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CONTENTS Volume 52, No. 9 Issue 5

Sherman Ranch Arabians: Family Pride … English Pleasure Breeding Excellence by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Saddle Seat Cover: Crossing With Inception—Maroon Fire Arabians’ Show Horse & Sire by Christy Egan Today’s Saddle Seat Horse Kingswood Farms: Breeding Excellence by Ashley Commissiong Landon Equestrian: Building A Five-Star Future by Mary Kirkman Wiloma Plantation … Growing Tradition With A Future by Amalia Perry Prestige Farms—The Legacy Continues by Colleen Scott Next Up For Lucho Guimarães Arabians … The National Breeder Finals by Colleen Scott The Day Of The Dreamer … A Salute To The Small Breeder by Jeff Wallace & Evie Tubbs Sweeney Conway Arabians: “Bred To Move You” by Theresa Cardamone Stone Ridge Arabians: Breeding For The Future by Theresa Cardamone Farewell, Citationn by Mary Kirkman Today’s Western Horse For The Gaylords, All Roads Lead To The Western Show Pen by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Enjoy The Journey: Breeding For Western At Jerland Arabians by Theresa Cardamone Western Cover: Shamrock Farms LLC Introduces Milliondollarbaby SF by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Sitting At The Top … Lori & Chelsea Cantero And Son Of A Preacher Man WA by Colleen Scott Gretchen Love’s Victorious Vicario by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Alistar Arabians … The Dream Continues by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Women Around The World: Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, PsyD Presenting The Personalities: Ryan Chambers, Ringside Productions

Looking Ahead Faces & Places: Sant Ynez Farm Tours Calendar of Events Index of Advertisers

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COMMENTS from the publisher THE CANADIAN NATIONALS Recently it was announced that the 2022 Canadian Nationals, which is produced by AHA, would be cancelled. Then word came from Canada that the show would be held after all, put on by the Canadian Arabian Horse Association rather than AHA, in late September. I hope that you who are reading this have viewed the podcast posted on the Arabian Horse Times website, in which CAHA President Tex Kam and Murray Popplewell, longtime breeder with operations in both the U.S. and Canada, explain why it is important to persevere with the Canadian Nationals, despite a short lead time. As importantly, they talk about how those of us “south of the border” can support the effort.

Let me say that I understand AHA’s rationale in canceling the show. We all know that organizations must make money in order to carry on their activities. And after the pandemic (when the U.S. Nationals was held, but Canada was not), AHA’s leadership felt that the financial picture was too insecure. I’m not here to comment on that; I believe there is a broader issue to consider, and that is the mission of breed organizations. It is two-fold. Yes, it’s to offer activities and hopefully not lose money in the process, but also it is to serve its constituents.

The Canadians are our constituents.

Tex and Murray and those moving forward on the show have a valid point: their breeders, trainers and exhibitors train all year with their national show as a goal; many do not choose or are unable bring horses to the U.S. Nationals. To lose three years from their schedule—when their horses are being bred, trained and shown without an ultimate competition—is too much to ask. They accept that this year, their show may be very small and may attract only Canadians.

But it’s worth the effort to them.

The Canadian Nationals is the oldest of the North American national competitions. Its first classes were held in 1957, a year before the U.S., and over the years, our two events have grown together. From the first time I attended it, as an adult with extensive show experience at other events, I have loved it.

For one thing, Canadian Nationals was one of the few shows left where you could watch the majority of the classes in one arena. True Arabian horse enthusiasts could see halter and performance horses of all kinds without having to run from one ring to another.

Additionally, Canadians have always come out in force to support their show—and there are some wonderful, experienced horsemen north of the border. The Canadian National Show committee has worked together for close to three decades and their expertise showed in the events they put on. The dedication to what the Arabian horse is all about is palpable.

I realize that at this late date, it will not be possible for a lot of Americans to make the trip to Red Deer, Alberta, the show’s new home. But I do think the Canadians’ effort is noble. Let’s support them, as they have traditionally supported us. Sponsorships are available, and there will be other ways to help as well. For those considering making the trip, know that one factor will make the experience more financially accessible for all: for the first time in years, the official currency of the Canadian Nationals will be Canadian dollars, a savings to all.

Arabian horses bring us together. Let’s let them unite us again for the good of the breed.

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PUCCINI To Tulsa And Beyond

by THERESA CARDAMONE

Larry Jerome believes in letting a horse dictate the tempo of their career.

That is exactly how he has handled his multi-faceted stallion, Puccini J. Arguably one of the most beautiful and correct sons of WH Justice, the gorgeous grey is out of one of Larry’s elite mares, U.S. and Canadian National Futurity Champion, Miss Giovanna, who is by MPA Giovanni.

“I thought that was the ideal mating,” Larry recalls. “Genetically, they were very compatible, not closely linebred. Giovanni brought the size, the hip, and a strong back; Justice brought a beautiful face and bend of the neck. Giovanni horses are level-headed and mellow; Justice gives a show-ring attitude, plenty of snort and blow. When you get the right blend, magic can happen, which was the result with Puccini, who is the next step in the Jerland Farms breeding program.”

Michael Byatt plays an integral part in Puccini’s story. “His breeder, Larry Jerome, commands my respect,” states Byatt.

“He has done so much for the Arabian horse. When he called to say he had a special colt, I knew I needed to see him, and I was not disappointed. I had the privilege of showing Puccini’s dam to the title of U.S. National Champion Futurity Filly and his sire, the legendary WH Justice in Las Vegas. And I showed a Puccini

filly owned and bred by Albidayer Stud to victory in the yearling filly class at Scottsdale in 2020.

Family matters.”

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