THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2015
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
Guzzo Worldwide llc. / Royal Arabians
Laurie Martin Performance Horses
9720 East Cactus Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
14841 East Wildcat Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
11am–1pm
The Guzzo Adventure first began in Paraná, Brazil, on Rodolfo’s grandfather’s farm. “I learned how to work hard, learned to read animal behavior and found out that people were what was most important in life,” remembers Rodolfo.
11am–1pm
Laurie Martin is a successful trainer in Scottsdale with a strong amateur program for all riders from beginning to National level. “We welcome you to visit our facilities to see our beautiful performance horses.” Lunch will be served.
Now, more than 20 years later and traveling across the world, Rodolfo Guzzo has become an extraordinary and successful horseman and a worldwide marketing guru. Join him for a Join Presentation at the Royal Arabians Scottsdale Farm. To see the world class horses of Guzzo Worldwide and Royal Arabians.
Culbreth Equine 1pm–3pm
14530 East Wildcat Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Arabian Expressions 1pm–3:00pm
9870 East Jenan Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Join Arabian Expressions in the parklike setting of their boutique farm, located on the “Rodeo Drive’ (rhoday-oh) of the Arabian Horse Community. On Thursday December 31st from 1-3pm we are presenting our clients top show horses, Arabians Ltd’s straight Egyptian breeding and show stock and we are unveiling our 2016 Center Ring Sale Horses.
Gemini Acres 4pm–8pm
6636 East Dale Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Gemini Acres Equine is a unique partnership of dedicated breeders and enthusiasts. With open arms we invite you to share with us the Arabian horse and the enriched lifestyle they provide!
OPEN ALL WEEK APPOINTMENT ONLY Signature Equine 20929 W Elliot Road Buckeye, AZ 85326
Signature is a full service equine shipping facility offering a USDA certified quarantine where show horses and breeding horses alike can have all their conditioning and reproductive needs met as they prepare for export/airline shipping to other countries, particularly the Middle East. In addition to our USA quarantine and export services, we also offer import services into Saudi Arabia such as transportation, foreign registry paperwork, and show conditioning at our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia farm & offices.
Chris began training horses professionally in 1979. Prior to that, he spent his junior rider years working for Joe Benes of Upland, California. While working for Joe, Chris showed both Arabians and gaited horses. Chris’ level of experience in the Arabian horse community encompasses more than just showing horses. It has always been important to Chris to get involved on a higher plain and ensure the future of our Arabian horse.
Rodrigues Training Center 3pm–5pm
30307 North 144th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85262 At Rodrigues Training Center Joao and Annette Rodrigues are privileged to work with some of the top Arabian horses in the country. Joao’s deep horsemanship skills are evident in the well-trained and happy horses that fill his barn. Honesty, integrity and horsemanship are Joao’s greatest strengths. He comes from a family of horsemen and from whom Joao learned how to work with horses at a very young age. His family values are evident: his brother, Diego works with him and Annette manages all the administration and helps Joao execute their goal to be the finest training center in the U.S.
Rae-Dawn Arabians
Rae Dawn Arabians 6pm –8pm
11249 East Arabian Park Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Home to National Champion Bey Ambition, come and enjoy seeing this magnificent stallion up close and personal along with many of his babies. Please join Rae Dawn Arabians and feel their passion. Rae Dawn will be hosting the 5th Annual Benefit Auction & Raffle.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2016
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2016
Tara Carpio Arabians
Midwest Training Center
6055 East Dynamite Blvd Cave Creek, AZ 85331
9707 East Cactus Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
12pm–2pm
Growing up in Newnan, GA, Tara worked at one of the premier Egyptian breeding farms, Chapel Farms Arabians. Under expert guidance of trainer and manager, Chris Anckersen, for almost 6 years, Tara developed her own skills as a trainer and manager, deciding to pursue her dream of training horses in Scottsdale, AZ in Fall of 2015. Tara Carpio Arabians, LLC was created in August 2015, as a full training, marketing and management facility located at Lazy B Ranch Scottsdale, Arizona.
McDonald Arabians 2pm–4pm
6835 East Peak View Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266 McDonald Arabians welcomes you to its full service facility. Gary, Jennifer & their 4 children’s lives revolve around these amazing animals. Gary’s family has been breeding Arabian horses for nearly 50 years with great success and his first memories as a child are with Arabians. Come share in a deep passion for these remarkable horses, see the Scottsdale contenders, the stallion line up and some beautiful horses of international acclaim. The farm welcomes your entire family to this fantastic event!
Sandspur Ranch 5pm–7pm
12480 N. 93rd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Sandspur Ranch provides sales, training, showing, breeding and marketing of the finest Arabian Horses in North America. Our horses have the physical attributes that are classic Arabian – athleticism, balance, correctness, attitude. They have the pedigree and personality. They are of the highest quality and we are very proud of them. We have studied the bloodlines and we have proven that our choices were solid from the numerous World and National Champions that we have produced over the years, both halter and performance. Sandpur Ranch is home to National Champions Masquerade PA and Armani FC.
Royal Arabians Official Farm Tour Sponsor
11am–1pm
The Gates of Midwest are always open for any and everyone interested in the Arabian horse. Our lives have been enriched and continue to be on a daily basis and at times even an hourly basis by Everything Arabian. While Midwest is proud of their many wins and achievements at horse shows all over the world from Tulsa to Scottsdale to Las Vegas and even all the way to Paris, it is really our ability to create lifelong memories with our clients and Team Midwest that puts a recognizable and proud smile on the faces that live, breathe and enjoy a life around the Arabian horse.
Royal Arabians 2pm–5pm
1660 North Lindsay Road Mesa, AZ 85213 Royal Arabians is dedicated to breeding quality Arabian horses and to providing a home for them to flourish and grow to their maximum potential. Their thoughtful breeding decisions produce both beauty and athleticism by crossing some of the highest quality Arabian horses in the world. The full service Arabian horse facility located in Mesa, Arizona includes professional services for Halter, Western Pleasure, English and Hunter Jumper training. Riding and horsemanship lessons are also available for all age groups and experience levels.
OPEN ALL WEEK APPOINTMENT ONLY Stonewall Farm 14705 E. Redbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Stonewall Farm, LLC is a boutique Arabian breeding farm dedicated to producing the finest purebred Arabian horses possible. We are located in Scottsdale, Arizona and have developed a successful breeding program based on our remarkable collection of Arabian mares. The focus of our breeding program is to breed beautiful and true to type Purebred Arabian. We have a wonderful collection of Arabian horses for sale at any time. Please contact us with any questions, we would love to help you discover your passion for the Arabian horse.
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THURSDAY
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DEC 31
Guzzo Worldwide llc. / Royal Arabians 11am–1pm
FRIDAY
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9720 East Cactus Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Arabian Expressions
3
Gemini Acres
1pm–3:00pm
9870 East Jenan Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85260
4pm–8pm
6636 East Dale Lane Cave Creek, AZ 85331
JAN 2
8 9
McDonald Arabians
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12pm–2pm
6055 East Dynamite Blvd Cave Creek, AZ 85331
6835 East Peak View Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266
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Culbreth Equine
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Rodrigues Training Center
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12480 N. 93rd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260
1pm–3pm
14530 East Wildcat Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
3pm–5pm
Rae Dawn Arabians 6pm–8pm
11249 East Arabian Park Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85259
SUNDAY
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Sandspur Ranch 5pm–7pm
11am–1pm
30307 North 144th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Tara Carpio Arabians
2pm–4pm
Laurie Martin Performance Horses 14841 East Wildcat Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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SATURDAY
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20929 W Elliot Road Buckeye, AZ 85326
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JAN 3
Midwest Training Center 11am–1pm
9707 East Cactus Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Royal Arabians 2pm–5pm
1660 North Lindsay Road Mesa, AZ 85213
Open All Week - Appointment Only Signature Equine
JAN 1
Stonewall Farm 14705 E. Redbird Road Scottsdale, AZ 85262
by Cynthia Culbertson
The story of the Arabian horse is thousands of years old, filled with poetry, art, and romantic legends. It is a tale that embraces grand historical figures, from prophets to pashas, to kings, queens, and presidents, reaching across diverse civilizations on five continents. From the days of gallant desert warriors to the age of information, the superior qualities of the Arabian have ensured that it has been carefully preserved as the world’s oldest equine breed. The exact origins of the Arabian horse are still a mystery. Its distinctive silhouette is first seen in the art of ancient Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, but it was the nomadic peoples of the Arabian desert, known as the Bedouin, who created and refined the pure breed that exists today. The original purpose of the Arabian was as a desert warhorse. While camels provided meat, milk, leather, and transport for the desert peoples, horses were much faster and more maneuverable. This made them ideal for the type of surprise raids that were the hallmark of Bedouin warfare. Over time these horses adapted to their desert environment, resulting in qualities that make them unique among all equine breeds. Since pasture was scarce, Arabian horses had to be exceptionally hardy, learning to survive on such non-typical feeds as dates and camel’s milk. Even today, Arabian horses are quite healthy and require less feed than horses of a similar size. Other desert adaptations include thin skin and tails held high
when in motion, both traits that help cool the body. Arabian horses have strong hooves that helped them withstand the sand and rocks of the desert. While they may appear delicate in appearance, they are actually quite strong, with dense bones and short backs. There are many examples of Arabian horses carrying heavy riders over great distances with little food or water. This extraordinary stamina is perhaps the most important physical characteristic of the breed. The Arabian possesses an abundance of slow-twitch muscle fibers in contrast to the fast-twitch fibers found in other breeds. This makes them capable of using oxygen more efficiently, and sustaining speed over great distances. Their well-sprung ribs, large, flexible nostrils and unique attachment of the neck to the head all allow for tremendous lung capacity. Because of these valuable traits the Arabian horse is the supreme equine to compete in the popular international sport of endurance racing. Known for intelligence, courage, loyalty and a spirited yet gentle disposition, the Arabian breed has an amazing affinity for humans. For centuries the Bedouin treated their horses as members of the family. The foals were raised with their children, the mares sought shelter in their tents. Over time this became a genetic characteristic of the breed and one of its most endearing traits. Arabian horses bond strongly with their humans, and have a strong desire to please. They actively seek affection and return it in kind. The unique combination of characteristics of the Arabian breed makes them extremely versatile horses that cheerfully engage in many tasks, whether excelling as show horses, being ridden English or western, working cattle or racing, or just being the ultimate equine companion.
The genetic dominance of the Arabian breed and its influence on other breeds is well-documented. When the Europeans first encountered the Arabian they soon learned that when these horses were bred to their native breeds the resulting offspring were greatly improved in every way. They were faster, required less feed, lived longer, and had much more stamina. As a result of these observations, Arabian blood is a strong contributing factor in almost all modern light breeds of horses in the world. The Arabian is known as the most beautiful of horses, and has been celebrated as such in centuries of literature and art. Nobility of spirit is another hallmark of the breed. Even the word for “horse” in Arabic means to “walk with pride” indicating a noble bearing has always been an important characteristic of these desert horses. Certainly the beauty and pride of the Arabian has attracted the eye of generations of horsemen throughout history, and has been an important element in contributing to the longevity of the breed. Those who love and appreciate the Arabian horse have an unspoken bond, not only with important historical figures of the past, but also with those breeders, owners, and enthusiasts around the world who share their passion. Most Arabian horse owners will tell you that this camaraderie has changed their lives. It has enabled them to travel places they might not otherwise have gone, to meet fascinating people from other countries and cultures, and to take pride in preserving the heritage of an animal that is a true treasure of the ages. When you own a Arabian, you gain not only a marvelous horse, but an opportunity for an exceptional lifestyle as well!