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VERSATILE

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2015 AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN & EAST COAST

C hampionships

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2015: TOM QUILTY PRE-RIDE REPORT

with Australian Derivative Studs Vol. 49 No. 1

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March 2015

ENDURANCE HORSE

PERFORMANCE TIPS

Epitomising

PRESENCE KLASSICAL PRESENCE MI

March 2012 Grey Mare (Klass x Parada by Magnum Forty Four) Fifth-Generation MulawaBred Champion | Member of the DZINA Family n Australian National Champion Junior Mare Setting the standard as the Highest Scoring Female of the Show and the first filly to be named twice National Junior Champion! n National Stud Show Champion Junior Mare n East Coast Champion Two Year Old Filly

BREEDING WORLD CLASS ARABIANS

Unequivocal

DEVOTION KLASSICAL DEVOTION MI

November 2012 Grey Mare (Klass x Mulawa Kiara by Magnum Psyche) Fourth-Generation MulawaBred Champion | Member of the KARMAA Family n Australian National Reserve Champion Junior Mare As the reigning Australian Champions, the daughters of KLASS have once again proven indomitable in the show ring. n Australian National Champion Yearling Filly n National Stud Show Champion Yearling Filly n East Coast Champion Two Year Old Filly

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 deluge of positive comments that were great to read.

The Aussies are over for another year and the vast majority will agree it was a great show, with competitors having a good time and showing some of the best horses in the country to absolute perfection. As always, Facebook was full of stories and images and a post that was particularly nice to see was one in which entrants took the time to comment on the hard work of the volunteers. The lovely Jessie Rae Preece stated, ‘With all the posts discussing the Aussies, can we please have one where everyone shares their thanks for the enormous effort being made by a small number of people for all of us to showcase our horses.’ It was followed by a

I think it’s important that whenever we publicly say/show/post anything to a wider audience, we remember we’re promoting (or otherwise) our horses, and our community of horse people. When it’s done right, this can be a phenomenal tool for drawing people to the breed and to the lifestyle. We all want the same thing – for the Arabian horse community to thrive and grow, and to have fun doing what we do with our Arabians in whatever discipline we choose to do it. To see so many positive posts reflect this was, I think, a very positive advertisement. So welcome to the March edition of Arabian Horse News. Inside you’ll find all our Aussie Championship winners and read a great rundown of all the action. March is also our derivative edition, and in response to reader request you’ll find more derivative content than ever before. A huge congratulations to Naaman Stud, winner of our cover competition with the lovely Naaman Celebration (read all about Celebration in ‘Winning Cover Photo’ to the right). Sharon Meyers has provided an insightful and interesting account of the WAHO conference, and due to many requests and suggestions for veterinary and historical articles, Larissa Bilston

NEWS REPS

takes us through the ins and outs of equine nutrition, and you can read more on conditions that cause poor performance in endurance horses. The lovely, iconic Aur Vanity is featured and I would encourage anyone with a tale to tell on a great horse or Arabian horse personality to contact me about sharing their own stories with AHN readers. Lastly, we welcome Kaicey Maccioni to our team as News Rep for the Northern Territory. It’s great to finally have every state in Australia covered. Until next edition,

Sarah Barrie

WINNING COVER PHOTO Robyn Parker says: “Naaman Celebration is a 3-year-old Anglo filly out of one of our home-bred Anglo mares Naaman Mietta (herself a successful show horse) by Multi Supreme Royal Champion TB stallion Time to Celebrate (Lunchtime bloodlines). N. Celebration is an “AA” Classic Anglo Arabian Champion and Barastoc Supreme Arabian HOTY. She is currently being broken in to commence her saddle career for which we feel she has a bright future. Celebration is trained and shown by Simon Parker who proudly leads her in this photo.”

AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN

NSW: Kerry Frame kerry_frame@bigpond.com VIC: Dee and Nicola Kelly arabianpony@gmail.com

Roll of Merit

SA: Tania Edmonds taniap@internode.on.net WA: Chris Ros rosarina@iinet.net.au NT: Kaicey Maccioni arabiansnt@hotmail.com

Arasarta Glamour Bey G17821 Champion Working  27/1/15  Catherine McTaggart

TAS: Maya Jaehne bashiralodge@gmail.com QLD: Yvonne Barlow ybarlow@bigpond.net.au NZ: Kelly Mason kelaray@xtra.co.nz

The Australian Arabian Horse News

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Volume 49, Number 1

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Contents 74

From the Editor

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

Affiliate Organisations

Gotcha

Derivatives: Through the Eyes of the Breeders

2015 Australian National Arabian Championships

2015 Tom Quilty Gold Cup Preride Report

News

2014 WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization) Conference

Logical Horse Nutrition Made Easy

2015 East Coast Arabian Championships

The Latest in Racing

Memory Lane

Wayfield Lodge

Common Causes of Poor Performance in Endurance Horses (Part 2)

Stacey-Le Amir’s Shadow

Daitan Equestrian

Youth Gallery

Youth Spotlight: Erin Conaghty

Aur Vanity

Book Review: The Brownsville Blacksmith

Greener Pastures – Franklin Rephaiah

2015 Australian National Arabian Championships Results

Arabian Market Place

Classified Adverts

Stud Directory

Services & Trainers Directories

Ineligible Sires & Transactions Suspended etc.

Advertisers Index / What’s Next

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ON THE COVER: Naaman Celebration (Time to Celebrate x Naaman Mietta) with handler Simon Parker, Naaman Stud. Photo courtesy of Robyn Parker.

Simply the Best....

Jewel

MARWANS

IN THE CROWN MPA

Sired by Echos of Marwan (imp. USA) and out of Aulda Shakhira, by Abu Shaklan

Thanks to Jason and Jess of JH SHOW TRAINING for the immaculate preparation of “Maddie”

Champion Yearling Purebred Filly - Australian Championships 2015 Champion Yearling Purebred Filly - East Coast Championships 2015

Junior Champion - Queensland State Challenge Show 2014 Champion Yearling Arabian Filly - Victorian Championships 2014 Champion Yearling Arabian Filly - Victorian Classic Arabian Show 2014 Gold Champion Filly (1, 2 & 3 year old) Australasian Breeders Cup Equitana 2014

BREEDING QUALITY PUREBRED ARABIAN HORSES IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 1974

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Join Our Champion Team Her breeding is by Echos of Marwan (imp. US) out of Picnic Park Pazzaz (Eastwinds Axultation)

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Chris & Doreen Trezise | QLD, Australia | myriadarabians@hotmail.com | (07) 3200 1085 or 0402 037 101

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: William Buck (NSW) Pty Ltd 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: Unit 12 / 40 Bowman Street, Richmond 2753 POSTAL ADDRESS: Locked Bag 6, Windsor NSW 2756

Ph (02) 4577 5366

OFFICE HOURS: 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday (Public holidays in NSW excepted) Web: www.ahsa.asn.au Email: registrar@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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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 Border Ranges Riding Club Inc. c/- Lynne Parker, 25 Dalmorton St, Woodenbong NSW 2476 P: 02 6635 1196 E: lynne-parker@bigpond.com Buckskin Horse Association of NSW Inc. C/- Ms Jane Newton, 33 Reserve Road, Freemans Reach NSW 2756 P: (02) 4579 6569 E: buckskinnsw@hotmail.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/- Cherrie Davies, 2915 Armidale Rd, Blaxland Creek NSW 2460 P: (02) 6649 4377 Coast ‘N’ Country Natural Horsemanship Club Inc. c/- Karen Nelson, 11 Waterside Av, Sunshine NSW 2264 P: 0438 732 500 E: horsewink@iinet.net.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/- Nicola Field, PO Box 146, Gulgong NSW 2582 P: 0476 145 879 E: field_nicola@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: snsharder@bigpond.com 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, West Armidale NSW 2350 P: 0428 750 042 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: mabrooka1@gmail.com 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, PO Box 96, Austral NSW 2179 P: 0408 628 965 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/- Yvonne Barlow, 396 Moore Rd, Kurwongbah QLD 4503 P: 0417 755 752 E: ybarlow@bigpond.net.au www.arabianhorseqld.com.au

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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/- Lorraine Decker, 59 McLoughlin Rd, Morayfield QLD 4506 P: 0407 626 396 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: ashleejacobsen@eldersrealestate.com.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club Inc. c/- The Secretary, PO Box 1070, Two Wells SA 5501 P: 0414 465 168 E: adelaideplainsequestrianclub@gmail.com 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/- Helen Brill, PO Box 522, Port Pirie SA 5540 P: 0403 975 539 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/- Caroline Payne, PO Box 1687, Gawler SA 5118 P: 0432 939 916 E: safriendsandequines@gmail.com South Australian Horse Driving Society Inc. c/- Carolyn James, 27 Broadacres Drive, Penfield Gardens SA 5121 P: 0408 088 893 E: carolyn.james@clipsal.com.au Strathalbyn Adult Riding Club Inc. c/- Tanya Potts, 265 Wandstead Rd, Bletchley SA 5255 P: (08) 8537 3202 E: thetandav5@bigpond.com The Adelaide Trail Horse Riders Club Inc. c/- Pam Brookman, 255 Adams Gully Rd, The Range SA 5172 E: pambrookman@westnet.com.au www.athrc.org

The Stockyard Arena Association Inc. c/- Leanne Reschke, PO Box 303, 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, 2549 Frankford Road, Frankford TAS 7275 P: 0408 245 477 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

West Australian Arabian Horse Association Inc. c/- Melanie Bray, Lot 7 Cranleigh St, West Swan WA 6055 P: 0404 893 176 www.waaha.com.au E: lanarynarabians@bigpond.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

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1. James & Mary Triggs of Aloha Stud at the Dubai International Arabian Race Day, Gold Coast. 2. Robyn Mawson at the SA Arabian Championships. 3. Greg & Julie Farrell at the Dubai International Arabian Race Day, Gold Coast. 4. Tania Edmonds with Gail Meaney’s Rocktana Gladiator at the SA Arabian Championships. AND SOME ‘GOTCHA’ ACTION AT THE AUSSIES ... 5. Kristin Galea hard at work plaiting. 6. Leonie Williamson, Gudrun Martini, Selina Ahel, Coralie Gordon (receiving her award for Outstanding Service to the Arabian Industry), John Newton, Clint Bilson & Allan Preston. 7. Clint Bilson, Veronica McEwan & Terry Casey receiving their VAHA Life Membership awards. 8. Margaret & Katherine McMahon.

9. Kristian Akehurst. 10. Aleesha McCaw, Jess Henne & Jess Wilson. 11. Allysse Smith, Alicia Fielmich & Annette Smith. 12. Chris & Doreen Trezise. 13. Claire Redman, Heath Rowbottom, Kate Dertell & Sara Love. 14. The shirt says it all! 15. Helen, Evan & Andy Hardwick. 16. Jody Van Breugal & Amy Tipples. 17. Judy Shanoon, Roger Vuga & Monica Degraaf. 18. Kay Edwards & Belinda O’Connor. 19. Sean Johnson, Carolina Adinolfi & Ken Johnson.

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Arabian Derivatives By Dee Kelly

No matter their size, colour or the outcross used, Derivatives are hugely important to the communal health of the Purebred Arabian Horse in Australia and we should all celebrate the contribution they have made to the popularity of the breed. Some speculate that there’s a bit of a rivalry between some Purebred and Derivative owners/breeders in Australia. Whether or not this is true, any conflict between them can only be detrimental to the breed as a whole. One cannot survive without the other, so we should consider the importance of the symbiosis between the two. Without the Purebred Arabian there would be no Derivatives – without Derivatives the Purebred population would suffer. The Arabian horse population in our country is not of sufficient size for any of us to be sitting on one side of an imaginary fence that possibly divides us all. We all love Arabian horses and those of us that currently prefer the Derivative version may well be the future of the Purebred Arabian of tomorrow. How many of us have read an article about a Purebred breeder, judge or competitor that began their involvement with the breed via a Derivative of some description? Whatever their reasons for choosing a Derivative, the fact remains that many of them are now owners or breeders of Purebred Arabians. The Arabian horse is considered by many to be the ‘versatile’ breed and there can be little argument that the crossing of Purebred Arabians with other breeds produces horses of enormously diverse potential. Try to imagine any horse event anywhere that doesn’t include a Derivative of some description. It’s almost impossible. Arabian Warmbloods and Anglos are the show hacks and dressage competitors that many are seeking. With their size and movement, both of these Derivative breeds are fabulous ambassadors for the Purebred Arabian horse. Add to that the temperament and beauty of the Arabian and the final product is a horse that should win at the very highest level. In fact some top level dressage riders prefer 16 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

a percentage of Arabian blood in their horses, particularly for the more advanced movements of piaffe and passage. If we move down a size or two, we come to Arabian Ponies and Arabian Riding Ponies. These compact versions are enormously popular with smaller adults and child riders and compete at pony club and many of the open shows with their devoted riders and handlers. These are often the ‘stepping stones’ to those considering the ownership of a Purebred Arabian. Arabian Ponies of course cannot carry anything but Arabian or Pony blood and therefore we should be encouraging as many people as possible to own one of them in preference to a Purebred pony. They come in so many sizes and shapes and are truly versatile members of the Arabian community. Arabian Riding Ponies with their Thoroughbred influence are equally valuable for the contribution they make. Their elegance and refinement make them very competitive show horses in open company and again this is something of which every Arabian breeder should be proud. Partbred Arabians are the genuine melting pot of the mixture of the Arabian horse and many other breeds. Crossed with anything from Clydesdales and Gypsy Cobs to Miniatures and Walers, these also come in any shape, size or colour, but again demonstrate the enormous influence of the Arabian horse in a variety of disciplines. Competing in a whole range of activities, from pony club to eventing, many of these Derivatives have flown the flag time and time again

for the breed as a whole. Some have been genuine members of the broader community and have demonstrated their broad appeal and versatility by being everything from children’s ponies, harness horses and even team members of the Riding for the Disabled. Arabian Stockhorses and Quarabs are still in fairly limited numbers, but again they have played their roles in converting people to join the Arabian horse ‘family’. In the 1970s and 1980s, Arabian stallions were often used to improve on stock and station horses for their owners. They were prized for their hardiness and their intelligence – qualities that they inevitably passed on to their offspring. The Arabian Derivative is a champion for the Purebred Arabian and we should all be grateful for their contribution to the breed as a whole. By the same token, Derivative owners and breeders should be enormously grateful for the influence of the Purebred upon so many other breeds. Whatever your preference, be it Purebred or Derivative Arabians, we are all in this together. Arabian horses, irrespective of the purity of their blood, provide us with so much enjoyment. Whether you own a Purebred stallion that’s an international champion siring dozens of high achievers, or a Partbred gelding that lovingly carries your child around the back paddock, the fact remains that they all contribute to our personal happiness. At the end of the day we’re all cheering for the same team – Team Arabian. ABOVE: Ablue Moon’s Stairway to Heaven, 2013 Arabian Pony Filly.

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Q& A: Through the eyes of the b ree ders With thanks to a large number of respondents, we take a look at the motivations, thoughts and experiences of Derivative breeders in this country. Dee and Nicola say that their greatest motivation to retain the Arabian influence in their program is the Arabian horse itself. ‘We are second and third generation breeders respectively and were both bitten by the ‘Arabian Bug’ at very young ages. Our mutual love of the breed has continued to grow over time, with the focus of our Arabian Pony breeding program firmly fixed on the ‘Arabian’ component. Their incomparable beauty and character is unsurpassed, and though we love all horses, nothing compares with Arabians. From their trademark heads and tails to their place in history and art, the Arabian horse is our motivation.

FIRSTLY, WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO USE THE ARABIAN INFLUENCE IN YOUR BREEDING PROGRAM? There really wasn’t one answer here, but many, and while the main responses were beauty, intelligence and temperament, the passion for all traits Arabian shown by Derivative breeders was obvious. Robyn Parker from Naaman Stud says, ‘The Arabian influence adds the curves and movement that complements my Thoroughbred and Riding Pony bloodlines. Sheree and Samantha Taylor of Shiranna Arabians reply, ‘We have always loved the quality and spirit of the Arabian horse and combining with other breeds, we feel we have the chance to produce a highly competitive horse that can excel in any discipline. Judy Meade of Tarleen Park states, ‘Lots of things! Their all-round beauty, animation, boldness, gentleness, big soft eyes, the blow and snort, the tail being flagged, and the smooth ground covering movement of an Arabian showing off and enjoying life... their character and personality.’ Jemma France of Solitaire Stud comments, ‘What I love about the Arabian horse the most is their presence. They are an honest horse. Recently when buying our new Purebred mare, her breeder/ owner said to me, “Once you have had one, it’s very hard to change” and you know what, she is exactly right. I love their looks, the dished head, the snort, the 18 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

movement, but then when it comes down to saddle work, it is their ability to adapt from a halter horse to a ridden horse with an incredible work ethic, is why we continually breed back to the Arabians.’ The other most widely referred to characteristic was movement or ‘agility’, with Suzy Coldebella of Carousel Show Horses, Mary Triggs of Aloha Arabians, Anna Webb of Ajay Stud and Barbara Sugg of Southern Hills Stud, rating these highly up the list of their valued traits. Barbara S uses Arabians in her performance breeding program because ‘I like a versatile animal. Not just a halter horse, not just a saddle horse. But one that can compete in any discipline the owner chooses and has the conformation and structure to carry the horse for its entire career. I look at each mare and stallion individually and choose the best from each to blend together for that purpose’. Jemma states, ‘We have found the Arabian influence has helped fine up the QH without losing the bone, and also helped with a more free flowing movement. We look for good legs, then a good put together body, something that you could see a saddle on, good movement with plenty of knee and hock action and last but not least a good temperament, a horse can’t be a good performance horse without a good temperament.’

WITH AN OBVIOUS LOVE OF ARABIANS SO INHERENT IN THESE BREEDERS, WHY DERIVATIVES? WHAT ARE DERIVATIVE BREEDERS LOOKING TO ADD WHEN INFUSING ANOTHER BREED INTO THEIR BREEDING PROGRAMS? Some respondents were looking for colour. Melissa Orr of Illaroo Arabians states, ‘As a young girl I had a vision of a golden palomino Arabian. I was mesmerised by the early photos of pure Arabians imported from Crabbet Stud in England and later imports from America. There were very few pure Arabians and less palominos around when I was a girl. Only very wealthy people could afford to buy them.’ Rebecca Leet of Arabec Arabians also breeds for colour. ‘I adore the Arabian breed but also have a passion for colour. It made sense for me to combine the two and follow both dreams on the same path. In my Arabian and homebred Derivative herd now I have most characteristics covered. There is an Arabian to suit every size/build/conformation/ temperament requirement, so my only real motivation for crossbreeding is the addition of colour genetics unobtainable within the Purebred herd. I don’t outcross to improve the Arabian, I outcross because I like the influence an Arabian gives to the other breed’. In other cases it was to produce more size and suitability for open shows and Olympic disciplines. Mary comments that ‘more size is very important these days’ while Barbara states that ‘for the show ring I use TB mares which was a huge success.’ ABOVE: Partbred filly, Illaroo Venus (The Accolade x Illaroo Shu Fly)

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DO YOU COMPETE IN ANY DISCIPLINES WITH YOUR HORSES? IF SO, WHICH ONES? While all breeders involved enjoy showing their horses, some also participated in other disciplines. Mary has horses competing in endurance and Arabian racing, Suzy in dressage, Jemma in eventing and Barbara S in eventing, dressage and showjumping. Rebecca also uses her Derivatives for mustering. IF YOU SHOW, DO YOU PREFER ARABIAN OR OPEN SHOWS? WHY? Breeders of Arabian Derivatives tend to show at both open and Arabian events, however overwhelmingly prefer Arabian shows to open shows. This was due to several factors including atmosphere, competitor attitudes, and judging. Overall, most seemed to believe Arabian shows were often better run, more worthwhile and friendlier with better judging. Barbara comments, ‘I prefer Arabian Shows – there is a totally different atmosphere and the Arabian fraternity are much friendlier and more willing to help with information or assistance.’ Robyn enjoys both open and Arabian shows and mentions, ‘Growing up in the Arabian world I know so many of the people and enjoy what is still a social and friendly atmosphere.’ Sheree and Samantha add, ‘It’s a great atmosphere with a lot of friendly people who all share the same love as us – the Arabian Breed.’ Jemma comments on the organisation of Arabian shows. ‘Arabian shows....are 20 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

also generally better run with a good timetable, you know when you have to be there, and you’re not waiting all day in the sun (WA shows lack shade) for your next class. Also it’s great to get an opinion from an International Judge who has never seen your horse before.’ Barbara S also commented on the judging. ‘Currently I prefer the Arabian shows as the quality of the judging is better suited to the breed than open shows which may or may not have specialist judges in the field of Arabians and Derivatives.’ Dee and Nicola definitely prefer to show at Arabian shows and for multiple reasons. ‘Firstly, we want to put our money and effort back into the Arabian community and secondly because we want to show under judges with a sound knowledge of the breed.’ Unfortunately it seems Arabians are still being discriminated against by some judges in open shows. Suzy comments, ‘We prefer Arabian shows, as we find Arabians are discriminated against at open shows, under open judges. The more type the more discrimination.’ Anna agrees. ‘We enjoy showing at Arabian shows, we find that a lot of the non-Arabian judges that judge at open shows are not into our elegant obviously Arabian type ponies, receiving many comments of “too Arabian”.’ In an interesting twist to this, Rebecca has noted that ‘I love Arabian shows however I have found All Breed shows are more accepting of coloured part Arabian horses so I enjoy doing both.’ Of those who do show in open

classes, the general feeling is they enjoy promoting Arabian Derivatives to the general horse population, often with success. Lee-Ann says, ‘We love showing our horses so try to attend as many as we can …We enjoy competing at the Arabian shows but really like to showcase our Arabians to a wider population. We have gained many admirers over the years.’ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE PERCENTAGE RULES PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION OF ARABIAN DERIVATIVES? Most interviewed agreed that the minimum percentage rule was beneficial to the breed in order to ‘encourage the influence of the Purebred Arabian’ (Anna) and because ‘a lot of very low percentage horses – even .001 percentage were being registered which is... not a true representation of the Arabian influence.’ (Suzy). The comment by Judy that ‘Arabian Derivatives should be recognisable as what they are,’ was echoed by most other respondents, including Melissa who agreed that ‘low percentage Derivatives do not have much Arab type.’ Sheree and Samantha Taylor point out, ‘All other breed registries should (and do) have percentage requirements for their Partbred registries.’ Dee and Nicola remarked that ‘it’s common knowledge that Dee was ABOVE LEFT: Arabian Warmblood Colt, Southern Hills Maharaaja (Cranston Park Khaan x Alexander Park Darude) ABOVE RIGHT: Quarab Palomino colt, Aloha Golden Legend (reg. pending) (Aloha Kaaba x Aloha Olympic Sunrise.

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instrumental in pushing for the recent change to increase the Derivative percentage. For years we’ve believed that ‘Arabian’ Derivatives should carry a notable percentage of Arabian purity and that has finally been achieved.’ On that, many breeders such as Jemma, Sheree and Samantha, and Lee-Ann further suggested they would like to see the minimum percentage lifted to 25%. Jemma states, ‘Personally I think the percentage should be 25% across the board, as you want to promote the Arabian breed. That’s purely our thoughts though, when we breed part Arabians we are generally heading for a high percentage Arabian foal, so that is the breed we want to promote.’ Lee-Ann states, ‘I think it should have stayed at the 25%. With it being at 12.5% there is so many other breeds being infused that quite often you go into the ring wondering what you are competing against, and they’re not really showing any Arabian type.’ Rebecca makes an interesting point on this. ‘I do think there needs to be a minimum percentage however, Arabian percentage does not necessarily equate to Arabian type. That is evident in the Purebreds so it stands to reason their Derivatives will be the same.’ An argument against the changes was also very valid. Robyn states, ‘I feel (the changes) have just made our Derivatives overall appear as partbreds. I think the partbred should have been kept at a higher percentage as this is the one registration where the Arabian blood should dominate. I’m finding it harder and harder to look down a Supreme line up and distinguish which is what registration. This is a worrying trend as we have to remember we don’t live in other countries and in Australia our Derivatives are known to go out and compete in many performance arenas. This is what we should all be striving towards to promote our Arabian Derivatives. My concern is with changes over the last few years we are losing that “English” saddle type which is at the end of the day what our Derivatives are bred to be, saddle horses.’ AS A DERIVATIVE BREEDER, WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, WITH THE ATTITUDES OF PUREBRED OWNERS/BREEDERS TO DERIVATIVE COMPETITORS? Mary comments, ‘As a Purebred breeder as well, I think the attitudes of the Purebred owners/breeders is very good.’ This reflects the general consensus. Suzy says they are ‘Excellent, always very obliging to breed to Derivatives with 24 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

their lovely Purebreds,’ while Jemma has found them to be ‘extremely helpful.’ ‘We’ve rarely personally encountered a negative attitude from Purebred breeders/owners towards us or any other Derivative breeder/owner,’ say Dee and Nicola. ‘Perhaps it’s because we’re high percentage breeders and will always come back to a Purebred to continue to improve our breeding program.’ Anna states that ‘many of the Purebred owners respect Derivatives as there are now more and more that do use the influence of the Purebreds in the current generation.’ Rebecca similarly comments, ‘I think that Purebred owners/breeders appreciate that Derivatives are fantastic ambassadors for the breed and I suspect that many more Purebreds are sold into Derivative breeding programs than pure in the current market.’ IN WHAT WAYS, IF ANY, DO YOU THINK DERIVATIVES ARE BENEFITING THE ARABIAN HORSE’S FUTURE AS A POPULAR BREED? Robyn: As mentioned before, our Arabian Derivatives make a huge contribution in many different arenas and whilst I certainly believe in utilising our Purebreds and have myself quite a few times, I am concerned about the changes that have been made over the last few years as already the ‘type’ has changed so much. Even in the recent points system used at the Australian Championships there was no mention of ‘Saddle Type’. Seemed to be aimed at halter horses and not saddle type which is ultimately what these horses are being bred for. Judy: So, so many ways: Versatility, refinement of the horses, elegance, graceful movement, quality, temperament and trainability. The list could go on ad infinitum. There are so many Arabian Derivatives proudly competing in Open classes and Arabian classes, and even Pony Dressage - there is a very broad area of competition now. Our young Arabian Pony stallion Tarleen Park Ignition is competing in Sports Pony classes, as he has a lot of assets he can lend to this type of competition. Suzy: Refinement, intelligence, presence and attractiveness. Mary: The Purebred Arabian horses in Australia would not be able to keep going without the Derivatives. You only have to look at the top shows in the last couple of years. Barbara: It is getting the Arabian breed further and further into the horse community and hopefully will help to get rid of the general comment ‘oh but

it is an Arab,’ as horse people begin to understand the Arabian more, which will be a great thing. Jemma: Derivatives show the versatility of the Arabian horse. There are so many different crosses to the Arabian that prove to be a success. The Arabian adds refinement, movement, presence and trainable trait to cross. Derivatives are proving to be some of the most successful horses in the equestrian scene – if this doesn’t prove the versatility of the Arabian breed, then I don’t know what will. Bec: Although we all know that pure Arabians can compete at any discipline they choose to, the Derivatives are bred specifically to excel at varying disciplines as well as potentially being more easily accepted by the non-Arabian community and in open competition. They are often someone’s introduction to Arabians and help form a love and appreciation for the breed. Melissa: Derivatives benefit the Arabian breed because of the diverse range of type, function, purpose and visual appeal. Purebreds have a restricted appeal and sale prospects BUT most Arabians whether part or pure are intelligent, kind and bond with their owners to do their bidding willingly. They can be your best friend. Lee-Ann: Speaking from my own perspective Colour Derivatives add another dimension to the Arabian breed. Barbara Sugg: By breeding Derivatives and competing in many areas other than just halter and endurance the Arab breed is being showcased to a wider audience. I am finding more and more people are seeing the versatility of breeding to a stallion with Arab blood to refine their breeding program. Arabs have to me always been known to be extremely good looking and let’s face it, all of us want a pretty horse too. ABOVE: Arabian Riding Pony, Annastazia CSH (Booralie Kahlua x KP Cascade)

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Contributors Tarleen Park

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Solitaire Stud

Judy and Rob Meade, New Gisborne, Victoria, Australia.

Mary and James Triggs, Mangoplah via Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Jemma France and Georgia Johnson, Bullsbrook, Western Australia.

Breeding Anglos, Arabian Warmbloods, Arabian Stockhorses, Partbreds and Quarabs for performance.

Colquhoun Park Barbara Rickard, Stratford, East Gippsland, Victoria. Breeding beautiful quality Arabian Ponies for enjoyment, the lifestyle, and the wonderful people and friendships that we have made over the journey. We breed Arabian Ponies of very high percentage Arabian blood from 47% to 86%, with most being registered Part Welsh (a blend of both beauties). They are Arabian type and character, whilst not being too tall nor too small, with beautiful movement, correct conformation, wonderful temperaments, and the beauty and animation of the Arabian, all in a neat package.

Carousel Show Horses (CSH) Suzy Coldebella and Tracey Bennett, Melbourne and Hobart.

Our inspiration was for the states to join in partnership and support each other. Everybody loves a Carousel and we wanted to make it fun, hence the name. Our aim is to breed high percentage quality Arabian Derivatives, concentrating on Arabian Ponies, Arabian Riding Ponies and Arabian Warmbloods. 26 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Breeding versatile Arabians and Part Arabians for any discipline. We generally breed Part Arabians with at least 50% Arabian blood or more.

Illaroo Arabians Melissa Orr, Kyneton, Victoria. We breed top show quality Anglos, Derivatives and Arabian Riding Ponies, as well as Riding Ponies/Welsh.

Ajay Stud Anna, Jonathon and Timothy Webb, The South Gippsland town of Koonwarra.

We aim to breed high percentage Arabian ponies that are most defiantly Arabian, with that pretty, elegant Arabian look.

Have bred coloured part Arabians for over 40 years. The pinto came from the Australian pony side of the Arabian Pony cross. I had to upgrade the type by going back to the Purebred. My goal is to keep alive and well to see the fruits of my labour and passion.

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Shiranna Arabians

Dee and Nicola Kelly, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria.

Robyn, Bill and Simon Parker with help from Cameron Parker, Toolamba, Victoria.

Sheree and Samantha Taylor, Longwarry, Victoria.

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Ablue Moon Arabian Ponies

We are breeders of Australian Champion Arabian Ponies, with possibly the largest collection of high percentage palomino Arabian Pony females in the country. We also own the only three Arabian Pony progeny of the incomparable SK Shakla Khan, including his only dilute entire son, Ablue Moon Rising.

We breed Anglo Arabians and Arabian Riding Ponies and our motivation is to strive for that ‘perfect’ breeding. Love the fun of planning a mating and seeing the outcome. Also enjoying the interaction with other people who own and enjoy our horses.

Sierra Lodge Coloured Arabians Lee-Ann, Neil and daughter Ashleigh McClelland, Glamorgan Vale SE QLD.

Southern Hills Stud Barbara and Imogen Sugg, Albany, Western Australia.

We breed Arabian Ponies, Arabian Riding Ponies and Anglo Arabians. We have just bred our first Arabian Warmblood foal and occasionally breed Partbred and Purebred Arabians. Our stud’s goal is to breed quality Arabian Derivatives that carry a high percentage of Arabian blood, which can excel in any equine discipline. Shiranna-bred horses and their progeny have competed successfully in Show (Halter and Saddle), Pony Dressage, Pony Club, Eventing and Endurance. Our Derivatives have been highly successful show horses, with many winning Australian National Championships, East Coast Championships as well as Victorian Classic Champion and Supreme titles. We have also bred multi supreme winners in the Palomino, Buckskin and Part Welsh sections at agricultural shows.

Victoria Tower Stud

Breeding Arabian Warmbloods, Anglo Arabians, Arabian Ponies.

Wayfield Lodge

Breeding the highest Arabian percentage coloured horses with type, conformation and glorious colour. We breed very high Arabian percent coloured partbreds, being cremello, palomino, buckskins and have just added a lovely pinto mare to the mix.

Deanne and Anikka Dalton, Connewarre, Geelong, Victoria.

Carmel Barnfield, Nestled at the foot hills of Tamborine Mt.

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Rebecca Leet, Inverell NSW.

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My aim is to breed Arabian Derivatives that are easily recognised as such and are suitable for many different disciplines. I breed predominantly Pinto and Appaloosa part Arabians, with the occasional Arabian Pony.

Breeding and showing Arabian Riding Ponies where not only looks, movement and type are important but also temperament. Horses who can be handled and ridden by children.

Aloha Seal black gelding, 2yrs. 16hh now, reg. arab/stockhorse and can be reg ASHS. Magnificent horse, with a fabulous quiet temperament and extreme movement, ideal Hunter Hack, Dressage etc. Australian National Champion 2014, East Coast Champion 2014 & 2015. NSW State Championships - Supreme Exhibit A/Stockhouse. Price $6600

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reg. Anglo brown filly 2yrs. 15hh., mature approx. 15.2hh. Shown twice & placed at NSW State Campionships & NSW Nationals. Really lovely moving filly, who will mature into an elegant hack etc. With 75% arab ideal for endurance.

reg. Anglo & can be reg. ASHS, bl/br. gelding, 2yrs. 15.2hh., mature 15.3 to 16hh., very quiet in all ways, good movement, top bloodlines for endurance, hacking, dressage etc.

reg. Arab/Stockhorse, bay gelding, 2yrs., 15.2hh. now, a really lovely horse with an extremely quiet temperament and movement, make a beautiful show horse, Led & Saddle, like his sisters, multi champions A. Silhouette & A. Aquarius.

reg. Quarab, palomino gelding, 4yrs., 15.2hh. Australian National Champion 2013. Lovely quiet horse, with good strong straight movement. With his breeding of Aloha Telesmon, ideal for endurance 75% & showing.

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2015 Australian National Arabian Championships Photos by Michael Vink, Dee Kelly, Framed by Frame, Derek O’Leary, Samantha Taylor, 42beats.com, Louise Sedgman & Nikki Shegog.

This year saw the Australian National Arabian Championships return to Victoria for the first time since 2009. Conducted at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, the rings looked very pretty, with white picket fences, marquees for sponsors and spectators, individual trade stand tents and plenty of greenery surrounding the two arenas. The programme structure was similar to the previous year, with rings one and two conducted concurrently to keep the show down to four days, though there were some amendments and expansions to the programme. With entries up considerably on 2014, incredible support from a record number of sponsors, and wonderful quality across the halter and saddle arenas, the stage was set for a sensational show.

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The judges’ panel was comprised of the two internationals Marianne Tengstedt and Lewis McKim, with Australian National Panel judges Glenys Lilley, Coralie Gordon, Kate Wheatley and Narelle Kinnear joining them on a rotation system throughout the show. Adam Reiss, Pam Edwards and Cheryl Beckett presided over the wellsupported Dressage section. Donna Sadler, Julie Nettle and Gary Beaton also donated their time as guest judges for the specialty events on Saturday evening – the Half Arabian Jackpot and Silver Snaffle classes.

quickly rectified, and Gary arrived only a little later than expected to resounding applause from the crowd.

Though the weather was largely mild summery days and cool nights, Melbourne nevertheless lived up to its “four seasons in one day” reputation, with an epic storm on Saturday evening. Half an inch of rain fell in a very short time, collapsing at least one tent, but laying the dust for Sunday’s lucky competitors. Fortunately the storm swept in during the evening programme, when competitors and spectators were safely enclosed within the indoor arena. Another mild drama ensued when guest judge Gary Beaton had a car breakdown on his way to the show – the problem was

A special presentation was also made for the 2014 WAHO Horse of the Year, the decorated Purebred gelding Kathmar Park Maverick. On Saturday evening, Maverick pranced his way around the indoor arena with his handler and cobreeder and owner Margaret Parker, much to the enjoyment and applause of the large and appreciative audience. The warm and convivial atmosphere of the evening programme was further enhanced by the fun of the Jackpot Barrel Racing competition which was won by Adelle Mahoney riding Rapid Fire.

The Graham Smith award for sportsmanship was presented to Queensland’s Heath Rowbottom, who showed numerous horses with great success over the course of the show. Congratulations to Heath on this fine achievement. The opportunity was also taken to present the Anita Tolley Youth Encouragement award, which was awarded to Mikayla Condon for her outstanding performance during the show.

Of all the competitors who achieved success at the show, several had outstanding results and anyone who went home with a ribbon would have been very happy with their achievements. However, there was one standout purebred exhibitor and that was Mulawa Arabians. Of the nine purebred halter Championships, horses bred, co-bred or owned by Mulawa took out eight. These included Maximilliano, owned by Shane Edward Arabians, who achieved his third Australian Championship title – unanimous Champion Purebred Stallion. Congratulations to the Mulawa team on such an extraordinary accomplishment, and to everyone else whose contributions made the show the huge success that it was. This was the first year that the Aussies had been run by a volunteer committee external from the Arabian Horse Society of Australia, and their incredible dedication and effort must be acknowledged. The rings looked wonderful, the show ran smoothly and in a timely fashion, entries and sponsorship were excellent, the catalogue looked great and, most importantly of all, the mood of competitors, organisers and spectators was almost exclusively positive. Each and every person or company who donated their time or sponsored, those who volunteered in whatever capacity to help over the four days, the judges, the traders and especially the exhibitors, made this happen. Without you all there wouldn’t have been a show – so thank you very much indeed for supporting the 2015 Aussies. Organised, competitive, welcoming and pleasant – the general feedback is that it was the best Aussies ever!

“Victoria did an amazing job hosting the Australian Arabian Championships. The arena looked great and the sponsors were treated with food and drinks. There were some beautiful world class Arabians presented with the highlight of the show for me being my stallion Maximilliano unanimously winning Champion Stallion.” Kay Edward – Shane Edward Arabians

1. Champion Yearling Purebred Colt, Vangelis MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud 2. Champion Yearling Purebred Filly, Marwans Jewel in the Crown MPA, Myriad Park Arabian Stud 3. Champion Senior Purebred Stallion, Maximilliano, Shane Edward Arabians 4. Champion Junior Purebred Filly, Klassical Presence MI, Ambition Investments. Photo: Dee Kelly

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These are the comments from our judges. Marianne Tengstedt (Denmark): It was a great pleasure to be invited back to Australia to judge some of the beautiful horses in this country. This time the weather was almost perfect and I was very kindly chaperoned by Gudrun Martini who did a great job taking care of me and the rest of the judges. The show ran very smoothly, and I must thank the committee and volunteers for all their hard work. The exhibits were of a very high standard and I was so pleased to see many ridden classes. I really liked the fact that so many of the Derivatives are bred for specific purposes, and that your horses are functional as well as beautiful. I was also pleased to see that your youth are so well catered for in the ring – they are the future of the breed and it’s very important that their needs are met. The Purebreds were of international quality, and the top horses would be competitive on 34 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

a global platform. The Champions were very nice indeed, and a pleasure to judge. I also had the privilege of judging the Arabian Pony classes and from these came my Derivative pick of the show – Bracknell Musketeer – a very correct bay stallion. My general impression was that there was a lot of interest in the show and your horses. It was really nice to see halter horses competing under saddle, and vice versa, and I appreciate your efforts to promote the versatility of the breed.

1. Champion Yearling Purebred Gelding, Kane MI, Ambition Investments 2. Champion Junior Purebred Colt, Advantage MI, Greg, Julie & Jane Farrell 3. Champion Senior Purebred Gelding, Atuned MI, Ambition Investments 4. Champion Senior Purebred Mare, Always Valentine MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud

“The outdoor setting was ideal for creating a more intimate atmosphere with closer access to ringside as well as the horses. There was lively camaraderie amongst competitors and a genuine sense of community amongst everyone in attendance.” – Scott Benjamin

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• Australian Champion Ridden Purebred Mare • Australian Champion Ridden Arabian Riding Pony Gelding

photo: Michael Vink

Kathmar Park Enjoying our life with horses

• Reserve Champion Senior Arabian Pony Gelding • Reserve Champion Purebred shown by a youth 5-11 • Numerous Top 10s

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Margaret & Graeme Parker and Katherine McMahon PO Box 114, Yarragon, Victoria, 3823 E: kathmarpark@hotmail.com M: 0418 521 779

Lewis McKim (Canada): I arrived in Australia fresh from judging at Scottsdale, Arizona, and was lucky to be greeted by my old friend Wendy McDonald and the wonderful judges’ hostess, Gudrun Martini, who took great care of us during our stay. The overall standard of the horses was extremely high, with all the Purebred Champions and Reserves of international quality. The yearling fillies were outstanding, as were the Champion and Reserve Champion junior fillies – Klassical Presence MI and Klassical Devotion MI. The Champion yearling colt, Vangelis MI, was beautiful. In my view, he would win anywhere in the world, and was one of the best of the show. If there was a Supreme Championship, he would have been my choice for that award.

Your Derivatives are also exceptional – they were big, bold and beautiful with great cadence. I especially liked the Arabian Riding Ponies – some could only be described as ‘awesome’ (a word I’m not fond of using). As Hunter Pleasure prospects, some of them would be National Champion quality in my country, and I could be famous on those horses. While I didn’t actually judge any of the saddle classes, I thought the ability of your riders was excellent. Another memorable class was the last class of the show, the Derivative over 15hh shown by a Non Pro – this was a big line up, and an extremely competitive one. The Championship could have gone to any number of the exhibits, but I was very pleased with my eventual Champion, the typey grey Partbred gelding Tarocash. In general, Australian breeders are doing a fine job. The cream always rises to the top, and the quality was always there in the top four. Having come from Scottsdale, I’m confident that many of the Champions and Reserves could have won there as well. The show was extremely well organised, and the very small committee did a great job. The exhibitors were competent, professional and courteous, and the horses were beautifully turned out.

1. Champion Junior Purebred Gelding, Balmoral MI, Jess Henne 2. Champion Junior Partbred Gelding, Gleneagles Romeo, DGP Buist & John Findlay 3. Champion Junior Partbred Filly, Illaroo Venus, Lovica Arabians 4. Champion Senior Partbred Mare, Champion Derivative Bridle Path Hack 14-15hh, Champion Non Pro Ridden Derivative 14-15hh, Highfield O’Phellea, Angie Holzinger

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“The Aussies are special to me no matter where they are held but this year was extra special being in my home state. The weather was perfect and I particularly enjoyed (and am thankful for) the crowd support and cheering. It was also great to see such high numbers in the classes. The absolute highlight of the show for me, was our stallion winning Australian National Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion under saddle. The culmination of a long held dream.” – Kerryn Aldridge

Glenys Lilley (New South Wales): It was a pleasure to judge at this year’s ‘Aussies’ – I had a wonderful time and was very well looked after. The committee were so welcoming and accommodating, and I loved the whole atmosphere of the show. It was a really enjoyable event, not to mention a very well organised one. My standout Purebreds were the beautiful bay senior mare Always Valentine MI, and the grey fillies Klassical Presence MI and Klassical Devotion MI. They were all balanced, correct and very feminine. The Champion Arabian Riding Pony Stallion or Colt, Ascot Royal Chorus, was also a favourite of mine. He was a perfect example of an Arabian Riding Pony, and was my pick of the Derivatives. I would be very happy to take any of these horses home with me. For the first time, the Derivatives were judged on a scoring system similar to the Purebreds, and I thought this was an excellent improvement on previous shows. Of the ridden classes I judged, the Show Hunters were particularly fabulous. They were excellent types, and any of the horses that competed could have won – the quality was so good that choosing a winner was very difficult. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks again to the committee and volunteers.

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Coralie Gordon (Queensland): I’d like to thank the AHSA for my invitation to judge at the 2015 Australian Championships, and also to the organisers for affording me the honour of officially opening the show. This was my very last show as a judge – I am retiring from the National Panel after thirty three years and lots of wonderful memories. I had been looking forward with pleasure to the numbers and standard of the Derivatives we would be seeing in Victoria, and I certainly was not disappointed. Of highlights, there were many, but I single out two of them – the palomino Australian Champion Arabian Pony Filly Ablue Moon’s Stairway to Heaven, and the bay Australian Champion Arabian Pony Stallion, Bracknell Musketeer from Tasmania – both were superb ponies with Arabian type from one side of their pedigree and pony stature from the other. I was also thrilled with the quality of the Champion Arabian Warmblood Mare, Warrawee Beyoncee, and the father and son Arabian Warmblood entires, Fever FF (Reserve Champion) and Romeo FF (Champion). I also thoroughly enjoyed judging the Purebred Arabian geldings – the quality these days is such that they could easily present as a class of colts! Though not all the geldings moved as well as a potential saddle horse should (a gelding must be rideable, regardless of how typey he is), they were an exceptional cohort. I’ve always thought that it was very difficult to win an Australian Champion Purebred Gelding title, and it’s not getting any easier! Bravo to the breeders and owners.

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“The 2015 Arabian Championships – what a show! Great to see so many numbers, the presentation of the rings and management of the show by the committee and board members was outstanding. For a small training centre the highlight for us was to be the only training centre to win purebred National titles outside of team Mulawa.” – Jason Hodgins

Champion Junior Partbred Colt, Champion Non Pro Junior Derivative Male, Wishlist, Viv Motbey Champion Senior Partbred Gelding, Champion Non Pro Derivative Show Hunter over 15hh, Gleneagles Giorgio, Megan Cheeseman Champion Senior Partbred Stallion, Champion Western Pleasure, Champion Non Pro Ridden Arabian/Derivative Stallion, Champion Non Pro Derivative Show Hunter 14-15hh, Niarla Excitation, Crystal Lodge Performance Arabians Champion Senior Anglo Mare, Elle Luminate, Meagan & Alicia Hughes Champion Senior Arabian Warmblood Gelding, Havenleigh Park Furst Knight, Archill Stud Champion Junior Arabian Pony Gelding, Obi Wun, Jodi Doyle Champion Junior Anglo Filly, Annabrae Silver Doll, Annabrae Stud Champion Anglo Stallion or Colt, Champion Junior Half Arabian, Coltura, Jessica Wilson & Megan Menzies Champion Junior Arabian Warmblood Gelding, Archill Bolero, Archill Stud Champion Senior Arabian Warmblood Mare, Warrawee Beyoncee, Taffadin Arabians Champion Arabian Warmblood Stallion or Colt, Romeo FF, Al Safwah Arabians. Photo: Derek O’Leary Champion Senior Anglo Gelding, Nite Moves, Renee Reiter. Photo: Derek O’Leary

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1. Champion Junior Arabian Pony Filly, Ablue Moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stairway to Heaven, Ablue Moon Arabian Ponies. Photo: Dee Kelly 2. Champion Senior Arabian Pony Stallion, Bracknell Musketeer, Fiona Pepper 3. Champion Junior Arabian Riding Pony Filly, Shiranna Bella Rosa, Shiranna Arabians 4. Champion Junior Arabian Pony Colt, Salvatore SA, Shiranna Arabians 5. Champion Arabian Riding Pony Stallion or Colt, Ascot Royal Chorus, Dean Matthews 6. Champion Senior Arabian Pony Gelding, Champion Ridden Arabian Pony Gelding, Mr Fantastic, Mulawa Arabian Stud

9. Champion Junior Quarab, Vanquish WP, Wisteria Park Stud 10. Champion Ridden Purebred Gelding, Champion Purebred Gelding Show Hunter, Fames Phantom MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud 11. Champion Ridden Purebred Mare, Chelleason Wind Fortune, Kathmar Park & Clint Bilson 12. Champion Ridden Partbred Gelding, Champion Derivative Silver Snaffle, Manorvale Blue and Royal, Sara Love 13. Champion Ridden Arabian Warmblood Mare, Relentless R, Sara Price 14. Champion Ridden Quarab Mare or Gelding, Jensems Coco Allure, Jensem Park 15. Champion Ridden Derivative Stallion, Keira Park Cascade, Liz Carlile

7. Champion Junior Arabian Riding Pony Gelding, Game Maker FF, Nicole Guppy

16. Champion Ridden Anglo Mare, Sharinga Spellbound, Clint Bilson

8. Champion Senior Arabian Riding Pony Gelding, Sharbolane Oliver Twist, Rebecca Kent

17. Champion Senior Quarab, Gardenia Park Mercedes, Wisteria Park Stud

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Kate Wheatley (New South Wales): Firstly I'd like to thank the AHSA for inviting me to judge at the Aussies, I had a wonderful time and felt very honoured to be part of it. I would also like to congratulate the organising committee on a great setup and very well run show. I had the pleasure of judging some very beautiful horses and some very capable riders and handlers, but there are a few horses that stood out for me. In the halter ring the Purebred Yearling colt, Vangelis MI, was an exquisite chestnut who was true to type, moved well and displayed some exceptional qualities of an Arabian horse. The Champion Purebred Stallion, Maximilliano, was the unanimous choice in his class – he covered ground and embodied the qualities of an Arabian Stallion.

In the Derivative led, the Champion Riding Pony Colt/Stallion, Ascot Royal Chorus, stood out as a quality animal, as did the Champion Warmblood Stallion / Colt, Romeo FF, and it was nice to see Romeo’s sire, Fever FF, awarded Reserve. The Champion Anglo Gelding, Nite Moves, who was expertly led by Anthony Geyteman, was a lovely well balanced horse who displayed movement, had substance and would make a lovely saddle horse. I enjoyed judging the Purebred Saddle Classes and it was particularly nice to see such a large contingent of Purebred Geldings Under Saddle. I was very impressed with my Champion Purebred Gelding Under Saddle, Fames Phantom MI – he was outstanding and performed the workout effortlessly. The Champion Purebred Stallion Under Saddle, KA Shahal, was also a beautiful horse who had lovely paces and was very deserving of his award. I believe both horses have long careers ahead of them and are wonderful ambassadors for our breed. The Youth Classes were hotly contested and it was great to see some well turned out and very capable handlers and riders. Kody Dertell, who was awarded Champion Youth Handler, showed what a talented young man he is. I was also very impressed with the horse and rider combination of Nobis Jules and Rebecca Radny, who won both the Champion Youth Derivative Under Saddle and Champion Youth Show Hunter. Together they have a big future ahead of them.

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Champion Arabian Stockhorse, Champion Ridden Arabian Stockhorse Mare or Gelding, Nevertire Just Dane, Narelle Cribb Champion Derivative Show Hunter n.e.14hh, Heritage Park Chandon, Dean Matthews Champion Ridden Purebred Stallion, Champion Purebred Stallion Bridle Path Hack, Champion Non Pro Senior Purebred Stallion, KA Shahal, Kaferthal Arabians Champion Harness, Trincada Strike, Trincada Arabians Champion Side Saddle, Champion Arabian/Derivative Elementary Test 3.3, Nebraska KEI, Cathy Padgen Champion Bridle Path Hack ridden by a Youth 11-14yrs, Champion Show Hunter n.e.14.2hh ridden by a Youth, Casuarina Ridge Romeo, Laura Huxtable Champion Bridle Path Hack ridden by a Youth 15-17yrs, Meridian Park Poetic Charm, Sarah Huxtable Champion Ridden Anglo Gelding, Champion Derivative Show Hunter over 15hh, Champion Derivative Bridle Path Hack over 15hh, Renlim Park Tobias, M & E Lando Champion Derivative Mare or Gelding shown by a Youth 12yrs & over, Symarronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darby, Monica Bilton

10. Champion Senior Arabian Pony Mare, Champion Ridden Arabian Pony Mare, Champion Derivative Bridle Path Hack n.e.14hh, Snowdon Vale Ahfeni, Lyndal Picone 11. Champion Derivative Show Hunter 14-15hh, Rezeema Maddison, Rezeema Arabians 12. Champion Senior Arabian Riding Pony Mare, Champion Derivative Mare or Gelding shown by a Youth 5-11yrs, Champion Bridle Path Hack ridden by a Youth 5-10yrs, Champion Derivative Mare or Gelding ridden by a Youth 5-11yrs, Naaman Uptown Girl, Future Farms 13. Champion Ridden Arabian Riding Pony Mare, Ascot Elizabeth Arden, Ascot Stud 14. Champion Ridden Arabian Warmblood Gelding, Warrawee Masterpeece, Warrawee Stud (Reserve Silver Snaffle image featured) 15. Champion Youth Handler 5-10yrs, Tahlia Perry 16. Champion Purebred Mare or Gelding ridden by a Youth 5yrs & over, Champion Youth Western Pleasure, Champion Youth Preliminary Test 1.1, Champion Purebred Preliminary Test 1.3, Champion Non Pro Senior Purebred Gelding, Viva Espana, Crystal Lodge Performance Arabians & Sarah Huxtable

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KA Shahal

SK Shakla Khan [imp. US] x Halina Shaklan [imp. US]

2015 Australian National Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion Under Saddle 2015 Australian National Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion led by Non-Pro 2015 Australian National Champion Purebred Arabian Stallion Bridle Path Hack 2015 Recipient of the Vink Amateur award in the Led Stallion class

Our sincere thanks to Kristin Galea for believing in Shahal. We are extremely grateful for your care and dedication to him.

Kaferthal Arabians

Peter and Kerryn Aldridge kaferthalarabians@bigpond.com

1. Champion Purebred Mare Show Hunter, Champion Purebred Mare Bridle Path Hack, Champion Non Pro Ridden Purebred Mare or Gelding, Champion Non Pro Purebred Bridle Path Hack, Miss Eminence, KR Show Horses 2. Champion Senior Rider 36yrs & over, Sally Russell 3. Champion Lead Line Rider 3-8yrs, Rose Holland 4. Champion Youth Handler 15-17yrs, Sarah Huxtable 5. Champion Purebred Mare or Gelding shown by a Youth 12yrs & over, Champion Youth Costume, Champion Youth Novice Test 2.1, Rapid Fire, Adelle Mahoney. Photo: Dee Kelly 6. Champion Derivative Mare or Gelding ridden by a Youth 12yrs & over, Champion Show Hunter over 14.2hh ridden by a Youth, Champion Arabian/Derivative Medium Test 4.2, Champion Arabian/Derivative Advanced Test 5.1, Nobis Jules, Rebecca Radny 7. Champion Derivative Preliminary Test 1.3, Illarak Chevrolet, Cazna’s County Arabians 8. Champion Young Adult Judge, Olivia Webster 9. Champion Purebred Novice Test 2.3, High Calibre, Stubbs Arabian Show Horses

“The 2015 Australian championships were definitely an amazing show for our small team taking home 3 Australian Champion titles from the 3 saddle classes entered with Renlim Park Tobias. The show was fantastically run by the hard working committee and ran to schedule on all days. It was definitely a highlight being in Melbourne due to the travel time and cost. Hopefully the Australian championships will return to Melbourne in the years to come and by then we may have upgraded facilities at our state equestrian centre. Overall the championships were an enjoyable and successful show and we look forward to 2016.” – Elouise and Michelle Lando THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 45

“Aussie Champs this year was very fun. I won a lot of ribbons in led and ridden. My friends and I had a ball in all our classes and playing around after. It was good not having to drive to Sydney this year. I hope I can come back next year!” – Jessica Dertell

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Narelle Kinnear (New South Wales): It was my pleasure to judge some of the performance classes at the 2015 Australian National Arabian Championships. Overall, the horses exhibited quality, correct free-flowing paces, and the level of education and presentation was quite good. There were many noteworthy performances, but one in particular that comes to mind was the Champion Working Stockhorse, won by Jindalla Park All That Glitters. I would like to thank the marshals, stewards and the committee for their outstanding efforts in producing a well-run event.

Champion Non Pro Junior Purebred Female, Gab’reala, Future Farms & Krishlah

9. Champion Non Pro Senior Purebred Mare, Fairview Secret Obsession, Francis Park Arabians

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10. Champion Non Pro Senior Derivative 14-15hh, Oakley Manor Xaphan, Oakley Manor Arabians

2. Champion Non Pro Senior Derivative n.e.14hh, Shiranna Valentino, Shiranna Arabians

11. Champion Non Pro Junior Derivative Filly, Astbury Juliet, Shiranna Arabians

3. Champion Show Costume, Champion Non Pro Derivative Bridle Path Hack n.e.14hh,

12. Champion Non Pro Ridden Derivative n.e.14hh, Champion Non Pro Derivative Show Hunter

Castileon Park Winning Edge, Castileon Park

n.e.14hh, Orabanda County Fashn, Angie Holzinger

4. Champion Non Pro Senior Derivative over 15hh, Tarocash, Geoff Hawking

13. Champion Non Pro Ridden Derivative over 15hh, Warrawee the Maeestro, Jacqui Kilpatrick

14. Champion Purebred Stallion Show Hunter, CraveFF, Future Farms

Champion Non Pro Junior Purebred Male, Georgio KA, Krishlah Arabians

6. Champion Purebred Gelding Bridle Path Hack, Aces Wild, Nerida Morrish 7. Champion Senior Half Arabian, Fever FF, Future Farms. Photo: Framed by Frame 8. Champion Ridden Arabian Riding Pony Gelding, Teringal Kopy Kat, Kathmar Park (Photo taken from WDARAB Show)

15. Champion Junior Arabian Warmblood Filly, Annabrae Sugar Fox, Annabrae Stud. Photo: Derek O’Leary 16. Champion Purebred Mare or Gelding shown by a Youth 5-11yrs, Prince CharmingFF, Jessica Dertell

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“The Aussies, what a great show it was for Victoria. Memories of 2009 came to the fore and it was a thrill to see so many of the Warrawee bred horses and progeny do so well, in particular for me to watch the two Clydesdale cross sons of Warrawee Grandee take off the Junior and Senior Partbred Gelding Championships one after another following Beyoncee taking the Warmblood Mare Championship, then Masterpeece the Reserve Champion Silver Snaffle – super baby in a snaffle. Congratulations to the hardworking Committee on a well-run show.” – Pat Ryan

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Champion Non Pro Derivative Bridle Path Hack over 15hh, Aloha Rembrandt, Robyn Mawson Champion Working Stockhorse, Champion Australian Pleasure, Jindalla Park All That Glitters, Inverdale Arabian Stockhorses Champion Ridden Partbred Mare, Heartthrob Precious as Gold, Kate Davis Champion Derivative Novice Test 2.3, Champion Non Pro Derivative Bridle Path Hack 14-15hh, Roxleigh Frangelica, Sally Russell Champion Purebred Silver Snaffle, Regent MI, Braveheart Arabians. Photo: Dee Kelly Champion Non Pro Purebred Show Hunter, Shalizar, Cazna’s County Arabians Champion Native Costume, Chardonnay Park Copykat, Chardonnay Park Barrel Race Winner, Rapid Fire Anita Tolley Youth Encouragement Award, Mikayla Condon Champion Senior Rider 18-35yrs, Kristian Akehurst Champion Youth Rider 15-17yrs, Rebecca Radny Champion Youth Rider 5-10yrs, Champion Junior Judge, Jessica Dertell Champion Youth Rider 11-14yrs, Rachel Huxtable Champion Youth Handler 11-14yrs, Kody Dertell

“The Aussie Arabian Championships presented at Werribee was a resounding success. The Committee and Society who ran the show should be highly commended, and as Queenslanders we were warmly welcomed. The quality and numbers were excellent. Victoria appears to be the leading state for Arabian Shows. As a small breeder we were thrilled to win a very competitive Champion Yearling Purebred Filly with our own bred horse Marwans Jewel in the Crown MPA shown by Jason Hodges. It made the long drive home to Queensland that much more enjoyable.” – Chris & Doreen Trezise

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awarded the successful completion silverplated belt buckle.

2015

Tom Quilty 50th Anniversary Gold Cup Event Aust ral i a’s Nat i o nal E n du ra n ce Ch a m p i o nsh i p s 5 t h to 7 t h J u n e 2 0 1 5 By Bec Hogan

The Tom Quilty Gold Cup is Australia’s premier endurance ride, iconic and respected around the world. It is one of the longest running endurance events on the International calendar, and every year attracts riders from the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and New Zealand.

gold to forge the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a stunning showpiece which now resides in the Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach, Queensland.

Horses winning on the world stage today have their pedigrees intrinsically linked to Quilty Cup winning horses of yesterday. This is exemplified as recently as the 2014 WEG Championship 160km ride, with Kurrajong Concorde (Yamamah), the mighty winning mare whose sire, Chip Chase Sadaqa, won the Quilty Cup in 1983 and herself winning in 2011.

The first Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride was held in 1966 and based at Colo in the Hawkesbury River valley, not far from the 2015 ride base near Wiseman’s Ferry. The ride was won by Gabriel Stecher, who rode his Arabian stallion, Shalawi, bareback around the entire 160km course. Gabriel’s ride inspired the 2015 Quilty logo, which is based on a photograph of Gabriel and Shalawi.

The original challenge – to ride a horse 100 miles (160km) in one day, with the horse judged ‘fit to continue’ at the end, was conceived by Australian entrepreneur R.M. Williams and prominent Kimberley cattleman Tom Quilty. Tom Quilty donated enough

Australia’s endurance riding motto ‘to complete is to win’ is reflected in the large number of entries the Tom Quilty Gold Cup attracts each year. It is a test of horsemanship, preparation and planning, for which every rider is thrilled to be

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For some, the Quilty is also a highly competitive event, and a fast ride represents the culmination of years of preparation and hard work, and many, many hours in the saddle. On Friday 5th June 2015, the 50th Tom Quilty Gold Cup Championship will begin, with a massed midnight start of around 400 horses. The ride course closes 24 hours later, at midnight on Saturday 6th June 2015. A week of celebration of endurance riding and of Australian endurance history is planned in association with this 50th Anniversary event, with activities commencing on Tuesday 2nd June 2015. Commemorative activities and special events include concerts, bus tours, campfires, displays, involvement of past winners and high profile Australian riders, trade stalls and trivia, all happening at the ride base. The 2015 Tom Quilty will be attended by Australia’s top endurance riders and training teams, as well as riders from around the world. Australian actor Aaron Jeffery (of McLeod’s Daughters fame) will be riding, and will be involved in promotion and advertising of the event. A must-see event to mark in your diary now. Sponsorship packages and trade stall spaces are available. Volunteers and spectators are very welcome! 

Find more information at www.tomquilty15.com.au Or follow the events on Facebook ‘TomQuiltyGoldCupTQ15’ ABOVE: 1966 TQ: Gabriel Stecher winning the first Quilty ride on Shalawi. Photo supplied by Val Males.

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1. 1968: R. M. Williams with Quilty trophies. 2. 1987 BC line up: Jenny Oliver, Ron Males, Kerry McGufficke, Alan Whiley & Doug Lockhart. 3. 1968 TQ: Sue Scantlebury on Steelo and Mrs Austin-Carroll on Scarlett. 4. 2011 SA TQ: Wally the brumby being ridden by Niki totally bareback for the ride. Photo by Animal Focus.

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5. 2014 WA TQ: Val & Ron Males with winner Tarrangower Crecendo, Jess Langridge. Photo by Liz Rutherford. 6. 2011 SA TQ: Jamie Green doing the hard work with Hirstglen Maybe following. Photo by Animal Focus. 7. 2014 WA TQ: pre ride vetting. Photo by Liz Rutherford. 8. 2007 WA TQ: Deb Ryan leading Forestdew Karisma down the escarpment into ride base.

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New South Wales Courtesy of Kerry Frame

Where is the 2014 Coverboy now?

VAHA Petstock foal show where he

Championships where he

Eminem Mandorlati – “Chilli” (Gai El Jullyen x Al-Dahma)

came away with 2 Firsts, 2 Champions

walked away with a Top 5

Megan Menzies, Eminem Arabian writes: Twelve months on from this lovely cover photo “Chilli” has won the hearts of so many.

this amazing result he came home for a

class. I feel extremely proud and honoured

rest where Mary and Jim Triggs from Aloha

to see “Chilli” has taken pride of place

Stud fell in love with him and purchased him

at Aloha Stud and will form part of their

After weaning, “Chilli” was sent to JH Show Training to be campaigned at the 2014

for their stud in October, 2014. Aloha Stud

Anglo and Arabian Stock Horse breeding

campaigned him at the recent East Coast

program.

placing in the Yearling Colt

and 2 Supreme Championships. After

ABOVE: Eminem Mandorlati at the recent East Coast Championships

Update: Samantha Gibson writes: This is “Red” (Valley Creek She’s Gold), full sibling to Crown Lodge That’s Gold, out of Kaarinee by Gold N Wings, All Australian Champions. Red was featured in last year’s Arabian Studs & Stallions as my bucket baby, after things went wrong with mare and foal bonding. Despite her rough start she

Kim Gunst writes: I would just like to say a big “Thank You” to Paige and Monique who helped me at The East Coast Championships when my girls kicked apart the float and got away. It was very lucky....As I was charging after them on the road from the north truck park – with an almost broken foot that had just been crunched when the old girl kicked out of the float – I was just praying she would go left to the cross country course instead of right. One of the only times in her life she’s

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done the ‘right’ thing! I think most people were complacent because they believed – as I did – that SIEC was fully enclosed. It wasn’t until we got to the edge of the cross country course we realised it was open and there was a mad dash to shut the gates! I just really wanted to thank Paige and Monique because these two lovely ladies helped prevent disaster. Our Top 5 ribbon is so much sweeter for the drama! RIGHT: Sterling River Song

is growing up great guns and we are very excited to be showing her this year. LEFT: Valley Creek She’s Gold

South Australia

Courtesy of Tania Edmonds

Malleegrove Mandalla +M spent a delightful, sunny Sunday in December with the Angas Harness Driving Club, on their Christmas drive around some Barossa wineries. We set out from Whistler Wines, where there is plenty of room to park and harness up, and headed downhill to Langmeil, and then on to Peter Lehmann’s. The cellar door staff at both wineries gallantly bore trays of tasting glasses out to us at our vehicles, and we sampled some of The Valley’s best, accompanied by some delicious mulberries scrumped from the trees at Lehmann’s. Then across the North Para River, and back up the hill at a brisk trot for lunch in the delightful grounds surrounding the cellar door at Whistler. Living close to The Universe’s Delicatessen is pretty fine, and we dined on an assortment of splendid local produce, with the most awesome chocolate cake I have ever encountered for dessert. The horses reckon that hay grown around here isn’t bad either. Katherine Evans of Halado Park Stud took Manny’s reins, and Brad Newman, Equine Repro Vet who visits from Florida for the southern hemisphere breeding season, rode shotgun. Eight vehicles, ranging in size from Barossa Carriages’ magnificent 8-seater, down to

Arreton’s sulky, attracted waves and smiles as we travelled between the wineries; and more than one person remarked on how wonderful it was to see an Arabian in harness, and on

ABOVE: Malleegrove Mandalla +M

Queensland

Lisa Loranger from Kael Park Spanish Arabians would like to announce: She is the Australian agent for the talented Ojinegro Qahira (Ghandour x Bel Princess by El Perfecto). SCID, CA and LFS clear, Ojinegro was sired by the full sibling of World Champion Estepa, and the only pure Spanish stallion ever in the Russian State Stud. He is out of a beautiful El Perfecto daughter with offspring in Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and United Arab Emirates. Ojinegro has been successful at International A-Shows, and he is

Manny’s impeccable behaviour. Conversation over lunch turned to memories of the days when Arabians were a common sight at events, and encouragement and support was expressed for everyone who is taking their beautiful horses out and about for others to enjoy.

Courtesy of Yvonne Barlow

performance tested, being the only Arabian horse to have competed in the military in Austria in both 2010, and again in 2011, this time ridden by a 14-year-old girl. Ojinegro has already sired three beautiful refined fillies, to which he has passed on his beautiful arched neck, his typey face with big Spanish eyes, very good legs, tremendous movements and gorgeous character. Frozen semen available worldwide. Please contact Lisa for more information and pricing. ABOVE: Ojinegro Qahira. Photo: CK24

Brad Strahan reports: Burralga Arabians has finished 2014 and commenced 2015 with a bang. Firstly, three Burralga-bred horses are in the process of export to the Middle East. The 15.2hh black stallion Burralga Sambukha (Om El Shareikh x Aulda Shinera) performed brilliantly in the 2014 Queensland heavy weight competition, ridden by Rod Strahan, and the 15.3hh black gelding Burralga Sadikh (Burralga Sambukha x Cherox Egyptian Silhouette). The third horse heading overseas is the 16hh bay gelding Addiction (Om El Shareikh x Angels Song by TS Al Malik). Addiction was a breeding stallion until he was seven years and then ridden for a short time by Sabrina Stephens who did an excellent job getting him onto the track and through his first ride. Brad says, “I used Addiction for mustering our cattle, I guess I’ll have to find another horse for mustering now”. Secondly, Kassanova’s (RHR Heir of Marwan x Kleopatrah ERA) first crop of foals have arrived and they are simply outstanding – tall, athletic, well-structured and good temperaments. Kassanova is also 16hh and won Reserve Champion 2-3 year old colt at the 2013 Australian Championships. We’re looking forward to this year’s foals.

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Northern Territory Courtesy of Kaicey Maccioni Territory Tough Horses and Arabians NT Arabec Zensational, the crowned Champion Ridden Stallion, Champion Pinto Paint Exhibit and runner up of the Arabian Partbred/Purebred class 2014 Royal Darwin Show, has proven himself not only in the show ring, but also as a worthy cattle savvy stallion. Once show season ended and the station work began, it was time for Zen to become a working cow horse, and he marvellously helped to muster 500 head of cranky Brahman heifers with calves. Chuck in a couple of scrub bulls and 16 inches of thick brown mud just for good measure!

Banstahr (Ralvon Pilgrim x Bandana Cascade) 32-year-old Stahr lived and competed in Darwin for 27 years with his owner Shailesh White. Shailesh had the amazing opportunity to buy Stahr (6yo) when she was just 13 years old from Peter Fields who bred him and bought him to Darwin. There

ABOVE: Arabec Zensational

was nothing Stahr wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do. Stahr was an excellent pony club mount and all-rounder and was even ridden as a polo-x horse. Shailesh says Stahr is the love of her life and that he is now enjoying the luxury of retirement in the beautiful green hills of Yarragon VIC. RIGHT: Banstahr

A welcome newcomer to the NT Arabian stallion Rio-De-Ora The Patriot (Bremervale Tribune x Rio-De-Ora Soreefa) is now making his home at Territory Tough Horses BELOW: Rio-De-Ora The Patriot

and Arabians NT. Arabian and partbred progeny can be viewed at www.arabiansnt.com.

Welcome to the NT Other horses new to the territory, owned by Jaimee Boorer in Humpty Doo, were welcomed to the show ring at the Royal Darwin in 2014. They are Shamali Shamira, Colandra Park Shahraaz, and more recently Possie De Fadzaara. Shamira is in foal for a 2015 Quarab superstar. We wish them all a great future promoting the Arabian breed in the NT and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see them out in the ring again soon.

Endurance heading to NT? Much anticipated news of an endurance club has been discussed with President Melanie Scott from Australian Endurance Riders Association. The two much needed things to successfully hold endurance rides is a qualified endurance trained vet and chief steward. Any qualified persons wishing to help with registered rides and willing to travel to the NT can express interest by contacting us through email arabiansnt@hotmail.com.

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Tasmania

Courtesy of Maya Jaehne

TASMANIAN ARABIAN RIDERS AND BREEDERS INC. ANNUAL A grade ARABIAN SHOW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17th & 18th January 2015 Report by Doug Rutherford It was an honor and pleasure to judge the annual Arabian show at Westbury, west of Launceston. On Saturday we struggled with extremely strong wind, which made conditions difficult for horses and handlers to exhibit to their advantage. At least the horses had four legs to brace themselves against the wind! Classes were small in numbers (which I must say is in keeping with entries in almost all mainland shows) but the quality was high, all exhibitors presented horses in a professional and very pleasant manner. Some of the younger purebred Arabians have great potential to succeed at the top-level shows once they grow through the gangly stages. The Supreme Purebred was the bay Nalla Mon Amour. The derivative classes were particularly high calibre. The Supreme was awarded to the Arabian Pony Stallion Bracknell Musketeer, who

ABOVE: Shilar Park Dream Keeper,Supreme Derivative Gelding

was an outstanding example of the category he represented. I was told some of the horses exhibited will be heading to Victoria to contest at the Australian National Championships, I wish them good luck and a safe and successful journey. Sunday was a kinder day with a drop in the wind, a far more pleasant day for those competing in the performance classes. Once again numbers were a little down, but the competitors competed in multiple classes with different disciplines. I really enjoyed the day with the happy and smiling competitors. The

Supreme Ridden was Bellawongarah Beau, a bay, bold, striking stallion whose paces and temperament were outstanding and a credit to his connections. The ridden purebred mare Navarra Kallari was a lovely feminine grey mare that looked as though she would be an absolute pleasure to ride. I must mention the junior Girl rider whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat in the saddle was a joy to watch. I would like to thank the small but hardworking committee, capably led by their tireless president Sherry Fenton for the opportunity to judge. Thank you to my steward Vicki Slater who did an amazing job and made my days easier.

LEFT: Bracknell Musketeer, Supreme Arabian Derivative TOP RIGHT: Nalla Mon Amour, Supreme Purebred BOTTOM RIGHT: Grand Supreme Ridden, Bellawongarah Beau

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New Zealand Courtesy of Kelly Mason Kelaray Stud News Our foaling season has come to an end. The last two foals born being Arabian Warmbloods sired by Gymnastik Star. Miracle of Love (Shakla’s Fame n Fortune x Summer Love) foaled a very blingy colt, and Deveron Airs ‘n’ Graces (Deveron Duvall x Deveron Latoya) another filly and a full sibling to Lush KS owned by Connie Fischer in Victoria. Both these foals are available for sale. In Australia our one and only foal was born, a very elegant and special colt sired by Echos of Marwan and out of Aloha Hussar’s Rose. Kelaray Enchant (pend) will be shown at the

of Love (Gazal Al Shaqab x Miracle of Love) has had an incredible show season so far in Australia, starting the season with Supreme Female at the Victorian Championships and then on to Reserve Champion at the East Coast Arabian Championships. We owe a very special thank you to Jason Hodgins and Jess Wilson for all their dedication and care of Gazelle while she has been in their care. We are now on the lookout for a future husband for her. Miracle of Love is currently being bred to ZT Marwteyn for a 2015 foal.

coming season.

Good luck to everyone for the remaining show and breeding season.

Our purebred Arabian filly Kelaray Goddess

ABOVE: Kelaray Gifted (Gymnastik Star x Deveron Airs ‘n’ Graces)

upcoming foal shows in Victoria for us this

Kashami Stud, Feilding, New Zealand Tony and Catherine Enright, Kashami Stud report: We are a small purebred Arabian Stud in the Central North Island. This year we bred just three foals. Our last born was a very long-awaited filly from the mare Bint Shahdira who was imported from Australia some years ago. The sire of the filly is Chelleason Jullyani – also imported from Australia. We have named her Kashami Moiyah. As soon as the filly was born, it was clear that she was special. We are very excited about the future for this little treasure.

RIGHT: Kashami Moiyah at 3 days old

Golden Shelter Arabians At the 2015 Taranaki Arabian Premier Show judged by Mieke Bigg, our yearling purebred colt GS Jullye of Jamaal (Chelleason Jullyani AUS x Ahnshahn Jullyanna AUS) was sashed Champion Colt and Reserve Champion Purebred Top Five Exhibit. Our 2-year-old purebred filly GS Navellyn (Chelleason Jullyani AUS x Cedarwood Lodge Bint Navinka AUS) was sashed Champion Filly, Champion Top Five Purebred Exhibit and Supreme Champion Purebred. With wonderful comments from the judge we look forward to the future with these two youngsters. Our latest arrival at the stud is the stunning colt Chelleason Sky Hawk AUS (Saudi El Perseus BR x Sophia WV USA). We can’t thank our good friend Michelle Thomas of Chelleason Arabians enough for entrusting this wonderful colt into our care. LEFT: GS Navellyn

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WAHO Confe re n ce Report and photography by Sharon Meyers

Qatar is a vibrant country that always casts a magical spell with its world-class museums, iconic architecture and magnificent Arabian horses.

The mare Rihab Al Nasser (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser) at Al Nasser.

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During November 2014 Arabian horse aficionados from around the world congregated in Doha to attend the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) Conference, which was held at the elegant Ritz Carlton Hotel. Due to unforeseen circumstances preventing Brazil from holding the conference in 2013, the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) jumped into the breach to host the event for a second time in succession. QREC’s General Manager Mr. Sami Jassim Al Boenain headed the Organising Committee along with Conference Coordinator Hannie Maasdijk and her team of enthusiastic helpers. The three-day conference included WAHO business, informative guest speakers, social events, Arabian racing and a visit to Al Shaqab. Plus a lavish farewell Gala Dinner hosted by the QREC. At the dinner everyone shared the same sentiment about the conference: it had been productive, educational and a huge success.

The Conference Proceedings began with a Welcome Reception and Dinner hosted by the QREC in the beautiful grounds of the Museum of Islamic Art. Mr. Sami Jassim 60 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Al Boenain warmly welcomed us and it was a delightful evening under the stars – a spectacular start to the conference. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, Special Adviser to HH The Amir, the conference was officially declared open by HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani, Chairman of the QREC. We were then shown an inspiring short film entitled “Heartbeat of Qatar” – about the country’s Arabian horses. Recently elected President, Peter Pond’s opening speech highlighted several of the WAHO’s main achievements over the past 40 years and emphasised the strong bond and high level of cooperation between all WAHO member countries. He also gave a glowing tribute to the retiring President, Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel. Dr. Nagel’s involvement with Arabian horses began in 1967, when he established his celebrated Katharinenhof Stud in Germany. He joined WAHO in 1976 and formally took over the roll of President in 2003. During his tribute Peter said, “There has never been a better friend to all of us and the Arabian horse.” He also announced that Dr. Nagel was given the honorary title of “President Emeritus” of WAHO.

On behalf of the WAHO Executive Committee and WAHO Membership, Peter presented Dr. Nagel with a charming, specially commissioned watercolour portrait of his legendary mare, Hanan, painted by Peter Upton. Following this presentation, Monika Savier spoke about Dr. Nagel while we watched an emotional film and video tribute she had put together about him. Peter Pond needs little introduction, as he is well known in the Arabian horse fraternity both home and abroad. He is diligent, well organised and has a deep passion for Arabians. He and his wife, Jenny, own Forest Hill Arabians (established 1969) situated at Wyong Creek, NSW. Arabians bred at the farm have won the highest accolades in the show ring, including Australian championships and reserve World champion in Paris. Over the years Peter has happily and unselfishly volunteered his time to help the breed wherever possible. He was on the Board of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd for 21 years and was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 1993. He is also a National and International Judge.

Peter became a WAHO Life Member in 1973 and attended the 1974 Conference in Sweden, where the purebred Arabian Horse Definition was first adopted. Elected Secretary of WAHO in 2000, he held this position until 2003 – when he took over the reins of the Vice Presidency, and in 2014 was elected President. He brings a wealth of knowledge about the breed to this position. I asked Peter what were some of the initial objectives he has as President. “I am going to canvass how WAHO can achieve a permanent home in the UK. We will undertake a review of our WAHO Regulations and Constitution to see what changes and improvements need to be made after 45 years. We will look at the structure of the Conference and Registrars meetings to see that they achieve all of the objectives we require.”

WAHO Business Summarising the main items of WAHO business during the WAHO Executive Committee meetings, WAHO World Registrars meeting and the WAHO General Assembly: It was announced that, during the Executive Committee meetings, Mr. Sami Suleiman Al Nohait was elected to

the position of Vice-President and Lady Georgina Pelham was elected to full Executive Committee membership. Mr. Xavier Guibert was additionally named as WAHO’s Stud Book and Registration Consultant. Also, HRH Princess Alia Al Hussein Al Saleh and Mr. Sami Jassim Al Boenain were elected as Consultants to the WAHO Executive Committee. During the conference a number of rule updates were debated and voted on. One of the changes was the removal of the word ‘online’ from the previous WAHO rule “The method of breeding used and the results of genetic disorder tests must not be mentioned in the stud book or register, whether in print or online”, which now reads “The method of breeding used and the results of genetic disorder tests must not be mentioned in the printed stud book or register.” (A “printed stud book or register” is one published in hard copy or in protected portable document format (pdf). Two new countries, Ecuador and Serbia, were warmly welcomed to full Registering Authority Membership, with their horses accepted into the WAHO Definition, having completed all necessary requirements during their time as

Applying Members, and having published their first WAHO approved studbooks. WAHO Treasurer David Angold announced that all WAHO membership fees had been increased slightly, the first such increase for many years.

Guest Speakers There are always interesting guest speakers at these events and this year several tackled the current hot topic of horse welfare. Our first speaker was Cynthia Culbertson, a lifelong devotee of the Arabian horse with a particular passion for the breed’s history. She holds a degree in Near Eastern Languages and Literature and has lived and travelled extensively in the homelands of the Arabian horse. In Cynthia’s thought-provoking lecture “Bedouin Tradition and its Relevance Today” she viewed traditions in horse breeding through the earliest literary TOP LEFT: WAHO President Peter Pond presenting Dr. Nagel with a watercolour of his famous mare, Hanan. BOTTOM LEFT: The stallion Al Adeed Al Shaqab. MIDDLE: Ben Pullen riding Ohio (Ras Al Jadi x AZ Enigma) at Al Samariyah Stud. RIGHT: Arabian horses at the Welcome Dinner and Reception.

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references of the Arabs. As part of her talk, she explored the strong beliefs of care and welfare for the horse as illustrated by pre-Islamic poetry, giving multiple examples, many of which were nearly 500 years old. In that poetry the importance of properly caring for Arabian horses, even if it meant less for the horse’s human owners, was stressed. Several examples were also given where those who did not take proper care of their horses were chastised by others. Cynthia further discussed the Bedouin tradition of never hitting horses, but only using words or gestures to train them, while reminding the audience that the Bedouin had one of the most successful horse cultures in human history using this philosophy. She then referred to the modern show world where the popularity of the “hard stand up” has promoted a culture of abuse. She asked the audience how they thought the Bedouin of centuries past would react if they observed a show horse today being presented. To emphasise this, Cynthia recited a poem she had written in the style of the pre-Islamic Bedouin poetry, but from the current perspective of a modern show trainer to his horse:

O noble stallion! How beautiful you are, with your eyes and muzzle darkened by makeup, Your hair shorn by clippers. How brave you are, what courage! To stand before me, frozen in place, with fear in your heart of my chain and my whip. You tremble in obedience to my commands. Yet still, you reach for me, stretching your neck, your ears alert to the possibility of punishment. And when we are done, you accept my token pat upon your neck. I rejoice! Your suffering has brought your owner another prize! Cynthia concluded, “Do we want this to be the ode to our champion Arabian horses? We hold countless centuries of tradition in our hands – tradition that gave us the oldest and purest breed of horse, beloved by countries and cultures around the globe. Tradition that tells us to respect and honour this noble horse. Is it not our most sacred task to respect this gift we have been given?” This statement was received with warm approval by the audience. Professor Tadeusz Majda, a distinguished Orientalist and specialist in Islamic Art from the National Museum in Warsaw spoke about the treasured illustrated manuscript of Count Waclaw Seweryn 62 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Rzewuski (born 1785). A Polish explorer, orientalist, connoisseur and breeder of Arabian horses, Count Rzewuski travelled into the Middle East to purchase Arabians for his own stud farm as well as for the stables of Tsar Alexander I and his sister Catherine, the Queen of Wurttemberg, and wrote extensively about his travels. The National Library in Warsaw, which owns the original manuscript, and the Qatar Museums Authority, sponsored by the Qatar Foundation, are working with a team of academics and translators, including Professor Majda, to prepare the Rzewuski manuscript for publication in Arabic. On another day, Professor Majda also gave a short but richly illustrated talk about the Arabian horse in Polish painting. Professor Douglas F. Antczak from Cornell University in USA gave a really interesting overview of his team’s new research project on the genetics of the Arabian horse, sponsored by the Qatar National Research Fund. The team are sourcing DNA samples from a wide cross-section of Arabian horse populations to undertake an in-depth genetic analysis of the Arabian horse with the aim of finding out how distinct the genome of the Arabian horse is and how variable Arabians are within the breed. They are also studying how the knowledge of genetics can be used to improve horse welfare. Fascinatingly, they are also looking at the genome of two other well-known desert species, the camel and oryx, searching for the genes controlling desert adaptation. Dr. Jean-Louis Leclerc from France, a very well known equine veterinarian who has been totally involved in the sport of endurance for nearly 40 years gave a

heartfelt talk, based on his many years’ experience at the top levels of the sport, on how best to improve the welfare of endurance horses in competition and training. Two French speakers from the University of Rennes, both specialising in equine behaviour, organised complementary lectures: Dr. Martine Hausberger spoke about “How Our Perception of Horse Behaviour Affects Their Welfare” while Dr Clemence Lesimple covered the topic “Improving Horses’ Health And Welfare Through Adapted Management Performance” – they certainly were eyeopening talks. Mrs Elizabeth J. Launder, a leading equine remedial therapist from the UK was equally interesting as she covered “The Rider or Trainer’s Influence, Negative and Positive, on Horse Performance”. Last but by no means least, veterinarian Roland Owers, the CEO of World Horse Welfare UK, who is closely involved in this subject and especially in working with equine sport regulators, spoke passionately about “Horse Welfare: A Global View”. In his reference to the issues of welfare of endurance horses, he said this: “At the heart of our responsibility is the premise that the welfare of the horse must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences in any equestrian sport. This principle applies to everyone in every sport, whether it be an established sport like racing or a developing sport like endurance. Clearly the sport of endurance has been in the headlines much of late. And whilst it is true that action should have been taken before now, we applaud the FEI and its Endurance Strategic Planning Group for grappling with, amongst other issues, the real problems of doping and horse fatalities in some parts of the sport. The current situation is a flagrant abuse of horse welfare and it must stop now. “It should be no secret that World Horse Welfare has done its utmost to do its part – especially behind the scenes. The completely unacceptable propensity of doping, injury and fatalities in the sport are an issue we have consistently and rigorously pressed with the FEI. They are aware, as are you, that such callous and abusive treatment of horses in sport puts the reputation of all horse sport at risk. There is no glory in destroying an animal to further the human ego: let irrepressible Arab horses and their talented riders win on their own merits.” LEFT: Hanan Al Shahania (Marwan Al Shaqab x Abba Qalams) at Al Shahania Stud. TOP RIGHT: Exhibition of horse swimming at Umm Qarn Farm. BOTTOM RIGHT: Aussies at Al Shahania Stud.

Other Activities We spent a fantastic evening at Al Rayyan Racecourse, where the QREC hosted a dinner and several Arabian races, including two special ones – the WAHO Cup and Jay Stream Cup. We also visited Al Shaqab, a member of the Qatar Foundation and one of the world’s great breeding establishments. We were treated to a parade of 22 of their most promising youngsters from worldclass mares. Their sires were Farhoud Al Shaqab, Fadi Al Shaqab, Wadee Al Shaqab, Kahil Al Shaqab, Al Adeed Al Shaqab and Marwan Al Shaqab. Many of these young horses represented several generations of Al Shaqab breeding. A highlight for me was seeing Al Adeed Al Shaqab – this 19-year-old straight Egyptian stallion just takes your breath away! The parade concluded with a gorgeous 2014 filly sired by Marwan Al Shaqab from OFW Mishaahl. This filly has huge hoof prints to fill, as she is a full sister to the stallions Kahil Al Shaqab and Wadee Al Shaqab (both Gold World Champion Colts). After the parade we enjoyed a scrumptious dinner before heading back to our hotels.

Pride of Qatar Days Qatar’s breeders have a passionate commitment to the Arabian horse and during the Pride of Qatar Days we were treated to four incredible days visiting some of the country’s premier studs. We were privileged to see Arabians at Al Samariyah Stud, Al Shahania Stud, Al Nasser Stud and Umm Qarn Farm. The show and breeding horses we saw were very beautiful and exuded Arabian type in abundance. I was fascinated to learn more about the bloodlines of their superbly athletic Arabian

racehorses, acknowledged as some of the best in the world.

stallions. The horses were well presented and ridden. It was a joy to watch.

Another rare treat was going to the HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Camel Farm. Here we learned there are many breeds of camel, each having distinct characteristics according to whether they are used for milking, working or racing. We watched a demonstration camel race and visited the well-appointed Leawaina Camel Hospital. This was followed by a delicious impromptu lunch in the desert provided by our host, where we also got to ride camels too. It was great fun.

The Qataris are renowned for their hospitality and we were certainly overwhelmed by the generous hospitality extended to us by the owners and managers of the farms and other establishments we visited while in Qatar.

Other activities included viewing the amazingly eclectic Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum and a visit to the new Al Zobara National Stud Farm which is under construction at the moment and will be capable of housing 600 horses. We also attended a wonderful Performance Show at the QREC where we saw two saddle classes: one each for mares and

WAHO is a multicultural organisation and these conferences are vital for the wellbeing of Arabian horse communities and registries worldwide. Not only that, they are educational, fun and you get the chance to meet fascinating people, experience different cultures and see amazing horses. Come and join us for the next conference to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain during 2016. For further information about WAHO visit their website at www.waho.org. 

Sharon Meyers is a freelance photographer and writer. Visit her website at www.montbrae.smugmug.com

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horse’s bodyweight in dry matter per day provided the total dry matter daily intake is between 1.5 and 2.5% of bodyweight. 2. Provide additional energy (grains, beet pulp/soy hulls or oils) to suit the work level or breeding status if the horse’s energy requirements are greater than the energy content of the roughage. 3. Then, meet protein requirements (checking protein quality and lysine content). A protein supplement is usually only required by growing and breeding horses when good quality roughage is provided. 4. Finally, make sure the diet provides sufficient vitamins and minerals in correct ratios.

Start with a healthy basic diet Even the best supplements and additives can’t overcome the limitations of a poor base diet for a horse, just as a Diet Coke and a Berocca can’t turn a meal of a pie and chips into a balanced, nutritious meal for a human. Quality supplements and vitamin and mineral balancers can bring the glow of inner health to a horse, but only if the horse is fed all the roughage (grass, hay and chaff), energy (from roughage and grains/oils if necessary) and protein it needs. A human would also need to eat a diet balanced in carbohydrates, proteins and fibre to get the most out of a multi-vitamin pill. Therefore make sure the basics of the diet are right first.

Logical Horse Nutrition me aasdye By Larissa Bilston, Nutritionist, Equine Vit&Min

Feeding horses well is not rocket science, but the results (in horse performance and appearance) can blow you out of this world! Horses fed all the roughage, energy and protein they need to grow, work, play, repair and maintain their body can still lack vitamins and minerals. Vitamin shortages are most common when hay or grains form a large part of the diet because vitamins are most abundant in fresh plants. By the time hay has been stored 12 months, it will have lost virtually all of its vitamins. Mineral shortages will depend on the 64 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

plants eaten and the nutrient status of the soil. Zinc, copper, iodine, selenium and vitamins B and E are almost often deficient in an unfortified diet. This article outlines how to choose a healthy, balanced diet for your horse.

It’s a simple, logical process The principles of equine nutrition are very simple: 1. First, give the horse enough roughage (grass, hay and chaff) – at least 1% of the

The first thing you need to know to choose the best diet for your horse is what is missing from the current diet. An equine nutritionist or specialist software (search horse ration design or calculator online) can help you estimate your horse’s current intake and requirements. Once you know what is missing, choose the most appropriate base diet for your horse and add supplements to fill the gaps in the diet (looking for the most cost effective options, not just the cheapest per pack).

How should I choose a vitamin and mineral supplement? Most supplements contain a blend of macrominerals (those which the horse requires in relatively large amounts) and microminerals (those needed in tiny proportions, but which are essential to good health). The macrominerals are calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, chloride, sodium and sulfur. The microminerals (sometimes called trace minerals) are cobalt, chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, silicon and zinc.

Define what you need in a supplement Different supplements can contain very different quantities of these minerals and it can be confusing to choose between them. Just because a product lists all the minerals you’re looking for doesn’t mean they will be included at a high enough level to meet your horse’s needs. To make the best choice you will need to refer to your diet analysis (from your nutritionist or software) to find out not only which vitamins and minerals are lacking in the diet, but how much extra your horse needs each day. For instance, if your horse needs 400 mg (milligrams) of zinc per day and his pasture, hay and grain provide 40 mg/day, your supplement will need to contain at least 360 mg per dose. The friendliest vitamin and mineral supplements on the market will list their ingredients “per dose” rather than “per kilogram” to make your calculations easier. Don’t be fooled into thinking that the product with 360 mg of zinc per 60 g dose contains less zinc than the product with a label that reads: Zinc 2020 mg/kg (this is only 121 mg of zinc in a 60 g dose or 202 mg in a 100 g dose). Sometimes even the best supplement might be a little bit short on one of the minerals your horse requires – it might be more cost effective to add a single mineral separately

than to increase the dosage of a quality supplement. For example, limestone is a cheap, well-utilised source of calcium, and magnesium oxide is a good option where more magnesium is needed.

Balance mineral ratios Once you’ve found a supplement to fill in all the vitamin and mineral gaps in your horse’s diet, you need to check that the mineral ratios are balanced. Even when a diet provides enough of every mineral, if the ratios between them are incorrect, your horse’s body won’t be able to get enough to satisfy its mineral requirements. Australian horse owners are well aware of the importance of balancing calcium to phosphorous and calcium to oxalate ratios (although oxalates are not minerals, this ratio has an important impact on calcium availability). Having these ratios correct is necessary to prevent the risks of “Big Head” syndrome to horses grazing high oxalate subtropical coastal pastures or those on very high bran/millrun/cereal diets. Oxalates bind much of the available calcium, leaving the horse deficient. If your horse is grazing long term on pastures high in setaria, buffel grass, kikuyu, pangola or green panic you will need to provide calcium supplementation to keep your horse’s diet balanced. Guidelines to aim for include:  The calcium to oxalate ratio must be

greater than 0.5-1 to 1 especially for growing horses or those kept for long periods of time on these pastures.  The calcium to phosphorous ratio needs to be between 1-3 to 1 for growing horses and between 1-6 to 1 for a mature horse, leaning towards the high end for a horse grazing moderate/ high oxalate pastures (Hint: feeding additional limestone can be a cheap solution to boost the calcium content of a diet).  Keep the total calcium intake below 5 times dietary requirement. Other mineral ratios of importance include:  Calcium to magnesium should lie in the range of 1-2 parts of calcium for every part of magnesium (Hint: magnesium oxide is an affordable and effective ingredient to boost magnesium levels in the diet).  Zinc to copper should be between 2-3 parts zinc for every part copper.  Iron to copper should be between 5-7 parts iron for every part zinc. BELOW: Vitamin shortages are most common when hay or grains form a large part of the diet because vitamins are most abundant in fresh plants. LEFT: The process of choosing a good base diet to meet your horse’s needs for roughage, protein and energy, then supplementing with vitamins and minerals is well worth the effort.

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Avoid Toxicity The final step is to check that you are not feeding too high a level of any nutrients. Most vitamins and minerals have a very high safety margin but two to be aware of are selenium and iodine.  Keep iodine levels below 5 mg/kg of dry matter fed.  Keep selenium levels below 0.5 mg/kg of dry matter fed. Many Australian soils are selenium deficient, so this mineral is often added to horse feeds. Be careful not to double dose on selenium through different feed sources as this is one mineral where toxicity levels are relatively low.

What if I change my horse’s diet? If you change your horse’s feeds you will need to review the vitamin and mineral balance. Be aware that the dietary gaps can vary significantly if you normally feed high levels of a fortified grain blend or pellet and then cut that feed back if your horse is injured, goes on spell or needs less energy due to a seasonal improvement in pasture growth. A diet that was well balanced on 4 kg of pellets per day can be very deficient when cut back to 0.5 kg of pellets per day. The process of choosing a good base diet to meet your horse’s needs for roughage,

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protein and energy, then supplementing with vitamins and minerals is well worth the effort. Your time and energy will be rewarded with the knowledge that the diet you feed is giving your horses everything required to look and feel their very best! 

LARISSA BILSTON, NUTRITIONIST Larissa graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree with first class honours. She has worked in NSW and QLD as a scientific communicator, and travelled throughout Australia and internationally in this role. She also worked in the feed mill industry where she developed a line of new horse feeds including custom pellets for large clients and provided nutritional advice to clients. Larissa has a lifetime love of horses and dressage riding, and is passionate about helping people make good decisions regarding horse feeding and welfare. Equine Vit&Min is the culmination of Larissa’s belief that horse owners can and should understand more about feeding their horses because the basics are not complicated. She wishes to help them sort out the marketing information from the practical on a horseby-horse basis through education. RIGHT: If you change your horse’s feeds you will need to review the vitamin and mineral balance.

East Coast

Arabian Championships FULL RESULTS www.nswarabian.org.au/eastcoast.html

old championship, Klassical Devotion MI. I must also highlight the high quality preparation of the animals, most of them very well trained and presented in very good physical condition and with a lovely attitude inside the arena.

Kim Cox

Photography by Glenys Lilley & Sarah Apperley

Once again Sydney turned on some interesting weather for the East Coast Arabian Championships. This time of year temperatures can go up to 40ºC but this year the rain came down in buckets for the first day of Dressage. The hardy competitors battled on splashing through little lakes in the arena and driving rain. The hardworking NSW committee put on a well run show catering for a multitude of performance and halter events. The rest of the show was conducted under very pleasant weather and classes full of beautiful horses. Thursday night saw the inaugural Ridden Freestyle to music won by ESK Versace and it was fabulous to see such a wide range of horses participate in this event. The Showstoppers Equestrian Wear Young Horse Under Saddle classes were won by Regent MI, S McCurley & R Rogers (Purebred) and Manorvale After Five, S Love (Derivative). The Purebred Gallery Equine East Coast Cup was awarded to Fames Phantom MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud and the Gallery Equine

Derivative East Coast Cup to the very successful TW Qursed, owned by Tracey Watson. The Shiranna Sash was won by Mulawa Ballerina, D Taff.

Luiz Rocco First of all, I was again received in Australia with a great welcome by those involved in the show – the organisers, the ring staff, breeders, exhibitors and trainers. This atmosphere is the one that should prevail in the shows around the world. I was impressed with the quality of the Arabian Derivatives and the importance that is given to them in the show, not only in halter classes but especially in the ridden categories. In my opinion, the strongest class was the Arabian Fillies 3 & 4 years old. Both Champion Vivacious Era and Reserve Champion Klassical Presence MI are undoubtedly two international quality fillies, as well as the winner of the 2 year

Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the East Coast organising committee for running another very successful show. As a judge I appreciated the smoothness in the way the show was organised and run, and I was pleased with the very high quality of horses presented to me throughout the duration of the show. All my classes were very strong with many beautiful horses, the presentation was immaculate for both horse and rider, there was no tail in any of my classes... my only regret was that I couldn’t place more horses. The winner of the Shiranna Sash, Mulawa Ballerina, was a gorgeous Galloway type but still showing Arabian characteristics. Ballerina 1. Simeon Saraaf, H & A Hardwick, Res Arabian Stallion 5 yr. 2. Myth Buster, K & S Galea, Ch Show Hunter. 3. Charming VC, J Grading & W Backhouse, Ch 5 yr Stallion. 4. Statford Phoenix, L & S Ford, Champ of Champs Derivative Under Saddle. 5. Atuned MI, Prince CharmingFF, Ch & Res Purebred Gelding. 6. Arabesque Sheykh’n’Not Stirred, Derivative Medium and Advanced Dressage Ch. Photo Sarah Apperley. 7. Etheral Park Solar Flare, Cienna Knowles, High Point Youth.

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was also my Reserve Champion Partbred Mare Under Saddle. The Shiranna Sash was a large, hotly contested class and all my placegetters deserved to be there. The Champion of Champions Purebred went to the winner of the gelding class, Zara Farm Warman, who was really pleasing to watch, the Reserve to him was Lover GirlFF, a lovely grey mare beautifully ridden by Elouise Lando. The Champion of Champions Derivative went to the winner of the Arabian Warmblood Gelding, Statford Phoenix, a simply stunning black horse who worked superbly for his rider and was a standout in my opinion. The Reserve went to the winner of the Riding Pony Gelding, Robbanie Mister Squiggle, a delightful black pony who did an exceptional workout. The youth classes had very promising young handlers

and riders. The ponies and horses were beautifully turned out as were their riders/ handlers. I found this to be a lovely, polite group of competitors and I’m sure they will be great ambassadors for our Arabian breed. There were many standouts over the whole youth program.

Nell Marshman Judging at the show was such a good experience. I was pleased with the standard of the horses in both the ridden and halter classes. In the Amateur Owner classes I loved the Pony Stallion that was awarded Champion Derivative. He was very true to type and displayed free flowing and expressive movement. The Purebred Arabians were another group where my line up for champion

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In the Derivative Ridden classes I loved the big chestnut mare, her paces were so correct and expressive and she was attentive to her rider’s aids, the kind of horse I would enjoy riding. In the Purebred Ridden the bay gelding was my pick as his trot work was very good and he looked like a pleasure to ride. Both the Bridle Path Hack and the Arabian Show Hunter classes were well represented; once again I was spoiled for choice. In these classes I’m looking for a well educated and free moving horse. All the riders had obviously done their 3

was outstanding. They all displayed good Arabian type and I was so pleased that all had good legs and feet. My final choice for champion moved with athleticism and covered the ground effortlessly.

homework and competitors that placed in these classes were very worthy winners. My congratulations. The thing that struck me the most throughout the show was the good sportsmanship, manners and goodwill 1. TW Qursed, T Watson, Derivative East Coast Cup. 2. Sir Charmed FF, D & K Dertell, Ch 2 yr Purebred Colt. 3. Highfield Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Phellea, A Holzinger, Ch Partbred Mare Under Saddle & Led. 4. Wishlist, Viv Motbey, Champ of Champs Non Pro Halter. 5. Oakley Manor Xaphan, L Tomlinson, Champ of Champs Partbred. 6. Vangelis MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud, Ch Arabian Yearling Colt. 7. Klassical Presence MI, Ambition Investments, Res Ch 3 & 4 yr Filly. 8. Aloha Aquarius, B Zaiter, Ch Arabian Stockhorse Mare. 9. Vivacious ERA, D Al-Meslemani, Ch 3 & 4 yr Filly.

displayed by the competitors.

FINALS RESULTS Purebred Champions: > Yearling Filly, Marwans Jewel in the Crown MPA, C & D Trezise

I would like to thank the show committee for the opportunity to judge at the show. I had a great time, and they did a great job in organising such a premier event. ď ł

> Yearling Colt, Vangelis MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud > Yearling Gelding, Kane MI, Ambition Investments

10. Kizashi & Karate Kid, Ch & Res Arabian Riding Pony. 11. Alysha Faets, Taliem Takara, Best Presented Ridden Freestyle. 12. ESK Versace, C Henley, Ridden Freestyle. 13. Cinque El Jamaal, J Wilson, Ch 3 & 4 yr Colt. 14. Foxwood Aztec Gold, H & K Baker, Champ of Champs Arabian Stockhorse. 15. Coltura, East Coast Champ of Champs, Anglo Arabian. 16. Zara Farm Warman, L Fenwick & J Woodall, Champ of Champs Arabian Under Saddle and Ch Bridlepath Hack. 17. ESK Versace, Elementary Dressage Derivative Ch. Photo: Sarah Apperley. 10

> Filly 2 yrs, Klassical Devotion MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud > Filly 3 & 4 yrs, Vivacious ERA, D Al-Meslemani > Gelding 2 yrs, Georgio KA, S/M Warke, S Young, O Cleary > Gelding 3 & 4 yrs, Brando MI, G, J, J Farrell > Colt 2 yrs, Sir Charmed FF, D & K Dertell > Colt 3 & 4 yrs, Cinque El Jamaal, J Wilson > Mare 5 & over, Always Valentine MI, Mulawa Arabian Stud > Broodmare, Mystic Fame, Ambition Investments 11

> Gelding 5 & Over, Atuned MI, Ambition Investments > Stallion 5 & over, Charming VC, J Grading & W Backhouse > Youth Highpoint, C Knowles > Arabian Warmblood, Annabrae Sugar Fox, J & M Torrens > Partbred, Oakley Manor Xaphan, L Tomlinson > Non Pro Halter, Wishlist, V Motbey > Non Pro Ridden, Warrawee Beyoncee, Bisset Family > Anglo Arabian, Coltura, Wilson & Menzies > Quarab, Carjola Park Soul Sister, C Timp

> Arabian Pony, Burren-Dah Anna C, J Gregson > Arabian Riding Pony, Kizashi, J Campbell > Arabian Stock Horse, Foxwood Aztec Gold, K Baker 14

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The Latest i n Racing All stories courtesy of Virginia Dodson for NARA

Dubai International Arabian Races at the Gold Coast Turf Club 6th December 2014 It was with great pleasure that the Gold Coast Turf Club and the National Arabian Racehorse Association (NARA) once again welcomed His Excellency Mirza Al Sayegh and Mr Masoud Saleh to this magnificent Queensland racecourse. NARA was equally delighted to see Shadwell Australasia Director Mark Kelly in attendance at the luncheon. All these gentlemen have been instrumental in furthering His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s quest to see the Arabian horse feature on all the major racetracks around the world. A delegation from the UAE Embassy was also in attendance, together with guests from the Federal and Queensland State Governments. They, together with members of the local business community, employees of Emirates, the Gold Coast Turf Club Committee and Thoroughbred and Arabian owners and trainers, all enjoyed a delicious luncheon interspersed with speeches and award presentations. As part of the Dubai Arabian International Race promotion, life size plastic horses were distributed to a number of primary schools in the Gold Coast area in the weeks leading up to the races. These horses were then painted by the students with a theme of their choice. This has been a highly successful competition 70 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

overseas and the Queensland school children took to the opportunity to win some cash for their school with gusto. The handsome chestnut stallion Djehlbi (Dehlbi x Djelica), recently imported from New Zealand and owned and trained by Michelle Clements, streeted the field of nine horses to take the win in the aptly named $30,000 1800 metre Shadwell Arabian Stallions Plate by an incredible 35 and a half lengths in a time of 2.08.81. He was ably ridden by young Isabella Teh, making her mother, who just happened to be the stallion’s trainer, extremely proud. Second placegetter was the Con Bouzianis-trained Conderosa Millenium Silver (Arabesque Sterling Silver x Eastern Park Imagination), followed two and a quarter lengths behind by Annabar Ro’hahn (The Akomplize x Istana Kourtney), also owned by Michelle Clements and trained by Cassie Saunders. Isabella had a terrific day as she also rode the winner in the next race which was the $20,000 1400 metre UAE Arabian Plate. A quality field of 11 horses provided an exciting race, which was won by three and 3/4 lengths in a time of 1.42.10 by the bay mare Keisha (Kyarnda Lodge Panache x Moondarra Pretence), owned and trained by Jay Randle of Queensland. Coming second was the Cameron Campbell-trained Lindall Condamine by the imported Polish stallion Fen x

Kir-Sha Cherish followed in third place by Aloha Desert Jewel, owned, trained and ridden by Jill Colwell. Shadwell once again sponsored the very popular cultural marquee where patrons could sample Middle Eastern food and acquire a beautiful henna tattoo from the two henna artists. Thanks must go to all the owners and trainers who travelled so far to support the races. Without their dedication the day would not have been such a resounding success. NARA owes a great debt of gratitude to HH Sheikh Hamdan for his continuing support of Arabian racing in Australia. The Gold Coast Turf Club excelled themselves with their hospitality and the future is assured for more Arabian racing in 2015. For full race results go to www.naraaustralia.com

Dubai International Arabian Racing Arabian Rainbow Horse Competition – Gold Coast 6/12/14 There were some very excited pupils from St Kevin’s Catholic Primary School when they were presented with a giant $3,000 cheque for their efforts in the Dubai International Arabian Racing (DIAR) Arabian Rainbow Horse Competition. The runners up were awarded $2,000 and $1,500 respectively. His Excellency Mirza Al Sayegh, Director of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Maktoum’s Shadwell Stud and a delegation from Dubai, had a difficult time picking the finalists in this unique competition. The standard was very high

and the children and their art teachers are to be commended for producing some really outstanding work. This was one of a series of international competitions involving the painting of life size plastic horses by primary schools around the world. For the first time the DIAR organisation shipped these horses to Queensland and invited seven local schools to participate. The children certainly rose to the occasion and produced the most stunning decorated horses which were unveiled at a media launch at the Gold Coast Turf Club on the Thursday before the running of the UAE Arabian Plate and the Shadwell Stallions Arabian Plate on Saturday 6th December. This competition will be run again next December and thanks to the generosity of HH Sheikh Hamdan and Shadwell Stud, more Queensland schools will have the opportunity to show off their artistic talents and raise some funds for their schools. For more photos go to www.naraaustralia.com & www.diaraces.com

The Dynamic Duo triumphs once again to kick off the Australian leg of the 2015 HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Sportingbet Park, Sandown, Victoria Australia Day 2015 Once again the speed machine Djehlbi and fast finishing mare Keisha put in stellar performances to continue their successful recent domination of the

Australian turf. The first race on the card was the second in the global series of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Championship (IFAHR), the first having been held in Oman. This €30,000 1400 metre race was contested by eight international lady jockeys and our Australian contender Annelise King. Fresh from her recent victory in the UAE Arabian Plate last December was Queensland mare Keisha (Kyarnda Lodge Panache x Moondarra Pretence). She is owned and trained by Jay Randle and was ridden by Swedish jockey Anna Pilroth to win by a convincing six lengths from the evergreen Warrawee Naaziq (Trystan Bobbi Dazzlah x Warrawee Naadiq) who was returning to the track after a long break. Naaziq was ridden by Ireland’s Nadine Forde and they were followed three lengths back by the very promising young gelding Coolinda Park Winston (Walidayt x Coolinda Park Hello Dolly) with French jockey Sandrine Hagenbach up. The second race was the €35,000 1300 metre Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup. Once again the imported stallion, Queensland-based Djehlbi (Dehlbi x Djelica) imp NZ, piloted by his regular rider and part owner Isabella Teh, repeated his winning ways. He won by an impressive 15 lengths from another young Coolindabred gelding, Coolinda Park Kazh (WH Zmanor E x Coolinda Park Klara), ridden and trained by the experienced Kim Noble. Four lengths away in third place was NSW

horse Conderosa Pegasus (Conderosa Silver x Wantley Annabel) ridden by Daniel Edmonds. Many thanks must go to all the connections who travelled so far to make the day such a success and congratulations to Queenslanders Michelle Clements and Jay Randle, owners of winning horses Djehlbi and Keisha. The long trip was certainly worth it. The NARA team are indebted to His Highness Sheikh Mansoor, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima and Ms Lara Sawaya for their continued and increasingly generous sponsorship of Australian Arabian Racing in Australia. The Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival which now spans six continents, continues to grow each year and now provides the most generous purses on the international Arabian racing calendar. This prizemoney is guaranteed to encourage breeders, owners and trainers to put more horses into race training. The future of Arabian racing looks bright indeed. For complete race results please go to naraaustralia.com  LEFT: Keisha (centre) after winning the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship. Photo: Melbourne Racing Club. BELOW (TOP): St Kevin’s Catholic School winning horse. Photo: NARA. BELOW (BOTTOM): (L to R) Anna Pilroth of Sweden, Lara Sawaya and Isabella Teh at Sandown. Photo: Melbourne Racing Club. BELOW (RIGHT): Djehlbi, winner of the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, Sandown with Isabella Teh up. Photo: Melbourne Racing Club.

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1. E nnerdale Wombat ridden by Katharine Luckock won the Chipala Trophy for the open section of the Victorian Division, Arabian Horse Trials in 1979 and 1980. 2. Denise Harvey writes: This is the original photo of the first costume class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canberra Nationals Show 1970. Tony Doyle on Tazzana (partbred mare), Ron Males on Grey Kim (purebred stallion), Val Males on Wudiyeh (purebred mare), David Wilkinson on Casablanca (partbred gelding) and Denise Harvey on Elegy (purebred mare). The class was judged by the late Clive Jordan of Country Life papers, and he took the photo of us all on this momentous occasion. 3. Killinchy Mikardo and Leonie Williamson accept the Champion Hack Award from Mrs Mary Gibson at the Queensland Action Show. Mikardo was Champion Senior Performance Horse and High Point Gelding. 4. [4A] Grey Dream (Royal Magic x Roanne) at six months old (DOB 14 Jan 1991) with his mentor, Joyce Davies (Photo Sarojini MacLarn) â&#x20AC;Ś[4B] and Grey Dream today (Photo Jenny Walker). Grey Dream is proudly owned by Sarojini MacLarn. 5. Dulcie Richards writes: here is a photo of an old Spindrift at Gatton College, 1973. On this day he was more interested in the hidden carrot than standing up to attention. What a grand old Arabian. I have always admired Arabian horses, starting with Grand Royal who was also at Gatton. Photo D Richards.

Wayfield Lodge Nestled in the foothills of Queensland’s beautiful Tamborine Mountain is Wayfield Lodge Arabians and Derivatives, owned and operated by Carmel Barnfield and her partner Robert (Bob) Alloway. Carmel grew up surrounded by horsey family members, whose interests ranged from showing to breeding to racing, and began showing when she was still in single digits! From this very young age onwards, horses have been an essential and much-loved aspect of her life. Wayfield Lodge is home to eighteen horses, predominantly Arabian Riding Ponies, Arabian Ponies and Purebreds. They include the stud’s three resident entires – Chase Your Dreams WFL, Ablue Moon’s Altissimo and Puccini WFL. An Arabian Riding Pony sired by the recently deceased Rathowen Parody, Chase Your Dreams has enjoyed an amazing 2014 show season. Affectionately known as ‘Gucci’, this homebred star is a son of Carmel’s cherished Anglo Arabian broodmare Raaward Shakira Velour, and holds a very special place in his human mother’s heart. The stud is also home to two young colts, whose breeding careers are eagerly anticipated. They are the stunning highpercentage Arabian Pony Ablue Moon’s Altissimo (Elmo to his friends), sired by the equally beautiful Ablue Moon Rising, and the Purebred yearling Puccini WFL, a look-alike son of dual Australian Champion Chelleason Crown Jewel.

The past eighteen months have been extremely exciting ones for Wayfield Lodge, with both Gucci and Elmo making a big impression in show rings along the eastern seaboard. Senior stallion Gucci stepped out at several major Queensland events with fabulous results, including Champion at the EKKA (the Royal Queensland Show) and Supreme Derivative Male at the AAclass Arabian Challenge Show. Elmo, then a yearling, was shown in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and his most notable achievements include East Coast Champion, Victorian State Champion and Supreme Championships in both Queensland and Victoria. They were also very happy to welcome one foal in 2014, a black brown Anglo Arabian colt. A half sibling to Gucci, Lavazza WFL is out of Raaward Shakira Velour and sired by Chelleason Crown Jewel, a stallion who has had a significant impact on the WFL breeding programme. Lavazza is the first Anglo bred

at Wayfield Lodge, as well as the first Anglo sired by Crown Jewel, and Carmel and Bob anticipate an exciting and successful career for this upstanding young man. When asked about the future of the stud, Carmel explains that plans for 2015 include relocating to a larger property where she and Bob will be better able to concentrate on their breeding programme. They also hope to do a little bit of light showing throughout the coming years. Wayfield Lodge strives to breed a quality Arabian or Derivative horse with a kind, even temperament and sound conformation – a horse that is versatile enough for any discipline. “Whether it’s for working cattle, or for top level showing, we aim to produce top animals,” Carmel says. So far, the small number of horses produced by the stud has lived up to this demanding ideal, fulfilling the expectations of their breeders. A childhood passion that has evolved into a lifelong love – the hardworking couple at Wayfield Lodge began by ‘chasing their dreams,’ and the intervening years have proved that they can indeed come true.  ABOVE: Carmel Barnfield and Robert (Bob) Alloway with Chase Your Dreams WFL. Photo Sharon Meyers.

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Poor Performance in En durance Horses Part 2

Dr. Albert Solé and Professor Leo Jeffcott University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden University of Sydney

Our veterinary experts continue to look at some of the common problems that endurance horses experience – how to identify them and how to treat them.

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Back Problems Back pain is commonly seen at endurance events, can range from mild to severe and can be grounds for elimination from the ride. FEI rides require that a minimum weight of 75 kg be carried, and the pain is often related to repetitive stress over long distances and exacerbated by a fatigued, unbalanced rider. Back pain can present as lameness, stiffness/rigidity, reluctance to work, and/ or bucking/rearing. Poor saddle fit is often the root of the problem. This gradually affects the back muscles of the horse and their ability of function properly and ultimately can lead to behavioural deficits. However, underlying osseous abnormalities are frequently diagnosed in sports horses and should be borne in mind when examining endurance horses. Hind limb lameness can result in alteration of the gait and secondary muscle pain in the thoracolumbar region. If lameness is subtle or bilateral, it may be difficult to notice, especially at an endurance event. A thorough physical exam, back palpation and dynamic evaluation performed by your veterinarian is essential in order to localise the origin of sore areas. The most effective therapies available require identification and diagnosis of specific back pathology. Imaging modalities such as nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), digital radiographs and ultrasound are essential for lesion identification. Treatment of acute back pain should be aggressive. Superficial swollen or raw lesions should be iced in conjunction with the use of topical anti-inflammatory solution. Flunixin meglumine is the systemic anti-inflammatory of choice. To continue training the rider may need to modify a saddle pad to prevent any pressure on the affected area. Deeper pain originating from the soft tissues, joints or bones may require other treatments like ESWT (extracorporeal shock wave therapy), mesotherapy, pulsed muscle massage, injection of the muscles with an anti-inflammatory agent, vertebral articular facets or interspinous processes injections, or systemic Tiludronate (bisphosphonate). After treatment, a rehabilitation protocol should be established for each specific case. For example, very painful horses will often need time exercising without carrying the weight of a rider and tack. In almost all the cases, it is recommendable to keep the horses in some level of work. Horses that are rested for long periods of time lose tone from their back muscles and their back pain persists.

The prognosis is generally good, but some horses can have recurrent problems, and skilled acupuncture, chiropractic treatment and saddle fitting may be required to manage these problems effectively.

Exertional Myopathy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tying Upâ&#x20AC;? Signs of myopathy can result in elimination for either lameness or metabolic reasons. Some horses coming back from a loop show hind limb lameness and potentially stiff or sore muscles in the hindquarters, but their metabolic parameters have not deteriorated enough to have a reason for elimination. In some of these horses muscle soreness is only noted after rest. Other horses show signs of severe metabolic compromise by the time they are presented to the veterinary panel, and are sometimes unable to trot or even walk. This condition can appear in two syndromes in endurance horses. Either can occur early in the ride or towards the finish. The early onset may occur within just a few kilometres of the race start. Often the rider reports an abnormal behaviour of the horse, such as cantering but reluctance to trot, extreme anxiety, or just not moving out normally. During examination, the horse may be reluctant to move or show lameness with a shortened stride. Swollen gluteal or lumbar muscles are often detected. Sometimes the first sign is simply an elevated pulse in the vet gate. Horses with the later onset of myopathy have swollen muscles but may not be lame. The overall clinical picture is one of exhaustion and a diagnosis of exertional myopathy is often based on recognition of myoglobinuria and/or elevated muscle enzymes. Some of these horses will have increased heart rates. Early diagnostic and aggressive treatment is required for horses with this condition. In particular, horses with evidence of myoglobinuria (dark urine) require intravenous fluids to avoid damage to the kidneys. Pain can be controlled using sedatives. Hot packs and massages can be applied over the affected muscles. Transportation of the horse can make the situation worse and should be avoided.

Metabolic Conditions Heat Stress And Related Problems Horses competing in endurance rides during periods of high environmental heat stress, often develop serious medical problems that have been termed the Exhaustive Disease Complex. Many horses willingly work to a point where they are too exhausted to go on. Prominent features of the complex are depression, severe dehydration, tachycardia, hyperpnea and muscle spasms. These signs are often apparent 30 to 60 minutes after arrival at rest stops when the normal horses have cooled out and are in the recovery stage from their previous exertion. Exertional myopathy is a frequent component of overexertion. Horses require emergency resuscitative therapy including intravenous fluids and restoration of electrolytes. The exhausted horse syndrome tends to occur when horses have been pushed past their performance limits. The syndrome is believed to have a complex etiology involving a combination of fluid and electrolyte losses, depletion of energy stores, and extremes of environmental conditions. Signs seen in exhausted horses include depression, severe dehydration, decreased thirst, raised temperature, decreased gastrointestinal sounds, decreased pulse pressure, laminitis, elevated respiratory and heart rates, and muscle spasms. These signs may last for several days.

Treatment Mild cases may respond to rest, cooling out, and access to feed, water and electrolytes. But if no improvement

MAIN IMAGE: A healthy well prepared mount is essential for success in endurance. Kathy Drew riding Warrawee Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bandom at Kilkivan Qld State Champs, Kilkivan 2012. BELOW: Cooling down a horse before presentation at the vet-check point in a 120 km endurance ride.

With appropriate and aggressive treatment, the prognosis for recovery is good. Preventive approaches in horses with a history of repeated episodes of myopathy usually include feeding higherfat, lower-starch diets, the elimination of grass pasture from the diet, and the maintenance of a regular training schedule in the weeks preceding the ride. THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 75

is seen within 30 minutes, the horse often needs intravenous fluids. Fluids restore circulating blood volume, correct electrolyte deficits, and provide a source of readily metabolisable energy. The prognosis for uncomplicated exhaustion is good. However, exhaustion that is complicated by colic, persistent elevated temperature or laminitis has a more guarded prognosis. Prevention of exhaustion is reliant on the skill of the rider in managing speed in relation to horse fitness, weather, competition conditions, and trail conditions. Plain water should always be available to assist in preventing this problem.

Thumps – Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF) or “thumps” is a condition in which the phrenic nerve (that runs along both sides of the heart and controls diaphragm movements) is stimulated at the rate at which the atria of the heart contract. This causes contraction of the diaphragm and consequent “thumping” of the flank in time with the heartbeat. This condition has been associated with electrolyte imbalance, most commonly hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium). Many horses with thumps have no other identifiable abnormalities, and rest, food, and water may be all the treatment they need. Horses with thumps accompanied by serious metabolic abnormalities usually respond to intravenous calcium supplementation. Before 2009, FEI rules dictated that horses presented with thumps should be eliminated, but now disqualification is left to the discretion of the Veterinary Commission of the event. Unfortunately, there are some horses that have a low threshold for development of thumps and likely not useful for endurance races.

Colic Endurance horses often experience colic during or soon after a ride. Although the cause of these colic episodes is not known, it is likely to be related to decreased perfusion of the gastrointestinal system as a result of hypovolemia or dehydration. Clinical signs are variable, ranging from mild to severe abdominal pain. Most of the time the horse is unwilling to eat or appears colicky after eating. Decreased or absent gastrointestinal sounds are a common finding. However, it is also possible that abnormal gastrointestinal sounds simply reflect the fact that horses were not eating normally during 76 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

the ride and therefore are at greater risk for ileus (lack of the propulsive ability of the gastrointestinal tract) and other gastrointestinal complications. Mucous membranes are often dry (dehydration) and may be congested. The treatment aims to reduce pain and correct fluid losses and electrolyte imbalances. Sedatives (butorphanol, detomidine or xylazine) are the first choice drugs for management of pain. Low doses of flunixin meglumine can be used but only after correction of dehydration. Intravenous fluids should be given, with a minimum dose of 15 to 30 litres given over a 60 to 90 minute period. Fluids should be continued until the horse urinates and gut sounds return. A key to preventing colic during and after endurance rides is the early recognition of dehydration. When decreased gut sounds are first noted, the horse should be rested and given time to eat and drink and then continue the ride at a slower speed.

Gastric Ulcers in Endurance Horses Recent studies have shown a high prevalence of gastric ulcers in high level endurance horses, with severity of lesions being directly related to ride distance. The equine veterinarians may take into consideration equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) as a potential cause of poor performance in endurance horses. Ulcers are the result of excess gastric acid damaging the stomach lining. The equine stomach secretes acid continuously. Consequently, when there is no food in the horse’s stomach to act as a buffer against acidity, excess acid can eat through the protective lining and cause the formation of ulcers. When the horse exercises at a trot or gallop, the unprotected part of the stomach is exposed to acid contents, causing ulcer formation. Several causes had been suggested to predispose a horse to EGUS. Diet (grainheavy diet, infrequent grazing or reduced hay intake), prolonged stabling, intense exercise, shipping, frequent competition, stress from unfamiliar surroundings and excessive use of anti-inflammatories (phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine)

have been shown to contribute to equine ulcer formation. This is a complex clinical picture associated with EGUS but some horses do not exhibit any obvious signs. Poor performance, poor body condition, colic, back soreness, attitude changes, poor coat, resistance to training and poor appetite can be some of the clinical signs associated with ulcers. The definitive EGUS diagnosis can only be made with endoscopy of the stomach (gastroscopy). The first course of action is to remove the source of stress (training, competition, etc) until treatment is completed and then embark on rigorous preventive measures before resuming, and continue during training and competition. Multiple pharmacologic treatments have been suggested for treating EGUS. Most antiulcer therapy centres on suppression or neutralisation of gastric acid. Omeprazole, the first proton pump inhibitor to be developed, is the only currently approved agent for the treatment of EGUS.

Conclusion Lameness is the most common reason for elimination during an endurance race. When considering the time involved in training a horse to the top level and the potential for a long endurance career, preventing lameness is especially desirable in endurance horses. Most metabolic problems could be avoided by common sense, but in the heat of competition, problems can go undetected. Both horse and rider inevitably get tired, but a shrewd rider who knows his horse should know when the horse has had enough. If a horse is not eating and drinking at rest stops or is reluctant to move forward, the horse should be stopped.  BELOW LEFT: A healthy stomach with normal appearance of glandular mucosa (pink) on the bottom of the picture and normal squamous or non-glandular mucosa (white) on the top. The line between the glandular mucosa and the squamous is called “margo plicatus”. Note the normal white foam/fluid seen on a normal horse’s stomach on the most bottom part of the image. BELOW RIGHT: A horse with gastric ulceration. Note the large extensive superficial lesions of hyperkeratosis on the squamous mucosa and hyperaemia of the glandular mucosa.

Stacey-Le Amir’s Shadow Owned by Scott and Amy Curran Aliyah Arabians, Oberon, New South Wales

Losing confidence in her riding after having children, Shadow was one of the first she trusted to get her back in the saddle. Stacey-Le Amir’s Shadow, affectionately known to his fans as ‘Mr Clooney’, has a huge following. Bred by the late Lester Roy Williams, he is a grandson of one of the most popular and recognised Arabian stallions, Amir El Shaklan. Shown earlier in life by Chelleason Training, Shadow achieved Top Ten Partbred Arabian Stallion at the Australian National Arabian Championships. Amy first saw Shadow when he was advertised for sale in Horse Deals in 2009. It was Scott’s (Amy’s husband) idea to look at him. Amy had worked with stallions previously, but never owned one, and the thought was daunting to say the least! Scott, being a cattle farmer, saw sense in owning a quality stallion as opposed to shipping horses to outside

stallions to breed every time. So off they went up the Coast to meet him… with the horse float on! At the time, Shadow was owned by Tracey Turner of Byron Bay, who enjoyed riding him on the beach and swimming him in the ocean. Scarlet (Desert Fox Scarlet Lady), a purebred Arabian mare and herself very well bred, came with Shadow as a package deal, as Amy couldn’t bear to separate them. Very much a ladies’ horse, he quickly bonded with Amy. He is broken in, and is a dream for Amy to ride. Losing confidence in her riding after having children, Shadow was one of the first she trusted to get her back in the saddle. He is very respectful and the bond he has with Amy is one that has to be seen to be believed.

Shadow has also sired some beautiful progeny both to outside mares, and for Amy and Scott under the banner of Aliyah. He has sired more fillies than colts, and a high percentage of them have been coloured, which is fantastic for a stallion that is not homozygous. Amy and Scott have bred five registered progeny by him – four of which have been fillies, and two of those now reside in Western Australia. Now in his 18th year, Amy still receives many, many requests for Shadow’s frozen semen every season. While it is wonderful to know how much he is admired, Amy’s first priority is that Shadow enjoys his life, and prefers not to travel him to Sydney to collect semen. So, very much admired and appreciated, Shadow continues to live an idealistic existence on 400 acres with his companion/wife, Scarlet, cared for by his number one fan, his owner, Amy.  MAIN: Shadow at 18 years old. INSET: Amy and Shadow.

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Daitan Equestrian Golden Derivative Performance Power By Tania & David Edmonds, Owners/Founders of Daitan Equestrian est. 2007

Daitan Equestrian is all about creating a unique, beautiful and colourful performance horse that anyone can ride. People often ask us why we breed horses. The answer is simple. We breed them for us. We have a certain type and ideal that we want to create and have spent years searching for our perfect horse. Unable to find exactly what we were looking for, we decided to design them ourselves..! Our ultimate aim is to produce big Palomino Arabian Warmblood performance horses that excel in the Show Ring and the Olympic disciplines. Not an easy task, especially when colour comes into it. Our number one golden rule is to never ever breed a horse, just for colour. With access to worldwide frozen semen, our dream horses are closer than ever to becoming a reality. Each and every horse that is bred at Daitan Equestrian is the result of hours, weeks, sometimes months of planning, comparing bloodlines, colour lines, temperaments, conformation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all to give ourselves the best chance of producing just what we want to keep for us. If there is one thing we have learned from breeding horses, it is patience, patience, patience! Daitan Equestrian is all about creating a unique, beautiful and colourful performance horse that anyone can ride. We combine mostly Warmbloods and quality Partbreds with our Partbred Arabian and Warmblood mares to get this perfect mix of movement, stamina, athleticism and beauty. The icing on the cake for us is to produce all of this, wrapped up in glorious golden coats, although this is not always the case. Certain bloodlines seem to dominate our stock and this is by no mistake. Our Warmblood performance line has the dominant influence of Capone (imp.) We selected Capone (imp.) after watching his progeny time and time again excel as 78 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

performance horses in all of the Olympic disciplines. The temperament that he passes on to his progeny ensures that they are user friendly for all types of rider. Our foundation broodmare, Flowervale Capri (Capone imp. x Inspiration imp. KWPN) is a beautiful representation of the Arabian Warmblood breed. She first produced for us an outstanding Palomino Arabian Warmblood colt by our own Jaybee Amigo (Aachimedes imp. x Skyhigh imp.) who earned himself an Elite score for movement and Premium Colt Foal status with ACE during assessments under Tonne Boeckman. Her second foal by Sadiks Psyche (Padrons Psyche x Serdika) is a striking huge liver chestnut colt that is just ‘paint pot perfect’ with his markings. He has the trademark Arabian tipped ears, large eyes, and just screams of performance horse. A towering yearling now, he is one we have retained. The only thing that would make him more perfect would be the golden coat. So that is next on the breeding agenda, to create a golden version of him, and then our work is done! We have a very special breeding planned for Flowervale Capri next breeding season. This is one that hopefully will make all our breeding dreams become a reality. We can guarantee that this foal will have a shimmering iridescent golden coat. The anticipation of this foal is beyond description. Another very important mare for our stud is the very user friendly 15.2 hh Palomino Partbred mare, Balwarra Kayla. Kayla has given us three foals to date. All have been exceptional. Her 2011 Palomino colt foal sired by Capone (imp.) was a definite for us to keep. Named Daitan Cinta, he represents everything we aim to breed. He has taken out many Supreme Championships in hand and State Titles as both a Partbred Arabian and in the Dilutes rings, with our biggest thrill being sashed Champion Palomino at 2014 Melbourne Summer Royal Horse Show as a two-year-old. Daitan Cinta has now been started under saddle and is showing enormous trainability and rideability. We are pretty excited to compete in many disciplines with him but the focus for him will be on Eventing. There certainly isn’t much else that comes close to the joy of finally riding a glorious golden horse that you bred yourself. Whilst the Arabian Warmbloods are our main feature at Daitan Equestrian, we also enjoy the Purebred Arabian and Performance Ponies. As such we have utilised Golden Rock (imp.), Chelleason Crown Jewel, and Flowervale Boginov

(imp.) to breed performance ponies and galloways for the stud with super producing mares such as White Skye Blue. We have enjoyed riding and competing Purebred Arabian horses for many years now and in a slight twist to our breeding program, decided to breed a Purebred last season. We were lucky enough to secure the inimitable Philadelphia KEI on lease from King Estate International and bred her via imported frozen semen to Vitorio TO (IFS). The resulting filly foal from this breeding

is beyond our wildest dreams for first time Purebred breeders. What does the future hold for Daitan Equestrian? To keep chasing the dream, to aim for perfection, and to never give up. 

FAR LEFT (TOP & BOTTOM): Daitan Cinta (Capone imp. x Balwarra Kayla). ABOVE (TOP): Daitan One Love (Sadiks Psyche x Flowervale Capri). ABOVE (MIDDLE): Daitan Aachen Gold (Jaybee Amigo x Flowervale Capri).

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Youth G a l l e r y 1

8 1. Our smiles are touching now (Isabelle Menzies and Eminem Pandora). 2. Lachlan Trimingham, 17 years, competing at QLD State Endurance Championships on board Bacchante Selena (Espakhan x Yasatis Bint Nizr), 100km ride at Clifton QLD. 3. There is nothing more precious than a girl and her love for a horse (Ella Menzies and Eminem Pandora). 4. Nathan with purebred Arabian gelding Halimas Grande Shaklan (Sanadik Ibn Estopa x Enchanted Melody). 5. Emily Marchant riding Raven Lodge Charmed. They achieved Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative Hunter Galloway, 2nd in rider. Photo taken at the NSW Arabian State Championships last September. 6. Jarrad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his first time handling a purebred. 7. Mackenzie Weltman riding derivative mare Bevolin Woodsmoke and Erin Conaghty riding Arabian Riding Pony Braefoot Park Armani â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2013 SA Arab Championships. 8. Tahlia Sheridan and Sheridan Park Viktoria (TR Viktor x Sabtah A Serenade).

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Youth Spotlight:

Erin and her Barbie Horse By Erin Conaghty

Hi there, My name is Erin and when I was just a little girl the first horse that I ever rode was my mum’s old Anglo-Arabian named Endota Wylie (or just Wylie). As I grew older I rode other ponies too but it was the Arabians that I loved best. My next Arabian experience was with a gorgeous palomino owned by Gayle Elliot. His name was Chief (Esaskia Golden Sunshah). When I first saw him I thought, “That’s a Barbie horse” because he looked just like the walking Barbie horse toy I used to play with. Mum broke Chief in for Gayle and I enjoyed helping whenever I could. I dreamed one day I would have my own “Barbie horse”.

After Chief went home, two bay boys came cantering into my life – Sally Gould Hurst’s Anglo-Arabian, Indy (Classic Act) and my beloved Arabian pony, Huey (Braefoot Park Armani). Sally was very generous in letting me ride Indy at every opportunity, unless I was riding Huey. Huey was the first pony that I have ever owned, and I loved him to bits. Whilst the Barbie horse dream was put on hold, I achieved so much with the Bay Boys! I won lots of classes and championships with Indy including three garlands at The Main Event (2012). Huey and I won many things together including an RPSB Junior Dressage Championship and a Top Five placing in dressage at the 2012 SA ARABs State Champs. I think Arabs can do anything and with Huey I enjoyed trying eventing, endurance, numerous clinics and pony club. My Barbie horse dream resurfaced when I got to spend some time with Tania and Dave Edmonds one New Year, a few years ago. Whilst there, I was offered a ride on Tania’s beautiful palomino stallion Jaybee Amigo! I felt very privileged to sit on him. But I had to go home so Barbie horse dream was on hold, AGAIN! I still had my pony Huey and

I happily rode him. Mum and I took him to many breed shows to compete in the Arab ring. I loved competing in the youth and performance events. At the end of the 2012/2013 show season, I attended the Arab AGM and was ecstatic to receive the Geoff Applebee Arabian Youth Ambassador Award! I was so happy to have won it. Early in 2014 we sold Huey when I outgrew him. For a while, I had no horse to call my own. Then, I was offered an Arabian Derivative called Jack, and… he IS a palomino!! Jack is now my current horsey buddy and I’m having a great time with him! We have already successfully competed at hacking and showjumping. We have a dressage competition and a sidesaddle clinic coming up soon and I want to show Jack at Arab shows. It’s taken a while but I now have My Barbie horse dream and he’s an Arab – that’s a dream come true! Thanks for reading, Erin Conaghty  ABOVE LEFT: Erin and Indy (Classic Act). ABOVE RIGHT: Erin and Jack (Edenvale Golden Kentucky).

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Aur Vanity

(Imp USA)

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By Rosalind and Owen Wagstaff

Whilst attending the World Crabbet Symposium in Denver, USA in 1983 we were greatly impressed with the brilliant movement, balance and the gentle, willing temperaments of all the progeny of the stallion Aurab â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in particular a son of Aurab called Aulrab owned by Dick and Sandy Warren of Warren Park Arabians in Fresno, California. Following the symposium, on an impromptu visit to this stud, we fell in love with a yearling colt, Aur Vanity (Aulrab x G.F. Silver Mystery, a Silver Vanity daughter). This began a thirty-year friendship with Dick and Sandy who shared similar breeding ideals and believed in the capacity of purebred Arabians to excel as performance horses in open company. With the assistance of Kevin and Maureen Garner, Aur Vanity left his home in Fresno California and was released from Quarantine here on 25th April 1984. He immediately became part of the family. Vanity was shown at halter and broken in to saddle and harness as a two year old and started his performance career in harness, 82 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

first driven by Owen in a jogger where he was Top 10 at the Australian Championships as well as a finalist at Halter. He progressed to a sulky, buggy and viceroy, adapting to each vehicle with his typical no-fuss attitude. He proceeded to Combined Driving (a three day event in harness) and quickly qualified for the Bi-Centennial Driving Championships

where he placed 4th out of 162 entries. Life was never dull in combined driving as can be attested to by three of Owenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passengers, Gail Rooney, Tony Warren and Jan Muspratt. After catching the wheel of the sulky on a fence in the middle of a water obstacle at Worrigee Combined Drive (his first), the sulky stopped dead with Gail sent flying over the dashboard and landing in the dam, Owen being more worried about the paperwork Gail was holding getting wet or lost! At Parkes NSW State titles Tony Warren had a very long walk back to base camp after an axle snapped on the sulky whilst executing a U-turn in mid air. Vanity took all this in his stride and won the admiration and respect of the harness driving community. Vanity was Australian Champion in

Dressage, Harness and Dressage Harness, as well as being winner of Open Stallion in Harness at Sydney Royal five times. He competed under saddle regularly both in Arabian and Open Ridden Stallion classes and Dressage, ridden at various times by Viv Motbey, Greg McNamara and Steve Gladstone. He also competed in Arabian Costume classes ridden by Owen, which he loved, and he produced a hand gallop that will be remembered by many. He was the horse to lead the Grand Parade at Sydney Royal in costume and was privileged to be allowed to do a flat chat gallop out of the ring at the end. Vanity always gave 100 per cent in every discipline and changed from one to another without missing a beat. His accomplishments under saddle are too numerous to mention. At Halter, Vanity won and placed under local and international judges of all breeding and also exhibited at several Liberty classes, showing off his brilliant movement and temperament. In 1996 whilst away in Sydney prior to competing in the Australian Championships, Vanity suffered severe colic and died suddenly. He had much more to offer both in performance and his breeding career. His limited progeny excelled both in halter and performance. Some of these include Aureyn, winner of NSW Division Futurity, Sunland Ecyla’s Pride owned by Michelle Smythe, multi-champion at Halter and under Saddle and Ralvon Vim and The Entertainer, regular endurance competitors. We still have a twenty-five-year-old daughter of Vanity, Sunland Audacity. She was ridden by our children at Pony Club and inter-school events and more recently was the introduction to riding for our grandchildren. Our daughter Leigh has a Vanity granddaughter and great grandson and our six-year-old granddaughter is currently riding a Vanity grandson Sunland Spirit of Australia who hopefully will carry her on to a show and performance career. Vanity epitomised the versatile Arabian. He was shown at 134 shows under 164 different judges and was unplaced only three times. He was a great ambassador for the breed and left a positive impression on many people from a variety of horse disciplines. This was brought home to us a few months ago, when attending a horse show with a young colt after not having shown since Sydney Royal 1998. An elderly gentleman walked up to us and said, “Aren’t you that fella that had that chestnut Arab stallion? – now that was a horse!”  LEFT: Bi-Centennial Combined Driving Championships 1988 with Jan Muspratt as passenger. TOP: One of many Halter Championships 1985. MIDDLE: Sydney Royal Dressage with Greg McNamara. BOTTOM: Vanity’s first CDE at Worrigee with Gail Rooney as passenger.

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Book Review: The

Brownsville Blacksmith

Yvonne Downes has written a book “The Brownsville Blacksmith” about her great grandfather William Beach, who was one of Australia’s very first sporting heroes, and who was a blacksmith. He won the world championship in single sculls (rowing) seven times in the 1880s – a time when rowing was the only real sport recognised in Australia. Yvonne writes: He had a very interesting and exciting life, and lived at a time when things were tough. Sydney was still a fledgling colony and there was no road between Sydney and Wollongong. He grew up and lived his whole life in the Illawarra area, and today there are many local buildings, streets, parks, clubs etc named after him. The book details his life story, from his trip from England as a child of three, being orphaned at six, and his early days. It describes how he saved a man from drowning on his way to his wedding and arrived late and dripping wet. He and his wife Sarah had 12 children and, as you can imagine, there is a huge number of direct descendants. “The Brownsville Blacksmith” also covers his sporting achievements, but gives an in-depth look at his strong personal characteristics as well, his interest in horses and his lifetime work. I have written the story through the eyes of my mother, who as a child sat on his knee and listened to his stories. He died when she was 16, and she adored him. She had many memories of him, and when she died I found a box full of newspaper clippings and other memorabilia. As I went through it all I realised that there was a story to be told.

The book was given wonderful reviews by two very famous Australian Olympians, James Tomkins (rowing) and Heath Ryan (equestrian). It has been really well received among the rowing fraternity, historians, sporting historians, equestrians, descendants and other relatives, and the general public. Copies have been sold all over NSW, to Victoria, Qld and WA, as well as Tasmania (where we now live), and to England, New Zealand and USA. I hope to use any profits from the sale of the book to have William Beach’s grave restored to its former glory. “A true Australian story which starts in 1850 and thunders through to 1935. It’s all about William Beach who lost both of his parents at the age of six, and with his two sisters grew up with the neighbours. It’s about brief encounters with a friendly group of Aborigines in the Illawarra area. It’s about being human and reaching out to insights that we all struggle with today. It’s about a boy growing into a champion, a champion rower in the Illawarra area who grew into a champion rower in the Sydney area who grew into a world champion rower who successfully defended this title six times both in Australia and in England. William Beach was undefeated. It’s about a true love story that heroically prevails against all the odds. It’s about an Australian champion who any

one of us would be proud to call our own. It’s called The Brownsville Blacksmith.” —Heath Ryan, international equestrian, represented Australia at the Olympics and World Championships. Two times Australian Dressage Champion and three times Australian Three-Day Event Champion. Coached Australia at the Olympics and World Championships. “What a great story, one of Australia’s first world champions in a time of no structured sport, or organised sporting bodies. A time when small fortunes were won and lost on the outcome of rowing races, over varied distances and various venues. And what a great man the blacksmith must have been. Keeping his honest simple pursuits in play and honing them to the level of World Champion, whilst never forgetting where he came from and the loved ones he had as support. He was the model for all great sports people, and people in general, in behaving with true sportsmanship. ‘Humble in victory and gracious in defeat’ could be the perfect moniker for this great man. Once started the story is compelling and highlights the important aspects to life.” —James Tomkins OAM, champion rower, member of the all-conquering Oarsome Foursome. Seven times World Champion and three times Olympic gold medallist. 

Retraction: Arabian Studs & Stallions | BAGHIRA ERA The editor wishes to address an error in the 2015 edition of Arabian Studs & Stallions. The author of the Baghira ERA article was Jenni Fairweather, owner, not Jenni Ogden, breeder. Our sincerest apologies to Jenni for the error.

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Greener Pastures

x Franklin Razadi) Frankl i n Rep ha iah –(Rainbow The Kasdell Mentor – 18.11.82 ~ 18.2.15

I am not sure how you sum up a life that meant so much to me and portray it properly to others – maybe I can’t but I can at least pay tribute to him. To many maybe he achieved no great heights as in accolades but to me and my extended family he was and always will be THE SUPREME. Purchased as a rogue Crabbet-bred gelding at the age of nine he was to become my tutor....He alone taught me to be the horseperson I am today and is solely responsible for my addiction to the Crabbet Arabian horse. He was no rogue – he had just never been asked the way he wished to be asked. The one lesson that makes me smile to this very day is about how I was to worm this “mad Arab”. I admit to trying all the known tricks that people could suggest but all to

no avail....This particular day I turned to him, worm paste in hand, and said out loud to him, “What on earth do you want from me?” In response he lifted the corner of his top lip and looked at me....You can imagine my surprise and immediate thoughts. He simply wanted to be asked, not told. And to the day of his passing he always did the same. I needed no halter, I just had to ask. We dabbled in endurance to start with, of which there are two highlights that spring to mind. In 1996 we came first over the line at the Judbury 80km ride in lightweight division – Rif, as he was more commonly known, took the reins and thoroughly enjoyed scaring me with his fast pace. The

other was completing our first 160km ride at Orford in 1998 and afterwards being awarded best managed. A truly proud moment. He became the family’s all-rounder, attending pony club, one day events, wooley shows and A-grade Arabian shows both in ridden and led and was always the horse everyone wanted to “jump on” when visiting. He was a superb Nanny to all my Kasdell foals and his absence will be truly missed by them as well. The void he has left is immeasurable and Kasdell has lost its mentor. I can only hope I have been a good enough student that the lessons he taught will live on in my Kasdell kids. The trust he shared with me even right till the end tells me I did learn something. Run Free Rif....Kathy Johnston.  THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 85

THE 2015 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday 26th February to Sunday 1st March 2015 at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre. For full results visit www.ahsa.asn.au

PUREBRED HALTER RESULTS Class 001 PUREBRED YEARLING ARABIAN GELDING No. Horse Name J1 J2 245 Kane MI 1 1 64 Voltic Charm TA 2 2 218 Jullyus 3 3 Judges: McKim (1), Tengstedt (2) & Gordon (3)

J3 2 1 3

Total 29 28 24

Place Ch Reserve Top 10

Class 002 PUREBRED YEARLING ARABIAN FILLY No. Horse Name J1 109 Marwans Jewel In The Crown MPA 1 240 Racquel MI 2 90 Cheri Amour 7 130 A-Vitoria FF 4 190 Infatuated With Fire 5 328 QHF Dark Desire 6 362 Rose Gum Diamantina Crown 3 Judges: Lilley (1), McKim (2) & Tengstedt (3)

J2 1 4 7 2 5 6 3

J3 2 1 6 3 5 7 4

Total 29 26 13 24 18 14 23

Place Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10

Class 003 PUREBRED YEARLING ARABIAN COLT No. Horse Name J1 J2 255 Vangelis MI 1 1 144 Vitorious KA 2 2 278 DP Aragorn 4 4 307 Halimas Stivali 3 3 Judges: Wheatley (1), Tengstedt (2) & McKim (3)

J3 1 2 4 3

Total 30 27 21 24

Place Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Rod Kloot Class 004 TWO & THREE YEAR OLD PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING No. Horse Name J1 J2 332 Balmoral MI 1 2 242 Brando MI 2 1 72 Chelleason Sculptures 3 3 79 Metaxa W 7 7 139 Gleniph Madrid 8 8 143 Georgio KA 4 4 344 Jullyen’s Jive Talk 6 6 46 Allegiant MI 5 5 Judges: Tengstedt (1), Gordon (2) & McKim (3)

J3 1 2 4 6 7 3 8 5

Total 29 28 23 13 10 22 13 18

Place Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Veronica McEwen Class 005 TWO & THREE YEAR OLD PUREBRED ARABIAN FILLY No. Horse Name J1 246 Klassical Presence MI 1 252 Klassical Devotion MI 3 29 Mystica Maliha 5 147 Gab’Reala 4 308 Kelaray Goddess Of Love 2 30 Karismaya MI 6 82 Ajmanza RA 8 135 Psyches Amber Gem 7 Judges: McKim (1), Tengstedt (2) & Lilley (3)

J2 2 1 7 6 3 8 4 5

J3 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 8

Total 29 27 17 17 25 14 14 13

Place Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10

Class 006 TWO & THREE YEAR OLD PUREBRED ARABIAN COLT No. Horse Name

Total Place

241 186 129 176

1 2 3 4

2 1 3 4

1 3 2 4

29 27 25 21

Advantage MI Trust MI Sir Charmed FF Impreza

Ch Reserve Top 10 Top 10

Judges: Tengstedt (1), McKim (2) & Wheatley (3)

Class 007 SENIOR PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING No. Horse Name

Total Place

244 92 43 97 226 37 57 153 197 325

1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 9 10

1 2 9 5 3 8 10 7 4 6

3 1 6 4 5 7 9 8 2 10

28 25 14 22 19 15 7 10 18 7

Atuned MI Mystica Jamahl Aces Wild Riddick Regent MI Falzon Four Claim Shivers MA Prince Charming FF Viva Espana Paro Alemap

Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10

Judges: Gordon (1), McKim (2) & Tengstedt (3)

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Tania Edmonds, Steve McCurley & Brian Huxtable Class 008 SENIOR PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE No. Horse Name

Total Place

248 Always Valentine MI 1 148 Burren-Dah Valentina Iimage 2 35 Bremervale Angelic 7 93 Majesta MI 4 162 Fairview Secret Obsession 9 91 Princess Magnum JD 5 254 Mystic Fame 3 265 Chelleason Wind Fortune 8 149 Victoria Moon MH 10 368 Audrey H JCA 6 Judges: Tengstedt (1), Lilley (2) & McKim (3)

1 2 7 4 5 6 3 10 8 9

1 3 6 2 8 5 4 7 10 9

30 26 13 23 11 17 23 8 5 9

Champion Reserve Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10 Top 10

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Margaret Parker & Brittney Hardwick Class 009 SENIOR PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION No. Horse Name

Total

Place

217 Maximilliano 127 CraveFF 192 Fire Alert

1 2 3

1 3 2

30 26 25

Champion Reserve Top 10

Judges: McKim (1), Wheatley (2) & Tengstedt (3)

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Roxanne Pidoto & Aaron Schmidt

Vink Publishing Non Pro Award Kerryn Aldridge

DERIVATIVE HALTER RESULTS Partbred Halter

Anglo Halter

Class 010 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) PARTBRED ARABIAN GELDING Ch Gleneagles Romeo Res CL Gold ‘N’ Eclipse Top 10 Gold Digga SSA

Class 017 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ANGLO ARABIAN FILLY Ch Annabrae Silver Doll Res Double TT Fancy Me

Class 011 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) PARTBRED ARABIAN FILLY Ch Illaroo Venus Res Double TT Dream Girl Top 10 Gleniph Tiramisu, Mylani Sensationella, Zintahn Fantasy On Ice, Shifting Sands Jameelah

Class 018 & 021 ANGLO ARABIAN COLT OR STALLION Ch Coltura Res Brynddu Stryde

Class 012 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) PARTBRED ARABIAN COLT Ch Wishlist Res Bo Diddly Class 013 SENIOR (4 Years and over) PARTBRED ARABIAN GELDING Ch Gleneagles Georgio Res Oakley Manor Xaphan Class 014 SENIOR (4 Years and over) PARTBRED ARABIAN MARE Ch Highfield O’Phellea Res Rezeema Maddison Top 10 Shatana Angel Of Harlan, Goodie Two Shoes, Heartthrob Precious As Gold Class 015 SENIOR (4 Years and over) PARTBRED ARABIAN STALLION Ch Niarla Excitation Res Janola Fawkes 86 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Class 019 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ANGLO ARABIAN GELDING Ch Nite Moves Res Aloha Rembrandt Top 10 Warrawee The Maeestro Class 020 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ANGLO ARABIAN MARE Ch Elle Luminate Res Fenwick Silver Essence Top 10 Sharinga Spellbound Warmblood Halter Class 022 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN WARMBLOOD GELDING Ch Archill Bolero Res Narolin Stravinsky

Class 023 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN WARMBLOOD FILLY Ch Annabrae Sugar Fox Res Antoinette CSH Top 10 Warrawee J’Adoree

Class 033 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN PONY STALLION Ch Bracknell Musketeer Res Trincada Strike Top 10 Tarleen Park Ignition, Kathmar Park Strikes Back, Castileon Park Winning Edge

Class 024 & 027 ARABIAN WARMBLOOD COLT OR STALLION Ch Romeo FF Res Fever FF

Arabian Riding Pony Halter

Class 025 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN WARMBLOOD GELDING Ch Havenleigh Park Furst Knight Res Shatana Victorious Top 10 Dicavalli Don Sebastian, Symarron’s Darby Class 026 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN WARMBLOOD MARE Ch Warrawee Beyoncee Res Relentless R Top 10 Bejewelled Of Asscher Arabian Pony Halter Class 028 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN PONY GELDING Ch Obi-Wun Res Cracker Jack Top 10 Sienna Beswick Class 029 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN PONY FILLY Ch Ablue Moon’s Stairway to Heaven Res Sarahn Sophia Loren Top 10 Aiwon Park Queen of Hearts, Dara Park Lady Arwen, Kingsley Hidden Treasure, Shalida Park Amilya, PF Conspires Class 030 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN PONY COLT Ch Salvatore SA Res Koora-Lyn Aladdin Top 10 Ajay Samurai Class 031 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN PONY GELDING Ch Mr Fantastic Res Barn Hill Bollinger Top 10 Koorana Park Let’s Celebrate, Teddybear Magic, Ablue Moon Rendezvous Class 032 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN PONY MARE Ch Snowdon Vale Ahfeni Res Peaches N Cream Top 10 Sienna Dancing In The Dark, Avondale Posh, Ablue Moon’s Bed Of Roses, Castileon Park Ooh La La, Sarowan Park Paronella

Class 034 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN RIDING PONY GELDING Ch Game Maker FF Res Manorvale After Five Top 10 Kizashi, Eloquin Gold Class Class 035 JUNIOR (3 Years and under) ARABIAN RIDING PONY FILLY Ch Shiranna Bella Rosa Res Westacres Glamour Top 10 Rokewood Serenade, Anderton Park Annabella, Gossip Girl FF Class 036 & 039 ARABIAN RIDING PONY COLT OR STALLION Ch Ascot Royal Chorus Res Shiranna Valentino Top 10 Sienna The Tango, Keira Park Cascade Class 037 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN RIDING PONY GELDING Ch Sharbolane Oliver Twist Res Janevelyn Pantz On Fire Class 038 SENIOR (4 Years and over) ARABIAN RIDING PONY MARE Ch Naaman Uptown Girl Res Razza Matazz Top 10 Ascot Elizabeth Arden, Falconhurst Festivity Quarab Halter Class 040 JUNIOR QUARAB (3 Years and under, any sex) Ch Vanquish WP Res Diamond T Manitou Class 041 SENIOR QUARAB (4 Years and over, any sex) Ch Gardenia Park Mercedes Res Dara Park Just Shameless Top 10 Jensems Coco Allure Arabian Stockhorse Halter Class 042 & 043 ARABIAN STOCKHORSE Ch Nevertire Just Dane Res Sienna Abstract Art

SADDLE & MISCELLANEOUS RESULTS SADDLE CLASSES Purebred Saddle

Class 055 ARABIAN RIDING PONY MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Ascot Elizabeth Arden Res Falconhurst Festivity

Class 044 PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Fames Phantom MI Res Viva Espana Top 10 Fortitude MI, High Calibre, Aces Wild, Prince CharmingFF, Mustang’s Magnum Force, Dream Fever, Falzon Four Claim, Chardonnay Park Copykat

Class 056 ARABIAN RIDING PONY GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Teringal Kopy Kat Res Malibu Park Spellbound Top 10 Janevelyn Pantz On Fire

Class 045 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Chelleason Wind Fortune Res Nebraska KEI Top 10 Bremervale Bey Gabrielle

Class 058 ARABIAN STOCK HORSE MARE OR GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Nevertire Just Dane

Class 046 PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION UNDER SADDLE Ch KA Shahal Res Artistry MI Top 10 Fayt, Aamahni Derivative Saddle Class 047 PARTBRED ARABIAN MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Heartthrob Precious As Gold Res Highfield O’Phellea Top 10 Rezeema Maddison, Torika Park San Sational Class 048 PARTBRED ARABIAN GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Manorvale Blue and Royal Res Hanover Dundee Top 10 Shangrala Standing Ovation, Nobis Jules Class 049 ANGLO ARABIAN MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Sharinga Spellbound Res Elle Luminate Top 10 Fenwick Silver Essence, Ballanbrae Solitaire Class 050 ANGLO ARABIAN GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Renlim Park Tobias Res Myth Buster Top 10 Burren-Dah Galileo, Naaman Galliano, Strathford Giovanni Class 051 ARABIAN WARMBLOOD MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Relentless R Res World Class MI Top 10 Warrawee Beyoncee Class 052 ARABIAN WARMBLOOD GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Warrawee Masterpeece Res Havenleigh Park Furst Knight Class 053 ARABIAN PONY MARE UNDER SADDLE Ch Snowdon Vale Ahfeni Res Avlon Jodie Class 054 ARABIAN PONY GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Mr Fantastic Res Hawkesbury Park Poetry Top 10 Gildan Park Conspiracy

Class 057 QUARAB MARE OR GELDING UNDER SADDLE Ch Jensems Coco Allure

Class 059 & 060 DERIVATIVE STALLION UNDER SADDLE Ch Keira Park Cascade Res Niarla Excitation SHOW HUNTER CLASSES Purebred Show Hunter Class 061 PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING SHOW HUNTER Ch Fames Phantom MI Res Aces Wild Top 10 Falzon Four Claim, Cazna’s County Hercules, Diamond T Ahmarli, Prince CharmingFF Class 062 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE SHOW HUNTER Ch Miss Eminence Res Lover Girl FF Class 063 PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION SHOW HUNTER Ch CraveFF Res Artistry MI Derivative Show Hunter Class 064 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (n/e 14 hands) SHOW HUNTER Ch Heritage Park Chandon Res Langtree Secrets Top 10 Avlon Jodie, Shalida Park Highlight, Ablue Moon Rendezvous, Rezeema Klass Act, Casuarina Ridge Romeo. Class 065 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (over 14 hands to 15 hands) SHOW HUNTER Ch Rezeema Maddison Res Janevelyn Truth Or Dare Top 10 Heartthrob Precious As Gold, Hanover Dundee, Shangrala Standing Ovation, Niarla Excitation Class 066 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (over 15 hands) SHOW HUNTER Ch Renlim Park Tobias Res Dicavalli San Sebastian Top 10 Gleneagles Giorgio, Relentless R, Symarron’s Darby, Nevertire Just Dane, Deveron Maggnetic, Manorvale Blue and Royal THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS 87

BRIDLE PATH HACK CLASSES Purebred Bridle Path Hack Class 067 PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch Aces Wild Res Falzon Four Claim Top 10 Rapid Fire, Avondale Eternity, Mustang’s Magnum Force, Prince CharmingFF, Diamond T Ahmarli, Fortitude MI, High Calibre Class 068 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch Miss Eminence Res Bremervale Loreal Top 10 Chelleason Wind Fortune, Bremervale Bey Gabrielle Class 069 PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch KA Shahal Res CraveFF Derivative Bridle Path Hack Class 070 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (n/e 14 hands) BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch Snowdon Vale Ahfeni Res Avlon Jodie Top 10 Orabanda County Fashn, Castileon Park Winning Edge, Ablue Moon Rendezvous Class 071 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (over 14 hands to 15 hands) BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch Highfield O’Phellea Res Roxleigh Frangelica Top 10 Messahn, Niarla Excitation, Rezeema Maddison, Nigella Snap Dragon, Hanover Dundee, Janevelyn Truth Or Dare Class 072 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE (over 15 hands) BRIDLE PATH HACK Ch Renlim Park Tobias Res Relentless R Top 10 Elle Luminate, Myth Buster, Symarron’s Darby, Ballanbrae Solitaire, Burren-Dah Galileo, Aloha Rembrandt MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES Class 073 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE NATIVE COSTUME Ch Chardonnay Park Copykat Res Malleegrove Mandalla Top 10 Zemzem Flanders, Avondale Celeste Class 074 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW COSTUME Ch Castileon Park Winning Edge Res Zemzem Flanders Top 10 Malleegrove Mandalla, Niarla Excitation, Jindalla Park All That Glitters Class 075 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE WESTERN PLEASURE Ch Niarla Excitation Res Avondale Eternity Top 10 Viva Espana, Chardonnay Park Copykat, VG American Beauty Class 076 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE IN HARNESS Ch Trincada Strike Res Malleegrove Mandalla Class 077 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE TO BE RIDDEN SIDE SADDLE Ch Nebraska KEI Res Deveron Maggnetic Class 078 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE WORKING STOCK HORSE Ch Jindalla Park All That Glitters Res Chardonnay Park CopyKat Class 079 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE AUSTRALIAN PLEASURE Ch Jindalla Park All That Glitters Res Niarla Excitation Top 10 Prince CharmingFF RIDER CLASSES Class 080 YOUTH RIDER, 5 - 10 YEARS - ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Jessica Dertell Res Tahlia Perry Class 081 YOUTH RIDER, 11 - 14 YEARS - ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Rachel Huxtable Res Zoe Bilson Top 10 Laura Huxtable, Mikayla Condon Class 082 YOUTH RIDER, 15 - 17 YEARS - ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Rebecca Radny Res Sarah Huxtable Top 10 Alicia Hughes Class 083 SENIOR RIDER, 18 - 35 YEARS Ch Kristian Akehurst Res Elizabeth Krog Top 10 Megan Cheeseman, Bree Stevens, Tania Edmonds, Elouise Lando, Nicole Guppy, Chantel Potgieter, Rebecca Kent, Aleesha McCaw Class 084 SENIOR RIDER, 36 YEARS AND OVER Ch Sally Russell Res Clint Bilson Top 10 Carol Huxtable, Megan Bult, Jacqui Kilpatrick Class 085 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE LEAD LINE RIDER 5 TO 8 YEARS Ch Rose Holland Res Skyla Cox Top 10 Matthew Parker, Emily Walker YOUTH CLASSES Handlers Class 086 YOUTH HANDLER, 5 - 10 YEARS - ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Tahlia Perry Res Jessica Dertell Top 10 Charlotte Wright, Matthew Parker, Summer Cox, Angelina Daraio, Annaliese Schofield, Adam Parker 88 THE AUSTRALIAN ARABIAN HORSE NEWS

Class 087 YOUTH HANDLER, 11 - 14 YEARS - ARABIAN/ ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Kody Dertell Res Zoe Bilson Top 10 Chase Archer, Laura Huxtable Class 088 YOUTH HANDLER, 15 - 17 YEARS - ARABIAN/ ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARES/GELDINGS, 4 YEARS & OVER Ch Sarah Huxtable Res Monica Bilton Top 10 Adelle Mahoney Class 089 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER EXHIBITED BY A YOUTH 5-11 YEARS Ch Prince CharmingFF Res Chelleason Wind Fortune Top 10 Flame Afire Class 090 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER EXHIBITED BY A YOUTH 12 YEARS & OVER Ch Rapid Fire Res Makeher Jazz Top 10 Viva Espana, Prince CharmingFF Class 091 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER EXHIBITED BY A YOUTH 5-11 YEARS Ch Naaman Uptown Girl Res Carjola Alibrandi Top 10 Meghaan Of Danjera, Heartthrob Precious As Gold Class 092 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER EXHIBITED BY A YOUTH 12 YEARS & OVER Ch Symarron’s Darby Res Koorana Park Let’s Celebrate Top 10 Filou Lane Rainman Youth Ridden Class 093 YOUTH BRIDLE PATH HACK, RIDDEN BY A YOUTH 5-10 YEARS Ch Naaman Uptown Girl Res Meghaan Of Danjera Top 10 Dara Park Panache Class 094 YOUTH BRIDLE PATH HACK, RIDDEN BY A YOUTH 11-14 YEARS Ch Casuarina Ridge Romeo Res Dream Fever Top 10 Prince CharmingFF, Ballanbrae Solitaire Class 095 YOUTH BRIDLE PATH HACK, RIDDEN BY A YOUTH 15-17 YEARS Ch Meridian Park Poetic Charm Res Makeher Jazz Top 10 Elle Luminate, Rapid Fire Class 096 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE OR GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER RIDDEN BY A YOUTH, 5 YEARS AND OVER Ch Viva Espana Res Aces Wild Top 10 Makeher Jazz, Prince CharmingFF Class 097 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING RIDDEN BY A YOUTH 5-11 YEARS Ch Naaman Uptown Girl Res Falconhurst Festivity Top 10 Meghaan Of Danjera, Dara Park Panache Class 098 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING RIDDEN BY A YOUTH 12 YEARS & OVER Ch Nobis Jules Res Elle Luminate Top 10 Meridian Park Poetic Charm, Casuarina Ridge Romeo, Ballanbrae Solitaire Class 099 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW HUNTER NOT EXCEEDING 14.2HH & RIDDEN BY A YOUTH Ch Casuarina Ridge Romeo Res Avlon Jodie Top 10 Arielen Bentley, Meghaan Of Danjera, Filou Lane Rainman Class 100 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW HUNTER OVER 14.2HH & RIDDEN BY A YOUTH (7 YEARS AND OVER) Ch Nobis Jules Res Makeher Jazz Top 10 Meridian Poetic Charm, Rapid Fire Class 101 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE YOUTH COSTUME Ch Rapid Fire Res Meghaan Of Danjera Class 102 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE YOUTH WESTERN PLEASURE Ch Viva Espana JUDGING COMPETITION Class 103 JUNIOR JUDGING Ch Olivia Webster Res Bridie White Class 104 YOUNG ADULT JUDGING Ch Jessica Dertell Res Kody Dertell Top 10 Emily Peck DRESSAGE Class 105 YOUTH PRELIMINARY TEST 1.1 Ch Viva Espana Res Rapid Fire Top 10 Coolinda Park Aflame N Sin, Casuarina Ridge Romeo, Makeher Jazz, Filou Lane Rainman, Shalida Park Highlight, Dara Park Panache, Meghaan of Danjera Class 106 YOUTH NOVICE TEST 2.1 Ch Rapid Fire Res Viva Espana Top 10 Coolinda Park Aflame N Sin, Makeher Jazz, Filou Lane Rainman

Class 107 PUREBRED ARABIAN PRELIMINARY TEST 1.3 Ch Viva Espana Res Bremervale Bey Gabrielle Top 10 Mystere MI, Cazna’s County Hercules, Avondale Eternity, Twinmills Bossanova, Malleegrove Mandalla, Lovergirl FF, Mulawa Strike Alite

Class 123 SENIOR ARABIAN DERIVATIVE, 4 YRS & OVER – OVER 14HH & N.E. 15HH SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Oakley Manor Xaphan Res Goodie Two Shoes Top 10 Shangrala Standing Ovation, Janevelyn Pantz On Fire, Victoria Park Highlight, Messahn

Non Pro Ridden Class 125 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE OR GELDING RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Miss Eminence Res Falzon Four Claim Top 10 Rapid Fire, Bremervale Bey Gabrielle, Chardonnay Park Copykat, Cazna’s County Hercules, Twinmills Bossanova, Diamond T Ahmarli Class 126 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING N.E. 14HH RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Orabanda County Fashn Res Avlon Jodie Class 127 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING OVER 14HH & N.E. 15HH RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Highfield O’Phellea Res Roxleigh Frangelica Top 10 Heartthrob Precious As Gold, Shangrala Standing Ovation, Messahn, Rezeema Maddison Class 128 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MARE OR GELDING OVER 15HH RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Warrawee The Maeestro Res Warrawee Beyoncee Top 10 Aloha Rembrandt, Burren-Dah Galileo, Fenwick Silver Essence, Meridian Poetic Charm, Illarak Chevrolet Class 129 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE STALLION RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Niarla Excitation Res Castileon Park Winning Edge Top 10 Malleegrove Mandalla Non Pro Show Hunter Class 130 PUREBRED ARABIAN SHOW HUNTER RIDDEN BY AN AMATEUR OWNER, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Shalizar Res Miss Eminence Top 10 Rapid Fire, Cazna’s County Hercules, Mustang’s Magnum Force Class 131 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW HUNTER N.E. 14 HH & RIDDEN BY AN AMATEUR OWNER 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Orabanda County Fashn Res Castileon Park Winning Edge Top 10 Rezeema Klass Act Class 132 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW HUNTER OVER 14 HH TO 15 HH & RIDDEN BY AN AMATEUR OWNER 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Niarla Excitation Res Messahn Top 10 Rezeema Maddison, Heartthrob Precious As Gold Class 133 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE SHOW HUNTER OVER 15 HH & RIDDEN BY AN AMATEUR OWNER 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Gleneagles Giorgio Res Nevertire Just Dane Top 10 Illarak Chevrolet Non Pro Bridle Path Hack Class 134 ARABIAN BRIDLE PATH HACK RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Miss Eminence Res Falzon Four Claim Top 10 Rapid Fire, Cazna’s County Hercules, Illarak Chevrolet, Twinmills Bossanova, Diamond T Ahmarli Class 135 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE BRIDLE PATH HACK N.E. 14 HH & RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Castileon Park Winning Edge Res Avlon Jodie Class 136 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE BRIDLE PATH HACK OVER 14 HH TO 15 HH & RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Roxleigh Frangelica Res Niarla Excitation Top 10 Heartthrob Precious As Gold, Messahn Class 137 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE BRIDLE PATH HACK OVER 15 HH & RIDDEN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Aloha Rembrandt Res Fenwick Silver Essence Top 10 Burren-Dah Galileo, Illarak Chevrolet Special Classes CLASS 138 SILVER SNAFFLE FOR DERIVATIVES (FOR HORSES AGED 4 AND 5 YEARS) Ch Manorvale Blue and Royal Res Warrawee Masterpeece Top 10 Fever FF, Fenwick Silver Essence, Wild Thyme CLASS 139 SILVER SNAFFLE FOR PUREBREDS (FOR HORSES AGED 4 AND 5 YEARS) Ch Regent MI Res Fortitude MI Top 10 Mystica Jamahl, Mystere MI CLASS 140 HALF ARABIAN JUNIOR JACKPOT FOR DERIVATIVE ARABIANS Ch Coltura Res Kizashi Top 10 Game Maker FF, Gossip Girl FF, Zintahn Fantasy On Ice CLASS 141 HALF ARABIAN SENIOR JACKPOT FOR DERIVATIVE ARABIANS *Ch Fever FF *Res Oakley Manor Xaphan Top 10 Elle Luminate, Highfield O’Phellea, Razza Matazz

Class 124 SENIOR ARABIAN DERIVATIVE, 4 YRS & OVER – OVER 15HH SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Tarocash Res Gleneagles Giorgio Top 10 Nevertire Just Dane, Warrawee Beyoncee, Aloha Rembrandt, Fenwick Silver Essence, Warrawee The Maeestro, Sharinga Spellbound, Illarak Chevrolet

CLASS 142 JACKPOT BARREL RACE Ch Rapid Fire GRAHAM SMITH AWARD Heath Rowbottom ANITA TOLLEY YOUTH ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Mikayla Condon WAHO HORSE OF THE YEAR Kathmar Park Maverick

Class 108 PUREBRED ARABIAN NOVICE TEST 2.3 Ch High Calibre Res Fayt Top 10 Cazna’s County Hercules Class 109 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE PRELIMINARY TEST 1.3 Ch Illarak Chevrolet Res Myth Buster Top 10 Roxleigh Frangelica, Nevertire Just Dane, Janevelyn Truth or Dare, Meridian Park Poetic Charm, Niarla Excitation, Aloha Rembrandt, Jensems Coco Allure, Teringal Kopy Kat Class 110 ARABIAN DERIVATIVE NOVICE TEST 2.3 Ch Roxleigh Frangelica Res Nevertire Just Dane Top 10 Illarak Chevrolet, Relentless R, Deveron Maggnetic, Meridian Park Poetic Charm, Aloha Rembrandt, Teringal Kopy Kat, Niarla Excitation Class 111 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE ELEMENTARY TEST 3.3 Ch Nebraska KEI Res High Calibre Top 10 Fayt Class 112 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE - MEDIUM TEST 4.2 Ch Nobis Jules Res Mr Fantastic Class 113 ARABIAN/ARABIAN DERIVATIVE - ADVANCED TEST 5.1 Ch Nobis Jules NON PRO CLASSES Non Pro Halter Class 115 JUNIOR PUREBRED ARABIAN FEMALE, 3 YEARS & UNDER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Gab’Reala Res Mystica Maliha Top 10 Ajustine MI Class 116 JUNIOR PUREBRED ARABIAN MALE, 3 YEARS & UNDER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Georgio KA Res Manhattan FF Top 10 Jullyen’s Jive Talk, Murano SPI, Palm Beach MA, Temar Indecision Class 117 PUREBRED ARABIAN MARE, 4 YEARS & OVER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Fairview Secret Obsession Res Kendra Park Zamia Top 10 Bremervale Angelic, Amore Stefanique, Bluegrass With Love Class 118 PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING, 4 YEARS & OVER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Viva Espana Res 160. Dream Fever Top 10 Mystere MI, Shivers MA, Mustang’s Magnum Force, Aces Wild, Diamond T Ahmarli Class 119 PUREBRED ARABIAN STALLION SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch KA Shahal Res Malleegrove Mandalla Top 10 Carluke Bay -Ali, Zemzem Flanders Class 120 JUNIOR ARABIAN DERIVATIVE FILLY, 3 YRS & UNDER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Astbury Juliet Res Bloomfield Furstin Sahra Top 10 Aldersyde Tanzara, Mylani Sensationella, Shazadi Jewel of Shahal Class 121 JUNIOR ARABIAN DERIVATIVE MALE, 3 YRS & UNDER SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Wishlist Res Eloquin Gold Class Top 10 Arreton Majnoun Class 122 SENIOR ARABIAN DERIVATIVE, 4 YRS & OVER – N.E. 14HH SHOWN BY A NON PRO, 18 YEARS & OVER Ch Shiranna Valentino Res Tarleen Park Ignition Top 10 Castileon Park Winning Edge, Avondale Posh

*Split on Type & Balance highest score

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ARABIAN MARKET PLACE

Halimas Haleekha

Straight Egyptian Arabian Mare

DOB: 11/12/2001 Sire: Halibi (IID USA/Exp UAE) Dam: Haleekha (US) Price: $8,800.00 ProďŹ le: This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful straight Egyptian mare with world class bloodlines. H. Haleekha comes with a free service to the great Halimas El Nizr, a son of Aust Champion Anaza El Nizr. Full details on website: www.blackwoodfarm.com.au Contact: Steve Grahame 0407 351 841

El-Masri Sadeek Straight Egyptian Arabian Gelding DOB: 16/11/2011 Sire: Halimas El Nizr (AU) Dam: Halimas Haleekha (AU) Price: $1,650.00 ProďŹ le: Great movement, gentle nature and loads of Arabian type. Lots of potential. Full details on website: www.blackwoodfarm.com.au Contact: Steve Grahame 0407 351 841

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Breeders of quality Straight Egyptian Arabians. Gregory, Marysia and Kyal Keyes VERNOR Qld

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for ARABIANS WITH THAT ELUSIVE QUALITY Straight Egyptian Bloodlines STEVE & TRISHA MARRIOTT Cnr Mt Glorious-Samford & Hulcombe Roads, Highvale Q 4520 Ph: +61 7 3289 7153 Mob: 0411 227 569 Email: sabtaharabianstud@bigpond.com

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Bruce, Janice and Michael O’Connor 7 Kentville Rd Kentville Q 4342

PUREBRED SHOW AND PERFORMANCE BRED STOCK AVAILABLE

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Razeem

Home of Eskdale

(Baranski X Rose Of Sarangani)

[Pictured]

Enquiries Welcome

07 5465 8445 0418 772 084

Wendy & Tracey Keller, Thallon Road, Regency Downs QLD 4341 P (07) 5465 6626 M 0409 891 945 E wendy@eskdalearabians.com

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M“Quality Shines Brightest”S OONDARRA ARABIAN

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Moondarra Code Red with Kellie Watson

Your next champion is just a phone call away! Ian and Deb Watson 16 Humphreys Road Tallegalla Qld 4340 P: (07) 5426 8294 or 0408 656 776 E: moondarra2@bigpond.com www.moondarraarabians.com

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Iskah bred and owned by Melcot Arabians and ridden by Erin Krahnen.

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Maraj El Dakar imp USA (Dakar El Jamaal x Majalis)

Double Ali Jamaal grandson, sire of National Champion at halter & successful endurance horses

Annette Vickery

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

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GLENIPH ARABIANS

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Breeders of Australian National & East Coast Champion Purebred, Anglo and Palomino Part Arabians Est. 1982

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Kerry & Richard Chapman “Dellyvale”, 193 Moorbys Lane, via Yass NSW 2582 Ph: (02) 6227 2820 Email: gleniph@bigpond.com

HUME CREEK ARABIANS

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

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

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

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Breeding for Performance and Temperament

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

Mayovale Stud

Breeders of Quality Quarabs and Performance Horses

Sakima

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P: (02) 4996 3252 or Rosalie 0412 462 997, Tamara 0400 491 441, Clarence Town NSW

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Breeding for conformation, stamina, temperament and versatility

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

Newbury Park ARABIANS & PONIES

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

Youngstock for sale. Visitors welcome.

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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

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STUD DIRECTORY Pure Crabbet

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At stud by private treaty

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

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Prince Sadik x Ismala Photo by Jane Sheppard

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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

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CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF ARABIAN BREEDING IN 2015

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NADIR SHAH”

At Stud the Super Show Stallion “

Supreme Champion in NSW, VIC & TAS Top 5 at East Coast Championships

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

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

Vicki Johnson 1740 Donnybrook Road, Whittlesea VIC 3757 p: 03 9716 2393/0418 307 366 e: fenwickstud1925@bigpond.com www.fenwickstud.com.au

Illarak Arabians

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

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0499 896 386

Fenwick Phantom S10619 • Fenwick Orion S22574 Fenwick Silver Spur S23020 • Jamahl S26758

Tracey Elliott

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

HAWLEYARABIANS

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

Kelkette Park Arabian Stud

Jesris & Kharine Arabians

Quality Purebred Arabians Breeding, Endurance, Showing

Stallion at stud (Eastwinds Ovation x Eastwinds Bohemian Rhapsody) Young stock occasionally available for sale. Inspection welcome by appointment. Training services available by request.

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

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Eastwinds Standing Ovation

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Silver Radain (pictured) Pure Crabbet Stallion (Silver Somerio ex Sarachet)

AT STUD

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.

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Nurelee El Jedaan

(Mahabi el Shaklan-Latifa Bint Naazirah)

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

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)

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

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

Nicole Emanuel

Swiftwood Arabian Stud STANDING

WILDON IMPRESSIVE

Kyneton Victoria 3444 Ph: +61 427 559 470 www.slipstreamarabians.com

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Warrawee

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

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

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

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BY SHARON MEYERS

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INELIGIBLE SIRES & TRANSACTIONS SUSPENDED 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) Regal Poetry In Motion (AWG354) 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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Advertisers Index

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PRESENCE Shiranna Arabians .......................................22

Krystal Creek Arabians ................................92

Bounce Back Horse Fence – Acacia Products .......................................... 51

Sierra Lodge ................................................31

Mayovale Stud .............................................92

Ajay Arabians ...............................................23

Southern Hills Stud ......................................31

Aloha Arabians ............................................29 Arabec Pintos ..............................................25

The Arabian Horse Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding by Dr Nagel...........90

Bates Australia .............................................21

Tajara Park Arabians....................................22

Nurelee Stud ................................................94

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

Tarleen Park Arabian Ponies .......................27

OSO Arabians & Murray Grey Cattle ..........92

Colquhoun Pony Stud .................................30

Toft Endurance ......................................... IBC

Paywit Arabian Stud ....................................94

Ablue Moon Arabians .................................. 17 ®

Solitaire Stud ................................................27

Melcot Arabians ...........................................91

Moondarra Arabians....................................91 Newbury Park Arabians & Ponies ...............92

KLASSICAL PRESENCE MI

CSH Show Horses .......................................29

Victoria Tower Stud ......................................25

Rothlynne Arabians .....................................93

Eagleridge Arabian Farm .............................. 5

Wayfield Lodge ............................................30

Sabtah Arabians ..........................................91

Endurance NSW – 2015 Tom Quilty ............53

STUD DIRECTORY

Shahwanpark Arabians ...............................93

Bluedawn Egyptian Arabians ......................91

Slipstream Arabians ....................................94

Equine Vit&Min.............................................66

Cherox Arabians ..........................................91

Evakool........................................................... 6

Swiftwood Arabian Stud ..............................94

Comanche Lodge........................................91

Framed by Frame ........................................37

Warrawee .....................................................94

El’Gole’a Arabians .......................................93

Illaroo Arabians ............................................ 19

Eskdale Arabians .........................................91

SERVICES DIRECTORY

IRT ................................................................ 11

Espirit Arabians............................................91

Arabians Australia........................................94

JH Training Centre .....................................2–3

Fenwick Stud ...............................................93

Jennifer Ogden Photography ......................94

Kaferthal Arabians .......................................44

Gleniph Arabians .........................................92

Marian Duncan Equine Artist ......................95

Kathmar Park Arabians ...............................35

Hamdallah Arabian and Pony Stud ............92

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

NARA Australia ............................................94

Hawley Arabians ..........................................93

Myriad Arabians............................................. 9

Hume Creek Arabians .................................92

Naaman Stud ............................................... 13

Illarak Arabians ............................................93

TRAINERS DIRECTORY

NARA ............................................................. 7

Jesris & Kharine Arabians ...........................93

The Travelling Horseman –

Oster Professional Products........................ 51

Kelkette Park Arabian Stud .........................93

Richard Sharman .........................................95

Equine International Airfreight ..................... 51

Sharon Meyers Photography.......................95

WHAT’S

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Featuring Stallions at Stud & the wonderful Crabbet Arabian

SEPTEMBER ISSUE All Things Performance

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Breeding the next generation of Champions Athletic with Type

IMPOWER te Sire: Zerox te (Chip Chase Sadaqa x Aloha Zariba) Dam: Bremervale Impulse (WN Dasjmir x Bremervale Finale) PLEASE DIRECT ENQUIRIES TO: Toft Endurance Pty Ltd

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Chippendale V (A u d a c i o u s P S x S C C r y s t a l P i s t o l )

Chippendale’s ﬁrst progeny are now available for viewing Sharon Meyers

Bremervale Arabians

“B i r thpl a c e o f C hampi o n s” e st 19 62 Warwick & Jill Toft - “Oxford” 81 E. Summerville Rd, Fernvale QLD 4306 For information on our stallions and sale horses contact: Warwick Toft 0400 546 407 or (07) 5464 3704 Georgia Toft 0404 607 634 or David Toft 0412 629 930 - Email: bremervale@bigpond.com