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rience and now owns one of the most complete private libraries of books on the subject. Jeff learned early that to win at the highest levels, in addition to having a great horse, one needed a skilled professional to condition, train, and show the horse. And so, right from the start, Jeff forged relationships with master horsemen the likes of Rick Moser, David Boggs, and Michael Byatt, who successfully showed his young stallions, Shahin and Mahal. The first of a string of early show ring success by Shahin was a win at the Michigan Futurity. Further victories came for Shahin: Ohio Buckeye Champion Three-Year-Old Colt, Region 13 Champion Stallion, and the 1983 egyptian event Champion Three-Year-Old egyptianRelated Colt. Mahal was equally successful, also winning Region 13 Champion as a three-yearold and the highly competitive 1984 egyptian event Three-Year-Old Straight egyptian Colt Championship, with approximately 60 entries. These initial achievements clearly proved Jeff ’s natural ability to select a winning horse and encouraged the Sloans to continue to accelerate their program. in the fall of 1982, Jeff attended his first U.S. nationals in Louisville, Ky., where he watched David Boggs show the great stallion Padron. David’s skill and commanding presence, as well as his intense desire to succeed impressed Jeff.
Jeff Sloan, Cindi Murch, Padron, David Boggs, Deena and Bernie Sloan 1982 U.S. Nationals, Louisville, Kentucky
Judith Forbis, Ansata Arabians, World Renowned Arabian Horse Expert and Mentor to Jeff Sloan
“I remember meeting Jeff Sloan at the Egyptian Event in 1982 when he attended one of
my seminars about planned breeding. I sensed his enthusiasm and intense passion about the breed at that time, and over the years I have watched him maintain a positive and
influential presence in the Arabian horse community. Some three decades have passed since we first met, and I have noted his continual association with some of the very
finest Arabians in the breed. Obviously he developed a connoisseur’s eye. Success succeeds, it never precedes, and Jeff has persevered and succeeded throughout the ever
changing trends in the Arabian horse community. I am glad to have helped catalyze his passion for Arabians and have enjoyed following his unique accomplishments.”
Walter Mishek, Mishek Arabians, Arabian Horse Expert “This year is my 50th anniversary for Misheks Arabians. Over the years, I have had the
privilege to know most of the great owners and breeders of Arabian horses. I have known Jeff Sloan for over 30 years and sold him the wonderful mare, HED Caramba. But most
importantly, I am proud to consider Jeff a part of my family. I believe Jeff has the same, and maybe even more, passion, devotion, dedication, love and energy as all truly great breeders possess. Jeff Sloan has proven himself to be every bit as influential as the legendary breeders and horsemen of the past who have shaped the Arabian horse breed.”
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