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Contents Issue 11 • V olume 44, No. 6 17

An Evening In Tuscany—Gemini Acres’ Production Sale I

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Scenes From Arabian Horse Days 2013

by Anna Stojanowska

Gemini Acres Equine | Jim & Sally Bedeker

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Farm Manager: Chris Barter (602) 501-9877 | info@geminiacresequine.com Victor Ricigliano (612) 328-1639 | Scott Mason (385) 312-5156

www.GeminiAcresEquine.com

Pride Of Poland

by Anna Stojanowska

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The Arabian Foal Festival—It’s A Hit!

by Mary Kirkman

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Presenting The Personalities—Shirley And Charlie Watts, Halsdon Arabians, Part I

by Mary Kirkman

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The Third Annual Arabian Breeder Finals

by Anne Stratton

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Sax Arabians Germany

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One-On-One With Dr. Hans J. Nagel, President Of The World Arabian Horse Organization

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German Nations Cup ~ All Nations Cup ~ Arabian Futurity Europe

by Talitha Bakker

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Leaders Of The Times:*Pscore And Haras JM

by Kara Larson

14mahb

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In Memoriam

14MAHB

The 2013 Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Fall Festival

by Kara Larson

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ON THE COVER:

Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar), owned by Gemini Acres Equine.

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Comments From The Publisher

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Calendar Of Events

168

Looking Ahead

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Index Of Advertisers

Design by: mickĂŠandoliver Photography by: Gigi Grasso

Menton Gold Champion on her debut, and now she is back...

Making her second appearance in the arena with Giacomo Capacci, to compete in the Salon du Cheval World Championship for Yearling Fillies.

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From The Publisher Reaching Out— To The General Public As I talk to Arabian horse people concerned about marketing the breed, I can’t help but notice that the one thing we all agree on, hands down, is that we need to attract new people to the community. That means we need to engage the general public.

When I get on an airplane, flip through an airline magazine and see advertisements for Quarter Horses, I admit to being envious. I know that the Quarter Horse Association, with its much larger membership, has quite a bit more purchasing power than we do and those ads don’t come cheap—but the principle I think we need to follow is there. We need an effective way to reach out to more people.

So, I have a question for everyone: how can AHA do a better job of promoting the Arabian horse to the general public? Before you answer, let’s recognize that it is really a two-part question. First, how can AHA direct its efforts now in a way that doesn’t require more funding? And second, how can it raise money to expand its outreach in coming years? In my opinion, the most effective promotion of our breed to the general public will take both.

What are your suggestions?

Lara Ames Lara Ames Publisher

Wait till you see what he did at Nationals!

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A-Jakarta x Destiny VF

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2 0 1 3 U n i t e d S tat e s N at i o n a l R e s e rv e C h a m p i o n Y e a r l i n g C o lt P r e s e n t e d b y D av i d B o g g s

A-Jericho

2013 ScottSdale champion Signature Yearling colt 2013 aBWc Silver Supreme champion Yearling colt 2013 aBWc gold champion FuturitY Yearling colt

Owned by The Abel FAmily lacomBe, alBerta, canada STAnding AT midweST contact david BoggS or nate White For Special and limited Breeding incentiveS For 2014

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Proven broodmares available

B r e e d i n g Co n s i st e n t q u al i t y

at Smoky mountain Park ... Champion producing broodmares.

We are retaining daughters of these incredible proven broodmares to cross back onto our stallions, thus allowing us to share some of our precious bloodstock with you.

Call us for a full sales list of our wonderful mares as they are all priced to sell!

tempani SMP (A Temptation x PS Alympia) 2008 Chestnut Mare 2011 U.S. National Reserve Champion CEP Futurity

PS AlyMPiA For Sale (Afire Bey V x Justa Glow) 1996 Grey Mare

Alympus SMP (Baskghazi x PS Alympia) 2012 Grey Colt

Pretty Amazing SMP (A Temptation x PS Alympia) 2007 Grey Mare Scottsdale Top Ten Country Pleasure Junior Horse

the Princess

NobilityS lAdy di For Sale (MHR Nobility x Gypsy Bandola) 1997 Chestnut Mare

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Coronation SMP (Baskghazi x Nobilitys Lady Di) 2012 Chestnut Colt

(The Renaissance x Nobilitys Lady Di) 2013 Bay Filly

Khourage SMP (The Renaissance x Khemos Khouro Ali) 2012 Bay Colt

KheMoS Khouro Ali For Sale (Khouros x Khemos Marissa) 1999 Grey Mare

BaskGorgias SMP (Baskghazi x Khemos Khouro Ali) 2009 Bay Mare

Chiefs Destiny SMP (PS Afire Chief x Khemos Khouro Ali) 2010 Bay Mare

Palisade SMP (Baskghazi x S A Pasafire) 2012 Bay Colt

S A PASAfire

For Sale (Afire Bey V x Paastelle) 1999 Chestnut Mare, Dam of U.S. Top Ten Country English Pleasure Futurity Filly

Chief inspiration SMP (PS Afire Chief x S A Pasafire) 2008 Bay Mare

Carry on SMP (PS Afire Chief x S A Pasafire) 2013 Bay Colt

Rod & Jacqueline Thompson • Lenoir City, TN • 865.816.2406 Trainer Mike Miller • Mike@smparabians.com • cell 608.332.0701 Visit us on the web at: www.SmokyMountainParkArabians.com

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Scottsdale success ... we make it happen!

Make your plans now!

Training SaleS & MarkeTing

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We will be opening our Scottsdale facility soon.

Now is the time to contact us and send your horses to prepare for the Scottsdale show. Past sales results have been incredible. Take advantage of the talents of the Stachowski team, whether you are looking for training and showing or marketing your horse.

Call today for a personal evaluation of your horses and make your plans!

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Gemini Acres Equine | Jim & Sally Bedeker Farm Manager: Chris Barter (602) 501-9877 | info@geminiacresequine.com Victor Ricigliano (612) 328-1639 | Scott Mason (385) 312-5156

www.GeminiAcresEquine.com

WelCome To Gemini aCres ProduCTion sale and e veninG in T usCany .

On behalf of myself and Sally, I would like to welcome you all to Gemini Arabians’ Inaugural Equine Auction.

During our tenure as owners of a successful transportation company, we learned that auctions were a great way to sell quality surplus equipment.

The equipment always sold without a reserve. After a few sales, we had a loyal following of buyers waiting for our equipment to go to auction. Based on that success, we are confident we can accomplish the same goals with our horses.

This year, we are offering 25 lots, including Arabians, Half-Arabians, Friesians and a limited number of embryos. Most of the Arabians will be sired by Da Vinci FM and JJ Bellagio with the exception of one sired by Van Gogh AM. We are very fortunate to own two of the finest and most accomplished stallions in the industry. Da Vinci FM has not only sired champions, he has many achievements in his own right. As a Yearling Colt, Da Vinci FM won U.S. National Reserve Champion. In 2013, he was named Scottsdale International Silver Champion and Region 7 Champion Stallion.

Our other stallion, JJ Bellagio, which we co-own with Chris Barter, is also very accomplished. He is a U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt (third place overall), Silver Champion at the AHBA World Cup, and Unanimous Region 7 Champion Yearling Colt.

When it comes to breeding, we are very discerning.

We have chosen the finest mares in which to breed our stallions. Many are from the Bask lineage. The result is a breathtaking foal crop that will provide the industry with many more future champions.

We would like assure interested buyers that all horses in the sale will be vet-checked, and records will be readily available. Buyers may also request additional information and ask their personal veterinarians to exam the horse.

To facilitate the sale, we have constructed an innovative new indoor arena. The 100 ft. stage in the center ensures that there won’t be a bad seat in the house. And even though cocktails and dinner should make the evening festive, business will be the order of the evening. Our goal is to sell all the lots in an hour and a half.

Ultimately, we would love to do an auction of this caliber every year. In the future, we hope to invite other breeders with exceptional yearlings to join in our sale. In our opinion, an auction done well is exciting and establishes a true value. We are really excited about this auction and look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Best regards, Jim and Sally Bedeker

Terms and CondiTions of Gemini arabians Horse auCTion The following Terms and Conditions of Sale, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements by the Sale Agent or Auctioneer prior to or during the auction, constitutes the entire agreement between the bidders at the auction, on the other hand. Gemini Arabians, LLC (“Gemini”) has the legal right to convey good title to the Horses. Gemini makes no representations or warranties whatsoever to any bidders or to any successful buyer, and shall have no obligations or liabilities to any bidder or buyer, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall bear no liability to any party as a result of any breaches of representations, warranties or legal duties or responsibilities of Gemini to anyone.

Warranty of Title and Possession: Gemini warrants that upon a horse’s sale and payment of the full purchase price, Gemini shall deliver title and possession free of any cloud whatsoever.

Warranty of Pedigree: Gemini warrants the horse’s pedigree as represented.

Warranty of Registration: Gemini warrants the horse’s registration as represented.

Registration Papers: Registration papers shall not pass to the buyer until the horse has been paid for in full.

No Other Warranty: Each horse is sold “AS IS”. Neither Gemini nor any other person is authorized to make representations or warranties about any horse. No oral or written statement constitutes a warranty, and all such oral or written statements, other than those contained herein, shall not be relied upon by any bidder or buyer, and are not part of any contract of sale.

Title and Delivery: Title passes to the buyer at the fall of the hammer, subject to payment of all or such part of the purchase price. All risk of injury to the horse becomes the buyer’s risk upon the fall of the hammer. The horse will be held for the buyer by Gemini until the buyer makes full payment as provided below. The buyer shall present himself to sign the buyer’s acknowledgment form immediately upon the fall of the hammer, and will arrange to make full payment within one (1) business day after the auction. The right of a successful bidder to purchase, as determined by the auctioneer, is not impaired in the event that an Acknowledgement of Purchase is signed by another bidder. Upon settlement by the buyer, the horse shall be delivered to the buyer with a Stable Release provided by Gemini. The buyer shall present the Stable Release to Gemini to remove the horse from the sales premises after taking possession, but in any case taking possession of the horse by the buyer shall constitute delivery thereof. If the buyer fails to cause any horse to be removed promptly, Gemini may cause the horse to be removed from the sales premises at the buyer’s risk and expense.

Limitation of Liability: The buyer’s exclusive remedy for any breach shall be limited to the return of the horse (as described in the following paragraph) and repayment of the purchase price received by Gemini, less commissions and costs of sale. The liability of Gemini or Gemini’s agents with respect to any sale or anything done in connection therewith, whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict liability warranty or otherwise, shall not exceed the total purchase price, less commissions and cost of sale, of the horse upon which liability is based and which has been received by Gemini. Except to the extent set forth in this and the following paragraph, the buyer shall not under any circumstances be entitled to, nor be able to, recover any damages, including but not limited to consequential damages, incidental damages, special or general damages or loss of other property, or loss resulting from any general or particular requirements and needs of the buyer.

Right of Return: Any horse sold in this sale that does not conform to the representations and warranties set forth herein, shall be subject to return to Gemini in exchange for a refund of the total purchase price, less commissions and costs of the sale, and reimbursement for reasonable expenses for keep, maintenance and transportation of the hose from the fall of the hammer,

PROVIDED THAT WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AFTER THE FALL OF THE HAMMER AND PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL FROM THE SALES PREMISES, GEMINI RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE BUYER THAT SUCH A NON-CONFIRMING CONDITION EXISTS, AND THAT THE SAME EXISTED AT THE TIME OF SALE. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN RETURNING A HORSE. ALL WARRANTIES TERMINATE FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AFTER THE FALL OF THE HAMMER, AFTER WHICH THE BUYER SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT OF RETURN UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH. The right of the buyer to return the horse as provided herein to Gemini shall be the sole and exclusive remedy against Gemini with respect to the warranties, and Gemini shall not be liable for any further actual or consequential damages.

Catalog: Every effort has been made to assure the correctness of the catalog, but Gemini is not responsible for errors or omissions. All corrections made to the catalog at the time of the sale from the auctioneer’s podium shall supercede the catalog.

Bidding: The highest bidder recognized by the auctioneer shall be the buyer.

Bids tendered after the fall of the hammer are not valid grounds for any dispute.

If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, or in the event of doubt on the auctioneer’s part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to reoffer and resell the horse in dispute. The auctioneer’s sale record is conclusive and is not subject to challenge. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid.

Bidder Registration: Gemini encourages everyone to pre-register for auction by visiting our website www.GeminiAcresEquine.com Delivery to Buyer: No horse shall be delivered to the buyer until payment in full has been received in full by Gemini by one or more of the means set forth below.

Buyer’s Payment: The buyer shall pay for the horse within one (1) business day of the conclusion of the sale, and shall pay Gemini the total purchase price (or as described in terms) by one or more of the following means: U.S. currency, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, personal check, Credit Cards excepted with a 3.5% user fee (we accept Visa, Master Card or American Express), subject to clearance prior to the release of the horse.

Terms: Terms will be 30% down and the balance paid in four (4) semiannual payments. Gemini may accept other terms for purchase. However, any terms must include a 5% buyer’s premium.

Default Purchase: If any person shall purchase a lot and fail to pay for it in the manner described above, Gemini shall have, in additional to all other legal rights, the right to resell the lot, or at his option, bring an action for specific performance, in which event the defaulting buyer agrees to pay all costs of each suit, together with all reasonable attorney’s fees and cost. In the event of a resale, the defaulting buyer agrees to pay all costs of resale, plus any deficiency between the original total purchase price and the total purchase price upon resale.

Transportation: The buyer, at his own expense, shall transport the horse from the sale premises.

Law and Taxes: These Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona in effect as of the date of the sale, and any dispute shall be resolved pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona.

Jurisdiction and venue shall be in Maricopa County, Arizona. Each buyer agrees to pay any city, county or state sales, transaction, privilege or use tax which may be claimed because of the buyer’s failure to qualify for an exemption. Applicable Arizona state sales tax rulings and state statutes may apply.

Withdrawal Rights: Gemini reserves the right to withdraw any horse from the sale without liability to anyone.

Schedule of eventS Thursday, February 20, 2014 Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres ~ 5:30 p.m.

Sale ~ 7:00 p.m.

The first official preview of the Gemini Acres Production Sale horses will be at 5 p.m., December 31, 2013, as part of the Scottsdale ArabHorse Farm Tour.

Watch for additional previeWs. private shoWings available.

interested bidders may request veterinary information or private vieWings of the sale candidates by contacting farm

manager chris barter (602) 501-9877 e-mail: info@geminiacresequine.com victor ricigliano (612) 328-1639 scott mason (385) 312-5156

6636 e. d ale l ane • c ave c reek , a rizona 85331

Gemini Sires ...

Da Vinci FM 2012 Leading Sire Of Halter Futurity Winners Sire Of National, Scottsdale and Regional Champions including: MPA Giovanni Rohara Crown Prince Fly Me To Rome Dakota FF

Versace DA Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Dominic M Da Joia SW Da Vidica Spartacus RA

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

2013 Region 7 Champion Stallion 2013 SCottSdale inteRnational SilveR Champion Stallion 2007 U.S. national ReSeRve Champion SenioR Stallion

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Creating History!

JJ Bellagio An exciting young son of International Champion Magnum Psyche, he is proving himself as a sire of exotic foals. We are proud to present his daughter Satin Doll GA as lot number 4.

Magnum Psyche JJ BellAGio Joyeuse nY

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle RSc carhif Florenz nY

U.S. NatioNal top teN YearliNg Colt aHBa World CUp Silver CHampioN Colt regioN 7 CHampioN YearliNg Colt

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Reference Sires

Da Vinci FM Versace x Full Moon Astar, by Yahya Matuk

MagnuM Psyche Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle, by *Sasaki

JJ Bellagio Magnum Psyche x Joyeuse NY, by RSC Carhif

Van gogh aM Magnum Psyche x Ynazia HCF, by AF Don Giovani

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Reference Sires

DA VAlentino Versace x DA Love, by Padrons Psyche

*MADDox VAn RyAD Ryad El Jamaal x Barbara Van Kaset, by AAF Kaset

Mintse 384 Leffert 306 Preferent x Lammert 260

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Reference Dams

Amety B Eternety x Amiga B, by Bask El Amigo

DD Crown Jewel Magnum Psyche x Crown Victoria, by Marsianin

Divine Destinee GA Magnum Psyche x Ames Mirage, by Brass

eBony By vAlentino DA Valentino x CF Mamies Night Out, by CF First Night Out

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Reference Dams

Goddess of da Vinci Da Vinci FM x Goddess Of Marwan, by Marwan Al Shaqab

symphony of LoVe *El Nabila B x HED Caramba, by Magnum Psyche

Interested bIdders may request veterInary InformatIon or prIvate vIewIngs of the sale candIdates by contactIng farm

manager chrIs barter (602) 501-9877 vIctor rIcIglIano (612) 328-1639 scott mason (385) 312-5156 *ynazia hcf AF Don Giovani x *NV Tayma, by Bey Shah

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Lot 1

Duchess Of Marwan — Embryo Right

Gazal Al Shaqab Marwan Al Shaqab Little Liza Fame

Anaza El Farid Kajora Fame VF Katahza

AHR #638425 Bay 4/22/08 Eternety Amety B Amiga-B

Sharem El Sheikh Tomboy Bask El Amigo Juwel

A very special offering of a 2014 Embryo right to the champion mare Duchess Of Marwan. Duchess is an exotic daughter of International Champion stallion Marwan Al Shaqab. She is a full sibling to National Champion Goddess of Marwan, Angel of Marwan, and National Champion Princess of Marwan among others. Her proven pedigree has been successful both domestically and internationally. Her extreme type and quality will enhance your program. This is your opportunity to create your own future superstar!

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 8 Gemini Acres

Lot 2

Goddess Of Da Vinci — Embryo Right

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #648530 Bay 1/02/10 Marwan Al Shaqab Goddess Of Marwan Amety B

Gazal Al Shaqab Little Liza Fame Eternety Amiga-B

A 2014 Embryo right to the Champion mare Goddess of Da Vinci, Reserve National Champion and Scottsdale Champion. She is a daughter of both Da Vinci and National Champion mare Goddess of Marwan. This is a perfect way to add this precious and rare blood to your breeding program for both the foreign and domestic markets.

Type, quality, size and attitude—a perfect winning combination!

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 9

Lot 3

Unborn Foal— Da Vinci FM x Amety B

Da Vinci FM

Amety B

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

2014 UNBORN FOAL Eternety Amety B Amiga-B

Sharem El Sheikh Tomboy Bask El Amigo Juwel

For your consideration, the 2014 unborn foal of Gemini Acres’ Da Vinci FM and Amety B, the dam of Duchess of Marwan, National Champion Goddess of Marwan, Angel of Marwan and National Champion Princess of Marwan. Through her exceptional progeny, Amety B has created a dynasty of offspring that rival others in their extreme type and quality. This is an especially exciting cross with Da Vinci’s ability to consistently produce type and beauty as well.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 10 Gemini Acres

Lot 4

Satin Doll GA

Magnum Psyche JJ Bellagio Joyeuse NY

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle RSC Carhif Florenz NY

PENDING Chestnut Arabian Filly 3/08/13 Da Vinci FM Goddess Of Da Vinci Goddess Of Marwan

Versace Full Moon Astar Marwan Al Shaqab Amety B

Satin Doll represents a first time opportunity to acquire an exciting new cross of bloodlines. Sired by the exotic Champion stallion JJ Bellagio, a son of International Champion Magnum Psyche, this beautiful chestnut filly is out of the multi-champion young mare, Goddess of Da Vinci, herself a daughter of the great Da Vinci FM and out of the National Champion mare Goddess of Marwan. Combining the bloodlines of JJ Bellagio, Magnum Psyche, Da Vinci and Marwan Al Shaqab, this young filly represents an internationally recognized and marketable pedigree.

Her attitude, style and beauty point her destiny towards becoming a great show filly and future foundation mare for both domestic and international programs. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes and the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 11

Lot 5

Divine Da Vinci GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

PENDING Bay Arabian Filly 6/12/13 Magnum Psyche Divine Destinee GA Ames Mirage

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle Brass Afire Inmy Eyes

An elegant filly with endless potential! It is no surprise, the extreme quality of this filly, considering the magic cross of Da Vinci FM on the daughters of world-wide champion stallion Magnum Psyche. It is apparent that the cross of these two bloodlines is resulting in exceptional offspring! Destinee’s dam is a beautiful Magnum Psyche daughter and Brass (*Bask++) granddaughter! Destinee GA’s pedigree is comprised of classic beauty, strength and attitude, top and bottom. She has a beautiful face, elegant neck and stretch, kind personality, internationally recognized pedigree and a “look at me” show horse attitude! An outstanding quality filly, she is ready to be started as your next halter contender and future broodmare! She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes, the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities, and the Scottsdale Signature Futurity.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 12 Gemini Acres

Lot 6

Deja Vu GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

PENDING Bay Arabian Filly 4/03/13 Don El Chall Doryzia HCF Hilonia HCF

*Prichal AF Donana *Lyphard *PR Strikette

This gorgeous bay daughter of the great Da Vinci FM offers an exotic and rare internationally-recognized pedigree to the discriminating breeder. This filly could possibly be your next foundation mare or halter contender. She is not only beautiful, but she has her sire’s attitude and style. Da Vinci FM is known for producing gorgeous offspring as well as national champions, and that coupled with Déjà Vu’s dam, the imported Brazilian Champion mare *Doryzia HCF, a daughter of the international champion producing sire Don El Chall, a son of *Prichal, makes her pedigree a rare combination destined to produce classic Arabian beauty and type. A pedigree that offers strength, beauty and correctness. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes and the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 13

Lot 7

Jewels Diamond GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

PENDING Bay Arabian Filly 3/30/13 Magnum Psyche DD Crown Jewel Crown Victoria

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle *Marsianin Crown Muzette

A true “jewel” of the sale. She is stretchy and beautiful. A showy beauty whose pedigree is filled with solid bloodlines including Da Vinci FM, Magnum Psyche and *Marsianin. She is out of the Reserve National Champion Magnum Psyche daughter DD Crown Jewel. Jewels Diamond GA offers a unique blending of internationally renowned bloodlines. She is a full sister to the exported exotic filly DA Joia to Brazil, as well as being a full sister to National Champion Stallion Rohara Crown Prince. Jewels Diamond would be perfect for the discriminating breeder or is ready to start her show ring career. This filly is perfect for the international breeder and market. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes, the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities, and the Scottsdale Signature Futurity―she is a SSS Auction entry.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 14 Gemini Acres

Lot 8

Vincent GA

Magnum Psyche Van Gogh AM Ynazia HCF

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle AF Don Giovani *NV Tayma

AHR #660043 Chestnut Arabian Colt 3/09/13 Psytadel US Claudiaa RA Cool Elygance US

Padrons Psyche Bint Bey Shah Jocool Elysia

A truly RARE offering! This is the FIRST and ONLY Van Gogh AM offspring in the United States! Van Gogh AM, an international exotic sensation and 2011 Bronze World Champion in Paris, his offspring are already highly sought after in Europe. They show extreme Arabian type and beauty. Bred by Gemini Acres Equine and sold and exported to Europe where he went on to garner his international championships, Van Gogh is a son of International Champion Magnum Psyche and Gemini Acres Equine’s foundation broodmare *Ynazia HCF, a National Champion mare herself and producer of international champions. Vincent’s dam, *Claudiaa, has recently been imported from Belgium and is an exotic grey daughter of Psytadel US. Psytadel has established himself as a leading sire of the breed and one of the top-producing sons of Padrons Psyche in Europe. His offspring have won over 100 championship titles around the world. Vincent truly is a “one-of-a-kind” horse for the discriminating breeder.

His pedigree will be accepted and coveted world-wide. His show attitude will allow him to show at the top levels. Don’t miss this very special colt.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 15

Lot 9

Terra Vita GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

PENDING Bay Arabian Filly 3/24/13 Magnum Psyche Olympiaa Ames Mirage

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle Brass Afire Inmy Eyes

This exotic beauty is an incredible representative of her sire, from her tiny teacup muzzle, to her dry sculptured face! Her dam is the highly decorated multi-Champion Magnum Psyche daughter, Olympiaa. Olympiaa is a full sister to National Champion Stallion Ames Charisma and is part of the dynasty of champion crosses including: Divine Destinee GA, Xanthuss and Marietta Ames. It isn’t surprising why this filly is beautiful when you look at her pedigree. Besides being a daughter of the Arabian type producer Da Vinci FM, Terra Vita GA carries the lines of Versace, Magnum Psyche and Brass, a son of *Bask++. A very special, young daughter of Da Vinci FM for your breeding or show program. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes, U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities, and the Scottsdale Signature Futurity.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 16 Gemini Acres

Lot 10

Davincis Angel GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #659871 Chestnut Arabian Filly 3/05/13 Magnum Psyche NBW Angels Kiss BHF Dark Angel

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle RSD Dark Victory Crown Narada

The gorgeous Davincis Angel GA is sired by the great Da Vinci FM, a sire whose offspring have already garnered national and international championships and are desired world-wide! This exotic beauty is an incredible representative of her sire. Her dam is the highly decorated multi-national champion Magnum Psyche daughter, NBW Angels Kiss. It isn’t surprising why this filly is so exotic-headed when you look at her pedigree. Besides being a daughter of the head producer, Da Vinci FM, Davincis Angel GA is a granddaughter of multi-national champion mare BHF Dark Angel who is a daughter of exotic producer Brazilian National Champion stallion *RSD Dark Victory. Her pedigree is stacked with substance, quality and exotic, classic beauty—perfect for your breeding or show program. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes, U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities and the Scottsdale Signature Futurity.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 17

Lot 11

Princessof Davinci GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #659961 Chestnut Arabian Filly 1/5/13 El Nabila B Symphony Of Love HED Caramba

Kubinec 218 Elf Layla Walayla B Magnum Psyche HED Cajun Queen

An opportunity to acquire a young daughter of Da Vinci FM out of the multi-champion mare Symphony of Love, a daughter of the imported National Champion Stallion *El Nabila B, and daughter of the imported National Champion mare *HED Caramba. Her pedigree is solid and comprised of internationally recognized horses. She is a full sibling to the exotic filly Kahilat Al Shahania. This beautiful filly has attitude and style! She is bold and is a beautiful representation of both her sire and dam. A future foundation mare for your breeding program for the domestic and international markets. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes, Halter Futurities, U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities, and the Scottsdale Signature Futurity.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 18 Gemini Acres

Lot 12

Picasso GA

Padrons Psyche Magnum Psyche A Fancy Miracle

*Padron Kilika *Sasaki *Medina Azahara

AHR #658771 Chestnut Arabian Colt 6/25/12 AF Don Giovani Ynazia HCF *NV Tayma

*Aladd *Wind Charm Bey Shah Bar Syl Baseyna

An opportunity to acquire a full-sibling to the exotic International Champion Van Gogh GA. This is one of two full brothers offered on this sale. He is a son of the famous Gemini Acres Equine foundation Multi-National Champion mare *Ynazia HCF, who is also the dam of multiple champions and international champion horses. Including, as mentioned, the 2011 Bronze World Champion in Paris, Van Gogh AM (Magnum Psyche x Ynazia HCF). Picasso GA’s other famous siblings include the exotic Champion stallions Psequel (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF) and Psource (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF). His pedigree offers the proven blood of his sire Magnum Psyche, and that of AF Don Giovani , Bey Shah+ and *Aladdinn. Picasso GA would make an outstanding future show horse or herd sire. This handsome young colt offers body, type and showy attitude with huge eyes. He is ready to be shown or used in a breeding program for both the domestic and international markets. He is enrolled in the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 19

Lot 13

Lleonardo GA

Padrons Psyche Magnum Psyche A Fancy Miracle

*Padron Kilika *Sasaki *Medina Azahara

AHR# 658770 Chestnut Arabian Colt 6/18/12 AF Don Giovani Ynazia HCF *NV Tayma

*Aladd *Wind Charm Bey Shah Bar Syl Baseyna

A chance to acquire a full-sibling to the exotic 2011 Paris Bronze World Champion Van Gogh GA. This is one of two full brothers offered on this sale. Out of the famous Gemini Acres Equine foundation multi-national champion mare *Ynazia HCF, she is also the dam of multiple champions and international champion horses. Lleonardo GA’s other famous siblings include the exotic champion stallions Psequel (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF) and Psource (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF). His pedigree offers the proven blood of his sire Magnum Psyche, and that of AF Don Giovani , Bey Shah+ and *Aladdinn. This handsome young colt offers body, type and attitude. He is upright and sporty with show ring presence. He is ready for the show ring or your breeding program for both the domestic and international markets. He is enrolled the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 20 Gemini Acres

Lot 14

Miss Ebony GA

Ryad El Jamaal Maddox Van Ryad Barbara Van Kaset

*Ali Jamaal Roxana Elshaklan *AAF Kaset Bet El Wali NA

HAHR #2A374292 Grey H/A Filly 3/21/12 DA Valentino Ebony By Valentino CF Mamies Night Out

Versace Da Love CF First Night Out

This is a gorgeous, upright, “trotty� Half-Arabian filly that will captivate your heart and bring you more blues in the ring! She is out of the National Champion and Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Mare Ebony by Valentino. Sired by Brazilian National Champion and U.S. Reserve National Champion stallion *Maddox Van Ryad, Miss Ebony GA is already a superstar having been named 2013 Scottsdale Champion HalfArabian Yearling Filly as well as 2013 Scottsdale Junior Champion Filly. She has also garnered the title of 2013 Region 2 Champion Half-Arabian Yearling Filly. She is ready to continue her show career with you in the ring. She is enrolled the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 21

Lot 15

Temptation GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #657582 Bay Arabian Filly 3/18/12 Magnum Psyche HED Monserrat Zetyra HCF

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle *Almaden II *NV Ali Bey

Professionally started in halter, this beautiful filly has endless potential in the show ring! Showy and upright with a beautiful face, Temptation’s extreme quality is well evident. It’s no surprise due to the successful cross of Da Vinci FM on the daughters of world-wide champion stallion Magnum Psyche.

It is apparent that the cross of these two bloodlines is resulting in exceptional offspring! Imported from Argentina, Temptation’s dam is the beautiful Magnum Psyche daughter *HED Monserrat who is an *Almaden II granddaughter and carries the exotic lines of Ali Jamaal. Temptation’s pedigree is comprised of classic beauty, strength and attitude, top and bottom. Temptation’s internationally recognized pedigree and “look at me” show horse attitude will make her an excellent addition as a halter contender and future broodmare. She is enrolled in the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 22 Gemini Acres

Lot 16

Phoebe II

Phoebe II (Wibe 402 x Phoebe from Fr.Conn, by Rintse 386) 2012 Friesian Filly Eligible for the B Friesian Book A beautiful, young Friesian filly with a ton of potential either under saddle or for breeding. She was sired by Wibe 402, a Friesian stallion who was known for his athletic ability, noble head, forward movement and lots of hair. His Sire, Oege 267 was also known for passing along beautiful heads, long hair and a strong willingness to work. Her pedigree suggests she will also have the same sweet temperament and produce offspring with exotic hair and excellent movements. Friesians are now excelling in dressage and this filly would be an excellent prospect.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 23

Lot 17

Heiress of Da Vinci

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #654594 Bay Arabian Filly 5/22/11 Ensignia MSU Sincerely Yours MSU Shagadelic

Concensus Enaria Ohadi Ben Rabba Msu Stolen Angel

A daughter of internationally recognized sire Da Vinci FM, known for passing his classic Arabian type and beauty on to his offspring.

Heiress of Da Vinci is a gorgeous bay filly. She was bred with the full intent of creating a pedigree to produce classic Arabian type, substance and quality for years to come. Her dam is a daughter of the Polish stallion Ensignia a son of Polish multi-national champion Concensus. Her pedigree is a combination of strength and beauty with international merit. She would make a lovely show mare or future broodmare for any program. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes and the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 24 Gemini Acres

Lot 18

Klass Fan Gemini

Klaas Fan Gemini (Mintse 384 Sport x Wanda, by Brandus 345 Sport) 2011 Registered KFPS Studbook Friesian Colt A very handsome, young colt sired by one of the Friesian breed’s all time leading sires, Mintse 384 Sport. His dam, Wanda, was rated a 1st Premie Star mare. Similar to his sire, Klaas has an amazing square trot with elevation and elastic motion. His sire is famous for producing some of the most extreme trot and strength of gaits in the Friesian breed. He has a beautiful head, well developed neck and motion. Klaas is ready to start in the lines for performance. His sire’s offspring have excelled in dressage and carriage—a good direction for Klaas as well.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 25

Lot 19

Sensational Da Vinci

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

HAHR #3A372726 Chestnut H/A Mare 4/09/11 Versace ZA Primaverah Oliviah

Fame VF Precious As Gold Night Of Roses O Katie

One of the most gorgeous Half-Arabians in the breed today, she looks like a purebred Arabian with attitude and style! Sensational’s name definitely fits her. She is just beginning her show ring career as a future show horse! If you want “look at me” attitude with a sweet personality, look no further! This outstanding Half-Arabian daughter of the Great Da Vinci FM is also out of the famous multi-national champion Half-Arabian Mare ZA Primaverah, who is sired by the Reserve National Champion sire Versace, a son of National Champion Fame VF. This Half-Arabian filly’s pedigree is a “who’s who” of National Champions! She is upright and necky, with motion to boot! She would make an incredible Half-Arabian halter contender for either the open or amateur and is a great breeding prospect as well! She is enrolled the U.S. and Canadian Halter Futurities.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 26 Gemini Acres

Lot 20

Bint Ynazia GA

Versace Da Vinci FM Full Moon Astar

Fame VF Precious As Gold Yahya Matuk Amurath Astoria

AHR #649505 Bay Arabian Mare 4/19/10 AF Don Giovani Ynazia HCF *NV Tayma

*Aladd *Wind Charm Bey Shah Bar Syl Baseyna

Beautiful Bint Ynazia GA is a daughter of the famous Gemini Acres Equine foundation multi-national champion mare *Ynazia HCF, the dam of multiple champions and international champion horses including: 2011 Bronze World Champion in Paris, Van Gogh AM (Magnum Psyche x Ynazia HCF), champion stallions Psequel (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF), and Psource (Padrons Psyche x Ynazia HCF). Her pedigree offers the proven blood of her sire Da Vinci FM, and that of AF Don Giovani , Bey Shah+ and *Aladdinn. This is also a “two-in-one� package as she is confirmed in foal to JJ Bellagio for a 2014 foal. A beauty in her own right, she is ready to be shown or used in a breeding program for both the domestic and international markets. This is an exceptional opportunity to bring much coveted bloodlines into your own breeding program. Enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 27

Lot 21

Devon F/T Friesian Connection

Devon F/T Friesian ConneCTion (Mintse 384 Sport x Yvonne Emma P Ster, by Folkert 353 Sport) 2009 Registered KFPS Studbook Friesian Stallion Beginning his performance training and showing outstanding potential. This could be your next Friesian stallion prospect.

A son of Mintse 384 Sport and out of the mare Yvonne Emma P Ster, Devon represents one of the most sought after pedigrees in the Friesian world. His extreme trot and strength of gaits is well evident. His sire, Mintse, is one of the leading sires in the Friesian breed and he is famous for the motion and square trot he exhibits. Devon will most definitely be a contender in the future Keurings. An athletic stallion ready to start his performance or breeding career.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 28 Gemini Acres

Lot 22

Vvaliante

Versace DA Valentino DA Love

Fame VF Precious As Gold Padrons Psyche Magnifficaa FA

AHR #639553 Bay Arabian Gelding 4/06/08 NV Elite Kkissthestars Kkiss Of Fire

Bey Shah IA Bay Countess Firelord Step N Out

Offering a very special and winning DA Valentino son. Handsome, tall, and a multi-national top ten halter gelding, Vvaliante has been in western pleasure training with noted horseman Tommy Garland. This gelding stands out in a crowd.

His near perfect silhouette is so like his famous sire, DA Valentino. He could be brought back to the ring in halter or continue his western pleasure training. A fine show horse with incredible potential. He is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 29

Lot 23

ZA Primaverah

Fame VF Versace Precious As Gold

Bey Shah Raffoleta-Rose *El Shaklan Autumn In Gold

HAHR #2A348568 Bay H/A Mare 3/30/02 Night Of Roses Oliviah O Katie

Careys Night Of Love Symbol Song Enoss NDL Esperanza

One of the most decorated Multi-National Champion Half-Arabian Halter Mares the breed has to offer.

10-time UNITED STATES, CANADIAN and YOUTH National Champion and Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Mare ZA PRIMAVERAH. She is sired by the National Champion producing stallion Versace and out of the elegant Saddlebred mare Oliviah who was sired by the World Champion producing Saddlebred sire Night of Roses. This elegant, tall mare has a show ring attitude and correctness. She can be shown by an amateur, youth or professional, and excels in all divisions! She has a sweet and willing disposition and is a joy to be around!

This mare has been professionally halter trained and campaigned by Midwest Training Centre and is ready to either go back into the ring to win for you or produce your next National Champion. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 30 Gemini Acres

Lot 24

Douwe C - Star Sport

Douwe C-Star Sport (Sape 381 Stb Sport x Kiki Stb Ster, by Fabe 348 Stb) 2001 Registered KFPS Studbook Friesian Stallion This talented stallion has recently been imported from the Netherlands. Douwe has been competing at Z1 dressage in the Netherlands (similar to 3rd level except without the changes). Douwe has been selected for Talent program of the KFPS (Dutch studbook), meaning he is one of only 5 of the best Friesian dressage horses from the Netherlands recognized by its studbook! Douwe is ZZ heavy dressage. He can do the flying changes 3 and 4. Half pirouette is also no problem. Douwe is a very nice and sweet horse and willing to work for you. He is schooling level Prix St. George. The special thing about him is that you can also present him to be approved through a short exam. When he is presented in the Prix St George, he is allowed to take a test for a week and can be an approved stallion! Show record: 2005 Champion L1 Dressage, 2006 Final Central Keuring Dressage Talent, 2007 Champion M1 Dressage, 2007 Final Z1 Dressage Friesian Championships, 2007 Young Dressage Talent of the Netherlands at the Central Keuring Leeuwarden, 2008 Final Dutch Championship Frisians at Kootwijk Z2 Dressage, 2009 Final Dutch Championship Friesians at Kootwijk ZZ-Light, 2010 3rd Place at Assen Class ZZ-Light, 2nd Place 2010 Runner-Up Dutch Championship Friesian at Kootwijk ZZ-Light, 2011 1st Place ZZ Light Concour at Koudum in 2008/2009/2010. Full paper Star stallion. Allowed to start ZZ Heavy dressage. Really talented sport horse with a beautiful extensor who has won a lot of awards during championships the last few years. This is a very special stallion who can become your foundation Friesian sire.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ G e m i n i A cr e s 31

Lot 25

JJ Shakira

Padrons Psyche Magnum Psyche A Fancy Miracle

*Padron Kilika *Sasaki *Medina Azahara

AHR #579500 Chestnut Arabian Mare 6/11/00 Northerlei WH Vanity Whdandee

*Aladdinn Westerlei *Marhaba Gdeenah

An outstanding National Top Ten Halter Mare sired by the World Wide Champion Stallion Magnum Psyche and out of an *Aladdinn granddaughter. This is also a “two-in-one� package as she is confirmed in foal to Da Vinci FM for a 2014 foal. JJ Shakira is an opportunity to add the precious blood of Magnum Psyche, Northerlei, *Aladdinn, *Padron, *Marhaba and Gdansk to your breeding program. She has been professionally halter trained and is suitable as either an amateur or open mare. She is enrolled in Breeders Sweepstakes.

Buyer: ____________________________________________________________________ Price: ________________________________________ 32 Gemini Acres

WelCome To Gemini aCres ProduCTion sale and e veninG in T usCany .

On behalf of myself and Sally, I would like to welcome you all to Gemini Arabians’ Inaugural Equine Auction.

During our tenure as owners of a successful transportation company, we learned that auctions were a great way to sell quality surplus equipment.

The equipment always sold without a reserve. After a few sales, we had a loyal following of buyers waiting for our equipment to go to auction. Based on that success, we are confident we can accomplish the same goals with our horses.

This year, we are offering 25 lots, including Arabians, Half-Arabians, Friesians and a limited number of embryos. Most of the Arabians will be sired by Da Vinci FM and JJ Bellagio with the exception of one sired by Van Gogh AM. We are very fortunate to own two of the finest and most accomplished stallions in the industry. Da Vinci FM has not only sired champions, he has many achievements in his own right. As a Yearling Colt, Da Vinci FM won U.S. National Reserve Champion. In 2013, he was named Scottsdale International Silver Champion and Region 7 Champion Stallion.

Our other stallion, JJ Bellagio, which we co-own with Chris Barter, is also very accomplished. He is a U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt (third place overall), Silver Champion at the AHBA World Cup, and Unanimous Region 7 Champion Yearling Colt.

When it comes to breeding, we are very discerning.

We have chosen the finest mares in which to breed our stallions. Many are from the Bask lineage. The result is a breathtaking foal crop that will provide the industry with many more future champions.

We would like assure interested buyers that all horses in the sale will be vet-checked, and records will be readily available. Buyers may also request additional information and ask their personal veterinarians to exam the horse.

To facilitate the sale, we have constructed an innovative new indoor arena. The 100 ft. stage in the center ensures that there won’t be a bad seat in the house. And even though cocktails and dinner should make the evening festive, business will be the order of the evening. Our goal is to sell all the lots in an hour and a half.

Ultimately, we would love to do an auction of this caliber every year. In the future, we hope to invite other breeders with exceptional yearlings to join in our sale. In our opinion, an auction done well is exciting and establishes a true value. We are really excited about this auction and look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Best regards, Jim and Sally Bedeker

Terms and CondiTions of Gemini arabians Horse auCTion The following Terms and Conditions of Sale, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements by the Sale Agent or Auctioneer prior to or during the auction, constitutes the entire agreement between the bidders at the auction, on the other hand. Gemini Arabians, LLC (“Gemini”) has the legal right to convey good title to the Horses. Gemini makes no representations or warranties whatsoever to any bidders or to any successful buyer, and shall have no obligations or liabilities to any bidder or buyer, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall bear no liability to any party as a result of any breaches of representations, warranties or legal duties or responsibilities of Gemini to anyone.

Warranty of Title and Possession: Gemini warrants that upon a horse’s sale and payment of the full purchase price, Gemini shall deliver title and possession free of any cloud whatsoever.

Warranty of Pedigree: Gemini warrants the horse’s pedigree as represented.

Warranty of Registration: Gemini warrants the horse’s registration as represented.

Registration Papers: Registration papers shall not pass to the buyer until the horse has been paid for in full.

No Other Warranty: Each horse is sold “AS IS”. Neither Gemini nor any other person is authorized to make representations or warranties about any horse. No oral or written statement constitutes a warranty, and all such oral or written statements, other than those contained herein, shall not be relied upon by any bidder or buyer, and are not part of any contract of sale.

Title and Delivery: Title passes to the buyer at the fall of the hammer, subject to payment of all or such part of the purchase price. All risk of injury to the horse becomes the buyer’s risk upon the fall of the hammer. The horse will be held for the buyer by Gemini until the buyer makes full payment as provided below. The buyer shall present himself to sign the buyer’s acknowledgment form immediately upon the fall of the hammer, and will arrange to make full payment within one (1) business day after the auction. The right of a successful bidder to purchase, as determined by the auctioneer, is not impaired in the event that an Acknowledgement of Purchase is signed by another bidder. Upon settlement by the buyer, the horse shall be delivered to the buyer with a Stable Release provided by Gemini. The buyer shall present the Stable Release to Gemini to remove the horse from the sales premises after taking possession, but in any case taking possession of the horse by the buyer shall constitute delivery thereof. If the buyer fails to cause any horse to be removed promptly, Gemini may cause the horse to be removed from the sales premises at the buyer’s risk and expense.

Limitation of Liability: The buyer’s exclusive remedy for any breach shall be limited to the return of the horse (as described in the following paragraph) and repayment of the purchase price received by Gemini, less commissions and costs of sale. The liability of Gemini or Gemini’s agents with respect to any sale or anything done in connection therewith, whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict liability warranty or otherwise, shall not exceed the total purchase price, less commissions and cost of sale, of the horse upon which liability is based and which has been received by Gemini. Except to the extent set forth in this and the following paragraph, the buyer shall not under any circumstances be entitled to, nor be able to, recover any damages, including but not limited to consequential damages, incidental damages, special or general damages or loss of other property, or loss resulting from any general or particular requirements and needs of the buyer.

Right of Return: Any horse sold in this sale that does not conform to the representations and warranties set forth herein, shall be subject to return to Gemini in exchange for a refund of the total purchase price, less commissions and costs of the sale, and reimbursement for reasonable expenses for keep, maintenance and transportation of the hose from the fall of the hammer,

PROVIDED THAT WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AFTER THE FALL OF THE HAMMER AND PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL FROM THE SALES PREMISES, GEMINI RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE BUYER THAT SUCH A NON-CONFIRMING CONDITION EXISTS, AND THAT THE SAME EXISTED AT THE TIME OF SALE. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN RETURNING A HORSE. ALL WARRANTIES TERMINATE FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AFTER THE FALL OF THE HAMMER, AFTER WHICH THE BUYER SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT OF RETURN UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH. The right of the buyer to return the horse as provided herein to Gemini shall be the sole and exclusive remedy against Gemini with respect to the warranties, and Gemini shall not be liable for any further actual or consequential damages.

Catalog: Every effort has been made to assure the correctness of the catalog, but Gemini is not responsible for errors or omissions. All corrections made to the catalog at the time of the sale from the auctioneer’s podium shall supercede the catalog.

Bidding: The highest bidder recognized by the auctioneer shall be the buyer.

Bids tendered after the fall of the hammer are not valid grounds for any dispute.

If any dispute arises between two or more bidders, or in the event of doubt on the auctioneer’s part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to reoffer and resell the horse in dispute. The auctioneer’s sale record is conclusive and is not subject to challenge. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid.

Bidder Registration: Gemini encourages everyone to pre-register for auction by visiting our website www.GeminiAcresEquine.com Delivery to Buyer: No horse shall be delivered to the buyer until payment in full has been received in full by Gemini by one or more of the means set forth below.

Buyer’s Payment: The buyer shall pay for the horse within one (1) business day of the conclusion of the sale, and shall pay Gemini the total purchase price (or as described in terms) by one or more of the following means: U.S. currency, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, personal check, Credit Cards excepted with a 3.5% user fee (we accept Visa, Master Card or American Express), subject to clearance prior to the release of the horse.

Terms: Terms will be 30% down and the balance paid in four (4) semiannual payments. Gemini may accept other terms for purchase. However, any terms must include a 5% buyer’s premium.

Default Purchase: If any person shall purchase a lot and fail to pay for it in the manner described above, Gemini shall have, in additional to all other legal rights, the right to resell the lot, or at his option, bring an action for specific performance, in which event the defaulting buyer agrees to pay all costs of each suit, together with all reasonable attorney’s fees and cost. In the event of a resale, the defaulting buyer agrees to pay all costs of resale, plus any deficiency between the original total purchase price and the total purchase price upon resale.

Transportation: The buyer, at his own expense, shall transport the horse from the sale premises.

Law and Taxes: These Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona in effect as of the date of the sale, and any dispute shall be resolved pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona.

Jurisdiction and venue shall be in Maricopa County, Arizona. Each buyer agrees to pay any city, county or state sales, transaction, privilege or use tax which may be claimed because of the buyer’s failure to qualify for an exemption. Applicable Arizona state sales tax rulings and state statutes may apply.

Withdrawal Rights: Gemini reserves the right to withdraw any horse from the sale without liability to anyone.

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Fifty Fun Years Together!

Celebrate with

Jim & Joyce Sommers

— November 29, 2013 —

El Victor II (Anaza El Farid x Miss High Societe), at 18 years on 5/17/13.

We would like to thank the Arabian Horse community for becoming a part of our family. Our passion for this wonderful breed—and the many special horses of ours and yours—have allowed us to share a lifetime of memories with all of you.

We have enjoyed a special love between the two of us and now, in our retirement from the business world, we are fortunate to enjoy the pastural scenes around us—beautiful descendants from some of our own bloodlines …

SHAMEEM, *SIMEON SHOR, ANAZA EL FARID, EL GRETZKY, EL VICTOR II, *EXQUISITE, TC BASKA, MISS HIGH SOCIETE, CHANSON D’AMOUR & SHEEMAH, to name a few.

We are blessed to have each other, our wonderful family (7 grandsons and 2 granddaughters), beautiful horses, and the excitement of ‘LIVING THE DREAM’ with many of you. We hope you continue to share the passion and love for this special breed, and that God will bless each of you just as He has done for us.

Sincerely,

Joyce & Jim

Canada Farm Arabians at Sommerloch Farm 1550 Reidsville Road, R.R. # 1 Ayr, Ontario Canada N0B 1E0 jsommers@orc.ca • www.canadafarmarabians.com

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Foal—It’sFestival A Hit!

by MARY KIRKMAN

The idea was too simple, really. Last spring, as Santa Ynez horsemen were considering ways of drawing attention to their horses, Aljassimya Farm Manager Bart Van Buggenhout suggested a foal competition for amateurs only. It is not a new concept, he conceded, but the way they did it could be all their own. Others in the club agreed; in four months, they put together their horse show, and over the weekend of October 5-6, at the Santa Ynez Equestrian Center, they realized that they had tapped into something special. They had hoped for 50 horses from the local area, but welcomed 70 from as far away as Northern California, and they saw the rails lined with 150 to 200 spectators each day. On Sunday morning, the Arabian Foal Festival was front page news in the Santa Barbara News-Press, and that evening, when a lot of people loaded up their horses, they went home happy.

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What did the Foal Festival, which was put on by the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association, do that worked so well? The Show Committee (Buggenhout, Greg Gallún, Henry Metz, Doug Dahman and Kelly Elm) not only listened to what people said they wanted, but also read between the lines: the event needed to be inexpensive, convenient, fun, and most of all, fair.

“People said they wanted a show where everyone was equal,” Buggenhout says. “So that’s what we did.” The extremely accomplished individuals whose expertise, while amateur, is nearly at the professional level were not the target exhibitors.

That was not about keeping people out, show organizers emphasized; it was about making others, such as those who had never shown before, feel more welcome.

“When you level the playing field, people find it fair,” Buggenhout says. “Then they can come out and do it themselves. It’s just going back to the old days, when owners were showing their lone horse—and even showing national champions.”

Best Large Breeder, AlJassimya Farm.

“Showing a horse is overwhelming to a lot of people who love and appreciate Arabians,” adds Greg Gallún.

“We really want to reach out to people who are afraid or intimidated about going to Scottsdale or Las Vegas, or even a regional.” The unspoken implication was that if beginners at the Foal Festival enjoyed the experience, they might eventually move on to other levels of participation.

Organizers also paid attention to the conditions the weanlings and yearlings would face, knowing that many would be on their maiden voyage away from home (the show, publicity explained, was designed to be a “first time, low stress experience” for the youngsters). Weanlings were allowed to show at their dams’ side, and only leather chin straps, not chains, were allowed. The foals could be clipped with no more than a No. 10 blade, and whiskers, eyelashes and hair deep in the ear had to be left untouched. Stand-ups were casual (no hard poses), and the youngsters were required only to walk and trot. Whips were not permitted, but carrots, grass or grain could be employed to get a foal’s attention.

Wayne Newton and Bart Van Buggenhout.

“The filly that won the weanling championship never really stood still, and it didn’t matter,” Gallún smiles. “Sometimes they don’t stand still perfectly. The thing that was neat about it is when the people knew that it didn’t really matter how perfectly your horse stood, it just changed the mentality.

“Competition is great,” he notes. “I make my living at it.

But we kind of took a step back from it in this show. Yeah, there’s first and second, and there’s gold, silver and bronze championships—it is a competition—but that wasn’t at the Audience members enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.

Left: Bart Van Buggenhout, Sheila Varian and Kathleen and Wayne Newton.

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forefront. It was more just to enjoy some really beautiful horses in a beautiful area.”

The Foal Festival offered 10 classes, divided into sections, with only five entries in each section. Competition was divided into colts, fillies and geldings, in-hand and performance-oriented, with first and second place awarded in each section from Saturday’s qualifying rounds. One judge, selected in rotation from the pool of Bill Melendez, Cynthia Richardson, Becky Rogers and Mark Wharton, officiated in each section, and afterward explained to the audience the positive points of the horses chosen. On Sunday, championships for each class were held, using a point system so that spectators would understand the thought behind each ranking.

Also on Sunday was a Trail In-Hand class for yearlings, a new event scheduled to be introduced by AHA next year. “People loved that,” Gallún says. “When a horse finished a pattern, people were cheering like they would for a good park horse.”

The calendar was not nonstop competition, however; each day, performance demonstrations helped the public understand the disciplines that the performance-oriented in-hand youngsters would grow up to enter. And on Saturday night, a special award recognizing lifetime achievement was presented to Santa Ynez couple, Paul and Carol Hemming of Hemming Arabians, who had owned 1965 U.S. National Champion Stallion Raffon.

Then Crimson Farms hosted a barbeque that brought oldtimers and newcomers together for an evening of fun and horse talk. There even was a touch of celebrity in the air with the presence of longtime breeder and owner Wayne Newton, who on Sunday afternoon told the crowd that he was inspired by the fun, low-key atmosphere of the show. He thanked the Santa Ynez Association for taking the trouble to bring everyone together. And when the competition closed, a Best Handler Award was presented to Mark Valdez.

The Foal Festival closed with a stallion parade that despite 90-degree temperatures kept the audience lining the rail.

On hand were Ali Sharoukh, Aria Impresario, Dakar El

Filly Yearling Performance Gold Champion EVG BRIANNA (Stival x Bey Julie Anne), owned by Evergreen Arabians and Gallún Farms, Inc.

Gelding Yearling Performance Gold Champion HS EXCUSE MY DUST (ML Afire Dream x HS Bianca Rose), owned by High Star Farms, LLC.

Filly Yearling Show Gold Champion HDC RIJIMA (Eden C x Reyna JCA), owned by Haras de Cardenas.

Colt Yearling Show Gold Champion SANTINO V (Audacious PS x Satine IA), owned by Varian Arabians.

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Filly Foal/Weanling Performance Gold Champion ZENYATTA JCA (ZT Marwteyn x Jacline Jamal JCA), owned by Jade Creek Arabians.

Colt Foal/Weanling Performance Gold Champion JAHBAHR ALJASSIMYA (WH Justice x Ariadne), owned by AlJassimya Farm.

Filly Foal/Weanling Show Gold Champion AJ FARHA (Ajman Moniscione x Felicia RLC), owned by Ajman Stud.

Colt Foal/Weanling Show Gold Champion NW DARIUS (Stival x NW Shantelle), owned by Michael & Ruth Doe and Gallún Farms, Inc.

Jamaal, Ecaho, Emphasis DDA, Enzo, MPA Giovanni, Signifikaynce and Sidon SMF.

Trail In-Hand winner LETISHA (FA El Shawan x BHF Shahs Lullaby), owned by Gallún Farms, Inc.

Looking at the roster of who showed at the Foal Festival, Bart Van Buggenhout was pleased. “We had several owners who were showing their own horses,” he reports.

“And in general, what I heard in the grandstand was several people who were saying, ‘This is something I could do—I want to do this next year.’”

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And the foals themselves? “There were two or three that I think could easily go on to Vegas,” he says.

“So, they came now to this show with a very good experience, a relaxed atmosphere, before they are thrown straight in front of the lions. This was good.

That was part of the point, that this is a system that generates new people in the business and also new interest for further levels.”

One key, some observers say, is that when exhibitors and foals are new to the show ring, few have high expectations. They don’t know how their foals will show, and they have no idea who they’ll be showing against, so the idea is more to have fun, see what happens, and learn about what they are doing. “This weekend was all about the amateurs,” Buggenhout emphasizes. “And you should have seen these handlers—they were so proud.

They grew in the show, you know, they got better, and that creates enthusiasm.”

On Saturday evening at the Arabian Foal Festival, the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association honored Paul and Carol Hemming of Hemming Arabians for their 50 years of breeding spectacular Arabian horses. The Hemmings’ first horse was Raffon, purchased in 1961 as a weanling; they owned him for the remainder of his life, and Paul was on the lead when Raffon was named 1965 U.S. National Champion Stallion. In 1973, the stallion also won the U.S. National Championship in English Pleasure. He can be found today in the pedigrees of many leading sires, including Afire Bey V and Marwan Al Shaqab. The Hemmings also own the national champion sire, BA Bey Elation.

Paul, Carol and five of their six sons stood in the arena for the award presentation as Doug Dahmen recounted the touching story of this family and their best-known horse.

After Raffon’s win at the U.S. Nationals, the Hemmings were in the horse business. It was because of Raffon that they bought the farm in Santa Ynez where they raised their children. At the end of the story, they were surprised with special guests—U.S. and Canadian National Champion in Western Pleasure HR El Kareem and Greg Harris. A highly successful, 19-year-old son of BA Bey Elation, his show career spans 15 years of competition and includes, among other top titles, two national reserve championships and four top tens. For the crowd at the Foal Festival, he was a living demonstration of the Hemmings’ ability as breeders, and he came complete with a garland of roses.

Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association President Katie Russell, Treasurer Kelly Elm and Show Committee Member Bart Van Buggenhout presented the Hemming family with a beautiful bronze trophy. As they left the arena, the Hemmings were surrounded by what looked like paparazzi, and stood by the gate for nearly an hour, talking to people who wanted to know more about their horses and their remarkable achievements in the breed.

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Another important aspect of the show, he says, is that it can so easily be replicated by other clubs. The laid back ambience means that a fancy arena is not necessary, which keeps the financial aspect in line.

In Santa Ynez, they used the Equestrian Center’s working cow arena (it had a strong fence, in case any of the foals got loose), and dressed it up with flowers.

The club also created a win/win situation by making the show a fundraiser for the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, and the charity took care of selling refreshments.

Keeping costs low is important in attracting new exhibitors, he points out. Because the focus is local, they don’t face daunting costs to attend, and since most prepare their horses at home, training costs can be minimal. In recognition of this constituency, Buggenhout adds that the show schedule must be accommodating. “It just needs to start at a decent time on a Saturday,” he says, “and see that you’re finished on a Sunday at a decent time in the afternoon, so we have time to go home, settle the horses back in the barn, go to bed, and next day go back to work.”

“I really would be surprised if there’s anybody who isn’t saying that the Foal Festival was a really good event and breathes a little bit of new life in a different direction,” says Gallún. “It wasn’t perfect, but we weren’t trying to change the world.”

He observes that the goal of bringing new faces into the show ring also yielded a fresh realization of the love many owners have for their horses. One lady, in particular, caught his attention. She entered two horses, he recalls, but asked for only one stall.

Foal Festival Judges: Becky Rogers, Mark Wharton, Cynthia Richardson and Bill Melendez.

His wife Nancy, the show secretary, called her to confirm that there hadn’t been a mistake. “The lady said, ‘No, they’re really good friends, so I’m going to have them stay together,’” Gallún recalls. He grins, recognizing that the woman felt the youngsters, away from home, would reassure each other in a strange environment. “That’s perfect and smart.”

these experienced breeders—Ruth, Sheila Varian, Paul Hemming, Wayne Newton—were there,” Greg Gallún, says.

“I remember going to dinner parties years ago, when people really enjoyed each other, talked and laughed, went over what they saw during the day. We’ve lost a lot of that, and this was kind of coming full circle. There was really a natural energy— everyone was just positive, and it was wonderful.” n

For all its significance as a venue to attract new commitment to the breed, the Foal Festival also hit a personal note. Awarded Best Small Breeder at the show, Gallún, who is clearly at home in the highest level of Arabian competition today, cites a special reminder of the past. On Saturday, he glanced across the paddock and knew a thrill of déjà vue.

There, like a replica of his sire, was a foal named Ibn Khemosabi. And Ruth Husband, Khemosabi’s owner and owner of the colt, a frozen semen baby, was in the crowd. “I remembered, like it was yesterday, watching Tom Bason show Khemosabi when I was a little kid,” Gallún says. “It was like going back in time—a lot of people had that same reaction. You could tell it was one of Khemo’s kids.”

Ruth Husband, whose health has limited her presence at horse shows in the past few years, laughs. “The colt was such a squirrel,” she says.

“He just thought he was having fun and he wouldn’t be still.” That didn’t dim her enjoyment of the weekend. She loved seeing the horses and all the old friends who came by to say hello. “It was such a delightful, happy experience!”

That mix of old and new was invigorating, many say—a reminder of the great people and the fine horses that have characterized the industry. “All

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Presenting The Personalities—

Shirley And Charlie Watts, Halsdon Arabians, Part 1

by MARY KIRKMAN

It is a fairly safe bet that back in the early 1960s, when Charlie Watts and the four other guys called the Rolling Stones burst upon the rock scene, Arabian horse breeders weren’t standing around saying, “Yeah, well, we’ll be seein’ him soon at the horse show.” That, of course, would have been reckoning without Watts’ wife, Shirley—but then, they might not even have known about her. In those days, rock wives were kept so far in the background that few fans realized some of their heroes were already taken. And that has been a key to Charlie and Shirley Watts; ever since they married in 1964, they have belonged to each other.

There are many ways to describe the Wattses, but for those just meeting them, probably the most reliable is “unexpected.” For one thing, Shirley is not just a bill-paying owner; she is a genuine horsewoman who at one time rode with some of Britain’s top foxhunts, including the historic Quorn. And Charlie is not just a rock drummer. A detail known to Stones addicts but probably missed by casual fans is that he also plays with a highly-respected jazz band called the ABC & D of Boogie Woogie. And then there is the unusual fact that they have perfected the art of flying under the radar to such a degree that there are few contemporary photographs of them on the internet that haven’t been posed (and therefore approved) or taken at public events. Day to day, with the exception of a few admirers occasionally asking to shake Charlie’s hand, they live quietly, with the anonymity of normal citizens.

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The synergy of the Watts partnership can be fascinating. Try to figure out who brought what into the marriage, and it becomes clear that such particulars have disappeared in the passage of time. “You’re both just so alike after 50 years of marriage,” Shirley muses. “Honestly, you’ve influenced each other because you’ve been different things to each other. And we have led quite separate lives at times; I’ve been home and he’s been on tour. He’s had a lot of different experiences traveling the world, and I’ve had mine mostly with the horses and dogs.” Deep down he’s still a city kid, and while she may have grown up in London, her heart is in the country, at their Halsdon Arabian Stud in Devon.

One probable factor in making it work is their mutual respect and their pride in each other’s accomplishments. Charlie, for instance, might not be interested in riding (he tried once, on a gentle cob, and handed back the reins with a “well, okay, that’s it”), but he likes the horses and loves attending Arabian events. Shirley, meanwhile, understands his need to create music and to feel the energy of the city. Bottom line, take two creative personalities, mix them together in a challenging life, throw in a generous dose of “Keep Calm and Carry On,” and five decades on, you have a highly-individualistic couple, a group of fine Arabian horses with uncommon ability, and some amazing music. And a child and a grandchild.

Away from the lights and the applause, that’s the Watts family.

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Shirley and Charlie Watts come from similar backgrounds: both grew up in north London, in working class families. Charlie’s father was a truck driver, his mother worked at a hospital, and he had one sister. Shirley was a middle child among 10; her father was a master plasterer, her mother a housewife. Both showed an early interest in art—she went to art school and maintains various aspects of her art to this day, and he went to another art school for one day (although he did not pursue it, he still draws, reputedly sketching every hotel room he’s stayed in through the years on tour). And they each had a passion. For her, it was horses, for him, music.

Charlie had no experience in horses and not much interest, but he knew his wife well enough to buy her one early on, a chestnut mare who, Shirley says in hindsight, “obviously had some Arab blood in her.” In the broadside of fame that hit the Stones, and abruptly put Charlie on the road and in the recording studio almost full time, the mare helped Shirley stay balanced. It wasn’t easy, she recalls, and typically, she reduces the situation to its fundamentals. “As far as I was concerned, if I wanted to stay married and stay with Charlie, there wasn’t much else I could do,” she says. “I loved him and I wanted to be with him.”

Shirley can hardly remember not loving horses, from the ones who pulled the milk wagons of her childhood to the Arabians she now owns. Reading Black Beauty “sealed it for me,” she recalls (probably not only her love of the animals, but also her sensitivity to them). She filled sketchbooks with her drawings of horses, and when she was older, spent hours in the library, poring over books of equine anatomy to learn their musculature and how they moved. With the wages from her first job, she began riding lessons. It was an obsession, she says—she loved being with the horses, observing them, catching on to “their funny little ways.”

In 1968, their daughter, Seraphina, was born, and as the years went on, mother and daughter found a common interest in horses, riding together and foxhunting.

Horses became for Seraphina, as they are for Shirley, a life’s love; married now and living in the United States, she owns three.

Meanwhile, Charlie had discovered music. He was 13 when he first heard the pianist Meade Lux Lewis, whose style, while featuring the dizzying speed of early jazz, also represented the iconic black experience of rhythm and blues. He got his first drum kit in 1955, and at 16, joined a local jazz band (one of the members was his childhood friend Dave Green, with whom he performs today). He played with several groups over the next few years, and was working in an advertising agency and playing the drums at night when he met a girl named Shirley Ann Shepherd in a club. Far from a suave sophisticate, he arrived for their first date with a crowd of his friends.

That didn’t really impress her, but they sorted it out, she got to know him, and they were together in 1962 when he signed on with an outfit called the Rolling Stones. On October 14, 1964, they married, soon after the Stones’ first tour of the United States.

The first Arabian—technically, a half-Arabian/halfBarb—came into their lives when the family relocated to France for a time in the early 1970s. Shirley spotted him at a horse market, and that was the beginning; over the next several years, after they returned to England, she acquired more. She hired a professional to compete on the ones that were of show caliber, experimented briefly with the ring herself, and owned some hunters for that aspect of her life. But as much as she loved her Arabians, she decided, she would not be a breeder. “I knew I’d have to sell the babies,” she says, “and I couldn’t bear the thought of that.”

Famous last words.

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In the late 1970s and into the ’80s, Shirley Watts enjoyed her horses, without, as she said, considering a breeding program.

It was around this time that she made an interesting discovery: she might be a good horsewoman, but she was an absolute disaster in the show ring. “I did take a lot of lessons,” she acknowledges, “but when I would go into the ring, my nerve just left me as soon as I got in there. I’d think, ‘Why are they looking at me? Am I on the wrong leg?’ So, one time I thought, ‘Well, I’ll do something about this.’ And I took a tranquilizer, and then of course, I didn’t know what I was doing. I really was going around on the wrong leg.

“I look at Charlie and think, ‘How do you do it?’” she interjects parenthetically. “All these people looking at you! I don’t believe he’s even conscious of the crowd. They go on and he says there is this huge, huge surge of adrenaline, and that’s actually what gets you through it.” She pauses. “That didn’t happen for me.”

And then there was once when she and her horse were lined up last. “It was a pretty big class, and the judge came up and I thought, ‘Oh, she’s going to move me up already, she’s obviously made a mistake, putting me last.’ And she said, ‘My dear’—she was a very kind lady—‘would you like to leave the ring now or later?’” Shirley chuckles. “It was all wrong anyhow, because my dog, who I thought I’d shut away in the horse box, followed me into the ring, which didn’t help.”

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Breeding came somewhat more naturally. Her program has been a reflection of her own taste in Arabians, built largely from Polish, Egyptian and Russian stock. She recalls when her interest in Polish bloodlines was sparked. They had gone to the European Championships, in Ostend, Belgium, in 1986, to show a couple of horses, and she fell in love with Pilarka, who was named Champion Mare, and Penitent, Champion Stallion. It would be several years before Pilarka joined the Halsdon Arabians broodmare band, but on that day, Shirley Watts became fascinated with the ‘P’ bloodline of Janów Podlaski Stud. Four years later, she and Charlie attended their first Polish Sale and National Show, and since then, they have missed very few.

“You couldn’t keep me away,” she says. “I’d say, ‘I’m not going to buy anything this year.’

Charlie kept threatening to tie my hands to my ankles.” Her smile is apparent. “He’d just go to get a cup of coffee …”

Over the years, Halsdon Arabians became home to many top horses of Polish ancestry.

The ‘P’ line was in residence—among others, there was the stallion Piechur, who died recently at the age of 33, and Platoon, Pilot and Pikieta—and in time, Michalów’s ‘E’ line was added. An Egyptian perspective that included the stallion Simeon Sadik was introduced, along with a dash of Russian, and a selection of British and American horses.

And through the years, Halsdon Arabians has accounted for a steady flow of national titles all over Europe and Scandinavia.

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Alfabia Akiabara (ZT Marwteyn x ZT Ludbectra)

Etnologia (Gazal Al Shaqab x Etalanta)

For sure, Shirley and Charlie Watts did not set out to own more than 200 horses. Asked what advice she would give to new breeders, Shirley replies dryly, “Get no more than six.” And adds, “Follow your own instinct.” For her, it has always been about breeding the best horse, based on her experience in the saddle as well as studying their bloodlines, not following a prescribed heritage.

This year, Halsdon Arabians was responsible for two All Nations Cup titlists, 3-Year-Old Filly Champion Alfabia Akiabara, and Etnologia, third in 7 to 10-Year-Old Mares, both of whom will be going on to the Salon du Cheval.

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Today, Shirley prioritizes her horses’ care more than anything, and that outlook is part of her larger picture of animals coexisting with humans. “They’re struggling to get through life,” she says, “and no one knows anything about it really.”

She recalls one of the low points in her life, when she was 10 and her family was broken up for a year. “We’d lost our house and had nowhere to live, so we were put into different homes,” she says.

“Luckily, I had my sister with me. We were just puzzled—we didn’t understand, so we just sort of waited. It’s like animals really, isn’t it? Like with dogs. When you leave your dog and tell it to stay, and you say, ‘I’ll be back.’ They have no idea, really, so they just wait. That’s what we, as children, did.”

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That is why she believes that communication is so important. “Any animal—specifically domestic animals, because we don’t necessarily see any other sort—will communicate,” she says. “We’re just guessing what they’re telling us, but they understand us.” It is instinct, she offers, the sort of intuitive understanding that enables animals to navigate through a world in which they have so little control.

“I think they have what we have lost—that gut feeling that we have too, but we don’t trust it enough,” she continues. “We ignore our feelings, really, and at our own peril. Don’t you find that? If I don’t follow my instinct because I don’t trust it, how can I trust anybody else? Because nobody knows me better than myself, especially as I get older.”

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Horses as individuals have meant a lot to her through the years. “Sometimes I’ve felt that however much you love a particular horse, it’s not until they’re gone that you recognize how much you did love them because you miss them so much,” she observes. “I read something once—so it’s not really an original thought of mine—by Collette; she said, ‘It is the image in the mind that binds us to our lost treasures, but it is the loss that shapes the image.’

It’s lovely, isn’t it?”

It is apparent that animals, including those she doesn’t own, are a cornerstone of her life. Asked to mention a high point, a memorable time, in her life, she shies away from personal family moments and cites instead a recent encounter with a horse.

On a day in October, she and Charlie were invited to Banstead Manor Stud, where the Thoroughbred stallion Frankel, rated the world’s best race horse, had recently finished his first season at stud. Shirley was entranced. “He was so gentle and kind— everybody would love to meet him,” she says. “We wanted to stand and gaze at him all day because he had this air of greatness. You can feel this incredible power coming from him, but he is so confident in himself that he doesn’t need to show it.” She marvels that they were able to go into the stall with the stallion, scratch his back and play with him, which while a common practice in Arabians, is decidedly not in Thoroughbreds.

She came away from the visit with a renewed respect for the way the horses were handled at the stud farm.

The racing business at that level is a large financial investment, she concedes, but that is not wholly the reason for the careful, considerate management of the horses. Many of the horsemen are second or third generation (or more), she argues, and their regard for the horses is built-in. “They would be horrified [at our industry] because people don’t show the respect to the horse that they should,” she reflects. Pushed for an example, she replies, “It’s the slyness of just giving a quick look [in the show ring] to see if anyone is watching, and then flicking the whip very hard and sharp across the hind legs to the other side, where basically no one can see it. That’s a mean action isn’t it? It’s like some people know the value, but not the worth.”

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SHF Pearlie Mae (SHF Southern Whiz x Citona) While Shirley has built Halsdon Arabian Stud to its success today, Charlie has refined his music career through two, going on three, generations of fans. And evolved in ways that screaming teenyboppers in 1964 would never have imagined. He may favor tee-shirts for his on-stage appearances because they are more comfortable to work in, but off-stage, he is perennially on international best-dressed lists for men. In 2012, a GQ article observed, “The thing about Charlie Watts is that he makes everyone else look like they’re trying too hard,” and quoted his comment that he loved the traditions of fine tailoring. Considering that men’s custom tailoring is understated—the man wears the clothes, not vice versa—that makes sense in the line-up of characteristics that have defined Charlie Watts over the years.

As with Shirley, clues to Charlie can be found in their childhood. That he plays jazz now goes back to his earliest attraction to music. In a 2009 television

interview, he explained that the type of music which first got his attention, Meade Lux Lewis’ jazz, was the basis for all the music that followed—swing, jazz, rock and roll, blues. It still fascinates him (the Hollywood Reporter has called his performances “utterly flawless”), and more than one publication has noted that while his face is immobile or perhaps amused through his Rolling Stones concerts, he frequently grins when backing the bass and two pianos of his other group.

That is, perhaps, just another side to Charlie Watts.

It connects even to the clothes (in the era he came from, he says in the GQ piece, jazz was very hip and fashionable for young people), and it’s one more piece of the history he and his wife share. Reduced to the basics, the ongoing creativity of Charlie’s music is not unrelated to Shirley’s long term commitment to developing top Arabian horses. The desire to create has been a lifelong characteristic on some level for both of them.

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So, what’s a typical day at home for the Watts family?

Pretty normal, Shirley says. Charlie rises first and lets the dogs out, then makes coffee. When she gets up, she feeds the dogs and he makes her a cup of tea.

That is key, one of thoughtful gestures that she most appreciates in 50 years of marriage. Marriage, she feels, is an ongoing stream of give and take, compromise and trust, and simple, caring details like a cup of tea in the morning speak volumes. “I think it is the things like that, quite ordinary things, that are important in a relationship,” she says.

on a fitting at his tailor—to the mutual horror of both Charlie and the tailor. Women aren’t a common sight in the dressing rooms of Savile Row-type tailoring establishments.

Over the years, there has had to be a lot of freedom in their union. She doesn’t say it, but in decades of press coverage that would love a good scandal, the story on Charlie Watts has been, invariably, of devotion to his wife. So the challenge, apparently, has been the accommodation of two people who enjoy each other’s full confidence in their individual pursuits. After enough time in the country, walking the dogs, playing with the emus and generally relaxing, Charlie will head off back to London. Shirley laughs when she recalls how she once surprised him there, dropping in

These days, a special gift for Charlie has been their granddaughter, Charlotte, who recently turned 17.

“I think Charlie was so upset at not being able to be with his own daughter as much as he would like to have done, he’s really sort of made it up to our granddaughter,” says Shirley. “Sometimes, she goes with him on parts of the tour. He’s very worried about having her around, but he’s so pleased as well.”

All in all, though, for her the bustle of the city doesn’t compare to the tranquility of their Devon home, and she accepts their freedom as a given. “It’s like when children get into their teens,” she says. “You have to let people go and do what they want to do. You just have to.”

She smiles with the same wry humor as most of her generation: back in the swinging 1960s, when the

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youth culture was taking over the world, who would have envisioned themselves as grandparents? Now she enjoys it. “Youth is a wonderful thing,” she offers. “I can laugh when I look back and think about how I [as an artist and sculptor] would tell my father how to mix plaster.” Her father was an artist in his own right, crafting elegant moldings by hand. “He would sigh and say, ‘All right, girl, get on with it.’

“I think you don’t care so much about what you’re like—what other people think of you—as you get older,” she reflects. “I don’t know if it’s more confidence or if you just don’t care because you realize that it doesn’t matter. When I was very young, I thought I didn’t care, but of course I did care, terribly. And I watch it in my granddaughter now.”

At this point in her life, there is a serenity to Shirley Watts, a gentle acceptance of life, much like her gentle acceptance of animals being who they are. She is both more open about her private feelings than expected, and yet firm in not revealing more. But she never dodges a question. She always offers a response.

And Charlie? “He’s a very difficult man to get to know,” she observes, and references his early shyness.

“Very, very, very private. Always has been.” Yet—he loves attending Arabian shows, mostly because he likes meeting the people.

In the end, there are the Wattses and there is Halsdon Arabians. And Halsdon Arabians, which is all about horses, provides a unique view into who Shirley Watts is. “I just want them to have a good life. They do here, of course,” she says. “I feel such an affinity with them.

It’s like a visceral feeling. Every night, when I go out to see my horses, we’re pleased to see each other and I stand with each one, by the door, just stand there.

They’re so peaceful; there is a wonderful air of calm that emanates from them.” Again she turns to humor.

“And then you can feel that they’re thinking, ‘Well, I’ve got to go to sleep, so please go.’” ■

Next month, Part II: the horses, the breeding program and the future of Halsdon Arabians.

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The Third Annual

Arabian Breeder Finals

by ANNE STRATTON

When the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona launched the Arabian Breeder Finals three years ago, the show was assured of a good reception. For one thing, it focuses on halter, and is a home show for more top trainers

in that division than any other location in the country. For another, it is run by the management team that also

puts on Scottsdale and the Las Vegas World Cup, so participants knew from the start that procedures would be

efficient. And finally, it offers significant prize money; in 2013 paying out more than $115,000 in 43 classes. This year, 176 horses answered the call, and it is worth noting that more than 10,000 spectators arrived to see them.

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Held October 9-12, the show also is known for its sense of community. Bob and Dixie North, who have been strong supporters of the Finals since its inception, go to plenty of high powered shows a year, and value the Finals as much for its vibrant ambience as for its fine horses. “I would call it one of the most sociable shows that we go to.”

“We’ve tried to make kind of a party atmosphere,” nods Janice McCrea-Wight, President of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona and a member of the Show Commission. She mentions some of the show’s amenities. A red carpet and select vendor area was set up in the Equidome, which has been enclosed, making it impervious to storms or heat. And around the concourse, full service cabanas were booked by breeders, owners, training centers and enthusiasts who welcomed friends to watch the action, see videos, talk business or pleasure, and enjoy the hospitality offered. Every day, during a break between classes, scheduled at happy hour, hors d’oeuvres were passed.

Even the start time promotes interaction. “The show doesn’t begin until 2 in the afternoon, because we want people to be able to visit the farms.”

“People seemed to very positive and supportive of one another,” Show Manager Taryl Pearson observes. “There was a lot of socialization among the cabanas and on the red carpet. The feel was very festive.”

This year, the level of competition could be seen clearly in the stallion and mare titlists, who already boasted national credits.

Sandro Pinha led Bob and Dixie North’s El Chall WR, a 5-year-old with two U.S. national reserve championships on his record, to the title in Stallions, over Wendell Hansen’s WH Patriot, a U.S. national reserve champion and top ten, showing with Travis Hansen. And Champion Mare Azalea LBA, owned by Lazy B Arabians, was a multi-national top ten during her earlier career; Dan Bergren presented her to the win, with Shellbird’s U.S. national top ten Verastrella, shown by Steve Heathcott, taking reserve.

Azalea LBA, says her trainer, Rory O’Neill, represented more than just herself. She was part of a group—three generations of a family—that came to the show in tribute to their late owner, Lazy B Arabians’ Beverly Halquist, who died in August. The matriarch of the group was Azalea LBA’s dam, the highly successful broodmare Amelia B, who won the 10 & Over Mare class and went on to finish Bronze Champion in the Senior Mare Championship, showing with O’Neill. Fourth was another Amelia B daughter, Vanity Fair LBA, already the winner in the 3-Year-Old Filly class. In addition, Azalea LBA’s son, Avalon LBA, won the Yearling Colt/Gelding class for his age division and the Scottsdale Signature Champion Yearling Colt class, and was reserve in the Junior Colt Championship. Another Amelia B son, Amelio LBA, owned and shown by J.D. Smith, picked up two reserves at the show.

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Senior Champion Stallion EL CHALL WR (Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair), shown by Sandro Pinha for owner Robert L. & Dixie L. North Family Trust.

Senior Champion Mare AZALEA LBA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Amelia B), shown by Rory O’Neill for owner Lazy B Arabians, LLC.

Junior Champion Colt CADANCE PA (Cavalli x Donatella), shown by Troy White for owner Dean Wikel.

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Junior Champion Filly VALERINA GF (DA Valentino x Grizzeldaa), shown by Greg Knowles for owner Running Horse Ranch LLC.

Freestyle Liberty Champion CF HOLLYWOOD STARLETT (DA Valentino x VH Starlett), shown by owner Greg Knowles.

2013 Judges: Glenn Schouckens, Mike Wilson, Linda Mehney, Ted Carson, Don Delongpre and Mike Neal.

Both Azalea LBA and Amelia B had been broodmares, not shown or show-conditioned for some time, although O’Neill remarks that they were in very good shape—just not as tightly fit as horses who campaign through the year. That introduces another element of the Breeder Finals: “This is a breeders’ show,” he says. “The judges who are trainers also manage breeding programs, so we thought the environment was right. These were quality mares who looked nice and they show well; from five mare classes, three of the ones on the front row were from that family.” When the word got around that the 13-year-old Amelia B would be in the ring late Thursday evening, many horsemen with other plans remained at the show grounds or came back to see her. Even her breeders, Roger and Stephanie McMahon from Washington, were in the audience.

Pegasus Arabians honored with the Hennessey Arabians High Point Breeder Award.

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As O’Neill pointed out, an important aspect of the Breeder Finals is its innovative judging panel. The show commission focused on experience, but with a broad range of perspective. “We’ve had some international judges, some breeders, and a couple trainers that aren’t officially judges,” says McCrea-Wight, “and some people from the past, like Don DeLongprè, who did a great job.”

This year, the judges were: trainers Ted Carson, Mike Neal and Mike Wilson; international judge and trainer/handler Glenn Schouckens, from Belgium; breeder Linda Mehney; and in his long career, DeLongprè, who has been a breeder, trainer of both halter and performance horses, and owner.

McCrea-Wight admits that since some do not judge on a regular basis, it sometimes slows the process a bit, but the confidence of the exhibitors is worth it.

“I think the show is very non-political,” Bob North affirms. “They go out of their way to pick judges that don’t normally judge the horses and the shows leading up to U.S. Nationals. So, you get a fresh set of eyes looking at horses and evaluating them.”

With those factors going for the Breeder Finals, it is probably not surprising that it attracts a worldwide audience. Through the convenience of live streaming, the competition reaches a larger crowd than the considerable one it attracts in Arizona. Janice McCrea-Wight discovered that when her stallion, Rahere, won 10 & Over Stallions, and she led Rahere’s daughter, Rah Silkk, to the championship in 2-Year-Old Fillies ATH. “I think I had over 200 comments from around the world about how good Rahere looked,” she says. “It’s just amazing, the response. In this day and age, you’re out in the world—no question.”

Bob North agrees. “We had lots of comments on Facebook and e-mails,” he says, “so it is watched and observed by many people around the U.S. and around the world.”

As it grows, the show also is developing its own signature traditions. One that is especially appreciated is the Don Morse Perpetual Trophy, in memory of the popular breeder who died in 2011. Presented to the Champion Stallion, it was inaugurated last year by Janey Morse in recognition of her husband’s enthusiasm for the Arabian breed. This year, it was won by El Chall WR, owned by Bob and Dixie North.

For the Norths, the victory was particularly sweet. “Last year, Magnum Chall HVP won that award,” says Bob. “So it was kind of exciting for us to take El Chall and have him be the second horse to ever win the award. Also, we were happy for Lucky and Raegen Lurken, owners of Magnum Chall. They were there and they were able to go in the ring and present the trophy to one of Magnum Chall’s sons.”

A benefit of all the attention is the marketing aspect of the show. “There were a lot of horses that have sold at this show for the last couple years,” McCrea-Wight says.

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At this point, the Breeder Finals has found its following.

North believes that part of the show’s success is related to the show commission’s attention to pleasing its supporters.

“The people that are behind the show, particularly [Show Commission Chairman] Jay Allen, have been very good in listening to the critiques or the comments from people who attended the show,” he says, “and in many cases responding to those comments and changing the show accordingly.”

For Taryl Pearson, the challenge is to expand on the show’s promise. “I think we would like to continue to build on the fun, social portion of the show, as the quality of the horses was definitely there this year,” she says. “The committee for the show is really focused on growing the Arabian Breeder Finals into the premier halter show.” n

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sax Arabians Germany Walter Mishek speaks with Reinhard Sax, who with his wife, Monika, is celebrating 25 years of breeding Arabian horses.

How and why did you become involved with the Arabian breed?

In 1985, my son and I took riding lessons with a successful trainer in Landshut, with the result of my son’s desire to have his own horse. Our first was a Warmblood show jumper named Galapagos, who initially had been put at our disposal for the riding lessons.

As my son’s ability improved, it became clear that in addition to Galapagos, we needed to find a younger and better horse for jumping.

Essteema—1999 Triple Crown winning filly—here 14 years later, just presented during the Aachen weekend for the 25th Anniversary of Sax Arabians.

I didn’t wish to spend my time at public stud farms and was, therefore, looking to find a suitable yard for myself within the Landshut area, my home and birthplace. The search was extended to the whole of Lower Bavaria, and in the summer of 1986, we found the property—an old, run-down farm—that was to become our home. At first there were thoughts of a perfect renovation job; however, on closer inspection, it was quickly recognized that we needed to initiate the process of getting demolition authorized and stick to that plan. The rebuilding of the yard with the stables began in March 1987, and a year later, the move which had been so longed for took place.

Due to our friendship with successful and well-known breeder, Fritz Koenig, I was already very close to Arabian horses. As a consequence, I immediately had to get my first Arabian. It was a 2-year-old colt called Nomech, a son of World Champion Nahbay. I, full of pride, led him myself over the yard and into his box.

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Nomech was my basic training, and I learned how to handle an Arabian horse from scratch—in particular, a young Arabian stallion.

I decided to enter Nomech for the “Selection for breeding purposes,” but unfortunately, had to be content that he was sent home “not selected.”

A few months later, Fritz Koenig and I went to an Arabian Show in Mindelheim, and I fell in love with a 2-year-old filly by Neman called Bavaria, who was bred and presented at the show by Silvia Garde-Ehlert. She won her class, and shortly after, changed to my stable, together with her half-sister, Nemanda, and Nemanda’s 2-week-old filly Nijala (by Naturel). I later re-named Bavaria, “Baviera.”

Within the first few months, the six boxes which had been planned were full, and I had to think about expansion. A further six stalls, which are currently stallion boxes, were built.

After everything had developed so nicely, there were then horses which I just had to have. First, I fell in love with

Naftalin’s son Bagdad at Robby den Hartog’s in Holland.

Horses of great pedigree followed in quick succession: the Menes daughters Marenga, Menascha, Merana, Menina, Frenata, Gypsey and Katharena; Narissa, a daughter of Mashab; Nascha and Nenija, daughters of Neman; Menora, daughter of Naturel; Takema, daughter of Kumir; Kuma, daughter of SR Nadom; Marsipan, daughter of TC Charm; and Marei, daughter of Kilimandscharo. The first foals were planned and the first gratifying successes in breeding could be recorded.

The year 1990 saw our first show success. The yearling filly Menora (Naturul x Marei), half-sister to Marenga, won her class at the B show in Babenhausen. In 1989, to train and exercise the horses and to ride young horses and stallions, I built an indoor arena, and in 1990, a stable block with a further 16 boxes for young horses. Bagdad, the new acquisition, won his class at the National Show in Aachen in 1990.

Marshan (Meshan Ibn Kubinec {Kubinec/Menascha} x Marni,

by Windsprees Mirage), an amazing, powerful stallion, and an excellent producer!

Describe in order of importance the characteristics of the Sax Arabian horse.

Arabian type, combined with athletic body, correct conformation and powerful movement.

Explain the method you use in determining the matings for your breeding program.

Analyzing different bloodlines and their breeding results, and comparing individual horses by using the positive and negative points of the horse to determine which horses could maybe work well together.

We always try to improve the faults of the mare or stallion when deciding the pairing of the horses. Our goal in breeding is trying always to get a better result, without the faults of the mare or stallion.

Share the success of the Sax breeding program over the past 25 years and what goals you set to accomplish this.

The success of the Sax breeding program over the past 25 years was amazing! Our goal was always to improve the quality of the Arabian horse. Our show success can be viewed on our homepage; results for the past 10 years or more, and you will see … it has been a lot

Al Justyra (Al Justice x Amyra Bint Khidar), 2013 German National Junior Champion Filly.

4th generation bred by Sax Arabians Germany.

What importance does the show ring have in breeding and marketing decisions?

The results of the show ring are extremely important for breeding and marketing! Without good show results you can’t sell horses or breedings in this day.

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The stallion Al Justice (WH Justice x Milena, by Ibn Narav).

Bred and owned by Sax Arabians Germany; frozen semen available world-wide!

Naha (WH Justice x Nahbayka, by World-Champion Nahbay), 2013 German National Senior Mare.

Above: Marshani - first filly born by the young stallion Marshan.

Right: Al Marid (Al Milan x Bafra B,

by El Nabila B), 2013 Menton Intl.

Arabian Horse Show 2nd Place with proud presenter Simon Kelly. show/breeding carriers. Also, a very successful horse at shows immensely increases the value of the horse as well as of the offspring and the breeding farm. It is also very important to visit and to participate at Arabian horse shows in order to represent our breeding program and observe others.

We hear about the U.S. Arabian type of halter horse and the European Arabian type of halter horse. Is there a difference, and if so what is it?

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Scottsdale Show. With the European type of Arabian horses, we are more confident, and we are also extremely successful, even at the international shows like the All Nations Cup in Aachen, where more than 20 countries always participate.

What can be done to make the marketing of Arabian horses more successful around the world?

I think visiting shows is one thing, but it is also very interesting and informative to invite breeders and Arabian horse lovers to your farm, show them how and where our horses live, how we treat them, and how great it is having a life with them.

The market is already worldwide! For example, this year we have sold horses to Iran, the U.A.E., Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and for the first time, two horses to the Kosovo. That’s a great feeling, having people from new countries contact us to let us know that they have followed us—sometimes over years—and now, when they are ready to start their own breeding program, they come to us.

That’s the best confirmation we get for all our hard work!

What is the future for Sax Arabians?

To continue our successful breeding program, always try to be selective, and never be stable blind. With our two trainers, Simon Kelly from the U.K. and Sebastian Hanss from Germany, we are able to have our horses always in good condition, and we offer show training as well as handling stallions for outside breeders.

For as long as we can, we will give the horses at Sax Arabians a “paradise on earth,” and we will keep

them as natural as possible! We will use the best and strongest for breeding, break the young for riding, and sell them to private riders or sport riders.

What is the future for the Arabian horse?

Breeding Arabian horses is a passion! The future for the Arabian horse will be what we make of it, and this depends on breeders’ decisions and the Arabian horse industry.

We hope to be able to spend our life together for many more years with our lovely and beautiful homebred Arabian horses. We are always happy to meet friendly new Arabian horse lovers, riders or breeders, and to share our passion for the love of the breed. And, of course, to continue our future breeding program! n Volume 44, No. 6 | 115

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One-On-One With

Dr. Hans J. Nagel As the Arabian horse community becomes increasingly global, Walter Mishek interviews the President of WAHO about the state of the Arabian horse today.

In your opinion, what is the international importance of the All Nations Cup show, held every September in Aachen?

When the European countries came together in the early 1980s to create the European Show Commission, and to bring the many European national shows to the same level and apply the same rules, the Salon du Cheval and the All Nations Cup existed already. These shows were maintained as they were, with the aim that on these two shows, all breeders worldwide should be invited to participate.

The World Championship in Paris made its own way and became definitely, as great an attraction as the city of Paris itself.

Aachen had the great advantage of being centrally located amid countries which had a strong Arabian horse population, and its showground offered fantastic facilities for stabling and presenting horses. Due to this infrastructure and to the very well considered framework in which this show was conducted, it has a special touch and atmosphere. In addition, all 118 | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

participants quickly understood that the organizers were extremely concerned that the presentation of the horses was done in the best possible manner, and that judging was carried out in a way that there was no other aim than to let the best horses be the winners and the champions. This attitude gave the show a very good, unique, international reputation.

Only slight changes have been made over the course of time concerning improvement, mainly in the field of publicity or by letting the audience be more involved in the judging process and its final results. In view of that, Aachen can be seen as a model of how a good show, with a great ambiance, can be carried out.

I personally think that its correct judging procedure, pleasant atmosphere and good-humored audience, make Aachen a great attraction. Those are the reasons that the best horses worldwide are presented annually just in this show.

Naturally, also, the Nations Cup Trophy as such, is a very appreciated treasure, as is the show’s Breeders’ Cup. All this adds to the feeling of friendly cooperation and a fair competition between all participating countries.

What’s new happening with WAHO? When and where will the next convention be?

WAHO’s policy is striving for consistency. Our main aim is to guarantee the integrity of the purebred Arabian horse. Correct registration and the control and assistance for the proper maintenance of the corresponding studbooks have always been the main items in each WAHO meeting; held annually by WAHO’s Executive Committee or every two years by the General Assembly. We have reached out a little bit into the subject of welfare, which is in the mind of many people, and there are regrettably enough indications that the abuse of animals can be seen also in the Arabian horse world. Monetary interests and the drive for exaggerated profits are the main reasons, but also carelessness and insufficient knowledge.

Therefore, in each General Meeting, guest speakers are invited to report on educational issues or the latest scientific progress, some with positive effects and others with possible long term negative consequences in the horse world. The next General Meeting is in preparation to be held in Doha, Qatar, in the fall of 2014, and the following one will be held in Australia in the fall of 2015.

Is the breeding style of Arabians in Europe and the Middle East different from that in the United States, and if so, how?

In principle, the style of breeding in Europe and the Middle East, as well as in the United States, is generally the same. There are differences in the breeders’ aims and interests in keeping Arabian horses in whatever countries they live. Personally, I think there are two major groups.

One is the large group of smaller breeders and Arabian horse enthusiasts who are just enjoying their horses, and treat and hold them as a hobby for themselves or for their whole family. Such lovers of Arabians exist everywhere worldwide, and form by far the majority.

Maybe up to 80 percent, or even more, of all Arabian horse owners fall in this first category.

A second group, a minority, has special interests, and there are several sub-groups. One contingent is looking to be successful in the show ring, and is keeping and breeding horses mainly for this purpose.

They may have their own ideas of how to reach their goal. Another focuses on sporting events. This includes riding presentations, performance sports or even racing. And a third faction probably consists of horse owners who are heavily involved and concentrating on breeding Arabians in order to improve them, to change them according to their taste, or to save them as a heritage—each one “à son gout” [to his own taste].

Breeders of all these different interests can be found in each country where Arabian horse breeding takes place. If there is any difference in what is typically desirable in the United States, as compared to Europe, then it would be that Americans generally prefer a bigger and stronger horse.

Based on these differences, should there be more than one international standard for Arabians? What is your opinion as a breeder?

I personally think there should definitely be more than one standard of Arabians. However, the reality is different. A show standard has already emerged, more or less the same type. All show-interested people look for such a standard Arabian, because it seems to be in high demand when it has a potential to win. However, such a development is not in line and desirable for the Arabian breed as a total population. Never in history has there been one Arabian standard horse, due to many circumstances, such as environmental factors or personal preferences. Everybody knows how many names of strains in history existed. Whether or not “strain” had something to do with certain types is a delicate subject, but it has definitely to do with preferences. So many horse breeders in history were collectors of certain strains and showed a special interest in them.

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boring, and is not in line with the way of thinking and behaving of humans and their societies. However, it takes curious and inventive people to go their own way; maybe not all are successful in their ideas, but still such people are needed and they should have the courage to come forward with what they do and what they have achieved. It keeps the breed attractive.

What is the future for our Arabian breed?

In the last few years, the Arab countries have played a big role in the development of the Arabian breed. They have been good buyers, they have created very attractive studs, they have gained a lot of knowledge, and many of them are doing their own breeding or organizing their own social events. This should not be a big surprise, since the Arabian horse is basically their own cultural heritage and one of the very few treasures in the thousand years of history which the Arabian world has developed.

In the rest of the world, the situation is regrettably totally different. Hopefully, the present trend of reduced interest in the Americas and in Europe will come to an end. For this to occur, however, requires that the Arabian horse not be considered only as an object for marketing. Sales promotion with all its different methods and strategies will not help the Arabian breed to flourish again. To show true affection for this breed in whatever way, seems to be the answer. If the availability of a horse is just a matter of price, that attitude does not reflect a great affection. Something which is the integral part of a grand total is usually indispensable. Maybe there are not many people who think that, but there are for sure some, and the future of the Arabian horse depends on them.

You have just published another incredible book, The Arabian Horse, Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding. Share what questions your new book will answer for fellow Arabian breeders worldwide.

I had in my life many unexpected and wonderful occasions to get very close to Arabian horses, and also to the Arab countries and their people. My latest book was written with the intention of letting readers know that this Arabian horse offers so many attractive aspects. If these were better known, they would make people more curious and let them develop a fascination for this in fact, unique breed, compared to all other horse breeds. Their historical background is unique and colorful. How this breed could survive for more than 2,000 years until our day is a further interesting and educational story, and it is valuable to know which people did it and how they made it.

And finally, what could this horse offer to breeders today when one looks at it in the totality of its merits, and does not get lost in narrow specification and standardization? There exist a lot of very interesting and properly written books about the Arabian horse. However, there is not one single book on the market which gives a total view over this breed and allows a glance behind its enormous development in the last centuries. The knowledge of such facts allows better conclusions, better decisions and better choices of how to enjoy and to breed Arabians.

I hope the book fulfills these above promises.

Dr. Hans-Joachim Nagel has been breeding Arabian horses for more than 45 years, and is known worldwide for the straight Egyptians produced at his GestĂźt Katharinof, near Bremen, Germany.

He is a globally respected horse show judge, and has served in the administration of the breed; among other positions, he was president of the German Arabian Breeding Association for 20 years, and since 2004, has been president of WAHO. He is the author of three books on the Arabian horse: Hanan, The Story of the Arabian Breed; Return and Renaissance, The Return of the Arabian Horse to the Arabian Peninsula; and The Arabian Horse, Nature’s Creation and the Art of Breeding. In 2009, Dr. Nagel was the recipient of the Arabian Horse Breeders Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Aachen GERMAN NATIONS CUP 27th of September 2013

As every year, on the Friday prior to the All Nations Cup, the German Nationals are held at the Albert Valhe Halle in Aachen, Germany. Since many many years, the German Arabian horses are well known for their outstanding quality.

The show started with some gorgeous foal classes. The hope for the future and what a quality they were! Gold medal foal champion was the very typy AJ Sayeda (Vervaldee x Sweet Caroline LL) – bred and owned by Ajman Stud. Silver champion foal was chosen Expiria OS (El Sid x Amory OS) – bred and owned by Gestut Osterhof. The bronze medal was given to Inspired Asim (Ajman Moniscione x Natalia) – bred and owned by the Schick family from Germany!

The junior filly championship was won by the beautiful Al Justyra (Al Justice x Amyra bint Khidar) – bred and owned

by Sax Arabians. The silver medal went to Angel Afrikhan Queen (TF Afrikhan Shah x Angel Aziza) – bred by Jeanine van Oosterwijk and owned by the Zimmermann family! The bronze medal was given to the typy MS Mary Lou (WH Justice x Bajah Badiya) – bred and owned by the Malorny/Scherle partnership.

The junior colt championships were showing some future stallions for the breed. All very consistent in type and a promiss for the future. Gold medal winner was the Straight Egyptian BK Latif (Nader al Jamal x Latifa AA) – bred and owner by the Becker family. The silver medal went to

RP Burj el Arab (WH Justice x Pamira bint Psytadel) – bred by Agmal arabians and owned by Di Grazia Arabians.

The bronze medal was given to Mouammar (Gazwan al Nasser x Amurath Mofeedah) – bred and owned by Gerd Meixner.

The senior mare championships was filled with beautiful mares in their prime breedingage. Some already showing off their beautiful baby bellies. Gold medal winner was Naha (WH Justice x Nahbayka) – bred and owned by Sax Arabians. The silver medal was given to Bellanna Estopa SLM (Al Lahab x Om el Bediya Dream) – bred and owned by Sandra Menzal. The bronze medal was for MF Helona (JD Chalice x Heloisa) – bred by Dr. Kirschner and owned by Bourhani arabians.

The stallion championships was a pleasure to watch with all the big moving stallions parading in the arena. Difficult to pick your favorite. The gold medal winner was Altis (WH Justice x Albia) – bred by Falborek Arabians and owned by Gestut Ismer. The silver medal was given to the ultra typy Muranas Jassehr (Major x Jana el Bri) – bred and owned by Gestut Murana. The final bronze medal was awarded to the big moving bay Kalif OS (Marajj x Khaleifa) – bred and owned by Gestut Osterhof.

The Nationals were again of great quality and a good warm up for the All Nations Cup!

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GOLD MEDAL FILLIES - AL JUSTYRA AL JUSTICE X AMYRA BINT KHIDAR B&O: SAX ARABIANS (DE)

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GOLD MEDAL MARES - NAHA WH JUSTICE X NAHBAYKA B&O: SAX ARABIANS (DE)

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SILVER MEDAL FILLIES ANGEL AFRIKHAN QUEEN

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Aachen ALL NATIONS CUP 28th of September 2013

The last weekend of September is the date were all breeders and lovers of Arabian horses are anxiously looking forward to all the year long as this is the weekend of the All Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany. Arabian horse lovers from all over the world gathered at the Albert Vahle Halle to see the crème de la crème of Arabian horse breeding. Participating and being placed in Aachen is to many breeders a dream come true. This year, twenty more horses were entered compared to last year.

Ten judges were asked to judge this year’s All Nations Cup. Mrs. Cecilia Bourghardt from Sweden, Mrs. Annette Dixon from Great Britain, Mrs. Deidre Hyde from United Arab Emirates, Mrs. Marianne Tengstedt from Denmark, Dr. Gianmarco Aragno from Italy, Mr. Cedes Bakker from The Netherlands, Mr. Scott Benjamin from Canada, Mr. Holger Ismer from Germany, Mr. Allan Preston from Australia and Mr. Luiz Rocco from Brasil. Prior to every class, a computer would randomly pick five judges to judge that particular class. For the championships, nine judges would take their vote. (Scott Benjamin did not judge the championships) The show started with the junior classes. Many high class yearling fillies were entered so the class was divided in class A and class B. Nine beautiful fillies made their entrance. With the first four scoring above the 90 points! Winner of the class with 92.10 points was the typy Brazilian bred Delights Divah RB (Ajman Moniscione x Honeys Delight RB) – bred

by Adriana Esprindola De Moura and owned by Al Sayed Stud from Saudi Arabia. Second in this class with 92 points was the beautiful MM Esplendida (RFI Farid x MM Eluise) – bred and owned by Mario Matt from Austria. Later in the championships, MM Esplendida convinced the judges to be the better one of both, claiming the Bronze medal in the final yearling championships!

The victory of the B section yearling fillies was won by the sister of Delight Diva RB. Also bred in Brazil by Adriana Esprindola De Moura, the brilliant Esperanzza al Ventur (FA El Shawan x Honeys Delight RB) took the lead with a total of 92.50 points! This filly was the Brazilian National champion in 2012 and continued her success by being named Gold Medal winner with the yearling fillies in Aachen for her current owner Athbah Stud from Saudi Arabia! This beautiful and flashy filly really took the lead by ease and I am sure we will hear much more about her in the future! Two beautiful fillies were competing for the second place. Both scoring 91 points, it was Najdiya al Zobair (Eden C x Najdah

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al Zobair) who won the preference of the judges, leaving the striking D Shahla (Marajj x FT Shaella) at the third place.

Najdiya al Zobair continued her success for her breeder Al Zobair stud and owner Al Zobara stud from Qatar, by also claiming the silver medal in the final yearling fillies championships.

An interesting collection of yearling colts were up next. Again divided in section A and B. Winner of the A-section with 91 points was the gorgeous big moving Antaris OS (RFI Farid x Justina) – bred and owned by Gestut Osterhof from Germany. Later in the championships, Antaris OS claimed the gold medal! Second in this class with 90.80 points was the Knocke Arabians Belgium bred and owned Equiborn KA (QR Marc x Espadrilla).

The B-section of the yearling colts counted seven participants with the beautiful and typey Prussia MI (Abha Qatar x Parada) claiming the class win with a total of 91.20 points.

Bred by Ambition Investments and owned by HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Al Saud from Saudi Arabia this colt claimed the silver medal in the final championships, were he was tie with Kanz al Nasser, who got the same number of votes. In the end, Kanz al Nasser (WH Justice x Ftoon al Shaqab) of Al Nasser stud, Qatar received the bronze medal and the third place in the class with a total of 90.70 points.

Second in the class with 90.90 points was the big moving Nashmi al Hawajer (Marajj x Maniba bint ibn Narav) – bred and owned by Al Hawajer stud from the UAE. The show continued with the fillies aged two years old. In total 19 entries, divided in a section A and B. The A section was won with a total of 92.63 points by Valentino’s Angel MI (DA Valentino x Always an Angel) – bred by Mulawa Arabians and owned by Al Mohamadia Stud from Saudi Arabia. Later in the championships, this filly claimed the bronze medal. Second in the class with a total of 91.25 points was El Siena (Hdb Sihr ibn Massai x El Aria) – bred and owned by ZPH Strusinianka from Poland. Scoring the same total of points but losing on movement was the third placed Nesj el Jude (Shanghai x Nesj el Shayna) – bred by Nesj Arabians and owned by NK Arabians from Jordan.

The section B of the two years old fillies was won with a massive 92.70 points by Perfinka (Esparto x Perfirka) – bred

by Stado Ogierow Bialka and owned by Al Muawd Stud from Saudi Arabia. Later in the championships, she scored the same number of votes as the winner of the three years old

fillies, Alfabia Akiabara (ZT Marwteyn x ZT Ludbectra).

In the end it was Perfinka who got the gold medal, leaving the silver medal for Alfabia Akiabara! Second placed in the two years old fillies class with a total of 91.70 points was the typy AJ Asyad (Marwan al Shaqab x Aja Angelica) – bred and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. As mentioned before, Alfabia Akiabara, bred by Alfabia Stud and owned by Halsdon Arabians from the UK, won the class of the three years old fillies with a total score of 91.70 points.

Second in this class with a total of 91.50 points was Orfa d’Arab KA (QR Marc x Oso Axotica) – bred and owned by Knocke Arabians from Belgium.

Next to go was the class of two years old colts. A class were many were waiting for as some gorgeous future sires were presented. Clear winner of the class with a total of 92.50 points was the beautiful FA El Rasheem (FA el Shawan x Virtuosa MLR) – bred by Marlene Ann Rieder and owned

by the El Raheem Group and Dubai Arabian Horse stud from the UAE. Later in the final junior colt championships, El Rasheem claimed the silver medal. Second in this class with a total of 91.90 points was the huge chestnut colt AJ Mardan (Vervaldee x Felicia) – bred and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. Later in the championships, AJ Mardan claimed the bronze medal.

The class of the three years old colts was won with a massive score of 93.70 points by the popular and stunning EKS Alihandro (Marwan al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette) – bred

by Elkasum Arabians and owned by Athbah stud of Saudi Arabia. Scoring 20’s in type, head and neck and movement, this stallion captivated judges and crowd and was named Gold medal junior stallion unanimoulsy! Second in the class with a total of 90.90 points was the big moving showstopper Profender KA (QR Marc x Palanga) – bred by Knocke Arabians and owned by Florentina Arabians from Belgium.

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After the junior classes it was time for the seniors! No less than eleven Arabian mares aged four to six years old were entered. Ten of them scoring above the 90 points! Winner of the class was the gorgeous and charismatic Abilene PCF (Legacy of Fame x Breath of Spring PCF) – bred by PCF Arabians and owned by Azienda Agragia from Italy. This lady enjoyed showing herself to the public, scoring a total of 92.70 points! A same total as the second placed Zigi Zana (QR Marc x Zagrobla) –bred and owned by Janow Podlaski from Poland, who lost the class win on type.

Another huge class of twelve mares aged seven to ten years old was up next. The crème de la crème of Arabian breeding with almost all scoring above the 90 points with the Top five of this class all sired by Gazal al Shaqab! Winner of the class with a total of 93.90 points and later the Unanimous gold medal winner in the final senior mare championships was Emandoria (Gazal al Shaqab x Emanda) – bred by Michalow Stud and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE, scoring full twenties for head and neck! Second in this spectacular class with 93.40 points was Pistoria (Gazal al Shaqab x Palmira) – bred and owned by Michalow Stud from Poland, scoring almost full twenties on movement! Later in the championship, Pistoria received the bronze medal with the senior mares! Third in this spectacular class with 92.90 points was Etnologia (Gazal al Shaqab x Etalanta) – bred

by Janow Podlaski and owned by Halsdon Arabians from the UK. Later in the championships, Etnologia received the silver medal with the senior mares!

Last but not least were the senior mares aged eleven years and older. Only four participants but again of good quality.

Winner of the class with 92.40 points was Emira (Laheeb x Embra) – bred by Michalow Stud and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE. At the second place with 91.90 points was SF Shaklina (Sanadik el Shaklan x ZT Sharuby) – bred by Natalia Kuphal de Mato and co-owned by Johanna Ullstrom from Belgium.

After the exciting mare classes it was time for the spectacular young stallions in the age of four to six years old! Snoring stallions showing off their bold movement and incredible type entered the arena. Winner of the class with 93.40 points and later the gold medal winner was Abha Qatar (Marwan al Shaqab x ZT Ludjkalba) – bred by Ses

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Planes and owned by Al Mohamadia Stud from Saudi Arabia. Second in this class with 92.80 points and later silver medal winner with the senior stallions was the typy Shanghai EA (WH Justice x Salymah) – bred by Equus Arabians and owned by Asayel Stud from Kuwait.

Next to go were the stallions aged seven to ten years old. Big moving stallions entered the arena. Full of power and charisma. With a total of 92.80 points, the snow white stallion Palentino (Pesal x Palmeta) took a clear lead in the class, scoring 20’s on both type and movement. Palentino is bred and owned by Janow Podlaski from Poland. Later in the championships, Palentino was awarded with the bronze medal! Second in the class with 92.10 points was Kabzstad (Poganin x Kwestura) – bred and owned by Michalow Stud from Poland.

Last but not least was the class of the senior stallions, aged eleven years and older. Five participants, with the first three scoring very close in points. Winner of the class with 92 points was Esparto (Ekstern x Ekspozycja) – bred and owned by Michalow Stud from Poland. Second in this class was Poganin (Laheeb x Pohulanka) – the sire of Kabzstad, who was placed second in the previous class. Poganin is bred and owned by Janow Podlaski Stud in Poland.

During the All nations cup, the devastating news of the passing of Sven Lanslots was announced to the public. A sad tragedy and we wish his wife Sofie Verhaegen and their children a lot of strength during this difficult period! The Arabian horse world lost a great horse man!

As every year, the All Nations Cup Aachen has been a meeting point for Arabian horse lovers, the ideal opportunity to choose your breeding stallion for the next breeding season and of course to enjoy the great atmosphere and high quality horses that this show always provides. The highlight of the season and the ultimate try-out before the World championships in Paris.

ALL NATIONS CUP

GOLD MEDAL YEARLING FILLIES ESPERANZZA AL VENTUR

FA EL SHAWAN X HONEY’S DELIGHT RB B: ARABES DE SANTA VENTURA COMERCIAL AGROPECUARIA LTDA (BR) O: ATHBAH STUD - HRH PRINCE ABDUL AZIZ BIN AHMED BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL SAUD (BE)

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GOLD MEDAL YEARLING COLTS ANTARIS OS

RFI FARID X JUSTINA B&O: GESTUT OSTERHOF (DE)

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ALL NATIONS CUP

GOLD MEDAL FILLIES PERFINKA

ESPARTO X PERFIRKA B: STADO OGIEROW BIALKA (PL) - O: AL MUAWD STUD (KSA)

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GOLD MEDAL COLTS EKS ALIHANDRO

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X OFW PSYLHOUETTE B: ELKASUN ARABIANS - WILLIE BROWN (KSA) O: ATHBAH STUD - HRH ABDULAZIZ BIN AHMED BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD (KSA)

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ALL NATIONS CUP

GOLD MEDAL MARES EMANDORIA

GAZAL AL SHAQAB X EMANDA B: SK MICHALOW (PL) - O: AJMAN STUD - HRH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI (AE)

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GOLD MEDAL STALLIONS ABHA QATAR

MARWAN AL SHAQAB X ZT LUDJKALBA B: ROYAL ARABIANS (QA) - O: AL MOHAMADIA STUD (KSA)

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ALL NATIONS CUP

SILVER MEDAL YEARLING FILLIES NAJDIYA AL ZOBAIR

SILVER MEDAL YEARLING COLTS PRUSSIA MI ABHA QATAR X PARADA

EDEN C X NAJDAH AL ZOBAIR B&O: AL ZOBARA STUD (BE)

B: AMBITION INVESTMENTS PTY LTD (AU) O: HRH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD AL SAUD (KSA)

SILVER MEDAL FILLIES ALFABIA AKIABARA

SILVER MEDAL COLTS FA EL RASHEEM

ZT MARWTEYN X ZT LUDBECTRA B: FEDERICO ZICHY-THYSSEN (AR) O: WATTS SHIRLEY - HALSDON ARABIANS (GB)

FA EL SHAWAN X VIRTUOSA MLR B: MARLENE ANN RIEDER (US) O: THE EL RASHEEM GROUP LLC (US)

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SILVER MEDAL MARES ETNOLOGIA

SILVER MEDAL STALLIONS SHANGHAI EA

GAZAL AL SHAQAB X ETALANTA B: STADNINA KONI JANOW PODLASKI (PL) O: HALSDON ARABIANS (GB)

WH JUSTICE X SALYMAH B: EQUUS ARABIANS - SORROCA ALBERT (ES) O: ASAYEL STUD - AL NUGHAIMSHEY KHALIED (KW)

BRONZE MEDAL YEARLING FILLIES M.M. ESPLENDIDA

BRONZE MEDAL YEARLING COLTS KANZ AL NASSER

RFI FARID X M.M. ELUISE B&O: MATT ARABIANS (AT)

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WH JUSTICE X FTOON AL SHAQAB B&O: AL NASSER STUD (QA)

ALL NATIONS CUP

BRONZE MEDAL FILLIES VALENTINO’S ANGEL MI

BRONZE MEDAL COLTS AJ MARDAN

BRONZE MEDAL MARES PISTORIA

BRONZE MEDAL STALLIONS PALATINO

DA VALENTINO X ALWAYS AN ANGEL B: MULAWA ARABIAN STUD (AE) O: AL MOHAMADIA STUD / HH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD AL SAUD (BE)

GAZAL AL SHAQAB X PALMIRA B&O: SK MICHALOW STUD (PL)

VERVALDEE X FELICIA B&O: AJMAN STUD H.H. SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID (AE)

PESAL X PALMETA B&O: S.K. JANOW PODLASKI (PL)

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Aachen ARABIAN FUTURITY EUROPE 28th of September 2013

This year, the All Nations Cup in Aachen was again the host for the Arabian Futurity Europe, held on Saturday after the normal classes. The Arabian Futurity Europe is an initiative for breeders of Arabian Horses in Europe. Founders and members of the Arabian Futurity Europe Group are James Swaenepoel (Belgium) and Karl-Heinz Stöckle (Germany) in cooperation with Gregor Aymar (Germany) and Ward Bemong (Belgium).

Goal of the concept is to give a new impulse to Arabian Horse Breeding and Arabian Horse Events in Europe. With an excellent selection of Europe’s highest quality Breeding Stallions, they created the opportunity to buy one of these breedings in an open Auction and automatically enlist to compete with the horse, born out of this breeding, in a foal and yearling Futurity competition. A Futurity competition with an interesting amount of prize money for both the breeder of the foal as also for the stallion owner. It is also possible to participate with a foal which breeding has not been bought in the auction but nominated before birth and with a foal nominated after birth. In all cases, the sires of the foals need to be listed within the Arabian Futurity. A different amount of price money is given to each category.

In the foal futurity, ten filly foals were entered. Winner of the class was Wantasia (Juwel OS x Wanila) – bred and owned

by Husted Arabians from Denmark. Completing the elite top five were Maryse OS (Marajj x Shak Shakira) – bred and owned by Gestut Osterhof from Germany, Forelocks Veronique (Psytadel x Vekaisa F) – bred and owned by Forelocks Arabians from The Netherlands, Katelyn Joy (Psytadel x Siegerin NY) – bred and owned by Joy Horses from Belgium and WA Venuz Apal (Glorius Apal x ZA Zyna) – bred and owned by Caroline Hendryckx from Belgium.

Another ten colts were entered for the foal futurity. Top Five was Shahbander al Muawd (Stival x V Exotic Enchantress) – bred and owned by Al Muawd Stud from Saudi Arabia, Inspired Asim (Ajman Moniscione x Natalia) – bred and owned by the Schick family from Germany, AJ Lafi (Ajman Moniscione x Lutfina AA) – bred and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE, Buio Buio (Kahil al Shaqab x Pustinia el arab) – bred and owned by Elisabetha Calderai from Italy and Azerbeidjan (WH Justice x Euphoria) – bred and owned by the Swaenepoel family from Belgium.

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Top five and championship ribbons. Unanimous champion foal was Shahbander al Muawd. Reserve Champion was Forelocks Veronique. The Bronze medal was given to Maryse OS, leaving a fourth place to Wantasia and a fifth place for Buio Buio.

The yearlings counted eleven fillies. All of superb quality.

Among the top five were Ajmaniah OS (Ajman Moniscione x AB Nastrapsy) – bred by Gestut Osterhof and owned by Ajman Stud from the UAE, Nourah Athbah (Aja Justified x Disputa FA) – bred and owned by Athbah stud from Saudi Arabia, Lady Ajmanya D (Ajman Moniscione x Khabala) – bred by Dion Arabians and owned by Al Baydaa Stud from Egypt, Latifa Athbah (Aja Justified x Ermina) – bred and owned by Athbah Stud from Saudi Arabia and MS Mary Lou (WH Justice x Bajah Badiya) – bred and owned by the Malorny-Scherle family from Germany.

Another big class of yearling colts was up next. Young boys already full of themselves and at the start of their show career. Among the top five were: Primeval Kossack (Stival x Pribaltika) – bred and owned by the Kossack Stud from The Netherlands, Ricardo DD (Psytadel x Monogrammed Lady) – bred and owned by DD Arabians from Belgium, Medor Moniscione (Ajman Moniscione x Medea Moniscione) – bred and owned by Giancarlo Buzzi from Italy, ASE Faraaj (RFI Farid x ASE Bisiriya Hlayyil) – bred and owned by Arabian Stud Europe from The Netherlands and Nesj el Machiatto (Ajman Moniscione x Nesj el Khimala) – bred by Nesj Arabians and owned by Al Mohamadia Stud from Saudi Arabia.

The finale of the futurity yearlings choose Ajmaniah OS as the champion. Reserve Champion was Ricardo DD, leaving the bronze medal for Primeval Kossack. At the fourth position was Latifa Athbah. The fifth position was tie between Lady Ajmanya D and ASE Faraaj. In the end the vote went to Lady Ajmanya.

The Arabian Futurity is a good initiative. For me it would have been more fair to make separate classes for the foals born out of the auction breedings, foals who are nominated before birth and foals nominated after birth. For this, more breeders should participate at the show. The next breeding auction will be in February 2014. Stay tuned, nominate your stallion and unborn foal and participate in next year’s Arabian Futurity Europe! ❑

ARABIAN FUTURITY EUROPE

GOLD MEDAL FUTURITY FOALS SHAHBANDER AL MUAWD STIVAL X V EXOTIC ENCHANTRESS - B&O: AL MUAWD STUD (KSA)

GOLD MEDAL FUTURITY YEARLING AJMANIAH OS

AJMAN MONISCIONE X AB NASTRAPSY - B: GESTÜT OSTERHOF (DE) - O: AJMAN STUD (AE)

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SILVER MEDAL FUTURITY FOALS FORELOCK’S VERONIQUE

PSYTADEL X VEKAISA F B: FORELOCK’S ARABIANS (NL) - O: GVDV MANAGEMENT (BE)

BRONZE MEDAL FUTURITY FOALS MARYSE OS

MARAJJ X SHAK SHAKIRA B: GESTÜT OSTERHOF (DE) - O: MARCEL MERKEL (DE)

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SILVER MEDAL FUTURITY YEARLING RICARO DD PSYTADEL X MONOGRAMMED LADY B&O: DD ARABIANS (BE)

BRONZE MEDAL FUTURITY YEARLING PRIMEVAL KOSSACK STIVAL X PRIBALTIKA B&O: THE KOSSACK STUD (NL)

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Zico Guardia and Jane & Malcomb Hickford of Aja Arabians.

Jeff McGlinn, left, and Todd Buckley, right, of Mystica Arabians.

Marek Trela of Janow Stud with the Director of Michalow Stud, Jerzy Bialobok.

Mr. Bassam Al Saqran and family with David Boggs.

Adbulaziz Al Tamimi and Khalid Al Sayed of Al Sayed Stud.

Al Muawd Stud.

Koen Detailleur, Janene Boggs, Bernard & Mieke Sans, Bob Boggs and Crystel Swaenepoel.

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Neil Braverman and Jeff Sloan.

Charlie and Shirley Watts of Halsdon Arabians.

Monika and Reinhard Sax with Essteema of Sax Arabians.

Christine Jamar of Jadem Arabians, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce McCrea.

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Leaders Of The Times

*Pscore And Haras JM

by Kara Larson

Haras JM, located in the farmland of Monte Mor, Brazil, is comprised of some 350 Arabian horses on an incredible 500 acres of rolling pasture. The occasional lake breaks up the expanse, offering a distinctive environment that suits the Arabian horse well. This paradise of pastures is truly one of a kind; however, the contents of the farm— the horses—easily surpass the beauty of the location.

As champion after champion is bred and raised in this Brazilian dream farm, owners José Alves Filho and wife Maisa Tucci Alves, have received the Association of Brazilian Breeders of Arabian Horses (ABCCA) Best Breeder and Exhibitor award for nine consecutive years from 2004 to 2012.

This success and recognition stems from José’s appreciation for and understanding of breeding beautiful and influential Arabian horses. In the stallions that Haras JM stands, there are roots in some of the leading sires of the breed. With bloodlines stemming from Bey Shah, Ali Jamaal, Padrons Psyche, and Marwan Al Shaqab, José and the breeding program of Haras JM offer individuals with unique potential, international appeal, and above all, undeniable quality.

beauty, he brings substance, size, and conformation in the babies he is producing. It is exciting to see him produce himself and better, in the generations we have seen so far.”

As José looks forward to Brazilian Nationals and bringing *Pscore into the show ring once more, he shares, “He is a major contender for us and Haras JM. We are sure that he is going to do well.” Shown by Andy Sellman of Argent Farms, *Pscore will be in the running for National Champion Stallion. With a Scottsdale championship and U.S. National top ten in the 2012 show season, José is confident in the stallion’s show ring potential.

Both inside and out of the show ring, *Pscore meshes the beauty and conformation of the Padrons Psyche line with a quality and disposition unique to only him.

A show horse that is building his breeding success with every subsequent opportunity, José shares the excellent possibilities this stallion has to offer. “With *Pscore, breeding to the most important stallion in Brazil is not only a reality, but also a promise. I see great potential in what he has to offer the program of Haras JM and the Arabian breed as well.” n

Delving further into one of these important Arabian stallions that José wished to introduce into his breeding program brings up Padrons Psyche. In this venture to infuse some of his blood into the Haras JM stock, José stands *Pscore (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady).

On this exceptional 10-year-old stallion, José offers, “*Pscore is producing very fine, beautiful colts and fillies all across Brazil and South America. Alongside this José Alves Filho and wife Maisa Tucci Alves.

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*Pscore (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady)

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In Memoriam

Patricia Lynn Barrick (1962-2013)

Patricia “Pat” Lynn Barrick was born August 29, 1962, in Hutchinson, Minn. She was the daughter of LeRoy and Ruth (Sitz) Barrick. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School Class of 1980.

She then furthered her education at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, where she received her business administration AA degree and later attended Crown College where she received her bachelor’s degree.

An accomplished equestrian as a teen, Pat competed at both Canadian and U.S. National Arabian Horse Championships, bringing home many top ten awards and a Canadian National championship. As a young person, she participated in McLeod County 4-H and also competed at the state level. Pat and her children were involved in everything 4-H in the Rice County clubs, taking flowers from Pat’s beautiful gardens, her quilting and needle work, and along with the horses and sheep, even the barn kittens made it to the county fair. A common weekend activity for the family was riding in local WSCA competitions.

Pat was always willing to share her knowledge and expertise about horses with her young nieces and cousins. When someone had a question, the reply was, “Ask Pat, she will know the answer.”

Blessed with two children, KayCee and Zane, she had a passion for family and fun. Pat was very sports minded; in addition to cheering on the kids and their activities, she was also an avid softball player, and spent time with family in Colorado and Germany snow skiing.

Pat built strong relationships and friendships over the years, and as she endured 19 plus years of battling a rare form of cancer through countless surgeries, radiation, and chemo, she always had a positive and upbeat attitude.

Pat passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Birchwood House in Hutchinson, Minn. at the age of 50 years.

Lillian Mantei ~ Member of the Arabian Horse Assoc. since 1965

Lillian on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

Lillian May Mantei formerly of Estevan, Saskatchewan passed away October 5, 2013 at the age of 92 years. Lillian’s love of horses stemmed from the “pit ponies” used in her dad’s underground coal mine, M&C, and the field draft teams used to help her family make a livelihood.

One of Canada’s premier breeding farms, Diamond M Arabians, bred quality Arabian horses under the guidance of Lillian and Bill Mantei. In 1962 they purchased their first Arabian and for 33 years, bred, raised, exhibited and marketed beautiful horses. The majority of those magical breeding years were devoted to Straight Egyptian Arabians. They retired in 1995 with much pride in the Shamruk++ and *Soufian crosses that dominated their program and with immense gratitude for all the wonderful people that became part of their “Horse Family.”

Bill passed in 2006.

A truly amazing celebration of Lil’s life was held in Estevan on Oct.12th to pay tribute to Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Godmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Enthusiastic Fan of the Arabian horse. We know “Our Heavenly Angel Lillian” was met at the Pearly Gates by Bill and so many of her favorite horses.

Lillian at the gates of Diamond M Ranch with the Shamruk++ daughter, Egyptian Belle, who sold at the Gleannloch Farms Legacy Sale in 1984.

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In Memoriam Crown Musc+ (1981-2013)

The original foundation stallion for Eleanor’s Arabians, Crown Musc, a son of *Muscat out of the Silver Baron daughter, Crown Juel, has passed on to greener pastures. Bred by Dr. H.F. Kale, the importer of Crown Musc’s famous Russianbred sire, *Muscat, the chestnut stallion was a splendid example of the finest of the noted Kale Arabian breeding program. His dam was a daughter of the elegant, 1974 Canadian National Champion Mare, Jewel Drift; she a daughter of *Silver Drift out of the great U.S. and Canadian National Champion Mare, *Dornaba.

Crown Musc arrived at Eleanor’s Arabians as a young horse and was shown by Eleanor and her trainer, Rod Matthiesen for over ten years, first in halter as a four-year-old and then in reining and western pleasure, both open and amateur. Crown Musc accumulated top five awards at Region 10 and Region 11, as well as championship and reserve championship ribbons at many Midwestern Arabian horse shows.

“Crown Musc was a very kind horse; easy to train,” says Rod. “He was one of Eleanor’s first major, personal show horses. He packed her around for years and he really enjoyed his job.”

“He was always one of my ‘good ‘ole boys,’” Eleanor says. “He came to our barn when it was brand new and he was a young and talented horse. He is a large part of the reason for Eleanor’s Arabians as well as my breeding and reining program. He was the yardstick by which I measured my breeding horses for twenty years regarding ability, quality, temperament and trainability. He set the standard.”

Crown Musc’s initial foal crop arrived at Eleanor’s in 1986. The first three born were all chestnut mares and the third to be foaled, Fire Musc (Honey Fire, by Fire Chief ), was a superstar. A formidable competitor from 1989 through 1997, Fire Musc was a U.S. Reserve National Champion Reining Futurity/Maturity horse, won two reining top tens at the Youth Nationals and a Canadian National Top Ten in reining AOTR. Fire Musc was the dam of 12 foals, four of them multi-champions and one of them, Sheza Fire-Cracker, a Reserve National Champion Futurity Reiner.

The sire of 106 registered get, Crown Musc has produced ten national winners and 25 Class A champions, reserves and regional winners. In addition to Fire Musc, his national winners include: Musc-U Ask, Norsks Muscamigo, Jewel Salona, Grand Casino, River Of Dreams, Miss Alley Cat, CMS It Will Be Me, CMS Kat Man, and CMS Little Sierra.

All three of the reining and western trainers Eleanor Hamilton engages, expressed great respect for Crown Musc as well as their personal sadness at his passing.

“We are all shocked and very sad,” said Gary Ferguson. “Crown Musc has meant a great deal to Eleanor’s Arabian Farm, first as a show horse and later as a stallion. Thankfully, we know his legacy will continue through his sons and daughters.”

“We have had the privilege of starting and showing many of the Crown Musc offspring,” said Pam and Hoyt Rose. “Every single one was talented and trainable.”

“My daughter Bree works for us,” said Rod, “and we both found that several times the last few days we were talking about him with lumps in our throats. You think that horses like him will live forever.” Rod paused a moment and sighed. “If you scratched his upper lip he would stick his tongue out to have it scratched … he was a character … we’re really going to miss him.”

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SEMINARS/CLINICS/SALES/ OPEN HOUSE/AWARDS

February 17, 2014, Arabian Horse Times Readers’ Choice Awards, Scottsdale, Arizona. Contact: AHT, 800-248-4637.

February 20, 2014, Gemini Acres Production Sale I, Scottsdale, Arizona. Contact: Chris Barter, 602-501-9877.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS March 23-24, 2014, Region 2 Sport Horse & Dressage Offsite Championship, Burbank, California. Contact: Nancy Goertzen, 559-625-2631.

SHOWS NOVEMBER November 27-30, 2013, AHAF 44th Annual Thanksgiving Show, Tampa, Florida. Contact: Donna Auber, 330-274-2039.

November 30, 2014, AHANC Thanksgiving Weekend One Day Show, Rancho Murieta, California. Contact: Kathryne Heath, 916-517-8227.

DECEMBER December 5-8, 2013, Saguaro Classic, Scottsdale, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372.

December 6-8, 2013, Gulf Coast Christmas Show, Katy, Texas. Contact: Sherry McGraw, 903-872-7279.

December 6-8, 2013, Dixie Gulf Panhandle Ruffout, Baker, Florida. Contact: Jean Buddin, 228-826-1486.

December 14, 2013, Holiday Hoorah I One Day Show, Denver, Colorado. Contact: Marlene Kriegbaum, 716-628-2640.

December 15, 2013, Holiday Hoorah II One Day Show, Denver, Colorado. Contact: Marlene Kriegbaum, 716-628-2640.

JANUARY

APRIL

January 10-12, 2014, Houston All Arabian Show, Katy, Texas. Contact: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815.

January 11, 2014, Show Your Horse All Arab A and B One Day Show, Katy, Texas. Contact: Nannet Read, 352-278-2004.

January 24-26, 2014, Sierra Empire, Norco, California. Contact: Nancy Harvey, 626-355-9101.

April 4-6, 2014, Fiesta Del Mar A, Del Mar, California. Contact: Nancy Harvey, 626-355-9101.

April 4-6, 2014, Magnolia Classic A and B, Gonzales, Louisiana. Contact: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815.

April 4-6, 2014, Western Carolinas Spring Show A and B, Pendleton, South Carolina.

Contact: Nancy Baker, 828-305-4023.

April 11-13, 2014, Lone Star Classic, San Antonia, Texas. Contact: Ann Lang, 512-452-1492.

April 12, 2014, Sunflower Arab I A and B One Day Show, Wichita, Kansas. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683.

April 12-13, 2014, Pacific Rim Arabian Sport Horse Show, Elma, Washington. Contact: Renate Cowan, 360-807-4217.

April 13, 2014, Sunflower Arab II A and B One Day Show, Wichita, Kansas. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683.

April 13, 2014, Fairfield Sport Horse & Dressage One Day Show, Denton, Texas.

Contact: Charlene Lynch, 214-403-0460.

April 25-27, 2014, Aim At The Hood Sport Horse A and B, Boring, Oregon. Contact: Karen Bragg, 503-682-4982.

April 25-27, 2014, Border Bonanza A and B, Kansas City, Missouri. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683.

FEBRUARY February 1, 2014, SFHA Combined Arab & HA/AA Qualifier One Day Show, Miami, Florida. Contact: Marjorie Joy Carr, 305-246-1041.

February 7-9, 2014, Jubilee Of Breeds, Newberry, Florida. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710.

February 13-23, 2014, 59th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Contact: Judie Mitten, 602-978-1342.

February 23-24, 2014, Central FL Arab Winter Classic, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Contact: Cheryl Tobey, 912-658-8561.

MARCH March 13-16, 2014, Cowtown Classic, Fort Worth, Texas. Contact: Ruth Charpie, 816-765-5683.

March 14-16, 2014, Missouri All Arabian Show, St. Louis, Missouri. Contact: Ryan Chambers, 314-717-7683.

March 15-16, 2014, Ocala 19th Annual Amateur Show, Ocala, Florida. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710.

March 20-23, 2014, Alamo Arabian Fiesta, San Antonio, Texas. Contact: Nancy Harvey, 626-355-9101.

March 27-30, 2014, Rally In The Valley A and B, Eugene, Oregon. Contact: Heather Engstrom, 541-689-9700.

March 28-30, 2014, Golden Gate Arabian Show, Santa Rosa, California. Contact: Nancy Goertzen, 559-625-2631.

March 28-30, 2014, Alabama All Arab A and B, Rainsville, Alabama. Contact: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815.

March 28-30, 2014, The Arabian Celebration A and B, Newberry, Florida. Contact: Carlie Evans, 352-215-0710.

March 29-30, 2014, Beat The Heat All Arab Show, Queen Creek, Arizona. Contact: Melanni Hershberger, 480-443-3372.

ENDURANCE/ COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE

January 4, 2014, Lead, Follow, or Get Out Of My Way 25- and 50-Mile Endurance Ride, Bumble Bee, Arizona. Contact: Jodie Dukerich, 480-515-1500.

NATIONALS EVENTS

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2013 Fillies

sir marwan CRF x exotic Angel Ab Noble supreme x Royal starina brass Afire x inmy eyes hh maxemus x goldens lil sugar bey Ambition x Ames mirage

tA mozart x Nspiring Jazz shF encore x Colette Ames tA mozart x Nspiring Jazz hh maxemus x A twinkle in her eye

Bey Ambition x Ames Mirage

undulata’s Nutcracker x toi Jabaska shF encore x Julietta Ames A Noble Cause x g Kallora JA urbino x miss mishaah

2013 Colts

A Noble Cause x toi Jabaska Noble supreme x hV trinidoll Noble supreme x stella

Sir Marwan CRF x Exotic Angel AB

Pogrom x Ames mirage matoi x shady baby Audacious Ps x Corrsica tA mozart x Jabbors lita black N style x bint myraa Afires heir x Arias endless summer sir marwan CRF x marcilla shF encore x my Proud mary baske Afire x gunning For Roses shF encore x stella

SHF Encore x Colette Ames 6 • MN BREEDERS | A r A bi A N Hor se T i mes

A Noble Cause x Toi Jabaska

Pogrom x Ames Mirage

Afires Heir x Aria Endless Summer

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tA mozart x Nspiring Jazz

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Afire bey V x Ames Patina

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tA mozart x minding Ps and Qs

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Afires heir x Arias endless summer

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tA mozart x gold elegance

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Pogrom x CRF brianna

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tA mozart x Al marah swift River

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shF encore x Colette Ames

5/31/2014

tA mozart x Am thorny Rose

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Noble supreme CRF x Colette Ames

6/15/2014

tA mozart x Am heavenly Design

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sir marwan CRF x exotic Angel Ab

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tA mozart x Am starry Night

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A Noble Cause x stella

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tA mozart x Al-marah magic Dean

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A Noble Cause x glamorize

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tA mozart x Al-marah Amelius

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Noble supreme CRF x glamorize

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tA mozart x Jaborrs lita

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A Noble Cause x Julietta Ames

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tA mozart x A twinkle in her eye

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A Noble Cause x lady machine

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hh maxemus x golden’s lil sugar

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sir marwan CRF x marcilla

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magnum Psyche x marion Ames

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baske Afire x on tulsa time

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bs bs b bs Ch b bs b

hA hA A hA A hA hA hA

hollywood Dun it brennas golden Dunit hh maxemus hollywood Dun it hh maxemus hh maxemus hh maxemus hh maxemus

minding Ps and Qs Fyre in the skye marliera minding Ps and Qs Jaborrs lita A twinkle in her eye she Dun slid lil miss sassy

2/02/2010 2/08/2010 2/26/2010 3/05/2010 3/06/2010 4/02/2010 4/06/2010 4/18/2010

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P b Db b bs

hA A hA A hA

Colonels smoking gun hh maximus hh maxemus Nobles top gun hollywood Dun it

minding Ps and Qs Jaborrs lita little Alice Rose Nspiring Jazz Runaround Patasue

3/07/2011 3/20/2011 4/14/2011 5/05/2011 6/02/2011

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b b

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mister montana Nic hh maximus

Jaborrs lita A twinkle in her eye

3/28/2012 5/19/2012

Filly Colt gelding Filly Filly Filly

b Ch Db Ch Ch b

hA A A A A hA

hh maxemus tA mozart bl N style tA mozart tA mozart hh maxemus

goldens lil sugar Jabbors lita bint myraa Nspiring Jazz Nspiring Jazz A twinkle in her eye

3/24/2013 3/29/2013 4/06/2013 4/07/2013 4/21/2013 5/06/2013

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gondolier okies leo Rose Jaborrs impack hesa Zee hesa Zee Al marah Quebec Am Double Dream Al marah horatio Am good oldboy Am Power Raid Am good oldboy Almarah mr Dream bremervale Andronicus

mark iV evergreen lizzys star Chex Kl lalita sarabask sarabask Am Dreamtime girl Amlightening Raid Am shining sword Al-marah marquise Al-marah Capricorn Carmel-bythe-sea DWFs imajica Al marah so bellicose

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tHree year oldS Dunminding Ps and Qs Dunit on Fyre RA maxs girl Dunit my Way RA maxemillion RA Duramax RA max Dunit RA maxe Zip RA

two -year- oldS Wheres Wanda RA Foxy maximus Chantilly Rose RA Nspiring Forthe top Run and Dun

yearlingS Jeelee montana RA maxeglow RA

FoalS lil sugar max RA mozarts mulligan RA black N style x bint myra tA mozart x Nspiring Jazz tA mozart x Nspiring Jazz maxema RA

BroodmareS marliera little Alice Rose Jaborrs lita Nspiring Jazz minding Ps And Qs Al marah swift River Al-marah Power Parade Am heavenly Design Am star on marquee Am thorny Rose Am starry Night Al-marah magic Dean Al-marah Amelius

StallionS tA mozart hh maxemus

B = Bay | dB = dark Bay | BS = Buckskin | P = Pinto | BL = Black | CH = Chestnut | G = Grey | PA = Palomino A = Arabian | HA = Half-Arabian | AQH = American Quarter Horse

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Cb shining star Alpha Phi movie maker Ferachask toi Jabaska toi Jabaska Fantasy Watch Afire inmy eyes Kb gala De Fire Drus Delight hl halys hope glamorize toi tiara Appollonia X PWA tusea toi Jabaska Justa New look miz brass

5/12/2000 3/23/2003 2/27/2004 4/05/2006 5/15/2006 1/21/2008 3/14/2008 6/15/2008 3/06/2009 4/12/2009 4/20/2009 4/22/2009 4/28/2009 5/06/2009 5/08/2009 6/01/2009 6/04/2009 6/29/2009

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1/13/2010 2/07/2010 2/25/2010 3/03/2010 3/12/2010 3/23/2010 3/29/2010 4/01/2010 5/08/2010

F o u r a n d ov e r brass star toi supreme CRF latoiya bF top brass CRF RJ Ames Noble supreme CRF toi Fabulous CRF matoi Afire gala Vision CRb tempting Delight CRF Ames explorer Ames heart throb Ames tacoma Nobella CRb Colette Ames Noble majesty CRF Ames inspiration Jessica Ames

t Hr ee -y e a r - o ld S Noble lady CRF Classy lady Cause i Can CRF hollywood Affair CRF marcy Ames gala encore one more time CRF emily Ames Noble Kiss CRF

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B = Bay | BS = Buckskin | P = Pinto | BL = Black | CH = Chestnut | G = Grey | PA = Palomino A = Arabian | HA = Half-Arabian

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gelding gelding gelding Colt gelding gelding Colt gelding Filly Filly gelding Filly

g b b Ch Ch Ch Ch Ch Ch b Ch b

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A Noble Cause shF encore magnum Psyche shF encore mPA giovanni shF encore brass shF encore Afires Vision brass ml mostly Padron matoi

hl trilogy CRF brass lady CRF brianna toi Jabaska Ames mirage gunning for Roses KCF Afire inmy eyes incredible’s First lady Appollonia X Afire inmy eyes g Kallora betty

2/03/2011 2/21/2011 3/01/2011 3/02/2011 3/24/2011 3/30/2011 4/08/2011 4/11/2011 4/26/2011 5/20/2011 6/02/2011 7/15/2011

gelding Filly gelding Filly gelding Filly Colt

Ch Ch b b Ch Ch b

A hA A hA A A A

A Noble Cause A Noble Cause sir marwan CRF baske Afire magnum Psyche magnum Psyche brass

mC bella sera Fantasy Watch marcilla gunning for Roses KCF Ames mirage Ames mirage Afire inmy eyes

1/31/2012 2/24/2012 4/08/2012 5/22/2012 6/02/2012 6/30/2012 7/26/2012

broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare broodmare

Ch Ch b b Cb Ch Ch b b b g b Ch b Ch b b b Ch bl

sb sb A A A sb A A A A A A sb A A A A A A sb

the mean machine Phi slama Jama el ghazi Afire bey V mhR trinidad the talk of the town brass matoi el ghazi el ghazi el ghazi Ds major Afire Reedann’s top gun Ds major Afire brass iXl Noble express Afires heir Ames image A Noble Cause harlem’s hot Dice

she’s superb Desert’s lovely event Kajora Angyl eyes Double Feature beautiphi Afire inmy eyes mC Jabaskolee Amber Ring twilite Delite Daca la baska VDF bella ghazi Callaway’s Roses Are Red g Kallora markeate sweet summer Fire toi Jabaska Carnello olympia bey Rosa Parks

1/01/1990 6/08/1990 6/26/1991 3/26/1992 5/28/1993 3/16/1995 2/27/1996 5/05/1997 5/08/1998 3/20/2000 4/05/2000 3/22/2002 5/19/2002 2/05/2005 4/01/2006 3/31/2007 5/11/2008 4/18/2009 5/07/2009

yearlingS Noble Pursuit CRF Noble belle CRF CRF Fortune maker Ames irresistable Ames Catalyst Amanda Ames brass echo

BroodmareS lady machine Alpha Phi g Kallora Afire inmy eyes hV trinidoll glamorize Ames mirage toi Jabaska VDF bela ghazi el ghazis starlit madame ghazi bella majorette gunning For Roses KCF CRF brianna lW brasskeate Arias endless summer Julietta Ames exotic Angel Ab Ames Patina shady baby

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The 2013

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Fall Festival

An Arabian Futurity Built For The Breeder

by KARA LARSON

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As the annual Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders Fall Festival celebrated its 32nd go-around this year, it showcased premier stallions, a real sense of community among the exhibitors and barns, and as always, exciting auction classes. All members of the Minnesota Breeders worked hard to produce a successful and accommodating horse show. President Greg Brown shares a distinguishing aspect of the Arabian Futurity Program—one of the reasons for its longevity. “The favorite parts for me, and I think for most of the folks that come, are the auction and medallion classes. That’s why people invest a lot of money and three years later bring the horse to the show for the opportunity to get that money back. We offer the best stallions in the world for any Arabian breeder to breed to, and at an affordable price. Based on our experience, we focus on keeping the show fair, concise, and let the best horse win. From start to finish, we keep it fun, exciting, and worthwhile.”

And for Greg, one of the main differentiators of the MAHB Fall Festival versus other futurities is in the way we present the auction and medallion classes. “We make it a big deal to bring back the best horses for our finals and

then let the horses determine the winner. “The excitement level was certainly there this year—we had a lot of people at the show. We joke all the time that our Auction Medallion Yearling Futurities are the most exciting 15 minutes in the Arabian show business. We bring the horses in, we stand them up; we don’t waste a lot of time in terms of picking our champion, so if you’re late for the class, you’re going to miss the class. Over the last few years in particular, people who are at the show know that and it’s very exciting.”

A fresh addition to the show came in a 90-minute workshop put on by Shelia Varian, which she describes as, “a PowerPoint presentation called ‘The Varian Way’ that we put together with a large number of photos from the beginning of Varian Arabians in the late 50s up to present.

It starts from the beginning of our history and it goes through many of the horses we’ve bred, some special mares, and the farm itself. I also tell stories as we go, and do a little bit of reading of things that I’ve written.” Shelia offers, “I think a lot of it shows that as you go along through life,

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things appear and happen in ways you could never deem a possibility until they are right in front of you.” This particular presentation was very well attended; everybody stayed very interested and engaged with Sheila’s story.

Aside from the actual classes and seminars, the Broodmare Elite and the Hall Of Fame presentations have continued the MAHB tradition of honoring Medallion Stallions and mares who have contributed greatly to the success of the futurity with their offspring at the Fall Festival. This year’s Hall Of Fame honorees were Eleanor Hamilton’s Crown Musc, by Muscat, and FS Ritz, sired by the Hall Of Fame’s charter member Padrons Psyche. Three mares were inducted into the Broodmare Elite: Tymeless Treasure, owned by Brian and Sandra Fueling, Promise V, owned by Lawrence Jerome and Indira Van Handel, and Donna Hentges’ Drama Qyeen.

Hall Of Fame Inductee FS Ritz, owned by the FS Ritz Partnership

Hall Of Fame Inductee, Crown Musc, owned by Eleanor Hamilton.

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Broodmare Elite Mare Inductee, Promise V, with owner Lawrence Jerome and breeder Sheila Varian.

Broodmare Elite Mare Inductee, Drama Qyeen, owned by Donna Hentges.

Broodmare Elite Mare Inductee, Tymeless Treasure, owned by Brian and Sandra Feuling.

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Reflections Jeff Schall of Shada Inc. on the 2013 Fall Fest What an outstanding show the MN Breeders Fall Festival is! The show is a special blend of fair, fabulous, real, and fantastic. Any combination of these four descriptive terms in the following statement will do justice to this amazing program!

________ people showing ________ horses in a ________ futurity for ________ prize money!

My favorite goes like this.

Fabulous people showing fantastic horses in a fair futurity for real prize money!

What is your best way to illustrate the MN Fall Festival given the four words and sentence

above? A lot like the show itself, you can’t go wrong. Have fun, be creative and enjoy the results!

We congratulate each and every competitor at this year’s show and offer our best wishes for success to all the progressive breeders for next year and beyond!

Lori Conway of Conway Arabians, High Point Breeder winner of the 2013 Fall Fest “Breeders are the focal point of the show. Besides the recognition of being announced repeatedly as the owner and/or breeder of all the horses that receive a ribbon, they are on live feed, so it is broadcast all over the world. The show is an opportunity to socialize with other breeders and

owners from all over the country and a chance to see many great horses at one show. The schedule

is laid back and all the activities keep you busy. I was told by many people that our hospitality was first rate and very much appreciated.

“Conway Arabians was privileged to be awarded the highest honor of the show, High Point

Breeder of the 2013 MN Fall Festival! The beautiful Brass Memorial Perpetual Trophy is sitting proudly on our mantle in our house and it is exciting to have our name listed on the plaque.

“The most exciting for us is seeing horses that we bred, raised, trained and sold in the ring

and winning prizes! It is heartwarming to hear our name announced and we appreciate the

recognition. The prize money awarded is an added bonus as well. We love the auction too. The

Medallion Stallion group works well together and we are all friends working hard to have a good show, and a great auction!”

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High Point Sire and Leading Performance Sire, IXL Noble Express.

Leading Halter Sire, Marwan Al Magnifficoo.

Greg Brown with Lori Conway of Conway Arabians, Inc., accepting the High Point Breeder award and Jari Drassel accepting the High Point Sire award for IXL Noble Express, for owner Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc. Junior High Point Amateur winner, Katherine Bartlett.

Senior High Point Amateur winner, Michael Bills.

As discussions continue on the subject of improving horse shows by making them unique, fun, and progressive, Greg Brown shares insight into what the Fall Festival does in terms of the big Arabian picture. “We think that particularly on the halter side of the industry, the Arabian futurities are the way to go. Breeding to a halter stallion is a huge investment and futurities like ours, breeding to a Medallion Stallion, offer the opportunity to get

some of that investment back, or a sizable amount of the investment back. At the Fall Festival, we have a lot of experience, we know what works, and we know what brings people back to our show.”

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year, Greg offers, “Any auction foal that comes back and competes in performance classes and finishes in the top five will be awarded a 25% override on their prize money. So, not only do we encourage you to bring your horse back in the halter classes, but there is now a chance for a bigger return on the performance side. This is in recognition to how big the performance classes are getting at the Fall Festival and how much they are adding to participation as well as us realizing this change would offer additional opportunities at our show to extend the use and rewards available to auction offspring. We hope to encourage folks to buy auction breedings to stallions that may be perceived as performance oriented for the opportunity to come back and compete for an increased performance pot.”

Ultimately, the MAHB Fall Festival’s goal is in furthering the Arabian horse with its fair and exciting classes, educational workshops, beautiful horses, and talented exhibitors. Adding one more intangible quality to the show’s list of attributes, Greg believes and shares, “It is the overall tone of the show—a sense of community—that we try to establish at the Fall Festival. We arrange the barns in such a way that people are able to congregate and converse. It has

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worked out very well. By bringing people together—we feed everybody three times during the show—everyone there has a good time.” By promoting this sense of family and making it one of our focal points, we hope to make the Fall Festival an event no one wants to miss.”

Breeder and owner of Conway Arabians, Lori Conway, offers her take on this social feel of the show, sharing, “It is a ‘positive, no nonsense, what’s best for the horse, what can we do for the people, and let’s get it done’ kind of an atmosphere. We work hard to get good judges and good people to fill all the key positions in making the show a success. It is fun and Conway Arabians is proud to be a part of it!”

Greg closes, “Everybody had a good time—we wanted everyone to enjoy themselves at this show and feel comfortable, excited, and energized about where the breed and the Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders are going. I think that at the end of the day on Sunday, that was the message we were hearing. We ran a good show and everybody had a good time. We look very much forward to the 2014 show.”

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Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders

Did you breed to any of these

Medallion Stallions in 2013?

A NOBLE CAUSE AFIRE BEY V

DS MAJOR AFIRE EDEN C

MAMAGE MARHAABAH

ROL INTENCYTY RYAD EL JAMAAL

AFIRES HEIR AJ THEE LUCA

EL CHALL WR EVER AFTER NA

MARVILLOSO MARWAN AL

SF SPECS SHOCWAVE SF VERAZ

AL SHAHEED NA APALO ARBITEUR ARIA IMPRESARIO ARIES BFA ARMANDO EL ARYES ARMIR

EXCALIBUR EA FIRST CYTE FREEDOM PA FS RITZ GEORGIO AF HESA ZEE HJ FAMOSO

MAGNIFFICOO MASQUERADE PA MAZZIAH MMONSIGNOR MONTANA FIRENZE MPA GIOVANNI NAKHDA KARIM SHAH

SHAEL DREAM DESERT SHAHIM AL NAKEEB SIR FAMES HBV SIR MARWAN CRF SIRIUS TROUBLE STAR GHAZAL STIVAL

AUDACIOUS PS BAAHIR EL MARWAN BELLAGIO J BEY ALI WF BEY AMBITION BLACK DANIELS BRAVE AND NOBLE

IXL NOBLE EXPRESS JA URBINO JER GOLDRE JULLYEN EL JAMAAL JUSTIFY JUSTTICE KA ODYSSEUS

NOBLE SUPREME CRF NOBLE WAY NYN HISANI ODYSSEY SC PA GAZSI PCF VISION PPROVIDENCE

SULTAN ORA SUNDANCE KID V SUNSATIONAL KID TF ROYAL SHAHBAZ THEE DESPERADO TRIAD RH TRUSSARDI

BRIXX IA CANDEMAN

KHADRAJ NA KM BUGATTI

PROXIMUS CA PSITIGUY

VEGAZ VICTORIOUS LD

CASANOVA PPA DA VINCI FM DESTINYED

LEGACY OF FAME LEGACYS RENOIR MAASAI PVF

PSKY FA PSTRATEGY PYRO THYME SA

WC ALI GAZAL ZEFYR ZORALADDINN

VALENTINO

MADDOX VAN RYAD

RA KARWAN

ZT MARWTEYN

DIESEL SMOKE CBA

MAKHIAVELLI KA

REDEMPTION FM

Nominate your in-foal mare to the MAHB Medallion Program by 12/31/13.

We paid out over $235K in 2013. Expect more in 2015 when these foals show at the Fall Fest.

Nomination forms at www.medallionstallion.com

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Minnesota Arabian

Members Holly & Dave Connaker CONNAKER ARABIANS, LLC Brainerd, MN * 218-330-5759 holly@lakehome.com

Jim & Penny Gute WEST LAWN FARM Faribault, MN * 507-451-7663 westlawnfarm@live.com www.westlawnfarm.com

R.J. & G.L. Ames CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS Jordan, MN * 952-492-6590 Cedarridge@yahoo.com www.cedar-ridge.com

Peter & Lori Conway CONWAY ARABIANS, INC. Chatfield, MN * 507-867-2981 peter@conwayarabians.com www.conwayarabians.com

Eleanor Hamilton ELEANORS ARABIAN FARM Rogers, MN * 763-767-1381 h.hamilton@microcontrol.com www.eleanorsarabianfarm.com

Rick & Tammy Anderson SUMMERFIELD FARM, Inc. Belvidere, IL * 815-547-4852 Summerfieldarabs@aol.com www.summerfieldfarminc.com

David & Tammy Corning & Sienna Snell DST ARABIANS Olympia, WA * 360-866-8525 DSTArabians@msn.com www.dstarabians.com

Donna Hentges GREYMOOR FARM Elko, MN * 952-461-3311 greymoor@visi.com www.first-cyte.com

H.R. Bill Bell BELLS MERRI-HILL ARABIANS Delano, MN * 763-972-9941 Merrihillarabs@aol.com www.merrihillarabs.com

Carol Derus & Terri Gellin DEER HAVEN ARABIANS Clintonville, WI * 715-823-2165 dharabians@frrontiernet.net www.deerhavenarabians.com

Larry & Shelley Jerome JERLAND FARM Barron, WI * 715-537-5413 larry@jerland.com www.jerland.com

Donald & Ann Benson Prairie View Farm Maple Plain, MN * 612-325-7293 prairieviewfarm@msn.com

John & Martha Diedrich Waseca, MN * 507-461-1587 jcdiedrich@gmail.com

Suzette & JoAnn Johnson ISLAND FARM Lake Crystal, MN * 507-726-2174 June-Dec: suzettej@hickorytech.net Jan-May: sjohnson_54@msn.com

Glenn & Sue Brinkman BRINKMAN ARABIAN STABLES Pierre, SD * 605-224-0773 glennhuntz@aol.com Greg & Mary Brown BROWNS FOLLY ARABIAN HORSES Minnetonka, MN * 952-593-0489 BrownsFolly@aol.com www.BrownsFolly.com

Ken, Judy & Austin Figge WILLOW BROOK ARABIANS Buffalo, MN * 763-682-9388 willowbrookarabians@hotmail.com www.willowbrookarabians.com Tarrance & Jacqueline Floyd Silverlake Arabians Wichita, KS * 316-648-4529 tarrance@silverlakearabians.com

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Jeana Karlovich J.D.D.K. ARABIANS Peawaukee, WI * 262-547-3000 wiclasonln@aol.com Peter & Trish Kessler DON MANUEL FARMS Elkton, FL * 904-429-0555 peter@surety-bonding.com

Horse Breeders Justin Kruse Wishful Thinking Farms Hudson WI * 651-263-3384 Justin.kruse@me.com Kim McKimmy ARCHETYPE ARABIANS St. Michael, MN * 651-253-8673 kmckimmy@charter.net www.regentarabians.com Tom Mensing OUTLAW EQUESTRIANS Scottsdale AZ * 612-860-4888 tommensing@gmail.com Darla & Steve Miles Milestone Arabians Basehor, KS * 816-769-7172 stevem@milesexcavating.com milestonearabians.com Walter R. Mishek MISHEKS ARABIANS Waseca, MN * 507-837-9127 wrm@ahtimes.com Deri & Karen Nordsving D & K ARABIANS Racine, MN * 507-378-2341 www.makhiavellika.com Rory & Sue O’Neill O’NEILL ARABIANS, LLC Cave Creek, AZ * 602-821-8220 www.oneillarabians.com

Jennifer Patterson Glenbrook, NV * 775-749-5974 pinecone223@aol.com Doug & Kathleen Peterson REGENT ARABIANS Rogers, MN * 763-428-4975 regentarab@aol.com www.regentarabians.com Beth Proctor & Jack Collins WINDSONG RANCH Mankato, MN * 507-387-3869 windsongarabians@gmail.com Frank & Jody Puleo JADA ARABIANS Hugo, MN * 651-653-9369 frankpuleojr@yahoo.com www.jadaarabians.com Angela Rasmussen Glencoe, MN * 612-598-4129 angelarasmussen@yahoo.com Regan and Renae Rohl Rohl Arabians Fargo, ND * 701-781-0303 Regan.Rohl@mssb.com Ron & Judy Schmid PINE CREST ARABIANS Hayward, WI * 715-634-2626 pcarab@aol.com

Blake Skole Mazziah LLC 816-507-9852 blakeskole@yahoo.com Ric & Cecilia Summers WIL-O-MAR ARABIANS Bonner Springs, KS * 816-365-3472 wilomararabians@gmail.com www.wil-o-mararabians.com Mark & Val Sylla WESTRIDGE FARMS River Falls, WI * 715-426-9640 vals@westridgefarms.com www.westridgefarms.com Debbie Treadwell ADVANTAGE ARABIANS Maple Lake, MN * 320-963-3677 debbietreadwell@mcnamaracompany.com Perry & Diane Wagamon WAGAMON HORSE FARM Lino Lakes, MN * 651-464-7299 pdwagamon@aol.com www.wagamonfarms.com Katja Wiedrich WIEDRICH ARABIANS Hager City, WI * 715-792-2956 katjawiedrich@yahoo.com Dean & Terri Wikel Pegasus Arabians Berlin Heights, OH * 419-588-3000 sales@pegasusequestrian.com

For information, contact any Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders, Inc. member or visit our website: www.MedallionStallion.com

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The 2013

Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders

Fall Festival

September 27-29, 2013 • St. Paul, Minnesota Results provided by MAHB SHOW COMMITTEE.

MAHB Auction Yearling Colt/Gelding ATH Champion VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune NGold), shown by Michael Bills for owners Steve and Darla Miles.

MAHB Auction Yearling Colts/Geldings ATH Reserve Champion CESARI PA (Masquerade PA x Fadila PCF), shown by Anissa Weber for owner Pegasus Arabians.

MAHB Auction Yearling Fillies ATH Champion MARIA AL MARWAN TRJ (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x TR Concerto), shown by owner Ross Danielson.

MAHB Auction Yearling Filly ATH Reserve Champion BEY MONET TRJ (Bey Ambition x Trcopperclassique), shown

by Michael Bills for owners Ross and Terri Danielson.

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MAHB Yearling Medallion Colt/Gelding ATH Champion VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune NGold), shown by Michael Bills for owners Steve and Darla Miles.

MAHB Yearling Medallion Colt/Gelding ATH Reserve Champion LLC FABRIZIO (Baahir El Marwan x RD Fabreanna), shown by owner Angela Sellman.

MAHB Yearling Medallion Filly ATH Champion TRULI PRECIOUS (Trussardi x Bella Satinata), shown by Jason Tackett for owner Dean Meier.

MAHB Yearling Medallion Filly ATH Reserve Champion KAYTWO DELILAAH (Marhaabah x Koweta Duette), shown by Anissa Weber for owners Kenna and Robert Burbeck.

MAHB Auction Yearling Colts/Geldings ATH ‒ Champion: VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune NGold), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Steve and Darla Miles; Reserve: CESARI PA (Masquerade PA x Fadila PCF), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Pegasus Arabians; Top Five: TRITON PVF (Maserati WR x Luminous ETA), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Donald and Ann Benson; RA REGAL LEGACY (Regal Actor JP x Bella Versace), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Regan and Renae Rohl; TEQUILA SUNRISE J (Sundance Kid V x Margarita J), Ex: Indira F. I. Van Handel, O: Lawrence Jerome and Indira F.I. Van Handel.

MAHB Yearling Medallion Colts/Geldings ATH ‒ Champion: VALLDEZ (Valerio x AW Fortune NGold), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Steve and Darla Miles; Reserve: LLC FABRIZIO (Baahir El Marwan x RD Fabreanna), Ex: Angela Sellman, O: Angela Sellman; Top Ten: URBANITE A ( JA Urbino x LLC Madison), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Angela Sellman; CRF FORTUNE MAKER (Sir Marwan CRF x Marcilla), Ex: Kristin Hamway, O: Cedar Ridge Farm; DEDIKATION BF (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Suite In E Major), Ex: Jason Tackett, O: J. Bradley Herman; CHANDLER LD (Stival x Queen Adiamonds), Ex: Cole Simons, O: Les Van Dyke; After Aall (Ever After NA x Carinosaa), Ex: Steve Miles, O: Steve and Darla Miles; RA KYMERA (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Challese LL), Ex: Debbie Treadwell, O: Charles and Christine Rickart; MARCELLO PA (Armando El Aryes x Carismreta), Ex: Christine Rickart, O: Charles and Christine Rickart; ELUDJIN AF ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Aria Elita), Ex: Ross Danielson, O: Ken and Tracy White.

MAHB Auction Yearling Fillies ATH ‒ Champion: MARIA AL MARWAN TRJ (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x TR Concerto), Ex: Ross Danielson, O: Ross and Terri Danielson; Reserve: BEY MONET TRJ (Bey Ambition x TRCopperclassique), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Ross and Terri Danielson; Top Five: LINDSAY KAY FF (Shael Dream Desert x JA Encore Encore), Ex: Muteb Saad Altukhays, O: Freeland Farm LLC; MIDNIGHT MAZKARADE (Mazkarade x WF Victorias Secret), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: John and Bradford Mouw; LADY FADORA (Cavalli x Fadila PCF), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Pegasus Arabians.

MAHB Yearling Medallion Fillies ATH ‒ Champion: TRULI PRECIOUS (Trussardi x Bella Satinata), Ex: Jason Tackett, O: Dean Meier;

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MAHB 2 Year Old Colt/Gelding ATH Champion MISSION WR (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x ATA Psyches Psong), shown by Jason Tackett for owners Mark and Valerie Sylla.

MAHB 2 Year Old Colt/Gelding ATH Reserve Champion IDENTITY PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Miss Amerika), shown by Michael Bills for owner Pegasus Arabians.

MAHB 2 Year Old Filly ATH Champion FARAH LA MAGNIFFICCA (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Bella Sera PVF), shown by Adam Rickart for owner Amanda Solie.

MAHB 2 Year Old Filly ATH Reserve Champion SWEET TEASE (Marhaabah x Temptation T), shown by Michael Bills for owner Steve and Darla Miles.

Reserve: KAYTWO DELILAAH (Marhaabah x Koweta Duette), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Kenna and Robert Burbeck; Top Ten: BEY MONET TRJ (Bey Ambition x TRCopperclassique), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Ross and Terri Danielson; DASHINA W ( JA Urbino x Dasha Van Ryad), Ex: Robert Wiechmann, O: Anna, Robert and Rosanne Wiechmann; DIAMOND JUBILEE CA (Odyssey SC x Magnums Lady), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: JP Heritage Arabians LLC; DEZIRAE CS (SF Veraz x Trinity Grace), Ex: Michaiah Carson, O: Jeff & Sybil Collins and James & Sandra Smith; OLYMPIA CS (SF Veraz x Gevalia CA), Ex: Cole Simons, O: Jeff & Sybil Collins and James & Sandra Smith; ODASIA KVA (KA Odysseus x Patriotik Nastasia), Ex: Perry Williams, O: Shelby and Perry Williams; KATALINA AAL (Brixx IA x Miss Independence AAL), Ex: Debbie Treadwell, O: David and Debbie Treadwell; SOCIETY LACE ACL (KM Bugatti x Society Paige MN), Ex: Liz Steffes, O: ACL Partnership.

HVP x Miss Amerika), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Pegasus Arabians; Top Ten: DEKKUTANTE TRJ (Art Dekko TT x TRCopperclassique), Ex: Ross Danielson, O: Ross and Terri Danielson; DDAYTONA (Aria Impresario x LLC Joyful), Ex: Rebecca Kalsow, O: Rebecca Kalsow; SHAQS LEGACY MH (Maserati WR x Legacys Treasure), Ex: Roxanne Schall, O: Roxanne and Jeff Schall; BEYONET WS (Sir Fames HBV x HK Najmenette), Ex: Matt May, O: Gerald Bauer; VERANO DHA (Milano CRA x Soh A Diva DNA), Ex: Daniel Buol, O: Danielle and Randy Shaw; ASCARI (Besson Carol x Satin Chall LL), Ex: Cody Skillings, O: Mark Simons; HOME TOWN ROMEO (Eternety x Starberry Fame), Ex: Teresa Silva, O: Teresa Silva; MARVELLOUS XCEPTSHAHN (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x WC Xceptshahnal), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Anna, Robert and Rosanne Wiechmann.

MAHB 2 Year Old Colts/Geldings ATH ‒ Champion: MISSION WR (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x ATA Psyches Psong), Ex: Jason Tackett, O: Mark and Valerie Sylla; Reserve: IDENTITY PA (Magnum Chall

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MAHB 2 Year Old Fillies ATH ‒ Champion: FARAH LA MAGNIFFICCA (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Bella Sera PVF), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Amanda Solie; Reserve: SWEET TEASE (Marhaabah x Temptation T), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Steve and Darla Miles; Top Ten: BELLA LUNA PA (Masquerade PA x Fadila PCF), Ex: Anissa Weber, O:

MAHB 3 & Over Mare Jackpot ATH Champion DR RIHANNA ( Justice x DR Psy Anne), shown by Roxanne Schall for owner Jerry Schall.

MAHB 3 & Over Mare Jackpot ATH Reserve Champion AMERICAN GIRL AAL (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Touchd Byan Angel), shown by Katie Treadwell for owners David and Debbie Treadwell.

MAHB 3 & Over Gelding Jackpot ATH Champion SIR BENTLEE LD (Stival x TF Queen Ahearts), shown by owner Cole Simons.

MAHB 3 & Over Gelding Jackpot ATH Reserve Champion PRODIGY DVF (Major Dolce LV x TA On Fire), shown by owner Kate Wiggert Johnson.

MAHB Western Pleasure AOTR Champion KHOSMOPOLITAN MD (Khadraj NA x Luck Wood Have It), ridden by owner David Teigen.

MAHB Western Pleasure AOTR Reserve Champion PSYNSATIONAL PSY (Magnum Psyche x FA Jada), ridden by owner Michael Van Handel.

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MAHB Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Champion R BEY RAJ (Khadraj NA x R Bey Impression), ridden by co-owner Marni Britton for co-owner Marla Koob.

MAHB Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Reserve Champion LC CENTER STAGE (Magnum Psyche x JJ Symphony), ridden by Anissa Weber for owner Elizabeth Day Seward.

MAHB Western Pleasure 40 & Over AATR Champion PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), ridden by Hal Weber for owner Paige Nolte.

MAHB Western Pleasure 40 & Over AATR Reserve Champion TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x ElJomar The Diva), ridden by Anissa Weber for owners Hal, Margot and Anique Weber.

Pegasus Arabians; KHARMA WLF (Khadraj NA x Bey Starrlett WLF), Ex: Cole Simons, O: Dr. James and Penny Gute; STAR OF GEMINI AAL (Gemini VII x Miss Independence AAL), Ex: Debbie Treadwell, O: David and Debbie Treadwell; BEY BEY IMA STARR (Brandon Bey JCA x Beystaarrs Kadance), Ex: Indira F. I. Van Handel, O: Jody Leyda; TF ANGILINA (Psitiguy x China K Doll), Ex: Janene Zehrer, O: Heather and Curtis Hough.

Reserve: PSYNSATIONAL PSY (Magnum Psyche x FA Jada), Ex: Michael Van Handel, O: Michael and Indira F.I. Van Handel; Top Five: TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x ElJomar The Diva), Ex: Anique Weber, O: Hal, Margot and Anique Weber; MONARCOS (Monogramm x LC Psouthern Star), Ex: Paula Elg, O: Paula and David Elg; HEZA FIRE WALKER (Heza Zee x Fire Musc), Ex: Eleanor Hamilton, O: Eleanor Hamilton.

MAHB 3 & Over Mares Jackpot ATH ‒ Champion: DR RIHANNA ( Justice x DR Psy Anne), Ex: Roxanne Schall, O: Jerry Schall; Reserve: AMERICAN GIRL AAL (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Touchd Byan Angel), Ex: Katie Treadwell, O: David and Debbie Treadwell; Top Five: AMORE BEY (Brandon Bey JCA x Scarlett Magnolia), Ex: Beryl Vandre Emerich, O: Beryl Vandre Emerich.

MAHB Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR ‒ Champion: R BEY RAJ (Khadraj NA x R Bey Impression), Ex: Marni Britton, O: Marla Koob and Marni Britton; Reserve: LC CENTER STAGE (Magnum Psyche x JJ Symphony), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Elizabeth Day Seward; Top Five: DESIRE J (Khadraj NA x Deesert Hope SF), Ex: Amy Taylor Greengard, O: Amy Taylor Greengard; BELLAGIO J (MPA Giovanni x Jer-Koko), Ex: Michael Van Handel, O: Lawrence Jerome; WTA BEY RITZ (FS Ritz x CR Beycandle), Ex: Liz Steffes, O: Lisa and Liz Steffes.

MAHB 3 & Over Geldings Jackpot ATH ‒ Champion: SIR BENTLEE LD (Stival x TF Queen Ahearts), Ex: Cole Simons, O: Cole Simons; Reserve: PRODIGY DVF (Major Dolce LV x TA On Fire), Ex: Kate Wiggert Johnson, O: Kate Wiggert Johnson.

MAHB Western Pleasure AOTR ‒ Champion: KHOSMOPOLITAN MD (Khadraj NA x Luck Wood Have It), Ex: David Teigen, O: David Teigen;

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MAHB Western Pleasure 40 & Over AATR ‒ Champion: PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), Ex: Hal Weber, O: Paige Nolte; Reserve: TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x ElJomar The Diva), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Hal, Margot and Anique Weber; Top Five: KHOSMOPOLITAN

MAHB Western Pleasure 19-39 AATR Champion TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x ElJomar The Diva), ridden by owner Anique Weber.

MAHB Western Pleasure 19-39 AATR Reserve Champion PRUSSIAN SUNDANCE CFT (Sundance Kid V x Prussia DSA), ridden by owner Ashley Corbin Reedy.

MAHB Western Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Champion R BEY RAJ (Khadraj NA x R Bey Impression), ridden by co-owner Marni Britton for co-owner Marla Koob.

MAHB Western Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Reserve Champion BELLAGIO J (MPA Giovanni x Jer-Koko), ridden by Michael Van Handel for owner Lawrence Jerome.

MAHB Western Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Champion PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), ridden by owner Paige Nolte.

MAHB Western Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Reserve Champion THE ETERNEGIZER (Eternety x CP Azsahib), ridden by Lexi LeFever for owner Teresa Silva.

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MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 Champion PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), ridden by owner Paige Nolte.

MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 Reserve Champion PSYMPHONIC AAL (Psymadre x Elusive Fantacy), ridden by owner Emma Domino.

MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under Champion THE ETERNEGIZER (Eternety x CP Azsahib), ridden by Lexi LeFever for owner Teresa Silva.

MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under Reserve Champion PSYCHES TOP GUN (Padrons Psyche x SH Embraceable), ridden by owner Emelia Farago.

MD (Khadraj NA x Luck Wood Have It), Ex: David Teigen, O: David Teigen; DESIRE J (Khadraj NA x Deesert Hope SF), Ex: Amy Taylor Greengard, O: Amy Taylor Greengard; HEZA FIRE WALKER (Heza Zee x Fire Musc), Ex: Eleanor Hamilton, O: Eleanor Hamilton.

Sienna Snell, O: DST Arabians; RH FIRST KNYGHT (First Cyte x RH Preshussuzette), Ex: Katherine Carlson, O: Katherine and Sandra Carlson.

MAHB Western Pleasure 19-39 AATR ‒ Champion: TANGUERAY MCF (Magnum Psyche x ElJomar The Diva), Ex: Anique Weber, O: Hal, Margot and Anique Weber; Reserve: PRUSSIAN SUNDANCE CFT (Sundance Kid V x Prussia DSA), Ex: Ashley Corbin Reedy, O: Lori Corbin and Ashley Corbin Reedy; Top Five: TCHAIKOVSKY TL (MPA Giovanni x WC Tsassi Rose), Ex: Katherine Carlson, O: Ellie Eide; SARATOGA BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), Ex: Cassie Jo LeFever, O: Anissa Weber; BV BUTCH CASSIDY (Sundance Kid V x EW Salina), Ex: Kristin Hamway, O: Linda Lane.

MAHB Western Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR ‒ Champion: R BEY RAJ (Khadraj NA x R Bey Impression), Ex: Marni Britton, O: Marla Koob and Marni Britton; Reserve: BELLAGIO J (MPA Giovanni x Jer-Koko), Ex: Michael Van Handel, O: Lawrence Jerome; Top Five: LC CENTER STAGE (Magnum Psyche x JJ Symphony), Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Elizabeth Day Seward; ASTOUNDING JEWEL ( Justify x JJ Astounding Echo), Ex:

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MAHB Western Pleasure 18 & Under JTR ‒ Champion: PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), Ex: Paige Nolte, O: Paige Nolte; Reserve: THE ETERNEGIZER (Eternety x CP Azsahib), Ex: Lexi LeFever, O: Teresa Silva; Top Five: PSYMPHONIC AAL (Psymadre x Elusive Fantacy), Ex: Emma Domino, O: Kathleen and Emma Domino; BV BUTCH CASSIDY (Sundance Kid V x EW Salina), Ex: Katherine Bartlett, O: Linda Lane; TCHAIKOVSKY TL (MPA Giovanni x WC Tsasssi Rose), Ex: Ellie Eide, O: Ellie Eide.

MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 ‒ Champion: PISTALERRO WLF (Alerro x Miss Keemophire), Ex: Paige Nolte, O: Paige Nolte; Reserve: PSYMPHONIC AAL (Psymadre x Elusive Fantacy), Ex: Emma Domino, O: Kathleen and Emma Domino; Top Five: PYROS INFERNO FORTUNE (Pyro Thyme SA x Diazra), Ex: Savannah Leyda, O: Savannah Leyda; SC PANTERO (Aeclipse x Apazhionata), Ex: Danielle Cozine, O: Gail Cozine; CADILLAC JACK CA (IXL Noble Express x T O Magicmotion), Ex: Gabriella Larson, O: Jeff and Jen Anderson.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure AOTR Champion FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), ridden by co-owner Katherine Bartlett for co-owner Tangle Ridge Farm.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure AOTR Reserve Champion VA THOMAS CROWNE (Sir Fames HBV x Champaine N Roses), ridden by owner Cassandra Stafford.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Champion PEARL CA (IXL Noble Express x Magatos Way), ridden by owner Mary Grace Nelson.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Reserve Champion VESPER BFA (SF Veraz x Psyx Aprilove H), ridden by Ashley Reimer for owner Jack Curlee.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 40 & Over AATR Champion AMICI (Armani FC x Penita), ridden by Connie Robilliard for owners Susan Jankowski-Westwater and Jane Jankowski.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 40 & Over AATR Reserve Champion C SIR TYSON (Sir Fames HBV x C Felicity), ridden by owner Barbara Ann Connolly.

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MAHB Hunter Pleasure 19-39 AATR Champion TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), ridden by Rachael Swanson for owners Sandra and Brian Feuling.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 19-39 AATR Reserve Champion ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), ridden by co-owner Marni Britton for co-owner Marla Koob.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Champion ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), ridden by co-owner Marni Britton for co-owner Marla Koob.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Reserve Champion CADILLAC JACK CA (IXL Noble Express x T O Magicmotion), ridden by Gabriella Larson for owners Jeff and Jen Anderson.

MAHB Western Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under ‒ Champion: THE ETERNEGIZER (Eternety x CP Azsahib), Ex: Lexi LeFever, O: Teresa Silva; Reserve: PSYCHES TOP GUN (Padrons Psyche x SH Embraceable), Ex: Emelia Farago, O: Emelia Farago; Top Five: TCHAIKOVSKY TL (MPA Giovanni x WC Tsassi Rose), Ex: Ellie Eide, O: Ellie Eide; REGENT PSYLESTE (Psymadre x LB Kourojable), Ex: Brittany Neu, O: Douglas and Kathleen Peterson; ADRENALYN (Alada Baskin x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Lydia Stannard, O: Claudia and Lydia Stannard.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse ATR ‒ Champion: PEARL CA (IXL Noble Express x Magatos Way), Ex: Mary Grace Nelson, O: Bill, Peggy and Mary Grace Nelson; Reserve: VESPER BFA (SF Veraz x Psyx Aprilove H), Ex: Ashley Reimer, O: Jack Curlee; Top Five: ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), Ex: Marni Britton, O: Marla Koob and Marni Britton; SAS KHARMA (Khadraj NA x Fames Promenade SAS), Ex: Kelly Teigen Talmage, O: Jody and Janice Strand; WTA BEY RITZ (FS Ritz x CR Beycandle), Ex: Liz Steffes, O: Lisa and Liz Steffes.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure AOTR ‒ Champion: FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), Ex: Katherine Bartlett, O: Tangle Ridge Farm and Katherine Bartlett; Reserve: VA THOMAS CROWNE (Sir Fames HBV x Champaine N Roses), Ex: Cassandra Stafford, O: Cassandra Stafford; Top Five: PEARL CA (IXL Noble Express x Magatos Way), Ex: Mary Grace Nelson, O: Bill, Peggy and Mary Grace Nelson; PR ARAGORN (Brass x Casina Bey SRA), Ex: Ashley Poeschel, O: Travis, Nadine and Ashley Poeschel; DRESSED IN CHROME (Biyast x Dressed For Fame), Ex: Katherine Running, O: Lorraine and Katherine Running.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 40 & Over AATR ‒ Champion: AMICI (Armani FC x Penita), Ex: Connie Robilliard, O: Susan Jankowski-Westwater and Jane Jankowski; Reserve: C SIR TYSON (Sir Fames HBV x C Felicity), Ex: Barbara Ann Connolly, O: Barbara Ann Connolly; Top Five: PR ARAGORN (Brass x Casina Bey SRA), Ex: Nadine Poeschel, O: Travis, Nadine and Ashley Poeschel; TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Sandra Feuling, O: Sandra and Brian Feuling; ATLANTIS SC (Odyssey SC x Carismreta), Ex: Christine Rickart, O: Charles, Christine and Adam Rickart.

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MAHB Hunter Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Champion TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), ridden by Allison Johnson for owners Sandra and Brian Feuling.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Reserve Champion HOPE EXPRESS (IXL Noble Express x Hope Floats), ridden by Brian Pagnano for owner Mark Pagnano.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 Champion FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), ridden by Katherine Bartlett for owners Tangle Ridge Farm and Katherine Bartlett.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 Reserve Champion TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), ridden by Allison Johnson for owners Sandra and Brian Feuling.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under Champion FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), ridden by Lucy Jinks for owners Tangle Ridge Farm and Katherine Bartlett.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under Reserve Champion TAMAR CARTIER ( Justafire DGL x Alsace), ridden by co-owner Claire Coulter for co-owner Donalda Speer Bast.

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MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure AOTR Champion PROXIMUS CA (Afire Bey V x DA Triffire), ridden by Rachel Schieffelbein for owner Conway Arabians, Inc.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure AOTR Reserve Champion NOBLE BEY CRF (A Noble Cause x Olympia Bey), ridden by owner Toni Dolby.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Champion A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), ridden by Morgan Kelly for owner Mary Jo Meier.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Reserve Champion NOBLE BEY CRF (A Noble Cause x Olympia Bey), ridden by owner Toni Dolby.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 19-39 AATR ‒ Champion: TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Rachael Swanson, O: Sandra and Brian Feuling; Reserve: ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), Ex: Marni Britton, O: Marla Koob and Marni Britton; Top Five: VA THOMAS CROWNE (Sir Fames HBV x Champaine N Roses), Ex: Cassandra Stafford, O: Cassandra Stafford; AMICI (Armani FC x Penita), Ex: Susan Jankowski Westwater, O: Susan Jankowski-Westwater & Jane Jankowski; TAMAR CARTIER ( Justafire DGL x Alsace), Ex: Kathryn Cook, O: Claire Coulter and Donalda Speer Bast.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure 18 & Under JTR ‒ Champion: TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Allison Johnson, O: Sandra and Brian Feuling; Reserve: HOPE EXPRESS (IXL Noble Express x Hope Floats), Ex: Brian Pagnano, O: Mark Pagnano; Top Five: VA THOMAS CROWNE (Sir Fames HBV x Champaine N Roses), Ex: Katherine Bartlett, O: Cassandra Stafford; HIGH PHILUTIN (Philander Bey x Krisstina), Ex: Kelly Svoboda, O: Kelly Svoboda; AMICI (Armani FC x Penita), Ex: Nora Shaffer, O: Susan Jankowski-Westwater and Jane Jankowski.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR ‒ Champion: ODYSSEH ALITA JA (Odyssey SC x Lolita Lane), Ex: Marni Britton, O: Marla Koob and Marni Britton; Reserve: CADILLAC JACK CA (IXL Noble Express x T O Magicmotion), Ex: Gabriella Larson, O: Jeff and Jen Anderson; Top Five: TS VIRTUOSO (C A Hermoso x BJ Outragous), Ex: Kelly Teigen Talmage, O: Terra Sano Ventures LTD; TUSCAN SUN CCF (MCA Prince Marwan x CCF Toskanna), Ex: Katie Mahler, O: Dale and Wendy Marcott; DR RIHANNA ( Justice x DR Psy Anne), Ex: Roxanne Schall, O: Jerry Schall.

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MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 15-18 ‒ Champion: FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), Ex: Katherine Bartlett, O: Tangle Ridge Farm and Katherine Bartlett; Reserve: TYMES TO TREASURE (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Allison Johnson, O: Sandra and Brian Feuling; Top Five: HOPE EXPRESS (IXL Noble Express x Hope Floats), Ex: Brian Pagnano, O: Mark Pagnano; GAME TYME (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Cheyenne Hodur, O: Riley Loughlin; PEARL CA (IXL Noble Express x Magatos Way), Ex: Mary Grace Nelson, O: Bill, Peggy and Mary Grace Nelson.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 19 & Over AATR Champion AFIRES ROYALTY (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), ridden by Kristi Theede Wintheiser for owner Richard Pope.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 19 & Over AATR Reserve Champion BRAVE AND NOBLE (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), ridden by Cassie Jo LeFever for owner Cathy Rahimi.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Champion REGENT SAFFRON (Afires Heir x HL Justaspyce), ridden by Kim McKimmy for owners Douglas and Kathleen Peterson.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR Reserve Champion STRYKA MAJOR CHORD (DS Major Afire x Dharma DE), ridden by owner Katja Wiedrich.

MAHB Hunter Pleasure Jackpot 14 & Under ‒ Champion: FIERRO VF (Alada Baskin x Fiona VF), Ex: Lucy Jinks, O: Tangle Ridge Farm and Katherine Bartlett; Reserve: TAMAR CARTIER ( Justafire DGL x Alsace), Ex: Claire Coulter, O: Claire Coulter and Donalda Speer Bast; Top Five: AMICI (Armani FC x Penita), Ex: Nora Shaffer, O: Susan Jankowski-Westwater and Jane Jankowski; GAME TYME (Baske Afire x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Riley Loughlin, O: Riley Loughlin; ADRENALYN (Alada Baskin x Tymeless Treasure), Ex: Lydia Stannard, O: Claudia and Lydia Stannard.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Junior Horse ATR ‒ Champion: A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), Ex: Morgan Kelly, O: Mary Jo Meier; Reserve: NOBLE BEY CRF (A Noble Cause x Olympia Bey), Ex: Toni Dolby, O: Michael and Toni Dolby; Top Five: B SHARP CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Natalie Tetrick, O: Natalie Tetrick; NOTORIOUS AFIRE VA (Afire Bey V x LBC Noble Spirit), Ex: Karen Michels, O: Karen and Mikayla Michels; CREDENCE CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Laura Rodel, O: Laura Rodel.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure AOTR ‒ Champion: PROXIMUS CA (Afire Bey V x DA Triffire), Ex: Rachel Schieffelbein, O: Conway Arabians, Inc.; Reserve: NOBLE BEY CRF (A Noble Cause x Olympia Bey), Ex: Toni Dolby, O: Michael and Toni Dolby; Top Five: B SHARP CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Natalie Tetrick, O: Natalie Tetrick; CREDENCE CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Laura Rodel, O: Laura Rodel; BRAVE AND NOBLE (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), Ex: Ex: Sarah Rahimi, O: Cathy Rahimi.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 19 & Over AATR ‒ Champion: AFIRES ROYALTY (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), Ex: Kristi Theede Wintheiser, O: Richard Pope; Reserve: BRAVE AND NOBLE (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), Ex: Cassie Jo LeFever, O: Cathy Rahimi; Top Five: A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), Ex: Morgan Kelly, O: Mary Jo Meier; B SHARP CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Natalie Tetrick, O: Natalie Tetrick; TOP BRASS CRF (Brass x Ferachask), Ex: Lara Ames, O: Cedar Ridge Farm.

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MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Champion AFIRES ROYALTY (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), ridden by Nora Shaffer for owner Richard Pope.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Reserve Champion A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), ridden by Jenna Tekolste for owner Mary Jo Meier.

MAHB Country Pleasure Jackpot ATR Champion PROXIMUS CA (Afire Bey V x DA Triffire), ridden by Rachel Schieffelbein for owner Conway Arabians, Inc.

MAHB Country Pleasure Jackpot ATR Reserve Champion NOTORIOUS AFIRE VA (Afire Bey V x LBC Noble Spirit), ridden by owner Karen Michels.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure Maiden Horse ATR ‒ Champion: REGENT SAFFRON (Afires Heir x HL Justaspyce), Ex: Kim McKimmy, O: Douglas and Kathleen Peterson; Reserve: STRYKA MAJOR CHORD (DS Major Afire x Dharma DE), Ex: Katja Wiedrich, O: Katja Wiedrich; Top Five: GLORY HALLELU (Heir To Glory x Halleberry Bey), Ex: Madison Mulligan, O: Douglas and Kathleen Peterson; HEIR TO LIBERTY (Heir To Glory x Regent Stanzi), Ex: Morgan Mulligan, O: Douglas and Kathleen Peterson.

Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), Ex: Sarah Rahimi, O: Cathy Rahimi; MACHISMO MS (Maranello x RV Cover Girl), Ex: Jane Hubbard, O: Heidi Hubbard; HEIR TO LIBERTY (Heir To Glory x Regent Stanzi), Ex: Madison Mulligan, O: Douglas and Kathleen Peterson.

MAHB Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & Under JTR ‒ Champion: AFIRES ROYALTY (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), Ex: Nora Shaffer, O: Richard Pope; Reserve: A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), Ex: Jenna Tekolste, O: Mary Jo Meier; Top Five: BRAVE AND NOBLE (IXL

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MAHB Country Pleasure Jackpot ATR ‒ Champion: PROXIMUS CA (Afire Bey V x DA Triffire), Ex: Rachel Schieffelbein, O: Conway Arabians, Inc.; Reserve: NOTORIOUS AFIRE VA (Afire Bey V x LBC Noble Spirit), Ex: Karen Michels, O: Karen and Mikayla Michels; Top Five: B SHARP CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Natalie Tetrick, O: Natalie Tetrick; CREDENCE CA (Noble Way x Glorious Melody), Ex: Laura Rodel, O: Laura Rodel; A REVELATION BHA (A Temptation x Westela), Ex: Morgan Kelly, O: Mary Jo Meier. n

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