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Cover Story: Afires Heir—Breathing Rarefied Air by Mary Kirkman

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Mandalay Bay (1998-2024) 2024 Breeding Pays Futurity USN Contenders 58th U.S. Nationals Events Tulsa Picks U.S. Nationals Profiles Techniques For Overcoming Performance Anxiety Leader Of The Times: Cedar Ridge Arabians—A Legacy Remembered … A Legacy Continued by Colleen Scott In Memoriam

State Of The Industry, Part V Lessons On Lessons with Julie Daniel Index Of Advertisers

On The Cover: Afires Heir (Afire Bey V x Brassmis), owned by Joseph Kinnarney

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Owner/Publisher Lara Ames Managing Editor Charlene Deyle Production Manager Melissa Pasicznyk Advertising Account Executive Lesley Blain Mazur

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Contributing Editor Mary Kirkman Contributing Writers Caitlin Pigott Colleen Scott Contributing Designers Danielle Crawford Braden Davidsen Martha Hartley Jaime Johnson Emily Maita Cat McKenna Brandy Phillips Riyan Rivero Ashley Toye Jenn Trickey AHT Abroad Director of Creative & Operational Development Mieke Opsteyn

Show Operations & Digital Support Meaghan Estes Sales Coordinator & Accounts Receivable Deb Trebesch Social Media/Sales Assistant Brooke Leininger

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LET’S BE AWARE OF THE SPOTLIGHT In October, many of us who are fortunate enough to be in Tulsa for the U.S. Nationals will be posting on social media, letting the world know about what’s happening in Arabians and the fun we are having.

There is no denying that social media can be very positive for our breed, but as hundreds of us are posting like PR pros, we need to keep one thing in mind: perception is the name of the game when it comes to our public image. We may understand what we are doing, and we know that our horses are cared for as if they are rock stars, but let’s remember that outsiders and those considering joining our community may not always comprehend what they are seeing.

So, let’s make sure that what we post helps others understand our breed and doesn’t mislead them. It’s simple, really. Let’s have every photo we publish reflect our respect for the Arabian horse. That’s how we feel, so why not show it? And, of course, the great time we are having!

The U.S. Nationals is a remarkable experience that we are privileged to enjoy. We want all of our shows to carry on for years to come, so we never want to show the animals we dearly love to the public in a negative light. Let’s make sure we’re sending the right message!

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¾” COB HALTER WITH ROLLED NOSE & PADDED CROWN – NEW! Designed to accentuate the beauty and refinement of the Arabian horse, this new stable halter is beautifully built and made for daily use. The quality bridle leather is double stitched, with cast solid brass, non-rust hardware, including a snap throat latch. Available in 3/4” only, in brown leather.

A custom engraved nameplate is complimentary with every halter purchase.

TLJ COUTURE JODS Tous les Jours Performance Jods with an elegant twist. Made with the same comfortable and flattering compression material, the TLJ Couture Jods feature leatherette pocket details that dress these up for an evening in center ring, heading a driving horse or showing halter. The silver thread embroidered Freedman’s ‘F’ logo on the middle belt loop puts an extra special touch on these great pants. Dress the TLJ Couture Jods up with your favorite Freedman’s belt!

SHOW HUNTER SNAFFLE BRIDLE WITH PADDED CROWN This beautiful hunter bridle is made from dark, Havana Brown Sedgewick’s English bridle leather. It features a softly padded crown that will ensure comfort over the horse’s pole and the raised brow band and caveson accentuate the natural beauty of the Arabian and Half-Arabian heads. The fine detail work of the Show Hunter Snaffle Bridle is what gives it a simple elegance, including the hand rubbed, stained and creased edges and the extra fine lace work. Available in both horse and cob sizes, this bridle is complemented by Freedman’s matching Raised Hunter Breastplate. Also available in a new square fancy stitch leather.

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OFFICIAL VET OF U.S. NATIONALS AND MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE AEPA AND AWPA. Equine Athlete Veterinary Services is an exclusively-equine practice designed to cater to the needs of the equine athlete, at all stages of life.

Traveling nationwide to provide full-service care at your farm or event, Equine Athlete has doctors based in Michigan, North Texas, California/ Arizona, and Kentucky, including our state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical hospital located in Simpsonville, Kentucky.

Our mission is to provide our customers outstanding value in veterinary care in three areas: 1. Producing predictable and reliable results; 2. Offering quality diagnostics and therapeutics; 3. Utilizing clear and concise communication at every step along the way.

Equine Athlete Veterinary Services is designed to cater to the needs of equine athletes at all stages of life including ...

Sports Medicine | Diagnostic Imaging Pre-Purchase Exam | Reproductive Services Preventative Care + Wellness Alternative Medicine + Therapies

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DO YOU HAVE BRAGGING RIGHTS? Trophy replicas, Tags, and Medallions handcrafted in solid 14k gold with natural diamonds.

Exclusively at Bennett Fine Jewelry!

You and your equine partner have worked hard.

Now tell everyone you are a champion...

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FROM THE STUDIO The Cattle Drive sculpture has been cast in bronze and is back from the foundry! Visit our Bennett Fine Jewelry & Sculpture booth during U.S Arabian Nationals to see it in person.

ULTIMATE DIAMOND HORSESHOE BAND This diamond horseshoe band can show off your love of all things equestrian or take your equestrian or western wedding to a whole new level. Each ring is custom made to size so the diamonds and the horseshoes go all the way around.

Solid 14k gold set with natural diamonds.

An eternity band for horse lovers!

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CREATING CUSTOM SHORTY’S FOR YOUR ARABIAN HORSE SHOW Shorty’s Caboy Hattery hats are handmade in Oklahoma City. Every hat features the perfect balance of quality and craftsmanship. Each hat is custom built, one by one, and then shaped to give you that “ just for you” feeling.

Shorty’s has been the leader in building custom hats since 1989. We are celebrating our 35th year. Shorty’s attention to detail on each hat doesn’t just focus on the craftsmanship and quality of the overall finished product. For years, Shorty’s has been known for their attention to detail and new designs, such as custom laser whiplace. Also, keeping designs close to the traditional way yet adding class to a hat with custom design native American bead work.

The shape of the hat also adds to the overall look of our hats—having that final custom touch of each hat being hand shaped just for you.

Shorty’s customers are always first class when they look in the mirror or for their win picture. If you’re in a Shorty’s custom hat, you’re one step ahead of the competition.

50X SAND WITH PECOS LASER AROUND THE BRIM AND BOUND EDGE Price starts at $1,200

100X CAMEL OPEN ROAD/FEDORA WITH NAVY BOUND EDGE AND NAVY OPEN ROAD RIBBON BOW Price starts at $1,200

50X PECAN WITH WHIPLACE AND A DOUBLE BRAIDED HAT BAND WITH HORSEHAIR TASSELS Price starts at $1,300

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2024 U.S NATIONAL ENTRIES COLTS //GELDINGS GELDINGS ARAM ALJASSIMYA

OFW LEGEND

(AJ Radman x Misha Aljassimya) O: Shawn Hegerich | B: Aljassimya Farm

(Dominic M x Lulu Marajj) O/B: Orrion Farms, LLC

GAZAN SF

RD RHAMBO

(Berlin MP x Fiesta PA) O: Silver Farms, LLC | B: Pegasus Arabians

(Rhan Al Shahania x Cameila ENB) O: Murray or Shirley Popplewell B: Carin Adams and Mark David

GHALANTE AS

(Soul Of Marwan AS x Mistic Dominic HVP) O/B: Arabian Soul Partners Ltd.

JANUS ENB

RFI PAVAROTTI

(RFI Unique x Preferida Rach) O: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis | B: Rodrigo Foz Forte

RHAPHAEL SBA

(Atticus ENB x Jasminia AS) O/B: Psynergy Enterprise Developments, LLC

(Rhan Al Shahania x Aphrodite SBA) O/B: Stella Bella Arabians, LLC

JAIDEN ENB

ROYAL MISAJ

(AJ Radman x Justina ENB) O: Koy Moody B: Psynergy Enterprise Developments, LLC

(Royal Asad x Mistcky Marajj HVP) O/B: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis

JEAN VALJEAN GRK

SIRIUS EMA

( JR Francois x FH Jemina) O/B: Gary Kehl

(Ibn Farid UAE x WF Sirius Grace) O/B: Edio Muniz and Ellen Rosenberg

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FILLIES ARIA MEDINA

RD CHANTELLE

(Dominic M x Aria Bint Miucha) O: Allyson Capri Nelson | B: The Aria Partners, LLC

(Soul Of Marwan AS x MD Mirka) O/B: Murray or Shirley Popplewell

ARTEMIS ENB

RIHANNA CW

(Preludio OSB x Aphrodite ENB) O: Murray or Shirley Popplewell B: Psynergy Enterprise Developments, LLC

(Rhan Al Shahania x Merveille) O: Colonial Wood Arabians | B: Lank and Karen Havice

BELLA TINA PCF

(Rhan Al Shahania x Forever Mi Dream) O: Murray or Shirley Popplewell | B: Jack and Elizabeth Milam

(Martino PCF x Bella Nova PCF) O/B: Sam Peacemaker

RHIANNON RCF

ROYAL BELEZZA

BELLA Z

(Dominic M x OFW Bella Marajj) O: Sam Peacemaker | B: Duke and Renae Mendel

CHAKA RHAN

(Halyr Meia Lua x HDF Barcellona) O/B: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis

ROYAL MIA

(AJ Radman x Royal Hadara) O/B: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis

(Rhan Al Shahania x Stivalla RA) O: Tracy Webster | B: Lisa Kalo

ROYAL SOFIA RSB

FELIX AJMAL MALAK

(Royal Asad x RFI Sophie Almaktub) O: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis | B: Royal Silver Box, LLC

(Dominic M x Felix Ajmal Mora) O/B: Felix Arabia

SWEET MAGNOLIA NA

LOU LOU ANVIL

(Ibn Farid UAE x Mystic Magnolia PF) O/B: Robert L & Dixie L North Family Trust

(Sultan GK x Oula Aljassimya) O/B: Alejandro Vigil

VENUS QA

MYSTICAL SKY

(Rhan Al Shahania x Elianna QF) O: Catherine or Rashad Daker | B: Toni or Dennis Pierce

(AJ Radman x Mistic Dominic HVP) O/B: Desert Sky Arabian, LLC

OLA DOMINICA LB

(Dominic M x Ophelia SBA) O: Marsha Thompson | B: Tim Landry

PANDORA SBA

(Preludio OSB x Leda SBA) O: Mary Meagher | B: Stella Bella Arabians, LLC

PERLLA

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2024 U.S. NATIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday Evening October 17th | 5pm

Welcome Party | Exchange Center

Thursday Evening October 17th | 6pm

AWWA Pick A Pony for Draw Party during Welcome Party

Sunday Morning October 20th | 6:30am

Prayer in the Pavilion

Friday Morning October 25th | 7:30am-9am

Breakfast Wake-Up | Mustang Arena

Friday Evening October 25th | 5pm

Judges Hall of Fame | AHA Booth in the Exchange Center

Saturday Morning October 26th | 6:30am

Prayer in the Pavilion

Saturday Morning October 26th | 7:30am-9am

Burritos & Bloody Marys | Mustang Arena

*Times subject to change

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TAIL TOURS: Friday, October 18 | 6:30pm Saturday, October 19 | 10am & 2pm Sunday, October 20 | 2pm Monday, October 21 | 6:30pm Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30pm

2024 U.S. NATIONAL PAVILION ALTE EVENTS October 23rd - 26th

Breeding Pays Silent Auction

Wednesday Evening October 23rd | 6pm

Progressive Barn Party Calcutta Auction

Thursday Evening October 2 th 6pm | start of session

Breeding Pays

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Friday Evening October 25th 7pm | start of session

Senior Mare & Stallion Celebration

Saturday Morning October 26th 9am | start of session

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U.S. NATIONAL EXHIBITOR

TULSA PICKS

DINING...

Mahogany

Most popular: BULL IN THE ALLEY High end steakhouse and lounge. Great food and incredible wine.

KILKENNY’S A top-rated Irish pub with a robust menu and selection of beverages for the whole family.

Fleming’s

MAHOGANY PRIME STEAKHOUSE Perfect custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef or fresh ocean selections based on availability, are present in a casual but outstanding atmosphere.

POLO GRILL Fine Dining at a reasonable price.

Bricktown

FLEMING’S

BRAUM’S

Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Synonymous with visions of scrumptious ice cream, giant hamburgers, dairy fresh milk and fresh baked goods.

Lone Wolf

BRICKTOWN BREWERY Great food & local beer | The French Onion soup is highly recommended!

FASSLER HALL The authentic German Beer Hall of the Midwest, known for its beer, brunch, and live entertainment!

McAlister’s

LONE WOLF

| Specializes in banh mi, kimchi fries, and fried rice bowls.

MCALISTER’S Piled high sandwiches, famous tea, and salads, soups and giant spuds packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients.

MCGILLS’S A warm and inviting place with delicious food, from quality beef, lamb and pork chops to market seafood and fowl.

Ribcrib Bbq

NOLA’S CREOLE & COCKTAILS A Cajun-Creole inspired restaurant and craft cocktail bar with a laid-back, speakeasy feel.

PURE FOOD AND JUICE Healthy cuisine and pressed juices. Offering grab and go, take-out and delivery options. Orders can be placed online or through the Pure Food and Juice app.

RIBCRIB BBQ & GRILL Oklahoma-based specializing in hickory-smoked barbecue and smoked meats.

ROOSEVELT’S A gastropub featuring craft beer with 80 taps, the finest wine and local farmers market menu.

SALTGRASS Certified Angus Beef® steaks, chicken and seafood consistently chargrilled to perfection. Breads, soups, and desserts made from scratch daily.

STONEHORSE CAFE You just have to check it out. You’ll be amazed.

Pure Food And Juice

FRENCH HEN BISTRO & WINE BAR French fine dining for over 40 years. Everything is prepared from a scratch kitchen each day by hand. Excellence in fine dining.

WHEN NOT SHOWING...

UTICA SQUARE To fulfill your urge to shop, visit the ever-evolving Utica Square!

High end stores and boutiques allow you to spend the day treating yourself. For avid shoppers, Utica Square has lots of food options to fill the stomach while indulging in retail therapy.

THE LINDE OKTOBERFEST ~ October 17-20 Enjoy authentic German food, drink and fun!

WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER

PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART :// This art museum highlights the past of Tulsa while showcasing the bright future. Philbrook Museum of Art hosts 25 acres of gardens, ever changing exhibitions and guided tours that will impress all.

CAIN’S BALLROOM Fan of music? Country and western, rock, swing, jazz, new wave, alternative, or indie … check their calendar for events.

TULSA ZOO

The Woody Guthrie Center celebrates the life, music and artistry of the influential folk musician.

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Futurities

The ultimate show we all work so hard for to get to.

Biggest show of the year.

FUN

Horse Show Family Reunion!

The best 2 weeks of the year!

Lots of time to spend with horses.

WINNING

Anticipation

Favorite show of the season!

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Laughter Paul’s voice

NERVES

Excitement

The big dance

Butterflies

Competing with the best of the best.

Champion!

Amazing horses … amazing rides

AEPA

Dreams Coming True!

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Profiles

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ALLY HUBBARD

Culbreth Equine Training # of horses showing: 3 Hunter Pleasure, Maturity & Hunter Seat Equitation How do you make a living outside of horses?

My academic journey has included graduating as valedictorian two years ahead of schedule at California Polytechnic University, Pomona, where I majored in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing Management. My most recent role at Olsen’s Grain, Inc. developed in me a deeper understanding of the agricultural sector, which complements my interest in the equine industry. Currently, I am pursuing an MBA at Northern Arizona University (NAU), which prepares me for pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). While my career outside of horses is rooted in business, it is inextricably linked to the equine world. My goal is to combine my business expertise with my love for horses by working, ideally, with companies like Purina or Triple Crown, or within a university setting that offers equine-assisted leadership development programs.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I love spending time outdoors with my dogs, hiking and camping, or exploring new places, whether it’s a weekend road trip or discovering hidden gems close to home. I have a deep passion for traveling—I’m especially drawn to places with a beach—to experience new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

A crab roll, thanks to a memorable experience at Youth Nationals. Chris Culbreth tricked me into thinking it was a mozzarella stick, and I bit into it with full expectation of cheesy goodness. Instead, the surprise and the strong flavor of the crab roll left a lasting impression.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Hiking among the breathtaking red rock formations and scenic trails in Sedona or spending time with, SS Ican Winn (Ike), who started my journey with Arabians and showing.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I would love to talk to animals. It would be fascinating and immensely rewarding, especially in caring for and understanding them better.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Fiji and Cozumel. Both offer vibrant coral reefs, rich marine life and pristine beaches. The warmth and hospitality of the Fijian people and Cozumel’s laid-back atmosphere made for memorable and cherished travel experiences.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

“Ride ‘em like you stole ‘em.” This phrase captures the essence of going all in, on horseback and in life. It’s about embracing the moment with full commitment, confidence, and a touch of daring. It has guided me in countless situations to approach challenges with determination and to take bold steps toward my goals. It’s a reminder to be fearless and trust in my abilities.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Starting my horse, Incantation SS, and watching him grow into the incredible partner he is today. It’s been incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. Winning our first AHPA Jackpot at Mid Summer was the cherry on top, solidifying all the hard work, dedication, and trust we’ve built.

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Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Traveling the world with my husband is always time well spent, as is time with my three daughters and five grandsons.

What causes are important to you?

Please don’t drink and drive. Need a ride? Call me.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Oysters.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

A quick trip to Chicago to visit my girls and their littles.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Super healing power.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Freddie Mercury.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Brugge.

MIKE KNOWLES

Amateur/Owner Burkman Center / Royal Arabians # of horses showing: 1 Country Pleasure

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

It’s not really a problem if you can throw money at it.

How do you make a living outside of horses?

I’m retired from a career designing and marketing womens’ footwear.

Most recently I’ve focused on purchasing, remodeling, and selling homes.

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I’m funny.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

With family.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation!

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Aruba!

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

I would love to learn Spanish.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

Exercise.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Having my two kids!

ELIZABETH WHITLOCK Amateur/Owner Bein Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Reining & Ranch Rail

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Snakes.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Mushrooms.

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What causes are important to you?

Civil rights and animal welfare.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Fishing!

Have you ever won an award or contest?

I am an award-winning barista.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

RBG. Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Taylor Swift with my daughter.

MANDA DANIELESKI Amateur/Owner Rooker Training Stable # of horses showing: 1 Country Pleasure & Driving

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Greece.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Sheriff posse.

How do you make a living outside of horses?

I am an attorney.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Family, farm and home.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

Put on lipstick.

KATE YEARIN

Burkman Centre Amateur/Owner # of horses showing: 1 Hunter Pleasure What causes are important to you?

Environmental Sustainability, Mental Health Awareness and Animal Welfare.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Escargot.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Adele, Billie Eilish or Zach Bryan.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Positano, Italy.

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

That I am attending law school in 2025.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

I traveled to a handful of cities in Italy and London with a friend over the summer.

What is an irrational fear of yours?

The ocean.

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CINDY CRAWFORD Amateur/Owner Chrishan Park # of horses showing: 2 Park & English Pleasure

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

Unoffendable by Brent Hanson. Great insights on managing anger and resentment, among other emotions that affect us daily.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Jesus … so many questions.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

The power of healing. Too much sadness around health issues and death.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Elvis.

CANDY CONWAY MIKULIK

Amateur/Owner Colonial Wood Training Center / Oak Haven Farms # of horses showing: 1 Western Pleasure & Performance Halter How do you make a living outside of horses?

I am a retired Vice President (AT&T). I do some consulting and real estate investing.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

My dear father with a genius IQ (he was in Mensa). When troubled about work, he would say, “It’s not how much stuff you throw at the wall, it is how much that sticks. When you leave at the end of the day, make sure a lot stuck.”

What causes are important to you?

Mentoring. I have been a part of Big Brothers Bigs Sisters for 25 years, helping mentor kids who don’t have a positive role model in their lives. It works!

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

In the Arabian world, that I have a lot of skills from being an Executive at one of largest companies in the world. Some of the local clubs don’t necessarily appreciate those skills. Most are very much stuck in the past, and that’s how you kill an organization. Would love to help grow the Arabian industry.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Watching my talented husband coach professional baseball during the season. Other than that, riding horses, play golf or traveling to our favorite spot in Fredericksburg, Texas!

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

My three beautiful, smart, sassy daughters have grown up to be good humans.

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KIM LEWIS FARMER Breeder Burkman Centre

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

English Pleasure.

How many babies did you breed this year?

Two. Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

No. If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

I believe we need to figure out how to market Arabian and Half Arabian horses. The cost of breeding and raising horses isn’t cheap.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

If a buyer would buy a young horse from the breeder before they went out for training, they would be less expensive. Once your horse is in training and becoming a star, of course, the value increases. People seem to be gun shy when buying young horses from a breeder. Perfect example would be my Half-Arabian Crack Me Up. She is now a National Champion and Reserve National Champion, and you could have bought her from me as a young horse in lines right here at the farm.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

I start my young horses here at Santolina Farm. They usually start in the fall of their 2-year-old year depending on maturity. I like to send them after they have been started in lines and become solid citizens. I want to give them a fighting chance once they go off to the trainer.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

That we are breeding competitive and trainable horses. And we are breeding better horses every year.

MORGAN MOORE Breeder MLM Arabians

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

This year we have added western pleasure horses to represent our breeding program, joining our past halter, working western, and main ring performance horses bred at our farm. We are very excited that our first home-bred AWPA foal, Lothario MLM, will be competing with his new owners in the $100,000 Futurity with Colby Powell. Our current herd sire, multi-National Champion Arslan Aljassimya, will be competing in open western, amateur western, and performance halter.

How many babies did you breed this year?

We are a boutique program. This year was our biggest foal crop (we had 5 total foals).

Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

We do embryo transfer with our mares, but love for our mares to carry when possible (sometimes show commitments or age prevents this). We also purchase embryo rights from quality mares.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

Anytime you handle a horse, you are in essence, training it in some capacity. We begin training our horses at a few months of age with in-hand trail walking, grooming, tying, and general handling. We send halter horses and in-hand horses out for training at the end of their weanling year to training barns. We send performance prospects out at the end of their 2-year-old year.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

That a receiving owner and/or trainer loves the individual purchased from our program so much that they want to have another horse from our program in their barn.

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BECKY NASH LORI-KAY FRYE

Amateur/Owner Colonial Wood # of horses showing: 2 Western Pleasure, Side Saddle & Performance Halter How do you make a living outside of horses?

I am a tax accountant for a major financial institution, although I do not prepare tax returns. Instead, I focus on tax strategy and analysis to help drive business decisions.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Kangaroo.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Go on a quick get-away with my husband to explore areas within 3-4 hour driving distance from home.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

Yep! I am the most unlikely recipient of a first place bowling trophy.

Let’s just say that I significantly contributed to my team’s handicap.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation - I’d love to travel without the hassle or time-constraints needed to drive or fly.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Chris Cornell.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Scotland, with Australia a very close second.

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

Nope. I took several years of Spanish in school but I didn’t retain any of it. I’d love to learn Russian, although I don’t know when I would ever use it.

Amateur/Owner Vicki Humphrey Training Center / Shamrock Farms # of horses showing: 2 Country English Pleasure & Western Pleasure How do you make a living outside of horses?

We are retired! Yay! Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

We love to travel, spend time with friends and family; cook and plan our next adventure.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Lychee nuts.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

The Book of Beautiful Questions If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Winston Churchill and my dad.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Mozart.

What’s the cheesiest joke you’ve ever heard?

You know why my hand looks like a pie? It’s got meringue on it.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Education is the key to success, you can do anything if you put your mind to it but work hard! (My dad) Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

I know a little French but I am going to try to learn some Italian before a wedding that we will attend in Italy next summer.

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

Go with your gut and instinct; don’t wait.

TAYLOR DAWSON

Amateur/Owner Bein Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Reining, Ranch Riding & Trail How do you make a living outside of horses?

I am a registered vascular technologist. I perform ultrasounds on veins and arteries all throughout the human body to identify areas of disease.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

With my friends and family, camping with my boyfriend on the weekends with our dog, and concerts! Doing any of those things really fills my bucket.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Hands down, Queen! Freddie Mercury had an amazing voice and was an incredible performer. What I’d give to be in the crowd during the Live Aid show in ‘85.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

France.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Treat others the way you want to be treated. Everyone is carrying something you know nothing about and kindness is never a bad thing. A smile is always better than a frown and your attitude is everything.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

For my birthday my boyfriend booked us a helicopter ride around Sedona. It was such a cool experience and a wonderful memory!

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I remind myself of my goals and how I picture my future. From there I list out what I need to do to achieve that. And then I just do it. I’m a firm believer in speaking things into existence.

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

I have made LOTS of mistakes, but I do my best to forgive myself, analyze what happened, acknowledge what I should have done correctly and move forward. Living in the past serves no purpose, but I definitely won’t forget to stop past the end marker in my reining patterns again!

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Getting back to showing after a very long 10-year break! This is my first U.S. Nationals and I’m really looking forward to all the memories we’ll be making!

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Birds - it’s actually a paralyzing fear! I have been petrified of them since I was a child and I cannot explain where or how this originated but birds are some of the scariest, nastiest creatures!

KATHLEEN FLAHERTY Amateur/Owner # of horses showing: 1 Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail & Reining

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Whatever the odds, the result is 100% for you.

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How many babies did you breed this year?

We aim to breed two to four high quality babies per year. We are expecting three in 2025 from two of our top mare families.

Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

Yes. We offer embryonic transfers on two select mares per year.

If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

Better structure. Type is important, but good feet and legs are what ensures the comfort and longevity of the horse into old age.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

The inability to keep track of horses I have sold. I ask everyone who buys horses from me to keep me updated and provide contact information as they continue their journey, but many don’t.

JOANNA “JENNIE” KALE Breeder KARHO International

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

We are honored that horses descended from those bred by the Kale Family over the last 85 years will be showing in all disciplines at U.S. Nationals: Main Ring Halter & Performance; Working Western, Trail, & Ranch Riding; Sport Horse Halter & Performance; Dressage & Jumping. Personally, we are showing a stallion representing 10 generations of our breeding in the AHPA and Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

Both. I train all my babies in halter myself beginning as weanlings, and I send all of them out to begin groundwork once they are long 2-year-olds.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

That I am a true horsewoman: I put the welfare of the horse above profit and endeavored in every way to uphold the Standard of the Arabian breed.

What causes are important to you?

Supporting animal rescue organizations.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

Yes, I’ve won numerous ribbons including the People’s Choice Award with a photo of my other horse at the 62nd Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Photo Contest.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

When someone asks your opinion about something, always try to start with a positive.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

Just put one foot in front of the other and know tomorrow is another day to try again.

What’s something that scares you, but you do it anyway?

Going faster at the extended lope on my horse.

CASS DAWSON

Amateur/Owner Bein Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Trail & Ranch Riding How do you make a living outside of horses?

I used to teach 5th grade, now I am blessed to be retired.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I would love to travel.

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

Thinking the word cancer means you are going to die and learning that’s not true.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Facing my recent challenge and not letting it stop me.

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LYNN HAPPEL

ASHLYE DANIEL

How do you make a living outside of horses?

Small animal veterinarian.

What causes are important to you?

I support several animal rescue organizations, including Horse Plus Humane Society.

Amateur/Owner Rooker Training Stable / Powell Training Center # of horses showing: 3 Country Pleasure, AEPA Futurity, English Pleasure & Park

What causes are important to you?

Supporting small businesses.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Octopus.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

The Ideal Team Player.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

Yes. Top women-owned small business.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Martin Luther King - he was a visionary.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Tom Petty.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

You are not in control of how other people react.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Oral surgery on a grizzly bear and wallaby this past Friday.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

DIY wall stencil project in my home office.

Amateur/Owner Bein Performance Horses # of horses showing: 4 Western/English Trail, Ranch Riding/Pleasure & Reining

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Calf liver: I cannot stomach the taste, texture or smell … I find it vile.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

Stoner, by John Williams, a forgotten novel of the last century.

Stoner is a deeply moving, beautifully written story of the protagonist’s pursuit of love and knowledge throughout his mundane and simplistic life.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

Yes. I was the 2023 U.S. National Champion Arabian Ranch Rail AATR (with Adessa SS+//), 2018 Canadian Champion H/A Western Trail ATR (with My Khinda Destinee+//), and the 2017 Canadian Champion Arabian Ranch Riding (with Tsimmer Down Now+//).

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams and aspirations.

What’s something that scares you, but you do it anyway?

Herd work and boxing. It’s exhilarating and fun but it scares me as there are uncontrollable variables. I have been practicing with the goal to get over the fear-factor aspect of the disciplines.

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

Many! One of my personal mottos is “Make new mistakes every day.”

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Bears. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, EXCEPT for bears ... bears will kill you.

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What causes are important to you?

Within the Arabian horse industry and reflective of where I am with my horses, I truly care about the beginning and the end. Breeding is so important to keeping the industry alive, but so is taking care of the elderly ponies that carried the torch for the breed over the years. I am happy to say my mom and I are proudly doing both!

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Farmers market in the morning, barn for the afternoon, and dinner with friends! Sunday morning stop go running with my dog and maybe stop for coffee and go to the artisan market. Simple & sweet!

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation - moving back to Minnesota has placed me farther from both Michigan and Ohio, which has been helpful to my focus/studying for school but irksome for my ability to go to the barn.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Alaska.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

“The problem is not the problem, the problem is your attitude towards the problem.” - Captain Jack Sparrow

CAELEN CASPERS

Amateur/Owner Rooker Training Stable # of horses showing: 1 English, Park & Pleasure Driving

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Bought a 100-year-old house!

How do you make a living outside of horses?

I work as an Environmental Health Scientist and most recently started law school at University of Minnesota hoping to pursue a career in either or both environmental law or patent law.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Preferably I would be spending all of my time at the barn, but otherwise I play frisbee with my dog (Newton) and I love to try new restaurants, bars, and recipes! Recently, my boyfriend and I purchased a house together, so we have been spending a ton time renovating.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

Horses are my primary motivation. My goal in life is to be able to afford a small hobby farm where I can breed 1-2 foals a year, start some youngsters, winter the show horses, and retire out my horses when they are ready.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Within the industry, I am most proud of the horses I have bred. Pinky Promise (Noble Braveheart x Pink, by The Renaissance) and Sunday Best MC (HA Toskcan Sun x Kissing Queen NKF, by Northern Kiss).

JENNIFER GLOMSKI Amateur/Owner Shino Training Center # of horses showing: 1

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NICOLE CHAPPARONE Amateur/Owner Stachowski Farm # of horses showing: 1 Country Pleasure

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Trail riding is my Zen, where I can relax and enjoy time with my horses and mom; and spending time with my family outdoors at the pool or the beach. My husband, 5-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son both bring so much light and joy to my life.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Octopus! I tried it once, but seeing how intelligent and sensitive they are made it impossible for me to look at them the same way.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Watch Opal take her weekly lesson at Stachowski Farm, then spend quality downtime at home with the family and dogs. I love to grab dinner somewhere casual where the kids can run around and play or take pizza down to the beach.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

The ability to manipulate time. Whether it’s pausing time to catch up on things or rewinding to relive special moments, especially when life feels like it’s moving too fast.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Africa with my parents, brother, and my husband. Being surrounded by the beauty and majesty of wildlife in their natural habitat was truly unforgettable. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the people I love.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

When it comes to horses, my mom’s advice when I was young has stuck with me throughout my riding career: “Let everyone else be nervous; you just focus on your own ride.” Staying in the moment and focusing on what I can control has helped me in both riding and life.

As for motherhood, a piece of advice I heard that really resonated with me is: “You are the best mother for your kids.” In a world full of comparisons, especially in parenting, this has been a grounding reminder to trust that the choices I make are what’s best for us.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

My husband and I bought our dream house in Rancho Santa Fe just down the road from my parents and right on the trails. We’re planning to build a barn in the coming years and our kids and dogs are loving the new space.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Winning the World Championship with our incredible Saddlebred, HS Brilliant Heiress. I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to show one, let alone such an exceptional horse. She is truly the partner of a lifetime and I’m incredibly grateful to my parents, especially my mom, for giving me the chance to make this dream a reality.

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ABBY JENSEN

ABIGAYLE CRISSMAN

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking…

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I love spending time with my dog, Zodiac!

What causes are important to you?

Wildlife conservation.

What causes are important to you?

Animal rescues are always important to me, I usually do a fundraiser for my birthday.

Amateur/Owner Colonial Wood Training Center # of horses showing: 1 Western Pleasure & Performance Halter

Amateur/Owner JSN Equine Enterprises # of horses showing: 1 Country English Pleasure

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Sea urchin.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

Think Again, by Adam Grant.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Jonathan Roumie.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Sting.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Alaska.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

High Roller Reining.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Blood sausage/pudding.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

At my home barn, I love spending time with our broodmares and retired horses.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

I loved going to the Grand Canyon right before the Scottsdale show!

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

I speak a little French and Japanese.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

Picturing the end goal or product.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Sitting back, hands down…

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Bats.

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Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I enjoy cooking for family and friends and going on the boat.

What causes are important to you?

Promoting the Arabian horse! I am passionate about not only getting new people involved, but also highlighting all of the amazing things our breed and industry have to offer. I would love to see our numbers increase at every stage: breeding, lessons, and horse show entries.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Because of my job, weekends are generally my busiest days of the week. However, my ideal weekend would consist of a full barn day, dinner and drinks with friends, and a Sunday at home to get organized for the week and watch football with family.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Taylor Swift.

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I thrive on a busy schedule. I love having things to do and get bored very easily. If you need an errand run or task completed, I’m your girl!

MAKENNA ROOKER

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I remind myself that the work I’m putting in now will eventually pay off. Maybe not today, maybe not this week, but it always will. I find this very applicable to both showing horses and my career.

Amateur/Owner Rooker Training Stable # of horses showing: 3 Country, Show Hack & Driving

How do you make a living outside of horses?

Real Estate - I have been with the Wentworth Real Estate Group for almost 5 years as an agent on our Zillow Flex program.

How many babies did you breed this year?

1 Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

Yes. If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

Breeding with the purpose of improving the breed, because that way you will always have a good quality horse to show, offer, and that you can enjoy and be proud of.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

Fair price.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

We send them to the trainer’s barn just after weaned; roughly around 7 months of age.

DANIEL & NORMA REVILLA Breeder Amaranto Arabians LLC

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

Halter.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

Be recognized for having very good quality Arabian horses.

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JULIA SOLOMON

Amateur/Owner Parallel 49 Arabians PLLC # of horses showing: 1 Hunter Pleasure How do you make a living outside of horses?

I’m a high-risk obstetrician specializing in fetal imaging and diagnosis, and my husband is a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. Our amateur daughter is pre-med right now and shows the Parallel 49 owned horses.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

If I Betray These Words, by Wendy Dean MD. It explores the concept of moral injury and injustice in medicine. How corporations and private equity involvement in medicine adversely affects care, and the moral distress that physicians face when they know what to do to help their patients but are prevented from providing the best care because it affects profitability.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Assuming I can use a literary character, it would hands down be Sherlock Holmes.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Being able to talk to animals and have them answer me.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Reunion of the original members of Led Zeppelin.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Lake Louise, Alberta. Perfect combination of utter serenity and being back in my homeland of Canada.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Sage advice given to me in the middle of a crazy year of internship, where we worked 100+ hours a week: when you are exhausted and not thinking straight and faced with something that provokes you, just respond, don’t react.

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I’m the consummate horse show momma bear. I make sure people have food, take them for stitches when needed, carry all the common meds in my purse, and am happy to problem solve for anyone.

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

Grew up speaking French.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

I’ve worked hard to become as skilled as possible in 3D ultrasound and fetal cardiology, and now have the pleasure of being able to teach it and speak about it all over the world.

KRISTA BROOKS Breeder Shino Training Center

If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

Cost.

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

Hunter Futurity.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

Knowing when to sell them at what age.

How many babies did you breed this year?

1

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

Send them out. Varies, but typically at 2 years old.

Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

Yes.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

A horse I’ve bred that makes their new owners proud to own them.

What causes are important to you?

Many people are not aware, but I have lived with a disease/disability for the past 21 years; it’s called lymphedema. Until recently, not much has been done in terms of treatment. Last December, I underwent surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and it has been life changing.

I am now involved with lymphedema support groups to offer encouragement and hope to others suffering from the disease.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Traveling to Texas or North Carolina to spend time with my horses!

Of course, a weekend beach trip is always top of my list as well.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

The one-year Bible. It was a gift from my son, and I read it daily.

KIM ISRINGHAUSEN

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I am an introvert. I have been accused of being antisocial. I am not antisocial at all, I just don’t need as much social time as others!

How do you make a living outside of horses?

I am an Associate Dean at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry in Richmond, VA.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

My husband and I took a trip to London where we enjoyed exercising daily in Hyde Park, taking in all the sights and enjoying each other’s company.

Amateur/Owner White Oak Farms LLC / Caralyn Schroter, Inc.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I love to exercise (walking, running, etc.) and travel, especially to the beach.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Aside from my family and career, making it to, competing in, and winning U.S. Nationals.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Horses and dogs are about what my life revolves around, and the occasional Disneyland trip.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I would want the super power of being able to teleport.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

I’ve already seen him a few times but I’m always up for Garth Brooks!

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

I’ve moved onto property where I can have horses! Always been a dream of mine and it’s nice to know my ponies will have a place at home for when the time comes to retire.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I try very hard to find the positive in situations and I firmly believe everything happens for a reason, even if it seems to suck at the time.

JENNA BOLLENS

Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 3 Show Hack, Performance Halter, Country & Costume How do you make a living outside of horses?

I own my own dog grooming shop.

What’s something that scares you, but you do it anyway?

I am terrified of heights. I used to not be able to even step on a chair. I reach as much as I can from the floor and use chairs/ladders/step stools as minimally as I can.

What is an irrational fear of yours?

I am extremely worried about running out of gas; never have in my whole life but it’s something I check when I get into people’s vehicles (KRISTI!)

Have you ever won an award or contest?

The most thrilling was my first U.S. National win in 1999.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

It would be with my Dad. He was an amazing leader who built up a very successful company, but still made time for skiing, surfing, rafting, traveling, horseback riding and many other activities with his family.

During travel to these many activities, we were given the opportunity for meaningful one-on-one discussions about relevant topics.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I have been blessed with a superpower; I’m still riding my horses at age 81+.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Tina Turner.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Galapagos and Machu Picchu.

PEGGY WEEMS

Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Working Western How do you make a living outside of horses?

I’m retired.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Riding at an Arabian horse show.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

At Region 3 last month, Arroyo Mac V+ and I won both of our Ranch Riding Championships. He totally reads my mind and tries to do his best.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I remind myself that if I could do it yesterday, I can do it again today!

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

I taught college level Computer Science for 20 years, but I’m even more proud of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

How many babies did you breed this year?

7 Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

We have in the past.

If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

Transported semen and the ability to afford raising horses and having access to local facilities with kind interests.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

As an amateur and private ranch with no in-house professional trainer, it is extremely hard to get trainers to come look, and even harder when your geographic area has limited Arabian ranches to draw people in.

JILL SHERMAN Breeder Sherman Ranch

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

English and Country Pleasure.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

We start them at home and send them out when we feel they are ready, not dependent on age but rather mindset and maturity.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

Congrats on breeding a great horse!

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Riding my horses and going to Oregon Ducks games.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

The Beatles.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Dubrovnik, Croatia.

What’s the number one thing you wish more people knew about you?

I am very proud to be first generation American.

CECILY SOTOMAYOR Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Working Western

How do you make a living outside of horses?

Accounting at a law firm.

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I try to remember why.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Reserve Champion in the Rookie Reining at Scottsdale.

What is an irrational fear of yours?

It used to be spiders, but now I live in a basement apartment and am used to them.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Oysters.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

My husband, 7-month-old, and I spend a lot of our weekends camping in the Pacific Northwest.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Chorizo.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Mind reading.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Chris Cornell.

ELISE GRAVES

Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 2 Hunter, Side Saddle & Performance Halter How do you make a living outside of horses?

I’m an X-Ray Technologist.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Hawaii.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Become a mother!

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

I would like to learn sign language.

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Large spiders and flying bugs.

ALLY EDWARDS JESSICA HOUSKA

Amateur/Owner Chrishan Park # of horses showing: 1 Arabian Country English Pleasure How do you make a living outside of horses?

Wealth management. I work on the investment side of a boutique multi-family office.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

With friends and family and gardening (vegetables, flowers, anything really).

What causes are important to you?

Bringing awareness to neurological disorders and mental health.

What’s one food you’ve tried but would never eat again?

Honestly, I am a huge foodie and there is nothing that comes to mind that I would never eat again.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

With friends and family at our house.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

I would love to be able to take people’s pain away.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

George Strait!

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I remind myself that there are typically others counting on me. If I do not stay motivated to keep going, I could not only negatively impact my goals and dream, but others as well.

Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Ranch Riding How do you make a living outside of horses?

Photographer.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Reading, traveling, spending time with my animals.

What causes are important to you?

Protecting the environment and women’s rights.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

You, With a View, by Jessica Joyce.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

In college, my film script was one of five nominated for best original screenplay out of the whole school.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Grand Teton National Park and Edinburgh.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Much like nature, life is very often working in our favor, even when it seems like we are only being faced with adversity, discomfort, and change. -Brianna West What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Showed my reiner at South Point in Las Vegas.

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

Assume I’ll remember to do the thing I told myself I need to remember simply by memory.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

I self-published a children’s book about one of my first lesson horses.

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

Really, everything my husband and I have accomplished together so far in our lives makes me extremely proud. I am beyond proud of my husband.

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What causes are important to you?

As someone who has worked for and with nonprofits for my entire career, this is tough to pick. Professionally, I have had the chance to work with a variety of incredible organizations that impact lots of communities. Personally, I am very drawn to organizations that help kids from tough circumstances find opportunity and success, and organizations that help first responders or military members and their families. I encourage everyone to find a cause or two that are important to them and invest their time and efforts there.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Edinburgh, Scotland.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

“Hard work is the only way to get ahead.” – my mom

CAITLIN PIGOTT

Amateur/Owner Shino Training Center / Highland Pride Arabians, The Pigott Family # of horses showing: 2 Country Pleasure & Side Saddle Western How do you make a living outside of horses?

I own and operate The Good Word, Co., which helps nonprofits and cause-oriented organizations with their communications efforts. I also get to tell some pretty amazing stories through editorial writing and on my brand-new podcast The Good Stuff.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

I launched my podcast “The Good Stuff ” last month. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I am borrowing this answer from Josh Shino. About a year ago I was interviewing him for a story I was writing. As a friend of many years and a client of his, I have always admired his work ethic. I asked him how he motivates himself each day and his answer has stuck with me since. He said “Some days, it’s not about being motivated at all. It’s about being consistent.” So, on days when I feel stuck or not motivated, I just try and be consistent with my work and what’s expected of me.

What is an irrational fear of yours?

Birds and ketchup. healthcare and beauty products. Our company, HTI Collection, Ltd. has been in business for 25 years.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Traveling and visiting interesting places around the world. Spending quality time with family members and good friends. Love time spent with our Great Dane, Lincoln!

What causes are important to you?

The future of the Arabian horse industry. We are concerned about the future development of the industry we love, and are working on new ideas to promote the Arabian horse to the general public and attract new young riders.

A secure and safe future for the USA and clean environment also.

DEBI & BYRON DONICS

Amateur/Owner Volney Creek Ranch, LLC # of horses showing: 2 Hunter Pleasure, Maturity Mare Halter Championship How do you make a living outside of horses?

My wife Debi and I own a brand incubation company focusing on

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Riding one of our horses and enjoying a great dinner with friends and family.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

Just started reading Think Like a Horse by Grant Golliher. Love it so far.

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Have you ever won an award or contest?

Yes. Won “Best Selling Product on QVC” in 2009 for our haircare product Ojon!

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Debi and I both love Tuscany … its history, countryside and, of course, the greatest food and wine in the world.

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Great question: Probably Jesus to truly understand how he viewed life and creation and what we might best learn from him to solve the problems in our world today!

Do you speak any other language? If not, which would you pick to learn first?

I speak Spanish, French, Italian and some Portuguese in addition to English.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Would love to see the Beatles perform live again or one of the great early Blues singers/guitarists such as Robert Johnson or Lead Belly.

THERESA RICE

Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail & Reining Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

I’m a fly fisher, a writer (mostly short stories, in which horses frequently make an appearance), a slow runner and stubborn hiker.

What’s a recent article or book that captured your interest?

The book How to Know a Person, by David Brooks. A beautiful, thoughtful book about forming deeper connections.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

One of my short stories was the Equestrian Voices contest winner for Plaid Horse Magazine in 2019. It was the first time I’d had a short story published and I made money on it. I was very excited.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation. No commute times or long flights. Sign me up! I do love road trips though.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Fly fishing for arctic grayling in Alaska. A once-in-a-lifetime experience catching a very pretty fish. They have a great dorsal fin. I love an animal with a cute outfit.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

“If we only showed horses for the ribbons, we would have quit a long time ago.” Which I took to mean the process of what I’m working on, whether in horses or writing, or fishing or hiking, it’s all learning and growth. And that’s what’s important. The ribbons are great (and roses). I want them all, but it’s the journey that keeps me coming back.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

I climbed a volcano—Mt. Saint Helens—and then glissaded down the snow. An intimidating and empowering adventure.

What’s something that scares you, but you do it anyway?

Is this not, showing horses, for all the amateurs? I get very nervous before classes. But I also love it, so the fear just has to come along for the ride.

And hopefully it doesn’t make me mess up.

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If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

My late husband. He missed out on watching our three kids grow into adulthood and so much else.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Iceland has been my favorite travel destination where I rode Suna, a beautiful Icelandic horse on the beach!

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Let go of fear and instead keep an open heart to trust myself.

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve done recently?

Within the last two years, I remarried. After my husband’s death I never thought I would. Life has a way of surprising us in beautiful ways when we just keep stumbling forward.

TAMARA POTTER-MEEK Amateur/Owner Stewart Performance Horses # of horses showing: 1 Hunter Pleasure

How do you motivate yourself when you’re feeling stuck?

I tell myself to just focus on doing the next right thing because the only “wrong” thing I can do is to do nothing.

How do you make a living outside of horses?

Retired Teacher, but still substitute teach.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

With my family, which includes a wonderful granddaughter. I also love to hike, write, and hang out at home with my two Labs and three horses and my incredible husband who supports my love of horses.

What’s the ideal way you like to spend a wide-open weekend?

Not having a plan and being spontaneous to do whatever joy presents itself in the moment is ideal on a wide-open weekend!

What’s a mistake you made in the past that you’ve learned from?

Waiting until the “right moment” to do something new or adventurous.

Do it now since we may not get the chance to again!

What’s something you’ve accomplished that you’re extremely proud of?

A few months after my husband died, at 50 years old, I pushed through going back to school to complete my Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. Immediately following, I completed my Master’s in Teaching and began teaching high school Language Arts.

Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

No. If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

More prize money at all levels of competition would help. But the breed as a whole needs to reignite the Arabian horse as a family horse … a using horse … a doing horse.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

I think it is frustrating that so few people want young prospects. So, there is so much time and money invested in them by the time they are marketable. I understand why breeders are disappearing.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

I typically send them at 2 years old to be evaluated and the trainer will start them in the lines at 3.

CORRY KEY, DVM

Breeder Southwind Arabians and Equine Services What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

Show Hack and Country English (Open and Amateur).

How many babies did you breed this year?

I have five mares pregnant for 2025.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

Having my name announced at Nationals as the breeder of a winning horse.

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SIMONE REYNOLDS Breeder October Hill Farms LLC

What disciplines will horses you bred be showing in at Nationals?

English Pleasure Junior Horse, AEPA and Country English Futurity.

How many babies did you breed this year?

We normally breed four to six foals a year. This year we bred only two mares due to the number of English prospects we have coming into the barn. As a boutique breeder, we are focused on great mare lines including daughter of Brassmis, Mz Kitty, RY Fire Ghazi, Touche-Tu and BF First Love, all producers of multiple Champions in English Pleasure and Park.

Do you do embryo transfers with your mares?

Yes, we have been freezing and transferring embryos for about 15 years. We freeze one or two embryos each year with a goal of maintaining genetic diversity in the future and increasing the impact of our mares to our program.

If you could change one thing that would incentivize people to breed, what would it be and why?

A support system. We need to make successful breeding more accessible to the small breeder with a support system that provides practical tools, education and outlets to be successful. There is so much to know. The lack of resources can really defeat those whose primary job isn’t horse related. A simple tool like a checklist of nominations, programs and due dates, education on bloodline traits, generational breeding, and a place in our competition structure for the good horses that are bred - the horses in the middle. Breeders need to be able to break even on a good horse. Until we have an outlet and purpose for the horse in the middle, people will be reluctant to breed.

As a breeder, what is your biggest frustration when it goes to selling horses?

Having good horses and not having a good way to market them without sending them to a big training barn.

Do you train your own horses or send them out for training, and at what age do you begin?

We have an in-house trainer that starts the young horses. At 30 months they are matched by personality and talent and sent out to a handful of trainers across the country.

As a breeder, what is the best acknowledgement you can receive?

Recognition from peers and repeat business from clients.

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JESSICA MALDONADO Amateur/Owner Chrishan Park # of horses showing: 2 Country & English Pleasure

How do you make a living outside of horses?

I work in Public Relations at a firm called PolicyWorks and get the honor of working with companies ranging from global Fortune 100 companies all the way down to small nonprofits and local musicians.

I get to help tell the stories of these great companies and individuals through media relations, social media, paid advertising and more.

Aside from showing, how do you like to spend your time?

Most of my time is spent watching my son Tommy play sports, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What causes are important to you?

I’m lucky to support many causes I believe in through work, including supporting musicians and live music, local venues and nonprofits, and advocating for a wide range of issues for our clients.

Have you ever won an award or contest?

I was recognized as a “40 under Forty” honoree by the Des Moines Business Record a few years ago (I’m sadly over 40 now).

If you could have dinner with anybody in the world from across history, who would it be and why?

Taylor Swift! Aside from being a generational singer/songwriter, she is also a Public Relations mastermind, and I would love to soak up her creativity for even just a few minutes.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Healing....health is one of the things we often take for granted and I wish I could help cure things like cancer and other illnesses that take away loved ones far too soon.

Alive or passed—and money no issue—which musician would you love to see perform live?

Taylor Swift...I was supposed to see her in Vienna this summer until a foiled terror plot cancelled the shows.

Where’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled?

Vienna, Austria What’s something that scares you, but you do it anyway?

You should always do things that scare you. If you don’t, that means you’re not pushing yourself or really living. A wise man (Shan Wilson) once told me, things that give you butterflies are a good thing and are worth doing.

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We Asked …

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Clean and organize … put everything in its place.

Limit outside conversations … focus and quiet the noise around you.

Create a musical playlist of uplifting and familiar tunes (high-energy and/or soothing). It can calm nerves, shift focus, help you center yourself, boost confidence, comfort and motivate.

Surround yourself with family, trainers, etc. for support.

You are enough … don’t compare or prove yourself to others.

Visualization. Ride the class or do the presentation several times in your mind.

Find a bit of humor and laugh!

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Techniques For Overcoming Performance Anxiety Enjoy the ride!

Recognize, acknowledge and address the anxiety...then focus on the mental aspects of the task at hand. I named my anxiety "Steven" and when I hear "Steven" in my head, I tell him to go away so I can mentally focus.

Be in the moment.

Don’t get ready too early for a class.

Get a confidence boost from your trainer.

Talk to your horse.

Practice = Confidence Deep breaths & go!

Do a mental run pre-class.

Take a few relaxed warm-up laps.

Replace anxiety with gratitude.

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY, PART V with Tex Kam As the 2024 AHA Convention draws near, the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund is concluding their year-long effort to bring the Restructuring Resolution to acceptance and passage during the November meeting.

AHT caught up with Tex Kam, Little Acre Arabians, located near Edmonton, Alberta and got his insights on why he thinks passage of the resolution is critical to the future of the Arabian horse along with the breeders, trainers and owners who love them.

Active in the industry as a breeder, exhibitor, photographer and volunteer for more than four decades, and president of the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, Tex has seen registry numbers drop at an alarming rate. “At the height of our Arabian horse breeding, Canada was seeing 1,000 – 2,000 horses registered every year. Now, we are down to about 150 purebreds and the same for the HalfArabians. We closed the office in 2017. It’s time to make a change. If we keep doing what we’re doing, we won’t have an Arabian horse industry anymore.”

Similar declines have been seen in registrations in the U.S. with memberships falling from 40,110 in 2002 to 15,862 in 2023 (a 60% drop). Purebred and Half-Arabian registrations have declined from 14,429 in 2002 to 4,010 in 2023 (a 72% drop).

One of the key factors Tex believes has contributed to the alarming downward trends in breeding, ownership and showing is the structure and operation of the association itself. “The membership really doesn’t have a voice right now,” he says.

The Restructuring Resolution addresses the issue of membership voice by changing both the number of people on the board and the way in which they get those board positions. Should the resolution pass, the current board of 29 members would be reduced to 14 members, a move consistent with past recommendations from two different consultants. To help provide a sense of ownership to the AHA members, the President and an additional three directors will be selected by the membership.

One frequently asked question is why the new board will be better able to turn around downward trends. The committee’s response highlights the reasons why. “Because the new board members will be voted on by our membership and our Regional Council members, based on their requisite business experience combined with their knowledge of the Arabian horse industry, and will be laser-focused on developing and implementing the strategic plan of the association. That will be their primary charge. This board will be comprised of people voted in with the skill sets to fulfill this task and be accountable for their results.”

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“If we don’t act now, we won’t have an industry.”

“There’s a small segment of people out there who want to keep on doing what we’ve been doing,” says Tex. “But how long are we going to have our heads in the sand? If we don’t act now, we won’t have an industry. Restructuring the board so the membership has a say will go a long way toward affecting change. This will also make the board more nimble and able to be responsive to equine industry trends in real time.”

The specific changes the Restructuring Resolution committee anticipates will be a result of the restructure, which are: •

Unifying the broad base of Arabian horse lovers.

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Refreshing how the Arabian horse is perceived, highlighting their emotional intelligence, beauty, spirit and rich history.

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Providing leadership in the marketing of Arabian horses.

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Growing the Arabian horse and its community.

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Transforming Arabian shows into events that are fun, rewarding, entertaining, educational and competitive experiences, appealing to participants and spectators alike.

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Developing the best horse registration system in the world.

To Tex, though all of the above are important, changing people’s perception of the Arabian horse is mission critical. “We need to change what people think about the Arabian horse. There are still people out there who refer to them as ‘crazy Arabs.’ We have a great product, but we need to do a better job of marketing it.”

“We have tried to make a difference and think of a way to restructure the organization and breathe some life back into it,” says Tex. “But if people don’t want to come along, you can’t make them—like leading a horse to water but not being able to make it drink.”

In the remaining weeks before convention, Tex suggests studying the information found on the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund website and letting your delegate know how you feel about the future of AHA. For more information visit: arabianhorsepromotionalfund.com.

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LEADER OF THE TIMES: Cedar Ridge Arabians A Legacy Remembered … A Legacy Continued

by COLLEEN SCOTT The Ames last name and Arabian horses have been synonymous for decades. Breeders, owners, volunteers, leaders, exhibitors, magazine publishers—their involvement with the Arabian horse has been significant and meaningful. And although both the family patriarch and matriarch have passed, “Ames” will continue to be associated with the Arabian horse as Lara Ames continues the legacy her parents began and simultaneously embarks on a new adventure.

As breeders for nearly five decades, the Ames program produced some of the most successful show horses in the country – far too many to name here. Not only were many of these horses show ring standouts, but they were also horses that provided hours of joy and companionship to their owners, whether in competition or at home.

Continuing this tradition and honoring their legacy is the next step.

Lara plans to build on what her parents devoted their lives to by developing her own boutique breeding program, LA Stables at Cedar Ridge Arabians.

“I am excited to carry on the tradition and heritage of my family,” Lara says. “Even though it is very different without them, it’s what I grew up with and what

I love. I’m in it for the long haul and will continue to show and breed English horses.”

Lara is planning on breeding five horses a year, utilizing five foundation mares from the Ames breeding program, including Julietta Ames (Afires Heir x Toi Jabaska), Ames Divine (ROL Divine Style x Julietta Ames), Divinely Mine (SF Aftershoc x Ames Divine), and two full siblings to Ames Divine. She intends to use a variety of carefully selected stallion lines.

“I have five babies coming next year and am really excited about this first official crop of foals from LA Stables,” she says. “With this start, I should have a lot of new prospects in years to come – weanlings, yearlings, 2-year-olds, and eventually 3-year-olds to get started.”

Because Lara has always shared her enthusiasm for the Arabian horse with her parents, the transition hasn’t always been an easy one. “I know they want to see what they started continue. It’s not quite the same legacy as when they were here, but it’s a new one that is built on the foundation they laid over the past five decades.”

Besides the launch of LA Stables, a new chapter for Lara and her six siblings is the transition of the family farm becoming a place that can be enjoyed and appreciated by others via the home on site in Jordan, MN made available for short-term rentals in the very near future.

“The farm and home were a huge part of Cedar Ridge Arabians, providing many great and lasting memories for our family,” she says.

“We hope others can experience its magic the same way we did.”

Ultimately, the property will be used for an equestrian community, following the wishes of Dick and Lollie. Those plans have been underway for the last two decades with more to come in the next few years.

“I always did this with my parents,” says Lara candidly. “Shows are especially a struggle since it’s something we really enjoyed together.”

But Lara is looking toward the future. “It’s a new chapter and I plan to honor their memory and legacy by continuing to breed the finest Arabian horses in the industry.”

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Lara & Ames Divine.

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IN MEMORIAM

Faydelle Schott (1927-2024)

Howard Kale, Jr. (1942-2024)

Ron Lee Ames (1949-2024)

An enthusiastic, successful and positive force in the show ring for over 60 years, Faydelle Schott of Akron, OH, passed away at the age of 97.

In loving memory of Howard “Howie” Kale, Jr., who passed away on Sept 9, 2024 at the age of 82.

Ronald Lee Ames, 74, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2024.

Born a child of the Depression, Faydelle was 30 years old before she bought her first horse. Adept at finding talented gems and having a great eye, she followed her instincts, which were usually spot on.

A deliberate man of remarkable intellect and deep understanding, Howie dedicated his life to mastering the intricacies of genetics and bloodlines, transforming the Arabian breed on an international scale.

She won a multitude of championships at many shows, including the prestigious American Royal, and was recognized with People’s Choice awards for her talented young equine Saddlebreds and Hackneys who shone in the Fine Harness, Harness Pony and Road Pony, including Awesome At This, Heartland Dixie Dancer, Heartland Inspired, Heartland Crimson Rose, and Heartland Night Music.

Blending scientific rigor with an artistry that celebrated all the Arabian horse is meant to be, he pursued his ideals with unwavering dedication; breeding champions that garnered multiple worldwide titles.

Faydelle bred a total of 61 purebred and Half-Arabian horses, including the beautiful SA Sophisticated Lady, 15-time National Champion in Half-Arabian English and Park.

Faydelle’s horses were her life. They were the reason she got up every morning. “You have to have something to look forward to,” she said. “I’ve been blessed with good health, and I’ve made wonderful friends through the horses.” Her warmth, generous spirit, enthusiasm, and zest for life were contagious.

She proved that age was just a number if you made your time spent count.

“We had the privilege to know Faydelle for many years.

Equine communities all over the nation will miss her.” ~ Stachowski Farm “Faydelle was loved in the Arabian, Saddlebred, and Hackney Pony worlds. She had that wonderful smile that brought you in; was funny, spicy, and opinionated. She knew how she wanted things and wasn’t afraid to let you know.” ~Tom Theisen

While his horses and their descendants stand as a testament to his vision and expertise, his true legacy lies in the lives he touched. He will be remembered not only as a master of his craft but as a beacon of possibility, perseverance, integrity, and wisdom.

He shared his knowledge generously, and always encouraged the pursuit of excellence in all things. He inspired countless aspiring breeders and enthusiasts to appreciate the true depth of the Arabian horse’s function, beauty, grace, and spirit.

In the end, he embodied all he valued and all he strove to be: a compassionate mentor, loving husband, excellent father, loyal friend, and true horseman.

His legacy is woven into the fabric of countless lives - both human and equine - a beautiful, intricate, and enduring pattern in time.

He leaves the breed better than he found it, and the world is richer for his being in it.

“May you ride the Southwind, dance in the blood of great horses, and shine through the eyes of foals yet to come.” ~ Joanna Kale Long

Ron was born on September 29, 1949, in Farmington, Minnesota, the youngest of nine children to Chester and Ruby (Reisinger) Ames.

Growing up on a farm, Ron learned the value of both hard work and the strength of family.

After graduating high school, Ron enlisted and served for four years in the Minnesota National Guard. During this time, he met the love of his life, Debbie, and they married on May 15, 1971.

Over the next several years, they were blessed with six children. He joined Ames Construction in 1968 and devoted 56 years to working at the company with his brothers and other family members.

Ron loved traveling with Debbie and spent time between their homes in Arizona and northern Minnesota. Ron loved his family and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his kids and grandkids. He shared many vacations, hunting and fishing with friends and family, planning family BBQs, and watching his grandkids play sports. Ron will be remembered for his mischievous sense of humor. Quick with a joke to tell and a laugh to share, he was a great storyteller. Ron was always helping people and making friends wherever he went. In fact, he made it a goal to meet at least one new person every day.

Ron is survived by his wife of 53 years, Debbie; children: Rhonda Ames, Megan Ames, Dan (Andrea) Ames, Tim (Ashley) Ames, Ryley Ames, and Sydney Ames; six grandchildren; and three sisters and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beverly Ann, and brother Richard Ames.

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6 DECADES OF BREEDING HISTORY

for the record books, across all divisions: 209 National Winners 1347 National Wins 167 National Champions 198 Reserve National Champions 982 National Top Tens

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