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Cover Story: D Ajayeb: Dancing Down A Golden Path, by Theresa Cardamone
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Trainers Forum
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Nevada—Success For Generations, by Susanne Bösche
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On The Road Of Success … Olivia Strauch
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StoryTime With April Visel
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Back Cover Story: Anood Al Nasser—An Authentic Pearl, by Susanne Bösche
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Regional: Qatar … Visions & Ambitions, by Susanne Bösche
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The Arabian Breeders World Cup … The Most Glamorous Horse Show In The Country, by Riyan Rivero
1Brazil Luciana Fasano Of Fazenda Floresta, by Beth Ellen Hunziker 12Brazil Brazilian Nationals … The Show The World Needs, by Santiago Fornieles 14Brazil Brazil Cover Story: Razeer Serondella—Once (Or Twice) In A Lifetime, by Theresa Cardamone 16Brazil Haras Cruzeiro … Out Of The Box, Into The Vision, by Santiago Fornieles 35Brazil Jack And Elizabeth Milam: Breeders Of Distinction, by Theresa Cardamone 46Brazil A Close-Up Look At Brazilian Breeding 165
The Fate Of Halter
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1st China Arabian Horse Show
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StoryTime With Darryl Larson
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Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival 2018—Where It All Began, by Susanne Bösche
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Qatar’s Busy Show Season, by Susanne Bösche
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The UAE Show Season … Most Talked About—Dubai, by Susanne Bösche
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D Ajayeb (RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
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THE FUTURE OF OUR BREED The quality of Arabian horses all around the world depends upon the dedication of the people who breed them. While the spotlight in the winner’s circle is often pointed at the owner, trainer or exhibitor, the breeder is, except at a few title shows, left celebrating in the background. The small breeder has an even greater task, as they have the added challenge of competing with larger, more powerful farms to gain recognition for their programs. Small breeders sometimes feel that they don’t stand a chance in competition against those mighty stud farms. That is why I feel that more incentives need to be offered to small breeders in order to level the playing field.
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I applaud some of the ways that ECAHO and other organizations are supporting smaller breeders and amateurs. For example, ECAHO is attempting to produce scenarios that will benefit Europeans—most of whom have just a few horses—through the C European shows, which are strictly limited to horses bred and owned by people, companies, stud farms or state studs with European nationalities. It eliminates the bigger, wealthier farms from the Middle East or other continents from participating in that series of shows. It would be fantastic to see more thought given to this dilemma across the globe, and more opportunities created for the small breeders, who are the backbone of our industry. The Aljassimya European Amateur Challenge is an amazing example of an incentive for young horsemen/women to hone their skills without having to compete with professionals. In North America, the Santa Ynez Foal Festival was an innovative program aimed at celebrating amateurs and geldings at a grassroots level. These are the kinds of programs that will support our breed more effectively in the future. By ensuring that our amateurs and smaller breeders are given ample opportunities to flourish, we are also ensuring the future of the breed.
Lara Ames Lara Ames Owner/Publisher
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A SYMBOL OF PRIDE FOR QATAR
WORLD CHAMPION STALLION PARIS 2017 WADEE AL SHAQAB MARWAN AL SHAQAB X OFW MISHAAHL
RESULTS 2010 QATAR NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE 2011 QATAR NATIONAL CHAMPION GOLD JUNIOR COLT 2012 AL KHALEDIAH INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD CHAMPION COLT 2012 MENTON CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE HIGHEST SCORING MALE BEST IN SHOW MALE 2012 PARIS WORLD CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE 2017 MENTON GOLD CHAMPION STALLION BEST IN SHOW MALE 2017 PARIS WORLD CHAMPION STALLION
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THE ICON AL ADEED AL SHAQAB, WORLD CHAMPION, ALL NATIONS CHAMPION, MANY TIMES QATARI CHAMPION, SIRE OF MANY CHAMPIONS WORLDWIDE, WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO UNDERGO EMERGENCY SURGERY. IN THE NIGHT OF APRIL 29TH, THE LEGEND FELL ILL. At 6pm Dr Florent David, the Equine Surgeon from the Equine Veterinary Medical Center of Al Shaqab joined the vets team of Al Shaqab to look at Al Adeed and diagnosed a large mass in his abdomen, with an increased amount of peritoneal fluid “Based on the reoccurrence of pain, we took him to the surgery to explore his belly”, stated Dr Florent. At that moment, Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani manager of Breeding and Show,
received a phone call, that made him really worry “I was informed that Al Adeed should go to the surgery immediately because of a tumor in his abdomen, I was in shock” stated Sheik Hamad “My concern for Al Adeed”, because of the very close, special relationship between him and this stallion “A lot of people have the knowledge about my relation with Al Adeed. Actually, I feel like he is one of my son’s, I love him, he is not Gazal, born in Qatar, but I have more close
relationship with him. I love him, I like to spoil him and knowing he is sick like this made me really sad”, said Sheikh Hamad about this hard moment for him and his special Al Adeed. With the approval of Sheikh Hamad, Al Adeed was taken for the surgery that lasted three hours. Dr Florent was the surgeon and Dr Jessica his assistant, both surgeons on the EVMC. “The preoperative diagnosis was confirmed. A big tumorized
mass was removed from his abdomin”, reported Dr. Florent.
continue to improve and completely recover, added Dr. Florent.
Besides the difficult conditions, the surgery can be considered a success, taking into consideration also his age. Al Adeed just turned 23 years old in April. The first week after the surgery is critical. Al Adeed is not out of the wood yet, but with dedicated care we hope he will
Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani extended his sincere respect and gratitude for all the efforts done for Al Adeed “Thank you to the entire team, the doctors, Dr Florent, the hospital doctors, our team as well Dr Ana, Dr Heron, also Khaled, Rick, Alessio and the rest of the staff, everybody who run to help, this is more than team work”. He added “I need to appreciate the EVMC efforts. I should say that if we didn’t have these veterinarian doctors in Qatar now, we certainly would not have Al Adeed alive today. Because of
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this, I emphasize the importance of this message now: We need the hospital at Al Shaqab to finish as soon as possible. We have important, valuable horses, and we donˊt have the hospital, yet! We need all to stand together to support EVMC to start working, to send our horses there, to have this hospital for the horses of Qatar and Middle East”. Al Shaqab and all the horse lovers in Qatar and the Middle East urge for the opening of the Equine Veterinary Medical Center of Al Shaqab (EVMC), to have these highly competent and specialized staff to treat the horses. The manager of Breeding and Show, Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani, could not stop thanking the recovery of Al Adeed Al Shaqab and he finalized saying “In the end, I thank God, who safe my boy, all Al Shaqab Team, veterinarians and everybody who helped Al Adeed”.
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On The Road Of Success …
Olivia Strauch After starting your studies in medicine, what made you leave and change your path to horses? And why Arabians?
I had this “hidden dream” of living from my real passion (horses) for a long time, but always thought it would be impossible to achieve, until something told me I should give it a try, so I quit university with a decision made. I would get into this “Arabian horse world” somehow. Though I like horses in general, Arabians caught my heart when I was a kid, listening to the stories of my grandmother and watching her ride her Arabian mare “Citara” she had at the time at the family farm.
Please share with us how you met Princess Laetitia d’Arenberg. Do you manage the whole enterprise, or just the Arabian horses of Estancia Las Rosas? It was a friend in common, the longtime Arabian horse breeder Gustavo de León, who introduced me to Laetitia. He convinced her I was the person she should have to begin building her Arabian horse enterprise ... and I was crazy to accept that huge responsability with only three months “scholarship” experience at Guzzo Arabian Training (Brazil) at the time! Since then, I’ve managed the Arabian horse branch for Estancia Las Rosas. The whole enterprise is managed by Roberto Serventi, who has worked with her since she bought the farm from Count Federico Zicchy Thyssen.
Every family has its share of troubles and pain, and your father had a very peculiar experience for sure. Can you tell us about it? How did it influence your life?
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My father is one of the 16 survivors from the plane crash of the Uruguayan Rugby team in 1972, that inspired the movie “Alive”. I think his experience helped in the fact that he always encouraged his kids (we are five brothers and sisters) to do whatever they felt to do; never tried to influence us on doing a career or living under “society’s” rules, like many parents do. He believes in human faith, and that anything is possible if you dream and work hard for it.
Left: Olivia and her father on one (of many) trips to the Andes crash site. Right: Excalibur EA’s 2014 Paris World Championship and Triple Crown.
Who was the first important horse you were involved with? Who has followed? I am blessed to have been close to many big names of the breed, for example, while working for Rodolfo Guzzo, we did the sale of Felicia RLC to Sh. Ammar through Elisa and Frank. She was a very special 5-month-old filly that after some years, ended up being the dam of AJ Mardan. I also helped him put together the group of breeders to purchase FA El Shawan, and had the opportunity to work with him in the stables for some time. I have many stories like this that I remember and make me feel old!
Aside from managing a very important farm in Uruguay, you manage music bands as well. Have you always been involved with music? When did you start? Do you play an instrument yourself? How did you get involved with music bands, and are there any similarities between it and horse management? What is the biggest challenge?
But for sure, the greatest thing that happened to me in my journey with horses was Excalibur EA. Everything that happened between 2013 and 2017, changed my life forever.
I see you are very well informed, lol! I’ve always loved music (especially South American folkloric music) and felt very attracted to the artistic world, show production and stuff. Sadly, I´m the dumbest for singing or playing instuments, but decided I still wanted to be involved in some way, so I ended up becoming the one who helps others achieve their dreams. In 2011 I started managing a couple of folkloric duets and now I own a Cumbia band (latin dancing music) which is very succesful over here. A HT Abroad
Las Rosas has achieved great results in recent years on the international show scene, especially with taking Excalibur through his Triple Crown Champion tour and breeding the beautiful LR Era of Excalibur, coronated the 2017 All Nations Cup and World Champion Yearling Filly. What is next for Las Rosas? The last few years were amazing indeed. Las Rosas will continue to build a solid breeding programme that is respected by breeders worldwide. That’s my only, but not small motivation, for the moment.
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the shoreline ab out 20 feet ou t, with ev er yo ne running down the beac tr ying to catch him as he ca m h, e ev er y time he ca me close, he in . But re fused to be caught . Three men and their ho rs es, orig outfitted in full authentic Ch inally ar gear, strip ped all the ta ck off ro thei ho rs es, strip ped themselv es do r wn to their underwea r, and be down the beach, gallo ping al ongside Willia m to see if he ga n riding ba re ba ck w ould co me out to them . Unsu ccess ful, they ho pp ed off and tried to la sso him . Co ming close, he wa s caught by the head, but it di dn’t go all the wa y unde rnea th the bridle. As a result , he tu rned and st ar ted sw imming hi s fa ce because of out to the sea.
With no ability to chase him do as we w ere un prepared sin ce wn by boat , no this ha d ev er ha ppened be for thing like e at w or ksho ps, ev er ybod y tried to prev ious sw im , but he wa s sw imming too quickl y an wa s white . Whe n he go t too fa d he r couldn’t be seen anymore. Al out, he l yo hi s tail sticking out and two u saw wa s ea rs. With to ns of seag ulls and white ca ps ocea n, he co mpletel y blended in the in . So meo ne on the beach with hi s ho a boat who w ent out to the oi rse shared that he knew a local ca pt ain with l ri point, it wa s st ar ting to ge t da gs in the area and off ered to call him . At this rk Willia m wa s tra cked down m , and with this big vessel having lights on it, ore than 3 km out. Life pres er ve rs w ere thrown
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he wa s tied to around him like a raft, and towed in , still the side of a patrol boat and of the wa y, they sw imming. Brought in most d with two an unhooked him from the boat ds on ea ch boar Coast Guard guys on pa ddle ve rs at ta ched, side and the sa me lif e pres er Willia m wa s sw um to shore. ming fo r ab out At this point, he’d been sw im am a to tal of more sw he ed at ul lc ca s wa it d an s, three and a half to four hour than 7 km . of the wate r. Othe r breeds t ou e m ca he en wh is in es m Whe re the ‘Wonde r Ho rse” co t away, due to size and la ck of endura nce. But in gh probably w ould have sunk ri illia m , neve r fell down ; W a ak n, io at pt m Te of r Ai , legs, all only true Arabia n fo rm hi s tail wra pped around hi s w ere ba ck knot ted up. The bridle reins ted shoes on gh unde rneath him , he ha d w ei d he swam all fo r trotting … the sa ddle; an those kilo meters like that . ecked by an He wa s wra pped in towels, ch inutes up a at te nding ve t, walked te n m ns po rted 45 tra hill to the ho rse traile r, and Point Hospital. minutes to Alamo Pint ado E s be found wro ng with him wa d ul co at th g in th ly on e th Whe n fully assessed, r laid down , and the next ve ne He n. io at dr hy de d an s a lit tle wate r in hi s lung fine . mor ning he wa s co mpletel y so fa r and co me um sw ng vi ha e, rs Ho r de on w orld, a W He beca me news around the a po sitiv e ending to this ch su r fo ul kf an th so I’m . out of it with a ha pp y ending y, and now, we ALWAYS have a kayak read y on stor now inte rnatio nally fa mous the beach!
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The Arabian Breeders World Cup ... The Most Glamorous Horse Show In The Country
by Riyan Rivero
“A little bit of this town goes a very long way.” —Hunter S. Thompson
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orthy of its newly coined tagline, ‘the most glamorous horse show in the country’, the Arabian Breeders World Cup show never fails to deliver glitz, glamour and quality Arabian show horses. The twelfth consecutive year marked another blowout celebration of the Arabian breed and the lifestyle associated with owning Arabian show horses. Located near the glitzy Las Vegas Strip and touted as one of the world’s premier Arabian horse shows, this international competition garners global entries of outstanding quality representing over 26 countries annually.
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The goal of the AHBA (Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance) is to showcases the natural beauty, nobility, excitement and unique characteristics of the Arabian horse breed while providing a lively and entertaining experience. Organizers and spectators alike described this year’s competition as ‘one of the finest displays of exceptional Arabian horses to date.’ The level of quality was above the bar in most classes, but the yearling and 2-year-old filly competitions specifically left all in attendance in awe. Highlights of the show included a special video in memory of breeder, judge and passionate Arabian horse enthusiast, Dr. Nasr Marei; and the late Lenita Perroy was remembered in a beautiful presentation of the AHBA Lifetime Achievement award to her family.
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Handler of Excellence Awards were also presented to Andrew Sellman (Professional) and Tristen Wikel (Amateur). Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, made a surprise singing appearance on horseback immediately following the Opening Ceremonies on championship day bringing the crowd to its feet in celebration. The Arabian Breeder Cup is awarded annually to the breeder who achieves the greatest success with horses competing at the show. It is a title that many breeders strive for and hold as one of the highest honors they can achieve in the Arabian community. Aljassimya Farm achieved this top honor for the second consecutive year.
Lifetime Achievement awarded to the late Lenita Perroy.
To be certain, The Arabian Breeders World Cup is not the ordinary horse show experience. The celebration of “world class” Arabian horses, breeders, and living heroes and legends we have lost is second to none. From the elegant arena design to the emotional Flag of Nations ceremonies, the Arabian Breeders World Cup Show is an event like no other. n
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GOLD SUPREME CHAMPIONS...
Senior Stallion FALAH AL SHAQAB (Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion), shown by Michael Byatt for owner/breeder Al Shaqab.
Senior Mare BAVIERA HVP (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Aria Prestige Holdings LLC. Bred by Nelson De Oliviera Pinto Moreira.
Junior Stallion DELACROIXX (RD Dynamo x HED Caramba), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Delacroixx Holdings. Bred by Laura Koch and Bert Sanders.
Junior Mare OM EL ERODITE (EKS Alihandro x Om El Excella), shown by Ted Carson for owner Patricia Dempsey Trustee. Bred by Om El Arab.
Yearling Colt ANTARES RCF (Barzan Al Shahania x Forever Mi Dream), shown by Sandro Pinha owners/breeders Jack and Elizabeth Milam.
Yearling Filly MB VIVYANNA (Lawrence El Gazal x Victorya FHP), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Al Shahania Stud. Bred by Michael Byatt and Tangle Ridge Farm.
Stallion/Colt ATH DEKKADENCE (Art Dekko TT x Magneeka IA), shown by Anthony Marino Jr. for owner Justin Cowden. Bred by The Aria Partners LLC.
Mare/Filly ATH CHRYSTAL EA (Alkeynos EA x BST Lily May), shown by Jordon Simons for owner/breeder Walter and Jeanette Lane.
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Liberty SUPREME JUSTICE ORA (WH Justice x LL Albufera), shown by Margeaux Rodrigues for owner Oak Ridge Arabians. Bred by Stoneridge Arabians and Oak Ridge Arabians.
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2018 Arabian Breeders World Cup Leaders Gold/Champion = 10 pts.; Silver/Reserve = 8 pts.; Bronze/Championship Top Five: 5 pts.; 1st Place = 7 pts.; 2nd Pace = 6 pts.; 3rd-5th Place = 4 pts. | Only Top Five considered
Sires by points 1. WH Justice ...............................................................68 2. Marwan Al Shaqab ........................................... 64 3. Cadance PA ....................................................... 34 4. EKS Alihandro ........................................................32 5. JJ Bellagio ................................................................ 29
by # of winners 1. WH Justice .................................................................8 2. Marwan Al Shaqab .............................................7 3. S.M.A.Magic One...............................................4 Titan AS ................................................................... 4
Trainers by points 1. Sandro Pinha............................................................99 2. Andrew Sellman .....................................................80 3. Michael Byatt...........................................................70 4. Rodolfo Guzzo ........................................................51 5. Ted Carson ...............................................................49
by # of winners 1. Sandro Pinha ............................................................11 2. Andrew Sellman .........................................................8 3. Ted Carson .................................................................7 4. Giacomo Capacci .......................................................6 Michael Byatt .............................................................6 Rodolfo Guzzo ..........................................................6
Owners by points 1. Aljassimya Farm ......................................................97 2. Cindy McGown/Mark Davis ...............................70 Pegasus Arabians .....................................................70 3. Stella Bella Arabians LLC ....................................43 4. Al Shahania Stud ....................................................29
by # of winners 1. Aljassimya Farm .......................................................10 2. Pegasus Arabians ........................................................9 3. Cindy McGown/Mark Davis ..................................8 4. Stella Bella Arabians LLC........................................7 5. Murray & Shirley Popplewell ..................................5
Breeders by points 1. Aljassimya Farm ......................................................83 2. Pegasus Arabians .....................................................70 3. Om El Arab ............................................................46 4. Cindy McGown/Mark Davis ................................43 Stella Bella Arabians LLC .....................................43
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B R A Z I L I A N N AT I O N A L S Y O U N G C O LT C H A M P I O N S H I P C O N T E N D E R E l T i n o x Q u e e n Ay d a F W M Bred by Haras Serondella, Brazil | Owned by Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC, USA
BR AZILIAN NATIONALS JULY 18-21, 2018
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I love this kiss is so special, especially when there is a mare right next to him. Elishahh and Luciana.
By BETH ELLEN HUNZIKER
Brazilian business woman, Luciana Fasano, has achieved unprecedented success in every venue she has chosen, including fashion and fabric design, interior design, building a luxury retail brand for her delicious chocolates, cakes and gelatos called LF By Lufasano, and establishing a world-class equine paradise exclusively for her national and international champion Arabian horses. Equally impressive, she accomplished all these remarkable achievements in record time. In just a few short years, Luciana has achieved far beyond that which many people work their entire life. With every new endeavor she creates, she uses her personal formula for success that she began to develop as a young girl and which has evolved over her lifetime. When Luciana is inspired by a thought or a vision, she researches diligently and quickly learns everything she can about the subject. As she studies, she forms a goal and a plan to achieve it. Then, when the time is right, she puts her plan into action with her formidable energy and determination of purpose. Her passion and heart inspire her actions, while her intuition, keen intellect, and laser-like focus guide her to fulfill every goal. Among the most notable aspects of each of her goals are: the creation of extraordinary beauty and the means to enhance other people’s lives. One of Luciana’s most successful ventures is her equine program for Arabian horses, which has brought international attention to Brazil from all corners of the world in recognition of her stellar achievements. Her program is small in comparison to the large herds at national stud farms in such countries as Poland, Russia, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other countries with government supported programs. Instead, she collected a very small and very elite group of stallions, which she guided to some of the highest awards of success in show rings around the world. With each success, Luciana expanded her brand, which is recognized around the globe for its accomplished levels of quality, ingenuity, and unwavering excellence. In 2010, Luciana saw a very young colt—it was love at first sight. She was drawn to his extraordinary beauty and at once, believed that if properly guided, he had the potential to achieve true greatness. She took up the challenge and purchased the colt. His name is AAS-Elishahh. One week later, he was named United States National Supreme Champion Yearling Colt. AAS-Elishahh is the son of a National Champion and in the first four generations of his pedigree, almost every ancestor is an International, National or Reserve National Champion, or a National Champion producer. Luciana took a calculated risk and her reward was tremendous. AAS-Elishahh went on to earn the titles of 2011 U.S. National Champion Arabian Two-Year-Old Colt, Arabian Breeders World Cup Supreme Gold Champion Junior Colt, Breeders World Cup Champion Two-Year-Old Colt and Gold Champion in Holland. Within five years, a group of prized Arabian stallions was collected that rivaled those of royalty. This was something that went against the normal precepts of most established breeders. Yet, by following her heart and intuition, Luciana achieved unprecedented success, earning more than 17 International, National, and other highly prestigious titles. Each stallion became a champion in her hands. In achieving this tremendous success, she brought respect, recognition, golden trophies, and red champion roses home to Brazil. Ar abian Horse Times | 2 | Br azil ~ 2018
ELI makes me laugh, relax and smile.
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Vortex
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Royal Chocolates Throughout her global travels with her coveted Arabian stallions, Luciana has become one of Brazil’s greatest ambassadors. Royal families from the Middle East and Europe, presidents, governors, and highly successful business people around the world recognize her signature qualities: her unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of her life, her warm and gracious smile, her elegance and graceful demeanor, her kindness, and her genuine concern for the well-being of people everywhere. These qualities have become the Fazenda Floresta brand and they are the foundation for each of Luciana’s creations. Everywhere she goes, she is recognized for her elegance in fashion and décor. The hallmark of her home is her gracious hospitality and her personal touch, which elevates every aspect with intense beauty and incorporates minute details designed to delight the senses. The Fazenda Floresta brand and signature style was used when creating LF By Lufasano. The first concept store that offered customers amazing cakes, rich chocolates, and refreshing gelatos was an instant success and now there is tremendous interest from people wanting to have a partnership. All products are created following historic Italian traditions, yet utilizing modern approaches such as holistic wellness and environmentally conscious practices. Luciana shares her inspiration, “I am reaching back to my sweetest childhood memories. Growing up, it was always my family’s custom to have fresh, warm cakes everyday, along with incredible chocolates and delicious gelatos. Everyone knows the best gelatos come from Italy. Sharing this simple pleasure brought our family together.” Ar abian Horse Times | 5 | Br azil ~ 2018
A very special moment riding Eccentric Valentino, thought I was not so young anymore for this.
When Luciana feels something deeply in her heart, she commits to it 100 percent. When LF By Lufasano was established, a unique synergy and the opportunity to touch the lives of many people began. In essence, the business model follows the ancient wisdom, “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach them to fish and you give them an occupation that will feed them for a lifetime.” By teaching others, jobs were created for people who otherwise would have little if any means to earn a living. Luciana’s passion is contagious. Now her employees enjoy making beautiful and delightful confections while providing for their families. They share her commitment to quality, and concern for personal health and the environment, by utilizing green practices; all products, which are gluten and lactose free, use pure and organic ingredients. In addition, indigenous fruits and ingredients that might otherwise be overlooked are used. As always, she does not copy the trends, she sets the standards for herself and others to follow. Luciana represents the very best of Brazil: passion, energy, innovation, and heart. Only time will tell what her next achievements will be. However, there is no doubt it will be stamped with her personal brand of excellence. As with each of her endeavors, Fazenda Floresta is a fusion of passions—for Arabian horses, for beauty, for nature, for giving, and for helping others. THE FUTURE... Stores around Brazil, then stores around the world, all with the mission to teach people to use, enjoy, and transform what is being wasted into something truly wonderful. Ar abian Horse Times | 6 | Br azil ~ 2018
Elishahh
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Fasario
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Welcome! On behalf of the Brazilian Association of Arabian Horse Breeders (ABCCA), I would like to invite you all to visit our beautiful and unique country and attend the 37th Brazilian Arabian Horse Nationals 2018. Taking place from July 18th to 21st, we hope to offer you a unique experience of watching live, our beautiful Arabian horses. Brazilian Farm Tours are the new attraction of our Nationals this year. Farm locations are planned to happen from the 22nd to 25th of July, where you can expect to enjoy Brazilian hospitality, as well as more lovely Arabian horses. We are all looking forward to welcoming you and your family to Brazil! —Luciano Cury, President
A huge "Thank You" goes out to Santi Fornieles and Cesar Augusto Schmidt Oliveira on their support and commitment to bringing the Brazilian Arabian horse to the world.
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The opportunity and excitement of the IntArah Dream Embyro Auction continues in 2019 with the 2nd Annual Dream Jackpot. Every foal purchased in the 2019 Auction is eligible to compete at the 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup IntArah Jackpot class for $77,777.77 in prize money!
Champion $50,000 | Reserve Champion $20,000 | Top Ten $2,222
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Consignment considerations are now in progress. email: info@intArah.com
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Brazilian Nationals … The Show The World Needs July 18-21, 2018
by Santi Fornieles
photo by Cookie Serleric 2015
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s you walk through the show barns in almost every show around the world, one will find all sorts of people co-existing in this ecosystem called the Arabian horse show: nerve-wrecked managers, anxious trainers, curious passerby, focused grooms, and self-proclaimed experts and ”opinionologists”; each and every one, running nervous from the barn to the ring and back, drinking more coffee than the body can take in. “Did you bring the halters?” “Where is the 0.8 clipping machine?” “Go and get me the black lead!” Madness is all around, until somebody pauses and asks, “Hey, where is the fun?” Ar abian Horse Times | 12 | Br azil ~ 2018
The answer to that question is simple; it can be found at the Brazilian Nationals. Arguably, there is no other show in the world with more high energy than in Brazil. Maybe it is because of the tropical weather or the caipirinhas. Or maybe it is from knowing the reputation of its breeders and their amazing horses who have achieved national championships throughout the world for decades. It could be from the fact that most breeders and owners in Brazil are true horsemen who have much knowledge to learn from, and who will be available through Farm Tours after the show. Or it could just be the color, music and spirit of the Brazilian people which lures. There are unlimited reasons for partaking in the Brazilian Nationals, but definitively ‌ This is the show that the world needs.
This is THE show.
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Brazil Cover Story:
Once (Or Twice) In A Lifetime
by Theresa Cardamone, edited by Darath Smith
“Once-in-a-lifetime” stallions are, by definition, singular and rare. And yet, new breeders Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC, may have found just such a centerpiece in 2017 Brazilian National Reserve Champion Colt, Razeer Serondella. Known in Brazil as “The One,” the son of El Tino—a Brazilian National Champion and superior sire—was selected by breeder/ owner Fabio Amorosino to continue the legacy of Haras Sarondella. Even more impressive is Razeer’s dam, the renowned FA El Shawan daughter: Brazilian, United States and Scottsdale Champion Mare, Queen Ayda FWM. Ar abian Horse Times | 14 | Br azil ~ 2018
El Tino
Queen Ayda FWM
Kansas City, MO trainer Blake Skole, is the “quarterback” for the Stormy Skye team. “Relationships are built on trust,” he says. “The owners knew me and reached out last fall with interest in the horse business.” Stormy Skye prefers to keep a low profile and have Blake look out for their best interests, with the utmost desire being the vision of a high-quality breeding program. “We have a good circle of trust between us,” he continues. “Their first priority of collecting three exceptional mares was already met and then plans shifted to include the possibility of buying a special colt with a royal pedigree.”
the others in his pedigree.” Blake also spoke to other knowledgeable horsemen who had seen Razeer in “real life” and he took a “virtual tour” of the horse. The stars aligned.
This year at Scottsdale, Travis Rice, head of sales and marketing for Royal Arabians, along with international trainer Rodolfo Guzzo, showed Blake a video of Razeer Serondella. “The colt never left our minds,” Rice reports. The colt never left Blake’s mind either. He couldn’t shake a feeling of “déjà vu.” It was as if he was being given a second “chance-in-a-lifetime.” Blake had once found another yearling colt with every quality necessary for it to become a great breeding stallion. But, before he could act to purchase him, the colt was bought by a group put together by Rodolfo Guzzo himself. For the next 12 years, Blake watched the colt, FA El Shawan, develop just as he had foreseen. “There was always a little thorn in my side that the deal didn’t come together,” Blake says ruefully. “I have always loved that horse.” Blake found his old VHS tape of the then-yearling El Shawan, rounded up a VHS player, and ran the films of him and his grandson Razeer side-by-side. “I was looking at the same horse,” Blake exclaims, “Maybe even a little better! I went back and forth for a week watching those tapes. The body structure, lay of the shoulder, and his overall quality and presence make it undeniable that this colt will be as great a sire as
After three months of research and diligent efforts by the team, Blake approached Fabio through Guzzo and negotiations transpired. Eventually, terms were agreed upon in a “win-win” deal that will also leave Fabio with breeding rights for 40 breedings per year, over three years, once the colt is sexually mature. Haras Serondella’s legacy is protected and Razeer will have 120 foals on another continent. The plan is for Razeer to compete for a national championship at this year’s Brazilian Nationals before he is exported to the United States and his new home at Cedar Heights Farm, which is owned and managed by Blake Skole. The colt will dictate what will come next. Perhaps, a rejuvenating layoff to acclimate to Missouri will be in order. He will be promoted in all of the major futurities and, if he can handle it, he will breed 10-20 mares as a 2-year-old. “Our plans will change as the colt changes,” says Blake. “We will be vigilant to protect him both physically and mentally. He is a really confident colt and we want his natural charisma and machismo to shine through. He won’t be shown a lot, but when we come to show, we will come to win.” “Without Fabio’s vision, none of this would have happened,” credits Blake. “We are looking forward to a long relationship with him, Guzzo Worldwide, Royal Arabians, and Travis Rice. We want the owners of horses in his pedigree to be as proud as we are.” The right horse, the right time and the right team are the key ingredients to the masterpiece that is Razeer Serondella; a once-in-a-lifetime horse for Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC. n
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HARAS CRUZEIRO
Out Of The Box, Into The Vision by SA NT I AGO FOR NIELES
FT HAVANNA EL KEAV The rolling hills of Araxá boast exotic nature from the typical tropical weather in Brazil, and also host one of the most intriguing breeding programs in South America. The first thing that you notice as you approach the breeding program of Haras Cruzeiro is that it could easily be marked as one of the most out of the box thinking farms in South America. The blending of European flavour with Brazilian taste have produced something absolutely different than the rest that you will find around. And that`s something to dive into! The first glimpse at the breeding program is through the dashing Twice Brazilian National Champion Stallion, HDB Sihr Ibn Massai. This Italian import has a blend of Russian and straight Egyptian pedigree with a touch of classic Spanish lines through the immortal Estopa. His pedigree is a complete outcross to the dominating Marwan Al Shaqab and WH Justice bloodlines on the scene today, which of course is a bold move that shows just how far out of the box is the owner Leandro de Aguiar willing to go. And the bet sure payed off as HDB Sihr Ibn Massai has
already produced excellent Brazilian National Champion Yearling Filly Caríssima LA out of MS Magnolia (Marwan Al Shaqab) and the sensation of 2017 Brazilian Nationals, Flora LA out of FT Havanna el Keav (HK Keav Power), who will compete in Brazilian Nationals in 2018 and for whom Leandro de Aguiar has turned down record breaking offers. The ideas Leandro de Aguiar has on breeding are the spirit and the inspiration behind Haras Cruzeiro: “Thinking out of the box is the only way to achieve a superstar, a game changer. If you see all the game changers throughout the history of the breed, they all came from a totally different bloodline than the previous one: Bask, Ansata Ibn Halima, Bey Shah, Padrons Psyche/Magnum Psyche, Marwan Al Shaqab... all of them gave a different look from the previous one and all of them came from different bloodlines. So history tells us: If you want to breed a game changer, you need to breed differently” – says Leandro de Aguiar founder of Haras Cruzeiro. “But this does not mean to NOT use the top bloodlines today. On the contrary, it means use them in a different way... in a way nobody is doing right now to achieve
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what nobody has achieved up to now. I know I may miss more than I may hit, but that is a risk I am willing to take. Nobody achieved something different by doing what everyone else does” – concludes Leandro. Bold. Big. Exciting and even more, Haras Cruzeiro is more than just an adventure, is a philosophy of life. The broodmare band selected by Leandro de Aguiar together with his dear friend and advisor, Zico Guardia is one of the best in Brazil and South America. Mares like the Gazal Al Shaqab daughter Shariba (Gazal al Shaqab x Thee Rahiba), who was Brazilian National Champion Mare with one of the most exciting performances ever at a Brazilian National Show, or her maternal sister the white beauty Turchiya MPE (by WH Justice) are part of the foundation that is being bred to HDB Sihr Ibn Massai but also to some of the top stallions in the world. Other Brazilian superstars are also making the name of Haras Cruzeiro, and they are the result of the out of the box quest from Leandro Aguiar. They come from different pedigrees than the established ones, but have certainly made their job of successfully trying something else: Yasmin HWM by US, Brazilian and Argentinean National Champion, Legacy of Fame who was also Brazilian National Champion Mare and is the dam of Radasha Arabaco, one of the sensations of the 2017 Brazilian Nationals while achieving the Brazilian National Championship yearling Filly and last but certainly not least, FT Havanna el Keav, the winningest mare in Brazilian History after being named four times Brazilian National Champion Mare and Premium Cup Champion. She was also Las Vegas Bronze Champion Mare in 2017 and has produced Leandro De Aguiar`s pride and joy, Flora LA by none other than HDB Sihr Ibn Massai. Flora LA is a confirmation that out of the box thinking gives you magnificent results, as FT Havanna is a daughter of HK Keav Power, who had great success in Brazil prior to his young passing and also comes from a completely open sire line for the US and European market. The result of such an incredible group of broodmares comes is represented by the flashy chesnut daughter of Magnum Chall HVP, Donata LA, and the daughters of HDB Sihr Ibn Massai, Belíssima LA (MS Magnolia by Marwan Al Shaqab) Bela LA (Yasmin HWM by Legacy of Fame) and the spectacular Caríssima LA who was crowned Brazilian National Champion Yearling Filly. “I love all HDB Sihr Ibn Massai daughters, they are the future, the result of the philosophy of Haras Cruzeiro and the mares that will produce what we are dreaming to achieve, but the one that owns my heart is Flora LA, she is my pride, my vision of what I aim breeding and that... that is the best thing any breeder in the world can have!!” says Leandro de Aguiar. “She is the reason why I started breeding horses, to achieve the dream of breeding a filly like her, and that is what makes me proud. But now that I have achieved my goal, I am searching to breed the next game changer. Only time and God will tell If I ever accomplish that, but for sure I am excited to walk the path to make it happen!!” Ar abian Horse Times | 17 | Br azil ~ 2018
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Sihr Ibn Massai (Massai Ibn Marenga x Mayana) 2007 CHESTNUT STALLION
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Flora
LA
(HDB Sihr Ibn Massai x FT Havanna El Keav) 2017 MARE
Leandro De Aguiar engenho.leandro@terra.com.br
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He Came To Be Remarkable
AZiZ
• MAM
(HP Ali x RL Alita MAM, by El Shakhyr)
He Left His First Mark
2017 Unanimous Brazilian National Gold Champion Jr. Jr. Colt
2018 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL JR COLT CONTENDER WITH DAGMAR GORDIANO
Dagmar Gordiano dagmar_horse@yahoo.com.br
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Cesar Schmidt haraskatu@yahoo.com.br
When you walk the grounds of Haras Vila Dos Pinheiros, you will find the most amazing structures and barns in South America, combined with natural pastures filled with some of the most impressive broodmare bands in the world. At the main barn, you will find a classic fountain. Some people see it as an ornament, but to others, it stands as a perpetual metaphor for the breeding program of Haras Vila Dos Pinheiros. A breeding program where champion after champion emerges from the veins of this farm into the world, adding charm to the already charming ... mystique to the already intriguing. And the beauty of this fountain is that every year the champions renew themselves and a new generation emerges, flowing like water in a never ending quest for beauty. These are the contenders of Haras Vila Dos Pinheiros ... the water that flows from Brazil to the world. Ar abian Horse Times | 21 | Br azil ~ 2018
arabian filly championship contender
Marwan Al Shaqab x *HB Bessolea
young filly championship contender
Marwan Al Shaqab x *HB Bessolea
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Marwan Al Shaqab x Kharrea PGA
arabian mare championship contender
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young stallion championship contender
*Da Vinci FM x *RP Joharra
young mare championship contender *Thee Apprentice x Tawany HVP
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junior junior filly championship contender
Kahil Al Shaqab x Gloriosa HVP *Bandit SRA x Shawana HVP
junior junior filly championship contender
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OFW Magic Wan x *HB Bessolea
arabian mare championship contender
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junior junior colt championship contender
*El Tino x Star of Shawan HVP
junior junior colt championship contender Dominic M x Mistcky Marajj HVP
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LEADING THE WORLD! THE
Sire
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MC
VITORIA
(x Angelinaa JD)
ANGEL OF VITORIO OR A (x Star Of Justice ORA)
VALKYRIE
OR A
(x x Star of Justice ORA)
SAR AI FM
(x Serafina FM)
W W W. O A K R I D G E A R A B I A N S . C O M W W W.V I T O R I O T O . C O M
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LEADING THE WORLD!
THE
Sire
OVER $350,000 IN PRIZE MONEY
M ADONNA
OR A
(x x TM Mona Lisa)
WON BY VITORIO OFFSPRING
LEADING HALTER SIRE IN NORTH AMERICA
LEADING HALTER SIRE UNITED STATES NATIONALS
LEADING HALTER SIRE SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN SHOW
LEADING HALTER SIRE ARABIAN BREEDERS LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP DANTE
MR
(x Star Of Justice ORA)
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VEYRON
THORE M
OR A
(x Luxemere Jizette)
(x Rosa La Valentina)
MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION WINNING OFFSPRING AT ... WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS POLISH ARABIAN JUNIOR SPRING SHOW - BIALKA WARSAW CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - POLAND ALL POLISH ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
VITORIOUS (x Faustiana)
POLISH NATIONALS PRIDE OF POLAND
OR A
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by THERESA CARDAMONE
It was a cold morning in late January; the frosty air pinked Elizabeth Milam’s cheeks as she hurried back down to the barn. She’d been up nearly all night on foal watch and was returning to her post after a brief respite. She and her husband, Jack, were excited to be foaling out mares at home for the first time since they began raising Arabian horses in 2011. Five babies were expected in 2017 and the Milam’s looked forward to watching them grow into champions. Little did Elizabeth and Jack know the dizzying heights to which those foals would begin to soar, carrying the name of Regency Cove Farms into the upper echelon of the breed.
Within the span of a few days, Elizabeth and Jack welcomed two bay colts who would grow up to become the Arabian industry’s two most decorated and talked-about yearling colts of 2018: ABWC Supreme Gold Champion and Scottsdale class winner, Antares RCF (Barzan Al Shahania x Forever Mi Dream, by Ever After NA); and ABWC Supreme Silver Champion and unanimous Scottsdale Champion, El Rey Magnum RCF (Basilio CS x Cirque du Soleil BF, by Apalo).
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Apalo with trainer and friend Greg Hazlewood
Some breeders wait a lifetime—producing hundreds of horses—before they experience the satisfaction of seeing animals that they bred standing in the champion’s spotlight at world-class horse shows like Scottsdale or the Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas. Within two months in 2018—after breeding less than two dozen horses—the Milam’s had accomplished both.
A chance outing to an open house in October 2011 introduced renowned bulldog and French bulldog breeders Jack and Elizabeth to the Arabian horse; they were smitten. Two weeks later, they owned their first Arabian. They did their research and attended the annual Scottsdale farm tours the following January, listening and learning all they could absorb. “We heard/ the announcer say the same names over and over,” says Elizabeth. “We heard him say ‘Psyche’ and ‘Ever After’ and ‘Magic Dream’ and what important producers their daughters were.” Those names stuck in Elizabeth’s head and created a strong thread in the tapestry of bloodlines she and Jack were weaving.
For the next year or two, the Milams acquired a few more mares and 2012 U.S. National Reserve Champion 4-5 Stallion Apalo, a royally bred chestnut by Justify (himself by Magnum Psyche and from the ten-time national champion S Justadream) and out of Gloria Apal (Psytadel US x SA Misha Apal). Apalo was the Milams choice for herd sire for Regency Cove and is a special favorite of Jack’s.
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“There are truly special horses that tell you what they are right from the start. This colt has done exactly that. It is no wonder. His pedigree is full of horses everyone remembers the first time they saw them. He was the third consecutive Gold Champion Yearling Colt, I’ve had the honor to present in Las Vegas, and it could not have been for two more dedicated or enthusiastic breeders. Jack and Liz have one of the special ones here!” ~ Sandro Pinha
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Elizabeth used that affection to their advantage during a regional show when trainer Greg Hazlewood told her that two Ever After fillies had come available for purchase. “Apalo ended up winning the championship and Jack was in a celebratory mood,” Elizabeth confides. “Greg kind of nudged me and said, ‘Let’s hit him up right now!’ It was perfect timing and the next thing I knew, we bought those two fillies.” One of the fillies was Forever Mi Dream (Eva), whose dam, Psyches Amber Dream, is a Padrons Psyche daughter out of a Magic Dream daughter. Eva was named the Scottsdale Signature Stallion Reserve Champion as a yearling before beginning her broodmare duties and was also Scottsdale Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Mare with Sandro Pinha.
The Milams selected multi-national champion Barzan Al Shahania to breed to her, in large part due to his phenomenal dam, NW Siena Psyche, herself a national champion many times over. The result was Antares RCF, the colt born on that cold day in January 2017. The first time he was shown, Antares won his large yearling class at Scottsdale and was the crowd favorite in the championship. The second time he was shown, in Las Vegas among the finest colts on the planet, he was named the ABWC Supreme Gold Champion Yearling Colt. Elizabeth still can’t quite believe that what occurred wasn’t a wonderful dream.
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“He’s really the horse of our dreams at this point. We are excited about the prospect of breeding him to our Apalo daughters, because he really offers the ingredient that they need.”
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“We watch that video of Vegas and pinch ourselves that it happened,” she laughs. “We just have to thank luck. It’s not like we’ve been breeding for twenty years and have a strung-together, generational breeding program we can point to; ‘this is our master plan.’ We certainly want to be successful, but at that level, it was quite a jolt!”
El Rey Magnum with David Boggs
And a jolly jolt at that. “The trick will be to hold on to that success,” Elizabeth continues. “It can be rather fleeting in this industry because you never know who is going to have the next big thing. For as small of an industry as it is, it’s really difficult to break through when there are so many high-powered people involved and a small amount of top shows.”
Partially due to the fact that he was the first Arabian foal born at Regency Cove, Antares has always been the Milams favorite. But his several-days-younger pasture buddy, El Rey Magnum RCF, caught the eye of master marketer David Boggs when he came to Oklahoma City for the Youth Nationals, and a deal was made that eventually sent the colt to Orrion Farms. At the 2018 Scottsdale show, El Rey Magnum won the Scottsdale Champion Yearling Colt honors for his new owners. In Las Vegas, El Rey received the ABWC Supreme Silver Champion award behind his old friend, Gold Champion Antares.
“We couldn’t have custom-ordered a better ownership team for that colt, with Orrion Farms and Doug Leadley managing,” states Elizabeth. “Just knowing that he will have the kind of home that he’ll have was really more satisfying than all of the hype. But that’s been nice, too. It’s a way to put a little more attention on our farm than there ever was before. We thought, what a perfect opportunity to get a colt with Midwest Training Centre and get that kind of exposure for him. We couldn’t buy that kind of notoriety. We just thought it was a perfect situation for him.”
In a perfect world, Jack and Elizabeth would partner with another breeder to promote Antares in the future. “He’s really the horse of our dreams at this point,” Elizabeth confides. “We are excited about the prospect of breeding him to our Apalo daughters, Jack and Antares RCF waiting for the results.
because he really offers the ingredient that they need. It would be my dream to have an ownership group where we retain part ownership and a lot of breeding rights. I would like to maintain some kind of contact with that horse.”
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Barzan Al Shahania
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The Milams faith in their Apalo mares is well-grounded. El Rey Magnum’s dam is the Apalo daughter Cirque du Soleil BF. Cirque’s mother En Soleil was also in the Regency Cove mare band and has left a full sister to Cirque du Soleil in her place. El
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Rey’s father, Basilio CS (JJ Bellagio x Goddess of Da Vinci), is also owned by Regency Cove and is another of Jack’s favorites. “We liked the prospect of trying to find another anchor stallion to mix with our Apalo daughters,” Elizabeth explains. “Basilio was our first attempt at that. We’re curious to see if that match will be a click or if it’s a oneand-out, we don’t know yet. We’ve just bred another one of our more beautiful Apalo daughters to Basilio to see if there is something there.”
En Soleil
As Jack and Elizabeth Milam continue to unfold their program at Regency Cove Arabians, they do so with their efforts already rewarded; because of Antares and El Rey, the Milams received the Arabian Breeders World Cup’s Breeder of Distinction award. It was a huge honor for relatively novice breeders, who are on the ride of their lives. “It was such a thrill to see them both in that big ring in Vegas,” Elizabeth reiterates. “We have to watch it back on video to really experience it. Even the announcers…we didn’t hear half the things that were being said or what went on, we were so wrapped up in the moment.”
Elizabeth still sounds incredulous. “When El Rey got called for Silver Supreme, I was thrilled,” she says. “We were standing in El Rey’s win picture when they called Antares for the Gold! I had to contain myself! After that, Jack and I went back up in the stands by ourselves with our trophy and were just kind of numb. Unfortunately, we had left early because we had to get to the airport, so we missed the presentation of the Breeders award. It was slightly disappointing that we didn’t get to be present for that portion of it, too, but it was an amazing experience that we will never forget.” Silver & Gold Champions El Rey Magnum & Antares RCF
As honored as they are to have earned such prestigious awards, Jack and Elizabeth Milam appreciate the response that their horses receive from their colleagues even more. “So many people in Scottsdale made their way over to us for no other reason than to compliment Antares,” Elizabeth relates. “That’s been even more satisfying than the show wins. That’s the real validation, the feedback from your peers.”
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While In Brazil … Hot Spots Worth Visiting PANTANAL MATOGROSSENSE
Pantanal Matogrossense National Park, or better known as the largest swamp in the world, is filled with all kinds of wildlife. You can find the largest number of bird species here along with 262 species of fish, 80 different types of mammals and 50 species of reptiles. These wetlands can be found in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. While Pantanal Matogrossense is the largest wetlands, consequently, they are also the largest floodplains on the planet. For those looking to relax amongst nature, don’t miss this tour.
AMAZON FOREST
Taking up about 40 percent of Brazil’s total area, the Amazon Forest is a spectacle that is hard to miss. Spanning across eight different countries, the Amazon represents the majority of the planet’s remaining rainforests. The 2,300,000 square mile forest that is inhabited by 390 billion trees is most known for its biodiversity. Within the Amazon Forest, there are species that have yet to be described, giving it the title of the world’s most unusual wildlife. From 3,000 freshwater fish species to more than 370 types of reptiles, you are guaranteed to see something new while visiting.
FERNANDO DE NORONHA ISLAND
Fernando de Noronha Island can be found within a chain of 21 islands created by volcanic origin. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the main island is 1,089 feet tall and has an area of 10 square miles. Only 420 visitors are allowed on the island at a time, which makes for a one-of-a-kind trip. Once you’ve arrived to Fernando de Noronha Island, you will find a whirlwind of color under the water. This is one of the top places to snorkel because of the way the fish, dolphins, turtles, lobsters and corals animate the water. With 15 beaches filled with blue waters along the island’s coast, it’s a must-see destination.
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INDAIATUBA ECOLOGICAL PARK
Avenida Fabio Roberto Barnabe, Indaiatuba, State of Sao Paulo 13330-315l Want to get out and about while visiting? The Indaiatuba Ecological Park is a perfect place to get exercise while enjoying the outdoors. This park gives you a chance to take a stroll outdoors on their plethora of walking paths and enjoy the Brazilian weather. From a skate park and playground, to walking paths, there is something for everyone.
WET’N WILD
Access by Bandeirantes Highway, km 72 Itupeva, São Paulo Just a short distance from the heart of Indaiatuba, you can visit Wet’n Wild, the largest water park in Brazil. With 25 different attractions, visiting this water park will be sure to make memories that last. Wet’n Wild also has the most diverse types of foods that you can enjoy while spending the day in the water. From cake and churros to hamburgers, this park has it all.
PIRACICABA WATER MUSEUM
Avenida Beira Rio 448, Piracicaba, State of Sao Paulo 13400-820 Right next to the Piracicaba River, is where the first Station of Capture and Water Pumping of the city worked. With the Piracicaba Water Museum’s goal to change attitudes towards the environment, one can learn how to use water the right way by witnessing how much water one wastes just by washing your hands.
PRACA ROQUE TORCE FILHO
Dom Bosco, Indaiatuba, State of Sao Paulo 13333-330 In the summer, this park is surrounded by blossoming cherry trees that are ideal for photo opportunities. With easy walking paths, this park is a place to take in the beauty of nature and soak up the sun.
PARQUE TEMÁTICO
Av. Eng. Fábio Roberto Barnabé - Jardim Monte Verde, Indaiatuba - SP Escape city life by visiting Parque Temático. This park will allow you to feel submerged in nature. With lots of green space, it is a great location to spend the day outdoors with friends and family. Bring your own food and have a picnic, or enjoy the food kiosks that are placed throughout the park.
ESCOLA MUNICIPAL AMBIENTAL BOSQUE DO SABER
R. João Batista D’ Alessandro, 610 - Jardim do Sol, Indaiatuba - SP, 13343-260
Escola Municipal Ambiental Bosque do Saber is a way to spend the day outdoors while being educated on Brazil’s culture. This place is perfect for children. They provide books and puppets that allow children to learn about culture. Along with learning, there is a great playground that allows your kids to burn off any energy while you take in the beautiful sights of one of the top green spaces in Indaiatuba. Ar abian Horse Times | 44 | Br azil ~ 2018
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LA FEE CAFETERIA
La Fée Cafeteria, R. Dom Pedro I, 240 - Cidade Nova I, Indaiatuba - SP, 13334-100 Start and end your day at La Fee Cafeteria. Their coffee will kickstart your day on the right foot and their cakes will satisfy your sweet tooth as your day comes to an end. This cafeteria has a more sophisticated environment that makes it a perfect place for dining in or grabbing something quick to assist you during your busy day.
PEZAO BAR
Avenida Presidente Kennedy 1569, Indaiatuba, State of Sao Paulo 13334-170 Pezao Bar is a great spot for a cold beer and great seafood. With an unforgettable ambiance, this bar will provide you with a place to relax and enjoy your friends and family, regardless if you’re searching for a full meal or just a snack.
RESTAURANTE CAIPIRAO
Rua Martha Camargo Ifanger 18 | Avenida Washington Luis, Indaiatuba, State of Sao Paulo 13338-700 Want to dive into authentic Brazilian food on your visit? Then Restaurante Caipirao is the place for you! With large servings and cheap prices, you will leave with a full stomach and full pockets. With a great ambiance, you can take your family or just go with friends.
VO GUERINO BAR
Rua Padre Manoel da Nobrega, 271 Indaiatuba - SP For a place to relax and spend time with friends and family, head to Vo Guerino Bar. Their unique layout on the outside and inside will you impress you, but they don’t stop there. They serve delicious food with a menu that changes daily so you can enjoy something new every time you visit.
LE TRISKELL BISTRO
Av. Eng. Fábio Roberto Barnabé, 723 - Chácara Areal, Indaiatuba - SP Le Triskell Bistro is the ultimate restaurant for a fine dining experience. With authentic French food and an intimate environment, this location will make date night romantic.
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JAIME PINHEIRO VILA DOS PINHEIROS INDAIATUBA – SP, BRAZIL
When did you start breeding? I started breeding around 28 years ago. What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? Haras Meia Lua. Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? Yes. Brazilian breeding has improved a lot and achieved successfully a balance between beauty and functionality. What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? I wouldn´t say “improve”; I´d say that Brazilian breeders should support more performance horses.
What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? I would like to become a larger number of breeders in Brazil.
Who do you consider to be the most important horse bred in Brazil in the last 10 years? The most important bred by you? RFI Farid and HK Keav Power. And bred by me, Magnum Chall HVP and Baviera HVP.
Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? I would like to keep the quality and all objectives achieved.
BLAKE SKOLE
CEDAR HEIGHTS FARM KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
When did you start breeding? I guess you could say that I started breeding before I was even born. My parents had been breeding well before I came along and some of those horses are still in the pedigrees of a few of the mares we are breeding now. But I have been studying horses’ pedigrees and what different bloodlines bring for as long as I can remember. It’s now a passion for me. What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? In my opinion, the influence of Brazilian breeding is very strong in our current breeding standard. The horses that come from Brazil can be imported into the United States and be very competitive at the highest levels. That is not the case for horses from some other countries. It seems the Brazilian horses instantly succeed in the show ring and breeding barn.
Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? I 100% believe that the horses from Brazil are reaching the highest levels of beauty and functionality. The breeders in Brazil take great pride
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in what they breed and are very calculating in every move they make. Brazilian breeders make quality in general, their primary focus. What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? If I was to want to see Brazilian breeders do anything, it would be marketing their horses on a more worldwide basis. Who do you consider to be the most important horse bred in Brazil in the last 10 years? The most important bred by you? As for the most important horse(s) bred in Brazil, for me it has to be Razeer Serondella! We’ve made a huge commitment to this amazing young colt that was bred and raised in Brazil by Haras Serondella. He will be a centerpiece of both our breeding program and the program of Haras Serondella for years to come. After Razeer, it would be his sire, Brazilian National Champion El Tino and his dam, Brazilian National Champion, U.S. National Champion, Breeders Finals Gold Champion, and Scottsdale Champion Mare, Queen Ayda FWM. The breeding of those two horses together created a huge piece of the future of our breeding program.
What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? I actually don’t think there have been any attributes that are lost in modern-day breeding. Quite the opposite for me. I believe that breeding has evolved to the highest level of horses competing worldwide. But if I was going to say one thing, I would say maybe the versatility of our breed has been lost a little. I would like to see more interaction between the halter and performance worlds and lose the stereotype that a halter horse cannot be competitive in the performance arena. Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? In the next 10 years, I would like to see that our farm is influencing the breed worldwide and continuing to grow. I would like to see the babies and grandbabies of the amazing group of mares and stallions at our farm making an impact on all aspects of our breed. At the same time, we will maintain a good/family relationship with all the people we do business with. I believe in teamwork and trying to keep this business fun and successful! If we lose the aspect of fun and excitement, then we are, in my opinion, failing as a team, and I don’t see failing as an option!
LEANDRO DE AGUIAR
HARAS CRUZEIRO SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
When did you start breeding? I bought my first Arabian horse in 1981, the mare C Cashmere, bred by Claudio Bardela; but I consider having started the breeding of Arabian horses effectively in the early 1990s. What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? Brazil’s main asset is its great potential and its capacity to produce food, no doubt about it. I think that Brazilian agribusiness is one of the most modern and prosperous in the world, and it has been improving year after year, increasing quality and productivity. This is an asset that differentiates Brazil in the global scenario. Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? I think the Brazilian breeding has reached a high level, both in beauty and functionality, and I think we are among the highest quality breeders in the world. What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? In terms of beauty, without a doubt, Brazilian breeding is among the best in the world. I think that at this moment of our breeding, we must take care of and improve the functionality of our horse.
Who do you consider to be the most important horse bred in Brazil in the last 10 years? The most important bred by you? This is a very difficult question. We have several individuals bred here in Brazil who have contributed in a very relevant way, not only to the improvement of Brazilian breeding, but also have influenced world breeding, therefore, I find it difficult—almost impossible—to point out the most important horse bred in Brazil. Regarding my creations, I consider the two most prominent individuals I have bred are two females: Caríssima LA, daughter of HDB Sihr Ibn Massai and the Marwan mare, MS Magnolia; and Flora LA, also a daughter of HDB Sihr Ibn Massai and out of the multi-champion FT Havanna El Keav.
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What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? In general, I see that all over the world our breeding has privileged beauty and refinement to our horses, which I believe to be very important. But we must not forget that a horse was made to be ridden, to be used in the farm, sports and leisure; and for this, important attributes should always be improved, such as strength, physical
resistance, equilibrium, strong legs and character. I do not think we have lost these attributes, but I think we need to take better care of them. Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? I would like to see my breeding program being recognized as one of the five best in the world.
DAVID BOGGS
MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA & ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA When did you start breeding? I am a 4th generation horseman, and 2nd generation Arabian horse breeder. What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? Their almost unbeatable soccer teams! Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? I believe they are wholeheartedly and diligently after this goal. Brazilian breeders are some of the best in the world. What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? Promoting more the endurance and performance disciplines of the Arabian horse. What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? I wouldn’t go so far as to say they’ve lost them, but compared to past
years, the amazing shoulders and well-shaped necks Brazilian horses were so famous for. Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? I pray for a continuum of the global influence of the Midwest Stallions.
MICHEL ALBERTO MORELATO HARAS E CANIL DONA FRANCISCA CAMPO ALEGRE – SC, BRAZIL When did you start breeding? 2010.
What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? The capacity to constantly improve what we do and strive for more. Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? Yes, but we need to improve on having more activities that prove their functionality. Ar abian Horse Times | 48 | Br azil ~ 2018
What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? We should showcase more the functionality of our breed throughout the vast Brazilian territory.
What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? Shoulders … ears … movement.
Who do you consider to be the most important horse bred in Brazil in the last 10 years? The most important bred by you? HK Keav Power; and bred by me … Aziz MAM.
Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? I hope to be collaborating with others to breed special horses that will influence the breed both nationally and internationally, for future generations.
TRAVIS RICE
FARM AFFILIATION: ROYAL ARABIANS, LLC SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA When did you start breeding? My family started breeding when I was just knee high. I was blessed to be a part of a family that had the joy of owning the immortal Padrons Psyche during his Reserve National Championship win in 1991 and watching his first foal crop and a few after, before he was sold to La Cabreah Arabians. It was during that time I had no doubt I wanted to be involved with Arabian horses for the rest of my life, and that breeding was the most important aspect of all. What do you consider is Brazil’s best asset as a country within the world scenario? They have many, one being, of course, that they are incredible breeders of the Arabian horse. But more so, it is the hospitality that Brazil delivers. Brazilians receive those from outside countries in a way words cannot describe, and you must experience it at least once. That in itself, will keep you coming back again and again. Do you believe Brazilian breeders are achieving a balance between beauty and functionality? Absolutely. What do you think Brazilian breeders should improve in general? Great question and a tough one to answer. They are doing so many great things, it truly is hard to point out any critiques. Brazilians are breeders. They breed horses. By that I mean, that they do not believe in breeding to the flavors of the day, moment or market. For example, horses such as *FA el Shawan, who has been a game changer, would have never gotten the chance he did in Brazil, here in America. The same goes for the rise up that is *El Tino. No horse is perfect and that is why you must breed what is weak in one to what is the strength in another, while still maintaining overall Arabian beauty; and the Brazilians are great at that. Who do you consider to be the most important horse bred in Brazil in the last 10 years? There are two … *Halyr Meia Lua and *Royal Asad. I could write a book on the reasons why!
What breeding attribute do you think has been lost and would like to see come back? Ears … length and set. Along with good solid tail carriage and set of tails. Where do you hope to see your breeding program in 10 years? I am blessed to be a part of Royal Arabians’ breeding program at present and I cannot see it going anywhere but greater beyond all means. Cindy McGown and Mark Davis have set a standard and are following it strongly; increasing qualities to their program day by day, and just as I stated previously, “Breeding Arabian Horses” to create the ideal. And they are committed, which is the most important part of that equation.
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JULY 18-21, 2018 − INDAIATUBA − SP Tentative Schedule WEDNESDAY JULY 18th ~ ROYAL ARABIANS ARENA ~ 09:00 A.M. – NATIONAL PERFORMANCE LUNCH 2:00 P.M. – 2018 NATIONAL BRAZIL CUP • JUNIOR FILLY CHAMPIONSHIP (6-18 Months Old) • JUNIOR COLT CHAMPIONSHIP (6-18 Months Old) • FILLY CHAMPIONSHIP (18-36 Months Old) • COLT CHAMPIONSHIP (18-36 Months Old) • MARE CHAMPIONSHIP (Over 36 Months Old) • STALLION CHAMPIONSHIP (Over 36 Months Old) • GELDING CHAMPIONSHIP • MOST CLASSICAL HEAD CHAMPIONSHIP • GET OF SIRE / PRODUCE OF DAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THURSDAY JULY 19th ~ ROYAL ARABIANS ARENA ~ 9:00 A.M. – NATIONAL PERFORMANCE LUNCH 2:00 P.M – NATIONAL HALTER • JUNIOR/ JUNIOR COLT (6-12 Months Old) – 4th / 5th / 6th Classes • JUNIOR COLT (12-18 Months Old) – 10th / 11th / 12th Classes • YOUNG COLT (18-27 Months Old) – 16th / 17th / 18th Classes • COLT (27-36 Months Old) – 22nd / 23rd / 24th Classes • GELDING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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1st China arabian horse show Presented by Dynasty Arabians and China Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance August 4-5, 2018
“China has the second largest horse population in the world only after the U.S. China is a big emerging market in the equine industry in general. Chinese Arabian enthusiasts love horses that they can compete with in an endurance race or pleasure ride, as well as the amazing beautiful halter show horse. There is a market for Arabian horses in all disciplines and are conf ident that the demand for quality Arabian horses will take off shortly after our f irst show.” Location of show … Beijing, the heart of China, at Longines World Equestrian Academy. What prompted the decision to have this show? With the promotion of Arabian horses in China in the last two years, many people have become fans and some of them owners. After sharing show experiences from around the world, fans and owners are very excited for our own show in China. What are your expectations for this first show? The education of people about the Arabian horse is the most important objective of this show for Chinese Arabian enthusiasts. During the show and horse fair, we will organize a few forums between international Arabian experts and Chinese enthusiasts, to speak on the Arabian horse in history, conformation, and training with horse presentations. Education will help the China Arabian horse market grow, encouraging further ownership through future shows and events.
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Number of horses expected ... This first show will have limited numbers with the main focus on education and entertainment. No more than 40 horses will be carefully selected with four classes and two championships. Number of farms represented at the show ... About 20 Chinese Arabian horse farms and 15 international Arabian farms will be present at the show and horse fair. Any other breeds represented beyond Arabians? No, this show is exclusively for Arabians. What events during the China Arabian Horse Show should people not miss? Frankly, every event of this show is a must-attend. From the Arabian Horse Fair and Arabian Forums, to the 1st China Arabian horse auction, show and Gala Dinner, it will be an unforgettable cultural event for the time for most people in China. How many people do you expect at the China Arabian Horse Show? We estimate at least 1,000 people showing up daily during the horse fair, and around 500 people will watch the show. For the gala dinner, about 300 privately invited VIP guests are expected. What do you hope will come about from this show? That more new people will fall in love with Arabian horses and become owners. Where can one get more information about attending the show? Please visit our website or you can ask Eric Xu on Facebook anytime! Final thoughts ... We are greatly appreciative of the many international Arabian breeders, farms and trainers who are supporting our show. Though we are going through a hard time for this first show, we never think of giving up, because we know many people are looking forward to it. We feel Arabian horses to us is simply not a hobby anymore; it has become a God-given responsibility. n www.chinaarabian.com A HT Abroad
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Ev er y photo shoo t is a team eff or with ow ne rs, trainers and ca t. It is the sharing of our pa ssion fo r this breed re ta Af te r ea ch shoo t, when it’s tim ke rs, that allows the abunda nt rewa rds to flow. e pa ck up my memories too. Th to pa ck up my ca meras and re turn ho me, I en and prepare fo r the next chap I jump ba ck on the mag ic carpet ride of lif e te because of this mag ical breed r … the next vi sual adve nture. And it’s all we lo ve so much.
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Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival 2018 ... Where It All Began by Susanne BĂ–sche
Happy voices hovering above the heads of numerous visitors provided a background for the joyful side of life during the premiere of the Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival. But its actual history began much earlier ‌ for several thousand years, the destinies of horses and humans have been inextricably linked, proven by ancient rock art throughout the Kingdom.
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The Eastern Province, known as Asharqia in Arabic, is the largest province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a land of startling contrasts. The Sports City Center in Dammam, one of the major cities in this region, hosted the Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud Bin Naif Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province. It was an event that was so much more than just two more Arabian horse shows. It celebrated the history and important heritage of the Arabian horse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ancient rock art throughout the Kingdom depicts horses with the distinguishing characteristics of the Arabian breed—small, triangular shaped heads, proudly arched necks, high-held tails and delicate limbs. The idea was formed three years ago. Initially, only a straight Egyptian Arabian horse show was planned. Ideas had been exchanged and prepared, but postponed. In this particular case, postponing did not lead to cancellation; on the contrary, it led to a large-scale project. “Different aspects have been included along the way. The combination of a ‘Booth and Fair Gallery’ was totally new,” says Ronny Vosch, member of the organizing committee who got in on the ground floor. “Personally, I was surprised by the generosity and eagerness of the people I have worked with during this project. All of us were links of a bigger chain, working together to create a new and successful event. Hats off, as several ‘links in the chain’ did not have the slightest idea what an Arabian horse show is about. And this event was more than just a horse show. A workshop, an art exhibition, the fair … all had to be constructed from zero, as there are no permanent horse event facilities in the region. A tough task well done, even into the smallest details.” A HT Abroad
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The idea of targeting the citizens of Dammam was a major hit and the campaign efforts were remarkable. Everybody in the organizing team had been waiting for the moment when the Festival started and it was easy to see that their endeavors were worth it. “Many attendees never saw an Arabian horse in their lives,” Ronny explains. “Mixed and straight Egyptian terminology was explained to the audience, and
the Grandstand was often fully occupied during the four days of the event. The VIP section was spacious and had great atmosphere, despite the fact that judges did not throw “20’s” Karam Kenana (Majd Al Rayyan x Alia Al Rayyan) too easy and in general, the final scores were not too high. Although it has to be mentioned, the best horses were leading their classes and in the running for medals in the championships.” During the show, Ardah, a folkloric dance with swords in Saudi Arabia, supported the cheerful atmosphere. The art and education part of the festival needed another expert who was able to realize the project. “I felt quite honored to be the Chair of the Art and Education Committee for this visionary new event,” Cynthia Culbertson says. “The Higher Organizing Committee had a great concept: combining competition, entertainment, art and culture, all in an event celebrating the legacy of the Arabian horse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. But beyond the concept, the reality is that the Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival was an amazing success, especially considering that something like this had never been done before. It was wonderful to see the huge number of attendees—families, children, foreign visitors—many of whom had never seen an Arabian horse before.” Cynthia Culbertson ties to the “Stories in the Rocks” workshop and exhibition. (Photo by Richard T. Bryant) A HT Abroad
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King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dammam. Photo by Richard T. Bryant
About the art exhibition, Cynthia remarks, “For me personally, it was fantastic to see thousands of visitors react with joy and wonder. The first part of the exhibition featured ancient rock art depicting horses through the large-scale photography images of Richard T. Bryant, from a project of the Layan Cultural Foundation. The exhibition continued by moving forward in time thousands of years later to display the work of three of the world’s greatest contemporary artists of the Arabian horse: Karen Kasper, Ali Almimar and Gigi Grasso. Visitors also had the option of guided tours given by Talents, the company which also provides tours for the Louvre Abu Dhabi.” Many visitors made the most of the opportunity, talking to the artists; and the exhibition never seemed empty, people were strolling in and out. Taking place at the show venue, the exhibition displayed next to Kasper’s bronzes, Almimar’s paintings and Grasso’s photographs of international Arabian horse beauties, huge, hung photo prints of acclaimed photographer Richard T. Bryant’s captured work of Saudi Arabia’s ancient artists’ worldclass rock art which, gave visitors a realistic impression in stunning colors; it was something really unique.
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embracing human potential through encouraging creativity and empowering talent—a cultural destination that emphasizes art, science, literature and innovation. Inside, the exhibition area is lined with copper on the walls while other parts are a combination of old and new. The center offers a museum but also a well-filled library, conference rooms, socializing areas, theater and cinema. Designed by a Swedish architect, it is a place to create new ideas and welcomes modern projects like the Saudi Film Days or the National Comedy Tour. “Also inspiring were the wonderful booths and food options in the cultural village,” Cynthia remembers. “There were lots of entrepreneurs represented, including many Saudi women, all excited about presenting their products. Education was another important element, and the seminar under the title Where it All Began, had many enthusiastic attendees as well.” Dr. Doug Antczak, “Genetic Studies of the Arabian Horse.”
The village setup was around the showgrounds; everything included to make families and singles feel equally comfortable: coffee shops, trinkets, playgrounds for children and food-trucks. “I have never seen so many people at a horse show,” comments a visitor from Europe. “At times, the showgrounds reminded me of a beehive, all were filled with women, young and old, in their black and colorful hijabs and abayas. It was really a festival atmosphere. Maybe some of the visitors fell in love with the Arabian horse; wouldn’t that be something wonderful!” In the workshop for Where It All Began, renowned international experts gave a unique blend of history, archaeology, science, art and literature. Among them were Dr. Doug Antczak of Cornell University, USA, Cynthia Culbertson, Richard T. Bryant and internationally accomplished equine artist Karen Kasper. With the help of numerous photos taken by her dear husband, Richard T. Bryant, Cynthia Culbertson emphasized the expanding centuries
Abdulaziz Bin Ebiedallah Al-Qurashi, “The Arabian Horse in Arabic Literature.”
of heritage of the Arabian horse for the peninsula. Cynthia also explained why the Arabian horse became desirable for European horse breeders due to their various positive characteristics like longevity, high fertility or great stamina. In addition, the world famous Arabian horse breeder and author, Judith Forbis, faced the challenge of presenting 60 years of experience in just 20 minutes. All told, the festival welcomed international guests and visitors from around 30 different countries. “Bahrain and Kuwait are just around the corner, and the Khafji border crossing between Kuwait and the KSA was exceptionally opened for the ‘horses,’ thanks to the support of the Governors’ Office,” Ronny Vosch explains. “From the UAE
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we welcomed Dubai Stud. Their efforts paid off by taking Gold in the Senior Stallions and Bronze in the Junior Fillies through the straight Egyptian part of the show. Indeed, representatives from all participating countries garnered medals.” In many aspects of life, it is important to set new standards; the Arabian horse scene is no exception. It is necessary to convey to the public a positive image of the Arabian horse. In the case of the Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival, it has accomplished that aim and in addition, the three Saudi Arabian stud farms who were the driving force behind the idea—Khalid H.A. Al Gahtani (Salayel Stud), Hamad Bin Awad Bin Quraya Alwadi Stud (Alwadi Stud), and Abdul Aziz Bukanan (Bukanan Stud)—were kind enough to offer farm presentations after the show. Such a grand success is the result of careful and consistent teamwork on all levels. “I had not experienced this before in Mrs. Judith Forbis, "A Personal Journey with the Arabian Horse." the Kingdom, at least not to this extent,” comments Ronny. “Members of the Higher Organizing Committee, sponsors, volunteers and friends, worked together for a smooth-running event. The spirit of ‘Vision 2030’, an ambitious plan to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil to diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation and tourism, could be felt, especially from the young people. The Kingdom awaits a great future. It was a pleasure to be part of this inaugural edition.”
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QATAR’S BUSY SHOW SEASON by Susanne Bösche Photos by ZAD
Qatar is an ever-growing stop on one’s travel list, thanks to the peninsula’s warm welcome of tourists from around the world who enjoy the mind-blowing architecture, the crystal-clear water of Doha’s bay, as well as diverse entertainment. And for Arabian horse enthusiasts, Qatar is a must-see destination. Although summer isn’t the best time to visit Qatar, the months from October to March is absolute bliss. With a pleasant temperature, the weather is perfect for travel and sightseeing, and is also the busy season for Qatar’s Arabian horse lovers: breeding, foaling, racing and showing. When the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) opens its doors for Arabian horse shows, horse lovers can only marvel. The spectacular Al Shaqab arena is the landmark building in Education City; there is nothing similar in the Gulf. Over the 2017/18 show season, the QREC held five Arabian horse shows on a national and international level. A HT Abroad
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Qatar National Arabian Horse Show for Individual Owners The QREC opened its doors for the sixth edition of the Qatar National Arabian Horse Show for Individual Owners, March 9th11th. While an international panel of judges did its work, it was a great opportunity for visitors to meet new people and see amazing horses in the Al Shaqab arena. As many as 126 horses vied for top honors in this show which ran for three straight days. Mohammed Mobarek Al Sulaiti’s Gold Champion Senior Stallion Shaheen Lembarak (Farhoud Al Shaqab x AJ Bayan) impressed the judges enough for a victory ahead of Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri’s Gazwan Al Nasser (Gazal Al Shaqab x Ftoon Al Shaqab), the gold winner in last year’s edition of the show. It was a good season for Gazwan Al Nasser, who A HT Abroad
also won Bronze in the Qatar International Arabian Horse Show earlier in the show season. The Gold Champion Senior Mare D Jazah (Marajj x OFW Rochelle) is proudly owned by Alsraiya Stud, while Al Reeh Stud’s AG Di Giada (WH Justice x SC Alessia) won Silver. Al Reeh Stud also had a Bronze winner in the Junior Colts Championship, with Amir Al Reeh (Fadi Al Shaqab x Zahira Al Zobair) finishing behind Hamad Ibrahim Al Karani’s Gold winner, Ghazi Al Nasser (Gazwan Al Nasser x Sarah Al Nasser), and Silver winner Jalmood Umm Aludham (Kahil Al Shaqab x Farona), owned by Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri.
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27th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri celebrated grand success at the 27th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show, February 10th12th, picking up two gold championships. The afore mentioned Jalmood Umm Aludham was awarded Gold Champion Yearling Colt while his WH Justice daughter DA Magic Moment (x DA Infidha), took Gold in the Senior Mare Championship. The grey mare is no newcomer to the show ring, having also won the 19th Qatar National Purebred Arabian Horse Show in 2016. More importantly, she is already producing well with two fillies, one by Wadee Al Shaqab and another by Fadi Al Shaqab, for Mr. Al Hajri. Al Nasser Stud’s Rihab Al Nasser (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser) and Royal Cavalry of Oman’s AJA Europa (Aja Justified x HB Marais) rounded out the Senior Mare competition winning Silver and Bronze respectively.
Al Shaqab Stud’s reputation for being a strong competitor around the globe did not disappoint at the international championship, with the Al Shaqab team sending Senior Stallion Faraa Al Shaqab (x GW Natorious Star) into the show ring for the Gold, another representative of the Marwan Al Shaqab sire line. Al Shaqab’s second Gold winner was the Farhoud Al Shaqab son Medan Al Shaqab, out of the marvelous producing Abha Myra, winning the Junior Colt championship, with Al Nasser Stud’s Badiea Al Nasser (RFI Farid x Aliah Al Nasser) earning Silver, and Hamad Alkarani’s Ghazi Al Nasser (Ghazwan Al Nasser x Sarah Al Nasser) picking up Bronze.
Sheikh Hamad with Tibrah Al Shaqab and Menouah Al Rayyan.
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Qatar International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show This year, the Qatar International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show enjoyed great attention as many officials and dignitaries attended the two-day horse event in February, including HE Sultan Al Khater, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and Board Member of Daam; HE Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani, owner of Al Nasser Stud; HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani, Al Shaqab Breeding and Show Manager; Hamad Bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, President of Qatar Equestrian Federation and Vice Chairman of QREC; Nasser Bin Sherida Al Kaabi, QREC General Manager; and Abdulrahman Al Mannai, Vice CEO of Daam. Excellent Arabian horses played the leading role though. The Senior Stallion championship was in the hands of three straight Egyptians. It was Mountaser Laffan, who accomplished Gold Champion Senior Stallion for the second straight year. He is a steel grey son of the late Ansata Nile Echo and out of Authentic Monisa, proudly owned by Jassim Kayed Al Muhannadi. Silver was awarded to Hamad Mohammed Al Hajri’s Simeon Sebedee (Imperial Madaar x Simeon Sehavi), with Mohammad
El Msareer Stud’s Peninsula Gold Champion Filly Dheba El Msareer.
Abdulrahman Ali Saeeda Al Nuaimi’s Haboob (Farres x Ajmal Farasha) winning Bronze. When the rosettes for the Senior Mare championship were awarded, spectators saw a smiling Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani between two grey pearls. Tibrah Al Shaqab, a daughter of Farhoud Al Shaqab and out of Twom Hiddiyya, was adjudged Gold Champion a year after winning bronze. Menouah Al Rayyan (Fares Al Rayyan x Bint Mesoudah M-HP) won Silver for Al Rayyan Farm, also managed by Sheikh Hamad. HE Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani received Bronze for Maisa Al Nasser, (by Sinan Al Rayyan), who is out of one of the precious Imperial Mahzeer daughters, Zenubia Al Nasser. Qatar’s show season is in the books, and slight caution is exercised for the upcoming hot and humid summer month, but if planning a trip for the upcoming show season, this country has plenty of gems to enjoy.
Al Rayyan Stud’s Peninsula Silver Champion Colt Jaffal Al Rayyan.
Umm Aludham Stud’s National Silver Champion Junior Colt Jalmood Umm Aludham.
Intl. Gold Champion Senior Stallion Faraa Al Shaqab.
Intl. Gold Champion Junior Colt Medan Al Shaqab.
Intl. Gold Champion Yearling Filly Arwa Al Nasser.
Intl. Bronze Champion Senior Stallion Gazwan Al Nasser.
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27th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show Results Senior Stallions Championship Gold: FARAA AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x GW Natorious Star), owner Al Shaqab Silver: GHASHAM AL SHAQAB (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Gazala Al Shaqab), owner Al Shaqab Bronze: GAZWAN AL NASSER (Gazal Al Shaqab x Ftoon Al Shaqab), owner Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri
Senior Mares Championship Gold: DA MAGIC MOMENT (WH Justice x DA Enfidha), owner Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri Silver: RIHAB AL NASSER (Marwan Al Shaqab x Remal Al Nasser), owner Al Nasser Stud Bronze: AJA EUROPA (Aja Justified x HB Marais), owner Royal Cavalry of Oman
Junior Colts Championship Gold: MEDAN AL SHAQAB (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Abha Myra), owner Al Shaqab Silver: BADIEA AL NASSER (RFI Farid x Aliah Al Nasser), owner Al Nasser Stud Bronze: GHAZI AL NASSER (Ghazwan Al Nasser x Sarah Al Nasser), owner Hamad Ibrahim Al Karani
Yearling Colts Championship Gold: JALMOOD UMM ALUDHAM (Kahil Al Shaqab x Farona), owner Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri Silver: SARMAD AL SHAQAB (Kahil Al Shaqab x Coco Shanel LA), owner Al Shaqab Bronze: AMIR AL REEH (Fadi Al Shaqab x Zahira Al Zobair), owner Al Reeh Stud
Yearling Fillies Championship Gold: ARWA AL NASSER (Fadi Al Shaqab x Anood Al Nasser), owner Al Nasser Stud Silver: GREEN AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x Layali Al Shaqab), owner Al Shaqab Bronze: RAJHAH AL SHAQAB (Marwan Al Shaqab x Wijdan Al Shaqab), owner Al Shaqab
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The UAE Show Season ... Most Talked About
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t’s early in the 2018 horse show season, but following the conclusion of the UAE’s show schedule, the most talked about horses are emerging fast. With the Dubai International Arabian Horse Show having closed its doors and all prizes given, who was in the spotlight and is maybe ready to shake up the European show rings?
The most talked about horse in Dubai was the 3-year-old AJ Kafu (Shanghai EA x AJ Kahayla); unstoppable and imposing in the ring. In or out, he doesn’t need to try to impress; with his outstanding appearance, he’s just the sort of horse who can cast his spell over spectators and judges alike. The Junior Colt Gold Championship could not be taken away from AJ Kafu, beating World Gold Champion Yearling Colt D Seraj and KA Nabras. Such a superior individual as AJ Kafu is no coincidence at Ajman Stud. His sire, Shanghai EA, accomplished 2016 Dubai Gold Champion Senior Stallion and has already proven his potential as a breeding stallion many times over, while his dam is by 2012 World Gold Champion Senior Stallion QR Marc and out of the immortal Kwestura. No wonder everybody at Ajman Stud has great hopes for AJ Kafu, who attracts the attention of breeders worldwide. Ajman Stud celebrated another success with yearling filly AJ Banafsaj, by AJ Marzan, who beat the reigning ANC and World Champion Yearling Filly LR Era De Excalibur and D Shihanah in the championship; the latter having won Gold in Abu Dhabi and at the UAE Nationals before. There is much promise in this young star, as AJ Banafsaj’s dam is Princess Of Marwan, herself a U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly, and connected to the strong Amety B line.
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Dubai Arabian Horse Stud campaigned a strong group of competitors during the UAE season, among them the bay yearling colt D Mahboob (D Mshary x Julianna Z), who won Gold in Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and at the UAE Nationals. In Dubai, D Mahboob was only bested by Admiral, proudly bred and owned by Al Muawd Stud. Admiral, bay like his prominent sire Emerald J, himself a Dubai Gold Senior Champion Stallion, earned six times a 20 for his fabulous movements. One of the most recently successful show fillies is without question, D Ajayeb (RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika), who won Gold at the most prestigious shows as a yearling, including Dubai. In 2018, D Ajayeb returned to the Dubai show ring to complete three in a row, and she succeeded, winning Gold Champion Junior Filly. When Ahmed Al Talawy accepted the trophy for Unanimous Dubai Gold Champion Senior Mare, Emandoria, it was the–temporary–grand finale for the enchanting flea-bitten mare. Emandoria (Gazal Al Shaqab x Emanda) won her first World Championship in 2005; in 2013, she achieved the European Triple Crown, Las Vegas World Cup Championship and U.S. National Champion. Emandoria has won everything there was to win, including Dubai Senior Champion Mare three times, in 2018, with the high score of the show. In this, probably final season, the mare waves the flags for not only her breeder Michalów Stud, but for her leaser Ahmed Al Talawy of Al Baydaa Stud. Two weeks earlier, Emandoria attained Unanimous Sharjah Gold Champion Senior Mare with another Michalów-bred, reigning World Silver Champion Senior Stallion Equator, winning Gold in the Senior Stallions, besting Eden C and Nashmi Al Hawajer. In Dubai, Equator and Eden C achieved Silver and Bronze respectively with a superior E.S. Harir winning Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Stallion. Bred by HH Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Al Qassemi, the AJ Dinar son out of TF Magnums Magic is proudly owned by Al Saqran Stud.
A Fast Growing Scene Founded in 1986, publishing the first studbook in 1990 with 313 registered horses, the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) is the fasted growing Arabian horse scene worldwide. For two centuries, breeding Arabian horses has no longer been restricted to the Middle East, although it has experienced a renaissance there. Like anywhere else in the world, Arabian horses are in the hands of many different breeders in the UAE; some small, some big, and some who have become increasingly powerful international players.
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Traditionally, the Fujairah show marks the starting point of the UAE show season, conducted by the EAHS. Internationally renowned Albidayer Stud enjoyed a good start to the season, winning Gold Champion Yearling Filly with the FA El Rasheem daughter Sundos Albidayer, out of sweet and handsome Chileanbred San Jose Alfonsina. The first show and the first win for Sundos Albidayer, she gained the highest points of all fillies in Fujairah and won her class in Abu Dhabi two months later, too. Sundos’ stablemate Juri Albidayer (Marwan Al Shaqab x HS Jumanah), took Gold Champion Yearling Filly at the UAE National Championship for her proud breeder Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi. Why is a title at the UAE National Championships so special? It is not only validation; it is also a shared experience and a celebration that numerous Arabian horse breeders, owners and enthusiasts enjoy at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. The club is the home of horse racing in the capital with around 16 race meetings a year and opens its doors to the UAE National Championship every year, which meant six amazing show days with two Championships, the UAE National and UAE National Local. Every first and second horse in each class qualified for the UAE National Championship. Third and fourth place, provided a Sheikh does not own them, compete in the UAE National Championship Local, a great way for the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) to support smaller breeders. Around 700 Arabian horses paraded in front of an international judges panel. Winning here is really something precious.And Albidayer Stud’s winning streak continued with Masroor Albidayer (AJ Dinar x Mayasah Albidayer) receiving UAE National Gold Champion Senior Stallion, while their Shanghai EA son Sinmar Albidayer, out of Salwa Albidayer, accomplished Silver in the Yearling Colts. The grey colt seemed to be attracted to silver as he added another Silver medal at the Sharjah International Arabian Horse Festival in March. You can bet for sure, you’ll be seeing many of these horses soon, in a spotlight near you.n
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Senior Stallions
Gold Champion E.S. HARIR (AJ Dinar x TF Magnum’s Magic), owned by Al Saqran Stud Silver Champion EQUATOR (QR Marc x Ekliptyka), owned by Michalów Stud Bronze Champion EDEN C (Enzo x Silken Sable), owned by Al Sayed Stud
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Senior Mares Gold Champion EMANDORIA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Emanda), on lease to Al Baydaa Stud & Al Mai Stud Silver Champion GHAZALAT AL KHALEDIAH (PA Gazsi x Argentinna SS), owned by Al Khalediah Stables Bronze Champion GALERIDA (Shanghai EA x Galilea), on lease to Al Baydaa Stud
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Junior Colts Gold Champion AJ KAFU (Shanghai EA x AJ Kahayla), owned by Ajman Stud Silver Champion D SERAJ (FA El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud Bronze Champion KA NABRAS (Shanghai EA x AJ Nazwa), owned by Khaled Ghanem Mubarak Alomairi
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Junior Fillies Gold Champion D AJAYEB (RFI Farid x Ladi Veronika), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud Silver Champion SERANZA (Kanz Albidayer x Evening Serenade), on lease to Al Baydaa Stud Bronze Champion AJ NORAH (AJ Mardan x Inspired Najla), owned by Ajman Stud
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Yearling Colts
Yearling Fillies
Gold Champion ADMIRAL (Emerald J x Haniyyah), owned by Al Muawd Stud
Gold Champion AJ BANAFSAJ (AJ Marzan x Princess Of Marwan), owned by Ajman Stud
Silver Champion D MAHBOOB (D Mshary x Julianna Z), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Silver Champion LR ERA DE EXCALIBUR (Excalibur EA x Expected Beauty), owned by Al Sayed Stud
Bronze Champion D BAREQ (FA El Rasheem x Royal Emira), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
Bronze Champion D SHIHANAH (FA El Rasheem x D Shahla), owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud
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Haras Vila Dos Pinheiros............................21-28Brazil (131-138)
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Al Naif Stud.....................................................16-18Qatar (66-68)
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Al Nasser Stud.................................. 8, 9, 12-15Qatar (62-65), BC
IntArah Dream Embryo Auction................ 10-11Brazil (120, 121)
Al Rayyan Farm.................................................8-11Qatar (58-61)
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Al Shahania Stud........................................................ 19Qatar (69)
Lembarak Arabians......................................... 28-29Qatar (78, 79)
Al Shaqab..................................... 18-21, 4-7Qatar (54-57), 94, 95
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Al Sheikh Stud......................................................................28, 29 Al Thumama Stud............................................20-23Qatar (70-73)
Midwest......................................................30-34Brazil (140-144)
Albidayer Stud.......................................................................22-25
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Ariela Arabians...................................................................... 30, 31
Nordquist Studios.......................................................................85
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Beloveds Farm.......................................................................90-93
Oak Ridge Arabians....................................30-33Brazil (140-143)
Bin Hamila Stud...............................................................209-IBC
Obi Training..............................................................................208
BioseXYng Brazil................................................... 29Brazil (139)
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Blues Alliance Group................................................................ 201 Bu Thaila Farm................................................24-27Qatar (74-77)
C Cavalor – Nutriquine..................................................................15
D Dan Lynch Farms......................................................................204 Dona Francisca – Haras E Canil............................. 20Brazil (130) Dubai Stud......................................................................... FC, 2, 3
Privilege Arabians...................................................... 22-27, 86-89
R Regency Cove Farm............................................... 42Brazil (152) Royal Cavalry Of Oman....................................................... 96, 97
S Samjad...................................................................................86-89 Schoukens Training Center....................................... 108, 206, 207 Southern Chariot Stud....................................................... 202, 203
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Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC.....................................................109
Emaj Purebred Arabian Stud............................................ 106, 107
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Esperanza Arabian Farm, LLC................................................. 103
The Michalów State Stud......................................................28, 29
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The RFI Farid Partnership.................................................... 26, 27
Fazenda Floresta........................................................8Brazil (118)
Twin X Arabians.......................................................................204
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Felcia Psyche (Padrons Psyche x VH Starlett, by Solstice)
In foal with a f illy to Versace.
Superlative show mare and broodmare (having already produced 11 foals, including a National Champion filly who went on to produce National Champion foals herself. And last year’s filly (Kaavya MCF) who, despite her young age at 6 months, placed 4th in her Yearling Class at Scottsdale this year (competing against true yearlings)! Contact: Blues Alliance Group E-mail: bluesalliancegroup@gmail.com
Resides in the U.S.
Also available: Breeding to Ajman Moniscione (for full sibling to National Champion Mare, Dana Al Mohamadia)
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