth LOA is certainly proving his worth as a highly competitive performance champion.
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EVERLASTIN LOVE
U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Ladies English Side Saddle with Brooksley Sheehe
Beauty and talent is a fantastic combination and both are found in the team of Everlastin Love and Brooksley Sheehe. Everlastin Love (Canadian Love x Ring Of Fire) is a statuesque, chestnut half-Arabian gelding of amazing beauty, quality, and near perfect proportions; add to those qualities grace, athletic ability, and a charming character. He is the perfect amateur mount. Brooksley Sheehe was a national award winning youth competitor before graduating into the adult amateur divisions where she is a strong competitor. Brooksley and Everlastin Love earned two national awards in Tulsa including U.S. National Top Ten HalfArabian Ladies English Sidesaddle and U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 1839. Brooksley also won a U.S. National Top Ten award with Voodoo Child (Baske Afire x Only Girl In Town) in Half-Arabian English Pleasure ATOR 18-39.
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FIVE OCLOCK SHADDO HH
U.S. National Top Ten HA Hunter Pleasure Futurity with Joe Alberti
ROHARA MARCUS
U.S. National Top Ten Hunter Pleasure Futurity withKATIE SHOWERS
DM ROHARA DON MANUEL U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Colt with Joe Alberti
Hunter Pleasure is one of the largest and most competitive performance divisions in the breed. Rohara Arabians was proud to present Five Oclock Shaddo HH (Shaddofax x Winsdown Prudo Bay), U.S. National Top Ten and First Place Sectional winner in Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity with Joe Alberti for owner Jeff Persing. Rohara trainer Katie Showers presented Rohara Marcus (QR Marc x Verteyna) to a U.S. National Top Ten in Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity for R. Kirk Landon Trust and Rohara Arabians. The Rohara Arabians team is one of the most versatile in the business. They compete is virtually every division of competition and are ready for every challenge. Country English Pleasure is another division that is large and the competition is deep in for both professionals and amateurs. Rohara team member Rob Janecki and his horse, SA Putin On The Ritz (AE Excel x Cathedral Bells), were proud to bring home a U.S. National Top Ten in Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Select Rider.
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SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
U.S. National Top Ten HA NATIVE COSTUME with DEBBIE HOLDEN
One of the most popular classes of the entire U.S. Nationals, as well as one of the classes that brings in the most spectators is the fast and furious competition in Native Costume. This year Rohara team member Debbie Holden and her mount, Shaken Not Stirred (Justafire DGL x La Mirabella), gave a great performance and earned a U.S. National Top Ten in Half-Arabian Mounted Native Costume. Rohara Arabians rolled into Tulsa with 24 horses, three trainers, a support staff of six, and a fantastic group of talented and highly motivated clients. After nine days of hard work, long hours, and lots of fun, they were able to celebrate with eight national championships, nine reserve national championships, and 36 national top ten awards in purebred and Half-Arabian halter and performance. It was a memorable year with family, friends, clients, and wonderful horses; and for the Rohara Arabians team the 2011 U.S. National Championships was another big success!
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