Arabian Horse Times, Vol. 49 No. 9 - Issue #4

F E A T U R I N G

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El Tino

Sired by Multi-National Champion Beloved One NA+

Beloved One NA+ x Magnums Angel JD+

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BAHA AA

International Straight Egyptian Gold Champion Senior Stallion

Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA Owned by Baha Partners, LLC

DELACROIXX

Unanimous International Gold Champion Senior Stallion

RD Dynamo x HED Caramba Owned by Delacroixx Holdings, LLC

SULTAN GK

Unanimous Champion Senior Stallion

WW Stivallea x Al Magna Owned by Al Babtain Stud

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ARIA VENETIAN LACE

Junior Champion Filly

EKS Alihandro x BH Beijing’s Velvet Owned by Khidam El Shawan Partners, LLC

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SCOTTSDALE WINNERS REPRESENTED BY SAHARA | THANK YOU OWNERS FOR ENTRUSTING THESE HORSES TO OUR CARE KAVALLE MI • Reserve Champion Senior Stallion | ARIA TRESOR • International Silver Champion Jr. Filly | ORACLE EQ • International Silver Champion Yearling Colt LEXOTICA • Silver Champion Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly | IMPRESSA MI • International Bronze Champion Senior Mare | KREED Z • Champion SSS Auction Colt AOTH ROMANCE MI • 1st Place 8 & Over Mares | STONEGATE VALENTINA • 2nd Place 6-7 Year-Old Mares | MISS PRYME PERSHAHNAH • 2nd Place 3 & Over AOTH Mares ARIA CHARLIZE • 2nd Place International Yearling Filly | Top Ten Winners: Black Pearl CRF | Aria Bakare | Evanna EQ | OFW Princess Jasmine OFW Hanna’s Magic One | GR Angelina | JR Francois | OFW Vaquero Ar abian Horse Times | 3 | Volume 49, No. 9, Issue #4

Contents Issue 4 • Volume 49, No. 9 10

Cover Story: El Tino

by Beth Ellen Hunziker

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Royal Results, Scottsdale Success … And Las Vegas Ahead

by Theresa Cardamone

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Judy Sirbasku … Opening The Treasure Chest with Theresa Cardamone

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A Family Affair: Kathie And Audrey Hart Leaders Of The Times: Turismo RA—What’s New? It’s All About Heart

by Mary Kirkman

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Cover Story: Beloved One NA+ … 100% Sire

by Jenn Trickey

1GRK

GRK Farms … Amazingly Beautiful

by Kristi Hopp

1SANDHU

Sandhu Arabians: A Family Bound By Passion

by Beth Ellen Hunziker

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Today’s Breeding/In-Hand Horse

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2018 … A Rae-Dawn Year To Remember

by Theresa Cardamone

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F E A T U R I N G

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El Tino

Dick Ames … My Dad, My Hero

by Lara Ames

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2018 AHT Readers’ Choice Awards

112

2018 APAHA Awards

128

2019 Scottsdale Leading Sires

134

Scottsdale Judges’ Highlights

140

AHT On The Road: Scottsdale Arabian Show

142

Today’s Saddle Seat Equitation

144

Ten Reasons Why I Love Saddle Seat Equitation

by Sophie Yih

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Women Around The World: Katie Harvey

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Comments From The Publisher

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In My Opinion … Titles For Everyone? Really?

164

Faces & Places

166

Faces & Places

169

Guest Editorial: Movement Vs. Motion

by Dick Adams

On The Cover: EL TINO

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Our Town … Timeless

172

Calendar Of Events

175

Index Of Advertisers

(DA Valentino x Imprimista CF), owned by Fazenda Floresta.

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Your Chance to Dream We proudly offer one embryo in the Las Vegas Intarah Dream Embryo Auction from 2018 World Silver Champion Mare Om El Aisha Aljassimya. She is already the dam of the World Silver Champion Colt Arraab Aljassimya.

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Comments Publisher Lara Ames

From The Publisher

Managing Editor Charlene Deyle

All In The Family—And I’m Grateful

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It occurred to me the other day that “family” is integral to the horse industry. In fact, the word “family” can be interpreted in a variety of ways when it comes to horses. There are, of course, the horses themselves; if you participate in equestrian competition, the chances are that you value pedigrees. Horse families often matter when it comes to talent.

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This time, however, I’m talking about people, about those of us who enjoy breeding, owning, handling, and just plain loving our horses. I’m talking about how we share Arabians with our own families and how we create a bigger family with others who love their horses too.

Many horse breeds can be billed as providing positive family activities, something parents and children can do together. We use that to promote Arabians, and it covers everything from a Saturday afternoon trail ride that parents and their kids share to a week’s show at the highest level. Every child who competes has parents sitting in the stands, watching and cheering them on.

Sometimes those parents and even grandparents learn to show and compete in their own divisions.

There is no age limit on fun with horses—my dad was riding reiners at Scottsdale when he was in his 80s, as well as driving English horses at the Nationals. The choices of what to do with your Arabians are endless.

Most of my friends (friends I’ve known, in many cases, since my childhood juvenile classes) are the same way. Many showed with their parents and now show with their children. But even those adults who choose to just watch their kids show are involved. So often, the happiest people at a horse show are the proud parents who see their children do well, no matter the color of a ribbon— or even when there is no ribbon at all, but the child has had a breakthrough performance.

In the course of enjoying Arabian horses with our families, have you ever noticed that we have created a larger family in our industry? We are Arabian horse people, and that simple description gives us a place in a larger group. We have common interests, common commitments to wanting the best for our horses. We come together to support each other in bad times and celebrate each other in good.

When we wrote the check for our first Arabian horse, did any of us really realize how big and important our experience could be? We have access to a wonderful new family, and I could not be more thankful.

Lara Ames Lara Ames Publisher

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Cover Story:

El Tino

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by BETH ELLEN HUNZIKER

Even before the international breeding phenomenon El Tino returned

El Tino soon made a name for himself as a sire of exceptional foals with

to his homeland, there was an electric current of excitement. Born in the

extreme type, incredible necks and shoulders, correct conformation,

United States in 2007, El Tino (DA Valentino x Imprimista CF, by Bey

and the charismatic character of champions. They are natural born

Imprimis/Bey Shah), was exported to Brazil the following year. There he

competitors – it’s in their blood. El Tino’s foals began dominating

was named Brazilian National Champion Junior Colt and Champion

Brazilian show rings. In fact, for the past three years, El Tino earned the

Stallion. El Tino’s show ring success brought him the attention of

title of “Best Sire” at the Brazilian National Championships. He was

Brazilian breeders who welcomed him with open arms as he was among

also named “Best Sire” at the prestigious Brazilian Breeders Cup for two

the first offspring of multi-National Champion Stallion DA Valentino

consecutive years.

imported to South America.

In the fall of 2018, El Tino arrived at Royal Arabians, owned by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis of Scottsdale, AZ. Master horseman Rodolfo Guzzo, head of the halter division of Royal Arabians, has had the honor of showing many of El Tino’s best offspring. In the fall of 2017, he showed Royal Asad (El Tino x Lumiar Ethna, by RFI Maktub), to the title of Arabian National Breeder Finals Gold Junior Champion Colt. A few months later, Guzzo showed him to the title of Scottsdale Arabian Breeders International Gold Champion Junior Male. Guzzo also showed the El Tino son, Razeer Serondella, to the title of 2018 Brazilian National Gold Champion Junior Colt; and at the 2019 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, showed Rhadashah Arabco (El Tino x Yasmin HWM, by Legacy of Fame), to the title of Arabian Champion 2-YearOld Filly of Jan. 1-April 15 for Royal Arabians. Rhadashah Arabco was already named Brazilian National Champion, twice.

El Tino is owned by Luciana Fasano’s Fazenda Floresta in Brazil and stands at Royal Arabians. When Luciana heard of the opportunity, she knew it was the right time to acquire El Tino. She acted decisively, just as she has done with all her stallions. Now he is in the experienced hands of this special woman who has proven

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her tremendous eye for potential and her ability to make champions

When asked about peoples’ response to El Tino, Rodolfo Guzzo shares,

around the world.

“It is an honor to stand El Tino for our dear friend, Luciana Fasano.

The team’s goal is to provide El Tino with every opportunity to expand his profound contributions to the breed. Throughout the Scottsdale show, he and a first-class string of his yearling offspring were presented at numerous private showings at Royal Arabians. Witnesses are in awe of his beauty, symmetry, charisma, and abilities as a sire. The El Tino excitement is spreading from coast to coast in America and to the top breeding farms and training facilities throughout Europe and the

She is a deeply passionate breeder. We are blown away by the support from breeders here in America, Europe and the Middle East. El Tino is certified for shipping to these areas, Australia, and of course, South America. We’re happy to be working with his European representatives, Tom and Glenn Schoukens of Schoukens Training Center in Belgium.

This is just the beginning for El Tino, and we are sure he will become one of the top sires of all time.”

Middle East.

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*El Tino, Black Horse International and Luciana Fasano

Honor those get that are

CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING and those that have made

their mark in show arenas across the world...

MARCELHAH ARABCO out of RFI Bettina Almaktub Owned by Sylvio Barbosa Neto

LESEDI LA RONA PCF out of RD Mirella

Owned by Luciano Cury | Haras Boa Vista, Brazil

*El Tino is proudly owned by FAZENDA FLORESTA | BRAZIL For Breeding information contact ROYAL ARABIANS | 480.361.6926 | info@RoyalArabians.com

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ROYAL ASAD | out of Lumiar Ethna

RHADASHAH ARABCO | out of Yasmin HWM

Brazilian National | ABWC Las Vegas | ANBF Champion Owned by Royal Arabians

Brazilian National Gold and Silver Champion Owned by Royal Arabians

RAZEER SERONDELLA out of Queen Ayda FWM

PRINCE VALENTINO FWM out of Enzos Rose PA

TINA EL MADAN out of Grace LM

Brazilian National Gold Champion Owned by Stormy Skye Arabians

Brazilian National Gold Champion Owned by Casa Branca Agropastoril LTDA

Brazilian National Bronze Champion Owned by Ahmad Othman Linjawi

SHIVA ARABCO | out of Shavanna El Madan

FALAK FK | out of Fogosa HAB

Brazilian International Show Junior Champion Owned by Glenn Stevenson

Brazilian National Gold Champion Owned by FK Agropecuaria E Comercio de Animais Vivos Ltda.

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OPINION OF LARA AMES

Titles For Everyone?

Really?

One discussion I’ve heard in nearly every breed I’ve encountered is, “Are our shows too long? Do we have too many classes?” Usually the concern is that our shows last too many days for people with modern life’s demanding jobs; and they offer too little time for socializing, when interaction with other horse lovers, those with whom we share a common interest, is one of the important benefits of horse ownership.

Let’s go further. Is offering so many titles (ATR, AOTR, Elite, Choice, Select, and so on) in a performance division what is best for marketing our horses? Yes, we all want to come and get a ribbon, but for those of us who market these horses or promote them as breeding horses, does it do any good? Having all these classes dilutes the meaning of those championships.

These are reasons I’m writing this, but not the only ones.

There was a time when titles meant something in marketing. I was showing then; I remember it. Earlier still, industry leader Lasma could estimate in print how much a national or Scottsdale championship, reserve or top ten meant in dollars to the value of a horse. That was because those titles were pretty unique. And the industry was thriving—a horse that was a champion was a breeding horse who could sell a lot of breedings, and a horse that was top ten in a true top ten setting had a lot more marketability. Fewer titles meant more talent, more credibility, more value.

At some shows, I am struck by how there are classes for every conceivable type of Arabian horse, on a schedule that goes from dawn to dusk, often with few entries in each class. Is that best for our industry as a whole?

I realize that I’m writing this right after Scottsdale, which does feature nearly every competition there is for Arabians. However, that’s Scottsdale, where anyone interested in Arabian horses can get a comprehensive education, and those competing have a chance to scope out the coming year’s competition in nearly everything. Even at Scottsdale, however, sometimes I have concerns, so you can imagine how much I wonder at other events through the year.

Let’s start with the breeding in-hand classes. Given the array of championships, did the industry’s overall most revered champion come from, say, the international arena or did it come from traditional competition? Depending on your Arabian preference, I suppose either satisfies, but is that best for the breed? How do we determine a breed standard?

And of course, as I’ve mentioned before, fewer classes meant shorter horse shows, schedules that allowed for more free time, more social life and more visits to local farms to see horses. It strengthened the Arabian horse industry. Right now, we all know that it’s a numbers game; we’re doing this for the short term, seeking to satisfy everyone.

But is what we are doing best?

Maybe I differ from prevailing opinions at the moment, but my thought is that in this case, we need to regard the success of the past. What we are doing now is not what is best for all or best for the future. ■

I understand that for most of us, it’s expensive to haul and compete at anything but a local show. But is awarding a full top ten, or in the case of small-to-medium shows a top five, in every championship doing what is best for the industry as a whole?

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Scottsdale Success...and Las Vegas Ahead

By THERESA CARDAMONE

Over the past several years, Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, along with daughter Amanda Fraser, have steered their Royal Arabians into becoming one of the industry’s leaders. Always a formidable presence at major horse shows, Royal Arabians and their clients posted a host of wins at the 2019 Scottsdale All-Arabian Horse Show.

Among the many highlights was the show debut of Royal Asselah (Royal Asad x R Arabella), the first Asad baby to compete. She won her class and was the Scottsdale International Arabian Breeder Reserve Champion Yearling Filly with trainer Rodolfo Guzzo. Led by Amanda Fraser, Royal Asselah was also the Signature Stallion Auction Reserve Champion Yearling Filly AOTH. The Royal offspring of Halyr Meia Lua each earned at least a Top Five. In one of the largest classes of the show, Amanda showed Royal Theodosia (Halyr Meia Lua x Aria Marchestra) to a win in her section and brought home the Signature Stallion Reserve Champion Yearling Filly honors.

Amanda’s husband, Daniel Pagan, won the Scottsdale Junior Filly AAOTH Championship with the Halyr daughter, Royal Fantazia (Halyr Meia Lua x RA Princess Jamaal).

On the performance side, resident trainer Justin Cowden guided TN Khaliente (SF Veraz x TN Khemarie) to the Signature Stallion Hunter Pleasure Futurity Champion 3 & 4 Years title. Justin

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racked up a number of other wins for the Royal team, including

“The support that Mark and Cindy give the clients is second

taking the Arabian Hunter Pleasure Reserve Championship

to none,” Guzzo declares. “They always give the client the first

with PA Magellan (Audacious PS x May Dancer V). With

option. For example, we won the two-year-old class with a filly

significant victories in both halter and performance, it was

that Cindy had imported from Brazil; I had another filly, OFW

Royal’s finest Scottsdale ever.

Jewel of Marwan, that won the yearling class for clients Sylvain Allard and Robin Andrews. In the championship, I showed the

According to Guzzo, the most important thing for Royal is not

client’s filly and she went Reserve Champion. The client comes

their own success, but the success of their clients. “We have

first. I’ve been doing this for over 35 years now, and I’ve never

new clients, Eric and Karen England, who have two horses

had an owner do that.”

with us. Maurader EKA (Ever After NA x SB Jullianna) was the unanimous Scottsdale Supreme Junior Champion Gelding

With 22 horses headed to the Arabian Breeders World Cup in

and their other colt, Corsaro (Halyr Meia Lua x SB Jullianna),

Las Vegas, it is a certainty that Royal Arabians and their clients

was Signature Stallion Reserve Champion Yearling Colt ATH,

will have even more success to celebrate in the near future.

which was a money class. So, they are happy!”

ROYAL ARABIANS | Cindy McGown & Mark Davis, Owners | 480.361.6926 | info@RoyalArabians.com | www.RoyalArabians.com Scottsdale, Mesa & Rio Verde, AZ | Rodolfo Guzzo, Halter | 619.200.6464 | rodolfo.guzzo@royalarabians.com Justin Cowden, Performance | 775.901.3029 | jcowden@royalarabians.com | Travis Rice, Sales & Marketing | 614.315.3682 | trice@royalarabians.com Amanda Fraser-Pagan, Breeding Manager | 480.347.8955 | fraseraj85@gmail.com

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Maurader EKA (Ever After NA x SB Jullianna) Unanimous Supreme Junior Champion Gelding

Corsaro (Halyr Meia Lua x SB Jullianna), SSS Reserve Champion Yearling Colt ATH

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*El Tino x Lumiar Ethna Multi-Program Nominated Owned by Royal Arabians | Cindy McGown & Mark Davis For breeding information contact Royal Arabians

ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 YEAR OF AGE AHBA LEGACY YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP ATH

2019 Scottsdale International Silver Champion Yearling Filly Sired by Royal Asad Owned by Nesma Stud, Alroweidan Khalid Zaid A | Saudi Arabia

Out of R Arabella Represented by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

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Ajman Moniscione x Halya De Jylbert Multi-Program Nominated Owned by Royal Arabians | Cindy McGown & Mark Davis For breeding information contact Royal Arabians

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ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 2 YEARS OF AGE

ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 & 2 YEARS OF AGE ATH AHBA LEGACY/FUTURITY 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP ATH

Sired by Halyr Meia Lua Owned by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

Out of Giulianna El Shawan Cindy McGown and Mark Davis | Arizona

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ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 YEAR OF AGE

AHBA AUCTION FUTURITY YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP 1 YEAR OF AGE ATH AHBA LEGACY YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP ATH Sired by Halyr Meia Lua Owned by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

Out of Aria Marchestra++/ Cindy McGown and Mark Davis | Arizona

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ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 & 2 YEARS OF AGE ATH

AHBA LEGACY/FUTURITY 2 YEAR OLD FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP ATH Sired by Royal Invictus Owned by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

Out of Phaedra PR+ Cindy McGown and Mark Davis | Arizona

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AHBA AUCTION FUTURITY YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS CHAMPIONSHIP 1 YEAR OF AGE ATH

2019 Scottsdale Reserve Champion SSS Yearling Colt ATH

Sired by Halyr Meia Lua Owned by Eric & Karen England | Provo, Utah

Out of SB Jullianna Represented by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

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ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR FILLIES 1 YEAR OF AGE

2019 Scottsdale Reserve Junior Champion Filly

Sired by Marwan Al Shaqab Owned by Sylvain Allard & Robin Andrews | Scottsdale, Arizona

Out of OFW Jewelee Represented by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

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ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP JUNIOR COLTS 1 YEAR OF AGE

INTARAH CHAMPIONSHIP

Sired by S.M.A. Magic One Owned by Rohl Arabians, Regan & Renae Rohl | Fargo, ND

Out of Jamaica NA Represented by Royal Arabians | www.RoyalArabians.com

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Fadi Al Shaqab x Hadeel Al Shaqab For breeding information contact Royal Arabians www.RoyalArabians.com

ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP SENIOR BREEDING STALLIONS 4 & 5 YEARS OF AGE

Owned by Al Shaqab Member of Qatar Foundation | Qatar www.alshaqab.com

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Judy Sirbasku

OPENING THE TREASURE CHEST

WITH THERESA CARDAMONE

Judy Sirbasku is considered to be the “Matriarch of the Straight Egyptian Horse,� after breeding the best straight Egyptian horses in the world for over 40 years. Many of her precious mares have heretofore been considered unattainable by the Arabian horse community.

On October 11th, 12th & 13th, 2019, Judy will open the Arabians Ltd. treasure chest to reveal her finest gems. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for serious breeders of straight Egyptian bloodlines. Judy graciously agreed to share her thoughts about her historic decision.

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The Treasures Sale

After so many years, why are you now ready to part with your greatest Treasures?

For many years, I have been so fortunate to be intimately involved with these magnificent straight Egyptian horses. Through this experience, I have developed an intense desire for the legacy of these top bloodlines of the breed to continue on in the future. At this point in my life, I want to “wind down.” Rather than continue to help create these wonderful creatures, I want to watch a select group of people that share my values carry on this noble pursuit. In order for them to produce the very best, I have come to the realization that I must part with the finest that are now at my farm. This was not an easy decision for me.

What specific steps do interested people need to take to participate in the auction?

They can go to the website: www.the-treasures-sale.com.

We are constantly updating it with information about the sale. At the site, they will soon be able to register by filling out bidder paperwork to attend the auction, or to become a phone or internet bidder.

What plans do you have for the future?

To be semi-retired. But a big part of the future, for me, is to observe the success that other breeders will have with these top horses. I also plan to offer breedings to my stallions and boarding services at my farm, Rock Creek Arabians. ■

Can you recall a special moment with your horses you’d like to share?

Acquiring Mishaal HP from Germany is a wonderful memory. We were looking for another beautiful stallion that would cross well with our Desperado daughters. It took us five years to find Mishaal HP; we found him through Frank Spönle. I sent Shawn over to Europe to look at him and take videos of him. And the minute I saw the videos I said, “That’s it. That’s what I need.

That’s what I want.” Plus, I loved his pedigree.

I don’t ride. I’ve never ridden a horse, I’m a carrot-feeder!

But I’ve enjoyed seeing so many of the horses I have bred selling all over the world—the sons and daughters of Thee Desperado, Mishaal HP, Bellagio RCA, and of course Alixir. I’ve always thought of myself as a breeder first. Watching my program produce some of the most valuable and treasured horses that are acquired by breeding programs worldwide just confirms that we are breeding the right mare to the right stallion.

How are you deciding which horses will be available to other breeders?

By picking the best I have to offer. I decided you have to part with the best for others to produce the best.

What are your criteria for selecting the “right” new owner when you sell horses privately?

I’m always attracted to potential buyers that possess three things: a deep, genuine love for these wonderful horses, real knowledge of their history, and character.

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A FAMILY AFFAIR …

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Kathie …

How did you get involved with Arabian horses? Our family has been involved with Arabian horses since the 1940s, when our great uncle Herman Cornell used them on his ranch in Kent, Texas. Some of his mares became Bazy Tankersley’s foundation broodmares.

What is your favorite thing to do with the Arabian horse? I like to do whatever the horse I am on at the moment likes to do. Audrey and I are fortunate that we love and have exhibited in most disciplines with national success. If a horse doesn’t like their job, odds are it will not be good at it. The Arabian horse is a versatile breed and if the horse doesn’t like one discipline, there’s probably another one it will enjoy.

Do you have a favorite horse? There is no way I could say there was one special horse in my life. Audrey and I have been so fortunate to have had so many wonderful horses. We have learned from and gone through so much with each and every one of them and most of them were born on and have retired happy, healthy and sound, on our ranch into old age.

Is there a particular win that stands above the rest? Not so much a particular win, but rather special moments. Twice, I was fortunate enough to win the open Working Cow Horse in the same session at U.S. Nationals as the Amateur Park Horse or Amateur Country Pleasure.

What is your favorite part of horse shows? To have all the hard work we put into preparing for Nationals come to a rewarding finale is great. Only you and your horse know the dedication that has gone into the wins. Of course, it’s always fun to get together with our friends from across the country that we only get to see a couple times a year. We do have a large extended family in the Arabian horse community and are so fortunate.

At the barn, what is the first and last thing you do in a day? The first and last thing I do each day is look at each horse on the ranch to make sure they are ok.

Away from the barn, do you have any other hobbies? Our ranch, Vallejo III Ranch LLC, is located in northeastern Oklahoma, on a 33,000-acre lake called Grand Lake of the Cherokee. I have a group of good friends that I spend a lot of lake time with. Audrey and I also really enjoy spending vacation time with our family, whether it is skiing or joining them on a beach somewhere.

What is the perfect day for you?

Knowing that my family, friends and horses are happy and healthy.

What is the perfect vacation? Sharing sun, sand, or snow with our family.

Kathie and mom, Dickie Simpson.

What would most be shocked to know about Audrey? Many might be surprised to know that Audrey build a wonderful house a few years ago. She showed that she has a great sense of style and space and got the house built in an amazingly quick time.

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What do you enjoy most about sharing with Audrey your love and passion for the Arabian horse? I believe that sharing our love of the horse is a great bond that has run through many generations of our family. We rely on each other and honor each other’s opinion because we know it is for the greater good of the horse, not just for the moment.

What is one thing you would tell Audrey that you haven’t already? My mom, Dickie Simpson, told me to always be able to hold my head high and do what is right for the right reason. I think this is great advice for anyone.

They are so smart and intuitive, nothing can be forced. They teach you to control your emotions and keep a slow and clear path.

Lessons for life, not just with horses.

Audrey …

How did you get involved with Arabian horses? Both sides of my family have been heavily involved with the Arabian breed for generations.

They never forced me to be a part of it, but it is such an amazing breed and community, I never questioned being a part of it.

What is your favorite thing to do with the Arabian horse? I love learning from them. I grew up with Arabians but I have spent the last few years with mostly Quarter Horses.

It amazes me how much more of a horseman it takes to train an Arabian.

Do you have a favorite horse?

Vallejo MoonBeam, hands down. I have been blessed with so many amazing horses throughout my life, but he is my once-in-a-lifetime horse.

I first showed him as a 4-year-old in the 14-17 age group at Youth Nationals when I was 17 and retired him when I was 29. Every time we went in the arena, he came alive and wanted to show as hard as I would let him. He was a true show horse; a plain red gelding with bad front legs, but there was not a single time I showed him that multiple trainers did not come up and compliment him.

To earn the respect of the best professionals in the industry is the greatest compliment any horse can get, better than any ribbon.

Is there a particular win that stands above the rest?

There are two that I will never forget. One was winning the Jr. Western Pleasure at Scottsdale on Sunstormm. I was scared to show in the open and just got bullied the whole class.

I remember sitting at the end-gate trying to be the first in, and the second they cracked the gate, JT just blasted by me.

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I was like, “Well, time to put on your big girl panties.” But when I lined up, I remember thinking, “Wow! That was a whole different level.” I was so happy just to survive, and when they called that I had won, the look on my Dad’s face was classic. He was definitely proud, but there was a little shock in there as well. The other win would be winning Reserve in the Half-Arabian Reining Futurity on Dunit On Fyre RA. Anytime I get to compete against the professionals and step up my game is memorable.

What is your favorite part of horse shows? I love the feel of the warm-up arena. The intensity makes it feel like a horse show.

At the barn, what is the first and last thing you do in a day? My parents both taught me, you always walk through and look at every horse first thing in the morning and on the way out every night. To always look at their eye; it will tell you if something

Kathie and Audrey Hart.

K ATHIE AND AUDRE Y HART

Audrey with her Youth Nationals horses who helped her earn the 2005 APAHA Junior Western of the Year Award.

Kathie and Audrey with family skiing.

is wrong. All the riding instruction and showmanship my parents taught me has been a gift, but the gift of being a horseman first is truly what I am most thankful for. It makes every day with horses a gift.

Away from the barn, do you have any other hobbies? I have always loved snow skiing. We try to go as a family every year.

What is the perfect day for you? There are no perfect days and I believe if you try to plan for them, you will always be disappointed. The best way to live life is to be honest, be a good person and make the best out of whatever the day throws at you. Keep smiling and be a good person and no day will disappoint!

What is the perfect vacation? I love either the beach or the mountains with friends and family.

What would most be shocked to know about your mom?

That she had a pet cow and pig for the longest time. It is probably not a surprise, but she is truly a lover of all animals. She even has her “pet” coyotes that have lived at her place for years.

What makes your bond with your mom so special?

Our love for horses is at the base of our relationship.

She loves her horses so much and that is always a quality I will admire.

If you were to describe your mom to someone who has never met her, what would you say? My mom is the classiest person I have ever been around in real life.

Classic-movie classy. She may be knee-deep in mud. but she never looks out of sorts. I love that she holds true to that no matter the circumstances and that is a quality I always try to emulate. n

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Leaders Of The Times: TURISMO

RA What’s New? It’s All About Heart

by Mary Kirkman

Turismo

RA

SIMPLY THE BEST!

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he assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to tell us something about your horse that the Arabian public may not know,” we challenged Merrilee Lyons, owner of 2018 U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion Turismo RA. There already has been a lot in print about Turismo: namely his show record (undefeated, three-time national champion, Scottsdale Champion Stallion) and his pedigree (by Trussardi and out of the Marwan Al Shaqab daughter Marlene Dietrich), bloodlines so deep in class that whole articles have been devoted to them. This year, standing at Adandy Farm and managed by Lyons’ longtime trainer Cathy Vincent, he’s focusing on his breeding career, so what else would be relevant for mare owners—and his fans—to know?

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Lyons accepted, but opened with a story—the daunting journey from the in-gate at last year’s Nationals to the winner’s circle. “When he came in the ring, I knew something was wrong,” she says. “Maybe others didn’t see it, but I know my horse.”

Handler David Boggs, who is used to Turismo’s natural talent (“He is as big and bold and round and high as any stallion I’ve ever led; he’s thrilling to run alongside because he does his part and then some”) soon realized it too. The fine wire part of the stallion’s throatlatch, which fastens to his halter conchos, had broken and was poking into the side of his neck. Finally, when Turismo ducked away from it, Midwest’s Alcides Rodrigues raced to the ring to repair the equipment (“My heroes!” Lyons says of Boggs, Rodrigues and the stallion).

Back in order, Turismo regarded Boggs.

“It was like he said, ‘Okay, buddy, let’s go do this,’” Lyons remembers. Turismo had every excuse to be distracted, but he banished the mishap from his mind and delivered a sparkling performance that netted him the title. “He showed his heart out,” she says, “with dignity, courage, and the heart of a champion.”

(Which was better than how she handled it, she admits with a grin. “I was about to pass out.”)

That signature focus and showmanship, it turns out, is part of Turismo’s character. Eric Wolfe, who started the Rojo-bred stallion as a weanling and showed him to his first championship, remembers it even then. “He just strutted and put on a show, and he did that every day. He’s never lost that charisma, that very brilliant way he presents himself.”

Some of that is Turismo’s outlook on life; some comes from his personal attributes. “When horses are made the way he is, with that neck coming out of that shoulder, it’s easy for them,” Wolfe

explains. “He never had a problem staying sound, and horses that are always sound are the ones that are made right. He is a horseman’s horse—any horseman worth his salt will tell you that it makes their job easier when the horses have the right attitude and correct conformation.”

The conformation, pedigree and show titles are apparent. The inner Turismo, the driving engine that puts it all together, is what you learn when you know the stallion. For breeders, the question now is, will he pass it on?

So far, yes. Lyons and Vincent point especially to his 2018 son, Evolution CCA, whom Lyons purchased as a yearling in January. “I see a repeat of Turismo in Evolution,” she notes.

“He’s absolutely over-the-top spectacular,” Vincent agrees. “He’s just like his dad; he walks out of the stall with his neck in the air and his tail over his back. He’s easy to clip, easy to handle, easy to work, and smart. Even in the little bit we’ve started schooling him, he’s taking to it like Turismo does.

The babies I’ve seen have that show attitude; they’re proud of themselves, they love to come out and work, they have incredible carriage, and they’re correct, beautiful horses.”

For Merrilee Lyons, Turismo is number one. Those who know the pair report that the stallion can show his heart out in the ring, collect the trophy and enjoy the applause, and minutes later be back in his stall, his head over Lyons’ shoulder, the two of them sharing carrots. “He’s like my kid,” she smiles.

“He’s the love of my life!” n

TURISMO RA

(Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich, by Marwan Al Shaqab) 2018 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION JUNIOR STALLION 2018 Unanimous Scottsdale Senior Stallion Champion 2016 Unanimous U.S. and Canadian National Futurity Champion

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by Jenn Trickey If intuition is a thing that one knows or considers likely from instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning … then a breeder with the gift of it, is certainly ahead of the game.

Call it a hunch, an inclination, or a feeling, whatever you call it, Patricia Dempsey of Beloveds Farm had an intuition about her now 6-year-old National Champion Stallion, Beloved One NA+ from the moment he introduced himself to her at 4-months-old, in 2013.

“Your EYES tell you what a stallion APPEARS to be.

His PEDIGREE tells you what he SHOULD be. His OFFSPRING tell you WHAT HE IS,” explains Pat. “Beau,” as he is called by family, met expectations in every part of that statement. With only two foal crops on the ground out of the Beloveds Farm mares, this young stallion has proven himself with a Regional Championship title won by all five of his foals totaling 12 in just five horse shows. It is safe to say, the yearling colt she had an intuition about, is a sire; 100% sire.

His first foals joined the world in 2016. Both fillies. One grey and the other bay, yet both marked with the bold charisma of their father.

Beloveds Earth Angel is out of the farm’s Multi-National Top Ten daughter of Magnum Psyche, Magnums Angel JD+.

This filly was well named, as everything about her is heaven sent. With huge, liquid eyes, a neck that goes for miles and the cadence of a ballerina, “Angie,” holds five Regional Championships to date, National Champion Beloved One NA+ (Ever After NA x Margarita PSY)

three of those decided unanimously.

BELOVEDS EARTH ANGEL Beloved One NA+ × Magnums Angel JD+

2018 Region 12 Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Filly 2018 Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Unanimous Champion 2-Year-Old Filly 2017 Region 15 Unanimous Champion Sweepstakes Yearling Filly 2017 Region 15 Unanimous Champion Yearling Filly 2017 Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Top 3 Yearling Filly

2017 was the year of the colts! Three in a row graced the farm with their presence, and like their paternal sisters, made their show ring debuts ending in tri-colored ribbons. “Mayo” (Beloveds Marc One, out of Rohara MarcAlyssa), was the first to show with Ted Carson in the deep competition of Las Vegas. He was Top Five (3rd) in his very first class,

BELOVEDS ONE BLESSING Beloved One NA+ × Rohara MarcAlyssa

2018 Region 12 Unanimous Reserve Champion 2-Year-Old Filly 2018 Region 12 Spotlight Futurity Reserve Champion 2-Year-Old Filly 2017 Region 12 Champion Sweepstakes Yearling Filly

followed by a Region 12 Championship in Perry, Georgia. Much like his sister, this colt bends at his poll and moves forward off his back end. He has tons of confidence and just keeps getting stronger.

At that same show, Mayo’s brother Beloveds ArchAngel, aka “Dude,” also a full sibling to Be-

BELOVEDS ARCHANGEL Beloved One NA+ × Magnums Angel JD+

2018 Region 12 Reserve Champion Yearling Colt

loveds Earth Angel, was entered for his first appearance. It’s always a learning experience bringing a first timer to the arena, but in Beloved One NA+ fashion, they all demonstrated a calm,

BELOVEDS BEHOLD

cool confidence, taking every new experience in

Beloved One NA+ × Valori TRF+

stride, while still “turning it on” when hitting the

2018 Region 15 Unanimous Champion Yearling Colt

in-gate. Dude was crowned Reserve Champion Yearling with Ted Carson at the show. The list

BELOVEDS MARC ONE

of accolades of their sire was multiplying.

Beloved One NA+ × Rohara MarcAlyssa

2018 Region 12 Champion Yearling Colt 2018 Las Vegas World Cop Top 5 Yearling Colt

Rounding out the 2018 show season, was a trip to Lexington, Virginia—Region 15. Last, but not least to enter, was Beau’s colt out of MultiNational Champion Valori TRF. “BB,” is his barn name, short for Beloveds Behold, and behold they

Her stablemate, “Blessing” (Beloveds One

did! Tail curled right over his back, BB trotted like

Blessing), was born out of Rohara MarcAlyssa, by

the world was watching. And it was; rounding

QR Marc. Her three titles were all won at the

out the show record for Beloved One NA+’s

competitive Region 12 Horse Show, both as a

progeny list with another Unanimous Regional

yearling and a 2-year-old. Blessing has her sire’s

Championship—100% .

athletic body with an extreme shoulder and hooky neck. She sits down on her hocks and

With declining to enter the 2018 U.S. Nationals

elevates with ease, yet with an extraordinarily

or 2019 Scottsdale Show, the show season will

feminine look you want in a show mare.

begin in Las Vegas, then on to Region 12 for Beloveds Farm with Ted Carson. And if the

Both fillies were shown in open and by amateur

intuition Pat Dempsey had about the ability of

handlers from Ted Carson Training. They are a

her foundation breeding stallion wasn’t enough?

joy to be around. Good minded and smart.

There is plenty more surrounding his get.

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BREEDING/IN-HAND SCOTTSDALE AR ABIAN HORSE SHOW

CLASSIC SENIOR STALLION

SENIOR MARE

Champion Arabian Classic Senior Stallion SULTAN GK (WW Stivallea x AL Magna), shoawn by Andrew Sellman for owner Al Babtain Stud.

Champion Arabian Classic Senior Mare JJ LA CONDESA (Marwan Al Shaqab x JJ La Senorita), shown by owner David Boggs.

JUNIOR COLT

JUNIOR FILLY

Champion Arabian Classic Junior Colt NABHAAN AL SHAHANIA (Na-Mous Al Shahania x Elzunya Meia Lua), shown by Ted Carson for owner Al Shahania Stud.

Champion Arabian Classic Junior Filly ARIA VENETIAN LACE (EKS Alihandro x BH Beijings Velvet), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Khidam El Shawan Legacy Partners LLC.

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INTERNATIONAL SENIOR STALLION

SENIOR MARE

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Senior Stallion DELACROIXX (RD Dynamo x HED Caramba), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Delacroixx Holdings LLC.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Senior Mare BESSOLINA EL MARWAN (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Al Shahania Stud.

JUNIOR COLT

JUNIOR FILLY

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Junior Colt NAVAN LRA (AJ Portofino x Callisto LRA), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Ron Armstrong.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Junior Filly ATARE AL SHAHANIA (Emerald J x MFA Annies Song), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Al Shahania Stud.

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EGYPTIAN SENIOR MALE

SENIOR FEMALE

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Egyptian Heritage Sr. Male AL NAHLAH BSA (Monther Al Nasser x Sophia IA), shown by Luiz Guimaraes for owner Lan Larocque.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Egyptian Heritage Sr. Female MONYAT ALJASSIMYA (Monther Al Nasser x RP Miss Surprise), shown by Giacomo Capacci for owner Aljassimya Farm.

JUNIOR MALE

JUNIOR FEMALE

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Egyptian Heritage Jr. Male ARIA IMPRESSIVE (Aria Impresario x Sofiya AA), shown by owner Joseph Alberti II.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Egyptian Heritage Jr. Female SIERRA JUELL MRF (Baha AA x Santa Barbara Juell V), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Elizabeth Jensen.

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STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR MALE

SENIOR FEMALE

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Sr. Male BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Baha Partners LLC.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Sr. Female HC ABLA EL SAGHIRA (Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Deborah Hurdle.

JUNIOR MALE

JUNIOR FEMALE

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Jr. Male INVISION MFA (Al Ayal AA x Gaia TF), shown by Ted Carson for owner Martha Skapof.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Jr. Female MISS MAGIDAA MAE DB (Bellagio RCA x Bint Maggie Mae), shown by Greg Knowles for owner Dreamco Breeders LLC.

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INTERNATIONAL YEARLING FILLY

YEARLING COLT

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Yearling Colt MOMAYZ ALJASSIMYA (Equator PASB x RP Miss Surprise), shown by Giacomo Capacci for owner Aljassimya Farm.

Champion International Arabian Breeders Classic Yearling Filly MD ALIHANDRA (EKS Alihandro x MD Mirka), shown by Michael Wilson for owner Manuel Durini.

CLASSIC SENIOR GELDING

JUNIOR GELDING

Champion Arabian Classic Senior Gelding GS NEAPALOTAN RCF (Apalo x Martini Thyme RTA), shown by Dagmar Gordiano for owner Lara Ames.

Champion Scottdale Arabian Classic Junior Gelding MAURADER EKA (Ever After NA x SB Jullianna), shown by Rodolfo Guzzo for owner Eric England.

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GRK FARMS

by KRISTI HOPP

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ixteen years ago, in 2003, with his children grown and starting families of their own, Gary Kehl was contemplating the idea of retirement. He purchased two Half-Arabian pintos for trail riding, but beyond that, never thought that by 2019 he would be heading a hugely successful Arabian horse breeding and showing operation.

It all really began when, for “something to do,” he attended an Arabian horse auction with a friend.

It didn’t take long for him to be mesmerized by the beauty and grace of the Arabian horse, and with a purchase that day, he began the journey that would include the establishment of GRK Farms, his namesake and passion. He clearly recalls the moment it all began with a smile, “I was hooked by the beauty and mystique of the Arabian breed.”

With the purchase of that first purebred Arabian, Gary knew what he wanted to do, but knew that he would need help. With his mind set on what he wanted to achieve, Gary sought education, guidance and expertise from a number of top professionals in the Arabian horse community, and it was not long after that he met up with Priscilla Cluff, a young trainer with tons of talent and an incredible drive.

He started acquiring horses, hired Priscilla as his trainer and farm manager, and GRK Farms established its roots in Utah.

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ever one to take on new challenges lightly, Gary and Priscilla teamed up to breed, raise, train and go on to show one of GRK’s earliest champions, Billie The Kid GRK (Sundance Kid V x Just To Fool You (APHA)). The black mare with the unmistakable white bald face has been a formidable presence in the western pleasure arena since her junior horse years, with Priscilla and Gary’s granddaughter, Chloe. Then there is Lady Justify GRK ( Justify x Fortessa MCF) who has been extremely successful with granddaughter McKienna. Between Chloe and McKienna, Gary and his entire family have been enjoying success in the show ring on these GRK-bred and trained horses. Each have won numerous titles at Regional, Scottsdale and National levels in western and hunter pleasure. Most notably, Billie The Kid GRK and Chloe were national champions at the 2018 Youth National Show not just in the 14 & Under class, but also the much deeper Elite JTR class.

Chloe &

Billie The Kid

McKienna &

GRK

Lady Justify

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GRK

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ell-started in his vision to create beautiful Arabian performance horses, Gary knew he also wanted to bring more attention to his passion for the beauty and presence of Arabians and wanted to begin branching out into halter breeding.

Again, seeking direction and education from leading industry professionals, he was introduced to Doug Leadley, who introduced him to OFW Rhianna. Thus, the GRK Halter breeding program was born. Bred by Orrion Farms, OFW Rihanna is sired by National Champion OFW Magic Wan, and out of *Hafiti Julianna, a dam almost certainly ensuring her future as a consistent broodmare, having produced OFW Psylhouette, dam of World Champion EKS Alihandro. OFW Rhianna is a half sister to OFW Ana (by DA Valentino), who has a number of stellar accolades at title shows. Before launching her career as a broodmare, however, Gary did campaign OFW Rhianna, where she earned a number of Regional Championships before becoming U.S. National Reserve Champion in her 3-year-old year.

Proving the value of his investment, OFW Rihanna has thus far produced three foals who have more than exceeded expectations. The fiery chestnut filly Everanna GRK, by Ever After NA, was sold to overseas buyers, thereby establishing an international presence for GRK. Next, she produced an exquisite black bay filly by Kanz Albidayer, Hafatianna GRK, who was retained for the rapidly expanding GRK breeding program and is expecting her first foal by EKS Alihandro. And in 2018, OFW Rhianna gave birth to a filly named Fabrihanna GRK, by RFI Farid, a sensational stallion whom Gary took notice of in 2017 after becoming the number one sire at the World Championships in 2016. Gary was, to say the very least, “excited” by Fabrihanna’s birth.

Above Everanna GRK, by Ever After NA; Hafatianna GRK, by Kanz Albidayer and Fabrihanna GRK, by RFI Farid; three beautiful f illies out of OFW Rihanna.

OFW

Rihanna

Izzabella Dona

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Bajadior GRK, by Baha AA

nother early addition to the GRK broodmare collection was Izzabella Dona (*Jiuliusz De Wiec x Iim So Sheik).

With a unique pedigree, she has proven to be an interesting cross to many different stallion lines. *Jiuliusz De Wiec is a Monogramm grandson, with dam lines tracing back to some of Lenita Perroy’s Haras Meia Lua-best Ali Jamaal bloodlines. Iim So Sheik is a daughter of Iimagine, a Brazilian based stallion and son of Magnum Psyche.

Like OFW Rihanna, Izzabella Dona carries with her several top ten wins at U.S. Nationals and beyond. One of her first foals produced for GRK was a 2017 filly, Bajadior GRK, sired by straight Egyptian stallion Baha AA, and owned by world renowned Ariela Arabians; another, a striking colt just born at GRK’s Scottsdale farm. Also coming in 2019 is the cross with young superstar sire Exxalt, 2017 U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt. He made an initial huge splash in the show world in 2015 when he was named Scottsdale International Junior Champion Colt. Priscilla has noted that she loves the trainability of Izzabella Dona’s offspring, and is looking forward to each one.

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ontinuing his quest to build the perfect broodmare herd, Gary took the opportunity to see a magnificent, big and bold black mare at PCF Arabians he’d heard about and was immediately sold. RD Mirella (Baywatch V x Alanna), bred by Rae-Dawn Arabians, had already produced Tesla Marc PCF, by QR Marc, who was the 2017 Scottsdale Signature Stallion Champion. Recognizing a pedigree that would enhance both his performance and halter breeding programs, Gary was enthusiastic about adding RD Mirella to his herd. Her pedigree traces back through Sundance Kid V to the legendary *Bask daughter, Balalinka, and on her dam’s side, leads to greats like Versace and JA Magnificat, just to name a few. In 2018, RD Mirella produced a nice filly by RFI Farid, and is expecting a 2019 foal by QR Marc.

RD

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Exotic One

A

GRK

nother gem discovered in Texas, in an exquisite young grey filly

by S.M.A. Magic One (Psytadel x Bint Bey Shah), out of Majaarani (Thee Desperado x Majalis). Bred by Michael Byatt, Gary acquired the filly with the exquisite head and beautiful Arabian type, immediately dubbing her Exotic One GRK. She carries some royal Egyptian blood in her pedigree, including AS Sinans Pacha, Thee Desperado, Ruminaja Ali and Theegyptianprince. This young mare was bred to Exxalt and is due to foal soon via embryo transfer.

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hen along came FH Jemina (Eminence PS x FH Jadore).

Gary took notice of this charismatic and extremely “showy” filly as a yearling at the 2017 Arabian National Breeder Finals. She won her Yearling Filly class with ease, also catching Gary’s halter trainer, Lucho Guimaraes’ eye.

They were able to purchase the filly, and Lucho has gone on to show FH Jemina to a stunning performance at the 2018 U.S. Nationals, leading to a well-deserved Top Ten (third) in one of the most competitive halter classes at the show.

FH Jemina has been bred via embryo transfer to Exxalt, with Gary eagerly waiting to see her 2019 foal.

Jemina

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A Family Bound By Passion

By BETH ELLEN HUNZIKER

Dr. Billa Sandhu is a dynamic man with strong family ties and a passion for Arabian horses. His successful career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a reflection of his love for all animals, while his flourishing Arabian horse business is a reflection of his family’s heritage. Dr. Sandhu’s father, grandfather, and great grandfather had Marwari horses, a popular breed in their homeland of India. Dr. Sandhu can still recall his first horseback ride at the age of three when his grandfather lifted him up and placed him on his lap and together, they rode a regal Marwari horse. The experience became part of Billa Sandhu’s psyche and his love of horses became a guiding force in his life.

Dr. Sandhu’s grandfather was a statesman and a great horseman. He taught Billa how to ride.

Growing up, he loved to listen to his grandfather’s stories of the Maharajas and the legends of courageous Sikh warriors. Dr. Sandhu’s father, a University Director of Sports, was also a great influence and motivated him to study veterinary science. Dr. Sandhu’s family immigrated to Canada and he eventually moved to California where he went to school and established his practice, which now includes five clinics.

Dr. Sandhu bought his first Arabian pleasure riding horse in 1999. In 2013, while on a family holiday in Arizona, they attended the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and a presentation at Midwest Training Centre. During the presentation, Dr. Sandhu’s daughter, Muskaan, saw a mare that captivated her young heart and exclaimed, “Daddy, we need to buy this horse!” Within minutes, Dr. Sandhu also saw the horse of his dreams. Although they were not familiar with pedigrees or breeding Arabian horses, they ended up purchasing both mares. Call it fate, or divine inspiration, because the mares they chose, which were based solely on an inexplicable heart and soul connection, would shape them and their family’s future.

Billa, Raman and Muskaan Sandhu pictured with National and Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian mare, WW Easter Lily.

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(Above) Balpal Sandhu (Right) The Sandhu family during the 2018 Open House, some traveling all the way from India for the event.

Muskaan and WW Easter Lily winning the Candian National Championship

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LOVE CHIMES LD KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna

The mare Muskaan picked was Lathifa HEM (HSE Dalakhani x Badiia, by Belmont). Since that time, she has produced an exceptional colt sired by WH Justice. Dr. Sandhu’s dream mare was Love Chimes LD (KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna, by DS Major Afire (by Afire Bey V)), a beautiful mare who was in foal to the DA Valentino son, Victorious LD. The following year, Love Chimes LD gave birth to a stunning black filly they named Zennyatta.

Not only did Zennyatta become the Scottsdale Champion Yearling Filly and Scottsdale Junior Champion Filly, she also became an international show ring superstar. Today, Zennyatta is among the treasures owned by Albaydaa Stud in Egypt.

Love Chimes LD has become a foundation mare for Sandhu Arabians. She has produced some exceptional offspring including two fillies by EKS Alihandro, a colt by Marajj, and a very special colt by Marwan Al Shaqab that is owned in partnership with Dr. Ben Bassichis of Stella Bella Arabians. This year, Love Chimes gave Dr. Sandhu an extraordinary bay colt sired by EKS Alihandro and she was bred back to him for a 2020 foal.

Hakkeem Marwan Al Shaqab x Love Chimes LD 2018 Scottsdale Reserve Champion 2yr old colt

Zennyatta Victorious LD x Love Chimes LD Scottsdale Champion Yearling Filly

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A truly priceless pearl among Dr. Sandhu’s mares is Erylle Meia Lua (WH Justice x Erynne El Perseus,

by Perseus El Jamaal). This glorious vision in white was bred by the late Lenita Perroy of Haras Meia Lua. Dr. Sandhu had the pleasure of visiting Lenita at her farm where she shared her history and breeding advice for Erylle. Dr. Sandhu agreed with Lenita about incorporating Marwan Al Shaqab blood into her breeding program. He always believed in Marwan’s son, EKS Alihandro, and in fact, he was the first breeder in America to use the stallion. In 2018, Erylle Meia Lua was bred to Alihandro and this spring she produced a spectacular grey filly, via ET. Dr. Sandhu believes Erylle’s filly is the best foal he has ever bred, and he gives much of the credit for her to Lenita Perroy. The cross was so successful, Erylle Meia Lua was bred back to Alihandro for a 2020 ET foal.

Another treasure of Sandhu Arabians is Nadira Of Rohan (RHR Heir Of Marwan x Nala Of Rohan, by Falcon BHF (by Bey Shah)), a beautiful and exquisitely bred mare. Since the Sandhu family acquired her, Nadira has produced offspring by QR Marc, Emerald J, SMA Magic One, Ajman Moniscione, Titan AS, Ever After NA, and Trussardi. Last year, Nadira Of Rohan produced two beautiful Alihandro fillies and this year she is bred to El Tino, which everyone is extremely excited about.

Brazil is just one of the many places Dr. Sandhu has travelled in his quest to learn more about Arabian horses and breeding philosophies. He visited the show at Menton, France, followed by Giacomo Capacci’s farm in Cortona, Italy to see EKS Alihandro and the other stallions standing at the farm. Dr. Sandhu also travelled to other parts of Europe including Belgium, where he visited Johanna Ullström’s beautiful farm. Dr. Sandhu, Johanna, and her husband Jeremy, felt an immediate bond, which has become a treasured friendship.

NADIRA OF ROHAN RHR Heir of Marwan x Nala of Rohan

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ERYLLE MEIA LUA WH Justice x Erynne El Perseus

Although always open to learning from others, the breeding decisions at Sandhu Arabians are made by Dr. Sandhu, his daughter Muskaan, and consultant, Rob Langlois. Rob is also a trainer, as well as Dr. Sandhu’s advisor and marketing agent. Rob’s role is to assist Dr. Sandhu in bringing his vision for Sandhu Arabians to life. Their goal is to breed a complete horse. One that is beautiful, with correct conformation, presence and charisma, as well as intelligence and a kind, willing attitude so it can be ridden. These last points are especially critical to Muskaan Sandhu, who is an accomplished equestrian with many championships to her credit. Sandhu Arabians recently acquired the Canadian National Park Horse Champion, Gibson Gitar. No doubt, Muskaan and Gibson Gitar will make a winning team.

As with every successful program, Sandhu Arabian’s foundation is built upon an elite group of mares selected for their exquisite phenotype and their powerful genotype. The Sandhu mares are carefully matched with stallions that will complement and enhance their qualities and also contribute their own genetic strengths to ensure that the highest level of quality is achieved in future generations.

Among the top sires used in 2018 were EKS Alihandro, Marwan Al Shaqab, El Tino, RFI Farid, and Nofal NK. In 2019, the Sandhu mares were bred to EKS Alihandro, El Tino, SMA Magic One, Royal Asad, Sultan GK, Ever After NA, Mansour AM, and others.

Arabian horses are a shared passion for the Sandhu family. Dr. Sandhu and his wife, Raman, who is his biggest supporter, encourage Muskaan and their twin boys, Nihaal and Nishaan, to experience life with their horses and to learn all the important lessons they teach us. Nihaal and Nishaan are now learning to ride, so they can also share that special bond with their horses.

Dr. Sandhu and his family are looking forward to hosting their second annual open house in June where they will introduce their beautiful mares and their 2019 foals to their guests. This event promises to be every bit as much fun and exciting as last year with a colorful display of the Sandhu family’s rich cultural heritage and their beautiful horses. This is a day dedicated to family – our family – the family that is formed by our shared passion of the Arabian horse – don’t miss it!

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Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse “A good horse is a good horse, regardless of what continent you are on. Our horses are typey, prettyheaded, have correct conformation, are athletic and have good movement, so we are proud ...”

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Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse

Q&A

KHALID ZAID ALROWEIDAN Nesma Stuc Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

European Style/Type or American Style/Type? Arabian Type.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Yes, but not all.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Sometimes one way is enough.

LOLLIE AMES Cedar Ridge Arabians Jordan, MN European Style/Type or American Style/Type? American.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Both. One is more relaxed and the other is hyped up.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I think it should be both ways.

You can see things differently going one way and then coming back the other way.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? Well, most people don’t like showing stock against pleasure; they are not happy with that, but when you only have a few in each section, it is hard financially for the show to run it separately.

Khalid Zaid Alroweidan

DAVID BOGGS Midwest Training & Breeding Stations Elk River, MN | Scottsdale, AZ European Style/Type or American Style/Type? I love both! In fact, we now see breeders on both sides of the Atlantic wanting and breeding not only for type and beauty, but also form and function. The shoulder and neck set is becoming more important abroad, which is great to see.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? I think that the horse should be judged on presence and style upon entry, and on the trot away for trueness and correctness.

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Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Walking the horse one direction is ample to inspect the horse let down and relaxed to see its true conformation.

So many of the large classes get “too long” and become boring, and we lose the attention of the spectators.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Absolutely! The regionals will mean much more, be much better attended, and way more competitive if there are fewer of them.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? We need to make it worthwhile for people to breed and show Half-Arabians in halter classes. Let’s reach out to sponsors and try to offer significant prize money. Many people have used partbreds as a great intro to our industry. They are super exciting and fun for the amateurs as well.

Lollie Ames

BART VAN BUGGENHOUT Farm Affiliation: Aljassimya Farm Doha, Qatar European Style/Type or American Style/Type? By my knowledge, there is only one Arabian horse, so we should breed it as it was intended to be bred. I do not see the word “European” or “American”-style in front of the Arabian horse. We need to all come together and breed one globally pretty and functional horse in this ever-shrinking market.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? It should be judged at all times! A horse that can’t move at all times, can’t be functional and should not be considered.

David Boggs

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Personally, I judge the full horse at the walk. It’s the time I judge conformation, soundness and ability.

A good walk is very important to me.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Yes, way less, so it becomes more competitive.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? I don’t believe in that. We should promote the purebred and not half-bred. I think anyone that is new and comes into our world and sees all these Half-Arabian classes must be very seriously confused by it.

Most of them don’t look like or have anything to do with an Arabian. I say get rid of it all.

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Bart Van Buggenhout

Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse

Q&A

TED CARSON Allgood, AL European Style/Type or American Style/Type? Breed what you love.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Both, but if the horse and handler move long enough, the truth will tell. That’s why trotting a long straight line clockwise is very important.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? For the amount of time and money it takes to prepare and travel to a show, let the horses be seen as long as we can, for the owners, breeders and judges.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? I don’t know why we are still talking about this. If regionals can no longer afford to run a show, let them consolidate.

BRADEN DAVIDSON The Arabian Element Portland, OR

Ted Carson

European Style/Type or American Style/Type? I love a beautiful Arabian horse; however, I also love a beautifully conformed horse as well. You can’t have beauty without functionality and you can’t have functionality without beauty, if breeders are doing their job correctly. Breed type is just as important as athletic ability. The old adage “form to function” couldn’t be any more important in today’s breeding of Arabian horses than it has ever been. Splintering up our breed with American “this” label, or European “that” label, continues to be detrimental to the common goodness of the global Arabian horse. It’s like giving a “free” pass to accept breeding faults for different “versions” of the Arabian horse. There should be one Arabian horse; an Arabian horse that possesses great beauty with breed type, athleticism and most importantly, tractability. How can you have one without the other? Whether you are in North America, Brazil, Europe, or elsewhere, these, and only these three criteria, should be the fundamental makeup of our Arabian horses.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? I believe movement of a horse can be judged upon entrance, but one can be fooled. There can be a lot of bounce and fluff that can be mistaken as movement. For this, I would consider this as Arabian type. Jumping up and down is not movement; true movement can be seen

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as impulsion from the rear with elevation of the front end. Freeness of shoulder, hind leg reach. I think true movement can be evaluated from the trot away. Perhaps if more emphasis was placed on this crucial element in evaluating our breeding horses, we’d see a totally different way of how our horses are presented, perhaps eliminating the “statue” standup. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen many horses enter the arena and have tremendous, true movement on an entrance.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I think it’s very important to walk the halter horses both ways at the beginning of evaluation. Even though the horse will get proper evaluation in center ring, there are many “holes” that can be filled in a “statue” standup. I always say, if you like the horse walking or let down, you’ll really like the horse stood up.

Braden Davidson

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? I don’t think restructuring the regional boundaries will make any significant impact on showing Arabian horses. Let’s be honest, showing horses is expensive and people are starting to find other ways to spend their money, whether it’s on their Arabians or elsewhere. I think this is the take home message: there has been an exponential increase in more do-it-yourself ways: ranch riding, trail, even trail riding with friends.

Showing is just one tiny aspect of enjoying our Arabian horses.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? There isn’t any one single answer to this question; I believe it has many contributors. First and foremost, Half-Arabians are primarily bred to infuse other breed characteristics, mainly for riding enjoyment, pleasure or competition. I’m not sure we will see any increase in numbers of Half-Arabian horses for the halter arena.

Luiz Guimaraes

LUIZ GUIMARAES Lucho Guimaraes Arabians Scottsdale AZ European Style/Type or American Style/Type? We all know there has always been a bit of a separation between Europe and America regarding Arabian horse type. Honestly, the Arabian horse standard is one, as one breed with the same foundation, and should be judged by that same standard anywhere in the world!

I believe there is more of a fusion these days, where horses from Europe can come to America and win, and American (South or North) horses sold to Europe are winning there. In a perfect world, we want to see more of that fusion.

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Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse

Q&A

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? That obviously depends on what system is used.

With the point system, the horses don’t trot away from the judge.

In the comparative system, I think the movement should be considered at both times, although it is hard to have the same carriage on the trot away from the judge; the actual movement should be present.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Horses look different from one side to the other.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? I can see the logic, but at the same time, maybe the closest regional show now will be further away from some of the smaller owners and breeders, and with that comes more expenses and makes it more difficult to attend!

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? I currently don’t have a Half Arabian in training, but I’d love to! I don’t have an answer for this, but somehow, I’d like to be part of that growth.

RODOLFO GUZZO Farm Affiliation: Royal Arabians Scottsdale, AZ European Style/Type or American Style/Type? My preferred style is the “American” style. Also, I like the comparison system more than any other.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? The halter horse should be judged on its entry, which usually captures the horse’s best movement and most animation. It’s a horse “show;” why not judge the horses when they are at their best?

Rodolfo Guzzo

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Horses should be walked both ways so you can see the complete horse and not just one side.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Regional show entries are declining. Offering less regional shows would likely raise the number of entries in each show and generate increased competition.

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How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? Offer meaningful money classes.

GARY KEHL GRK Farms Scottsdale, AZ / Herriman, UT European Style/Type or American Style/Type? Our horses and breeding program support both styles. A good horse is a good horse, regardless of what continent you are on. Our horses are typey, pretty-headed, have correct conformation, are athletic and have good movement, so we are proud that they would be competitive in any arena.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? It is important to judge movement in both cases. The entry is the judges’ first impression, the time to evaluate the side motion and carriage of the horse. The trot away is equally important, it allows the judges to examine the horses tracking from behind.

Gary Kehl

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Absolutely! The walk is one of the most important factors in the class. It is the time the judges can evaluate the “real horse” in its natural state. And both ways are also very necessary as there is two sides to a horse.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? This is long overdue, in my opinion. We could easily reduce the regional shows to half. This would increase class sizes and restore some of the prestige of a regional title.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? Increase the incentives; prize money would certainly be one way.

GREG KNOWLES Arabian Expressions Scottsdale, AZ European Style/Type or American Style/Type? We present and are involved with both types of horses, as well as straight Egyptians.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? When I judge, I like to judge the horses mostly when they enter; they are fresh and all horses are consistent when they enter.

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Greg Knowles

Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse

Q&A

I like to watch horses trot away from me when I judge also, to see how they track their foot motion.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I do. Horses change when they stand up, pose, and when they trot, so it is important to really evaluate halter horses both ways of the ring. This is for judges and spectators.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Without a doubt. For example, in the old days, Region 1 in Del Mar, Region 2 in Santa Barbara, and Region 7 in Scottsdale, used to have rings full of halter exhibitors; now there is only one or two. Without good competition, owners and spectators no longer are interested. However, if we took these three regionals and combined them and give the show an exciting name like the “Southwest Super Regionals,” then we have an exciting show that generates real competition and the interest and business would grow.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? We need to create more payout programs to generate more interest in the Half-Arabian division.

ROB LANGLOIS Farm Affiliation: Sandu Arabians Agua Dulce, CA / Scottsdale, AZ

Rob Langlois

European Style/Type or American Style/Type? I myself, prefer the American style of showing, but the European style that we use at the Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas definitely has its benefits, as well. I do believe that both have a place on the world stage. Chocolate or vanilla, both are loved by many and both are needed. In the United States we show the Arabian horse under saddle in many more classes than they do in Europe, so the tendency is to breed for more athletic horses, sometimes not as extreme in the type category, as horses in Europe, but a much more marketable horse in the United States and/or Canada. Both styles benefit the breeding programs of their countries. I do believe this helps us to take the Arabian horse breed to a higher level and helps the marketplace on both continents.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Both.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I believe that walking the horses one direction is enough. Asking our halter horses to walk both

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directions and then asking them to instantly go into show mode is like asking an English or park horse to stand still and then go into a perfect trot.

I also have no problem with an animated walk verses just a loose lead going around the ring.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Well over a decade ago at convention, myself and several others wanted to do just that because we saw the declining numbers.

Now we have regional shows that are down to around 30 horses. So yes, we need to combine some of our regions to make it a true horse show. Maybe in the future when our numbers come back, we can add more regions again, but right now it makes no sense to be a regional champion and beat nothing. There are some regions right now where we could take a horse out of the pasture, not clip or bathe it, and it would be the regional champion because it has no competition; therefore, the championship brings no value to horse or the rider.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? There is always going to be less Half-Arabians than purebreds. As our purebred numbers go down, our Half-Arabians go down even more so. The problem isn’t how do we increase the number of HalfArabians, but how do we increase the Arabian breed itself. When we start growing the Arabian industry, the Half-Arabian decline will cease, because without the purebred Arabian horse industry, a Half-Arabian have no value.

In the Quarter Horse and Saddlebred world, none of them have partQuarter Horse or part-Saddlebred classes.

SUZANNE PERKINS Santa Barbara, CA European Style/Type or American Style/Type? American Style.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Both.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Both ways are very important.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? No. How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? Increase the prize money for the Half-Arabian divisions.

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Suzanne Perkins

“The Arabian horse standard is one, as one breed with the same foundation, and should be judged by that same standard anywhere in the world!”

Today’s

Breeding/In-Hand Horse

Q&A

MORGAN LEIGH PELZMAN-RUNYON Farm Affiliation: Colonial Downs Training Center, Dwane Hankins Ocala, FL Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? I believe the entrance is just as important as the trot away; a consistent, steady and free-flowing trot all the way around!

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? Just as a horse and rider are called to walk each direction in the performance/under saddle arena, I believe a horse and handler should be called upon to do the same when in the halter arena. Showing is still a performance, regardless of discipline.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? I believe the same incentives, opportunities and emphasis that are offered/shown to those that show purebreds should be offered to those who show Half-Arabians. We should allow breeders to nominate their Half Arabian foal(s) for the same programs that are offered to purebred halter breeders.

DR. BILLA SANDHU Sandhu Arabians Agua Dulce, CA European Style/Type or American Style/Type? I like both. I love a beautiful head and neck. My 16-year-old daughter, Muskan, competes in English, Park, Hunter and Native Costume classes, winning numerous titles, so I value Arabian horses with type, but believe that they should be athletes as well. I appreciate and love the complete and versatile Arabian horse.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? Both.

Morgan Leigh Pelzman-Runyon

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I believe that one way is enough.

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Yes, strong competition makes us all work harder, and the stiffer the competition, the more valuable the prize.

How can we help to increase the number of Half-Arabians being shown in the halter division? I have talked about this at length with my trainer, Rob

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Langlois, and we both believe that the only way to strengthen the HalfArabian classes is to strengthen the Arabian horse breed.

ZIGGY WELLENS Farm Affiliation: Al Jood Stud Doha, Qatar European Style/Type or American Style/Type? Both.

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? A horse should be evaluated according to its overall performance during its presentation.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? We should provide the most correct assessment of each individual horse.

Dr. Billa Sandhu

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? Globally, we don’t have to reduce shows, but instead should focus on how we can bring in new people into the industry.

Additionally, we need to see how we can bring in and encourage already existing small breeders to more shows throughout the continents.

DEAN WIKEL Pegasus Arabians Berlin Heights, OH European Style/Type or American Style/Type? I don’t really have a preference; I got used to the European style when that was what everyone did, and I’ve always enjoyed the comparison style also.

Ziggy Wellens

Should the movement of a halter horse be judged on its entry or the trot away from the judges? I’d say both. The entry sometimes is a little more animated and out of control because of the bagging in the warm up arena, and the trot away sometimes is a little less, so a judge would get a better idea of what’s natural to the horse.

Do you feel it is necessary to walk the halter horse “both ways” at the beginning of the class, or is one way enough? I’d say both ways are the correct way. It’s a way for the judges to see the conformation of the horse at the walk both ways. It also gets the horses back in place!

With today’s numbers in the shows, should we reorganize the number of Regional Shows to less? We definitely should consolidate regional shows. ■

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Dean Wikel

2018 North American National Halter Leaders Includes U.S., Canadian and Youth National Halter Championship Champion and Reserve wins. No Showmanship

OVERALL LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Ebony By Valentino Espresso TRJ

She Be Envied

2. GS Neapalotan RCF

3. Casttaspell

Endless Summer Nyte

VSH Dominic

4. Grand Promise NA 5. Ikhanic

LLC Fabrizio Maghnus Z

Pink Rose SRA

STLA Freeze Frame

Thore M

3 championships 3 championships 3 championships

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

2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships 2 championships

Owner

Stella Bella Arabians LLC The Star Alliance

Ashley and Kimberly Toye Cedar Ridge Farm Angela Sellman Melissa Subjeck Texie Lowery Jeffrey Frahm

Jody Helmick & Valerie Sylla Duke and Renae Mendel Maddy and Jay Winer

Dan and Maureen Grossman Amanda Wood

Anthony Marino Sr. and Anthony Marino Jr.

ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. GS Neapalotan RCF

2 championships, 1 reserve

3. Grand Promise NA

3 reserves

2. Casttaspell

4. LLC Fabrizio

Pink Rose SRA

Thore M

5. Gloriana MJMD Oula Aljassimya

Versailles PCF WH Patriot

1 championship, 2 reserves 2 championships

Owner

Cedar Ridge Farm Angela Sellman Jeffrey Frahm

Duke and Renae Mendel

2 championships

Dan and Maureen Grossman

1 championship, 1 reserve

Triana Holding LLC/Oak Ridge/Marino/Grossman

1 championship, 1 reserve

Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.

2 championships

1 championship, 1 reserve 1 championship, 1 reserve

Anthony Marino Sr. and Anthony Marino Jr.

Alejandro Vigil

Douglas Kearsley

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING HORSES by number of wins

1. Ebony By Valentino Espresso TRJ

She Be Envied

2. Endless Summer Nyte VSH Dominic

3. Ikhanic

Maghnus Z

STLA Freeze Frame

4. Treaty

5. Ambres Magic

Goldd Standard

Rohara Seraphim

3 championships

Owner

Stella Bella Arabians LLC

3 championships

The Star Alliance

1 championship, 2 reserves

Melissa Subjeck

3 championships

1 championship, 2 reserves

Ashley and Kimberly Toye Texie Lowery

2 championships

Jody Helmick & Valerie Sylla

2 championships

Amanda Wood

2 championships 1 championship, 1 reserve

Maddy and Jay Winer

Bob & Janene Boggs and Regan & Renae Rohl

2 reserves

Keith & Brenice Crissman

2 reserves

Rohara Arabians LLC

2 reserves

Morgan Pelzman

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ARABIAN OVERALL LEADING SIRES by number of winners

by number of wins

1. Vitorio TO

7

1. Marwan Al Shaqab

8

3. Bey Ambition

5

2. Bey Ambition

5

5. Baahir El Marwan

2

3. DA Valentino

DA Valentino

2

Monogramm JD

2

2. Marwan Al Shaqab

4. Truse

Beijing BHF

Hariry Al Shaqab OFW Magic Wan RD Dynamo

Sir Fames HBV

Trussardi

6 3 2 2

Vitorio TO

8

Baahir El Marwan

5

OFW Magic Wan

4

by number of Arabian wins 1. Marwan Al Shaqab

8

Truse

4 4

2 2 2 2

ARABIAN LEADING SIRES by number of Arabian winners 1. Marwan Al Shaqab

6

2. Bey Ambition

5

4. Beijing BHF

2

3. Vitorio TO

Hariry Al Shaqab

OFW Magic Wan

3 2 2

RD Dynamo

2

Trussardi

2

Sir Fames HBV

2

by number of Half-Arabian winners

1. Vitorio TO

2. Monogramm JD Truse

4

2

2

2. Bey Ambition

5

Vitorio TO

4

3. OFW Magic Wan 4. Apalo

Grand Commandd Sir Fames HBV

by number of Half-Arabian wins 1. Vitorio TO

2. Baahir El Marwan DA Valentino Enzo

4 3 3 3

4

3

3

3

Monogramm JD

3

Victorious LD

3

Truse

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3

2018 North American National Halter Leaders, continued...

OVERALL U.S. AND CANADIAN NATIONAL LEADING HALTER TRAINERS by number of winners

1. Sandro Pinha

10

3. Andrew Sellman

6

2. Bruno Guiraldelli

4. Alcides Rodrigues Jeff Schall

9 5

5. David Boggs

4

Kim Morgan

4

Ted Carson

4

5

6. Joe Alberti

Michael Byatt

3

Leslie Sichini

3

Gary McDonald

ARABIAN LEADING OWNERS

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING OWNERS

by number of winners

by number of winners

by number of winners

2. Aria Prestige Holdings LLC Ross Danielson

Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian

9 2 2

2

Herbert and Karen Meites

2

Jill Nelson

2

Steve and Darla Miles

2

J Perry and Suzanne Perkins

2

Rohara Arabians LLC

2

Maddy and Jay Winer

2

1. Murray and Shirley Popplewell 2. Aria Prestige Holdings LLC Ross Danielson

Steve and Darla Miles

9 2 2 2

Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC 2

3

Keith Krichke

OVERALL LEADING OWNERS 1. Murray and Shirley Popplwell

3

1. Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian Herbert and Karen Meites Jill Nelson

J Perry and Suzanne Perkins Rohara Arabians LLC

3

2

2

2

2 2

Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC 2 Stella Bella Arabians LLC

2

OVERALL LEADING BREEDERS

ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

HALF-ARABIAN LEADING BREEDERS

by number of winners

by number of winners

by number of winners

1. Murray and Shirley Popplewell 2. Ross Danielson

5 3

Nelson De Oliveira Prata Pinto Moreira 3 Sam Peacemaker

Andrew and Christine Steffens

3. Frances Butler

3 3

2

1. Murray and Shirley Popplewell

5

2. Nelson De Oliveira Prata Pinto Moreira 3 Sam Peacemaker

Andrew and Christine Steffens

3. Frances Butler

Ross Danielson

3 3

2

2

2

HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Saud 2

Herbert and Karen Meites

2

Steve and Darla Miles

Steve and Darla Miles

2

Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian

HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Saud 2 Jack and Elizabeth Milam

J Perry and Suzanne Perkins

2 2

Jack and Elizabeth Milam

2

Melissa Subjeck

2

Larry Schopf

2

Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC 2 Larry Schopf

Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC 2 Rohara Arabians LLC

2

2

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2

1. Lisa Gaudio and James Kanzanjian Herbert and Karen Meites

J Perry and Suzanne Perkins Rohara Arabians LLC Melissa Subjec

2

2 2 2

2

“What a year!!!!”

As the year began and final preparations for the 2018 Scottsdale All-Arabian Horse Show were underway, Murray and Shirley Popplewell welcomed trainer Bruno Guiraldelli’s parents to Scottsdale from their home in Brazil. It was their first trip to America and, indeed, their very first flight. That set the stage for a memorable start to a stellar year for Rae-Dawn Arabians.

“I think that we should reflect on our last year, because it was actually one of our strongest years at the National level,” Murray states. “2018 Scottsdale was amazing for us. Along with all the other wins, winning the Junior Championship for Fillies was something that we always thought we would like to do, but we never thought we ever could do it. Having Bruno’s parents on the sidelines while Bruno won it for us with Giana Leah PCF, a filly we recently purchased, was the highlight of the Scottsdale show. This was an amazing accomplishment for Bruno as he has just been with us for a little over four years.”

Rae-Dawn’s remarkable 2018 was just getting started. Murray calls the Arabian Breeders World

Cup (ABWC) one of his favorite shows. “Not because it’s in Las Vegas,” he clarifies, “but because we get a world look into it. Judges come from all over the world and it gives you a very different perspective. It’s always a fun show. It’s only four days long and it is only halter, which makes it quick and easy. And Las Vegas isn’t a bad place to go, either.”

At the 2018 ABWC in Las Vegas, it was Murray’s turn to shine when he led homebred RD Marzella to the title of Reserve Champion AHBA Futurity 2-Year-Old Filly ATH. “It was a blast!” Meanwhile, Bruno and RD Momentum, another homebred, won their junior yearling colt section—and these were only two among numerous wins.

At that point, sights were set on the Region 7 Championships in late April, and Bruno floated an idea that resonated with Shirley and Murray. “He said to us, ‘Why don’t we see how we can do with Bey Ambition? I think it could be a good year for him.’ So, we decided to bring him out and he was the Region 7 Champion Stallion. He’s 13 years old, and he’s looking better every day.”

At the Region 2 Championships in June, Rae-Dawn kicked the year up a notch, sweeping the female Championships. RD Quianna was

crowned Region 2 Champion Yearling Filly and Madora MI was named the 2-Year-Old Champion Filly. Then, in the Saturday night finals, Bruno stepped it up with RD Marciea Bey, who was crowned Region 2 Champion Mare in a very competitive class.

In July, Rae-Dawn Arabians was a sponsor of the first Arabian horse show ever held in China, prompting an historic visit by Murray, Shirley and Bruno. They then flew directly home to their farm in Canada, where they rendezvoused with the Canadian Nationals-bound show string.

With just a six-hour drive to the show grounds in Brandon, Manitoba, the well-rested horses performed spectacularly, giving Rae-Dawn its best Canadian Nationals results ever.

Six of the eight contenders were champion or reserve: PCF Crystal Vision was the Reserve Champion Mare, RD Capriotti the Reserve Champion Futurity Colt, RD Beyanda was Champion Futurity Filly, Madora MI was Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, RD Barcello was Reserve Champion Futurity Gelding, RD Momentum the Reserve Champion Yearling Colt, and of course, Bey Ambition was named Canadian National Champion Stallion.

As Murray tells it, the Rae-Dawn string Murray & Shirley Popplewell & Bruno Guiraldelli was “cocked and loaded” in October for with 2018 Canadian National Champion Bey Ambition. the premier show of the year, the United States National Championships. Three of the nine entries were named either U.S. National Champion or Reserve and the other six each earned a strong top ten. Murray recalls the magic moments, “Giana Leah PCF, our Scottsdale junior champion, exceeded everyone’s expectations by going unanimous National Champion Yearling Filly in the open class. Then, our homebred, RD Marciea Bey, was the National Reserve Champion Junior Mare in a very tough class.

“After Bey Ambition won in Canada we decided, well, let’s take him to U.S. Nationals—nothing ventured, nothing gained! We brought the old boy out again and he surprised us. He came to the party! He had fun, and WE had fun! We bought about two hundred Bey Ambition flags and handed them out to as many people as we could, including some Brazilian trainers. We almost made a spectacle of it … we had a great time! The place was rocking! That Saturday night, on the green shavings, Bey Ambition went National Reserve Champion with Bruno at the lead behind a great stallion, Polidoro FC, led by Michael Byatt.

When you come that close to the big guys, that’s what you want to do. We had nine National titles last year. For one farm to do that, we really feel quite honored.”

Celebrating 2018 U.S. National Champion Open Yearling Filly Giana Leah PCF, bred by PCF Arabians.

As Rae-Dawn continues to flourish, the Popplewells are careful to provide the proper support for their already talented team. “We’ve added Alcides Rodrigues and his wife Margaux to our group recently.

Bruno and Alcides will share the halter duties. Besides, when you’re schooling horses, it’s always good to have someone else standing back to take a look. It takes a team. When you surround yourself with good, honest people, it certainly makes a difference. These are people that we have spotted in the industry who have morals and the winning smile. I think it comes right down to it, if you’re happy, it shows.”

When asked to name a favorite, Murray acknowledges two special horses. “RD Marciea Bey, by Bey Ambition, is The Queen of the farm. She is a horse that I put on a pedestal. And Giana Leah, who is the closest thing to perfect in my eyes. Everybody has a different eye, but in my eyes, she’s the perfect horse. I call her The Princess. We have The Queen and now we have The Princess.”

Murray and Shirley Popplewell appreciate the world of the Arabian horse. “We’re having fun,” he states.

“People think that we give back to the Arabian community, but we pay back. It’s what it does for us that is important. It keeps both of us active. We’re not giving, we’re paying back.”

With the accomplishments of 2018 to build upon, 2019 is likely to become another “year to remember” for Rae-Dawn Arabians.

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MY DAD MY HERO

BY LARA AMES

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ost people in the Arabian horse industry knew my father, Richard J. Ames, only at horse shows or in print. Of course, it was well known that he was a successful businessman, but relatively few, other than his family and his longtime pals in Minnesota, saw the whole picture—his many diverse interests and contributions, all of his accomplishments, the ways he touched lives as he did in so many different aspects of life. For that reason, I’ve always wanted to write his story.

A thumbnail description of Dick Ames would be farmer, horseman, contractor, sports nut, history buff, connoisseur of fine clothing (some days, western attire), and philanthropist. And he was a character—what a personality! Most of all, though, he was a family man. Family always came first with him, and it extended beyond his blood relations; friends and employees were included as well. It was all about people with my dad. He had a big heart and he always made room for anyone he cared about.

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Early Life Let’s start at the beginning. My father came from a long line of farmers, and even though he would make his name in other businesses, he was always a farmer and a horseman at heart. His heritage was English; his great-grandparents, John and Eliza Ames, had immigrated to the United States in 1874. They had two sons, George (my dad’s grandfather) and Charles, both of whom farmed and bred Percheron horses. That tradition would be my dad’s introduction to horses—but Arabians would be a long way into his future.

In the mid-1920s, George was the one who brought the family to Minnesota, when his son Chester (my dad’s father) was in his late teens. A few years later, Chester married Ruby Belle Reisinger, and they established their own farm in Farmington, about 40 miles south of Minneapolis. That set the stage for my father, their oldest child.

Born May 4, 1929, Dad was almost four when his sister Beverly arrived, but he was an only child again a year later,

as she died prematurely. My Aunt Audrey came next, and then Mary, Peggy, Raymond (who would be known as “Butch”), John, Tom, and finally, in 1949, Ron. Nine kids, eight surviving—my grandparents had their hands full.

Thank heavens the farm kept all those children occupied!

Childhood was not all about work, though. Dad was a competitive athlete, playing football, basketball, and running track at Lakeville High School. (It’s fun to see his 1947 graduation photo; he’s so easily recognizable. The direct, piercing gaze that was a trademark all his life is there, along with the bushy eyebrows and the thick, wavy hair— although it was dark then, so many years before it turned brilliant silver.) Back then, his ambition was to be a coach, and because you had to be a teacher to do that, he pursued a teaching degree at Mankato State Teachers College. A year later, though, he returned to the farm, joining his grandfather in Taopi, down near the Iowa border.

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Ames Construction I’m not sure why my dad left the farm—probably because he married young, had children, and nurtured ambitions greater than he could realize at a family farm in those days—but within a few years, with his father’s blessing because it sounded more stable, he took a job as a day laborer on a highway construction crew. For the rest of his 20s, he learned the construction business from the ground up, and by 1962, at age 33, had gone about as far as he could in the company. So, with only a renovated D8 tractor (a Caterpillar bulldozer) and a tremendous drive for success, he founded Richard J. Ames Excavating, in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Within a year, his brother Butch came aboard, and they changed the name to Ames Construction, later recruiting their brothers Ron, John and Tom, and nephew Mark Brennan. Dad always said my brother Larry, who pitched in after school and on weekends, was their first employee.

At any rate, they never looked back. Today, Ames Construction, which remains in Burnsville but includes offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, is a heavy civil and industrial general contractor, working all over North America on such projects as roads, power plants, airports, bridges and more. In 2006, Dad received the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Lifetime Achievement Award, one of many accolades that came his way over the years, and the company has won even more.

(And I might add, they never forgot where they came from: that original D8 is maintained on the company’s lawn today as a symbol of their past.)

I wasn’t around when that was all beginning, so I didn’t grow up driving bulldozers. However, one of my favorite

childhood memories is going with my dad to the office on Saturday mornings, sitting close while he knocked out a little work to get ahead for the week. When I think about what it is today, it all seems pretty magical that that was how it started.

In the past few years, my dad was not as active in the company as he had been for so much of his life, but I think everyone would tell you that he was always its voice and its vision. In those early days, he was up on a bulldozer doing his thing, but as one of its longtime executives once said, it wasn’t his hands-on talent that was so integral to Ames Construction. It was Dad’s ability to find the best people to do the company’s work, and then to turn them loose and make sure they always knew that they were valued and important to Ames Construction’s success. That’s not to say he was a pushover; he required work and dedication, but he was also the first to live by those qualities. I think all of us in the family would say that when it all came together as it did, it allowed us with a lifestyle that included many special things.

The construction company was not my dad’s only business.

He was never one to invest his money in the stock market; he was all about land, products, and services, so he added to his holdings. By the time he died, he was the largest employer in our hometown of Jordan, Minnesota. He owned Jordan Transformer LLC, several real estate developments, Green Isle crop farm (he and Butch rivaled each other to see who could bring in the biggest annual crop), and my favorite of all, Cedar Ridge Arabians.

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DICK AMES’S VIEWS ON THE HORSE COMMUNITY Dad did not like to see the separation that currently marks many Arabian breeding programs. He believed that the Arabian was known for its versatility, and that we need to showcase that better.

Whatever we can do to promote the Arabian horse to an outsider, we need to do and not think we are above any effort.

We need to remember that horse activities are people’s entertainment and they do what they do for love. Therefore, we need to make the activities (especially competitions) enjoyable for all, or we will not hold their interest or commitment.

Many horse events need to be streamlined. For example, at horse shows, there does not need to be a class for everything. It’s okay if everyone does not win a blue ribbon. If they don’t win, they will come back and work even harder.

MOVING FORWARD The Ames family has tough roads ahead, but I can promise you all one thing. We will work hard to honor the obligations that were important to my dad. Some things may change, and some may stay the same, but the most important message for the horse community is that our love for the Arabian horse will continue on.

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Cedar Ridge Arabians It’s easy to know when my parents began Cedar Ridge; this year marks its 50th anniversary in the Arabian horse business. It has been something we all have loved, not just for the horses, but also because it was something my mom, Dad and I could do together. I’m the one who remained in the Arabian horse industry as a profession, so I’m most involved with it, but several other family members are here often, send their kids to ride and show, and are on the road with us at shows. We all love it. At the end of his life, I think my father’s biggest disappointment was not being able to get back to the farm he loved so much.

My dad was so proud of what he had accomplished here.

When I say “50 years in Arabians,” I don’t mean just that they bought an Arabian 50 years ago. They lived here, in the same house, over that entire half century. It was home, and from their much smaller beginning grew today’s state-ofthe-art Cedar Ridge.

Obviously, that means a lot changed. Dad wasn’t always too thrilled with change, but improvements were a different matter. He spent years burning up the roads on the farm, creating a facility that included a full service breeding establishment with a long list of top stallions and an extensive broodmare division; a training barn that has sent out top horses and developed sale candidates at the highest level; and an instruction program that has put generations of children into the show ring.

In his mind, though, as important as his favorite horses have been, so too has been the family of people who have come through here, both clients and the professionals who

made it all happen and represented us in the show ring.

One thing my dad has always wanted to do was have a reunion of those who have worked for us over the years— the headline trainers, the assistants, the managers and grooms. We never got that done, so, in his memory, it’s on the agenda for this summer.

What was it about Arabian horses that so fascinated Dad? He was a real horseman, so he always appreciated a good horse, regardless of breed. But in Arabians, he loved the versatility, and of course, the beauty (although a strong component in beauty, for him, was “pretty is as pretty does”). He rode and drove our horses, so he really liked a stunning looker who was useful as well.

Dad also loved the people that surrounded the Arabian horse. From early in my parents’ involvement, they reached out beyond our farm, making friends and developing relationships in many segments of the community. On the national level, Dad was a big supporter of industry-leader Lasma, good friends with the LaCroixes, and a member of Star World when he thought it was good for the industry. At home, he was a founding member of the Minnesota Horse Breeders Association, and in the late 1970s, also a founding member of its very successful futurity, the Medallion. Much later, he became one of three founding sponsors of the Arabian Reining Futurity, now the Scottsdale Reining Futurity. He and his associates put up the original funds to launch the futurity’s prize money system, and he has supported it with entries ever since. If it was good for Arabians, in his eyes, it was good for Dick Ames.

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Ames Percherons As a breed, Percherons were my father’s introduction to specifically-bred horses. His family had grade work horses on the farms in the early days, but Percherons were their pride and joy (Dad particularly loved the dappled ones).

In the 1990s, well-established in the Arabian industry, he determined to breed Percherons as well. It was a way to honor his father, who had been his first mentor as a boy learning to be a horseman.

The Percherons enjoy one significant difference from the Arabian operation: Dad recognized their potential as ambassadors for Ames Construction, just as the Clydesdales are synonymous with Anheuser-Busch. So, although housed at Cedar Ridge, that side of his equine involvement is actually a division of the company, and it has been everything for Ames that Dad hoped it would be and more.

Back in the early days—in 1929, when the Percheron Society of America began its Premier Sire Award—one of Charles Ames’ stallions placed eighth on the list of top ten sires in the United States. These days, it’s the Ames teams making the news, winning titles at shows and making

public appearances at fairs, in parades, at community fundraisers, for charity, and on television. They’ve won some of the most prestigious awards (some several times) in the draft horse ring: at Toronto’s renowned Royal Winter Fair, the $25,000 Royal Six-Horse Draft Championship; the North American Six-Horse Classic Series; the Gentle Giants $100,000 Invitational; and others.

There are more than 30 Percherons now at the farm, and although they are big—about twice the size of the Arabians—they are graceful and exciting. It’s easy to see why Dad loved them. When they take off across a pasture, their style and action are impressive. In pubic, pulling their flashy red wagon, they are really eye-catching.

As might be expected for a real horseman, Dad did not just sit in the stands at shows, watching the Percherons perform.

For years, he drove the amateur teams in competitions and parades—and gave his trainer heart palpitations because he was fearless. The earth shook when he aimed one of those big hitches at the show ring.

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The Fun Of County Fairs Percherons also were an avenue to another of my dad’s passions. He loved county fairs, and the draft horses could show there. His favorite was Scott County (Jordan), where he was on the board of directors and worked hard to attract more public attendance.

Once he even hauled an old barber shop to the fairgrounds to be converted into a food stand. And he brought a show to Scott County that grew to be the largest draft horse competition in the world. He loved watching the Ames teams compete there.

Not surprisingly, that meant he was hands-on. He built a second large draft horse barn, moved the pleasure horse arena, helped set up a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, and was instrumental in maintaining the facilities. Especially at fair time, he was there to do anything that needed to be done, from driving the water truck to welcoming fairgoers.

If you’ve ever wondered why Dad, who loved kids and loved Arabian horses, was never seen at Youth Nationals, the answer is that every year, Youth had the misfortune to fall on the dates of the Scott County Fair. For my father, home was where the heart was.

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My Dad, The Sports Fanatic When Dad had an interest, it was never just casual—he was all-in. Family, horses, business, if he was involved, he was involved. It was no different with sports, where he was an avid fan of college football and basketball. In particular, he was a lifelong fan of the University of Minnesota teams, who over the years have won six football national championships (among the top ten in the country). The last one came in 1960, so I wasn’t around for that heady era, but Dad remembered much of it clearly. And he was ready, willing and able to do it again. His goal was to see the Golden Gophers play in the Rose Bowl.

His loyalty to the teams knew few limits. He attended both home and road games, often with the family, but also, in later years, with a posse of his friends. We all, friends and family alike, have some wonderful memories from those trips. One of my favorites came in 1997, when the University of Minnesota basketball team made it to the Final Four. My dad was in seventh heaven; we followed the team through March Madness and finally to Indianapolis for their games, having such a great time that even a loss in the semi-finals, just one game away from the championship, didn’t dampen our enthusiasm.

The only bad thing about my father’s sports involvement was that you couldn’t get him to leave a game before it ended.

Sometimes, that drove the rest of us crazy (more like, nearly froze us to death). Basketball wasn’t so bad, but football?

We were in the seats until the last whistle blew—and they weren’t warm, cozy skybox seats. We owned a skybox, but he wouldn’t let us sit in it because he wanted to be right next to the field, in the thick of things. So, there we would sit, huddled together, our teeth chattering, even if we were losing by 50 points! My dad was steadfast till the end.

Loyalty strong enough to defeat fall’s freezing temperatures is hard to explain. Maybe it was rooted in Dad’s original dream of being a coach, or maybe it was because, to him, the Gophers were like an extension of his family. Over more than half a century, he was one of their biggest cheerleaders and most faithful supporters. In 2000, when the university athletics department created its Director’s Award “to recognize individuals for their outstanding generosity, service and commitment to Golden Gopher athletics,” my dad was its first recipient. And on the day he died, the university paid tribute to him with a moment of silence before the men’s basketball game against the University of Illinois.

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Behind It All, Family Family was super important to my father. He came from a large family and had a big one as well. We were a blended family, as both of my parents had been married before, but most people would never guess that, as we are very close. Between them, Mom and Dad had eight kids, seven of whom survive him (Bruce died in 1988): my brothers Larry, Alan, Dave and Richard, and sisters Marilyn and Toni. And now there are 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren!

Dad’s deep commitment to the family began when he was a child. He was very close with his parents and siblings, and that carried on to when he had his own family. I think we’ve set a record for how many reunions one family could have, mostly because my dad and my Aunt Audrey have always maintained that without family, you have nothing. For as long as I can remember, we have had a tradition of the entire family celebrating Christmas at the farm, something my dad took great pride in. We had Christmas lunch in the barn, with Dad holding court behind the bar, making his special drinks. Everyone had a wonderful time together.

I have always known how lucky I have been to have the relationship I’ve had with my parents. Some of that may be because I am the youngest; I was the last to come along, after Ames Construction was on the road to success (by that time, Larry, the company’s “first employee” as a teenager, was an adult).

The relationship is hard to express, but since I was a little girl, I’ve done nearly everything with my parents. I’m

especially grateful that we shared the horses. Life can be challenging, but for my parents, the horses were always a “happy time,” even through the ups and downs of the Arabian business. Mostly, though, we just enjoyed being together, sharing a unique bond not only over the horses, but over sporting events, card games, everything. Up until his final hospital stay, I started every day with a call to my dad and mom, and then the calls continued through the day.

I can’t tell you how many times a week I would eat lunch or dinner with them, and, of course, we’ve traveled the world together. I could not have asked for more.

Regrettably, over the past few years, my work prevented me from spending as much times as I was used to with them.

This last year, however, something changed. Maybe my dad knew that time was no longer open-ended, because if anything, he increased his already whirlwind pace.

Dad was always up early, earlier even than a horse trainer (as Gene LaCroix once commented when he stayed with my parents). He had a breakfast hang-out where he joined cronies every day that he was in Jordan, then went on to whatever activities he had planned, whether it was Ames Construction or one of his other holdings, or going to the farm, or visiting other operations, checking in with friends along the way. Late in the day, he headed home, always stopping off at the little hole-in-the-wall bar he called “the country club,” where he met more friends over a brandy on the rocks, his signature drink. A few times a week, he gassed up at his favorite filling station, getting the news and swapping yarns with the attendant there. Everyone knew

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him; everyone welcomed him. In the winter, in Scottsdale, he had a similar routine, well known at his stops along the way. After he died, when I went to our dry cleaners, the woman at the counter greeted me with, “Where’s your dad?

Is he back in Minnesota?” She was crestfallen to learn that he had died. It was the same in Jordan. Everyone wanted to say how much they would miss him.

The last year of his life, though, was glorious. As if he sensed that time was limited, there was no end to what he wanted to do. I think we attended just about every show

together, and somehow, we had so much quality time at those events. In between, he would come by my office and visit for hours. I got irritated now and then, thinking I had so much work to do—and after all, some of why I wanted to be good at what I do was to please him, make him proud of me. Fortunately, I couldn’t resist my dad.

The annoyance would fade away and our conversations would range all over the place. I am sure that in his dream world that last year, we kids would spend all day with him, driving around in the car and chatting about old times, and of course, about the future.

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His Way Dad was one of the lucky ones. He was healthy, active— actually, downright vigorous—almost until the end.

Here’s how well he was doing: in December, he decided to drive TA Mozart from Jordan to Scottsdale. He’d been complaining of a sore back (which in itself was unusual, as he almost never complained), but none of us thought it was really major, and anyway, when my dad had his mind set on something, there was no stopping him. So, he, Mozart, and our Scottsdale farm caretaker, Jenn, loaded up and headed out over nearly 1,600 miles of Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico, across plains and over mountains, and since it was nearly winter, of course nature brewed up a storm for them. Dad related later that the worst of the trip was facing more than two hours of glare ice, a trial that would have challenged people one-third his age, but they made it safely. He returned to Minnesota for our family Christmas, and then we all went to Scottsdale.

By the time we arrived, the week after Christmas, Dad seemed to be back to normal. We met friends for dinner, watched our horses work, visited farms on the New Year’s tour. But a few days into it, his back began hurting again.

Mom and I pushed him to go to a doctor, but he was intent on returning to Minnesota to do something with a simulator at Jordan High School. He didn’t really have time for a bad back or a doctor.

In Minnesota, however, his back only got worse; Mom and I, concerned, were anxious to get him back to Arizona, where he could visit the Mayo Clinic. He was in enough

discomfort that he agreed to a doctor’s appointment, and by the time I traveled back to Jordan on Monday, January 6, he was to fly out to Arizona the next day. (Typical of my father, he did not expect the doctor’s appointment to disrupt his schedule much; he saw it as a quick stop before he went on to a weekend conference in California, where he was receiving an award as contractor of the year. He was looking forward to that.) But he turned up at my office the next morning, asking that I drive him to the airport, which was a little out of the ordinary.

I did drive him to the airport, but hindsight is 20/20. Now I think I should have gotten on the plane with him and made sure he did what was best for his health (even though I know his response to this would have been that I was super bossy; he said that often). Instead, I laid down strict ground rules that he was to follow: walk into the airport, get a golf cart, catch a ride to the gate, etc. Dad was such a proud man that I’m not sure he took even the hitching a ride part seriously.

At any rate, he arrived in Arizona that evening and true to form, instead of heading straight home and taking care of himself, he stopped to pick up the tuxedo that he would wear at the awards dinner that weekend; he wanted to be sure it didn’t need alterations. My father, the clothes horse. He was not going to look less than his best at the conference.

The next morning, my phone rang at 6. It was my father, and although he always rose early, it was 5:00 a.m. in Arizona, and calls at that hour are never good news. I

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knew something was wrong. He was out of bed, but unable to walk; his back and leg had failed him, and he had fallen.

My mother knew there was no way he would be able to get into a car and make his doctor’s appointment that morning.

For the first time in his life, he would have to ride in an ambulance.

How can you describe the unique, frightening chill that sets in when suddenly you realize that your larger-thanlife, always strong parent is, at least for the moment, scared and almost helpless? When you know that he realizes events are slipping beyond his control in a way that must be deeply disturbing? An unwelcome door had opened— but thankfully, at the time, we had no idea how much of a change this would be for him. For all of us.

Immediately, I called Larry, my oldest brother. He lives in Colorado and I was in Minnesota, but we both hopped the first flight to Phoenix we could book.

Probably this was the longest day for us all. Dad was admitted to Phoenix’s Mayo Clinic Hospital, where they found that he had two fractured vertebrae in his back (that answered the question of his sore back, but we’ll never be sure how that had happened to him). And the drama did not end there; it seemed that they found one thing after another. Still, probably because of my father’s formidable character, we did not really realize how serious a situation we were in.

Losing my father, as we would exactly 22 days later, was not easy. But, it was my dad, my very special, unique dad.

Looking back, I’m not surprised that those three weeks became such an important, inspiring time in all of our lives.

We came together—my father, mother, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, pastors, friends. We came together and remembered the good times, the love and happiness we’d shared as a family, and how much a part of that my father was.

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We filled the hospital’s waiting room, occupying all the chairs and often requiring that extra be brought in (just as there were many extra in Dad’s room, where the overflow simply sat on the floor). Some people, unable to stay in Arizona for as long as they might like, flew in and out, as they would not miss being there with my dad, reaffirming their love and support for him. Others were there for the duration. For the rest of his life, Dad was almost never alone. My brother Larry is the earliest riser; he came in around 2 a.m. and remained until 5. My mom and I arrived every day at 7 a.m. and stayed until 9 p.m. Uncle John, who lives in the area, stopped in three or four times a day, spending time with Dad and giving Mom and me breaks to regroup and get something to eat. Probably the Mayo Clinic had never seen anything quite like this before, but they rose to the occasion. The staff was wonderful.

This entire process was the direct opposite of any time my dad had not felt well in the past or had gone into a hospital for a medical procedure. Then, it was top secret. This time, when I came in every day, Dad gave me a list of people to contact, to let them know he was in the hospital. Our circle expanded like ripples on a pond, as friends reached out to Dad and informed other friends too.

The result was that in those last three weeks, my dad enjoyed a celebration of his life. The stories flowed nonstop, from his childhood through ours, sometimes for 20 hours day. He relived the past with his brothers and sisters, his children and grandchildren. And every time he talked with someone, he let them know how grateful he was for the role they’d played in his life, how much he appreciated the good times they’d shared, and with many, how proud he was of what they had accomplished together. He was rightly proud of everything he had achieved, but equally aware that he had not done it alone.

During this time also, Dad was comforted spiritually. He’d been a Lutheran all his life and was an active member of his church. When he and Mom were home in Jordan, they had a Sunday routine: stop first at McDonald’s for coffee and a

PHILOSOPHIES MY FATHER BELIEVED IN AND PREACHED EVERYDAY: Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Without family, you have nothing—it is important to keep a family together.

Always be for the person who is less fortunate.

Go out of your way to make them feel special.

You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with.

We sealed contracts with a handshake because we learned your word is your bond.

It’s a new day. Let’s make something happen!

Don’t ask someone to do something that you are not willing to do.

AFTER ALL OF THIS, WHAT I CAN TELL YOU: Never go to bed mad at someone.

For everything negative, find two things positive.

Live every day as if it is your last.

Family is everything—they are there for you through thick and thin.

If you love someone, tell them.

Never leave them wondering.

Working together, I am good, but we can be amazing.

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roll, then head to church for morning services. Pastors had always played a huge part in Dad’s life, and several of them would officiate at his memorials. In those final days, they were there for him too. When he was in the hospital, one did a prayer service over the phone for us. Another, on a family vacation in California, drove all the way to Mayo— stopping along the way to pick up bread and wine at a Trader Joe’s—to celebrate a final communion with my father before he passed away. That was extremely important to all of us, but especially to Dad. Over the last few days, we knew and Dad knew that the end was near. He was never one to want to die, as he always had too much living to do. But at the age of 89, he had seen many of his friends pass, and by the end of January, the physical discomfort was getting to him. I’d like to think that at least, by that time, he was ready. He’d had a long and outstanding run, and he knew it. He was the first to say that he had to pinch himself to realize that it wasn’t all a fairytale.

My dad died on January 30. I can truthfully say that the outpouring of love and support our family received in both Minnesota and Arizona was deeply appreciated. It carried us through a difficult time in a way that I hope would have made my father proud. It reminded us of the difference he had made in his nearly 90 years on this planet, and it helped us cry until there were (almost) no more tears and we had to get on with life, as Dad would have wanted. Every child probably says this, but for me, it’s really true: there will never be another man like my dad.

DEAR FRIENDS, My dad had a lot of special friends in his family, and you know who you are. You know the role you played in comforting my family and my dad in such a trying time.

Many people told us that they had never been to a wake, a funeral, or a Celebration like my dad’s. This did not happen without the special help of some of his dear friends and the Ames Construction employees. Please know that we will always be grateful.

Sincerely, Lara

In late February, after the intensive three weeks of memorials for Dad came to an end, and we’d participated in the Scottsdale Show, the Arabian horse sales, and the parties, my mother and I met for dinner at one of Dad’s favorite restaurants, Ruth’s Chris. If he’d had his choice, he’d probably have eaten there every night, and as at all of his haunts back home, he knew the staff, would greet them when he came in, check on their wellbeing and swap stories.

Mom ordered a drink and I asked for a glass of wine, and we just relaxed and let the emotions of the past weeks settle.

But there would be one more recognition of my dad. When our drinks arrived, the bartender had included a silent tribute. Next to mom’s drink and mine was another glass: deep, dark-amber brandy, sparkling with ice. ■

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Sincerest thanks to the APAHA and all those that voted to honor me with this award. Congratulations to the many other talented amateurs and youth that were nominated in this division; you all are amazing horsemen. ~ Lara The Ames Family Jordan, MN | 952.492.2537 www.Cedar-Ridge.com

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Your dedication is appreciated more than we can express in words! ~ Lollie & Lara

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Vitorio TO By # of Winners 1. Vitorio TO ........................................................ 12 2. Cadance PA ......................................................11 3. Hariry Al Shaqab .............................................. 10 4. QR Marc ............................................................7 5. Ever After NA ....................................................6 Exxalt...................................................................6

6. Kahil Al Shaqab .................................................5 7. EKS Alihandro ....................................................4 Halyr Meia Lua ..................................................4 Monther Al Nasser..............................................4

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By Points 1. Cadance PA ..................................................... 127 2. Vitorio TO ...................................................... 114 3. Hariry Al Shaqab ............................................. 71 4. Ever After NA ................................................. 43 QR Marc ........................................................... 43

5. Exxalt................................................................. 33 EKS Alihandro .................................................. 33 6. Bellagio RCA .................................................... 31 Halyr Meia Lua ................................................ 31 7. Apalo ................................................................. 30 Monther Al Nasser............................................ 30

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Afire Bey V By # of Winners 1. Afire Bey V........................................................ 39 2. Baske Afire .......................................................37 3. Sundance Kid V ................................................ 30 4. Afires Heir ........................................................29 5. Khadraj NA ......................................................18 6. Black Daniels..................................................... 13 IXL Noble Express ........................................... 13 What It Takes ................................................... 13

7. Vegaz ................................................................ 12 8. Eden C ................................................................9 HA Toskcan Sun .................................................9 Justify ..................................................................9 Pension ................................................................9 Versace .................................................................9

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE

Baske Afire

By Points 1. Baske Afire ...................................................... 410 2. Afire Bey V ..................................................... 391 3. Afires Heir....................................................... 328 4. Sundance Kid V .............................................. 323 5. Khadraj NA .................................................... 214 6. What It Takes ................................................. 161

7. IXL Noble Express ......................................... 134 Kordelas .......................................................... 134 8. Versace ............................................................. 132 9. Vegaz ............................................................... 118 10. Black Daniels .................................................. 117

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SCOTTSDALE SIGNATURE STALLION Leading Halter Sires By # of Winners 1. Hariry Al Shaqab ................................................9 2. Vitorio TO .........................................................7 3. QR Marc .............................................................6 4. Cadance PA ........................................................5 5. Kahil Al Shaqab .................................................4

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By Points Hariry Al Shaqab .............................................. 61 Vitorio TO ........................................................ 48 Cadance PA ......................................................35 QR Marc .......................................................... 30 Freedom PA....................................................... 23

Leading Performance Sires By # of Winners 1. Black Daniels ......................................................3 HA Toskcan Sun .................................................3 Kharismatic PGA ................................................3 SF Veraz ..............................................................3 2. Eden C ...............................................................2 Stival ....................................................................2 Sundance Kid V ..................................................2 WH Justice .........................................................2

By Points 1. Black Daniels..................................................... 23 Kharismatic PGA .............................................. 23 2. HA Toskcan Sun ............................................... 20 SF Veraz ............................................................ 20

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2019 Scottsdale

JUDGES’ HIGHLIGHTS

A Rewarding/Special show for …

BRUCE MCCREA Panel 1: English Performance Stand-out Class I would have to say there was one “horse” more than one “class.” In Arabian Pleasure Driving, Champion HA Toskcan Sun was my favorite of the show. He was outstanding!

I liked him under saddle when I judged U.S. Nationals a few years ago, but I think he is even better in harness.

As billed, Scottsdale is the “Greatest Horse Show on Earth!” I haven’t been able to judge here for many years, so it was a great honor to be out there again. They do an amazing job just dealing with the big number of horses, classes, many different arenas, weather, spectators, visitors, etc. It is an amazing event!

Overall Horse Quality Rating Overall, I thought the quality was very strong, though some of the classes were a little light.

Our good horses were always very nice, but many classes lacked depth. We also judged some amateur classes in the Western and Hunter divisions that were really good!

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MIKE MILLER Panel 1: English Performance Stand-out Class The Arabian Pleasure Driving in Wendell arena, particularly HA Toskcan Sun. His balance, cadence and impulsion were simply outstanding, and his charisma really owned the ring.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

Seeing the Arabian horse community come together and witnessing some great classes

Scottsdale 2019 with consistently high-quality horses.

Scottsdale is always a rewarding show for me.

Overall Horse Quality Rating The overall quality was very high, particularly in the Hunt and Western divisions. There were quality horses in the English division and the Country classes had depth. I did not have the opportunity to see much halter.

Nathan Salamy, Laura Gault and Alan Clanton

ALAN CLANTON

Panel 2: Western/Hunter Performance Stand-out Class

RHEIN STANDISH

Panel 1: English Performance Stand-out Class The AEPA Conway Arabians $20,000 Country Pleasure Maturity is a great addition for the Scottsdale show and Arabian breed. This class enticed some of the best purebred country horses to come to Scottsdale and compete and it was a pleasure to judge.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

Being the first major show I have judged with a consistent number of 20 or greater horses in the classes. To be able to stand in center ring with two esteemed judges was an honor.

Overall Horse Quality Rating I was impressed with the overall quality.

With my background primarily in the English division, it was really enlightening to see how great the breeding and quality of the hunter division has become.

The Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse 5-Year-Olds. I felt like the quality was so high in this class, and we were only able to reward six of these amazing horses.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

You get to spend your days watching and judging such amazing and large classes, then have time in the evenings to hang out and have dinner with other judges who are such great people.

Overall Horse Quality Rating Both the open and amateur western, hunter and country classes that I judged were really high. I also was amazed at the resilience of the exhibitors to come in the ring and give great performances in spite of the cold and rainy weather outside.

LAURA GAULT

Panel 2: Western/Hunter Performance Stand-out Class The Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horses.

It had so many incredible horses in it and I felt like some great ones got left out. I wish we could have placed a Top Twenty instead of Top Ten; there were that many great ones.

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A Rewarding/Special show for …

The show committee and staff, ringmasters, announcers, and fellow judges. The Scottsdale show is top notch and runs so well. Everyone takes such good care of the judges, exhibitors and horses. It is an incredible show to judge.

Overall Horse Quality Rating Fantastic! I feel like our breed is on an upswing after judging this show—so exciting!

NATHAN SALAMY

Panel 2: Western/Hunter Performance Stand-out Class I enjoyed all the classes, but the Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horses stands out the most for me. So many great, young, talented horses with a bright future.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

I really enjoyed working with the two other judges on my panel and the show personnel.

Overall Horse Quality Rating Great! It’s always nice to see so many high-quality show horses competing in the same arena.

Overall Horse Quality Rating

JODY LASALLE

Panel 3: Youth /English Performance

Second to none. I look forward to the results of the Scottsdale show every year because the level of competition here sets the stage for the upcoming show season. I am always very humbled and excited to be asked to judge this show.

MOHAMED MACHMOUM

Stand-out Class The divisions I officiated were of exceptional quality. So many great classes to choose from. I honestly do not have a favorite!

Halter 2: International Halter

Stand-out Class The most distinctive for me was the mare classes. Some mares expressed the classic Arabian horse style highly sought today.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

My knowledgeable judging panel. Deborah, Christy and I have many wonderful memories.

Overall Horse Quality Rating Top notch! Considering the weather, the turnout was extremely impressive.

GAIL GRUBB

Panel 4: Youth /Hunter/ Western Performance Stand-out Class The H/A Hunter Pleasure AATR 19-39 Championship was particularly outstanding. The top contenders were high quality, turned out beautifully, and ridden with skill and expertise—a memorable experience to adjudicate. It’s hard to pick one performance; there were many.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

BOB GORDON

Panel 4: Youth /Hunter/Western Performance Stand-out Class Lead-Line. I am still in awe at the number of entries in this class! Every discipline was well represented and all I can say is, the future is oh so bright, for the Arabian horse industry!

A Rewarding/Special show for …

A Rewarding/Special show for …

I was really impressed by the overall show, especially the child rider classes. Their families’ involvement made this distinct from many other events.

Also, with the International Arabian classes, I had the opportunity to assist in another exiting aspect of the show involving a passionate and professional audience.

With the red colour of the land and buildings, and its green palms and cactus in front of a mountain backdrop, it made the city magical. I felt like I was at home in Marrakech!

The opportunity to work with judges and show staff and management who I highly regard, judging superior horses in many disciplines, with talented showmanship from youth exhibitors to 60 & over amateurs to the best professionals in the industry, definitely made for an extremely rewarding experience for which I am deeply grateful. The Arizona Arabian Association truly hosts “The Greatest Show!”

Overall Horse Quality Rating I consider it a display of National quality performances; the overall quality quite high.

GRAHAM SMITH

Halter 2: International Halter Stand-out Class

The quality and depth of the competition—it was outstanding! It was such an honor to be in the center of the arena judging these classes.

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Scottsdale 2019 me, the horse I remember was number 802, Bessolina El Marwan; she stood out for me in the class and later on in the finals and was my clear champion. She took control of the class, entering the arena with a powerful trot and ground covering stride. She scored high for type, head and neck and also for other criteria. I liked the fact she had good feet, short cannons and was well put together and balanced. The thing that most captivated me, however, were her beautiful, large eyes. She was my favorite.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

A number of reasons: I felt a genuine camaraderie amongst all competitors at the show. I saw this firsthand in the ring when judging or when watching from the sidelines when a genuine friendly word of congratulations or a handshake or pat on the back was given.

These things are still important in this competitive day and age, and I acknowledge that at this show. Good sportsmanship is still to be valued, and I really felt it was genuine and heartfelt.

Also, I felt that the spectators at different events were well educated and appreciative of a good performance, either at halter or under saddle. A quality workout (horse/ handler or rider), was acknowledged by all.

Finally, I loved the fact this show had a great mix of both halter and saddle classes. Many shows around the world no longer cater for saddle classes, and I personally feel that this is to the detriment of the Arabian breed. I was heartened to see that all forms of saddle classes were given due recognition and prominence throughout the show, period.

acknowledge that there were a good number of non-professional handlers showing horses.

Congratulations to all of them; they need to be encouraged and I certainly appreciated them showing their horses to me.

The Scottsdale show has much to be proud of and it was a judging appointment I will long remember.

STEVE DADY

Halter 3: Halter Mares/Geldings/ HA-AA Open/SSS Halter Stand-out Class The 3-Year-Old Filly class had the most depth of quality. There were more than 10 fillies I would have liked to use in the top ten. Also, the two yearling fillies that were junior champion and reserve were exceptional. The senior mare championship was very deep, with many different styles to choose from. The champion and reserve were two of the more refined and feminine mares in my view.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

The show management and staff behind the scenes are incredibly talented, hard-working people. They always do a great job and managed another incredible show in spite of the difficult weather conditions. It was incredible to work with Van Jacobsen and Brian Murch and helped to make the whole experience a real pleasure for me.

Overall Horse Quality Rating Relative to the reduced number of registrations, I think we are holding our own.

Overall Horse Quality Rating

VAN JACOBSEN

Halter 3: Halter Mares/Geldings/ HA-AA Open/SSS Halter Stand-out Class I had the privilege of judging the open halter division at this year’s Scottsdale show. To pick one class that stands out is almost impossible, but I can say the Mare Championships were both absolutely beautiful classes; the quality and depth of the Junior Fillies was phenomenal, and the Senior Mares was simply a WOW! class—the quality of all was stunning. There were so many mares that were exceptional, you simply could not make a poor decision. What a rush!

A Rewarding/Special show for …

I have judged the Scottsdale show on multiple occasions and everything about this show makes it special: the breeding classes in terms of quality and numbers; people making breeding decisions; and everyone excited to see what the stallions and mares are producing. The opportunity to judge such quality is amazing. Judging a class of over 60 yearling fillies in the Scottsdale Signature Stallion class is a real treat and getting to see so many beautiful fillies up close is both rewarding and special.

Overall Horse Quality Rating

From a judging perspective, I like to be challenged when judging, and by that statement, I mean you never like to have horses walk into the arena and you can immediately select your place getters all the way down the line. Scottsdale had very good depth in most classes and I enjoyed that challenge of evaluating them and comparing them again in the comparative championship finals classes. I also wanted to

Always exceptional.

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RICHARD PETTY

Halter 4: Halter Stallions/HA-AA/ SSS Halter

BRIAN MURCH

Halter 3: Halter Mares/Geldings/ HA-AA Open/SSS Halter Stand-out Class The Sunday morning classes where incredible!

The Jr. Champion Fillies class was a stand-out.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

The Scottsdale show is my personal favorite!

I am so honored every time I am offered to judge it. It is such a special place to be judging, competing or spectating. The staff runs a very well-orchestrated show, even with the unfortunate weather we had this year.

Stand-out Class By far, the 4 to 6-Year-Old Stallion Halter class. The winner set the place on fire, and it was raining out! Took my breath away.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

The Scottsdale show is always special, but it’s always rewarding when owners and breeders will stand in very cold and miserable weather to cheer their horses on—it is very gratifying.

Overall Horse Quality Rating The quality of horses shown at Scottsdale gets better every year. It proves that breeders are living their passion by presenting true to type Arabian horses.

Overall Horse Quality Rating I thought the quality had great depth. Overall, the 3-Year-Old Mare class was a perfect example of it.

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STERLING BRADLEY Trail

Stand-out Class The 2019 Scottsdale show was great for the trail exhibitors. We had good weather on the trail days, and for the most part, missed the rain and freezing cold. The trail courses and schedule ran smooth for us and the classes were well attended. We had a celebrity sighting at the trail ring too … Shania Twain watched from the stands one afternoon.

Trail is growing and evolving at a rapid pace.

Today’s trail exhibitors can really navigate their horses thru well designed courses with a high degree of difficulty.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

I felt very honored to be part of the Scottsdale show and judge the trail ring. It

Scottsdale 2019 was rewarding to see the exhibitors, from open to walk-jog, ride the courses with such smoothness and style.

show—it impressed me! This being my second time judging, the group that puts on this show does an incredible job.

unique pressures and qualities unlike anywhere else. The atmosphere, even in bad weather is electric. Kudos to both the horses and riders.

Overall Horse Quality Rating

Overall Horse Quality Rating

Overall Horse Quality Rating

The quality of the horses and riders has increased, including some outstanding performances that leave you standing in awe.

In the four years since I last judged the show, I felt the level of competition and the talent of the horses proves that trainers and all involved have stepped their game up a notch!

Excellent. I watched classes in all the rings and felt that the overall quality of the horses was very high.

JASON HERSHBERGER

Cow: Cutting/Working Cow/ Reined Cow/Herd Work Stand-out Class I really enjoyed judging the Reined Cow Horse. I saw some nice horses compete.

A Rewarding/Special show for …

KELLY SAPP

Reining & Ranch Riding Stand-out Class

ALLAN EHRLICK

Dressage/Sport Horse

The $50,000 Half-Arabian Futurity finals stands out. Even with the weather conditions being miserable, the crowd still showed up to support their riders and it was a competitive group!

Stand-out Class

A Rewarding/Special show for …

A Rewarding/Special show for …

The dedication of the people to still show, compete, and have fun despite the far contrast weather-wise from my first time judging this

There is only “one” Scottsdale. It has its own

For me, all 13 of the Sport Horse Under Saddle classes stood out, because it was raining and cold, and these great horses and riders kept coming back for more.

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The people were all very friendly. All made the best of the situation with the rain and made the show keep going.

Overall Horse Quality Rating I thought the cow event horses were very nice.

AHT ON THE ROAD 2019 SCOT TSDA LE

S C O T T SDA L E , A R I Z ONA | F E BRUA RY 14 -2 4 , 2 019

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Saddle Seat

EQUITATION The art of making a ride look effortless, by staying still and well-formed on the horse; sitting upright, with shoulders back and posting that is graceful and quiet, all while on top of an energetic, high-stepping, animated and high action horse.

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Ten Reasons Why I

LOVE

Saddle Seat Equitation

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I get to ride a ton, because the discipline requires a lot of hard work. You just can’t show up with a fancy horse and sit up straight.

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S OPHIE Y IH

I get good exercise doing what I love rather than having to go to a smelly gym to stay in shape.

The connection I create with my horse is special. We rely on each other to get through the class and I must communicate with her and make sure she knows exactly what I want her to do.

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I love the challenge of the competition! Pressure and stiff competition are fun!

I learn great skills like how to make a perfect circle. Apparently, an oval doesn’t count as a circle.

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I can do things some of my other riding friends can’t do. Drop your stirrups and trot a straight line off the rail with a hundred diagonal changes, pick up your stirrups and return to the line-up at a show trot? No problem.

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There’s great pride in mastering even the littlest accomplishment. Sometimes the smallest detail takes the most time and work.

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I have an excuse to build my makeup collection.

Of course, in Equitation, how you present yourself is very important. In addition to having suits that fit well and shiny boots, makeup adds to creating that polished, elegant look.

Evening wear takes on new meaning. Forget frilly, fancy dresses! I’ll take a tux any time over that.

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You create special bonds with your trainer and instructor because they work so hard to help you achieve your dreams and believe in you, sometimes more than you believe in yourself.

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E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

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HAT TIE GEORGE FARM AFFILIATION:

Vicki Humphrey Training Center

YEARS COMPETING:

7

HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU DEDICATE A WEEK TO IMPROVING YOUR S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION SKILLS ?

Because my farm is out of state, I ride at a local Saddlebred barn weekly. When I am at the barn, I am there for days at a time, spending hours in the saddle.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE , WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU DO THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR S ADDLE S EAT EQUITATION SKILLS?

I go to the gym at least five times a week. I have found that weight training has really improved my form, and cardio has helped a lot with my endurance.

IS THERE ONE RIDER THAT YOU LOOK UP TO AND ONE DAY HOPE TO FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS ?

Because there are so many amazing horsemen and women in this industry, it is hard to just pinpoint one. Vicki Humphrey and Jessica Clinton, however, are some of the most strong and talented women I have ever met. They have such an eye for combining a horse and rider, making them an unbelievable pair.

Not to mention, they both have such amazing skills in the saddle.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR NERVES WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DO PATTERNS ?

E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

I have found that the more I think about the pattern, the more nervous I get. As long as I know my points, I am good to go.

AWAY FROM THE BARN , HOW DO YOU ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME ?

I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, as well as my job working in a bakery.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE WHEN YOU ENTER THE ARENA ?

Red lipstick.

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SOPHIE YIH FARM AFFILIATION:

Stachowski Farm/Ride RDM Riding Academy

YEARS COMPETING:

6

HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU DEDICATE A WEEK TO IMPROVING YOUR S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION SKILLS ?

It varies from week to week because I have to travel so far to get to my lessons! When I am home, I do things outside of riding to help my equitation skills, but that time also varies due to my schedule being different every week.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE , WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU DO THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR S ADDLE S EAT EQUITATION SKILLS?

AWAY FROM THE BARN , HOW DO YOU ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME ?

I like to draw, play the piano and experiment with makeup.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE WHEN YOU ENTER THE ARENA ?

Shiny boots!

I try to get to the gym and do some strength building exercises.

IS THERE ONE RIDER THAT YOU LOOK UP TO AND ONE DAY HOPE TO FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS ?

There are many riders that I admire for different reasons and that I look up to, but I am making my own path.

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR NERVES WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DO PATTERNS ?

I don’t get nervous!

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E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

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HADLEY AMES FARM AFFILIATION:

Cedar Ridge/Vicki Humphrey/Josh Shino

YEARS COMPETING:

This is my 5th year.

HOW MANY HOURS DO YOU DEDICATE A WEEK TO IMPROVING YOUR S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION SKILLS ?

It’s difficult to estimate per week. I ride with Josh twice a week when I’m at home, and travel to Vicki’s whenever I get the chance.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE , WHAT ARE SOME ACTIVITIES YOU DO THAT HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR S ADDLE S EAT EQUITATION SKILLS?

I spend 10 hours a week at all-star cheer practice which involves a lot of conditioning and helps with body control, balance and focus under pressure. Not to mention, the work on facials! ;)

IS THERE ONE RIDER THAT YOU LOOK UP TO AND ONE DAY HOPE TO FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS ?

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR NERVES WHEN IT COMES TIME TO DO PATTERNS ?

E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

I try not to get too caught up in the stress of it. I believe in repetition. I envision the pattern again and again in my head.

AWAY FROM THE BARN , HOW DO YOU ENJOY YOUR FREE TIME ?

I spend a lot of time at cheer and traveling with my team. But when I’m home, I love a challenging puzzle and hanging out with my dog.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE WHEN YOU ENTER THE ARENA ?

A smile and a good attitude. I’m not very superstitious when it comes to riding.

There are so many accomplished equitation riders that I admire; each one incredibly talented. It’s difficult to single out just one. I hope I can take something from each of them and keep improving my own skills.

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MIKAYLA MICHELS I NST RUCTOR

KNOWLES C REEK FARM NORTHFIELD , MN YEARS AN INSTRUCTOR:

2

ON AVERAGE , HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE

SHOULD COMMIT TO PRACTICING FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF

S EAT EQUITATION?

SADDLE

I’ve heard many different answers to this type of question. Just like any other high intensity sport, you’re going to get out what you put in. I’ve had times where I ride every day for an hour working on transitions. Then there are times where I only ride two times a week. The more time and effort you put into it, the more you’ll develop as an equitation rider.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE , WHAT DO YOU ASK YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEND

THEIR TIME ON TO IMPROVE WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE ?

Staying in shape is huge for equitation.

During the show season, I would work out every morning, give or take a few days.

Even just simply taking a jog helps to stay in shape. Eating good meals also, is a big contributor to staying in equitation shape.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN

PUTTING A HORSE AND RIDER TEAM TOGETHER ?

Equitation is all about how the rider and horse work together as a team. You could

have a perfect equitation horse and a great rider, but if their attitudes don’t work together, it’ll just be a battle.

Equitation is all about being able to think ahead. Trying to control your horse and force it will only hinder your success. It’s definitely hard to teach how to flow with it.

If your horse suddenly has a problem, it’s important that you can be quick on your feet and recover without showing anything on your face.

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FEAR OF PATTERNS IN A RIDER ?

I’ve always loved patterning. I think one of the problems that arise with patterns is that the rider doesn’t trust themselves or possibly they don’t trust their horse. I try to figure out what the rider learns easiest.

For myself, I learn best by reading the pattern, finding my spots, and walking it on foot. I find that by riding my pattern over and over again, tends to jumble up parts in my mind. Some people learn best by just watching others do the pattern, or riding it over and over to perfect it, or by simply walking it. I never put too much pressure on the pattern, it’s already so nerve wracking to go into the arena with everyone watching. I find that encouragement and assurance help the rider and horse the most.

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS YOU

SUGGEST TO YOUR STUDENTS TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR THE MENTAL CHALLENGES ?

E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

While it’s not regular that I read a book, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson. It’s not a guide book on how to manage stress or anxious behavior, rather a book of advice.

It helps put things in perspective, and that not stressing the small things will help you achieve your desires.

BIGGEST SHOW RING ATTIRE PET PEEVE ?

While I don’t get upset at many clothing choices, small things will slightly bother me. Such as pants that go far below your boot heel, past an inch and a half. To me, it just seems excessive and draws away from a natural leg position. Another would be overly shiny or sparkly items of clothing.

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I NST RUCTOR

STEPHANIE DAVISSON

SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION? To compete at the highest level, a rider should be spending on average about five hours a week in the saddle, plus time daily in the gym or doing yoga, Pilates, or the like, to keep their core strong. That time doesn’t count the hours that these riders who want to be on top spend visualizing and practicing in their own heads. The highest levels of this sport require extreme commitment both in and out of the saddle.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE, WHAT DO YOU ASK

YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEND THEIR TIME ON TO

CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS JORDAN, MN YEARS AN INSTRUCTOR: 15 ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK

DO YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE SHOULD COMMIT TO PRACTICING FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF

IMPROVE WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE? Time spent in the gym or doing yoga or Pilates working core and leg muscles and doing cardio for endurance are huge. Riding in a national championship equitation class is like running a marathon in a 3-piece wool suit; you have to be fit and strong. I also want them to take time to visualize the rides they want to have and reflect on improvements they can make on rides they have had.

strong powerful horse and others need a more elegant effortless horse. However, all equitation horses need an upright neck, balanced, easy gait, and an “eager to please” demeanor.

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FEAR OF PATTERNS IN A RIDER? Practice, practice, practice. The best way to remove fear is to be prepared. Help your rider know what can happen and teach them how to handle it. Equip them with the skills to succeed and they will.

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS YOU SUGGEST TO YOUR STUDENTS TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR THE MENTAL CHALLENGES?

I always think that Saddle Seat Equitation, by Helen Crabtree, is helpful. It lays everything out in clear language. However, the most helpful thing I have seen is to have riders go back the past few years and read the judges’ opinions in Arabian Horse Times, from what they have witnessed and liked and disliked at Youth Nationals.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN PUTTING A HORSE AND RIDER TEAM TOGETHER? Balance.

The horse and rider must fit together in size, style, and build. Some riders look great on a

BIGGEST SHOW RING ATTIRE PET PEEVE? Ill-fitting suits. An Ill-fitting suit ruins the straight, beautiful lines of saddle seat equitation and detracts from the overall picture.

physical condition. Conditioning your body to build core strength along with balance should done slowly, not dissimilar to gym workouts. The workouts should increase gradually in difficulty and hours spent.

is often paired with a horse with a greater degree of difficulty to ride, but more showy and bolder.

Basically, the goal is a pair that will be ultimately successful in the ring; a horse that gives the rider confidence and vice versa.

Riders should put in the number of hours needed on their equitation mounts to become compatible and synchronized so that they become a true team in the ring. However, they should not spend so much time on the horse they are showing to make the presentation dull, or to allow the horse to anticipate pattern maneuvers.

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FEAR OF PATTERNS IN A RIDER? You don’t. Patterns are the most intense, stressful and personal moments in the show ring for any rider. You can, however, teach riders to overcome most of that fear with preparedness. Knowing your horse, practicing your patterns and being fit, will do the trick.

I NST RUCTOR

VICKI HUMPHREY

VICKI HUMPHREY TRAINING CENTER CANTON, GA YEARS AN INSTRUCTOR: 45 ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE SHOULD COMMIT TO

PRACTICING FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF SADDLE

SEAT EQUITATION? As many as possible. The times vary according to horses available and

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE, WHAT DO YOU ASK YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEND THEIR TIME ON TO IMPROVE

WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE? Core, core, core workouts. The basis for all good riding skills is a solid, strong core.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN PUTTING A HORSE AND RIDER TEAM TOGETHER? Personality compatibility is first. Second is size compatibility.

A young rider is generally paired with an older, more experienced horse. A soon-to-age-out rider

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BIGGEST SHOW RING ATTIRE PET PEEVE? The worst offense in equitation is a poor fitting suit.

Sleeves must be long enough to cover the edge of the gloves and tight enough to be smooth without a lot of wrinkles. Pants must be long enough to cover the heel of the boot. Jacket should be snug to accent great posture. A baggy suit leads a judge to think your preparation in general may be sloppy as well. A clean suit is paramount as well, including jod boots.

JONATHAN RAMSAY

ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO

YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE SHOULD COMMIT TO

PRACTICING FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF SADDLE

SEAT EQUITATION? If you want to be the best, you have to eat, sleep and breathe it. There are no set hours a week one can say you must commit to. If you want to take it seriously, then get as much saddle time as you can each week.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE, WHAT DO YOU ASK

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FEAR OF PATTERNS IN A RIDER? I break the pattern apart into each element and explain that you do each part the best you can and move on to the next.

If you have a mistake, tighten up the rest of the pattern and keep moving forward.

BIGGEST SHOW RING ATTIRE PET PEEVE? A suit that does not fit well; it can change the look of the whole picture of horse and rider.

YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEND THEIR TIME ON TO IMPROVE WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE?

I feel working with a personal trainer on body control can really help a student when they can’t get saddle time.

STACHOWSKI FARM SAN MARCOS, CA YEARS AN INSTRUCTOR: 15

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN PUTTING A I look at the rider’s strengths and pair them up with a horse that will help them profile beautifully around the show arena. I never want to under-mount my riders; I want a horse that shows their skills and ability to ride.

HORSE AND RIDER TEAM TOGETHER?

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ANNE SPECK

ON AVERAGE, HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK DO

YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE SHOULD COMMIT TO

ARE THERE ANY BOOKS YOU SUGGEST TO YOUR

STUDENTS TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR THE

PRACTICING FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF SADDLE

Helen Crabtree’s book on equitation and patterns.

AWAY FROM THE SADDLE, WHAT DO YOU ASK

BIGGEST SHOW RING ATTIRE PET PEEVE? A derby which is ill-fitting, ill-shaped, dirty, etc.

SEAT EQUITATION? 4-5 hours.

YOUR STUDENTS TO SPEND THEIR TIME ON TO IMPROVE WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE?

MENTAL CHALLENGES?

Yoga exercise.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN PUTTING A HORSE AND RIDER TEAM TOGETHER? The picture the two form together, how the rider gets along with the horse, and appropriateness to the rider. Generally, you want the horse to be a step above the rider’s level.

RIDE RDM RIDING ACADEMY SAN MARCOS, CA YEARS AN INSTRUCTOR: 40

E Q U I TAT I O N

I NST RUCTOR

Saddle Seat

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FEAR OF PATTERNS IN A RIDER? An amazing amount of practice on lesson horses and their own.

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OUNDERS

WHY IS SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

IMPORTANT TO YOUR ORGANIZATION ?

Emme: Because it is the foundation on which HTF started. Both Jenny and I were lucky enough to have competed in Equitation, and on PAF Hollywood Toi. When Hollywood passed away very publicly, we knew we wanted to do something bigger to leave a lasting, positive impact on the community. We started HTF and have been fortunate enough to not only impact the Equitation community, but other corners of the industry as well!

Jenny: Saddle Seat Equitation was the original inspiration of what we do. It has had a huge impact on both mine and Emme’s lives and is what inspired us to try and expand that feeling to other young riders throughout the industry.

WHY DO YOU THINK EQUITATION IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG RIDERS ?

Emme: It helps young riders develop skills that serve them long after Equitation is over, such as hard work, self-discipline and sportsmanship.

Jenny: Training for and showing in equitation not only shaped me as a rider but gave me skills that I carry into all aspects of my life. It taught me so much responsibility and helped show me how hard work can pay off.

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO MAKE A

DIFFERENCE TO THOSE WHO COMPETE IN

SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION?

Emme: Our biggest contribution would have to be our Equitation scholarships awarded at Youth Nationals. For the past few years, we’ve given out more than $7,500 to the Top Ten winners in the

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Championship. We also distribute sponsorships that help kids afford the cost of attending Nationals. While our sponsorships are open to all disciplines, we have been able to impact saddle seat equitation riders as well. The idea to award sponsorships actually came from a young saddle seat equitation rider, Ella Hampton!

Jenny: To expand on that, I think our scholarships add a level of excitement to the class and helps those who receive scholarships to pay for college.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION ?

Emme: To keep growing! We’re hopeful that we can expand our grants to other classes at Youth Nationals and can impact more riders.

Jenny: Growth is always the main goal!

We want to be able to reach as many young riders as we can, so we are constantly looking at new initiatives to help us get there. We’d like to expand our presence to more shows and add more programs to what we already do.

WHAT IMPACT HAS COMPETING IN S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION HAD ON YOU TODAY ?

Emme: It has impacted a lot of who I am today. Aside from the direct impact regarding the work we do for The Hollywood Toi Foundation, it has also provided me with a skillset I need for everyday life. It taught me to be kind to others despite my own downfalls, how to take constructive criticism, and maybe most importantly, that self-discipline and persistence yield results.

E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

Jenny: The impact has been major for me as well. Like Emme said, the work with the Foundation is the most obvious, but as a person, there are vast impacts as well.

I think the personal dedication that goes into training for any of the equitation classes teaches young riders hard work, responsibility, sportsmanship and humility.

A big lesson for me was that failure is OK and it’s more important to learn from it than to wallow in it.

WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG SADDLE SEAT RIDERS ?

Emme: My equitation was at its best when I not only trained on the saddle, but off the saddle as well. My off-saddle training included things like running and stretching every day. I’m glad I started doing this by the end of my equitation career but wish I had started earlier. So, if I could offer one piece of advice, it would be to start now. And of course, enjoy the journey!

Jenny: I think in equitation it’s easy to get caught up in being ‘perfect’ (having perfect form and the perfect pattern, etc.), but I always did the best when I let myself have fun and was confident in my training and my capabilities. I think my confidence showed and was a small thing that went a long way. That being said, I only gained that confidence through a lot of training, so my advice is to train hard enough at home that you can trust yourself and your horse when you get to the show.

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The Art of Equitation

SHOW SEASON MELISSA HOLMES SCOTTSDALE, AZ WHEN PICKING SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION ATTIRE , WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER ?

Showing Equitation is not something to consider lightly, it is a total commitment. When initiating the purchase of an equitation suit or suits, it is important to bring in the opinions of your trainer(s) who know the positive and negative attributes of your riding ability and can best advise you on your options.

Working together with rider, trainer and parent, the result is a selection of fabrics in just the right color and accessories that will empower confidence for the rider.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE FIT OF SADDLE SEAT E QUITATION ATTIRE , WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER ?

A well-fitting suit that flatters each rider’s attributes is the goal.

Two suits are involved, informal and formal. They need not be the same color but work well with the horse and rider in the coordination of suitings and accessories.

WHAT IS THE ONE DETAIL THAT YOU FEEL IS OVERLOOKED WHEN IT COMES TO THE S ADDLE S EAT E QUITATION OUTFIT?

First impressions are lasting impressions. The Show Season team is diligent about every detail when it comes to each client’s wants and needs. Equitation riders prefer a more fitted and tailored image which is also preferred by the pleasure riders. A more sculpted look for the rider is the one currently in vogue.

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E Q U I TAT I O N

Saddle Seat

Women Around The World

Katie Harvey San Antonio, Texas

Aries Reign, retired 3-time National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR

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WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD

Katie with Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus III.

How did your love for the Arabian horse start?

It began before I could even walk, according to my parents.

But what I do remember was my early childhood at Bentwood Farm in Waco, Texas. There, we were surrounded by great horses like Ibn Moniet El Nefous, Theegyptianprince, and my favorite, Roufas. That horse could go reserve national champion in an open park class, then carry me around the farm and into my first walk/trot class, never thinking of doing anything other than taking care of me. He was really the first Arabian—of many to come—that owned my heart.

How did your love for the performance horse come about despite your parents’ long involvement in the halter and Egyptian world?

The transition to the performance horse and Half-Arabians really came about when I got back into horses in my early 30s.

My father gave me his last remaining horse as a wedding gift, which was an Egyptian stallion by The Minstril. We gelded him and broke him to ride. With that, my eyes were really opened to all the diversity in the performance division and how it had evolved while I was gone. Everything had become much more specialized. I was hooked again.

Having been involved with horses when you were a child/ teenager, then going on to college, getting married, and having children, what brought you back to the Arabian horse?

I took a complete break and didn’t ride at all from the time I was about 15 until I was 30, but when you really love horses, you never stop. I had to physically remove myself from horses

Katie with parents, Marion and David Gardner, and brother, Mike Gardner.

with intent because I knew that I had to focus on college and eventually starting my business. It’s kind of hard to afford to ride and show when you have zero money. And I knew that if I was around the horses, I would want to ride and show. But having that gap of riding for about 15 years caused me to have to work hard to catch up.

Having shown in reining and saddle seat, do you like one better than the other and what makes each unique?

I get that question a lot. But really, they are similar in that reining is such a complement to saddle seat. I’m an adrenaline junkie for lack of a better word. There is nothing more thrilling than riding an English horse that has a huge engine and a huge heart.

Hitting the arena on an English horse that has their ears up and their hind end digging dirt is one of the most thrilling moments I can think of. Reining is similar. When you have a great reiner, they are an in-synch partner.

They understand what you are asking them to do without much contact with the reins.

They run hard, but they are always waiting for what you are asking them to do next. There is an enormous amount of trust between you and the horse. You’re typically going at high rates of speed and if there isn’t that trust, things can go wrong. You also must be thinking about what you’re doing and what you need to do next. I think it’s challenging for the mind and it also teaches

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you to use your legs. I love that there are more folks from the main ring getting involved and falling in love with reining. Since there are now Rookie classes at Nationals that don’t require you to own the horse, I’m hoping that even more folks try it. I saw more main ring friends in the reining pen this year at Scottsdale and it made me so happy!

Is there one moment in the show arena for you that stands above the rest?

There are several, but I think the one I keep going back to, I wasn’t even in the ring. It was the HalfArabian English Pleasure Jr. Horse class and it was the first time I saw Toi Sensation CRF. She was in there with Emperor and Nutcracker Sweet and many other great horses. John Golladay was showing her. She was the most beautiful horse I had ever seen, and I was in love with her immediately. I found Lara Ames after the class and asked about her. She wasn’t for sale. But about two months later, I received a text from Lara that the owners had decided to sell her. We flew to Jordan, MN, and she was as amazing as I thought she would be. I’ll never forget when I got the call that my offer had been accepted. I literally burst into tears. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love my girl, Sadie. She’s never let me down.

Katie with multi-champions Toi Sensation CRF and LD Tsunami.

Away from the horse industry, do you have any other activities that you are involved in?

When I’m not in my “horse bubble,” most of my involvement revolves around my business and the San Antonio community. I’m involved in a number of non-profits and serve on several boards in San Antonio. My focus is typically on child and animal advocacy, parks and green spaces.

My husband, Jeff and I also spend quite bit of time running between games during basketball season. Our boys are on two different teams so there’s a lot of logistics involved.

How would you describe your sense of style?

Hmmm. My sense of style is probably business conservative but with a sense of hunting and fishing and horses thrown in. I was raised a farm girl but live in a corporate world. I do the best I can to stay true to myself but live in reality. But I’d rather be in boots and jeans than heels

Katie with Wallad Aziz, 1979.

WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD and a suit any day. Unless it’s a saddle suit, I’m good with that. When it comes to style in the show ring, I try and choose suits that complement but don’t detract from the horse. I like for them to be the star.

What is the perfect day for you?

Waking up knowing our kids are safe, happy and healthy first. Even though they’re teenagers now, we still worry about them all the time, as any parents do. So, with that taken care of, next would be to get everyone out the door to school and to work, except for me. The perfect day would be spending it with my retired horses. In San Antonio. In my backyard. It doesn’t even matter that I ride, as long as I get to spend time with my ponies, I’m a happy girl. And a glass of wine at sunset would be a great way to end a perfect day.

What makes your time spent with your close-knit group of friends in the horse industry so special?

Oh wow. My friends are really what make it all worthwhile. We are bound by the love of our horses.

That’s what makes us friends first. I would also say that I’m blessed to be surrounded by friends who are truly supportive of one another in every aspect of our lives. The Arabian horse community has definitely given me some of my closest and dearest lifelong friends. As my husband says, “You girls sit around and drink wine and talk about your horses all day when you’re at a horse show.” Exactly!

my horses. I’m honestly as happy trail riding and loving on them as I am competing at a national level. I also imagine in ten years, I’ll have a whole pasture full of retired show horses. Ideally, I would like to have a place at home in San Antonio for them so I can see them every day.

Katie, son Jax (16), Colt (15) and husband, Jeff.

Katie and friends, Leslie Sommer and Carrie Fritz.

Based off your very successful marketing agency in Texas, what advice would you give to the Arabian industry?

We need to find a brand voice. I don’t believe we have done a good job of differentiating ourselves from other breeds. We have an image problem outside of our industry and we haven’t done enough to address it. Individuals are working hard and finding creative ways to reach outside of the industry and attract new people, but there isn’t a well-funded effort behind it. The Arabian Horse Promotional Fund has been started to address those issues and to serve as an umbrella for marketing efforts externally as well as our efforts to meet the needs of those in our industry through the Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund. I’m hopeful that those efforts will help drive the Arabian horse brand, but again, that is an organization relying on the financial generosity of others. We are not the only breed struggling with this challenge. The horse industry as a whole continues to decline due to urbanization as well as diversity of sports and activities available to youth these days.

Where do you see yourself in the Arabian horse industry over the next 10 years?

Unfortunately, in the 55 and over classes. Ha ha! Seriously, I hope to continue showing and breeding a few horses every year. I love

What committees are involved with that you donate your time to within the Arabian industry?

I currently serve as Chair for the AHA Amateur committee (along with my sidekick Lorne Robertson), as well as Vice President of Arabian Professional and Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) and am on the Board of the Arabian Horse Promotional Fund.

Why do you feel it is so important to donate your time and give back?

I believe that it’s important for a number of reasons.

First, I believe that you have a responsibility to be involved in positive change and direction for anything that provides a return for you. In my business and personal, not horse life, I believe deeply that it’s my responsibility to give back to a community that has provided a wonderful life for me and my family. In the Arabian horse community, we have people who get shit done and people who sit around and complain. I prefer to be part of the first group as opposed to the last.

If there is one horse you could have owned or shown, who would it be and why?

Reaching way back in time, I was obsessed with the park horse, Sakr.

Tom McNair showed him. When I was a kid, instead of pictures of boy bands hung up in my room, I had pictures of Sakr taped to my walls. The biggest thrill of my life was the day that Tom let me ride Sakr. He was as kind as he was beautiful.

Whom do you look up to and admire the most in the Arabian industry?

There isn’t one single person. I’d say that I admire the group of “doers” in our breed that, when called upon, always say yes. Yes, when the need is financial support. Yes, when the need is fundraising.

Yes, when the need is man hours and brain power. Yes, when someone needs a hand up. Those are the people I admire, and they know who they are.

If you weren’t in your current career, what career would you choose?

My dream job ... to be an equine welfare lobbyist in D.C. How cool would that be? To be paid to affect legislation that has an impact on our horses. I actually met someone who has that job with the Humane Society of the U.S., and I was completely fascinated by it. Maybe I’ll do that when I retire. ■

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FACES & PLACES “A l low s ome t h i n g st i l l u n k now n to f i nd you ... “ was the promise of the Marquise Auction, held on Friday evening, February 22nd, during the Scottsdale Show at Sahara Scottsdale.

Consignors, bidders and attendees enjoyed a premier auction event earning nearly $1.2 million dollars in sales for the third consecutive year.

Attendees not only purchased exquisite Arabian bloodstock, they generously donated more than $50,000 to worthy causes. Included in this generosity, the Khidam El Shawan Partners

donation of BH Beijings Velvet Embryo Right to benefit Greg Taylor’s recovery from a serious injury; Silver Box Studios’ donation of a Dessert Stallion Bronze to benefit Mayo Clinic Pulmonary Research in memory of the late Dick Ames; and a Karina Peacemaker Painting benefiting the ANBF Weanling Classes.

The Marquise Auction Group sincerely thanks the Arabian horse community for your continued support! ■

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It w a s a C elebr at ion of L i fe …

that of highly respected and world-renowned businessman and horseman Dick Ames, who passed on January 30th. In Minnesota and later, in Scottsdale, Arizona, many gathered for a communal meal and to share their memories of a great man.

In honor of Dick’s constant generosity to all he held dear, generous donations were made to the Mayo Clinic AZ, split between Pulmonary Research in an effort to find the cause, treatment and cure for what Dick struggled with, and an endowment for Orthopedic education, created and headed by Dr. Spanehl.

The Ames Family are deeply grateful for the flowers, donations, compassion and kind expressions of sympathy; it will be forever remembered. ■

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Lara Ames, Laurie Ames-Husband, Joel Kiesner & John Ames

Laurie Ames-Husband, Lara Ames & Larry Ames

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Alan Ames

Celebration Of Life at Midwest in AZ.

Lollie Ames & Laurie Ames-Husband

John Ames

Lara with John Ames

Joel, Ashton & Gini Kiesner

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GU E S T E DI T OR I A L :

MOVEMENT VS. MOTION O

BY DICK ADAMS

ne of the most loudly heard complaints of the many Breeding In-Hand Scoring Systems being utilized globally, is the perceived manipulation of the category MOVEMENT scores; the single most subjective category on the

Card. Possibly, its ambiguous understanding has allowed for a masking of impropriety, but more often than not,

the questionable score may be the product of a lack of understanding of Arabian Movement vs. Motion.

Let’s define the relevant differences between MOVEMENT and MOTION. Movement … is the “natural” kinesis of the conformed individual.

Motion … is the “application” of motor capacity or deliberate and applied action.

1.

The natural kinetic energy of the Arabian in-hand, as if he were free, is what we want to evaluate. And, with the concept of “free,” I mean

the relaxed athleticism after the exaggerated playfulness or anxiousness has diminished. It is the natural way of the horse’s continuing movement and the mechanics there of; not from too much energy, not from a tired/complacent expression of too little energy.

2. Applied motion is the conscious and cognizant derivative of training or adjusted balance and not the natural way of going that could be inherently passed on. Neither the balance and collection of the English pleasure horse, nor, the relaxed yet balanced frame of the western pleasure horse are to be considered the standard image of Arabian Breed Movement.

3. Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology are the “yin and yang” of both movement and motion; the complimentary opposites within the greater whole, generating a dynamic system. Every horse has both anatomical and kinetic aspects that are constantly interconnected and interdependent.

Conformed anatomy and kinesiology are the cause and causation of the natural movement of the “individual” horse. No two horses have exactly the same natural movement. The educated judge understands and is able to see this.

4. Form to function is the basic concept of natural ability for movement. A specific form WILL produce a predictable function. The exaggerated expression of this concept can be described as motion. The two differ by their direction or source of their literal approach. Motion is the derivative of a technically conscious approach of applied training. We manipulate the conformation and by doing so, we change the way of going to a possibly aesthetic, yet, unnatural motion. The effect of the relationship of horizontal to vertical; stimulus to response, when energy is applied: yin and yang.

5. The degree of mental energy produced by the horse is another factor affecting both movement and motion. This also, involves the wide range from the natural levels of calm and complacent to the hyper and agitated levels. When we look at the Breeding In-Hand exhibitor, we can clearly see the range of mental energy; both natural and applied. That is specifically why, when Breeding In-Hand class entries are preparing to enter the arena, I position myself to observe just how much “turn on” is used to create the resulting animation.

6. And, importantly … Movement can NOT be evaluated effectively without understanding the individual’s relative conformation. Thusly, if the entry is first presented at the trot and then presented for stationary evaluation before submitting the movement score, the judge must first evaluate its conformation as it relates to the performed movement.

So, to accurately evaluate and “score” movement, a Judge MUST accurately evaluate and understand the horse’s “relative” conformation that allows it to perform a qualified and observable movement. Until then, a score for the Movement category can only be credible and accurate to an educated statement of its MOTION. That is a very good reason for the score card’s final category to be (Arabian) Movement, and also, why it is used as a credible tie-breaker.

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Our Town

Monthly Column | by Riyan

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Growing

up in the Arabian horse community, I had slightly different heroes than most. I was vaguely interested in the usual hero (as seen on TV), but the legends of our breed (both two-legged and four) have molded, impacted and influenced me beyond the ‘normal’ realm.

As the years pass, I find that I am increasingly more interested in what influences positive motivation in a person, especially as it relates to role models (or heroes). When we identify with people who exhibit responsibility, courage, faith and other positive characteristics, we are often inspired and motivated to demonstrate the same.

I wonder why it often takes the loss or death of a positive influence for us to really take note and acknowledge what it was about that person that makes us miss them and ponder what it was that made them special. Perhaps it’s due, in part to obituaries. What initially is viewed as morbid stories, in truth only contains one line dealing with death, and then the rest of the story focuses on the amazing lives people lead.

Death is one of the most difficult things that any of us will have to deal with in life. It is personal, unique, and very different from person to person. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. We never get used to the idea of someone being gone, especially when they have motivated us and impacted our life through positive influence. Just when we get our thoughts back to some sense of normality, someone or something reminds us that they are really gone. It’s in those moments that the words of Mitch Albom can offer a bit of peace; “Death ends a life, not a relationship.”

In the past six months, 3 powerfully influential heroes in our community have passed. Each of these beautiful human beings had a positive influence on my life and the lives of people I care deeply for. May they forever remain in our memories and be relationships that continue to mold us to the day we pass.

- Riyan

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timeless “It is not length of life, but depth of life.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ROGER MCMAHON September 7, 1941 - October 6, 2018 Scan the Code to read Obituary

RICHARD JOHN AMES May 04, 1929 - January 30, 2019 Scan the Code to read Obituary

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DONNA JEAN VANIER January 11, 1933 - January 9, 2019 Scan the Code to read Obituary

CALENDAR OF E VENTS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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April 22-28, 2019, Region 7 Championships, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.aha7.org May 2-5, 2019, Region 17 Championships, Langley, British Columbia, Canada. www.region17.com May 6-11, 2019, Region 12 Championships, Perry, Georgia. www.aharegion12.com May 15-19, 2019, Region 1 Championships, Del Mar, California. www.aharegionone.org May 29-June 1, 2019, Region 9 Championships, Fort Worth, Texas. www.region9aha.org June 5-9, 2019, Region 8 Championships, Denver, Colorado. www.aharegion8.org June 11-16, 2019, Region 10 Championships, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.region10arabians.com June 18-22, 2019, Region 4 Championships, Nampa, Idaho. www.aharegioniv.com June 18-23, 2019, Region 2 Championships, Santa Barbara, California. www.ahareg2.org June 19-23, 2019, Region 13 Championships, Wilmington, Ohio. www.aharegion13.com June 25-27, 2019, Region 18 Championship, London, Ontario, Canada. www.region18.on.ca June 26-30, 2019, Region 14 Championships, Lexington, Kentucky. www.aha14.com June 27-29, 2019, Region 6 Championships, Douglas, Wyoming. www.region6aha.com July 3-7, 2019, Region 11 Championships, Springfield, Illinois. www.aha11.com July 4-7, 2019, Region 15 Championships, Lexington, Virginia. www.region15aha.com July 8-13, 2019, Region 3 Championships, Reno, Nevada. www.arabianhorses3.org July 9-13, 2019, Region 5 Championships, Monroe, Washington. www.regionv.com July 11-14, 2019, Region 16 Championships, Syracuse, New York. www.region16.org

April 11-14, 2019, Arabian Breeders World Cup, Las Vegas, Nevada. www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com May 23-26, 2019, Ohio Buckeye Sweepstakes, Columbus, Ohio. www.buckeyesweepstakes.com August 28-31 2019, Egyptian Event, Lexington, Kentucky. www.pyramidsociety.org September 12-14, 2019, NSH Finals, Springfield, Illinois. www.nshregistry.org September 25-28, 2019, Arabian National Breeder Finals, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.scottsdaleshow.com September 27-29, 2019, Minnesota Fall Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.medallionstallion.com

NATIONALS EVENTS www.arabianhorses.org July 20-27, 2019, Youth Nationals, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

August 11-17, 2019, Canadian Nationals, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

September 2-7, 2019, Sport Horse Nationals, Crete, Illinois.

October 18-26, 2019, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Oklahoma. *Go to www.arabianessence.com or www.ecaho.org for additional international shows and information.

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