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FOR THE GAYLORDS, ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE WESTERN SHOW PEN

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

Long-time Arabian horse owner Natalie Gaylord has lived stories. Confident in her ways and easy to laugh, she is delightedly immersed in the latest wave of horse fever in her life and sharing the joy with 9-year-old daughter Natalie and husband E.K (Ed).

Fresh off a stellar 2022 Scottsdale show (three championships, two of them unanimous), both “Natalies” are forging ahead in the 2022 Arabian show season, competing in pretty much all of the Western/ Working Western competitions the show pen has to offer.

For mother Natalie, a native Coloradan, horse fever began with this, “Remember those stick horses our mothers could buy at the local supermarket? Well, that’s where it started for me. I had them in red, white and black. I wore them out in a month and ultimately wore out my parents shag carpeting playing stick horse throughout the house!’ She laughs and continues, “Fortunately, my mother loved horses too, later driving me to riding lessons an hour from our house. To and from, we bonded through our shared love, deepening it, to my getting a horse of my own.”

War Owl, a Half-Arabian grey gelding bred by Frederick and Barbara Foss was Natalie’s first horse.

“My parents’ rules to owning a horse were clear and non-negotiable from the beginning,” says Natalie.

“I performed all the care for my horses: feeding, cleaning and stall care; and was required do it well. One horse soon morphed to anywhere between four to six. It was all a fabulous dream for a girl like me who wanted nothing more than to live, eat and breathe all things horses.”

Possessing a natural curiosity, Natalie sought to learn everything she could, frequently taking in horse seminars, including those put on by the iconic Lasma Arabians. New horse friends (fourand two-legged) motivated Natalie to try her hand in the show pen. And again, her parents set the rules. “My parents insisted I do it all,” says Natalie.

“Horse care and showing was to remain 100% my efforts, from hauling my horse, caring and prepping for the classes, to cleaning up and hauling back home.” Natalie chuckles, “In those days we entered

every class, doing every discipline we could.” One horse was especially memorable. “I had started my young mare who would come up on all fours and scream like a woman. It was terrifying, but she and I won plenty of top tens! Of course, I bred her, getting a daughter with whom I competed in side saddle at U.S. Nationals, and we won!” Finishing her story with a flourish, Natalie exclaims, “Prouder than all get out, riding to get our prize, this mare kicks out like a mule, no doubt a rebel like her dam, but I couldn’t have been prouder!”

Photo by Allison Tyler Jones Photography

E.K.III, Nichols, E.L., Natalie, Ed, Natalie, Grant

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After graduating high school, Natalie attended UCLA. While there, a friend who knew of her horse passion and was sure the potential suitor and Natalie would “hit it off ”, told her about a guy she knew who loved horses too.

“We all know the general term of being a horse lover is about on par with loving cars,” says Natalie. “He could be an unemployed cowboy, he could be a race horse owner!” Turns out, the guy who loves horses was E.K. Gaylord II, the son and grandson of the iconic Gaylord Family of Oklahoma.

A decades long friendship with veteran riding coach Rick Nab, was the first step in getting daughter Natalie into a responsible, safe riding lesson and training program. Rick, a keen observer of the established and up-and-coming horse trainers, referred the Gaylords to Colby Powell Performance Horses.

“Rick instinctively knew the right trainer for me and our daughter,” Natalie says. “He continued to coach equitation at shows, but from the beginning, Colby quickly took the reins, locating and purchasing the best horses for us both.”

The Gaylord Family, famed for Gaylord Entertainment (Grand Ole Opry and more), has a long, treasured history with horses, “Everything from Saddlebreds to Thoroughbreds and more,” says Natalie.

Colby, son of veteran trainer LaRae Fletcher Powell, was local to the Gaylords, his training barn located in Scottsdale. He began the search for and purchased two perfect horses for mother and daughter.

Marrying in 1990, Natalie and Ed later combined their horse passion by purchasing top Arabian broodmares, focusing on the highly revered Barbary and Bask bloodlines and breeding top English, halter, hunter and reining progeny.

The first was Saratoga BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), a gleaming purebred black gelding. The (then) 12-year-old “Saratoga” was already an open and amateur western pleasure success at the national level. Both Natalies built up their riding skills in 2020 and 2021, showing and earning championship ribbons at Scottsdale, Regions 2 and 7, and many nearby Class A rated shows.

Several years later and the parents of four boys, Natalie and Ed took a recess from Arabian horses, scaling down but never completely out of the horse world.

Then daughter Natalie was born, who quickly exhibited the same crazy horse fever her mother and father embraced.

“Baby Natalie was surrounded by horses, horse books, memorabilia, figurines and stuffed animals from birth,” recalls Natalie. “She grew up amidst fervent horse lovers. It seemed natural that as soon as she could talk, our girl was asking for riding lessons.”

Young Natalie’s first national competition was Youth Nationals 2021, where her beloved coach Rick Nab proudly announced her and Saratoga’s results in Arabian Western Pleasure Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under as, “First national show, first national class results in first national championship!”

The team went on to Scottsdale 2022, winning the Walk/Trot 10 & Under Western Pleasure championship.

Above: Natalie Jane & Natalie Gaylord at the 2022 Region 7 Championships. Facing page: The Cowboy Way, 2000 U.S. National Champion H/A Western 40 & Over (top), and Saratoga BF, 2021 Youth National Champion Arabian Walk/Jog 10 & Under (bottom).

Photo by Allison Tyler Jones Photography

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And what is mother Natalie’s expectations of her daughter for this privilege of showing Arabian horses?

“The same as I had growing up, my daughter is expected to work hard. Other than having a trainer, she is expected to clean her tack and perform all the hands-on horse care she can. Ed and I are so proud of how all our children have embraced their own higher standard of stellar achievement through hard work, and we are pleased with how much effort Natalie puts in to both improving herself every time she rides and helping around the barn. She truly loves to ride and loves her horses.”

The second perfect horse found by Colby for the Gaylords was the Western Pleasure Half-Arabian pinto gelding Fixations Khash (Fixation x Khaadi) at Youth & MidSummer Nationals in 2020. The handsome 6-year-old bay overo impressed Colby for his natural ability and seamless and successful ease of competing in the open, amateur and walk/trot divisions. “’Khash’ always brings a big smile to my face,” says Natalie. “We call him garbage disposal around the barn as he’ll eat anything. Further, he is just a real goofball.” At the same time, Natalie acknowledges his rock star ability. “This same silly horse happily allows Natalie and I to show him, framing up perfectly in all of our western pleasure classes. When it comes to competing, Khash is all business and an absolute love to show.”

At U.S. Nationals 2021, Khash outdid himself, teaming with Colby to take the top prize in the highly competitive Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Open. The Gaylord family, unable to be present, watched the live feed from home, letting out whoops and hollers that “could be heard all the way to Tulsa!” Natalie delights in the memory, “Champagne bottles were immediately popped open, it was such a happy, festive event.”

This year’s show season has started off with a bang, with both Natalies earning multiple championships at Scottsdale and Region 7. Beaconing is Region 1 in the beautiful Del Mar and Youth & MidDummer Nationals in July.

Young Natalie is looking forward to the additional disciplines of short stirrup reining and showmanship, while mother Natalie is adding ranch rail to her competition schedule.

“Our family is blessed to own, ride and show wonderful horses,” Natalie concludes, “all purchased sight unseen by our amazing trainer Colby Powell. His instinctual ability to match horse to rider is uncanny. Our latest purchase, multiple national reining horse champion Whata Doc Bar TR (‘Teddy’) is the perfect youth and amateur partner for both Natalie and I in working western. We are very fortunate indeed.”

Facing page: Fixations Khash with Colby Powell, 2021 U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Open. Above, left to right: Fixations Khash and Saratoga BF with Natalie Gaylord; Saratoga BF with Natalie Jane Gaylord.

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ON DEMAND (Onyx A x Kheanne+//)

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AUR KINDA PARTY

(Kharismatic PGA+// x Sheza Loded Lady+//) 2021 & 2022 Scottsdale Champion H/A Western Pleasure Bred by Sally Leonardini | Born at Becker Stables

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KHOHINOOR MW (Kharismatic PGA+// x Ladys Dance+//) 2021 & 2022 Scottsdale Champion Western Pleasure Bred & Born at Becker Stables

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2021 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2021 SCOTTSDALE AND MID SUMMER NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE RIDDEN BY BRETT BECKER

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Ali Jamaal

Versace

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Khadraj NA+++/ x RA Kela Sweepstakes Nominated Sire AWPA Enrolled Sire Scottsdale Signature Stallion SCID Clear | CA Carrier

LMB KHOLD HARD KHASH

Khash PGA x PGN Kailicia 2021 U.S. National Champion AWPA $100,000 Western Pleasure Futurity 2022 Scottsdale Champion Western Pleasure Jr. Horse Owned by Laurie Martin

LMB KHOLT FORTY FIVE Khash PGA x Krymsunetta 2021 Youth National Champion H/A Western Pleasure Elite JTR & JOTR 15-18 Owned by Corinne Gudgeon

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By Khadraj NA+++/ Out of Aphrodite FA, by Fame VF Multi-Program Nominated Sire SCID & CA Clear National Champion

KHOHINOOR MW Owned by the Pitassi Family Standing at Becker Stables 530.477.5588 13227 Elster Place, Grass Valley, CA 95949 info@beckerstables.com

(Kharismatic PGA+// x Ladys Dance+//) 2021 & 2022 Scottsdale Champion Purebred Western Pleasure Open Bred & owned by Dr. Marta Wasiak

Multi-National Champion

AUR KINDA PARTY (Kharismatic PGA+// x Sheza Loded Lady+//) 2021 & 2022 Scottsdale Champion H/A Western Pleasure Open Bred & owned by Sally Leonardini

Enjoy the Journey

Breeding For Western At Jerland Arabians

by THERESA CARDAMONE Larry Jerome has been breeding performance and halter champions for nearly six decades, all the while staying in tune with trends of the Arabian horse industry. Jerland Arabians emerged as a significant force in the business with Larry’s purchase and promotion of their foundational stallion MPA Giovanni (Da Vinci FM x Glitzy, by FS Ritz), and was enriched by the addition of the great show horse and sire Khadraj NA+++/ (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA,

by Padron). Larry’s inspiration to breed his two best Giovanni daughters to internationally acclaimed WH Justice resulted in both a fantastic filly and the spectacular Puccini J (x Miss Giovanna), who is carrying the banner for the next generation of Jerland breeding.

In keeping with his belief that, ultimately, a horse is to ride, Larry has both form and function at the forefront of his breeding decisions. Puccini is no exception. “When you get the right blend, magic can happen,” advises Larry.

“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.” After his initial success as a halter horse, Puccini was sent out to Roxanne Schall for training under saddle. “The horse was bored living in a stall, we wanted to give him a job,” Larry explains. “And we knew Roxanne would bring him along slowly. We think that Puccini has the potential to become a great western performance horse.”

Larry has established a vibrant dynasty in the Western division, starting with the all-time leading sire of western horses, Khadraj, himself a national champion in both open and amateur western. From the Khadraj son Khaja J (x Promise V, by Huckleberry Bey), Larry bred the great Kola J (x Jer Koko, by MCA Magnum Gold), the product of seven generations of Jerland breeding on his dam’s side and a U.S. National Champion in western pleasure both as a junior horse and in the open competition. With several Jerland-bred horses now emerging as rising stars, Larry’s influence continues to shape the future of the discipline. His keen observation that riders over 50 are the most active segment of the current population explains the demand for dependable performance horses in the contemporary market.

“When you evaluate livestock, you must know the purpose of the animal,” Larry explains. “A western horse was designed to be a working animal for people who spent much of their life in the saddle. They had to have stamina and be willing to think to be cutting and roping horses; they developed a keen sense of what the rider expected of them. A western horse should have a walk that covers the most ground with the least use of energy, and a jog and lope that eats up the miles without jarring.” For Larry, the temperament and mentality of each horse makes all the difference. “Just like people, you can easily ask some horses to do something, and they accommodate you, while there are others who retaliate if you provide any pressure,” he explains.

A sample of Jerland’s breeding program (l-r): Nayara J (Khaja J x Miss Giovanna), 2022 Scottdale Signature Champion 2-Year-Old Filly; the young stallion, Verdict J (Versace x Alishahmaal), 2021 Mid Summer National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse, and Nessum Dorma J (Puccini J x Bakhita J).

“A good breeding program sees that horse as a beautiful athlete, with a good personality and a good, thinking mind.

“It’s simple—like begets like,” continues Larry. “The genetic tools you are given is what you must work with. It frustrates me that we seem to have pulled away from the original intent of this breed, to create a complete animal. Avoid personality traits that you might not like. If someone is looking for a therapy dog, I don’t care how beautiful the dog is, it can’t have aggressive behavior in its background. If I am looking for a western horse, I don’t want a horse who comes out like a fire-breathing dragon!

I want a work companion. They can be beautiful, but if you start making concessions with their character, you get in trouble. I must be careful when looking at the mothers—there are certain families that genetically click.

I don’t think it’s all luck. The high percentage of animals that follow similar patterns is evidence that what I have learned from other people and farmers in the livestock world works.

Puccini J (WH Justice x Miss Giovanna) & Roxanne Schall Trying something and recognizing that it doesn’t work is important, too.”

Larry acknowledges the lofty position that the Jerland program holds in the breed.

“Kola J is the epitome of a western horse right now,” he states. “He is by Khaja, who is by Khadraj. In each instance, they are the best sons of their fathers. Continuing in the Jerland tradition, Puccini brings the same flavor and flair as the other Jerland stallions, and following his halter competition at the 2022 Nationals, he too will be entering the performance arena.”

Larry concludes with a final piece of advice, “Believe in your own program and follow your dreams, but don’t be afraid to learn from others who have had success. Be humble and be respectful…you get a lot farther that way. I’ve done this for a lot of years. You need to enjoy the journey. That’s what a horse is all about, it’s a ride. That’s what it was developed for. Ride your horse and enjoy your journey.” ■

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Milliondollarbaby SF Sired by Monaco Jullyen V

Shamrock Farms LLC Introduces

Milliondollarbaby

SF

by CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Sisters Leslie Doran Sommer, Carrie Fritz, and trainer Joe Reser of Shamrock Farms LLC are proud to present “another one;” 3-year-old bay stallion Milliondollarbaby SF (Money), the first progeny of their beloved late, great stallion, Monaco Jullyen V.

Leslie affirms, “The past few years have been a journey of the most extreme ups and downs. And not just with horses. You see, Money’s very existence is largely due to the exemplary care and devotion of Ty Wallis, DVM, our dear friend who, was struck down far too young, tragically killed earlier this year in a helicopter crash. The entire equine industry lost a truly great man.”

Leslie continues, “Make no mistake about why we named Money, Milliondollarbaby SF. There is no arrogance attached to his name. Rather, it’s cost nearly a million dollars to have Money in our lives. We had to make this baby happen!”

The quest to produce Monaco’s first born proved to be more bittersweet than Leslie, Carrie and Joe could ever have foreseen.

Leslie explains, “We were immersed in the pure joy of showing Monaco, Joe competing in the Open, and myself in Amateur competitions. Monaco gifted us with U.S. National Champion three years in a row, winning the Western Pleasure Open and AAOTR 36-54. To accomplish this at the same U.S. Nationals each year was a dream beyond imagination. We always knew he would be an amazing breeding stud for us; still, one thing at a time was the plan.”

But Leslie is quick to state, “Money is uniquely himself. Yes, he takes me back to remembering Monaco as a 3-year-old—the charisma, the beauty, the incredibly fluid movement. He looks a lot like his dad. But Money is a sweeter, kinder stallion. A polite gentleman in every way. We hope to have Monaco’s journey … similar, yet with Money’s added uniqueness.”

The late fall of 2021 showed great promise with Money starting his western pleasure performance training with Joe, and also heart-rending grief, as Monaco sadly lost his health battles and had to be euthanized.

Memorialized at his home, Shamrock Farms has a special spot for Monaco, buried facing east (in Warhorse tradition), beneath a Red Oak tree. “In the fall, the leaves are just as red as the roses Monaco won,” says Leslie.

It takes love, support and deep bonding to continue forward after tragedy strikes. Leslie proclaims, “The entire Shamrock family is grateful for the devotion and loyalty of the people and horses we love.”

The 2022 U.S. Nationals will be a tribute and celebration.

Milliondollarbaby SF will show in the Western Pleasure Futurity with Joe. Leslie, Carrie, Michelle, family and friends, will gather in Tulsa to celebrate his performance and very existence.■

Working with the very best specialists in the business, Monaco’s breeding success came to fruition under the care of Dr. Shelby Hayden, an equine reproductive specialist referred to Shamrock Farms by an old college roommate of Carrie’s, a Saddlebred trainer who had a stallion with the same breeding challenge as Monaco.

Per Dr. Shelby’s recommendation, Monaco was shipped to the Kansas Center for Equine Reproduction facility in Lawrence, Kansas, and Dave and Angie Daugherty were kind enough to lend their mare “Gracie” for the year.

Dr. Shelby went to work and 60 days later, Gracie checked in foal. “What a joyous day!” Leslie shares. “Gracie’s pregnancy was spent living the life of luxury at Ty and Kristen’s place near ours. We practically wrapped Gracie in bubble wrap, stating, ‘nothing can happen to her!’”

Gracie delivered Money in April 2019. After some early health struggles, Money grew strong and healthy, with all at Shamrock Farms marveling at his similarities to his sire Monaco.

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Sired by Mo nac

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BABY SF

By COLLEEN SCOTT Spend any time at all talking to mother and daughter, Lori and Chelsea Cantero, and it’s clear they have a special bond, not just with each other, but also with their co-owned horses. The two finish each other’s sentences and have the same opinion when it comes to western pleasure riding. “Western is hard!”

While they may describe western pleasure riding as being “hard,” that’s simplifying things. “I love how technical it is,” says Lori.

“You have one hand and no crop and you’re moving slow – there’s no margin for error,” she says.

Chelsea describes western pleasure riding the same – very technical. “I love showing western pleasure, trying to work the arena, getting my horse moving softly and underneath himself on a draped rein.”

Son Of A Preacher Man WA (Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA)

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Zees Minding Mozart (TA Mozart x Minding Ps And Qs, by Hesa Zee+//)

Hell on Heels WA (Son Of A Duun JB x Cinnamon Girl WA) FS Mac Ximilion (VJ Royal Heir x Mac Nificence Afire)

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Hard, technical, fun – whatever they want to call western pleasure riding, the two have found their niche, especially with Son of a Preacher Man WA (Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA). The handsome bay gelding captured multiple national titles in 2021, putting him tied for second in AHT’s overall Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure winner’s category and second in the Half-Arabian category. His wins were all with Chelsea aboard and included:

U.S. National Champion ABS H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Res-Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR Elite Both Lori and Chelsea have a long history of riding and showing. Lori started riding as a child which led to her showing as an adult. Chelsea started riding at age four. Although they took a hiatus for 10 years and returned to the show ring in 2019, nothing has changed about their enthusiasm for the Arabian breed and industry.

“We are really excited, not just about Son of a Preacher Man, but also some of the other horses we have, including a mare by Son of a Dun JB (x Cinnamon Girl WA). The chestnut mare is building a trophy room of her own, with a top ten in the 2021 U.S. National AWPA H/A Western Pleasure Futurity, a top ten in the H/A Western Pleasure Junior Horse class at Mid Summer Nationals and a reserve champion title in the H/A Western Pleasure AATR Choice class.

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Zees Minding Mozart (TA Mozart x Minding Ps And Qs, by Hesa Zee+//)

Truse (Trussardi x Juliah B, by Justify)

they look for – conformation, how a horse is built, how a horse

While the challenge of riding western pleasure is certainly a big

performs in the arena and how a horse is bred – they also look

part of why the two have chosen to focus most of their efforts

to Joe to help them evaluate prospects. They recently pur-

on that discipline, there’s also the clothes and the music. “It’s

chased a new prospect at Region 12 and are excited to see what

just so much fun to be able to wear some really well-designed

the future holds for KHA Anapali J (Khadraj NA x RA Kela).

outfits that suit you and your horse,” says Lori. “And then, there’s the great country music!”

While they both plan to continue showing and honing their western pleasure and reining skills (they have reining horses

The two have so much enthusiasm for the discipline, they

in training with Crystal McNutt), it is the start of a breeding

could easily serve as ambassadors and convince people to try

program they are most excited about.

it. “With the western pleasure division, I don’t think you ever truly master it,” says Chelsea.

“We have a stallion, Truse, that we think will product some really nice western pleasure horses,” says Lori. By the stallion

Look for Lori, Chelsea, Joe and Son of a Preacher Man WA at

Trussardi and out of the Justify mare Juliah B, the chestnut

the upcoming Mid Summer show and U.S. Nationals.

stallion was U.S. National Champion as a yearling colt and has had his own successful western pleasure career.

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(Son of a Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA)

Proudly owned by Lori & Chelsea Cantero Trained by Joe Reser of

U.S. National Champion ABS H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot U.S. National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Champion H/A Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Mid Summer National Res-Champion H/A Western Pleasure AATR Elite Ar abian Horse Times | 37 | Western • 2022

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By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

Long time Arabian horse owner, Gretchen Love, was on the hunt for the next great young western pleasure prospect. Armed with the wise know-how of western pleasure trainer, Jody Strand, Gretchen bided her time, knowing Jody would find her that “once-in-a-lifetime” horse.

In 2014, it turned out the perfect horse was in Jody’s own training barn, the 3-yearold burnished blood bay western pleasure stallion, Vicario.

Sired in 2011 by the stunning DA Valentino, and out of the impeccably bred Faberge AA, Vicario possesses the jaw dropping beauty of his sire and maternal grandsire, Magnum Psyche. The mix was made even better with more western pleasure talent injected by great-grandsire, Khemosabi. The gene pool lined up admirably!

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Jody recollects, “Vicario had an exceptional career as a young halter horse, including his Canadian National Championship as a 2-year-old. When he entered the show arena as a western horse, well, that’s when everyone really took notice.” Jody continues, “Vicario’s presence, even as a 3-year-old, was a show stopper. His motion, fluidity, deep hip, large, kind eye, and ‘tippy’ ears portray a stallion that has all the great parts, and the heart.” Jody laughs, “I’ve always said, if I were to own a classic Corvette, I would paint it the exact blood bay color of Vicario!”

Continuing his show stopping ways, at the 2014 U.S. Nationals Vicario exemplified an unprecedented work ethic, showing on the same day in the Western Pleasure Futurity and the Arabian Colt Breeding Futurity, winning third overall on the judges’ cards in both competitions!

Gretchen, at home in Oregon, received the call from Jody, who stated, “This is the horse you’ve been looking for.”

Gretchen, trusting Jody implicitly, bought Vicario sight unseen!

The sale of Vicario to Gretchen, from owner/breeder, and long-time Jody Strand client, Barbara G. Sink-Krusenstjerna, exemplified passing a great prospect from one trusted Jody Strand client to another.

Jody chuckles, “At U.S. Nationals we wrote up the bill of sale and performed the pre-purchase examination. I followed up with a phone call to Gretchen, checking in to find out her next steps. Gretchen replied, ‘Honey, I already wired the money to you!’”

Early the following year, Vicario came west, entered in the 2015 Scottsdale Signature Western Pleasure Futurity. See her her beautiful young stallion for the first time, Gretchen recalls, “Vicario was resting in his stall. His bay coat gleamed in the bright Arizona sunlight. Wow! He perked his ears forward and ambled to the front of the stall as if to kindly say, ‘Finally, we meet!’”

Later, Vicario and Jody would win the 2015 Scottsdale Signature Stallion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity Championship, and the following year won the 2016 Scottsdale Signature Stallion Western Pleasure Maturity ATR, thrilling Gretchen and further carving a clear path to western pleasure greatness!

“Vicario has all the beauty, charisma, and dazzling good looks,” says Jody. “Equally, if not more amazing, is his kindness and 110% great work ethic. I always say, Vicario has all the parts and the giving heart.”

After winning the 2016 U.S. National Reserve Champion title in Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse, and the next year winning U.S. National Reserve Champion Western Pleasure Open, 2021 was the pinnacle year for Vicario and Jody, when they took the U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Open title!

In the meantime, Jody, Gretchen, and other breeders around the country took note of Vicario as a breeding stallion. “Vicario has been bred to a variety of mares,” Jody adds, “and it’s uncanny how he stamps his offspring. Many are gleaming bays, even ‘chromed up’ with his trademark matching four white socks! Plus, Vicario’s beauty and physical prowess carries on with gorgeous faces, long, strong legs, and balanced, fluid movement.”

Jody and Janice’s now 6-year-old Vicario-sired bay mare, Sweet Melody B, out of the iconic western pleasure producing mare, Melody V (by Sundance Kid V), is a case in point. Bred by Vicario’s breeder, Barbara G. Sink-Krusenstjerna, Sweet Melody B is a proven western pleasure star herself, earning the titles of 2019 U.S. Reserve National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity, 2021 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse, and 2021 U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse.

Adding to these accolades, Jody and Janice are anticipating a 2022 foal out of Sweet Melody B by the three-time consecutive U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Open superstar, Zefyr.

Gretchen, Jody, and Janice recognize Barbara G. Sink-Krusenstjern’s foresight in breeding Vicario and are eternally grateful, as Jody attests, “Vicario is pretty close to perfect.”q Ar abian Horse Times | 41 | Western • 2022

By CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI Alistar Arabians’ Kim and Jim Blevins, armed with wholehearted, hands-on dedication, continue their lifelong feat of achieving a top-notch western breeding program.

Their home-bred 2015 homozygous black stallion, ASA Scandalous Affair (Scandal) is certainly the crowned head of their carefully crafted operation. A young seven years of age, Scandal is proving to be a stellar producer; a classic exemplar carrying on the iconic Varian bloodstock, plus adding his own stamp of beauty, athleticism and keen temperament to his get.

He is the epitome and creation to Kim and Jim’s dream of “What if?”

Kim elaborates, “Both of us have always loved horses, always wanted them in our lives. I didn’t have my own until I was 30 years of age, but the wait was worth it!” She continues, “That first horse propelled the path to further goals, including breeding a beautiful black stallion, athletic, kind, and the one to carry on his aristocratic genealogy. It all came together with Scandal.”

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Sired by Always A Jullyen V and out Sweet Sapphire V (a full sister of the western pleasure great, Sundance Kid V), Scandal beacons Varian bloodstock greatness—the beauty, the movement, the magnetism.

And Scandal’s breeding shed career is producing the star quality he radiates.

Scandal’s first purebred baby, the equally ebony filly and Alistar Arabians’ double homebred, ASA Mercedes (x ASA Midnight Lucille, by Midnight Magnum), is now 2 years old, and beginning to create her own path of success.

Kim explains, “Mercedes has accomplished a lot in her brief halter career, especially since she was bred to be a western pleasure horse. She won top ten honors led by our in-hand trainer Mike Wilson as a yearling and a 2-year-old at the 2021 U.S. Nationals and 2022 Scottsdale show respectively. Mercedes is exactly what we had hoped for—a quiet, willing, beautiful horse.”

Continuing successful in-hand performances at the 2022 Region 12 Championships, Mercedes competed in the Spotlight Futurity 2-Year-Old Fillies ATR with handler Katie Henrickson, winning 3rd overall, just in front of Alistar Arabians’ 2-year-old homebred filly, ASA Sweet Serenity (KM Bugatti x Sweet Saphire V), led by Melissa Bradshaw. Following the show, Mercedes went home with Alistar’s western pleasure talented trainer, Dale Brown, where she will begin her western pleasure training.

Region 12 rewarded the Blevins with a variety of additional wins. Representing Alistar Arabians in the youth show pen was the black mare ASA Mariah Kid (Sundance Kid V x ASA Midnight Lucille), who took young rider Hope Brown to the winner’s circle, unanimously winning the A/HA/AA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot. “To have one of our homebred horses partner with a Walk/ Trot rider is a proud accomplishment for us as breeders,” attests Kim. Always enjoying the excitement and sparkle of English pleasure and native costume performances, Alistar Arabians’ new purchase of the grey stallion EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv, by A Temptation/Matoi), took Reserve Champion in Arabian Show Hack with trainer Brooke Fuchs.

Kim adds, “We were honored to be asked for Moonshine to present the flag on the final Saturday night session. Yes, we love both the velocity, whoop, holler and whistling of native costume, and the slow, yet opulent precision of western pleasure! Scandal certainly brings us pleasure in the latter.”

With several 2021 bred offspring on the ground and more slated for 2022, Scandal has bred and booked even more mares this year.

Kim and Jim, thrilled with Scandal’s get thus far, are limiting his 2022 show season and focusing on breeding. “This year, Scandal has sired four purebred foals and three Half-Arabians (four colts and three fillies),” Kim says. “They have beautiful heads, great bodies and great minds. We bred him to several different bloodlines to see if he is consistent. He did not disappoint.”

Kim has another dream to attain … competing in the amateur western pleasure on her homebred black stallion. “I still plan on showing Scandal, but that will be sometime in the future.”

In the meantime, Kim and Jim count their blessings to be living this pinnacle of dreams for any breeder, creating and showing alluring and athletic Arabian horses.

Pictured left: EF Moonshine (Vegaz x Tainted Luv) Right (Top to bottom): ASA Mercedes (ASA Scandalous Affair x ASA Midnight Lucille) ASA Scandalous Affair (Always A Jullyen V x Sweet Saphire V) ASA Oh So Scandalous (ASA Scandalous Affair x RA Oli Lani, by Khadraj NA)

2021 National Western Pleasure Leaders

1. Nitty Gritty 2. H Verdykt H Son Of A Preacher Man WA 3. Karmel El Jullyen V STLA C Im Fondau 4. Mmontego 5. Rolling Rock RL 6. Gazali VC Jasmine And Magnolia LMB Kholt Forty Five Poco Chips SS

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

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Nitty Gritty Son Of A Preacher Man WA STLA C Im Fondau Rolling Rock RL LMB Kholt Forty Five Poco Chips SS 6. Aur Kinda Party LMB Fifty Khaliber My Calico Joe Trophy Wife

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1. Sundance Kid V (deceased) 2. Khash PGA KM Bugatti PA Kid Khan 3. DA Valentino (deceased) Jake Jamaal JCA (deceased) Khadraj NA (deceased) Monticello V MPA Giovanni Onyx A Versace Vitorio TO

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2021 National Western Pleasure Leaders, continued...

1. Joe Betten Lori & Chelsea Cantero Franklin Farm LLC Steve or Karen Freeman Natalie Gaylord Corinne Gudgeon Brian or Paige Whittecar

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1. Lawrence Jerome 2. Cynthia Beck Frank Chisholm Edward or Laura Friesen Hennessey Arabian LLC Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Marty Lake or Susan Al-Abbas Larry Schopf Setting Sun Stables LLC Wilson Bloodstock

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1. Lawrence Jerome 2. Frank Chisholm Hennessey Arabian LLC Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna Larry Schopf

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1. Cynthia Beck Edward or Laura Friesen Lawrence Jerome Marty Lake or Susan Al-Abbas Setting Sun Stables LLC

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“When a western horse is trained and finished, it doesn’t get much better to ride.”

–Colby Powell

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Colby Powell

Helen Lanier Amateur/Owner

COLBY POWELL PERFORMANCE CENTER RBC SHOW HORSES Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is more challenging to train than other disciplines, and for me, more rewarding. When a western horse is trained and finished, it doesn’t get At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a much better to ride. I like the level of difficulty and finesse components that go with it. horse that’s kind, comfortable and smooth!

What are your core horsemanship values that youskills, use ineducation training or orexperience breeding?best prepared you for training/breeding?

What My approach in riding and working horses isWorking to make on suretheI bring horses thatkids, are broke, trainable andhorses. responsive. I also aim to always be farm, along managing cattle, dogs and eventually, straightforward with clients regarding goals and expectations. In breeding I try to breed mares that themselves were good riding horses and/or have great qualities for a western horse; I don’t want to breed horses that aren’t suited theyour discipline themselves.

How often do you seek advice and/or helpfor from peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? more beneficial to learn for yourself?

What are the most important qualities to beOr a successful professional in the Arabian horse industry? time!not Nonecessarily one has all what the answers.

Seeking from those who grew up in the industry can be Honesty and doing what is best for the client All andthe horse, is best for you, support the professional. one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? do you consider to be more the middle market price range for breeds. a western pleasure How canand the I think our Arabian and Half-Arabian westernWhat pleasure classes are much fun and exciting than other Our standshorse? are more full, middle market become stronger? our spectators aren’t dead quiet in their seats. It may be a little more “buzzy” than other breeds, but I think it’s all part of the experience.

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the the Arabian industry? industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

I think Stan White Jr. and Bob Hart set the standard for creating and training western pleasure horses that we all continuously strive for. On the horse side, some of my mostin favorite horses all havewestern Khadraj and Fame in their pedigree; I think they cross well on many different lines.

What are the breeding challenges creating the perfect pleasure horse?

Finding the right bloodlines with the right temperament is essential.

Maria Smith Amateur STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES Why is western pleasure the division for you?

The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, partnership and a really talented horse to make it look easy.

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

My first horse as a child was a hunter but when we started looking for a more competitive horse, I wanted a western horse. I’ve been riding and showing western ever since.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, I feel very fortunate that I can seek out several different perspectives and advice.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

I don’t have my judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring.

Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry?

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equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

COLBY POWELL PERFORMANCE CENTER Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?

I’ve always enjoyed it. It’s judged on the horse being precise; the quality of movement and the way the rider presents the horse to the judge.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

I started riding western when I was a youth. I have been blessed to ride many divisions with many different trainers. We chose to start our daughter, Natalie, in the western pleasure division. I wanted to ride with her so we could compete as a team.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division?

Find the most accomplished trainer in your area to help you find the Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges right horse that fits your abilities. Be dedicated to learning everything HARPER ARABIANS you can. I remember going to the Lasma seminars, my mom and I taking notes. We would also sit in the stands and watch trainers and Why is western pleasure the division for you? fellow exhibitors school their horses, looking for new techniques to We breed horses to excel in multiple divisions, and our western-bred put horses into our program. seem to excel in their chosen division because of their beauty,

Jeremy and Chelsea Harper

athleticism and personalities.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure contribute to and have positive impact on Whatdivisions skills, education or experience besta prepared you for training/ a horse and rider? breeding?

I think that today’s trainers areresearch. amazing.

I lovewe how As breeders, we do a lot of Mainly, arecollected speakingand to other lightsuccessful the horses are in the bridle; thatwe you ride them offowners your legs. breeders, to the trainers admire, and to who we They are sowould muchbemore responsive—a wholeinnew feel and look believe a good fit to own horses our program.

Breeding is a calculated hypothesis at Having best; so, Colby we try Powell to take as theour guess workand out of the from when I began riding. trainer Rick Nab as our coach has helped us put together a winning team.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors?

Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to evolve our program in line with the evolution of the Arabian horse and its industry.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you?

How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

Yes; we both have our judges’ cards ( Jeremy is a national/regional judge and Chelsea has her “R”). Becoming a judge was imperative to both of us.

It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program to others in the industry. When you judge, especially large shows where you can see multiple get from a specific sire, it gives you important insight into common faults or good attributes that horse consistently passes on.

We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders.

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Breeding western horses comes with many of the same challenges that breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and phenotype do not always go hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a very tall task.

How do you picture the western pleasure division growing in the next 5 years?

With the addition of futurities and adding more prize money to Amateur various classes, it has opened up for more people to show. With the THE BRASS RING, INC. select, choice and elite classes, it gives exhibitors a chance to compete at the level of their capabilities, and gives an individual a chance to Why is western pleasure the division for you? advance to stronger competition with a way to win.

Talia Lydick

It is slower and better for me. I love it!

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

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Carrie Doran Fritz SHAMROCK FARMS What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

Joe Reser and how he trains an amateur western horse.

How closely do you follow other western pleasure breeds?

What fundamentals or institutions can Arabians use as inspiration for the western pleasure discipline?

We follow Saddlebreds, Quarter Horses, Cutting and Reining horses, along with their shows. Hands down, the Arabian western horse is the best! We do like the athleticism of a cutting horse and are very fond of Half-Arabians. There is a big difference between an English vs. western Arabian. Some other breeds just put different tack on, but I feel our disciplines have very different ways of going.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division?

As someone who started out and still rides English horses, I would say that western is WAY harder than it looks! Give me four reins and a whip any day. However, there is nothing more satisfying than a good ride on a western horse.

How do you picture the western pleasure division growing in the next 5 years?

The AWPA and the way it is run has been a game changer for the Arabian western pleasure horse. The market for young western pleasure horses has exploded. I am very excited about the quality of western horses breeders are breeding. I also think the western pleasure arena is very welcoming to the smaller breeder. The AWPA auction gives everyone a chance to breed to a quality stallion and have the opportunity to win big money. In my opinion, this is why we are seeing many of the biggest classes being the western classes, which is great.

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in the Arabian industry?

Monaco Jullyen V. Monaco obviously made his mark in the western arena as the only horse to have ever won the open western pleasure unanimously three years in a row. In addition to that, he also won the amateur western pleasure those same three years. That is going to be a hard record to beat ... that is, until his babies hit the ring. He babies are so different, just like Monaco.

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Martha Rattner

equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

RATTNER BLOODSTOCK LLC What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding?

We try very hard to search for a horse with hocks and knees low to the ground. It’s hard to find exactly what a client is looking for in a new horse, so we stick to the basics and make conformation and quality of movement paramount.

How closely do you follow other western pleasure breeds? What fundamentals or institutions can Arabians use as inspiration for the western pleasure discipline?

In my opinion, the Arabian competes with no other breed as far as western pleasure. That is why I feel that western is our biggest overall breed promotion division for performance classes.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors?

Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to evolve our program in line with the evolution of the Arabian horse and its industry.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you?

How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

Yes; we both have our judges’ cards ( Jeremy is a national/regional judge Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges How can the middle market for western pleasure horses be improved? and Chelsea has her “R”). Becoming a judge was imperative to both of us.

Two things:ARABIANS select rider and extreme drape in the reins. Select rider should include all divisions, all classes, and all breeds across the board; HARPER It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program and if our classes for beginners had less emphasis on the drape of the reins, we would riders to the arena. to others instop the losing industry.

When youranch judge,riding especially large shows where Why is western pleasure the division for you? you can see multiple get from a specific sire, it gives you important insight We breed horses excel in multiple divisions, and our western-bred How do you feeltothe mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and a positive impact on a into common faults or goodhave attributes that horse consistently passes on. horses to excel in their chosen division because of their beauty, horse seem and rider?

We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders. athleticism and personalities.

Western pleasure is not for wimps. It’s difficult and it’s high tech. It’s maximum collection at every footfall. It takes perfect balance at all times.

Jeremy and Chelsea Harper

In fact, I would say these western horses are doing even more than a Grand What Prix Dressage horse. challenges in creating the perfect western are the breeding What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/ pleasure horse? breeding?

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to have played a pivotal rolehorses in growing Breeding western comes the withwestern many ofpleasure the samedivisions challenges that As breeders, we do a lot of research. Mainly, we are speaking to other in the Arabian industry? breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and successful breeders, to the trainers Skip we admire, and towith owners whoCobah, we Stanley White Jr. with Quavado, Carpenter SX Bint and Greg Harrisdo with about horse. phenotype notjust always goany hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your believe would be a good fit to own horses in our program. Breeding is a program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a calculated hypothesis at best; so, we try to take the guess work out of the very tall task.

Talia Lydick Amateur THE BRASS RING, INC. Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is slower and better for me. I love it!

Steven Scoggins LONG MEADOW ARABIANS What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

I was initially drawn to western pleasure growing up because that is what everyone around me competed in. I’ve stayed for the challenge and the competition.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding?

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go In down this pleasure it is important that they are physically built to be able to do it western path? What was the reason? and have the mind and sense for the discipline. In training I’ve learned it is Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me. important to lay a solid foundation.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

What are the most important qualities to be a successful professional in the Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years. Arabian horse industry?

Good horses and a strong work ethic.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s What important is antoexperience that has shaped your training or breeding program? ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial learntofor Youtoneed not just teach a horse the mechanics of going around but also build yourself? their confidence so that they stay “showy” and fun to watch in the ring.

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you?

How has and evaluating horseson contributed at rider? all to your training/ contribute tojudging and have a positive impact a horse and breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school?

Why or why not?and connection between horse and rider.

It requires balance No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

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Kellie M. Frye WHITE OAK FARMS, LLC

Helen Lanier Amateur/Owner RBC SHOW HORSES

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

There is nothing like riding a great western horse.

I enjoy the challenge At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a of showing them; the finesse and subtleness ishorse like no other discipline. that’s kind, comfortable and smooth!

You definitely can’t let adrenaline take over!

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

Working on the farm, managing cattle, kids, dogs and eventually, horses.

I really wanted to know what it felt like to ride one around on a big drape! I was in awe of how well the top horses Howwere oftentrained do you and seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it how they used their entire body to create a beautiful, picture. dependsoft on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock?

Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

What are your core horsemanship values that in No training Allyou theuse time! one has all the answers. Seeking support from those who grew up in the industry can be or breeding? one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

Our breeding program is focused on producing top quality western pleasure horses that are first and foremost, great movers, butconsider also built What do you to to be the middle market price range for a western pleasure horse? How can the do their job while still exhibiting beautiful Arabian type.

Those core values middle market become stronger? make the trainer’s job ultimately a little easier along with the horse’s.

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the other breeds? industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

I’ve been exposed to many other breeds that have western pleasure Movement! Arabians are athletic, beautiful movers as a whole, and divisions andbreeding without challenges any bias, our breed does like nowestern other. pleasure horse?

What are the in creating theitperfect when you get a western horse that is a soft, true mover, there’s nothing Find another breed whose western horses useistheir bodies and Finding the right bloodlines with the pleasure right temperament essential. that can beat it! I hope we continue to stay as far away from what’s carry a frame like ours while also remaining true moving ... you won’t. going on in some other western pleasure breed pens, as we have been.

What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse?

Maria Smith

Amateur STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES

Talia Lydick

Why is western pleasure the division for you?

The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, THE BRASS RING, INC. partnership and a really talented horse to make it look easy.

Whydivision? is western the discipline Did you pick this Orpleasure did someone encouragefor youyou? to go down this path? What was the It is one of the divisions I own horses in to show in the professional arena with reason?

Gordon as an amateur—I My first horsetrainer as a child was a Potts hunterand butmyself when we started looking love for ait! more competitive horse, I wanted a western horse. I’ve been riding and showing western ever since.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? me to try it and is very funortomentors? show! Do you have a “go to” or How often doGordon you seekwanted advice and/or help fromityour peers

does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a western to pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds? roadblock? OrHow moredo beneficial learn for yourself?

Better movement, balance and overall beauty.

One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, How you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions I feel very fortunate that I can seek out several different perspectives anddo advice.

contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider?

It is aHow veryhas disciplined andevaluating technical class.

I love all the divisions of our show Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? judging and horses contributed at all to your training/ industry, this one is probably the most difficult and time consuming. breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school?

Why orbut why not?

I don’t have my judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse? opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring.

Temperament, carriage and beauty.

Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry?

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Henrietta Ellzey FLINT HILL FARM Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?

It is the best way for me to learn the finer horse movements and to be one with the horse.

What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

Through the encouragement of Martha Rattner, the trainer of my horses.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the western pleasure division?

Fine tuning your cues for the horse is difficult but be persistent. Hard work and practice pay off. Find a versatile, professional trainer.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider?

Mechanics and fundamentals are essential and have a positive impact on a horse and rider. Without these, the rhythm is lost. Western pleasure is “dancing” with your horse.

What qualities do Arabians bring to breeding a great western pleasure horse?

Arabians are beautiful, smart and versatile.

Gena Loper DUNSNROSES RANCH LLC What drew you to the western pleasure divisions?

The finish it puts on a horse with a basic education. Seeing an animal that has been developed properly to its highest state of collection while still in a relaxed state of mind shows its strengths in a way most disciplines cannot.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding?

Dressage is my first love and my foundation for developing today’s western pleasure horse. Using fundamentals that develop the horse over time in a strengthening way produce the happiest horse.

How do western pleasure classes for Arabians differ from other breeds?

The head and tail carriage are much higher in appearance and the tempo is commonly quicker.

What is an experience that has shaped your training or breeding program?

Riding in Texas with trainer Stephen Stephens who campaigned our stallion when he was young, made me realize that I wasn’t expecting enough of my horses and also wasn’t pushing myself as much as I really needed to. I learned techniques and drills that made it possible to cater to each individual in my program, making it a more uniquely tailored approach and things rapidly improved in my own program.

How do you feel the mechanics and fundamentals of western pleasure divisions contribute to and have a positive impact on a horse and rider?

Proper balance is required of the rider for the horse to perform at its best, thus providing the challenge of betterment to themselves. Riding the horse forward and from back to front to power the collected frame, produces strength and self-carriage if done properly. The athleticism that follows is wonderful to watch.

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Helen Lanier Amateur/Owner RBC SHOW HORSES Why is western pleasure the division for you?

At my age, easy-peasy is always best. It’s relaxing, but more work than most people think. I love having a horse that’s kind, comfortable and smooth!

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Working on the farm, managing cattle, kids, dogs and eventually, horses.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock?

Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

All the time! No one has all the answers. Seeking support from those who grew up in the industry can be one of the smartest decisions an amateur could make.

What do you consider to be the middle market price range for a western pleasure horse? How can the middle market become stronger?

Somewhere between $50k - $100k, depending on their level of training.

Finding the right temperament at the right price is critical. To avoid discouraging newcomers to the industry or young riders, we need to keep good horses at an affordable price.

Lara Ames

Brett Becker

CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS

BECKER STABLES

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Finding the right bloodlines with the right temperament is essential.

Why is western pleasure the discipline for you?

There is nothing better than watching an Arabian do their job.

They are so athletic and beautiful doing this.

What are your core horsemanship values that you use in training or breeding?

Treat the horse with fairness and respect. Don’t ask for more than Amateur what it is ready to give. Breed for a horse you would like to own, STRAND’S ARABIAN STABLES What drew you to the western pleasure divisions? not for one you want to sell.

The beauty and the quality of the training is amazing.

Why is western pleasure the How division you? pleasure classes for Arabians differ from do for western The rhinestones drew me in but what keeps What are your core horsemanship values that you use in other breeds?me in it, is the challenge that it presents. It takes patience, partnership and a really talented horsewestern to makepleasure it look easy. training or breeding?

Arabian horses have more balance and self-carriage You must have a horse that is built functionally to do their job. than western pleasure horses of other breeds.

Did you pick I always think when the form to function discussion comes up, this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason? it is a good one to follow.

What is an experience that has shaped your training or My first horse as a child was breeding a hunter but when we started looking for a more competitive horse, program?

I wanted a western horse.

I’ve been riding and showing western ever since.

How can the middle market for western pleasure horses My time spent with Sheila Varian. We talked about breeding, training, be improved? form to function and how she got where she did. She never rested How often help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or Have a different playing field. One can’t start and master the do you seek advice onand/or her laurels.

It was always about moving forward, making does it depend on the situation?

Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a working western and western pleasure disciplines right away. We improvements and finding the next step. roadblock?

Or more beneficial to learn for yourself? must find a way, including prize money, to allow people to grow One of my favorite things about the Arabian horse is the community. I think we can always learn from vs. showing against the very best right.

What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding another’s experience, and I feel like it is one of our greatest resources. Whether it is my trainer, my husband, my barn mates, or friends in the industry, in the western pleasure division?

IWhat feel very fortunate that I can bring seek out different perspectives qualities do Arabians to several breeding a great western and advice. It costs the same amount of money to train and show a good horse pleasure horse? as a bad or mediocre one. Spend a little more money on a good horse Do have your judges card?

If yes,that whyloves was this important to you? and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ We you come from a breeding program saddle seat horses, yetHow has judging and put it with a good trainer. breeding program?

If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school?

Why or why not? our favorite class to watch at nationals is the open western. They are Ibeautiful don’t have myamazingly judges card yet, but definitely intend on going. I think it will help me to become a better amateur and I would love the privilege and and trained.

Who do you consider (past or present/horse and/or human) to opportunity to judge these incredible horses from center ring. have played a pivotal role in growing the western pleasure divisions in the Arabian industry?

Who do you consider to be the most influential horse (past or present) in the western pleasure division in the Arabian industry?

As a kid I rode with Skip Carpenter, and I always thought his horses were Sundance Kid V. ahead of their time. Forty years ago, his horses went on a loose rein.

Maria Smith

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Lori and Chelsea Cantero equation as much as possible. It’s important for us to create marketable

animals that can join other families and be companions in and out of the show ring for years to come.

McNutt Performance Horses

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors?

Why is working western the discipline for you?

Do you have a “gothat to”we or does it depend The horsemanship skills that we learn from working western helps with all other disciplines participate in. on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

What drew you to the working western divisions?

We are always talking to other breeders, trainers and owners. It’s the We were drawn to it upon seeing the relaxed and fun atmosphere that the division brought to the industry. easiest way to keep up with the climate in the industry. While we have our own breeding philosophies, it’s also important for us to continue to How closely do you follow other working western breeds? What fundamentals or institutions canwith Arabians use as inspiration for horse the and evolve our program in line the evolution of the Arabian working western discipline? its industry.

As owners of Quarter Horses, as well as Arabians, we feel that it is important to follow the trends of other breeds not only for competition but also for breeding and sales purposes. The lack of qualifications necessaryDo inyou the have NRHA promotes constant growth within industry. your judges card?

If yes, why was this the important to you?

This leads to larger shows and increased competition within the working western division, which is something that we feel the Arabian How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your division can improve upon. training/breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s

Jeremy and Chelsea Harper

school? Why or why not?

Yes; wewestern both have our judges’ cards ( Jeremy is a national/regional judge What advice would you give an amateur looking to start riding in the working division?

Breeders/Amateurs/Owners/Judges andwith Chelsea has her “R”). judge wasthose imperative The best advice I could give is to set realistic expectations and partner yourself a trainer that willBecoming best help ayou reach goals. to both of us.

HARPER ARABIANS It is the quickest and most efficient way to compare our breeding program to others in the industry. When you judge, especially large shows where How isdowestern you picture thethe working western division growing in the next 5 years?

Why pleasure division for you? you can see multiple getArabian from a specific sire, it gives Reining you important insight In order see growth next 5divisions, years, weand need increase the purse sizes/added money in the and Half-Arabian We breedto horses to excelininthe multiple ourtowestern-bred into common faults or good attributes that horse consistently passes on.

Futurities. willin inspire increased breeding of reining will in turn grow the industry as a whole. Without the horses seemThis to excel their chosen division because of theirspecific beauty, horses, which We think becoming a judge has given us a leg up as breeders. added incentive of prize money, breeders will always look to other divisions to focus their efforts on. athleticism and personalities.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/ breeding?

As breeders, we do a lot of research. Mainly, we are speaking to other successful breeders, to the trainers we admire, and to owners who we believe would be a good fit to own horses in our program. Breeding is a calculated hypothesis at best; so, we try to take the guess work out of the

What are the breeding challenges in creating the perfect western pleasure horse?

Breeding western horses comes with many of the same challenges that breeding excellent horses for any other division would. Genotype and phenotype do not always go hand in hand. Taking calculated risks in your program to try to develop a horse that is better than its sire and dam is a very tall task.

Talia Lydick Amateur THE BRASS RING, INC. Why is western pleasure the division for you?

It is slower and better for me. I love it!

Did you pick this division? Or did someone encourage you to go down this path? What was the reason?

Gordon Potts my trainer, suggested it for me.

What skills, education or experience best prepared you for training/breeding?

Have shown in dressage, hunter pleasure and show hack for years.

How often do you seek advice and/or help from your peers or mentors? Do you have a “go to” or does it depend on the situation? Do you feel it’s important to ask for outside input when you hit a roadblock? Or more beneficial to learn for yourself?

I ask my trainer, Gordon Potts.

Do you have your judges card? If yes, why was this important to you? How has judging and evaluating horses contributed at all to your training/ breeding program? If no, do you intend on going to judge’s school? Why or why not?

No, I do not, but I have been to the judges’ school. That is a great experience.

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2021 National Working Western Leaders

1. Dun Waltzin 2. Sure Is A Whiz 3. Arkys Smart Leo Lad Little Bit Of Boom 4. EAF Hesa Comet 5. Adessa SS WA Midnight Marquis 6. Phive Star Poker Remi Martin

7 championships, 1 reserve 3 championships, 4 reserves 5 championships, 1 reserve 5 championships, 1 reserve 3 championships, 3 reserves 4 championships, 1 reserve 4 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 4 reserves 1 championship, 4 reserves

Amanda Golestani Dennis or Sally Douglas Riley or Susan Lallo Tracy Dowson Eleanor Hamilton Ashlye Daniel Thomas or Kay Wright Harmony Pugh or Erin Brown Mientje Ploeg

1. EAF Hesa Comet 2. Adessa SS WA Midnight Marquis 3. Phive Star Poker 4. Nspiring Forthe Top 5. KMA Angelo 6. TA Giovanni 7. Legacy Fire Dammage 8. Khaberet PGA SW Arezzana VLQ Friendly Fire

3 championships, 3 reserves 4 championships, 1 reserve 4 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 4 reserves 4 championships 2 championships, 2 reserves 1 championship, 3 reserves 3 championships 2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 1 reserve

Eleanor Hamilton Ashlye Daniel Thomas or Kay Wright Harmony Pugh or Erin Brown Ingrid Bentzen Karma Arabians Silver Aspen Ranch Kathie Williams-Baity Robert & Nancy Risen Leanne Moseley Maria Danieli Krueger

1. Dun Waltzin 2. Sure Is A Whiz 3. Arkys Smart Leo Lad Little Bit Of Boom 4. Remi Martin 5. EAF Hesa On Time 6. Twylite Zone 7. SS A Noble Star 8. Ladies Luv Chocolate 9. WGA Docs Willowmena

7 championships, 1 reserve 3 championships, 4 reserves 5 championships, 1 reserve 5 championships, 1 reserve 1 championship, 4 reserves 3 championships, 1 reserve 2 championships, 2 reserves 1 championship, 3 reserves 4 reserves 3 championships

Amanda Golestani Dennis or Sally Douglas Riley or Susan Lallo Tracy Dowson Mientje Ploeg Jill Nash Ashlye Daniel Michelle Pease-Paulsen Jaimee Karpstein Deanna Glasl and Delaney Haight

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2021 National Working Western Leaders, continued...

1. TA Mozart 11 1.

2. Hesa Zee (deceased) 7 2.

3. Abidon 3 3.

TWC Awesome 3 4. AM Good Oldboy 2 4.

Another Hero 2 Khadraj NA (deceased) 2 Kordelas 2 Midnte Pleasure L 2 Nobles Top Gun 2 5.

TA Giovanni 2 What It Takes 2

Hesa Zee (deceased) 16 TA Mozart 15 Nobles Top Gun 6 The Arkangel 6 Khadraj NA (deceased) 5 Kordelas 5 LBA Lode Star 5 Midnight Magnum 5 PA Gazsi 5 Los Angeles 4 TA Giovanni 4 What It Takes 4

1. TA Mozart 9 1. TA Mozart 13 2. Hesa Zee (deceased) 5 2. Hesa Zee (deceased) 11 3. Abidon 2 3. Nobles Top Gun 6 AM Good Oldboy 2 4. Khadraj NA (deceased) 5 Another Hero 2 Kordelas 5 Khadraj NA (deceased) 2 LBA Lode Star 5 Kordelas 2 Midnight Magnum 5 Midnte Pleasure L 2 PA Gazsi 5 Nobles Top Gun

1. Hesa Zee (deceased) 2 1.

TA Mozart 2 2.

Al-Marah Matt Dillon 2 3.

1. Jim Hitt 2. Crystal McNutt Bradley Sterling 3. Jessica Bein Jill Mitchell 4. Gary Ferguson Gordon Potts 5. Skylar Powell Eddie Ralston 6. Anita Dublin Lance Scheffel Dale Sullens

The Arkangel 6 Hesa Zee (deceased) 5 CJ Flash 3 Sundance Kid V 3

11 9 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 5

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1. Kathie Williams-Baity 2. Ashlye Daniel Eleanor Hamilton Wesley Hiser Wesley & Madelena Larkin Allison or Kathryn Mostowich 3. Tracy Dowson Clara or Emma Fullilove Lauren or Alexis Gassen

4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

Maria Danieli Krueger 2 Riley or Susan Lallo 2 Talia Lydick 2 Michelle Pease-Paulsen 2 B. Steinberg, S. Turner or J. Hancock 2 Lyra Waggoner 2 Thomas or Kay Wright 2 Ashley Zitrin 2

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10 7 6 5 3 3 3 3 2 2

Sharon Davis 2 George Junior Republic Assoc. Inc. 2 Steve Grove 2 Miriam McGurran 2 Petroglyph Arabians 2 Becky Poplin 2 Ranch Good Days, Inc. 2 The Brass Ring, Inc. 2 Lauren or Kelly Whyte 2 Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc. 2

Eleanor Hamilton Sage Hill Arabians Richard Ames Wesley Hiser Kathie Williams-Baity Buckshot Farms Dusty Morgan Kimberly Kirk Tillman 6. David or Jessica Bein Susan Cavanaugh

1. Richard Ames 6 2. Eleanor Hamilton 5 3. Kathie Williams-Baity 3 Wesley Hiser 3 4. David or Jessica Bein 2 Sharon Davis 2 Dusty Morgan 2 Sage Hill Arabians 2

1. Eleanor Hamilton 5 Sage Hill Arabians 5 2. Buckshot Farms 2 Susan Cavanaugh 2 George Junior Republic Assoc. Inc. 2 Wesley Hiser 2 Becky Poplin 2 Ranch Good Days, Inc. 2 The Brass Ring, Inc. 2 Kimberly Kirk Tillman 2 Lauren or Kelly Whyte 2 Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc. 2

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