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Contents Issue 5 • Volume 44, No. 12

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Cover Story: Al Maliik

by Mary Kirkman

Ali Jamaal (1982-2014)

by Mary Kirkman

Leader Of The Times: A Jericho

by Kara Larson

2 Midwest

Midwest—What Happened In Vegas … Is Heard Around The World!

Halter—Breeders And Trainers Talk About The Division

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Zefyr—An American Gentleman

by Kara Larson

5 Tutto

*Wieza Mocy: Tower Of Power—Conquers Las Vegas

by Jeff Wallace

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The 2014 Arabian Breeders World Cup— The Stars Came Out And Out And Out

by Jeff Wallace

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Gaining Momentum In 2014: The Arabian English Division

218

Hunt & Hack

232

Trainers’ Directory

238

In Memoriam

244

Self-Awareness and Mental Focus: Conquering The Show Ring With Yoga

by Lindsay Smith

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On The Cover:

Al Maliik (Marwan Al Shaqab x Maya El Jamaal), owned by Al Maliik LLC.

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Comments From The Publisher

211

Faces & Places

239

25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

248

Calendar Of Events

256

Looking Ahead

259

Index Of Advertisers

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As Arabian Horse Times readers know, we pretty much focus on the show and breeding industries. But as spring has finally come to Minnesota, I can’t help but remember that so many people who own Arabians—including myself—love another activity as well, and that is trail riding. You don’t have to compete to enjoy these horses, and when it’s pretty out, I can’t think of anything more fun than just enjoying nature from the back of a horse. To me, trail riding can be the ultimate enjoyment. Don’t get me wrong; I love to show. I love the adrenaline rush of competition. But I have a busy life, and between Arabian Horse Times, family obligations and other commitments, things can get pretty hectic. They can for most of us. Getting on a horse, getting away from computers and telephones (carry your mobile for safety, but resolve not to chat or text), and just breathing fresh air and enjoying your horse is amazing. Your mind calms down, you become aware of all the beauty of the countryside, and it is so easy to feel at peace. And you are never alone, because your horse is your partner. For me, trail riding is not about competition, but I understand that for some people it is. The Arabian Horse Association has programs in which trail riders can earn awards and prizes for distance riding, as well as the Frequent Rider Program for those who simply want to log miles and hours, expressly not in competition. I applaud them all, because just as being alone with your horse is wonderful, so too is another great benefit of trail riding, and that is all the great people you can meet. There is just one difficulty for some who want to trail ride these days, and that is finding a place to do it. As subdivisions and industrial parks spread over our landscape, finding open country can be a challenge. That is where clubs and programs for trail riders can be helpful; if you don’t have unlimited acreage yourself, groups of riders can open doors for you. Check AHA’s website and a roster of your local clubs for more information. State and national parks are possibilities as well. But whatever you do, if you have the opportunity, do yourself a favor and hit the trail with an Arabian or Half-Arabian horse!

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Al Maliik by MARY KIRKMAN

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That is what they all say, everyone who knows Al Maliik.

Danielle Taylor, breeder of Al Maliik and owner of his dam, the late Maya El Jamaal: “When [he was a foal], I walked the field and he would be the first out of 20 to come up to me. From day one, he never offered to kick; he was always happy, always had his tail up. I never had to correct him. [When he was older] I would jump on him in the field and ride him around.”

Ricardo Rivero, who conditioned the stallion in preparation for his introduction to the public at parties in Scottsdale: “He is so hard to fault. He has no conformational flaws, no bad feet, no bad legs—it’s all together. But while he has a showy presence, his temperament is exceptionally trainable. He’s so easy to work with and cool in the barn. Anybody can go in the stall with him.”

Cynics might say that the horse can’t be that pretty if everyone talks about his personality first. They would be dead wrong, and the proof is in the facts. At the 2014 World Cup, Al Maliik scored the highest for ‘body and type’ of any entry at the show, placing reserve champion in Stallions 5-8 Years Old and Bronze Supreme Champion Senior Stallion.

Suzanne Acevedo, who owns Al Maliik with her husband, Daniel: “We’ve owned other stallions that are wonderful, but never one like this. He’s got a different feel about him. I don’t know how you explain it; it’s a demeanor, like he’s a true gentleman. He has the charisma and show attitude, but he’s so gentle. He has heart, so you want to handle him softly.”

“He’s like the old world Arabian paintings of white stallions,” observes Acevedo, citing the celebrated Adolf Schreyer portraits that for more than a century have represented the Arabian horse for its beauty, fiery spirit and partnership with its human companions. “That’s how he acts; he’s majestic. He looks like a horse who can take you where you need to go.”

“Aesthetically, he is an awesome horse,” says Andy Sellman of Al Maliik, the 7-year-old stallion he debuted at the Arabian Breeders World Cup. “He is beautiful to look at, but what stands out to me—what I love most about him—is his character.”

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The story of Al Maliik is one of faith and, unmistakably, one of love. Danielle Taylor bred him because she was in love with his dam, Maya El Jamaal, and Maya’s son Major Jamaal. Major, who was bred to be her western horse, turned out to be so pretty that he became a very successful halter contender, earning the titles of Canadian National Champion Stallion, and U.S. National Reserve Champion Yearling and Junior Stallion, among other honors. What, she wondered, would she get if she bred Maya to Marwan Al Shaqab? Michael Byatt, who not only stands Marwan but also imported Maya El Jamaal from Brazil, agreed. “I loved Maya,” he says. “She was an amazing mare that I thought was the ultimate as to what I was looking for in type and quality. Having lived my life with Marwan, it just seemed so obvious.” “When her baby was born, he was late,” Taylor recalls of Al Maliik’s May 2007 foaling. “He was fuzzy red, but I loved him. He was Maya’s baby and Major’s little brother.”

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As a lifelong horsewoman, Taylor knew what she was looking at. She has been the breeder of several national champions, including, most recently, 2014 Scottsdale Supreme Classic Champion Baahir El Marwan and multi-World and All Nations Cup Champion Baanderos. She gave the new colt time; his childhood was marked with awkward stages, she remembers, but because “his whole pedigree is beautiful,” she didn’t give up on him. When he was 2, Taylor took him to Scottsdale to show. Robin Hopkinson, who had directed her to Maya El Jamaal in the beginning, coached her in preparation for the amateur class and the Signature Futurity. When it was all over, the breeder was smiling; she had shown Maya’s son to top ten in both of his competitions, one of which included 36 entries, and one judge had marked him first in his class. Taylor took Al Maliik, who was then known as El Molok, home and turned him out to grow up. She

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watched him, loved him and was just considering a career for him as a show horse and breeding stallion when circumstances required her to sell him. Even then, she searched for the right buyer, and it was Suzanne and Daniel Acevedo who fit her requirements. “They were buying him because they wanted a Marwan colt, not to sell him,” she says. “I felt her heart in it. He was more than sentimental to me.” Acevedo remembers getting a call about a Marwan son for sale after the 2013 World Cup. She already was aware of his pedigree, and it took only a couple of looks at two cell phone photos for her to commit to the purchase. When he arrived in June, she was more than satisfied. “When he got off the trailer, he just had so much star quality,” she recalls. “I had recently seen Marwan, and in the stall he is so majestic; and that is what this horse is like. They have this air about them— but they’re very gentle. It’s absolutely beautiful.” Right away, she called Andy Sellman, who had handled Baahir El Marwan and others from the Taylor program, and he agreed to show Al Maliik when the time came. “I knew who he was,” Sellman says. “I’d seen pictures and a video, and I loved his pedigree. It was a no-brainer.”

He first saw Al Maliik in person during the Scottsdale Breeder Finals. In the interim, Ricardo Rivero had visited Acevedo, and it had been decided that the stallion would profit from being exhibited to breeders at the Scottsdale Show in February. Rivero had taken on the task of conditioning him. Like everyone else, Rivero and his staff became the next in a lengthening line of those who appreciate the silvergrey stallion’s intrinsic value. As they trimmed off his pasture weight to reveal his correct conformation, they succumbed to his nature as well. “He has the charisma,” Rivero nods. “He knows when to turn it on and how to be a gentleman.” When Al Maliik arrived in Wisconsin after Scottsdale, Sellman and his staff had to agree. “I loved him from the time I saw him at Ricardo’s,” he says, “and I liked him even more, the more I was around him. That sounds like an easy answer to give, but the horse is just a wonderful citizen, an extremely intelligent and dignified horse, and very easy to train. He doesn’t do goofy things; he doesn’t have any vices—he’s smart and mannerly and easy to be around.” Five weeks later, they headed to Las Vegas.

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The proof of Al Maliik’s worth in competition would come in the ring. “He’s a great show horse,” Sellman says. “I wasn’t concerned about him, but you never know how it’s going to come across until you have them in that setting. And I was just elated with how he handled himself. “First, when he came in, he trotted beautifully, and he was real brave and charismatic. Then when we did the walk with all the other horses at the same time, he was very regal—he was curious about the other horses and the setting, and he was very bowed up, but he wasn’t acting on the muscle or anything like that. He was just really proud and did a beautiful walk around. And when I showed him, his stand-up was exactly what we’d planned for, which doesn’t always happen, especially the first time you show a horse. He couldn’t have conducted himself any better.” Perhaps what made the World Cup all the more impressive—if, in fact, something could exceed a firsttime effort that put the stallion number three in a class that included many of the world’s top male show horses—was the fact that in his brief time with Sellman, Al Maliik had fulfilled a demanding schedule. He trained most days and serviced mares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The newcomer took it all in with his trademark approach of “What do you want me to do? Oh, okay.” “He is such a dignified gentleman of a horse,” Sellman smiles. “He doesn’t get worked up unnecessarily and waste his energy. That to me is a sign of a really intelligent horse; he can easily differentiate how he is supposed to be and what he is supposed to be doing. Mentally, he is one of the best stallions I’ve ever been around.” Even last year, settling in at Acevedo Arabians in Scottsdale, Al Maliik attracted attention, particularly from experienced breeders who could see his quality and were acquainted with his bloodlines. After February, and especially since Las Vegas, interest in him has expanded exponentially. “Since last fall, we’ve sold more than 60 breedings,” Suzanne Acevedo reports. “A lot of people have taken notice. He’s just a complete horse for Arabian type. Everything about him is shape; there are not straight lines on this horse.”

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That, some might argue, is no more than one would expect from a pedigree that includes Marwan, a multiU.S. National Champion, twice World Champion, European Champion and All Nations Cup Champion Stallion, and Maya El Jamaal, U.S. and Canadian National Reserve Champion Mare. Add to that, Marwan’s heritage of Gazal Al Shaqab (U.S. National Reserve Champion Senior Stallion), Fame VF (U.S. National Champion Stallion), Kajora (U.S. National Champion Mare), Ruminaja Ali (U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion) and Bey Shah (U.S. National Champion Stallion); and Maya El Jamaal’s family of Ali Jamaal (U.S. and Brazilian National Champion Stallion), Khemosabi (U.S. National Champion Stallion), and the multi-national top ten stallions who went on to become influential progenitors, *Ansata Ibn Halima and El Hilal. Nearly every individual in the pedigree was either a national titlist or the sire or dam of one, sometimes many. Ross McDonald remembers the first time he saw Al Maliik, just a day or two after the stallion had been delivered to the Acevedos’ ranch in Scottsdale. “He’s a great horse,” McDonald says. “I was so impressed with his shoulder. A lot of the mares we have in the U.S. are a little long-backed and their shoulders are a little straight, and he has the most fantastic shoulder I’ve ever seen. That and his short back are what first struck me when I saw him.” At the time, McDonald qualifies, the horse had not begun show conditioning and was a little “chunky.” “He’s just gotten better and better,” the breeder says, “and Andy still has some more work to do, so I’m really excited to see his babies.” “He’s the next genetic giant,” Ricardo Rivero says. “With his beauty and nearly flawless conformation, he is destined to sire exceptional foals.” Looking toward the future, Acevedo is hopeful, and perhaps prophetically, she can offer another artist whose most famous work resembles Al Maliik. “He looks like a Gladys Brown Edwards painting,” she says. “It’s the same horse—his back is shorter than his hip, and that isn’t all that common these days.”

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Still, the stallion’s remarkable personality is what endears him to his associates. “I don’t want to downplay his aesthetic value, because it’s really high,” Andy Sellman reflects. “But his mental quality is as good as I’ve seen on any stallion, any time.” So, Al Maliik fires on all cylinders, and time will tell the story in both the show ring and as a sire. But so far, with his impressive debut at the World Cup, he has already demonstrated that he can hold his own in competition. He just proves that nice guys can finish at the top, too. ■

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Andrew Sellman 2013 AHT Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Halter Trainer of the Year 2013 AHW Totally Tops #1 Halter Trainer 2014 ABWC Handler of excellence

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standing at Argent Farms Andrew & Angie sellman and Family 92 County Road F, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 715.425.9001 www.argentfarms.com

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Las Vegas World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Junior Stallion

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Las Vegas World Cup Silver Supreme Champion Junior Stallion

Marwan Al Magnififcoo x ATA Psyches Psong Proudly owned by Mark & Val sylla Claire & Margaret Larson Andrew & Angie sellman standing at Argent Farms Andrew & Angie sellman and Family 92 County Road F, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 715.425.9001 www.argentfarms.com

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Las Vegas World Cup Bronze Supreme Champion Junior mare

DA Valentino x Always An Angel

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Las Vegas World Cup Bronze Supreme Champion Senior Mare

DA Valentino x Satin Chall LL

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Las Vegas World Cup Bronze Supreme Champion Senior Stallion

Marwan Al Shaqab Ă&#x2014; Maya El Jamaal

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Proudly owned by Al Maliik LLC Dan & Suzanne Acevedo almaliik.stallion@gmail.com Standing at Argent Farms Andrew & Angie Sellman and Family 92 County Road F, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 715.425.9001 www.argentfarms.com

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Ali Jamaal (March 21, 1982 - March 29, 2014) by Mary Kirkman

Ali Jamaal was one of the great ones. Just about anyone in the Arabian horse world would tell you that; even breeders who didn’t use him and owners who never breed knew who he was, knew he was a major influence, perhaps owned one of his sons or daughters or a member of the prepotent line of horses he founded. “His pedigree is in every country around the world that breeds Arabian horses,” observes trainer Greg Gallún, who showed the stallion to 34 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

many of his top awards. “No matter how much I loved and respected him, the thing I’m most proud of is the impact he’s had on the breed.” Ali Jamaal was so well-known that for most of his life, he often was referred to only as “Jamaal,” and no matter how many times the word resounded in the names of his descendants, no one was ever confused. There was only one Jamaal.

Left: A young Ali Jamaal in the ring with David Gardner. Center: Ali Jamaal with Greg Gallún and Lenita Perroy. Right: Greg Gallún showing Ali Jamaal.

The Early Years

Ali Jamaal was born March 21, 1982, in Muskegon, Mich., the fifth foal from the El Magato mare Heritage Memory. He was bred by Jim Bergren and co-owned by Bergren and his brother Tom; the pair also owned the colt’s sire, U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion Ruminaja Ali. Their nephew, Tony Bergren, remembers seeing Ali Jamaal soon after the colt was born and thinking he looked pretty good (which was not surprising, as Heritage Memory had proven very adept as a broodmare). When Tony returned in the fall and saw the then-weanling, he upped the volume on his approval. “It was like, ‘Holy moly! He’s the real deal.’” They named him Ali Jamaal—“Ali” for his sire, and according to one story, “Jamaal” for Los Angeles Lakers star Jamaal Wilkes. Tony provided Ali Jamaal’s early show training and was his partner in the ring the following year, when the colt roared through an undefeated yearling campaign in Michigan. Then, as he recalls, Bill Addis and Stan Morey checked the colt out for David Gardner, one of the Arabian horse industry’s top trainers and marketers. They gave a thumbs-up, and that winter, Ali Jamaal went to Gardner Bloodstock, in Waco, Texas, where his sire, Ruminaja Ali, stood at stud. With Gardner, he continued to collect championships throughout the Midwest. In those days, there were no national titles for yearlings and 2-year-olds, so it was 1985 before Ali Jamaal trotted into the ring at U.S. Nationals for the first time. There were 58 entries in the futurity colts competition, which was a challenge, but Gardner added to the level of achievement by presenting his 3-year-old without the aid of a whip. The judges were so impressed that they were unanimous in their choice: Ali Jamaal was the year’s U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt. In the Albuquerque stands that day, unnoticed by the colt’s connections, a young trainer named Greg Gallún watched

the class. “I thought, ‘That is the most beautiful horse I’ve ever seen in my life,’” Gallún remembers, and chuckles. “I felt like I was having an impure thought!” Very much a part of the Lasma program—at the time, he and his brother, Brad, were promoting the Polish-bred Strike, who would be named U.S. National Champion Stallion later in the week—he was not usually attracted to horses with Egyptian blood. But he really liked that half-Egyptian colt who had just won the futurity class. He just had no idea that he was looking at his own future.

The Stars Align

The spring of 1986 may have been the most important time of Ali Jamaal’s life. That was when Brazilian owner and horsewoman Lenita Perroy, who had founded her breeding program five years earlier, came to the U.S. to shop for a sire. “I lost my heart when I saw Ali Jamaal the first time,” she recalls. “He was the most marvelous horse.” Perroy, working with American horseman Doug Dahmen, approached the Bergren brothers about purchasing the young stallion, but the figure they named was substantial. She was undaunted; securing a 15-day option, she flew home to Brazil, and as she relates in a 2005 book on Ali Jamaal, she hastily sold property for less than it was worth and floated loans to round up the money. Then, remarkably, she converted it all to cash and travelled back to the United States with the bills on her person (reportedly several hundred thousand dollars). It was the stuff of legend. The Bergren brothers told her to drop off the money and give them overnight to think about it, so she did. The next morning, they agreed to the sale and said they’d mail her the registration papers. With a nod, she returned to Brazil. There was nothing on paper, but the Bergrens lived up to their word. Two weeks later, in May 1986, Ali Jamaal was hers. In the fall, having concluded his North American breeding obligations, he flew to his new home at Haras Meia Lua. Volume 44, No. 12 | 35

It would be 1989 before the stallion returned to show in the United States. He went to Doug Dahmen’s Intara Arabians, which at the time was established on a leased section of the Gainey Ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif. Although Dahmen was a well-known trainer and handler, the word went out that he and Perroy had decided that someone else would show Ali Jamaal. “I was pretty unknown then,” Greg Gallún recalls, “but I took a gamble and drove over to Gainey’s and said, ‘If someone is going to show this horse, I’d love to be the guy to do it.’ And a couple of days later, Doug and Lenita came to my farm, shook my hand and said, ‘Okay, you’re showing him.’ It changed my life. Totally. That horse, and Lenita and Doug’s confidence in me, made a big difference, because I had not shown a horse of that magnitude yet, not even close.” First, however, Ali Jamaal had to be qualified in performance, and Jim Lowe was tapped for the job. Lowe schooled the horse in western pleasure, and in early June, headed out to the All Arabian Show in Paso Robles. Gallún still shakes his head at how the story unfolded. Everything was going fine until Lowe added the saddle to the longing routine before the class. “Jamaal wanted no part of that saddle,” Gallún says. “Jim had ridden him all over the place at home, but he wanted no part of that saddle at the show and he let us know it—he ended up falling over while he was being longed. Lenita said, ‘When this is over, he’s never going to be ridden again. Never, ever, ever!’” But she needn’t have worried. Jamaal got up, they put the bridle on, Lowe mounted, and they emerged from the class with fifth place in a class of 19. From there, Ali Jamaal had only a couple of stops to make before Albuquerque in October. First, he annexed the Pacific Slope Stallion Championship, and in August, he was named Canadian National Champion Stallion. Then it was off to New Mexico. By that time, Greg Gallún had come to know him well. “He was one of those horses who filled up the barn,” the trainer says, and adds wryly, “You knew where Jamaal was at all times. We took probably 15 horses to Albuquerque that year 36 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

and it took maybe two days before finally we found a stall that made him happy. “He was like an emperor,” he continues. “He had very little time for you unless you were doing something for him. You couldn’t disrespect him; if you disrespected him, you paid a price. Not physically—he was not aggressive with me. He would just turn away from you, as if he were saying, ‘No, you’re not a part of my life.’ I loved him. He was just imperial—he knew he was better than everybody. Sometimes it would be like taking Prince Charles and trying to make him dig a ditch. He just wasn’t going to do it.” In terms of show quality, Ali Jamaal’s opinion of himself was entirely correct, Gallún says. “He was the most beautiful stallion. He had such amazing eyes and ears, and the fineness of his skin was like nothing I’d never seen. I’ve seen a lot of horses since, and when he was at his best, I don’t recall a horse being more beautiful than he was.” Still, the stallion class was tight that year. Gene LaCroix was showing the typey chestnut Exceladdinn, who in the end was named champion, with Ali Jamaal reserve. The crowd was divided and vocal; the cheers that followed the dark bay Jamaal out of the ring were loud and extended. “I was devastated when Jamaal got second,” Gallún admits, “even though it was to my mentor, Gene LaCroix.” Worse, Perroy concluded that Jamaal had had his chance, and took him home to Brazil to resume his stud duties. Gallún called often to persuade her to bring him back, but it was not until the next summer that she acquiesced, and the trainer traveled to Brazil to accompany the stallion back. They arrived in late August, and within 30 days, Ali Jamaal was ready for the ring. In 1990, the U.S. National Stallion Championship was even more competitive than before. Four contenders in addition to Ali Jamaal were already U.S. national reserve champions: Top Contender (1985), Alada Baskin (1986), Imperial Imdal (1988), and Monogramm, who was 1985 U.S. National

Reserve Champion Futurity Colt. This time, however, the title belonged to Ali Jamaal. He became the first stallion ever to win the national championships both in futurity colts and stallions, and in Louisville that Saturday night, he received a frenzied standing ovation.

As A Sire

As exciting as Ali Jamaal’s show career was, ultimately he would become more important to the breed as a sire. Gallún attributes much of Jamaal’s look to his dam. “He got the length of leg and the refinement—the fineness of skin, the set of his eyes and his intelligence—from Ruminaja Ali,” he says, “but I think if you look at his structure and shoulder, that all comes from El Magato and Heritage Memory. He was very proportioned. Jamaal was kind of like Khemosabi was; the pedigree didn’t really make sense, but what came out of it was magic.” Ali Jamaal remained in California for the next breeding season, and then at the age of 9 returned to Haras Meia Lua. From there, his meteoric rise as a sire just never stopped. “He crossed well with all lines,” Perroy notes, “but especially for us at Haras Meia Lua, the Bey Shah lines.” The dynasty Ali Jamaal founded is too large to record, but from the outset, he sent a parade of show horses to the ring, many of whom went on to influence bloodstock worldwide. From his first crop in Brazil alone came Eloise El Jamaal and Miss El Jamaal, both Brazilian national champions, and Gaizar El Jamaal, who became a Chilean national champion. Any list, even abbreviated, of Ali Jamaal’s success stories would have to include Europa El Jamaal, U.S. and Canadian National Champion Mare; Dakar El Jamaal, U.S. National Champion Stallion; Parys El Jamaal and Pershahn El Jamaal, both U.S. National Reserve Champion Stallion (Parys went on to sire, among others, Shalina El Jamaal, U.S. National Champion Junior Mare); and Tulle el Jamaal, U.S. National Reserve Champion Mare. There have been countless other champions as well, and among the best-

known stallions who carry on his line are Ludjin El Jamaal, Yllan El Jamaal, and Ryad El Jamaal (2000, 2002 and 2003 leading sire of Brazilian national champions). And in the United States, there also is Jullyen El Jamaal, selected to carry forward type and beauty in the influential Varian Arabians program. “He was one of the greatest sires of the Arabian breed and his name will remain in history,” says Perroy. “I thank God for the privilege of having him with me since he was 4 years old. And I thank the people that made all his success come true—Doug Dahmen, for his guidance since I began breeding, and Greg Gallún, for showing Jamaal to the highest level. Their talent, support, and friendship have been an important part of my breeding philosophy—and of my life.” Over the years, Ali Jamaal and Lenita Perroy became one of the breed’s great love stories. “I’ve said this before, but it’s true,” Greg Gallún smiles. “Those two—Jamaal and Lenita—would both have been extremely successful even if they had never met, because they were very good at what they did. But together, they were historic.”

Looking Back

Even decades later, those who knew Ali Jamaal best remain moved by the experience of knowing him. “I consider myself very fortunate and blessed to be associated with a horse of that caliber and magnitude,” Tony Bergren says. “He’s got to be in the top five all-time breeding horses.” “To this day, he is alone in my mind as the strongest, most prepotent sire I have ever seen,” Gallún nods. “His offspring and grand offspring have that unique Jamaal type that is so special. His blood is utilized around the world and still so highly regarded. We salute and our respects go to his great friend and companion, Lenita Perroy. His legacy will be eternal. “We all work like crazy to make a national champion every year,” he reflects, “but if you look at it, it’s only every now and then that one comes along who really affects the breed. Ali Jamaal was one of those.” n Volume 44, No. 12 | 37

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Canadian Love x Ring Of Fire BM

1995-2014 He was a foal; Brooksley was 12. She named him Eddie before we knew he would be that once-in-a-lifetime horse that would grace our lives for almost 19 years. He was the epitome of beauty and elegance, strength and endurance. He and Brooksley grew up together. He carried her to her first National Championship at Youth Nationals as well as to a U.S. National Championship in Hunter Pleasure 18-39. In between, Brooklsey and Eddie, and Eddie and John, raised the bar in Hunter Pleasure and gave us many unforgettable rides. I didn't have the honor of giving him his last carrot, but through my tears, the vision of Brooksley and Eddie hand galloping around the ring will continue to give me great joy. My ears will never tire of hearing my favorite song, Everlastin Love. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jo Ann & Phil Sheehe

I had the unique honor of being Everlastin Love's breeder, owner, and trainer the first time he was named unanimous U.S. National Champion. He remained under my care his entire life and my memories of his many victory passes with both Brooksley and myself will stay with me forever. He was rich in beauty and talent, but most importantly, he had an unbelievable heart and soul. Thank you to the Sheehe family for the years of support, love and faith in me, and to all his fans who always applauded him. He remains Everlastin in our hearts. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;John Rannenberg

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When I think of Eddie, I think of these top three moments that people maybe don't know ... When I was 16, I had my softball mentor and coach, twotime Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith, come out to Rohara to watch me ride my "new horse." Wanting to impress her and being nervous, I hadn't been on him for more than 5 minutes and fell off at the walk onto my right arm. He galloped away and went behind the trees. As Michele was freaking out that I broke my pitching arm ( I was fine), Eddie came out from behind the trees, walking bashfully towards us in a way that said, "Sorry, I guess I had a little too much fun." We were at region 15 in 2000 to qualify for Youth Nationals, and it was our last shot. We got the gate in the first classâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we were a disaster. We went to the warm-up ring and literally, had ONE class left to qualify or we were not going to be able to go to Youth. As the gate reopened for our last chance, Eddie was spooked and I went flying off. Horses were going into the ring and he was galloping away as I lay sprawled out in the dirt. I hit the ground so hard my bun fell out. I told John I still wanted to compete, dirt leaving a trail in the wind from my pants and jacket. As I passed my mother on the rail, she asked what happened to my bun. My mother and I squabbled for the rest of the class and Eddie and I won and qualified. About 20 days later we were National Champions. It was during the hand gallop the second way during the final class at U.S. Nationals in 2010. I got in a two point and let him do what he loved. He hit a speed that we had never hit before in the ring, and for the first time I felt weightless. It was the most incredible feeling to have the sensation of floating. His gate was so correct and unbelievable, that at a high speed, it felt like we were literally flying. That was the last National Championship we attained at U.S. Nationals. I will NEVER forget that class, not because we won, but because of that moment. Winning was awesome, but it was the feeling Eddie was able to give to me that I will never forget. Thank you, Eddie, for all of the lessons you taught me and all of the incredible moments we shared. You are the horse of my lifetime.

Love, Brooksley

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Leaders Of The Times: May Calendar Feature

A Jericho by KARA LARSON

The Abel family consists of a long line of competitive athletes. The most prominent being Sid Abel—a former Detroit Red Wing whose iconic #12 jersey is one of seven hung in the rafters at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena. Playing alongside Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay, Canadian native Abel will go down in history as the third member of this “Production Line,” one of the most intimidating combinations in NHL hockey history. 42 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

As we take this family’s story from the ice rink to the show ring, the next competitive athlete of the family comes in the form of beautiful 2-year-old Arabian colt A Jericho (A Jakarta x Destiny VF). From the brilliant A Jakarta, an Ali Jamaal grandson, and on his dam’s side, Destiny VF, a great-granddaughter of the one-and-only Padrons Psyche, A Jericho has a foundation as firm as the ground beneath his hooves.

On this impeccable pedigree, Aude Espourteille, a friend of the Abel family and owner of A Jakarta, offers her take on what his lines might say about him as a show horse and future breeding stallion. “For me, A Jakarta is a sire that exemplifies through his pedigree the greatness and quality of legendary sires Ali Jamaal, Bey Shah+ and Ferzon. The grand dam of A Jakarta is a full sister to U.S. National Champion Stallion, Gai Parada, therefore his tail female line is second to none. Specifically, through these bloodlines, A Jakarta exudes type and refinement, with a long neck, and the fountain tail that has somewhat been lost in the Arabian breed. A Jakarta then passed the traits of these rich and historical bloodlines to his son A Jericho, who perfectly represents the next generation.” CATCHING THE SHOWRING BUG It must be stated that the Abel family didn’t get their start in the business with A Jericho. First, it was the thrill of competition that rendered them helpless to the irresistible Arabian horse. It was January of 2011 and the Abel family was looking for a black Arabian riding horse.

As they journeyed to Ventura Farms and happened upon a mare called Destiny VF, they discovered that this mare came with a breeding to A Jakarta. So with the purchase of their sought-after black Arabian riding horse, the Abel family had accomplished all they needed to in the Arabian horse business? Well, not exactly. Like many other starts in this industry, this first purchase proved to be a humble beginning to a whole future of Arabian horse endeavors. As the Abel’s headed to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in February of that year, they introduced themselves to Aude as the new owners of Destiny VF, and made plans to come by the farm to breed her to A Jakarta. At this time, they also spoke to Aude about purchasing another family riding gelding for $7,500.00. Aude reflects, “I’ll tell you what, there’s a really pretty yearling filly over there. She is what we refer to in the Arabian world as a smart foundation purchase and should you make that type of a choice—you are ready. Her name is Athena VF and she’s by TF

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Psymreekhe and out of the mare Appolonia ACF. You can also ride her when she gets older. She’s pretty, she’s got a beautiful pedigree, and she’s not very expensive.’ So, they bought her sight unseen. I didn’t know that at the time. I, of course, assumed they went to look at her. So the beautiful Athena VF came up to the ranch and started getting ready for the 2011 show season.” A few weeks later at the Region 4 show in Idaho, Aude learned of Norma Jean and Allan’s blind purchase of Athena VF when Allan shared, “Aude, we’ve never seen her.” A rather shocked and surprised Aude replied, “You

mean you bought her just because I told you that she was a good one?” Just moments later Athena entered the arena and won the yearling filly sweepstakes class at region four, and a competitive class at that. Athena VF sealed the deal and in that moment, the Abel’s caught the show ring bug forever.” A DESTINED COLT This whirlwind of excitement and competition surrounding yearling filly Athena seemed to seamlessly transfer into a young colt called A Jericho. Now 2012, after Destiny had the A Jakarta foal, Aude went up to Canada to see the offspring. “They had sent me pictures and it seemed that A Jericho was special. He was very refined and never took a bad picture—even with a Polaroid. I said to them, “This one is extreme, and I think we need to take him to Scottsdale.” So they decided to send him down in October of 2012 to Tara and I to condition and train him for the Scottsdale show.” Fast-forward to Scottsdale 2013 and A Jericho is the champion Scottsdale Signature colt, shown by Jocelyn Hazelwood. A 2013 successful show season had begun. Next on the bill was the World Cup Show in Las Vegas—an increasingly significant show. Again Jocelyn won the futurity class, and then he was in the qualifying class for the open. He was shown to a championship by Sandro Piñha, and then in the yearling championship, he was World Cup Silver Supreme Yearling Champion, shown by Pawel Kozikowski. Following this magnanimous show, A Jericho manufactured a lot of excitement and accrued many offers from people who wanted to own this up-andcoming colt. But for all of the great amounts of money, the potential future excitement and pride of ownership won out. The Abel family decided to keep A Jericho and continue the quest. Also at this show, David Boggs expressed interest in the colt for the U.S. Nationals. And with that, in the Yearling Colt Championship with Boggs in Tulsa, A Jericho was shown to a brilliant reserve win. Although he was tied for first, the champion edged A Jericho by half of point. Impressive wins at the three most prestigious shows in the country made for a banner year in the Abel family.

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A UNIQUE FAMILY “For me, it has been fun to see a family go from having no intentions of getting into showing Arabian horses in 2011, to having a horse like A Jericho,” Aude shares. “They are a family of very hard workers—the type that really started from the ground up and they’re not a showy bunch. They weren’t used to the excitement of big offers and everybody chasing their horse and the nerve-wracking experience of a major show. There was just a lot of attention on them, but they handled it all so well. They are really gracious and giving while having a great time.” More than a fun hobby, horses have brought the Abel family even more together—offering a wonderful activity all can enjoy. This family really loves animals and always have many of them around. Horse shows have also become a family thing. They all can come and have a great time. When they arrive in Scottsdale, Vegas, or the U.S. Nationals, it’s not just four or five people—they bring twelve or fifteen. They simply love doing this.” As A Jericho became a family treasure, something very special for the Abel family to bond over and enjoy

together, he also allowed the Abels to become part of a bigger family, that of the Arabian horse. And today, as their love for the horse and their total number of horses grows exponentially from that initial black riding mare, the Abel’s are getting more serious about breeding the Arabian horse as well as looking out for their prized possession—A Jericho. Coming off a big year, the colt now resides in Minnesota at Midwest Training Centre while holding on to a strong relationship with Aude Espourteille and Tara Boresek, as well. Trainer David Boggs offers, “It is a tremendous honor to show A Jericho for the Abel family as I had the pleasure of showing his sire, A Jakarta as a yearling, too. Both father and son represent the highest level of quality while exhibiting exquisite breed type. These are horses whose lineage includes the legendary stallions, Bey Shah+ and *Padron, both phenomenal show horses and breeding stallions that I had the pleasure of managing and living with. A Jericho embodies all of the great qualities these horses stood for. I feel blessed to have A Jericho in my life today and look forward to watching a bright future unfold for this very impressive colt.” n

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The Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Supreme Senior Champion Stallion was Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk, by Dakar El Jamaal), bred and owned by Al Shaqab, Member Qatar Foundation of Doha, Qatar and presented by David Boggs. Hariry Al Shaqab was also the World Cup Champion Four-Year-Old Stallion. Al Shaqab can add Hariry’s prestigious Breeders World Cup titles to his impressive resume, which includes four U.S. National Championship titles and Scottsdale Championship titles as well. This young superstar stallion has amassed an amazing show ring record in a very short time. In addition to establishing himself as one of the most successful show horses in the world, Hariry Al Shaqab took the first steps to fulfilling his ultimate destiny as a global sire. Midwest presented Hariry with an exceptional group of mares with diverse bloodlines to test his ability. His first foals will be arriving this year. We anxiously await this next generation of champions! Whatever the venue – U.S. Nationals, Scottsdale or the World Cup – Hariry Al Shaqab is a splendid 2 • M IDW EST

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Stoneridge Arabians and owned by Mr. Bassam of Al Saqran Stud of Dubai and Kuwait. Donna Molta Bella SRA was named World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Junior Mare and Gold Champion Two-Year-Old Filly presented by David Boggs. Expectations were very high for Donna Molta Bella SRA as she was sired by the Grossman’s six-time National Champion, DA Valentino and out of the National Champion Mare, RD Fabreanna. However, Donna Molta Bella has met and exceeded every expectation, hope and dream for her. She will continue her show ring career and also begin her breeding career under the ownership of Mr. Bassam, owner of Scottsdale Supreme Champion Halter Horse and Supreme Champion Senior Stallion – Baahir Al Marwan. Another World Cup Champion presented by Team Midwest was Vitorios Amore (Vitorio TO x MP Danza), bred by McDonald Arabians and owned by the Marino family. A.J. Marino, Jr. escorted the lovely Vitorios Amore to her prestigious title of Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Supreme M IDW EST •

Champion Mare/Filly ATH, where she outshined all other females presented in the amateur to handle classes. There was a tremendous amount of support for Vitorios Amore from Team Midwest because she is owned by the dedicated Marino family, and also because she was sired by Oak Ridge Arabians’ international superstar – Vitorio TO. Part of the fun and personal fulfillment of showing horses through Midwest are the deep and meaningful friendships that grow between everyone involved – breeders and owners, handlers and support staff – everyone works so hard to make dreams come true. And, when they are fortunate enough to achieve their dreams, everyone is sincerely happy for the success of others and everyone is ready to celebrate their achievements! Another champion presented by Team Midwest was Victoria Principal M (Vitorio TO x Diamond of Versace), bred by the Marino family and owned by Thamer Abdullah Alkanhal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exotic, dark bay beauty Victoria Principal M was named Breeders World Cup Champion Mare 3-4 Years Old ATH and Breeders World Cup Silver Supreme Champion Mare/Filly ATH presented by Austin Garrett. Even at the tender age of three, Victoria Principal M is a highly successful show champion. Additional titles earned by this stunning beauty include Scottsdale Champion Yearling Filly and Reserve National Champion Yearling Filly. 6 • M IDW EST

Victoria Al Shaqab (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Victoria II HPS) was another big winner for Al Shaqab, Member Qatar Foundation. This very special youngster earned the titles of Champion Yearling Filly and Silver Supreme Champion Yearling Filly presented by David Boggs. Not only is Victoria Al Shaqab a beautiful filly, she is royally bred. Her sire, Farhoud Al Shaqab, is a straight Egyptian son of the influential sire, Al Adeed Al Shaqab making Victoria three generations of Al Shaqab breeding. In addition, Victoria Al Shaqab’s dam contributes the prolific champion producing lines of Bey Shah and Khemosabi. Although these lines were established in the last century, their influence is clearly seen in international show ring champions of today. Victoria Al Shaqab is a wonderful representative of the Al Shaqab breeding program, which is dominating the Arabian horse culture around the world. It should have come as no surprise to anyone that Arabella M (WH Justice x Bella ValentinaFA) earned high honors in Las Vegas. The titles she claimed include Arabian Breeders World Cup Champion Yearling Filly, Arabian Breeders World Cup Bronze Supreme Champion Yearling Filly and in fact, Arabella M was the Highest Scoring Yearling of the show! Glen Schoukens presented Arabella M for owners Ann and Bernard Joye of Belgium, Team Midwest and her breeders, the Marino family. Arabella’s sire, WH Justice, is one of the most beloved and respected sires in the breed and her dam, Bella Valentina, is by DA Valentino and out of a daughter of Padrons Psyche. The combination of bloodlines in Arabella’s pedigree gives her three crosses to the legendary sire of the Arabian breed – Padrons Psyche! What a phenomenal future is in store for this extraordinary filly! M IDW EST •

Vitorino DC (Vitorio TO x Kharalisa BPA), bred and owned by Daniel and Fabiana Pastorino of Uruguay, was Breeders World Cup Reserve Champion Yearling Colt and Bronze Supreme Champion Yearling Colt presented by Alcides Rodrigues. What a spectacular pedigree this young champion has! Among his predecessors are legendary sires and dams of the breed induding Khadraj NA, Ponomarev, Salon. Naborr, Padron, Padrons Psyche, El Shaklan, Versace, DA Valentino, Bey Shah, Fame VF, Echo Magnifficoo, Aladdinn, Port Bask, Bask, Ali Jamaal, An Malik, Soufian, Ruminaja Ali, Shaikh Al Badi, Morafic, Nazeer and so many others. Every generation represents the crème de la crème of the breed. Vitorino DC was bred to be a champion and a champion producer. His success at the Arabian Breeders World Cup was his first step to fulfilling his inherent promise and potential. The Arabian Breeders World Cup is an event created by breeders – for breeders. The international community comes together to share ideas and to showcase their breeding programs. Team Midwest has taken a very active role in supporting this fantastic event. Janey Morse of Oak Ridge Arabians is the proud owner of five-time National Champion Vitorio TO, now on lease to the Michalow State Stud in Poland. Vitorio TO sired Vitorios Amore, the Breeders World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Mare/Filly ATH, Victoria Principal M, the Breeders World Cup Champion Mare 3-4 Years Old ATH and Breeders World Cup Silver Supreme Champion Mare/Filly ATH and Vitorino DC, the Breeders World Cup Reserve Champion Yearling Colt and Bronze Supreme Champion Yearling Colt. Vitorio also sired six additional World Cup Top Ten winners! The culmination of the World Cup is the acknowledgement of the best breeders of the show. Al Shaqab, Member of the Qatar Foundation was the high scoring breeder of the show and winner of the 2014 Breeders Cup Award! We also congratulate the A.J. Marino family, members of Team Midwest who were recognized as World Cup Breeders of Distinction! 8 • M IDW EST

Th a nk yo u . . .

“Special thanks to each member of TEAM Midwest, including Nate White, Alcides & Margo Rodrigues, Dagmar Gordiano, Andy Carroll, Austin Garrett and AJ Marino. It is because of your never-ending commitment, hard work and love of the Arabian

horse that our clients and horses are able to continue to achieve the highest honors at every show we attend. YOU are the best of the best!” — David Boggs

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Halter Breeders And Trainers Talk About The Division As in every horse breed, the past few years have presented challenges for those

trying to recruit new owners, sell horses and enhance the market. But even with all the competition for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leisure dollar, there are promising new avenues,

opportunities that offer growth for the Arabian horse breed and new horizons

for its owners. For one thing, the global market is expanding exponentially, and halter is the discipline that is leading the way.

To find out how not only to survive, but to thrive in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s halter community, Arabian Horse Times talked to a wide spectrum of its owners, breeders and

trainers. We asked them four questions, exploring the kind of horses they breed, how they succeed, and of course, where they see their segment of the show ring going in the future. As happens when talking to people involved in creative

endeavors, we got a range of answers for nearly every taste. Is there room for

improvement in the industry as we know it? Of course there is. The good news is that plenty of people are willing to make it happen.

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Suzanne Acevedo

Acevedo Arabians - Scottsdale, Ariz.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Halter breeders are trying to achieve that “20” score across the board. To get that, you can’t breed just for a pretty face or a long, swan neck. You have to consider feet, legs, shoulder, topline, and movement—all things that the versatile Arabian horse is famous for. These are the building blocks that, when stacked correctly, create the perfect Arabian. The goal should be to produce a perfect horse, not perfect parts. Arabian breeders seem to be split into two groups currently; one is the European-style Arabian halter horse and the other is the American-style. Our farm is striving to breed a horse that combines the type of the European horse with the stretch and structure of the American-style Arabian. The combination of these styles seems to be what we are all looking for in today’s market. Marwan Al Shaqab has been the leading sire for this type of Arabian in all the major international shows. He is a great example of what the market is looking for today. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? We started with a strong foundation of mares. Throughout the years, we have collected some beautiful mares who are all halter champions or are sired by or out of national champions. The phenotype and genotype have to work together; one is not more important than the other. We breed our mares to stallions that will emphasize their strong characteristics and Arabian type. Breeding opposites to try to “pretty up” a head or lengthen a neck doesn’t work. Breeding this way will only land you somewhere in the middle with an average horse. Another thing that we focus on is breeding for “Arabian type.” Type is what makes an Arabian what it is. The horse must have that Arabian attitude that makes it so exciting. If they can’t move and don’t have tail carriage, they will neither be marketable nor competitive in the show ring. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? Our industry needs to bring back the excitement of the show ring. That should be the focus of our industry—to breed the best and then to show them. It is also important to have our industry be welcoming to new people; after all, that is the only way we can grow. Successful breeding and showing needs to be attainable by all, because otherwise, no one will want to

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make those sacrifices to play in this industry. Practicing good ethics will also keep people around in the long run. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? Currently there is not an official international standard. The last decade has brought Arabians from around the world to show together, so it seems that we are starting to see a standard that seems to be winning consistently in the large international shows. There are still some differences between horses showing in Europe and the U.S. I feel that we should come to an international standard for the marketability of our horses.

Cathy Vincent

Adandy Farm - Greenwood, Del.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Overall type is the utmost important thing. I feel that conformation and athletic ability is extremely important, and we have gotten away from that. It is very important to have a horse that is functional. We need to get back to horses that are “formed to function.” Horses with pretty heads and bad body structure are not good Arabians. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Going back to the answer to my first question, first you need a mare and a stallion with incredible type, conformation and quality. There is an enormous amount of time spent studying pedigrees of mares and stallions in order to produce a quality and correct individual. We need to breed not only “head” type, but overall conformation, quality, and especially athletic ability! What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? I am not against the scoring system. I think it is a very fair and methodical way to judge the beauty of the Arabian horse. However, it is my suggestion that when we are using the scoring system on a regional or national level we not show the scores prior to the pinning of the class, in order to make it more exciting for the exhibitors and spectators. The scores can be announced or shown after the class has been pinned. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? There should be no difference between the

international standard and the standard that we have here in the United States. Trainers and breeders in the U.S. have bred the most beautiful Arabian horses in the world. We are selling our beautiful halter horses overseas to improve the international breeders’ horses. In closing, it is getting more difficult over time to breed to some of the stallions that have been shipped overseas, due to having to deal with frozen semen and higher stud fees.

Sandro Pinha

Arabians International - Scottsdale, Ariz.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? My opinion is that we should not be breeding for halter horses. We should be breeding Arabian horses, in accordance with the standard of the breed. We already have a standard Arabian horse picture [the Gladys Brown Edwards ideal]—shouldn’t we be breeding for that? When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? You have to have a belief in the ideal horse and that is what you have to breed; you have to celebrate the beauty of the Arabian horse. Beauty and perfection are what sells. I’d like to believe that that’s what people have been breeding for their whole life, although I know that’s not always the case. But that is the ideal: always breed to have a perfect standard of the Arabian horse. It’s always been successful. I think many people believe that the ideal has changed, but it hasn’t. It has always been successful. Ten years ago, when the American market was stronger, the American people liked a “neckier” horse that trots higher because they like to ride, but beauty was always celebrated. Maybe it was not celebrated as much as it is today, by the American concept, but the international concept has always been the beauty of the Arabian horse. The Arabian horse is known by its beauty. If you go anywhere that people who know about horses are talking about horses, and you talk about Arabian horses, the first thing they talk about is how beautiful Arabians are. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? I think the halter industry is getting stronger, but changing our judging system would help. We have specialized judging in every riding discipline, so it is time for our association, our leaders, to start thinking about specialized judging for our breeding horses. We need a program to train the judges that judge breeding horses, and no longer use performance judges to judge our breeding horses. I think it starts there—develop a group of judges who breed halter horses themselves, and provide them with more specialized training. Regarding the shows themselves, I think we need to look at what is working. The Scottsdale Show is phenomenal, and we have new venues like the Las Vegas World Cup and the Arabian Horse Celebration, where it is more exciting to show your horses. Top to bottom: Suzanne Acevedo, Cathy Vincent, Sandro Pinha Volume 44, No. 12 | 93

Also, I believe that our regional system needs to be rethought. We have too many shows, and that is what makes too many of our horse shows small. The way it is, there is no need for people to compete against each other until the national championships because we have so many places to qualify—and our qualifications require so little that I’m not sure why we have them. The system was great, but it was created decades ago. Let’s update it to fit today’s needs. Overall, I don’t want to sound negative because I’m not. I don’t believe anything needs to be fixed. I just think we need to make improvements. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? We already have a standard. We all have different tastes, but if we are breeding something that has been created for 3,000 years, who are we to decide what they should look like? We should celebrate them and breed what they are supposed to be.

Brent Stone and Dr. Philip Del Pozzo Enzo Ltd. - Auburn, Calif.

From Brent … What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? I’m looking for a horse who is very pretty. I don’t want to say “extreme,” but I do mean very pretty, with a lot of type. For instance, I’d rather have a shorter neck with a lot of shape than a long one that’s planky and straight. And they have to have a lot of motion and carriage. I want the horse to be complete, but at the same time I’ll let some attributes go a little if I can reward the horse for excellence in one or more areas. By that I mean, I would pick a horse if he is extreme in the face, has a lot of shape to his neck, and also a lot of motion, versus a horse that is good all over, but has nothing extreme about him.

When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Arabian type and carriage—naturally.

When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Arabians are my passion; I don’t play golf or have a boat. While I do well in my business (I’ve been a real estate broker for 30 years), I have to be realistic. If I want to continue having and breeding Arabians, I have to sell a certain amount of horses. But having said that, I believe that today you need to breed to own. Breed something that you would like to keep. If you are so lucky that you have someone come along who wants to buy your horse at a price you like, then you can sell and you are lucky that you can. If you breed just to sell, that’s the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. You might as well start buying lottery tickets. It’s not that easy in today’s Arabian horse world and with today’s economics.

What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? We need to lower the cost and make the show ring exciting. Look at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the biggest show of the year—with the highest numbers of the year worldwide! It is judged the comparison way, and now we have the World Cup in Las Vegas, which is judged with the scorecard. It has the venue and also the excitement. You cannot say that halter breeding is dead unless you live in a cave.

I’ve had people say to me, “Oh, you breed halter horses.” I do not breed halter horses. I try to breed the very best and most correct Arabian horse I can. If you do that and your foal comes out that way, you will have options. If it is beautiful and it can win in halter, there is no reason that it should not be able to go under saddle too. If you are breeding for all the things you are supposed to be breeding for, you will have the qualities you need for it to go under saddle: it should be good footed and good legged, it should be pretty, and it should have motion and a mind.

Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? An international standard? I’m not sure. It seems that the international group of buyers is buying American-bred horses, so perhaps the answer is no.

Having said that, let me add that, of course, there are certain lines that can throw more of what you are looking for in certain disciplines (for instance, Afire Bey V in English). I love to watch performance horses and I love to ride, but I don’t breed for any particular discipline.

Aude Espourteille

Deor Farms Arabians - Butte Falls, Ore.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? I personally breed for type, carriage and the style of what the Arabian horse looks like. I also want a horse that is ride-able, so I believe that halter/ breeding horses should be able to be ridden.

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Normally, in addition to a pretty horse, I’ll get one suited for western or hunter pleasure. I may not get one that can go under saddle and be ridden every time, but there are plenty of places our horses can go and plenty of people they can be matched with. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? You have to educate people and have them be realistic as far as what their expectations are. And you have to be honest. But educate them and let them make their own decisions. There is no such thing as a flawless horse, so disclose what they need to know. Just be fair with everyone. Keep it simple; treat everyone the way you’d like to be treated. I know we want to be positive about our breed, I agree, but you have to be honest and realistic. Yes, the market has been down, but you have to find a way to reinvent yourself and go forward. Think of a solution, try to be a part of it and help everyone out. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? Absolutely not. There is a standard and there has always been—for any horse. We’re looking for good conformation regardless of breed, but an international standard of Arabian? There is no such thing; there are different types and strains of Arabians, which is one reason there are judges. We may all like different things and judges’ opinions may be different from mine, but [assuming the basic standard of conformation is met], I have no problem when judges may judge horses a point or two differently than I do. I can look at a horse and appreciate it for what it is, even though it may not be my preference. There is so much pressure to win and sell horses today. I wish that more of us could just enjoy the journey—the ride, the process—more and just go with it. Otherwise, I’m afraid many people won’t keep doing this. I can’t help remembering what Kenny Rodgers said a long time ago when I asked him why he got out of Arabian horses. He said, “I always told myself that when something I’m doing stops being fun, I stop doing it. And it quit being fun.” I don’t want to see that happen in Arabian horses.

Luciana Fasano

Fazenda Floresta - Itu, Brazil

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Type, attitude, balance (I love a balanced horse!), and height (a tall horse). My key word for this answer is “balance.” When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? I am in only my first year of breeding, but I pay a lot of attention to the blending of pedigrees, and especially to outcrossing. For me, breeding represents making the best decision for a better Arabian horse. Top to bottom: Aude Espourteille, Brent Stone, Tony Shooshani and Philip Del Pozzo, Luciana Fasano Volume 44, No. 12 | 95

What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? For strong marketing, breeders need to come together and try to attract new people. We need an open door policy so that new breeders will feel welcome and we need to conduct ourselves with integrity, because new breeders need to know that they can trust the investment they are making or the hobby they are pursuing. I would also say that the judging is very important. In my opinion, only participants in the halter industry should judge halter, and likewise, only those with performance experience should judge performance classes. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? I do not think we should have a separation on the Arabian breed. By that, I mean not something like an “American horse” or “European horse.” We should be blending all bloodlines to make an Arabian horse. It might take many years, but that should be the goal. We are all part of one club called the Arabian horse. If we continue with this separation, we will end up like countries that have been separated. We all need to be united for a better and stronger breed, and we will not grow unless we are united!

Cynthia and John Moore Four Moore Ranch - Bluff Dale, Tex.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? For us, it’s presence with type first. A horse that is beautifully correct with motion and brilliance can make its own statement. We believe most people are looking for some ideal that they have memorized, such as the Gladys Brown Edwards ideal. Combine type with presence and there is a horse with a “wow” factor, one that can rise above the others. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? We have been breeding for 35 years, but we have only been successful in the show ring and with sales for the last seven years. We have learned a few things. We especially look at breeding for solid, well proven pedigrees to the bottom line. If the pedigree is solid, the babies will be consistent. We also breed for something that has a life after halter. Our beautiful mare Enzia FMA was a beautiful halter horse. She was fourth in ATH at Scottsdale her yearling year. However, her forte is western pleasure (2013 Canadian National Champion and 2012, both Canadian and U.S. National Reserve Champion).

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We have only three mares and breed one or two babies a year. Our foundation mare is the solidly bred Sue Bees Honey—with Ferzon and Gainy-bred horses to the bottom—dam of the Eden C daughter Erianna FMA, who we sold to Brazil. We breed Sue Bees daughter, Enzia FMA, and our other mare is Miss Fame MRM, who is the dam of Ensync FMA, 2014 Arabian Gold Cup Supreme Champion Junior Stallion. The stallions that we choose are proven, with excellent pedigrees. Enzo, Eden C, Ever After NA and Onyx A have all sired our type of horse with great dispositions. People who have helped us along our journey have been Andy Sellman, J.T. Keller, Kim Morgan, Steve Heathcott, Claude Pacheco and Tessa Hege. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? A couple of things could make it more interesting right away. We really love the competitive stance at the end of a halter class. As a small breeder, you can see that, yes, the judges might pick one horse, but it may not have the qualities your mare needs. So in that comparison, an owner might pick a different individual for breeding. Sadly, the Nationals no longer offer excitement in the halter ring. Scottsdale and Las Vegas are fun shows, with excitement and audience participation to the end. Also, a change in class schedules should allow for performance trainers and breeders to watch halter classes, to look for their future stars. Our western trainer, J.T. Keller, loves a beautiful horse. The industry is much smaller now than it was in the 1980s, and we believe that by the separate divisions rewarding different things in each division, the breed has divided into different categories. Owners may like to own several disciplines, but at this time, they could not watch many divisions. All of the classes would be more exciting if the audience were exposed to more of the classes. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? No, we have a standard by which the industry is supposed to be measured. A balanced and beautiful Arabian horse, regardless of where it is bred and shown, should be the winner. In looking at judges’ cards, it’s obvious that each judge has a different vision of his or her ideal horse and that’s why at the larger shows, multiple judges are and should be used. In the end, regardless of what you do with your horse, if you enjoy and love them, that’s what matters.

Nancy and Greg Gallún Gallún Farms Inc. - Santa Ynez, Calif.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? The judging criteria has not really changed; the rulebook still reads the same as it did 30 years ago. There used to be a fairly wide difference between an “American” style versus a “European” style Arabian. Now, the line is almost nonexistent; the best American horses can win overseas and hence, the European horses are winning here with regularity. Numbers may be down, but quality is at an all-time high! When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? To be successful in the show/sale arena, it used to be enough that if you had an animal that had all things good and one point exceptional (head, neck, body), you had a great chance of success. The quality has risen so high in the past few years that now you must have two to three points exceptional (great head, long neck, super trot), and all other aspects at least very good. It’s getting hard to impress judges and buyers. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? Transparency in judging is paramount! A judge should be willing and able to offer reasons for his or her placement or point allocation. We also as a community need to remember that horse shows should be entertaining and fun. Unfortunately, at this time, we offer so many divisions and classes that we have a watered down depth of classes. It would be nice to keep the show classes simpler. When our U.S. Nationals was at its largest, classes were stallion, mare, gelding, etc., and it was the same in performance. With so many classes offered now, a national or regional championship has lost some of its value. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? As my previous answer reflects, my belief is that the standard is virtually the same or very close to the same. Ten years ago there was indeed a very different horse standard from country to country. The ability to access video or live feed from almost any event has really erased any line that may have existed. I think this is very positive in the long run.

Margaret and Claire Larson Tea, S. Dak.

When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Many components are required to breed a star. Quality, balance, attitude and disposition are all things very important to us. Top to bottom: Cynthia and John Moore, Nancy and Greg Gallún, Claire and Margaret Larson Volume 44, No. 12 | 97

What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? The popularity of new shows like Las Vegas is very helpful in developing more worldwide unity in Arabian breeding. Continuing to support positive events like it, is very important. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? The common factor in the international standard should be overall quality. The horse who has great overall conformation and disposition will never go out of style.

Kevin and Renee Holt Maple View Arabians - Poulsbo, Wash.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Collectively, the trend seems to be ultra-exotic heads. However, from our personal standpoint, we look for horses that are balanced, with great neck shape, free flowing movement, solid legs and feet, and of course, the “pretty” factor. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Successful breeders are going to know the strengths of their mares and search for a stallion(s) who will complement and improve upon the mares. We don’t believe in “fad” breeding. At the end of the day, we are simply not willing to sacrifice overall correctness by focusing on only one aspect of the horse. Overall quality is the key. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? We believe the main problems are the integrity and the education of the judging panels; the exhibitors need to feel they are working with a level playing field. How many times have we seen a panel where most judges place a horse either first or second, and then another judge places that horse last or doesn’t even utilize it? We’ve seen cards at shows where judges gave scores of 15 and 16 for legs/feet and then another judge gave the same horse a 9 in that same category. Can anyone think of a “legitimate” reason for such a discrepancy in those scores? Events such as those are highly damaging to the industry. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? Initially the response would be yes, but at the same time, there are many factors to consider. Therefore, we’ll refrain from commenting at this time.

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Lisa Markley

Markley Arabians - Scottsdale, Ariz.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? For me, the most important characteristics that I want to breed for are overall quality, elegance, eyes, ears, balance (one-third hip/one-third back/ one-third neck), and style. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? First off, I feel that a true halter champion should be beautiful just standing in the stall, cross-tied, or out in the paddock. So to me, that goes back to overall quality, type, balance and style. My personal criteria that I am trying to achieve when breeding my mares include well-shaped necks that come out of the shoulder high, with a fine throat (I’m not a fan of a long neck that doesn’t come out right and/or has no shape). They should have big expressive eyes, fine muzzles, and pretty ears (years of living with Magic Dream make this a must-have!), and I want strong bodies and good tail carriage. It’s important to me that my horses are confident, so I raise my foals to not be afraid of things; I try to make their lives fun, so that they always feel safe and trust that I won’t let bad things happen to them. In raising them this way, I believe that they are better, more confident show horses. That being said, I love my mares, but being honest with myself, none of them are perfect. So, when I choose each stallion, he must fit what I consider to be “the standard”, have the physical attributes that my mare needs, and then he must have the pedigree that backs up why he looks the way he does. I look for stallions that will complement my mares without giving up what I love about each of them. Because attitude and confidence are huge to me, I won’t breed to a stallion that doesn’t have it. I don’t like weak horses; I love confident horses. As far as “ones that will sell,” my good friend Lucy Whittier has always told me, “Breed the best horse possible, and everything else will follow.” It’s true. High quality horses sell. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? As for as the halter show ring, there is still way too much emphasis put on the stand-up. Because of this, it puts too much pressure on the handlers (which, in turn,

puts too much pressure on the horses). Their motion and carriage can be evaluated when they are coming into the arena. It should be possible to judge conformation when the horses are walking on the rail, and then when they are walking to and away from the judges. One thing that I feel is absolutely “a must” is hiring judges that know the standards of our breed. All of us know of the Gladys Brown Edwards drawing, and I’ve never heard of anyone saying that that isn’t the ideal. Judges need to be accountable. It’s not hard to see when games are being played. (For example, horses being put down on their cards so that the one that they want to win will have a better chance.) After all these years, it’s amazing that this is still going on. Restoring halter breeding to the pinnacle of the industry is difficult; all aspects of breeding are very expensive. Because it is all so expensive, it’s that much more important to do your homework and put thought into what stallions you are breeding to. Don’t just breed to the most recent winner. He may not be right for your mare. And finally, it must be a labor of love or you just shouldn’t do it. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? I believe that none of us will ever see eye to eye and agree 100 percent. But I do think that Gladys Brown Edwards has the best ideal of what an Arabian horse should look like. So, if we were to have a standard, her illustration would be mine.

Bruce McCrea

Al-Mohamadia Arabian Horse Stud - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? It takes a very special horse to compete in the top shows today. The competition is very strong, especially at the major shows in Europe and the Middle East. You must breed horses with quality, extreme type and charisma. Pretty heads with great eyes and ears, long necks with fine throatlatches, strong bodies with short backs and flat toplines, plus “tail over the back, snort and blow”—that is what you need to produce if you hope to win. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? You need high quality, wellbred individuals to start with. Again, you must produce pretty horses with charisma and show horse attitudes. There are obviously certain pedigrees that have been successful over the years. To name just a few, we have a lot of Marwan Al Shaqab in our pedigrees. I like El Shaklan and other “Om El” horses in the dam lines. I also like Padrons Psyche on the dam side. There is probably still too much emphasis on pretty heads, but it is very necessary. Fortunately, we are getting away from just an extreme dish. They also need to have good ears, big dark eyes (no white), and a good neck. Hopefully, we are past the days when Top to bottom: Kevin and Renee Holt, Lisa Markley, Bruce McCrea Volume 44, No. 12 | 99

an extreme, dishy head attached to the chest is winning. Unfortunately, we are breeding lots of bad bodies these days. Judges need to be more critical of poorly coupled horses with short, sloping croups and bad hips! The horses that sell easily and for high prices are the ones that can win the big shows. Everyone is looking for them and they are very, very hard to find. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? That is a tough task! I think halter classes are coming back a little in America. The Scottsdale Show is still fantastic. Shows like the Las Vegas World Cup and the Arabian Breeder Finals are getting better and better, and I think regional halter classes will be up this year. Somehow, U.S. Nationals needs to regain its prestige. The reality is that most of our great breeders are gone. There is no more pure Polish, straight Russian, Gainey breeding, etc.; they were replaced with people that were breeding for a specific market. Consequently, the next great HalfArabian English prospect was selling for more than the next superstar halter filly. I think it is coming back slowly. Several American breeders and trainers are selling high quality and high priced horses to the international markets. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? No, I do not think we need an international standard. With any of the scoring systems, you are still going to get some personal preferences and many different styles and types of horses to judge. I do think, however, that the difference between the American and European types is getting much closer nowadays.

David Boggs

Midwest - Rogers, Minn.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Type and beauty, combined with free movement and that classical air, those characteristics that set the horse apart from all other breeds. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? You need reliability from the stallion and his pedigree, so look to proven production—look to those stallions being promoted to give you “that boost” in marketing your foal. A stallion owner must promote his product and assist those

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that purchase his services. The same applies when looking for that special mare to breed; search her production record. You may be better off spending your investment/budget to purchase an embryo right to a top quality mare with proven bloodlines and tractability. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? We need a long, healthy, several hour discussion on this topic. In short, a committee needs to follow the outline of those shows that “are successful,” such as Scottsdale and the World Cup in Las Vegas. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? Of course there should. Even though the horses are bred worldwide, the Arabian community is small and tightly connected.

Sheena and Mike Steenhart

Morning Sun Arabians - Crossfield, Alberta, Canada

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Most halter breeders seem to be focused on the latest trends—pretty faces and long necks— with little thought to what the horse might do after halter. They also seem to stick to the latest bloodlines. In our opinion, this is shrinking our gene pool to the long term detriment of our breed and the industry as a whole. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? We focus on breeding a well-balanced, correct, athletic individual with a trainable disposition that can have a job after halter. Breeding a pretty horse is very important, but it cannot be the only focus. Breeding for athletic ability and disposition is vital to ensuring that these horses are sellable. We are a small operation and we do this for enjoyment; that makes disposition of utmost importance to us. We want to enjoy being around these horses and we want to ensure that the people who buy them enjoy them as well. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? We believe that a focus on educating our judges to ensure that they can confidently judge each individual to our breed standard will assist in leveling the playing field, ensuring that the best horse—not the horse with the most famous pedigree or the best known handler/owner—wins.

Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? We have always understood that there was an international breed standard: the Gladys Brown Edwards depiction. Around the world, different breeding farms have focused on different things, but all should still judge their success on how close they can come to achieving that complete picture.

Suzanne and Perry Perkins Santa Barbara, Calif.

From Perry … What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? The first thing for judges is the head, the second is the neck and throatlatch, the third would be the body, and the fourth would be the legs. Suzanne and I breed Half-Arabians. We took three horses to Scottsdale, and we had one reserve and two horses won their classes. At the recent Region 7 Show, we had two championships and two reserves with three horses. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? I have been breeding Arabian horses for 40 years, and I believe that you have to have a great dam to start with. If you don’t, you’re wasting your time and money, no matter what stallion you breed to. The criteria that I mentioned before still stands. As far as breeding a horse for sell-ability, you need to have a well-known, well recognized product. In other words, the stallion needs to be well recognized if you expect to have a return on your investment. If you have a mare that has a big name—such as, we own Hometown Hottie, who has 13 national championships in halter—that’s doubly good. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? That’s a complex question that everyone would like to have a simple answer to, and it’s not easy. I believe we are still in a bad economy and I think it will be a couple more years before it starts roaring again. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? I don’t know that there should be an international standard. Obviously, the European horses are different from our horses; however, the Middle Eastern owners are buying the great horses from America and taking them to the Middle East and Europe and showing them there. I don’t know that we would want the Europeans to impose their standards on us, so I don’t know that we should impose our standards on them or anyone else. As things are, breeding horses now are being co-mingled so much that we may be headed to an international standard whether we want to or not. Top to bottom: David Boggs, Mike Steenhart, Perry and Suzanne Perkins Volume 44, No. 12 | 101

Shirley and Murray Popplewell

Rae-Dawn Arabians - Saskatoon, Sask., and Scottsdale, Ariz.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? Today, breeders are looking for exotic faces. For ourselves, we focus on breeding for a horse that is balanced. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? Today’s halter horse has to be well-balanced. Today’s halter champion is very difficult to breed, as the standard in North America is extremely high and requires a horse that is strong in all categories. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? More recognition for the breeder first, the owner second, and then the trainer/handler. Breeding farms must compete at shows, not training facilities. Today, we see training facilities renting stalls and setting up with a wide variety of horses and multiple owners, which causes disappointment and disgruntled owners/breeders. We must first learn to love the Arabian horse, then love the show. The other way around, to love the show first, doesn’t work, as the show can be far too hard to handle if we don’t love our horses. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? Yes, there should be a standard. When we see an economic downturn in the industry in a certain country, we see breeders changing their breeding programs for the market because of the different standards from one country to another. That cannot be good for the breed, which holds a high standard for beauty and quality. We see countries that have hundreds of years of strict breeding programs now ejecting North American sires because of an economic market. A universal standard would improve this. Quite often we hear, “That’s a European-style horse,” which means it fits a different style and belongs in a different region.

Joe Alberti

Rohara- Orange Lake, Fla.

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? I think the “American” horse and the “European” horse are slowly coming together to form one idealistic Arabian, which is a great thing. Breeders today are looking for extreme head type, something that is unmistakable Arabian, so type is becoming a number one factor, as it should

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be. That means extreme face, short back, an extremely high, proud tail carriage, and also, you want a very athletic horse. Through the years, we’ve had very “necky” horses that have won, but who weren’t very pretty-headed, and we’ve had horses that had a lot of trot but maybe weren’t as pretty. Now, I think, it has come full circle and we’re taking all of those pieces and starting to want them to be in one horse. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? I think that if you breed for the type of horse I described, you will have more potential for sale. In the past, it depended a lot on who the popular breeding horses were. They all had various attributes that everyone wanted—and maybe went overboard in getting, so that some other traits which did not contribute to the ideal Arabian type became more developed as well. (I’m not knocking the horses bred with other priorities in mind, but just saying that perhaps they did not contribute to the look of the ideal Arabian horse.) When the economy took such a hit, some breeders left the market, just as overseas demand and purchasing power became more apparent. That has changed the look to what we are seeing more of now, as we try to incorporate it all. What changes need to be implemented to bring the halter show ring and halter breeding industry back to the pinnacle of our industry? First and foremost, we need to have a level playing field. We need judges that will pick the best representation of the breed standard. One of the downfalls of the halter industry has been that people have not felt like they were getting a fair shake. I believe that AHA and all the applicable people are doing a great job and doing the best they can, and they need to continue to move forward in hiring judges who have the best interests of the breed in mind. When judges pick champions, they are determining and altering the future of the breed, because people typically breed to the horses that win (whether or not those horses are the best ones for them to use). In past years, that sometimes has been detrimental. I think we’re seeing a rise in halter numbers. This past February was my 18th consecutive Scottsdale Show, and I felt like the quality was better than I’ve ever seen it before—and there have been years that I have not felt that. This year, I truly felt the quality was exceptional. One other improvement I’d like to see is at U.S. Nationals. I still hear from my performance friends that they never get to see halter because they are busy doing their thing in another

arena. That hurts. We need to do everything we can to reunite the industry, and the halter industry is the ground level of our breed. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? I think the standard of the ideal Arabian worldwide is becoming more of the same entity, the same animal. Five or 10 years ago, the winning American horse and the winning European horse were very different looking. Now, I think they look much more the same, and we’re seeing more horses that are being shipped overseas and showing there, or coming over here, and winning globally. I think that’s a great thing; I don’t think we need to spell out a standard. We have one in place. Our breed standard is what it is, and has been in place since the inception of the Arabian judging system.

Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna and Jay Krusenstjerna Stonegate Farm- Waukee, Iowa

From Barbara … I can only answer the halter questions from my personal wants and needs. I want a halter horse that ultimately has a job at the end of its halter career. It must be able to “ride.” I have learned so much by blending my time with Andy Sellman (halter) and Jody Strand (performance), as well as many others. Though I am still learning and adjusting, my ultimate goal is a horse that is beautiful enough for the halter ring, but has the structure and heart to be a competitive performance horse. That is my uppermost goal, what will drive me— and I think that will ultimately sell itself.

Kathleen Olsson

Sweden Arabian Stud - Uddevalla, Sweden

What are the most important characteristics that halter breeders are looking for today? In Europe you want a complete horse in the show ring. But show attitude and type are, of course, very important. When breeding today’s halter horse, what criteria do you use to produce a halter champion, as well as one that will sell? A correct horse with type, movement, and correctness in both legs and body. You always have the goal of breeding a “perfect” horse. Halter horses are bred and sought after worldwide. Is there, and should there be, an international standard for the Arabian horse? If so, why? I think we have a good international standard. Sure, the horses you see in, for example, the United States, can be a bit different from Europe and so on, but I think the quality today is quite high. n Top to bottom: Shirley and Murray Popplewell, Joe Alberti, Jay and Barb Krusenstjerna, Kathleen Olsson

2013 National Halter Leaders

Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National Halter Champion and Reserve wins. No Showmanship.

Overall Leading Horses

owner

by number of wins

1. VSH Dominic 2. Shaddo Magniphied 3. Shes Still Jammin Veyonce 4. JB Hometown Hottie Maghnus Z Spitfyre VF 5. Blazin Knight Im Adiva Too ORA SB Marina TCR Exotica Valldez

5 championships 3 championships, 1 reserve 3 championships 3 championships 2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 2 reserves 1 championship, 2 reserves 1 championship, 2 reserves 1 championship, 2 reserves 1 championship, 2 reserves

Arabian Leading Horses

owner

by number of wins

1. Spitfyre VF 2. SB Marina Valldez 3. Black Opzz DC Benedict Donna Molta Bella SRA Fabian TRF Fidenzio Hariry Al Shaqab Honeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Delight RB Kharisma M Octavius NA Pogrom RD Challs Angel Shaqs Legacy MH

2 championships, 1 reserve 1 championships, 2 reserves 1 championships, 2 reserves 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

Half-Arabian Leading Horses by number of wins

1. VSH Dominic 2. Shaddo Magniphied 3. Shes Still Jammin Veyonce 4. JB Hometown Hottie Maghnus Z 5. Blazin Knight Im Adiva Too ORA TCR Exotica 6. BPA Venus Ebony By Valentino Khant Wait J

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Texie Lowery Amelia Hruban Midwest Station II, Inc. Jay and Barbara Krusenstjerna Perry and Suzanne Perkins Maddy and Jay Winer Mike Steenhart Oak Haven Arabian Horse Farm Lori Watson Murray and Shirley Popplewell Patrick and Tammie McGinnis Steve and Darla Miles

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Arabian Leading Owners

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by number of winners

1. Murray and Shirley Popplewell 2. Claire and Margaret Larson 3. Al Shahania Stud Jay and Barbara Krusenstjerna Cindy McGown and Mark Davis Roxanne and Jeff Schall

by number of winners

5 3 2 2 2 2

1. Elaine Finney Jay and Barbara Krusenstjerna 2. Robert and Janene Boggs Perry and Suzanne Perkins

3 3 2 2

Overall Leading Breeders by number of winners

1. Oak Ridge Arabians 2. Murray and Shirley Popplewell Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Varian Arabians 3. Hank and Sandra DeShazer Ruth and Michael Doe Elaine Finney Lawrence Jerome Tangle Ridge Farm Robert Williams MD and John Brown

5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2

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A name drawn from the Greek god Zephyrus, god of the west wind, black Arabian stallion Zefyr possesses an air of greatness much like his name suggests. From his rolling hand gallop to his charming personality on the ground, this stallion captivates all who come in contact with him. Laura Koch, along with her husband, Bert Sanders, have owned Zefyr (Sundance Kid V x Pattrice, by Pesniar) for two years, but Laura’s involvement with the Arabian horse goes back to 1989. A successful English rider and halter handler, she has been the recipient of many national championships; however, it wasn’t until recently that the western division became a part of her show repertoire. Laura offers, “My sister and I used to watch the western classes intently, doing a quick study of what we found to be desirable in the division. Before that, I really had no idea what they were looking for in the western division.” She adds, “My sister soon started showing with Jody Strand, and I would just go and watch and visit, and well, I soon ended up with my first western horse, Victoriosa, a Half-Arabian mare that was Canadian National Champion Junior Horse, caught-rode by Josh Quintus. I was also Canadian National Champion Amateur Western Pleasure with Victoriosa in my first year showing as a western rider. In addition, Jody rode my Half-Arabian gelding, Azavache, to the Canadian Reserve National Champion Junior Horse in the same class as Victoriosa. After that, I was hooked on western horses!” And then came Zefyr. At the time, he was with Katie Beck and turning into a very impressive Arabian western horse. “When I saw the horse, I just had to have him! Once I became more knowledgeable about what was required of a western horse, in my mind, I knew that Zefyr would be perfect,” Laura shares. As people speculated about this horse, he was predicted to be in the league of iconic western horses like My Tiffany—a horse that, for many people, is the model for a western horse. And now, this 12-year-old black stallion by Sundance Kid V, lives up to the incredible Varian breeding in his lineage. He is double Huckleberry Bey, double *Bask, and exemplifies all of the great bloodlines of not only great western horses like Desperado V and Ali Jamaal, but he goes back to El Magato, and also back to the great Mister Storm.

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With a dynamite pedigree in his arsenal, Zefyr has lived up to his predecessors in his magnanimous show record. As the unanimous 2013 U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure horse, Zefyr gave trainer Jody Strand his first purebred open national championship. “That was definitely on my bucket list of things to do in my career. Winning unanimously and with such a good ride made it all the more special. He was just remarkable in that class. I was so excited about the performance. He stepped up and he was just an adventure; the whole thing was quite surreal.” It was this performance that sparked a great deal of activity in terms of breeding. “The fact that he won U.S. Nationals unanimously opened up a lot of doors. Everybody has always loved Zefyr, after U.S., he generated a ton of interest, especially at Scottsdale this year—a lot of people stopped by the stall. They see him in the ring, they love what they see, so they come by the stalls, and I walk back there and just kick the door

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open and tell them to go on in with him. And they say ‘Really?’ He’s like a big dog. I would literally let my kids crawl around on him in the stall if he was lying down. He’s just a super, super sweetheart of a horse. And that probably sold as many breedings as anything—the fact that people could just go in and love on him and he’s not one that’s nipping or biting at you or grumpy; he just loves the attention.” From big wins to these sweet glimpses into his kind personality, Zefyr’s fan base expanded even further, giving even more people a chance to fall for this remarkable stallion. Well aware of Zefyr’s many admirers, Jody acquiesces a laugh and says, “Everybody just loves him! You know, kids love him, trainers love him, adult amateurs—he’s one of those that is popular across the board. Even people that show against him love the horse. I have been warming up for a class and one of my competitors will come up and say I love him—he is so cool.”

ZEFYR

Laura Koch and Burt Sanders

A BOLD BREEDING FUTURE As the future of this 12-year-old unfolds, the depths of his pedigree open up more and more opportunities. Besides heading to Canadian and U.S. Nationals this 2014 show season, Zefyr is breeding more than ever this year. This is an exciting feat for the stallion as he has just more than 20 foals on the ground. However, of this small group, one impressive offspring, Zees A Dallas Cowboy, has already excelled in the show ring, winning reserve national champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse with Jody. In addition, he was the 2013 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse. With about 25% of his foals being black in color, one of which being this young horse, the opportunity for beautiful black western horses is highly likely.”

In terms of what his pedigree denotes from a training standpoint, Jody shares, “I’ve worked with the Sundance horses, and they are pretty sweet, but not quite as sweet as this one. His temperament comes from his sire and dam. On his dam’s side, she is a Pesniar daughter. In my experience, the Pesniar-bred horses I’ve had have always been wonderful, sweet horses and will just crawl in your pocket. These Pesniar horses are also very nice horses, have great worth ethic, and are very strong and athletic, the one thing I loved about them. They weren’t coming up sore all the time. They were well built, put together horses. They tried. They have great work ethic, and Zefyr, being a combination of Sundance and a Pesniar mare, I think it is a really neat cross. We just got the whole cookie with him.”

Laura shares, “The horse has got a breeder’s pedigree. He’s a great horse and he’s beginning to sire great horses. And more than this, he’s siring great black horses. He’s also crossing well with both purebreds and Half-Arabians, so that opens up a lot of possibility.”

Already having bred around 15 mares so far this year, his foal crop for 2015 is more promising than ever. Breeders Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature, Iowa Gold Star, and Minnesota Medallion Stallion nominated, Laura and Bert are also offering some special incentives

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Zefyr and Reserve National Champion progeny Zees A Dallas Cowboy (Zefyr x Kings Poco Blackburn).

in breeding to Zefyr. “We’re excited about getting Zefyr babies out there. And Bert is very enthusiastic, as he is in everything, about the horse. We’re both enthusiastic about not only having the horse in showing, but promoting him as a breeding horse and working with other breeders. So, when people want to breed a great western horse, we’ll be more than happy to work with them on whatever their needs could be. Enthusiastically. This is our first breeding horse and it’s definitely an exciting thing.” THE ZEFYR APPEAL In attempting to pin down exactly what sets Zefyr apart from the mass of western horses in the show ring today, it is helpful to consider him in the most classic sense. With a debonair demeanor and dashing good looks, he is a horse that stands on his own. In Laura’s eyes, he is as true as they come. “First off, not only is he true gaited, but he looks like an Arabian. It’s called western pleasure, and for him it looks like it is a pleasure. He uses his ears well and nothing about him reads mechanical. His conformation

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and athletic ability allows for him to make a beautiful picture of a true western horse.” For Jody, it is Zefyr’s quality and ring presence that elevates him from the rest. However, more than his quality, extreme beauty, strength, and the other amounting qualities, people really seem to love his gallop. “If you watch a lot of classes, you’ll see horses jog and lope well, but when they start to gallop, a lot of horses tend to fall down on their shoulders as they open up and gallop and cover ground. They don’t free up. But when Zefyr gallops, he actually opens his shoulders and becomes a bigger mover. He starts rolling with his gallop and covers a lot of ground with ease.” Among Zefyr’s biggest fans, especially when it comes to the hand gallop, is Vicki Humphrey. She shares, “He has such fluid, free-shouldered movement at both the lope and jog. His gaits set a standard for the western discipline. Those gaits, combined with his great expression and quality make him a poster child for the breed.”

ZEFYR

A few more self-proclaimed Zefyr enthusiasts are Gary Dearth and Tamara Hanby Black of Tamar Arabians. Jody shares, “Gary and I have talked about the horse several times. He met me right at the gate when I came out at U.S. nationals and congratulated me and told me I did a good job with him. And Tamar is going to breed 5 or 6 mares to him this year, so that’s exciting.” Beyond his potential to build excitement and love for the Arabian horse, Zefyr carries a brilliant promise to bring some very dynamic progeny into the future of the western horse. Jody shares, “Zefyr has done a lot for me. Since he was my first open national championship at U.S., that comes with a

lot of recognition and appreciation. When I train and show him, I actually have to focus on a whole different level. I think I have taught him a lot, but he has also taught me a lot.” But Jody has to admit that certain aspects of Zefyr’s greatness are inherent qualities and things no trainer could have afforded him. “I would love to take credit for his famous hand gallop, but that’s just how he moves. I’ve trained Zefyr to do things and I’ve put some of my own buttons on him, but I can’t take credit for his athleticism, and that’s what makes him a great horse. You can’t train try, strength, athleticism, and heart.” ■

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NATIoNAl ChAMPIoN ZefyR+// PICTuReD wITh hIS ReSeRve NATIoNAl ChAMPIoN SoN ZeeS A DAllAS Cowboy+ (Zefyr+// x Kings Poco blackburn)

Sundance Kid V x Pattrice (*Pesniar/*Bask) Multi-Program Nominated Sire • SCID Clear Proudly owned by Laura Koch & Bert Sanders u.s. NatioNal uNaNimous ChampioN WesterN pleasure With Jody straNd

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*Wieza Mocy is simply adored around the globe now by a countless number of fans and that, of course, includes: her breeders, Michalów State Stud of Poland, Janey Morse of Oak Ridge Arabians in the U.S. who has leased *Wieza Mocy for two years, and David Boggs, who has the honor of presenting this exotic young beauty in the show ring.

*Wieza Mocy (QR Marc x Wieza Marzen) started a winning streak in Poland when she was named Polish National Champion Junior Filly, and at four years of age, the winning streak continues. *Wieza Mocy, prior to the show in Las Vegas, had become a World Gold Champion Junior Filly in Paris, European Gold Champion Junior Filly in Italy, and in Poland again, Bialka Spring Show Best in Show winner. Gene LaCroix, importer of the immortal *Bask++, had this to say about this once-in-a-lifetime Polish Princess, “We first saw *Wieza Mocy in Poland at Michalów in 2011. She was a yearling and was very special. So special, we went back to see her three different times and she looked amazing each time. She was an extreme version of her great-grandmother *Wizja, who in my mind, was one of the most refined and elegant mares of all time. We were not surprised to hear that *Wieza Mocy had won the World Championship in Paris, and is now a Supreme Champion titlist at the 2014 Las Vegas Breeder’s World Cup Show.” In some very deep competition in Las Vegas, *Wieza Mocy was named Gold Supreme Champion Senior Mare—receiving perfect scores for head and type as well as having the highest number of points awarded at the Vegas show—and a

few days later at Region 7 in Scottsdale, she was also named Champion Mare. Like her great-granddam, 1977 U.S. National Champion Mare *Wizja, she is very regal and seems to always be the crystal clear choice—she is simply a gorgeous and glorious creature. A grateful and exuberant David Boggs emotes, “I have been so fortunate and blessed to have shown so many beautiful Arabian mares during my career, but never one I don’t believe, who represents a meaningful and deep-rooted past, the perfect contemporary look of the present, and the promise of the future as well, all wrapped up in one spectacular mare. I am so honored to be able to present this mare for both Poland and my dear friend Janey Morse who is so passionate about Mocy, as well as her stallion, Vitorio, who is standing this year in Poland at Michalów. This is all so amazing for everyone involved.” For Janey Morse, “*Wieza Mocy has touched me in a way no other horse ever has, not only for her kindness, beauty, grace and ‘power’, but for the ‘Pride of Poland’ she represents.” She continues, “We are all so honored and humbled to have the opportunity to represent Poland and share their treasure with the United States. It is an awesome responsibility that we hold dear to our hearts and pledge to do our very best.” *Wizja, with all of her worldliness and graciousness, has passed this on to her great-granddaughter. There is true humility at the core of greatness. *Wizja knew that, as does *Wieza Mocy, 2014 Las Vegas Arabian World Cup Gold Supreme Champion Senior Mare. ■

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