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SALUTING A LEGEND WN Dasjmir 1985 – 2014

MULAWA SYMPOSIUM

LET'S TALK HORSES WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON THE 4TH AND 5TH OF OCTOBER – TWO DAYS OF SHARED KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHT, FUN, AND MULAWA HOSPITALITY. SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH – FROM 11.00AM Cameron Bonney: The Inside Story from Australia’s Leading Arabian Halter Trainer. Jeff Morrison: Miracle Working Horse Osteopath. Scott Benjamin: Leading International Arabian expert. Anthony Mountney: Leading Arabian Race Horse Trainer. Mulawa Open Barn – a boutique selection of young horses will be available for sale.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH – FROM 10.00AM Cameron Bonney: The Management and Conditioning of your next Championship Winner. The Double Dans: Two exhibitions featuring Dan Steers. Brett Parbery: Leading Dressage Trainer and Rider. Kristian Akehurst: Resident Mulawa Performance Trainer. Mulawa Open Barn – a boutique selection of young horses will be available for sale. Bookings are essential (for reserved seating and catering purposes). Entry fee $10.00 per day. To be paid on the day. RSVP Julie Farrell – julie.farrell@mulawa.com.au Mulawa Performance Arena – parking via Jack Russell Road. For detailed schedule please see the Mulawa website and Facebook page.

DON'T MISS THE SHOW!

INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS 2014

VALENTINO’S ANGEL MI

(DA Valentino x Always an Angel by SK Shakla Khan) 5th Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Canadian National Champion Mare (Unanimous) Arabian Breeders World Cup Bronze Champion Junior Mare Region 14 Champion Mare Owned by HRH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Al Saud, Al Mohamadia Stud

IMPRESSA MI

(Aria Impresario x Mulawa Alexa by Parkview Audacious) 3rd Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Scottsdale International Gold Champion Senior Mare Owned by The Gunabalan Family

KLASSICAL DREAM MI (Klass x Mustang's Magnum by Magnum Forty Four) 2nd Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Mediterranean and Arab Countries Championships Menton 1st Place Mares 4 to 7 Years West Coast Cup Belgium Gold Champion Mare UK International Arabian Horse Show – Unanimous Champion Mare Owned by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Al Khalediah Stables

PRUSSIA MI

(ABHA Qatar x Parada by Magnum Forty Four) 4th Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Bruges Arabian Horse Event Gold Champion Junior Colt Owned by HRH Prince Abdullah bin Fahad Saud, Al Mohamadia Stud

KAVALLE MI

(Gazal Al Shaqab x Karess by Magnum Forty Four) 3rd Generation Mulawa-Bred Champion Scottsdale Three Year Old Colt Unanimous Champion Region 10 Champion Stallion (Unanimous) Owned by The Gunabalan Family

Greg, Julie & Jane Farrell 61-65 Bay Rd, Berrilee NSW 2159 P: (02) 9655 1000 M: 0412 517 188 E: julie.farrell@mulawa.com.au

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FROM THE

EDITOR

I love springtime. Foals arrive and the competition season really kicks off. Though it’s still a little cold in many places around the country, there’s that promise of warmer weather and longer days to look forward to. While it’s been a long winter for many of us, there isn’t a shortage of news or content for this edition of AHN. We have a great selection of stories lined up, with everything from natural horsemanship to choosing a tow vehicle, even some swordplay on horseback. For endurance enthusiasts or anyone wanting to get away somewhere truly special, we feature the stunning Biltmore Estate. There is a very interesting interview with Dr Nagel, and as we’ve taken on board the highly popular Facebook group ‘A walk down memory lane,’ we’ll be featuring the most popular posts for you to enjoy in each edition. Ask an Expert is another new feature. If you want expert advice on any Arabian horse-related topic, send in your question and I’ll do my best to find a suitable expert to answer it for you. In this edition, Janine Hourn receives advice from Helen Rutland on how to prepare her young Arabian for its first endurance event.

regards to photos please, when submitting, remember to send hi-res images. Photos under 1 MB in size don’t reproduce well and may lead to articles not going to print. Finally, congratulations to Tia Thompson and Amy Blades on winning Equitana double passes. They’ll be sent out to you shortly. We hope you enjoy your prize! All the best for an exciting and rewarding season ahead. Sarah

AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN

Roll of Merit

Fenwick Silver Essence AF4063 Merit & Champ Halter  25/6/2014  Amy Tipples Marbling Niyazon G22445 Merit & Champ Halter  14/8/2014  K & G McDonald

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From the Editor

Office Bearers/Life Members of AHSA Ltd & Distinguished Service Awards

Choosing the Right Arabian Stallion for your Mare

Affiliate Organisations

News

Gotcha

Arabian Breeders of Queensland

An Interview with Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel

Stallion Feature

The Stallions of Paul Hedges International

Flying the Flag for Arabians: Sharon Barry and Jindalla Park All That Glitters

Saluting a Legend: WN Dasjmir 1985 – 2014

Talking Horsemanship with Tony Lander

April Newman: The Girl who followed her Dream

When is my Horse ready for a Double Bridle?

Explore More of Biltmore’s “8,000-Acre Backyard”

The Challenges and Rewards of Endurance Riding and everything in between

Youth Spotlight: Colleen Krahnen

Ask An Expert: So you want to try Endurance Training for your first 40km

Memory Lane

Mentoring our Youth

Youth Gallery

Arabians Shine at Interschools

Towing Tips for getting there safely Part 1: The legalities of finding the right tow vehicle

The Story Behind: Carousel Show Horses (CSH)

Diamond T Sakima

SH Royal Dream

Complementary Therapies: Reiki

Member’s Story: Cooyar – A Family Affair

Member’s Story: Fit to Continue

Greener Pastures

Breeders Directory

Services and Trainers Directories

Arabian Market Place

Classified Adverts

Ineligible Sires & Transactions Suspended etc.

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ON THE COVER: Alexandra Toft riding Charlotte te, 2014 World Equestrian Games, Normandy, France. Alexandra and Charlotte came from 60th position in the first loop to finish in the top 20 – an outstanding result! Photo courtesy of Gilly Wheeler.

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SADIKS PSYCHE Padrons Psyche x Serdika (Simeon Sadik) Australian National Champion Arabian Stallion in halter

Photo: Derek Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary

Multi Australian National Champion Arabian under saddle

Fresh/Chilled Semen available for a strictly limited number of mares, a discounted fee for mares nominating to use frozen semen. Visitors always welcome. Photo: Nicole Emanuel

ALEXANDRINA FARM Darren and Melanie Welsh Karpany Road, Wellington SA 5259

ph: 08 8572 7290, 0427 799 388 darrenandmelanie@bigpond.com

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Arabian Horse Society of Australia Office Bearers Chairman: Mr Allan Preston Ph 0416 183 478 Senior Vice Chairman: Mr John Newton Ph (08) 8520 2453 Vice Chairman: Ms Karen Fletcher-Grieve Ph 0435 340 137 Treasurer: Ms Leonie Williamson Ph 0407 775 200

Directors: Mr Clint Bilson Ms Virginia Dodson Ms Marjory Stuart-Smith Ms Selina Ahel Ms Tracey Keller Ms Gudrun Martini

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Patron: Mrs Cecily Cornish Ph (03) 5582 0277 Secretary/Registrar: Miss Helen Dohan Ph (02) 4577 5366 Assistant Registrar: Mrs Teresa Edwards Ph (02) 4577 5366 Auditors: Priestley and Morris Solicitors: Roberts Mann, Windsor NSW 2756

0407 934 194 0438 621 475 (02) 6355 6268 (03) 6253 6080 (07) 5427 9353 0408 448 477

Life Members of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia 1967:

Mrs A.D.D. Maclean

1986:

Dr F.R. Staunton

1972:

Mrs E.E. Hirst Mr W.J.B. Murphy

1992:

Mrs L.W. Dowey

1993:

Mrs V. Males Mr R.P. Males Mr P.J. Pond Mr C.H.D. Nye

1973:

Mrs J. Luckock Mr G. Prince

1976:

Mr J.A. Wyatt

1979:

Mr L.A. Campbell Mr C.C. Readhead Mr P.S. James Mr G.M. Cockburn

1982:

Mr J.H. Mathiske

1995:

Mrs E. Bligh Mrs C. Ros Mrs M. Sharman Mr T. Sharman

1998:

Mrs H. Nichol Mrs P. Slater Mrs C. Gordon

2000:

Mr K. Snell Mrs S.A. George

2008:

Mrs T. Hawley Mrs W. Carins

2001:

Mrs R.M. Sayer Mrs C. Cornish

2009:

Mr L. Nicolle

Mrs M. Bennett-Elliott

2010:

2002:

Bro. P. McIntosh

Mr Terry Canacott

2011:

2004:

Miss K. Luckock Mrs J. Marsh

2005:

Mr Peter Absell Mrs E. Staunton Mrs L. Bailey

2013:

Mrs N. Kinnear Mrs L. Currie

Mrs E. Williams Mrs G. Lanigan Mr R. Smith

2014:

2007:

Mrs Sharon Meyers Ms Selina Ahel Mrs J. Bromley

Distinguished Service Awards

2014

Donna Greene Rosemary Dumbleton Kaye Slattery Colleen Rutherford Marilynn Thomas

2013

Gail Iskra Janet Fritz Jean Muir Robert Browne Andrea Dobson

2012

2010

2011

2009

Nell Marshman Camille Alexander Alison Hudson Robert Burgess Margaret Potts Geoff Tucker Kevin Howard Mini Pankhurst Sue Warren Peter Toft Jill Vanstone Richard Walsh

Arabian Horse Society of Australia Membership & Arabian Roll of Merit Enquiries The Secretary: Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd. OFFICE ADDRESS: 226 George Street, Windsor NSW POSTAL ADDRESS: Locked Bag 6, Windsor NSW 2756

Ph (02) 4577 5366

Fax: (02) 4587 7509 OFFICE HOURS: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday (Public holidays in NSW excepted) Web: www.ahsa.asn.au Email: secretary@ahsa.asn.au | ABN 12 001 281 590

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Narelle Kinnear Gudrun Martini Mrs Joan Flynn Sue Gredley Katherine McMahon Ruth Liddel Carole Rose Virginia Dodson Sherry Fenton Penny Jenkins John Newton

2008

Jill Gregson Maureen Milburn Sue Crockett Lindsay Knight Francesca Davies-Graham Sheila Weigall Marie Hutchison Dr and Mrs Arnheim

2007

Patricia (Rica) Ainge Leonie Williamson Marty and Charles (Chuck) Stephens Kaye Rogers Karen Bruce Ian and Dalveen Gregory Keith Stevens Yvonne and Rob Day Eileen Wolfe Larry Osborn

For enquiries about The Australian Arabian Horse News please contact VINK Publishing Advertising – Ph: (07) 3334 8000 Editorial – E: sarah@vinkpub.com Arabian Horse Society of Australia The Arabian Horse Society of Australia had its origins in an advisory committee of Arabian breeders which was formed under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW in 1950. The aim of the committee was to assist in the collection and maintenance of the records of Arabian horses in Australia. The Arabian Horse Society of Australasia, which later became the Arabian Horse Society of Australia Limited, was officially formed in 1957, with a membership of 47. At the end of 1997 the Society’s membership was in excess of 4,800 and the Registry had recorded some 97,000 pure Arabian horses and Arabian derivatives. The Society’s first responsibility is to maintain accurate records for all registered Arabian horses and Arabian derivatives in Australia. It also seeks to promote the popularity of Arabian horses to non-members throughout Australia, and statewide, regional and local affiliate organisations.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT

ARABIAN STALLION FOR YOUR MARE By Glenys Lilley

THESE ARE A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PUREBRED STALLION FOR YOUR MARE, AND REALLY, THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE STALLION.

The most important part of the equation is you. It’s your hopes, goals and dreams for the resulting foal. The big question is Why are you breeding this foal? Is it going to be a future show halter superstar and performance horse? An endurance horse? A mount for the family to enjoy? Is his/her purpose to preserve unique bloodlines? To be a replacement for that much loved mare? Will its role simply be as friend and companion? The second consideration is your mare. She is 50% of the gene pool and has a tremendous influence of the foal’s behaviour and learning for the first six months of its life. Stallions are not miracle workers. If the mare is cow 10 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

hocked, ewe necked, toed out, sway backed, herring gutted and nasty by nature, then even if she is by ‘Ibn ibn bint whatsit’, a stallion is not going to fix all those faults. You have to start with a mare with good conformation and a nice temperament, that has come from good bloodlines, renowned for performance in whatever field you are interested in. Which is how we come to the next important part. Your education. (Yes, I know, we are still not talking about the stallion). At this time in world history we have access to more information at the click of a mouse than at any other time. You need to educate yourself on Arabian type, correct saddle horse

conformation, bloodlines around the world and how well they cross together. You can research how different countrys’ breeding programmes started, how and why they chose particular matings, and the outcome of those matings through the generations. A simple google search will give you access to illustrations and photos of Arabian ancestors from the 1800s onwards. You also have breeders in Australia and overseas who have been breeding for 40 or 50 years, are passionate about the breed ABOVE: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR HOPES, GOALS AND DREAMS FOR THE RESULTING FOAL. VP EMINENCE AND VP KALAHARI.

like and dislike about the foals? Who were their ancestors, relatives? What have they done? What and where have they won? Who have they won against? Are they good performance horses? Were the generations that came before good performance horses? What is the temperament like? Do the stallion’s bloodlines cross well with your mares? This brings us to genetic diseases. Australian Arabian stallions are now required to be tested for LFS, SCID and CA and the results can be accessed. Testing your mares will insure you can make informed decisions about using carrier stallions, if your mare is clear. Arabians have a limited gene pool already, so cutting carrier stallions from a breeding programme would only further reduce the available genes which are often associated with desirable characteristics. Only by breeding two carriers of a disease together will there be a chance of affected offspring. Read all of the research and make your own decisions. After all this education you can then attend shows and peruse the stallion’s classes. Judges are there to pick the best example of the Arabian breed on the day, and as there are no perfect horses it’s an assessment of good and bad points. We all know that there are lots of “ringside judges” with lots of opinions, but the best way is to pick the horses you like in the ring and have an up close, personal look later on. Most people will gladly show you their stallions if you’re serious about breeding to them. And just because the stallion didn’t win on the day doesn’t mean it’s not a good horse and suitable for your mare. There might be very little difference in points between the placegetters, and the conformation and pedigree of a second or third placegetter may suit your mare better. There is never a ‘one size fits all’ stallion. and most are happy to discuss their passion and share their knowledge. The easiest way to learn about conformation faults is to attend a general horse sale with a camera and a couple of conformation reference books at hand (and no cheque book for that impulse purchase). There you will be confronted with every conformation fault you have ever read about, and possibly a few more, as well as some good horses. Attending shows and endurance events to see the bloodlines you’ve read about in action is also a great idea. So you’ve seen a fabulous photo and it’s caught your imagination. If only you could breed to that stallion! First, sit back, take a breath and research. They say a picture paints a thousand words, but it can also hide a multitude of sins. Today’s advertising for stallions (like all advertising) is seductive 12 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

and persuasive. It’s meant to be. You as the breeder have to cut through the hype. The initial photo is only the beginning of your research. Some horses are naturally photogenic and good photographers can make a horse look its very best. You should consider too, that there is a possibility that some photos, especially on social media, may have been digitally altered (if it looks too extreme to be true, it probably is). We have an entire world of stallions to choose from, and the best option is to see the stallion and its offspring in the flesh. If that’s not possible, then a clear video showing legs, feet and movement straight towards you and away are the minimum requirements, as well as videos of progeny. Google the stallions and correspond with people who have bred foals by them. Ask questions about everything. What did they

Horse shows were started to display breeding animals in the one place to interested breeders and the general public, and this should still be the case. Somewhere you can look at the results of matings, talk to other breeders, look at stallions and mares and make your own informed decisions about which stallion you would like to use and which are suitable for your purpose. ▮

TOP: ATTENDING EVENTS CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO FIND A STALLION MOST SUITABLE FOR YOUR PURPOSE. THE VERY BEAUTIFUL CHELLEASON CROWN JEWEL, OWNED BY MICHELLE THOMAS OF CHELLEASON ARABIANS. MIDDLE: HORSE SHOWS WERE STARTED TO DISPLAY BREEDING ANIMALS IN THE ONE PLACE TO INTERESTED BREEDERS. THEY ARE A GREAT PLACE TO SEE STALLIONS UP CLOSE AND SPEAK TO THEIR OWNERS. BAGHIRA ERA LOOKING SUPERB AT EQUITANA 2013.

Affiliates AHS JUDGES GROUP

A.H.S.A. Judges Executive Committee Locked Bag 6, Windsor NSW 2756 P: (02) 4577 5366 NSW Arabian Judges Council c/- Narelle Kinnear, 186 West Wilchard Rd, Castlereagh NSW 2749 P: (02) 4776 1276 QLD Arabian Judges Committee c/- Mieke Bigg, 83-87 Lance Rd, Munruben QLD 4125 P: (07) 3200 0140 Victorian Arabian Judges Group c/- Gudrun Martini, PO Box 1148, Bakery Hill VIC 3354 P: 0408 448 477 South Australian Arabian Judges Committee c/- Carolyn Potts, PO Box 365, Prospect SA 5082 P: (08) 8522 6482 West Australian Arabian Judges Group c/- Karen Fletcher-Grieve, 71 Lakevalley Dr, Edgewater WA 6027 P: (08) 9405 9716

ACT

Arabian Riders and Breeders (ACT & Southern NSW) Inc. C/- The Secretary, GPO Box 1057, Canberra ACT 2601 E: secretary@arabsinc.com.au www.arabsinc.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Ballina and Districts Equestrian Club Inc. c/- Stuart Abicht 44 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478 P: 0427 110 565 E: horsepowerbaby@yahoo.com.au Buckskin Horse Association of NSW Inc. C/- Ms Jane Newton, 33 Reserve Road, Freemans Reach NSW 2756 P: (02) 4579 6827 E: jane.newton4@bigpond.com Casino Natural Horsemanship & Western Performance Club Inc. c/- Toni Sherwen, 95 Saunders Rd, Dyraaba NSW 2470 P: (02) 6667 1103 E: geoffandtoni@harboursat.com.au Clarence Valley Trail Riders Inc. c/- Suzanne Patricks, PO Box 794, Grafton NSW 2460 P: 0488 243 387 E: sapatricks1@bigpond.com Coast ‘N’ Country Natural Horsemanship Club Inc. c/- Lee Woodland, PO Box 43, Clarence Town NSW 2321 P: (02) 4996 5500 E: lee@naturalequipment.com.au Colonial Country Trail Riders Inc. c/- Vicki Brown, 76 Wallalong Rd, Wallalong NSW 2320 P: 0427 305 935 E: colvic2002@optusnet.com.au Coonabarabran Horse & Rider Club Inc. c/- Tric Knight, PO Box 618, Coonabarabran NSW 2357 P: (02) 6842 2756 E: coonahorseandrider@gmail.com Hunter Valley Arabians Inc. c/- Sharon Finlay, 210 Torryburn Rd, Torryburn NSW 2421 P: (02) 4938 9557 E: info@huntervalleyarabians.com www.huntervalleyarabians.com Hunter Valley Horse Riders Club Inc. c/- Fiona Brooker, 1090 East Seaham Rd, Clarence Town NSW 2321 P: (02) 4996 3147 E: randfbrooker@bigpond.com Mid North Coast Arabian Club Inc. c/- Nicole Stubbs, 21 Metz Rd, Old Bar NSW 2430 P: (02) 6557 4707 E: ironhide@skymesh.com.au Miniature Horse Federation Inc. c/- Peter Murray, 251 Roxburgh Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 P: 0411 196 626 E: yarreh.lane@hotmail.com www.miniaturehorsefederation.com Miniature Horse Show Association Inc. C/- Janet Rose, PO Box 4027, East Dubbo NSW 2830 P: (02) 6888 5001 E: janetrose@skymesh.com.au Morpeth Horse Riders Club Inc. c/- Rebecca Smith, 637 Newline Rd, Eagleton NSW 2324 P: (02) 4988 6146 E: bexsmith@bigpond.com

Mudgee and Districts Working Equitation Inc. c/- Susan Douglas, 31 Norris Lane, Mudgee NSW 2850 P: (02) 6374 2095 E: swdouglas@harboursat.com.au Nambucca Natural Horsemanship Club Inc. c/- Karen Townend, 73 Cockburns Lane, Warrell Creek NSW 2447 P: 0412 626 629 E: enquiries4nnhc@gmail.com www.nambuccanaturalhorse.com.au New England Natural Horsemanship Club Inc. c/- Althea Lean, PO Box 37, Uralla NSW 2358 P: (02) 6772 3242 E: althealean@gmail.com New England Trail Riders Association Inc. c/- Leanne Savage, PO Box 4120, Armidale NSW 2350 P: (02) 6775 0042 E: leannesavage@bigpond.com Northern Rivers Arabian Horse Assoc Inc. c/- Peter & Marissa McDonald, PO Box 374, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 P: (02) 6672 1884 E: marissa@macfinancial.com.au NSW & ACT Arabian Racing Club c/- Rachel Reid, 1 Crago Pl, Macgregor ACT 2615 P: (02) 6278 3937 E: degruchy@homemail.com.au NSW Arabian Horse Association Inc. c/- Greg Liddle, PO Box 125, Richmond NSW 2753 P: (02) 4651 2632 E: secretary@nswarabian.org.au www.nswarabian.org.au NSW Crabbet Performance Association Inc. c/- Tanya Matheson, 18 Cemetry Rd, Dungog NSW 2420 P: (02) 4992 2131 E: nswcapa@outlook.com NSW Palomino Society Inc. c/- Heather Millar, PO Box 330, Windsor NSW 2756 P: (02) 4777 4567 E: info@nswpalominosociety.asn.au www.nswpalominosociety.asn.au Roan Horse & Pony Society of Australia Inc. c/- Kerrilyn Papworth, PO Box 168, Kurrajong NSW 2758 P: 0402 811216 E: kpapworth40@gmail.com Southern Savvy Group Inc. c/- Sharryn Hilton, PO Box 83, Picton NSW 2571 P: 0414 567 895 or (02) 4677 0061 E: sharrynhilton@me.com Stroud Horse Riding Club Inc. c/- Tracey Jacobson, 420 Warraba Rd, The Branch NSW 2425 P: 0488 616343 E: tracey_mm_jacobson@hotmail.com The Crabbet Arabian Group Of Australia Inc. c/- Jacki Dand, 502 Tizzana Rd, Ebenezer NSW 2756 P: (02) 4579 1037 E: jackie@iprimus.com.au The Federation of WE Australia Inc. C/- Annette Learmonth, 30 Pine Place, Grose Vale NSW 2753 P: (02) 4572 2305 E: acsoft1@bigpond.com The Pinto Association of NSW Inc. c/- Margaret Madden, 53 Kelvin Park Dr, Bringelly NSW 2556 P: (02) 4774 9211 E: margmadden2000@yahoo.com.au Wauchope Natural Horsemanship Club Inc. c/- Carol Piper, 711 Willi Willi Rd, Turners Flat NSW 2440 P: 0427 243 690 E: giddyupcaz@bigpond.com Working Equitation Hawkesbury To Hunter Inc. c/- Janet McCormack, 4 Hensons Rd, Somersby NSW 2250 P: (02) 4372 1688 E: jmc51051@hotmail.com

QUEENSLAND

Arabian Horse Association Qld Inc. c/- Sarah Hancock, PO Box 434, Burpengary QLD 4505 P: 0408 716 875 E: secretary@arabianhorseqld.com.au www.arabianhorseqld.com.au Arabian Valley Horse Club Inc. c/- Shannon Parry, PO Box 662, Jimboomba QLD 4280 P: 0422 677 998 E: spcanterbury273@gmail.com www.arabianvalley.com.au Australian Competitive Trail Riding Association Inc. c/- Amanda Hosie, 119-123 Norris Creek Rd, Munruben QLD 4125 P: 0438 338 430 E: amanda_hosie@hotmail.com

Caboolture Trail Horse Club Inc. c/- The Secretary, PO Box 510, Burpengary QLD 4505 P: 0409 480 450 E: info@cthc.org.au www.cthc.org.au Mackay & District Arabian Horse Club Inc. c/- Mrs Wendy Saunders, 158 Bally Keel Rd, Hay Point QLD 4740 P: 0429 841 993 E: shanlewen@hotmail.com Mareeba All Breeds Horse Show Inc. c/- Patricia Ainge, 1 Butler Drive, Kuranda QLD 4881 P: (07) 4093 9447 E: mahoganylodge@gmail.com North Coast Horse & Trail Riders Club Inc. c/- Diane Parslow, PO Box 223, Landsborough QLD 4550 P: 0410 520 406 E: northcoasthorse@bigpond.com Queensland Crabbet Arabian Group Inc. c/- Lorraine Currie, PO Box 69, Woombye QLD 4559 P: (07) 5442 1591 E: l.currie1@bigpond.com www.crabbetqueensland.com.au Sunshine Coast Area Trail & Endurance Riders Inc. c/- Debbie Angell, 128 O’Shea Rd, Wamuran QLD 4512 P: (07) 5496 9096 E: s.c.a.t.e.r@ hotmail.com www.scater.com.au The Downs Arabian Club Inc. c/- Tracey Keller, 20 Profkes Rd, Mount Tarampa QLD 4311 P: 0403 837 375 E: tracey@eskdalearabians.com www.downsarabianclub.com Wide Bay Trail Riders Inc. c/- Ashlee Jacobsen, PO Box 15, Burrum Heads QLD 4659 P: 0438 739 865 E: aja27512@bigpond.net.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club Inc. c/- John Newton, PO Box 1070, Two Wells SA 5501 P: (08) 8520 2453 E: newton@ahkem.com.au http://freeteams.net/APEC/ Jamestown Trail Horse Riders Inc. c/- Shannae Hopes, 63 Cockburn Rd, Jamestown SA 5491 P: 0488 585 385 E: sjhopes_billy@live.com.au Port Pirie Equestrian Club Inc. c/- Kristy Quinlan, PO Box 522, Port Pirie SA 5540 P: 0403 010 181 E: portpirieequestrianclub@hotmail.com Side Saddle Association Of South Australia Inc. c/- Annabell Leske, 36A Barham St, Allenby Gardens SA 5009 P: 0421 971 622 E: annabell.leske@gmail.com South Australian Arabian Riders and Breeders Society Inc. C/- Joanne Trigg, 11/77A Chellaston Rd, Munno Para SA 5115 P: 0409 573 573 E: secretarysaarabs@gmail.com www.sa-arabs.org South Australian Buckskin Association Inc. c/- Leah Chapman, PO Box 197, Wasleys SA 5400 P: (08) 8525 4241 E: alingapark@westnet.com.au South Australian Friends and Equines Inc. c/- Rebecca Henderson, PO Box 1687, Gawler SA 5118 P: 0424 608 591 E: safriendsandequines@gmail.com South Australian Horse Driving Society Inc. c/- Caralyn James, 27 Broadacres Drive, Penfield Gardens SA 5121 P: (08) 8284 7470 Strathalbyn Adult Riding Club Inc. c/- Tanya Potts, 265 Wandstead Rd, Bletchley via Strathalbyn SA 5255 P: (08) 8537 3202 E: thetandav5@bigpond.com

The Stockyard Arena Association Inc. c/- Leanne Knight, PO Box 162, Quorn SA 5433 P: 0427 398 957 E: info@stockyardarena.com.au www.stockyardarena.com.au

TASMANIA

Tasmanian Arabian Riders and Breeders Inc. c/- Maya Jaehne, 98 Sunset Boulevard, Clarence Point TAS 7270 P: 0420 886 851 E: bashiralodge@gmail.com Tasmanian Buckskins Inc. c/- Mel Reid, 995 Bishopsbourne Rd, Bishopsbourne TAS 7301 P: (03) 6397 3054 E: tasbuckskins@gmail.com Tasmanian Crabbet Arabian Group Inc. c/- Mel Batchelor, PO Box 111, Nubeena TAS 7184 P: (03) 6250 2001 E: mel.batchelor@yahoo.com.au www.tascrabbets.com.au Tasmanian Pinto Society Inc. c/- Melita Gard, 73 Maneys Rd, Bridgenorth TAS 7277 P: (03) 6330 2426 E: melita.gard@bigpond.com www.freewebs.com/taspintosociety/ index.htm

VICTORIA

Central Arabian Riders And Breeders Inc. c/- Belinda Nation, PO Box 38, Kinglake West VIC 3757 P: 0416 108 435 E: carabi@live.com.au www.carabivictoria.webs.com Goulburn Valley Arabian Horse Club Inc. c/- Sharon White, PO Box 842, Seymour VIC 3661 P: 0410 825 621 E: gvahclub@gmail.com www.gvahc.org Moora Working Draught Horses Inc. c/- Marilynn Thomas, PO Box 177, Rushworth VIC 3612 P: (03) 5856 1405 E: st-thoms2@optusnet.com.au National Buckskin Society Inc. c/- Lyn Gates, 3 The Knoll, Langwarrin VIC 3910 P: (03) 9775 8090 www.nbs.org.au The Victorian Arabian Horse Association Inc. c/- Sheila Jones, PO Box 178, Yarragon VIC 3823 P: 0408 515 685 E: sheilaahjones@hotmail.com www.vahainc.homestead.com Victorian Arabian Jockey Club Inc. c/- Maureen Milburn, PO Box 177, Romsey VIC 3434 P: (03) 5429 6985 F: (03) 5429 6975 E: shalte@hotkey.net.au Western District Arabian Riders and Breeders Inc. c/- The Secretary, PO Box 1375, Ballarat MC VIC 3353 P: 0419 568 067 E: shazklein@gmail.com Yarra Valley Arabian Horse Action Club Inc. c/- Samantha Gannaway, PO Box 590, Lilydale VIC 3140 P: 0403 775 721 E: tamla_park@netspace.net.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Western Australian Arabian Horse Association Inc. c/- Kylie Rees, 1 Kinnear Trail, Byford WA 6122 P: 0419 959 443 www.waaha.com.au E: nadalla_park@hotmail.com

ATTENTION CLUB SECRETARIES: Please contact the AHSA Ltd to advise of any changes to your club’s details.

P: (02) 4577 5366 E: general@ahsa.asn.au

The Adelaide Trail Horse Riders Club Inc. c/- Jenny Hardingham, PO Box 1014, Mt Barker SA 5251 P: 0427 557 707 E: jenny.hardingham@health.sa.gov.au www.athrc.org

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NEWS

NEWS, GOSSIP AND EVENTS FROM AROUND AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS ARABIAN

Queensland – Courtesy of Yvonne Barlow HALTER TRAINING SEMINAR

On 12 – 13 July, Wayne and Miranda Beasley from The Arabian Shop hosted Doyle and Kate Dertell at their farm in Queensland for a halter training seminar. A mixed background of participants attended, not just Arabian horse owners, and it was wonderful to meet many new faces. The weekend covered a full range of topics starting from choosing your show horse right up to finishing touches and feeding. A real positive force in the show ring it was a great opportunity to find out the ‘secrets’ of the trainers and lots of questions were asked by the eager attendees. I think the comment of the seminar was from Ed Burridge, himself a well credited trainer – “At 60 I am still learning how to train and show horses..and loving it. You guys just gave me that positive approach to keep going..wonder when it will stop...thanks again guys..cheers Eddie”. The Arabian Shop wish to thank all the attendees and especially Doyle and Kate for taking time out of their busy schedule to come to Queensland and it is hoped to get them both back again next show season. More seminars like this will be held by The Arabian Shop in the near future with another highly accredited Arabian trainer being organised now. Date to be announced soon. LEFT: SEMINAR ATTENDEE MORGAN GIESS WITH DOYLE DERTELL GOING THROUGH THE STEPS OF HALTER TRAIN-

Photo: Miranda Beasley

ING WITH PUREBRED ARABIAN FILLY CHARAWAY MYSTIFY J. MORGAN AND HER MUM JUSTYNE ARE FROM A MINI HORSE SHOWING BACKGROUND.

KAEL PARK SPANISH ARABIANS

Both are daughters of 15.3hh Stanley Ranch bred sire, Tobascco.

SZED Turquesa is an excellent moving mare, who has inherited this from her dam side. She has two crosses to Figuroso, himself a twice National Champion of Spain, a line to Pepete and Arilla.

ZLA Merzez is a very beautiful mare who has produced two foals previously for us while under lease and we are delighted she has returned to Kael Park permanently.

These mares join a rare herd of Pure Spanish Arabians and they will be carefully bred to the very best sire lines via FS from Europe to help diversify the limited bloodlines here in Australia.

We are proud to finally announce the arrival of two imported pure Spanish mares, ZLA Merzez and SZED Turquesa.

Victoria – Courtesy of Nicola & Dee Kelly

INVERDALE ARABIAN STOCKHORSES

Photo: Sharon Meyers

Inverdale Stud is eagerly awaiting their one and only foal due this season, sired by Boonderoo Blackwood and out of Jayay Just Like That, a full sibling to Australian Champion Inverdale Winds of Change. With five from five failed attempts due to non-conceptions and abortion, everyone is hopeful of the safe arrival of attempt number six. The stud would also like to welcome the beautiful Anglo mare Al-Kareeme Sugar ‘n’ Spice who, along with Adiva MI (pictured), has been booked to be bred to the beautiful National Champion ASH stallion Waylon J Justice. Both will be bred early in the season for their eagerly awaited 2015 Arabian Stockhorse babies. Thank you to Adam Wellington of Wirrum Park for making this possible! The show team for the upcoming season will consist only of the beautiful Jindalla Park All That Glitters, who will be competing at Stockhorse shows with the talented trainer David Murphy.

VALE – ROB MORRIS

THE RE-EMERGENCE OF A SUPER SIRE

It is with great sadness that the Australian Arabian horse community acknowledges the passing of Rob Morris of Avondale Stud. Ever a gentleman, Rob will be sadly missed by many, but remembered with great fondness. We extend our thoughts and condolences to all Rob’s family, especially Pam, his beloved wife of fiftyfive years, and their two children Kerry Hammond and Tim Morris.

It is with great excitement that Niki Davis of Naqada Stud announces her lease of the outstanding stallion D’Amors Saabi-Khan (pictured) (SK Shakla Khan x Amira El Saghira FA). The sire of many superb progeny at Bluegrass Arabians, including Bluegrass Made in Heaven (exp. NZ) and Bluegrass Easy Lovin (exp. Saudi Arabia), Saabi-Khan has not covered a mare in the past eight years due to his owner’s retirement from breeding. Now a ripe twenty years old, we look forward to seeing his 2015 foals in due course.

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HAPPY ENDINGS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

When Kerry O’Regan returned to the Arabian scene, it was with the purchase of the young gelding Ashquar Lovica (Indiah ERA x Twinmills Angel). A somewhat juvenile youngster, it took time for him to start holding his own as a halter horse, but this past season Kerry’s plans have come to fruition. Ashquar (pictured), shown by Matthew Haddow, was awarded Champion at the Arabian Summer Show and, most excitingly of all, Grand Champion Led Purebred at Barastoc HOTY. Their successes have resulted in Kerry’s lease of another young purebred gelding, Al Mahfouz (Bacchante Shere Khan x Dowling Delilah), and she looks forward to showing him in-hand and commencing Ashquar’s saddle career.

TRIPLE THE EXCITEMENT AT TRIPLE MOON

Daniel and Karen Quintero are proud to share the details of a number of new additions that have joined their herd in 2014. This year has seen three purchases finalised for the stud, the ethereal grey Straight Egyptian stallion El Zahabi Talon (pictured) (El Arab Nizik x Joda Desert Beauty), the lovely Straight Egyptian mare Allyndah Egyptian Atiyah (Joda Al Alshal x Jaytee Exquisite), and the dynamic Polish-bred mare Coolinda Park Dawiza (WH Zmanor E x Coolinda Park Darowizna). Two foals by Talon, out of Dawiza and the stud’s glorious foundation mare Stilton Farm Rhapsody (Eastwinds Ovation x Stilton Farm Xstasy), are due later in the year.

Western Australia – Courtesy of Chris Ros

COMBINED BROKEN COLOURED HORSE SOCIETY’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Phantomia Benay [Pic E]: owned by Sarah Rowe. (Sarah Rowe 1st Senior Showmanship over 25yrs & Reserve State Champ Senior Showmanship), 2nd Best Presented Senior Female over 14.2hh, Reserve State Champ Mare 4-6yrs, Best Sabino of the show. Fairytale [Pic A]: owned by Michelle Gorringe. 1st Best Presented Senior Female over 14.2hh, State Champion Mare 4-6yrs, Grand Champion Senior over 14.2hh, Supreme State Champion CBCHS WA INC

Exhibit, 1st Smartest On Parade, 1st Hack over 15hh, 1st Hack Mare over 15hh, 2nd Med/Hev Weight, 1st Broken Coloured over 14hh, Encouragement Ridden Horse Award. Krystelle Park Made You Look [Pic D]: owned by Leanne Haywood. (Matthew Mego 1st Handler 18-25), 1st Best Presented Junior Female over 10.2-14.2hh, State Champ Filly 2-3yrs. Krystelle Park Keepsake [Pic C]: owned by Leanne Haywood. State Champ 2yr Old Futurity, Grand Champ Appendix CBCHS WA INC Futurity, 2nd Best Presented

Junior Appendix Female over 10.2hh, State Champion Appendix Filly 2-3yrs, Grand Champion Junior Appendix over 10.2hh. Judaroo Pixie Belle [Pic B]: owned by Susan Richards. 1st Best Presented Senior Female Appendix over 10.2hh, State Champ Appendix Mare 7yrs & Over, Grand Champ Senior Appendix over 10.2hh, 2nd Fancy Dress, (Serena Smith 1st Lead Rein Rider 5yrs & Over, State Champ Lead Rein Rider), 1st Smartest On Parade Lead Rein, 1st Lead Rein Pony over 10.2hh, 2nd Lead Rein Best Combination, State Champ Lead Rein Pony. THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 19

Tasmania – Courtesy of Maya Jaehne

Photo: Sharon Meyers

TASMANIAN EQUINE ENDURANCE RIDERS 2014

2014 has been the year of adventurous clubs throughout the state trialling different ride lengths, start times and adding variety to the calendar. The well organised North East Equine Endurance Club held three 40km rides, three 80km rides, a 120km ride and a 240km ride at Scottsdale over the Easter weekend and marked sensational tracks which riders are still raving about. First outright in the 240km marathon, riding Glenheathyn Joey, was Junior rider, Kasey Anderson, with a time of 21.11.40 and second was the unstoppable Trish Smith, on her gelding Beaucheval Akhiran.

VALLEY SPRINGS ARABIANS NEWS

Sharon Meyers reports: Valley Springs Arabians is expecting two purebred foals this season by their homebred stallion Valley Springs Tamaan (Amir El Shaklan x Eastwinds Second Spring) from their chestnut mare Oyster Bay Shahtia (BA Minstril Bay x Magdalena) and Valley Springs Heaven Sent (Eastwinds Axplosion x Eastwinds Esperanto). We are very much looking forward to both these special foals. ENNOVYAR STUD NEWS

This year Ennovyar Arabians is celebrating its 40th year. I finally achieved my dream and purchased our first Purebred Arabian way back in January 1974. We searched high and low for a mare that we could afford, and was what we were looking for – and remembering that prices were astronomical in those days. Her daughter Ennovyar Fortune (Bayang x Rizar) became the foundation mare for our stud, and all of our horses trace back to her. We have always been a small stud, breeding only two or three foals a year. We have always been very “hands on” with our horses and do all the handling, starting under saddle and training of the horses ourselves. For a very small stud, with very limited financial resources, we have won our fair share of prestigious awards with horses we have bred and shown ourselves. We are now supposedly retired, but we still have a tribe of horses and a couple of foals due next season. Things are a bit quiet here at the moment, as I guess they are at most studs in Tassie over winter. Here in the North West of the state our winters are wet, wet, and more wet. The ground is a quagmire and it is very hard to keep horses in work because of the mud and the slippery conditions. But, I have been doing some ridden work with the young purebred mare Ennovyar Deep Affection (pictured bottom right) and her Arabian Warmblood paddock mate Ennovyar Magdalene (pictured top right). It is mostly pleasure and trail riding, and just enough to keep them pottering along. Once spring is on its way we will start our next couple of young horses under saddle. We have two waiting in the wings by the lovely old grey Crabbet stallion Moondarra Limelight – a grey filly Ennovyar Hope (from Ennovyar Patience) 20 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Wendy Rand and her appaloosa Shayelle Memphis have proven themselves formidable opponents this year, with Wendy winning three 80km rides, a 120km ride as well as the 160km State Championship Fundraiser Event which she completed in a time of 10.32 hours. The Meander Pink Ride, held to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, encouraged a huge number of entries with riders and horses all dressed in pink. The committee was delighted to announce that the ride raised a whopping $4000.

and a chestnut gelding Ennovyar Rising Star (from Ennovyar Velvet Sky). They are both beautiful natured young horses with great movement, and should make fabulous riding horses. We will be in NSW in August for the main launch of “The Brownsville Blacksmith”, my book on the life and adventures of my great grandfather William Beach, who was one of Australia’s very first sporting heroes. He won the world championship in single sculls seven times in the 1880s, and retired undefeated. He was a blacksmith by trade and these days would probably be called a horse whisperer. The NSW book launch is already looking like its going to be a grand event with federal politicians, the Lord Mayor, media representatives, historians, sports people, and descendants coming from far and wide. One granddaughter is coming all the way from Israel especially for the launch of the book. He was an idolised hero in the Illawarra area and there are many buildings, monuments, streets, clubs and groups named in his honour. There will be a Tasmanian book launch in early September, but it won’t be quite as grand an event.

Photo: James Poole

TAS ARABIAN RIDERS & BREEDERS INC.

Tas Arabs celebrated a very successful 40th Jubilee Anniversary A Class show in January as reported in the March issue. We have also held Funday’s and our Annual Navigation ride as fundraisers. These were also successful and everyone seems to really enjoy these types of horse activities. We are now well on the way to organising the 2015 Annual A Class show and have been fortunate enough to secure the services of Doug Rutherford as a judge. We are also looking into various ways of promoting the Arabian horse to the local public horse fraternity and will continue to do so as often and where we can.

South Australia – Courtesy of Tania Edmonds

GENERATION NEXT YOUNG HORSE AUCTION

~Offering 27 Lots for Auction ~ Live Music ~ Gourmet Wines ~ VIP Fully Catered Marquee ~ Trade Stands ~ Raffle ~ It is with much excitement that GrandView Sport Horses and Daitan Equestrian join forces to bring to South Australia the first young horse auction to be held at Daitan Equestrian, Wistow, SA on 14 November 2014, starting at 3pm. Both of these premium studs have joined forces to present to you a selection of quality young horses that have been carefully bred from the very best bloodlines, sourced from around the world, to produce unique horses suitable for any of the Olympic disciplines and the show ring. A selection of quality and unique stallions have been chosen to produce conformation, temperament, movement, rideability, trainability….with the added bonus of colour to make you stand out in the crowd in whatever discipline you choose. If you have dreamed of owning a palomino, buckskin or a pinto Warmblood performance horse or Arabian-bred show horse, this auction is a gathering of international bloodlines in a myriad of unique coats. This auction could make your dream come true! Insurance, finance and phone bidding available on the day. We are anticipating this event to become a prestigious annual event and will be opening it up to outside nominations for next year’s auction. We are also anticipating having a young horse showcase and a stallion parade (open to public nominations) for next year’s auction.

SA ARABS: STARS OF THE FUTURE YOUNGSTOCK SHOW 2014

Wendy Kennedy reports: I was absolutely thrilled when my filly Cedar Park Ambition (pictured) (Starnberg imp. x Amarki’s Impresshan) was awarded Supreme Derivative Youngstock at the recent Stars of the Future Show.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP – MARGARET POTTS

At the SA Arabs Inc 2014 Annual General Meeting Life Membership was granted to Margaret Potts. Margaret has been involved in the Arabian breed for over 50 years and was an inaugural member of the SA Division of the AHSA (now SA Arabs). She has held many committee positions over the years, plus as always, helping out at shows in any way she could. She is still actively involved in the local affiliate club, helps with the Trainee Judges lecture days, attends all open meetings, and can usually be found helping out in the catering area at the shows. She is an astute judge of conformation, athleticism and performance ability. She has never sought the spotlight, but has always been working away in the background, a cog in the wheel that makes our breed and its organisations so successful.

BLAS LAGO CLINIC

Wendy Kennedy reports: Early in July I attended the Blas Lago long reining and in hand masterclass and clinic. Blas Lago was born into a unique 400-yearold “Dressage Family Business” and has been breeding and training Grand Prix Dressage Horses for dressage and showjumping in Spain. Blas Lago immigrated to Australia for work and became the “Master Trainer and Horseman” of El Cabello Blanco in Sydney. It was there he made a name for himself as a “Master Horseman and Trainer”, showing the skills and knowledge passed down to him from his family for many generations – that being, to achieve ‘one with the horse’.

He couldn’t emphasise enough the importance of stop, go, submission and straightness in the horse’s training. Over the weekend I took Amber and Rupert (pictured) for long reining sessions and Blas had both horses working well during the sessions. I was particularly pleased with Amber, who had only recently had a bit in her mouth – she took the long reining in her stride. I am looking forward to his next clinics.

I found the masterclass very interesting and Blas’s long reining skills inspirational. He explained how important long reining is – a useful training method from the beginning of the horse’s education right through to Grand Prix. THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 21

New South Wales – Courtesy of Kerry Frame

Goldrush and Charlotte Phillips; Supreme Crabbet Related Derivative Led Megann of Danjera owned by Summer Fields; Crabbet Related Derivative Ridden Tathren Hamilton.

WINTER WOOLIES & FOAL SHOW

The NSW Crabbet Arabian Performance Association (NSWCAPA) held their annual Winter Woolies & Foal Show at Luddenham Showground on Sunday June 1, 2014. Unfortunately, due to thunderstorms being forecast and rain the night before, numbers were down but nevertheless the quality of horses and foals that attended were lovely. The NSWCAPA is committed to promoting Crabbet and Crabbet related horses as well as encouraging amateurs and youth which is clearly evident in their show program. Ring 1, Crabbet & Crabbet Related judged by Lisa Bloch, featured some stunning Led horses in both the Pure Crabbets and Derivatives. Supreme Led Pure Crabbet was won by Inshallah Riverdance; Supreme Ridden Pure Crabbet Inshallah Request owned and ridden by Tanya Matheson; Supreme Led Crabbet Related Purebred Ennerdale Onus owned by Belinda Robertson; Supreme Crabbet Related Purebred Ridden Rose Gum

GOTCHA

Open Purebreds, Youth and Hunters were judged by Suz Worsley-Deacon who had the incredibly difficult task of judging the super cute Tiny Tots classes that were well supported and open to both Arabian and non-Arabian horses. These classes were sponsored by Courtney Gibson of Crown Lodge where every participant won a lolly bag full of goodies while first and second received gorgeous little Garland ATM bands made by Courtney’s mum. Results for this ring were Supreme Led Purebred Fire Alert owned by Lehan Britten; Supreme Ridden Purebred Rose Gum Goldrush ridden by Charlotte Phillips.

Wayne Jones had a very difficult task with his Supreme Foal line up with eventual winner Fairview Al Kha-Beer shown superbly by Paul Hedges. The small but very hardworking and dedicated committee of Rachel Borysko, Tanya Matheson, Bob Curtin, Carlie Beer and Ricky Carver should be highly commended for once again delivering not only a fantastic program for competitors but a well run show with a lovely, friendly and encouraging atmosphere. The next show run by NSWCAPA is their Memorial A class show to be held at Hawkesbury Showground on Sunday September 14, 2014. This show boasts six rings including a dedicated youth ring and an all breeds ring.

LEFT: SUPREME LED PUREBRED FIRE ALERT OWNED

Tathren Stud’s beautiful two partbred geldings Tathren Hamilton and Tathren Hudson dominated the Derivative ring judged by Shelley Brodie with Tathren Hamilton owned by Deb Dickson taking out both Supreme Led and Supreme Ridden Derivative.

BY LEHAN BRITTEN. MIDDLE: SUPREME CRABBET RELATED PUREBRED RIDDEN ROSE GUM GOLDRUSH AND CHARLOTTE PHILLIPS. RIGHT: SUPREME RIDDEN PURE CRABBET INSHALLAH REQUEST OWNED AND RIDDEN BY TANYA MATHESON.

COURTESY OF ARABIANS AUSTRALIA

1: KRISTIAN DYMOND AND LAUREN TEMPLE 2: COLLEEN RUTHERFORD HAS A CHAT WITH DIANE GREENE 3: GAIL WEBSTER AND VERONICA MORTIMER 4: WAYNE BEASLEY AND RICHARD SHARMAN 5: PAUL AUSTIN OF PAUL AUSTIN EQUITATION

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ARABIAN BREEDERS OF

QUEENSLAND

A SHORT INTERVIEW A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS:

Chelleason Arabians International: Stud owner Michelle Thomas says, “I fell in love with the beauty of the Arabian horse as a child. That love and fascination has grown in to a lifelong passion for the Arabian horse. This passion has allowed us to travel the world viewing iconic Arabians in modern history in the search for the perfect horse. Chelleason Arabians is a small stud breeding three to four foals in Australia and maintains breeding mares in the USA, breeding another two to three per year. In the near future we will be focusing more on developing the international side of the operation. Today Chelleason consists solely of a small handful of purebred horses with the cornerstone mare Sophia WV (imp USA) being a daughter of the US National Champion Falcon BHF. We have been fortunate to have bred some Australian National Champion progeny from Sophia

that have garnered both interest and respect internationally for the quality we are striving to produce. We strive to create an Arabian that is a very modern show horse with extremities that are both beautiful to look at and also to ride.” Cearadale Arabians: Dale, Leesa, Hannah and Faith Waldron breed Arabians for their beauty, people orientated temperament and versatility. Dale says, “We aim to breed family horses that are easily recognised as Arabians and can perform in any discipline. Breeding enduring beauty that performs! Our breeding program incorporates the blood of Ralvon Pilgrim and Naseem and the Egyptian lines of Simeon Stav, Aswan, World Champion Simeon Shai, Ansata El Hakim, 27 Ibn Galal V and Hanan through her sons Asfour, Jamil and Salaa el Dine. We have recently introduced the lines of El Shaklan, through his son Simeon Sa’ar from the

Marbach-bred Australian Champion mare Damirah. Future plans are to incorporate the blood of Ali Jamaal and further Russian lines. Currently we have nine Arabians, eight purebreds and last year we bred our girls a “barbie pony” – a beautiful partbred palomino filly. Our foundation mare was the Ralvon Pilgrim daughter Arjai Lucinda, all female horses have a link in their bloodlines to this wonderful mare. Our horses can be found in most states of Australia, New Zealand and Qatar. Wybalena Lodge: Bob and Jan Neal breed for the Arabian’s beauty and trainability. Jan says, “Our stud is only a small stud that strives to breed lovely Arabians for the show ring and endurance. Our motto is “Wybalena Lodge is home of the Versatile Arabian”. Our ABOVE: KAEL PARK AND JENSEM ARABIANS’ BAGHIRA ERA.

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interested in buying a stallion. As she knew his lines well she thought that he would be perfect for me. She was right.”

stud is based on the El Shaklan bloodline primarily. We have six brood mares, one stallion Wybalena Lodge National Colours (True Colours x Wybalena Lodge Fluer-DeLis), and a number of their progeny. We have sold several of our progeny to the UAE for endurance, the latest being Wybalena Lodge Fanatic, who was 2013 East Coast Champion Led Senior Gelding, and also won many awards in the performance ring and now heading to the Dubai Endurance Stables.” Myriad Park Arabians: Chris and Doreen Trezise chose to breed Arabians as they are the oldest and purest breed of horses, the most beautiful, a living form of art! Their stud is dedicated to breeding true to type Arabians. Limited quantity yet maximum quality and as a small stud are very competitive with larger breeding farms. Their motto is “Offering Excellence” and that is what they deliver. Lexington Arabians: Lex Cowen and Ying Phumphuay-Cowen say, “We breed Arabians due to the sheer majesty of the breed with their beauty, elegance and style, as well as the functionality as a magnificent riding horse. We breed for the improvement of the breed, to produce horses that can compete at the highest level as performance horses, predominately at halter and endurance, and as breeding horses for the future. We currently have seven broodmares, two 3-year-old fillies, three yearling colts and a resident stallion. Our bloodlines are predominately Estopa with BohemeaEstopa being the only granddaughter on the tail female side of the immortal Estopa in Australia. She has produced many champions for us, notably Lexington Intrepid, an Australian/East Coast Champion as well as many ‘A’ class championships. Lexington 24 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Eclipse has many ‘A’ class champions including Victorian Reserve Champion Colt, NZ National Champion Stallion and was placed third on the card at the Australian Championships.” Kael Park Spanish Arabians: Krysha Vreman and Lisa Loranger love the Spanish Arabian traits and hope to preserve more quality lines here in Australia. Their motto is “Australia’s source for Spanish bloodlines”. Lisa says, “We have the nine pure Spanish Arabians of what we consider “new” lines, (Sidi Brahim, LM Libretto, Figuroso) that we have imported or have bred ourselves and 28 Spanish related of older out crossed breeding (Abha Muacim*, Polaca*, Gual Diman*, Destinado*) with Egyptian/English tail lines. We aren’t trying to stick with only pure this or straight that, but trying to find the best crosses in the bloodlines that we have and like. Of course retaining a nucleus of pure stock is important to us as there are so few pure Spanish left in the world today. The biggest step forward in our program has been to addition of Olivia De Brahim, who is due to foal in December to Baghira ERA. Olivia is definitely one who demands your attention. She has large luminous eyes and for a mare with lots of substance she is very elegant but still very powerful. Baghira is our newest addition to the stud and is in partnership with Jensem Arabians.” Eboni Park Arabians: Barb Briskey breeds Arabians simply because they are “The best of all horses”. Barb currently has four mares (two leased from Calga Arabians), two geldings – 1 x 2 year old, 1 x yearling both for sale. Barb says, “I purchased Leechdale Sundance Kid (aka Danny) sight unseen. My good friend Olivia Rose from Calga Arabians rang me at work and asked me if I was still

Lea-Ma Park: Moira and Mike Matthews own Arabians because they’re beautiful inside and out. Moira says, “Our stud started back in 1977 with the purchase of the beautiful Naaman Ibn Zaar, by Count Chatain. We achieved Australian Top 10 with our boy and many championships. Today we are proud to own the beautiful stallion The Saint BT. The Saint BT is double Desperado, just can’t get enough. He will complement our stunning champion mares Lea-Ma Park Karmalita, Lea-Ma Park Just A Secret, Lea-Ma Park Psyches Aria and our Straight Egyptian mare in foal to him now, Chaswyck Alabaster Rose, plus others. Our mares all carry the bloodlines of El Shaklan, Padrons Psyche and Marwan Al Shaqab. We also stand our Straight Egyptian stallion Joda Al Ghazah, who is siring very beautiful babies including Lea-Ma Park Wishez, the Champion Gelding at the Gala Arabian Show and Supreme Gelding at QLD State Challenge, shown by my gorgeous husband Mike Matthews.” What changes have you seen to the industry since you began, until today? Breeders taking part in this questionnaire have been breeding for between six and forty years, with some seeing more changes to the industry than others. Regardless of the time differences, the theme is remarkably similar. The show ring has seen the most noted changes, with comments relating to changes to presentation, and most often, to the number of entries in classes. Chris of Myriad Park Arabians comments on a “dramatic decline in numbers over the last 40 years”, a trend which Jan of Wybalena Lodge agrees is sad, though she adds, “however the quality is still very high. Most of the winning horses could and do win in other parts of the world.” The show ring also seems to have had the biggest impact on the type of horses being produced, with many commenting on horses being bred to win at halter ‘or’ performance, in effect, splitting the breed into two types. Lex Cowen says, “The value for excellence has declined and there appears to be a focus on one specific of the horse eg. an exotic head. This is sometimes to the point of other conformation traits being sacrificed, notably movement. I feel that the total horse should be judged.” Lisa Loranger of Kael Park also comments, “When we began in Arabians, there was less of a gap between the style ABOVE: WYBALENA LODGE’S CROWN CREST BLUE BAYOU (WH KADEEN (IMP USA) X CEDRINUS CLOUD) AND HER FOAL WYBALENA LODGE BLUE MOON (WYBALENA LODGE FANDANGO (EXP UAE) X CROWN CREST BLUE BAYOU).

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THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SALES OPPORTUNITIES COLTS YEARLINGS Lexington Suleiman Lexington Eclipse + Lexington Bint Ellusion (Om el Abadan) Lexington Tawaan Om el Eminence + Lexington Madeira (Amir el Shaklan) Lexington Storm A Jakarta + Bohemea-Estopa (Om el Abadan)

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Lexington Marquesa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3yo filly Om el Eminence + Lexington Madeira Lexington Madeira Amir el Shaklan + Redwood Lodge Camilyaa (Om el Abadan) Madinah Estopa Amir el Shaklan + Bohemea-Estopa (Om el Abadan) Marquesa should mature to a healthy 15.2hh with outstanding movement and type â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a truly sweet nature and should mature to be a beautiful brood mare. Fully halter trained. Madinah has the royal pedigree with several crosses to the immortal Estopa and stands 15.3hh. Also the half sister to Lexington Intrepid, an East Coast and Australian champion as well as many A class shows. Also fully halter trained and shown on a limited basis.

and conformation of a top halter show horse, who could usually go out under saddle too (or at least be under saddle at home) and be competitive in most fields as they had more overall quality, compared to now. When you look at the show ring, you can see a huge difference between what is winning in hand to what is winning under saddle…it’s not often the same horse that takes out both honours.” Other points made included changes with breeding techniques (AI and ET), the availability of genetic testing and the decrease in value and demand for colts. What Arabian breeders do you most admire and why? Breeders most admired were those who bred consistently for beauty, type and performance, those that ignored trends, were competitive over many years and who willingly share their knowledge and experience with others. Some of these included Mulawa, Ralvon, Pearsons View Arabians, Hawley Arabians, Simeon, Bremervale and Eagleridge. Stud owners attempting to emulate the best of the prominent studs’ breeding ideals are pleased with the progress of their breeding programs and feel they have either attained, or are on their way to attaining their own similar breeding goals. Do you have your own stallion, or use outside stallions? Most studs run their own stallion/s as well as using outside stallions in their breeding programs, though this is not universally the case. Chris Trezise explains, “These days there is no need to own your own stallion when you can buy semen from all over the world, though the downside to this is you are unable to view the stallion in the flesh or see his progeny therefore do not know his faults or what he is passing on to his get. Photos are not a true indicator of what you are purchasing and also AI, collecting, shipment and vet bills add up to a very expensive service and does not guarantee a world class foal.” Costs of using outside stallions is a repetitive issue for many breeders. Dale Waldron also comments, “We do use outside stallions – however travel, service and agistment fees are a major factor in our decision making.” What would you like to see your stallion’s progeny succeed at? Unanimously, breeders wanted the Arabians they breed to be competitive performers under saddle, with many comments such as that of Lisa Loranger’s, “As long as they are in a good home and loved and cared for, we don’t mind if they are just admired in the paddocks standing around. They can bring TOP: MYRIAD PARK ARABIANS’ AULDA SHAKHIRA. LEFT: CEARADALE ARABIANS’ CHELLEASON ELKHAAN.

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per mare per season.” Others, such as Moira Matthews, are wary, but open to the idea. “Well I think you have to move forward or you get left behind, some of it is hard to get your head around, especially embryo transfer. This can be used for good, but I don’t think horses should have a ‘litter’ of foals. Just one would be sufficient.” Can you share a highlight/special moment you’ve experienced with Arabians? Michelle Thomas: We have been fortunate that there has been quite a few highlights including breeding and owning horses like Chelleason Crown Jewel and Chelleason Sophia’s Dream and watching them succeed in the show arenas. Riding with my six-yearold daughter on her Chelleason-bred pony and myself a third generation Chelleasonbred filly – both horses I have broken in myself. Those little things are also a great source of pride and satisfaction on a daily basis. such joy to the owners and you don’t have to being “doing” things with them to achieve that. That said, we would like to see our own foals do well under saddle.” Has the ease of access to stallions through AI affected the number of stallion services you sell? For studs that only offer natural service, this is definitely a factor. Studs not located near populated areas are finding it more difficult to sell services because people don’t need to travel to have access (through AI) to a large number of quality stallions. Dale Waldron comments, “Distance is an issue for our stud. We don’t get a lot of enquiries for services.” Another common concern appears to be the idea that a stallion with (imp) next to its name must be better than a local stallion. As one example, Chris Trezise states, “We feel there are a lot of excellent home-bred stallions that are not being used because the (imp) has become a major criteria for many breeders.” However, for those who offer AI, its use has opened up a global market. Michelle Thomas explains, “The use of imported frozen semen has been a tremendous bonus for the quality of the Australian breeding stock and we intend to make greater use of it in the near future. With the stallions here at stud we are happy to do either live or AI breedings.” Lisa Loranger has also found it of benefit to Kael Park. “Ease of access has given us the chance to offer our own breeding to Europe and USA and we already have mares booked for Ibn Libretto in France and interest in Baghira in the USA.” While there are obvious advantages to selling breedings through AI, some, such as Barb Briskey “prefer natural ABOVE: EBONI PARK ARABIANS’ LEECHDALE SUNDANCE KID. RIGHT: MICHELLE THOMAS’ CHELLEASON CROWN JEWEL.

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service for its more successful conception rates and the opportunity to widen the circle of newcomers to the positive advantages of Arabian horses.” For others, there isn’t a choice. Dale Waldron says, “We use natural cover as our vets don’t have the expertise or success with AI in horses.” Do you or have you ever made use of embryo transfer? The topic of embryo transfer is contentious. While some studs have used the technology with great success, many breeders are either wary of it, or completely against it. Dale Waldron is “appalled at the selling and auctioning of embryos, and champion mares producing multiple foals in the same year. Breeding involves research, patience and anticipation of the expected foal… or did!” Jan Neal agrees. “No, we do not believe in embryo transfer unless the mare is unable to carry a foal naturally, and then only one foal

Jan Neal: In 1998 when our mare Afling was the youngest mare ever to be awarded Australian National Champion Mare, and of course foaling season is always a special time on the farm, seeing the results of our breeding program come together is very exciting. Dale Waldron: The birth of every new foal. The special connection we have with our horses. The very moving tribute our Arabians gave as they galloped along our property’s boundary, following the hearse and cavalcade, as we said goodbye to our precious daughter Bethany in 2011. Chris Trezise: In 1984 we showed our home-bred stallion Kahawa to Reserve Australian Champion Stallion against more than 60 stallions, many of which were imported – a very proud moment indeed! That same year 81 mares competed in four heats for the coveted title! Nowadays you only see a handful per class at most shows.

Cearadale Arabians—Est 1984 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN THE ARABIAN INDUSTRY

Our Beginning

Our foundation mare: Arjai Lucinda (Ralvon Pilgrim x Arjai Tabitha) with daughter Cearadale Shakira (x Simeon Stav)

Our Future

Our exciting new colt: Chelleason Elkhaan (Saudi el Perseus imp Brazil x Europa SPA)

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Moira Matthews: The best fun was when Mike and I and Trevor Bonney and John Chattertion all went riding in the river at low tide; it was game on, racing up and down the hills and through the water. I sadly didn’t win because they were just crazy and I gave up – I thought I would watch them instead. Ibn Zaar produced some beautiful horses for us and mainly my gelding Lea-Ma Park Sulamann, what a horse he was – I never had so much fun with any horse ever as my best mate (might be crying right now). I won everything imaginable at halter and we did a bit of riding in the ring but I did not enjoy it. I preferred just trail riding. But sadly these boys have left us now, and our breeding took a different path. Some final words from our contributors... Dale Waldron: Even though we are not in the “circle” of Arabian events/shows etc, we do have some wonderful Arabians which we are very proud of and are great breed ambassadors in south western Qld. If you are ever out our way, we welcome your visit. Michelle Thomas: Chelleason is striving to breed horses that appeal to our mind’s eye of a beautiful and functional Arabian horse and we love to share that style of Arabian with other like-minded people. Chris Trezise: Myriad Park-bred horses have excelled in dressage, in halter, at pony club and gone on to breed beautiful foals for their owners. Our ultimate goal is to breed Australian Champion quality Arabians! Lex Cowen: We breed for improvement of the breed for a complete Arabian where you purchase a young horse and you can show it, ride it and finally breed it and complete a true circle of life and enjoyment – the major reason for breeding. Barb Briskey: I purchased Leechdale Sundance Kid (aka Danny) sight unseen. Buying Danny was the best thing that I could have done. He has given me all his trust and love. I currently have two mares in foal to Danny due September and October this year and hope for continued success of these wonderful lines. Lisa Loranger: We close our stud over winter and are more than happy for visitors again in September. All are welcome, just give us a call ahead of time to be sure we are home. Lex Cowen: The first foal that I bred was a filly and to see her produce a foal by a stallion that I bred as well gave me a great feeling of completeness and beginning all at once. Lisa Loranger: Watching Sarah Hancock ride her gelding, Prince Adonis by Te Auri Estafan, to HI point overall winner of the QLD Challenge Show for the second year in a row. She is a beautiful rider and a pleasure to watch. And getting a midnight phone call from our AI vet Ben Poole, to say he 30 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

was watching one of our mares ovulate on screen and was about to inseminate her with one of the LM Libretto straws from Austria … and then 12 days later getting the first confirmation she was in foal that led to Ibn Libretto being born 11 months later. Barb Briskey: Highlights were in 2011 at the National Championships, Reserve Champion Partbred Arabian Stallion at the age of 19 plus 2010 Champion Derivative Exhibit at the Toowoomba Royal Show.

Jan Neal: We strive to do all we can for the better of the Arabian breed in Australia. ▮

TOP: LEXINGTON ARABIANS’ LEXINGTON ECLIPSE. ABOVE LEFT: LEA-MA PARK’S LEA-MA PARK WISHEZ.

AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. HANS-JOACHIM NAGEL By Judith Wich-Wenning

DR. HANS-JOACHIM NAGEL IS GLOBALLY RESPECTED AS A TRUE CONNOISSEUR OF ARABIAN HORSES. HE IS A HIGHLY ESTEEMED SHOW JUDGE, PRESIDENT OF WAHO (SINCE 2004) AND WAS PRESIDENT OF THE GERMAN ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION FOR TWENTY YEARS. IN 2009, DR. NAGEL RECEIVED THE ARABIAN HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. FURTHERMORE, HE IS THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW HIGHLY ACCLAIMED BOOK THE ARABIAN HORSE, NATURE’S CREATION AND THE ART OF BREEDING (AVAILABLE THROUGH WWW.NAWALMEDIA.ORG).

Dr Nagel‘s famous breeding programme started in the 1960s, with the purchase of the filly Hanan (Alaa El Din x Mona), at the Egyptian state stud of El Zahraa. With Hanan, the foundation for Nagel’s Katharinenhof had been laid. True icons descend from this breeding programme, such as Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), Salaa El Dine (Ansata Halim Shah x Hanan) and NK Hafid Jamil (Ibn Nejdy x Helala). The idyllic stud farm, situated close to Bremen, Germany attracts numerous international Arabian horse enthusiasts each year. Horses from Katharinenhof are treasured worldwide as important cornerstones for other stud farms. In this interview by Judith Wich-Wenning, Dr. Nagel talks about his breeding programme and shares with us some personal thoughts on the future of the Egyptian Arabian horse.

ABOVE: DR. HANS-JOACHIM NAGEL TALKING TO MR. USAMAH AL-KAZEMI OF EZZAIN ARABIANS, KUWAIT. MR. AL-KAZEMI’S STUD FARM IS MAINLY BASED ON BLOODLINES FROM DR. NAGEL’S KATHARINENHOF.

Judith Wich-Wenning: The Open House Presentation at Katharinenhof in summer 2013 was a great success. What were your personal thoughts on this special day? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: I was very pleased that so many people from all parts of Germany, and even from far away countries, had accepted my invitation. Given that people made efforts to travel so far, it was necessary and worthwhile to make all possible efforts to give a very special presentation of our breeding stock on that day. We made a similar presentation a few years ago on the occasion of Salaa el Dine’s twentieth birthday. Since then, several new stallions have been raised and used in this stud, and it was of interest to present the progress in breeding made by this new generation of stallions. Many people show an interest in knowing how the exceptional and unique breeding programme of Katharinenhof continues to develop – exceptional because this programme has, since 1985, been closed, which means that no other horses from outside have been added to the breeding herd. THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 31

Judith Wich-Wenning: On the same day, your new, much sought-after book, The Arabian Horse – Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding was presented to the public. What were your most important motives for writing it?

a combination of environmental influence and human selection, and later on through efforts made in the Western world, and today, by dedicated breeders everywhere who keep the momentum of the breed alive. I feel a publication where these points are discussed, does give a helpful orientation.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: Just like many other people, I am very interested in the wellbeing of Arabian horse breeding, and it is worrying to notice that over the course of time the number of Arabian horses bred worldwide is decreasing: In the Western countries, in an even more dramatic way. Many major breeders and breeding associations are concerned about this negative trend, which has been prevailing now for more than ten years.

Judith Wich-Wenning: Which guidelines led you when you built up your world-famous breeding programme? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: The Arabian horse must be clearly recognisable as such; there should be no doubt that one faces an Arabian horse, if such a horse is presented. Therefore one should know very well what the typical characteristics and features of an Arabian are. This question should be studied, and if doing so, one will find out that there are different types of Arabian horses. One should think first about their own preference, and then decide on one of these types and make sure that the typical characteristics of the breed are represented in the chosen horse. My choice was, fifty years ago, the Egyptian Arabian’s type.

One of the reasons may be the fact that the Arabian horse is caught in a trend where specialisation and standardisation are prevailing. The Arabian is advertised mainly as a show horse or possibly a performance horse, but all its other merits and reasons why one would keep or breed Arabian horses are not finding much recognition any more. Magazines and major publications are concentrating on show horses and show results, and there are special magazines for performance horses, even though these two activities are attracting only ten to fifteen percent of horse owners or breeders. The remaining ninety percent have practically no forum for newcomers and outsiders to learn from.

Judith Wich-Wenning: What are the cornerstones – the most important mare families – at your stud farm today? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: Our stud is built on four mare families, all four tracing back to the State Stud El Zahraa in Egypt. Only after having properly studied the breeding herd of this important stud, were these four mares chosen to become the foundation mares of our breeding herd. We use stallions which belong to the sire line of Nazeer, one of the greatest and most influential stallions of El Zahraa in Egypt, and have done so from the very beginning. As a sire, Nazeer was known to breed both good mares and good stallions. He was a horse expressing the finest Arabian type, which means dryness on one side and harmony on the other in a perfect way.

The Arabian breed offers so much more when one studies this breed in its totality of merits and abilities. The concept of my book The Arabian horse – Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding should open a wider view into this appealing breed. It should make known the extraordinary qualities of this horse with its amazing history; a history which cannot be found in other horse breeds due to its territorial isolation – the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian horse developed there over centuries through

Judith Wich-Wenning: Which stallions do you currently use and what do you especially appreciate about them? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: We are presently using our older stallion NK Hafid Jamil, and also his three sons: Jamal el Dine, NK Kamar el Dine and NK Nadeer. The dams of these Hafid-Jamil sons, Ansata Ken Ranya and NK Nadirah, are among the best mares we have in our stud. Each stallion must have one or two very specific characteristics in their features, which we like to introduce into our breeding herd. They must be able to transmit them to their offspring. A stallion which does not have one or two highlights and is not able to breed them on will not be used. Judith Wich-Wenning: Please tell us about some of the most promising young horses at your farm. Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: Every breeder’s pride would be to see exceptional young horses grown in his stud. What is exceptional in our case? We prefer our young horses to expose the main characteristics of an Arabian, but also, besides these outward features, they should be gifted with very likeable behaviour and an easy, happy temperament. Both traits should go together. It needs some time and a very well considered selection scheme over several generations to bring such horses forward. In principle, all our younger stock are fulfilling the above mentioned requirements. Judith Wich-Wenning: What does a normal day at Nagel’s Katharinenhof look like? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: We are annually breeding between twelve and fourteen mares, which is only a slight increase compared to the last ten years. We have divided our stud into five different stables, the main reason being that it is easier for any kind of disease control

LEFT: DR. HANS-JOACHIM NAGEL WITH MRS. FATMA HAMZA (LEFT) AND MRS. JUDITH FORBIS (RIGHT). ABOVE: DR. HANS-JOACHIM NAGEL WITH A GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL GUESTS AT NAGEL’S KATHARINENHOF.

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to have the herd divided into smaller groups. All our horses have ample space for grazing every day as far as the yearly seasons allow for it. Our stud is located on rather meagre ground, with only medium fertile vegetation. This means we can have the horses grazing for a long time during the day, without having to limit their outside time for body weight control. We like our horses to be slim and try to avoid any tendency towards heaviness. We take them into their stables every evening for additional or special feeding, if needed, but mainly for safety. Yearlings, older foals, mares with foals, pregnant or empty mares, each group is kept in its own separate paddock. This applies to the stallions as well. Each stallion has its own paddock and stays there for a certain time per day. We are not training our mares for riding or other special purposes, but all have learned to behave well and they can be easily handled in all situations. For stallions, however, we apply training including riding.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: My ideal Arabian horse is one which represents all the brilliant features and traits the breed has developed in its two thousand year history. It should be an exotic horse as seen from a European point of view. The influence of its original homeland, Arabia, should still be present and visible. In addition, its inborn close relationship to men, acquired in its history together with its Bedouin breeders, must still be felt in an Arabian of today. Also, a nice, smaller dry head, high tail carriage, good pigmentation, four black hooves, elegant and powerful movement, and a dry-appearing body structure, are important selection criteria in our stud.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: If I can give any advice to a new breeder, this advice should not be limited to Egyptian horses, it would apply to all Arabian breeds, no matter from which breeding programme they originate. All depends, first of all, on the interest of each person, and why he thinks to buy an Arabian. If he is a person liking competition, he should choose a horse with high show qualities, since with this decision he will enter into a very specific section of Arabian show horses. He would need to own a horse which has show qualities, which should be given later on to a professional trainer, otherwise his success in the show rings of today would be very, very limited.

Judith Wich-Wenning: Which of your horses was – or is – closest to your heart?

Another person might be more interested in sporting activities. The Arabian horse offers the quality to be the best performance horse in long distance events worldwide. In such a case, his contact and relationship with his horse will be very close, since he has to train this horse for a long time, and it takes years to prepare a performance horse in order to be competitive in major events. Such an activity takes effort and a lot of sacrifices in personal life. Somebody who decided to choose this direction and who does it in a proper and responsible way should be given a lot of credit.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: My main profession was the agricultural business: poultry production as one activity, and contracting to build agricultural projects in East Europe and in the Middle East as the other. I have kept my Arabian horses, since the very beginning, for pleasure and for my personal entertainment. However, this interest has developed in a way I never had expected. The closer I got to these horses, the more I wanted to know about them, including how to breed and select them.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: I favour a stud farm of limited size, as this allows me to know every single horse very well. Therefore I will limit myself to about fifteen mares, five stallions and their offspring. I know each one in every detail concerning behaviour, their positive or sometimes negative traits, their qualities in heritability and as a broodmare. Being in this situation, I can recognise each horse’s own personality and I know well that they, in this respect, all differ from each other. My preferences have always been for horses whose behaviour and other required qualities are united. To such preferred horses belonged my old mare Hanan, her son Jamil, and at present I would mention our stallion NK Nadeer and the mares NK Nadirah, NK Habiba and NK Lina.

Judith Wich-Wenning: Please describe for us your ideal Arabian horse.

Judith Wich-Wenning: What advice would you give to a newcomer to Egyptian Arabian horses?

Judith Wich-Wenning: What do you enjoy most about being with Arabian horses?

ABOVE LEFT: THE LEGENDARY NK HAFID JAMIL. ABOVE MIDDLE: AT THE IDYLLIC STUD FARM NAGEL’S KATHARINENHOF. ABOVE RIGHT: THE LOVELY MARE NK AISCHA (SALAA EL DINE X AMROULLA), OWNED BY AJMAL STUD, KUWAIT. SHE IS ONE OF THE EMBASSADORS OF DR. NAGEL’S BREEDING PROGRAMME IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

A third person might be attracted by the Arabian breed as such with no distinct professional interest and no specialisation. He might like to keep his Arabian as his companion so-to-say, maybe as a small breeder, maybe as a horse for leisure riding or for sharing his Arabian with his whole family, as one does with a good friendly dog or cat. The love and the attachment for an animal in these categories is the same, it does not depend on body size or features. In such cases a newcomer should look for an Arabian which should have basically two main characteristics: One, he should decide on a horse which really looks like an Arabian. It should be a good THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 33

representative of the breed, so that everybody can recognise easily that this is a specific breed, different from all other horse breeds worldwide: a typical Arabian. And two, he should decide on a horse which is totally reliable in its character; not vicious, not aggressive, and that is friendly towards its owner. A good Arabian must have such a mentality. Regrettably in the past as well as nowadays, the traditional mental qualities of the Arabian horse have been neglected, and many people do not know or have forgotten that the Arabian horse was once famous for these qualities, due to its position inside a nomadic society. Judith Wich-Wenning: What is your opinion regarding the current situation of Egyptian Arabian horses? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: I strongly believe that the Arabian horse has found again a solid and lasting place in the society of the Arab countries. This renaissance is new and maybe the interest is overheated to a certain extent. Many young breeders and newcomers should be a little more careful in what they choose. In the long run, only a better quality of Arabian has a good future. So far, there is no difference between the US, Europe and the Middle East. However, the relative number of Arabians in the Middle East will be higher, compared to the countries in the West for two reasons. Firstly, since the Arabian is their horse, a part of their culture and history, consequently the interest and commitment should be higher. Secondly, in the Arab countries, other competitive horse breeds do not exist and it would be difficult to get other breeds properly settled, due to the climate and environment to which these European breeds are not adapted. Therefore the Arabian is in a very unique position. Regrettably, certain developments have been observed in these countries which look very artificial or even abnormal, and it can seem even welfare and basic natural 34 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

requirements for sound management in breeding are neglected. Hopefully, since the vast majority of the new breeders seem to be proud to own and work their historical horse, such deplorable ill-development would remain only as an exception, and should definitely not disturb the overall positive situation of Arabian horse breeding in these countries. Judith Wich-Wenning: Where do you think Egyptian Arabian horse breeding is heading? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: Until now, most Egyptian horse breeders have been judging their horses under two aspects: first, the horse as an animal, and second, on its history and genetic background as a purebred Arabian. The last point is often overestimated and the horse itself underestimated. One should not make such a mistake, especially since everything written in the studbooks about the history of the horse is proper and correct information. If one looks into the studbooks of the last hundred years, one is on safe ground. These studbooks have been so thoroughly scrutinised by so many experts and sceptics alike, that any irregularity would have been detected. The Egyptian breed has the advantage that their population is relatively small and has been closed for more than fifty years. Only a certain number of horses worldwide, maybe less than two percent of all Arabians, are belonging to this group. Experience has shown that all positive traits which a good Arabian should have, are available in this population, and they can be determined more easily than in populations which are wide open for additional influence from outside.

Each introduced horse belonging to a different population, means the introduction of new elements which need evaluation. These elements may bring positive or negative surprises to the breeding results, which are not easy to anticipate. It is easier to build a breeding programme on animals which can be clearly defined and described in all their qualities. Because of this, the Egyptian population, if properly handled, has a lot of advantages for further breeding. It is up to breeders which horse they want to breed within this population: a taller horse, a stronger horse, a finer horse or following the standards of a show horse; all possibilities are open. Until now, the Egyptian breed was known to incorporate a lot of type, and in looking to the pedigrees of many show horses, this fact is evident. To keep a certain type is therefore one of the main directives which should not be overlooked. Judith Wich-Wenning: What are your plans for the future? Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel: In my opinion I have a well established breeding concept which is highly interesting and challenging at the same time. To continue with such a closed population of a small number of horses could be seen as a risk, but as yet there are no indications of such mishappenings which are in the mind of many people connected with a programme with a higher inbreeding factor. In evaluating this procedure in a positive way, such a population offers a solid base for very systematic, interesting studies in applying new methods or procedures in selection. Therefore I will continue this programme with great care in the same size, applying my own particular concept. ▮

LEFT: THE AUTHOR JUDITH WICH-WENNING WITH THE GROUP OF KUWAITI BREEDERS AT DR. NAGEL’S OPEN HOUSE PRESENTATION IN AUGUST 2013. RIGHT: THE GORGEOUS BADRA (HAFID JAMIL X BINT NASHUA) REPRESENTS IN KUWAIT THE BLOODLINES FROM DR. NAGEL’S KATHARINENHOF. OWNED BY MAHMOOD AL ZUBEID, EL ADIYAT, KUWAIT.

Sabtah Nassor (Desperado x Clifton Park Nefisa)

White stallion, 15.1HH, 17yrs old, CA, LFS & SCIDs clear. Senior sire for Salam Arabians, Nassor is a big, powerful horse, with extreme type, superb movement and a wonderful temperament. He stamps his foals with his extreme Arabian type, style and people-loving personality. Linebred to Nara* and Naadirah*. Available via transported semen and natural service $1000 Purebreds $600 Non-Purebreds

Breeders of Champions

The Hardcastle Family 328 John St, Wallabadah, NSW, 2343 Ph: +61 2 6746 5476 or 0457 177 111 Email: macushla20@gmail.com www.salamarabians.com

STALLION FEATURE ALLEGIANCE MI Owner: Mulawa Arabians At public stud: No Allegiance MI is a young stallion with outstanding type, temperament and showing enormous early success as a breeding sire. Fourth generation Mulawa bred, Allegiance is a son of the mighty Magnum Forty Four and leading Parkview Audacious daughter Audacia. His young progeny such as Advantage MI (x Valentine MI), Beyonce MI (x LLC Briana), and Alyiance MI (x DM Marcedes True Love) have illuminated show rings in three states garnering Championship honours. Allegiance is set to play a leading role in the Mulawa programme for generations to come.

ARATAHNES EXCALIBUR

KLASS

Owner: Peter O’Connor, South Serenity Arabians

Owner: Mulawa Arabians

At public stud: Yes

At public stud: No

Aratahnes Excalibur is a majestic, big moving horse with an incredible front. He carries double Pilgrim bloodlines and is a multi-supreme champion at halter. He has already proven his high calibre as a sire with many champion and supreme champion progeny including Niarla Excitation, Niarla Alaskan Prince, Legends of Excalibur and S.L. Lady Gwenivere just to mention a few, as well as a large number of fillies who have become lovely broodmares. Excalibur is a real gentleman, with a wonderful soft nature, and being a cremello he is a guaranteed colour producer.

Mulawa is inordinately proud of Klass. The wealth of his individual accomplishments as a four time East Coast champion and three time Australian champion (Halter, Ridden Stallion, Stock Horse) are being surpassed by his abilities as a sire of acclaim around the Arabian world. At the 2014 Australian Championships Klass daughters won each of the female divisions; Yearling Klassical Devotion MI (x Mulawa Kiara), Junior Klassical Presence MI (x Parada) and Senior Mare Klassical Dream (x Mustang’s Magnum). A first for Australia’s premier Championship show. Klass progeny are admired and sought after around the globe as his reputation as a leading sire continues to grow.

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ALOHA REDUCTION SALE

FOR SALE: All these horses are very well handled, can pick up feet, stable, rug, Float etc. Some of these prices are negotiable.

A. Sundial

A. Rippling Gold

(A. Telesmon x Tramel Leghorn)

A. Galileo (A. Viking x A. Gemini)

(A. Telesmon x A. Olympic Sunrise)

Australian National Champion 2012 Australian National Champion 2013

Reg. Quarab, 6yo, 15.3hh, gelding.

Reg. Quarab, 31/2yo, 15.1hh, 75% Arab.

Reg. Partbred gelding, can be double Registered ASHS, 4yo, 15.2hh.

SHOW CHAMPION wins include EAST COAST, QLD CHALLENGE, VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, ACT NATIONALS etc. Make lovely Show horse Led & Saddle, Hunter Hack, Dressage, Pleasure Hack etc. $5,500.

Very quiet gelding, make Show horse Led & Saddle, Hunter Hack, Pleasure Hack, Endurance. $4,400.

A. Desert Glitter

A. Apachi Princess (A. Power of One x A. Apachi)

(Touchstone x A. Desert Goddess)

Reg. Partbred, can be registered A/SH, 5yo, 15.2hh, Buckskin Filly, 87.5% Arab.

Reg. Partbred, 4yo, 16hh.

Reg. Partbred, 4yo. 15.3hh white Filly.

(A.P. Desert Dashar x A. Gold Flicka)

Full sister to A. Star Trek. Be ideal Show mare Led & Saddle, Endurance etc. $4,400.

Pinto Filly, Show Champion. Make a beautiful big Pinto Show mare Led & Saddle etc. $4,400.

Full brother to A. Silhouette (Jess Kent), & A. Aquarius. Shown for Champion at ACT Nationals. Has scar on near side front leg but perfectly sound and could go on to be equally as good as his sister, has Silver’s lovely nature. $6,600.

A. Glacier

Make a lovely Show Hack, Pleasure, Eventing. Closely related to A. Touch of Stardom & Touch Of Awesome (Bow), both multi Champions Led & Saddle. $4,400.

STALLIONS STANDING AT STUD

Aloha Lord of the Rings

Aloha Dakota

(Arabian Park Desert Dashar x Kaoru Echo [ASB])

(Arabian Park Desert Dashar x Aloha Jedda [ASHS])

Australian National Champion 2012 & 2010

Australian National Champion 2012 & 2006

16.2 1/2hh anglo 10yo.

16hh arabian/stockhorse 11yo.

Champion Ridden Open Hack. Magnif icent Bay Anglo Stallion with a fabulous, quiet temperament. Stud Fee $1,500.

loha

ARABIANS

Triple Crown Champion Magnif icent Jet Black Arabian/Stockhorse Stallion with a lovely, quiet temperament, which he is putting into his progeny. Already has Multi Champions. Stud Fee $1,000.

Aloha Valour (Vivaldi x Aloha Embrace)

Double reg. AWHA 16.3hh Arabian/Warmblood 16yo. Australian National Champion – 4 Times Multi Champion Led and Ridden Sire of Multi Champions Led and Ridden, including Australian Champions. Stud Fee $1500

Mary Triggs ph: 02 6928 5885 M: 0427 212 009 ALOHA STUD, 1164 Burrandana Rd, Mangoplah, NSW 2652 (via Wagga Wagga) alohastud@bigpond.com

SABTAH NASSOR Owner: The Hardcastle Family, Salam Arabians At public stud: Yes Sabtah Nassor is an exotic white, 15.1HH, 17 yr old stallion. He is very masculine with an incredible temperament and personality, and fantastic movement. Nassor’s sire is the former Australian Champion, Desperado (WN Dasjmir* x Bremervale Aquarius) and his dam is the beautiful Clifton Park Nefisa (Nile x Nazelle). Through his dam, he is line bred to the great mares Nara* and Naadirah*. Nassor has proven to be a very prepotent sire, stamping all his progeny with his own extreme type, style, movement and people-loving personality. Due to various circumstances over the years, such as living in fairly remote areas as well as our six year long hiatus from breeding, Nassor hasn’t really had the breeding opportunities that he deserved, but with the advent of AI and moving to a more accessible area, hopefully this will change. Nassor is a superb individual in the flesh and he has a wonderful pedigree. I encourage Australian breeders to take advantage of

this unique and beautiful old stallion while they can. Our Arabian horse history abounds with magnificent horses whose true value wasn’t realised until after their death and Nassor isn’t getting any younger! SADIKS PSYCHE Owners: Darren and Melanie Welsh At public stud: Yes. Natural cover and chilled and frozen semen available. Sadiks Psyche is beautifully balanced with exceptional charisma and elegance, an affectionate gentle temperament, outstanding conformation at the same time having strength and substance. A son of US Reserve National Champion and leading sire, Padrons Psyche. Sadiks Psyche’s dam Serdika carries the bloodlines of Simeon Sadik (exp UK), Asfour, Serrefa, Al Karim Sirhalima (imp/exp) and renowned mare Fanfare. Serrefa, herself an Australian National Reserve Champion mare is the granddam of the 2000 Reserve World Champion stallion Dassefa. Sadiks Psyche has had an incredible show career with highlights including Australian National Arabian Champion Stallion 2006 and multi Australian National Arabian Under Saddle. Sire of Halimas Prince Charming (Aust Champ) and Psyches Amber Gem (multi top ten Aust Champ) as well as many other progeny to be proud of, particularly derivatives, that have been born in the last season, we are really looking forward to seeing them in the show ring! Sadiks Psyche is as good as it gets, he has what is needed to be an elite show horse and yet he is the easiest companion to have around and handle on a daily basis. He leaves you in awe every day!

SWEET HONESTY CZAR Owner: Robyn Butson At public stud: Yes. Paddock serve only. Sweet Honesty Czar is a quiet natured, irridescent chestnut 14.3hd partbred stallion by Shiranna D’artagnan out of Sweet Honesty Cameo. He is extremely well bred, and crosses well with both Arabian and Thoroughbred mares to produce outstanding endurance horses. Czar runs with his mares and foals, and passes on his same quiet nature and type to his progeny. A number of these progeny have gone into endurance training, and are noted for their quiet trainable natures. Due to having to retire, I am offering my stallion, some mares and young stock for sale. 38 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

The Enayat PA R T N E R S H I P

THE SOURCE CC (US) ( SA LA A E L D IN E X M O U NA )

ZANADEEQ ARABIANS Peita Brown 0422 755 882 ENAYAT ARABIANS Megan Borowiak 0439 314 693 Theenayatpartnership@gmail.com

JADAAN AL SHAQAB (QATAR) Owners: Al Shaqab Stud (Member Qatar Foundation) Doha, Qatar Leased to: Peter & Jenny Pond, Forest Hill Stud At public stud: Yes. Fresh, chilled or frozen semen. Jadaan Al Shaqab will stand at stud in Australia one final season. He will be returning to Europe in 2015. Jadaan Al Shaqab is an extremely beautiful Straight Egyptian stallion who is unique in many ways. Jadaan has extreme type, beautiful shaped neck, balance, conformation, good tail carriage and legs. He is a consistent sire of top quality offspring. Jadaan Al Shaqab was shown once prior to importation to Australia at the Qatar International Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse Show where he was named 2011 Gold Champion Stallion. Jadaan Al Shaqab has a pedigree full of world renowned Straight Egyptian horses including World Champion Al Adeed Al Shaqab and Ashhal Al Rayyan who is an International Champion Stallion and sire of Champions at the highest level around the world. He also carries the blood of Safir, Salaa El Dine, Ansata Halima Shah, Ansata Ibn Halima and Ansata Imperial and the tail female line goes back to the great Balbona mare Pharrah (Farag x 9 Tamria). Jadaan Al Shaqab has only had three daughters shown to date: Halimas Jadaan’s Dream Top 5 East Coast and Top 10 Australian National Championships 2014; Halimas Jaddore Supreme Egyptian Related Exhibit Top of The Range 2013 Queensland and Halimas Jada Champion Filly Hunter Valley A Show 2013. Jadaan Al Shaqab’s

yearling progeny have been exported from Australia to USA, Europe, the Middle East and Malaysia. Dams of exported yearlings have been Straight Egyptian mares and Arabian mares sired by our other leading sires Sanadik Ibn Estopa (USA) (Sanadik El Shaklan x Bint Estopa) and our Black Straight Egyptian stallion Fayrid (USA).

and grey and even two chestnuts. Jadaan’s foals are consistently inheriting his type, head and neck, tail carriage and movement. Exactly what you would expect from a world class sire. Jadaan Al Shaqab has had a huge opportunity in Australia which is what Al Shaqab wished to achieve from his time in Australia.

Jadaan Al Shaqab is unique in Australia because of his extreme type, conformation, movement and pedigree. Because of this he has had the opportunity to breed to a great variety of mares in Australia. Leading breeders have supported Jadaan by breeding beautiful Australian bred champion mares and imported mares. Interestingly he has sired all colours, black, bay, brown

Jadaan Al Shaqab is a very special Arabian stallion. He will be a great loss to Forest Hill and the breeders in Australia when he returns home in 2015. As this will be his last season I would like to see more people take up the opportunity to use Jadaan before he leaves the country. He is set to be a Super Sire in the Egyptian world and he will be very difficult to use once he leaves Australia.

THE SOURCE CC (IMP US) Owners: Peita Brown and Megan Borowiak At public stud: Yes. Natural cover and AI. The Source CC is a Straight Egyptian stallion of classic type. He has beautiful skin, a big eye, a very high set neck and great presence. He has fabulous breeding being by Salaa El Dine (Ansata Halim Shah x Hanan) who needs little introduction, being the head sire at Katharinenhof Stud in Germany for many years and the sire of wonderful horses around the world. The Source’s dam Mouna is a daughter of Malik and Malika S, a double Fayek granddaughter. He was bred by Ariely Arabians, Israel and Cadron Creek Arabians USA where he was born. He was syndicated by Cadron Creek and shown in the US for championships including the Egyptian Event. He was also shown at the 2013 East Coast Championships for Reserve Champion Stallion at 14 years of age. The Source has some very beautiful daughters in the US, the Middle East, New Zealand and here in Australia. His Australian babies are just yearlings and will be shown this coming show season. The Source will be at public stud using natural cover and AI to a limited number of mares. We haven’t owned The Source for very long but every time I see him what strikes me the most is his wonderful expression and attitude and beautiful Egyptian type. His three yearling fillies all have beautiful heads and eyes and smooth bodies and The Source’s captivating expression. We look forward to many more beautiful babies from our lovely group of Straight Egyptian mares. 40 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Jadaan Al Shaqab FAREWELL TO

GOLD CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION FOALS EXPORTED TO EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND MALAYSIA

FOREST HILL 6TH DECEMBER 2014 COMMENCING 1PM

Invitation for a social visit to Forest Hill Stud to meet Jadaan Al Shaqab and his outstanding progeny prior to his return to Al Shaqab Stud.

Mares in foal to Jadaan will be offered for sale as well as yearlings. Please visit our website for list of stock for sale, mares in foal, yearlings and stallions. This is a semi retirement sale with horses never previously offered. Outstanding Straight Egyptians, imported mares and stallions. Yearling colt by World Champion sire Stival out of an Australian National Champion. Visit YouTube and search for Jadaan Al Shaqab 2014 to view videos featuring Jadaan Al Shaqab as well as an interview with Peter and Jenny Pond of Forest Hill Arabian Stud.

Also available at stud SANADIK IBN ESTOPA

FAYRID

LAHEEB AL R AY YAN

(IMP USA)

(IMP QATAR)

(Sanadik El Shaklan x Bint Estopa) Bred by Om El Arab California First 4 bookings $1500 Thereafter $2500

Grandson of Anaza El Farid & Imperial Madheen Straight Egyptian First 4 bookings $1500 Thereafter $2500

(Ansata Hejazi x Ansata Selket “Queen of Ansata”) Straight Egyptian First 4 bookings $2500 Thereafter $4000

ROYAL JAMILL (IMP USA)

Grandson of Ansata Imperial & Jamil Straight Egyptian First 4 bookings $1500 Thereafter $2500

Home of the Beautiful Halimas Horses  40 Years of Dedicated Breeding Peter and Jenny Pond, Breeders of Straight Egyptians and Arabian Show Horses • PO Box 12 Wyong NSW 2259 Australia Email: ppond@attglobal.net • www.foresthillarabians.com • Ph: +61 2 4353 3555 • Mob: +61 409 328 687

THE STALLIONS OF

PAUL HEDGES INTERNATIONAL WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE ONE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF ARABIAN STALLIONS AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA. WITH PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING THE FUTURE OF OUR ARABIAN INDUSTRY HERE IN AUSTRALIA WE HAVE WORKED TO BRING TOGETHER A SELECTION OF UNIQUE STALLIONS THAT INCORPORATE THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER BLOODLINES AND FAMOUS SIRES IN ARABIAN BREED HISTORY.

We invite you to be part of what promises to be an exciting future ahead.

INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION ARYAN EL THESSA (JD CHALICE x THESSALYA EL JAMAAL) Aryan was the first international stallion we chose to bring to Australia through frozen semen. Having fallen in love with him as a young colt, when we first started our search for a bloodline to bring to Australia to complement our existing bloodlines, Aryan was naturally the first choice. Aryan for us represents the ultimate ideal in Arabian type with an illustrious pedigree that combines the blood of Ali Jamaal, Bey Shah and El Shaklan. After much discussion with owner Philippe Ascaso arrangements were made to commence importation of his semen to Australia and the response was overwhelming with a number of Australia’s most well respected breeders taking part in this amazing venture. The resulting offspring are everything we envisioned they would be and more. With most breeders going on to purchase repeat services we are confident Aryan’s influence in Australia will be felt in generations to come. Both a decorated show horse and a celebrated sire, Aryan has since become a worldwide phenomenon incorporated into the programmes of top breeders all over the world. With a limited number of breedings left available and some of the top mares in Australia still awaiting foals there is no doubt Aryan will continue to make a huge impact here in Australia. We are forever grateful to Philippe for inviting us to share in this exciting stallion’s future. ANSATA NILE ECHO (ANSATA HEJAZI x ANSATA WHITE NILE)

ABOVE: ANSATA NILE ECHO.

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In the wake of the amazing response to Aryan we began the search for another amazing bloodline to offer Australian breeders that we felt would complement our own programme while offering a valuable contribution to the strength and quality of

JOTARIS KAZIM (MOROCCO ERA x ASHANTI ERA)

Australian Arabian horses as a whole. We have long admired the Straight Egyptian lines for their exotic type and felt the infusion of a high calibre Straight Egyptian stallion would be a huge asset to the industry. With a lot of dedicated hard work, along with the much appreciated assistance of Glenn Jacobs and Al Naif Stud Qatar, our goals have been realised and we are now able to offer Australian breeders the incredible opportunity to breed to the one and only internationally acclaimed stallion Ansata Nile Echo. With a pedigree boasting the royalty of Egyptian breeding in lines such as Prince Fa Moniet, Thee Egyptian Prince, Ansata Hejazi and Ansata Ibn Halima, Echo is easily one of the most prominent and prolific Straight Egyptian stallions of our generation. It is no surprise that Echo has been greatly received in Australia however the level of support by our most successful and world renowned breeders has been truly astounding. The arrival of his first foals in Australia is eagerly anticipated this season.

AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION HALIMAS PRINCE CHARMING (SADIKS PSYCHE x SPRITELY BEY) Bred by esteemed Australian breeders Peter and Jenny Pond of Forest Hill Arabians, Prince Charming needs very little introduction being one of the most decorated Arabian Pony stallions the country has produced. He is impeccably well bred carrying lines to Padrons Psyche and Sunshine Bey. Prince has had a phenomenal show career to date with achievements too numerous to list, having been awarded Australian, National and East Coast championships as well as many other major accolades both in hand and under

saddle. His progeny have lived up to their sire’s incredible reputation, claiming top accolades Australia wide, with one of his most famous daughters to date Bracknell Sunika owned by Helen Wilson gaining the country’s highest level of recognition with an Australian Championship produced by Michelle Thomas. Prince continues to exceed expectations as a sire with an outstanding collection of young progeny set to hit the ring this season. Having more than proved his merit in the show ring both in halter and under saddle we plan to expand on his talents by embarking on a career in dressage in the coming years. QUARTZ HILL FARM THE STARTREKKER (EASTWINDS THE FRONT RUNNER x EASTWINDS MADE IN HEAVEN) Having long admired the classic type of the horses of Quartz Hill Farm Arabians, we were given the unique opportunity to purchase Startrekker in 2012. Embodying the sought after traits of some of Australia’s most celebrated and internationally renowned lines through such greats as El Shaklan, WN Dasjmir, Ali Jamaal and Simeon Sanegor, Startrekker is the epitome of the classic Arabian type envisioned in the breeding programme of Eastwinds Arabian Stud whose bloodlines he combines. Possessing the strength and outstanding conformation of a versatile athlete with powerhouse movement Startrekker will empower the modern show type Arabian with the classic attributes traditionally revered within the breed. Startrekker is himself a supreme winning colt and his limited progeny are already following in his footsteps. We anticipate his return to the show ring as a mature stallion in the near future.

The first of our upcoming young sires, Kazim is one of the most exciting young stallions I have encountered in many years. Having long had close association and incredible success with many of the bloodlines incorporated in his stellar pedigree, Kazim was purchased from Tami McCallum of Jotaris Arabian Stud in Western Australia as a two year old and joined our junior show team with great success gaining a National Title in his first season of showing. Combining the lines from outstanding individuals such as Khemosabi and Om El Shareikh infused with bloodlines from River Oak and a double cross to Sanadik El Shaklan, Kazim possesses the extreme type, superb conformation and commanding presence expected from this illustrious combination of bloodlines known for producing champions both nationally and worldwide. After being lightly and selectively bred in his first season Kazim is set to return to the show ring this season as we eagerly await his first foal crop with high expectations. QALIL SHETAN HA (AFRIKAH ERA x NEHIMA) The final representative for the 2014/15 breeding season is Hasana Arabian’s charismatic young stallion sired by internationally acclaimed stallion Afrikah ERA. From the captivating Nazzai daughter Nehima, Qalil is the culmination of generations of world famed Australian Arabian breeding and embodies the beauty, grace and classic type in harmony with flawless conformation, strength and effortless movement anticipated from the Hawley legacy. A very expressive colt with a mesmerising presence, Qalil has proven himself in the show ring gaining multiple championships and with the strength of his incredible pedigree will undoubtedly produce outstanding progeny. We look forward to his first season at stud and anticipate a bright future ahead. We are honoured to be able to share with Australia this incredible lineup of world class stallions, encompassing some of the best bloodlines and attributes available in the country. We welcome visitors and invite enquiries from any who wish to share in this amazing journey. ▮

ABOVE LEFT: ARYAN EL THESSA.

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FLYING THE FLAG FOR ARABIANS:

SHARON BARRY AND JINDALLA PARK ALL THAT GLITTERS WHEN SHARON AND HER DERIVATIVE MARE ‘AIMEE’ AREN’T POLISHING THEIR SKILLS AT ARMS, THEY’RE MUSTERING SHEEP WITH KELPIES AND ARE SET TO SHOW OFF THE ARABIAN’S VERSATILITY IN A BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS SPECIAL EVENT.

Sharon Barry from Glenthompson, Victoria has recently taken up a new sport with her Arabian derivative mare Jindalla Park All That Glitters (Whitsunday Akram x Bluegum Snowflake). Sharon and ‘Aimee’ are attending ‘Skills at Arms’ with the ‘D’ troop Light Kings Dragoons (Hussars), a social and re-enactment group that is part of a larger worldwide regiment of the 15th Hussars. The military aspect of the group is the recreation of a light cavalry unit. Skills at arms includes the use of military weapons, including swords, lances and pistols, on a range of targets, including tent pegs, overhead rings and balloons (which do actually pop as you stab them!) As members become more accustomed to the use of their weapons, the targets become smaller and include the use of apples and eventually cherry tomatoes! The slicing of even an apple with a huge sword as you go galloping by is not an easy feat!

Even on her first introduction to all the action and noise, Aimee handled things with her typical ‘whatever’ attitude. She definitely does the Arabian versatility ideal proud and proves that an Arabian can put its hooves to anything. At home on the farm, Aimee has regular exposure to motorbikes and stockwhips, so took the popping of the balloons in her stride. With many clinics and training days throughout the year, Sharon and Aimee will continue attending these as well as attending parades 44 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Zoe Crouch

As horses become accustomed to the action and the rider becomes more co-ordinated with their use of the individual weapons, there are opportunities to compete in the Skills at Arms Cup, and to perform at events (both in combat and non-combat mode) dressed in the official Hussars outfit. Some of these outings also include the use of cannons, so horses must be extremely tolerant of any noise or action and must be approved by the group before being used in official demonstrations/events.

and functions, with the eventual aim of competing in the Skills at Arms Cup.

pre-determined course along the banks of the Glenelg river in Casterton, in Western Victoria.

In the meantime, Sharon and Aimee will also be competing in the Australian Kelpie Muster Stockman’s Challenge, an invite only event in June, where horse and rider first undergo a time trial, then they are teamed together with a working kelpie (which in this case will be Sharon’s working kelpie Gogetta Cliché) to manoeuvre a mob of lambs through a

This year will be a big one at Casterton for Sharon, Aimee and Cliché as they have been asked to perform with the Better Homes and Gardens team with a mob of sheep. This footage will be aired in the few weeks after the Annual Casterton Kelpie Muster. What a great endorsement for Arabians. We wish Sharon and Aimee the very best of luck! ▮

TOP: SHARON, AIMEE AND CLICHÉ WITH DR HARRY COOPER. PHOTO: CAMPBELL HUTCHISON. MIDDLE: SHARON AND JINDALLA PARK ALL THAT GLITTERS (AIMEE), TRAINING IN JOUSTING. PHOTO: ZOE CROUCH.

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Stallion - SWEET HONESTY CZAR (Shiranna D'artagnan x Sweet Honesty Cameo) Stunning irridescent chestnut 14.3hd. Part Arabian, 10 years old. Exceptionally quiet, gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nature, runs with his mares and foals. Consistently siring well put together foals with type, temperament and trainability. Youngstock for sale - 2 year old coloured fillies, Part Arab to mature 15+hd by Camelot Strike of Luck (palomino tobiano). One yearling palomino tobiano filly by same sire. Yearlings by Sweet Honesty Czar - Part Arab greying yearling gelding, mature 14.3hd, dam - Mowaar (Saartaj x Nurelee Nakesha). Chestnut filly mature 15+ from Th.bred mare.

The pinto filly is a 2 year old Part Arab, mature 15+hd, sire - Camelot Strike of Luck (pally pinto), dam - Ellen Grove Marouska (Pure Arab, high % Crabbet). The other two fillies are also by same sire, 2 year old Part Arab Palomino, mature 15+ hd, dam - Charade by Cheveaux (Raydon Zahav x Me Julie). Yearling Palomino tobiano filly, mature 15+ hd, dam - Th.bred. This season's expected foals will all be offered for sale, some with their dams. Endurance bloodlines, including Izmir Imp, Cool Hand Luke Imp, Grand Royal Imp, Simeon Sa'ar. All reasonable offers considered.

Genuine enquiries only please - Robyn 0400 568 323 kalari@vic.chariot.net.au East Gippsland, Victoria. www.sweethonestyarabians.webs.com

SALUTING A LEGEND WN DASJMIR 1985 – 2014 By Sharon Meyers

“HE WAS THE KING OF KINGS, NOTHING IN LIFE WILL EVER TAKE THAT AWAY FROM HIM. WE HAVE NEVER HAD, AND WILL NEVER HAVE, A HORSE LIKE HIM AGAIN...” – GEORGIA TOFT

WN Dasjmir (G G Samir x Arawiszja) arrived at Bremervale Arabians, owned by the Toft family during 1988. Bremervale was established in Queensland during 1962 and Jill, along with her son Warwick, had been searching for a stallion as an outcross for the stud’s breeding program since the early 1980s. Warwick said, “We were looking for a horse that would not take away the excellent qualities we had already established in our broodmares, a stallion that would complement them and improve in areas needed.” Their quest took Jill and Warwick to the USA where they saw WN Dasjmir, bred by Wayne Newton, at the 1986 Scottsdale All Arabian Horse Show. Dasjmir thundered into the arena impressing everyone with his 46 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

electrifying charisma and exciting movement, including the Tofts and the judges. As he was being sashed Junior Champion Colt, Jill and Warwick set off to track down Wayne’s farm manager to enquire if he was for sale. The answer was a decisive no! Never fear, anyone who knows the Tofts realise they are a tenacious family and not easily deterred. It took a further 18 months and several trips to Wayne’s farm before the imposing WN Dasjmir finally set foot on Australian soil. Dasjmir continued to prove his mettle as a show horse in his newly adopted country by winning at many of our most prestigious shows. And may I add that he also garnered quite a fan club during this time. His charisma, good conformation, overall balance and excellent movement netted him Champion Stallion at the 1991 Australian National Arabian Championships held in Sydney, NSW. International judges that year were the well respected Tom McNair (USA) and Molly Sivewright (UK). And what a great group of horses were exhibited in his class

– the cream of Australia’s Arabian stallions! Reserve to WN Dasjmir was Imperial Madaar (imp USA) and the Top Ten horses were Pilbara Park Prediction, Soulair, Barishnikov, Ralvon Job, Tallangatta Tsar, Clifton Park Apollo, Simeon Sanegor and Bansen. Dasjmir had a kind and willing temperament and his dark, doe-like eyes were mesmerising. He was also courageous, intelligent and every inch a stallion! He was the king of Bremervale and never let any horse or human forget that fact. Surprisingly, during his twilight years, Dasjmir actually hooked up with the family’s ancient Shetland gelding named Duncan. They were best of mates and quite inseparable. What a contrasting sight they made! A regal white Arabian stallion and black, woolly Shetland happily munching grass side by side. As we all know, it doesn’t matter how handsome or charismatic a stallion is, it’s the quality of his foals that either makes or breaks him. Dasjmir stamped his foals with refinement, beauty and a steadfast spirit.

Many of these foals matured into endurance horses that exhibited the soundness and true grit to excel in this sport at an elite level, both at home and abroad; while other offspring flaunted awe-inspiring show ring presence and won at the highest level in show rings across the country as well as internationally. And let’s not forget his progeny that made unrivalled family companions with their gentle and friendly temperaments. After all, these are the horses that put the Arabian breed on the map with the general equestrian fraternity. Last, but certainly not least, are his sensational sons and beautiful daughters that made their mark as exceptional breeding horses. WN Dasjmir was one of those rare gems that sired pre-potent stallions and outstanding broodmares. There are too many of them to mention in the scope of this article but one thing is for sure, his influence on Bremervale’s breeding program has been nothing short of phenomenal. He definitely created a distinct “look” within the Bremervale herd. Thus far, Dasjmir’s most enduring legacy for Bremervale has been his sons Desperado and Bremervale Hercules and the gorgeous broodmares and their descendants that are breeding on beautifully. Desperado and Hercules are full brothers and both have been awarded Australian Champion status and have sired numerous Australian champions. In fact, as a result of the high calibre of his progeny, Desperado was awarded the Arabian Horse Society of Australia’s inaugural Purebred Sire of the Year award in 2007. Desperado also heads Australia’s current Leading Contemporary Sire list. Another example of WN Dasjmir’s exceptional progeny is Dassefa (exp SA), now sadly deceased. Dassefa was a thrilling and popular show horse winning in Australia and internationally – he was also a World Reserve Champion Stallion in Paris. Dasjmir’s grandsons Bremervale Andronicus and Rahere were exported to the USA and have well and truly made their mark there. His granddaughter Bremervale Loreal has been a brilliant saddle horse while his Anglo Arabian daughter Emily Jones TE has been an extraordinary endurance competitor. At the moment there are some interesting youngsters sired by Dasjmir waiting in the wings for their chance to excel, including the handsome colt Dashed Mir BT. Up until this article was written, WN Dasjmir had sired 224 registered progeny and hopefully there will be more foals arriving this year at Bremervale. Warwick Toft said this about his influence within the sport of endurance riding. “Dasjmir’s statistics as a sire of endurance horses paints a truly incredible picture.

He is the 2010 and 2011 Queensland Endurance Sire of the Year for both point score and distance, and his descendants have won FEI 3 star rides throughout Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Many of the characteristics and qualities he passes down to his descendants are the requirements for elite endurance horses – incredible toughness, willing work ethic and sound, durable mounts.” WN Dasjmir’s descendants have been the backbone of many studs, including The Palms Arabians in Queensland. Michael and Kelli Greene wrote this tribute to him, “As breeders we have long admired WN Dasjmir – his exotic beauty and his regal demeanour, those huge dark eyes and effortless movement. Attributes many Arabian stallions possess, however, we always saw Dasjmir as being in a league of his own, for the inspiration that he gave us. He was without question a magnificent stallion and the founder of a dynasty. We are of course very proud that his blood and these attributes run through our herd at The Palms through his son Maa’zooz (deceased). As with all great legends, Dasjmir will always live on and his influence will endure. We are honoured and privileged to continue to breed with these gifts of his contribution.” Warwick and Helen Toft’s daughter, Georgia, penned these words about WN Dasjmir when he crossed the rainbow bridge on August 14th, 2014. “He was the king of kings, nothing in life will ever take that away from

him. We have never had, and will never have, a horse like him again. It is with a heavy sadness that I announce we had to put down our beloved WN Dasjmir. He was not in pain and he fought to the end, however, his body said it was time to go. So now I say thank you. Thank you Dasjmir for the stories, for the love you have given us and for the memories. Thank you for the wins, the records and the fun. Thank you Dasjmir for your sons, daughters and their families that have been, and will come. Thank you for making magic come true and filling so many hearts with wonder. Thank you for being a friend. You will be missed dearly not only by us but by everyone in the Arabian world. No matter what happens in life, we know always that you will be running in the fields of Bremervale – forever and a day. We have been truly blessed and privileged to share our lives with this magnificent animal. It will not be the same without you, so our old friend, I salute you. Dasjmir, you always will be the heart and soul of Bremervale. God bless you Dasjmir. We love you.” WN Dasjmir certainly left Australia an enduring legacy. He was a stallion that captured my heart with his charisma and bold personality. I am grateful that I knew him and will certainly miss his commanding presence whenever I visit Bremervale Arabians. ▮

ABOVE: WN DASJMIR WITH JILL AND WARWICK TOFT.

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TALKING HORSEMANSHIP WITH

TONY LANDER

Interview and images by Glenys Lilley

AHN: You own Arabians. What bloodlines do you have and what do you use them for? TL: Debbie and I started a small stud back in 1984 when we purchased a beautiful Arabian yearling filly Azartar Elite by Safir (by Hansan x Fantasy) out of Ulinga Peppita (by Cyrasa). The next year we purchased her full sister, Azartar Monique. Initially, we bred one filly from Monique by Mustafa, named Mustique. In 1991 we purchased a stallion named Clover Park Sahony (Simeon Sa’ar x Oxford Symphony). We had some outside mares to Sahony as well as breeding a number of very nice horses out of our two foundation mares Elite and Monique, selling some to clients for pleasure horses and retaining five for ourselves. We enjoyed a few years of successful showing in the Arabian arena, including at halter, riding, dressage and endurance. Sahony was my endurance horse for a short time (he had already completed a 160km and 2 x 80km endurance rides at five years of age with heart rates of less than 50 and his standing heart rate was 24). The rest of our horses we use for pleasure and demonstrating Horsemanship to clients. AHN: How did you start doing natural horsemanship? 48 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER HORSE-HUMAN RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST, TONY LANDER, ESTABLISHED THE INTERNATIONAL HORSEMANS INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HORSEMANSHIP, WHERE HORSEMANSHIP IS TAUGHT AS A FOUNDATION FOR ALL EQUINE DISCIPLINES. FOR MANY YEARS, TONY HAS WORKED ALONGSIDE HIS ARABIAN STALLION CLOVER PARK SAHONY, WHO HAS BEEN AN AMAZING AMBASSADOR FOR BOTH NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP AND THE ARABIAN BREED.

TL: I really wanted to ride high school dressage, though found no joy in ‘learning’ from the instructors I tried. Thus I decided to take up endurance in an attempt to ‘get a seat’, though I mostly only achieved getting a ‘sore seat’. I was striving to understand horses and not getting the results I wanted; horses seemed to be a ‘mystery’ to me, though people were asking me for help (sad indictment on their skills I thought). Most of the time, I felt like it was a ‘fight’ with my horses, they seemed to argue with me when I wanted to do something, some became very scared and others, seemingly dangerous. There were some ‘rough’ rides. My endurance career was quite short because, at that time, I read a number of articles about Pat Parelli in magazines during early 1993. I then attended a clinic with Pat in November ’93, and as a result, I became passionate about Parelli Natural Horsemanship (PNH). I achieved endorsement as an Instructor in November 1994 and achieved the high level of 4-star Course Instructor and Young Horse Trainer in March 1997, and taught for Pat and Linda around the world for about eight years. During this time I ceased any type of showing or competition with Sahony and together we

journeyed through the Parelli levels and concentrated on developing my own skills as well as teaching Horsemanship. The Parelli program did not generally accept stallions, however, Sahony was so exceptional he was given dispensation to be part of the program. Throughout this journey, Sahony was an amazing ambassador for both Natural Horsemanship and the Arabian breed. In late 2002, I made a very tough decision to retire from PNH, reasons being that I had a young growing family and the fact that Equine Liability Insurance was not available in Australia at that time. After a few years in other businesses, Debbie and I launched the International Horsemans Institute (in 2006). This enabled me to develop my own system of Horsemanship (firmly founded on PNH) which has now grown into its own fully fledged system and no longer needs to have the term Natural in the title. Horsemanship means to always consider the horse’s point of view, and so develop a relationship with the horse being mindful, considerate and in congruence with the horse’s nature, otherwise it is NOT Horsemanship. ABOVE: INTERNATIONAL HORSEMANS INSTITUTE TEAM.

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at their horse as having qualities, things like brave, respectful, calm, thinking, sensitive, impulsion, willing, spirit. These are all examples of ‘centred’ qualities and the vast majority of people want their horses to display these qualities, no matter what their endeavour. Most horses though, show qualities more like panic or apprehension instead of brave; or disrespect instead of respect; or reactive instead of thinking, maybe high flight (or low flight) instead of impulsion; and of course many horses can show these qualities all at once or in very quick succession. So, what Horsemanship does is teaches the human HOW to READ their horse and see which quality(s) need changing to more centred ones. Horsemanship provides knowledge, strategies and techniques to teach the human HOW to help train their horse to change the qualities to centred. Horsemanship is about helping the human ‘change’ so they can train their horse to ‘change’ into the horse of their dreams. This philosophy applies to both on-ground and riding (and driving). AHN: Do you find Arabians respond differently to other breeds to natural training? TL: Firstly, all horses are horses. This means that they all behave ‘similarly’ – they all run in flight, they all fight if ‘cornered’, they all kick, bite, strike, rear, buck, roll when necessary, in other words they all can show the same natural behaviours. Having said that there are differences too; some horses run a long distance in fear, others a short distance; some horses tend to kick more, while others prefer to strike or bite. When it comes to ‘Breed Types’ you can make generalisations, though they are only that; generalisations. There are some generalisations I would be real happy to make about Arabians, from my experience, like they really do seek out human contact more than other breeds; they also generally smell sweet; they generally run further than many other breeds (hence their superb record in endurance riding); they also show a great deal of ‘smarts’ meaning they can catch on to ‘training’ really easily and sometimes so easily that they are well ahead of their human when it comes to doing tasks. All these ‘generalisations’ are definitely a double edge sword when it comes to training Arabians, especially for the novice. I used to hear people refer to Arabians as ‘mad Arabs’; I sure know now that this is purely a reflection of their owner/handler and not a reflection of the horse itself. There is one definite positive about Arabian horses and that is they respond beautifully to Horsemanship, they ‘get it’ and they thrive on it. Take my stallion, Sahony for example. When I bought him, he could only be ridden (or should I say stopped) in a mechanical hackamore which shut down the nostrils and his breathing. The first endurance ride I took him on was wild, he would gallop to catch any horse in front and then gallop to get away from any horse behind him. It was scary. Within just two short years of Horsemanship (and I was learning at the same time) I could ride him at any gait in a rope hackamore and stop without pulling on the reins. In one more year I was able to ride him bareback and bridleless at any gait and come down to a stop anytime. He could be ridden in any company – stallions, mares or geldings without so much as a snort. This Horsemanship stuff works!! AHN: What benefits can horse owners expect to obtain through natural horsemanship? TL: A great deal! Both for themselves and for their horse, consequently building a great relationship, based on trust, respect and leadership. To get this, I propose that people change the way they (or the general horse population) ‘look’ at horses. Most folks consider their horse to be doing either the ‘right’ thing or the ‘wrong’ thing at any given moment. This type of thinking sets the horse (and the handler) up for failure at some point and can even escalate into blame on the horse for doing it ‘wrong’. I really want people to look ABOVE: TONY JUMPING ON SAHONY.

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The benefits of Horsemanship are far reaching and include having a well-mannered, respectful horse on-ground and ridden; having a horse who is responsive and willing to do what you want; having a balanced, confident horse; seeing the world from the horse’s perspective; knowing how and why horses respond and react to their environment and stimuli; having a horse who does what you want, with you and for you, not ’because’ of you; being able to determine what is congruent with a horse’s nature and what is not; knowledge and skill to know you do not need ‘mechanical devices’ to make a horse do something. AHN: Can you run through a few of the basic training methods and equipment? TL: I look at two main areas when teaching Horsemanship; namely the Horse and the Person. If we look firstly at the horse in nature, we can see that horses live in and interact with their environment in several categories which include: • Direction of movement – forwards, backwards, right, left, up and down • Style of movement – this is their gaits of stand, walk, trot, canter and gallop • Pattern of movement – this is either straight lines or curves • Body position – head up, head down, body arced to right or left, back hollowed or rounded • Challenges – on a day to day basis, they need to go over things, under things, through spaces, on things, into things. Secondly we can look at the person, and generally, the person wishes to influence the horse by ‘controlling’ all of the horse’s natural movements and this is done in three main categories, both on-ground and riding: Safety – in two main areas – control of the horse by maintaining our personal space and also control of the horse to prevent ‘run-off’ Guidance – in two main areas – direction the horse moves and the body position the horse is in Power Control – in two main areas – putting the power in (including the gait), and taking the power out. I call my ‘basic training’ – Horsemanship Essentials, and this applies equally to both the handler of the horse and the horse itself. Horsemanship Essentials means the person has the essential knowledge, skill and experience to be able to influence the horse at the basic level and the horse has the training which allows it to be influenced by the person in a safe and confident manner. The Essentials are aimed at building a relationship between handler and horse which includes bravery, respect, calmness and thinking. I have developed a system which helps people understand horses, READ a horse’s behaviour and implement strategies which change the horse’s behaviour to more of what they want. The system is called the Equine Quality System and provides a step-by-step ‘roadmap’ to horses and their training.

Most people really want their horse to be easy to catch, to halter, lead politely, move easily, load quietly and safely onto a float, stand still for grooming, saddling and mounting and be easily moved forward, turned, and especially stopped while riding. This is all achieved very simply when the EQS qualities of brave, respectful, calm and thinking are centred in a horse. To achieve this initially, the person needs to be able to develop these qualities in their horse by applying the improvement strategies for each of these qualities. This is done by using techniques such as approach and retreat for bravery; applying energy to cause a horse to move and removal of that energy (at the appropriate timing) to teach a horse respect. My definition of respect is – moving when requested, not pushing against the request, though it is not about speed or distance of move. Helping a horse develop calmness by applying energy to the ‘level’ the horse can tolerate and increasing this level as the horse becomes more confident and thinking is developed by providing the horse with ‘challenges’ which require the horse to have to put some effort into working out the ‘puzzle’ of the challenge and being connected (mentally) to the person and the task. The Essentials of this system include: • Communication Essentials – this is how we

‘talk’ to the horse via energy of our body and our tools (basic tools are rope halter, 12’ lead rope, 4’ ‘rigid’ stick and 6’ string); • Technique Essentials – how to apply energy and how to use the tools to be able to communicate with the horse; • Ground Essentials – how to influence the horse’s direction, gait, pattern, body position and challenge on the ground; plus • Riding Essentials – how to influence the horse’s direction, gait, pattern, body position and challenge on the horse’s back. Once the Essentials are in place, more advanced and specialised training can occur at an optimum rate because both the horse and the person are ‘talking’ the same language and understand each other. AHN: Where can people find out more information on natural horsemanship and trainers? TL: I want people to really understand that my idea of Horsemanship is not about ‘normal’ or ‘natural’, nor is it ‘good’ or ‘bad’. These tags should not be required to describe Horsemanship, as the term itself is description enough, meaning the relationship between a horse and a human. This alone should be enough to mean that that relationship is founded on the ‘nature’ of the horse and

only uses techniques, tools and training which are congruent with how a horse learns and interacts with its own environment. It needs to be said that horses play rough and tough with each other and so they are not ‘wimpy’ animals; if you see a dominant horse put another horse ‘in its place’ it is done sometimes with just a ‘look’, however at other times, it is done with a great deal of assertion and a great force (at the end of a kick or a bite). Humans are much less robust than horses and so we need to be aware that horses are dangerous if they do not respect a human’s space. At times this requires us to be the dominant horse, meaning we may need to ‘up the energy’ at times. Conversely, horses can be extremely soft and polite to each other and so we need to be able to do this as well. Horses are also non-emotional about being dominant or submissive to each other, by this I mean they do not ‘sulk’ nor do they ‘hold a grudge’ to one another – this is also necessary as horsemen, we need to remove our emotions from the training and treat horses like horses – this is what Horsemanship means to me and so does not require another label to be attached to it. ▮ You can find out more about Tony Lander at www.internationalhorsemansinstitute. com.au or www.myhorseman.com or facebook/internationalhorsemansinstitute or facebook/horsemansrendezvous

V.A.H.A. PRESENTS The 25th Victorian Arabian Championships 1st November at Tatura – Entries close 1/10/2014 0ur judges are: Candace Zeier (USA), Suzanne Worsley Deacon (NSW) & Janine Young (Vic) The 44th Arabian Classic 20th & 21st December 2014 at Werribee – Entries close 19/11/2014 0ur judges are Shannon Armstrong (USA), Mark Lilley (Qld), Colleen Rutherford (Qld), Kerry Rogers (Vic) and TBA These and other programs available at www.vahainc.com/calendar.html Contact Secretary: Katherine McMahon 0409 191 133 kathmarpark@hotmail.com Kay Edward 0403 123 264 mustang@netcon.com.au Sheila Jones 0408 515 685 sheilaajones@hotmail.com

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APRIL NEWMAN

THE GIRL WHO FOLLOWED HER DREAM WHAT MAKES APRIL’S ACHIEVEMENTS SO REMARKABLE IS THAT SHE HAS ACHIEVED ALL OF THIS BY HERSELF ...

By Helen Rutland, Valinor Park As a long term breeder of endurance horses, and even though I no longer actively compete, I still continue to keep in touch with the endurance fraternity. April’s name was familiar to me, but it wasn’t until I finally met her earlier this year that I realised what a fascinating story she had to tell, and all at the very young age of 21! April was born in Tallong, near Goulburn, to a distinctly ‘non-horsey’ family. Like many young girls, April had her heart set on having her own horse, but it wasn’t until she was a teenager that she began to realise her dreams. Her parents were quite adamant that before she could even contemplate having her own horse, April had to learn to provide for herself financially. So, on finishing school, April undertook a chef’s apprenticeship. At age 15, and on the princely sum of $6.15 per hour (her apprentice chef’s ‘wages’), April saved up and found a ‘beginners’ horse advertised in The Land. With nobody to advise her, she soon found herself with ‘Allira’, bought for $2200, and her adventures began. Having a tendency to rear, Allira was far from a beginner’s horse, but despite a couple of trainers advising her to move her on, April persevered. She subsequently found out that her cherished first horse was in fact an Arabian Warmblood, sacked because of her dangerous behaviour. Undeterred, April moved onto ‘Bickie’, a 17year-old Stockhorse mare, who really taught her to ride. Seeing an advert for a 20km social ride at Wingello, April decided to train ‘Bickie’ for this – a problem in itself, since she could only do flatwork in the paddock because her feet were too bad to shoe. As it turned out, the 20km ride was cancelled and she was persuaded to try the 40km, however, April quickly realised that this was not ‘Bickie’s’ cup of tea. April dreamed of having an Arab, but had always been advised against them – 52 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

especially Arabian mares. However it was at this time that a family friend, realising how determined she was, offered to sell her Marjon (Hillbrook Drifter x Alandell Scarlet), an Arabian gelding rescued from the sale yards, and he became her first purebred.

Scarlet), a half sister to Marjon and again, a horse deemed unsuitable as an endurance candidate. Together they have undertaken eight successful completions of 80kms or longer, including wins and Best Conditioned Horse Awards.

According to April, Marjon ‘had no brakes’, but she was on her way to fulfilling her dreams. At the 40km ride, her horse was recognised, and it turned out that he had competed before, but had had soundness issues. Under April’s care, she and Marjon successfully completed two trainers and two x 80km rides without a vet out. Transport was a challenge, since she had to rely on her mother borrowing a float, dropping her at a ride, then leaving her and picking her up the next day. She soon saved up, however, and bought her own float – no car though!

What makes April’s achievements so remarkable is that she has achieved all of this by herself – she saved up and bought her float (before she was old enough to get her licence or a car), all on an apprentice’s wages. When she started endurance, she knew nobody and learned by experience – however, April is a ‘sponge’ – she listens and soaks up knowledge, and then applies it. Without any formal riding lessons, she is a lovely rider – maybe not as polished as some in the show ring, but she has a lovely rapport with her horses, and this is evident to all who meet her.

April was a total novice, had no strapper, no idea what to expect, and yet with Marjon she won Juniors at Sassafras and was 3rd at Harden in 2010. Because she was concerned about Marjon’s possible unsoundness, April sought out another mount, with her next horse being bought from an endurance breeder’s broodmare paddock. This was Tarnette (Whyneemah Jataan x Alandell ABOVE: APRIL AND TARNETTE AT THE STATE RIDE.

Over the past couple of years, April has also successfully ridden for other people, and today, excluding training rides, she has successfully completed 35 endurance rides, including two x 160kms. She is passionate about endurance and her horses, and this year she will travel to the UAE to compete on the Valinor Park horses resident there. Her dreams are now being realised. ▮

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WHEN IS MY HORSE READY FOR A

DOUBLE BRIDLE?

By Suzy Coldebella

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT A LOOK, OR A PERCEPTION OF CLASS EXPECTATION. IT’S ABOUT THE WELFARE OF YOUR HORSE, CORRECT TRAINING, AND THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS OF YOUR PARTNERSHIP.

into a double bridle (including a curb bit) purely for ‘looks’ in the show ring. Using double bits prematurely can create serious mouth issues, and only skilled riders on welleducated horses should incorporate a curb bit into their training. ‘Seeing children using a double bridle is most concerning, as often they have not learned the correct ‘feel’, or understand correct contact. The pressure, and subsequent pain from curb bits can be quite harsh. ‘That can in turn also create ‘stop’ issues, with the horse not receiving any release from the constant rein pressure, he then becomes more dull/heavy to the rein aids. Worse still, they can develop severe behavioural problems and the horse’s welfare is jeopardised by the pain.

As a rider and an Arabian National Panel Judge I have seen horses prematurely put into double bridles. Why? Because the rider believes the horse must wear one to be competitive in certain classes. But this is not necessarily the case. Judges do take the welfare of the animal into consideration, and a horse in a snaffle working correctly can, and in my opinion will, win over a horse in a double bridle that is not working correctly. I have put together some research into the use of double bridles with the interests of our horses in mind. This information comes from reputable trainers for riders to read, learn from and think about before they put their horse in a double bridle. First of all, consider the questions below. German Master Trainer/Instructor Gerhard Politz recommends considering the following before using a double bridle: • Does your horse work on to a steady contact to the bit? • Is he able to and show a willingness to bend fairly evenly in both directions? • Can you feel your horse’s hind legs engaging with energy through his back and into your hands? 54 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

• Do you know how to hold your hands correctly and the reins correctly?

‘Judges should reward horses going kindly in a snaffle bit in the show ring, and most definitely should not penalise those who choose not to rush their horse’s training for the sake of a ribbon. Furthermore, riders using double bridles on horses who are clearly not ready (both horse and rider) should be left out of the placings/placed further down the line, and maybe given a brief explanation from the judge as to why they have been placed where they have.’

Gerhard states how crucial this is when using the double bridle for the following reasons:

Julia Battams, National Performance Director, Dressage and Para Equestrian, Equestrian Australia, writes:

• If the outside curb rein gets too tight, it causes the horse’s mouth to open, cross his jaw, tilt his head and even develop tongue problems.

‘For me there are several considerations in making the decision about whether a horse should be ridden in a double or snaffle – firstly is the ability of the rider to maintain an independent, balanced seat with NO support from the rein, but further than that, that the rider can independently use their fingers within the contact to use each of the four reins individually if required. This means they must have absolute control of their balance and use their elbows, wrists and fingers individually and subtly. They must also have the understanding of the different role of the two bits: namely the snaffle for the normal aids asking for flexion, control of the outside shoulder and in the half halt, versus the curb bit to improve longitudinal flexion at the poll.

• Are you able to ride half halts, riding forward, creating impulsion which results in an elastic connection?

• The incorrect use of the double bridle causes the horse to become stiff in his neck and eventually his whole top line will be affected. • The paces will be compromised as using stronger aids causes the horse to lock further onto the hands, which in turn causes the rider to hold the reins stronger, resulting in a weight lifting contest rather than a picture of collection and selfcarriage. Dr Andrew McLean of Australian Equine Behavioural Centre writes: ‘Horses should absolutely not be rushed

ABOVE: THE PAINTING ‘TIME OUT’ BY TARA BROWN.

They also need to completely be able to differentiate these aids and independently use each bit separately or together as required. ‘The horse too must understand the difference between the two bits and how they can respond to the pressure applied by each bit by reacting in a slightly different way to each. Firstly the horse must have reached a level in his training where he is able to show true impulsion and self-carriage and is able to maintain contact from the hind legs through the body in all paces and transitions, and retains suppleness throughout his body. He also has to truly understand the half halt as a tool for increased impulsion. If the double bridle is used for the wrong reasons eg. to help get the horse “round” or make stopping easier or because I have to in this class (all reasons I have heard!!), this can have a very detrimental effect on the horse’s training and will actually decrease the quality of the paces and the acceptance of the contact in a very short time. ‘The reins can be held in several ways too, either bradoon below curb, bradoon above curb, three in one, or the fillis method (snaffle over the forefinger). Each of these methods has a different purpose. ‘I don’t believe a double bridle is actually necessary to train a horse to Grand Prix and in fact many European countries now allow competition up to National level Grand Prix in a snaffle. However at International FEI level a double bridle is still compulsory and Australian rules still require a double bridle from Advanced level. I believe all horses should be able to be ridden in the snaffle at any level, but to comply with the dress code, they should also be trained to understand and accept the double but ONLY when both rider and horse have a real understanding of contact and impulsion. I also think it is unnecessary to ride the horse in a double every day. The snaffle will often give you a more honest feeling and sometimes highlight some of the weaknesses in your training. I am strongly against allowing children (or in fact anyone) to ride in double bridles just to satisfy dress standards unless the child fulfils all the criteria above and in my experience, that takes many, many years – and by the time they have mastered the pre-requisite skills – they are usually no longer children!! ‘Ultimately the decision of when to use the double is the riders but should be made for the right reasons with all the right information and understanding to hand.’

I hope this helps many people to think seriously before changing their horse from a snaffle to a double when competing. It’s not all about a look, or a perception of class expectation. It’s about the welfare of your horse, correct training, and the ultimate success of your partnership. ▮ A huge thank you goes to Andrew McLean of the Australian Equine Behavioural Centre and Julia Battams of Balmoral Warmblood Stud for the information they kindly supplied for this subject. TOP: WHEN TO MOVE FROM A SNAFFLE TO A DOUBLE IS ABOUT THE WELFARE OF YOUR HORSE AND THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS OF YOUR PARTNERSHIP. SAMANTHA COLESHILL RIDING SHERIDAN PARK SYMPHONY. ABOVE: THE DOUBLE BRIDLE SHOULD ONLY BE USED WHEN BOTH RIDER AND HORSE HAVE A REAL UNDERSTANDING OF CONTACT AND IMPULSION. THE TALENTED PARTNERSHIP OF CASSIE TONKIN AND ARABESQUE ACCOLADE. PHOTO: FOXWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.

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THE BILTMORE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE OFFERS RIDERS AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE AGAINST THE BEST RIDERS IN THE WORLD AND TO SEE “AMERICA’S LARGEST HOME” THE WAY FEW GUESTS EVER DO. BUT, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN ACCOMPLISHED ENDURANCE RIDER TO ENJOY THESE RARELY SEEN VIEWS OF THE ESTATE. THE ESTATE’S RIDING TRAILS ARE OPEN TO TICKETED GUESTS AND PASS HOLDERS YEAR ROUND.

EXPLORE MORE OF BILTMORE’S “8,000-ACRE BACKYARD” By Carol Bracewell

Riders can bring their own horses and take advantage of the estate’s full-service boarding or temporary stabling services. Guests may also take lessons in English and Western riding, or enjoy a guided trail ride or a carriage ride. Biltmore by horseback is an experience of a lifetime. During the event this year, the Biltmore Bloom (formerly known as the Festival of Flowers) was in full swing. Asheville’s Food and Wine Festival was also held that weekend at Biltmore and throughout the surrounding city. Biltmore is well known for fine-dining restaurants, featuring world-class cuisine, as well as casual outdoor dining at the Bistro and the Antler Hill Village. The Deerpark Inn restaurant caters Friday night’s endurance ride dinner under a circus tent. The Antler Hill Village shopping area adjoins the winery and where musicians entertain guests on

weekend evenings. Wine tastings are held daily, featuring the estate’s many awardwinning wines.

and their young hatchlings, kingfishers and deer in addition to the fields of domesticated sheep the estate is raising.

The Biltmore Concert series are held early summer through September on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. Guests experience extraordinary musicians under the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain sunsets and twinkling stars.

Guests rent or bring their own bikes to enjoy the miles of challenging trails for experienced mountain bikers, or easy paved multi-use trails following the French Broad River and woodland trails that wind through quiet forests and wildflower meadows. Trail access is limited and weather dependent.

Visitors share the trails and groomed pathways with walkers, cyclers and segways rented from the Outdoor Center. The miles of trails follow numerous streams and the French Broad River through forests of hemlocks, pines, beech, rhododendrons and bald cypress. Meadow trails feature spectacular views of the home, large garden ponds, meadow wildflowers, vineyards and abundant wildlife. A Bass Pond Trail features scenic views with a variety wildlife including ducks, great blue herons, Canadian Geese

MAIN IMAGE: BILTMORE CONCERT SERIES. PHOTO: THE BILTMORE COMPANY. INSET: ENTRANCE TO THE WINERY. PHOTO: THE BILTMORE COMPANY.

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The French Broad River winds through the Biltmore Estate providing guests the opportunity to float, fish, or kayak the river at their own pace, or go out with guides. The views of the estate from the river are quite glorious and it’s a wonderful, relaxed lifestyle experience. The Biltmore Endurance Challenge The Biltmore Endurance Challenge is held the first weekend of May each year, the same week the Estate hosts their annual Festival of Flowers and Wine Festival. The stunning property is in full bloom with rhododendrons, dogwoods, mountain laurels, azaleas, flowering trees, exotic evergreens, shrubbery

and freshly landscaped with annual flowering plants. In addition to the splendour of the magnificent property, the wildlife with their young are a delight to everyone.

ride founder, ride manager and former Biltmore Trail Master, Anne Ayala, whose goal was to provide the ultimate family-oriented experience in the world of endurance.

Over the winter, trail master Stagg Newman added thirty miles of new trails, which provides riders access to more amazing views of Biltmore House, the French Broad River, winery and vineyards. The course features many rocky, single-track technical trails, some groomed trails, rolling hills in the fields on the front of the estate and vineyards. While some of the loops are rolling hills, there are many gradual climbs, which add up to over 10,000 feet of elevation changes. The ride is deceptively challenging as some riders underestimate the technicality of course and footing. Veterinarian and rider option pulls in years past have been quite high. More seasoned competitors respect the trails and ride conservatively on the more technical sections. The key to success on the ride is to conserve energy for the last loops of the course.

Although riders from all over the world compete, most horses are leased or borrowed from owners from the United States or Canada. One of the many attributes of the ride is the willingness of many riders, trainers and owners, allowing their horses to be leased or borrowed by foreign riders. The riders receive the benefit of coaching from some of the most seasoned competitors in the world. In years past, riders from as far away as Chile, Columbia, Germany, Great Britain, France, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand have come to Biltmore to compete in one of the most prestigious rides in North America.

The ride hosts numerous distances sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the Arabian Horse Association (AHA). All entries competing in the FEI distances are also entered into the AERC division. Any time a horse and rider team fails to meet FEI criteria, they may continue in the AERC division. Purebred or half-Arabians currently registered in the United States or Canada may elect to compete in Arabian Horse divisions, if the owner and rider are also current members. Ride managers, husband and wife team Stagg and Cheryl Newman strive to make the event one of the most enjoyable, familyfriendly rides in North America. This tradition continues from the initial concept of beloved

In years where endurance championships are held, the ride is a proving ground for USA team hopefuls to demonstrate in front of the team selectors. Foreign and USA Young Riders also qualify on leased or borrowed horses for the North American Young Rider Endurance Championships (NAYR) held at the Kentucky Horse Park annually in July, as well as other championship rides held in the United States and Canada. Most FEI championship rides in North America feature a medal division for “off-continent riders”.

About the author: Carol Bracewell Carol Bracewell is an avid equestrian, who began competing in endurance in 1993 after a lengthy career with hunters, jumpers and serving as a US Pony Club District Commissioner. She worked as an account executive and copywriter at advertising agencies since 1987. In addition to writing trade and consumer publications, she has been published in Endurance News, Florida Equestrian and wrote The Sport of Endurance & The AERC. To date, she has competed in all but three of the Biltmore Endurance Challenges. With most of her finishes in the Top Ten, in 2002 she entered her first FEI level competition and finished third place in both the CEI* and Regional Arabian Horse Championships on Tzar Laddinn (a purebred Polish Arabian of Bask and Aladdin breeding). In 2009 and 2010, she helped qualify three horses for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. By 2011, she was in ninth place on the SE USA Rider Ranking List and qualified for the North American Endurance Championships. She continues to compete as a “catch rider” and enjoys working as a groom for international level endurance riders.

In a ride venue world-renowned for its great beauty, technical trails and the estate’s many other outdoor adventures, it has become a prime destination for endurance riders. But whether you are an equestrian or just a lover of antiques or the grandeur of times gone by – Biltmore provides memories for a lifetime. ▮

ABOVE LEFT: TROUT FISHING ON THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER. PHOTO: THE BILTMORE COMPANY. ABOVE RIGHT: ENJOYING THE BILTMORE COUNTRYSIDE.

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THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF

ENDURANCE RIDING AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN THREE ENDURANCE STUD OWNERS AND RIDERS SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR HORSES AND THEIR PASSION FOR ENDURANCE.

OUR CONTRIBUTORS GLENGANNON ARABIANS Matthew, Simone, Erin, Colleen, and Connor Krahnen represent three generations of endurance riders. For over three decades, they have regularly held endurance rides throughout South East Queensland, officiated and sponsored rides Australia wide and provided resources for many clubs to assist them in the running of their events. As well as having a team of their own horses, they train and campaign horses for a number of Queensland Arabian studs with success. Recent achievements include winning and having five Top 10 placings in the Junior division at the Australian Championships from 2010 to 2013, winning and placing within the Top 5 of the Queensland point scores in Junior, Lightweight and Middleweight divisions, as well as Championships in halter and under saddle at Royal and ‘A’ level shows from their retired former endurance horses. STEEL POPPY ARABIANS Jan Tyrell grew up on a property along the Murrumbidgee River, mustering and working the family property. A move to Melbourne put much of her riding on hold, but Jan was to eventually purchase the Arabian gelding Baringa Black Jack, heralding in the dawning of a new sport and career for Jan. Jan turned her focus to educating horses (she does not use the term ‘break-in’, as she is not interested in ‘breaking’ a horse), instead providing them with the confidence and ability to work with humans. Steel Poppy Arabians started with a band of older mares based on Crabbet lines and one particular mare closely tail lined to Witez 11. As a boutique stud, Jan produces only a couple of promising foals a year. The young stock are now performing well with one in WA winning rides for his endurance family and a young stallion, with Chip Chase Sadaqa on one side and Cedardell Zanzibar on the other soon to go to another breeder to continue her love of these lines. 58 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

A highlight of Jan’s endurance career was the opportunity to ride for Australia at WEG in Spain. She says, “Many rides hold wonderful memories of the partnership with your horse over trying and difficult terrain, and this was one of them.” SHARDELL ARABIAN STUD Rod Strahan and Carolyn Gillam. Rod completed his first endurance ride as a Junior in 1978, and has been breeding horses for nearly 40 years. COOROORA ARABIAN STUD Geoff and Jacqueline (Jackie) Richards. “We have been involved in the endurance scene for many years now, not always riding, sometimes sitting on checkpoints, TPR, pencilling etc. Just enjoying being involved in a sport we both love and respect. Over

the years we have been involved in other aspects of horse activity from pony club, hacking, dressage, jumping and showing. We loved every moment with the whole family involvement enriching the experience and there have been some championships along the way, in particular our stallion Cooroora Aheyme who has sired progeny most of which have also gone on to be successful at halter and under saddle in various arenas including endurance. It has all been fun and rewarding but to me the most satisfying thing is to get that nod from the vet at an endurance ride. To know that you have ridden your horse for a long period of time and in the vet’s opinion that horse is not stressed and is in fact fit to continue… that is a golden moment.” ABOVE: COOROORA AHEYME. PHOTO: SHARON MEYERS.

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IN A FEW WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STUD? Simone: Our motto is ‘Where Performance Counts’. We strive to bring out the absolute best in each and every horse we produce and campaign, and have them performing at the top of their potential. We believe that through correct preparation, hard work and meticulous management, all of our horses will go on to enjoy long and successful performance careers. We have a team of endurance horses who are a mix of purebreds, Anglo Arabians and partbreds. In addition, we have up to ten client horses in training at any time as well as a small team of show horses. Our stallion, Kalkadoon Zorro (Maf-Ue Sultan x Autumn Leaf), is a well performed endurance horse with many wins and regular BC awards, as well as having completed six 100 mile rides, five of those being the Quilty. Crossed over Thoroughbred mares, Zorro has produced some outstanding, tall and correct Anglo Arabians, who are competing in both the show ring and endurance competition. The first of his progeny to compete in endurance, Glengannon Azazael, has already enjoyed much success with multiple wins and five BC awards out of seven open starts. All of our personal horses have been produced from scratch, all bred or purchased as youngsters and broken in and brought through the grades by us. Jan: Steel Poppy Stud is dedicated to breeding, training and educating performance, endurance and pleasure horses based on Crabbet and Polish lines. The stud is there to help people understand, love and appreciate the versatility and wonderful temperament of Arabians. The Steel Poppy ethos is reflected in our motto ‘Ah, the winds race with him, fragile, beautiful and blown free as the poppy; strong, resilient and powerful as steel, my Arabian steed’. 60 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Steel Poppy runs about 20 horses from broodmares to youngstock to horses in training. Our resident stallion, Steel Poppy Bayeux, runs with his mares and has the temperament of his father. He is taken out of the paddock and ridden and then placed back with his mares. He is a happy and balanced horse now starting his endurance career. He has a number of progeny on the ground which are all showing great feet, straight legs and height, and their father’s gentle attitude. Rod: Shardell Arabian Stud’s breeding is based on combining the best from both the Crabbet and Egyptian Arabians to achieve athletic performance, heart rate recovery, height, conformation and temperament. We breed Arabians specifically for endurance competition. Our stud motto is ‘Breeders of Champion Arabian Endurance Horses’. We currently have about 60 horses, with this year’s foal crop to expand that number. The foundation sire was Princeton (Arabian Park Egyptian Magnetic x Arabian Princess) and a number of his daughters and granddaughters have been retained to form the basis of the breeding program into the future. The previous two breeding seasons we leased a Chip Chase Sadaqa son to cross with the Princeton daughters. Our current competition stallion is Burralga Sambukha (Om El Shareikh x Aulda Shinera) who is proving to be a very good riding horse and will be bred to ten of our mares this upcoming season. We have also recently purchased some part Arabian pinto mares in an attempt to breed some colourful endurance horses. Many Shardell Arabians now reside in the UAE and other countries and have proven to be very successful endurance horses. Shardell Aladdin was the winner of the 2012 Sheihk Maktoum Cup and other races.

Shardell Prince Valiant won several races including the Pan Arab Games. Shardell Silverado, Shardell Shantarnah Golden and Shardell Sharana Golden are also race winners, with many other Shardell horses successfully competing. Shardell Prince Ali is competing in the 2014 WEG Endurance for Thailand. Geoff: Situated in the Noosa Hinterland of South East Queensland. We are a small but dedicated stud offering safe, pleasant and comfortable accommodation for visiting mares. We are dedicated to offering the very best care and support to mares and their owners who are investing richly in a future equine athlete. Our stallion is bred along Crabbet/Russian lines. We have an appreciation for the robust, handsome look of these types of Arabian and have found them to be of a more unflappable nature with low resting heart rates, powerful motion and easy ‘engagement’ due to a classic riding type of conformation which allows the horse to carry itself on its hocks and lighten up in the forehand. This results in a comfortable and powerful mount for all weights of rider from light to heavy weight, all of which is passed on genetically. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO COMPETE IN ENDURANCE? Simone: The sense of achievement that comes from knowing our success results purely from hard work and complete devotion to training our horses to be at their absolute best. Jan: A wild love of the sport; trusting your partner in the pitch of darkness; hurtling through space where every footfall is judged at the last moment and adrenaline is coursing through your veins. The dawn ABOVE LEFT: FABIO AND JAN TYRELL. ABOVE RIGHT: ROD STRAHAN RIDING BURRALGA SAMBUKHA.

Glengannon Arabians ~Introducing our champions~

Shaqueil

Kalkadoon Zorro Photo K Coppalotti

Congratulating ‘Ardai’ (Starglen Entertainer x Inshallah Anniversary) and ‘Kalkadoon Viva’ (Wollumbin Meteor x Kalkadoon Vamp) on 5 consecutive wins and Best Conditioned awards AND ‘La-Battist Shadowfax’ (Camelot Retreat Bedow x Princess Trepid) on 6 consecutive wins and Best Conditioned awards.

La-Battist Shadowfax Photo K Coppalotti

Glengannon Azazael Photo K Coppalotti

Ardai

Glengannon Anarchy

Kalkadoon Viva Australian Champion Junior horse

Iskah, Owned by Melcot Arabians

‘Glengannon’

Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia P: +61 755442212 M: +61 407 581 036 E: red65@skymesh.com.au

having much more knowledge about endurance, which I see reflected, in general, in improvements in how horses are trained and presented now.

approaching and the wily photographer is perched on the commanding rock. The beauty of the bush; the power of a fit horse, not coming first but completing with a partner that wants to go again all of these individually are compelling motivators, but combined make it impossible to resist. Rod: Endurance is the ultimate horse sport as it defines the bond between horse and rider. It is very challenging, it has highs and lows. It is serious fun riding a super fit horse as they are such superb athletes. But at the end of the day you just have to love riding, and riding home-bred horses that are the best horses you have ever ridden is very satisfying. Geoff: I am sure that we will always remain involved in the sport of endurance riding one way or another as to me it is the most balanced of all the ridden disciplines, not only does the rider get to enjoy so many hours with their wonderful horse but there is the crucial involvement of the vets who are there to ensure that the horses are not stressed in any way at all. So, this makes it a harmonious sport where the horse is placed first in the order of priority and to me that is how it should be.

stringent veterinary protocols today, as compared to in the past, is definitely a positive change, for example, the implementation of ‘Novice horse’ status and speed and age restrictions. As with all equestrian fields, the development of better equipment and extensive equinerelated research, studies and technology allow us to understand the biomechanics and metabolism of the horse better than ever before. This has led to a better understanding of the horse’s function overall and allows breeders, trainers, veterinarians and riders to implement a wealth of knowledge into their preparations and achieve better performance from their horses, for example, through nutrition or sports medicine. To see such advancements at work within endurance riding is definitely a positive step forward, yet unfortunately has its disadvantages with regard to the myriad of trinkets, products, supplements and feeds which through extensive marketing and advertising can lead newcomers and inexperienced horse people into trouble.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN THE SPORT SINCE YOU BEGAN? IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, HAVE THESE BEEN POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE? Simone: The past 15–20 years has seen a gradual move from longer legs completed more slowly, to shorter legs ridden quicker with the added competitive element of the Vet Gate into Hold system. Whether it is right or not to strive for more competitive times has always seemed to divide the endurance community. There are pros and cons for both types of riding, and preference really depends on the individual’s opinion.

Jan: Positives include helmets being mandatory, horse welfare issues being brought to the fore, riders, chief stewards and vets being more pro-active, and the sport being more accessible to all with more information available. I don’t see too many negatives: Social media becoming a tool for disseminating information fast and sharing experiences is wonderful, however it has also provided an avenue for some to vent before thinking, without due consideration of the feelings of others and perhaps other consequences. Goosenecks becoming a norm which has taken away from the little float and the camp fire but the lure of an open fire still draws everyone together to yarn and share stories.

The development of strict rules and regulations for horse welfare as well as

Rod: I think that the level of horse welfare has improved with both riders and vets

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Geoff: We have seen a change in the sport of endurance since we were introduced to it in 1985, before the explosion in its popularity occurred, when the show scene captured so much more interest from Arabian horse breeders. The earlier endurance mounts were kept in much lighter condition, rules were not as stringent and the horses certainly had to be tough/lucky, have very capable riders and handlers or they were in trouble with metabolics etc. But there is so much more information available now to help guide people with regard to hoof care, feed and general management of a long distance athlete and indeed there are particular bloodlines emerging of those who are the most suited to endurance. WHAT ARE THE MOST REWARDING/ MOST DIFFICULT ELEMENTS INVOLVED IN THE SPORT? Simone: It is always a reward to see your time and efforts made worthwhile with a youngster’s first successful completion or a fresh and sound horse the day after a competitive 160km ride. Endurance by its nature is a difficult equestrian sport, where the smallest discomfort or most insignificant looking scratch can become a big problem, quickly. Jan: Money has become tight across all sports, entry fees have had to climb and this has taken some away from many horse sports. Some of the most rewarding and difficult elements are intrinsically linked. Our breeding of Arabians in Australia is recognised worldwide and our horses are leading many stables, because of this our bloodlines are appreciated and highly sought after. This has led to an increased price in some areas but also a sweeping of our good bloodlines and temptation for some to breed inferior stock and bringing them on too early. Undoubtedly the most wonderful and rewarding elements are when you breed to a particular bloodline and then those progeny become great partners for others. Rod: The most rewarding elements are the sense of achievement gained from breeding a foal and seeing it through to being a great riding horse, capable of achieving success at the highest levels. The other very rewarding aspect is the friendships that are made with fellow riders both in Australia and overseas.

ABOVE: GLENGANNON’S SMOKEY AT MURRUMBA 2013. PHOTO: SUE CROCKETT.

Geoff: Endurance riding is rewarding in so many ways, the opportunities for the whole family involvement is one of the greatest attractions. It is hard to nail it down to one aspect but personally, as a breeder I am most delighted when I see the happy faces of the owners of our stallion’s progeny and hearing them telling us of the amazing sweetness of their horse’s nature and how happy they are that they chose to breed to Aheyme. This is what a breeder wants to hear. There are no real negatives apart from allocating that time for training which can and does present problems for busy people with family and other businesses to dedicate their time to. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS INVOLVED IN BEING SUCCESSFUL AT ENDURANCE? Simone: A fit, strong and sound horse and skilled rider, as well as the time and dedication to put into producing such a combination. The ability to travel your horse safely and comfortably to and from events is also very important, as well as its post-ride care, to ensure long-term soundness. Jan: Listening and looking at your horses. Feeding, shoeing (or not), exercise, chiropractic and physio work are all helpful. Dedication and focus. All well conformed horses, given the right combination of

exercise, nutrition and physical wellbeing in the form of chiro, physio and farrier or trimmer, have the capability of being winners. It is up to you the owner, trainer or rider to recognise what is required. Always listen to your horse. Some days are not good days, some days are just right. They will tell you when they are tired or sore, all you need to do is listen. Rod: You need to have dedication and commitment to consistent training and competition, and a strong sense of horsemanship with an ability to read the horse’s capability. Geoff: To be successful at endurance you will need to have a passion for it and if you have that burning passion it will not be difficult. I also believe that you need to have a deep feeling of empathy for the horse and a sensitivity to detect when something is not quite right. A respect for the nature and ways of the individual horse will also help you to best manage that particular character. Some need a different approach and flexibility comes into play in many ways both mentally and physically with the successful endurance team. WHAT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE AHN READERS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU/ YOUR STUD? Simone: We treat each horse as our own, and love following them once they have left

to a new home and seeing their success. Everything at Glengannon Arabians revolves around preparing for a long-term goal for each horse and everyone puts in much time and effort to keep the farm running successfully. Jan: Steel Poppy horses are brought up to be willing partners with their riders. They are kind, giving and respectful and flourish when they receive similar sentiments back. We breed horses to be life-long friends and loved ones with their owners. Geoff: To me it is a very pleasurable thing to ride my horse, and I like to do my training with a friend, have some laughs and sometimes some tears together as we go through the challenges and face up to them with one another’s support. I would like to reassure people who are bringing their precious mares to our stud that the mares are always given the most careful consideration in regard to their happiness and contentment and are kept in safe and clean paddocks with carefully chosen companions or alone, whatever is more suitable to that particular mare. Stables are available if needed and quality feeding is of the highest priority for a mare’s fertility while she is with us. Advice and support is offered as part of the service. We all have the same goal, to produce a robust and happy foal from a contented and healthy mare. ▮

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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

COLLEEN KRAHNEN By Simone Krahnen

ENDURANCE RIDING IS A VERY DEMANDING SPORT AND REQUIRES ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DEDICATION AND UNRELENTING EFFORT TO ACHIEVE TOP RESULTS.

Colleen Krahnen from Glengannon Arabians, has put in the effort and has achieved the results. Colleen started riding on her sister’s pony, a black Shetland Dartmoor cross called ‘Toddy’, winning many championships in pony hack classes and rider classes, and not long after she joined the rest of the family in the sport of endurance riding. Colleen did her first 80km ride on a bay purebred gelding named Wywurri Starlight (Nomad) when she was eight years of age. A short career on Nomad saw her achieve her open rider status and her first 160km completion at the age of nine. During 2008, a flea bitten grey mare named Kalkadoon Viva (Wollumbin Meteor x Kalkadoon Vamp) was placed in the care of Glengannon Arabians to be broken in, and eventually became 64 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Colleen’s new endurance horse. To this day Viva and Colleen have achieved over 2000 successful kilometres together and Colleen has ridden over 6500 successful kilometres. Some of Viva and Colleen’s most noteworthy achievements include QLD Junior points horse and rider in 2011 and Junior points and distance rider in 2013, a 1500 successful kilometres rug, 3rd Junior 2012 QLD State Championships, three Quilty buckles including 1st place and BC at the 2013 Tom Quilty Gold Cup and 1st place and BC at the 2013 Australian FEI Championships 90km 1*. Colleen competes

in endurance rides around the country and later this year Colleen and Viva are aiming to travel from Queensland to Western Australia for the 2014 Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Outside of the endurance scene on spare weekends, Colleen competes in the show ring and the show jumping ring on her purebred Arabian mare Evangeline (Chip Chase Desert Wind x Oyster Bay Banina). Colleen’s aims for the future include competing in D grade show jumping class at Royal show level and to break in and start competing on the homebred mare Glengannon Solitude. ▮

ABOVE LEFT AND RIGHT: COLLEEN KRAHNEN RIDING KALKADOON VIVA (WOLLUMBIN METEOR X KALKADOON VAMP), 1ST PLACE JUNIOR AND BEST CONDITIONED HORSE AT THE 2013 TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP.

ARABIAN STUD

Breeders of Champion Arabian Endurance Horses

Burralga Sambukha

Om El Shareikh (Imp USA) x Aulda Shinera (15.2 h) Sambukha is proving to be a successful endurance horse. He is a lovely horse to ride with an awesome length of stride. He has an amazing temperament which he passes on to his progeny.

Dunwingeri Sakami Ibn Maakir Imperial Maakir (Imp USA) x Dunwingeri Anisa

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SO YOU WANT TO TRY ENDURANCE TRAINING FOR YOUR FIRST 40KM Kindly answered by Helen Rutland of Valinor Park Arabians

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IN THEORY, ANY FIT, HEALTHY, SOUND HORSE, IF RIDDEN SENSIBLY AND CAREFULLY CAN FINISH A 40KM TRAINING RIDE IN THE TIME ALLOWED, IT’S JUST THAT ARABIANS AND ARABIAN DERIVATIVES GENERALLY DO IT MUCH EASIER AND BETTER THAN OTHER BREEDS, WHICH IS WHY I’M OFTEN ASKED BY A RIDER WHO HAS COMPLETED A 20KM SOCIAL RIDE ON THEIR CURRENT HORSE HOW THEY SHOULD TRAIN TO STEP UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Let’s assume that you have had a taste of what endurance might be like by completing your social ride, and having enjoyed it, now have acquired an Arabian which may be more suited to the sport – where do you start? The secret to successfully training and competing in endurance, and maintaining a sound healthy horse for many kilometres, starts right at the very beginning – with the right choice of the right horse for the job – that, however, is a topic for another article. Having acquired your suitable horse, while some people can prepare a horse quickly for their first event, a young novice horse takes many miles to leg them up for elite competition. Even for a 40km ride, if your horse is green, and hasn’t done much trail riding, you need to get them out in the bush, and on tracks and quiet roads to strengthen their muscles and legs. Time on their back is important, as their back muscles also need to be strengthened. Cardio vascular fitness can be achieved much more quickly than the time taken to toughen ligaments and bones, and this is really the foundation to having a successful endurance horse – there really are no short cuts if you want to keep your horse for a long time. If your horse has been ridden and is quite seasoned under saddle, allow yourself, as a novice, three months to train for your first 40km. This will give you time up your sleeve if you run into problems as well. For a green horse, I would spend the first month doing lots of walking! Not at a snail’s pace though, but brisk walks, incorporating hills wherever possible. Vary this with some arena work once a week, to keep your horse supple and educated. A well balanced, educated horse is a joy to ride on the track – whilst endurance horses aren’t ridden on the bit and collected when out on the trail, an obedient horse, who changes diagonals (yes we do this in endurance too!), can work off your legs, stops and turns when required, and who doesn’t want to bolt after the front runners will give you a much more pleasant ride than an uneducated horse who wants to run with the herd. In your second month, you can introduce some faster work, with trotting and occasional cantering to break the routine – not all at once, gradually working up to it. At Valinor Park we have a number of different training tracks, graduated from an easy 8km (with hills), to tough 40km tracks, which a novice horse would attempt later in their training routine. We always like to start off with an ‘easy day’, followed by a hard day, then in the middle another easy day may be flatwork in the arena, then another hard day, followed by a tapering off at the end

of the week. Unless a horse has a problem, we work on a five day cycle, with two days off – other trainers work differently, and you must at all times monitor your horse, and adjust your workload accordingly, and this is where the horsemanship comes into play. In the third month, I would like to see a novice horse capable of doing a 30km track during the week, at varying paces, and again the workload would depend on the horse’s ability to handle it – if you strike a problem – back off, investigate and try to solve it before moving up a grade in training. This is really a ‘thumbnail’ sketch of a training programme, and can be altered to suit your needs. There are many experienced riders and trainers around who are only too happy to help a novice rider and someone new to the sport. There are a few other things to keep in mind: •

The foundation of a good endurance horse takes years not months.

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Keep a diary – there are a couple of really good computer programmes out now which allow you to download your horse’s speed, heart rates, distance travelled, and altitude, all at any one time.

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Learn to take your horse’s heart rate, and know what their standing pulse is, don’t just rely on a heart rate monitor. As your horse gets fitter, it will recover faster to its standing pulse rate – if you hit a problem, overwork, infection, pain, often the first indication is a raised heart rate.

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Feed judiciously for the work done, and use electrolytes sensibly and as directed.

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Make sure your gear fits your horse correctly – as your horse gets fitter, his muscling will change – the saddle that fitted him to begin with may rub as this happens, so keep an eye on any rubs, sore spots etc.

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If you don’t intend to ride your horse barefoot, and can’t shoe properly, get yourself the best farrier you can find – he will be an invaluable ally in years to come.

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Get your horse used to having their temperature taken, heart rates taken, gums and teeth examined and teach them to trot out briskly at the end of a loose lead, not pulling them along reluctantly!

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Check your horse thoroughly after each training session – keep a diary with tracks ridden, recoveries and also the temperature and weather conditions on the day.

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Make sure all your riding gear is comfortable and doesn’t rub – nothing is worse than bleeding legs from a rub half way through a ride – even a short one.

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Familiarise yourself with the AERA rules – they have a great website with many links, so utilise it as much as possible.

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Get yourself fit – a fit rider will always be more helpful to a novice horse than one who is tired and ends up riding like a sack of potatoes.

Best of all, go and enjoy yourself – it’s a wonderful way to spend time with your equine best friend – you will make new friends and get to see some amazing country – you may even get hooked and become another ‘Endurance Addict’!!!! ▮

About our Expert: Helen Rutland As a child Helen competed successfully at pony club and Royal shows, before moving on to showjumping and eventing on thoroughbreds (usually ex-racehorses and mad!) As an adult, Helen began competing in endurance and with the purchase of an Anglo mare and the incredible stallion, Oasis Desert Song, Valinor Park Arabians was born. Helen’s love for endurance and her Arabian horses saw her win the 1982 and 1983 Tom Quilty (Lwt) on Balfron Marbella, while the first Valinor Park-bred horses began competing in 1984. Since then VP horses have won in endurance both here and in the UK, Europe and UAE. They have successfully represented Australia, UK and Canada, and there are currently 11 VP horses in UAE, with six just having been sold to Sheikh Hamdan (bin Mohammed al Maktoum), Crown Prince of Dubai – indisputably the best endurance stable in the Middle East, if not the world. In the show ring, Valinor Park horses have also achieved the highest accolades in both halter and saddle competition, including Australian Champion, East Coast Champion and Qld Challenge Champion titles.

MAIN IMAGE: HELEN RUTLAND OF VALINOR PARK ARABIANS WITH NATIONAL CHAMPION, RESERVE EAST COAST CHAMPION AND TOP 10 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION MARE, JUDAL’S KISS OF JAMAL. ABOVE: JANINE’S PUREBRED FILLY HAFSAH.

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MEMORY LANE Many of us enjoy looking through photos of days gone by, of wonderful horses, of memorable events. With the advent of social media, sharing these memories has become simpler than ever before, and photos crammed in drawers and secreted away lovingly for years are now easily shared safely over the internet. It’s a wonderful tool to have at our disposal, and many are taking advantage of the technology to not only share, but to preserve images for many years to come. The facebook group ‘Australian Arabian horses. A walk down memory lane’ has amassed over 1600 members in just a few short weeks, and the page contains a wealth of old photographs and research. Its founder, Stacey Wood comments, “The intention of this group is to preserve as much history about Arabian horses in Australia and New Zealand as possible, in a safe place where it can’t be damaged from fire or floods or lost because of computer error or mice plagues. This is a great place to save and share and also to learn.” Terry Hardcastle, co-admin comments, “It is a fantastic resource for people to refer back to as well as just enjoy.” Stacey Wood, Terry Hardcastle, Lynda Sonter and Ann Ballard have provided some of their more popular photographs for AHN to share. If you have any special photographs or Arabian horse memorabilia stashed away that you believe could be of interest to AHN readers and are willing to share it, please feel free to send your photographs and information to sarah@vinkpub.com AHN would love to hear from you. ▮

1. SINDH (SILVER VANITY X SILFINA). SUBMITTED BY LOUISE RAYMOND. 2. GODIVA (BABYLON X INO), BRED BY THE DEPT OF AGRICULTURE. SUBMITTED BY LYN NICOLLE. 3. BREMERVALE EMPEROR. SUBMITTED BY TERRY HARDCASTLE. 4. FENWICK CAKE TIN. SUBMITTED BY BARRY PARKER. 5. GRAND ROYAL IMP AS AN OLD HORSE AT GATTON AG COLLEGE WITH ROBERT SCOTT. PHOTO FROM HOOFS & HORNS MAGAZINE. SUBMITTED BY ANN BALLARD. 6. OXFORD STARDUST (COUNT MANILLA X ELECTRIC RAY). THIS PHOTO TAKEN ABOUT 1978. “DUSTY” WAS 15 YEARS OLD IN THE PHOTO. SUBMITTED BY DEB WATSON. 7. TRISTRAM SELAM AND PETER MILLARD. SUBMITTED BY TERRY HARDCASTLE. 8. RALVON PILGRIM AND RON MALES. SUBMITTED BY MARJORIE TRUDGETT.

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MENTORING

OUR YOUTH VOLUNTEERING OUR TIME, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO WORK WITH OUR UP AND COMING YOUNG RIDERS CAN BE OF BENEFIT TO THE MENTOR AS WELL AS TO THE MENTORED.

Anna Jermolajew began endurance riding in the middle of 2006, riding her purebred Arabian mare Peoria Zyrana. Anna was ‘largely clueless’ about the sport of endurance, and was assisted by countless experienced competitors and officials within what she terms as the ‘Western Australian endurance family’. Mentors such as the Radny family, Deb Symington, the Summerfields, Deb Jewell, Vanessa Crispe, Chris Ros, the Lilley family and Cathy Paton, to name a few, have been a tremendous positive influence on her endurance career, and having been provided with this level of help and encouragement, Anna knows its value. Having coached a number of junior sports, and having been quite heavily involved in the Volunteer Fire Brigade both as a member and as a cadet trainer, Anna was only too happy to take on another challenge. So, when the opportunity arose for her to mentor young rider Matthew Thomas, she was keen to be involved. Here, Anna shares her experiences. I first started riding with Matthew, his mother and his older brother around five years ago. As companions, we were all keen to get out and challenge both ourselves and our horses. However, when Matthew’s older brother progressed into Year 12 and later into

University, and his mother wasn’t always able to accompany him, Matthew was left needing a mentor and regular riding companion so he could continue to train. I was happy to step in, and as both Matthew and myself are governed by the Secondary school timetable, we were easily able to work out suitable times for training. Although I’m sure at times I’ve driven Matthew mad with comments such as ‘sit back’ and ‘heels down’, he has been incredibly receptive to my coaching, never losing his temper or his wonderful sense of humour. I have also been able to help him with other areas of competition including strapping strategies for his mare, how to judge his time and to set a respectable safe pace, how to get a ‘feel’ for how his horse is travelling, and about the importance of ignoring offhand comments. I personally find the latter the most difficult, especially when you may be feeling a little fragile or concerned about your horse. One of the major positives of the mentor/ mentee relationship has been the ability to teach our respective mounts (in Matthew’s case quite a variety) to work efficiently with each other, and to provide both horses with the opportunities for competitiveness. Another positive aspect from Matt’s point of view has been that it enables him to “go to awesome places,” and “see exciting things.” (I’m not sure that the very large deceased wild pig was on my list of exciting things, but it was probably on his). Riding with an experienced rider has built his confidence, while training with an experienced horse has built the confidence

of his horses. Matthew has also used the experience to assist in the completion of his Duke of Edinburgh Award. From the mentor’s perspective it provides a ready-made training partner, ensures you are very intentional about your training, and serves as a reminder of how far you and your horse have come. It is great to look back from time to time and see how far the person you are mentoring has come and how much has been achieved. Otherwise it is very easy to forget the rewards of your efforts. Other benefits include sharing the tasks of setting up camp/yards etc, having two persons listening at pre-ride briefings and sharing the ups and downs of all aspects of endurance competition. For us, and our Arabians, it has worked well. Hopefully, Matthew’s horse will be able to qualify for the Quilty at the next 160km opportunity as this has been one of our primary goals. Another significant goal is bringing on a couple of younger horses for the coming years. If you have the opportunity to mentor a young rider, you’ll find it refreshes your thinking and makes you consider why you perform tasks the way you do. It certainly provides you with a different and refreshing perspective on our sport. ▮

ABOVE: MATTHEW THOMAS AND FLAMETREE MOONSHINE AND ANNA JERMOLAJEW AND PEORIA ZYRANA.

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YOUTH GALLERY

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1: FROM BEACH TO SHOW RING AND BEYOND – COSMIC SPARKLING STARLIGHT – THE PERFECTLY VERSATILE ARABIAN WITH CATRIONA MCCALLUM. 2: JESSICA SAGGERS ON DURANBAH SEBASTIAN (APG) COMPLETING THEIR FIRST 20KM ENDURANCE AT LAKE MANCHESTER ON 28/6/14. 3: ABIGAIL DOWEY AND BRU-DELL BRONSON. 4: SALLY CHAPMAN WRITES: THIS IS LUCY CHAPMAN FEEDING CARROTS TO BGA NAADIR, MY BEAUTIFUL PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION WHO TURNED 30 THIS YEAR. HE HAS BEEN WITH MY FAMILY SINCE HE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AND IS MORE THAN A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY.

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5: RENEE WALSH ON NAAMAN MONTANA AT THE IPSWICH PONY CLUB HACK SHOW. 6: PARTBRED ARABIAN MARE PRINCESS CHANTELLE (13YO) WITH NATALIE PATTERSON (16YO) HAVING A GAME OF POLO X. CHANTELLE SPENDS HER TIME BETWEEN THE BROODMARE PADDOCK AND BEING A KID’S PONY. 7: AMBER SHERIDAN (17YO) ON DIAMOND ROAD DIOR.

ARABIANS SHINE AT INTERSCHOOLS By Tracey Keller

THE QUEENSLAND INTERSCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE RUN BY EQUESTRIAN QUEENSLAND. THIS YEAR, THE EVENT WAS HELD IN JULY, IN MARYBOROUGH, WITH OVER 350 RIDERS FROM SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE STATE COMPETING.

Arabian Riding Pony mare Barclay Strike A Pose ridden by Chelsea Senter won the State Champion Secondary 4 Phase Showman (45cm) and the duo was placed 4th in the Secondary Show Horse. Rathowen Pensive with her rider Jade Christofis, also competed in the Show Horse and Showman divisions finishing 7th and 4th out of 18 entries, also taking out Reserve Champion Galloway in 2011.

at Interschool competitions on ‘Budgie’

The partbred gelding Holovale Jiminy Cricket was ridden by 11-year-old Emma Gould for Reserve Championships in both Primary Preliminary and Primary Novice Dressage.

with the sisters winning their respective

Jess Emmerson and her Arabian Pony Glenian Park Kaluda Gold competed against older riders on much bigger horses to win Reserve Champion Secondary Working Hunter. Jess has been competing

horses and riders at this event and for both my daughters winning on their Arabian derivatives is just a dream come true, go the Arabs.”

for two years and has done a little bit of everything including showman, show horse, combined training, show jumping

Jess and Kaluda Gold and Chelsea and Barclay Strike A Pose have been announced as part of the 2014 Queensland team to represent at the Interschool National Championships in October.

and eventing. The Van Kampen sisters, Mikayla (14) and Bianca (9) competed in the Show Horse divisions with their Arabian Riding Ponies Keira Park Take A Bow and Ascot Starfinch

Naaman Monogram ARG and Shantay Morris, Urubula Regal Birthday ARG and Tahlia Eichorn, Binnowie Curtain Call ARF and Kate Johnstone have all been named on the QLD representative team. ▮

secondary and primary divisions. Mum Suzi says, “To say I am proud and thrilled is an understatement with such high quality

TOP LEFT: CHELSEA SENTER AND BARCLAY STRIKE A POSE. PHOTO: OZSHOTS. TOP RIGHT: JADE CHRISTOFIS AND RATHOWEN PENSIVE. BOTTOM RIGHT: HOLOVALE JIMINY CRICKET AND EMMA GOULD.

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TOWING TIPS FOR GETTING THERE SAFELY PART 1: THE LEGALITIES OF FINDING THE RIGHT TOW VEHICLE By Russell Manning

RUSSELL MANNING, TECHNICAL RESEARCHER FOR THE RACQ KINDLY SHARES SOME VERY WORTHWHILE ADVICE ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE LOADING UP YOUR HORSE AND HITTING THE ROAD.

How much do you really know about your vehicle’s towing capacities? Do you know anything about tow ball loads, GCVM (what?), or tow vehicle axle loads? Do you know what your tow bar specifications are? Do you even know where to find the information? Selecting the right float/tow vehicle combination is vitally important to your safety and to the safety of other road users. But aside from that, authorities in some states take a very hard line on incorrect combinations of floats and tow vehicles and will issue hefty fines if the vehicle has insufficient capacity for the float it’s towing. The other, often not considered, consequence of this is that the float may have to be left at the roadside while a vehicle with a suitable tow capacity is found to move it. Finding a vehicle with sufficient towing capacity for a horse float, especially a larger one, can be a problem. Once the weight of the float and its contents exceeds around 3,000kg, the options for an appropriate tow vehicle become limited. In general terms only some of the heavier SUVs and larger utilities will have sufficient towing capacity. 72 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Finding the necessary information Owner’s manuals contain the towing specifications you’ll need to make the right decisions. But if you’re in the process of buying a vehicle, trawling through handbooks to find it can be a tedious process, particularly if you’re comparing a number of different vehicles. Motoring clubs and associations such as RACQ often have lists of towing specifications for a range of popular tow vehicles and can assist their members with specific enquiries. Be warned though that towing specifications can change from model to model, year to year and even within the same model range, depending on the exact specification of the vehicle. You have to know exactly what vehicle you’re enquiring about if you expect to get accurate information. It’s vital that you always confirm that the information obtained coincides with that provided in the vehicle’s handbook. If you have any doubt about the accuracy of the information you should confirm it with the vehicle’s manufacturer.

TOWING TERMINOLOGY EXPLAINED Towing capacity A vehicle’s towing capacity is determined by its manufacturer and is based on factors such as the design of the vehicle, the vehicle’s allowable rear axle load, the capacity of its tyres and the effect the laden trailer will have on the vehicle’s attitude, stability, durability and overall safety. The maximum trailer weight a vehicle can tow will be specified to ensure the combination is safe and controllable and that it will not significantly shorten the life of the vehicle’s body and mechanical components. Vehicle handbooks generally provide the following information: •

The maximum weight of the trailer, without brakes, that can be towed by the vehicle;

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The maximum weight of a trailer with brakes that can be towed by the vehicle;

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The maximum tow ball load; and

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Any conditions relating to towing or additional equipment required.

The maximum towing weight specified by the vehicle manufacturer equates to the trailer’s Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM). However a few vehicle manufacturers specify towing capacity in terms of Gross Trailer Weight, which is just a different way of describing the trailer’s Aggregate Trailer Mass. Don’t confuse Gross Trailer Weight with Gross Trailer Mass however as they are two different things. Tow ball load Tow ball load is the proportion of the trailer weight that is applied vertically to the rear of the tow vehicle. A vehicle’s ball load specification will be found in the vehicle’s handbook and will be listed as a weight in kilograms or as a percentage of the trailer’s ATM. Too little ball load can cause the trailer to become unstable and too much can be detrimental to the tow vehicle’s durability as well as affecting its stability, steering, braking and legality. GCVM Gross Combination Vehicle Mass (where given) is the maximum allowable weight of the trailer, tow vehicle and the load in the tow vehicle and trailer (including passengers).

Tow vehicle axle load A maximum axle load specification is sometimes given for vehicles, such as utilities, that are capable of carrying a load over the rear axle in addition to the load imposed by the trailer (the ball load). Tow bar specifications All tow bars made after July 1, 1988, and many made before this date, will have a plate attached that lists the bar’s maximum towing weight, its maximum ball load and the make and model of vehicle it was designed for. The vehicle’s specifications will always be the maximum the vehicle can legally tow, even if the tow bar is rated for a higher load. However if any of the tow bar specifications are lower than those given for the vehicle, the tow bar’s specification will override the vehicle’s specifications. It’s common to find tow bar specifications that differ from those given for the vehicle. This usually occurs where the bar is made for a number of different models in the range, or where light and heavy-duty tow bars are offered. Finally, there is no way to increase a vehicle towing specifications. If the trailer/tow

vehicle combination is incorrect there are only two options, buy a tow vehicle with a higher capacity or get a lighter trailer. ▮

In Part Two.... Do you know how much your float weighs? Have you taken into consideration the weight of the horse/s, gear, portable yards, feed and whatever else you’ve squeezed in on your way to that big competition? Most of us would probably hazard a guess, but is a guess good enough? Russell Manning from the RACQ warns us to ‘weigh, don’t guess’ or the consequences could be dire for you, your horses and your wallet.

LEFT: ONLY SOME OF THE HEAVIER SUVS AND LARGER UTILITIES WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT TOWING CAPACITY FOR A HORSE FLOAT, ESPECIALLY A LARGER ONE. ABOVE: SELECTING THE RIGHT FLOAT/TOW VEHICLE COMBINATION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO YOUR SAFETY AND TO THE SAFETY OF OTHER ROAD USERS.

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THE STORY BEHIND:

CAROUSEL SHOW HORSES (CSH) By Suzy Coldebella

WE CALLED OURSELVES CAROUSEL SHOW HORSES BECAUSE EVERYBODY LOVES A CAROUSEL AND WE WANTED A NAME THAT WOULD APPEAL TO EVERYBODY. CAROUSELS ARE MAGICAL, FUN AND BEAUTIFUL AND SUCH A GREAT RIDE. OUR MOTTO IS TO COME FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE WITH CSH.

Four years ago I sold a gorgeous fivemonth-old Arabian Riding Pony Filly, Razza Matazz (KP Cascade x QHF Angels Kiss) or ‘Belle’ as she is known, to Tracey Bennet of Eldonbrook Stud. Thus began a friendship and partnership which was to create Carousel Show Horses (CSH). Tracey lives in Hobart, Tasmania, with her son James and husband Barry. She has bred and shown many successful horses such as Bracknell Lady Robyn, Eldonbrook Indianna, E. Renesmee, and E. Ahmeni. A great part of Tracey’s success was from the experience and friendship she gained from working with Bob Burgess of Bracknell Lodge in Toowoomba, and consequently a lot of Tracey’s breeding includes the Bracknell ponies. In fact, Tracey’s first Australian Champion Arabian

ABOVE LEFT: ANNASTAZIA CSH (KP CASCADE X BOORALIE KAHLUA). ABOVE RIGHT: RAZZA MATAZZ (KP CASCADE X QHF ANGELS KISS). BOTTOM RIGHT: ELIERRA CSH (KP CASCADE X QHF ANGELS KISS) ARABIAN RIDING PONY FILLY.

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Riding Pony was Eldonbrook Ahmeni, bred from the beautiful Bracknell Lots of Charm. Tracey will always be very grateful to Bob, and his legend lives on with the Bracknell mares Tracey still owns and breeds from. I live in Longwarry, Melbourne with my husband Rob, my eight-year-old son Cody and my five-year-old daughter Teagan. I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful life with my family, my horses, studying to be a kinder teacher and my judging. I have worked hard to get my National Panel’s Judge Accreditation and have had the pleasure of travelling as far as New Zealand, and to many different States. I like to take on as many judging opportunities as I can, and this has seen me judging many breeds including Miniatures, Buckskins, Open breeds and of late, The Standardbred State Championships in WA. Some of my major Arabian shows have been at the Canberra and Sydney Nationals, The QLD Challenge, WA All Arabian Show, Victorian Extravaganza (two

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shows together) in Melbourne, The Crabbet Show and many more. I am grateful to the show committees for their hard work in running events and looking after me so well.

Kahlua totally fits Michelle’s ideal. We are thrilled that Kahlua is undergoing her saddle training and will be campaigned this year. We will be there to follow their progress.

Tracey and I were both keen to breed high-percentage Arabian derivatives. After Tracey purchased Belle, she took her to Tasmania and showed her, very successfully, for many championships and supremes. At three years of age, Belle came back here to Melbourne to be shown. At her first Arabian show back on the mainland, she was awarded Supreme Arabian Riding Pony filly. Belle was then put infoal to Gai El Jullyen to give Tracey and I a very beautiful filly, Alexsis CSH.

Antoinette CSH (Royal Hit (dec) x Belcam Censational). Words are not enough to describe this spectacular filly. Anny is rising two and already over 16hh. I am breathless when I see this filly stood up, many thanks to JH Training Centre. Anny currently holds the Victorian State Champion and the Classic Championship for her age and breed.

We also bred the very successful Arabian Riding Pony filly Annastazia CSH (KP Cascade x Booralie Kahlua). Then there is Kaspian CSH and Elierra CSH (KP Cascade x QHF Angels Kiss). We are very fortunate the beautiful ‘Snow’ as he is known, has crossed so well with our girls. Good luck to Sue Oberg who now owns Kaspian CSH! Annastazia’s dam, Booralie Kahlua, now belongs to Michelle Vines, who also owned the extremely successful gelding, Britliff Rasheer (dec). Michelle likes ‘bling’, and 76 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

We also had another mare we bred to KP Cascade x QHF Caramel Kisses (Poppet). This mare was sold in foal to Jo Herd in

Tasmania, to produce a lovely, blingy filly. We are looking forward to following her career. Tracey and I have a great partnership. Our intention is to breed high percentage derivatives, whether they be Arabian Ponies, Arabian Riding Ponies, Partbreds, Arabian Warmbloods etc., with good conformation and great temperaments, and hopefully some success in the show ring. Not only do we have this wonderful partnership but we have a friendship. It is very special to meet somebody in your life who you just connect with, always great for a chat on the phone and lots of fun to share the journey with. We are both extremely grateful to all who are helping and supporting us on the way. ▮

ABOVE LEFT: BELCAM CENSATIONAL (CONTANGO II X AMIRA EL MARIESHAAH). ABOVE RIGHT: ANTOINETTE CSH (ROYAL HIT (DEC) X BELCAM CENSATIONAL). BOTTOM RIGHT: TEAGAN AND CODY COLDEBELLA ON THEIR PONIES, HUGO AND DESSY.

NSW Arabian Horse Association presents

The Big Three... 2014 NSW State Titles

27-28 September 2014 Sydney International Equestrian Centre Horsley Park Entries close 25 July 2014

2014 National Stud Show

13-16 November 2014 Sydney International Equestrian Centre Horsley Park Entries close 29 September 2014

2015 East Coast Arabian Championships

28-31 January 2015 Sydney International Equestrian Centre Horsley Park Entries close 5 December 2014 Winners of the same category at each of these three shows win the Triple Crown Award. Points from these three shows count towards the NSWAHA Annual High Point Awards. Entry Forms can be downloaded from nswarabian.org.au or emmasshowhorses.com.au or contact the Secretary on 0408 232 162 Images supplied by Framed by Frame, Delsharla Pet Pawtraits, SWD Images, Danna Lingard & Foxwood Photography

DIAMOND T SAKIMA By Rosalie Mayo-Ramsay

THIS YEAR HAS CERTAINLY BEEN A GOOD ONE FOR FRY SO FAR. AT THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS HE WAS TOP TEN SENIOR LED QUARAB, AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION RIDDEN QUARAB STALLION AND RESERVE CHAMPION DERIVATIVE STALLION RIDDEN BY AN AMATEUR.

Whilst searching for a Quarab Colt to show and to eventually put to our beloved Quarab Mare Carjola Park Watch My Class, I came across a photo of the then yearling Diamond T Sakima. He caught my eye not only due to his looks, but because of the extravagant movement he was exhibiting in the photo. After a phone call to his owner, Diane Miller of Diamond T Stud in Victoria, Sakima (Fry) made the long truck trip from Victoria to the Hunter Valley in NSW. Fry came to us as a gangly 18 month old. I could see his potential but my daughter Tamara was not convinced, worried that he was small with an ugly head. It took him another two years to blossom. Tamara would not let me use him with her precious mare until he proved himself, so I mated him to my partbred Arabian pinto mare MayoVale Lolita. Fry proved his worth when Lolita produced a beautiful pinto colt MayoVale In Ernest (now a lovely gelding), and it was decided Fry could stay. 78 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

As a three year old Tamara started Fry under saddle, and before long the pair began attending shows and doing very well. As a four year old, having attended only a handful of shows, Fry qualified for his first Royal Easter Show. Fry placed highly in his classes, and beat some well-known competition to achieve second place in the hotly contested Arabian Derivative Stallion Under Saddle class. By this time Fry’s career was in full swing and he was racking up halter and saddle championships in both Pinto and Arabian derivative classes. But the best was still to come. This year has certainly been a good one for Fry so far. At the Australian Arabian Championships he was Top Ten Senior Led Quarab, Australian Champion Ridden Quarab Stallion and Reserve Champion Derivative Stallion ridden by an Amateur.

One month after our successes at the Aussies, Fry competed at Sydney Royal, and what a day we had! He won his Led Pinto Stallion class and was Champion Led Pinto Stallion. I was in shock! To top it all off he won the Ridden Pinto 14hh to 15hh, which in a class with mares and geldings in it, was no mean feat. We had such a fantastic day, with our pinto mare MayoVale Lolita also winning both led and ridden classes. Fry is now starting his dressage career and we are eagerly awaiting that foal with Carjola Park Watch My Class. We also hope to travel to Melbourne next year for the Aussies. I would like to thank Diane Miller for breeding such an excellent Quarab stallion, and Tamara for all her dedication in his training. We hope that people will recognise the versatility of the Quarab for their beauty and their brains. ▮ ABOVE: FRY AT THE SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW.

SH ROYAL DREAM SH ROYAL DREAM IS THE CULMINATION OF A WORLDWIDE SEARCH FOR A REGISTERED PINTABIAN STALLION THAT MET OUR REQUIREMENTS ...

By Candy Green Cadenza Arabian Stud wishes to announce the safe arrival of SH Royal Dream (imp USA) (SH Nite Gambler x SH Nite Mariah) to our small stud in Victoria earlier in 2014. SH Royal Dream is the first imported homozygous tobiano and homozygous black Pintabian stallion to be registered with the Arabian Horse Society of Australia as a partbred Arabian. Bred by Barbara Olson of Spruce Hollow Arabian and Pintabians, Minesotta USA, SH Royal Dream (imp USA) is the culmination of Barb’s dedication and commitment to breeding high percentage, coloured Arabians in the USA. A highly regarded breeder of Pintabians, Barbara has bred and exported Pintabian mares and stallions to many countries around the world. Representing a whole new direction of breeding for Cadenza Arabians, SH Royal Dream (imp USA) will lead our first foray into coloured Arabian horse breeding. Having bred mainly purebreds for the past 25 years with just a small handful of Anglo Arabians as well, we look forward to producing a small number of stunning tobiano coloured Arabian foals for the 2015 and future foaling seasons. A number of these foals will also be eligible for dual registration with the Pintabian Horse Registry Incorporated (PHRI) as Pintabian horses in their own right.

be eligible for dual registration as a partbred Arabian (through AHSA) and pinto through the relevant State Pinto Association. For us, SH Royal Dream (imp USA) is the culmination of a worldwide search for a registered Pintabian stallion that met our requirements of good conformation, height over 15hh and homozygous for the tobiano gene. With only a handful of stallions meeting these specifications worldwide, and with homozygosity for the tobiano gene being so rare, it was even harder to find one that was actually for sale! Pintabian horses (as specified by the Pintabian Horse Registry Incorporated (PHRI), an international registry for registration of Pintabian horses around the world) are partbred Arabian horses who carry over 99% Arabian blood while also exhibiting the tobiano colour pattern. Requiring at least seven generations of breeding tobiano coloured horses back to purebred Arabians to meet the minimum 99% Arabian blood percentage required for registration with PHRI, Pintabian horses are an exciting new source of Arabian bloodlines for anyone wishing to pursue a coloured Arabian breeding program. Only recently having turned three, SH Royal Dream (imp USA) will be given a few more months to mature before we plan to

start him under saddle as part of his long and slow lead up to an endurance career in a few years’ time. Currently showing an extremely laid-back, no fuss disposition, we trust that he will pass these qualities onto his foals who will in turn become our cherished riding horses of the future. SH Royal Dream (imp USA) will be standing at public stud to a limited number of approved mares by Artificial Insemination (AI) chilled semen only. Frozen semen may be made available in the future once further testing has been finalised. Further details regarding SH Royal Dream can be found on www.cadenzaarabians. com.au or through our Cadenza Arabians and Pintabians Facebook page. Further details on the Pintabian breed can be found on the Pintabian Horse Registry Incorporated website at www.pintabianregistry.com ▮

Genetically tested as homozygous for both the tobiano and black genes, all SH Royal Dream’s (imp USA) foals will be born with black based (eg. black, bay, buckskin etc) tobiano colouring, no matter what colour the mare is that he is bred to (even greys). None of the foals will display red based colouring eg. chestnut tobiano. In the case of grey mares however, if their grey gene dominates, the tobiano colouring will grey out as any other solid colour would do on a grey horse. Steel greys would of course still show the tobiano patterning. All foals from either purebred or partbred Arabian mares over 98.69 percent will be eligible for triple registration as a Pintabian (through PHRI), a partbred Arabian (through AHSA) and a pinto through the relevant State Pinto Association. All other foals will TOP & RIGHT: SH ROYAL DREAM.

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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

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REIKI IS FAST BECOMING ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR NATURAL HEALING MODALITIES IN THE WORLD, AND MANY HORSE OWNERS ARE FINDING ITS USE IN TREATING A WIDE RANGE OF HEALTH CONDITIONS AS BENEFICIAL FOR THEIR HORSES AS FOR THEMSELVES. BUT JUST AS MANY OTHERS ARE A LITTLE SKEPTICAL OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES. MODALITIES (NOT PROVEN BY SCIENCE) WITH NO VISIBLE ‘PROCESS’ CAN BE DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. I DECIDED THE BEST WAY FOR ME TO FIND OUT MORE WOULD BE TO SEE JULIE IN ACTION AND TO HAVE A CHAT, SO I DROVE OUT TO A PROPERTY IN THE GREAT LAKES AREA WHERE TWO HORSES WERE AWAITING THEIR REIKI APPOINTMENT.

Interview with Julie Abrahams WHAT IS REIKI? Reiki is a natural therapy which comes to us through the teachings of Mikao Usui, who lived in Japan in the 19th century. It offers a natural alternative to reducing stress and improving health and wellbeing in humans and animals, by balancing the energy of the body, mind and spirit, and supporting the process of self-healing. Horses, like humans, can become ill, injured, emotionally upset, stressed or traumatised, and like humans, they can also benefit from Reiki. Reiki is ideal for use with horses because it’s gentle and noninvasive, doesn’t cause stress, discomfort, or pain, and may assist in healing physical illnesses and injuries, and emotional and behavioural issues. JULIE ABRAHAMS Julie is an experienced horsewoman and former Arabian horse breeder – and a professional Reiki practitioner. Based on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Julie has been dedicated to the practice of Reiki for over 12 years. She combines her experience working with Reiki and animals to specialise in providing Equine Reiki Training and Reiki treatments for all horses and their human companions. Julie believes that when a rider improves his or her own state of health they will also see an improvement in their horse’s performance and general wellbeing. When a rider feels more relaxed, balanced and focused, their horse will too. I wasn’t sure what to expect at our meeting, but the woman who stepped out of the car was, as any of you who have met Julie will know, a friendly, practical and down to earth professional. Watching Julie work with the two horses was quite simply, amazing. When Julie first 80 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

stepped calmly into the enclosure, both horses were restless and impatient to be let out. One, who had a history of being distrustful of people, was visibly anxious. I watched on – slightly anxious myself as Julie was penned in with them.

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her and, these horses, one of which had initially looked at her from the other end of the pen as though she might have been a vicious predator, were falling asleep. The transformation in their attitude and their what was Julie doing? There wasn’t much to see and as Julie commented with a laugh at

ABOVE: WATCHING JULIE WORK WITH THE HORSES WAS QUITE SIMPLY, AMAZING. RIGHT: REIKI CAN BE USEFUL FOR MANY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. JULIE WORKING ON THE ASHTON CIRCUS HORSES.

the time, “Reiki isn’t exactly the world’s most exciting spectator sport.” When the horses finally ambled happily away from their treatment, Julie sat down with me to explain the mystery of Reiki. “The word Reiki translates to spiritual energy. During a treatment the practitioner channels Reiki energy to create a healing space for the horse. The main purpose of a Reiki treatment is to relieve stress and tension from the body to promote healing. When the body is in a state of stress it can’t heal. Reiki helps to balance the body’s energy systems by releasing the stress and tension, and promoting a state of deep relaxation. In this state the body is able to access its innate ability to heal itself. The effectiveness of treatments can be seen in the results.” HOW DO WE GET OUT OF BALANCE? “As we go through life we get out of balance through our worries, fear or anger. We humans tend to hang on to worry, fear and anger which accumulates in our energy system, eventually causing energy blockages which may end up manifesting as physical pain, illness or disease. Reiki helps to get our system flowing freely again by releasing these energy blocks. When we are in balance, we feel great and function better.” Since Julie began practising Reiki for horses, she’s encountered horses with a myriad of problems. Horses that have had horrific injuries, severe emotional stress and a multitude of different man-made issues. “I hate to say it, but most problems horses have are created by humans. “When horses are in pain or feel unwell it generally shows up as a behavioural or performance issue, or both. This can be misconstrued by some as being naughty or stubborn when in fact it’s the horse’s way of telling us something’s not right in its world. Likewise when horses react unfavourably to situations or environments in most cases we have no way of knowing what’s happened in the horse’s past to make him behave that way. Just like humans, health issues, past experiences and emotional upset can influence current behaviour and how horses react to certain situations.” HOW CAN REIKI HELP? “Pretty well any health, performance or behavioural issue can be addressed with Reiki. It works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels so can assist with a whole range of issues. For instance on the physical level it can assist recovery after illness or injury. It can also provide natural pain relief, so very useful for situations like pregnancy when you don’t want to be giving pain relieving drugs. It’s very effective for relieving symptoms of colic and reducing inflammation. Because Reiki promotes deep calm and relaxation it’s highly beneficial

for easing pre-competition nerves and relaxing highly strung horses (or riders). Reiki is also beneficial for helping horses regain their confidence after suffering emotional or physical abuse. It’s a wonderful modality that can be used on its own or as a complementary therapy that safely supports all other healing modalities including Western medicine. It’s not going to take the place of veterinary care but will complement any treatments your horse may be receiving by a vet. Reiki can also be utilised if you’d like to try a more natural approach to improving your horse’s health, or when your horse hasn’t responded to other treatments.” WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TREATMENT? “When I begin a treatment I generally stand a few feet away from the horse to allow him the freedom to choose how he will ‘receive’ his treatment. It may take 15 or 20 minutes or more before the horse becomes receptive to the treatment, sometimes only a few minutes. I start treatments this way so the horse doesn’t feel pressured. He can choose whether he’d like to remain in his own space or come closer for a hands on treatment. This is particularly important if you’re dealing with a horse with trust issues, such as in the case of the horse I treated earlier. During a treatment a horse might lie down, move around, change sides frequently or lean on me. Treatments can last anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours. Horses tend to take what they need and then leave, often giving me a deep sigh or a peaceful look that lets me know they are finished before moseying off to graze. Horses love Reiki because they are inherently sensitive and energetic beings who understand its nature, therefore they respond very well to Reiki.” JuIie provides a mobile service for horses (and their human companions) throughout the Mid North Coast, Hunter Valley and Central Coast Regions. All treatments and treatment plans are tailored to suit the horse’s individual needs. Julie will discuss treatment options with you and work with you to create a plan that best suits your horse’s needs. Julie also runs very popular workshops for people wanting to learn how to heal horses with Reiki. “I began teaching Reiki for horses as a result of demand. More and more I’m finding people are wanting to learn how to help their own horses instead of relying on others. During my workshops participants learn how to utilise Reiki as a healing support for a wide range of health conditions and behavioural issues in humans and horses as well as being able to reduce the effects of stress and stress related conditions, ease pain, calm fear, promote deep relaxation and so much more.

“People ask how it can be so good if it can be learned in a weekend workshop. But Reiki can’t be learned that quickly. The basic techniques of healing the self and others along with foundation practices of the system of Reiki are taught in the initial four day workshop, but that’s just the beginning. The real learning happens after the workshop when the new practitioner starts working regularly with the energy.” After meeting Julie and seeing her in action, I have to say Julie is as professional, and as invested in the welfare of each client she treats, as it is possible to be. She cares, and from what I saw during one of her sessions, she makes a difference. She also has a large following of clientele who are only too happy to recommend Julie and to discuss the differences they have seen in their horses. Whether you’re a long-term Reiki enthusiast, a recent convert, or simply open-minded enough to be curious, Reiki might just be something you and your horse could benefit from. If you are thinking you’d like to know more, you can visit Julie’s website at www.reikiforhorses.com.au ▮

WIN A WEEKEND WORKSHOP Julie is also offering a four day residential workshop at Brushy Point Lakehouse at Pacific Palms on the 10th – 13th November 2014 and has generously offered a free place to someone wanting to learn Reiki for themselves. To enter simply ‘Like’ Julie’s facebook page (search for Julie Abrahams Reiki). Then post your name and the word REIKI on the AHN page. The lucky winner will be contacted in early October.

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COOYAR ‑ A FAMILY AFFAIR By Carly Nix

THIS YEAR’S COOYAR ENDURANCE RIDE WAS A HUGE HIGHLIGHT FOR COREY AND CARLY NIX OF MACROCARPA ENDURANCE HORSE STUD.

In 2006 we had been given the opportunity by Peter and Penny Toft to purchase a service to Chip Chase Sadaqa. Due to Sadaqa’s age it was becoming rare for outside mares to have this opportunity. We decided on using one of our five-yearold mares Razorback Blue Rhapsody, a pure Arabian mare by Milora Park Blue Fire out of Karakatana Jasmine. We bought this mare as a three year old after Corey got 4th Middleweight and Best Conditioned at the 2003 Tom Quilty on Rhapsody’s half-sister Razorback Sierra. Despite the fact that Rhapsody was only partbred registered (due to a paperwork error), we knew that her bloodlines and conformation would work well with Sadaqa. 84 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

The 14th November 2007 saw the third foal born for the Macrocarpa Stud, a flashy chestnut colt! Even though it is the usual tradition for us to name a foal after the birth, we had a name picked out if a colt was born, hence he was named Macrocarpa Red Bull, as he was by Wings (Sadaqa’s nickname). As Red Bull matured it was obvious that the decision to keep him as a stallion was definitely worthwhile; his strong straight action, lovely kind nature and sound conformation were traits we wanted to breed into our stud. He had two foals in 2012 proving that he throws his type and nature without overpowering the mare. It was always our hope to ride both mother (Razorback Blue Rhapsody) and son (Macrocarpa Red Bull) at an endurance event together. The calendar this year allowed Cooyar to be a good ride to aim for. It was very exciting starting the ride with mother and son, Corey riding Rhapsody and myself riding Red Bull. We had a lovely

ride, taking it easy as it was our first for the year and Red Bull’s second ever ride. The second leg was just as good with both horses doing it easy and keen the whole way, Rhapsody vetting through well and Red Bull finishing with all A’s and looking a picture at the end. It was a very exciting milestone to achieve for the Macrocarpa Stud and we hope that both mother and son will be able to do many more events together. Red Bull has since completed the Tooraweenah 80km ride finishing with a 43 heart rate, receiving 2nd Lightweight and Best Conditioned. He also achieved Endurance status with 100% completion. He is out for a rest now and we are looking forward to when he starts his next preparation. ▮

ABOVE: COREY RIDING RHAPSODY AND CARLY RIDING RED BULL AT COOYAR.

LAST YEAR, SOME 30 YEARS SINCE MY FIRST TASTE OF THE SPORT, I ACHIEVED MY TENTH BUCKLE AT THE KILKIVAN QUILTY IN QUEENSLAND. THIS TIME, I WAS RIDING A HORSE (ARABIAN, OF COURSE) THAT I’D BRED, TRAINED AND PREPARED MYSELF.

I came to Endurance Riding in my later twenties after a lifetime of riding – pony club, showing, eventing, picnic racing and campdrafting, and two small children. I took to endurance quite naturally, probably because as a child I had to ride distances to attend pony club (24 mile round trip) and local shows and gymkhanas (16 – 50 mile round trips) so it was nothing to me to spend several hours in the saddle to get somewhere! Unfortunately when I first “got into” this fabulous sport in the early 1980s, many of the renowned South Australian Arabian studs were winding down with the seeming demise of the golden years of Arabian breeding in this state behind them. At that stage I hadn't realised the worth of this breed for the sport, even though I had been riding partbred Arabians for many years in other equestrian pursuits.

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FIT TO CONTINUE By Jillian Jan Bourton

It wasn’t long before my husband Philip also got the endurance bug, which resulted in many weekends away at rides, in the tent, with the kids and two Jack Russell terriers! That was certainly the scenario in 1990. The Myrtleford Tom Quilty Gold Cup was, I believe, one of the toughest Quiltys I have ridden. We endured in the frosty climes of June for an entire week, each rewarded with a shiny new buckle before finally heading home. After breeding some Arabian Stockhorse crosses in the 90s, which performed well in endurance (with two of them being exported to the UAE), we finally took the plunge of purchasing a purebred Arabian stallion of our own, and Veloce Endurance Arabians was born! Centre Braveheart (Bremervale Bey Warrior x Centre Tiara) arrived in Adelaide on an extremely hot November day in 2000, after a day in a cattle truck and two days in a racehorse transport. We think he was probably in a bit of shock and certainly not very well hydrated but, Arabs are tough so this strapping two year old soon bounced back. He has given me years of pleasure both as a sire of some very good pure and partbreds and as a great riding horse, with 2,365 successful endurance kms and achieving third National Distance Middleweight Horse in 2006 after a cracker of a season. Due to our small population in South Australia and more to the point, our small equestrian population spread over all the disciplines, we have never been able to boast the numbers of endurance riders as in the Eastern States, but what we lack in quantity, we certainly make up in quality, both in horses and riders. I have personally trained 17 exports and the majority of my Quilty buckles have been achieved on homebred and trained horses, which gives me immense satisfaction. Last year, some 30 years since my first taste of the sport, I achieved my tenth buckle at the Kilkivan Quilty in Queensland. This time, I was riding a horse (Arabian, of course) that I’d bred, trained and prepared myself.

ABOVE: JIL BOURTON AND VELOCE LIBERTY AT THE TOM QUILTY 2013.

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GREENER PASTURES WHEN WE THINK OF THOSE COMPANIONS WHO TRAVELLED BY OUR SIDE DOWN LIFE’S ROAD, LET US NOT SAY WITH SADNESS THAT THEY LEFT US BEHIND, BUT RATHER SAY WITH GENTLE GRATITUDE THAT THEY ONCE WERE WITH US. AUTHOR UNKNOWN

In a paddock that was shared with his mares for more than 20 years, Maa’zooz was always confident in the knowledge that he was ruler of all he surveyed, and yet he would never serve a mare without Michael with the lead. Maa’zooz supervised the birth of every foal from under the trees in the top corner of his paddock where Michael would always acknowledge him with a pat of thanks for each precious baby. With his masculine dignity, and gentlemanly way Maa’zooz would never fail to be at the fence for these moments and he led the most wonderful life as a treasured part of our family at The Palms.

THANKS FOR THE MAGIC | MAA’ZOOZ – 1989 – 2014 By Kelli Greene In the early 80s the “Magic of Maa’zooz” captured a young Michael Greene the very first time he admired this entrancing colt. Maa’zooz was destined to become the herd sire for The Palms – and neither Michael nor the colt knew at the time that their connection would become so much more and would span decades. Never at public stud, Maa’zooz produced progeny for The Palms who proceeded to have much success in the show ring. From the paddocks of The Palms these strikingly correct little foals went on to become glamorous show horses. Maa’zooz himself was shown sparingly, always with great pride by Michael, and together they achieved Reserve East Coast Champion and Top Ten Australian Champion. Maa’zooz became renowned for his magical movement and excelled at ‘Liberty’ – always putting on an amazing show for the crowd, and always returning willingly to Michael’s side with unfailing trust.

Sadly the winter of 2014 was to be a difficult winter for him. The last few days of June felt like the sun was setting on an era for The Palms as it was becoming evident that Maa’zooz was feeling tired and struggling with the crippling arthritis as a result of an accident 15 years earlier, slowly catching up with Maa’zooz over those ‘extra years’ that we were so lucky to have. We had always said that it would be a very dark day here on the day that we would say goodbye, but in contrast our beautiful Maa’zooz died in Michael’s arms on a most serene and peaceful sunlit morning. He didn’t suffer or stress and quietly lay down next to Michael who had started to phone for a vet as he sat and cradled Maa’zooz’s beautiful head for a final thank you, telling him he was a very good boy. It was to be just the way the old stallion wanted – Michael by his side, the unfailing trust. It has been comforting to our family that the sadness of his passing and the respect in which he is held reaches far beyond the borders of his much loved home and family, and we are so grateful for this. Maa’zooz has been laid to rest on the bank by the stables overlooking the mares’ paddocks and the arena where the foals will continue to be born. His presence is very clearly felt around the farm, and every time we look into the eyes of his sons and daughters, we see him. Rest easy now beautiful boy, and know that you were cherished every single day of your life with us. Thanks for the ‘Magic.’ ▮

Eminem Apollonique (GLF Apollo x Magnifique) By Megan Menzies On the 27th May we laid our dearest Polly to rest after a nasty paddock incident. She was born on the 20th September, 2012 and from the moment she arrived we knew she was destined for big things in the show ring. As a weanling we made the decision to send her to be trained by JH Show Training in Victoria and at her first show she proudly came home with four Championships and three Supremes. Over the next eight months Polly would come home with numerous Champions and Supremes but her crowning glory and mine was when she was announced Top 10 Purebred Yearling Filly at the 2014 Australian Championships shown by Jess Wilson and also Top 10 Amateur Owner/Handler shown by myself. She was truly a one of a kind horse that captured not only our hearts here at Eminem Arabians but all those who met her. She was completely unflappable and had a nature and kindness that will be very hard to emulate. We are completely heartbroken with her passing. ▮

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Breeders of Australian National & East Coast Champion Purebred, Anglo and Palomino Part Arabians Est. 1982 Kerry & Richard Chapman “Dellyvale”, 193 Moorbys Lane, via Yass NSW 2582 Ph: (02) 6227 2820 Email: gleniph@bigpond.com

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SCID, CA and LFS Clear; Bay, 15.1hh, Multi Supreme Champion in hand and under saddle.

Grace Bryant

John and Sue Bell, "Taringa", 1296 Retreat Road, Uralla NSW 2358 Phone: (02) 6778 7005 Email: humecreek@activ8.net.au www.humecreek.webs.com

ARABIANS & PONIES

Annette Vickery

344 Hilldale Rd, Hilldale NSW 2420 Ph (02) 4995 6169 or 0418 251 580 espirit@bmr.net.au

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Hamdallah Arabian and Pony Stud We offer at stud Cherox Zalam (S17682), Newbury Pilgrim’s Impact (S25913) and Hamdallah Amir Zalam (S26637) Stock for sale, proven bloodlines of Show and Endurance winners with Wonderful Temperament. Contact Brooke Stapley (H) 02 6336 0693 (M) 0419 015 485 brooke@hamdallahstud.com www.hamdallahstud.com

Krystal Creek Arabians Breeders of quality purebred, palomino and pinto Arabians.

Home of SANTIAGO KEI Colin and Kerry James 2333 Pacific Hwy, Cowper NSW 2460 P 0438 226 246 E krystalcreekarabians@gmail.com www.krystalcreekarabians.com.au

Breeding for conformation, stamina, temperament and versatility

OSO Arabians offers for sale a selection of qualified endurance horses, youngstock, breeding and show horses.

W A L E S

Youngstock for sale. Visitors welcome. John & Pam Robins, Newbury Park, Abercrombie Rd, Black Springs via Oberon NSW P: (02) 6335 8212 M: 0404 258 385 E: Pamrobins21@gmail.com www.newburypark.com.au

S O U T H

HOME OF Cherox Najiib S26931 River Oak Impose S24031 Simeon Segel S24706 Newbury Touchdown APS2048

N E W

Newbury Park

W A L E S

2013/14 Stud Fees: $880 purebreds $660 all others

S O U T H

At Stud: RIVER OAK FAME S15962 DOB 16/11/1992 Arjai Summitt x Dynasty Lamech

N E W

Breeding for Performance and Temperament

S T U D

(Dakar El Jamaal x Majalis)

Cheri Blackman P: (02) 4938 8118 E: cheri@cheroxarabians.com.au www.cheroxarabians.com.au

GLENIPH ARABIANS

A T

Maraj El Dakar imp USA

S O U T H

SHOW ENDURANCE, PERFORMANCE AND EXQUISITE TRUE BLACK ARABIANS

N E W

CHEROX ARABIANS

Visitors most welcome – Please contact: Amanda & Andrew Kettlewell P: (02) 6020 3286 M: 0428 739 625 E: info@osoarabians.com.au www.osoarabians.com.au

STUD DIRECTORY Pure Crabbet

imp UK

Iqbal

N E W

At stud by private treaty

W A L E S

Jennifer Hawkins New South Wales Mobile: 0427 302 598 Email: jh@shahwanparkarabians.com.au Web: www.shahwanparkarabians.com.au

S O U T H

Prince Sadik x Ismala Photo by Jane Sheppard

N E W

Binley Prince

Rothlynne Karbon Kopy Black Straight Egyptian (WH Kadeen imp US dec’d x Arabian Park Egyptian Ibna)

PO Box 590, Kyneton VIC 3444 and Forster NSW

...Where Quality Speaks For Itself

NADIR SHAH”

At Stud the Super Show Stallion “

Supreme Champion in NSW, VIC & TAS Top 5 at East Coast Championships Our top show mares are producing exquisite individuals including exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia. Stock of the highest calibre available. Carole A. Doran “Tongdean Lodge” 825 Princes Highway, Mount Moriac VIC 3240 Ph: (03) 5266 1520

Specialising in breeding an open competition horse with the beauty and presence of an Arabian

Tracey Elliott

Arabians

Kath Roberts, “The Plateau”, 211 Quarry Rd, BARNAWARTHA NTH VIC 3691 illarak@hotmail.com 0409 601 206 www.illarak.com

Quality Stock Available for Endurance, Showing & Breeding

Stallion at stud

Visitors welcome – By appointment please V I C T O R I A

V I C T O R I A

Silvio & Kristin Galea Lancefield, Victoria. P (03) 5429 2321 E info@jandkarabians.com www.jandkarabians.com

Quality purebred and derivative stock, bred to perform, occasionally for sale

Kelkette Park Arabian Stud

Jesris & Kharine

Young stock occasionally available for sale. Inspection welcome by appointment. Training services available by request.

Fenwick Silver Spur (pictured) Grey 15.2hh (F. Rendevous x F. Silver Charm)

V i c t o r i a

V I C T O R I A

HAWLEYARABIANS

(Eastwinds Ovation x Eastwinds Bohemian Rhapsody)

Fenwick Orion

Chest. Sab. 15hh (Renasar x Ennerdale Galaxy)

Illarak Arabians

DARNUM, VICTORIA tanyahawley@mac.com www.hawley-arabians.com

Eastwinds Standing Ovation

Fenwick Phantom

Grey 15hh (Greylight* x Fascination)

Contact: Vicki Johnson “Fenwick Stud” 1740 Donnybrook Rd, Whittlesea VIC 3757 P (03) 9716 2393 E fenwickstud1925@bigpond.com www.fenwickstud.com.au

T H E D R E A M C O N T I N U E S...

0499 896 386

est. 1925

HOME OF

V I C T O R I A

15.3hh Liver Chestnut Sire: SK Shakla Khan imp USA Dam: Fairview Amira Bint Sashgar

Fenwick Stud

Nicole Emanuel

“EL’GOLE’A ARABIANS” Est. 1980

Yackandandah, North East Victoria P: (02) 6027 1313 or 0408 203 211 E: kelkettepark@bigpond.com www.kelkettepark.com.au THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 89

STUD DIRECTORY | SERVICES DIRECTORY

AT STUD V I C T O R I A

Nurelee El Jedaan

(Mahabi el Shaklan-Latifa Bint Naazirah)

Nurelee Zadran

(Monteego Bay (imp) x Latifa Bint Naazirah)

Visitors most welcome to view our standing stallions, broodmares with foals and available young stock. Predominantly Straight Egyptian and Egyptian related bloodlines.

Enquiries: Gabrielle Johnstone 50 Stony Creek Road, Red Hill Vic 3937 Ph: (03) 5989 3112 Fax: (03) 5989 3085

Pure Polish Power

Established 1954

BREEDING BLACK

Silver Radain (pictured)

Chronicle D.V. (imp USA) Black 15.1hh Sire: Wiersz PASB (Tallin PASB x Wiorsta PASB) Dam: Cosmopollytan (Bask Clasix exp Sw x Widar) WH Zmanor E (imp USA) Bay 15hh Sire: Emanor PASB/USA (Wojslaw x Emanacja PASB) Dam: Zabrina VF (Wizjon x Zadymka PASB/USA) Walidayt (imp USA) Bay 15hh Sire: Ganges PASB/USA/PASB (Monogramm-Garonna) Dam: Weltawa PASB/USA (Arbil-Wilejka) Halter, Performance, Racing, Endurance, Winners, bred by 1929 Labuan Rd, Invergordon Vic 3636 Ph: 03 5865 5010 Email: coolindapark@bigpond.com www.coolindapark.com.au

Pure Crabbet Stallion (Silver Somerio ex Sarachet)

The Byrnes Family PO Box 1217, Warragul VIC 3820 Email: paywit152@yahoo.com.au www.paywit.com.au

Nicole Emanuel

Photo credit: Jennifer Ogden. With kind permission of Jen Hawkins.

V I C T O R I A

Home of Pure Crabbet Stallions: Fenwick Silver Star (Fenwick Phantom ex Fenwick Silver Spangle) Paywit Raining Diamonds (Fenwick Rasindh ex T.P. Silver Raine) Paywit Silver Comet (Fenwick Silver Star ex M.V. Royal Rose) Paywit Star Shadow (Renasar ex Fenwick Starstruck)

est. 1979

Robinvale Park Trinidad Bay

(Monteego Bay imp USA x Farreyna)

V I C T O R I A

Breeders of Arabian, Anglo & Thoroughbred Horses

Kyneton Victoria 3444 Ph: (03) 5422 2928 www.slipstreamarabians.com

Enquiries: Derek & Sandra Robinson P.O. Box 145, Korumburra, Victoria 3950 Phone: (03) 5658 1262

Warrawee

Swiftwood Arabian Stud

Arabian Pony Grey (13.1hh) AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION

MUSTANG LODGE SEA EL PASO

Pinto 75% Arabian (15hh) AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION

Show horses for sale, halter & saddle F.A. Sutton & F. Osborne 195 McDonalds Drain Rd, Koo Wee Rup VIC 3981 0409 938 192 Email: swiftwoodarabians@bigpond.com www.swiftwoodarabians.homestead.com

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Anglo Warmblood & Partbred Arabians V I C T O R I A

V I C T O R I A

STANDING WILDON IMPRESSIVE

Home of Simeon Solomon dec. & Ashquar HM DE

Derivatives of Distinction Stallions available at Public Stud Dick & Pat Ryan Phone/fax: (03) 5429 1694 Email: warrawee@iprimus.com.au 2026 Kilmore Road, Lancefield 3435 www.warraweestud.com

SERVICES DIRECTORY | TRAINERS DIRECTORY TRAINING, MARKETING & SALES

A U S T R A L I A

Kate & Doyle Dertell PO Box 482, Romsey VIC 3434 Ph (03) 5428 5255 Fax (03) 5428 5277 Mobile 0412 304 500 info@futurefarmsarabians.com www.futurefarmsarabians.com Rates: On application. Services: Offering halter and performance training as well as starting horses under saddle. Show record: Numerous successes at the highest levels in both halter and performance. Attending all major shows across Australia. Training out of world class facilities at Bolinda, Victoria (20 minutes from the Melbourne airport).

Richard Sharman The Travelling Horseman Arrange for The Travelling Horseman (Richard Sharman) to visit your farm – both you and your horse will benefit from his expertise! Richard’s ‘On-Site Visit’ covers every aspect of horse handling including halter training, breaking in (saddle and harness), farrier services, clipping, branding, etc. And with championship wins at every level of Arabian competition, Richard is also the perfect choice to show your horse to its full potential – contact Richard today for his competitive rates/show charges. 270 Boland Rd, Ramsay, via Cambooya QLD 4350 M: 0408 668 326 E: travelling.horseman@bigpond.com www.jangharmarabians.com.au

Contact The NARA Team for more information on the exciting sport of Arabian Racing

P: 0354 296 985 E: naraaustralia@hotkey.net.au PO Box 177, Romsey Victoria 3434 www.naraaustralia.com

MARIAN DUNCAN E Q U I N E A RT I S T

Standing At Stud For 2014...

Dunwingeri El Shaareef S20256

p: 61 2 6364 5077 e: mariand@nsw.chariot.net.au

a c m equine training stables & stud

Lorelle Mercer

Anthony Mountney

0403 737 956

www.acmequine.com.au

Grey – Straight Egyptian – SCIDS, CA, LFS Clear $1250

Lavender Park Arabians e: lavenderparkarabians@hotmail.com p: 0402 291 548 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 91

ARABIAN MARKET PLACE

Alphalea Arabians WINDCHARM LEA

F29572

DOB 26/10/2008 15hh Sire: Tora Windigo Dam: Bostocks Baskeela ATTENTION ENDURANCE & RACING Dam was high level endurance and racehorse. Proven breeder, saddle broken, ready to start. CA, LFS, SCID clear. For more information please contact alphalea@activ8.net.au

Alphalea Arabians PSYCHE ZILPAH BINT LEAH

F31314

DOB 26/10/2011 15 & 1/2hh Sire: Sadiks Psyche Dam: Padrons Leah (Padrons Psyche x Simeon Shagrir mare) Fabulous, big moving, quiet saddle mare (green). Endurance prospect - has been shown in hand for East Coast Top 10. CA, LFS, SCID clear. For more information please contact alphalea@activ8.net.au

Ennovyar Arabians Ray and Yvonne Downes Breeders of beautiful Ennovyar Stables performance horses 1512 South Riana Road Gunns Plains, TAS, 7315 Phone: (03) 6429 1353 Email: ennovyar@gmail.com

Celebrating 40 years of breeding successful show and performance Arabians

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Sa-har Magdalena F25951 Chestnut, very sweet loving in your pocket mare, GG Magnetism/ WN Dasjmir bloodlines, would breed super Arabian ponies $4000 Gaitime F21894 Grey, Gai General/Warranty bloodlines, lovely mare going to waste $2500 Carjola Park Silver Light F22093 Grey, Polish/Crabbet bloodlines, has had 3 lovely fillies, easy mare to breed $2500 Carjola Park Soul Sister AQF138 Beautiful black Overo Quarab mare, should mature 15.3/16hh, this mare will excel as an open hack/show hunter, already Australian National Champion, from multi-champion bloodlines Carjola Park Carisma PF29788 Very pretty and showy buckskin weanling filly, by Aratahnes Acclaim, should mature 14.3/15hh, very correct, will make a lovely show filly $4500 Carjola Park Mr Bojangles PG23767 Grey, 14/14.1hh, lovely well put together gelding, broken in, will excel in pony dressage, hunter or hacking, eligible for more registrations, good caring home wanted $2000 One registered paintbred mare, eligible 1st cross stockhorse 15.2hh bay by Just Shameless (IMP US dec.), would breed some great Quarab progeny $4500 Expression of Interest: Cremello Stallion

Quality halter and performance horses like these available for sale. 92 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

For further information please contact: Carolyn Timp 02 4355 1165

INELIGIBLE SIRES & TRANSACTIONS SUSPENDED | CLASSIFIED ADVERTS If you own Arabians or intend buying one, read the following for your own protection. If you intend a transaction involving a listed horse, contact the AHSA Ltd on the matter. Ineligible Sires

The progeny of the stallions listed below will not be registered until matters pertaining to these horses have been resolved. This list is by no means exhaustive. Breeders unsure of the stallion’s status or contemplating using these stallions are advised to contact the Registrar prior to service.

Avondale Peter Pan (PS12331) Badia Dirty Dancer (PS19782) Bessona Zardom (S15786) Corfu Park Baron (S11792) Crystal Brook Ban-Lee (S10783)

El Johara (S14661) Jarl (S1518) Joda Desert Storm (C1793) Kargina Regent (S7105) Kevisan Park Bishara (S8215)

Marja Shakhir (S14164) Moravian Shalim (S14266) Rondeburn Yanos (S3322) Sabtah Hadi (S10782) Sarangani Limelight (S12594)

Sea Breeze Wildfire (PS10566) Shahdan Jewel (PS18838) Soryan (AS2045) Spring Lodge Moonshine (S19653) Talika Sahnid (S11321)

The Harlequin (PS20246) Wagga Dekota (S8186)

When considering using imported Arabian/Arabian Derivative semen please contact the Society for the correct agent.

Transactions Suspended

As the owners or lessees’ Society memberships have been terminated, all transactions pertaining to the following horses have been suspended:

Arabian Park Emress (F5343) Belbowrie Stephanotis (F1931) Bennelong Nafila (F12148) Bennelong Silverlight (S7117) Bint Safire (F11005) Cote Liberty Valance (PG11266) Heathdale Kai (F8098) Kama Aulani Cherub (APF948) Kasims Jewel (APF677) Myrimbah Emma (APF597) Rakthena (F4050) Talisman Kinzette (G3884) Trincada New Campaign (APS741) Arabian Park Hakima (F3195)

Benalta Saski (F11741) Bennelong Nile Queen (F13150) Bennelong Starlet (F13171) Castlereagh Spiritual (F16329) El Aflame (AF3216) Heathdale Kumare (F5988) Kama Aulani Hilal Kamar (APF760) Lawes Wodella (F5637) Myrimbah Libertie (APF733) Ramalea Captain Starlight (PG23115) Talisman Pallas Athene (F3349) Warrawee Jamila (F5533) Badia Gha Zal (F14204)

Bennelong Beau (G8450) Bennelong Ranee (PF19196) Bennelong Starlight (G8503) Cherokee Desert Ray (F1108) El Barak Zuleika (F4653) Heathdale Majid (S8098) Kama Om (APS786) Moondbray Mimosa (F9877) Namif (F2093) Reyna (F770) Tarcel Standing Ovation (APS1515) Woongabeena Wanoa (F12294) Barclitre Giselle (APF1049) Bennelong El Naseri (S7115)

Bennelong Razeena (F9053) Bennelong Sundowner (S8451) Damanda Kaaluha (PG22803) Gay Countess (F1745) Indian Crystal (G1161) Kama Spring Song (F10028) Moondbray Shalina (F7063) Oxford Jeanne (F13098) Sahih Hijmi (APF823) The Amir Al Omrah (S10762) Woongabeena Yoorana (F13627) Bedweena Hakimi (F13288) Bennelong Jewel (F12147) Bennelong Silver King (S10440)

Bint Astro (APF824) Dove Cote Ibn Rizsala (G6763) Glint of Silver (F296) Inshallah Souvenir (C1774) Kamija (F11004) Moonique (F4655) Pimpala Madeira (F2797) Santarabia Nyella (F3176) Touch of Hope (APF1034) Zamila (F5827)

Cancelled and Amended Registrations Castlereagh Siren (F16505) – this mare has been de-registered. Robinet (F742) [Sire: Sindh (imp UK) S180] Sanroblee Asmarin (F7535) – Sire is Cool Hand Luke (imp UK) (S2062) and not Simaran (S150). This list is correct at the time of going to print. Deadlines for the printer are such that some of these horses may in fact have had their suspension lifted by the time the magazine is delivered. It is always advisable to check any concerns you may have with a horse with the Registrar before committing yourself.

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CLASSIFIEDS – PUREBRED Marbling Nickleby S20504 Respectful, athletically built for endurance, VGC. $5800 Beaudesert Darryl 0412 685 219 Diamondjay Carey’s Carress F23056 VGC 16 yo full figure hacking $2750. Foal for sale F31551. Beaudesert 0412 685 219 Soreno Diamondette F31551 2 yo chestnut, athletic, endurance, well handled, VGC teeth. $2000 Beaudesert 0412 685 219

CLASSIFIEDS – PUREBRED Halimas Stivali Chestnut blonde mane and tail. Top show yearling colt by World Champion Stival out of Australian National Champion. www.foresthillarabians.com Refer to our advertisement on page 41.

SEMI RETIREMENT SALE Forest Hill Stud is offering Straight Egyptian and Arabian mares in foal to

Jadaan Al Shaqab, show yearlings and imported stallions for sale. This is a semi retirement sale. Please refer to our advertisement on page 41. Visit our Sales page www.foresthillarabians.com for a complete list. Forest Hill has been breeding champions for more than 40 years and have exported many great horses. Serious enquiries only. Email: ppond@attglobal.net

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MULAWA SYMPOSIUM Shardell Arabian Stud..................................65

Jesris & Kharine Arabians ...........................89

South Serenity Arabians ..............................27

Kelkette Park Arabian Stud .........................89

Steel Poppy ..................................................63

Krystal Creek Arabians ................................88

Sweet Honesty Arabians & Pintos ..............45

Melcot Arabians ...........................................87 Moondarra Arabians....................................87

Bremervale Arabians ..................................BC

The Arabian Horse Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding by Dr Nagel...........83

Cearadale Arabians .....................................29

The Downs Arabian Club Inc. .....................83

Nurelee Stud ................................................90

The Enayat Partnership ...............................39

OSO Arabians & Murray Grey Cattle ..........88

2015 Australian Arabian National Championships ...........................................94

LET'S TALK HORSES

Alexandrina Farm........................................... 7 Aloha Arabians ............................................37 Bates Australia .............................................82

Chelleason Arabians ..................................... 5 Dara Park Stud...................................... 16; 49 Eboni Park Arabians ....................................29 Equitana Melbourne ....................................75 FoalGuard ....................................................75 Forest Hill Arabian Stud............................... 41 Glengannon Arabians .................................61 IRT ................................................................59 JH Training Centre ......................................... 2 Kael Park Spanish Arabians ........................27 Lavender Park Arabians ..............................91

Newbury Park Arabians & Ponies ...............88

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON THE 4TH AND 5TH OF OCTOBER Paywit Arabian Stud ....................................90 – TWO DAYS OF SHARED KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHT, FUN, AND Pioneer Arabians & Endurance Horses ......87 Toft Endurance ......................................... IBC MULAWA HOSPITALITY. Robinvale Park .............................................90 VAHA (Victorian Arabian Horse Ass.) ......... 51 SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH – FROM 11.00AM Rothlynne Arabians .....................................89 Wybalena Lodge Arabians ..........................49 The Palms Arabians....................................... 3

Cameron Bonney: The Inside Story from Sabtah Australia’s Leading Arabian Arabians ..........................................87

STUD DIRECTORY Halter Trainer.

Shahwanpark Arabians ...............................89 Bluedawn Egyptian Arabians Jeff Morrison: Miracle......................87 Working Horse Osteopath. Slipstream Arabians ....................................90 CalgaScott Arabians & Appaloosas ....................87 Benjamin: Leading International Arabian expert. Swiftwood Arabian Stud ..............................90 Cherox Arabians ..........................................88 Anthony Mountney: Leading Arabian Race Horse WarraweeTrainer. .....................................................90 Comanche Lodge ........................................87 Mulawa Open Barn – a boutique selection of young horses will be available

Lea-Ma Park .................................................. 9

for sale. Coolinda Park ..............................................90

SERVICES DIRECTORY

Lexington Arabians ......................................25

El’Gole’a Arabians .......................................89

Arabians Australia........................................90

Mayovale Stud .............................................53

Eskdale Arabians .........................................87

Mulawa Arabians ...................................IFC–1

Espirit Arabians............................................88

Myriad Arabians........................................... 11

Fenwick Stud ...............................................89

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH – FROM 10.00AM Jennifer Ogden Photography ......................91 Cameron Bonney: The Management andMarian Conditioning your Artist next ......................91 Duncanof Equine Championship Winner. Brett Parbery: Leading Dressage TrainerTRAINERS and Rider.

Newbury Park Arabian & Pony Stud ...........53

Gleniph Arabians .........................................88

NSW Arabian Horse Association ................77

Hawley Arabians ..........................................89