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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor The ‘Ultimate Arabian’ Competition Exclusive: Australia’s Flood Devastation Online Charity Auction to raise funds for flood affected Special Feature: Promoting your Horse, Part 2 Stud Profile: Nikshar Stud Event Report: East Coast Arabian Championships First Impressions: The smaller details... Youth Spotlight: Keeley Copeman Ask The Experts: Selling Youngstock Event Report: International Salon du Cheval Whatever happened to: ‘A Magic Moment’ Book Launch: Danika and Yatimah, from Egypt to the Outback Event Report: Victorian Arabian Classic Article: Cover horse, ‘Parisian Blue’ Special: Photographers Location Guide Event Report: Victorian Feature Show Walk down memory lane
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FEBRUARY 2011
ON THE COVER:
‘Parisian Blue’ Bannerman Blue x Koolrasta Park Paris This Australian Champion Arabian Stockhorse is proudly owned by Ann Dann. Read more on ‘Parisian Blue’ inside this issue. Photo: Amy Curran
fromtheeditor The last few weeks have seen tragedy and destruction hit many areas of Australia. The AHSA launched a donation appeal to source funds for those affected. Impressive Web Design then came on board and offered the development and management of a fully automated auction website to host an online charity auction - and it has been full steam ahead ever since! Only a few days left now though, so don’t miss out..... www.arabianhorseauction.com.au This issue we have launched a very special competition - one not seen before here in Australia. It will give one lucky major winner, a promotional package worth over $3000. This is a real kicker for those just starting out, or even established studs that have not fully utilised the enormous international prospects available with marketing. Please have a look, and if it interests you, submit your entry online or by post. $22 could win you over $3000 worth of products and services - some of which are not usually available for sale. Welcome to our two new Advertising Representatives, who will be covering Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria - Lisa Dolbel and Niki Davis. Please contact them if you are in their area - contact details at the back of this issue and on the website. They’d love to hear from you! Our advertising representatives are on standby waiting to take your enquiry for the next issue - out April 2011. This issue will cover the Australian Arabian Championships. Special advertising rates apply for those involved in the construction of stables and yards, and property maintenance & improvement products - to assist our readers with those winter maintenance jobs. Please see the website (or the back of this issue) for representative contact information. Next issue deadline 30 March 2011. Advertisement and Editorial enquiries/suggestions welcome!
Catch you in the blog.....
Amy
Photo: Tony Midson
It came without any warning for many Queensland residents. A storm cell which created flash flooding. Vision of cars, trees and, heartbreakingly - people was seen across the world. What has not been seen is the commencement of clean up of these many homes, properties and businesses. The central business district is starting to get back to work – however many outlying farming properties are not foreseeing such a future... The horse community around Australia was shocked, yet in true Australian Spirit, banded and rallied together in a way that brought tears to many. Offers of emergency agistment, transport, feed and manpower came from all corners of the country. Although many horses perished through this devastation, many were also saved because of the Australian Spirit. The hardest task now lies ahead – the clean up, the ongoing veterinary treatments, the work to rebuild fences, stables and for some, entire houses. Peter Rutten and Tony Midson are the owners of De-Sharvarll Arabians, a well respected Arabian Stud located in Leichhardt near Toowoomba, one of the hardest hit areas. Peter and Tony lost the entire ground floor of their house, their sheds and stables, fence lines, and personal belongings they will never get back. Editor Amy Curran, spoke with Peter.
Photo: Allyndah Arabians
Main Photo:: Tony Midson
“I went to work on the Tuesday”, says Peter. “During the early morning I was listening to the flood reports on the radio, and by around 9.00am I decided to leave work to check on our property and animals. I called Tony, and he started on his way as well. We arrived at the property, and all seemed calm and ok. The river had risen slightly, but we didn’t feel any panic or cause for alarm. We stayed around for a while, checking the horses, and noticed that the river was steadily rising. We decided to pack a bag, “just in case”, but still weren’t feeling any panic that we would have to leave. I called the local pound and asked if evacuating the horses to their premises was an option, “just in case”, and was horrified to be told that they were already evacuating. They are on higher ground than us!”
Peter and Tony straight away started to load horses, and get them out of the property. At this time the river was rising approximately 1 foot an hour. They did six trips in their three horse angle load float, and finally managed to get all of their horses evacuated to Ipswich Showgrounds, where they would stay for several days. They returned and packed a bag for themselves and went to a friends place nearby. Soon, they were also evacuated from there, and spent the night sleeping on the floor of a Golf Club. The water came to within a foot of the second story of Peter and Tonys house. They lost the entire ground floor, and everything in it. The normal height of the river behind their house is 4 metres, on this day it got to 23 metres. Peter stressed “so many people have been around and helped, people we never even considered would. Some have arrived with horse feed, some with rags and cleaning products – and we even have a young fellow coming out on the weekend to start cleaning up the torn down fences. We have a long way to go though, and sadly still do not have an answer about whether our house is insured or not. Our horses are stressed because they are locked up until the fencing can be finished, and we are needing to feed them twice a day because of this too.” Flooding has also affected parts of Victoria and Tasmania, many flood warnings are still current, and new ones are still being issued. The disaster isn’t over yet. Please support your fellow horse owners who have been affected by this devastation and either donate to the AHSA Flood Appeal directly (www.ahsa.asn.au) – or place your bid on one of the hundreds of Stallion Services, Horses and other Items up for grabs in the Online Charity Auction (www.arabianhorseauction.com.au) all of these funds will go directly to the AHSA Flood Appeal. IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES - Flood water is dangerous, polluted and unpredictable - Never walk, ride or drive through flood waters - When tackling or preparing for flood effects, be mindful of dehydration and fatigue - Local water authorities will tell you if water is safe to drink. If you do not know if water is safe, use bottled or boil for a minimum of 3 minutes. - Snakes and spiders have been reported to be seeking refuge in houses, vehicles and other buildings. Take care when re-entering your properties - If preparing horses or livestock for potential flooding, ensure all halters, rugs etc are removed. Tie a tag (key tag or waterproof note) to the mane or tail with your contact details. Be sure to have registration papers or photos that identify your horses brands or markings.
Main Photo:: Allyndah Arabians Inset Photos: Tony Midson
By Amy Curran
If you are trying to promote your horse – whether it be a Horse for Sale, or a Stallion at Stud, good photos are a must! A photo can quite easily make or break a customer transaction for you, so it is crucial to put every effort into getting that great shot. A photo is, after all, worth a thousand words... isn’t it? The following is a quick guide only, and is by no means a detailed list of everything you should do. It has been written to provide you with an overview to get you closer to that great shot. Common Mistakes of Horse Photography - - - - - - - - -
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Not Grooming your horse Take the time to groom your horse before turning on the camera. There is nothing less attractive to a buyer than a muddy horse, who looks like no one cares for him. Location Choose your location – avoid paddocks with very long grass that may come up to the horses knees. People interested in purchasing your horse, or using your stallion will want to see ALL of the horse, you don’t want to give the impression that you are hiding anything either. Also think about the background – e.g. don’t stand the horse up in front of a rusty tin shed or bright red horse float that will detract from the picture you are trying to portray. If these type of items are in your photo, the buyer may also be concerned about the safety of the horses current living environment – a concern for those interested in buying your horse, and also mare owners who may be considering sending their precious animal to the property in the picture. Age of Photos If the horse you are advertising for sale is a ten year old saddle horse, a foal photo is irrelevant. Again, don’t give the impression you have anything to hide. The more recent the photos are, the better. Using a Different Horse in the Photo This can be a major frustration for buyers – they want to see the horse that is being advertised as the main photo, not its half brother. If you have a full page ad, and can have 8 different photos of the horse, by all means, include some photos of its Sire and Dam or well performed siblings.
How to prepare for a Professional Photo Shoot If you are lucky enough to have a Professional Photography session booked, you should make the most of it and be prepared. Many Photographers work on time limited shoots, so you may only have an hour with the Photographer at your location. Don’t waste any of it. - - - -
HAVE YOUR HORSE READY. You cannot expect the Photographer to get great photos if you present them with a muddy animal with a dreadlocked mane. Also, if you are planning on photos under saddle after led shots – have your gear clean, conveniently placed and ready to go. ORGANISE A HELPER. Please don’t expect the Photographer to hold your horse while you get yourself ready, or saddle up in between shoots. They may like to check their shots so far, or scout for the next location / photo idea, while you are doing this. CHOOSE A LOCATION. Chances are the Photographer has never been to your location before, so you need to have done some research about locations they could choose from. Have 3 or 4 locations in mind if possible, and have them ready – clear tools, chairs, rake leaves, anything to make the area look appealing and not detract from your horse. IDEAS. If you have certain ideas of photographs you would like, let the Photographer know at the start of the session. They will develop their ideas and shoot certain ways when they arrive of course, but communicating any requests you have will make you happier with the end results after the shoot.
Within this issue you will find a location based guide of Photographers who specialise in Equine Photography. Contact one in your area to see how they can help promote your horse - before their winter coats start to grow! Part three of this special feature “Promoting Your Horse” will focus on Internet Marketing. Look out for the next issue!
Nikshar Stud was founded by Nicole (& Margaret) Kullen with the purchase of the Purebred Arabian Mare ‘Pinnaroo Mary’ in 1993. Nikshar Stud has slowly grown since 1993 and has been blessed with many beautiful foals. The Stud specialises in Purebred Arabians, Arabian Derivatives (Arabian Warmbloods and Arabian Ponies) and Welsh breeds. Nicole strives to breed quality foals with beauty, type & temperament, with a keen interest towards performance ability. With their emphasis on breeding Crabbet Arabians & Derivatives Nicole has achieved her desired traits in her progeny & is continually trying to improve.. In February 2005 Nicole and Margaret relocated the Stud to a beautiful, undulating property located near Bathurst N.S.W. In 1996 Nicole was struck down with Meningococcal Meningitis Septicemia. She lost both lower legs, all function and feeling in both hands and wrists, partial use of her arms and all of her internal organs were damaged. She now relies on Peritoneal Dialysis 4 times a day due to kidney failure & her mother Margaret is her full-time carer. Nicole’s initial admission from her illness became a long six months journey in hospital between Intensive Care Units to High Dependency and Burns Wards and then eventually to Rehabilitation & the Adolescence Wards. Nicole says “I have had way too many hospital admissions & surgeries to count & have a life time of recovery & dealing with my degenerative health and disabilities ahead of me that will unfortunately never improve. But we don’t let this get us down! My illness has not only impacted heavily on the lives of my Mum and I, it has also impacted on my animals both big and small, and the direction in which Nikshar Stud would go.” After Nicole’s illness, the first way for her to get back into competing with her beloved horses was to show Miniature Horses from her electric wheelchair. Nicole explains “their size and personalities were great especially with my physical limitations & we even won National Grand Champion Gelding of all Miniature Breeds one year!” In 2000, Nicole began riding competitively again, and is now involved in Para Equestrian Dressage & Open Dressage Competition with Equestrian Australia (EA) & the FEI (International Equestrian Federation). Nicole was the 2009 and 2010 Para Equestrian National Dressage Champion. Three National titles two years in a row! She was also the 2005 National Champion as well. Nicole has travelled to represent Australia overseas in Belgium, Hong Kong (for Beijing Paralympics), the United Kingdom for 2007 World Champ’s where she won Silver & Bronze medals & recently to Kentucky USA for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Her main competition horse has been Nikshar Nomination who is an imported Dutch Warmblood from Holland & is now a registered Arabian Warmblood with AHSA. The pair have been an unbeaten combination in Para Equestrian events held within Australia including being the CPEDI3* Werribee International Champion. Photos this page, Left: Nicole with Nikshar Golden Boy Blue (Rehal Gold x Nikshar Meszleena Blue (x Milora Park Blue Fire (EXP FRANCE)) Right: Nicole with Nikshar NaSala (Tally Ho Kahlua x Nikshar Meszleena Blue (x Milora Park Blue Fire (EXP FRANCE))
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Left: Margaret with Nicole riding Nikshar Nomination IMP HOL (Balzflug x Fedora (x Blanc Rivage)) after winning 2010 National Champion. Right: Nikshar Meszleena Blue with Nikshar Safeerah (name pending) by Rehal Gold. Main: Nikshar Valentino (Rehal Gold x Pinnaroo Mary (x Golden Spark (IMP UK))
There is an even bigger need now for the horses of Nikshar Stud to be respectful and patient, and accepting to many different circumstances that they would normally never experience in their life time. Nicole still handles all of their horses and ponies including the foals, from both her electric wheelchair and whilst standing on prosthetic legs. All the horses are used to being around her electric wheelchair both young & old. Most are imprinted by Nicole & Margaret at birth. Nicole also leads them from her electric wheelchair and the foals that have not yet been halter trained are used to having the wheelchair in the paddocks with them just like their mothers. Nicole also teaches the foals to lead from the electric wheelchair during and after their initial halter training and beyond with great results. Another achievement cherished by the stud was Nikshar NaSala winning Top 5 in the Yearling Arabian Warmblood filly class at the 2007 East Coast Arabian Championships. Nikshar Stud stands three Stallions. The purebred Arabian ‘Nikshar Valentino’ (Rehal Gold x Pinnaroo Mary (x Golden Spark (IMP UK)) is the Junior sire for the Stud and after achieving some great show results within NSW he’s now broken to saddle & looking towards a promising saddle career. ‘Nikshar Alladin’ (Brampton Sinbad x Owendale Flower Girl (x Sir Percy of Paxhall (IMP UK)) is a rare Black Buckskin Roan Welsh B/Arabian Pony Stallion, and has been shown successfully & has produced some gorgeous foals for the Stud. Both of these sires were bred by Nikshar Stud. Purebred Arabian Stallion ‘Rehal Gold’ (Halim x Adbarina Renae (x Greylight IID UK) is the Senior Sire, and is the sire of ‘Nikshar Valentino’ as well as many others at the Stud who are all proving to be great ambassadors for both the Stud and him as a sire. Nikshar Stud breeds around 3 foals each season, and the three Stallions stand to outside mares. Visitors are welcome by appointment. Nicole also mentioned that all her achievements with the Stud & her riding would not be possible without the enormous love & support from her mother Margaret & for that she is extremely thankful.
3 - 5 February 2011, Sydney International Equestrian Centre, NSW SOME MAJOR RESULTS:
Triple Crown Halter (Junior Arabian Stallion) - RHR Heir of Marwan imp USA Triple Crown Saddle (Arabian Stallion) - Gold N Wings Triple Crown Halter (Junior Partbred Gelding) - Tathren Hamilton Triple Crown Halter (Arabian Stockhorse Filly ) - Gossip Girl Triple Crown Halter (Partbred Stallion) - Heste Arabique Impressed In Bronze Triple Crown Halter (Quarab Stallion) - Carjola Park Watch Out
Champion of Champions Partbred Arabian - Shatana Angel of Harlan Champion of Champions Anglo Arabian - Diamonds and Roses Champion of Champions Arabian Warmblood - Warrawee Beyoncee Champion of Champions Arabian Riding Pony - Karate Kid Champion of Champions Arabian Pony - Cool Breeze Starstruck Champion of Champions Arabian Stock Horse - Parisian Blue Champion of Champions Quarab - Kaarinee Champion of Champions Ridden Purebred Arabian - Gold n Wings Champion of Champions Bridle Path Hack – Revelwood Donatello Champion of Champions Show Hunter – Mulawa Bronze Wings Champion of Champions Ridden Derivative – Glenhaven Euphoria
East Coast Cup Purebred – Mulawa Bronze Wings East Coast Cup Derivative – Goron Toron Concorde Champion Yearling Arabian Filly - Gameelah KA Champion Yearling Arabian Gelding - Emphatik Champion Yearling Arabian Colt - Vesuvio Champion Arabian Filly 2 years - Klassical Dream MI Champion Arabian Filly 3 & 4 Years - Quartz Hill Farm Ooh La La Champion Arabian Gelding 2 years - Dream Fever Champion Arabian Colt 2 Years - Anastazi MI Champion Arabian Gelding 3 & 4 Years - Valinor Park Gucci Champion Arabian Colt 3 & 4 Years - RHR Heir of Marwan imp USA Champion Arabian Mare 5 Years & over - Mulawa Karismaa Champion Arabian Broodmare - Romac Illyssa Champion Arabian Gelding 5 Years & Over - Viva Espana Champion Arabian Stallion 5 Years & Over - Ghazal Ibn Estopa Champion Young Saddlehorse Purebred – Braveheart Ullysses Champion Young Saddlehorse Derivative – EBL One Night In Paris
Congratulations to the NSWAHA committee on the event, and well done to all competitors who made the journey and had a good time. Full results will be published at www.nswarabian.org.au
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In previous editions, we had a look at making that “Lasting First Impression” through correct make-up preparation and application techniques, and then we looked at maintaining a healthy coat. Once you have mastered these, the next step in creating that “Look at me” picture is in the smaller details...The details that show others that you indeed put in that extra effort! For many people who show horses, they have to contend with white markings. In particular socks and stockings. These markings can make a horse stand out when prepped or look unfinished if ignored. In my own personal experiences of showing my Arabian Warmblood mare, “Mayfly” for many years, and now with Valentino, I have tried nearly every method of enhancing those stockings. In saying this, what I found to work may not necessarily work for others, so it is still important to try different ideas and see which works best for you and your horse. One thing that remains the same for any method that you do try is- clipping out the socks. Longer hair can make whatever products that you use ‘clump’ and give an uneven appearance. Naturally, if you show breeds that must remain natural, then the choice of products that you use would obviously be different. We have tried going natural- just washing the socks the night before, but I found that at the end of the events, I had nice light grey socks, and even brushing them out, after a couple of rounds around the ring- they looked dull. Next was using baby powder- this can also enhance the whiteness of socks and stockings, however please make sure that you brush the excess baby powder out before you go in to compete, otherwise you will have nice little white clouds of powder following your horses legs as they move off! Chalk was also an option, and I know of many people who still use this with success, however for me, applying it on the morning of competition was a time consuming practice with four large stockings! What I currently do for all of my horses that have white leg markings is pretty simple. Firstly, I clip out their socks and stockings a few days before the show. The day before, they get a shampoo with something like “Glo-white” or “Livamol Glo”. When the socks are damp- not dry, I apply white cover crème with a damp sponge. It helps to add a little bit of water to the crème to make it a little easier to apply. When I have covered the white socks and blended with the sponge, I let them dry. When dried, I will bandage the socks and stockings with bandages and pads or just cover them with stable boots. This helps reduce the incidence of manure or grass stains on your socks overnight. Be careful when doing this that you do not put the bandages on too tight- or too loose so they will slip off. Waiting until they dry is also important- especially if you insist on bandaging because as most of us know, white socks and stockings are renowned for ailments like greasy heel- and covering them whilst they are still damp with a bandage that would create a warm- damp environment is a perfect ground for fungus and bacteria. Putting on bandages whilst wet may also cause bandage lines the following morning. On the morning of the show, I remove the bandages and touch up any spots with chalk, then give them a light brush off. I also tend to put on some clean sheepskin boots back on to warm up as there is nothing worse than having shiny clean socks, hit a soft spot on the ground and then have beautiful brown patches up and down your horse’s legs! Amanda Phillips who owns the lovely Arabian Warmblood gelding, “Meridian Poseidon” also has a team of horses that possess these striking markings. She has also used many methods of enhancing socks and stockings, including the product ‘Socem’ on her horses’ markings. The main difference between using this product and white cover crème is that it comes in powder form, and you mix up only what you need. The rest of the steps basically remain the same. Just ensure that you wipe off the excess that may run down the hoof. Enhancing socks and stockings can also be left to the day of the show if you have adequate time. This removes the need to bandage overnight. All that remains to do is decide whether you will use black hoof polish on your horse’s hooves, or go with a natural clear finish. As a general guide, purebreds in halter events are always shown with natural clear hooves, whilst most derivative horses pull off the smart, blackened finish. Black hooves + white stockings = patience. As a general tip, if I am prepping a horse with socks or stockings that has a tendency to fidget when at a show, I will prepare the hooves the night before. That way, if they stand- they get touched up, where as if they are moving about, they will still get into the ring with prepped hooves! Next edition will look at extra tips that create that polished look.
Pat Ryan WARRAWEE STUD Selling the young horse can be quite difficult and of course the earlier you sell your horse once you have made the decision to sell, the better you are off financially. Selling a foal before weaning has to be handled carefully as you cannot physically deliver the foal to the buyer at that stage. Agreement has to be reached as to how the sale is to be handled as even if the horse is insured for mortality and the horse is blemished before delivery to the new owner, it may not be suitable for the purpose it was purchased. Once you have decided to sell your horse it should be made known to the market as soon and as widely as possible, via magazine, the internet (your website or website sales sites) and by word of mouth. The content of such advertising should include, in your view, the best attributes of the horse and what you think it should be used for. If its’ sire and dam have been successful horses this should be mentioned. You should endeavour to guide your buyer to what you think the horse would be best suited to as you do not want your buyer to be disappointed. Also endeavour to get good photographs of the horse for your advertising as it does not matter what you say, people will decide against pursuing the purchase of a horse if the first thing they see is a photograph which does not do your horse justice. If you have shown your horse successfully either at halter or under saddle this should be definitely be made clear, and also try to show your buyer that the horse has been handled well. Many buyers are first time buyers and the future of your horse can be determined by the handling given to that horse as a young horse. We endeavour to bring the foals in whilst still on their dam, put headstalls on, drench them, pick up feet and get the farrier to them, get them used to clippers where we can, give them the idea of the lead without too much pressure, and give them general handling. When they are weaned we usually take them on a float ride with an older horse - we have a 3 horse angle float which we have found invaluable to take a couple of youngsters for a ride when we are doing something with an older horse. The more you do with them when they are young the easier it is later on and your buyer will be very appreciative of having a well handled horse. We put rugs on and off also at this stage, teach them to lead and tie up and give them a balanced diet to suit their growth needs, drench well so your horse is presented as a healthy happy horse. When they are 10-12 months old we introduce careful halter training for the show ring spaced out so not too much pressure. Young colts at this stage definitely need discipline introduced. With this you are able to show your buyer your product to its best advantage. You then have the basis for a good horse to sell even if you decide to keep and show the youngster yourself. If you wish to sell a horse broken to saddle at a later stage - it will be a well handled horse as a young performance horse. Most importantly of all you have the satisfaction of selling a horse that you are proud to sell and you will have a happy relationship with your buyer.
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Rebecca Leet ARABEC PINTOS Ideally I like to have my available youngstock sold while they are still on their mothers and then leave after weaning and handling. I do have a book of enquiries waiting for foals to be born, however because coloured horses are so individual, it can take a few seasons for the right foal to be matched to the right home. There are a lot more deciding factors that go into choosing a coloured horse, besides being simply the right gender from the preferred breeding. The same enquiry list is consulted first when a horse is made available at any age. I have found that there seems to be a gap in the market that makes it more difficult when trying to sell geldings between weaning and 2 years old. Breeding prospects don’t really seem to be affected in the same way. I advertise as soon as the foal is born. My advertising generally consists of updating my website and facebook regularly and it seems that people do daily checks of my website during foaling season, as I keep it very well updated – listing when mares are due and then when each of them foal. Any names on my enquiries list are notified that a potentially suitable foal has arrived and given first option. GOOD photos are essential. Photos of foals from unflattering angles will not help your sale. There should be photos from both sides, front on and from behind made available to the enquirer at the very least. This applies when trying to sell a horse of any age. Countless sales fall through simply because sellers do not provide clear photos of the subject for the potential purchaser to form an opinion of the horses’ suitability. If not sold soon after weaning, showing can help a horse’s saleability from there on. Youngstock that have show experience have been exposed to the world in different environments and may have had a lot more intensive handling than a paddock raised foal. However, this may affect the price that the breeder has to put on the horse, as they need to compensate for the money, time, and effort poured into show preparation and attending the events.
Have you got a question you would like answered? All you need to do is email it to editor@thearabianhorse.com.au and we will ask our Experts! We have contact with a large number of industry professionals who would love to help you.
‘A Magic Moment’ by Michael Davis (Arrival x LM Magics Gift) Born 19/08/1990. A Magic Moment, or ‘Magic’ as I knew him, was bred by Mulawa Arabian Stud, and sired by the legendary stallion ‘Arrival’. His dam ‘LM Magics Gift’ was imported as a yearling by Mulawa in 1983, from Lasma Arabians in the USA. The first time I saw Magic was at an Open Day at Mulawa Arabian Stud. He was in a box waiting to go out on display – he had a long black mane and was very dark grey in colour. I loved him from that first moment I set my eyes on him. He had his turn on display, and after watching, I could not get up to the barn quick enough to purchase him! From Mulawa he was sent to Rodney Browns place at Wingham to be broken in, and 6 or 7 weeks had passed and Magic was returned to Mulawa where I rode him. He was a bit too much for me at that time so he came home for a spell at my property at Grose Wold, NSW. I was recommended Shane and Sheryl Ackerly and after a spell he was sent to their property at Llandilo - that was where his magic career began. Magic went on to win the Junior Ridden Challenge at the ‘A’ class National Capital Horse Show in Canberra, and the next year he went back and won the Senior Ridden Challenge. A magic career really had begun, and not long after these awards he was Australian Champion Arabian Stallion Under Saddle.
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In his career Magic was crowned Australian Champion 4 times - Under Saddle and in Dressage. He won Supreme Ridden at the National Arabian Stud Show, Supreme Golden Spurs at the Saddle Horse Council Show, 1st at Sydney Royal and Champion at the East Coast Arabian Championships. Magic also did the rounds of the local Agricultural shows winning close to 100 Champion ribbons in both led and ridden. Shane and Sheryl did a wonderful job with Magic and I am sure he would not have won the amazing amount that he did without their talents and dedication to him. Sadly circumstances change and Magic found a new home on a property at Gulgong. He suffered with a chronic injury to his back leg which caused so much pain to him. I had a consultation from the vet that it would be kinder to put him to rest. A lustrous career had come to an end and I lost an amazing animal and friend. Magic left behind just four progeny – ‘What Will I Wear’, ‘Shame On You’, ‘A Captive Moment’ and the stallion ‘A Touch of Magic’. He was laid to rest in 2003, and is very sadly missed. Left: ‘A Magic Moment’ ridden by Shane Ackerly, and ‘Ralvon Morning Star’ ridden by Sheryl Ackerly, on the cover of the Australian Arabian Horse News after their Australian Championship wins. Below: ‘A Magic Moment’ wearing just one of close to 100 Champion ribbons he gained.
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The Arabian Stockhorse is a relatively new designer breed introduced by the AHSA and is unique only to Australia. To celebrate Australia Day, we went in search of an image and horse that would show how we see our beautiful land. Our front cover this issue features the 2010 Australian Champion, Parisian Blue owned by Mrs Ann Dann of Bathurst NSW. This outstanding 3yr old Arabian Stockhorse gelding (Sire: Bannerman Blue/Dam: Koolrasta Park Paris) has already made his mark in the show ring with numerous wins to date including multiple State, National, East Coast, National Capital and Australian Champions and he also took out the 2010 Triple Crown along with numerous Supremes competing against breeds of all shapes and sizes. ‘Yogi’ as he is affectionately known, epitomises what an Arabian Stockhorse should be, he presents a picture of a well balanced, versatile, athlete combining quality and substance, and with the constitution to stand hard work, smooth, free, distance covering paces coupled with great agility and speed. Parisian Blue has Stockhorse Bloodlines that date back to the legendary impact Sire Cecil Bruce (ASH Reg No. 1), Cecil Bruce sired the equally legendary stallion Bannerman Bruce, considered by many as one of the greatest Australian Stockhorses ever produced - he was indeed a dominant force in both his Led and Ridden career, which included not only stockhorse classes but also hacking and dressage. Prior to his death, Bannerman Bruce produced a carbon copy son, Bannerman Blue, to continue the quality bloodline for years to come, and Ann is extremely proud that Parisian Blue carries the bloodlines of these foundation and impact sires and dams all etched in the Australian Stock Horse History books. On his Arabian side are equally impressive bloodlines stemming from the incredibly talented and striking Anglo Arabian Lexcen Lad, (Sire: Afandi/Dam: Lady Of Lap), bred by Sheryl and Shane Ackerly and purchased by the Nolan Family as a yearling. Sheryl later continued his saddle training and he went on to a successful career spanning over a decade with Australian Championships in both Led and Ridden events. Lexcen Lad was also awarded the prestigious Queen of Sheba and carved out an amazing career as an open hack. Today he is happily living in retirement with the Nolans at Brogans Creek in the NSW Central West. Parisian Blue is now set to continue his show career under saddle and has made an impressive entry with his rider and trainer Kristian Akehurst and with just a handful of classes contested to date, his wins include Reserve National Champion Young Saddle Horse for 3 & 4 year olds, Reserve State Champion Young Saddle Horse open to all 3 & 4 year olds, Champion First Season Hack at Morongla Show, (open to Ponies / Galloways/Hacks), Champion Junior ANSA under saddle at Canberra. Upon turning 4 this year he will contest his first Arabian Stockhorse under saddle classes. The Arabian Horse Online Magazine and Ann Dann would like to sincerely thank our model and rider Murray Hasson, also from Bathurst, for putting Parisian Blue through his paces out with the cattle showing just how versatile the Arabian Stockhorse truly is, and also Kathy and Kerry Gunning for the use of their picturesque Bathurst property “Wongalee”.
Don’t forget to read Part 2 of ‘Promoting Your Horse’ in this issue, which focuses on Photography and how to prepare for a professional photo shoot.
JUDGES:
Purebred & Derivative Halter – Debbie Cain (USA) Saddle – Sharyn Hungerford (QLD)
MAJOR AWARDS:
Supreme Champion Derivative Female: Thorwood Ice Maiden Supreme Champion Derivative Gelding: Oakley Manor Xaphan Supreme Champion Derivative Entire: Cool Breeze Starstruck
Supreme Champion Purebred Female: A’Diva Supreme Champion Purebred Gelding: Ksubi Supreme Champion Purebred Entire: Prince CharmingFF
Supreme Champion Ridden: ConchertoFF
Champion Costume Viva Espana
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