The nsw AHA newsletter winter 2016

THE NSW AHA NEWSLETTER

winter 2016

NSW Arabian Horse Association inc

inside Dressage Day Photos

Introducing the ASA Non-Pro Owner /Exhibitor Awards

REMEMBERING

GLORIA LANIGAN

By Jenni Ogden Today is Gloria Lanigans funeral... I am feeling very sad and very remiss... as Paul and I are not there to farewell our dear friend. I thought I would share a brief history of our relationship... farewell lovely lady, beautiful butterfly...

I first met Gloria at Sydney Royal Easter Show when I was a teenager, I will never forget her she was so glamourous, dressed in Pink or was it purple, (Paul and I are arguing over that, as he says Glorias favourite colour was purple)....with a poodle at her side dyed the same colour as her dress, wearing a diamonte collar and leash…. I soon came to realise that that flamboyance and style was the very essence of Gloria.

It was not until the early 90’s that Paul and I caught up with Gloria again, we invited her to come and visit our farm in Kurrajong after she had completed judging the National Arabian Stud show which was held in Hawkesbury showground. Gloria came for dinner and stayed for a week, and we did not want her to go home, this was the start of a very close friendship that saw Gloria eventually living with us in the last years of her life.

Gloria lived the life that many dreamed of, travelling the world, often traveling to destinations that were far less than safe. She lived in a harem in Morocco, she also lived with the Shah of Iran who gifted her some Iranian horses. Gloria loved Egypt, and from many of her stories I know Egypt and the Egyptian people were very close to her heart. We all know Gloria loved to dance and she won the prestigious award of second best belly dancer in Cairo.

Gloria was an international Arabian horse judge and Judges examiner, she had a huge influence with the Arabian Horse breeders in the USA and indeed around the world, and travelled across the USA with Marvin Beamon holding seminars on Arabian horse form to function and Genetics, many of her famous seminars were held at Bentwood farms, and Ansata Arabian Stud where she would entertain the audiences with many of her tales, and spoke of genetics with innuendos that always had the men folk enthralled.

Gloria was a beautiful butterfly that floated through life making everyone she met feel special... she would light up a room as she entered. Even when the dementia had really taken hold, she still had the most wonderful sense of humor, and always saw the good in everyone. Every day she would walk around the stables, and even though she had seen the horses every day it really was like a new experience for her each time, and interestingly she never lost her judges eye, she would appraise the horses discussing at length their strengths and weaknesses.

Even though it was difficult at times caring for Gloria with her dementia, there were far many more wonderful times, filled with so many laughs, we so loved hearing Gloria’s stories, sometimes over and over, but we never tired of them… and always we would learn something new, she was so proud of Vanessa and her grand Children and their achievements and I feel so much of Gloria lives on in them.

Caring for Gloria truly was an honor never a chore it was a time we would never regret, we cherish every minute we spent with Gloria, we leant so much from her she was always so generous and free with her knowledge.

I think for all of you who knew her well you will agree that we were all very blessed to have had Gloria in our lives and as much as she will be missed by us all, her memory and amazing stories of her life will remain with us all, every day, as long as we can remember.

We love and miss you Gloria Lanigan past, present and future.

Thank you for being you

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Dressage Day To say this years Dressage day was wet was an understatement.Brave saturated competitors sloshed around the Dressage rings -all still smiling despite the weather .The forecast apocalypse of storms held off until after we had finished the BBQ and awards.Congratulations to all those who competed and everyone is looking forward to the next day at the fabulous Londonderry Pony Club grounds.Meanwhile enjoy the photos from the day.

Kinful Stud PROUDLY PRESENTS FOR SALE

2 PARTBREDS BY RAY OF LIGHT Rising 2yr partbred filly Kinful Laaiced in Light and weanling gelding Kinful Ziggy Stardust. Both are show quality. These and other youngsters available by negotiation. Contact Sam 0434 353 447

KINFUL LAAICED IN LIGHT NSW State Champion Partbred filly NSW Palomino Supreme Yearling

SOME OF THE OBSTACLES

The Bridge

The Pole pick up from barrel-Spear Ring-Place pole in Barrel

The rider approaches the barrel and removes the pole without the horse reacting in any way. The rider must collect the Pole with their thumb facing up.Obstacle is judged on the manner in which the horse approaches the obstacle, its reaction to the movement of the pole and the relaxed manner in which the rider collects the pole. The horse should always move forward at a steady gait, and should not react to, or unduly notice, the appearance of the barrel or the removal of the pole Spearing a Ring: The competitor, at the required gait, (as Pole pickup) collects a ring from any location.Obstacle is judged on the horse maintaining regularity(steady gait)and balance ,the fluency with which the rider skewers the ring with the poleThe rider approaches the barrel and replaces the pole in the barrel with the base of the pole going in first.There should be no reaction to the movement of the pole. The horse should always move forward at a steady gait, and should not react to, or unduly notice, the appearance of the barrel or the replacement of the pole

The Judge will evaluate the transition to the walk at the marker, quality and regularity the straightness, and stretching of the topline of the horse going over the bridge, and the transition at the marker upon leaving the bridge.Marks will be deducted if a horse shows any awkwardness, hesitation or irregularity.

Corridor with a Bell

The obstacle consists of 2 small fences (at least 50cm high),or hay bales, placed parallel to each other forming a corridor a width of 1.5m. A bell is located at the end of the corridor at a height of approximately 2m.

The horse approaches the corridor at the required gait, enters, and moves forwards towards the end. The rider then halts, rings the bell, reins back and proceeds to next obstacle.

Obstacle is judged on the horse’s attitude and straightness, the rider’s use of aids, speed and the fluidity, continuity and quality of the performance. An insufficient score should be given if the horse displaces either of the sides of the corridor.

The corridor may alternatively be "L" shaped and all components should be joined.

The cup

This obstacle consists of a down-turned drinking cup on a pole. The rider halts by the pole and picks up the cup from the top of one pole and replaces it on the top of the other. This obstacle can have the following variations: Standing Cup Pole The rider halts between two poles (approximately1.5m apart, less for juniors picks up the cup from one pole and places it on topof the other.Moving Cup Pole The rider halts at the pole and picks up the downturned cup and replaces it on another pole according to the course map.

Rein back Cup Pole -The rider halts at the pole and picks up the downturned cup and replaces the cup after reining back according to the course map. (This could include backing on straight or "L" or lines) .Slalom Cup Pole The rider halts at the pole and picks up the downturned cup and replaces it on another pole after backing through a slalom according to the course map.

Obstacle is judged on the manner in which the horse approaches and remains immobile, without showing any fear and trusting the rider’s use of aids. If the horse knocks over the pole on which the cup is to be deposited,the rider is to dismount, erect the pole with the cup, remount and continue. In speed leave the clock running Gait Required:Horse should be immobile whilst picking up or replacing the cup and proceed immediately in the correct gait after replacing the cup

Photos­This is 3 yr old Foxwood Butterscotch Schnapps with Lara McNair at their first every introductory Working Equation­they completed all the obstacles first go­You have to love the Arabian Pony brains and temperament.

WORKING EQUITATION Glenys Lilley

One of the fastest growing new equestrian sports is Working Equitation.

For an individual horse and rider, this three-phased competition begins with the Dressage Phase—a test of classic dressage skills and movements, then continues to Ease of Handling Phase, which demonstrates their partnership by navigating an obstacle course, and finally, the Speed Phase, which measures their gusto by redoing part of the course at speed. Like dressage, there are many levels from Introductory through Advanced.

Working equitation at the lower levels teaches you and your horse the basics of bending,leg yields and transitions and teaches the horse to be brave and a good equine partner for any type of competition.Horses and riders love the variety,the challenge of mastering the obstacles makes you horse attentive and obedient and at the higher levels requires a balanced horse,light on the forehand with true collection ,The speed phase requires impulsion,straightness and accuracy.

Why compete in Working Equitation-because its fun,lots of fun.

It is also a structured training program to educate you and your horse -the rider needs a very correct position to direct the horse with near invisible aids -it tests a rider’s coordination and anticipation and the horse’s qualities of submission, speed, attention and finesse.

The lower levels are perfect for training young horses.They learn leg aids and obedience in a quiet competition environment,they learn to work around scary and new obstacles and trust the rider.

Your show horse can benefit from the training by practising all of the usual dressage exercises but over and around obstacles to give them variety and a reason to comply-changing bend around poles in a slalom and moving away from your leg in a side-pass over a pole or halting square at each obstacle is great training.

Working Equitation Style Course -Introductory To be ridden 2 handed at a walk and trot Working Equitation Levels­ Leadline­walk Introductory­Walk and Trot­ 2 hands Preliminary­Walk,Trot,Canter­2 hands Debutant W­Canter with walk Changes­ Debutant F­Canter with flying changes Consagrados2­Canter with Flying Changes Consagrados 1­Canter with flying changes­ 1 hand Masters­Canter with flying changes­1 hand Juniors under 14 yrs ­Young Riders 14­under 18yrs

Come to the NSW Seminar and learn about working Equiation

For Sale

Cardwell Park Savannah - Yearling Arabian Pony, RP, PW and Part APSB. First in her class at the Arabian Nationals, Multi Champion (Arabian Pony, Show Hunter RP, Part her first show (pictured here) at the Shoalhaven All Breeds.

Rising 2, arabian pony (50%) part welsh, part apsb, RP Filly. To mature large pony/sm g Will make a fabulous saddlehorse. Out of Bluegrass Cast a Spell and by Welsh B St Marconi Gold Strike. Paddock condition $2000- firm.

FIRE ALERT ACTRESSMI

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Expressions of interest are invited for the resulting foal from Actress MI (Audacia x Guiliano) sired by Fire Alert (Fire Flame x Ts Al Malik). Actress is a full sibling to a Australian champion and was lightly shown with success.

Fire alert is current 2016 east coast champion stallion along with many more wins.

By Joyce Wright P hfoal o t o gwill r a p hbe s b entered y M a r k Hfor a l b the e r g national stud show 2017 for the breeders The sweepstakes. All offers are considered contact 0401 597 481 Shamasharabians@outlook.com IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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At Stud GLENIPH SOVANITY AAA Class Winner 2012 derivative sire of the year awarded by the Arabian horse Society of Australia Registered Arabian Horse Society of Australia and NSW Palomino Society Inc. Part Arabian (93.75% pure arabian) Sire: Gleniph Royal Sovereign (16h pure arabian)Dam: Hartley Valley Mystique (palomino) This lovely stallion, measured at just over 14.2h, boasts an outstanding pedigree including horses such as Simeon Sanegor (exp USA), Mustafa, Desert Pride and Count Manilla to name a few.

The combination of these exquisite bloodlines has ensured that Sovanity is a fine example of his breeding. He has a lovely head, neck and throat, closely coupled hindquarters, excellent legs, wonderful feet and breath taking movement.

TATHREN STRONG PERSUADER AA Class Champion Anglo Colt Colour: Liver Chestnut Breed: Anglo Arabian (Crabbet Bred) Sire: Maf Ue Enticer (purebred Arabian) Dam: On the Table(T'Bred) This superb stallion combines the best of both worlds, the powerful hindquarter, height and bone of the Thoroughbred coupled with the elegance, movement and temperment of the Crabbet Arabian.

Currently measured over 15.2 and will mature around 16 hands. We knew he was special when he won a hotly contested yearling Anglo Colt class at the 2005 National Arabian Stud Horse Show, but to go on and beat the winners of the 2yo and 3yo classes, and to be awarded CHAMPION ANGLO STALLION as a yearling, was a huge thrill for us.

If you love the beauty of the Purebred Arabian, especially the Crabbet bloodlines but feel they are too small, then this is the colt for you. He will be a wonderful performance sire for Thoroughbreds, Purebreds, Derivatives and Warmbloods.

"Ask about his Anglo babies for sale" Both Service Fee: $990 (Frozen semen only) Contact Catherine Brown Email: tathren@bigpond.com Phone: 02 4579 7650 Mobile: 0409 361 690