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At Next Level Horsemanship TM we have an ad line which states "Feel the Difference". This, in reference to the training we do with each horse that comes through our program. Exactly what does that mean? For me it means two things. First, the obvious interpretation of the phrase, I want owners to be able to feel the difference or the vast improvement in the way their horse behaves, handles, rides, etc after spending time in our training program. Second, the phrase indirectly references the necessity to have a good 'feel' to your manipulation or training techniques in order to effect a change or improvement in your horses training. I am certain that our program makes an impact on the training of each horse so that people should be able to see a change or 'feel the difference' in their horses after coming through our program. What I'm not certain about though is the ability of many of the owners/handlers to effectively maintain that training or expand upon it when they take their horses home. This is because I'm not sure they have the 'feel' they need in handling and/or the execution of training techniques which will ultimately maximize their horse's performance potential. Realize that I'm not being critical of others, only pointing out the need for awareness of our actions around the horses we work with. I for one am always trying to improve on my feel, timing and balance while training horses. It's a lifelong quest for me to be the best handler/trainer I can be so as to maximize both partnership and performance in my horses and those sent to me for training. I take my job very seriously, not for the show ring but for the good of the horse. Developing 'feel' in the execution of training techniques is one of the best ways to do right by your horse while at the same time taking him/her to the Next Level in the training program. It's therefore good for BOTH of you! When we take horses in for training we always take a history so that we can have an understanding of where that horse has been, what has been done with it prior to coming to us, what the goals and expectations of the owners are, and so forth. And, I emphasize that the first 2 weeks in our program are focused on ground work or in-hand training. Almost invariably owners will say to me "oh, he's had all the ground work - we did the Parrelli this and the Clinton Anderson that," as if they intend for me to bypass that part of my program for their horse. And of course, I listen... Now, if I didn't have the experience I have in training horses I should be able to get on most of these horses the day after they're dropped off at our facility and start the riding program. After all, they've HAD all the groundwork - right? Uh, no. Most if not all of the horses I've taken in for training are missing a substantial portion of the groundwork that makes a good horse great, or a fun time with your horse fantastic. This is more a reflection of the lack of feel many
people have when training or handling their horses than to any specific program they may have attempted to use to do so. The point being that you can try every trick in the book but if you don't have good timing, feel and balance in your techniques, you'll never achieve the desired effect. After years of training horses and interacting with clients, I've come to realize that not everyone does feel the subtleties in their horse's actions or response to training that is required to perfect their training and behavior, and bring finish and finesse to the in-hand and riding experience. And that's ok...because I believe that with help everybody CAN learn to feel them. There is no shortage of information on training techniques. Open an equine magazine and you'll find articles, DVDs, clinic schedules, etc all with the express purpose of exposing you to more information on training your horse. Yet, feel is something that can't be taught so much by another person as by the horse itself when the handler is receptive to learning from the horse. Feel in training is something that comes with experience and pertains heavily to the execution of specific techniques, not so much to the technique itself. Importantly, it's a recognition of what the horse is doing to you and also what the horse is giving to you. We must always pay attention to the details when we interact with our horses. I like to say "be aware of what your horse is doing around you". One of the easiest ways to learn the subtleties needed to develop feel in your training program is to be aware of your horse's every move and begin to study their behavior when they are around you. You'll soon recognize pushy, fearfulness, stubbornness, stiffness, etc that isn't always visible to the "naked eye". Then with the help of someone you trust to school you through the process, you can address those types of issues in your horses training program through the proper execution of the techniques you may have picked up on some DVD or clinic you attended. Recognizing and correcting the little things are extremely important in your everyday interactions with your horse and will result in a horse that moves to a new Level of responsiveness. But, it's your 'feel' of these little subtleties or nuances that makes you realize to effect the change in behavior in your horse and take him to the Next Level. Especially, you'll begin to recognize how your horse responds to things you ask him to do or recognize what he gives to you in response to your request or cue. When that happens you'll be developing 'feel' and timing in your execution of techniques and taking yourself to the Next Level in horsemanship. It's not always an easy concept to grasp and as eluded to previously may require the help of someone with much more experience than yourself to coach you through the process.
I believe most people want to advance their horsemanship to the Next Level where they begin to realize how important the details are in taking their horse to its Next Level in training. I like to think of myself as my horse's coach. As a coach I'm always there for my horse and become a respected and trusted partner for him/her through the development of a relationship that is built on a solid and trusted training program. Moreover, as my horse's coach, I expect performance, finesse and accuracy in technical maneuvers and will encourage him to step up to the plate and get the job done as he has come to expect I will. However, I strive give back to him ten-fold what he gives me by supporting him with a training program he can trust, have fun with, and that ultimately allows him to excel at and enjoy what he does best. The possibilities in your relationship with your horse are endless and limited only by what you might imagine. But, everything in the training program begins with a 'feel'. I would encourage everyone to strive for perfection in that element and see what can happen on your way to the Next Level in Horsemanship!
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“Patriot” Red White and Blue (Versace X Delphie by Aladdinn) Halter Champion Midwest Arabian Breeders Club nominated
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ILLINOIS EQUINE PROMOTION BOARD AWARDS MORE THAN $83,000 IN GRANTS Springfield, IL – More than $83,000 in grants by the Illinois Equine Industry Research and Promotion Board (EPB) have been awarded, according to Karen Freese, chair. Grants are funded by the Illinois equine checkoff program, which provides for the voluntary assessment of a nickel per 50-pound bag of horse feed sold at retail. The awards went to 11 projects in communities from deep in southern Illinois north to Cook County. The grants were presented at the 2010 Illinois Horse Fair. ’ , directed by Sheryl S. King, Ph.D., PAS, received $15,740 toward its rebuilding program. In May 2009, a historic inland hurricane swept through southern Illinois. The SIU campus in Carbondale, including facilities at the University Farms, was in the direct path of the storm, which damaged much of the infrastructure supporting operations of the Equine Science Program, the only such four-year program in the state. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates rebuilding costs for fencing alone at more than $200,000 and nearly $63,000 to repair the breeding/farrier barn. “FEMA has committed to providing 75 percent of rebuilding costs for the destroyed barn and 10 percent of the fencing costs,” according to Dr. King. “In order of priority, our animals come first,” she said. “Reduced access to pasturage (no fencing) has created an immediate shortfall in forage access for our animals, she explained.” Dr. King notes that although SIU’s chancellor has made a verbal commitment to assist with funding critical repairs, the campus is currently under extreme financial hardship – the State of Illinois is in arrears in payment of well over $100 million in operations costs for SIU…all but the most critical purchases and expenses are being deferred indefinitely. “In reality, the onus for rebuilding at the Horse Center is ours,” King says. (KCHSA), Yorkville, received $3,900 for improvements to the announcer stand at its arena in the Harris Forest Preserve just west of Yorkville. The 25-year-old wooden structure is rotting and its roof leaks, according to Kathy Harper, association president. Adding steel siding and fixing the roof would keep volunteers and their supplies from getting wet (and keep the mice and bugs out), Harper says. In addition to KCHSA shows, all of the Kendall County 4-H clubs use the facility. , Gillespie, received $7,920 for improvements to its show grounds. The 150-member club hosts its shows and those of county 4-H groups. To address safety and growth issues, the club will use volunteer labor to achieve improvements, employing licensed tradesmen where necessary. Among projects are creating a potable water system, adding interior concessions and rest rooms (no more porta potties) with handicap facilities, adding lighting along with fencing, road and ring repairs to the 40-year-old site. “In addition to bringing us into compliance with health and safety recommendations, these improvements will make our grounds more appealing for future events,” said Lisa Reid, the group’s project director. To fund a “First Steps” initiative as part of a 10-year program for a new Big Creek Riding received $9,000 to purchase materials for an under-drain system in the outdoor arena to serve boarders and horse show participants. The District will provide labor and equipment this spring to trench the area, install the tiles, and backfill with pea gravel. The District also will reshape the soil in the arena to improve surface drainage. Additional plans call for improvements to the indoor arena, boarding facilities for 52 horses and event housing for additional horses. Big Creek has more than five miles of wooded and natural prairie trails. “Someday the center will include onsite campgrounds with water, electrical and waste disposal and modern showers, a multi-functional banquet and clubhouse, including a museum, media resource center and classroom space,” said Jim Kiefer, project director. received $2,000 toward improving lighting and spectator seating at its club grounds south of Pekin on Route 29. “Light poles around the arena are rotting, creating a safety issue,” said Nicole Storer, club president. “This grant will partially fund purchase of
new poles, which our volunteers will install,” she said. Pekin Riding Club offers low-cost, open fun shows to Central Illinois and serves a membership of 187 individuals. “Some weeknight shows boast over 200 class entries,” Nicole said, “so you can understand our need for lighting and safety.” Country Club Hills received a $1,500 planning grant for developing an urban park into an equestrian center. The city has owned a five-acre farm property within its boundary, and recently was offered six horses. “Intent upon preserving this beautiful parcel of land while simultaneously revitalizing it, we recognize that we need to consult with experts,” said City Manager Henrietta Turner. “A riding academy in our area would be the first of its kind, and as such, would open a whole new world of recreation and unique benefits not only to our city, but to the whole region,” Turner said. , New Lenox, received $16,300 toward stabilizing and rehabilitating its 50-year-old barn. The foundation is on 18 landmark acres dedicated to promoting family and youth activities for residents of Will County. Its equestrian activities include horse clinics and shows, 4-H meetings and fairs, and tack sales. The majority of work at the facility is donated, and will include installation of horse stalls. “Many horse breed clubs have expressed interest in hosting horse shows if the barn is improved and stalls added,” said Joe Messina, Francis Field Foundation president. , Claremont, received $10,000 toward construction of an arena on land provided by the City of Olney. In 2008, the City designated 40 acres for development of a horse arena, indoor meeting space, riding trails and camp/trailer sites to host equestrian activities under direction of the White Squirrel Saddle Club. Site preparation is now complete through City work and many hours of volunteer labor. The saddle club has purchased arena panels, chutes, pens and timing devices. Plans for this spring include arena lights, announcers stand, bleachers, electric and water access for campsites and wash racks. Shower and bathroom construction is scheduled for 2011. “Construction of the East Fork Arena will provide unlimited possibilities to aid in developing an appreciation and respect of horses while enjoying their companionship and developing a mastery of horsemanship skills,” said Alan Zellmer, project director. , Mt. Vernon, received $10,000 to help construct a facility with stalls on its site where presently no stalling capability exists. “Show and practice participants now must either tie their horses to their trailers or put up high-lines,” said Linda Kennedy, club board member. “Being able to stable the horses will create a safer environment for the animals, participants and spectators,” she said. The saddle club annually hosts 10 to 15 fun, pleasure and speed shows. Their facility also is used by Jefferson County 4-H, FFA judging seminars, and other clubs for nearly 30 additional events. ’ Kevin Kline, Ph.D., PAS, and co-investigators received $7,200 toward two studies. The ultimate objective of the first is to strengthen the statistical database related to outcomes from surgical treatment for osteochondrosis in young performances horses, so that veterinarians can make more informed decisions regarding treatment recommendations. Objective of the second study is to determine if total mixed rations (hay/grain cubes) may be an effective feeding strategy for healthy and efficient development in young, growing horses, without causing the unintended side effect of gastric irritation. By law, EPB funds must go to support equine research, education and promotion in keeping with the enabling legislation’s core purpose: “Enhancement of the Illinois equine industry through self-funded programs, projects and activities. Grants to institutions and individuals will be related to equine research, education and industry enhancements and promotion.” Any group, individual, company or institution may apply for funding. Preference will be given to projects benefiting the largest number of people/horses. A detailed research application is available (as well as a shorter project application) at www.HorsemensCouncil.org or from the EPB administrative office, 3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 308, Springfield, IL 62703, phone (217) 585-1600.
Amateur Racehorse Representatives of Wisconsin Promoting amateur under saddle open track racing for all breeds We run at fairground tracks and during County Fairs throughout the state We are a young club starting in 2006, originally started with Arabian racing, ARROW is now hosting open races for all breeds of horses, registered or not, and also any registered breed races for specific groups that wish to run Payouts are funded by sponsorships and entry fees, and can be customized by each group Tracks are 1/2 mile long, any one 18 or older with their own health insurance can run, and any saddle or bridle may be used Safety vests, helmets, boots and long sleeve shirts are required for all NEW Junior races are new 2010, 1/8 mile sprint races for riders 13-17 years old are now available. Signature of harms release from both parents is required This is so much fun and a great way to do something new with your horses! For more information visi
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2010 Stallion Catalog
Midwest Arabian Breeder Breeders Club The Program MABC is a futurity program that focuses on promoting the beauty, versatility and athleticism of the Arabian and HalfArabian horse. Any Progeny of our enrolled Stallions may compete for payouts in qualifying MABC divisions. Our divisions include: Halter, Sport Horse in Hand, Endurance and Racing. Classes in 2010 are broken down as follows:
Halter: Purebred yearling and under (including sucklings w/dams) Purebred 2-3 year olds
Sport Horse In Hand: Purebred and Half-Arabian 7 years and under Endurance: Purebred and Half-Arabian 4-7 years (15 mile novice ride) Racing: Purebred ages 4-7 (½ mile race) Every year we have a Stallion Avenue and Presentation where you have your first chance to purchase a Stallions breeding. Breedings start at ½ the regular stud fee, so they are very affordable. Resulting foals receive special incentives. Breedings may be purchased online after Oct 1st if not sold at the live Stallion Avenue and Presentation night. This year the Stallion Avenue and Presentation will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson, WI at the IMBA Open Pleasure Show on Saturday night, August 21st. Stallions will be there from 2 pm on and presentations will start at 6 pm. Followed by two MABC futurity classes. The following pages include more information on how to get involved and a showcase of our beautiful Stallions.
www.arabianbreedersclub.net
Midwest Arabian Breeders Club ENROLLING A STALLION It’s Simple….. Donate a breeding Any breed of Stallion can enroll into MABC as long as the resulting foal from the sold breeding can be registered as at least Half-Arabian. There is only a $35 annual membership fee to enroll one Stallion, any additional Stallions by the same owner are only $20.
Great benefits for Stallion owners: 10% payback on all progeny placing First-Fifth place in any division FREE advertising throughout the year through the MABC website, our annual catalog (distributed at Midwest Horse Fair and other shows throughout the year) and the publication, Midwest Equine Online (a new FREE publication distributed to over 3600 equine enthusiasts every month) Excellent chance to prove your Stallions ability to sire a winning Halter or Performance horse by his progeny competing in our futurity classes There is no enrollment fee and no buy back fees if your breeding doesn’t sell. Even if your breeding does not sell, all eligible progeny may compete every year your Stallion is enrolled Sell your MABC breeding and receive a FREE entry to any one of our MABC classes!
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Midwest Arabian Breeders Club WHAT TO DO AS A MARE OWNER You may breed any mare as long as the resulting foal is eligible to be registered at least Half-Arabian (all foals must be registered to compete in the MABC futurity classes) Come to the annual Stallion Avenue and Presentations for the first chance to buy a half priced breeding to an MABC nominated Stallion. This is your best opportunity as breeding are sold first come first serve, very affordable and you have no additional fees. If you can’t make it to the Stallion Avenue, any unsold breedings will be posted online at www.arabianbreedersclub.net starting October 1 st. All breedings posted are a minimum of $400 with a $50 administration fee. Once the resulting foal is registered, and MABC receives a copy of the papers, you will receive one FREE entry into any one futurity class (that your foal is eligible for) of choice. Plus that foal is locked in to always being able to compete for minimum class fees through MABC even if the Stallion is no longer enrolled. That’s it! Get involved today and start having fun!! Stallion Avenue and Presentations are held this year at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson, WI during the IMBA Open Pleasure show on August 21 st starting at 6 pm. Hope to see you there!! Please visit our website for full details about our club.
www.arabianbreedersclub.net N649 Cty Hwy HH, Lyndon Station, WI 53944
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MABC Purebred Arabian Stallions Elkton LE #0597730 (BV Deer X Bay Lady IAA by Tonga Magnate) A Stallion you just love to love. A great companion with an awesome personality. He is broke to ride and drive and you can count on him for a great ride no matter if it is for work or just a relaxing day! You can not forget some of the legends in his pedigree who will always shine!! Dhu-Raff, Garaff, Rafferty. Al-Marah Indraff was always considered to be Indraff’s second best son and the basis of Al-Marah’s breeding program. Indraff was a National Stallion Show Champion, sired 11 sons who in turn sired National winners, and 38 daughters who produced National winners. Not to mention Fadi, Fadjur’s top siring son of Saki. Fadi was a Halter and Performance Champion and sired National winners. Elkton has great bloodlines that go back to the fabulous Fadjur and famous Raffles, so you get a pedigree packed with all types of winners! Shelly Zettler
Elkton LE’s 2010 Stud Fee: $500 Mare Care Available
5290 Corland Rd., Athens, WI 54411
715-257-7382 pugz257@yahoo.com
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KSR Baskal #0642564 (KSR Bolero X New Age Tornadya by El Ibn Jabask) **Picture of sire KSR Bolero KSR BASKAL is just two years old. We will breed him on a very limited basis because he shows GREAT PROMISE with excellent phenotype and outstanding genotype. His sire, KSR Bolero is a straight Polish-Russian. His dam, NEW AGE TORNADYA is a granddaughter of GG JABASK and *SILVER DRIFT, a full brother to *SERAFIX. KSR BASKAL is BIG, BOLD, PRETTY and KIND! Kirsch Sportross Gestuet Joseph Kirsch
KSR Baskal’s 2010 Stud Fee: $600 Quality Mare Care Available
15605 Kepler Ln., Viola, WI 54664
608-538-3499
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LVA Miska
Shatan
#0529309 (Focus Sable X O Nadira by HC Obsidian) Shatan’s bloodlines include great stallions such as Ruminaja Ali, Al Metrabbi, *El Mareekh and Khemosabi. In 2001 I finally made the decision to send Shatan to a trainer. After talking with Wendy Konicheck of Northwoods Training Center for about 2 hours, I made arrangements to pick him up. I asked her to work with him for a month and give me her opinion. Well, she fell in love with him and thought he would do very well in the show ring. At his first show GLMHA, Shatan won 1 st place in Open English at Halter (31 entries), then 1 st in Arabians at Halter and then Grand Champion Halter Horse over all. That is a day I will never forget! He has won many Blues and Champions since then including Most Classic Head, Arabian Farm Class and High Point Arabian at IMBA Region IV show. Shatan is a two time Regional Top Five Sport Horse in Hand. Judge Johnathan Burton gave Shatan an overall score of 83.8% with a 9.7 for Conformation and a 9.7 for overall breed type. Shatan has a classic Egyptian Arabian look and a wonderful disposition, which he passes onto his offspring, he also passes on size. Shatan is also enrolled in the Sport Horse National Payback Program. Lake Vioux Arabians Brenda DeBroux
LVA Miska Shatan 2010 Stud Fee: $650 Mare Care Available
W11328 Spring Rd, Antigo, WI 54409
715-623-5171l
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Pine Hurst Ahkeem #0476867 (Amirs Gem X NW Kava by Preachers Prince) The Black!!! He is a gentleman in many ways, even with the mares. Extremely loving to children too. A Stallion that no one would think is still a Stallion, with a lot of black in his pedigree! Show winners as well as track contenders are all in his pedigree too. He is beautiful, black and has some great Egyptian bloodlines as well. Ahkeem is also listed with the Pinto Horse Association. We admire this Stallions gentleness and how is so responsive to humans. Shelly Zettler
Pine Hurst Ahkeem’s 2010 Stud Fee: $500 Mare Care Available
5290 Corland Rd., Athens, WI 54411
715-257-7382 pugz257@yahoo.com
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“Patriot”
Red White and Blue
#0597890 (Versace X Delphie by *Aladdinn) A gorgeous direct son of Versace! And out of an Aladdinn daughter! A pedigree absolutely drenched with legends! It is no wonder why Patriot is as beautiful and remarkable as he is. His presence is amazing! Put together extremely well, he has a beautiful head and neck and is very well balanced all around. Patriot is a multiple halter winner and is sure to produce extreme quality. Dam is also a granddaughter of *Bask
Weber Ranch Arabians Sandra Weber
“Patriot’s”
N649 Cty Hwy HH, Lyndon Station, WI 53944
608-666-2394 webersandy2@gmail.com
2010 Stud Fee: $800 Quality Mare Care Available
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Positive Comment #513519 (HL Midas Touch X LU Santana by MS Santana) Positive is a Polish/Russian cross Bay Stallion. He has a wonderful pedigree boasting of four National Champions, *Padron, MS Santana, Bask and Negatraz. His pedigree even traces back to the great foundation race horse Sambor. On the top side, *Padron had 3 starts winning over $6000, and on the bottom side, Bask had 5 starts winning over $26,000! Positive has a broad chest with plenty of room for lung capacity and heart. His legs are built to last with plenty of bone, he also has an excellent and kind disposition. He is also incredibly smart! Positive’s foals are not only beautiful, but strong and athletic as well! Put something Positive in your barn. Timm’s Trakhener Sporthorses Amy Timm
Positive Comment’s
E3004 Glassburn Ln., LaValle, WI 53941
608-985-7480 jartimm@mwt.net MABC Page 3
2010 Stud Fee: $500 Quality Mare Care Available
RFR Polar
Star
#0558241 (RD Five Star X Statia by *Statistic) This gorgeous Pure Russian Arabian truly represents his breed and what the Russian breeding program tries to achieve. They have a preference for racing type horses with that “in your tent” attitude and extreme athletic ability, while holding onto beauty, elegance and what is an absolute must….conformation. Polar Star is a Regional Champion in Sport Horse in Hand, and that is no doubt due to his exceptional balance, correct conformation and outstanding over stride. He has been producing very consistently and not only passes on those traits, but also his extreme athleticism, size and gentle willingness. His get are already proving themselves as Champions on the race track and in Halter and many have been chosen for long distance Endurance hopefuls not only due to their consistencies, but due to Polar Star’s outstanding pedigree as well, as it is laced with Champions of exceptional athleticism. Polar Star is also Sweepstakes nominated! Weber Ranch Arabians Sandy Weber
RFR Polar Star’s
N649 Cty Hwy HH, Lyndon Station, WI 53944
608-666-2394 webersandy2@gmail.com
2010 Stud Fee: $800 Mare Care, A.I. And Shipped Semen
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RFR Silver
Crescent
#0616366 (RFR Polar Star X Rainbui by GMF Drambui) Not only is this striking young Russian-Polish Stallion proven himself as a multiple race winner (including two wins in one week!), he has sired a gorgeous Liver Chestnut MABC futurity filly from an Orzel mare. The filly inherited Crescent’s incredible hip, shoulder and bone, his wonderful people-loving attitude and shows promise of echoing his impressive 15.3h size. RFR Silver Crescent was sired by the Pure Russian Regional Sport Horse Champion, RFR Polar Star. Crescent’s dam, the beautiful Rainbui, was one of the fastest mares of her time and carries the impeccable lineage of the finest Polish performance, race and show lines including legendary sires Bask, Aladdinn and Khemosabi. Compare Crescents movement, stature, and attitude to any Stallion available and it becomes quiet obvious he can, and will, contribute proven performance, size and style to his progeny. If you want to WIN, breed to this powerful young WINNER. As the saying goes: “Breed the Best to the Best”. In RFR Silver Crescent you have the very best there is. Resolute Farms Racing Pamela Fullerton 14052 Lincoln Dr., Athens, WI 54411 715-675-4115
RFR Silver Crescent’s 2010 Stud Fee: $700 Mare Care and Shipped Semen available
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The Iceman
#0623933 (RFR Polar Star X I Ofthe Flame by Flaming Streak) This amazing young colt is the RAREST COLORED Arabian Stallion in the United States. The Iceman is triple registered as a purebred Arabian (AHA), a Pinto Horse (PtHA), and as a Sabino (SAHR). Iceman is negative for lethal white, Sb1 and is SCID and CA clear. The Iceman’s breeding is the very best of the Russian and Polish lines. His sire is the Regional Sport Horse Champion, RFR Polar Star. His dam, the race winning mare I Ofthe Flame, was sired by the multiple NTR setter, Flaming Streak and is out of a mare bred by Cre-Run Std, internationally famous for their Endurance and Performance Champions. Although we have been told The Iceman is most likely homozygous for his pattern, his is such a rare color pattern combination; there is no current genetic test which will absolutely confirm his capacity to pass on his own unique traits. But isn’t it worth the risk? At worst, you get a sire with impeccable bloodlines from some of the finest Russian and Polish performance, race and show horses. At best… well see for yourself. At best, you get one of the rarest foals in the world! Resolute Farms Racing Pamela Fullerton
RFR The Iceman’s 2010 Stud Fee: $1000 Mare Care and Shipped Semen available
14052 Lincoln Dr., Athens, WI 54411
715-675-4115
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SAA Snort
N Blow
#514561 (Baszadin X Daalda Fitebna by *Daalda Fiolek) Snort N Blow is a grey Polish Stallion with the rarest pedigree of classic old Polish foundation champion bloodlines. “Snort” is the grandson of the leading living Arabian sire of Champions *ALADDIN and the great grandson of the immortal Park horse Champion *BASK. He also has the bloodlines of NEGATIW, COMET, NABORR and GWARNY to name a few. Snort N Blow is a Halter Champion, Liberty horse, Country English Pleasure and just started training in fine harness driving in 2009. Snort N Blow has an extremely correct conformation, large dark eyes, pretty head, long stretchy neck, high head and tail carriage and a huge trot! He is EXTREMELY athletic, flashy, personable, calm/quiet disposition (you wouldn’t even know he is a stallion). You will fall in love with him the moment you meet him! Snort N Blow is a fantastic proven producer of class ’A’ quality foals. He passes onto his offspring his calm, quiet disposition, athletic ability, height and his lovable unique personality. His get is performing in the following divisions: Dressage, English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Halter, Trail and Endurance. His foals will get you noticed in and out of the show ring! Spring All Arabians Kimberly Conrad 1616 Tacoma Ave., Rockford, IL 61103 815-742-7286 beana397@aol.com MABC Page 5
SAA Snort N Blow 2010 Stud Fee: $800 Mare Care available
TTS
Positively Gifted
(Positive Comment X Kamielia by Ibn Kamim++) New young stallion, please check our website for upcoming information and pictures. Photo of his sire Positive Comment. He is a great grandson to the following outstanding sires: *Padron, MS Santana, Kamim++ , and Nabiel+/
Timm’s Trakhener Sporthorses Amy Timm
TTS Positively Gifted’s 2010 Stud Fee: $1000 Quality Mare Care available
E3004 Glassburn Ln., LaValle, WI 53941
608-985-7480 jartimm@mwt.net
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Kurafi
#0494630 (WP Akeem X Flabys Sarri by Sar Ibn Moniet) WWA Kurafi is a Straight Egyptian, Al Khamsa, 15.3hh Arabian Stallion. WWA Kurafi is a show ring winner in Halter, Western Pleasure, Huntseat, Dressage and Liberty. In 2003 at the Egyptian Event he was Champion Hunter Pleasure Junior to ride, Western Pleasure Top Ten and Champion in Liberty! Kurafi is a very sweet natured stallion that throws his disposition and beautiful head on to his foals. He is the sire of WWA Sharif, Regional Top 5 and MultiChampion Hunter Pleasure. Nominations on Kurafi are: Sport Horse National Payback Program, Midwest Arabian Breeders Club and Morab Breeders Trust Fund.
Jericho Creek Farm II Wendy Konichek
WWA Kurafi’s
S.101.W.34628 Hwy LO, Eagle, WI 53119
262-470-3299 morabrep@yahoo.com
2010 Stud Fee: $650 A.I., Shipped Semen, LFG, multiple mare discounts
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MABC’s Non-Arabian Stallions JCW
Rev’s Cajun Sundancer
(LJ Morning Reveille X Clonmel Cajun Caress) Morgan Palomino 15 HH He has many wins in the show ring and was the 2005 USDF Morgan All Breed Sport Horse in Hand winner. He throws his beautiful head and excellent movement on to all of his foals.
Jericho’s Mr. Sterling (Jericho’s Mr. Chauvinist X Ta-Ket) Morab 15 HH He is from the foundation breeding stock of Jericho creek Farms and his pedigree is full of Champions. He is a bold, showy horse with a sweet personality. His foals are winning in Endurance.
Montego’s Thunder (Dreamweaver Montego X CCS Comma) Morab 15.3 HH Thunder was the 2005 Res. National Champion HalfArabian Sport horse Stallion at the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals. He has many Championships in Halter, Liberty and Dressage. His foals all have his floating trot. All of the above Stallions stand at Jericho Creek Farms Jericho Creek Farm II Wendy Konichek S.101.W.34628 Hwy LO, Eagle, WI 53119
262-470-3299 Morabrep@yahoo.com
All above Stallions 2010 Stud Fees: $650 each A.I., Shipped Semen, LFG, multiple mare discounts
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A Tribute to Ellie...and those who love their horses. Life comes at you fast (seems I've heard that in a commercial somewhere) but so does death. Did you know that from the moment of conception you begin to age? Most of us know that the phrase "life comes at you fast" really means that time has no mercy on youth and before you know it you look back over your life and the course it has taken and realize how quickly time passes and how short years really are. The longer you live the more years seem like weeks. We get busy in our lives with many things - oh yes it's different for everybody - but the list of things that keep us from doing what we dream of doing or those things we put on the "back burner" for later continues to grow with the expectation that we'll eventually do it or get to it. I think those that live the best are those that really plan and budget their time as much as their money to ensure they reap the most of their dreams. With all we have to do these days it really does pay to plan ahead and be prepared - but can we ever really be prepared for everything? I wasn't prepared for what happened to Ellie. Now realize I'm an experienced and educated professional in Animal Science. I have three professional degrees, a lifetime of experience working with horses and other farm animals and pets; I've trained horses professionally for over twenty years and even worked as a diagnostician at an animal diagnostic laboratory for over 13 years. I've seen what happens to animals when accidents happen, they're subjected to poor management conditions, or are victims of substandard industry practices from individuals chasing the almighty dollar. But Ellie was young and healthy - a foal I raised at my farm and only 4 this January. As her name implied, she was Rich In Elegance. She had grace and beauty, a style all her own which exuded from the look in her eyes and flowed from her luscious locks of mane and tail. A true show stopper she was. I had started her as a two year old and she was going well but her training always got pushed to the side due to commitments to outside training horses. But it was never an issue there would always be time to finish her out...later. Later we would have time, perhaps this fall, to go to the next level with her. After all, I was training full time now and I would surely get the opportunity I needed to deepen that relationship, ride her more, focus on her more and enjoy her more. Or so I thought... I was working a rather large week-long Ag expo in our state capital when I got the call. It had been a terribly cold week in January nearly 4 years to the day of Ellie's birthday. One of my staff managing the barn that weekend called to advise me on Tuesday morning that her mare, who happened to be Ellie's full sister, was not feeling well soon after a.m. feeding and we began to devise a strategy for strict observation and treatment options. This mare was prone to colic and we wanted to be very aggressive in her treatment. She was given some pain meds and monitored throughout the day for any signs of improvement. The next morning I was advised that a second mare was displaying similar symptoms and that the veterinarian had tubed both horses with oil and performed a rectal examination on each mare. Later Wednesday evening, the second mare had passed manure and was nearly back to normal but the first mare had not improved to any extent. Also, at this time I received notice that now Ellie was displaying clinical signs of colic as well. I was quite disturbed as one might be - unable to make my personal assessment of the horses due to my absence and dealing with the situation long distance did nothing but fuel my concerns. I was beginning to think we were having a toxicity problem or acute viral infection. In a herd of roughly
30 horses that is a dismal and daunting prospect especially in light of the fact that many of them belonged to boarders and training clients. You can imagine the ramifications of such a situation. Though I wanted to be at the farm, I was obligated to finish out the show due to contractual agreements and remained with the knowledge that the horses were in capable hands. By Thursday I had received no information to suggest any improvement in the clinical signs of Ellie and her sister but did get a diagnosis of small colon impaction from the veterinarian. Colic-it made perfect sense. It was extremely cold that week and perhaps the horses had reduced their water consumption as often happens with cold snaps despite having access to a heated water tank. Not knowing why, I felt somewhat relieved and confident that "this too shall pass" even though I am fully aware of the ramifications of this condition. I suppose it was "better" than the thought of an acute viral disease wiping out my entire herd of horses overnight. I had dealt with colic cases before, rather frequently actually, and always managed to come out on top. Nevertheless, I hustled out of the expo early Friday evening after my last demonstration anxious to get home and get my hands on the situation there. When I pulled into my driveway the veterinarian was there. I left horses on the trailer, truck still running, to get her assessment of the situation. She was working on Ellie - tubing her actually, again. I remember my barn looking much like a veterinary intensive care unit. Ellie's sister with expressionless in one stall and hooked to IV fluids, diarrhea occupied much of the walls of her stall, half the barn was occupied with boxes of fluids and other veterinary paraphernalia, lettering filled our dry erase board with meticulous details of treatment schedules for both horses, and Ellie looked like hell. She had had a stomach tap which appeared normal good sign; but then, not too minutes after walking into the barn Ellie refluxed almost 3 gallons of bloody fluid from her nasogastric tube. The look on the veterinarians face, and Ellie's too really said it all. I remember her words..."this horse could die". And then something about to treat or not to treat - it becomes a blur when you are trying to coerce your mind to face what deep within, you know is a reality. Of course I opted to treat, with IV fluids. That was about the only course of action we had. Surgery wasn't even an option due to the location of the impaction. I waited...and in the morning Ellie was dead. Rich In Elegance - THAT she was. But she had the potential to be so much more. So much more of a partner had I taken more time to invest in our relationship. For sure we interacted and loved on each other but I never fully maximized our time together always thinking we had time to do it ...later. Life comes at you fast - and in Ellie's case so did death. Things happen in our lives and we go on. But, we should go on learning from our experiences. The barn isn't quite the same without her especially knowing how she passed, but each day gets better and she lives on in her sister and brother and in the back of my mind as that little voice prompting me to make the most of this fast paced life and not put off until tomorrow the things that really should be done today.
Pictures Of Ellie
Article by Suzanne Myers
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