2011 FOALS MC Sekurit x Swanah 2011 Colt Full sibling to Region 15 Res Ch Yearling Filly Victoria Sekurit AF Its Sshow Time x Fancie Footwork 2011 Colt SF Veraz x Showanna 2011 Filly *Besson Carol x FS Betty Grable 2011 Colt Eden C x PGN Kailicia Due Aug. 9 PGN Kailicia is a Multi-National Champion Producer and the 2006 & 2008 AHW Leading Halter Dam Inquiries invited on our 2011 foals
Right Its Sshow Time x Fancie Footwork 2011 Colt
Penny Lane Arabians Kristen & Kelly Bowman voice 519.449.1747 • Burford, Ontario
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FS Betty Grable Padrons Psyche x KJ Kalayla
Below *Besson Carol x FS Betty Grable 2011 Colt
MC Sekurit x Swanah 2011 Colt
SF Veraz x Showanna 2011 Filly
Solstice x Nisrs Natevka, by Ansata El Nisr 1997 Grey Purebred Stallion SCID & CA Clear Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated See more of Sol Debut on the Back Cover
2004 Chestnut Stallion Sweepstakes Nominated Sire Region 17 Select Stallion Auction SHN Payback Sire SCID/CA Clear Shipped Semen • LFG
Marwan Al Shaqab x FSF Marquessa (Lamolin)
Cheer on Jesse’s progeny at Region 17! DTD JESS DANCIN - Hunter, Sport Horse and Halter DTD JESS THE BEGINNING - Arabian Yearling Fillies DTD DREAMING OF GOLD - Half-Arabian Yearling Fillies DTD JESS SPOTACULAR - Half-Arabian Yearling Colts/Gelding
AMANDA UBELL 306-228-4517 • Box 1161, Unity, SK S0K 4L0 daretodreamfarm@gmail.com
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2009 Liver Chestnut Stallion Sweepstakes Nominated Sire Region 17 Select Stallion Auction SCID/CA Clear Shipped Semen • LFG
Enzo x Pinga (Gazal Al Shaqab)
Piast pasb Showing at Region 17 SHOWING IN: 362 Arabian 2 Yr Old Colts 264 Arabian Stallion Breeding ATH 2 Yrs and Over 204 Arabian Sport Horse Stallions 2 Yrs and Over 205 Arabian Sport Horse Stallions ATH 2 Yrs and Over
AMANDA UBELL 306-228-4517 • Box 1161, Unity, SK S0K 4L0 daretodreamfarm@gmail.com
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Abigaile Greendyk & WCT Shimmr N Shyne (Osteen/Shatzburg Photo)
Volume 49, No 3
Canadian Nationals Issue • August 2011
special show issue Cover Horse: Bey Ambition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 20 Questions with Retired Judge Peter Cameron. . . . . . . . . . 19 Historical Stallion: Forelocks Petja. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 by Christina Weese & Vanessa Quartly
Penny Lane Arabians makes their Debut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Region 17 Select Stallion Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Judging the Arabian Horse: The Point System. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 by Scott Benjamin
The 31st Annual Egyptian Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Arabian Horse Annual Youth Retreat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Laura Wolsey & O Lordy AHA High Point Awards . . . . . . . 52
News & Columns News & Info from the Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Message from the Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 News & Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17, 53 Canadian Exported Horses for 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
On the Cover BEY AMBITION, owned by Murray & Shirley Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians, Saskatoon SK. www.rdarabians.com Photo: April Visel
Canadian Arabian Horse News
Canadian Arabian Horse Registry Canadian Arabian Horse News c/o the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry #113-37 Athabascan Ave, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada T8A 4H3 phone: 780-416-4990 fax: 780-416-4860 email: editor@cahr.ca website: www.cahr.ca The Official Publication of the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry Executive Editor Nicole Toren, Sherwood Park AB Managing Editor Christina Weese, Saskatoon SK phone: (306) 931-7187 Sales Associate Amanda Ubell, Unity SK phone: (306) 228-4517 CAHR President Tex Kam, Edmonton AB phone: (780) 977-8003 Publisher Canadian Arabian Horse Registry Printer Transcontinental, Winnipeg MB Website www.CanadianArabian.com Publication Mail Agreement # 40011861 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: CAHR, #113-37 Athabascan Ave, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4H3
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News and Info from the Registry Board of Directors
Shows & Events
Officers
Don’t forget to get your 2011 show dates in so they can be included on the Shows & Events page on the CAHR website.
Tex Kam, President Edmonton AB (780) 977-8003 tex@texkam.com Hilda Markis, Vice President 352 Morrison Rd, Kingsbury QC (819) 826-2145 melboro@bell.net Robert Sproule, Secretary/Treasurer 41 Newport Drive, Sherwood Park AB T8A 5V8 (780) 467-2062 bobsproule@salisburygreenhouse.com
directors at large
Wayne McLaughlin 84 Clibrig Ext Rd, Chamcook NB E5B 3G9 (506) 529-4348
Marcia Friesen, Past President, CPAR Chair Box 302, Oakville MB R0H 0Y0 (204) 267-2411 marcia1@mts.net Megan Francis Box 732, Southey SK S0G 4P0 (306) 726-4645 Mike Steenhart Box 208, Crossfield AB T0M 0S0 (403) 946-5292 morningsunarabs@aol.com
Leslie Harpur 158-216th St. Langley, BC (604) 534-8673 lharpur@telus.net
phone: 306-931-7187 www.foxtailstudio.net www.christinaweese.net
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Due to facility contract disputes with Evraz Place in Regina, the 2011 Canadian Nationals will be held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, from August 15-20, 2011.
Jill Barton 733 Maple Rd, Odessa ON T0M 0S0 (613) 386-3195
Bill Lee, Breeders Chair 1545 Reservoir Rd, Penticton BC V2A 8T3 (250) 492-6908
Art Direction/Design Foxtail Studio ~ Christina Weese 2338 McKinnon Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7J 1N8
2011 Canadian Nationals
Contact Us Canadian Arabian Horse Registry #113, 37 Athabascan Avenue Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 4H3 Ph: (780) 416-4990, Fax: (780) 416-4860 website: www.cahr.ca
AGM Notice The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 in Brandon, MB during Canadian Nationals. Please check the show office the day prior to or morning of the meeting for the exact time and location. - President, Tex M. Kam
New Registration Certificates! The new certificates are here! See page 17 for details.
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To meet an Arabian today, contact the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry for a list of breeders in your area.
phone: (780) 416-4990 #113, 37 Athabascan Ave Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4H3 www.CAHR.ca
• this issue’s cover horse: bey ambition • ali jamaal
*Encore ALI
1993 Canadian Nat’l Ch Futurity Colt
my mavica Exported to Brazil after standing for regal actor JP
1999 Brazilian Nat’l Champion Colt
Sire of Arbiteur, 2005 U.S. Nat’l Res Ch Futurity Stallion and 2008 Las Vegas Supreme Champion Stallion, and of Regal Actress, 2007 U.S. Nat’l Res Ch Futurity Mare.
2006 Bay Stallion
2011 Scottsdale 5-Yr-Old Stallions Unanimous Champion 2009 U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt 2009 Canadian National Reserve Champion Futurity Colt 2008 Las Vegas Arabian World Cup 2-Yr-Old Jr Stallion Champion 2008 Canadian Nationals 2-Year-Old Colt Reserve Champion 2008 Region 17 Champion 2-Year-Old Stallion Breeding www.beyambition.rdarabians.com
several years in the U.S. He might have left a larger legacy had he not passed away at an early age, with only six foal crops to his credit.
*Laddin ba
more pretty jp
*rose of shaklan
bay el bey++ bey shah+ 1979 U.S. Nat’l Top Ten Stallion
1980 U.S. Nat’l Res Champion Stallion star of ofir 1981 Cdn Nat’l Top Ten Stallion
Bey shahs lady
Sire of an Arabian dynasty including sons such as Fame VF+, Falcon BHF, NV Beau Bey and Canadian stallions Bey Eclypse, GH Venture, Soldat, and Xceptshahn.
1999 Canadian Nat’ls Futurity Filly Breeding Top Ten
taask 1997 U.S. Nat’ls Yearling Filly
Breeders Sweepstakes Top Ten
elegance of taask
le elegance
Rae-Dawn Arabians has been keeping their stallion very busy. “It’s been part of our three-year plan – we’ve been crossing him with lots of different pedigrees and different mares, trying to establish the best crosses,” explains owner Murray Popplewell. Rae-Dawn had twelve foals by Bey Ambition born in 2010, fourteen foals this year, and have fourteen mares confirmed in foal for 2012. That’s not including the outside mares that Bey Ambition has also been bred to – with Rae-Dawn’s mares, that’s a total of thirty-five this year. Some of the favourite crosses so far have been with daughters of Padrons Psyche, Falcon BHF, Versace, and Shael Desert Dream. “So far, he’s done exactly what we hoped he would do,” says Murray. Bey Ambition’s yearling foals made their debut in the show ring at Scottsdale this year, with RD Dynamo getting a Top Ten in Yearling Colts, RD Kardero getting Top Tens in Yearling Geldings Open and AOTH, RD Dukessa going Top Ten in Yearling Fillies AOTH, and RD Splash of Ambition going Top Ten in HA Stock/Hunter Yearling Colts/Geldings for owner Barry Padgham. The most exciting wins came to RD Habanero, the unanimous Jr Champion Colt AOTH, and RD Alotta Ambition, who won Reserve Champion in the Auction Fillies for owner Pamela Halbrook. Bey Ambition will be headed to the Region 17 Championship show and hopefully from there on to Canadian Nationals. ”The thing that’s the neatest about him is he loves the show ring, and he’s just a gentleman in the stall,” says Murray. “Shirley does all of his handling for breeding; we’re very fortunate to have been able to start with one like that.” canadian nationals issue August 2011 13
‘state of the industry’ message By Robert Sproule, CAHR Treasurer
It’s been a wonderful ride in the Arabian industry since some farsighted people, around their kitchen tables in central Alberta, laid out the template for what we know today as the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry. The ups and downs since those days are well-documented, with the world’s oldest breed improving steadily with each generation foaled. Canadians have contributed to these successes, with our Canadian-bred horses making a name for themselves worldwide. In my opinion, the perfect venue for showing and promoting our Canadian-bred Arabians can be found within the framework of our existing Canadian Breeders Championships, with shows in both Eastern and Western Canada. It matters not where the horse resides, who his owner is, or who shows the horse – the only eligibility required for the Breeders shows is simply that the horse was bred in Canada. As a breeder, the ultimate reward for creating an animal with the quality and ability to compete with the best Canadian horses would be unsurpassed.
...The perfect venue for showing and promoting our Arabians is our Canadian Breeders Championships... It matters not where the horse resides, who his owner is, or who shows the horse – the only eligibility required is simply that the horse was bred in Canada... The partnership to manage the Breeders, created between CAHR and co-operating local clubs, will be a win-win for all, in every way, with the entrants and their horses coming out on top – the sole purpose of the partnership. Kudos are extended to the Carrot River Club in their preparations for what looked to be a super Western Canadian Breeders show this year... only to have to make the hard decision to cancel due to a potential outbreak of EHV-1, after careful review of the information provided to them. On the topic of shows, ‘our’ Canadian Nationals is looking forward to a great show in the city of Brandon, Manitoba, as a precursor to (the biggest show on earth) the U.S. Nationals in Tulsa. These shows are glamorous, full of hype, showmanship, equine make-up of all descriptions and – not for the novice – high-pressure horse sales! As enjoyable as these large shows are to watch, their foundation is no different than that of our small local shows: amateurs riders and handlers, showing their own horses. Everything we do as breeders or professionals is aimed toward amateurs. Without them, the sales won’t happen, and nor will the shows, large or small. So, the next show you go to, look for these amateurs – they come in all ages, and the majority of them are one-horse owners – and give them a pat on the back, because they are the reason our industry has grown, and will continue to grow.
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Top Bob Sproule on the rail at the 2009 Western Canadian Breeders Championships. Bottom Bob with Cyty Seance and Cyty Gaits, Region 17 winners, both sired by Cyty Heat.
About Bob Sproule... CAHR Treasurer Bob Sproule has been involved with horses for over fifty years. “My earliest horse memories are of the Standardbreds that were boarded at our farm while on a hiatus from the race track,” says Bob. “As a young guy, those hot horses taught me a lot – I spent more time in the air or on the ground, at times, than on their backs. My first Arabians, Peggy and Sue (don’t know how Buddy Holly got mixed up with my mares but obviously he did) got me hooked and I’ve been with Arabians ever since. At present we have a breeding farm at Sherwood Park, Alberta where we stand the Cytosk son, Cytyheat – so the passion continues!” “As a past President and current Treasurer of the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, my long-standing association with the breed continues, and I hope to be involved with Arabian horses, and their people counterparts, forever.”
Wrightway Arabians Donna Wright • Leduc, Alberta P: (780) 987-5727 • E: wrightwayarabian@yahoo.ca
Beauty, Elegance, Incredible Bloodlines... Gorgeous 2005 Chestnut Mare - Halter titles Sired by ATA Bey Starr
The Arabian Horse of Egypt Photographs by Nasr Marei Text by Cynthia Culbertson Foreword by HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein
Out of Fawgnick’s Gold (WA Fools Gold x Cognac daughter)
Confirmed in foal to
Published by the American University in Cairo Press, April 2010. 160pp.
Magnificent photographs celebrating the history and splendor of this special breed. Prized for their stamina and their acclimation to the harsh conditions of the Arabian deserts, the ancestors of the horses that are now recognized as the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse entered Egypt centuries ago, establishing the valuable bloodlines of the breed there. The breeding programs in Egypt therefore became the root source for the finest Arabian horses, attracting passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by their great beauty and romantic legacy. Nasr Marei is the third-generation owner of a stud farm in Giza, Egypt. His love for and knowledge of the Egyptian Arabian horse, coupled with his sensitive and striking photography, have inspired this visual tribute. His extraordinary photographs, accompanied by text that traces the history and evolution of the Arabian’s journey into Egypt, celebrate the lineage of this living treasure of Egyptian heritage. Nasr Marei holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis. He is the co-founder and vice-chairman of the Egyptian Arabian Horse Breeders Association. Cynthia Culbertson holds a degree in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from Indiana University, where she specialized in Arabic Language and Islamic religion. She has an international reputation as an Arabian horse historian. HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein of Jordan is a world-renowned Arabian horse breeder, show judge, and director of the Royal Stables of Jordan for the Preservation of the Arabian Horse. canadian nationals issue August 2011 15
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EcoLicious Equestrian’s “Leave Me Be” All Natural Equine Bug Spray When we first came across EcoLicious’ “Leave Me Be” bug spray, our first thought was, if these gals are from Manitoba, they’ve gotta know how to make a bug spray. Bug sprays were the very reason Winnipeg’s Petra McGowan founded the EcoLicious all-natural line of horse grooming products. Her search for products that were safe for her and her horses was prompted by her own reaction to chemical fly spray one bug-laden Prairie summer. This eco-friendly spray ditches the common pesticides and pyrethrin found in other insect repellents in favor of a yummy blend of citronella, lemon oil, peppermint, eucalyptus. It’s a scent that smells great to us, but turns off bugs. The immediate question, however, is ‘does it work?’ We used a trial bottle on two thin-skinned test subjects: an Arabian and a Thoroughbred. And the answer is, ‘yes, it does!’ There are a few adjustments you’ll want to make if you’re used to using a pesticide-based product – as with any natural product, you’ll want to apply more heavily and more frequently; don’t be afraid to wet the hair down. The spray definitely does a good job of discouraging bugs from landing and biting; however, be forewarned that it doesn’t necessarily repel bugs from the air around you in quite the same way. On the whole, we felt the benefits far outweighed any drawbacks. With the use of people-grade ingredients, there’s little worry if you happen to inhale it while you’re applying it to your horse. It’s also safe to use on humans. Our only criticism is that the bottle is too small – you’ll probably want to spring for the concentrate. Perdition VF was by Probat out of an Algomej daughter whose dam was by Arax. He was 14 years old when he came to Canada. Perdition was born in California at Ventura Farms, and lived in Oregon before being purchased by Bartongate Farm of Hamiota, MB. Sadly for the two years prior to him coming here, he had been out on lease and had been starved and very neglected. He had numerous scars from his turnout with heavy horses. He did however blossom into the most gorgeous creature with a wonderful, kind disposition. Although he had a lot of potential as a youngster and was considered “Nationals quality,” he was never shown. Perdition sired numerous foals in Canada, some of whom are competing in endurance. We sadly lost Perdition due to anaphylactic shock after a rabies injection last summer. To say he is missed is an understatement. I was priviledged to own this beautiful horse. - Prue Critchley, Bartongate
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Perdition VF
March 1989 - August 2010
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CAHR database and certificate issuing. The new certificates feature an embossed maple leaf over the seal in the top right-hand corner. There is also a new bilingual line at the top which says “Certificate of Registration” in both English and French. Members can “upgrade” to the new look if they so wish by sending in their old certificates plus a fee of $15.00+gst.
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Fadjura’s Ajiba NA+ Receives Legion of Merit Fadjura’s Ajiba NA+ and her owner and rider, 18-year-old Zara Morrison of Mt. Hebron, NB, were recognized for their achievements on June 18 during the Sunrise Summer Classic Horse Show in Sussex, NB. Fadjura’s Ajiba NA+ received the Purebred Arabian Legion of Honour award. Zara Charlotte Morrison received the Rider of Champions award. The purebred Arabian mare, by Dorianshahfaridan out of Ben-Adhem Fadjura, was foaled at Najouba Arabians in Sussex Corner, NB, and bred by stable owners Jessie and Oren MacLean.
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In Memory of Verna Dyer Verna Dyer passed away peacefully on May 13, 2011 in Campbell River, B.C. at the age of 76. Verna was pre-deceased in 2006 by her husband and soul mate Don Dyer. Verna loved her Arabian horses and especially the Egyptian bred horses. Serenity Inshallah (Khofo x Serenity Shahra) was her pride and joy for many years. She had not been actively involved in horses for a number of years but her passion and love for them never faltered. A truly kind person, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace
Standing in Stockholm, SK Robin, Tracey, and Jade Anderson 306-793-4557 www.arabianknights-shivak.com
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CY T Y HEAT (CYTOSK x ARABAY HILANA)
CY T Y SÉANCE
CY T Y BOY Champion HA Western Pl Jr Horse Owned by Brett & Kim Seward
Res Champion PB Hunter Pl Select ATR Owned by Jacelyn Kelder
CYTY HEAT
CY T Y SÉA N C E & CY T Y GA I T S
Congratulates his get on their wins at
Champion & Reserve PB Western Pleasure Select ATR Owned by Jacelyn Kelder and Dana Leadbeater
Region 17 in 2010, and wishes Good Luck to all competing in 2011!
C Y M P LYCY T Y Champion PB Mares ATH Owned by Sierra Moritz
C Y G N I F I C A N C E & CY T Y GA I T S Champion & Reserve PB Western Pleasure Jr Horse
Owned by Linda Courtney and Dana Leadbeater
Join us in wearing roses with your own Arabian sired by Cyty Heat!! For breeding or sales information contact: Bob Sproule ~ Salisbury Farms ~ Sherwood Park, AB, Canada ph 780-919-5760 • bobsproule@salisburygreenhouse.com
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Questions Peter Cameron judged a record 885 horse shows over a period of 46 years. During this time he judged over a million horses. He was awarded the Arabian Judge Of The Year the only two times it was given. When the Arabian Horse Association had the Green Card System for rating judges for eleven years, Pete was the highest rated judge every year. Pete was voted into the AHA’s “Centennial 100” list of the most influential and significant people, horses, events or innovations for the last 100 years, He judged all the major breeds’ championship shows. He is in the Arabian Horse Association’s Judges Hall Of Fame, the Ontario Quarter Horse Hall Of Fame, the Western Horse Association Hall Of Fame, and the St. Catharines Sports Hall Of Fame as an athlete. He also has the honour of joining that elite group of judges who are spoken of with revernce, respect, humor, and love by the competitors who had the honour of showing under them.
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How did you get involved with Arabians?
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Favourite Arabian stallion? My favourite stallion was
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Favourite Arabian mare? A lot of people may not have
I already had a bunch of judging cards, but my friends talked me into getting an Arabian card. I had a lot of friends that had Arabians and I liked the Arabian horse, and they’re the ones that got me involved. Khemosabi++++//. I placed him National Champion in 1973 in Oklahoma City; it was a unanimous Championship with Don Burt of California being the other judge. What I liked about him was that he put his stamp on every baby that he sired. And his offspring won in every discipline that we have. I also liked *Aladdinn. I made him Champion at Scottsdale. That was the first time he’d shown in the U.S. It was a very tough class, between him and Bey Shah+. I was the only judge, and that was the only time he showed under a single judge in the U.S. Another horse that I liked was Huckleberry Bey++. heard of her, but it was SX Bint Cobah (*Serafix x Cobah). She was such a nice mare – in the 1973 U.S. Nationals that I judged, she went Western Pleasure Champion. She was so far ahead of the rest of the horses in that class. She also went Top Ten in halter
Above Peter Cameron and Cinco Grande (Bask x FQC Sarsi), Champion Stock Horse at Scottsdale, Canadian, and U.S. Nationals in 1981.
Peter Cameron
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at that same show out of close to 65 mares in the class. She was pretty and was also a great western pleasure horse – way ahead of her time. Other mares that I liked were Keepsake V (Huckleberry Bey++) and Amber Satin (*Muscat). They were in a great bunch of horses that I judged over the years.
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How did you get into judging? I was showing horses
for a person with a Quarter Horse and a Paint, and we went to a show in Hamilton, ON. We got there and found out that the judge that was supposed to do the show got in a car accident. So, all the trainers threw their names into in a hat, and guess who drew out. I thought this was a great thing, I got to judge the horses and I got paid! Once I got into judging, I made sure I never had any conflict of interest. When I started to judge, I quit showing, quit buying, quit giving lessons, everything. And I was never offered a bribe. I know judges who were, and I know judges who took a pay-off, such as a free breeding to a stallion, etc. I took a payoff just once – twentyfive years to the day after I made Khemosabi++++// a National Champion Stallion, I opened the door and there was a package there – it was a Khemosabi++++// jacket.
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What was your most memorable moment at a horse show? My most memorable horse show was
one that I showed in with my palomino Quarter Horse gelding, Deymar. I took him to the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY. It was the largest county fair in the U.S. We entered in six performance classes – he won five of them and was 3rd in the other. Every class had over forty horses in it, so we had a great show. He was a hot horse. I had him in great condition, he was always feeling good. I got up at 4am at that show – I was sleeping in the box stall next to him, that’s how we used to do it in those days – and I rode him ten miles (twenty laps around the half-mile track) just to settle him down and brought him back at 6:30am to get ready to show.
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What do you look for in a horse? My three things
But when I was in the ring, I used to run my hand carefully down over the horse’s back and just gently put his tail down. If the tail was gingered, it flew right back up like a flag. There were a few that could have been Grand Champion mare or stallion, but I didn’t use them because of that.
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Favourite music to listen to? Eddie Arnold, KD Lang, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Favourite place to travel to?
I have two – Santa Ynez CA, and Estes Park CO. Estes Park was my favourite place to judge. The scenery there is incredible, with the mountains in the background and a great big lake right beside the arena. It was just a great place.
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Describe what you mean by “good movement”. The
are: mover, attitude, pretty horse. If you haven’t got a mover, you might just well leave him at home. He’s not going to win any classes if he’s a bad mover. I like the horse using his ears, to show that he’s paying attention to you, and having a good attitude, like he was having a good time, not like some of the zombies we see going around the ring now.
movement should be appropriate to the type of horse. It’s a bit skewed in the judging when you go to shows and the Grand Champion stallion has to move like a Saddlebred. There should be room for all different phases of movers in halter. What’s the best advice Ninety percent of people want a you’ve ever received? low-moving horse like a hunter Be on time. And I’ve always kept that – or western pleasure or even an out of 885 horse shows, I was always endurance horse – they don’t early and never late for one show. want the Saddlebred action. I think a good, low-movWhat was your favouing horse, if his conformation rite thing about being a is every bit as good as the next, judge? I saw the best horses in the should have just as good a world from the best position, inside chance at winning Nationals. the ring, I touched them, and I got We’ll never see it though paid for doing it. – people say we’ve got the Sport What was the hardest Horse championships for that. thing? This is probably not But that’s not the same as winwhat you might think it would be, but Pete with his Quarter Horse gelding, Deymar. ning Nationals. the hardest thing I ever had to do was Sport horse will get more when I had to excuse a youth from a competitive though – it’s going to be great. Three of us are going class. We didn’t make the rules, but we had to enforce them. I didn’t down to Lexington to watch this year. The only thing I don’t like do it very often, I usually found some excuse if I could. about sport horse is that you don’t know the halter scores until Favourite film? My favourite was the Lonesome Dove later. They should find some way to get the scores out right away. I series. I have a collection of what I consider the best also don’t like the new judging system for halter, I like the compariWesterns ever made. I have arguments with people over that! son one better.
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Favourite book? Any book that involves horses or
the Old West. I read a lot of history of the Old West in different books.
What’s one thing you would not do as a judge? In all that time that I judged, I never said the
words ‘lame,’ or ‘drugged,’ or ‘gingered’. If an exhibitor came to me after the show with the steward and asked me what I didn’t like about their horse, I’d just say I didn’t like the way it moved. You had to be a bit careful; I never gave anyone a reason to take me to court.
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What other professions have you worked in besides being a judge? I worked at a factory in St.
Catharine’s called TRW for fifty-nine years – we made automobile parts. They hired me right out of high school, to play basketball for them. They were very good with letting me have weekends off as I was flying out somewhere all the time. They were a very sports-oriented company; I coached their girls’ basketball team to 6th place in the World Championships. They also had a hockey team called the St Catharine’s TeePees, where a great number of players came
through such as Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita, who went on to be professionals.
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How do you feel the show ring has changed over the years? Well there’s no
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doubt about it, the horses are better, the trainers are better, and the riders are better. We had some good trainers years ago, but the quality overall has improved tremendously. If you compare to photos from forty or fifty years ago, you can see that the horses are now prettier. We had a lot more horses and a lot more horse shows, but overall I think everything has changed for the better.
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What advice do you have for people in the show ring today? I think they’d bet-
ter enjoy it, because they are paying for it. Have a good time and don’t take it too seriously because every judge is going to look at your horse a little differently. The cost is getting prohibitive though, especially for the Arabs, which is too bad, so you’d better enjoy it.
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Are you currently still involved with the horse
world? I don’t do any more judging
– when I did quit after all those shows, I quit cold turkey. I was asked to do a lot of futurities, where you didn’t need to be carded, but I turned everything down. I will however go with someone to look at horses they’re interested in buying, and I also give clinics, and do speeches. I’m going as a guest speaker to Varian Arabians for their Summer Jubilee in August. I’ve never been to Sheila’s place; I think she still raises the best Arabian horses that we have. Her horses are broke and they’re horses that get ridden – they’re not just halter horses.
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What are you most looking forward to in the next year? Staying alive! At my
age I’m happy to be alive and healthy. But I also like to travel around. I have a good friend that I go watch horse shows with; that’s our entertainment. We like to watch all different breeds. People call us the professional Horse Show Critics and the two grumpy old men.
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• historical stallion •
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Forelocks Petja was imported form Holland by Pius and
Lorene Donhauser of Donhauser Arabians in Innisfail, Alberta, in 1981. Already a Jr. Champion Stallion in Holland, he went on to win championships here in Canada in English Pleasure, and Top Fives in Pleasure Driving and Costume. He also won an English Pleasure championship in Scottsdale. However, his accomplishments in the breeding shed are much more impressive. Although he did not breed as many mares as some of his contemporaries at the time (71 registered offspring according to AHA Datasource), his get have shown and won Regional and National titles in many different disciplines. Petja’s champions include Mi Talker++/ (Regional Champion in Sport Horse halter and Hunter Pleasure, Res Ch in Show Hack), Riad Kabil+ (Cdn Nat’l Top Tens in Hunter Pleasure JTR and JOTR), VLQ Eternal Spring++// (Nat’l Ch Hunter Pleasure JTR, Nat’l Top Tens in Dressage and English Sidesaddle, WCB Res Ch Mare), Rocky Mountain Colors (Youth Nat’l Ch as well as several 22 Canadian Arabian Horse News
Leading sire at Tersk; renowned broodmare sire.
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U.S. and Cdn Top Tens in Western Pleasure). He has also had winning offspring on the racetrack and in team penning. Petja’s most famous offspring is perhaps VLQ Frienldy Fire+//. In 2009, “Fireman” swept the U.S. and Canadian National Championships in reining, winning the AOTR 18-39 and Open classes at both shows. He very nearly repeated the feat in 2010, but came just short with ‘only’ a Top Ten in the U.S. Open class. Fireman was named the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry’s WAHO Trophy ‘Horse of the Year’ for 2010. Although Petja was imported from Holland, his pedigree spans most of Europe. His sire Nagasaki was born in Spain and for the most part is of old Spanish bloodlines such as Tabal and Maquillo and the famous Congo, the little grey stallion unbeaten on the racetrack. His dam’s lines trace mostly to Tersk (Russia) breeding, with a shot of Polish thrown in for good measure, though a bit of further digging reveals several lines originating from the Crabbet stud in England (most notably through Nana Sahib and Nepreklonnaja).
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Kristen Bowman (left), and Kelly Bowman (right), with Preludial.
K
risten Bowman describers herself as “a bit of
a collector”. In 2008, she started going through a stack of old Arabian magazines that she’d decided to clean out of the tack room. That stack of magazines started Kristen and her mother Kelly on a quest, one that has so far culminated in the purchase of Sol Debut (Solstice x Nisrs Natevka), a 1997 Arabian stallion with an impressive show record. Though Penny Lane Arabians is a new venture for Kristen and Kelly, it’s not the first time the family has been involved with Arabian horses. Thirty years ago, Kelly’s family fell in love with and purchased a grade mare named Copper. Like many Arabian lovers of that era, they chose to breed their mare to a local purebred Arabian stallion, Gailic (Ga’zi x Feyn), who was Reserve Canadian National Champion Stallion in 1966. This started the family raising partArabians, and Kelly and her sisters competed in the southern Ontario show scene, winning numerous Class A and Region 18 Championships. The first cross produced Gaye Lady++, who won the Eastern Canadian Breeders Championship three years in a row, coming in Reserve in her fourth year. Gaye Lady++ won her Legion of Merit 24 Canadian Arabian Horse News
in seven shows. She was awarded her Legion of Merit in Toronto and received a standing ovation when it was announced that she had been bred, trained, and shown by a 13-year-old girl. “She was a four-time Regional Champion mare, though she was never shown at Nationals,” says Kelly. “We had the best part-Arabian horses in Eastern Canada – myself and my two sisters. We had a great cross with the mares that we had and the four of them that we showed.” Kelly still has Preludial (Sandor NSB), a gelding from Gaye Lady++. The fact that the sisters trained and showed their own horses gave the Bowmans the encouragement that a “small breeder” could indeed be successful on the Arabian circuit. “We were just potato farmers,” says Kelly. Her daughter Kristen explains, “It was the first glimpse that it doesn’t really matter who you are, if you have a passion, you can go for it.” Which brings us back to those old magazines. “We just fell in love with the purebred Arabian again,” says Kristen. “You only live once and you have to make the best of that life.” As a foundation for Penny Lane Arabians, Kristen and Kelly picked out five foundation stallions whose bloodlines they chose to focus on: Versace, Kaiyoum++, Shah Azim, Showkayce+, and Padron’s Psyche.
Sol Debut Solstice x Nisrs Natevka
2006 U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion AOTH 2004 U.S. National Top Ten Sr Stallion 2002 U.S. National Top Ten Jr Stallion 2000 U.S. National Reserve Champion Futurity Colt 2000 Canadian National Reserve Champion Futurity Colt 1998 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Sweepstakes Colt
Right FS Betty Grable (Padrons Psyche x KJ Kalayla) and her 2011 colt by *Besson Carol
“...a beautiful horse should also be a good mover, but a performance horse should be beautiful as well.”
“Initially we focused on the best broodmares we could get our hands on,” says Kristen. “We focused on the five stallions’ daughters. A lot of people get excited about the stallions today, but maybe don’t look closely enough at the strong dam lines that also made those horses great. We looked for horses that sired great broodmares, regardless of whether they were ‘old favourites or ‘new’ ones.” Their current broodmare effort reflects the past few years’ hard work. There is Swanah and Lady Versace (Versace), Flames Rhapsody (Bask Flame), Showanna and PGN ShowNTell (Showkayce+), Fancie Footwork (AA Apollo Bey), FS Betty Grable (Padrons Psyche), and PGN Kailicia (Kaiyoum++). “We found our foundation and a mentor at Day Dream Arabians in the great Carol Steppe,” says Kristen. “We purchased two mares from Carol and have bred to two of her stallions so far. She kind of does a bit of everything, which is what we wanted to do – because a beautiful horse should also be a good mover, but a performance horse should be beautiful as well.” “I think the thing that made us know we were really doing the right thing was the trip we took to California,” says Kristen. “We got so much great feedback from all kinds of inspiring, great 26 Canadian Arabian Horse News
people. We spent a day with Sheila Varian, and with Carol Steppe, and visited Paragon Arabians, Silver Maple Farms, Gallun Farms, and Haras De Cardenas (Ecaho). “This industry is sometimes scrutinized for not always being friendly,” says Kristen, “but if you go see the people of the industry, you’re shown otherwise – we were little people and we were welcomed and inspired. Everyone was so kind – it was definitely one of the greatest things we’ve ever done.” “We were able to see Ecaho. We met Escape Ibn Navarrone right before the World Cup in Vegas; we were quite excited to meet him and purchased a breeding. We also got to meet Simeon Shai – that was very special, and the great Shah Azim.” “I feel that the old fellas aren’t getting enough respect these days,” adds Kelly. “They are truly the great ones – they have the conformation, they have the ability. They are just not getting enough appreciation.” It was Ted Carson who convinced them that they should consider looking for a stallion of their own. “We were hesitant, but took his advice,” says Kristen, “and this April we finally found our stallion in three-time Reserve National Champion Sol Debut.”
Gaye Lady++
2011 Filly (SF Veraz x Showanna) Penelope Psyche (FS Betty Grable x Pomerol) 2009 filly, bred by Rideaufield Arabians and purchased in-utero by Penny Lane
“I like looking up horses and studying the market,” says Kristen. “I spend a bit too much time on the computer!” she laughs. “We saw Sol Debut on Dreamhorse.com – we had just about given up on stallions; we had two previous deals fall through on stallions that we really loved and had said, okay, that’s it, this is too heartbreaking. Then we saw Sol Debut’s ad and I showed it to Mom, and we thought, well, it can’t hurt to send an email.” Sol Debut has show credits to his name that includes U.S. Nationals Top Tens in both Sr. and Jr. Stallions, U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion AOTH, U.S. and Canadian National Reserve Champion Futurity Colt, Regional and Buckeye Stallion Championships, and a Top Five in Stallions 12 & Over at Las Vegas. “Sol Debut is an incredible, accomplished horse who faded from the spotlight,” says Kristen. “He wasn’t really advertised or stood at stud, and when he was offered for sale, we jumped on it. He will be showing again this year, to try and bring him back to the forefront. Another thing people haven’t really realized is that he is
out of the same dam as the great mare Ladi Veronica, owned by Dubai Arabian Stud.” Sol Debut is now at Edwin Thompson’s Training Centre in Ontario, Canada. “He will be attending the Region 18 Last Chance Show and hopefully Region 18 and Canadian Nationals,” says Kristen. “It would be wonderful, definitely a dream come true, to see him at Nationals.” Penny Lane Arabian’s first foal crop was just born this year. “We still have one foal due by Eden C out of PGN Kailicia. We had three colts and a filly this year, and plan to hold back two to campaign and show,” explains Kristen. “We’re currently trying to renovate the old farm and get it ready to be a top-class breeding facility,” adds Kelly. “The farm house is over 200 years old; it’s the original house from the farm my parents purchased. I bought the farm fifteen years ago and have been renovating ever since. Then all of a sudden we changed direction two years ago, so things have had to keep up!” Luckily for Sol Debut, he’s found a home at Penny Lane Arabians and is being given his very own second chance at a showring debut. We wish them the best of luck!
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Rae-Dawn Arabians Murray & Shirley Popplewell Rae-Dawn Arabians is celebrating the arrival of ten fillies and six colts so far this year, with some exciting plans for the future. “The big thing for us,” says Murray, “is that we are doing a lot of embryo transfers now. We’re getting embryos from some of the top mares and breeding them to Bey Ambition. We’re working with Mario Zerlotti, who is also the rep for Bey Ambition – he does great work. One of the crosses we’ve used was to breed Bey Ambition’s dam – Bey Shahs Lady – to Magnum Psyche for a foal next year. “We’ve also bought a couple of quality mares – Magic Enchantment, a U.S. Nat’l Top Ten Mare the same year Sienna Psyche was there, and San Jose Javiera, who was born in Brazil and won a U.S. Nat’l Top Ten.” Popplewells are still waiting on this year’s foal from San Jose Javiera, sired by Shael Desert Dream. Rae-Dawn’s breedings to outside stallions for foals next spring include PCF Vision, Magnum Psyche, Ever After NA, and El Chall WR. “We’re fortunate, we’ve sold ten horses so far this year,” says Murray. “We sold RD Jornada to a girl in Alberta. He’s going to be in the Hunter ring in performance this year.”
With the success they’re having in the breeding barn and in the show ring, Murray and Shirley still try not to take any results for granted. “Too many people in the industry are striving for the ribbon. It becomes such a battle for the top prize,” he explains. “And we’ve seen lots of National Champions that couldn’t produce in the breeding barns. We’ve seen lots of Top Ten horses become the best sires. Versace, for example, never got a championship, he was only Top 10. And he was a great sire. “When you take a horse to a show, you’ve paid that judge for his opinion,” says Murray. “If you don’t like his opinion, you can keep your horse in the pasture and not worry about it. But if you want to bring it out and see what these three or these five judges think of your horse, then you’re paying them for that opinion, so you better value it!” “At the end, as long as you feel you belonged in the class, that’s what matters.” ■
Bey Ambition
Dare to Dream Farm Amanda & Barry Ubell & Family
Akhademy+/ This year’s big news at Dare to Dream farm is the arrival of a new junior stallion with a phenomenal pedigree – Piast PASB. “We got Piast (Evan) in January,” says Amanda Ubell. “He’s Pure Polish, bred by Janow Podlaski stud and imported in utero into the U.S. He’s royally bred! Eleven of the fourteen horses in his first three generations are National Champions.” Dare to Dream Farm plans to eventually cross Piast on fillies by their main stallion, FSF Jesse James. “I think it’s going to be a very good cross,” says Amanda. “The stallions complement each other a lot in their pedigrees, in the way they’re built and the way they move. If Evan produces what his pedigree says he’s going to produce, it will
be very exciting!” Piast was bred to five DTD mares this spring. “We didn’t stand him to the public this year,” explains Amanda, “we’d like to see what he produces first.” Evan will also be making an appearance at Region 17 in the two-year-old Sport Horse and main ring halter classes. FSF Jesse James has taken a year off from showing but has been very busy in the breeding barn. “We bred eight of our own mares to him this year and 17 mares in total,” says Amanda. “We had nine babies this
spring, all from Jesse. Four have sold and the other five are available, as well as a 2-yr-old and few yearlings.” “Stephanie, our oldest daughter, has begun starting young horses under saddle for us and she’s doing a great job. She helps out with the breeding and looks after the farm when we’re away.” Next year will be busy year with two stallions on the go. Both can be bred via shipped semen or live cover; both will stand as Sweepstakes and Sport Horse Payback Nominated Sires. ■
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R17 Sol Debut See “Penny Lane Arabians” p. 24
ES California Dreamin
Renex Arabians Kristine & Perry Rennich Kristine became involved with Arabians in a bit of an unusual manner, to say the least. “I use to train trick and performance horses for T.V. shows, movies, commercials, you name it. I would get a phone call from a producer saying they need a bay horse that would lie down, or a grey horse who was ‘actor friendly’. So I’d go pick out a horse at an auction, and have about thirty days to train it.” The Arabians started to stand out. “Every time I brought home an Arab, they were just so quick,” she says. Kris started looking for Arabs and eventually picked up a four-yearold stud named GM Knight Fyre. “In less than a month, he was doing all the tricks. He did everything from trick riding performances to Ford commercials. We did opening acts for rodeos – the cowboys would make fun of “the Arab” at the beginning of the week, but by the end, they’d be begging to ride him. He’s now retired and lives on a winery in BC. I go visit him once a year and I cry every time I leave!” Kris currently runs Renex Arabians and has enjoyed success showing horses to National level, selling horses she has owned and bred in both North America and overseas. Renex also offers a variety of services from breeding and foaling out, to boarding, and medical lay-ups for horses who need specialized care. She currently stands the Gazal al Shaqab son ES California Dreamin. Along with running her own farm, Kristine works at Telfords’ Woodlawn Farms, a warmblood breeding farm. Kris enjoys
every part of her job, from the technical aspects of reproduction work, to the daily challenges of managing care for a large group of horses, to getting horses ready for shows and keurings. Even doing the paperwork is pretty great; her desk in the corner office has an amazing view of pastures filled with future superstars bound for the international dressage and jumper arenas, such as last year’s Hickstead foal who sold to Eric Lamaze. Bruce and Sharon Telford are no strangers to Arabian ownership, their daughter showed her Arabian gelding to multi-National Championships. Kris describes herself as a life-long horseperson with a fascination for all breeds. “I started with Standardbreds, moved on to Thoroughbreds, and I finally worked my way up to a corner office with a view! I’m definitely a career horsewoman, and proud of it,” she says. “So many people just ‘work to live’ but I am lucky enough to be able to ‘live to work’!” ■
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Hoof Haven Equestrian Renee Lupien-Smulan Hoof Haven welcomed three fillies and one colt this spring, all sired by DTD Jess Dancin (Dan). Dan wasn’t the only stallion on the place however; Renee had three other stallions in for training this spring – ES California Dreamin, Piast PASB, and Empres PASB. Dan, Piast, and Empres are all headed to Regionals this summer. This will be Dan’s first year showing in performance at Regionals. “We’ve been pretty busy,” says Renee. “We expanded the barn, built more stalls, and built more stud pens outside. We also host overseas exchange workers with ‘WWOOF,’ World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. My land is 100% organic – we rent out farmland and it’s seeded to organic wheat, plus the pastures are organic. And we produce organic fertilizer all year ‘round!” she laughs. “There’s actually quite a few coming over the fall and winter this year – for some reason they apparently want to experience a Saskatchewan winter!” Renee has always been an ‘Arab girl.’ “My first horses were Arabs. One of my first
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horses was Khash; I still have him fifteen years later. I loved him the moment I saw him – I watched him show off at our neighbors when he was still a stallion, and then when he was gelded and available for purchase, I was all over that and convinced my parents I would be FAR better off with that horse than a car! You can’t pick up boys on a horse, right? And I ruin everybody that comes here! We get them hooked on Arabs and they just don’t want to ride anything else.” Hoof Haven is planning for a possible seven babies coming next year, five by Dan and two by Empres. Including outside mares, there are a total of nine foals by Dan planned for next year. Not everything is serious show business; Renee hopes to find time to break Dan to harness this fall, just for fun. It’s an asset to the breed to see Arabian stallions who are expected to do a bit of everything, and do it well, just like generations ago. ■
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Bartongate Prue & Andrew Critchley Pure Polish devotees have another stallion in Canada to watch – Empres PASB of Bartongate Farm. “I wasn’t going to get another stallion after we lost Perdition VF, but I saw Empres up for sale and he was of very similar breeding,” says owner Prue Critchley. “Empres was at stud in Poland for three years after racing at the Warsaw track. He sired 23 foals in Poland,” says Prue. “He was shown successfully a few times in Europe and sired several foals after he was sold to the Netherlands. Empres came over from Europe to the U.S. in 2007.” Empres arrived in Canada in April and went straight into training with Renee Lupien-Smulan of Hoof Haven Equestrian. “I decided the best way to promote him was to show him,” says Prue. Manitoba’s record spring floods were not helping the situation either. “We had so much snow here and it’s been so wet, we wouldn’t have been able to bring him here to the farm until summer anyway!”
“Renee’s done brilliantly with him in the time that she’s had him,” says Prue. “He’ll be showing Sport Horse and main ring stallion halter, plus Western Pleasure, and we decided to throw him into Hunter Pleasure as well just for the heck of it.” There was momentary disappointment when Empres tested positive for CA, but as Prue currently has no Arabian mares of her own that she plans to breed, she’s put the information out there (as any responsible breeder would) so that potential breeders can test their mares and make their own informed decisions. Prue and husband Andrew run a grain farm near Hamiota, MB. “We emigrated here in 1982. We were farming in England with Andrew’s family, and wanted to expand out on our own, and so we came to Canada. We got flooded out this spring – only got half the seeding done, and it’s kind of a mess, but what do you do? This is the first year we’ve ever not got all the crop in. It’s only really in the last month that it’s stopped raining.” Prue has been active competitor in endurance for twenty-two years now. “I started off with an Arabian gelding who did 4500 miles in competition,” she says. “He’s 29 now, bless him, and looking very good still!” “I’ve done 100-mile rides, but I tend to stick mainly to 50’s. This year because the conditioning was so awful it’s been mainly a few 25’s so far. It would be nice to have something from Empres to compete on eventually.” “To ride a pretty horse, that can also do endurance, that is something that you can be proud of.” ■
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Judging the Arabian Horse THE POINT SYSTEM | MAKING IT ALL ADD UP By Scott Benjamin
WHAT IS JUDGING? When looking at the role of judges and judging in the show ring, we should first consider just what we mean by the word “judge”. Of the definitions offered at the right that imply action, I prefer the fourth – to appraise critically. There is inherent positivity in the word appraise. Judging should always be conducted from a positive perspective. As judges, we are charged with finding the best in each animal presented before us. The adverb critically, is essential to the equation as the inclusion of this word insists that all judging is based upon not just positive appraisal, but upon appraisal substantiated by knowledge, conviction, responsibility and honesty. I also believe in the third definition – to determine or declare after consideration or deliberation. It is an accurate reflection of the act of judging horses. It is indeed a determination based on objective evaluation carefully considered over a limited period of time. Of the definitions that describe the judge, I prefer the first: One who makes estimates as to worth, quality or fitness. That is exactly what we do as Arabian horse judges – estimate, based upon the best of our ability, utilizing experience and learned criteria against a standard to measure worth (as a breeding animal), quality (as compared to the
Judge (to judge) verb
This verb has several definitions applicable within the international Arabian show ring: - to form an opinion or estimation after careful consideration - to act as one appointed to decide winners - to determine or declare after consideration or deliberation - to appraise critically - to form an opinion or evaluation - to act or decide as a judge - to decide after inquiry
Judge noun
“One who judges”, specifically, a person who: - makes estimates as to worth, quality, or fitness - appointed to decide the winners of a contest or competition - has a reliable opinion on a particular subject
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Arabian ideal) and fitness (as an equine athlete and perpetuator of the Arabian breed). An estimation is not absolute – it is the best assessment of all qualities collectively that come closest to resembling the breed standard. That is the most we can accomplish as judges with human inadequacies. We estimate, but do so while appraising critically. One of the many available definitions found online was “to pass sentence on; condemn”. Thankfully, this was followed by the word obsolete. I could not agree more. In terms of Arabian horse judging (or any livestock evaluation for that matter), the condemnation of entries in the ring is not the responsibility of the judge. Always find good first – this is the cardinal rule I teach to all judging students and learner judges. Every horse has a bare minimum collection of good qualities. Faults and inadequacies, sometimes present in very serious capacities, must be thoroughly identified and assessed against the ideal. But the finding of these faults should never be the primary objective of any judging procedure.
A Judge’s Responsibility
With a lifetime of animal industry experience, Scott Benjamin has been actively involved with the Arabian breed for over 30 years. Having earned a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University specializing in Equine Management and Animal Breeding/Genetics, he has since been actively involved with Arabian events in the US, Canada, the Middle East, Australia, South America, Africa and most of Europe as director, judge, manager, trainer, steward, clinician, coach, author and speaker. Scott is the Director of Benjamin Equine, an Equine Consultancy based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In addition to his professional and judging responsibilities, he currently serves on the organizing committees for the Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas as well as for Polish Arabian Horse Days in Poland. Read more by Scott Benjamin online: Authentic Arabian Type: An Introduction (Oasis Arabian Magazine, 2009 Vol. 1) www.oasismagazine.com/book/index.html#62
The purpose of any judging system is to find the horse that most closely resembles the ideal Arabian mare or stallion of a specific age on that day under the given circumstances. Show ring judging is absolutely NOT a breeding inspection.
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The responsibility of any judge is to evaluate, sort and rank horses against the breed or discipline ideal. These ideals are constant and are the standards against which all horses (indeed all purebred livestock and domesticated animals) must be assessed. The performance of an individual horse will, however, vary each time it enters the ring. No matter how well conformed, typey or talented any individual horse may be, it must perform at or near its peak potential during every show ring experience in order to be rewarded with the highest honours. This is especially true at the most elite level of international competition. Breed and discipline standards are at the very foundation of objectivity in judging. They are constant, based upon relevant knowledge and traditions, are grounded firmly in the principles of form to function, and can be learned. Assessment of individual equine performance is, however, highly subjective and always conducted within the context of individual experience of environmental circumstances. This broad and varied experience of those individuals charged with the responsibility of judging as well as the multitude of environmental influences affecting any given performance at any given time account for the variability of outcomes at separate shows, between classes at the same show and between judges adjudicating the same class.
Process and Purposes of Judging The process of judging involves the simultaneous consideration of dozens of factors. Not only must this multitude of factors be considered, processed and ranked in real time, they must be analyzed and sorted in a very short period of time. Two to three minutes per horse is the maximum time each judge is afforded to evaluate an animal presented in-hand. That is a fraction of the time a competent evaluator would spend assessing a horse for a stallion licensing or comprehensive breeding evaluation. The purpose of any judging system is to find the horse that most closely resembles the ideal Arabian mare or stallion of a specific age on that day under the given circumstances. Show ring judging is absolutely NOT a breeding inspection. I have had the privilege to conduct dozens of breeding inspections for several horse breeds, literally evaluating thousands of horses over the years. Breeding inspections are serious affairs during which every inch of the horse is scrutinized in detail. They are most times performed by a qualified committee of experienced horsemen/women from varied backgrounds with open discussion allowed and encouraged. They are time-consuming, brutally analytical, scientifically-based and are a
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As judges, we are there to find the best in every horse presented to us, and the vast majority want to reward horses with good marks and to find worthy winners. We are however, fallible and we do make mistakes. We must accept responsibility for these errors, do our best to correct them when possible, and to avoid repeating them in the future. Nearly every judge with whom I have had the good fortune to work is doing his/her best at assessing horses accurately and honestly with the best intentions for the breed ever present in his/her mind.
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judging Judging, as it pertains to the evaluation of in-hand breeding horses in the international Arabian show ring, is one part evaluation, Now that we are clear on the responsibility of the judge in the one part education, and one part entertainment. It is important to Arabian show ring, let’s take a closer look at scoring systems as remember that all of these elements must be present to make the they pertain to the evaluation of breeding horses in-hand. Exactly show a success. I realize the potential controversy of this statehow do scoring systems apply to the responsibility of judging ment. Evaluation is the no-brainer: it Arabian horses? Why are they quickly is the foundation of show ring judging. becoming the standard worldwide? Do Judging, as it pertains to Education and entertainment, on the they work? If so, which systems work the evaluation of in-hand other hand, are very much correlated, best? especially when utilizing a scoring breeding horses in the Scoring systems, whose fundamental system to evaluate breeding stock. responsibility is to assign numeriinternational Arabian show Education, as it happens in the show cal scores for a collection of traits as ring, is for everyone in attendance – ex- ring, is one part evaluation, compared to a breed ideal, are a very hibitors, owners, breeders, enthusiasts, effective way to judge Arabian horses one part education, and one and spectators. A point score assigned in the context of the show ring. They by a judge to a horse while assessing a part entertainment. are effective principally because they collection of traits is instant feedback. emphasize objectivity and accountAnyone can soon learn what a score of ability while reducing subjectivity and 18 in Type, or 15 in Feet and Legs looks personal bias. Scoring systems also like, creating a sense of education over effortlessly fulfill and enhance each of time. Entertainment comes into play the three essential E’s of good horse when show committees determine how shows: evaluation, education and enthese scores will be displayed to the pubtertainment. Aside from an oral set of lic and the manner in which the horses reasons of each judge’s decision (which will be exhibited. Never underestimate can be time consuming), a score card the importance of education and enteris the most efficient and comprehentainment in judging. Good education and sive method to determine a judge’s engaging entertainment are absolutely opinion about any given horse. essential in generating enthusiasm for As judges, point systems hold us and maintaining committed interest accountable, keeping us honest and in the Arabian horse, not only to the engaged on each and every horse existent international Arabian horse It is important to remember evaluated. It is easy to lose interest community, but to the general public that all of these elements and for excitement to wane especially as yet unacquainted with our breed to whom we must outreach. must be present to make the as fatigue and hunger set in during the course of a show. Good horses inspire Before we tackle the subject of scorshow a success. the soul, energizing us all. We are full ing systems and scorecards, I would steam ahead when evaluating these like to take the opportunity to play a horses. Mediocrity however, takes its toll on the most steadfast and little proactive defence for the sake of the judge. Judges have a huge tenacious of us all. Scoring systems demand that equal attention responsibility. Most of us feel that responsibility and are humbled must be paid to every entry regardless of quality. by the gravity of it all each time we step in the ring. Our collective As judges, we are evaluating horses in the show ring that may experience as breeders, trainers, coaches, clinicians, evaluators, potentially have an impact on the breed for years to come. It is imeducators, scientists, and entertainers comes into play as we fulfill portant to assess these animals accurately for both their strengths our responsibilities in the ring. These varied strengths and experiand weaknesses, for every horse will have varying degrees of ences account for the broad range of opinions and outcomes that both. Assigning a score to the collective characteristics of any result at any horse show. given horse provides the most accurate reflection of the phenocanadian nationals issue August 2011 41
typic strengths and weaknesses according to a standard we can all understand. Utilizing a scorecard and scoring system keeps us focused on the job at hand in the most objective way possible.
Neck; 3) Body & Topline; 4) Feet & Legs; and 5) Movement. More recently, the ECAHO system has employed the use of half points to differentiate assessment at the upper end of the scale. This system has become the standard worldwide and is the scoring system upon which all others currently in use are based.
Scoring systems demand a higher level of professionalism and accountability in sport while still providing a sense of breeding evaluation – sorting and ranking breeding animals against the The World Cup Scoring System is very similar to the ECAHO ideal. Scoring systems work brilliantly in elite level equine sports system with the addition of a sixth category: Neck & Shoulder. This such as reining and dressage. Within these disciplines, both category allows the neck to be assessed independently of the head manoeuvre (objective) and style (sub(a trait which is often ignored in the ECAHO jective) scores are assessed for every Within larger classes and system when the head is exceptional) and in performance with the major emphasis relation to the shoulder (assessed separately especially in a multi-judge from the body), a critical conformational placed on objective execution of required athletic tests. These very clinical partner in proper carriage and utilization of system, the point system and clear-cut scoring systems have the neck. The World Cup scoring system beis always the preferable evolved as the very pinnacle of equine gins at 10 as Poor and ends with 20 as Ideal, sport evaluation. utilizing half points for every score above choice. It makes every 14. This system more accurately reflects the Judging systems that use points and a judge accountable for real assignment of points as they occur in scorecard to rank horses in the class the ECAHO system. No judge ever assigns are superior to those that do not. The assessing every major points below 10 (most show committees do single-judge comparative system of category of each entry... not even have single digit number cards on ranking horses based on preference hand to display), with most never utilizing and closest resemblance to the breed anything below 14. The World Cup Scoring ideal can and has been a very effecSystem allows points to be assigned more tive way of judging. Any qualified positively, but still allows for accurate and judge can use the system efficiently honest assessment across a broad scale. and effectively in any reasonable sized collection of horses. Within The recently devised AHA scoring system larger classes and especially in a also uses a 20 point scale and expands the multi-judge system, the point system categories of evaluation even further with is always the preferable choice. It a seventh category: Quality, Balance and makes every judge accountable for Substance at the Walk. This additional This transparency of assessing every major category of category reflects the inclusion of these crijudging cannot help but each entry. There is no guessing as to teria within the class conduct and Arabian what the judge may or may not have judging procedures as listed in the USEF to improve the fairness, liked about each entry. The scores rule book. Similar to the ECAHO system, both perceived and real, reflect that knowledgeable and objecpoints are assigned in each of the seven tive assessment. It is near instant categories from 1 to 20; half points are not of the judging system. feedback for the exhibitor owner, used. Average according to the AHA scale is trainer and breeder as well as the audience. This transparency of firmly affixed at 10, exactly halfway between the lowest below averjudging is overwhelmingly positive and cannot help but to improve age score of 1 and the highest excellent score of 20. the fairness, both perceived and real, of the judging system. More recently, ECAHO re-introduced the 10-point system for use
Differences in scoring systems Many judging systems using a scorecard are currently in use or have been used in the evaluation of Arabian horses within the show ring. These include the ECAHO (European) 20-point System, the World Cup Scoring System, the AHA Scoring System and the ECAHO (European) 10-point system. Each system has its pros and cons. In the end, all are effective in the thorough evaluation of breeding stock within the context of the show ring and are essential tools in the sorting and ranking of horses based on their closeness to the breed standard and Arabian ideal. Let’s take a look at the ECAHO 20-point system. The system was devised by the European Commission of Arabian Horse Organizations (ECAHO) more than two decades ago in an effort to increase objectivity in the show ring. This system uses a 20 point scale to evaluate horses within five categories: 1) Type; 2) Head & 42 Canadian Arabian Horse News
at European C-level shows. The same five categories are evaluated, but points assigned may range only from 1 to 10. Half points may not be used. This system works well when evaluating a smaller group of horses of average to above average quality.
How the judge assigns scores How are points assigned in any scoring system? Where do judges come up with their scores? Is there such thing as a real “20” in existence? What about a real “4”? The numerical score in itself is not of primary importance in any scoring system. This applies to the actual points assigned as well as to the cumulative total. What matters is that the evaluation reflects the true phenotypic representation of the characteristics of each animal. What those characteristics represent as compared to the ideal or breed standard matters in terms of average, above average, good, very good, excellent and ideal as well as below
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For every horse, a judge must consider: four fetlock joints, two knees, two hocks, four cannons, four pasterns, four hooves, two forearms, two haunches, breadth, depth, substance, quality and strength of supporting muscles, tendons and ligaments, the tracking of each limb, etc. There exists an incredible amount of room for deviation in any one of these bone formations, critical support columns and propulsion points that will affect the overall point score assigned. Variability is inevitable in this categorical assignment given the sheer scope of traits that must be assessed and that are critical to functionality and use. Even the seemingly straightforward category of Body and Topline encompasses the largest portion of the horse’s mass and the complete structure of the shoulder (unless evaluated together with Neck), hind quarter and barrel in three dimensions. When judging this category, a judge must take into account length of hindquarter (hip), slope of hindquarter (hip), muscling of hindquarter (hip), placement of stifle, width and thickness of stifle, length of croup, slope of croup, muscling of croup, placement of tail, tail carriage, length of tail bone – you get the point. And we’ve only considered the last third of the horse with no consideration of barrel, back or loin (or even the shoulder when applicable), which all still must play a part in the final assigned score. There is always a multitude of factors that must be considered when assigning a point score for any category which has been simplified to a collection of desirable traits. Every judge must find his/her comfort zone and firmly establish his/her average score on every scale. The actual number is less
important than the appropriate applicability of the term. If one judge’s average score utilizing the ECAHO or World Cup system is 18 and another judge’s average is 15, this matters not as long as that average score remains constant and every assigned score within every category for every animal evaluated is measured against this average score.
Points rankings withing classes All horses above or below the average to any varying degree must be assessed with the appropriate numerical scores. Horses closer to Ideal within any assessed category must be assigned points in the 19-20 point range regardless of either judge’s base average score. The same holds true for the horses with Below Average to Poor phenotypic characteristics within any category. The points assigned by either judge must range significantly below the foundation average point score to accurately reflect the true phenotype of the horse and to allow for proper sorting and ranking of horses within any given class. Judges that let their average score waver during a class or judges that use too small a portion of the scale (say only 17 and above on the ECAHO or World Cup System or only a range 8-12 on the AHA System) negatively affect the proper ranking of horses and the outcome of show results.
from a judge’s point of view When I walk into the ring and use a scoring system, I go in equipped with my average score firmly fixed in my mind. Average for me is the critical minimum score that a horse must earn to be considered breeding quality and worthy of inclusion into a breeding herd. This average is always a different number, depending on which judging system I am using. On the ECAHO & World Cup scales, my average point score is 17. Any horse whose total average is below this number would not meet my criteria as a suitable breeding animal as judged against the breed standard. When choosing 17 as an average, I still have six points above this score to rank the desirable qualities of the suitable breeding horses with half points. My normal range of scores on both of these systems is 11-20.
My average on the AHA scoring system is a 14. I simply apply the same point spread utilized on the ECAHO and World Cup scoring systems and include the half points to separate horses. A 20 on both scales is equivalent. A 19 on the AHA system is equivalent to my 19.5 on the ECAHO and World Cup scoring systems. The AHA 18 point assignment is the equivalent of the ECAHO & World Cup 19, and so on. That is how the 14 is arrived at as average on the AHA scale as used by myself. As 11 is my rock bottom on It is imperative to remember that assignthe ECAHO & World Cup scales, the ing points to a horse in the show ring AHA equivalent score of 4 is as low as I It is imperative to remember am willing to go. This would represent a is not about the actual point score itself. The purpose of any point system very poor collection of traits within any that assigning points to a is the proper application of scores particular category (most likely Feet and horse in the show ring is that most objectively reflect the true Legs) and is a number sufficiently low phenotype of a horse so that any given not about the actual point enough to keep the horse from placing collection of horses can be ranked amongst the top of the class without score itself. according to the ideal. Those horses total condemnation or offering insult to with the most admirable collection of the owner, exhibitor or breeder. The purpose of any point desirable characteristics as defined by I am often asked why I do not use the the Arabian breed standard should be system is the proper lower end of the scale, say start at 15 sorted towards the top of every class. (ECAHO & World Cup) or 10 (AHA) as application of scores... so Individual scores for any horse will my average. I have found in my experithat any given collection vary from class to class and from show ence that a 17 average still allows me to show. If any horse is a consistent plenty of room to award and separate of horses can be ranked performer in the show ring and enquality horses effectively. As I first according to the ideal. vironmental influences are reduced, learned to use a point system in Europe, the placing of that horse from show I am also more comfortable in this to show will vary to a much lesser degree. Horses that continually range. Higher scores are always more entertaining, which in turn score Excellent to Ideal will always rank amongst the top of any engages the audience and makes for more excitement in the show class. Conversely, horses scored Below Average will rarely be seen ring. I greatly enjoy giving good scores when warranted – a well in the winner’s circle. If the quality of a show is such that several deserved 20 is always a thrill for any judge. Not that 20 (signifyhorses are considered Excellent to Ideal in any number of categoing Ideal) actually exists in reality – a score of 20 simply reflects ries, the assortment of those horses at the very top end will be a a collection of characteristics for any given category of evaluation very close call and matter little given the superiority of all entries that come as close to the ideal as any judge has had the privilege worthy of such scores. To have achieved these scores is the ultimate to witness. Point scores of 20 (when warranted) make for great goal of any show ring experience – championship honours are the entertainment at Arabian horse shows and should be applied with icing on the cake. generosity at the highest level of competition when the quality of the horses is regularly near the breed pinnacle.
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Conversely, I am not afraid to assign scores near the bottom end of the scale within my comfort zone. I have and will assign low categorical scores if they are truly reflected in the physiological attributes of the horse before me. If I have to guess the breed of the horse in center ring, the Type score for that entry will not nor cannot be high. This is especially true for Feet and Legs. I have seen some truly horrifically designed legs through the years and have had no option but to assign point scores near the bottom of the scale. To fail to do so is to perform an injustice to those horses whose phenotype reflects average or above. My average on the 10 point scale is a 7. Separating quality horses on this scale becomes more difficult as half points are not allowed. With seven as an average, I only have a three-point range to award my quality breeding animals. The lowest I will go on the 10 point scale is a 4 – anything lower is frankly insulting and you are likely not to find animals of this quality in the show ring (though I have seen them at breeding inspections).
in the first class of the show. What often happens is that judges begin each class and each day in a rather conservative mode, not willing to assign generous points at the beginning of the day nor at the beginning of the class. Compound this over-conservatism within the first class on the first day, and you can understand that the first horse into the ring for evaluation may most definitely be at a distinct disadvantage from receiving the point scores that are appropriately deserved. This undue bias towards these initial entries (that are often first due simply to birth date or chance) can be avoided when judges know their average and confidently apply the correlating scores around this mean to the traits exhibited by the horse in the ring regardless of their chronological position in the class.
Conversely, the phenomenon of withholding high scores that works against the initial entries in the earlier classes of the show, works in favour of those horses that are exhibited in the final classes of the day, especially in the Senior Mare class. High point scores are frequently assigned with great generosity in When assigning points within any ...the majority of the most Senior Mare classes of qualscoring system, judging with consisity; it is often found that the highest tency is paramount. Any given point horses that are judged in point scores of the entire show can score should be universally applicable the ring are of average be found amongst the entries in at any show anywhere in the world this class. While it is true that these and should not be relative to the qualquality and above. classes often consist of exceptional ity present in the ring. If one were to entries, judges seem to universally be inclined to reward high assess any of the horses I have the privilege to evaluate internationquality Arabian mares that have achieved a senior status in life and ally, it would be my hope to discover that my 18.5 (17 on the AHA are still phenotypically worthy with an extra half point, or even scale) Type score horse looks very similar, whether that individual a full point across the board. Judges appear to have a soft spot for is assessed in Scottsdale, Spain, South Africa, Sydney, Saudi Arabia, the grand dames, and grow kinder and more generous as the day Sorocaba or Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. progresses. Thankfully, the majority of the horses that are judged in the ring are of average quality and above. This is a logical consequence, summary as usually only the better horses in any breed are selected to be In summary, scoring systems used to assess the quality of Arabian shown, given the considerable time and expense involved. It makes horses as breeding animals are the most effective and objective little sense to exhibit a horse of inferior quality for public evalumethod available in the world today. The comprehensive applicaation. Very rarely am I required to use the lower end of the scale tion of these scoring systems within the show ring must always in the show ring (except within the category of Feet and Legs). effectively balance evaluation, education and entertainment. These The quality of horses at any given show tends to be consistent, scoring systems are not infallible however, and must be used though I have used the entire range of points – from poor to ideal appropriately by competent and capable judges. Education and ex(not on any one particular horse) - at several shows internationperience are key to equipping all judges with the skills, knowledge ally. Generally, the quality at larger shows (regional calibre and/or and confidence necessary in using these scoring systems as intendB-Shows and above) tends to be good, with most horses receiving ed – to sort and rank individual horses based upon resemblance median scores of 18 (or 16 on the AHA scale) and above. Smaller to the breed ideal. Proper utilization of these scoring systems will shows tend to consist of horses whose median score is closer to the result in the more appropriate selection of quality breeding animals average, with the occasional individual well above or below. as show ring winners, with the potential of impacting the future of the Arabian horse very positively and progressively.
The first horse in the ring
There are some peculiarities in any point system that always must be taken into account (and potentially avoided). The most important and problematic of these is “the first horse in the ring”. This circumstance is certainly a factor for any horse that is first in any given class, but especially harsh for the first horse shown
This article originally ran as the first of a four-part series in the Arabian Magazine.
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Thee Ever After
Thee Desperado x Shalimaarr by The Minstril Black Straight Egyptian Stallion...Pyramid Society Nominated In partnership with Susan Watson. Shipped Semen & Live Cover Available
Asiil Arabians Harriet & Jack Lang | Box 275, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada phone 306.764.7908 | fax 306.763.5551 | asiil@sasktel.net www.AsiilArabians.com 48 Canadian Arabian Horse News
the 31st Annual
Egyptian Event CANADIAN WINNERS Straight Egyptian Yearling Colts Futurity (4/16-12/31) Res Ch IBN AL RIYAH BJ Imperial Mistaar x Imperial Karmah Owner Barry Dearle, Saskatoon SK Handler Steve Dady Ext Specialty SE Mares - 3 Yrs Old Top Ten AL AMIRAH Imperial Shehaab x Imperial Kameesha Owner Barbara Sim, Stayner ON Handler Steve Dady Straight Egyptian Futurity Finals - 2 Yr Old Fillies Top Ten ETAYA SUDAN AMIRAH Imperial Mistaar x Etaya Amira Owner Jennifer M Parsons, Victoria Harbour ON Handler Paolo Capecci Straight Egyptian Yearling Fillies Futurity (1/1 - 4/15) Top Ten AL JASSARA BJ Imperial Mistaar x Safaara Owner Barry Dearle, Saskatoon SK Handler Steve Dady Produce of Dam and Produce of Sire Top Five SARACEN CELESTE BW Sensational x Saracen Crimson Owner Helgrit Hepner, Amhestburg ON Handler Fernando Poli
The 31st Annual Egyptian Event, held June 7-11, 2011 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, was an exciting show for Canadian breeder Barry Dearle and his farm, Alli-Barr Arabians. Not only did Ibn Al RIyah BJ (pictured above) win Reserve Champion in the Futurity Colts, his filly Al Jassara BJ won a Top Ten with the highest score for movement (19.5) awarded at the show.
SHOW CHAMPIONS
Another Top Ten filly, Al Amirah, owned by Barbara Sim of Stayner, ON, was originally sold to her by Alli-Barr Arabians.
Reserve Champion Mare LOLA SIG (Mishaal HP x Thee Phoenixx) Owner Osman Linjawi, Jeddah, S AR; Handler Luis Paniagua
Canadian Exported Horses Congratulations to all breeders and owners who exported horses overseas in 2010.
Supreme Champion Stallion AL RAHEB AA (Laheeb x The Vision HG) Owner Al Fwaz Stud, Nazreth, Israel; Handler Paolo Capecci Reserve Champion Stallion GATSBY CC (Shahir IASB x Miss Maggie Mae) Owner Martha Suarez, Plantation FL; Handler Steve Dady Supreme Champion Mare LAIAN AL SHAQAB (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Meseda Al Shaqab) Owner Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, Doha; Handler Michael Byatt
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Exported to JORDAN
SHEENAH 1999 Grey Mare (MB MISTAZ x IMPERIAL KAAPHA) Exporter - Patti Charbonneau
VANESSA MLR 2004 Grey Mare (VERSACE x BINT ALIANNA) Exporter - Braden Davidson
TIA-MONIET 2004 Chestnut Mare (RAS-MONIET x SILK TASSLE) Exporter - Lana Tatarliov
DI CALABRIA NK 2009 Grey Mare (FSF JESSE JAMES x VANESSA MLR) Exporter - Braden Davidson
KFR CHICLANA 2007 Chestnut Mare (MAGNUM CHALL HVP x CFA SALANA) Exporter - Svenn & Deborah Mikkelsen
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RD FEEONIX 2009 Grey Mare (MAJOR JAMAAL x SA MAGIC KARMA) Exporter - Murray & Shirley Popplewell
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ARABIAN HORSE ANNUAL YOUTH RETREAT Article and photographs courtesy of Sheri Roberts.
W
ith the arrival of spring – be it green grass, colourful flowers and new foals, also comes the annual Arabian horse Youth Retreat. The tradi-
tion of offering an entire weekend full of horse and social activities for the youth of the association, hosted by one of Ontario’s finest Arabian horse facilities, is an experience that lasts for many years, if not a lifetime. For teenagers and pre-teens, the Youth Retreat provides an opportunity for like-minded horse enthusiasts to get together, not only to share in their passion for horses, but also to spend time sharing common interests, partaking in new activities and enjoying good meals. The 2011 Youth Retreat ran April 9th and 10th, and was attended by boys and girls from young walk-trotters all the way up to 17-year-olds. Muskoka Trails Riding Academy hosted the event in the beautiful tourist region north of Barrie, Ontario. Erin Edwards, 50 Canadian Arabian Horse News
who attended her fair share of Youth Retreats in years past and who is a very successful youth and professional equestrian, hosted the weekend. The 2011 Retreat was organized by Janet Wocjik, another top Arabian horse owner and champion Youth and Amateur rider. With Erin’s generosity and enthusiasm, all of the participants experienced an exceptional weekend of riding instruction, education and fun. Almost every rider rode an Arabian or Half-Arabian; many rode their own horses, accommodated in the wonderful stalls provided in the Muskoka Trails’ facility. This group of young horse enthusiasts ran the gamut of having a number of years showing under their helmets to some who have only just begun. The Youth Retreat is a great event to assist the young riders in sharpening their equine skills; the format not only encompasses riding instruction but also offers seminars on tack, hoof care, nutrition, etc. This year the weekend equitation clinic was handled by Lynn VanDyke of Blackwell Stables in Michigan, an Arabian horse facil-
ity well known for producing beautiful and technically accomplished riders and horses. Farrier Rodd Turnbull and his apprentice Carmen were very informative and provided demonstrations and some incredible leg and foot models to demonstrate correct trimming and shoeing techniques. Great showmanship was practiced and worked on under the capable guidance of Heather Morrison and Kim McAulay, as all participants made progress in understanding the “how to’s” in showmanship, grooming and braiding for shows. Sunday continued with more riding instruction plus a seminar in tack fitting and care of leather and harness by David Freedman from Freedman’s of Toronto, a world-renowned harness company. Saddles were provided for evaluation and it was quite the session to hear the professional explanations! Everyone learned something new regarding leather and proper care techniques to improve comfort and durability. Saturday evening began with a wagon ride by Chris Jamison’s draft team taking the youth group from Muskoka Trails to the home of Cindy Tryon, where dinner was served with time to watch movies before lights out. Even after dark, whispers and giggles continued, be it recalling the day they just spent or what the future was to hold. In past retreats, youth have had opportunities to interact and learn from a wide variety of clinicians on topics such as chiropractic for horses and humans, dressage, braiding, distance riding, clipping and grooming, massage, endurance, veterinary care, equine nutrition, in addition to many disciplines of riding. The Youth Retreats have been geared towards improving the bond between young riders and their horses, especially their Arabians. The Youth Retreat remains an annual event and a worthwhile experience for all participants. Many of our Youth are saddened when they become too old for our youth activities as the Retreat promotes lifelong friendships that endure into adulthood, in and out of the show ring. We can’t wait to see what the next Youth Retreat will feature! Have a look around you—find yourself an Arabian and come & join us! For further information on the Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada, visit www.ahaec.on.ca.
2ETIREMENT 3ALE AT %L -AREES !RABIANS All horses are Al Khamsa and either Blue star or Blue list, Egyptian bloodlines. All registered and DNA-tested. 1. EL MAREES GHAMID (Al Sahhar Hallany x Nuri Al Krush) • 2008 grey colt 2. EL MAREES ISMAIILYA (Al Saahar x Bint Anaroufa) 2005 grey mare
3. EL MAREES FARHEEN (Ibn Safinaz x Bint Anaroufa) 2002 grey mare • Straight Egyptian 4. BINT AL-BARRA (ASF David x Mystalla) 1991 chestnut mare • Rare Kapiti and Davenport to *Werdi 5. CYNNABAR MYST (ASF David x Mystalla) 1992 chestnut mare • Rare Kapiti and Davenport to *Werdi 6. NURI AL KRUSH (Janub Al Krush x Mystalla) 1995 grey mare • Rare Kapiti and Davenport to *Werdi
7. AL SAHHAR HALLANY (ASF Amos x Amira Hallany) 1996 liver chestnut stallion 8. YASMIN HALLANY (ASF Amos x Amira Hallany) 1994 liver chestnut mare
Good homes a priority due to owner’s ill health.
BOOKS Many out-of-print books and magazines on Arabians and horses in general. Studbooks from the E.A.O. Issues of Arabian Horse World, Arabian Horse Times, the Khamsat and Arabian Visions.
El Marees Arabians • Trish Stockhecke • Ph: 1.519.376.6417 RR 1, Annan, Ontario, Canada
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Laura Wolsey and O Lordy++//
2010 Adult Amateur High Point & High Point Horse
Laura Wolsey with O Lordy++// and (above) with trainer Brenda Driediger.
It makes sense that the Arabian Horse Association’s Amateur of the Year would be the owner of the High Point Horse of the Year—it’s happened before. Laura Wolsey of Langley, B.C. and her gelding O Lordy++// (The Firelord+/ x Hi Passion) were recently given the AHA annual honor. In 2010 however, the AHA High Point Horse was also named Equine Canada’s High Point Horse for Breed Sport, the United States Equestrian Federation’s (USEF) equivalent for breed affiliates. “This was a specific goal for me this year… I knew it would be hard because I only had one horse… needless to say it was really exciting to win both the Horse and Amateur awards,” says Laura Wolsey. Wolsey earned 580 points at 10 shows. Some of the year’s highlights included three wins at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, a championship at Canadian Nationals and a championship at Sport Horse Nationals. Along the way, Wolsey hit five different regional shows traveling a total of about 11,000 miles to reach places like Monroe, Wash., Santa Barbara, Calif., and Scottsdale, Ariz. from her home in Langley, B.C. The majority of the points Wolsey earned—532 to be exact— were earned on O Lordy or “Larry,” her 2003 chestnut gelding. “My horse trainer, Brenda Driediger, saw the potential that Larry had and pushed me to reach my goals. Both my mom and I feel so lucky to not only have found an amazing horse but to also have formed a friendship with Carol Tedrick, Larry’s breeder, and her daughter, Jayme,” says Wolsey. Most of the other points Laura earned came from a purebred dressage horse named Unique Echo++ (Echo Magnifficoo x Psyches Gemstone), owned by friend Terri Sage. 52 Canadian Arabian Horse News
As a full-time student, chasing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wolsey juggles her passion for horses and showing with school using careful time management, but she’s still forced to make some sacrifices for her education. “Attending all the shows has been somewhat manageable since most of the shows are in the summer… however it’s getting more difficult to coordinate school with riding and showing and it was definitely upsetting to miss U.S. Nationals last year,” says Wolsey. During show season, Larry is boarded over 45 minutes away from Wolsey’s school, but she manages to get there three to four times per week and Driediger hops on once or twice a week as well. “O Lordy is truly a gifted horse. Not only is he athletic and beautiful, but he’s extremely intelligent,” says Wolsey. “I believe his personality is what gives him an edge in the show ring. When it’s time to show, he knows. It’s the funniest thing and I actually have to laugh sometimes… Larry can also be a handful in the show ring. He sometimes gets too excited and it becomes all about him and what he wants to do, no matter what I say… That’s what I love about him though; there is never a dull moment,” says Wolsey. Wolsey names her mom as her biggest supporter and fan, never missing a show, but is grateful for the support from the Driedigers and Tedricks as well. A “horse girl” at heart, Wolsey says, “riding and being around horses is what brings me true happiness.” With the Adult Amateur and High Point Horse prizes combined, Wolsey will receive a $3,000 gift certificate to Schneiders, two Montana Silversmith belt buckles, a screen printed briefcase, an embroidered cooler and recognition in Modern Arabian Horse.
“KUHAILAN ZAID” Luna Arabians welcomes two fillies from Texas to their new breeding program.
Marilyn Robinson with ESP Hercules++++// and Alltimate WF++//
Our breeding program at Luna Arabians focuses on the bloodlines of “Kuhailan Zaid,” one of the most famous racing sires in Poland. This sire line is nearly extinct in today’s pedigrees. With this in mind we are very excited that our colt IL Azeus (Wieszczek {by Algorab} x Elspeth (Haffir el Rimal x Elektra by Falat)), one of only two colts in existence to carry on this stallion’s legacy, will be old enough to use in our breeding program within the next year. We have also recently imported two incredible fillies with similar lines (through Algonkina) from Toskhara Arabians in Texas – the four year old TA Algiraa (Kordelas x Algira by Balon) and a 2011 filly, TA Ormolov (TA Araphao x Oronka by Alegro). Both of them are from the famous A-Line and are destined for breeding to IL Azeus, when they are old enough. With these two new acquisitions and some of our other pure Polish mares we want to revive that rare “K-Z” line. This includes lines like Gay Polka, Bajdak, Celebes, Melon, Pietuszok, Monogramm, Gwarny, Erros and so on. Not only do they have the ability to race, but they can also excel reining, barrel racing, endurance and even the show ring. The Luna Arabians program plans to breed beauty into our horses and of course good bone as well. Our main goal for now is to preserve the Kuhailan Zaid sire line. For more information about this sire line, see “News Flash! Kuhailan Zaid Line Lives On,” on pg. 47 of the January 2011 issue of the Canadian Arabian Horse News.
Lorraine Prowse with Sur Teddy’s Magna+// and Surphin Boy+//
2010 Adult Amateur High Point Top Ten 1. Laura Wolsey, Langley BC 580 2. Alexandra Ramage, Xenia OH 303 3. Sophie Austin, Cave Creek AZ 287 4. Marilyn Robinson, Calgary AB 270 5. Brittany Desiderio, Oldwick NJ 242.5 6. Lorraine Prowse, Sherwood Park AB 235.5 7. Jennifer Roberts, Chesterfield NH 223 8. Susanne Lanini, Alta Loma CA 205 9. Jessica Grissom, Indianapolis IN 198 10. Rebecca Fleck, Westfield IN 162
2010 Horse Achievement Award High Point Top Ten
Alves Arabians breeding to Black Daniels
Antonio and Tamara Alves of Mission BC are proud and excited about their breeding to US National Champion stallion Black Daniels. Catalina Lady (by Bacardi Afire) is due with a Black Daniels foal in April 2012. We can’t wait to see what this baby brings to our future!
1. O Lordy, Laura Wolsey 532 2. Church Creek, Bill & Alexis Doughty 416 3. AM Mighty Hector, Bazy Tankersley 410 4. Chance to Jam, Ashley Lauren Toye 381.5 5. TR Tequila Sunrise, Christina Passey 264.5 6. GSF Makin a Fortune Elizabeth, Ashleigh or Gordon Clark 262 7. Darkcyde of the Moon, Rebecca Triplett 243 8. Cariter, Brittany Desiderio 216 9. Sur Teddys Magna, Lorraine Prowse 210.5 10. Alasting Love VF, Dianne Peltak 207 canadian nationals issue August 2011 53
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Welsh cross) 2007 part bred mare. This exceptional pony is going to do well in any discipline. Good minded, lovely conformation, lots of “go”, excellent work ethic, she has excellent ground manners and is good around kids. Started last summre, she’s done well on trail, in the ring, willing to do just about anything. A fantastic 4H prospect. Has won a few ribbons in English Pleasure and in-hand trail this summer in a local show. About 12 1/2-13hh. $3000. Contact Kelly at Boelman Farms Black Gold Arabians (780) 349-5068, kelly@boelmanfarms.com or visit website www.boelmanfarms.com
HE RD DISPE RS AL Dispersal of Hassan Arabians after 49 years. Purebred Arabians from weanlings to broodmares, including yearling geldings by Allionce+/ and Ames Charisma, mares by Shine On Mahogany and NV Inferno. Proven bloodlines for the show ring.
+DVVDQ $UDELDQV Contact: Marg Martin (403) 748-2268 hassanarabs@yahoo.ca • Bentley, AB
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Ebony El Shania BG) 2007 purebred mare, good manners, very well started, 6 months training (3 with prof. reining trainer). Extreme athleticism, excellent conformation, intelligent, good minded, endless energy and spirit. This mare is an excellent show prospect, especially for Western performance/reining/cutting and is extremely fast and hard working. Breathtakingly beautiful, thinks very well of herself, loves people and attention. Baharr/Ebony Baserr bred. $6500 Contact Kelly at Boelman Farms Black Gold Arabians (780) 349-5068, kelly@boelmanfarms.com or visit website www.boelmanfarms.com
2011 DA Valentino Colt Black/bay colt March 19, 2011. DAM Our black beauty FAITH SHINES ON. This colt commands your attention. Has great neck set, lots of leg, very smooth body. Nominated for SCOTTSDALE SIGNATURE STALLION FUTURITY, IOWA GOLD STAR FUTURITY, US & CANADIAN NATIONAL’S FUTURITY. Plus SWEEPSTAKE Nominated. He is ready for new home NOW. Contact Marg Martin: hassanarabs@yahoo.ca Phone 403-748-2268
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