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Cover Story: Teamwork ... The Cornerstone Of Hagale Family Arabians by Colleen Scott

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Faces & Places

Dolorosa Arabians & Halter Foundations With Mike Wilson by Caitlin Pigott Aria La Croixx: Flirting With Perfection by Theresa Cardamone Shino Training Center: Support, Talent, Consistency by Caitlin Pigott Winning With Heart, Class And A Humble Attitude … Hezas Sweet Dreams by Christy Egan Amandas Song And Three Joyful Generations by Catherine Cole Ferandelli Farriers … The First Step To Success With Kip Bishop Youth Nationals … Leading Their Way by Ally Edwards 2023 Youth National Leading Exhibitors 2023 Youth National Arabian Horse Foundation Scholarship Winners Canada’s National Arabian Championship … A Successful Return U.S. Nationals … Celebrating The Season’s Best by Ally Edwards 2023 U.S. National Leaders 2023 APAHA Trainer Challenge Cup Winners That Special Bond … Kate Gardner & Desert Diamond CF by Catherine Cole Ferandelli A Banner Year For Never Look Back DLB by Catherine Cole Ferandelli 2023 U.S. Nationals Judges’ Review Arabian National Breeder Finals The MAHB Fall Festival: A Futurity For Devoted Arabian Horse Enthusiasts The AHAF Holiday Festival by Ashley Lauren Toye The Keystone Arabian Horse Experience

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On The Cover: HA Toskcan Sun+ (Baske Afire x Matoska) and SF Aftershoc+ (SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance), owned by Hagale Family Arabians LLC.

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YEAR END As we close 2023, I am so happy to see that with the U.S. Nationals and the recent show in Ocala, we are ending the year with a spectacular bang. You can’t mistake the passion of the Arabian horse crowd—we are breeding better horses, developing more skilled exhibitors, and seeing improvement as we move through the years. Perhaps most importantly, people are going back to the grassroots, personally rolling up their sleeves and promoting the Arabian horse in every way they can find.

We all know that none of that make us perfect. As with all horse breeds, we face a lot of competition in attracting new participants to our world, and it is important that we press on in sharing our appreciation for the Arabian breed. And how we do that matters, not only to our cause, but to us as people. As alluring as our horses are, who would enjoy joining a group whose members don’t value each other too?

One lesson I learned from my dad was not to complain if I didn’t like something, but to get involved and work through the established channels of the breed, because systems in place are the most expedient way to make the changes we need. (In other words, learn what you can do to get involved with AHA to improve what needs attention.) Together, as a breed and a family, we can move mountains.

I often look to my father for my guidelines. We lost him just five years ago this coming January, so each year opens for me with renewed awareness of his principles. As we go forward, let’s take comfort in our shared belief in our horses and appreciate each other for that. As my dad would always say, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” If we respect each other as much as we love and respect our horses, we’ll be well on the road to greater success right there.

Let’s make BIG things happen in 2024!

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by COLLEEN SCOTT

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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” —Michael Jordan

Ask Jim Hagale about the 2023 successes of Hagale Family Arabians and one common theme emerges: teamwork. “Without the team in place, we couldn’t have had the amazing year that we had,” says Jim. “We have a very talented group of people who all made significant contributions to our achievements.”

New Home Although filled with many highlights, 2023 will be known as the year Hagale Family Arabians completed their new home. Though the 100-acre farm officially opened on Saturday, March 5 of 2022, when more than 600 people from as far away as Connecticut, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Louisiana and Ohio descended upon the southern Missouri town of Rogersville for open house festivities, the farm has since completed the breeding lab, and has now added another barn with 36 stalls that will be used to foal out mares and begin the training of young stock.

“We were really appreciative that so many people made the effort to get here so soon after the Scottsdale show in 2022,” says Jim. “It was really very humbling to us. We are excited for more people to visit now that our breeding labs are complete, along with the addition of the youngster barn.”

The Team Besides showcasing their new home, Hagale Family Arabians continued to build their team throughout the year. Chris Wilson has been on board as trainer from the beginning and his wife, Jen, has as well, serving as Director of Operations. The rest of the team members have been added as the farm has grown. “We have tried to build an organization with people who are team players,” says Chris. “Those who are part of it are all on the same page and very like-minded in terms of supporting the way we do things – everything from the way we clean stalls to the way we train the horses,” he says.

“We also bring on people who are horsemen and women in the sense that they have the

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The Hagale Family Arabians team, left to right: Nestor Gonzalez, Brayden Gruben, Danika Beaumont, Dr. Jillian Paegelow, Sarah Mullen, Jen Wilson, Chris Wilson, Diar Hernandez, Miguel Ramirez, Cisco Sanchez (below left)

horses’ needs in mind and they are very deliberate and conscientious in everything they do.”

In addition to Jen and Chris, Sarah Mullen serves as assistant trainer, and Jillian Paegelow, DVM, joined the team full-time just over a year ago.

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U.S. National Success While there were many show ring successes throughout the year, none could top the farm’s performances at U.S. Nationals. Chris and Nestor had an outstanding show. Jim, Jennifer and Jamie came home with multiple awards, and get from the farm’s stallions, including SF Aftershoc (SF Specs Shocwave x SF Sweet Elegance), HA Toskcan Sun (Baske Afire x Matoska) and Vegaz (Apollopalooza x SMS Forever Bay), were also in the ribbons.

Newest to the group is trainer Nestor Gonzalez, recipient of the 2023 Arabian Professional and Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) Rising Star Award.

“I am very excited and thankful to be welcomed to Hagale Family Arabians,” he says. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue to grow my career with this amazing team and their horses.”

“Nestor is a perfect fit,” says Chris. “He’s an outstanding horse trainer and a great person.”

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AEPA $50,000 Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity Champion, SD The Bravest (Noble Braveheart x GSF Malinah)

Although Nestor didn’t officially join the team until after U.S. Nationals, he and Chris shared the spotlight in the Arabian English Pleasure Association Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity class, finishing as Champion and Reserve, respectively. Chris was aboard the Hagale Family Arabians’ mare SD The Bravest (Noble Braveheart x GSF Malinah) and Nestor rode Crack Me Up (Black Daniels x Valentina’s Jewels), owned by Sandra Fiorenza. The new training duo also placed well in the Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity with Nestor claiming the championship aboard CE Electric Love (SF Aftershoc x HA California Sage) and Chris placing third on the Hagales Im Your Hucklebery VA (Afires Heir x Nevada Spirit

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U.S. Reserve National Champion Arabian Pleasure Driving, HA Toskcan Sun+

VA). Chris was also Reserve Champion in the Arabian Pleasure Driving class with HA Toskcan Sun. For Jim and Mary Martha, the highlight of any show is sharing their passion for the Arabian breed with their daughters, Jennifer and Jamie. This year, at the encouragement of his daughters and Chris, Jim tried his hand in the halter arena.

Orrion Farms’ Andy Sellman has been training the Hagale halter horses since the summer of 2022 and says they have made a mark in the industry in just the few short years they’ve been back (since Jennifer and Jamie’s time as youth riders, then returning to the show ring nearly 20 years later). “Jim has extremely fine taste in all things he does and the horses he chooses to represent his brand are no exception,” says Andy.

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“He’s very straightforward and smart when it comes to making decisions.

As he’s acquired some of the breed’s top halter horses, he’s made an extremely positive impact on the halter community. He brings passion and great energy to our world and we’re all better for it.”

Jim harnessed that passion and energy with Esperranzza (Emerald J x Vesperra) in the Arabian Mare Breeding AAOTH Championship, placing third overall. The champion title went to Jamie with the beautiful Queen Ayda FWM (FA El Shawan x TN Mariani).

In the performance arena, Jamie continued the Hagale winning streak aboard G Eazy (HA Toskcan Sun x Up In The Heir) with a third place win in the Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40-59. Jennifer contributed as well, also taking third place on their stallion ROL Divine Style (Afire Bey V x IXL Miss Firefly) in the Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-49, and a top ten with Miss Martini BF (GSF Rizing Son x Lucky’s Stylish Martini) in both the Half-Arabian Park AAOTR and HalfArabian English Pleasure Jackpot.

While the trainer and family member wins were special, Hagale Family Arabian stallions also made their mark with their get.

Top & bottom: National Champion AAOTH Mare Queen Ayda FWM & Jamie Hagale; Middle, Esperranzza & Jim Hagale

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“We’re excitedly anticipating next year’s foal crop as it will be the first year of babies all bred and born on this farm,” says Jim. The family will also be hosting their first ever production sale in early 2024, featuring Hagale-bred weanlings, yearlings, two and three-year-olds. Lori Conway of Conway Arabians has seen some of the planned offerings and had much enthusiasm for what she saw. “The babies were extremely athletic and beautiful. I was impressed with all of them! I would encourage everyone to look to Hagale Family Arabians for their next show horse.”

“We’re excited about the opportunity to showcase our breeding program through this sale,” says Jim. “Sharing these special horses with the rest of the Arabian community is something we’ve been looking forward to.”■

Of the 64 SF Aftershoc progeny entered, 45 took home U.S. National titles, including 43 top ten awards, 10 reserve championships and seven championships, for

HA Toskcan Sun+ & SF Aftershoc+ continue to find themselves at the top of the leaderboards as sires at the U.S. National Championships

a winning percentage of 70%! Not far behind was HA Toskcan Sun with 35 progeny entered at the show. The stallion’s 63% win rate included 28 top ten awards, six reserve championships and two championships. Vegaz, ROL Divine Style and Fire and Goldd also produced winning get.

Looking Forward to 2024

SF AFTERSHOC+

HA TOSKCAN SUN+

7 Champions 10 Reserve Champions 43 Top Ten Awards 70% Win Rate

2 Champions 6 Reserve Champions 28 Top Ten Awards 63% Win Rate

How will they top what was a banner year in 2023?

For starters, they have 34 mares in foal with the help of

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Dr. Paegelow.

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by JEFF WALLACE

Jose’ Alves Filho’s journey in search of the perfect white mare took him to Scottsdale, Arizona, the North American capital for everything Arabian horse.

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The minute Jose’ laid eyes on the exquisitely sculpted Wiezas Diamond ORA, a daughter of Janey Morse’s Oak Ridge Arabians (ORA) Supreme Justice ORA and Wieza Noor ORA (*Hariry Al Shaqab x *Wieza Mocy), his search ended in splendor. He knew that she was the reality to go with his dream. But what Jose’ didn’t know with his purchase of her in February 2020 just before the pandemic, is the deep rich history of sheer beauty and success that would accompany Wiezas Diamond ORA into his arms—a collection of some of the world’s most prestigious Arabians.

“Wiezas Diamond is one of the very finest examples of a halter mare that represents the highest level of quality,” says her handler, David Boggs, “as she counts two United States National Champion Mares as a part of her precious tail female line. She is no doubt a magnificent and polished jewel!”

*Wieza Mocy

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All of this All of stems this from stemsthat from first that moment first moment in February in February of 1977ofin1977 in Scottsdale, Scottsdale, when the when new theand new gorgeous and gorgeous import,import, *Wizja,*Wizja, burst onto burst onto the scene, the scene, taking taking the crowd the crowd by storm by and storm leaving and leaving them no them lessno than less than awestruck. awestruck.

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Flirting With Perfection

by THERESA CARDAMONE

Ivan and Sheryl Osorio waited anxiously for Aria La Croixx to enter the arena for the Futurity Colt finals at the 202 .S. National Championships. Rather than being reassuring, the fact that the young stallion already had two National championships, double wins at Scottsdale, and a unanimous victory at the Arabian Breeders World Cup only added to the moment’s pressure. The rising star of Aspire Arabians, La Croixx did not disappoint as he oated through the gate, perfectly partnered by his handler, Andy Sellman.

“La Croixx is, without question, the most charismatic horse I’ve seen since E S Alihandro,” Andy states passionately. “He has an indescribable presence and energy that forces people to stop in their tracks and admire him. I believe this is what makes him nearly impossible to beat in the show ring. He’s incredibly correct and beautiful, which obviously contributes, too.

Ivan, Sheryl, and I first looked at Aria La Croixx in une 202 when he was a yearling. We loved him, but the Osorios already had a wonderful colt who was the same age. We didn’t think that we needed two colts, but it turns out we did! We saw him a month later, and we all agreed that we would regret it if we didn’t get him, and we’ve never looked back!”

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Breeder eff Sloan is delighted that the colt has found the perfect home. “It’s rare and always such an honor to be the breeder of a truly special horse,” Sloan offers. “Such is the case with Aria La Croixx, who has been a star from the day he was born. From the genetics of his father, Delacroixx, La Croixx is blessed with incredible charisma and style and big, black, beautiful eyes that simply make him unforgettable.

And from his Brazilian National Champion mother, La Belle Shawan H , he received exemplary Arabian elegance, type and correctness. After winning his first National Championship as a yearling, it’s thrilling to see La Croixx go on to win multiple championships of significance, including his unanimous win at this year’s .S. Nationals. We are thrilled for his proud owners at Aspire Arabians to be able to reach the pinnacle of success with this fine horse.”

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Renowned international horseman Scott Benjamin announced La Croixx’s class in Tulsa. “I had the pleasure of speaking about La Croixx and sharing his incredible heritage of national champion futurity colts,” Scott relates. “Most remarkably, he is a direct descendant of two—his great-grandsire Bey Ambition and his sire Delacroixx, by Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt RD Dynamo.” He continues, “What is unique about La Croixx is that he is remarkably complete. I’ve seen him since he was a yearling, and he is hard to fault every time he comes out. He is an easy horse to assess and appreciate. He is complete without being extreme in any one area. You could take La Croixx and easily superimpose his image over the Gladys Brown Edwards standard, and he would fit it perfectly. It was nice to see that all three judges had the same opinion. It is refreshing to see a horse like him with such a successful show record. In addition, there is a real connection between Andy and the horse; they give each other the best that they can, which equates to a very inspiring presentation.”

The first announced judge’s card belonged to another renowned horseman and international judge, George Zbyszewski. “In my opinion, this is a very complete horse,” George comments. “For me, any horse must be balanced, and this colt is.

Yes, he has charisma; yes, he has type; yes, he is very correct—but above all, he is beautifully balanced.” After hearing that George had placed La Croixx first, the pressure ramped up another notch for Ivan and Sheryl. Could the result be unanimous? With the revelation of each card, their tension increased. When the final card mirrored the other first-place selections, the Osorios experienced an explosion of elation. “It was an incredible moment!” shares Ivan. “We are very thankful and appreciative of Andy and his staff at Orrion Farms. They give La Croixx exceptional care, and he is very happy. Every time we come to see him; we are excited!”

With four of his foals expected at Aspire Arabians in 2024, there is no doubt that excitement will do nothing but multiply. “As a future breeding horse, I absolutely believe Aria La Croixx is going to significantly impact tomorrow’s Arabian horse in a very positive way,” Andy explains. “I am truly honored to have this horse in my life. I will protect and support him with all my heart as we forge ahead.”■

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MID SUMMER RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION Half-Arabian English Pleasure with Wyatt Budd Youth National Top Ten H/A English JOTR 15-18 and Elite JTR with Peyton Bergstad Baske re x n Tulsa Time Bred by Cedar Ridge Arabians Owned by Sherman Ranch

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YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 15-18 and Elite JTR with Peyton Bergstad Black Daniels x Thunder Woman Proudly Bred & Owned by Sherman Ranch

www.TheShermanRanch.com Trained by Kiesner Training Ashton 865.556.0412 | Joel 865.556.0413

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Sire of Arabian English Futurity National Champion AND Reserve SONGWRITER CA x ROL Fire Mist Presented by Joel Kiesner for owner, Candace Avery Bred by Conway Arabians

RUBI SLIPPERS x ROL Fire Mist Presented by Lance Lewis for owner/breeder, Strawberry Banks Farm

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2023 U.S. RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE

U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE FUTURITY RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JR. HORSE

Cheers to a ride we’ll never forget!

A special thank you to Leah Beth for presenting her so beautifully and to her primary caretaker, Richard, for the exceptional care he consistently provides. We also would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Arabian horse community for the kind words of love and support for Rosemerry.

Bred & Owned by Summerhill Farm Tom & Elizabeth Moore

SF Aftershoc+ x Merry Magnifire 2017 Arabian Mare

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2023 U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 50 & OVER & RESERVE CHAMPION ABS ENGLISH PLEASURE MATURITY JACKPOT Ridden by Lara Ames

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Afires Heir x Colette Ames Congratulations New Owner Dr. Nancy O’Reilly

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29 CEDAR RIDGE BRED horses entered at the U.S. National Championship show 7 National Champions 8 Reserve National Champions 42 National Top Ten Awards 15 TA MOZART GET entered at the U.S. National Championship show 2 National Champions 8 Reserve National Champions 33 Top Ten Awards

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SINCERE THANKS TO OUR EXCEPTIONAL TEAM AT CEDAR RIDGE! David Botha, Tom Moore, Richard Tirado, Rey Vazquez-Ruiz, Luis Ramirez Alcantar, Julio Ramirez, Oscar Esparza, Adrian Montoya, Leo Lopez-Cruz, Bailey Riemer LouAnn Thomas, Deb Trebesch, Weitz Equine Veterinary Services and Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic Thank you to Stachowski Farms, John & Leah Beth Golladay and the Kiesner Training Team as well!

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COMING UP ROSES

Natalie Jane GAYLORD 4x 2023 Youth National Champion

Coached by Rick Nab • Trained by Colby Powell Performance Horses • Colby Powell • (255) 508-7885 • ColbyPowellPH@gmail.com © 2023 National Horseman Publishing

FIXATIONS KHASH National Champion

H/A Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10-&-Under H/A Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10-&-Under

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Winning With Heart, Class And A Humble Attitude ...

Hezas Sweet Dreams

by Christy Egan

S

ome breeders want Arabian horses of great beauty, and some want horses with outstanding performance talents.

At 87, Eleanor Hamilton of Eleanor’s Arabians has been a top breeder of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses for 39 years and always breeds for athletic ability and soundness of body and mind. Successful? Oh, yes.

One of several hundred Eleanor Hamilton National Champion success stories is Hezas Sweet Dreams (Hesa Zee+/ x Sweet Red Glo, by Colonels Dark Glo AQHA). Now 17 years old, she began her show career by winning Half-Arabian Open Reining with Eleanor’s Arabians’ trainer, Rod Matthiesen.

“Right from the start she was real quiet and good to deal with,” Rod recalls. “I think she is very representative of the Hesa Zee+/ horses. They are social horses by nature and good-minded, and they don’t like to be in trouble. Always tolerant and kind, from the beginning Hezas Sweet Dreams was never unhappy or impatient. She just tries to do what is wanted.”

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(Madison was also third in the same class on Zee Lil Peppet), and the pair were also champions in the Half-Arabian Reining Seat Equitation JTR 15-18.

Isabella Sobral (Bella), is Mistie Sobral’s daughter and Laurie Long’s granddaughter. “As you can imagine, I’ve been riding since I was born,” Bella laughs. “My first time on Ellie was three days before I showed her at Youth, and she took care of me from the start. She’s a very patient and forgiving mare. In Horsemanship, I just asked Ellie and she did it. I’ve never ridden a horse so smooth; so ‘push button’. We had a great time. I would ride her again in a heartbeat!” Bella and Ellie unanimously earned the title of Half-Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under, then the pair earned Reserve National Champion in the Half-Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 14 & under. Bella also won the A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 11-14 with her horse Redneck Girl. The 13-year-old horseman shows extensively both Arabian and Quarter Horses. She’s been to 14 shows already in 2023, and placed fourth overall in Reining at the Quarter Horse World Youth Show.

The last and youngest rider with Ellie at Youth Nationals was Taya Pavlick. At 8 years old, Taya was in her first real show horse season.

She had a chance to ride Ellie a bit at Region 10 earlier in the summer, then a few times in Oklahoma at Youth Nationals as well.

“Ellie is really so good,” Taya says. “We just clicked with each other.

That’s what my mom says.” What else can you say? It was Taya’s third time in the show ring, and in a class of 19, Taya and Ellie took the National A/HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship.

In case you haven’t been counting, that’s four National Championships and a Reserve at the 2023 Youth Nationals for Hezas Sweet Dreams and three different riders.

Also known as “Ellie”, she is now a 15-time National or Reserve National Champion and 29-time National Top Ten, and almost all these awards were with riders 18 and under. This year, three young ladies in three different age divisions rode Ellie at the 2023 Youth Nationals in Oklahoma City, and all of them came home with National or Reserve National Championships. The oldest, Madison Rose, also celebrated her final year in Youth Nationals competition.

“My grandma Eleanor gave us Hezas Sweet Dreams on Christmas, 2016,” Madison says. “That’s why we called her “Ellie”, for Eleanor.

She was originally for my younger brother Justin, but he wasn’t quite ready for her when we got her, so I got to show Ellie her first season with us, and then this year for my last time at Youth Nationals. Ellie loves everybody; she’s always perfect and she’s just the best.” A highlight of the show for Madison was winning the Half-Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 Championship with Ellie

At the 2023 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals, 10 purebreds and Half-Arabians bred by Eleanor Hamilton won National honors; half of those earning Champion and/or Reserve.

Pam Rose has eight Eleanor-owned and bred horses currently in training, aged 2 to 5 years. Pam says, “Eleanor’s personal combination of grit, good humor, work ethic and honesty have inspired new owners of Arabian horses since the early 1980s. I went to see her a few weeks ago and she was in rare form. We were going back and forth giving each other a hard time and she gave me a quick boot in the tail as I walked by. ‘See!’, she shouted, laughing.

‘I can still kick your butt!’ Like her horses, Eleanor Hamilton is truly one of a kind.”

In training exclusively with Pam Rose since 2017, Hezas Sweet Dreams is now out in pasture in Wisconsin with several good old friends, thoroughly enjoying the close of summer 2023. n

Left: 2023 Youth Nationals with Hezas Sweet Dreams, Champion HA/AA Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 and Reining Seat Equitation JTR 15-18 with Madison Rose; Champion Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under and Reserve Champion HA/AA Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under with Isabella Sobral; and A/HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion with Taya Pavlick. Above from top: Hezas Sweet Dreams at Youth Nationals with Madison (in 2023) and Justin Rose (in 2022).

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Amandas Song And

Three Joyful Generations

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

At age 22, purebred chestnut gelding Amandas Song (Borsalino K x Salons Song) would seemingly be winding down his illustrious career as a stellar western pleasure competitor.

But “Song” has clearly chosen another path.

Owned and bred by equine attorney Michael Brooks Carroll and his daughter Shannon Tierney, Song is a formidable western pleasure mount, partnering in the show pen with Shannon and 14-year-old daughter Reese.

Named after Michael’s third daughter Amanda, Song personifies his pedigree. “By Salon, his dam side gave Song his graceful arched neck, strong bone and that Russian lineage athleticism,” Michael elaborates. “His sire, Lucy Whittier’s Borsalino K, gave him iconic Varian-bred strength and a boost of western pleasure talent.”

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Shannon describes Song as “More like a Labrador than a horse. He follows Reese around, loves kids and gives out lots of kisses.”

Initially trained by Brett Becker and professionally prepared for successful showing by Rich Doran, it was always evident that Song was a shoo-in for western pleasure competition—although at his own classic, slow pace.

Though shown sparingly as a junior horse, Song won many a blue ribbon at the Northern California horse shows.

Returning to the show pen as a bridle horse in 2010, for several years Song was a winner and champion at Region 3 and its well established A rated shows: Rancho Murieta, Diablo and Golden Gate to name a few.

Shannon, now busy with a busy career and raising her family, “retired” Song to Sherman Ranch. “We would visit Song over at the Shermans,” says Shannon, “and just ride him around. Their impeccable care kept him in great shape.”

One day in 2019, however, when head trainer Tammy Grinton of Earthquake Arabians was visiting Sherman Ranch and spotted Reese on Song, she stated firmly, “They could be national champions!” And fellow horse flesh expert Jill Sherman standing alongside, fervently agreed.

That set a plan in motion, Shannon recollects, “As Tammy put the team together, seamlessly preparing new rider Reese, Song, and myself for western pleasure show competition; as well as Dad, for motivation.”

At 19 years of age, Song began a third western pleasure career … Walk/ Trot with the third Carroll generation—Reese.

Song’s debut, shown by Reese and Shannon, was also his first Scottsdale show in 2020, earning him the title of Champion Western Pleasure Walk/ Jog 10 & Under with Reese and was in the ribbons with Shannon in Arabian Western Pleasure Select Rider.

Drawn to greater heights, the 2020 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals beaconed. Shannon and Song won top ten prizes in large, deep Arabian Western Pleasure Select Rider AATR and Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over, and both he and Reese proudly came home with roses, winning Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under.

Reese’s potentially tricky leap from Walk/Trot to junior rider 14 & Under landed even greater accolades, when they won both the 2021 Scottsdale and Youth National championships in Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select. Adding Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western to their show schedule, Reese, Shannon and Song, won ribbons and championships at Pacific Slopes, Scottsdale and Youth and Mid Summer Nationals.

It was a special family affair at the 2022 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals when Shannon and Reese competed in the It’s All Relative class, where the youth rider shows the first direction and the adult amateur

the second. “Song took it all in,” Shannon laughs, “showing at his usual, favored slow western pleasure pace.” And at this year’s show, mother and daughter added four more titles (two of them Reserve Champion) to Song’s list of accomplishments in Western Pleasure and Side Saddle.

Skillfully cared for by Tammy and Earthquake Arabians, Song continues to give every indication he is onward bound to showing in 2024.

Shannon and Reese concur. “We will continue to show Song as long as he is healthy, happy and eager to compete,” says Shannon. “Our show schedule is limited to Scottsdale, Youth/Mid Summer Nationals, and a bit of local showing. That’s when grandpa comes to watch and cheer us on!”

For Michael, who fell in love with Arabian horses nearly five decades ago, Song personifies what Arabian horses do best—gift their two-legged family and friends with limitless, unbridled joy; bringing together and weaving the familial bonds even tighter for three generations. n

Left: Amandas Song and Reese Tierney, 2021 Youth National Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under Champions. Above from top: Shannon, Reese and Amandas Song in the 2022 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals It’s All Relative Western Jackpot class; and Breeder Michael Brooks Carroll with Amandas Song and granddaughter Reese.

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Farriers … The First Step To Success

Kip Bishop and Taz

Kip Bishop of KB Horseshoeing has been shoeing Connor Koch’s horses for 8 years. Kip cites one of his biggest accomplishments and proudest moments being part of Helluva Storm LR (“Taz”) winning his National Championship in Park.

What made you want to become a farrier?

I really just wanted to learn how to shoe my own horse at home.

What is your favorite part about being a farrier?

Helping a horse to feel more comfortable and increase quality of performance.

Where did you learn to become a farrier?

An apprenticeship for 4 years.

Least favorite?

Getting kicked!

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~ Connor Koch

What is the most important thing you would like your clients to know that helps you do your job?

Keep up with everyday maintenance of your horse.

Horse care 101… picking their their feet and applying hoof dressing, etc.

What is the most diff icult part of being a farrier?

Only seeing the horses for a limited amount of time.

Easiest?

Nothing about being a farrier is easy, but it is very rewarding.

What can clients do for their horses between visits to help hoof health?

Control moisture. It’s important for hooves to not be too moist, and if they are dry, apply hoof oil.

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It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am for Kip. He has been an invaluable asset behind the scenes and has played a huge part in my success over the years.

Whether it was his day off or his schedule was packed, Kip always made the time to shoe our horses. I give so much credit to Kip for helping Taz unlock his full potential and become a happy, balanced horse. Taz would never have been able to perform at his best to become a National Champion Park horse if it wasn’t for Kip, and for that, I am so grateful. So, thank you, Kip. I am forever appreciative for all you’ve done for me and my horses!

Also, try not to get information and advice from the internet.

What is the most common mistake people make when it comes to horses’ hooves?

Missing their regularly scheduled appointment with the farrier and not keeping each horse on their individualized schedule. Every horse will be different and will require shorter intervals during different seasons.

Do you have any challenges with Connor’s horses?

The transitions of shoeing back and forth from pasture to show ring.

How did you overcome those challenges?

Patience and planning, along with making sure hooves are balanced.

Common questions to ask your farrier: What’s the best way to deal with an abscess?

Does my horse really need those supplements?

When do I call you?

What do I need to be watching for this season?

How does my horse’s hoof grow?

Is there anything I can do to improve my horse’s ground manners?

Do I see you enough?

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YOUTH 2023

N A T I O N A L S

C O V E R A G E

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YOUTH NATIONAL C H A M P I O N S H I P S July 13-22, 2023 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma J U D G E S S I X J U D G E PA N E L Priscilla Cluff - Herb City, UT

Juli Goder-Larson - Clinton, WI Van Jacobsen - Pine Island, MN

Pepper Profitt - Johnstown, OH

Cathy Vincent - Greenwood, DE

Pam Zimmerman - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

UPHA Fay Lowry - Columbia, MO

WORKING HUNTER & H U N T E R S E AT E Q U I TAT I O N Ginger Black - Fort Worth, TX

Karen Kenny - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Laura Norment - Tentwood, NC

WORKING WESTERN Ann Judge - Bennett, CO

Bill Melendez - Temecula, CA Angie Sullivan - Dawson, IL

D R E S SAG E Joni Abney - Mascot, TN

Beth Barritt - Lake City, FL

Michell Combs - Peoria, AZ

Heather Stalker - Alachua, FL

Show results provided by AHA

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N A T I O N A L S . . .

LEADING THEIR WAY

by Ally Edwards

The month of July, for anyone who shows Arabians, only means one thing—it’s almost time for Youth and Mid Summer Nationals in Oklahoma City. With giddy excitement, exhibitors and their Arabian horses come from all over the country to ride for the roses. At the OKC State Fair Park, drapes are hung, horses are clipped, and riders are ready to spend the next 10 days competing for a championship title and owning the theme of this year’s show … Leads The Way. As ususal, the weather was insanely, hot but just add a fan and some water and everyone is ready to go! Across three arenas, classes ran morning, noon and night. Main ring performances—western, hunter, saddle seat and specialty—were held in the main Jim Norick Arena. Across the way, Performance Arena mainly held a variety of working western and halter classes, and Specialty Arena showcased the sport horse, dressage, and over fences classes, with equitation sprinkled throughout all three. It’s always amazing to walk into each different arena and see Arabian horses doing so many different disciplines, speaking to their versatility, from watching a reining pattern in one arena to watching a jumping course in another with only a one-minute walk in between.

Almost 900 horses came to compete in both the youth and adult classes. Some classes were big, with the largest definitely being the various hunter classes, and some were small, but the quality of the contenders never disappointed. Top notch horse and rider pairs filled every class, no doubt making it hard for the judges to pick their winners. One of the highlight classes was the new walk/trot ranch rail pleasure class. With 19 competitors, it was the largest 10 & under class of the show and also one of the cutest, because there’s not really anything more precious than big western hats on tiny, smiling children and tiny chinks going around on their horses. The first ever Walk/Trot Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure National Champions were Taya Pavlick and Hezas Sweet Dreams who were awarded their roses in an arena full of cheers from the stands, as well as the other competitors.

Some of the most competitive classes are Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation. These classes have some of the most beautiful and elegant riders in the Arabian industry. Every pattern is flawless, and each rider is close to perfection. It was a storybook ending in the purebred class when Sophie Yih won it on her horse Heiritage TRGR for the fifth year in a row. This being her final year, and it was exciting for everyone, including an emotional Sophie, sealing their youth Saddle Seat Equitation legacy with one last victory pass.

A big number of graduating seniors showed at Youth Nationals for their final time.

The Senior Graduation ceremony at the end of the show celebrated them all with recognition of their scholastic achievements. It is with great anticipation that we will see some of these young adults next year in the amateur classes as they continue their journey with the Arabian horse.

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When not showing, a plethora of activities were available to keep the kids busy and cool, from ice cream socials to scavenger hunts. For a nice break from the sticky outdoors, the go-to hangout was the air-conditioned Chill Box for coloring, games, or a stick horse station for the little ones. The dog race and dog costume contests were once again well-attended and always competitive.

Roping their friends into dressing up, the kids and the dogs have fun trying to win, as well as mingling and making new friends.

A fun class for exhibitors is the It’s All Relative Western Pleasure Jackpot class. Consisting of two amateur riders from the same family, mother/daughter and brother/sister teams competed, with one member riding the first direction and the other the second direction. It’s a great way to include the whole family and compete for some money.

Another unique competing opportunity for the youth is the Mid Summer National hunter and western associations’ AHPA and AWPA amateur maturity classes.

In these classes, exhibitors show and then stand up their untacked horses for inspection, and this year, the Half-Arabian AHPA Jackpot was won by 14 & under select rider Zadie Fenton and Dark Knight A. And for an example of what future mature riders can aspire to, look no further than to Brooke Pitassi-Barrett, who won both the big money purebred and Half-Arabian AWPA Jackpot classes on her horses On Demand and Moody Blue J respectively.

Youth and Mid Summer Nationals is a long show in a hot environment, but thanks to an incredible show staff, this event went on without a hitch, and the schedule ran so smoothly this year that there were adequate breaks between sessions for horses and humans alike. Also highly appreciated by all were the new color rose blankets for the adults which made a lot of people happy they were heard.

All in all, it was a fun show for the kids to see their friends again and compete with their horses at such a high level, and now that everyone is home and cooled off enough, one can bet they are already preparing to come back to do it all over again next year, because not much can come between them and their love of showing their Arabian horse.

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Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 & JTR Elite

ANGELS ENVY KT

2023

(Afires Heir x VTM Pistachia) Ex: Rex White | O: Lisa Jo White

YOUTH

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR Select 14 & Under

N AT I O N A L C H A M P I O N S

JTC THUNDERSTRUCK

IN-HAND

Arabian Mare JOTH & JTH

BASHAYER ALBIDAYER

(S.M.A.Magic One x PA Penelope) Ex: Autumn Glover | O: ISRA Arabians Arabian Gelding JOTH & JTH

HA/AA Mare 3 & Over JTH

(The Hurricane x Charmming Adona) Ex/O: Noah Csincsak

(Baske Afire x Albelarm Elegant Lady) Ex/O: Madeleine Hofmeyer

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Select 15-18

HA/AA Gelding 3 & Over JTH

(Afires Heir x BA Inspiration) Ex/O: Abigail McGill

CF JACKIE O

KHRIS LE DOUX J

(Khaja J x Blue Moon J) Ex/O: Isobel Comolli

ELVIS SBA

SADDLE SEAT (Hariry Al Shaqab x Epiphany DDA) Ex: Sara Bassichis | O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 HA/AA Mare 3 & Over JTH SUPREME SENSATION SMP ROHARA SERAPHIM (Baskghazi x A Love Supreme) (Magnum Psyche x Flameworthy) Ex/O: Sophie Yih Ex: Hope Krichke Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under O: Keith or Maureen Krichke

HA/AA Gelding 3 & Over JTH

WHISKEY TANGO

(Black Daniels x A Lady At Heart) Ex/O: Caleigh Copenhaver

RC IRON MAN

(Black Daniels x DA Lady Tiffany) Ex: Kendall Rooks | O: Debra Hines Arabian English Pleasure JTR Select

DESPICABLE ME

PERFORMANCE HALTER

(SF Aftershoc x Veghaz Showgirl) Ex: Venzia Lowe | O: Gena Rodgers

Arabian Mare 3 & Over JTH

Arabian English Pleasure JTR Choice

(TA Giovanni x MWF Romantyka) Ex: Charis Hughes O: Deborah and Carina Cullen

(WP Corporate Image x Barbarys Angel) Ex/O: Marley Elbert Co-O: Deborah Pearson

SLIDE MY WAY CSF

Arabian Gelding 3 & Over JTH

THOR SBA

(Inception x SF Marwhambra) Ex: Rebecca Bassichis O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC

WP CORPORATE AMERICA

Arabian English Pleasure JTR Elite

PRINCESS CONNECTION

(Hucks Connection V x Princess Of Baske) Ex: Rex White | O: Pamela Gaffney

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LOVE LYRICS LR

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Choice

MAN OF STEEL

(VJ Royal Heir x DA Lady Tiffany) Ex/O: Lydia Wilson HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 & Select JTR

REIGNING HEIR

(Afires Heir x Ritida) Ex: Kaylee Sheridan O: Sheridan Equine LLC HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under

JSN MOMBASA

(Baske Afire x Drive Me Crazy) Ex/O: Colin Loughmiller HA/AA English Pleasure Choice JTR

BAYONCE

(Black Daniels x Laurel Hill Pennies From Heaven) Ex: Kate Long | O: Kimberly Jarvis HA/AA English Pleasure Elite JTR

NUTCRACKER KING MA

(Undulata’s Nutcracker x Noble Felicity) Ex: Alexa Gilbert | Co-O: Channing Turner

YOUTH C H A M P I O N S

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 & Elite JTR

SR CRACKLIN THUNDER

(Black Daniels x Thunder Woman) Ex: Peyton Bergstad | O: Sherman Ranch HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under & Choice JTR

TSHAMPAGNE TSTARBOY (SF Aftershoc x Phun Night) Ex/O: Anna Schippert HA/AA Country English Pl JTR Select 15-18

NUTRAGEOUS

(Horatio Afire x Valentina’s Jewels) Ex: Caroline Rodgers O: Kim and David Hamm HA/AA Country English Pl Select JTR 14 & Under

COMMANDER N CHIEF NNW (GSF Pure Fuzion x Fancy Machine) Ex: Calleigh Polo O: Creekwood Arabians LLC Arabian Park JTR

RA EXTRAORDINARE

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select 15-18

HA/AA Western Pleasure Elite JTR

(Afterdark H x Helena X) Ex: Kennedy Morgan | O: Tamara Hanby

( Justavinci x Chicolena Mac V) Ex: Alana Chanelle Becker O: Becker Stables, Inc.

TAMAR BAGHEERA

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under

DA BIJAN

(DA Don Amour x RA Lohe Lani) Ex: Reece Brown | O: Mercedes Spratt Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Choice

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 15-18 & JTR Elite

VA WINE AND ROSES

INTENSITY DHA

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Elite

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR Select 14 & Under

(NYN Hisani x Bea Doll) Ex: Justin Strand | O: Emily Annett

JK BLACK ORCHID

RENDITIONS (KM Bugatti x In Dreams) Ex: Alana Chanelle Becker | O: Nick Moody (Remington Magnum x C A Flama) Ex/O: Chloe Lane HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 15-18 KIDS N ROSES GRK (Sundance Kid V x GK Princess Bar) Ex: Chloe Kehl | O: Gary Kehl HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under

HA/AA Park JTR

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Select 15-18

(Undulata’s Nutcracker x Tempted By Fait) Ex: Rex White | O: Lisa Jo White

(Rodan LTD x Lenas Mikimoto) Ex: Haley Waldschmidt | O: Ashley Mrva

WESTERN PLEASURE

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under

CAPTAIN SOLO

THE VERDICT MVF

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 15-18

(Monticello V x Versaces Alibi) Ex: Reece Brown | O: Mindy Millwee

(Aria Egzalt x VC Couture) Ex: Siena Krueger | O: Maria Danieli, Inc.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Choice JTR

GAZALI VC

HUNTER PLEASURE

(VA Chips Afire x Wisdom Sundance V) Ex: Millison Manning O: Whistlejacket Trust

(HA Toskcan Sun x GSF Exclusive) BSF SISTER SARAH Ex: Hadley Ames (Scimaron x In Hot Pursuit) O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. Ex: Kara Hazel Filetti | O: Callie Filetti

EXTREMELY FORTUNUT

JUST AMAZINGG

UNZIPPED FOR KIXX

(Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom) Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under Ex: Halle Potts | O: Margaret Owings

KHASH PGA

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H LUCA H

(AJ Thee Luca x Lara Wiosna) Ex: Isabella Lirtzman O: Parallel 49 Arabians PLLC Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Choice

WILD CARD CCF (Vegaz x Merlot CSP) Ex/O: Ava Loren Jones

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 15-18

KHANTESSA ROSE LA

(PA Kid Khan x SS Spotlightandroses) Ex/O: Mala Levin HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under Elite JTR

MS DUTCH CHOCOLATE

(Darktanion x Czapranka) Ex/O: Teagan Anschuetz

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 15-18

DF ABOUT LAST NITE

(Sir Magni Feke x Ladyz Nite Out) Ex: Alyssa Moore | Co-O: Kellie Drake

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HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 14 & Under

HS KING OF GLORY

(Nico x Glorie Hallelujah) Ex: Gianna Foley O: Cassies Closet Incorporated HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Choice JTR

RGT FIREBALL WHISKEY

(Afire Bey V x Showtime’s Shanghai Lilly) Ex/O: Alexis Peterson 10 & UNDER

A/HA/AA English Pleasure W/T

HEY SIRI VH

(SF Aftershoc x Undulata’s Chick Chat) Ex: Elizabeth Dearing | O: Vicki Humphrey Arabian Country English Pleasure W/T

GSF NICOLETTE

(VCP Magnifire x Ames JLo) Ex: Alexandra Lyons O: Michael or Elke Spandau HA/AA Country English Pleasure W/T

KING’S RANSUM

(MHR Nobility x Atlanta) Ex: Elizabeth Dearing | O: Vicki Humphrey Arabian Western Pleasure W/J

SARATOGA BF

(Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair) Ex/O: Natalie Gaylord

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure W/T

SRC THE BLACK KNIGHT

(Loki x SRC Lady In Red) Ex: Elizabeth Dearing | O: Reese Higgins A/HA/AA Short Stirrup Reining

HA/AA English Show Hack JOTR 18 & Under

PRIZED SON BF

(GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s Prize Possession) Ex: Rylee Zell | O: Lana Zell

TWC FANCY ME

HA/AA English Show Hack JTR 15-18

A/HA/AA Western Trail W/J

(SF Aftershoc x My New Year’s Eve) Ex: Haley Waldschmidt O: Nicci Reeder Waldschmidt

(TWC Awesome x Fancy Kip) Ex: Chloe Seiver | O: Ainsley Bell

REDNECK GIRL

(HH Ben Muscat x Cowtowns Lil Ruby) Ex: Catherine Weitzel O: Laurie Long or Lynn Almond A/HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure W/T

HEZAS SWEET DREAMS (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo) Ex: Taya Pavlick O: Pamela, Madison or Justin Rose A/HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle W/T

EMPRESKA

(Empres x Sandomierza) Ex: Kensley Stigers O: Debbie Glasener or Noelle Roberts

AMERICAN HUSTLE

HA/AA English Show Hack JTR 14 & Under

SEEKING HEIR DA

(VJ Royal Heir x Storm Seeker) Ex/O: Lily Sandell Arabian Hunter Hack JTR

HS KHOZMIK ENKHANTED (Klint Black x TR Mikimoto) Ex: Aahana Latker | O: Holly Schnader

HA/AA Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under

ITALIAN GOLD

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JOTR

SPECIALTY

Arabian English Show Hack JOTR & JTR 15-18

HEIRITAGE TRGR

HEIRITAGE TRGR

(Flameworthy TRGR x Heiress TRGR) Ex/O: Sophie Yih Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR

BOOGIE MAN LR

HA/AA Western Pleasure W/J

(Flameworthy TRGR x Heiress TRGR) Ex/O: Sophie Yih

(Fixation x Khaadi) Ex/O: Natalie Gaylord

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 14 & Under

POLIMAR

(Come To Poppa x Natalie D) Ex: Reese Tierney O: Stuart and Rebecca Vesty

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English JOTR

FIXATIONS KHASH

Arabian Hunter Pleasure W/T

JAGGER JULLYEN BV ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Adelaida V) Ex: Harper Henderson O: Henderson Arabians LLC

OLIVIA POPE

(Thunder Struck LR x Nottalooza) Ex/O: Rainie Kuchynka Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR

(Polidoro FC x Shalimar MA) Ex: Charis Hughes | O: Rocksanne Pieters

HAVE YOU EVER (Baske Afire x Siere Usi) Ex/O: Averie Horiski

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HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English JTR

VEGAZ SHOWGIRL CCF (Vegaz x Ginger’s Dance) Ex: Ava Rasmussen O: Rasmussen Show Horses

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume JTR 14 & Under

HOT RODDER PF

(Baske Afire x A Lady At Heart) Ex/O: Brooke Peterson

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR

BILLY THE KHYD

(Wild Temptation x Khaadi) Ex/O: Rainie Kuchynka Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD

RC IRON MAN

(Black Daniels x DA Lady Tiffany) Ex: Kendall Rooks | O: Debra Hines Arabian Country Pl Driving JTD

B WHEIR KP

(Afires Heir x B Loved) Ex: Jordan Kern O: Bella Cavallo Stables LLC HA/AA Pleasure Driving JTD

BUGZY MALONE

(Majesteit x Luv Potion) Ex: Rex White | O: Lisa Jo White HA/AA Country Pl Driving JTD

BLAZN HEIR HPF

(Afires Heir x Jeweled Spirit) Ex/O: Kylee Zehnder Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR & JTR 15-18

SD GRACELAND

(Vegaz x Empress Of Bask) Ex/O: Ella Schippert

REINING

Arabian Reining Horse JOTR 15-18

ZZAIDE

Arabian Western Trail JOTR & JTR Select

CADILLAC KHOWBOY

(TA Khalil x Tsparklin Jewel) (TA Mozart x Elenor Rigby) Ex/O: Ashlyn Koy | Co-O: Gabrielle Sitomer Ex: Mckenna Bein | O: David or Jessica Bein Arabian Western Trail JTR 15-18 Arabian Reining Horse JOTR 14 & Under ADESSA SS AMADEUS RA (PA Gazsi x Cassandra SS) (TA Mozart x Al-Marah Amelius) Ex: Mckenna Bein | O: Ashlye Daniel Ex/O: Andrea George Arabian Western Trail JTR 14 & Under Arabian Reining JTR CA KINGSMAN EAF HESA COMET (TWC Awesome x Hilonia HCF) (Hesa Zee x AM Haleys Comet) Ex/O: Riley Lallo Ex: Riley Lallo | O: Eleanor Hamilton HA/AA Western Trail JOTR & JTR 15-18 Arabian Reining Rookie JTR KMA SKY METO

WERDYCT

(Kalaloch x Ecahos Jewel WC) Ex: Hailey Mannick O: Angela and Hailey Mannick HA/AA Reining Horse JOTR 15-18

GENUINELY GLAM O

(Im Genuinely Smart x BSF Fiona) Ex: Siena Krueger | O: Maria Danieli HA/AA Reining Horse JOTR 14 & Under

ARKYS SMART LEO LAD

(The Arkangel x Smart Leo Lady) Ex/O: Riley Lallo

(Hucks Connection V x Megha Hearrts) Ex/O: Frannie Wissman

HA/AA Reining JTR, Int. JTR & Limited JTR

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume JOTR & JTR 15-18

(Were Dun x Elzeda) Ex/O: Taryn Todd

PRIZED SON BF

IMA HOLLYWOOD STAR

(Hollywood White x Kady Ogrady) Ex/O: Lily Sandell TRAIL

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 14 & Under

HIGH SPEED CONNECTION

HA/AA Reining Horse Rookie JTR

MOCHA JAVA CHIP

(GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s Prize Possession) Ex: Rylee Zell | O: Lana Zell

THEMOON

(Sky Fighter x KMA Baieda) Ex/O: Skylar Young HA/AA Western Trail JTR 14 & Under

LITTLE BIT OF BOOM

(Boomernicker x Quais Habibi) Ex: Hailey Mannick | O: Tracy Dowson HA/AA Western Trail JTR Select

SH DUDES DIABLO

(Buenos Partee Dude x Noble Diana) Ex/O: Anabelle Thom | Co-O: Tiffany Cepak Arabian English Trail JTR

CP DAUNTLESS

(Baske Afire x CP Princess) Ex/O: Clara Fullilove HA/AA English Trail JTR 18 & Under

KMA SKY METO THEMOON

(Sky Fighter x KMA Baieda) Ex/O: Skylar Young

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WORKING WESTERN

Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR

ZEES MINDING MOZART

(TA Mozart x Minding Ps And Qs) Ex: Emily Stucky | O: Lyra Waggoner HA/AA Limited Reined Cow Horse JTR

UPHA , SHOWMANSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP

UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR 14-17

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 15-18

No Kidding PF (SF Specs Shocwave x HF Luck Bea Lady) O: Penny or Laura Carrington

HANNAH HIIVA

SS A Noble Star (Starlights Starbrite x Al Aleen) O: Michelle Pease-Paulsen

VALENTINA PERRICONE

UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup JTR 13 & Under

GIANNA KERN

LITTLE BIT OF BOOM

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 11-14

A/HA/AA Herd Work JTR

Redneck Girl (HH Ben Muscat x Cowtowns Lil Ruby) O: Laurie Long or Lynn Almond

(Ramblin Mister V x Zans Tari Hickory) Ex/O: Elijah Mckinzie

A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH W/T 10 & Under

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding JTR 15-18

Mr Univerce (Another Hero x Foxxie Lady) O: Lyra Waggoner

Flintts Lucky Strike (Afire Bey V x Cedar Creek My Ridgefield Lady) O: Callihan Barnhart

Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 15-18

EQUITATION

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding JTR 14 & Under

CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess) O: Clara or Emma Fullilove

Arabian Saddle Seat JTR 15-18

(Hesa Zee x AM Haleys Comet) Ex: Riley Lallo | O: Eleanor Hamilton

Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under

Arabian Ranch Horse Rail Pl JTR

Hesa Artfull Zee (Hesa Zee x Artymusme) O: Eleanor Hamilton

(Boomernicker x Quais Habibi) Ex: Hailey Mannick | O: Tracy Dowson

RAMBLIN MISS HICKORY

AREZZONA BOUND (Arezzo NL x Angelina D) Ex/O: Bailey Fleming

EAF HESA COMET

PSYDEKICK CB

(Psytation EA x RGA Algova) Ex/O: Savanna Seeton HA/AA Ranch Riding JTR 15-18

HEZAS SWEET DREAMS (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo) Ex/O: Madison Rose

HA/AA Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under

REMI MARTIN

(Hollywood Reminic x TA Caarlie) Ex: Ashlyn Koy | O: Gabrielle Sitomer

ISABELLA SOBRAL

CARINA WAGGONER

CLARA FULLILOVE

RILEY LALLO

HA/AA Western Horsemanship JTR 15-18

CLARA FULLILOVE

Halsteads Sandman (Halsteads Sunfiree x Halstead’s Sea Rose) O: Bella Cavallo Stables LLC UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup W/T 10 & Under

ADELYNN THOMPSON

SOPHIE YIH

Heiritage TRGR (Flameworthy TRGR x Heiress TRGR) O: Cathy or Sophie Yih Arabian Saddle Seat JTR 14 & Under

REESE TIERNEY

Olivia Pope (Come To Poppa x Natalie D) O: Stuart and Rebecca Vesty

Hottimeinmotown RA (TA Mozart x Delicatta) Arabian Saddle Seat W/T 10 & Under O: Clara or Emma Fullilove HA/AA Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under

ISABELLA SOBRAL

Hezas Sweet Dreams (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo) O: Pamela, Madison or Justin Rose

HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail Pl JTR

HOTTIMEINMOTOWN RA (TA Mozart x Delicatta) Ex/O: Clara Fullilove

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ADELYNN THOMPSON

Tahzi (HA Toskcan Sun x Tizi Melu) O: Adelynn Thompson/Natasha Thompson/ Gail Brown HA/AA Saddle Seat JTR 15-18

CONNOR KOCH

Girl On Fire (Baske Afire x Only Girl In Town) O: Connor Koch

YOUTH C H A M P I O N S

HA/AA Saddle Seat JTR 14 & Under

HA/AA Hunter Seat NTJ W/T 10 & Under

KF Amour Magnifie (VCP Magnifire x Harlem’s Lady Love) O: Shannon Brooks Tierney

Lady Aislinn (Sir Sinclair x CV Aislinnbeya) O: Samantha Wood and Chrystal Coffelt-Wood

Arabian Regular Working Hunter JTR & A/HA/AA Working Hunter 14.2 & U JTR

HA/AA Saddle Seat W/T 10 & Under

A/HA/AA Hunter Seat Over Obstacles JTR 18 & Under

(Klint Black x TR Mikimoto) Ex: Anleigh Ahlert | O: Holly Schnader

REESE TIERNEY

ELIZABETH DEARING

King’s Ransum (MHR Nobility x Atlanta) O: Vicki Humphrey

SAMANTHA WOOD

ESTELLA SMITH

WORKING HUNTER, SPORT HORSE, DRESSAGE & WESTERN DRESSAGE

HS KHOZMIK ENKHANTED

NATALIE GAYLORD

Saratoga BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair) O: Natalie Gaylord

Ready Freddie (Brooke Front x Flaming Desyre) HA/AA Regular Working Hunter JTR HF DRAMA QUEEN O: Jim Porcher (TA Caarnot x Little Twist Of Queen) Ex: Anleigh Ahlert Arabian Reining Seat JTR 15-18 O: Kevin Noonan or Brooeklyn Summerton MCKENNA BEIN Zzaide (TA Mozart x Elenor Rigby) A/HA/AA Working Hunter 2ft JTR O: David or Jessica Bein

HA/AA Western Seat W/J 10 & Under

Arabian Reining Seat JTR 14 & Under

Fixations Khash (Fixation x Khaadi) O: Natalie Gaylord

EAF Hesa Comet (Hesa Zee x AM Haleys Comet) O: Eleanor Hamilton

Arabian Western Seat W/J 10 & Under

NATALIE GAYLORD

Arabian Hunter Seat NTJ JTR 15-18

CATIE REACHARD

HS Khozmik Enkhanted (Klint Black x TR Mikimoto) O: Holly Schnader Arabian Hunter Seat NTJ JTR 14 & Under

RILEY LALLO

Swiftkicknthepantz RA (TA Mozart x AL Marah Swift River) O: Lallo Performance Horses LLC Arabian Hunter Seat NTJ W/T 10 & Under

RILEY LALLO

HA/AA Reining Seat JTR 15-18 CH

MADISON ROSE

Hezas Sweet Dreams (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo) O: Pamela, Madison or Justin Rose HA/AA Reining Seat JTR 14 & Under

RILEY LALLO

Arkys Smart Leo Lad (The Arkangel x Smart Leo Lady) O: Riley or Susan Lallo

RIVER CHRISTENSON

A/HA/AA Dressage Seat JTR 15-18

HA/AA Hunter Seat NTJ JTR 15-18

LNJ Sterling (ZT Magnanimus x SHA Shayna) O: Danielle Katz

Ekarri Ahal (ASA Onyx Beau x Tahrsana) O: Danielle Katz

CATIE REACHARD

Tazahanna-Moto (Tantris x TR Mikimoto) O: Holly Schnader HA/AA Hunter Seat NTJ JTR 14 & Under

JAMES FEHR

Camera Shy (Shy Gayfeen x Canadian Red Rose) O: Finca Y Caballerizas De Albuquerque

ALEXIS FORSTER

A/HA/AA Dressage Seat JTR 14 & Under

CAYDEN WILLIAMS

Hucks American Legend (Hucks Connection V x Risa) O: Trisha or Cayden Williams

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DESIGNER FASHION

(Deo Valente x Ekarri Ahal) Ex: Amelya Drake | O: Alissa Donnell A/HA/AA Working Hunter Cross Rails 10 & Under

EVANGELINE CA

(Vicario x Gorgeous Glory) Ex: Madison Chancey O: Jeanne Storey Gropp Arabian Mare Hunter Type JTH

NO QUESTION MM

(VA Ralvon Crusader x Makarena PASB) Ex: Lucia Rappazzo Zanca O: Granger Durdin Arabian Mare Dressage Type JTH

TA PILAR

(TA Monet x TA Pippa) Ex: Isobella Greaves | O: Granger Durdin Arabian Gelding Hunter Type JTH

PATRIOT V

( Jullyen El Jamaal x Precious V) Ex: Kate Bonafede O: Neil or Lorie Henderson

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Arabian Gelding Dressage Type JTH

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack JTR

(Sir Fames HBV x Powerraid Dawning Sun) Ex: Amanda Klingler O: Debbie & Samantha Glasener

( Jullyen El Jamaal x Precious V) Ex: Kate Bonafede O: Neil or Lori Henderson

GG POWER AND FAME

HA/AA Mare Hunter Type JTH

DESIGNER FASHION

(Deo Valente x Ekarri Ahal) Ex: Amelya Drake | O: Alissa Donnell HA/AA Mare Dressage Type JTH

SF ITS A MIRAKEL (Rico x CF Windsock) Ex/O: Averie Horiski

HA/AA Gelding Hunter Type JTH

PATRIOT V

HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack JTR

ITALIAN GOLD

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew A/HA/AA Training Level JOTR 14 & Under

HUCKS AMERICAN LEGEND (Hucks Connection V x Risa) Ex/O: Cayden Williams

TZ SECRET AGENT

A/HA/AA Training Level JOTR 15-18

HA/AA Gelding Dressage Type JTH

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew

(Trubadorsmadrigal x Amazon Agent) Ex: Kaitlyn Richmond | O: Lori Cooper

ITALIAN GOLD

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew Arabian Under Saddle JTR 15-18

HS KHOZMIK ENKHANTED (Klint Black x TR Mikimoto) Ex: Aahana Latker | O: Holly Schnader

Arabian Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under

EVANGELINE CA

(Vicario x Gorgeous Glory) Ex: Claire Washburn O. Jeanne Storey Gropp HA/AA Under Saddle JTR 15-18

ITALIAN GOLD

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew HA/AA Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under

ITALIAN GOLD

A/HA/AA Training Level JTR 15-18

A/HA/AA First Level JTR 15-18

LADY AISLINN

(Sir Sinclair x CV Aislinnbeya) Ex: Taylor Allen O: Samantha Wood and Chrystal Coffelt-Wood A/HA/AA First Level JTR 14 & Under

CAMERA SHY

(Shy Gayfeen x Canadian Red Rose) Ex: James Fehr O: Finca Y Caballerizas De Albuquerque A/HA/AA Second Level JTR

SOREALL

(Allionce x Soleya) Ex/O: Madelyn Williams A/HA/AA USDF Intro W/T 10 & Under

GOOD TIME TO TAKE

(What It Takes x A Good Time In Texas) Ex: Carina Waggoner | O: Lyra Waggoner A/HA/AA Western Dressage Intro JTR

AAA LEGEND OFTHE SEAS

ITALIAN GOLD

A/HA/AA Training Level JTR 14 & Under

A/HA/AA Western Dressage Basic JTR

(Naibara Blaze Man x HSA Seamist) Ex: Taylor Allen O: Sari Bolnick & Kobe Anne Pielow

JOSAPHEEN

(Gianni Versailles x MC Zans Beauty) Ex: Marissa Bartholomew O: Ronald Bartholomew

VMA KHAHPUR KHOPI

(Shy Gayfeen x El Phaira) Ex: Adison Heinemann O: Finca Y Caballerizas De Albuquerque

(Kharbon Khopi x SZ Ashanty) Ex: Rachel Priest | O: Centerline Sport Horses

A/HA/AA First Level JOTR 15-18

AM ZIPPYS ZENITH

JAZZ BOURREE

(Pecan Creeks Timpanist x Joulee) Ex/O: Vivienne Burke A/HA/AA First Level JOTR 14 & Under

AM ZIPPYS ZENITH

(Al-Marah Garcon x AM Sipadream) Ex/O: Mikayla Clement

BLONDE AMBITIONS

(Infinety x Boston Red Patch) Ex: Addison Collier | O: Lisa Collier

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A/HA/AA Western Dressage Level 1 JTR (Al-Marah Garcon x AM Sipadream) Ex/O: Mikayla Clement

2023 YOUTH NATIONALS

Top Exhibitors

Champion = 20 pts. - Reserve = 15 pts. - Top Ten = 5pts.

(Excluding 10 & Under)

SPECIALTY (includes Driving, Side Saddle, Native Costume, Show Hack, Working Hunter, Hunter Hack)

OVERALL PERFORMANCE 1. Riley Lallo

175

1. Rylee Zell

3. Sophie Yih

130

3. Sophie Yih

2. Lily Sandell 4. Hailey Mannick

5. Rainie Kuchynka Rex White

140

2. Rainie Kuchynka

80

125

4. Lily Sandell

55

120

2. Autumn Glover

3. Kennedy Morgan

Madeleine Hofmeyer Payne Harper

Reese Tierney

65 55

120

WORKING WESTERN (includes Reining, Trail, Ranch Horse Riding & Rail Pleasure, Herd Work, Cow Horse)

HALTER (includes Performance Halter) 1. Sara Bassichis

110

55

1. Riley Lallo

175

35

3. Mckenna Bein

100

35

Taryn Todd

45

2. Hailey Mannick

35

4. Ashlyn Koy

125 75 75

EQUITATION (includes Showmanship, Horsemanship and UPHA)

SADDLE SEAT 1. Rex White

85

1. Riley Lallo

105

3. Venzia Lowe

60

3. Mckenna Bein

50

55

5. Isabella Sobral

45

2. Sophie Yih

4. Alexa Gilbert

Hadley Ames

65

2. Clara Fullilove

55

4. Reese Tierney

60

55

SPORT HORSE (Halter, Under Saddle & Working Hunter/Hack)

WESTERN PLEASURE

1. Marissa Bartholomew

120

1. Megan Gudgeon

45

Reece Brown

40

Amelya Drake

90

33

3. Kate Bonafede

55

2. Alana Chanelle Becker 3. Chloe Kehl

4. Rachel Vaughn

5. Rainie Kuchynka

40

2. Anleigh Ahlert

35

Catie Reachard

30

HUNTER PLEASURE 1. Ava Loren Jones 2. Mala Levin

Teagan Anschuetz

3. Alexis Peterson Chloe Lane

Millison Manning

Alexis Forster

Aahana Latker

Ammon Peterson 55 45 45

40

40 40

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90 55

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2023 YOUTH NATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FOUNDATION

Each year the Arabian Horse Foundation awards multiple scholarships to individuals at the Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show in Oklahoma City, Okla. These scholarships are generously donated and awarded to those youth who have worked so hard to make it to this prestigious show. This year $22,000 was awarded in numerous classes. Winners provided by Arabian Horse Foundation.

Arabian Reining Horse JOTR Scholarship Sponsored by Slide to Win $1,000 CHAMPION MCKENNA BEIN and ZZAIDE Showmanship JTH 15-18 Scholarship Sponsored by Dauntless Holdings, LLC $1,000 CHAMPION HANNAH HIIVA and SS A NOBLE STAR $500 RESERVE CHAMPION MADISON ROSE and LOLITAS JAMAAL HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 15-18 Scholarship Sponsored by The Lallo Family $1,000 CHAMPION MARISSA BARTHOLOMEW and ITALIAN GOLD $500 RESERVE CHAMPION AAHANA LATKER and LADY AISLINN Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 Sponsored by Dauntless Holdings LLC $1,000 CHAMPION BAILEY FLAMING and AREZZONA BOUND $500 RESERVE CHAMPION MCKENNA BEIN and ZZAIDE HA/AA Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 Scholarship Sponsored by Vallejo Ranch LLC $1,000 CHAMPION MADISON ROSE and HEZAS SWEET DREAMS $500 RESERVE CHAMPION SIENA KRUEGER and GENUINELY GLAM O HA/AA Western Trail Horse JTR 15-18 Sponsored by Dauntless Holdings LLC $1,000 CHAMPION SKYLAR YOUNG and KMA SKY METO THEMOON $500 RESERVE CHAMPION EVA MATTHIAS and SF TUCKS BIG BANG

Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR Scholarship Sponsored by Dauntless Holdings LLC $1,000 CHAMPION SAVANNA SEETON and PSYDEKICK CB $500 RESERVE CHAMPION RILEY LALLO and SWIFTKICKINTHEPANTZ RA

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Sponsored by Region 9 Youth $1,000 CHAMPION REX WHITE and ANGELS ENVY KT $500 RESERVE CHAMPION SOPHIE YIH and CP MANIFESTO

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving JTD Sponsored by Prestige Farms LLC $1,000 CHAMPION KYLEE ZEHNDER and BLAZIN HEIR HPF $500 RESERVE CHAMPION RAINIE KUCHYNKA and CRACKER JAX PF

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Sponsored by Ohio Half AHA $1,000 CHAMPION MALA LEVIN and KHANTESSA ROSE LA $500 RESERVE CHAMPION LYDIA BAILEY and CIMARRON MOUNLIGHT

HA/AA English Trail Horse JTR Sponsored by Dauntless Holdings LLC $1,000 CHAMPION SKYLAR YOUNG and KMA SKY METO THEMOON $500 RESERVE CHAMPION MCKENNA BEIN and WIMPYS LITTLE CAT

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Sponsored by Long Meadow Arabians $1,000 CHAMPION SIENA KRUEGER and GAZALI VC $500 RESERVE CHAMPION CHARIS HUGHES and TSAMURAI MAC

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume JTR 15-18 Sponsored by Region 9 $1,000 CHAMPION RYLEE ZELL and PRIZED SOM BF $500 RESERVE CHAMPION SARA STOWELL and HOT AIR

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Sponsored In Memory of Vallejo Carmel Chip Long Meadow Arabians $1,000 CHAMPION CHLOE KEHL and KIDS N ROSES GRK $500 RESERVE CHAMPION RAINIE KUCHYNKA and BILLY THE KHYD

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 15-18 Sponsored by Equine Athlete $1,000 CHAMPION SOPHIE YIH and SUPREME SENSATION SMP $500 RESERVE CHAMPION BROOKE LANDON and ROYAL NOBILITY

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AHT CANADA’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS

CHAMPION = 20 PTS. | RESERVE = 15 PTS. | 3RD-10TH PLACE = 8-1 PTS.

WINNERS

EXHIBITORS

OVERALL (Sport Horse & Dressage not included)

OVERALL OPEN (Sport Horse & Dressage not included)

1. CC Tag Him Lightly ........... 4x Champion (Reining/Ranch Riding & Rail)

2. Luck Be A Lady Toknight ... 3x Champion/1x Reserve (Halter/Perf. Halter/Hunter Pl.)

1. Todd Ehret ........................... 4x Champion/2x Reserve Alcides Rodrigues ............... 4x Champion/2x Reserve

SS Vincent ........................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve (Perf. Halter/Hunter Pl.)

2. Carson Ehret ........................ 3x Champion/5x Reserve

CSP Island Dance ............... 3x Champion (Saddle Seat)

4. Sharon McLean ................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve

3. About Last Knight ............... 3x Champion (Hunter Pl.)

Eros Amaryth ...................... 3x Champion (Saddle Seat/Specialty)

Who’s Shaken Now ............. 3x Champion (Western Pl) IN-HAND

1. Luck Be A Lady Toknight ... 3x Champion

2. He Be Jammin ..................... 2x Champion/1x Reserve SADDLE SEAT

1. CSP Grand Island ............... 3x Champion

2. Daniels Diva ........................ 2x Champion

Eros Amaryth ...................... 2x Champion

First Heir EWA ................... 2x Champion Strait Laced Lady ................ 2x Champion

3. Deb Witty ............................ 3x Champion/2x Reserve OVERALL AMATEUR 1. Mhari Crooks ....................... 4x Champion Kaitlyn Larson ..................... 4x Champion

2. Arianna Bell ......................... 3x Champion/2x Reserve 3. Lorraine Prowse ................... 2x Champion/3x Reserve 4. Lana Watherdon .................. 2x Champion/1x Reserve IN-HAND

1. Alcides Rodrigues ................ 4x Champion/2x Reserve

2. Carson Ehret ........................ 3x Champion/5x Reserve SADDLE SEAT 1. Gaige Badgley ...................... 2x Champion

WESTERN PLEASURE

Todd Ehret .......................... 2x Champion

2. PA Canadian Sunrise ........... 2x Champion

Amanda Stannard ................ 2x Champion

HUNTER PLEASURE

Lana Weatherdon ................. 2x Champion

1. Who’s Shaken Now ............. 3x Champion

1. SS Vincent ........................... 3x Champion

2. About Last Knight ............... 2x Champion

PA Palitrinkka ..................... .2x Champion

SPECIALTY 1. Halsteads Romeo ................. 2x Champion/1x Reserve 2. Justa Toucha Dutch ............. 1x Champion/1x Reserve WORKING WESTERN

1. CC Tag Him Lightly ........... 4x Champion

2. SR Ultra Shine .................... 2x Champion/2x Reserve SPORT HORSE

1. WT Studebaker ................... 7x Champion/1x Reserve 2. Marc My Words .................. 4x Champion/1x Reserve

Carla Jackson ....................... 2x Champion

Anna Weatherdon ................ 2x Champion

WESTERN PLEASURE 1. Kaitlyn Larson ...................... 4x Champion

2. Seth Dixon-Dyrvik ............... 2x Champion HUNTER PLEASURE 1. Maegan Friesen .................... 2x Champion Hannah Paisley ................... 2x Champion

SPECIALTY 1. Silvio Domingues Da Silva .. 2x Champion

2. Erica Milligan ...................... 1x Champion/2x Reserve WORKING WESTERN 1. Mhari Crooks ....................... 4x Champion

2. Sharon McLean ................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve SPORT HORSE

1. Todd Ehret ......................... 14x Champion/6x Reserve 2. Brianna York ........................ 4x Champion/6x Reserve

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OWNERS

BREEDERS

OVERALL (Sport Horse & Dressage not included)

OVERALL (Sport Horse & Dressage not included)

1. Arianna Bell ......................... 6x Champion/3x Reserve

2. Murray Popplewell ............... 5x Champion/2x Reserve 3. Mhari Crooks ....................... 4x Champion Kaitlyn Larson ..................... 4x Champion

4. Melanie Paisley .................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve

Sharon McLean .................. 3x Champion/1x Reserve

IN-HAND 1. Murray Popplewell ............... 5x Champion/2x Reserve 2. Arianna Bell ......................... 3x Champion

SADDLE SEAT 1. Dennis Miller ....................... 3x Champion

1. Susan Fyfe ....................................... 4x Champion/3x Reserve 2. Circle C Perf. Horses Ltd. ............... 4x Champion

3. Prestige Farms LLC ........................ 3x Champion/4x Reserve 4. Allyssa Baird ................................... 3x Champion/3x Reserve

Murray or Shirley Popplewell ......... 3x Champion/3x Reserve

IN-HAND

1. Murray or Shirley Popplewell .......... 3x Champion/2x Reserve 2. Arianna Bell or Norrie-Shan Fyfe ... 3x Champion SADDLE SEAT

1. Chris Wilson ................................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve

2. Susan Olson ......................... 2x Champion

2. Bryan Grossman .............................. 2x Champion

Lana Weatherdon ............... 2x Champion

Randy Sorum and Eric Rosa .......... 2x Champion

Amanda Stannard ............... 2x Champion Carolyn Cravens Whitaker .. 2x Champion

WESTERN PLEASURE

1. Kaitlyn Larson ...................... 4x Champion 2. Seth Dixon-Dyrvik .............. 2x Champion HUNTER PLEASURE 1. Melanie Paisley .................... 3x Champion

2. Arianna Bell ......................... 2x Champion/1x Reserve

Caroline Reid ....................... 2x Champion/1x Reserve

SPECIALTY 1. Brittany McKenzie .............. 1x Champion/1x Reserve

Shelly Powers ....................... 1x Champion/1x Reserve

WORKING WESTERN 1. Mhari Crooks ....................... 4x Champion

2. Sharon McLean ................... 3x Champion/1x Reserve

Eric Wolfe Arabians, Inc. ............... 2x Champion

WESTERN PLEASURE

1. Kimberley Schroter .......................... 3x Champion

2. Aljassimya Farm ............................... 2x Champion/1x Reserve HUNTER PLEASURE

1. Stuart Sander ................................... 3x Champion 2. J Frank or Sara Chisholm ................ 2x Champion

Scarab Farm, Inc. ............................. 2x Champion

SPECIALTY 1. Heritage Arabian Farm LLC .......... 1x Champion/1x Reserve Richard Halstead ............................ 1x Champion/1x Reserve

WORKING WESTERN

1. Susa Fyfe ......................................... 4x Champion/3x Reserve 2. Circle C Perf. Horses Ltd. ............... 4x Champion

SPORT HORSE 1. Colleen Kramer .................... 9x Champion/4x Reserve 2. Brianna York ........................ 4x Champion/4x Reserve

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TOI SENSATION CRF

MATOI | ALPH A PH I B r e d b y : C e d a r R i d g e A r a b i a n s ~ O w n e d b y : K a t i e H a r v e y, K G B Te x a s M a r k e t i n g / P u b l i c R e l a t i o n s 2023 U.S. National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot 2023 U.S. National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 2022 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 2020 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot

2020 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 19-49

2019 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

2018 U.S. National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR 36-54

2018 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A Country English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot

2017 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over 2017 Canadian National Champion H/A English Pleasure AATR

2017 Canadian National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over 2016 U.S. National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over 2016 Canadian National Champion H/A English Pleasure AATR

2016 Canadian National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over

2014 U.S. Reserve National Champion H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity

F AV O RIT E M EM O RY Sadie has given me so many special memories, but the one that stands out is the first time I saw her in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Jr. Horse class at U.S. Nationals. She was in a work-off among giants such as Nutcracker Sweet and Emperor Afire. I was standing near the out gate, next to Lara Ames watching her through the fence, and I told Lara, that’s the horse of the show for me. If she ever comes up for sale, please let me know. As fate would have it, she did, and the rest is history. She had my heart that day and will always have it.

Every time I have been blessed to enter the arena with her, she’s always the same: ears up, fired up and ready to go through anything. I’m really going to miss that part of her personality.

RET IREM ENT P L ANS Sadie will retire under the care of the Stachowskis in Ohio where she will enjoy some well-deserved time going out to play in the pasture every day, and will only be required to tolerate me when I come to see her and insist on a long trail ride together. I am also hoping that two very special walk-trot riders who happen to look EXACTLY like their parents, will take us up on showing Sadie. She still loves her job so much; I can’t imagine her not still staying somewhat active. No matter what her path, I owe her the absolute best, and will take care of her as she has taken care of me.

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HS LIBERTY

A TEMPTATION | PILENORA Bred by: Linda Pizzonia ~ Owned by: Lían Oteiza 2023 National Champion H/A Open Costume 2018 Reserve National Champion H/A Open Costume Multi-Regional Driving, Park and Costume Champion F AV O RIT E M EM O RY Without a doubt, Karl winning his national champion title. Even if he didn’t get to win his last time ever in the ring, I knew deep in my heart he’d always deserved it. Last minute I contemplated switching horses with Skylar, riding her horse just for fun, but they all assured me I needed to be the one to retire Karl. It felt like the stars had aligned and it just made everything so much sweeter when our number was announced as champions in the open costume.

It took a village and a lot of support, and I will hold it closely to my heart for the rest of my life.

RET IREM ENT P L ANS Karl has been “retired” multiple times. The last few years he has lived a luxurious life at our farm in Miami getting pampered and spoiled everyday with no worries. 2022 was supposed to be his official retirement, but we all agreed that age 20 was the magic number to end on and we should bring him back one last time. He was up for it, as usual, but now Karl gets to officially retire in his penthouse double wide stall and go out in his grassy paddock every day. There will be many bareback, trail, and beach rides for years to come as I enjoy my heart horse with no expectations.

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U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS October 19-28, 2023 | Tulsa, Oklahoma J U D G E S HALTER Dana Gardner - King George, VA Cindy Reich - Fort Collins, CO Jerzy Zbyszewski - Ocala, FL

PERFORMANCE Leslie Connor - Joplin, MO Mike Damianos - Ojai, CA Duane Esser - Cleves, OH

Corky Sutton - Akron, NY

Joyce Thomas - Olympia, WA

Mary Trowbridge - Bridgewater, CT

WORKING WESTERN Edward Bricker - Evans City, PA Tom Crowley - Kellogg, MN

Marilyn Peters - Edmond, OK Terry Thompson - Aubrey, TX Nancie Wright - Penrose, CO

T R A I L / S H OW M A N S H I P / E Q U I TAT I O N / PERFORMANCE HALTER Myron Krause - Placida, FL

Chuck Mangan - Franktown, CO Karla Moffitt - Junction City, OR Brian Scoggins - Tuscola, IL

Jonathan Vrabec - Colorado Springs, CO

CANADIAN HALTER FUTURITIES Bruce Bates - Wyandotte, OK Paul Kostial - Austin, TX

Kim Morgan - Pilot Point, TX

B R E E D I N G PAYS F U T U R I T I E S Paul Kostial - Austin, TX

Bruce McCrea - Edmund, OK & Halter Panel

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

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Show results provided by AHA

2023

NATIONALS

by ALLY EDWARDS

Celebrating The Season’s Best In the Arabian horse world, the only way to ring in the fall season is in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the U.S. National Championships. Held at the Tulsa Expo Square now for 16 years, about 1,800 horses from all over the U.S. and other countries came with their exhibitors to ride in 18 different disciplines for the chance of hopefully earning at least one of around 280 red rose garlands. This year especially, the competitors did not come to play. Of course, there was fun in-between classes—socializing at its best amongst each other’s always warm and welcoming highly decorated stalls—but the quality of horsemanship and presentation in the ring was at its peak.

With the pesky Tulsa weather holding off on raising its dreary head until the very end of the show, everyone got to enjoy a mostly beautiful week of sun and warmth showing horses in three different arenas. The Pavilion starts out as the trail arena for the first part of the week before turning into the always breathtaking halter ring; and Ford Truck arena, held all the standard performance classes of western, English, hunter, and specialty, while next door in the Mustang arena, cowboy hats were everywhere for the working western classes that take place all week long. And once again, the ever-appreciated green shavings returned, thanks to the support of 15 generous donors.

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This year’s 57th iteration of the U.S. Nationals also saw a return of well-earned wins from class cuts all the way up until Thursday due to the high number of entries, both in amateur and open classes, most competitively sized, averaging somewhere between 20-40 entries in the main arena. Arabians regularly prove they are the greatest breed, working hard for their proud riders when in the show ring. Most have multiple classes because of cuts or different divisions and they still give all they have for all nine days of show; their quality and talent never in doubt. So many classes were filled to the brim with horses and riders deserving of taking home the top titles, so the judges definitely had their work cut out for them.

On the people-side of this great event, the Arabian horse community prides itself on being seen as one big family, and when one hurts, all hurt; but even more, they rally.

This year, in honor of Rebecca Durr Vesty, the “Trot Like A Girl” campaign was created to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month’s Susan G. Komen For the Cure foundation. Pink sweatshirts emblazoned with “Trot Like A Girl” were sold and then worn together the final Thursday evening of the show during the Half-Arabian Open Park class. The stands were a sea of pink. It was particularly emotional for her husband, Stu Vesty, who earlier went reserve national champion in the Arabian Country Pleasure Select with Rebecca’s horse, Olivia Pope.

Throughout the show, many exciting moments took place and memories were made. Notably, in the Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity, a work off was needed for the top three spots between KT Heir Lord and Joe Kinnarney, SD The Dark Horse and Juliette Dell, and Heirway to Heaven and Melissa Fry. Work offs are so rare, especially in an amateur class, that it was extra thrilling to watch, and particularly amazing for those riders who got to show off their horses once again.

The stands were cheering for their winner as the judges made the tough decision, finally settling on KT Heir Lord as the winner. Another kismet moment happened in the Arabian English Pleasure Futurity when two full siblings by Coltrane SS and out of ROL Fire Mist went champion and reserve. Songwriter CA and Joel Kiesner took the top spot and Rubi Slippers with Lance Lewis came in reserve. These two definitely looked like twins making their double victory pass together despite their different breeders, owners, and trainers! And let’s not

forget the moving moments in halter: Preston Keeter’s thrilling Breeding Pays Futurity Filly win with Lee Melchi’s Eirelle and enjoying it with his small daughter in tow; tears of joy flowing from Carlinhos Souza’s ABS Arabian Yearling Colt win with Sam Peacemaker’s Aria Helios; Amanda Pagan’s impressive $15,000 amateur-led Breeding Pays Filly win with mom Cindy McGown’s Royal Najwa AS, or David Bogg’s and son Jake’s emotional embrace after a well-deserved Arabian Jr. Mare Championship win with the stunning Wiezas Diamond ORA for owner Jose Alves Filho.

Over in the Mustang Arena, the Arabian Working Western Association had their first Ranch Horse Challenge. This new class, combining elements of trail and ranch riding, has horse and rider teams address obstacles like riding around a mock campsite, step over multiple logs, and even rope a steer dummy. There were also extra prize incentives for amateurs and 4-year-old horses. Doug Stewart won the purebred class on SH Noble Venture with a massive 229 score (he was also reserve on Korbel LD in the same class), and Krista Wilkes won the Half-Arabian Challenge on Remi Martin with an even bigger score of 230! The excitement around this event is sure to be another impressive and well entered class at nationals each year. It’s also a testament to how diverse the Arabian horse is—being able to go from one ring watching dramatic English horses to seeing a complicated obstacle pattern only 100 feet away! No matter what discipline you want to do, there is a spot for you with an Arabian.

There’s no other show quite like U.S. Nationals. It’s the big finale to a year of hard work, when everyone can get together with their show friends and watch who will become the new reigning champions. There are big shows all year but none as prestigious as U.S. Nationals and that energy is simply felt all throughout the week. Then on those last two nights, when they bring out the spotlight to shine on the winners as they make their way around the ring as a National Champion, it’s impossible to not get chills watching these beautiful athletes. Whether competing or spectating, nationals is truly a “don’t miss” event to be at and witness in person or on livestream.

The countdown is on for the start of another show season where our most beautiful Arabian horses will compete for the final destination of U.S. Nationals 2024!

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US BREEDING IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

ARABIAN SENIOR STALLION CHAMPION EL JAHEZ WH ( Jiuliusz De Wiec x Chili Pepper V)

ARABIAN SENIOR MARE CHAMPION EXXALTRESS (Excalibur EA x Vesperra)

Presented by Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by Danubius Arabians SRL Breed by Fred & Mary Widman

Presented by Andrew Sellman Owned by Orrion Farms LLC Bred by Frances Butler, Sybil Collins & Sandra Smith

ARABIAN JUNIOR STALLION CHAMPION ARIA VALIANT (TS Khidam El Shawan x BH Beijings Velvet)

ARABIAN JUNIOR MARE CHAMPION WIEZAS DIAMOND ORA (Supreme Justice ORA x Wieza Noor ORA)

Presented by Andrew Sellman Owned by Felix Cantu Bred by Khidam El Shawan Partners LLC

Presented by David Boggs Owned by Jose Alves Filho Bred by Kurdistan Arabian Stud LLC

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US BREEDING IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

ARABIAN FUTURITY COLT CHAMPION ARIA LA CROIXX (Delacroixx x La Belle Shawan HVP)

ARABIAN FUTURITY FILLY CHAMPION AMIRAH RCF (Antares RCF x Kantina Thyme SA)

BREEDING PAYS FUTURITY ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLT/GELDING STARDOM SKY (*Dominic M x OFW Jewel Of Marwan)

BREEDING PAYS FUTURITY ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY EIRELLE (Ibn Farid UAE x MM Steel Magnolia)

Presented by Andrew Sellman Owned by Aspire Arabians LLC Bred by El Shawan Legacy Partners LLC

Presented by Rodolfo Guzzo Owned & Bred by Desert Sky Arabian LLC

Presented by David Boggs Owned by Walter & Cheryl Mishek Bred by Jack & Elizabeth Milam

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Presented by Preston Keeter Owned & Bred by Lee Melchi

US BREEDING IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

CANADIAN ARABIAN FUTURITY COLT WANDERLUST ANTARES (Cadance PA x Pogroms Fantasia RKA)

CANADIAN ARABIAN FUTURITY FILLY NAYARA J (Khaja J x Miss Giovanna)

ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLT CHAMPION E’T ADDAM (Avatar AT x RH Triana)

ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY CHAMPION QUEEN UNIQUE HEO (RFI Unique x LR Atala)

Presented by Michael Wilson Owned & Bred by Ann Cranmer Gauntlett

Presented by Andrew Sellman Owned & Bred by Jassim Hamad Khalifa

Presented by Sandro Pinha Owned & Bred by Lawrence Jerome

Presented by Rodolfo Guzzo Owned by Dom Jad Men Irrevocable Trust Bred by Xostur Company S A

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US BREEDING IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES ARABIAN YEARLING COLT OFW LEGEND (Dominic M x Lulu Marajj)

BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES ARABIAN YEARLING FILLY BELLA Z (Dominic M x OFW Bella Marajj)

ARABIAN SENIOR GELDING IN-HAND ELVIS SBA (Hariry Al Shaqab x Epiphany DDA)

ARABIAN JUNIOR GELDING IN-HAND GREY GOOOSE (Beijing BHF x ABD Almost Parydise)

Presented by Andrew Sellman Owned & Bred by Orrion Farms LLC

Presented by Ted Carson Owned & Bred by Stella Bella Arabians LLC

Presented by Joao Carlos Sousa Owned by Sam Peacemaker Bred by Duke & Renae Mendel

Presented by Jeffery Schall Owned by Isabella & Dedee Templeton Bred by Elizabeth Camacho

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BREEDING

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IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Arabian Futurity Gelding ROHARA FIDELITY (Ibn Farid UAE x PA Pasha) Ex: Claudinei Machado | O: Rohara Arabians LLC

Canadian Arabian Futurity Gelding STAR OF AZRAFF TA (SM Azraff x Marrakesh PVF) Ex: Jerry Scahll | O: Debra Tierney-Morton

Arabian 2-Year-Old Gelding In-Hand OFW ALIKAI (EKS Alihandro x OFW Praise) Ex: Andrew Sellman | O: Hagale Family Arabians LLC

ABS Arabian Yearling Gelding In-Hand JAIDEN ENB (AJ Radman x Justina ENB) Ex: Sandro Pinha | O: Koy Moody

Arabian Stallion AAOTH ARIA MAJESTY (Marwan Al Shaqab x Honey’s Delight RB) Ex: Laura Koch | O: Laura Koch & Greg Rudell

Arabian Mare AAOTH QUEEN AYDA FWM (*FA El Shawan x TN Mariani) Ex: Jamie Hagale | O: Hagale Family Arabians LLC

Arabian Gelding AAOTH GREY GOOOSE (Beijing BHF x ABD Almost Parydise) Ex/O: Isabella Templeton

Arabian Yearling Gelding AAOTH JAIDEN ENB (AJ Radman x Justina ENB) Ex/O: Koy Moody

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure 3 & Over HA HONEYMOON TSWEET (HA Toskcan Sun x Bewitched By Moonlight) Ex: Grant Krohn | O: Venita Proffit

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BREEDING

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IN-HAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter 3 & Over DAVINCIS EBONY GA (Da Vinci FM x Ebony By Valentino) Ex: Ted Carson | O: Lisa Gaudio & James Kazanjian

HA/AA Futurity Filly TAWNY KITAEN PMA (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x TCR Shes Got Leggz) Ex: Claudinei Machado | O: Northstar Arabians LLC

HA/AA Canadian Futurity Filly REGAL OAKS KAHLEESI (Truse x R O Amberlee) Ex: Jerry Schall | O: Rowan Payne

HA/AA 2-Year-Old Filly KKHANFETTI (PA Kid Khan x Tequila Rose MTC) Ex: Jeff Schall | O: Venita Proffit

HA/AA Yearling Filly JUST BE ENVIED ( Justify x She Be Envied) Ex/O: Ashley Toye

HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure 3 & Over KINGG OF POP (Vegaz x Orchidee A) Ex: Joseph Alberti II | O: Kimberley Cook

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter 3 & Over IM NO DIVA WRA (Truse x Im Adiva Too ORA) Ex: Joseph Alberti II | O: Jay or Maddy Winer

HA/AA Futurity Gelding LETS TALK ABOUT PSAX (Psax x Beautiful Legacy) Ex: Grant Krohn | O: Debra McCarthy

HA/AA 2-Year-Old Gelding PERSEUS SBA (Artemas GA x Ebony By Valentino) Ex: Ted Carson | O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC

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HA/AA Yearling Colt/Gelding PATRONUS SBA (Patrriot x Ebony By Valentino) Ex: Ted Carson | O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC

HA/AA Mare Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH BB JUBILANT (Baske Afire x Soft Serenade) Ex/O: Elizabeth Hoffman

HA/AA Mare Stock/Hunter AAOTH DAVINCIS EBONY GA (Da Vinci FM x Ebony By Valentino) Ex: Lisa Gaudio | O: Lisa Gaudio & James Kazanjian

HA/AA Gelding Saddle/Pleasure AAOTH LIKE A HURRICANE (The Hurricane x Solo Silk AA) Ex/O: Eddie McCain

HA/AA Gelding Stock/Hunter AAOTH HE BE JAMMIN (Always A Jullyen V x She Be Noble) Ex/O: Lorraine Prowse

ABS Arabian Performance Halter Stallion AAOTH THE SEEKER V (Audacious PS x Satine IA) Ex/O: Staci Callison

ABS Arabian Performance Halter Gelding AAOTH H JUSTINTIME H (Enzo x Trejor I A) Ex: Brook Bentley | O: II B Farms

ABS HA/AA Performance Halter Mare AAOTH IKHANIC (PA Kid Khan x Tequila Rose MTC) Ex/O: Jane Walsworth

ABS HA/AA Performance Halter Gelding AAOTH HS IAM LEGEND (Afires Vision x Zeeline) Ex/O: Jenna Bollens

Not pictured: ABS Arabian Performance Halter Mare AAOTH ENDEAVOR TDF (PA Phoenix Kid x Wish Granted TDF) | Ex: Kentley Dean | O: W Kent Dean

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Arabian English Pleasure KW MICAH (Mamage x KW Sapphire) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: Franklin Farm LLC

Arabian English Pleasure Jr. Horse PROSUADED BY LOVE (Prosuasion x Heirs Noble Love) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: Karlton Jackson

Arabian English Pleasure Futurity SONGWRITER CA (Coltrane SS x ROL Fire Mist) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: Candace Avery

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 50 & Over AMES DIVINE (ROL Divine Style x Julietta Ames) Ex: Lara Ames | O: Cedar Ridge Farm

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-49 HEIRS NOBLE LOVE (Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie) Ex: Emily Shippee | O: Karlton Jackson & Emily Shippee

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity KT HEIR LORD (Afires Heir x SA Adriana) Ex/O: Joseph Kinnarney

ABS Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot KW MICAH (Mamage x KW Sapphire) Ex: Diane Franklin | O: Franklin Farm LLC

Arabian Country English Pleasure FRISCO DGL (Afires Heir x Felicia Afire) Ex: Leah Beth Golladay | O: Glenmoor Farms LLC

Arabian Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse BLACK LABEL VH (Black Daniels x JB Rose Afire) Ex: Jessica Clinton | O: Rocky or Reese Higgins

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Arabian Country English Pleasure Futurity CE ELECTRIC LOVE (SF Aftershoc x HA California Sage) Ex: Nestor Gonzalez | O: Jamie Costanzo

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over SA GISELE (IXL Noble Express x Rumina Afire) Ex: Lori Lawrence | O: Starline Arabians LLC

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 OH DANCING ON HEIR (Afires Heir x DD My Dance) Ex/O: Lindsay O’Reilly French

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 AFTERBURNER (SF Aftershoc x Quintessential Fire) Ex/O: Lauren Adamek

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity BILLION HEIR DGL (Afires Heir x Noble Briana) Ex/O: Rebecca Brea Kratzert

ABS Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot CP TINY DANZER (Vegaz x CP Dance Card) Ex/O: Brooke Leininger

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Select LA BELLA VITA (HA Toskcan Sun x Expressly Bella) Ex/O: Kaitlyn Garland

HA/AA English Pleasure THE HEIRISTOCRATT (Afires Heir x Ritida) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: I Ask LLC

HA/AA English Pleasure Jr. Horse BALLERINA BF (GSF Rizing Son x Balanchine Star) Ex: Nora Shaffer | O: Laura Shaffer

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HA/AA English Pleasure Futurity IN DEED SS (Inception x She’s A Chrome Diva) Ex: Joshua Shino | O: Jennifer McClain-Dejong

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR 50 & Over UNDULATAS FIRST LOVE (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Heirs Noble Love) Ex: Katie Gardner Harvey O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR 19-49 THE HEIRISTOCRATT (Afires Heir x Ritida) Ex: Alexa Cohn | O: I Ask LLC

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity LABELLA AMES (SF Aftershoc x Isabella Davinci) Ex: Lara Ames | O: Cedar Ridge Arabians

ABS HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot UNDULATAS FIRST LOVE (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Heirs Noble Love) Ex: Katie Gardner Harvey O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure KT BESTEELEMYHEART (Afires Heir x Coconut Cream Pie) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: Christina Gillham

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Jr. Horse GIN AND JUICE VH (Baskghazi x MBA’S Nuttin’ But Thyme) Ex: Jessica Clinton | O: Lori Foster

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Futurity BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY HA (Inception x Red’s Lady Princess) Ex: Joel Kiesner | O: Joseph Kinnarney

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over SHOCKED N BEWILDERED (SF Aftershoc x Bothered And Bewildered) Ex/O: Lisa Blackstone

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HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 TOI SENSATION CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi) Ex: Katie Gardner Harvey O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money) Ex: Amanda Purdin Standish | O: Boisvert Farms LLC

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity RED LIPSTICK SRA (Nutcracker’s Nirvana x Dheir To Dream WA) Ex: Jordan Hodge | O: Northpoint Farms

ABS HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot TOI SENSATION CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi) Ex: Katie Gardner Harvey O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AATR Select SPARTACUS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW) Ex/O: Carly Gillingham

Arabian Park ENTOURAGZE (Apollopalooza x DA Atlantique) Ex: Shawn Rooker | O: Shuster Arabians LLC

Arabian Park AAOTR DROPS OF JUPITER VH (SF Aftershoc x ERA Madusa) Ex: Lea Clinton Dearing | O: Vicki Humphrey

HA/AA Park Horse HERECOMESTHEBOOM LR (Thunder Struck LR x Weavers Black Sensation) Ex: Matthew Siemon | O: Kaylea Boutwell

HA/AA Park AAOTR NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu) Ex: Juliette Dell | O: 6D Ranch Ltd

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ARABIAN ENGLISH PERFORMANCE ASSOCIATION $100,000/$50,000 SADDLE SEAT FUTURITIES

AEPA $100,000 Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity METALLIKA RT (SF Aftershoc x BF First Love) Ex: Rene Ramirez | O: Kay Marschel & Rene Ramirez

AEPA $50,000 Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Futurity SD THE BRAVEST (Noble Braveheart x GSF Malinah) Ex: Chris Wilson | O: Hagale Family Arabians LLC

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PLEASURE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Arabian Western Pleasure KHOHINOOR MW (Kharismatic PGA x Ladys Dance) Ex: Brett Becker | O: Marta Wasiak

Arabian Western Pleasure Jr. Horse ON DEMAND (Onyx A x Kheanne) Ex: Brett Becker | O: Karen Pitassi

Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity CPH TYRA BANKKS (PA Kid Khan x Next Top Model LOA) Ex: Rick Gault | O: Michael Ryan

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over KARMEL EL JULLYEN V ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Khantina Girl V) Ex: Diane Franklin | O: Franklin Farm LLC

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 PA MARICAN OUTLAW (Sundance Kid V x Marilyn V) Ex: Brooke Bellville O: Barbara or Gordon Beaudoin or Brooke Bellville

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 EN GARDE E (Enzo x RA Khaliope) Ex/O:: Corinne Gudgeon

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity ON DEMAND (Onyx A x Kheanne) Ex: Brooke Pitassi-Barrett | O: Karen Pitassi

ABS Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot MONTIBELLA SS (Monticello V x Jessica James V) Ex/O: Cole Reser

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Select ENDEAVOR TDF (PA Phoenix Kid x Wish Granted TDF) Ex: Kentley Dean | O: W Kent Dean

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HA/AA Western Pleasure KIDS N ROSES GRK (Sundance Kid V x GK Princess Bar) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Gary Kehl

HA/AA Western Pleasure Jr. Horse JUST AMAZINGG ( Justavinci x Chicolena Mac V) Ex: Brett Becker | O: Becker Stables, Inc.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Futurity NEVER LOOK BACK DLB (PA Kid Khan x Fonda My Wimpy) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Debra Barber

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over NEVER LOOK BACK DLB (PA Kid Khan x Fonda My Wimpy) Ex: Leon Barber | O: Debra Barber

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 CELLO SHOTS SS (Monticello V x Sugars Honey Star) Ex: Carolyn Lesley | O: Lesley Farms LLC

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 SON OF A PREACHER MAN WA (Son Of A Dun JB x Famess N Parys WA) Ex/O: Chelsea Cantero

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR Maturity SOUL BUCKIN BARBIE M (WR Soulman x Shez Buckin Famous M) Ex/O: Kendyl Lea Modrich

ABS HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot CEA COMFORTABLY NUMB (Poco Van Star Two x SL Capaccinos Charmm) Ex/O: Debbie Knapic

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR Select VOLKHANO J (Khadraj NA x Sweet Violets J) Ex: Jodi Mahrley | O: Jodi Mahrley & Debra Fetting

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ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE ASSOCIATION $100,000/$75,000 FUTURITIES

AWPA $100,000 Arabian Western Pleasure Futurity PA MADELYN (KM Bugatti x May Dancer V) Ex: Joe Reser O: Lisa Blackstone

AWPA $75,000 HA/AA Western Pleasure Futurity CPH SIR ELTON KHAN (PA Kid Khan x Its Baylee Time) Ex: Abram Cotton O: Brooke or Larry Bellville or Barb Beaudoin

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ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE ASSOCIATION $100,000/$75,000 FUTURITIES

AHPA $75,000 Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity DIVA SBA (KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna) Ex: Liz Bentley O: Simple Gifts Equine Assisted Counseling LLC

AHPA $75,000 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Futurity FABIAN RCF (Devon F/T Friesian Connection x VBF Magica) Ex/O: Ali Brady

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure SRW GOTTA BUGATTI (KM Bugatti x SRW Goddess Of Gazal) Ex: Wendy Griffith Potts | O: Jill Contreras

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Jr. Horse TAMAR HAN SOLO (Afterdark H x Tamar Mais Tango) Ex: Joshua Shino | O: Shelley Lee

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity BAHA AJF (Baha AA X Jude Aljassimya) Ex: Nestor Gonzalez | O: Laverne Dayton or Ava Easton

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over SRW GOTTA BUGATTI (KM Bugatti x SRW Goddess Of Gazal) Ex/O: Jill Contreras

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 REVERENCE SMP (The Renaissance x Pretty Amazing) Ex/O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 NIGHT MOVESS (NV Beau Bey x Enchantment Bey) Ex: Kristi Theede-Wintheiser | O: Shirley Theede

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity KISS MY SASS RA (Mariachi WA x IIB Kiss Me Sanrosa) Ex/O: Katie Russell

ABS Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot PA REAL ARYA (SF Sir Real x PA Amarosa Dancing) Ex/O: Nicole Cotton

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Select HEEZA MAC V (Major Mac V x SSA Halima El Jamaal) Ex: Eliessa Eddie | O: Maya McCreary

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HA/AA Hunter Pleasure OH HIGHER GROUND (Special Thyme x ZZ Supreme) Ex: Justin Cowden | O: Tom & Leola Hansen

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Jr. Horse MORRISON LR (Thunder Struck LR x Duizandra) Ex: Jonathan Ramsay | O: LMJ Investments LLC

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Futurity H DREAM ON H (H Mobility H x Dream Of Success) Ex: Jonathan Ramsay | O: Katie or Joe Russell

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over OH HIGHER GROUND (Special Thyme x ZZ Supreme) Ex/O: Thomas Hansen

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 LADY MARMALADE WA (Mariachi WA x Miss Matinee WA) Ex: Lindsay Smith | O: North By Northwest LLC

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 ABOUT LAST KNIGHT (Knight Invader x SFA Kealia) Ex: Arianna Bell | O: Arianna Bell or Norrie-Shan Fyfe

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity SHF DADDYS GIRL (Gitar MF x Designer’s Touch) Ex: Eliessa Eddie | O: Remarkable Arabians

ABS HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot LIGHTNING MCQUEEN CRS (Mariachi WA x Jasperina) Ex/O: Katie Russell

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AATR Select LA TRIGGER HAPPY (Rodan LTD x First Class Bluey) Ex/O: Karen Freeman

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Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English HIGH ON HEIR (Afires Heir x GSF Decadenze) Ex: Beth Ann Salamy | O: Russel or Rylie Debarge

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English AAOTR DA AVANT GUARDIAN (Millennium LOA x DA Dutchess) Ex: Julia Nastri | O: LMJ Investments LLC

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western H VERDYKT H (Versace x Ekzotyka) Ex: Jennifer Quintus | O: Rebecca Marr

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western AAOTR H VERDYKT H (Versace x Ekzotyka) Ex/O: Rebecca Marr

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English E-HUCKS SOLBERRY (Solist x Hucks Snowberry) Ex: Erin Swanson | O: Sarah Childs & Jenna Bollens

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle English AAOTR LOVEM AND LEAVEM (Charmed And Bewitched x CL Bay Love) Ex: Jill Thompson | O: Rebecca Gauthier or Jill Thompson

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Western FIXATIONS KHASH (Fixation x Khaadi) Ex: Cheryl Fletcher | O: Natalie Gaylord

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Western AAOTR OSO SMOKIN (Oso Arragant x Tide My Shoes) Ex/O: Jessica Barker

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Arabian Pleasure Driving SAXTON DGL (Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire) Ex: Natalie Lindmark | O: Russ & Sheri Lindmark

Arabian Pleasure Driving AAOTD BL EINSTEIN (VJ Royal Heir x BL Torrid Affair) Ex: Susan Drescher Mulzet | O: Dremul Enterprises, Inc.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AFIRES REJOICE (Afire Bey V x Joleen WB) Ex: Brian Murch | O: Conway Arabians, Inc.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD AFIRES REJOICE (Afire Bey V x Joleen WB) Ex: Lori Conway | O: Conway Arabians, Inc.

HA/AA Pleasure Driving EXTREMELY FORTUNUT (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Tempted By Fait) Ex/O: Lisa Jo White

HA/AA Pleasure Driving AAOTD NUTCRACKER SWEET PF (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Ames Deja Vu) Ex: Juliette Dell | O: 6D Ranch Ltd

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving BLAZN HEIR HPF (Afires Heir x Jeweled Spirit) Ex: Shawn Rooker | O: Laura Shaffer

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money) Ex: A Rhein Standish | O: Boisvert Farms LLC

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Arabian English Show Hack DD AFIRES TOI (Afire Starter x Glitterotti BFV) Ex: Jonathan Ramsay | O: Elsa Alexander

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR FS ROCKETMAN (AA Apollo Bey x Heavenlei) Ex/O: Kristen Meyer

HA/AA English Show Hack HS IAM LEGEND (Afires Vision x Zeeline) Ex: Kristi Stewart | O: Jenna Bollens

HA/AA English Show Hack AAOTR CRACKALACKIN (Undulata’s Nutcracker x VTM Pistachia) Ex/O: Dallas Nicole Joiner

Arabian Mounted Native Costume EF MOONSHINE (Vegaz x Tainted Luv) Ex: Brooke Fuchs | O: James Blevins & Kimberly Butler

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AAOTR THE INCREDIBLE HUCK (Hucks Connection V x Enchantingly Shai) Ex/O: Elena Barker

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x Pilenora) Ex/O: Lian Oteiza

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume AAOTR CAPTIVATING SHOC WA (SF Aftershoc x Captivating Style) Ex/O: Lauren Adamek

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A/HA/AA Showmanship AATH 50 & Over SW AREZZANA (Arezzo NL x SW Magnumskarisma) Ex/O: Leanne Moseley

A/HA/AA Showmanship AATH 19-49 DUN WALTZIN (Walla Walla Dun It x Francheskaa) Ex/O: Amanda Golestani

A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATR 19-49 DUN WALTZIN (Walla Walla Dun It x Francheskaa) Ex/O: Amanda Golestani

A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATH 50 & Over SS A NOBLE STAR (Starlights Starbrite x AL Aleen) Ex: Kari Burrows | O: Michelle Pease-Paulsen

A/HA/AA Hunter Seat Eq NTJ AATR BP MASERATI (KM Bugatti x Evangeline) Ex: Nicole Quinn McCrae | O: Lori Quinn

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Arabian Reining Open & Open Derby E ZEE SLIDER (Hesa Zee x Zee Starlight) Ex: Nathan Kent | O: Ken & Connie Walling

Arabian Reining Jr. Horse & Futurity - tie HESA TAYLOR MADE (Hesa Zee x CMS Centerfold) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Sheila & Jenna Curley

Arabian Reining Jr. Horse & Futurity - tie EDYTA P (Romanek x Buttonns And Bows) Ex: Jesse Chase | O: All Things Equine

Arabian Reining AAOTR, Intermediate & ABS Jackpot AANTONINA SF (Aabsolut x EE Karmel) Ex/O: Jessica Jacobucci

Arabian Reining Primetime Non-Pro AAOTR MOZARTS ROSELITA RA (TA Mozart x AM Thorny Rose) Ex/O: Tracy Dowson

Arabian Reining Intermediate Non-Pro AAOTR ZEE TRIPLE ZEE (Zee Impressive x Zee Trixie Lou) Ex/O: Trevor Gerardi-Miller

Arabian Reining Limited Non-Pro AAOTR RBR ABILIERA (Abidon x Cantaliera) Ex/O: Kristen Skavdahl

Arabian Reining Rookie Non-Pro AATR AANTONINA SF (Aabsolut x EE Karmel) Ex/O: Carrie Jacobucci

HA/AA Reining Open & Open Derby MAJOR IMPRESSION (What It Takes x Memorable Affair) Ex: Crystal McNutt | O: JSN Equine Enterprises LLC

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HA/AA Reining Jr. Horse & Futurity VINTAGE SWAGGER (A Sparkling Vintage x Art By Hesa) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Josie or Jackie Pakula

HA/AA Reining Intermediate Open SURE IS A WHIZ (Gold Card Whiz x HF Seralee) Ex: Riley Dublin | O: Dennis or Sally Douglas

HA/AA Reining AAOTR & ABS AAOTR Jackpot SYNDORELLA WHIZ (Conquistador Whiz x PAF Tohottohandle) Ex: Cori Sampson Vokoun | O: Buckshot Farms

HA/AA Reining Primetime, Intermediate & Limited Non-Pro AAOTR ASA DUNNIT AGAIN (Pale Face Dunnit x ASA Sanas Ebony Dream) Ex: Mack Elwood | O: Talia Lydick

HA/AA Reining Rookie Non-Pro AATR BSF MAVERICK (Were Dun x Absolute Algerina) Ex/O: Kymry Schmidt

Arabian Western Trail NSPIRING FORTHE TOP (Nobles Top Gun x Nspiring Jazz) Ex: Jill Mitchell | O: Ingrid Bentzen

Arabian Western Trail Jr. Horse & Futurity LEGACY BLACK SABBATH (Midnte Pleasure L x Legacy Silk Nitey) Ex: Jim Hitt | O: Mignon or Greg Stetman

Arabian Western Trail AAOTR EAF HES CAPABLE (Hesa Zee x AM Capableclemmie) Ex/O: Debbie Bartman

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Arabian Western Trail AATR Select CADILLAC KHOWBOY (TA Khalil x Tsparklin Jewel) Ex: Gabrielle Sitomer | O: Gabrielle Sitomer or Ashlyn Koy

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HA/AA Western Trail DUN WALTZIN (Walla Walla Dun It x Francheskaa) Ex: Jessica Bein | O: Amanda Golestani

HA/AA Western Trail Jr. Horse LEGACY NIGHT VIXEN (Midnte Pleasure L x Ebony) Ex: Sterling Bradley | O: Nancy Woods

HA/AA Western Trail AAOTR DUN WALTZIN (Walla Walla Dun It x Francheskaa) Ex/O: Amanda Golestani

HA/AA Western Trail AATR Select LITTLE BIT OF BOOM (Boomernicker x Quais Habibi) Ex: Francesca Welter | O: Tracy Dowso

A/HA/AA Western Trail Open Derby LEGACY NITEDANCE KID (Midnte Pleasure L x Lilith D) Ex: Dale Sullens | O: Kathie Williams-Baity

Arabian English Trail NSPIRING FORTHE TOP (Nobles Top Gun x Nspiring Jazz) Ex: Jill Mitchell | O: Ingrid Bentzen

Arabian English Trail AAOTR EAF HES CAPABLE (Hesa Zee x AM Capableclemmie) Ex/O: Debbie Bartman

HA/AA English Trail WGA IMA COPY KATNIC (High Roller Nic x Zee Kit Kat) Ex: Jim Hitt | O: Sandra Augustine

HA/AA English Trail AAOTR DUN WALTZIN (Walla Walla Dun It x Francheskaa) Ex/O: Amanda Golestani

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Arabian Reined Cow Horse E ZEE SLIDER (Hesa Zee x Zee Starlight) Ex: Nathan Kent | O: Ken & Connie Walling

Arabian Reined Cow Horse AATR AANTONINA SF (Aabsolut x EE Karmel) Ex/O: Jessica Jacobucci

Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse AATR WCF MARK ME UP (RA Monaco x WCF Olivia) Ex/O: Delaney Haight

HA/AA Reined Cow Horse MY LUCKY SHAMROCK (Shiney And Expensive x LD Mustang Sally) Ex: Jim Hitt | O: Tracy Dowson

HA/AA Reined Cow Horse AATR SMART LITTLE ALEX (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena) Ex: Michelle Roberts | O: Carol Roberts

HA/AA Limited Reined Cow Horse AATR RCC AVA GARDNER (Abidon x RCC Aplayboychic) Ex/O: Delaney Haight

Arabian Working Cow EAF HESA ARTIST (Hesa Zee x Artymusme) Ex: Eddie Ralston | O: Gary or Nancy Howard

Arabian Working Cow Futurity & Jr. Horse HEREDERO DE FUEGO (Saxton DGL x BR Mydestiny) Ex: Jesse Chase | O: Martha or Rachel Flow

Arabian Working Cow Horse AATR AMERIKAN EAGLE (R Classic Touch x State Of Liberty) Ex: Marlena Burns | O: Gary or Nancy Howard

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HA/AA Working Cow MY CHICS REVOLVER (Scarlets Revolver x My Chics Dually) Ex: Dyaln Ralston | O: Megan Sitzman

HA/AA Working Cow Jr. Horse MY LUCKY SHAMROCK (Shiney And Expensive x LD Mustang Sally) Ex: Jim Hitt | O: Tracy Dowson

HA/AA Working Cow Futurity BUTTER BETTA STOP (HR Special Lil Whiz x TR All Gussied Up) Ex: Tye McDaniel | O: Gretchen McDaniel

HA/AA Working Cow Horse AATR SMART LITTLE ALEX (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena) Ex: Michelle Roberts | O: Carol Roberts

Arabian Herd Work BSJ MACKENZIE GOLD (Major Mac V x BSJ Good As Gold) Ex: Chris Delmer | O: Jill Hancock

Arabian Herd Work Futurity HEREDERO DE FUEGO (Saxton DGL x BR Mydestiny) Ex: Jesse Chase | O: Martha or Rachel Flow

Arabian Herd Work AATR BSJ MACKENZIE GOLD (Major Mac V x BSJ Good As Gold) Ex/O: Jill Hancock

HA/AA Herd Work SURE IS A WHIZ (Gold Card Whiz x HF Seralee) Ex: John Dublin | O: Dennis or Sally Douglas

HA/AA Herd Work Futurity WCF HEARTBREAKER (Bueno Sis Starlight x Khaarga Magdalena) Ex: Jeffrey Wilms | O: Susan Waschler

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HA/AA Herd Work AATR RCC AVA GARDNER (Abidon x RCC Aplayboychic) Ex/O: Delaney Haight

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding SH NOBLE VENTURE (Baikal x SH Calinda) Ex: Doug Stewart | O: Whitney McCord or Emory Rapp

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding Jr. Horse & Futurity HESA TAYLOR MADE (Hesa Zee x CMS Centerfold) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Sheila & Jenna Curley

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding AATR 55 & Over LJ SILVERADO (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x AM Dream Lady) Ex/O: Karen Shaw

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding AATR 19-54 WCF MARK ME UP (RA Monaco x WCF Olivia) Ex/O: Delaney Haight

HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding BEN THERE DUNTHAT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs) Ex: Skylar Powell | O: Gail Genzel

HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding Jr. Horse & Futurity VINTAGE SWAGGER (A Sparkling Vintage x Art By Hesa) Ex: Colby Powell | O: Josie or Jackie Pakula

HA/AA Ranch Riding AATR 55 & Over VALLEJO REATAMOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Gay Playnic) Ex: Katharyn Hart | O: Vallejo III Ranch LLC

HA/AA Ranch Riding AATR 19-54 SS A NOBLE STAR (Starlights Starbrite x Al Aleen) Ex/O: Michelle Pease-Paulsen

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Arabian Ranch Horse Rail WCF MARK ME UP (RA Monaco x WCF Olivia) Ex: Delaney Haightt | O: Delaney or Roxanne Haight

Arabian Ranch Horse Rail AATR 55 & Over ADESSA SS (PA Gazsi x Cassandra SS) Ex/O: Ashlye Daniel

Arabian Ranch Horse Rail AATR 19-54 WCF MARK ME UP (RA Monaco x WCF Olivia) Ex/O: Delaney Haight

HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail BEN THERE DUNTHAT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs) Ex: Skylar Powell | O: Gail Genzel

HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail AATR 55 & Over BEN THERE DUNTHAT RA (Brennas Golden Dunit x Minding Ps And Qs) Ex/O: Gail Genzel

HA/AA Ranch Horse Rail AATR 19-54 MY GREAT ESCAPE RA (TA Mozart x MS Great Whiz) Ex/O: Jami Balint

AWWA Arabian Ranch Horse Challenge SH NOBLE VENTURE (Baikal x SH Calinda) Ex: Doug Stewart | O: Whitney McCord or Emory Rapp

AWWA HA/AA Ranch Horse Challenge REMI MARTIN (Hollywood Reminic x TA Caarlie) Ex: Krista Wilkes | O: Gabrielle Sitomer

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LEADERBOARDS Champion = 20pts.; Reserve = 15pts.; 3rd-10th = 8-1 pts.

Collected from results provided by AHA Not included: Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation

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OVERALL PERFORMANCE SIRE 1. Afires Heir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 2. SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 3. TA Mozart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 4. Hesa Zee, deceased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 5. HA Toskcan Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 6. Afire Bey V, deceased . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 7. PA Kid Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 8. KM Bugatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 9. Sundance Kid V, deceased. . . . . . . . . . 168 10. Mariachi WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

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1. Dominic M . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 2. Truse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 3. Always A Jullyen V . . . . . . . . 73 Marwan Al Shaqab . . . . . . . . 73 4. Beijing BHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 5. Ibn Farid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 6. PA Kid Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 7. Exxalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 8. EKS Alihandro . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Royal Asad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

1. Afires Heir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408 2. SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 3. HA Toskcan Sun . . . . . . . . . 209 4. Black Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 5. GSF Rizing Son . . . . . . . . . 127 6. Inception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 7. The Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . 75 8. Mamage, deceased . . . . . . . . . . 64 9. Afire Bey V, deceased . . . . . . . . . 61 10. IXL Noble Express . . . . . . . . 60

1. PA Kid Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 2. Sundance Kid V, deceased. . . . 105 3. Khadraj NA, deceased. . . . . . . 100 4. Monticello V, deceased . . . . . . . 85 5. Onyx A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 6. KM Bugatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Khaja J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 7. Justavinci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 8. Bentley SF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PA Milao Kid . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 RD Habanero . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1. KM Bugatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 2. Mariachi WA . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 3. Always A Jullyen V . . . . . . . . 47 4. Gitar MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5. H Mobility H . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6. Special Thyme . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 7. SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 8. PA Kid Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Sundance Kid V, deceased . . . . 37 9. Inception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

1. Afire Bey V, deceased . . . . . . . 152 2. Afires Heir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 3. SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 4. Mamage, deceased . . . . . . . . . . 59 5. Baske Afire, deceased . . . . . . . . 56 6. Millennium LOA . . . . . . . . . 50 7. VJ Royal Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 8. HA Toskcan Sun . . . . . . . . . . 41 9. AA Apollo Bey . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Versace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

1. TA Mozart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 2. Hesa Zee, deceased . . . . . . . . . 272 3. Abidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 4. Aabsolut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 5. RA Monaco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 6. Midnte Pleasure L . . . . . . . . 111 Romanek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 7. Noble Top Gun . . . . . . . . . . . 81 8. TA Khalil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 9. TWC Awesome . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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OVERALL OWNER (Performance) 1. Delaney Haight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 2. Tracy Dowson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 3. Jessica or Carey Jacobucci . . . . . . . . . 126 4. Buckshot Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 5. Carol Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 6. Martha or Rachel Flow. . . . . . . . . . . 108 7. Franklin Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 8. Wesley Hiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 9. Ashlye Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 10. Lori Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Hagale Family Arabians LLC. . . . . . . 95

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Stella Bella Arabians LLC . . . . . . . . 95 Cindy McGown or Mark Davis . . . . 70 Hagale Family Arabians LLC. . . . . . 53 Felix Cantu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Lorraine Prowse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 5. Lisa Gaudio and James Kazanjian. . . 48 6. Rowan Payne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Murray or Shirley Popplewell . . . . . . 46 Ashley Toye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7. Duke & Renae Mendel . . . . . . . . . . 45

1. KGB Texas Marketing/ Public Relations Inc. . . . 94 2. Cedar Ridge Arabians. . . . . . . . . . . . 82 3. Hagale Family Arabians LLC. . . . . . 73 4. Lori Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Joseph Kinnarney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 5. Boisvert Farms LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6. Starline Arabians LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 61 7. Lindsay O’Reilly French. . . . . . . . . . 56 8. I Ask LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 9. Northpoint Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

1. Shamrock Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . 73 2. Franklin Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 53 3. Lori & Chelsea Cantero. . . . . . . . 47 4. Debra Barber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 5. Karen Pitassi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 6. Cole Reser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 7. Hillstar Farm LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 8. Jodi Mahrley & Debra Fetting . . . 29 9. Becker Stable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10. Carolyn or W Ryan Dunn. . . . . . . 25 Kendyl or Ramona Modrich. . . . . . 25

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1. Emily Holden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 2. LMJ Investments LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 52 3. Conway Arabians, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dremul Enterprises, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 49 4. Elena Barker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 5. Lauren Adamek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6. Claudia Costanzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 7. Rebecca Marr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kristen Meyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 8. Dallas Nicole Joiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

1. Delaney Haight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 2. Tracy Dowson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 3. Jessica or Carrie Jacobucci. . . . . . 121 4. Buckshot Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 5. Carol Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 6. Martha or Rachel Flow. . . . . . . . 108 7. Wesley Hiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 8. Ashlye Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 9. Kathie Williams-Baity. . . . . . . . . . 94 10. Amanda Golestani. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Katie or Joe Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tom & Leola Hansen. . . . . . . . . . . . 80 North By Northwest LLC . . . . . . . . 51 Jill Contreras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Arianna Bell or Norrie-Shan Fyfe. . . 48 Remarkable Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Julie Velasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kendall Carkhuff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Simple Gifts Equine Assisted Counseling LLC. . . . . . 28 10. Jennifer Schaffel Junker. . . . . . . . . . . 27

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PERFORMANCE BREEDER 1. Cedar Ridge Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466 2. Marty & Tim Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 3. Eleanor Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 4. Buckshot Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188 5. Boisvert Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 6. Kathie Williams-Baity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 7. Rainwater Insurance Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 8. Vicki Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 9. Wesley Hiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 10. Prestige Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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Stella Bella Arabians LLC . . . . . . . 95 Orrion Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Allyssa Baird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pat McGinnis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC . . . . 55 Lawrence Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5. Duke & Renae Mendel . . . . . . . . . . 50 Marty & Tim Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6. Eileen Bradovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7. Elizabeth Camacho . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

1. Marty & Tim Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 2. Boisvert Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 3. Vicki Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 4. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 5. Prestige Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 6. Joel & Ashton Kiesner. . . . . . . . . . . . 91 7. 6D Ranch Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 8. Karlton Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 9. Shawn Stachowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 10. Fishgold Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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1. Cedar Ridge Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 2. Eleanor Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 3. Buckshot Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 4. Kathie Williams-Baity. . . . . . . . . . . 157 5. Rainwater Insurance, Inc. . . . . . . . . 152 6. Wesley Hiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 7. Sharon Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 8. Sage Hill Arabians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 9. David or Joy Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 10. Amara Spizzirri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Lindsay Rinehart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Oak Haven South Arabians LLC . 61 Hennessey Arabian LLC. . . . . . . . . 47 Edward & Laura Friesen . . . . . . . . . 46 Frank & Sara Chisholm . . . . . . . . . 45 Maegan Friesen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 6. Scarab Farm, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sugar Hill Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 42 7. Karen & Kathy Macleay . . . . . . . . . 40 8. Varian Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Marty & Tim Shea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Dolorosa Arabians Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Linda Pizzonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Double U Ranch LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Shawn Stachowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Flatiron Springs LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hennessey Arabian LLC. . . . . . . . . . 40 Joel Kiesner & Pinnacle Equine . . . . 40 7. Cedar Ridge Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc. . . . . . . . . 35

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Lawrence Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Becker Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Frank & Sara Chisholm . . . . . . . . . . 82 Setting Sun Stables LLC. . . . . . . . . . 77 Abram Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Nicole Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Marty Lake or Susan Al-Abbas. . . . . 40 6. Edward & Laura Friesen . . . . . . . . . . 35 7. Cynthia Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8. Sheila Varian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Andrew Sellman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Ted Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Rodolfo Guzzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Sandro Pinha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Grant Krohn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Jerry Schall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Jeffrey Schall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 David Boggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Claudinei Machado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 9. Joao Carlos Sousa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

1. Kentley Dean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 2. Ashley Toye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 3. Robert Janecki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Lorraine Prowse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. Jamie Hagale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Joel Kiesner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Jessica Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Leah Beth Golladay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Jonathan Ramsay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 John Golladay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Katie Gardner Harvey. . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Lindsay O’Reilly French. . . . . . . . . . 56 Lara Ames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lori Foster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lori Lawrence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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1. Chelsea Cantero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cole Reser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2. Leslie Doran Sommer. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 3. Diane Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. Jodi Mahrley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Joe Reser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Brett Becker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Colby Powell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rick Gault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Jody Strand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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1. Eliessa Eddie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Katie Russell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 2. Thomas Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 3. Arianna Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. Andrew Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Wendy Griffith Potts . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Jonathan Ramsay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Liz Bentley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Justin Cowden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Joshua Shino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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SPECIALTY AMATEUR

1. Austin Eversman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 2. Erin Swanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3. James Lowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Jonathan Ramsay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. Cheryl Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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1. Delaney Haight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 2. Tracy Dowson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Jessica Jacobucci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 3. Mack Elwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 4. Cori Sampson Vokoun . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Jim Hitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Colby Powell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Jesse Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Jessica Bein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Crystal McNutt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Emily Holden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Julia Nastri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Elena Barker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Dallas Nicole Joiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Natalie Lindmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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He Be Jammin by Always A Jullyen V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Regal Oaks Kahleesi by Truse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Grey Goose by Beijing BHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Davinicis Ebony GA by Da Vinci FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Jaiden ENB by AJ Radman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5. Aria Majesty by Marwan Al Shaqab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Im No Diva WRA by Truse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kingg Of Pop by Vegaz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SADDLE SEAT HORSE 1. The Heiristocratt by Afires Heir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 2. KW Micah by Mamage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Toi Sensation CRF by Matoi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Undulatas First Love by Undulata’s Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3. Ames Divine by ROL Divine Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Labella Ames by SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4. Toskcan Paradise by HA Toskcan Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 5. Countess De Black by Black Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Game Of Thrones SV by The Renaissance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 HS Shes A Shocker by SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nutcracker King MA by Undulata’s Nutcracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

WESTERN PL HORSE 1. Never Look Back DLB by PA Kid Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 On Demand by Onyx A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2. Montibella SS by Monticello V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3. The Cool Kid SF by PA Milao Kid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4. Volkhano J by Khadraj NA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5. Ima Rock Star II by Poco Van Star Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Son Of A Preacher Man WA by Son Of A Dun JB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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HUNTER HORSE 1. About Last Knight by Knight Invader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SHF Daddys Girl by Gitar MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 2. OH Higher Ground by Special Thyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 SRW Gotta Bugatti by KM Bugatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3. STLA Shaya by Mariachi WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SV Stray Cat Strut by Sjoerd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 4. Diva SBA by KM Bugatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5. Reverence SMP by The Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SPECIALTY HORSE 1.

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DA Avant Guardian by Millennium LOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Seismic Shoc DU by SF Aftershoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Captivating Shoc WA by SF Aftershoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Afires Rejoice by Afire Bey V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 FS Rocketman by AA Apollo Bey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 H Verdykt H by Versace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5. Saxton DGL by Afires Heir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

WORKING WESTERN HORSE 1. Aantonina SF by Aabsolut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 2. WCF Mark Me Up by RA Monaco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 3. Dun Waltzin by Walla Walla Dun It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 4. Takes A Smart Chic by Play To Win Chic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 5. RCC Ava Gardner by Abidon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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ARABIAN PROFESSIONAL & AMATEUR HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION TRAINER CHALLENGE CUP This year marks the fifth Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) Trainer Challenge Cup. The APAHA Trainer Challenge Cup is awarded each year to the winning trainer in each of 13 futurity classes at the U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, Okla. This award is given annually as a recognition of the talent and dedication required to successfully introduce young prospects into the performance, halter and working western disciplines.

When a trainer wins the APAHA Trainer Challenge Cup three times, the Cup is permanently retired to that trainer’s barn and the trainer receives a check from APAHA for $500. Brett Becker earned this honor in 2021 with his third Futurity win in Half-Arabian Western Pleasure in 2021. Joel Kiesner won it for a third time this year in the Arabian English Pleasure. Two-time Futurity winners include, Rudolfo Guzzo and Andrew Sellman in the Arabian Colts; Andrew again in Arabian Fillies; Jim Stachowski in Half-Arabian English Pleasure; Joel Gangi in Half-Arabian Country English; Colby Powell in Arabian Reining; Crystal McNutt in Half-Arabian Reining; and Jim Hitt in Trail. Next year very well may see several trainers carrying home $500 checks when they leave the Tulsa fairgrounds.

“This Trainer Challenge Cup exemplifies the part of APAHA’s mission statement that points to the pursuit of excellence in all things related to our sport,” says John Ryan, APAHA President. “We want to continue to recognize and reward those who are turning out great horses on a consistent basis. It is a nice complement to the other programs in our breed that recognize breeders and owners,”he added.

Each Trainer Challenge Cup has been made possible by generous sponsors who committed initially to the program for a minimum of three years and most are now in their fifth year of support. According to Katie Harvey, Vice President of APAHA, “When we first gauged sponsor interest, it was quickly noted that this type of program was something people were interested in.

They recognize the value of supporting trainers and their talents.”

“From a trainer’s perspective,” shares Jim Stachowski, winner of the 2019 and 2022 U.S. National Half-Arabian English Pleasure Futurity, “it is a nice nod of recognition for bringing these young horses along and winning a class that is awarded based on the future of our breed.”

The Trainer Challenge Cup is one of many programs that APAHA supports. APAHA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a fair and level playing field in the horse show arena, the kind and ethical treatment of horses and people, and the promotion of excellence in all things related to the Arabian horse. For more information, visit www.apaha.com

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2023 APAHA CHALLENGE CUP WINNERS Recognizing trainers who successfully introduce young talent into the Arabian breed.

Awarded to the winning trainer from each 3-Year-Old Futurity class (In-Hand & Performance).

Now in its 5th year, we thank our sponsors who’ve committed to supporting the Challenge Cup.

3-time winner and recipient of $500 and the Challenge Cup Trophy: BRETT BECKER (H/A WESTERN) JOEL KIESNER (ARABIAN ENGLISH)

ARABIAN FILLIES DAVID BOGGS*

HA/AA WESTERN JOE RESER

Sponsored by AHT

Sponsored by Equine Athlete

ARABIAN COLTS ANDREW SELLMAN*

ARABIAN HUNTER NESTOR GONZALEZ

Sponsored by Buck Ranch

Sponsored by Equine Athlete

ARABIAN ENGLISH JOEL KIESNER

HA/AA HUNTER JONATHAN RAMSAY

Sponsored by Equine Athlete

Sponsored by Stachowski Farm

HA/AA ENGLISH JOSHUA SHINO

ARABIAN REINING - tie COLBY POWELL* & JESSE CHASE

Sponsored by Conway Arabians

Sponsored by KGBTexas Communications

ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH NESTOR GONZALEZ

HA/AA REINING COLBY POWELL

Sponsored by Prestige Farms

Sponsored by Long Meadow Arabians

HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH JOEL KIESNER

TRAIL JIM HITT*

Sponsored by DeRegnaucourt Ltd.

Sponsored by Vallejo III

ARABIAN WESTERN RICK GAULT

*2-time winner

Sponsored by Shamrock Farms

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That Special Bond …

Kate Gardner & Desert Diamond CF

by CATHERINE COLE FERANDELLI

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rom start to finish, the 2023 U.S. Nationals proved to be a milestone for western pleasure amateur Kate Gardner and her 12-year-old Half-Arabian bay mare Desert Diamond CF (Desert Heat VF x DDA Fames Contessa, by The Color of Fame).

The week started out with a bang when Kate and “Diamond” placed fourth in their cut, competing in the always deep Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 60 & Over. They reaped their reward in the finals ride, when they earned their first national title together—a coveted top ten amid top veteran western pleasure competitors.

“Diamond and Miz Kate are the perfect pair,” says trainer, Liz Bentley. “This is their eighth year showing together, and their trusting bond is as strong as ever. Diamond knows her job; always sticking to it, with charisma, and cheer. She’s always

in frame, is a beautiful mover, and always takes care of Kate.

Diamond is that perfect personification of elegance we seek to present in the Arabian show pen.”

Kate’s love for Arabian horses has spanned more than 40 years.

“I started with riding and showing Quarter Horses,” shares Kate, “but back in the 1980s I attended an Arabian horse auction and fell in love with them. The beauty and friendly personality of the breed was truly an emotional connection for me like no other, and Diamond, a 3/4 Arabian, personifies all these traits. She’s often mistaken for a purebred—she’s so refined; and it’s always amazing to me, that even though I see her only a half dozen times a year, she always greets me as though it was just yesterday!”

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Hospital in Washington, Pennsylvania, which she established in 1975. Her lifelong love for animals is interwoven in most everything she does. Her home in nearby rural Amity, is home to two Half-Arabian horses, several dogs and even a yellow nape Amazon parrot. And if that isn’t a busy enough lifestyle, she and her husband both show Miniature Bull Terriers. “Diamond, Liz and I hardly had time to revel in the joy of winning our top ten,’ laughs Kate, “as I had a dog show in Maryland going on at the same time!” She continues, “I was off to the airport, to show our two Miniature Bull Terriers the next day! It was a very, very special week for us all!”

Liz and Kate’s friendship has spanned over several horses, showing in the “A” rated circuits of Regions 8, 11, 13 and their championships. Though Liz’s IIB Farms is in southwest Missouri and Kate lives in the Pittsburgh area, both originally come from the East Coast area, a commonality they appreciate and enjoy.

It is her busy life and brisk veterinary practice that limits Kate to but five or so trips to IIB Farms a year for lessons.

Still, upon arrival, “It always feels like I was just here!” says Kate. Their mutual respect and admiration for one another adds to their special bond. “Liz‘s barn is our second family,” Kate states. “We always have a great time, even under the pressure of a top competition like U.S. Nationals. She is the consummate professional: every detail is tended to, and every horse is turned out perfectly and trained and managed to their own unique needs.

And we amateurs are well prepared for showing, all the while enjoying plenty of fun.” Liz returns the compliment, “Kate’s spirit and positive outlook toward life emanates from her and watching her and Diamond round the show arena in perfect frame, is truly a special picture; a picture which always brings a smile to our faces.” n

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“The entire event is exceptional and such a gorgeous horse show – all horses, all arenas, all disciplines.”

—Paul Kostial

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KOSTIAL: As a judge of the Breeding Pays Futurity, we were very impressed by the depth of quality in its 2-yearold entries in both the colts and fillies. As the BPF program continues growing, these classes will continue increasing in time.

MCCREA: Having only judged the Breeding Pays 2-Year-Old classes, they were very strong classes! I think we are producing very good type but need to concentrate on better bodies and legs!

AMONGST THE SENIOR HORSES COMPETING AT U.S. NATIONALS, WHAT ADMIRABLE QUALITIES SET THEM APART FROM THE YOUNGER HORSES? THESE QUALITIES REPRESENT BREEDING DECISIONS MADE AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AGO OR MORE AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO BOTH THE GENETICS AVAILABLE AND PREFERENCES EMBRACED

BY THE BREEDERS AT THE TIME.

DID YOU RECOGNIZE ANY UNSETTLING TRENDS AMONGST THE HALTER HORSES PRESENTED AT U.S. NATIONALS? DO WE NEED TO BE CONCERNED THAT SOME ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE ARABIAN HORSE ARE BEING DISREGARDED IN FAVOR OF OTHER MORE FASHIONABLE CHARACTERISTICS? REICH: Over the years, the traits that continue to need attention are slope of shoulder, size and prominence of eye, and correctness of feet and legs. The eye has become smaller in diameter and more recessed. Even in horses with a larger diameter of eye, it is not prominent and set in well-defined orbits. It is rare that I see a large, dark, prominent eye set properly on the head.

KOSTIAL: As a breeding community, we need to be careful not to accentuate the extreme characteristics in lieu of foundational conformation quality. This can be an issue with any type of animal breeding community, and it’s important as stewards of the breed that we pay attention.

MCCREA: Again, we need to be breeding for complete horses. In pursuit of pretty heads, some breeders have forgotten about bodies.

REICH: In the older horses, some of the more admirable traits are substance, depth of body and smoothness.

MCCREA: I watched some of the other classes and see we need to breed for complete halter horses that will go on to be good breeding stock.

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OVERALL, ARE WE STILL BREEDING CLASSIC ARABIAN HORSES FOR THE HALTER RING THAT ARE WORTHY COMPETITORS AS PERFORMANCE HORSES, AND WHICH STILL REPRESENT THE VERSATILE ATHLETE FOR WHICH THE BREED HAS BEEN PRIZED FOR MILLENNIA? REICH: The only way to know if our halter horses are worthy as performance horses is to actually have them wear leather and see how they hold up as a performance animal. However, the use of wedge pads especially, in halter is totally unnecessary and creates a lot of unequal forces on the horse’s structure that is not conducive to soundness and longevity as a performance animal.

Unfortunately, since a halter horse in a show situation is not subjected to any amount of sustained movement or function, the damage being done is not being recognized or appreciated.

ZBYSZEWSKI: It’s no secret that Arabian horse breeding has become very specialized. It is also a fact that the Arabian horse as a breed is very versatile, but could the same horse be competitive in English pleasure and western pleasure these days? The answer is no. We use totally different bloodlines to breed a competitive English horse and a western pleasure horse.

This high specialization among Arabian horses has also reached the halter division. Let’s keep in mind that no matter if we use the scoring judging system or the comparative one, spec number one is type. Since “type” wins, breeders breed for type. It is logical. We all want to win. As it happens in breeding, when you start to select individuals to produce one strong trait, you lose others.

Horses shown in halter classes have lost their athleticism and often have major structural faults.

with major faults of the limbs shall lose to a horse with an outstanding Arabian type. As spec number one is type, even if we reach for the point system, among the 6 categories (type, head, neck, body, legs, movement) as many as half of these categories are directly related to type and not to the correctness of the structure. When judging the top horses in the halter class, it is hard not to notice the loss of strong bone structure of the limbs.

What happened to the flat cannon bone? It faded into oblivion, and in its place appeared a round, thin bone – like a match. What happened to strong and low set hocks?

Therefore, one more category should be introduced in the evaluation of halter horses: “ability to perform under saddle”. Instead, we created a whole new category called “halter performance”. This means that the situation in the halter classes will remain the same. Only time will tell how it will affect the future of this breed.

KOSTIAL: I’m always a fan of the beautiful Arabian horse who’s also an athlete and those who have a solid career in any performance division. Our horses that are both typey and conformationally correct, plus... added with their performance career, are truly the epitome of the beautiful and athletic Arabian goal.

MCCREA: Some will go on to compete in performance classes but unfortunately, our performance divisions are becoming more and more specialized.

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HAS THE PRESENCE OF A COMPLIANCE JUDGE IN THE RING IMPROVED THE WELFARE AND RESPECTFUL PRESENTATION OF OUR ARABIAN HORSES AT U.S. NATIONALS? REICH: I definitely think it has helped prior to the horses being shown to the judges. I absolutely applaud the use of the yellow card system and think that is a big step in accountability. However, there is still quite a bit of undesirable activity when horses are presented for the final showing.

ZBYSZEWSKI: I strongly support the compliance judge’s presence in the ring. We, as judges, have to concentrate on what is in front of us and another person looking for proper order in the ring seems to be necessary.

KOSTIAL: Yes, absolutely. The primary judges just don’t have time to watch the entire class while judging each horse individually. And most all of the handlers are so professional and polite, it’s helpful in the few cases where one gets excited, to have someone there to be the gauge of it.

MCCREA: I have never liked the idea of a compliance judge! I think it looks bad to the public, especially on the live feed, that we need someone policing our exhibitors.

WITH THE HALTER CLASSES HELD IN THE PAVILION NOW EXCLUSIVELY FOR SEVERAL YEARS, DOES THIS FOCUS ON HALTER OVER A CONDENSED PERIOD OF TIME HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON THE BREED? HOW CAN WE IMPROVE UPON THIS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS? REICH: While the Pavilion is a great arena for halter as the spectators are close to the action, it has split the breed into halter or performance. Back in the day, we had the halter and performance in the same arena, and everyone got to hang out together and watch each other’s disciplines. Now it is basically two separate shows on the same grounds. That said, when halter was done in Ford Arena, the horses got lost amongst the vast size of the arena and the distance from the spectators to the horses.

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far, and halter as well as performance horses have created their own world when it comes to the show. There was a great atmosphere in the Pavilion this year; mainly thanks to the sponsors providing food and entertainment.

Despite the fact that in the Pavilion we had very few or no spectators present from the performance group, a positive spirit was unquestionable.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus stated “panta rei” (everything flows). Arabian breeding is no exception.

Times are changing, breeding is changing and only time will tell where it will lead us.

KOSTIAL: I’d love to have the halter and breeding classes more integrated with the overall show and, not “off on their own” so much. The USN schedule is quite challenging and yes, there must be a way to have halter and performance combined a bit more. Or maybe, an evening that’s just the Halter Championship Final Night and only classes in the Pavilion, and nothing else for the show that same evening. It could be very nice, with catering and cocktails, and all the bells and whistles that go along with it, and it’s 100% focused on halter that evening.

MCCREA: It’s certainly not ideal from a crowd standpoint. They do a great job with the halter arena, but I would like to see some of the most exciting halter classes showcased at a time when we try to get more people to come and watch. Stop the other ring for a performance, have a little party, get everyone excited about watching the best horses. Only four classes and only top ten finals. Make it exciting!

WHICH CLASS (OR SECTION) WAS THE GREATEST PRIVILEGE TO JUDGE? REICH: My favorite classes are the veteran halter horses because they have had to look good for the majority of their career. They are not just “flash in the pan” horses. It is also a good education in what bloodlines can stay the course in terms of being more of a “total package” horse.

KOSTIAL: Both the Breeding Pays Futurity fillies and colts were exceptional and, several at the top vying for the top awards. It was a privilege judging and it was both an honor and responsibility to have that role.

MCCREA: Our Breeding Pays Filly class was very good!

We had a beautiful winner in a very deep class. Our winning Colt was also superb!

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR JUDGING EXPERIENCE AT THIS YEAR’S U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS? REICH: It is always a pleasure to evaluate good horses. I wish that as judges we could talk to the classes, especially amateur classes, as they are always keen to learn!

ZBYSZEWSKI: Judging Nationals is always an honor and a great pleasure, and as usual I enjoyed it tremendously.

KOSTIAL: The entire event is exceptional and such a gorgeous horse show – all horses, all arenas, all disciplines.

When you step back and look, we have so much to be so thankful for. As stewards of the breed, we must continue to focus on growth and how we will continue to bring new people to the breed. It’s a personal mission of mine.

MCCREA: It’s always an honor and pleasure to judge at the U.S. Nationals!

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IS THERE A HORSE OR PERFORMANCE THAT STOOD OUT TO YOU?

WHAT WAS THE STRONGEST CLASS OF THE SHOW FOR YOU?

CONNOR: The classes were especially competitive this year, and so, I am hard-pressed to choose just one horse as a favorite! There were so many great performances, including the three unanimous National Champions I judged: Nutcracker Sweet PF, Prosuaded by Love, and Ballerina BF. Due to the depth of the classes, there were, understandably, few unanimous winners, so I thought these three were noteworthy! Several others that I thought were truly outstanding in their divisions were Afterburner, Billion Heir DGL, and SA Gisele in the country pleasure; SRW Gotta Bugatti hunter pleasure; and CPH Sir Elton Khan and PA Madelyn in western pleasure. Actually, I could have listed many, many more, because I had the privilege of judging so many fantastic horses!

CONNOR: The quality across the board was very high across all classes. Unfortunately, there were many times that really fine horses left the ring without an award.

The competition was just that deep.

SUTTON: The Half-Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse Ballerina BF, ridden by Nora Shaffer … it was an amazing performance. It was an honor to judge this horse show and see the quality of the horses and horsemanship.

THOMAS: There were so many outstanding performances in each division. I still can’t get over the quality of the horses this year; definitely amazed and proud of our breed for producing this level of individuals in so many divisions.

SUTTON: The Half-Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot had five horses in the class that deserved to win.

THOMAS: There were so many good classes, I can’t choose!

WITH NEXT YEAR GOING BACK TO PANELS, WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST OBSTACLE IN JUDGING ALL DIVISIONS? CONNOR: For me, judging all the divisions was just fine because I have had a lot of experience judging, as well as showing in, all the different classes. I, for one, really enjoyed getting to judge such a wide variety, but it did mean that we all spent many hours judging each day with very short breaks in between sessions. It really was a nineday marathon, but I think we all just took it in “stride”!

Having three panels will be less taxing on the judges, but there are pros and cons to that system, too.

SUTTON: The toughest obstacle in judging all divisions is that we were always in center ring from eight in the morning to late at night for nine days. The panels will be more cohesive as you can focus on your division solely.

THOMAS: I like judging the different divisions and prefer it over the panels. I would think the exhibitors would like to get the varied opinions, too.

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IF YOU COULD GIVE ADVICE TO EXHIBITORS IN THE FUTURE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? THOMAS: Practice and know your horse so when you get in a tight spot you can handle it. Also, please request to your coach to not be so loud; it really creates tension and sounds bad to other spectators and those in the ring.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE OVERALL QUALITY IN THE FUTURITY CLASSES? DO YOU THINK BREEDING IS HEADED IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION? CONNOR: In the performance futurity classes that I judged, I found the horses to be of very high quality, and were well-suited conformationally to the division in which they were competing! My concern is that with the number of registrations declining, the numbers in the futurities may also dwindle to the point that it may become difficult for trainers to find enough quality horses to fill the classes in the future.

SUTTON: I thought the futurity classes were excellent.

THOMAS: The futurity classes were top notch. Beautiful, athletic performances … I was very happy with the depth in all divisions. So many good ones to choose from made those classes very competitive. Breeders are producing beautiful horses, but please don’t forget legs and feet; that is the foundation for an athletic performance horse.

REGARDING THE ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE TO USE THE WHOLE ARENA AND ADDRESS EXCESS SPEED, WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST CONCERNS? CONNOR: I thought the announcements regarding using the whole ring were somewhat ignored, which made those who did try to stay on the rail get covered up sometimes.

But I appreciated their efforts to comply, and I made sure to give them extra attention so that they were not missed because they were doing what had been asked of them!

As for the announcements concerning excessive speed, I think the exhibitors listened to them, and I didn’t see anyone out of control in the classes I judged.

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SUTTON: As the call judge in many of the classes, it was hard to judge when the exhibitors are not using the whole arena and cutting the end. That is why the announcements were made. In my opinion, the country horses are being ridden too hard which takes away the beauty and ears up attitude that I am looking for. There were a few of the country classes that we had to look twice to figure out if it was a country or English class. Even the English pleasure classes had many horses going so fast that they lost balance and cadence.

THOMAS: With the majority of our local shows being smaller, it is hard for an exhibitor to get the experience of large classes in large show arenas. So many of these riders are experiencing for the first time a larger space and more horses to navigate, plus the nerves of a National show on top of it. The loud, negative sounding coaching from the stands doesn’t help; it creates tension rather than helping.

PER THE DISCUSSIONS ON THE NUMBER OF HORSES IN THE ARENA AT ONE TIME, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CLASS SIZES AND HOW MANY HORSES ADVANCE FORWARD? CONNOR: If there are I, II, and III cuts, then I think bringing back 10 out of each is fine, and then there would be 15 in each A and B section. Then, I think bringing back eight out of each of them for a SF/F of 16 would allow the exhibitors to have enough room to really show their horse to its best advantage.

I know that it’s very difficult for those who do the scheduling to predict how many scratches there will be in a class, but I think that 23 or more in each of the A and B cuts are too many, especially in hunter pleasure where all classes are required to hand gallop. So, somehow, they need to have exhibitors declare if they are showing or not at the beginning of the show so the schedule can be adjusted if needed. Even with last minute scratches, it would be better to have fewer in the classes than having big traffic problems.

SUTTON: I felt the class sizes were okay with the exception of the over 20 horse classes.

THOMAS: There were a few classes that seemed overwhelmingly big for the English exhibitors and everyone needed to slow down and breathe. Then we had a few classes in which we only eliminated one or two so those really didn’t need to be held. We had lots of good horses to choose from to advance forward, which made the final classes very competitive and thrilling to judge. n

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ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS & SILVER SIRE FUTURITY September 13-16 Scottsdale, AZ

Devoted breeders, owners and enthusiasts descended upon Scottsdale, Arizona in midSeptember for another shot at earning a sought-after title at the prestigious Arabian National Breeder Finals (ANBF) and Silver Sire Futurity. Competing for over $100,000+ in prize money, history was made as exquisite Arabians from the around the world and their passionate supporters gathered to enjoy a weekend of camaraderie and some of the finest horse flesh in the industry.

With the energy of all present at an all-time high, the efficient and smooth-running event showcased electric presentations of some of today’s most notable halter and performance horses.

Competition in the championships was fierce and breeding decisions for future winners were surely made. This year’s

Rae-Dawn Arabians 2023 Arabian National Breeder Finals High Point Breeder Award went to Royal Arabians.

Performance exhibitors were equally enthusiastic, showcasing the Arabian’s versatility in beautiful form.

Saddle seat; country, western and hunter pleasure; as well as specialty and ranch classes were all present as the ANBF continually strives to represent all aspects of the incredible Arabian horse and appeal to all interests.

As it continues to be a must-attend event with a ton of media coverage, free admission, and an admiring public, the Arabian National Breeder Finals and Silver Sire Futurity is a source for igniting the passion of new enthusiasts for the Arabian horse and all that comes with it.

JUDGES STEVE DADY | KATHLEEN OHLSSON | CHRISTINE RYAN | NATHAN SALAMY | ASHLEY TOYE PERFORMANCE: LAUREN REEVES | SUSAN WITTE

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RESULTS SUPREME SENIOR STALLIONS

SUPREME JUNIOR FILLIES

Gold Champion VESPASCIAN Shanghai EA x Vesperra Ex: Dagmar Gordiano | O: Suzanna Gratia Hupp B: Frances Butler, Sybil Collins and Sandra Smith

Gold Champion LAHABRIANNA GRK Lahab Albidayer x Hafatianna GR Ex: Luiz Guimaraes | O/B: Gary Kehl

SUPREME SENIOR MARES Gold Champion CHLOE EL VERAZ T SF Veraz x Chammyra El Ryad Ex: David Boggs O/B: Ana Carolina Damiao Tinoco Silver Champion VICTORIA AS Soul Of Gazal SF x SW Victoria Ex: Sandro Pinha | O: Sonrisa Farms Corporation B: Arabian Soul Partners Ltd Bronze Champion HP BRESLAVIA Dominic M x JJ Polka Ex: Andrew Sellman | O: Aspire Arabians LLC B: Fiorito Martin and Tomas Ortiz Logascio

SUPREME JUNIOR COLTS Gold Champion ANTAR BENI HASHIM Marwan Al Shaqab x Amalie Beni Hashim Ex: Andrew Sellman | O/B: Beni Hashim Arabians LLC

Silver Champion MB DHONATELLA Lahab Albidayer x Dahlia El Lawrence Ex: Sandro Pinha | O: ICM Holdings LLC B: Michael Byatt Bronze Champion AUDREY AN Polidoro FC x Maria PCF Ex: Joao Carlos Silvestr De Sousa O: Sam Peacemaker | B: Stacy Sachen

CHALLENGE CUP YEARLING COLTS/GELDINGS Gold Champion ARES ENB Titan AS x Carenza Ex: Sandro Pinha O/B: Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC Silver Champion OFW DESTINO Dominic M x Duchess Of Marwan Ex: Andrew Sellman | O/B: Orrion Farms LLC Bronze Champion JEAN VALJEAN GRK JR Francois x FH Jemina Ex: Luiz Guimaraes | O/B: Gary Kehl

Silver Champion ZAID AS Soul Of Marwan AS x Royal Pirueta AS Ex: Sandro Pinha | O/B: Arabian Soul Partners Ltd

CHALLENGE CUP YEARLING FILLIES

Bronze Champion ROYAL RAJAAH Soul Of Marwan AS x Rhadashah A Ex: Austin Boggs | O: Mark Davis Cindy McGown or Mark Davis

Gold Champion OFW HAVEN Dominic M x OFW Hanas Magic One Ex: Andrew Sellman O: Hagale Family Arabians LLC B: Orrion Farms LLC

2023 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS

Silver Champion BELLA TINA PCF Martino PCF x Bella Nova PCF Ex: Joao Carlos Silvestr De Sousa O/B: Sam Peacemaker Bronze Champion LOU LOU ANVIL Sultan GK x Oula Aljassimya Ex: Sandro Pinha | O/B: Alejandro Vigil

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WEANLING SUPREME COLTS/GELDINGS

SUPREME GELDINGS

Gold Champion CM LUCCA Dominic M x Bella Duchessa GA Ex: Travis Hansen O/B: Cumberland Mountain Eq LLC

Gold Champion OKW ALIKAI EKS Alihandro x OFW Praise Ex: Andrew Sellman O: Hagale Family Arabians LLC B: Orrion Farms LLC

Silver Champion MILAN INZ Berlin MP x Zaraa RL Ex: Sandro Pinha | O: Suzann Vince B: Arabians International LLC Bronze Champion STA SICARIO AJ Radman x Tru Passion RG Ex: Gilberto Valdez | O/B: Marion Maschke

WEANLING SUPREME FILLIES Gold Champion SELENIA VO Preludio OSB x CW Soleil Ex: Sandro Pinha O/B: Valley Oak Arabians LLC

Silver Champion SYRUS PA Cadance PA x Sangria PA Ex: Shelby Schaeffer O/B: Pegasus Arabians Bronze Champion SALAAH AL SHAMS SM Azraff x Marjaana Al Shams Ex: Jacob Boggs | O: Midwest Station II Inc B: Kayhan Heydari or Zohreh Soltanabadi

EGYPTIAN HERITAGE RELATED STALLIONS Gold Champion ARIA ATHENS EKS Alihandro x Aria Athena Ex: Gary McDonald | O: Bragio Arabians LLC B: Julianna Partners LLC

Silver Champion ARIA SELAH D Shakhat x Aria Alinyah Ex: Austin Colangelo O/B: Alia Futures LLC

EGYPTIAN HERITAGE RELATED MARES

Bronze Champion SHAIANA A Nashville A x Aylaa A Ex: Gilberto Valdez | O: Alexandra Hodsman B: Hugh and Alexandra Hodsman

Gold Champion ARIA SONATA Conquest BR x Aria Sofiya Ex: Austin Colangelo O/B: The Aria Partners LLC Silver Champion CJC ANNABELLA LOVE Magic Magnifique x One Love WPI Ex: Travis Hansen | O: Craig Clark B: Cumberland Mountain Eq LLC

35th Annual Silver Sire Futurity Champions Judges: Kentley Dean | Terry Holmes | Roxanne Schall

AUCTION YEARLING COLT/GELDING

YEARLING FILLY

PASANO VO (Preludio OSB x Aria Qatars Angel) O/B: Valley Oak Arabians LLC

ALLESSANDRA WLM (Preludio OSB x Isabella RA) O: Matt and Becky Hasher B: Linda or William Michels

AUCTION YEARLING FILLY ELIANNA ROSE (Aria Rakeem x Elena Enigma SA) O: Calibur LLC | B: John or Debra Mitchell

YEARLING COLT/GELDING PASANO VO (Preludio OSB x Aria Qatars Angel) O/B: Valley Oak Arabians LLC

2 & 3-YEAR-OLD COLT/GELDING ROYAL RAJAAH (Soul Of Marwan AS x Rhadashah Arabco) O/B: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis

2 & 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY MC TEYNIKA (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x MC Teyna) O: Abin Adi Arabians | B: McDonald Arabians

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2023 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS

AHT OPEN LEADERS Pts: Gold/Champion = 15, Silver/Reserve = 12, Bronze = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th-10th = 7-1 Open Championship classes only

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B: Willie Brown O: Athbah Stud Limited B: Dubai Arabian Stud O: Aria Prestige Holdings LLC

By # of Winners 1. D Shakhat 2. Dominic M 3. EKS Alihandro 4. Soul Of Marwan AS

B: Arabian Soul Partners Ltd O: Cindy McGown or Mark Davis & Arabian Soul Partners Ltd

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By Points 1. Hagale Family Arabians 2. PCF Arabians 3. GRK Farms 4. Arabian Soul Partners Ltd 5. Anvil Arabians Royal Arabians Orrion Farms LLC

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By Points 1. Orrion Farms LLC 2. Cumberland Mountain Eq LLC 3. GRK Farms 4. Arabian Soul Partners Ltd. 5. PCF Arabians

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By Points 1. Sandro Pinha 2. Andrew Sellman 3. Austin Colangelo 4. Luiz Guimaraes Travis Hansen

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By # of Winners 1. Sandro Pinha 2. Andrew Sellman Austin Colangelo

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MINNESOTA ARABIAN HORSE BREEDERS 2023 FALL FESTIVAL September 29-October 1 | St. Paul, Minnesota Judges: Cathy Vecsey, Greg Knowles & Martha Rattner

A Futurity For Devoted Arabian Horse Enthusiasts

The 42nd Annual Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders (MAHB) Fall Festival Horse Show proved to be a captivating event, graced by the finest fall weather that the state has to offer. The allure of the longest running futurity in the world extended beyond state borders, drawing in enthusiastic participants from Canada and neighboring states, reconnecting trainers, breeders, owners and exhibitors with a fun-filled weekend of hospitality and Minnesota nice.

The competition was fierce, with amateur exhibitors showcasing their premier Arabian horses in over 60 competitive Halter and Performance classes. The eclectic mix of events also included an adult Lead Line Costume Class, adding a touch of whimsy to the proceedings, where the victors delighted the crowd as Barbie and Ken lookalikes.

A pivotal moment of Saturday evening was the presentation of the prestigious Eleanor Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award to Debbie Treadwell. A stalwart figure in the MAHB community, Debbie and her family have been dedicated breeders and exhibitors since the inaugural stallion auction in the 1980s. Her decades-long commitment and passion for the Arabian horse and MAHB were recognized with this esteemed accolade, joining the ranks of past awardees such as Eleanor Hamilton, Dick Ames, Larry Jerome, and former MAHB President Greg Brown.

This year’s Fall Fest Reserve High Point Breeder Overall and High Point Halter Breeder with Jerland-bred horses winning both Auction Yearling classes and both Medallion Yearling classes, was treasured member of Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders, Inc. for over two decades, Larry Jerome. Year after year, the “J” horses are represented in MAHB’s Stallion Service Auction and their get are leaving the show ring wearing the roses. Breeding to a Medallion Stallion certainly has its benefits, and next year the stakes are higher than ever! The Champion Yearling Auction Colt and Filly are set to claim a remarkable $20,000 each, with an additional $5,000 bestowed upon the proud owners of the stallions responsible for siring these exceptional champions.

As the dust settles on this year’s success, anticipation is already building for 2024’s “First, Friendliest and Fairest Arabian Futurity in the equine industry.”

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Medallion 2YO Colt/Gelding ATH CCATO BVA (Ccaymus B x Bella Sera PVF) Ex: Jordan Simons O: Amanda Solie Medallion 2YO Filly ATH LUXOTICA (Luxuriant x Guilia) Ex: Rob Kyker O: Rolyn or Judith Schmid Medallion Yearling Filly ATH R LUNA LAMARIE J (Khaja J x PS Yerrah WLF) Ex: Jordan Simons O:Christine Rickart

HALTER CHAMPIONS Auction Yearling Colt/Gelding ATH Yearling Medallion Colt/Gelding ATH ARIES J (Kola J x Galaxie J) Ex: Mike Beethe O: Lawrence Jerome Auction Yearling Filly ATH NAYANE J (Khaja J x Miss Giovanna) Ex: Jordan Simons O: Lawrence Jerome 3 & Over Mare Jackpot ATH CRIMSON CHIANTI SHS (Grand Commandd x Alyssa BA) Ex: Rob Kyker O: Nancy Cowette Seward 3 & Over Gelding Jackpot ATH Arabian Perf. Halter Gelding ATH GREY GOOOSE (Beijing BHF x ABD Almost Parydise) Ex/O: Isabella Templeton

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Arabian Perf. Halter Mare ATH PA MILLENA (PA Phoenix Kid x Millean) Ex: Anissa Weber O: Conway Arabians, Inc. Halter Jackpot AOTS DV KYRIE ELEISON (Viper LRA x Sohphira DVF) Ex/O: Danielle Shaw Liberty Jackpot ATH AN RIYADH (SM Azraff x Kim Crawford MA) Ex/O: Lynda Schmeling

PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS

Arabian Country Pleasure ATR Saddle Seat 18 & U JTR HONOROLL TRGR (IXL Noble Express x Helen Hayes X) Ex: Laurabella Pinska O: Simon, Jane, Emily & Loren Pate

Arabian Western Pleasure ASA SCANDALOUS AFFAIR (Always A Jullyen V x Sweet Saphire V) Ex: Jody Strand O: Kimberly Butler

Western Pleasure 40 & Over AATR MAJOR SIR (SF Sir Real x Major Kameo) Ex: Katherine Carlson O: Michelle or Nicholas Stark

Arabian Country Pleasure Ladies & Gents ANNIE LENNOX CCA (Inception x Nanette Afire) Ex: Thaddeus Knigge O: Lois Marx

Arabian Western Pleasure ATR Western Pleasure AOTR Western Pleasure Jackpot ATR VERADO (Zefyr x Khailianna) Ex/O: Kim Schultz

Western Pleasure 19-39 AATR FINAALI ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Tymeless Treasure) Ex: Abigail Larson O: Sandra Feuling

H/A Country Pleasure ATR H/A Country Pleasure Ladies & Gents SHOC DIRTY TO ME (SF Aftershoc x Lady Haze) Ex/O: Isabella Templeton

Arabian Western Pleasure Ladies & Gents KAJMEERA PA (Khaja J x Psyerrah WLF) Ex: Elizabeth Seward O: Pineview Arabians

Country Pleasure Jackpot ATR Saddle Seat AOTR Saddle Seat Jackpot ATR AIR FORCE (Afires Heir x Azoolapollopa) Ex: Eliana Schmelz O: Debra Schmelz

H/A Western Pleasure H/A Western Pleasure Ladies & Gents AMBITIOUS ZIPPER (Delacroixx x Love This Zippo) Ex: Kevin Price O: Noah Yoder

Saddle Seat Junior Horse ATR Saddle Seat 19 & O AATR ONE LAST KISS PF (Inception x JSN Cosmopolitan) Ex/O: Becky Bohlen

Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR KARMEL EL JULIET (Karmel El Jullyen V x Aatlantiss) Ex/O: Rita Welshons

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Auction Western Pleasure ATR 4YO TENNESSEE WHISKEY CA (Signifikaynce x PA Calypso Dancer) Ex/O: Tammi Hiniker Western Pleasure Novice Horse ATR HOPES REFLECTION (Sundance Kid V x Hope Express) Ex/O: Pamela Dalrymple Western Pleasure 18 & U JTR AMMARA KHAN (PA Kid Khan x Vermes) Ex: Megan Strand O: Amy Taylor Greengard Western Pleasure Jackpot JTR 15-18 LUXURIANT (SS Tru Believer x Valerena) Ex: Madison Rose O: Stephen & Carolyn E. Brockpahler

PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS

Western Pleasure Jackpot 14 & U JTR MAJOR SIR (SF Sir Real x Major Kameo) Ex/O: Nicholas Stark Western Pleasure Jackpot AOTS HT ELDORADO (Eden C x HT Love Bandyt) Ex/O: Katie Treadwell Arabian Hunter Pleasure CORONADO KID (Sundance Kid V x N Wizjam ME) Ex: Jenna Deiss O: Marita & Sofia Metcalf HA/AA Hunter Pleasure H/A Hunter Pleasure ATR H/A Hunter Pleasure Ladies & Gents I GOTTA BUGATTI TOO (KM Bugatti x I Hear Them Too) Ex/O: Cassandra Stafford

Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse ATR KOMMANDERR (PA Phoenix Kid x Mystica Kiss of Marwan) Ex: Gabriella Larson O: Evie Zack

Hunter Pleasure Novice Horse ATR VIVIANNE WR (Om El Sinon x Alaina WR) Ex: Madison Rose O: Heather Carey

Hunter Pleasure 40 & Over AATR WILD THUNDER (Thunderstruck LR x Wild Strawberries) Ex/O: Becky Bohlen

Hunter Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 JTR BLUE SUEDE SHOES CA (Noble Way x Anza Glory CA) Ex: Aminah Strand O: Jody Strand

Hunter Pleasure Jackpot ATR BLUE SUEDE SHOES CA (Noble Way x Anza Glory CA) Ex: Megan Strand O: Jody Strand Auction Hunter Pleasure ATR 4YO MURSHANI PA ( Justify x Mandelynne WLF) Ex: Laura Mlynarczyk O: Pineview Arabians

Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 14 & U JTR RENDITIONS (Remington Magnum x CA Flama) Ex/O: Chloe Lane Hunter Pleasure Jackpot AOTS RAVELLO GF (Maranello x Gemeo Nite Minuet) Ex/O: Lynda Frenchick Arabian English Show Hack AIR FORCE (Afires Heir x Azoolapollopa) Ex: Eliana Schmelz O: Debra Schmelz

Hunter Pleasure AOTR Hunter Pleasure 19-39 AATR VALERIUS CS (KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna) Ex: Sarah Rahimi O: Cathy Rahimi

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November 24th and 25th was the holiday weekend heard about around the Arabian horse world, and in its second year, continues to have the community buzzing with inspiration and excitement. What began in 2022 with an incredible collection of Jackpot classes, entertainment, generous sponsor support and an amazing outreach experience barn, grew again this year

with even more spectacular results. Seven Keystone classes highlighted at the historic AHAF Holiday Festival Horse Show, along with an educational and entertaining outreach program through the Experience Barn resulted in million dollar smiles of thousands who came through

Captivating Shoc WA (top right) and Maghnus Z (above)

the gates of the World Equestrian Center, Ocala. When they were introduced to our Arabian horses ... it was magic!

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“The Keystone events were a huge success in 2022, both within our Arabian community and with those newcomers that came to experience the show and meet our horses,” says Keystone board member, Jaime Johnson. “We were fortunate to have made the impact we’d hoped for in our first year, and when we began planning 2023, there was a tremendous outpouring of support from within our own show & breeding community, as well as corporate interest, and the unwavering commitment of both the World Equestrian Center and the Arabian Horse Association of Florida, to continue our partnership with the 54th Annual Holiday Festival Show.

The Keystone principles are based upon this foundation: 1. Create more excitement by incorporating either existing or new prize money classes into a show, attracting the highest quality entries from within our show community; and by holding those classes in a destination venue, like the incomparable outdoor ring, under WEC’s Holiday Lights Festival and by including entertainment and a chance for our spectators to participate through crowd voting, these classes create an “experience” where our existing community and newcomer/spectators can enjoy very high quality horses and learn about the sport.

2. The Keystone builds an Arabian Horse Experience during the daytime with specific Ambassador horses whose job during the show would be to engage with new people and allow our horses to do what they REALLY do best ... interact with human beings, entertain and educate.

3. The third and final principle is for a Keystone event to engage within the local community by benefitting area charities. This resonates well by attracting newcomers, while showing them how giving both our horses and owners are.

“We believed that if we could build it, they would come,” says Keystone & The Arabian Horse Promotional Fund Board member, Mary Trowbridge, “and we cannot thank the AHAF club and show manager, Laurie Salmi, enough, for partnering with us again for another successful Keystone Experience, resulting in thousands of newcomers meeting our horses in the best circumstances possible.

Our sponsors, owners and exhibitors showed us unwavering support, and for that we are grateful, because the overall benefit to the future of our breed is what is most important.”

“It is hard to beat the magic of the Keystone Arabian Horse Experience ... there is something special about showing under all the lights, the excitement from the crowded grandstands and the energy and beauty of the Arabian horse that gives you goosebumps as an exhibitor. It was so wonderful to share our breed with so many new people, some of whom are seeing Arabians for the very first time. We were so grateful to be part of something bigger than ourselves and hope to see more and more people fall in love with the Arabian horse.” ~ Lauren Adamek

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Keystone AEPA Pro-Am Champion Ladie In Redd, was ridden by the Pro-Am team of Nestor Gonzalez & Jennifer Hagale, earning $10,000 in prize money for Hagale Family Arabians.

Tom Theisen & Lane Naymola, also participated in the class and were the crowd vote winners, displaying their love of both the horse and the matching team who showed with not just matching saddle suits, but also matching hair buns!

THE PRO-AM CLASSES The Keystone features Pro-Am Jackpot classes, including the $25,000 AEPA/Strawberry Banks Pro-Am, the $20,000 Palmetto Arabians Western Pleasure Pro-Am, and the Equine Athlete/Schneiders Hunter Pleasure Pro-Am

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THE ENTERTAINMENT Both Friday & Saturday evenings in the Grande Arena in front of that brilliant hotel, saw entertainment for thousands in the form of a dozen Nationally acclaimed Arabian performers in Sylvia Zerbini’s Grand Liberté act, sponsored

by Hennessey Arabians. Along with her beautiful Arabian horses performing at liberty, Dog & Pony performers and Netflix Film stars Dally & Spanky also entertained!

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Olivia Barta for Barta Show Horses, earning $10,000 in prize money.

The Keystone $20,000 Palmetto Arabians Western Pleasure Pro-Am Reserve Champion winner was won by DA Bijon for Dolorosa Arabians. Fatherson duo Dale & Reece Brown were aboard for the win and were also the Crowd Vote favorites, adding an additional $500 to the $5,000 prize.

The Keystone $20,000 Palmetto Arabians Western Pleasure Pro-Am included beautiful performances by both professionals and amateurs.

The class was led, however, by two amateurs whom were also YOUTH exhibitors. Champion Possesion PGA was ridden by the Pro-Am team of Caralyn Schroter and

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Straight Tequila Knight | Keystone Equine Athlete/Schneiders Hunter Pleasure Pro-Am Champion The Keystone Purebred Hunter Pleasure Pro-Am took place on Saturday evening this year, and the 1st-5th place finishers all took home prize money sponsored by Equine Athlete, while the Champion, Straight Tequila Knight also won a beautiful Pinnacle Adjustable Gullet Saddle, provided by Event Awards partner, Schneiders. Schneiders also provided beautiful padded Leather Halters for all of the Keystone class top five award winners across all Keystone classes.

The Keystone $2,500 Anvil Arabians Arabian Best In Show Champion, MD Fareed, presented by Mike Wilson for Aspire Arabians, also walked away with a Schneiders show halter in addition to their class prize money and their Crowd Vote winning award!

Both Friday & Saturday nights also included a crowd favorite and always entertaining Keystone Native Costume Class. The Half-Arabians performed for $10,000 on Friday evening, while the Purebreds performed to an equally enthusiastic crowd.

The Half-Arabian Champion, well known for wearing roses was Captivating Shoc WA, ridden by owner Lauren Adamek. A stellar performance

was also given by Purebred class champion, RC Iron Man, owned by Debra Hines. Both classes brought some of the largest jackpots available in Native Costume classes, thanks to the sponsorship and support of Hagale Family Arabians and Barta Show Horses.

MD Fareed | Keystone $2,500 Anvil Arabians Best In Show Champion

“It’s a bird, it’s a plane...no, it’s Superman...”

It’s Nestor Gonzalez to be exact! And he was accompanied by many fellow riders in disguise for the $2,500 Purina Mills Keystone Egg & Spoon Challenge! This class is always “egg-cellent” and a show-stopping, egg-dropping event at the Keystone! Costumes included Superman & Wonder Woman, an amazing Harry Potter duo from Chestnuthill Arabians, Barbie & Ken, the Grinch, and even Rip from Yellowstone made an appearance! The championship winner was Missy Walsh, adorned as a Christmas tree. She and Superman were left as our two finalists who ultimately competed in a head to head race to determine the winner!

THE EGG & SPOON CHALLENGE

Keystone $2,500 Purina Mills Egg & Spoon Challenge Champion, Missy Walsh

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“The joy that radiates around the Arabian horse, the exhibitors and the spectators at The Keystone is magic. I’m grateful to have spent the holiday with such great friends, and experienced the excitement and pure FUN of the grand arena in the Egg & Spoon class on Saturday night. The show has an energy that I’d love to see more throughout the year.” ~Stu Vesty

Keystone Championship Trophy, sponsored by DePaolo Equine Concepts

THE “EXPERIENCE” “The Keystone Experience was much Stuart Vesty secured the Crowd Vote Award in the Egg & Spoon Challenge, most likely with his last minute “NO HANDS” ride, that ultimately cost him his egg! It was obvious by the applause and enthusiasm, that the class was loved by all spectators and exhibitors alike, and Stu walked away with the $500 crowd vote award, sponsored by Hagale Family Arabians.

The Egg & Spoon challenge also serves as part of the charity element of the Keystone events, with all of the entry fees going directly to the 2023 selected charities, Horses-N-Heroes of Marion County and The Black Stallion Reading project.

more than a horse show for our family. Twenty family members - our children, their spouses and grandchildren - came for the week, many of them not at all involved in our horse activities. What a terrific way for them to enjoy the beauty of the Arabian horse in a very special venue with holiday excitement and entertainment and time to enjoy all the amenities that the World Equestrian Center has to offer. The horse show was a wonderful centerpiece for a unique family gathering.”

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THE AMAZING HORSE WOMAN EXPERIENCE BARN The Arabian Ambassadors stole the show! There were nine in all and they came to the party suited up and ready to love! Thousands came through the Amazing Horse Woman Experience barn, and witnessed first hand, their magnificence and kindness. The barn was filled with games, face painting, demonstrations and clinics. The public certainly showed their desire to touch the horses and the number of selfies is countless.

One of the highlighted Ambassadors was the black stallion Coltrane.

Owned by Conway Arabians, Coltrane is not only an emerging sire of influence in our breed, but came to represent as our official “Black Stallion” for the Keystone charity, Black Stallion Reading Project.

The charity program provides for all 4th grade Marion County students to read The Black Stallion as a class project, then Coltrane makes select visits to local schools to meet the students in person!

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“The privilege to spend two full days in the Experience Barn interacting with horse lovers new and old was incredibly rewarding and unquestionably the highlight of the entire weekend.

The horses were such exceptional ambassadors for the breed, touching lives and inspiring dreams that will reap positive rewards for decades to come.” ~Scott Benjamin

“As the sponsor of the Keystone Barn Experience, it was wonderful to be part of witnessing and speaking to many people being introduced to the Arabian horse and sharing in their excitement of touching them for the first time. I’m thrilled that Amazing Horse Woman will return next year to support this important event while celebrating the season of Thanksgiving, “ says Dr. Nancy O’Reilly

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MORE ABOUT THE AMBASSADORS Many of the Experience Barn Arabian Horse Ambassadors performed double-duty at the show! Some, like ambassador horse “Sammy” (pictured above) also competed in the Keystone Native Costume class, earning Top Five honors, while others like Mr. Fred (pictured right) also had triple-duty, meeting people in the Experience

barn, while also competing in the show, and hosting leadline participants in the Keystone 8 & Under class on Saturday afternoon.

Ambassadors “Pebbles” & “Val”, also were on loan to first-time Keystone Leadliners, Zola & Azae Johnson (pictured above). “Pebbles was so sweet,” shares Zola, while her 5-yearold brother Azae commented that “Valentino was the best boy, and I’d like to take him home to our house...his card is my favorite, but I have all the horses’ cards from this year and last year.”

The cards the kids referenced are, of course, the Ambassador Horse trading cards, that are made for each Keystone Ambassador year to year.

“They were a big hit last year and at Scottsdale, and all of the kids were collecting them again this year at the barn,” states Jenn Trickey, Keystone Board Member, and the creative mind behind the idea and design of the popular trading cards.

The complete set of Ambassador cards for 2023 include: Val, Mr. Fred, Sammy, Noble, Maghnus Z, Tot, Pebbles, Possesion PGA and Kirby.

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“The Keystone Experience event truly takes a village,” shares Jaime Johnson. “It’s an honor to work on a project that brings this kind of joy and growth to our Arabian horse community, and as a member for 35+ years, I truly hope that we begin to see more magic, more outreach and more joy like the Keystone in more Arabian horse events in the future.”

THANK YOU Amazing Horse Woman LLC Anvil Arabians AEPA Arabian Horse Promotional Fund Barta Show Horses Dolorosa Arabians Equine Athlete Veterinary Services

Hagale Family Arabians Hennessey Arabians Palmetto Arabians Purina Mills Schneiders Southern California Equestrian Center Strawberry Banks Farm

Arabian Horse Association of Florida Arabian Horse Times Amalie Motor Oil Aspire Arabians Augusta Hammock/O’Sherlock Auric Equine Black Stallion Reading Project C. Jarvis Insurance Agency Inc. Chestnuthill Arabians Conway Arabians Dale Brown Performance Horses Danielle Contarino DePaolo Equine Concepts Devoucoux Horses N Heroes of Marion County Elizabeth Pizzonia Friends of Vail Greg Gallun John Lambert Karen Adamek/KarynsArt.com Kerri Buksa Kevin Price Peri Lee Show Horses Lane Equine Linda Musso Lugano Diamonds Maddy Winer Ocala Equestrian Academy

Richard & Georgiann Ames Family Foundation Ryan Chambers Scott Benjamin Scott Christmas Shannon Feinroth Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Silver Birch Stables Sydney Serrano Talaria Farms Trowbridges LTD The Martino Family The Veterinary Center at Hunter’s Crossing & Lexi Brandenburg, DVM Valley Oak Arabians Wilson Training Center & Bloodstock

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San Francisco’s Famous Cow Palace Honors...

Sheila Varian Above: Nan Walden presents a floral “V” to Kristy Gillot, accepting on behalf of Angela Alvarez, Sheila’s beloved Farm Manager.

Story by Evie Tubbs Sweeney Photos by Bozena Hagen

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he same stadium that has borne witness to legends such as the Beatles, John F. Kennedy, the Rolling Stones, Martin Luther King Jr., Elvis Presley, and so many others, paid tribute to a well-known Arabian horse legend. In a special tribute on Saturday, October 14, 2023, during a special “Women of Rodeo” evening, the historic Cow Palace honored the late Sheila Varian – along with her gritty, talented Arabian mare, Ronteza – as the first woman to win the World Reined Cow Horse Championships in 1961.

Scan to view videos from the celebration

The tribute opened with a narrated video walking viewers through that remarkable weekend in 1961, as the young high school teacher competed on her Arabian mare against the best professional cowboys of the day to ultimately “win the world” against all odds.

Sheila Varian Tribute

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Special Performance

Five decorated Varian-bred champions from Dick and Nan Walden’s Rancho Soñado Arabians (Tucson, AZ) then entered the ring in a special performance, representing the quality and versatility of the Varian Arabian:

Picante Jullyen V+ ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Precious V+) ridden by Lane LeClair (Reining National Champion)

Renegade Mac V++ (Maclintock V x Ravvens Skylark) ridden by Shea Johnson (Show Hack National Champion)

May Flower RS (Monticello V x Flower Girl V) ridden by James Fehr (Sport Horse National Top Ten JTR)

Romance V+++// (Maclintock V x Ravvens Skylark) ridden by Griffin Alexander (Sport Horse Reserve National Champion)

Pandoras Seekret V (The Seeker V x Pretty Pauline V) shown in hand by Raeann Haley (Sport Horse National Top Ten In-Hand)

“Dick and I bought our first horse from Sheila in 2003, Kay Pasa V,” said Nan Walden. “My Quarter Horse-loving husband was immediately won over by her horsemanship and her horses. It was an honor for us to pay tribute to Sheila by showcasing a group of our National and Scottsdale Champion Arabians that are winning across a wide array of disciplines from trail and ranch riding to show hack and dressage, to reining and cow work.”

A beautiful floral display representing the Varian V was presented by Nan Walden to Kristy Gillot, who accepted on behalf of Varian Arabians and the Varian family in attendance, concluding the special tribute.

Special thanks to Nan and Dick Walden and the Rancho Soñado Arabians team for bringing horses and adding additional magic to the evening. Thanks also to the Allison Keaney, CEO of the Cow Palace, for making the tribute possible.

It was an unforgettable evening honoring one of the Arabian breed’s brightest guiding lights, Sheila Varian.

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Liberty Meadows Training Center and loving fans gathered on October 7th to celebrate multi-National Champion Best of My Love+// and her retirement from the show ring. The evening culminated in music, food, drinks, and fellowship as they look forward to Best Of My Love’s next life journey as a mother. n

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IN MEMORIAM

William “Bill” Hughes (1943-2023) Bill Hughes, a passionate and respected horseman and educator whose career started with Arabian horses but who truly impacted all aspects of equestrian life, passed away in September.

Born on October 8, 1942, in Los Angeles, Bill had a notable career in Arabian horse breeding, served as a judge in multiple breeds and disciplines, and was actively involved in various equestrian organizations, making significant contributions to the industry. He was known by members of the horse community as a true gentleman, kind and patient, always available to help, and generous with his time.

Bill was a professor for more than 43 years in Agribusiness Management at California State Polytechnic University and was the Director of the Equine Sciences which included the management of the Arabian Horse Center and Equine Research Center. He also served as the last President of the International Arabian Horse Association (IAHA) and the first President of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA).

On a national level, Bill served as a Director on the Board of the American Horse Show Association and continued his service as the organization transitioned to USA Equestrian, where he served as a board member.

In addition to his board service, Bill was deeply involved in governance on the committee level, serving for numerous terms on AHSA, USA Equestrian, and USEF sport committees. From an administrative standpoint, he also served the USEF by being a member of the Planning, Marketing, Budget & Finance, and Investment Committees as well as the National Affiliates Working Group (the predecessor to the National Breeds and Disciplines Council).

After retirement, he became an equine consultant and was chairman of the Arabian National Show Commission and treasurer for the U.S. Equestrian Federation.

From a community standpoint, Bill worked all his life to advocate for his city’s equestrian heritage, serving on the McCoy Equestrian Committee and the Equestrian Overlay Zone Advisory Committee, as well as being a board member of the Chino Hills Community Foundation since its inception in 2008.

Bill was preceded in death by son, Christopher. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann; sons Kevin and Brian; two grandchildren and numerous relatives.

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CP Merritt+// (1997-2023) (Hucklebey Berry+/ x CP Princess, by Barbary+++) 2 National Championships 2 Reserve National Championships 12 National Top Tens Loved and ridden by Sylvia Rogan “Thank you, Linda and Rob Brown, for 19 years of special care.”

The Rogan Family

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CALE NDAR of Events REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS April 29-May 5, 2024 Region 7 Championships Scottsdale, Arizona www.aha7.org

May 30-June 2, 2024 Region 11 Championships Springfield, Illinois www.aha11.com

June 19-22, 2024 Region 2 Championships Santa Barbara, California www.ahareg2.org

April 30 -May 5, 2024 Region 12 Championships Ocala, Florida www.aharegion12.com

June 5-9, 2024 Region 10 Championships St. Paul, Minnesota www.region10arabians.com

June 26-30, 2024 Region 17 Championships Red Deer, Alberta Canada www.region17.com

May 10-12, 2024 Region 8 Championships Albuquerque, New Mexico www.aharegion8.org

June 12-15, 2024 Region 6 Championships Douglas, Wyoming www.region6aha.com

July 1-6, 2024 Region 15 & 16 Championships Lexington, Virginia www.region15and16championship.com

May 28-June 1, 2024 Region 9 Championships Fort Worth, Texas www.region9aha.org

June 16-22, 2024 Region 4 Championships Nampa, Idaho www.aharegion4.com

July 10-13, 2024 Region 5 Championships Monroe, Washington www.regionv.com

May 29-June 1, 2024 Region 1 Championships Del Mar, California www.aharegionone.com

June 18-23, 2024 Region 13 Championships Wilmington, Ohio www.aharegion13.com

July 17-20, 2024 Region 18 Championship Jerseyville, Ontario Canada www.region18.on.ca August 14-18, 2024 Region 14 Championships Wilmington, Ohio www.aha14.com August 27-31, 2024 Region 3 Championships Reno, Nevada www.arabianhorses3.org

SHOWS February 15-25, 2024, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.scottsdaleshow.com March 28-31, 2024, Arabian Breeders World Cup, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com May 16-19, 2024, Ohio Buckeye Sweepstakes, Wilmington, Ohio. www.buckeyesweepstakes.com August 2-4, 2024, East Coast Championships, Lexington, Virginia. www.eastcoastshow.com August 8-17, 2024, Canada’s National Championship, Red Deer, Alberta Canada.

September 11-14, 2024, Arabian National Breeder Finals, Scottsdale, Arizona. www.scottsdaleshow.com September 12-14, 2024, NSH Finals, Springfield, Illinois. www.nshregistry.org September 27-29, 2024, Minnesota Fall Festival, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.medallionstallion.com November 26-29, 2024, AHAF Holiday Festival Show & Keystone Experience, Ocala, Florida. arabianhorsepromotionalfund.com/keystone-experience/

NATIONAL EVENTS www.arabianhorses.org

July 18-27, 2024 Youth & Mid Summer Nationals Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

September 9-14, 2024 Sport Horse Nationals Wilmington, Ohio

October 17-26, 2024 U.S. Nationals Tulsa, Oklahoma

*Go to www.arabianessence.com or www.ecaho.org for additional international shows and information.

Visit www.ahtimes.com for a calendar view of these dates, locations and more.

Calendar listings are subject to change; please confirm dates and locale before making your plans or reservations. E-mail show dates to: charlened@ahtimes.com. *Due to the intrinsic nature of these shows, Arabian Horse Times cannot be held accountable for their validity.

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NAYANE J | Khaja J x Miss Giovanna | Champion Auction Yearling Filly R LUNA LAMARIE J | Khaja J x Psyerrah WLF | Champion Medallion Yearling Filly

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KARAJAN J | Khaja J x Kharmel J | Reserve Champion Medallion Colt/Gelding Larry & Shelley Jerome | larry.jerome@jerland.com | 715.205.0357 | www.Jerland.com

ARIES J | Kola J x Galaxie J Champion Auction & Medallion Yearling Colt/Gelding

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“Larry Jerome has been a treasured member of Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders. Inc for over two decades and has been unwavering in his support and endorsement of our program. Year after year, the “J” horses are represented in our Stallion Service Auction and their get are leaving our Fall Fest show ring wearing the roses.

In 2018, Larry Jerome (Jerland Arabians) was reserve high point breeder in Fall Fest halter classes, in 2021 he was reserve high point breeder overall and high point breeder in halter classes and in 2022 he was high point halter breeder. And this year (2023) was no different. Larry Jerome was reserve high point breeder overall at the show and high point breeder in halter classes with Jerome bred horses winning both auction yearling classes and both medallion yearling classes.”

—Donna Hentges, President | Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders, Inc.