2019 AHT Southeast Guide, published in Arabian Horse Times

IN THIS ISSUE:

2019 AWPA Western Pleasure Futurity Contender with Dale Brown Proudly bred & owned by Alistar Arabians Dr. James Blevins & Kim Butler of Chesterfield, VA

Chestnuthill Arabians • Joe Alberti • Ocala, Florida • 610-972-9628 • chestnut@ptd.net • www.chestnuthillarabians.com

What's your pleasure...

• Halter • Hunter • English • Stallion Management • Breeding

photos and design by Brandy Phillips

Cover Story:

By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Alistar Arabian’s owners Kim Butler Blevins and her

Arabians, from foaling to stall cleaning, only hiring help

husband, Dr. James (‘Jim’) G. Blevins, are the vigorous,

when away at travel.

hands on operators of their flourishing farm located just outside the busy beltway of state capital, Richmond,

Kim’s love of horses began with her grandfather’s passion

Virginia. Surrounded by serene countryside steeped in

of Sulky racing, a horse driven two wheeled cart race

Southern hospitality, their prize Arabian horse collec-

generally pulled by a Standardbred. Kim remembers, “I

tion enjoys a happy, tranquil lifestyle.

could ride some of the horses at his farm, which formed a lifetime love for horses, and this evolved to my dream

Kim smiles, “For my husband and I, this is our lifetime

of one day owning my own Arabian horse.” With a busy

home. We are continuously tweaking and improving

career underway, Kim was 30 years old when she pur-

the property, mindful of making it the best

chased her first Arabian horse. “I started him, boarding

environment possible for breeding and keeping our horses sound in mind and body. It’s a constant labor of love to be sure!” Kim and Jim take care of everything at Alistar

him at a local facility,” Kim recalls. “Thank goodness there were folks advising me and helping as we grew together! We went on to show at the Class A level, all on our own, even winning some blues.”

Charged with enthusiasm, Kim bought another Arabian, took him to Region 12 and won her western pleasure championship. The Arabian horse ‘bug’ had definitely bit and taken hold.

“From one horse boarded at a public facility; today we are our own breeding operation on a

very small scale,” Kim shares. “Though we have some outcrosses, our particular focus is the Varian bred lines, primarily western pleasure horses. Our horses are encouraged to tell us what they want to do, so it’s been an eclectic journey in terms of a variety of disciplines! Take home-bred ASA Calypso Kid. By PA Kid Khan, he certainly has the western pleasure bloodlines, yet excels in hunter pleasure. This 4-year-old black gelding will be competing in the AHPA Arabian Futurity at U.S. Nationals with trainer Lisa Powell for owner Laurie Taylor.

Alistar Arabians also enjoys notoriety in other show pen competitions. “Back in 2012, then unbeknownst to me,” Kim chuckles, “my husband caught sight of EQ Escalade, a high stepping grey gelding reminiscent of a horse he’d known in childhood. He followed the horse back to its show barn, learned it was for sale and bought him on the spot.

No vet check, no negotiations. Later on, at the same show, Jim insisted we watch the native costume class, asking me which horse I liked the most. I chose Escalade who was announced as unanimous champion of the class. Jim then stunned me by proclaiming we owned him!” Kim and trainer Brooke Fuchs have gone on with Escalade to win multiple national and regional championships in show hack and native costume, illustrating how an Arabian horse can be dazzling and disciplined all in one package.

Alistar Arabian’s homebred 4-year-old black, homozygous stallion ASA Scandalous Affair is already drawing attention in the breeding and western pleasure show pen. Standing at stud and trained by Dale Brown, Kim admits he is “a dream come true.” Kim adds, “Scandal is true Varian breeding royalty, sired

by Always A Jullyen V and out of Sweet Saphire V, a full sister to the late, great breeding stallion Sundance Kid V. His resemblance to him is uncanny!”

With several new foals on the ground for 2019 and an active show schedule, Kim and Jim extend their gratitude to the “village of Arabian horse lovers who have helped us along the way,” allowing Alistar Arabians to “keep on, keeping on.”

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ARABIANS OF THE SOUTHEAST Home to consistent weather year-round, soil rich with minerals and luscious grass and hay, the southeast portion of the United States is an ideal location for breeding and raising exceptional Arabian horses. Those who don’t live here, also recognize and acknowledge the potential of this area by consistently joining in their annual and highly competitive Region 12 Championship and Spotlight Futurity show. It is well-known to be a place where one can consistently find champion bloodstock, be it nationally or globally.

Today’s top Southeast breeders, owners and exhibitors share their journey. Your future is here ... and success awaits you!

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What is your farm’s focus?

Breeding beautiful yet functional horses, primarily focusing on producing western pleasure and reining horses.

What do you see is the biggest challenge to getting more people involved with Arabians? What is your farm doing to help?

Exposure and cost. That being said, I do not feel a lot of people have ever been exposed to an Arabian, so we welcome anyone to come by for a visit to introduce them to these wonderful creatures. Our farm has also been active in getting youth involved with the Arabian horse by allowing junior riders to show our horses throughout the years.

How is the Southeast region impacting the industry as a whole?

The Southeast region as a whole is producing some of the best quality Arabians in the country and abroad.

KIM BUTLER-BLEVINS

What can the Region 12 Championship and Spotlight Futurity do to bring more people to the Arabian horse?

The Spotlight Futurity is already doing a wonderful job allowing breeders and owners to showcase their foals. As far as Region 12, I realize that cost and time becomes a factor as a show, but possibly allowing more age splits would encourage more people to come to the show. It is difficult for a trainer to prepare if he has numerous horses going into classes where there is no age split. Overall though, I find the Region 12 Championships to be an extremely well run and fun show; one of my favorite shows of the year!

Where do you see changes can be made to improve the overall health of the industry?

Making the Arabian horse appealing to all levels of consumers, from the backyard horse to the National Champion show horse. Sometimes I think we focus too much on the show aspect and not the overall versatility of the Arabian horse.

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ALISTAR ARABIANS SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, VA

How long have you been a part of the Southeast region? What’s kept you in this location?

I’ve lived here nine years. I love the weather; it’s very conducive to keeping horses at their peak year-round.

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

Our weather allows us to work 12 months out of the year and keeps our horses in show shape and ready to be seen by anyone at any time.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs. What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

We have some amazing breeders in this area who have been diligent in producing some of the best in our breed.

JOE ALBERTI CHESTNUTHILL ARABIANS

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

Having the Egyptian classes and the Spotlight program, I think, have been a huge help in keeping our halter numbers high.

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

Unfortunately, with the USEF co-habitation rule being used by the Spotlight program, it’s prevented my clients from partaking, as most are older and can’t show themselves, and even if you have a full-time non-horse job, if you co-habitate, you still can’t show. Youth are exempt from this, so for our farm we have not been able to partake nearly as much as we would like in this program.

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The World Equestrian Center has released a dynamic 3D video tour of the burgeoning Ocala, Florida, facility; beginning a countdown to its Grand Opening in January 2021. The video takes viewers on a fly over journey, at first giving a bird’s eye view that alludes to the size and scope of the more than 3,000-acre facility and then swooping in to focus on details of the many elegant amenities. Equestrians eager for progress updates on the facility will see it come to life in a sweeping view of the grand stadium surrounded by a five-story luxury hotel, elegant dining terrace, four massive indoor arenas, 17 outdoor arenas and even a visit to the quaint on-site Chapel.

Viewers can access the new 3D video and in-depth content focused on the World Equestrian Center facilities in Wilmington, Ohio and Ocala, Florida, at the newly expanded www.WEC.net.

In anticipation of the January 2021 opening date of our Ocala facility, the World Equestrian Center will issue regular updates about the venue, amenities and upcoming events in Florida.

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What type of Equestrian sports will be featured at WEC Ocala?

Our facility is equipped to host many different equestrian disciplines such as Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Para equestrian, Vaulting and Reining. We will welcome breed events as well, such as Quarter Horse, Paso Fino, Arabians, etc.

In addition to equestrian sports, the facility will host weddings, corporate events, athletic events, dog shows, car shows, antique shows and more.

What is this going to bring to the equestrian community in Ocala and to the larger equestrian world?

Ocala is beautiful and truly the ‘Horse Capital of the World.’ So, it is fitting that WEC have a presence in Ocala.

To have World Equestrian Center in Ocala adjacent to Golden Ocala is incredible for exhibitors and their families.

Golden Ocala offers the equestrian the experience of amazing amenities like golf, swimming, tennis, fine dining and, of course, real estate, so it is truly unique in our world.

We look to the past to incorporate things that we loved about showing horses as kids – and then we tie in more modern aspects to the facility like better footing, equipment and technology. These things make managing horse shows easier and more efficient and that translates to making showing horses easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

The new facility will create jobs in the area and provide people with a friendly, safe and fun destination for their whole family.

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How long have you been a part of the Southeast region?

What’s kept you in this location?

I’ve lived in the Southeast my entire life. I love the fact that we have year-round excellent weather!

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

We have excellent, soft ground and we are never stuck inside due to poor weather. We have horse shows throughout the year and never have snow days.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs. What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

I think our weather plays a big role in the Southeast’s breeding programs. When most of the country is still bundled up and experiencing harsh weather, we are sunny and warm, and mares are cycling regularly.

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/Southeast community?

Again, this is a great area to run a training business because of our year-round mild weather. Our horse community is a pretty close-knit group, too, which definitely helps! And who can’t appreciate being a few hours from the beach!

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

Region 12 is an excellent show and possibly my favorite show of the year. We have a great venue with a show committee that works hard to please everyone (and good footing!). The Spotlight program has taken our regional show to a whole new level and the fact that we offer multiple payback classes for our breeders and exhibitors is a game changer!

PERI TILGHMAN PERI LEE SHOW HORSES MOUNT DORA, FL

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

The Spotlight Futurity has without question, added horses to my show string, simply for the fact that there is the possibility for our clients to compete and actually win some serious money. Ribbons are wonderful, but that prize money is where it’s at!

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2019 REGION XII CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE Junior Horse with Peri Tilghman

2019 REGION XII CHAMPION MARE AOTH with Jennifer Stachler 2019 REGION XII SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE ATR Maturity with Alexandra Cona

SF Veraz x WS Tessa Proudly owned by Jennifer Stachler Pierson, Florida Special Thanks to

for the incredible care, preparation and presentation of “Hallie”

TULSA BOUND!

How long have you been a part of the Southeast region? What’s kept you in this location?

I have lived in Florida since 2004, and remain, as all my family is here, and I love the camaraderie of the Arabian horse family here. Region 12 is the best!

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

The Southeast region is great for the horses due to the climate being consistent for grass and hay growth. Also, it’s great for coat conditioning and the horses don’t have to wear blankets half the year! I grew up in Southern Ohio, so lots of cold there!

Valhalla WS

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs.

What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

I think the climate has a lot to do with this. Farms can breed for early foals which in the long run makes them more competitive when their show career begins.

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/ Southeast community?

That everyone is so supportive of one another and is willing to help with anything needed. Region 12 is a family community!

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/shows?

What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

I think Region 12 is one of the best shows there is. It is a relaxed atmosphere as far as the schedule is concerned, and everyone is so friendly and helpful.

JENNIFER STACHLER FARM AFFILIATION:

PERI LEE SHOW HORSES LLC PIERSON, FL

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

I only have one horse right now, Valhalla WS, but with her, it has been a great program for me. She has won big prize money in all the classes she has been shown in. The Spotlight Futurity program is a major incentive for Arabian horse enthusiasts. There are so many divisions the horses can show in as youngsters or can wait and show in the performance division starting as 3-year-olds.

The program adds a lot of incentive for buyers looking for a good show horse!

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Beloved One NA+ x Magnums Angel JD+ (2017 Colt) 2018 REGION XII RESERVE CHAMPION “Dude” as he is warmly known in the barn, is a full sibling to Beloveds Earth Angel, 4x Unanimous Regional Champion in Halter, and money winner in the prestigous Spotlight Futurity Program. He is a maternal sibling to National Champion Beloved MarcAngelo.

He has a kind disposition with a long shapely neck, smooth body and large, soft eyes. He is the extreme breeding quality his pedigree says he should be and more. He is offered for sale at $30K.

ZT Marwteyn x Rohara Via Donna (2015 Mare) 2019 REGION XII 3X CHAMPION & RESERVE 2019 MAGNOLIA SPRING CLASSIC CHAMPION DRESSAGE Ridden by Michaiah Carson With a pedigree of Marwan Al Shaqab, Ever After NA, Ludjin El Jamaal, Padrons Psyche and more, “Luna” has exceptional beauty paired with extreme athletic ability. She’s a Regional winner in both Open Halter and Sport Horse Under Saddle. She recently came home from Region 12 with three sets of garlands in dressage with a junior rider. Supreme breeding and show horse quality. If you would like a kind, soft, forward moving mare who will produce for you, this one is for you. She has 2 years left in her junior division and is offered at $30K.

Contact Patricia M. Dempsey 352.430.3456 or Ted Carson 910.876.7332

Beloved One NA+ x Rohara MarcAlyssa (2017 Colt) 2018 REGION XII CHAMPION 2019 TUNICA SHOW UNANIMOUS GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR STALLION Born on the 5th of May, “Mayo” is an exceptional colt with Las Vegas and Regional titles. He’s extremely short backed with a clean throat and strong hip. Sired by MultiNational Champion Beloved One NA+ and out of a QR Marc daughter, he brings to the table, the contemporary style needed today from a classic, and correct foundation. Mayo is offered to discriminating breeders at $30K.

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Patricia M. Dempsey | Lady Lake, Florida | 352-430-3456

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How long have you been a part of the Southeast region?

What’s kept you in this location?

Rohara started as a business in 1968. We moved to the Ocala area from Miami as Ocala was fast becoming the horse capital of the world, representing a diverse variety of breeds. The development and opening of the World Equestrian Center will continue to insure Ocala’s meaningful place in the equine industry. The WEC will open next year, becoming possibly the most outstanding equine facility in the world. Climate controlled barns, a variety of arenas and a five-star hotel will make it a destination for all facets of the horse industry.

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

Grass with a limestone base is good for bone and feet.

Our area has a roll to the land and phenomenal water percolation, and being in the center of the state is better located to avoid hurricane extremes.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs. What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

Karl Hart started the Regional system when he was director of Region 12. Rohara has been a part of Region 12 since its conception. The southeast region has had phenomenal success and made a true contribution through their breeding programs, both in the U.S. and abroad.

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

The Region 12 Spotlight program encourages the growth of our breed. The sale of stud fees at auction has continued to improve with this year’s results, stronger than the previous sales. Breeders have a true purpose from nominations of their mares prior to foaling to entering their foals in the money-based divisions held at the Region 12 show. Their dual purpose incorporates the

ROXANN HART ROHARA ARABIANS, LLC ORANGE L AKE, FL

increases in foal registrations which the Arabian industry needs at this time.

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

The spotlight program is: 1. A true encouragement for breeders to participate 2. Money based return 3. Increased participation in the show itself 4. A genuine service to increase purebred foal registration 5. Provides growing numbers in the Region 12 show in both the halter and performance arena

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A Foundation of Success For Breeders Around the World World...

ECUADOR: SC BASMAH (Rohara Valedictorian x Rohara Enchanted) - 2019 National Champion Mare - 2019 Supreme National Champion Halter Horse RREVOLUTION (Stival x Rohara Tsatinette) - 2019 National Champion Stallion

“We are very proud of the Rohara bred and managed horses that have had such tremendous success in breeding, halter, and performance at the national level for their owners in the United States, Middle East, Europe, Central America, and South America.”

Roxann Hart, Rohara Arabians

ROHARA VALEDICTORIAN (DA Valentino x Van Alyssa) - 2019 National Champion Get of Sire TEXAS: ROHARA SOJOURN (Odyssey SC x Lily Marlaina) - 2018 Youth National Champion Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 14-18 - 2019 Region 9 Champion Performance Halter Gelding with the highest performance halter score in all of the classes - 2019 Region 9 Top 5 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over ROHARA MYSTIKAL (Majik of Marwan x WH Esdee) - 2018 Canadian National Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure AAOTR - 2018 Region 12 Hunter Pleasure Champion AAOTR and AOTR FLORIDA: ROHARA BULGARI (SM Azraff x Chantilly Ice AAM) - 2019 Scottsdale Top 10 Colt ROHARA BOCELLI (QR Marc x S Just Dream On) - 2019 Scottsdale Top Ten 3-Year-Old - 2018 Region 12 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt ROHARA MARCELLA (QR Marc x RHR Khemotion) - 2018 AHAF Tampa Show Junior Champion Mare as a Weanling ARIZONA: ROHARA SERAPHIM (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy) - 2018 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Mare - 2019 Daffodil Show Supreme Champion Halter Horse ROHARA KATANA (Montana Firenze x Flameworthy) - 2019 Scottsdale Champion 3-4 Year-Old Half-Arabian Mare LA REVE (QR Marc x Merveille) - 2018 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Junior Filly GEORGIA: ROHARA MARC ONE (QR Marc x Rohara Aida) - 2019 Region 12 Reserve Champion Sport Horse In Hand Ar abian Horse Times | 18 | Southeast 2019

To Create Your Next Generation, Select One of the World-Class Sires Standing at Rohara...

*PAVOROTTO KA QR Marc x Palanga

REHAN AL SHAHANIA

A JERICHO

A Jakarta x Destiny VF

*Marwan Al Shaqab x Majalis

FARID EL HALIM

Anaza el Farid x Aliha Halima

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ARABIANS

Orange Lake, Florida | Office: 352-591-4661 Roxann Hart: 352-266-6445 | John Rannenberg: 352-266-6446 w w w.rohar a.com

“This stallion is contributing not only his incredible beauty, but his fantastic conformation as well, which is so important to our breed.� ~Roxann Hart, Rohara Arabians Carmien Photo

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MAKING IMPORTANT MPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BREED REED TOD ODAY DAY & FOR THE FUTURE

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*JULLYEN EL JAMAAL Sire of National Champions

A JAKARTA Reserve National Champion

GAI SCHARA

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TF PSYMREEKHE National Champion & Reserve National Champion

DESTINY VF

ALADA FORTUNE

*ALI JAMAAL by *RUMINAJA ALI Three-Time National Champion JULLYE EL LUDJIN BEY SHAH+ by BAY EL BEY Reserve National Champion GAI CHARDONNAY PSYMADRE by PADRONS PSYCHE Reserve National Champion LAPPES MREEKHIE ALADA BASKIN to *BASK Reserve National Champion SYLVAMAAR

STANDING AT ROHARA ARABIANS

Orange Lake, Florida | Office: 352-591-4661 Roxann Hart: 352-266-6445 | John Rannenberg: 352-266-6446

www.rohara.com

OWNED BY JEAN ABEL Lacombe, AL Canada

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1) JERICHOS DARK SECRET, 2019 Region XII Spotlight Futurity Champion Two-Year-Old Filly 2) 2019 FILLY, out of Elegant Moon MP,

by Moon of Jullyen and out of Om El Elegance, born in Kuwait.

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3) ANGEL OF JERICHO, Gold Champion Futurity Yearling Filly, Arabian Breeders World Cup, Las Vegas

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1) SULTANAH AL ARJA, Gold Champion Junior Mare, 6th Annual Kuwait Breeders Show, Gold Champion Junior Mare, Kuwait National Championships, Gold Champion Junior Mare, 2018 Prague Championships 2) ANGEL OF JERICHO, Gold Champion Futurity Yearling Filly, Arabian Breeders World Cup, Las Vegas 3) ESPRIT OF JERICHO JERICHO, 2019 Region XII Champion Mare, 2018 Region XII Reserve Champion Mare & 2017 Junior Champion Filly, Tampa, FL Championships

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5) SWEET EMMA OF JERICHO JERICHO, Junior Champion Filly, Gainsville, FL & Reserve Junior Champion Filly, Tampa, FL

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STANDING AT ROHARA ARABIANS

Orange Lake, Florida | Office: 352-591-4661 Roxann Hart: 352-266-6445 | John Rannenberg: 352-266-6446

www.rohara.com

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How long have you been a part of the Southeast region?

What’s kept you in this location?

I have been in this region for 20 years. I am from the Midwest; my affiliation with Kansas City, then Live Oak Arabians Inc. for nearly 10 years, certainly had a great deal to do with it. I have been in Florida nearly 10 years also. I enjoy the fact that we show all year. After U.S. Nationals, barns are on a bit of a break, but we are gearing up for a couple of shows here!

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

Well, the weather can be brutal; the heat can be intolerable on some days, but I will take this over snow any day! We do have issues with scratches and allergies, but there are easy remedies to keep it all in check.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs. What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

I think the weather is a big influence. We can breed early and start the whole process much earlier than most. Plus, you have some of the most successful breeding/training farms in the country here.

DWANE A. HANKINS

COLONIAL DOWNS TRAINING CENTER

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/Southeast community?

It’s a big group of GREAT folks! I am fortunate enough to have a fantastic facility to work out of and have the very best clients in the world. We are a tribe, as some might say.

REDDICK, FL

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

I think that all shows are having their ups and downs, with the economy and so many activities, but we have a wonderful facility in Perry, GA; they keep the footing in top order. The Region 12 Spotlight is also a big draw … good prize money, for sure.

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

I have not really participated in the Spotlight as much as some. We are realizing the benefits of it and the prize money that is available, and will certainly be much more proactive in the years to come.

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How long have you been a part of the Southeast region? What’s kept you in this location?

I’ve been a part of the Southeast all 26 years of my life. I was born and raised in Miami and in 2018, my mom, Renee, and I relocated to Ocala. Family, friends and horses have been the reason for staying.

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

For the most part, the weather and landscape are very consistent.

In the spring/summer, you can almost always anticipate a storm coming—the wind and humidity change, so it allows for some time to prepare. But everything blossoms and turns green, and a beautiful breeze sets in. Fall/winter are dryer and cooler months, so we always prepare to supplement grazing with more hay.

Normally, the weather doesn’t change very drastically, so the horses can adjust accordingly to the weather as the seasons change.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs.

What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

With a beautiful, mild climate all year long and soil rich with limestone calcium, this unique environmental package is ideal for breeding strong, healthy foals and developing world-class equine athletes. The ecosystem is irreplaceable; it is a mix of several factors combined into a specific recipe, which includes clean mineral-rich water and soil, along with clean air and open pastureland.

MORGAN LEIGH RUNYON

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/ Southeast community?

Having been in the region my whole life, the majority of people I show with have watched me grow up or have grown up alongside me. From a little girl in braids and bows in lead-line, to now showing and excelling in and out of the ring as an adult. So many amazing individuals have come into our lives and become a part of our family. I am so grateful for the wonderful friendships Region 12 and being in the S.E. has allowed me to make!

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/shows?

What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

HOLLY HILL FARMS FARM AFFILIATION:

COLONIAL DOWNS TRAINING CENTER/ DWANE HANKINS OCAL A, FL

Region 12 has always been one of my favorite shows! It really supports getting young kids into horses, building friendships and having a great time! One of the really special things about Region 12 is the Spotlight program!

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

We are new to the Spotlight program, and are very much looking forward to seeing some spectacular Fire And Goldd babies participate in the future! Allowing breeders the opportunity to show their babies, have a great time and win some prize money is never a bad thing!

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How long have you been a part of the Southeast region? What’s kept you in this location?

We have been in the Southeast forever. We love the Ocala area, our horses and good friends who are here. And we have the very best trainer ever in Dwane Hankins!

What is one thing about the climate and landscape of the Southeast region that you feel is most beneficial to the horse’s overall health, condition and well-being?

Clean air and water, excellent soil, lush grass, and of course, the fact that we can ride and train all year-round and the horses are never cooped up in a closed barn, which is so much better for their overall health.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs.

What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

The availability of large parcels of land for farms and having great repro vets and clinics here who are up to date on the latest technologies. We also have our FedEx hub centrally located so shipping/receiving semen is very easy.

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/Southeast community?

We are a close-knit group, always happy and willing to help each other. We are always there for each other, and we are a funny and lively group. There’s always some sort of mischief afoot!

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

The facility is very good: an abundance of covered warmups, none of the stalls are far from the main ring, the weather is usually excellent due to the show being in early May, there’s always at least one U.S. Nationals judge in center ring, and there is plenty of time during breaks to visit with old friends and make new ones!

RENEE PELZMAN HOLLY HILL FARMS FARM AFFILIATION:

COLONIAL DOWNS TRAINING CENTER/ DWANE HANKINS OCAL A, FL How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

The Spotlight is a wonderful program, offering breeders an opportunity to win significant prize money where none existed before. Both of our stallions, Fire and Goldd and Anduril of Rohan, are nominated into the program. Thank you, Charles Moseley, for all you do!

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The 42nd Annual Region XII Championship & Spotlight Futurity Horse Show

by Anne Stratton

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his year the ever-popular Region XII Championships, home of the Spotlight Futurity, was themed “Derby Day,” in recognition of its place on the calendar soon after the Kentucky Derby.

However, there was a significant difference from the Run for the Roses. When the dust settled, Region XII retained its reputation as a super-fun stop for horsemen, reflecting none of the controversy surrounding the 2019 Derby. Those who attended the show brought national level contenders (who blew each other away in the show ring), attended enough parties to exhaust the normal tourist, and raided the bank for the Spotlight Futurity Auction. The bottom line was, they had a great time enjoying their horses and each other.

Let’s start with the basics. The Region XII Championships run for nearly a week every spring—this year, May 5-11—at the Georgia National Fairgrounds, which are known as one of the most efficient and friendly horse show venues anywhere. The main ring judges were Lisa Corbin, Greg Gallún, and Leon Matthias; scoring in Sport Horse (In-Hand, Dressage, Hunters, and Jumpers) were Joe Sevriens, Natalie Lamping, and Gardner Powell. The show again offered an array of straight Egyptian and Egyptian Heritage classes, judged by UK horseman Emrys Jones. In addition, to please an increasingly diversified clientele, the show committee added In-Hand Trail and Ranch Riding to an already lengthy list of classes.

For the past 13 years, the headline story of Region XII, the country’s largest region geographically, has been its Spotlight Futurity. The 2019 Futurity offered $182,954 in prize money, and ultimately paid out $169,160, with the remaining $13,794 carried over for future years. The money is raised by an annual auction of breedings to its member stallions, which took place on Thursday evening. In order to be included in the live auction, stallions must first appear in an online auction conducted by the Arabian Horse Times, which began on April 28, and attract a bid of $1,000 or more. Sires who didn’t reach that figure continued to be available online through May 19, while the ones who did, saw their breedings come under auctioneer Bill Addis’ gavel. This year, the high sellers were EKS Alihandro at $8,200 and Exxalt at $5,000, followed by PA Kid Khan and Bey Ambition, each of whom attracted a bid of $4,000.

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New this year at the Spotlight, by request of the Futurity right holders, was that those who purchased breedings for next year, as is standard at events of this nature, may use them in the current year, if the stallion owner approves and payment for the purchase is made in full on the night of the auction or the date of purchase. Also, Egyptian stallions who participated in the auction were given a certificate for the show’s Egyptian classes.

Above: O Sherlock (by SW Ovation), 2019 Spotlight Futurity Champion Auction & Futurity Colt.

Left: Diane & Randy Alexander, 2019 Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Breeder of Distinction Award recipient.

On Saturday night, the Spotlight’s “Distinction” Awards were presented. Leigh Meyer’s SW Ovation (OFW Magic Wan x SW Jasmine) was honored as the Stallion of Distinction. The 7-year-old was the sire of Randy Meyer’s O Sherlock, Champion Colt in both the Spotlight Futurity and the Auction class, and Heidi Turner’s Spotlight Futurity Champion Filly, O La La Lulu.

The Breeders of Distinction for 2019 were Diane and Randy Alexander, of Archer, Florida.

“Our 13 classes were some of the biggest of the show,” Charles Moseley, President of the Spotlight Futurity, notes, “and there was a great atmosphere, hosting the Auction this year in the Beef and Dairy Barn. We’re very thankful for our Platinum Sponsors, whose sponsorships paid for the dinner. Everyone raved about the food!”

As usual, the Region XII Show and Futurity Committees face a stiff challenge for 2020. This year’s production will be a hard act to follow.

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY HALTER CHAMPIONS...

2-Year-Old Colt ATH TF DAKKAR (Botswana x CP Dakhota) Ex: Braden Davidson, O/B: Allison Mehta

2-Year-Old Filly ATH JERICHOS DARK SECRET (A Jericho x Adivah) Ex: Beth Stover, O/B: Norma Jean Abel

2-Year-Old Gelding ATH WGA GRAYSON (Beijing BHF x Gianna J) Ex: William Buglass, O/B: William and Tracy Buglass & the Erick Johnson Family

Yearling Colt ATH O SHERLOCK (SW Ovation x Valentinos Penelope) Ex: Augusta Hammock, O/B: Randy Meyer

Yearling Filly ATH O LA LA LULU (SW Ovation x Melanies Dream HH) Ex: Augusta Hammock, O/B: Heidi Turner

Yearling Auction Colt AOTH O SHERLOCK (SW Ovation x Valentinos Penelope) Ex: Augusta Hammock, O/B: Randy Meyer

Yearling Auction Filly AOTH SECRET AMBITION SDA (Bey Ambition x Visions Secret SDA) Ex: Michaiah Carson, O: Sandra Smith, B: Randy & Diane Alexander

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SPOTLIGHT FUTURITY PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS...

English Pleasure Maturity 5-Year-Old ATR H MOTIVATION H (H Mobility H x Magniloquence VA) Ex: Alexandra Cona, O: Hennessey Arabian LLC B: Hennessey Arabian Horse Partners LLC

English Pleasure 3 & 4-Year-Olds Open H MIZ VANITY H (H Mobility H x Miz Vogue VA) Ex: Peri Wilson Tilghman O/B: Hennessey Arabian LLC

Western Pleasure Maturity 5-Year-Old ATR GENGHIS KANZ SDA (Kanz Al Bidayer x Magnarita SDA) Ex: Alexandra Cona O/B: Randy & Diane Alexander

Western Pleasure 3 & 4-Year-Old Open MADDOX SS (Monticello V x JBB Maijah) Ex: Joe Reser, O: Represent Equine LLC B: Joshua Biron

Hunter Pleasure Maturity 5-Year-Old ATR VALHALLA WS (SF Veraz x WS Tessa) Ex: Alexandra Cona, O: Jennifer Stachler, B: Robert Blair Thackeray

Hunter Pleasure 3 & 4-Year-Old Open PA AURORA ROSE DANCE (Sundance Kid V x RA April Rose) Ex: Caralyn Schroter, O: Nanette (Nan) Harley, B: J Frank & Sara Chisholm

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2019 Spotlight Futurity Leaders OVERALL HALTER & PERFORMANCE SIRES By # of wins Owner 1. Kanz Al Bidayer 4 Noemie Zeller SF Sir Real 4 Suzanne O’Neill

By # of wins 1. SW Ovation Vitorio TO 2. Exxalt Grand Commandd

Halter Sires Owner 4 Leigh Meyer 4 Oak Ridge Arabians 3 F. Butler/J.&S. Collins/J.&K. Smith 3 Robert & Dixie North Family Trust

Top Performance Open Exhibitor Rob Bick 2 winners

By # of winners 1. Sundance Kid V 2. H Mobility H SF Veraz Monticello V PA Kid Khan

Top Performance Amateur Exhibitor Alexandra Cona 3 winners

Performance Sires Owner 4 J. Frank & Sara Chisholm 2 Hennessey Arabian LLC 2 Ana Carolina Damiao Tinoco 2 Lesley Farms LLC 2 J. Frank & Sara Chisholm

Top Halter Amateur Exhibitor Michaiah Carson 5 winners

OVERALL HALTER & PERFORMANCE OWNERS By # of winners 1. Hennessey Arabian LLC 3 (4 wins, 2 championships) J. Frank & Sara Chisholm 3 (4 wins) Halter Owners By # of winners 1. William & Tracy Buglass 2. Allison Mehta

3 (5 wins) 3 (3 wins)

Performance Owners By # of winners 1. Lindsay Adams 2 (3 wins) 2. Hennessey Arabian LLC 2 (2 championship wins) 3. J. Frank and Sara Chisholm 2

OVERALL HALTER & PERFORMANCE TRAINERS By # of winners 1. Rob Bick 6 (6 wins) 2. Dale Brown 5 (5 wins) Halter Trainers By # of winners 1. Ted Carson 2. Randy Meyer 3. Keith Krichke 4. Jose Palomera-Rodriguez

11 4 (7 wins) 4 (6 wins) 4 (5 wins)

Performance Trainers By # of winners 1. Rob Bick 5 (5 wins) 2. Peri Wilson Tilghman 4 (4 championship wins) 3. Dale Brown 4 (4 wins)

OVERALL HALTER & PERFORMANCE BREEDERS By # of winners 1. J. Frank & Sara Chisholm 7 (9 wins: 2 Halter/7 Performance) 2. Hennessey Arabian LLC 3 (4 wins: 2 Halter/2 Performance) 3. Randy & Diane Alexander 3 (3 wins: 2 Halter/1 Performance) Halter Breeders By # of winners 1. William & Tracy Buglass 2. Allison Mehta

4 (6 wins) 4 (4 wins)

Performance Breeders By # of winners 1. J. Frank & Sara Chisholm

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DENNIS & LINDA CLARK OWNERS

LONG MEADOW ARABIANS ARGYLE, TEXAS

How long have you been a part of the Southeast region?

What’s kept you in this location?

We do not live in the Southeast region but have been competing in the area since the mid 90s. We love the people and the great competition that this area provides.

The Southeast has been a prominent and steadfast area when it comes to longstanding and successful breeding programs. What is it about this area that you feel encourages and maintains such a strong focus on breeding?

I believe the Region 12 Spotlight program has helped with breeding for all who show in this area.

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/Southeast community?

The great people and the talented horses that we compete against.

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

They have a great schedule for both exhibitors and horses.

This is the best run regional show that we attend all year.

How has the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity impacted your program?

2019 is the first year that we have entered our stallions in this program.

STEVEN SCOGGINS TRAINER

How long have you been a part of the Southeast region?

What’s kept you in this location?

I came to the area for a position at Long Meadow three years ago, and fell in love with the job and the area. The warmer weather doesn’t hurt either.

What do you appreciate most about being a part of the Region 12/Southeast community?

The quality of horses and great competition.

How does Region 12 set itself apart from other regionals/ shows? What’s one thing you think other shows could take away from this event?

The Spotlight program is certainly a huge draw to this region, both for breeders and competitors.

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