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#1 Leading Sire of 2014 U.S. National Purebred Performance Horses

(MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi, by El Ghazi) U.S. National Champion Park Horse U.S. National Top Ten Stallion

Owned by Maroon Fire Arabians Standing at Shea Stables - 810.329.6392

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U.S. National Champion Park Horse U.S. National Top Ten Stallion (MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi, by El Ghazi)

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Congratulations . .

2014 AEPA ARABIAN HORSE TIMES $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY CHAMPION NOBLE FFYRE (IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire) Ex: Joel Kiesner, O: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc., Castle Rock, CO

TOP TEN WINNER NOBLE FINERY (IXL Noble Express x Afire And Finesse) Ex: Carla Jackson, O: Diane Comeau, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

2014 U.S. National Leading Sire of Purebred Performance Horses

Making a huge impact With direct get and grandget

Congratulations to the 28 Purebred and Half-Arabian U.S. National Champions, Reserves and Top Ten winners sired by Noble Express.

Offering a great selection of talented young prospects

by Noble Express and Afire Bey V.

Owned by Maroon Fire Arabians, Dave & Gail Liniger Standing at: Shea Stables, Tim & Marty Shea • St. Clair, MI

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Multi-National Champion Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie, by IXL Noble Express

U.S. NatioNal ChampioN pB ENgliSh plEaSUrE JUNior horSE Congratulations owner Karlton Jackson

4-timE UNaNimoUS U.S. NatioNal ChampioN ENgliSh

$132,750.00 iN aEpa ClaSSES

www.afirEShEir.Com proudly owned by Bill & Shirley reilich Standing at Kiesner Training • 865.984.5245 AEPA Enrolled Sire • Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire MN Medallion Stallion • SCID Clear

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Multi-National Champion

Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot, by El Ghazi

U.S. NatioNal ChampioN pB ENgliSh plEaSUrE Congratulations owner Kelli aguirre Southern oaks arabians

Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire, by Afire Bey V

U.S. NatioNal ChampioN pB ENgliSh plEaSUrE fUtUrity Congratulations owner Candace avery

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Afire Bey V x Gitara, by Eskimos National Reserve Champion Stallion Sire of National winning performance and halter horses.

Sweepstakes Nominated Sire AEPA Enrolled Sire Western Carolina's Stallion

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Pretentious CA - Regional Champion

She Be A Rockstar - Regional Champion Vibrato G - National Champion

Scarlet O Butler - National Champion

Independence G - Regional Champion

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SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance • AEPA Enrolled Sire

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English Performance Champion ...

Producing English Performance Get

Davinci Reflection WA

SF Aftershoc x The Davinci Code 2-Time National Champion

Afterdark ROF

SF Aftershoc x PCF Brianna Congratulations to new owner Faith Robbins.

Despicable Me

SF Aftershoc x Veghaz Showgirl

SHF Culture Shoc

SF Aftershoc x White And Black National Reserve Champion

Captivating Shoc WA

SF Aftershoc x Captivating Style National Champion

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Nobilistic MHR NOBILITY X LOVE OF WISDOM

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TITLEIST BF Nobilistic BF x PWA Tusea 2011 Gelding • Owned by Boisvert Farms 2014 National Champion Country English Pleasure Futurity

MEGATROPOLIS BF Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill's Blazing Luck 2009 H/A Gelding • Congratulations to new owners, Ellis Arabians 2014 U.S. National Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse 2013 Canadian National Champion Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse 2012 U.S. National Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Futurity

BROADWAY KING BF Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill's Blazing Luck 2011 H/A Gelding • Owned by: Elizabeth Tyler and Shirely McNeely 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Country English Pleasure Futurity

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOP TEN WINNERS SIRED BY NOBILISTIC BF Cordoba BF Lady Luck BF Nobilistics Crush JF

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Leading Sire O VERALL

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2014 U.S. AND C ANADIAN N ATIONALS Arabian and Half-Arabian Performance and Halter Winners

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NUTCRACKER SWEET PF

2014 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure 2014 Youth National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-18 Nominated USEF Horse Of The Year

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EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv) AEPA Stallion AHA Breeders Sweepstakes

Introducing an exciting young son by National Champion Vegaz, out of a daughter of National Champions A Temptation and Toi Jabaska

(Matoi x JJ Sioux Hope) AEPA Stallion AHA Breeders Sweepstakes Iowa Gold Star Futurity Sire of NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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Owned by Shuster Arabians, LLC Scottsdale, Arizona

Apollopalooza x DA Atlantique 2010 Bay Stallion :: AEPA Enrolled Sire Carmelle Rooker (810) 241-9246 • Shawn Rooker (810) 348-7155 • Rooker Barn (810) 629-6169 carmelle@rookerts.com • rookertrainingstable.com

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SF Specs Shocwave x MZ Kitty 2008 Chestnut Stallion :: AEPA Enrolled Sire Carmelle Rooker (810) 241-9246 • Shawn Rooker (810) 348-7155 • Rooker Barn (810) 629-6169 carmelle@rookerts.com • rookertrainingstable.com

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Owned by Stuart Vesty Fenton, Michigan

JR Maximilian x Pheobe Afire 2009 Bay Stallion :: AEPA Enrolled Sire Carmelle Rooker (810) 241-9246 • Shawn Rooker (810) 348-7155 • Rooker Barn (810) 629-6169 carmelle@rookerts.com • rookertrainingstable.com

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Letter From The President

T

he AEPA had another successful year in 2014. Our classes at the U.S. Nationals were once again the highlight of the show. The AEPA is committed to the Arabian English performance horse. We are striving to make the program ever better, and next year we will add our Amateur Owner Country Maturity at the Buckeye.

Freedmans was welcomed as a new corporate sponsor. They bring quality, innovation, and a sense of tradition, which are the same values that the AEPA is building. Recognizing the tremendous accomplishment of a Top Ten in the AEPA Arabian Horse Times Futurity, Freedmans rewards each of them with a beautiful commemorative vest. Additionally, we hold an in-the-ring live random drawing and one Top Ten winner receives a Freedmans World Cup Super Grip saddle, which is the official saddle of the AEPA. Thank you, David Freedman and Nicole Laver, for your commitment and support.

Buckeye 2015 will debut the AEPA Strawberry Banks Country English Maturity. The class will pay out $20,000.00 in prize money and is open to all 5- and 6-year-old horses that were sired by AEPA stallions (stallions must have been enrolled in the breeding year). This is an amateur owner

class for Country English Pleasure horses. Complete rules and class specifications will be posted on the AEPA website. Thank you, Strawberry Banks Farm and Barbara Chur, for your ongoing support.

The online stallion services auction will be held from January 23rd through February 1st. This is the primary funding for the AEPA, so please get involved and bid.

Remember that auction breeding horses are eligible for an extra 25% in prize money at the Nationals!

We will also auction four stallion breedings at the Readers’ Choice Awards in Scottsdale in conjunction with the Horsemen’s Distress Fund.

Thanks also, to the Arabian Horse Times and the Ames family, and to Halcon Furniture for your continued sponsorships.

The AEPA was created to serve breeders and to promote the Arabian English Performance horse.

Everyone is welcome. Get involved, breed wonderful horses, enjoy the competition, and have these horses in your life.

-Peter Conway AEPA President

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Arabian English PErformance Association

A Noble Cause (deceased) (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Summer Fire)

Amheirican Made (Afires Heir x Matterial Girl)

Black Daniels

Aregal Heir TRGR (Afires Heir x LA Athena)

Apaladin

(AA Apollo Bey x Amanda of Aerie)

Can Gogh

A Temptation (Tempter x A Love Song)

Baske Afire

(Afire Bey V x Mac Baske)

Candeman

(IXL Noble Express x Victoria Bay)

(Zodiac Matador x Prides Princess)

(Apollopalooza x Starkhana)

Comoshun

CSP Barbancourt

CSP Grand Caymon

(Promotion x Cognette)

(Mamage x CSP Angelfire)

(Mamage x JJ Sioux Hope)

Afire N Flames CB (Baske Afire x Ghreta)

Baskghazi

Afires Heir (Afire Bey V x Brassmis)

Bel Aire V

(Baske Afire x RY Fire Ghazi)

(Bask Afire x Balquelotta V)

Coltrane SS

Come To Poppa

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis)

Dheir

(Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot)

(JR Maximilian x Pheobe Afire)

DS Mick Jagger (Matoi x JJ Sioux Hope)

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2015 Enrolled Stallions

EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv)

GSF Rizing Son (Apollopalooza x PWA Tusea)

Emperor of Anza

(Apollopalooza x DA Atlantique)

H Mobility H

HA Toskcan Sun

(MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi)

(MHR Nobility x RY Fire Ghazi)

(Hucks Premier V x Crystal Lace)

Nobilistic BF

(Baske Afire x Matoska)

IXL Noble Express

Hucks Connection V

(MHR Nobility x Love Of Wisdom)

Entouragze

(Anza Padron x Empress of Bask)

Noble Way

(IXL Noble Express x Chamorrita Afire)

Pioneer Express

(IXL Noble Express x Pioneer Rhythm)

Fire and Goldd

Gitar MF

(Afire Bey V x Brassmis)

(Afire Bey V x Gitara PASB)

Harlei

Hey Hallelujah (deceased)

Mamage

Man About Vegaz VA

Prosuasion

Proximus CA

(Baske Afire x Heavenlei)

(Zodiac Matador x CF Fire Magic)

(Huckleberry Bey x Hallelujah Bask)

(SF Specs Shocwave x MZ Kitty)

(Vegaz x Moonbeam DGL)

(Afire Bey V x DA Triffire)

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Arabian English PErformance Association

QH Serengeti

(Black Daniels x My Love Song)

SHF Encore

(Apollopalooza x SMS Forever Bay)

VCP Magnifire (Afire Bey V x RY Fire Ghazi)

ROL Divine Style (Afire Bey V x IXL Miss Firefly)

TC Miyake

Saxton DGL

(Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire)

The Capitalist

SF Aftershoc

(SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance)

The Renaissance (ML Afire Dream x Fire Essense)

(Zodiac Matador x Miss Cognac)

(SF Specs Shocwave x CP Madison)

Vegaz

VJ Heir Apostle (Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot)

(Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot)

Majesteit

Nutcracker’s Nirvana

Undulata’s Nutcracker

(Apollopalooza x SMS Forever Bay)

SF Specs Shocwave (Afire Bey V x Spectra PR)

Thunder Struck LR (SF Specs Shocwave x Berre Striking)

VJ Royal Heir

ASB & DHH Enrolled Sires

(DHH) (Immigrant x Henriette)

(ASB) (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Kingwood’s Harlem Harlem)

(ASB) (CH Caramac x Christmas In New York ERB)

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Over $155,000

in prize money was paid in 2014! $10,000 BUCKEYE AEPA YEARLING IN-HAND

2014 CHAMPION

ELEESA LR

(Tryst CCF x BA Inspiration) Ex: Jaime Nutter, B/O: Lindsay Rinehart

$100,000 ARABIAN HORSE TIMES ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2014 CHAMPION

NOBLE FFYRE

(IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire) Ex: Joel Kiesner, O: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

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$50,000 HALCON FURNITURE HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2014 CHAMPION

DAVINCI REFLECTION WA

(SF Aftershoc x The Davinci Code) Ex: James Stachowski, O: Whispers Acres, Inc.

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HARNESS & SADDLERY

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Breed to an A.E.P.A. Nominated Stallion and get in on the ACTION! WWW.ARABIANENGLISHPERFORMANCEASSOCIATION.COM Volume 45, No. 8 | A.E.P.A. Futurity 31

THE ARABIAN ENGLISH PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION

FUTURITIES

Innovation Breeds Change

by Kara Larson

Everything that the Arabian English Performance Association (AEPA) aims to accomplish resides in their bright and unassuming vision for the future. Their vision reads: “We are at a time in our breed that the future can be shaped. Our future can be whatever we dream it to be.

Envision a future that has new owners enthusiastically breeding, buying, and showing Arabian English horses.

Huge prize money will generate publicity, add interest, and attract new participants. The judging will be transparent, the results traceable. Most importantly, people will brag to friends and strangers about our wonderful Arabian horses and the exciting things they do with them.”

With the dream of carrying out this bold vision, the AEPA has set up the following six opportunities to alter the current and future Arabian English performance horse for the better.

1. Created a Futurity class for 4-year-old purebred Arabians that pays the most prize money ever in an Arabian class ($100,000.00).

2. Created a Futurity class for 4-year-old HalfArabians that pays ($50,000.00).

3. Created a Purebred Country English Pleasure AOTR Maturity Class for 5- to 6-year-olds, that pays $20,000.

4. Developed a judging system that gives numeric scores for the performance of an English horse compared against a standard (n/a to Buckeye Maturity class), and numeric scores for the evaluation of specific attributes in yearlings against standards.

5. Included in all of the classes are individual performances so each horse can be properly evaluated.

6. Set into place an organization and fund-raising system that will insure the integrity and longevity of the Futurity beyond the involvement of the founders.

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A Brief History

With three AEPA futurities to choose from, which include Arabian and Half-Arabian saddle seat performance competitions for 4-year-olds and a Country English Maturity premiering at the Buckeye this year, the AEPA got its start in 2007 at the Scottsdale show.

The Arabian performance event came first, and in 2012, a Half-Arabian division was added and they both made their debut at U.S. Nationals.

From the beginning, the futurities have been innovative.

In the aspect of judging, the system requires numeric scores comparing a horse’s performance to an English performance standard. This provides transparency and a way for the viewing public to understand better, the requirements and talents of the English disciplines.

The structure and format of the performance classes also provides a unique exhibition of English talent. The classes are divided into two phases—the first requires each entry to perform individually, executing a pre-determined pattern that displays English ability. The top ten horses are selected from this phase and those ten move on to the second phase, which consists of a normal rail class.

How is the Stallion Service Auction beneficial?

The AEPA Stallion Service Auction began in 2007. All horses participating in any AEPA class must be sired by AEPA enrolled stallions. Any stallion may be enrolled, and all enrolled stallions must participate in the Stallion Service auction (with the special exception of deceased stallions with frozen semen which may choose to enroll for a $1,000.00 fee). All (100%) of the proceeds from the Stallion Service Auction are retained for prize money payouts.

AEPA FuturitiEs

The website adds, “The AEPA strongly encourages owners to enroll their stallions in the program. The donation of that one breeding to the Stallion Service Auction makes every foal from mares bred that year eligible for AEPA classes. The opportunity to compete for significant prize money as 4-year-olds, and Purebreds again as 5- to 6-year-olds, greatly enhances the value and marketing opportunities for all foals sired by enrolled stallions. All foals of enrolled stallions are eligible to compete in the 4-year-old futurity and Purebreds in the 5- to 6-year-old maturity.”

How is the AEPA class at U.S. Nationals changing the game?

The AEPA manifesto illustrates the history of the Arabian English horse, what the division looks like at present, and how they hope to impact the division in the future. The manifest reads, “The history of the English Pleasure division has been one of constant change, with the standard being set by outstanding individuals that have become national champions. As history has shown, the first improvements that led to victory were head and neck carriage changes. Those horses that developed relatively more upright necks with the plane of the forehead being more or less vertical evolved to be the winners. The differentiation between first and second places was the grace and ease that each horse displayed while wearing the bridle in this manner. The winner was lighter in the bridle and brighter. The class was simply a saddle seat class that was defined by manners and presentation.”

The manifesto continues to explain that within a few years, more than just one or two horses started carrying and maintaining the higher frame and motion. This is also when the style of that motion became important and controversial. The flatter, stiffer, foot flinging motion that was defined as “Arabian” style gave way to rounder, more graceful motion.

And in the current stage of evolution for the division, the manifesto offers, “Presently, the class has evolved to the point that, while the frame and style are very important, the elite of the English Pleasure competitors are producing even more motion, sometimes at the expense of lightness in the bridle, exquisite timing

and finesse. More importantly, the elite are setting a standard that has become difficult, if not impossible, for lesser gifted horses to emulate without falling apart and abandoning the signature criteria that defines English Pleasure and separates the class from Park.”

From this current state, the AEPA was inspired to create a specific scoring system for this Arabian English Futurity class. The scoring system accounts for cadence, delivery, responsiveness, expression, manners, quality and Arabian English type. The elements to be scored are grouped into 4 main categories. They are Movement, Carriage, Mental Aptitude, and Quality.

From here, there are subcategories to rate front movement, hind movement, cadence/overall delivery and head and neck, and body responsiveness, expression, and manners.

The manifesto concludes, “The format for this system of judging an Arabian English horse is unique, as is the performance class that it is intended for. Within the entire concept, including the design of the elimination round, the final class, and weighting the categories, the premise is that the actual talent and potential of the horse is being judged, and not the training they received. This is not a “training” class. It is a futurity to reward the breeding and athletic ability of fine horses suitable for this division. It is conceivable, however, that this structure of presentation and scoring system will impact the training for this division as the future unfolds.”

What does it all mean?

Bottom line, the Arabian English Performance Association has set out to make change for the Arabian horse. Their website boasts a well-thought and concise manifesto, a new “Marketplace” tab that features breeding stock, show horses, prospects, and other stallion services, tips on increasing your exposure and getting involved with the Stallion Auction, and a very impressive Enrolled Sire list. Their goals are big and their means are enlightening because for the AEPA, their ultimate vision is in the building of a community of informed, passionate, and progressive Arabian English owners, riders, and breeders for the future of this great horse.■

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THE 2007-2014 ARABIAN ENGLISH PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION’S

Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat, and Yearling In-Hand Futurities To date, since 2008, the Yearling In-Hand program has paid out $124,000, and since 2007, the Saddle Seat Futurity Program has paid out over $968,000!

ALMOST ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

AEPA Top Ten Money Earners BRAVE AND NOBLE – Champion - $40,000

HEIRS NOBLE LOVE – Champion - $30,000

ROL FIRE MIST – Champion - $40,000

NOBLE FFYRE – Champion - $30,000

SF AFTERSHOC – Champion - $40,000

NOBLE EMPRESS – $22,000 Reserve ($20,000) and 3rd ($2,000)

2008 ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE FUTURITY CLASSIC AT SCOTTSDALE Sire: IXL Noble Express, O: Marty Shea, Trainer: Joel Kiesner, Breeder: Marty Shea 2010 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE FUTURITY Sire: Baske Afire, O: Strawberry Banks Farm, Trainer: Brian Murch, Breeder: R O Lervick Arabians 2009 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE FUTURITY Sire: SF Specs Shocwave, O: Alicia Guzman Pace, Trainer: Peter Stachowski, Breeder: Alicia Guzman Pace

SIN CITY – Champion - $40,000

2007 ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE FUTURITY CLASSIC AT SCOTTSDALE Sire: Baske Afire, O: Joseph Kinnarney, Trainer: Joel Kiesner, Breeder: Venture Farms, Inc.

BEL HEIR LR – Champion - $30,000

2012 AEPA $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY Sire: Afires Heir, O: William Blankenship, Trainer: Joel Kiesner, Breeder: Lindsay Rinehart

CP SHENANIGAN – Champion - $30,000

2011 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE FUTURITY Sire: Anza Padron, O: Katherine Kirby, Trainer: James Stachowski, Breeder: California State Polytechnic Univ.

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2013 AEPA AHT $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY Sire: Afires Heir, O: T. Karlton Jackson, Trainer: Joel Kiesner, Breeder: T. Karlton Jackson 2014 AEPA AHT $100,000 ARABIAN FUTURITY Sire: IXL Noble Express, T: Joel Kiesner, O/B: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

2008 ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE FUTURITY CLASSIC AT SCOTTSDALE Sire: IXL Noble Express, O: Todd Peterson, Trainer: Shawn Rooker, Breeder: Maroon Fire Arabians 2009 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE MATURITY ATR O: Kellie Frye, Trainer: Kellie Frye

SOMMELIER – Reserve - $20,000

2007 ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE FUTURITY CLASSIC AT SCOTTSDALE Sire: Baske Afire, O: Elvin Berkheimer, Trainer: James Stachowski, Breeder: Windabrae Farm

TOP BRASS CRF – Reserve - $20,000

2010 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE FUTURITY Sire: Brass, O: Cedar Ridge Farm, Trainer: Eric Krichten, Breeder: Cedar Ridge Farm

TURN IT UP – Reserve - $20,000

2009 ARABIAN PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION SADDLE SEAT PLEASURE FUTURITY Sire: Baske Afire, O: Robin Porter, Trainer: Shawn Rooker, Breeder: Shawn and Carmelle Rooker

AEPA FuturitiEs

Baske Afire

IXL Noble Express

by Number of Winners

1. Baske Afire . . . .

2. IXL Noble Express 3. Afires Heir . . . .

4. Afire Bey V . . . .

5. SF Specs Shocwave 6. Apollopalooza . . .

Vegaz . . . . . . .

7. A Temptation . . .

MHR Nobility . .

Noble Way . . . .

Triften . . . . . .

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by Number of Winners

Afires Heir

AEPA Top Ten Sires

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.30 .24 .15 . 14 . 7 . 5 . 5 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4

1. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.. . . 11 2. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . . . . 9 3. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . . . . . 7 Smoky Mountain Park Arabians 7 Marty Shea . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4. Nick and Juliet Carden . . . . . 6 Lindsay Rinehart . . . . . . . . 6 Prestige Farms LLC . . . . . . 6 Strawberry Banks Farm . . . . . 6 5. Calif. State Polytechnic Univ. . 3 Dolorosa Arabians Ltd. . . . . . 3 Robin Porter. . . . . . . . . . . 3 R.O. Lervick Arabians . . . . . 3 Carmelle Rooker . . . . . . . . 3 Venture Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . 3

by Payout

1. Baske Afire . . . .

2. IXL Noble Express 3. Afires Heir . . . .

4. SF Specs Shocwave 5. Afire Bey V . . . .

6. Apollopalooza . . .

7. Anza Padron . . .

8. Vegaz . . . . . . .

Brass . . . . . . . .

MHR Nobility . .

Triften . . . . . . .

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$254,500 $195,000 $132,750 $67,000 $66,500 $41,500 $35,000 .$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 .$25,000

by Points Champion = 10 pts.,

Reserve = 8 pts., Top Ten = 5 pts.

1. Baske Afire . . . . . . . . .

2. IXL Noble Express . . . . .

3. Afires Heir . . . . . . . . .

4.Afire Bey V . . . . . . . . .

5. SF Specs Shocwave . . . . .

6. Apollopalooza . . . . . . . .

7. Vegaz . . . . . . . . . . . .

8. MHR Nobility . . . . . . .

Noble Way . . . . . . . . .

9. A Temptation . . . . . . . .

Triften . . . . . . . . . . . .

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185 157 88 79 53 41 33 23 23 20 20

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.88 .54 .25 .43 .38

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.38 .38 .35 .30 .23

AEPA Top Ten Breeders

by Payout

1. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc. $99,750 2. Marty Shea . . . . . . . .$64,250 3. R.O. Lervick Arabians . $60,000 4. Nick and Juliet Carden . .$56,500 5. Lindsay Rinehart . . . . .$48,750 6. Venture Farms, Inc. . . . .$47,000 7. Alicia Guzman Pace . . .$45,000 8. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . .$42,500 9. Calif. State Polytechnic Univ. . . . . .$40,500 10. Prestige Farms LLC . . .$38,500

by Points Champion = 10 pts.,

Reserve = 8 pts., Top Ten = 5 pts.

1. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc..

2. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . .

3. Lindsay Rinehart . . . . . .

4. Nick and Juliet Carden . . .

5. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . . .

Smoky Mountain Park Arabians . . . . . . . .

Marty Shea . . . . . . . . .

6. Prestige Farms LLC . . . .

7. Strawberry Banks Farm . . .

8. R.O. Lervick Arabians . . .

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Maroon Fire Arabians - Dave & Gail Liniger, Marty & Tim Shea

Joel Kiesner

Conway Arabians, Inc. - Peter & Lori Conway

AEPA Top Ten Trainers

by Number of Winners 1. Joel Kiesner . . .

2. Shawn Rooker. .

James Stachowski 3. John Diedrich . .

4 Rob Bick . . . . .

Michael Miller .

5. Joel Gangi . . . .

6. Chris Wilson . .

7. Dalton Budd. . .

Jessica Clinton. .

Gabe DeSoto . .

Brian Murch. . .

Gordon Potts . .

Allen Zeller . .

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.13 . 9 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 7 . 6 . 5 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4 . 4

by Payout

1. Joel Kiesner . . . .

2. James Stachowski .

3. Shawn Rooker. . .

4. Brian Murch . . .

5. Peter Stachowski .

6. Joel Gangi . . . . .

7. Rob Bick. . . . . .

8. Jessica Clinton. . .

9. Gabe DeSoto . . .

10. Gordon Potts. . .

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. $220,500 . $116,500 . $110,750 . $57,000 . $45,000 . $40,500 . $28,000 . $27,500 . $26,500 . $23,500

by Points Champion = 10 pts.,

Reserve = 8 pts., Top Ten = 5 pts.

1. Joel Kiesner . . . . . . . . .

2. James Stachowski . . . . . .

3. Shawn Rooker. . . . . . . .

4. John Diedrich . . . . . . . .

5. Michael Miller . . . . . . .

6. Rob Bick . . . . . . . . . .

7. Joel Gangi . . . . . . . . . .

8. Allen Zeller . . . . . . . . .

9. Chris Wilson . . . . . . . .

10. Brian Murch . . . . . . . .

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.96 .68 . 61 .49 . 41 .40 .33 .30 .28 .25

AEPA Top Ten Owners

by Number of Winners

1. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . .

2. Smoky Mountain Park Arabians . . . . . . . .

3. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc..

4. Boisvert Farms LLC . . . .

Strawberry Banks Farm . . .

5. Elvin Berkheimer . . . . . .

6. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . . .

Dolorosa Arabians Ltd. . . .

Tracy Dowson . . . . . . . .

Robin Porter. . . . . . . . .

Lindsay Rinehart . . . . . .

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9 7 6 6 4 3 3 3 3 3

by Payout

1. Maroon FireArabians, Inc.$62,750 2. Strawberry Banks Farm. . $61,500 3. Joseph Kinnarney . . . . .$55,000 4. Boisvert Farms LLC . . .$40,500 5. Elvin Berkheimer . . . . $40,000 Alicia Guzman Pace . . $40,000 Marty Shea . . . . . . . $40,000 6. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . $35,750 7. Karlton Jackson . . . . . .$35,000 8. William Blankenship . . .$30,000 Cedar Ridge Farm . . . .$30,000 Katherine Kirby. . . . . .$30,000

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by Points Champion = 10 pts.,

Reserve = 8 pts., Top Ten = 5 pts.

1. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . .

2. Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc..

3. Smoky Mountain Park Arabians . . . . . . . .

4. Strawberry Banks Farm . . .

5. Boisvert Farms LLC . . . .

6. Elvin Berkheimer . . . . . .

Lindsay Rinehart . . . . . .

7. Robin Porter. . . . . . . . .

8. Nick and Juliet Carden . . .

Tracy Dowson. . . . . . . .

. .64 . .60 . . . . . . . .

.56 .40 .33 .23 .23 .21 .20 .20

CHAMPIONS from the past 2013 $15,000 BUCKEYE AEPA YEARLING IN-HAND

2013 CHAMPION

NOBLE BACHARAH

(IXL Noble Express x Bonita Afire) Ex: Allen Zeller, B/O: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

2013 $100,000 ARABIAN HORSE TIMES ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2013 CHAMPION

HEIRS NOBLE LOVE

(Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie) Ex: Joel Kiesner, O: T. Karlton Jackson

2012 $12,000 AEPA BUCKEYE YEARLING IN-HAND FUTURITY

2012 $100,000 AEPA ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2012 CHAMPION

2012 CHAMPION

WP STATE OF SHOCK

(SF Specs Shocwave x Play Girl MSC) Ex: Rob Bick, O: David and Cindy Bandy

BEL HEIR LR

(Afires Heir x JKF Wistful) Ex: Joel Kiesner, O: William Blankenship

2013 $50,000 HALCON FURNITURE HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2013 CHAMPION

A THOUSAND STARS

(Baske Afire x Kalarama’s Celeste) Ex: Jim Stachowski, O: Kimberly Jarvis

2012 50,000 HALCON FURNITURE HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2012 CHAMPION

NUTCRACKER SWEET PF

(Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu) Ex: James Stachowski, O: 6D Ranch Ltd.

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Arabian English PErformance Association 2011 AEPA BUCKEYE YEARLING IN-HAND FUTURITY

2011 CHAMPION

NOBLE FFYRE

2011 $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2011 CHAMPION

CP SHENANIGAN

(IXL Noble Express x Foxy Afire) Ex: Allen Zeller, O: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc

(Anza Padron x CP Dance Card) Ex: James Stachowski, O: Katherine Kirby

2010 $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2010 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT MATURITY

2010 CHAMPION

2010 CHAMPION

(Baske Afire x Firlite DGL) Ex: Brian Murch, O: Strawberry Banks Farm

(IXL Noble Express x Mystic Bey V) Ex: Jill Sherman, O: The Martin L. Sherman Jr. Family Trust

ROL FIRE MIST

EXPRESSAMO

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CHAMPIONS from the past 2009 AEPA BUCKEYE YEARLING IN-HAND FUTURITY

2009 CHAMPION

NOBLE HALO

(IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire) Ex: James Shea, O: Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.

2008 AEPA BUCKEYE YEARLING IN-HAND FUTURITY

2008 CHAMPION

HA SAHARA AFIRE

(Baske Afire x OCT Tassahara) Ex: Andy Sellman, O: Claire and Margaret Larson

2009 $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2009 CHAMPION

SF AFTERSHOC

2009 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT MATURITY

2009 CHAMPION

GSF AMBIENZE

(SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance) Ex: Peter Stachowski, O: Alicia Guzman Pace

(Apollopalooza x PWA Tusea) Ex: Juliet Carden, O: Nick and Juliet Carden

2008 $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2007 $100,000 ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT FUTURITY

2008 CHAMPION

2007 CHAMPION

(IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada Bey V) Ex: Joel Kiesner, O: Marty Shea

(Baske Afire x Las Veghaz) Ex: Shawn Rooker, O: Joseph Kinnarney

BRAVE AND NOBLE

SIN CITY

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Afires

Heir

x

MA

Ghazta

Trot,

by

El

Ghazi

It is a year for royal families, and this English family is no exception. Coming off his U.S. National English Pleasure Open Championship at just six years of age, VJ Royal Heir is living up to his heritage in the show ring. With his first foal crop on the ground in 2013, he is exceeding all expectations with his breeding responsibilities with incredible foals combining the tremendous, traditional quality with the modern “groove” for today’s evolving performance arena.

Thank you to the breeders who have chosen VJ Royal Heir for their aristocratic breeding programs.

www.VJRoyalHeir.com

Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire AEPA Enrolled Sire Proudly owned by Southern Oaks Farm Kelli Aguirre, Jupiter, FL Standing at Kiesner Training Louisville, TN Barn: 865-984-5245 Joel’s Cell: 865-556-0413 Ashton’s Cell: 865-556-0412

www.KiesnerTraining.com

Baske Afire x Ghreta, by El Ghazi

Breeders Sweepstakes Nominated Sire Scottsdale Signature Stallion • AEPA Enrolled SCID & CA Clear

Proudly owned by Jim, Alison & Caitlin Pigott A Family of Highland Pride Arabians, La Habra Heights, CA • www.HighlandPrideArabians.com For breeding information contact: Cynthia Burkman at 805-350-0342 or Rick Nab at 602-524-3959 Standing at the Burkman Centre • Cave Creek, Arizona • www.BurkmanCentre.com