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See Them In CenTer rIng! 1) MISTER BIGG STuff

(Baske Afire x Rhapsody) Owner: Richard M Nash HA Gelding Saddle/Pl AAOTH & HA Gelding Saddle/Pl 7 & Over Halter

2) PA PHOENIx KID

(Sundance Kid V x Pamila) Owned by: Frank & Sara Chisholm Arabian Yearling Colt Halter

3) VLADIMIR BfA

(SF Veraz x AR Most Irresistible) Owned by: John, Annette & Salvatore Graffeo Arabian Yearling Colt Halter

4) SVA CHATS PAjAMAS

(PA Paschal x AR Chats Meow) Owned by: Horace Penny & Melinda Canady Arabian Yearling Filly Halter

5) GAIA Tf

(The Sequel RCA x Juno RCA) Owned by: Martha Skapof Arabian Two-Year-Old Filly Halter

6) MAIHAB

(True Colours x Abraxas Moonbeam) Owned by: Muhammad Faisal Arabian Stallion 6-7 Years-Old Halter

9) KRyPTONITE TDf

(ML Mostly Padron x TDF Carolina Peach) Owned by: W. Kent Dean Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Arabian Stallion Breeding AAOTH

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Contents Issue 9 • V olume 45, No. 4A & 4AA 6A 12 A

Comments From The Publisher Cover Story: Mission WR—Homegrown Chrome

by Kara Larson

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2014 U.S. Nationals Preview—A Show For Many Reasons

by Anne Stratton

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2014 Amateur Snapshots, Part I 2014 Amateur Snapshots, Part II Behind The Scenes with Roxann Hart: A Look At The Woman Who Created Rohara

by Mary Kirkman

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2014 Amateur Snapshots, Part III Jack And Elizabeth Milam

by Jane Smith

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Q&A With Neil Braverman Calendar Of Events Looking Ahead Index Of Advertisers

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Comments From The Publisher Leaders Of The Times: Beloveds Farm

by Kara Larson

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Faces & Places AHT Journeys Presents—Arabians International

by Jeff Wallace

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Cover Story: OH Dancing On Heir & Oak Haven Arabians

by Anne Stratton

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Up Close And Personal With Allan Ehrlick

by Mary Kirkman

2Guzzo

The Guzzo Adventure

by McKay Stirland

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Presenting The Personalities: Ricardo Rivero

by McKay Stirland

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2014 Amateur Snapshots, Part IV Tips On Surviving U.S. Nationals

by Lyndsay Smith

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Amateur Spotlight: Shamrock Sisters Canadian Nationals 2014: A Beautiful Turnout In Brandon

by Kara Larson

On The Cover:

OH Dancing On Heir (Afires Heir x DD My Dance), owned by Oak Haven South Arabians LLC. See page 33AA.

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25 Things You Don’t Know About Me 2014 Iowa Gold Star—Big Fun Under The Big Top

by Kara Larson

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25 Things You Don’t Know About Me In Memoriam The Journey Of A Small Breeder—Risking Everything For A Big Dream

by Michelle Pape

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Looking Ahead Index Of Advertisers

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The Lesson Horse And Its Role In Our Future In social media, we hear all kinds of people talking about how our breed is shrinking— and it’s true, the number of registrations has declined in recent years. To me, the more constructive discussion to have is, how do we reverse the trend? The way to grow the breed is to grow the demand for it, and that means introducing new people to Arabian horses. There are many ways to do that, some more effective than others, but one surefire way to attract enthusiasts is through the use of lesson programs.

So, why don’t we have more lesson programs? I believe that all trainers and farms which employ trainers should have a lesson program, but I do understand the main objection: having a lesson program requires a financial investment. You need the horses, the stall space, the arena (when it isn’t in use by trainers working show horses or amateurs practicing their skills), and a riding instructor. You might also need someone to book and schedule the lessons.

I get that. But I also know that the benefits outweigh the effort. Lesson programs help our breed on all levels, from the trail horse through the academy level to the finished show horses. People who are interested in horses can learn about Arabian horses, and basic riding skills are the first step in a process that can lead to any activity in the breed. And then they can tell a friend … who then tells a friend … who then tells another friend. As these people participate more, most of them will be in the market for their own horse.

I’ve heard it said that the most valuable horse in the barn might be the lesson horse.

Put in the context of how many new owners can be attracted to our breed by one gentle lesson horse who knows how to partner newcomers, I believe it.

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Strawberry Banks Farm breeding at its finest ...

Enchanting Memories

Baske Afire x Emayzing Grace (Hey Hallelujah x Ericca)

U.S. National Contender AEPA $100,000 AHT English Pleasure Futurity with Brian Murch

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Exxpectations A Temptation x EA Candy Girl

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Princess of Baske

Baske Afire x Berry Fancee

U.S. National Contender Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR with Lissa Tehan

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Leaders Of The Times: September Calendar Feature

Beloveds Farms

by Kara Larson

When someone has the longevity and success that Patricia Dempsey has had in breeding Arabian horses, it prompts one to consider the root of her approach. At the heart of her system endures a carefulness and prudence. Her decisions are not impulsive—they are well thought and significant. And in this perspicacity, the triumphs of Beloveds Farm are realized.

Destined to happen upon her beloved Arabian horses, Patricia Dempsey’s journey with the Arabian horse began in 1978. On Wapiti Ranch Arabians in Colorado, a farm located in the middle of 1.5 million acres of national forest, Pat would soon own horses as beautiful as the hovering pines and mountainous terrain that surrounded it.

“I am responsible for the life of every horse I produce. Any horse that isn’t structured the way I feel it needs to be, I will not breed. So I’m very careful about the responsibility of creating life. I want them to have a real purpose for existing. And I wouldn’t sell one that I didn’t think was a superior animal.”

Her first major purchase in the business came in 1980. On a seemingly ordinary March day a few months prior to a large sale at Wayne Newton’s home in Las Vegas, Nev., Pat was introduced to her future. On this day, she saw WN Mi Kerida (*AN Malik x *Sabiduria)—one of her favorites and a cornerstone mare—for the first time.

But before Patricia owned some of the most noteworthy Arabians of the 1980s, she had a passion for another breed.

“I started out raising Saddlebred foals. I would ride my mare alongside the river—it was probably about oh, seven or eight miles. And I’d get off and unsaddle her and we’d breed her to a stallion there at a farm. Then I’d put the saddle back on and ride her back home. And I put myself through school doing that, raising the Saddlebreds and selling them.”

“As they set up stalls for the sale, we were shown the horses by Alfredo Ortega, Wayne’s trainer. I am proud to say that Alfredo has become a wonderful friend and was a great help for me at the auction. I saw Naviana (*Naborr x *Salina) and then Mi Kerida. We asked if she could be turned out and they were apprehensive. They told us they didn’t turn her out very often because she was a hard one to catch. Luckily they turned her out anyway. She was incredible.”

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But then it was time to catch this 4-year-old mare. With confidence, Pat started walking toward her. “I just walked right up to her and caught her. And I had told her, ‘If you’re meant to be mine, you stand right there.’ And she did just that.”

When Pat returned to Las Vegas in June for the sale, she bid on and came home with WN Mi Kerida, Naviana, and WN Satamiros. Tom Chauncey was the under-bidder on all three lots, something that he admitted was a rarity to Pat afterwards.

With an impressive price tag and the promise of an even more impressive future, Patricia Dempsey’s notable journey with the Arabian horse got wings.

From those first days in 1978, it was Pat who built the farm into everything it became. From training to breeding to foaling to cleaning stalls—it was all in the hands of Pat. Though gratifying, this kind of work wears on a person. Thinking on the harsh times, Pat reflects, “It was really tough when it snowed because I had five miles of driveway. Inevitably, we would foal with two to four feet on the driveway, so no vets could come in. It just became nearly impossible and I had to treat all the horses myself. But from 1978 to about 2000, this was the system.”

Outside of the fact that it was becoming difficult to maintain the farm and her horses by herself, Mother Nature played a part in the cutback for Pat and Beloveds Farm. As a 300 mph wind leveled Pat’s arena in 1999, her capacity for breeding was greatly diminished.

From this unfortunate disaster, Pat decided to begin her journey down another path—a notably shorter one. “By this time, most of my horses were really old or gone, so at that point I needed to stay agricultural. And instead of reinvesting in Arabians, I reinvested in Minis. I could handle and treat them all by myself and I didn’t have to train every one of them in order to get them sold. So that was a real bonus.”

Proving her breeding prowess in this new avenue, Pat’s Arabian miniatures have moved into high ranks. Owning one of the top stars in the country and one of the top driving horses ever, Pat excelled in the miniature world. But Arabian horses weren’t completely out of the picture.

In 2006, as a result of her mini horses being exposed to Salmonella, Pat had to find a new place quickly. She then found a facility in Florida in one day and was completely moved out in just three weeks. Located on 160 acres in Lady Lake, Florida, the new Beloveds Farm grew to encompass a wide array of animal life. Beyond minis, alpaca and chickens had also been added to the mix.

It wasn’t until 2013 that Pat’s passion for the Arabian horse was finally rekindled—but when it was, it was done in a big way. An impressive group of young mares breathe new life into the Beloveds program. These six mares include: Rohara MarcAlyssa (QR Marc x Van Alyssa), Rohara Via Donna (Ever After NA x Indianne Psylk), JP Extreme Obsession ( JP Obsession x Mystika Psyche), Magnums Angel JD (Magnum Psyche x OFW Heaven Sent), AP Sheez Sassy (Bey Shah x Spiritual Grace), and Ava Afire (Baske Afire x Athena Alea), who is the dam of 2013 colt Honor Me Noble BF (by S Nobleman)—the first foal of restored Beloveds Farm.

Another 2013 colt is Beloved One NA (Ever After NA x Margarita PSY), showing at the 2014 U.S. Nationals with John Rannenberg. A horse carrying the name of the farm, his is a name that exemplifies the feeling Pat holds for the junior stallion. “He just has all the points that you would look for in a young horse. When you’re looking for correctness in the legs and neck and hips—he’s got it all. He has a lot of size, but he has tremendous refinement and type,” Pat shares.

And beyond aesthetics, Beloved One and John Rannenberg share a special bond. “John and this colt have gotten so close that they share the same heart. John allows the horse to be who he is and to show himself, and it’s very special to see.”

A complimentary and loyal individual, Pat has a long list of people she offers gratitude towards. “Jerry Sparagowski has done all of my photos for 38 years. He did them all with the Arabians, the miniatures, and he did them all with the alpacas. I also want to thank our great vet Dr. Jennifer Madeira, Jenn Trickey for her work on our advertisements, and acupuncturist Dr. Peggy Fleming, whom I’ve used for 27 years. She is just incredible—she does acupuncture, she does chiropractic, she does vet work. Lastly, everybody on my farm works as an integrated team. They each know their own jobs well, but they’re willing to pitch in if someone else needs something. It is really a team effort here.”

Gracious, loyal, dedicated and passionate, Patricia Dempsey looks forward to the upcoming years with her new Arabian breeding stock. And outside of her own program, Pat is also credited with sponsoring both the development of Embryo Transfer and Semen Transfer at Colorado State University.

She is valued as an owner and breeder who views her horses as so much more than investment—they are her beloved friends and the source of her happiness. Pat comments on the kind of horses she aims to bring into the world. “The whole animal should be balanced: conformation, legs, and motion, with innate beauty and presence. I want horses that look like Arabians and can move beautifully.” n Volume 45, No. 4 | 13AA

Offering Top Producing Mares ... In Foal to Leading Sires

MHR Nobility

Mare

WFC Nutcrackers Nirvana

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Breed

DOB

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Chestnut

Arabian

3/12/06

Baske Afire x MZ Kitty

HF LUCK BEA LADY

Bay

NEVEAH W

Grey

RED HOT MAMA

Chestnut

Arabian

3/03/07

SF CARA MIA - SOLD

Chestnut

Arabian

8/13/07

MIZ SHOW BIZ JB OLIVIA

MD BELLAMESA

AFIRES FORCE MA

Chestnut Chestnut

Chestnut

Arabian

Arabian

Arabian

Arabian

Arabian

7/11/04

3/20/06

4/28/06 4/08/07 4/13/08

Baske Afire x Play Annies Song

Undulatas Nutcracker

Afire Bey V x Spectra PR

Afires Heir

Baske Afire x Coladina

MHR Nobility x MC Bellasera Afire Bey V x Mac Baske

5/07/08

SF Specs Shocwave x Afires Quintina

HALSTEADS POLKA DOT

Bay

Hackney

4/01/94

Sirius Impression x Lady Julie

4/22/09

Baske Afire x Mayan Baska

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Nutcrackers Nirvana (sold)

Mamage x Ames déjà vu

Arabian

Arabian

Nutcrackers Nirvana

MHR Nobility

Chestnut.

Bay

In Foal to

Matoi x Justice N Liberty

HEAT WAVE PF BB AHMAREE

Afires Heir

Afires Heir

Afires Heir

Afires Heir

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Offering Exciting Prospects ...

PROSPECT

Color

DRAGON LADY PF

Chestnut

INVINCIBILITY PF

Chestnut

NOBLE VISION PF

Chestnut

NOBLE DYNASTY PF CATTATONIC SHOC

Chestnut

Bay

Breed

Sex

DOB

Sire x Dam

H/A

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3/17/09

The Nobelest x A Lady At Heart

Arabian

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6/08/09

MHR Nobility x A Blessing

Arabian

Arabian

Arabian

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5/14/09

2/11/10

3/18/10

MHR Nobility x A Blessing

SF Specs Shocwave x Catt MHR Nobility x Neveah W

GREAT AND NOBLE PF Chestnut

Arabian

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3/28/10

MHR Nobility x HF Luck Bea Lady

SNICKERS PF

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2/28/11

Undulata’s Nutcracker x B Witched

MARCHING ORDERS PF Chestnut.

Grey

Arabian

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5/11/10

HOT PURSUIT PF

Bay

Arabian

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4/14/11

DIVA LAS VEGAZ PF

BAY

Arabian

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5/16/11

SPECIAL FORCES MA

Bay

HA

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CRACKLIN ROSIE PF

Chestnut

GUILTY PLEASURES PF Bay

NOBLE VISION PF Offered for sale at U.S. Nationals

H/A

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3/13/12

4/05/12

Mamage x Catt

Black Daniels x Harghazi Fire CMF

Undulata’s Nutcracker x MWF Elzbieta VEGAZ X MIZ MARGARITA V

Baskghazi x Barbarys Truelove

Brave MA x Pinekrest Delta Force

NOBLE DYNASTY PF 2014 Youth National Champion Arabian Park Horse JTR 18 & Under with Cole Schimmel Offered for sale at U.S. Nationals

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FACES & PLACES Ted Carson At Butler Farms Training Center Open House

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CELEBRATION OF OUR BREEDERS The first day of this incredible event featured, “The Relationship Between Breeding Horses And The Scorecard,” AHA Registry Forum, and “Uncensored Perspectives,” with Bart van Buggenhout; delicious meals, a showing of elite halter and performance horses, and live entertainment by Will Jones, “The One Man Band,” sponsored by Performance RAM Truck Center of Clinton, NC. The day finished with a presentation of the Heritage Bloodstock Collection.

Day two matched the excitement, offering AHA Registry meetings, and a chance to unwind with chair massages, manicures, pedicures, and a tasting of North Carolina Wine and Beer, sponsored by Better Way Farms. A sampling of the bloodstock of Butler Farms was also presented: ML Mostly Padron and his daughters, select broodmares, and SF Veraz and his offspring. To close out a beautiful weekend, dinner and dancing was provided and sponsored by Cape Fear AHA. Photos by Javan and Carmin.

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The Journey with Arabians International includes not only the written story, but an amazing film proudly posted on www.ahtimes.com, as well. Together they tell the complete story of passion and success with the Arabian horse.

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An Arabian Horse Journey—Arabians International

by JEFF WALLACE

Sandro Pinha and Gil Valdez love what they do. They simply love the Arabian horse and attract people to Arabians International who feel the very same. Sandro and Gil together have created a family. A family of people who work with and assist them all day long, to an extended family of wonderful clients from all over the world—clients they enjoy and take care of in a superb, yet quiet fashion. You see, Gil and Sandro have

realized their dreams around the Arabian horse and gladly share them with everyone who becomes a part of their program, not only by putting them with the perfect horse, but by completing the cycle through marketing their horses the world over. They live up to the name of Arabians International. They are two men firmly rooted in the realities of how to create ongoing successes for their family of clients, and therefore, allow the shared dream to last a very long time. Members of that family, Stu and Carol Nierenberg, offer, “When Stu and I joined the team at Arabians International five years ago, we were warmly welcomed by Sandro, Gil, and Pam into a fabulous club. Sandro and Gil always make us feel important and we are far from their biggest client. They always encourage our visits and our involvement with our own horses. We are extremely grateful for their ongoing kindness, encouragement, generosity, and support— not to mention their amazing horse presentations and parties! As relative newcomers to the halter arena, we consider ourselves surprisingly lucky to have found Arabians International, through our exceptional Arabian friends and mentors, Robert and Dixie North. We owned and showed Evening Song IA with Robert and Dixie, and when it came time to market this young beauty, Sandro stepped up to the plate and now she has a home with Arabian Soul Partners of Mexico, and is carrying their banner high and proud in the show ring this year.

This then allowed us to purchase an exquisite new weanling Ever After NA daughter from North Arabians for Sandro to show. Simply a wonderful and complete cycle with the Arabian horse. We just love it! Sandro, Gil and Pam are in a word, world-class.”

Known by many, Sandro Pinha and Gil Valdez's backgrounds have been well publicized in the Arabian community; Sandro having grown up in Brazil, Gil in Mexico. Both loved horses, and they met in

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U.S. National Champion Stallion, *El Nabila B.

the mid-1990s in Minn., where Sandro got his first big break training and showing for a big name operation.

In the meantime, Gil had been named manager of the training program at the same facility and emerged as one of the most accomplished conditioners in the Arabian industry. It was a learning experience that both remain grateful for today, but eventually, they were bound for careers on their own. They found them in Scottsdale, where Sandro became known for his work with North Arabians’ International Training Center, while Gil handled everything, from bottom to top, at a separate Scottsdale operation, before finally, in March 2010, they opened Arabians International together. Comments longtime client Dixie North, “Sandro and Gil are

very professional, but more than that, they have their horses care first in their minds. They finish a horse’s conditioning and training to perfection. They are quite warm and friendly and proud to show off the horses at the drop of a hat. I admire Sandro so very much in the way he has built his business while owning his own home and training center. Hard work and good customer relations make it all happen!” Adds another longtime friend and client, Lisa Markley, “I’ve had the privilege of knowing Gil and Sandro both personally and professionally for over twenty years. What I have observed in each of them is their extreme compassion for the horses which I hold in such high regard. I have had the pleasure of watching Gil over the years with all the

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babies and he is so kind and gentle with every single one of them. Gil allows them to build confidence and express themselves while having fun throughout the process.”

Continues Lisa, “In the years since first meeting Sandro as a young boy in Brazil, I have had many opportunities to watch him school horses of all different ages. His timing is incredible and his methods are simple, which in the end makes it much easier on the horses and this is good. I truly believe Sandro has mastered the balance of getting a horse to stand up without losing their natural expression and style on the end of the lead. For all of these reasons, sending my gorgeous yearling filly Pitonisa AS to Arabians International is one of the easiest things I’ve ever done.”

Through the years, Arabians International has continued to build on the original dream they share with an array of clients, many of whom are still with them today. They have handled some of the finest horses in the industry, all the Noft Al Nayfat, Aachen All Nations Cup Champion Yearling Filly and Silver Supreme Champion.

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while keeping a keen eye on global marketing to ensure overall success for everyone involved—keeping the dream alive. In the last five years, they have marketed close to 200 horses. Dedicated client Michael Weinstein and the Psynergy Enterprise Development Partners happily sing their praises. “We were lucky to have such good friends as Sandro and Gil as part of our team with *El Nabila B. They believed in him from the beginning and it continues. From the start in 2009 at the Las Vegas Show, where at the last minute Sandro stepped in to help us out by showing him, to his first big win at U.S. Nationals. Since then, Sandro has marketed both sons and daughters of *El Nabila B to wonderful homes in all corners of the globe. Success comes to Arabians International because they truly love our breed.” Mike continues, “As famous interviewer David Frost once said, ‘Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally’.”

Gazala HBV Titan AS

Soul Of Marwan AS

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He Be Showy DFA

When you drive up to the facility today at Arabians International and step out of your car, there is a true genuine warmth that envelopes you from head to toe, and that is just what you are intended to feel. Not only the owners, but their entire staff as well, are always there to greet you with smiling faces full of passion for the Arabian horse and are ready to give you just what you want, an amazing tour of a beautiful full-service facility, and gorgeous and contemporary horse flesh. You will witness grooming and training techniques, babies at play in the desert sun, a wonderful staff veterinarian making certain all horses on the property are in excellent condition, breeding activity in the breeding department, and exotic Arabian faces gazing out of their stall doors as you stroll down the barn aisle. Just a few blocks away, Arabians International has an additional facility where very important and well-bred broodmares and foals are kept. In the office at Arabians International sits a very

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important person by the name of Pam Donnelly. Pam gets involved in most everything going on at the farm and has a very positive history will Gil and Sandro. Pam reflects back, “Sandro and I had a great working relationship at North Arabians and when he decided to go out on his own, he asked me to partner with him and start his new business. I jumped at the chance, and Arabians International was born. It was exciting to come in on the ground floor. We have been together now for six years, and each day offers new challenges and rewards.

I also think Sandro is a marketing genius. Over time I have watched our business grow as a direct result of him traveling the world and coming home every time with new contacts which seem to always result in an added client to our most valuable roster.”

It is at these two facilities many enjoyable times are had.

From open houses, down to small intimate showings, all

are part of the dream—to enjoy the Arabian horse and all that that means. You will meet great folks who have been to numerous soirees at Arabians International, as well as brand new people with dazzled expressions on their smiling faces who are attending their very first engagement, all having a grand and relaxing time. The personalized service given you and the focused attention to your needs during the event is one-in-a-million as you are constantly being made to feel comfortable in the most subtle ways—so subtle you often times don’t even realize that it is going on. It is almost like being in a dream.

By design, Arabians International is a training center surrounded by the finest breeding stock, mares and stallions alike, ensuring great foal crops year after year, and keeping the show barn full of young beauties—just the way you want it. Sandro and Gil are two of the industry’s top trainers, yet are true breeders as well.

This is very unique in today’s Arabian world and very special at the same time. It supports the term ‘full-service operation’ while reinforcing that you are dealing with true horsemen who understand the full cycle of the world you are dealing in. It simply says you are engaged with equine

Pam Donnelly

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Robert and Dixie North of North Arabians and their White Swan Collection of Falcon BHF daughters.

talent and artistry at its absolute finest. Cites clients Cordy and Gail Overgaard, “Sandro and Gil have been a great team for us. They have been our mentors providing candid guidance about what horses to buy, how to breed them, which ones to part with and, of course, letting us know the right ones to show—when and where. Thanks to them, our horses have been well trained and have excelled in the show ring. They are a pleasure to work with and we consider them good friends.” Another very satisfied customer is Dean Wikel of Scottsdale, who owns Soul of Marwan’s dam, the prized U.S. National Champion Mare, RD Challs Angel, who is producing competitive and beautiful foals one after another. Wikel’s second broodmare supreme, Miss Amerika, dam to the gorgeous Marwan Al Shaqab daughter, Miss Marwan PA, also a national champion, was marketed through Arabians International to Al Shahania Stud in Qatar.

Let’s just say that Mr. Wikel is a very happy client.

Success breeds success for all within the Arabians International family, just the way it should be.

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There are layers of beauty in all the breeding stock available to Arabians International through their clients.

Overall and complete correctness, show ring dazzle, beautiful and exotic breed type, present in the current day show strings today at Arabians International come from the presence of great breeding stallions such as: Magnum Chall HBV, *El Nabila B and his gorgeous young chestnut son, Titan AS; to the great stallion battery from North Arabians including young legendary sire Ever After NA, dappled-grey beauty El Chall WR, and the up-and-coming young sire Grand Commandd.

John Blincoe, longtime passionate supporter of the Arabian horse, who counts Dan Gainey Sr. of Gainey Fountainhead Arabians as one of his mentors, and has gone on to mentor some of today’s well-respected industry leaders, has added his current star, National Champion Marwan Al Magnificoo, to Arabians International’s stallion roster and where he calls home.

He is a dazzling addition to the already impressive roster, which also includes Soul of Gazal SF, and the gorgeous

and white, Etro PA, son of European Triple Crown winning mare *Emandoria and U.S. National Champion Stallion Enzo. Not only are these impressive stallions a part of Arabians International, but they are joined by great producing mares such as HED Caramba, RD Challs Angel, Fadilla PCF, and Miss Amerika. Finally, are the treasures of Om El Arab, being used by client, Psynergy Enterprise Development Partners, to blend with the blood of their stallion *El Nabila B. Quite simply, icing on the mare band cake.Â

As much as we would all love to surround ourselves with the beautiful Arabian horses that we breed and simply keep them all, marketing around the globe, as mentioned above, is a present day must. The international clientele of Arabians International is second-to-none. The sale of such greats as Sir Marwan CRF for client Cedar Ridge Arabians is a great example. States client and friend Lara Ames of Cedar Ridge, “There are no two people who take care of their horses like Sandro and Gil. We have had multiple horses with them over the years and

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Marwan Al Magnifficoo

they have always been so upfront and honest. It has been really fun to watch their business grow, not only in the show ring but in the marketing arena as well. We were thrilled that our stallion Sir Marwan went to such a perfect new home in Brazil.” Great breeding stallion, Magic Dream, maternal grandsire to QR Marc, was marketed to the Strydon Stud in South Africa where he has become a very important part of the breeding programs alive in that country today. Guiliano, another impactful show horse and sire went to the famous ‘Land Down Under’ program of Mulawa Arabian Stud and

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this is just yet another short list of great horses being perfectly put or placed into the right hands. Lastly, ‘white swans’ of Battle Hill Farm, the daughters of the great Falcon BHF, ended up in the hands of Robert and Dixie North again through the efforts of Arabians International. There wasn’t a more perfect home for these breed treasures such as U.S. National Champions Felisha BHF and Falcons Lovenote BHF. Both glorious mares gave birth to stunning fillies this year sired by North Arabians’ super-sire Ever After NA. Of course, being quick on their feet to put the right horse with the right

owner, the gorgeous Falcons Lovenote BHF filly is now the pride of new owners, Barb and Wade Hill.

A dream that is built showcases hard work and pride among many other wonderful things, but most importantly, it becomes a gift and delight to those who have chosen to experience it as it is so graciously offered while it continues to grow. Gil Valdez and Sandro Pinha together, along with a few very loyal employees, have built the dream of Arabians International, and in the center lies the beauty and gifts of the Arabian horse and all of the wonderful people whose passions are along for this unique and very special ride. As Pam so perfectly states, “I think the future is very bright at Arabians International with our incredible show string this year and the new ones that will surely come as Sandro and Gil travel the world looking for the next big stars.” ■

Arabians International invites you to enjoy their passion.

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Cover Story:

OH Dancing On Heir & Oak Haven South Arabians

by ANNE STRATTON

Her name is OH Dancing On Heir, and she is more than just a promising 3-year-old English horse. She is the face of Oak Haven Arabians and Oak Haven South today, a special blend of the past and the future that shows what careful breeding, skillful training and a lifetime of commitment to Arabians can produce.

“This mare is so smart and so gifted that you want to train her,” says Jason Krohn, Oak Haven’s head trainer. “She makes your life easy.” Although she did not begin her formal education (with Lauren Grabski) until late February, he notes, she reflects the kind of talent that makes her a serious contender in this year’s U.S. National English Pleasure Futurity.

Even so, it is what OH Dancing On Heir represents that is most important now.

The breeding and training program at Oak Haven Arabians, in Lindale, Tex., and its partner, Oak Haven South, in Bullard, is not new; only the size and the scope of their services are, and now more than ever, they are poised to become major contributors to the Arabian breed.

The Oak Haven story is, quintessentially, one of families. Twenty years ago, Jason’s parents, Blake and Genna Krohn, purchased the operation which is their

OH Dancing On Heir

headquarters now. They each offered a heritage of experience in Arabians (among other things, they had managed the farm for 10 years previously), and while their children grew up, they bred a limited number of horses to supplement their 40-stall training barn.

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What changed was the addition of Oak Haven South, owned by Dr. Martha McCollough and her husband, Bill Grabski, and the emergence of a second generation of horsemen in both families. First, McCollough and Grabski, who share the Krohns’ passion for breeding horses, came aboard with their broodmare band, purchased over the years in consultation with Blake Krohn, and their 500-acre nursery for mares and foals. It was Krohn’s vision that inspired them, McCollough says, and now they have some of the most proven bloodlines in the breed.

28 foals were welcomed this year.

Jason Krohn says the quality, already highly-respected, has been fine-tuned as well.

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With that kind of resource at hand, she and Krohn stepped up breeding activities and within a few years, a steady stream of young horses with potential was headed for the training complex at Oak Haven.

In the meantime, the Krohns’ son Jason—and lately the Grabskis’ daughter, Lauren—grew up to take on the responsibilities of training. Their talent, nurtured through championship youth campaigns, already is recognized; Krohn received the Arabian Horse Times and the APAHA’s Rising Star Awards in 2009, and Grabski won a Canadian national reserve championship in her first year as a professional. This year, Matt Krohn leaves a national-titled youth career to join his brother, and accomplished horsewoman Cassie Banks has signed on.

Oak Haven Trainers: Lauren Grabski, Jason Krohn, Matt Krohn and Cassie Banks.

The net result? With Blake free to focus more on pedigrees, Genna to manage the stallion barn and breeding operation, Martha and Bill to raise the foals, and the younger generation to put horses in the ring, the Oak Haven organization has doubled in size. Their training operation now numbers more than 80, including an array of clients in a variety of disciplines. And with the added numbers to choose from (28 foals were welcomed this year), Jason Krohn says the quality, already highly-respected, has been fine-tuned as well. In addition, the farm’s reputation, which was founded first on English horses, has expanded; the staff in place now is better set up to excel in other divisions as well, and they have the ribbons and trophies to prove it.

When Jason returns from a show or a buying trip, he can pick right up where he left off with his horses. “Or maybe they are further down the road,” he grins.

“That’s how great our staff is.”

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Their mission is designed with a common goal in mind. “We gear it all to what we can manage,” he observes, “but as we’re growing, building the barns and filling the stalls, the more horses we have, the more opportunity we have to find those top notch ones.”

OH Dancing On Heir is their vision of a saddle seat horse, he says. “She is a homegrown horse. She was bred from our stock, and raised and trained here.”

In fact, Dancing On Heir’s life has been typical of Oak Haven. The story for each horse begins before it is born, in the mind and expertise of Blake Krohn, a veteran in the English disciplines who has won national championships in nearly every division of the show ring. He also knows his way around pedigrees and how to develop a top saddle seat horse.

“We’re specialty breeders,” he says. “In our program,

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you’ll see a lot of *Bask horses crossed back on Varian stock. It’s such a great style of horse.” And it’s not just the *Bask line, he points out; the Oak Haven program features the influence of the *Bask/Toi cross, the legendary stallion’s most successful nick in producing national champions.

OH Dancing On Heir is by the top English stallion Afires Heir and out of DD My Dance, an integral broodmare in the Oak Haven band and a special one to Jason and Lauren. The mare owns nine national titles in country English pleasure, including two national championships and two reserves, and during her ring career delivered crucial early national titles for both the trainers. DD My Dance is also the dam of Rrapture, the 5-year-old son of SF Specs Shocwave who debuted in the ring this year with Jason and rapidly notched the Canadian

National Reserve Championship in English Pleasure Junior Horse. Rrapture also stands at stud at Oak Haven.

The process is that when the mares are confirmed in foal, they travel the 33 miles to Oak Haven South, where they will remain, carefully watched, until foaling time, when they return to the main Oak Haven facility to foal out. Then, once the youngsters are old enough to get on a van, they return to McCollough and Grabski’s care. “We tell everybody we have the maternity ward for the broodmares, and the nursery and preschool for the foals,” Martha smiles. They focus on fitting the foals for a career with people, she says. The youngsters are handled daily and given gentle schooling in all the skills a horse needs: leading, grooming, picking up feet for farriers, traveling on vans—everything, as well as long days in big pastures with their mothers. And then, when they are 2, they return to Lindale to enter training.

In OH Dancing On Heir’s case, training began with Lauren, who broke her to saddle and gave her a solid foundation before passing her on to Jason for the polish necessary to reach her potential in the show ring.

The expanded capacity of the program is what has made the world go around for them, Blake Krohn reflects. Every step of a young horse’s progression is planned out and has someone to guide it; when it comes time for one to move on, the change is seamless. “We are constantly evaluating these horses and managing them as a team,” he says.

There is no way they could handle the scope of the program, Jason notes, without the staff they have. “Our staff is unbelievable—I mean trainers, grooms, everybody. I’m very proud of the accomplishments they all have. That’s just

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the type of people they are and how hard they work.”

When he returns from a show or a buying trip, he can pick right up where he left off with his horses.

“Or maybe they are further down the road,” he grins.

“That’s how great our staff is.”

It is, he says, a part of their philosophy: Every horse, every day, moving forward.

At Oak Haven Arabians: Every horse, every day, moving forward.

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For Blake, the program is important as more than just a viable, well-considered business. “We try to be always mindful of what we’re going to do with the foal that we’re bringing into the world,” he says. “As I get older, I realize the importance of stewardship for the Arabian breed for future generations.

There are so many people out there that share that responsibility, I know, but that is vital to me at this stage of my life—to be as responsible as I can. As we talk about producing horses, it’s important to me to make sure that we’re breeding the best quality that we can, horses that will have a purpose, that will be here for generations to come.” ■

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Blake and Genna Krohn, Owners Jason Krohn, Lauren Grabski, Matt Krohn and Cassie Banks, Trainers Farm 903-882-5205 • genna@oakhavenarabians.com • Jason Krohn 903-539-3812 W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Afires Heir x DD My Dance)

Oak Haven South would like to

Congratulate

Lindsay O’Reilly French on the purchase of this amazing mare!

Arabian English Pleasure Futurity with Jason Krohn Owned by:

LINDSAY O’REILLY FRENCH W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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(SF Specs Shocwave x DD My Dance)

RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

Watch for Rrapture during the AHDF Stallion Gala Presentation At U.S. Nationals!

2014 CANADIAN RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2014 REGION 11 CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC

F O R B R E E D I N G I N F O C O N TAC T: Jason Krohn 903-539-3812 • Linda le, TX • genna@oak havenarabians.com W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Pryme Thyme x Chance To Dazzle)

2X NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2014 REGION 11 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2013-2014 UNANIMOUS CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE

Arabian Countr y Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn

Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC

F O R B R E E D I N G I N F O C O N TAC T: Jason Krohn 903-539-3812 • Linda le, TX • genna@oak havenarabians.com W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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(Sundance Kid V x Bali Hai V)

Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC

F O R B R E E D I N G I N F O C O N TAC T: Jason Krohn 903-539-3812 • Linda le, TX • genna@oak havenarabians.com W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(KRA Afire Works x Dorian Vogue)

5X NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 REGION 9 CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 40 & OVER

H/A Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 55 & O ver with Martha McCollough Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Baske Afire x Morgan Le Fay)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 40 & OVER

Arabian Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 55 & O ver with Martha McCollough Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Pryme Thyme x Chance To Dazzle)

2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 55 & OVER

Arabian Countr y Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Martha McCollough Owned by:

OAK HAVEN SOUTH ARABIANS LLC W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis)

2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE A AOTR 40 & OVER

Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & O ver with Lester Martin

Owned by:

L&B FARMS

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C o n t e n d e r

(DS Mick Jagger x MHR Martinna)

4X NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN 2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 36-54 2013 U.S. NATIONAL UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE SELECT A ATR

Arabian Countr y Pleasure Open with Jason Krohn Arabian Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 with Brian Galbraith Owned by:

L&B FARMS

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C o n t e n d e r

(IXL Aroundofaploz x Undulata’s Lady Delight)

2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A PARK OPEN 2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A PARK ATR 2014 REGION 9 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A PARK ATR

H/A Park Open with Jason Krohn H/A Park AAOTR with Brian Galbraith Owned by:

L&B FARMS W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

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C o n t e n d e r

(Vegaz x Merlot CSP)

2014 REGION 9 CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE A ATR 40 & OVER

Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Lester Martin Owned by:

L&B FARMS W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(Baske Afire x Cara Me Away)

2014 REGION 9 RESERVE CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN

H/A Countr y Pleasure Open with Jason Krohn Owned by:

L&B FARMS W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

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C o n t e n d e r

(Undulata’s Nutcracker x Made You Look)

H/A Countr y Pleasure Futurity with Jason Krohn Owned by:

SCOTT AND SIDNEY DOLQUIST W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

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C o n t e n d e r

(Mamage x Watch My Success)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A PLEASURE A AOTR 19-39 2014 REGION 11 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 19-39 2014 REGION 11 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN

H/A Countr y Pleasure Driving Open with Jason Krohn H/A Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 with Lindsay O’Reilly French Owned by:

LINDSAY O’REILLY FRENCH W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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U . S .

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C o n t e n d e r

(Mamage x Callaway’s Second Date)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE

H/A English Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Lindsay O’Reilly Owned by:

LINDSAY O’REILLY FRENCH W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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French

U . S .

N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(CSP James Bond x Mats Fancy)

RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 REGION 11 CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE A AOTR 40 & OVER

H/A Countr y Pleasure Driving AAOTD H/A Countr y Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 with Valerie Kline Owned by:

VALERIE KLINE W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(Afires Heir x Pilane)

H/A Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse with Lauren Grabski

H/A Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Valerie Kline Owned by:

VALERIE KLINE W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(Mamage x Chills N Thrills)

H/A English Pleasure AAOTR Maturity H/A English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Taylor Kraft Owned by:

TAYLOR KRAFT W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(Baskghazi x Tasheena Bask)

Arabian Countr y Pleasure AAOTR Maturity Arabian Countr y Pleasure Select AATR with Jessica Everitt Owned by:

JESSICA EVERITT W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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C o n t e n d e r

(DA Tripolli x Santana’s Charming Lady)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2014 REGION 11 CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE

H/A Countr y Pleasure Junior Horse with Jason Krohn Owned by:

OAK HAVEN ARABIANS W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Baske Afire x Drive Me Crazy)

NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE SELECT A ATR 2014 CANADIAN RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A COUNTRY PLEASURE OPEN

H/A Countr y Pleasure Select with Jennifer Schwing Owned by:

JENNIFER SCHWING W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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N a t i o n a l s

C o n t e n d e r

(Baske Afire x Sweet Day Dream)

2X NATIONAL CHAMPION

2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE A AOTR 2014 CANADIAN NATIONAL UNANIMOUS CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE A ATR 2014 CANADIAN RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE OPEN 2013 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION H/A HUNTER PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE 2013 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE SELECT

H/A Hunter Pleasure Open

with Lauren Grabski

Owned by:

JENNIFER SCHWING W W W.OA K H AV E NA R A BI A N S .C OM

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High Five

to Jason Krohn, Lauren Grabski, and the entire Oak Haven family, for winning 5 National Championships in all 5 classes! Thank you for your unbelievable dedication, support, and direction in making my lifelong dream come true!

Looking forward to many successful years ahead with this phenomenal team.

—Jennifer Schwing

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Showing in Country CF LAST NOTCALL PICTURED English Futurity.

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2011 BayBay gelding showing in Country English Futurity.

SOMMELIER X GAI ANNALISHA 2011 Bay gelding showing in Country English Futurity.

2011 Bay gelding showing in Country English Futurity.

2011IXL Bay gelding showing in Country English Futurity.

NOBLE EXPRESS X GW IM PENNY NOBLEISTIC

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8.

8.

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2011Bay Bay gelding showing in Country 2005 Gelding. inX Park ATR, andEnglish Futurity.

IXL NOBLEShowing EXPRESS GW IM PENNY NOBLEISTIC NOBLEISTIC NOBLEISTIC NOBLEISTIC English Pl 19-39.

NOBLEISTIC NOBLEISTIC IXL NOBLE EXPRESS GWPark IMPENNY PENNY 2005 BayIXL gelding.

Showing inXXPB ATR, and PB IXL NOBLE EXPRESS GW IM NOBLE EXPRESS X GW IM PENNY IXL NOBLE EXPRESS X GWXIM PENNY NOBLEISTIC IXL NOBLE EXPRESS X GW IM ATR, PENNY IXL NOBLE EXPRESS IM PENNY 2005 gelding.

Showing inGW PB Park ATR, and PB gelding.

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Showing in19-39.

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BLOCK BUSTER PF 2011 Bay Gelding. Showing inPL Country English 19-39.

BASKGHAZI XBUSTER AFIRES QUINTINA BLOCK BUSTER BLOCK PF PF BLOCK BUSTER PF English Futurity.

BLOCK BUSTER PF BLOCK BUSTER PF BLOCK BUSTER PF English 2011 Bay BASKGHAZI gelding.

Showing in PB Country BASKGHAZI X AFIRES QUINTINA BASKGHAZI X AFIRES QUINTINA BASKGHAZI X AFIRES QUINTINA X AFIRES QUINTINA BASKGHAZI X AFIRES QUINTINA BASKGHAZI XinAFIRES 2011 gelding.

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Showing in PBQUINTINA Country English Futurity.

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Showing inHA HALADY English Futurity.

2011 Gelding. in English BASKE AFIRE XShowing THE PHANTOM 2011 Gelding. Futurity.

Showing in HA English Futurity.

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BASKE AFIRE X I’M MISS NEW YORK 2011 Bay Mare. Showing in HA Country Futurity.

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Showing in HA BASKE AFIRE X ALBELARM ELEGANT in LADY BASKE AFIRE X I’M MISS NEW YORK Country Futurity.

2011 Chestnut Mare.

Showing in HA Country 2011 Bay Mare. Futurity.

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by MARY KIRKMAN

Allan H.L. Ehrlick, of Campbellville, Ontario, is best known in the Arabian horse world today as the vice chair of the Canadian National Show Commission. A little more research reveals that he is also President of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, a two-time winner of the AHA President’s Award, a three-time APAHA Horseman’s Award winner, Equine Canada’s 2011 Volunteer of the Year, a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team’s Wall of Honor and Pony Club Wall of Fame, and as of August 2014, the owner of 101 national championships and reserves in the Arabian show ring. That should be enough of a description for anyone—but for Ehrlick, it just scratches the surface.

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Allan aboard The Nomad, his Olympic eventing partner.

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t was mid-morning on a late October day in 1968.

The sky was a piercing blue over the resort area of Avándaro, in the mountains northwest of Mexico City, and the tension in the air was palpable. It was the second day of the equestrian three-day event at the Summer Olympics, and the 78 riders on deck faced a 30 minute, 35-obstacle cross country course that was daunting. Not only that, but despite the sunshine, rain was predicted and everyone wanted to get through before it hit. Already one of the water jumps, more than six feet wide and four feet deep, was a hazard.

Twenty-two-year-old Canadian rider Allan Ehrlick stood by his Anglo-Arabian gelding, The Nomad, and concentrated on his mission. “You try to remember everything you’ve been taught forever, and all the people who have faith in you,” he says, recalling those moments. “You have a job to do and you try to do it the best you can, so you block out everything else that’s going on in the world or anywhere else.”

He had confidence in his horse, a sizable grey with a floating tail and a quirky personality. And he had something else he could count on too: his own grit and determination. Two

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years before, he had survived an abduction, spending three days facing the fact that if he weren’t located and rescued, his life would be over almost before it began. “It drove me to never, ever accept not being able to do something,” he says.

That day, only 49 riders finished the course, but Ehrlick was one of them. He and The Nomad helped propel the Canadian three-day team to sixth place in the standings.

The nasty water jump? They soared over it, landed fearlessly on the other side and scrambled through the rush of brown water to re-attack the course. It was, after all, eventing; it was what they were there to do.

“I think I probably just enjoyed it so much—the whole concept of it,” Ehrlick says, looking back. “It was exhilarating. You know how sometimes you just find an activity that you really, really like? You feel like, wow, this is what I was designed to do.”

He did not, however, focus so much on the competition that he didn’t appreciate the experience of being at the Olympics.

He knew that it was extraordinary. The Canadian Equestrian Team was on site for six weeks to get used to the altitude (Avándaro was at 1,800 feet), so unlike some athletes today

who fly in and out, they marched in the opening and closing ceremonies and soaked up the atmosphere, particularly the emotional closing ceremony. That was so over the top, he remembers, that it was almost hard to digest, but he separated it in his mind and allowed himself to absorb it.

“You’re just saying, ‘Thank you, this is so special,’” he says.

“It’s so much more than has ever been described.”

Ehrlick would return to the Olympics twice more, although eventing took its toll on his body; in his 12-year international career, he endured four operations on his left knee and three on his left shoulder, which cut into his ranking, so that in 1972 and 1976, he travelled as the team alternate (he calls it “the spare”). But once again, he would be a little too close to tragedy: he was on the grounds in Munich when the extremist group Black September took 11 Israeli athletes hostage and eventually murdered them.

“It was pretty ugly,” he says briefly.

He speaks little of his own time as a hostage. For 20 years afterward, he couldn’t talk about it at all, and even now, nearly 50 years on, he doesn’t want to discuss it. Answering questions about it, he says, would be a horror.

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Allan with Dal-Apollo, 2007 Canadian National Champion Regular Working Hunter AAOTR.

EVG Ellie Mae

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Ehrlick’s life did not begin with that kind of drama. He Was his father impressed with what he ultimately rode horses at his grandparents’ farm from the time he accomplished? He hesitates. “I’d like to say I hope so, but he could walk, and like many children, started his formal didn’t need to be impressed. I wanted him to be pleased.” training in Pony Club. A point of pride is that from age 12 to 21, his trainer was the highly respected Captain John He chokes up a little when he offers an illustration. “I was in my De Kenyeres, a classical Hungarian horseman who had 40s—not a little boy—and I was playing on a professional hockey immigrated to Canada after the Hungarian Revolution. team here, and he walked in the dressing room. We had a charity Kenyeres, he says, was a consummate gentleman and like game that night, and I didn’t even know he was coming.” a second father to him—and although his own father was one of the greatest influences of his life, there was no such And his mother? “She was patient,” Ehrlick laughs. “She thing as too much guidance at that point in his life. “I was was the consummate sports fan—she could quote you one of those kids who was physically very mature, but a statistics on almost any sport. She would watch games, go typical boy, very immature,” he chuckles. “I was looking for to games, she would follow me around the world.” the rush, rather than the substance.”

She never questioned the risk factor in her son’s equestrian sports. After When did he grow up? “My wife would say I’m still a eventing, he took up polo (the attraction was the speed) for 17 years. child,” he deadpans. “But, certainly not until after I was 30.”

Despite all the athletics, he did understand that life was not all He had a full-grown drive for achievement, however. “I was about his having fun; having attended university, he also got the victim of great parents,” he jokes. He is serious only in into business. In the 1980s, he owned marketing companies the compliment. “They were very supportive. My father was that supplied clothing for sports organizations such as the a great athlete, All-Canada in football and hockey at the National Football League and National Basketball League, university. And he was a fanatic golfer; when he was killed and for a period, got into insurance with his father. “I always [in an automobile accident] at the age of 78, he still had a did something,” he nods. “But there were always horses.”

10 handicap. He had high expectations for me in anything, so I played hockey for Team Canada and swam on the In the 1980s, that would mean that there were Arabians peering national swim team.” out of the stalls in his barn.

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It all began with The Nomad, but the fact that the gelding was an Anglo-Arabian was incidental at the time, Ehrlick says. He just knew he liked the horse. “We bought him as a 3-year-old from a famous old horse dealer around here,” he recalls. “I was just coming out of the junior ranks and he looked like a pretty nice horse.”

In fact, The Nomad was so nice that in the summer of 1967, he won the National Pony Club A Rally Championship, and the following year topped the Olympic Trials and was selected for the Canadian team. “It was his incredible energy and ability,” Ehrlick notes, “and he was defiant and stubborn; you have to treat them a little bit differently. He just had that certain something. He wasn’t the fastest in the world, but he was a really good mover and a very, very good show jumper.

He was reasonable at dressage; in the Eastern Canadian Three-Day Championships one year, he had the lowest score (which is the best) in the FEI dressage test, a record which stood for about 30 years.

“He had his quirks—he had lots of those—but he had a certain character and he was a pretty neat boy. He would have been a great one in any time; it could have been today or 10 years ago or 20 years ago. He was just very talented.”

“Oh, yeah,” he replies. Clearly, he never considered any other choice.

Recognizing that much of what he admired in The Nomad came from the horse’s Arabian heritage, Ehrlick eventually began showing Arabians and Half-Arabians in jumping, hunter over fences and hunter hack. There would be other horses he cared about—one in particular was the HalfArabian Imarango Meriah—but never one quite like The Nomad. Recently, he has been known for 17-time national champion Dal-Apollo and the late Anglo-Arabian R Jay Bakaro (“he was spectacular”). Now he rides the HalfArabian EVG Ellie Mae, who belongs to his wife, and Psyklon CCA. “I’ve had some great ones,” he acknowledges, and laughs.

“I went to my first Nationals thinking I’d go once. I was a little naïve. I’ve been blessed to ride not just good horses, but amazing horses. They did nothing but give, give, give. It was circumstantial that I got into Arabians, but it was the luck of the draw and I’m a huge believer in fate.”

And the horses weren’t all that kept him in the breed once he got started. He made friendships that When The Nomad was 17, he contracted breathing have remained with him for more than 30 years, problems, and without today’s technology, Ehrlick had even though he spends much of his life away from him put down. “I couldn’t see him suffer anymore,” he the breed, stewarding for FEI. “I don’t lose those says, his voice thickening. So he had kept the gelding? friendships,” he notes. ……………………

By the time Ehrick reached the 1990s, he already had had a pretty eventful life, and by his own admission, was in no way prepared for what was to come. That was when he met horsewoman Cheryl Smith—in his words, “The Divine Cheryl Smith.” It happened when she needed to have horses transported to a horse show and he wound up being the one to do it. She was as unaware as he was that anything could develop between them.

Cheryl and Allan, 2007 APAHA Professional Horseman and Amateur of the Year.

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Smith, who graduated from a veterinary tech college and trained in England in the British Horse Society, had a barn and clients, and the one time she had met Ehrlick in the past, she was unimpressed. His high profile equestrian life had lent him a sort of rock star aura that meant there were always women around, and in a brief encounter, she had found him a little arrogant.

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Allan Ehrlick and wife, Cheryl, at Sport Horse Nationals.

That show was a turning point for both of them.

“It ran very late, and we wound up sitting on the sidewalk until well after midnight, just discussing stuff about the show,” she recalls. “And there was a lot of humility there—it was more appealing than the public perception of him.”

“I was kind of at a crossroads,” Ehrlick says. He was smitten from the start. “She changed my life—she may not be perfect, but she’s perfect for me. She never lets me get too high, and all through [my bouts with] cancer, she never let me get too low. She’s as independent as they come, and she’s made a great life for me.

“She had everything I have ever looked for,” he adds. “She was beautiful, strong, articulate; she was emotional (and

still is), and probably in the 23 years we’ve been together, I’ve never said no to her. She’s pretty special.”

Smith laughs at the “never said no” comment. “Never said no to me? Ha! It’s a tough relationship in that we’re similar in certain ways—we’re both very pigheaded and convinced we’re right, so we clash on a regular basis. But we’re very good at it. It never has any lingering effects.”

She came to understand why he sometimes appears arrogant, and like many who know him, she sees through it. “He has to be that way,” she says. “In another world, if he hadn’t been a horseman, I think he would have been a politician.” Reminded of the dismal reputation of politicians in the United States these days, she demurs that she means he has diplomatic skills and a thick skin, which

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R Jay Bakaro 2006 Canadian National Champion Half-Arabian Working Hunter AAOTR with Allan, up.

are useful in all of his work with equine organizations.

“He’s not afraid to put himself out there. If he gets his ass kicked, he whimpers for a bit and then he bounces back.

“He has a terrific love of his horses and he’s a great horseman,” she continues. “He’s devoted to them and that takes precedent over everything else. There are traits common, I think, to anybody who wants to serve in the public, whether it’s political office or charitable organizations or whatever. You have to be prepared to be in the spotlight, and have people love you or not love you. He can be a polarizing kind of person. You either love him or you don’t.”

She understands the territory that goes with organizational work; although she is the opposite of her husband (while he is gregarious, she prefers a quieter, less public lifestyle), she was on the committee that designed the Sport Horse division. Since its inception, she has served on its show commission, currently as vice chair.

They married in 1992, and the balance of their personalities illustrates another side of Allan Ehrlick.

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Describing what she likes best about her husband, Smith cites his sense of humor: it is “unfailing.” And what does she like least? “That he is so incompetent in the house! He can’t boil water! And if you turn him loose to do something like the laundry …”

“Okay! Now!” he huffs. “The truth of the matter is, I lived alone for a long time and I think they invented microwaves for me. Yes, I can boil water—and I can make tea, but I cannot make coffee.” He explains that he was more or less barred from “cooking” after Cheryl, who went out to dinner with women friends, left him carefully-prepared frozen food with a note on how to heat it up. Things went well until he removed his dinner from the oven. “I looked down and my oven mitt was on fire,” he relates, “so I banged it against my leg, and now the oven is on fire (along with my pants).” He got the fire out, opened the windows and sprayed with room freshener, but Smith wasn’t fooled.

She’s already laughing. It doesn’t matter; what he can’t do happen to be things she mostly enjoys doing. “We’re a pretty good partnership.”

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Commission; they have been together for nearly 20 years.

Just because Allan Ehrlick had someone with whom to It’s very special, he says, and it’s built on respect and caring. face life’s challenges didn’t mean that everything then went along smoothly. In 2003, he was diagnosed with squamous Much of Ehrlick’s strength, it becomes clear, relates to cell carcinoma (skin cancer), and for the first time since caring. He learned it from his parents, from his wife, from his the 1960s was in a life-and-death situation. The lessons of friends, from his own commitment. How he faces difficulty that earlier time helped him through this one as well; he is how he faces life. “You can’t just fold your tent,” he says. fought back mentally as well as physically. He and Cheryl “That never works. You have to get up in the morning. The rode together every morning, and then before driving to wind is going to blow and it’s going to rain, and you haven’t the hospital for heavy-duty radiation, he would sit in their any control over things like that; you have to make the best trophy room, alone, staring at all the hardware he’d won over of what you’ve got. You can’t always do that, but you try.” the years and reminding himself that he could do what he needed to do. Then he would head off for treatment, talk to There is no question that Allan Ehrlick’s equestrian career people, put it out of his mind that he was fighting for his life. has been a success, and he probably would agree. But what “You just do it,” he says, and adds dismissively, “My face was he calls “success” might differ from conventional concepts. a mess for a long time, but it didn’t matter.”

“I’ve never been a statistics chaser,” he reflects. “Everything is about the journey, what you do to get there and how He licked cancer then and he licked it again when it far you go.” He smiles. “One-hundred-one, the journey’s appeared three years ago. That time, he opted for a difficult complete—but it’s not over.”n MOH procedure that left 40 stitches across his jaw.

“I’ve been so fortunate in my life,” he says. “I’ve had— have—a great support system.”

Easily, the word that recurs most frequently in Ehrlick’s conversation is “fortunate,” followed closely by “lucky.” It’s not calculated or false; it just spins out when he speaks of his wife, his parents, his horses, his friends, his health. He never takes that good fortune for granted, and it may be one reason why he is so fiercely driven to volunteer, to “give back.” “My father was always giving to the public, always volunteering,” he says. “I am my father’s son. It’s what I do.

“Somebody needs to give back,” he continues. “Nobody’s going to do it for you. You can’t make people care; they do or they don’t. Volunteering is a dying art. We are such a litigious society that a lot of people are afraid to put their name on anything. I didn’t grow up that way. My father was a huge volunteer and he took great pride and satisfaction from it.”

Perhaps basic in his gratitude is that he has been able to live the life he wanted. “I’ve been very fortunate that I’ve been able to pursue a passion in my life,” he says. Some of that is that he had the freedom and ability to do it, but some of it is that much of what he loves to do—competition with horses—depends on the volunteers who put it on.

Bottom line, Ehrlick respects what he does. He’s big on respect, he concedes. He notices good manners, people that show others respect and who respect what they do. That is part of his affection for the Canadian National Show

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“I learned how to work hard, learned to read animal behavior and found out that people were what was most important in life,” remembers Rodolfo. you believe it! I had never even been to a horse show. My world was pretty small.

My life was simple. My father and I were best friends. He taught me not only about horses, but also about respect, character and how to live life. Looking back, I had no idea that at 15 years old I was on the edge of a life-changing adventure.” And, it all would start with a chestnut mare.

Rodolfo’s father took his son to an allbreeds horse show in São Paulo, Brazil, which included the Brazilian National

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Shaklans Padron NA at 3 months old.

Rodolfo showed the seven-month-old colt Shaklan’s Padron NA who captured Rodolfo’s first Brazilian National Champion title in 1988. The win launched young Guzzo onto the national stage.

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“My father wanted me to continue my schooling and study hard,” Rodolfo smiles, remembering his father’s strong recommendations. However, with loads of enthusiasm and a generous dose of creativity, Rodolfo recruited long-time friend and veterinarian, Dr. Ricardo Suma, and others, to win the approval of Rodolfo’s father. After subtle efforts and focused strategies, young Rodolfo and his supporters persuaded his father to consent to his son’s dream. Days later, Rodolfo signed on at Haras Fabrini, one of Brazil’s best known Arabian farms at the time. “Looking back, my father supported me in so many ways,” remembers Guzzo.

“He did everything he could to assure the success of my dreams with Arabian horses.”

From Haras Fabrini, came a disciplined and experienced Rodolfo. Then, at Najib Aude’s Haras Santa Gertrudes, Rodolfo excelled with determination, developed an acute horseman’s sense and uncovered a reservoir of talent and abilities. For Haras Santa Gertrudes, Rodolfo showed the seven-month-old colt Shaklan’s Padron NA who captured Rodolfo’s first Brazilian National Champion title in 1988. The win launched young Guzzo onto the national stage. More national and international championships worldwide would follow, with one or more national champions won by the Guzzo Team every year since 1988.

While at Haras Santa Gertrudes, Guzzo’s work ethic and achievements drew

attention. “Rodolfo worked like mad, training and conditioning at least 70 horses at a time, and showing them during the year, at least five shows each,” admires legendary Brazilian breeder Lenita Perroy. “It was a mad pace. He was always working, day and night, but this gave him great experience in just a few years. The farm won everything, every year, at every show.”

Dick Freeland, Lenita Perroy, Steve Lengacher and Rodolfo Guzzo.

With Najib’s insistence, the Guzzo Adventure rolled into a new direction, beauty, exceptional Arabian horses and with Rodolfo landing in the United breeders. Some of my most treasured States. “Coming to the United States was clients, friends and family call it home. It’s exciting and a great adventure for me. I where I rode my first horse, discovered met so many new people, new horses, and the Arabian breed and claimed my first new ways of doing things,” admits Guzzo. national championship.”

“No one really taught me how to show

a horse. I watched others carefully and used what they did, changing it to work for me and the individual horses I was conditioning and training.”

By 1996, the confident Rodolfo opened up his own training center in Campinas, Brazil. The Guzzo Adventure was now in overdrive as Guzzo Worldwide burst into the show world. Conditioning, showing, and standing national champions and breeding stallions envied the world around, Guzzo Worldwide in Brazil provided a complete spectrum of training, showing and marketing services, turning out national champions each year and servicing clients across the continents.

“Brazil was exceptionally good to me,” shares Rodolfo. “It is a country of rare

With the wild success of Guzzo Worldwide, Brazil, and his constant travel to and from the United States and other countries, Rodolfo created another major element: Guzzo Worldwide–United States.

Under his constant direction, the two centers turned out national champions each and every year. Yet, Rodolfo remembered what he had learned from his father first: people are the most important, whether they come with millions of dollars or much, much less; they are the same, and each may have, or breed, or buy that next special horse; or become a close friend.

One of those special horses was the incredibly successfully FA El Shawan (Marwan al Shaqab x Foxbriar Shakita); an example of Rodolfo’s abilities to Volume 45, No. 4 | GUZZO 3

FA El Shawan

identify future national champions and great breeding horses. While attending a show in the U.S., Guzzo saw a bay yearling colt take second place, but he saw more in the colt than a second place.

With Bolivar Figueiredo, Guzzo found, purchased, and organized a small and elite group of Brazilian breeders to own the colt—all in just two days. Imported to Brazil, FA El Shawan claimed the title of National Champion Yearling Colt, with Guzzo on the lead. Together they won every national championship in his age group, culminating in being named 2010 Brazilian National Champion Senior Stallion. Following his show career and prior to the stallion’s untimely passing, Shawan became the sire of national 4 GUZZO | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

winners. Coincidence? Doubtful. The deciding factor: Rodolfo Guzzo and his team at Guzzo Worldwide.

Beyond the mounting national champions shown by Guzzo and his team, perhaps one of the most remarkable events in the Guzzo Adventure was the marketing and sale of the grand Padrons Psyche, then owned by North Arabians. In December 2009, Rodolfo met with good friend and sometimes business partner Christine Jamar. Their discussions centered on finding and importing an exceptional stallion for one of Christine’s clients. A variety of horses were considered, however, none met the standard of excellence demanded by the two. Finally, Guzzo—

ever the visionary—suggested Padrons Psyche, though he did not know if the stallion could even be purchased.

With hard-earned determination, Rodolfo then met with Robert and Dixie North and persuaded them to put a price tag on their irreplaceable stallion. Two weeks later, Christine and Guzzo met with internationally successful businessman, Paul Gheysens, in Belgium. With his laptop in hand, Rodolfo and Christine sat at Mr. Gheysens’ long conference table and Guzzo began his persuasive presentation.

Discussion followed, and when the three parted, Psyche had a new owner and was soon headed to Europe. It was an historic record-breaking purchase of the then 21-year-old legendary stallion.

Padrons Psyche

Natalia, Dixie North, Johnny Downing, Robert North and Rodolfo Guzzo.

Shael Dream Desert - Congratulations to Al Waseel Stud on the purchase of this World Champion stallion.

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RH Triana and Rodolfo Guzzo, 2012 ABWC Gold Supreme Champion Junior Mare.

Dick Freeland and Rodolfo Guzzo.

“With Mr. Freeland’s passing,” Guzzo quietly states, “I feel a huge loss. He was my great friend; a great man.”

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Another legendary horse often associated with Rodolfo is the one-of-a-kind ink black Arabian mare RH Triana.

Discovered by Guzzo, Pam Jump and Rogerio Souza, for Mr. Dick Freeland of Freeland Farms, the extraordinary Triana has claimed a mountain of regional, Scottsdale, and national wins. The black beauty and Guzzo share a unique bond.

Friendship—likely. Mutual respect and admiration—certainly. However, despite the almost incredibility of Triana, of most import to Rodolfo was his friendship with Mr. Freeland. “With Mr. Freeland’s passing,” Guzzo quietly states, “I feel a huge loss. He was my great friend; a great man. He was always very supportive and helped so many people do so many things.

He always tried to do good for people, and I miss him.”

Continues Guzzo: “I have learned that usually what you do will come back to you—good or bad.” Nowhere is that found to be more true that in Rodolfo’s fiancé Natalia Nieves. “Natalia and I had been friends for a very long time. She saw the best … and the worst of me,” Rodolfo says with his eyes dancing. “Our friendship deepened while we both worked at North Arabians. I watched her with people and with horses. She was incredible with both.

Natalia can turn out a national champion with the best of them, and we had four of them the first year when we were both at North Arabians.”

Of Rodolfo, Natalia emotes: “He has a very strong temperament, which can be sometimes a little intimidating when you first meet Rodolfo. But once you know him, he is just the opposite. He is honest and hard-working, always trying to go the extra mile for our clients and their horses. His word is to be counted

Natalia Nieves and Petra SF, 2009 ABWC Champion Futurity Yearling Filly ATH.

on—more so than any piece of paper. I love him to his very bones. What we have now is an anchor to my soul. As they say in Portuguese, he is meu amor (my love and more). It’s been a crazy and amazing adventure together!”

Part of the huge success of Guzzo Worldwide, Rodolfo attributes to Natalia—a successful endurance rider, winning amateur halter handler, and an astute business woman. “It’s hard to find people today like Natalia. She is helpful and kind to all. She has changed my

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Rodolfo with son Rodolfinho.

Rodolfo, Natalia and Giovanni.

Rodolfo with sons Rodolfinho and Giovanni.

life and helped me see into the future and, of course, she is the mother of my youngest son. She, along with my two sons, Rodolfinho and Givoanni, are the three most important things in my life. I love all three so much.” As a tear wells in his eye, Rodolfo quickly changes the subject 8 GUZZO | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Consolidating his two training centers into one center in the U.S.A. seemed the logical bend in the Guzzo Adventure. “I travel a lot in the U.S. and around the world.

Natalia and Giovanni are here in Scottsdale and Rodolfinho was mostly in Brazil. I wanted to spend a lot more time with all of them. Having two successful centers in two different countries consumed so much of my time. So I made the tough decision to consolidate the two into one, and do what I love to do most: be with Natalia, Giovanni, Rodolfinho, and show and promote beautiful horses.

The Guzzo Worldwide Team is rich in talent, dedication and commitment.

Long-time friend and trainer João Carlos Silvestre de Souza, is a major element of the team. With ample abilities, techniques and loyalty, “Carlinhos” is essential to Guzzo Worldwide. “I couldn’t do what I do without Carlinhos,” confirms Guzzo.

“He is simple and quietly amazing. We are also lucky to have Austin Colangelo with us. He is a young talent that is constantly working to improve our services and our final product. And then there is “Chamo.

He can work circles around people. Franci Ribas is our office manager and our, ‘get me where I’m supposed to be person.’ Our own Johnny Downing is also an important part of the Team. His support, abilities, and rapport with clients make all the difference.

The final member of our team is my son Rodolfinho. He is strong, perceptive and amazing with the horses. He will be part of

the team this year at Nationals through the Vegas show. He is my great friend.”

It is a daunting challenge to enumerate all of the international and national championships won by Guzzo Worldwide over the years. However, a brief look just at their major accomplishments in the past 12 months easily predicts its future. At the 2013 U.S. National Championships with just seven horses, Guzzo Worldwide and its clients left Tulsa with four national championships, four reserves and countless top ten awards—a lot to celebrate, for sure.

And through the pursuit of future marketing opportunities and major show wins, Guzzo Worldwide is on track and remains focused.

With a select group of horses, Scottsdale 2014 ended with four champions, four reserves, nine first place wins and dozens of top tens. Among those wins were happy clients going home with prize money in their pockets. In addition, some 15 clients, and another 15 new owners, went home from Scottsdale with more than just prize money. The farm sold around 15 beautiful horses to new owners in the U.S., Brazil, Italy, and the Middle East.

Since Scottsdale 2014, armfuls of wins at the Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas and Regionals across the country have brought more ribbons, plaques and trophies to

“Enjoy the ride, it can be an extraordinary adventure.” clients and owners. “And now we are looking forward to our next opportunity to shine for our clients with their horses: the 2014 U.S. Nationals,” says Guzzo smiling broadly.

“We are having so much fun, not only for ourselves, but for our clients also.”

With more than 30 horses marketed by Guzzo Worldwide since the Scottsdale show in February, and with preparations for U.S. Nationals, the energy and excitement surrounding Team Guzzo is practically palpable. Yet even with all the pressure to perform, the daily efforts to do better and be better, and the keeping up with the daily demands of the wildly successful Guzzo Worldwide, Rodolfo offers a bit of advice: “Enjoy the ride, it can be an extraordinary adventure.” ■

Guzzo Worldwide Team: Austin, Chamo, Joao Carlos, Eduardo, Noel and Aron.

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Rivero International, LLC finds its genesis in the vast rolling plains of Uruguay, on the ranch of Ricardo Rivero’s father Alberto Rivero. With more than 100 acres, the ranch offered the young Rivero children an abundance of room to roam, to uncover exciting discoveries, and to cultivate a rich imagination. Yet, the ranch was also a place to learn how to appreciate the benefits of hard work, and it provided fertile ground for the possibilities of the future.

Ricardo’s equine education began early. As a young boy, Ricardo first learned to ride Arabian horses, using them to herd cattle on the ranch, and soon followed by saddle breaking horses with his father for the ranch and local gauchos. A Rivero trained saddle horse was valued in ranch life on the plains; it was solid, dependable, and honest. But a Rivero horse would soon be known for something else.

Uruguay, known for its strong international tradition of equine endurance racing, swept the Pan-American Endurance Championships in 2013, taking home the Team and the Individual Gold. The influence of the Arabian horse was unmistakable. Years prior, Ricardo and his father entered and rode the first Arabian horse ever to compete in a Uruguayan endurance race. The Arabian crossed the finish line third and without much notice.

However, the Rivero father-son team’s successive races and multitudes of first place finishes, opened up Uruguayan endurance racing to the Arabian horse in a big way. “Winning endurance races in Uruguay on Arabians was so much fun,” recalls Ricardo. “Feeling muscles moving beneath me, my heart pounding in my chest, and connecting with the horses mentally and physically was phenomenal. We covered a lot of miles, won a lot of races and made a lot of friends. I think

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endurance racing is where I learned the importance of conformation and form to function.”

Hours in the saddle for endurance racing also included more hours at the track for traditional racing. “I was absolutely positive I was going to be some kind of jockey,” smiles Ricardo, “but I kept growing and had to give up that dream.” Although the adrenaline rush of riding endurance Arabians and traditional race horses was exhilarating, it was the Arabian halter show world that eventually captured Ricardo.

At nine years old, Ricardo led his first horse, a weanling, into the show ring. I didn’t know who was more nervous: me or the weanling,” says Ricardo.

Somehow things went right and together they left the ring as champions. “It wasn’t a big show, but it was my first win. I was super excited,” remembers Ricardo. The win had not been accidental. Tutored by his father, a successful trainer and showman himself, Ricardo started from the hoof up: cleaning stalls, feeding, shoeing, clipping, conditioning, schooling and then, showing. The endless hours and the long days crafted Ricardo into an international show man.

At age 18, and some months before the Uruguayan Nationals, Alberto Rivero gave his son his own show string of eight horses. Says Ricardo, “My father put me in charge of everything for those eight horses— the feeding, the conditioning, the training, the stalls and the show ring presentations. Everything.”

By nationals, Ricardo was ready, and so were his horses. Showing a chestnut two-year-old filly, Ricardo claimed his first national championship.

“That particular win perhaps meant the most to me because it was my first national win and my client was incredibly happy,” admits Ricardo. More wins followed, as did a move to Argentina to manage 35

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show horses for long-time breeder Falcon Lima.

It proved a momentous decision, one that would forever change Ricardo’s life.

At an Argentinean Arabian horse show, Ricardo was intently schooling a horse in the isle-way without using a whip. As he worked with the horse, he noticed a successful halter trainer watching him.

“It was Rodolfo Guzzo,” states Ricardo, suddenly serious and focused. “Here was this incredible trainer from Brazil watching me school. I didn’t know whether to be excited or embarrassed. When I paused, Rodolfo came over to me and taught me how to show; how to do better without using a whip. I was champion with that horse and the credit goes to Rodolfo.”

Impressed with Ricardo’s abilities and work ethic, Rodolfo invited Ricardo to work for him at Rodolfo’s training center in Campinas, Brazil. “It was the very best thing I could have done,” Ricardo says simply. “I learned more about conditioning, schooling and training from Rodolfo. A master trainer and showman, he is so focused and connected to his horses. Extraordinary technique. Certainly one of the very best.”

During his two years in Brazil, Rodolfo introduced Ricardo to the Arabian show world in the U.S., showing with Travis Hansen of Travis Training Center. “I loved working with Travis. I felt like I was a member of the Hansen’s amazing family,” recalls Ricardo. “But it was a lot colder in Utah than Uruguay. After two winters in Utah, when Rodolfo suggested I school for him at North Arabians in southern California, I had to do it. Great weather, a great trainer to work with, great owners and great horses—what wasn’t to love?”

The time at North Arabians was good to Ricardo and came with much success. Cementing skills

and techniques he observed in Rodolfo and in other trainers, Ricardo also learned the “ins and outs” of running a highly successful international training facility. “That was an important time for me at the North’s. It gave me complete confidence that I could and should create my own training facility.”

In true Rivero style, Ricardo went to work. With the help of Brent Stone, Philip Del Pozzo and Riyan Holte, Ricardo opened his own facility in Auburn, California, implementing the Rivero method. Visiting other California farms, Ricardo began building a show string by asking owners for their “problem horses.” Recalls Ricardo, “In the beginning, I knew I wasn’t going to get their best horses, but I figured I could maybe get the really hard ones.” And it worked.

At one farm, Ricardo found a beautiful 3-yearold gelding that had been severely traumatized.

He asked the owner if she would put the gelding in training. She refused flatly, telling Ricardo that despite many attempts, the horse could not be caught. “The horse was not trainable,” she said. “If I can catch him, can I train him?”

Ricardo persisted. “Fine. If you can catch him and load him, you can take him,” she consented.

Forty minutes later, Ricardo was driving down the road with the gelding in the trailer. Enrolled in the Rivero methodology and with Ricardo riding him, the gelding sold some 4 months later as a pet riding horse. The owner was impressed.

Similar successes with “problem horses” started people talking, taking notice and putting horses in training. Soon the 37 stall barn was filled, with a waiting list for the next open stall. “We changed, not just trained, horses in Auburn,” states Ricardo, his eyes exuding confidence. “It’s a part of my program; to make a horse whole, both physically and mentally.”

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Auburn led to Scottsdale, Ariz. when David Boggs asked Ricardo to bring the Rivero methodology and horses to Midwest Training Centre. Always learning, Ricardo soaks up information like a sponge, and implements pieces gathered along the way. “I learned the art of business from David Boggs, and to bring all the energy you have to any situation,” affirms Ricardo.

the office, U.S. and international sales for U.S. and international clients, and barns bursting with training horses, Guzzo | Rivero became a force in the Arabian halter world. “It was a busy place with outstanding horses and two outstanding trainers,” laughs Ricardo, “but eventually both Rodolfo and I wanted to pursue our separate programs. We’re still friends—and competitors.”

During a winning 2011 Las Vegas World Cup, Ricardo and Rodolfo Guzzo once again teamed together and opened the highly successful Guzzo | Rivero Arabians Worldwide in Scottsdale. With global championship ribbons and trophies decorating

Following basic fundamentals and an extraordinary work ethic rooted in his father’s Uruguay ranch, Ricardo and Rivero International, LLC opened their new facilities on September 1, 2013, welcoming clients from around the world and close to home.

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“Exceptional talent, integrity, and hard work are the three main reasons my horses are with Ricardo,” says a long-time client. Another client adds, “Ricardo treats both me and my horse with respect and honesty.

You don’t find that every day.”

From his first Uruguayan National championship, hosts of other national wins followed: U.S., Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirate (including Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Dubai), Poland, The Egyptian Event, the Las Vegas World Cup, Scottsdale, and a pile of Regional wins. Significantly, Ricardo was twice named Halter Trainer of Excellence at the Vegas

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Despite all the national and international wins and recognition, Ricardo can hardly stop smiling when speaking of Kimmi, his wife of four years, her daughter Grace, and their daughter Giselle, aka GiGi. “Kimmi’s energy is infectious. She’s beautiful, sweet and smart,” beams Ricardo.

“Rivero International could not exist without her.

We’re best friends too, sharing our family and our passion of showing and breeding Arabian horses.”

When describing her husband, Kimmi states, “He is a strong person with a sweet soul. He cares

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for our clients, but nothing compares to the buzz of entering a show arena,” Ricardo states.

Horses at Rivero International live in a peaceful and open setting. Horses are housed in 36 stalls where they can see and nuzzle each other. Turnouts into large pasture paddocks allow each individual to be just a horse, physically and mentally, while munching on tender growing green grass. Careful conditioning and training are enhanced by a European style walker, a large new round pen, and a variable treadmill.

The breeding area and lab afford clients the opportunities and conveniences of a full-service training and breeding facility. Horses are monitored by multiple stall checks and by a 24-hour wireless camera system able to relay live images to any place in the world.

Ricardo’s determination, methodology, and excellence frequently take him to faraway places. This summer he spent five days in Israel, giving seminars to breeders on training, conditioning, and evaluating their horses. The end of summer and into September found Ricardo in Saudi Arabia—again conditioning, training, evaluating and showing. “Yes, it’s a long way to Saudi,” says Ricardo, “but I love the Arabian horse and the great people associated with it. I think it’s an addiction with me - one without a cure. It’s in my blood. I’ll go anywhere, any time, to work with or see great horses. But I always love coming home While the horses enjoy superior nutrition at Rivero to my family, Kimmi and the girls, and of course the International, clients and friends can lounge around horses. Every day is an adventure.” the outdoor patios surrounded by grass and desert landscaping. The Riveros enjoy welcoming guests Rivero International is located at two facilities: one and providing their famous hospitality. So, the next in Scottsdale, Arizona and one about 40 minutes time you are in the neighborhood, you just might from the Scottsdale facility. “Conditioning the whole want to visit Rivero International, observe the Rivero horse, training the whole horse, and then showing the methodology and experience the beauty and magic of horse is really our focus. Yes, we sell a lot of horses the Arabian horse—Rivero style. n

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My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was very young; my parents had Arabians. Once I had the horse bug, I just couldn’t stay away.

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... sit back and breathe The Arabian horse has taught me ... to never give up and to forget what happened yesterday. Today is a new day.

My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... the distance between my horse and myself. I do not get to ride as much as I would like.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my dad and my husband.

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The Brass Ring

Trainer Affiliation: Gordon Potts

Michelle Pease Paulsen

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when we would go to our summer house in the San Juan Islands and I rode a pony when my dad would run. That sparked my love for horses. From there we purchased our first horse and the rest is history.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... their hearts; they always give 110%. I also love their personalities— each one is unique and very lovable.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in the friendships that I have made over the years which is priceless; I would not trade it for the world.

My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ...

Riding each class too conservative/safe. I have a tendency to hold back and not want to make a mistake. I just need to ride my horses and not worry about making a mistake.

If I do, oh well, at least I did not hold back.

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Silver Aspen Ranch / Lowe Show Horse Center

Trainer Affiliation:

LaRae Fletcher Powell and Jim Lowe

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Mentors or influential people in my life are ... first of all, my family. I could not do this sport without them. Next, my amazing trainers: Jim, LaRae, Cheryl, Jaime and Skylar. My hunter training has also helped me a lot with the Arabians, so I need to thank Nancy Free and Sarah Olmsted.

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My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... as a young girl. I still remember riding my horse to the local show because it was close to home and part of the fun was meeting up with friends on the trail and arriving at the show all together with our horses.

Alison Pigott

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... of my daughter Caitlin, as I always do, when I enter the ring. She makes showing look so easy, which we all know is tough to do.

She has become my “horse show” inspiration. I will be showing two of her horses and it is an honor to do so.

The Arabian horse has taught me ... they are my inner health. I honestly don’t know how to define myself without horses in the sentence. I guess it is possible to say that my Arabian horses have taught me to be a better me in all ways.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... because I absolutely love to show and have done so all my life. There are still others involved with the industry now, who I was showing alongside as a small girl. I love this breed and the people that go along with it. I feel so blessed.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... the many strong and loving relationships throughout my life. I am blessed to have my parents very close and they, together with my husband, children and good friends, continue to be my strength.

Farm:

Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.

Trainer Affiliation:

Cynthia Burkman, Burkman Centre

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... pretty much right out of the womb! I started showing when I was three years old and I’ve been hooked ever since!

The Arabian horse has taught me ... softness/malleability.

I want to be able to move my horse all around the ring without them missing a beat.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... is expression.

I want to see that my horse loves to show; and energy, I would rather hold on for dear life than have to coax my horse to go around.

Tess Marie Piotrowski Farm:

Cynimar Farms / Stachowski Farm, Inc. / Vicki Humphrey Training Center

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Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in every single aspect possible. I am so blessed to be able to do something that I truly love and am passionate about, while gaining so many special, lifelong friendships. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my parents, Curt and Cynthia Piotrowski; without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. They are the most hardworking people that I know and I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for me. I can only hope to continue to make them proud.

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Amateur Snapshots Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... I have the best horse, I have the best horse, I have the best horse … and on the way out, thinking, what happened? I still have the best horse, the poor judge just didn’t have enough time to get to know my horse.

Murray Popplewell

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... are beauty and movement. Beauty meaning, big eyes and tight ears, and movement in a free moving shoulder.

The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... as long as you and your horse do their best, that is all that counts.

Outside that, ribbons and trophies don’t cost that much.

Enjoy the show.

My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... when I am in the show ring, to pay attention to my horse and not to visit with and enjoy the crowd!

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... Claudinei Machado has taught me halter; Shirley (my wife), so much about horsemanship.

Robin Porter

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Rae-Dawn Arabians

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Claudinei Machado

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... at the age of 9. My parents raised and showed Arabian horses, and I continued in their path. Today I still enjoy showing at a variety of shows continuously throughout the year.

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... about all the things I need to remember to get the best ride I can.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... vary depending on the individual horse. I, however, can say that most of my horses have great attitudes and because of this, they are tons of fun to show and ride.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... because of the amazing animals that they are. They are beautiful, athletic and gifted individuals that I am thankful to have in my life—it makes me a better person.

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Rooker Training Stable / Colonial Wood

Trainer Affiliation:

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Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my trainers. They have been right beside me to guide me through my horses’ journey. Without them I would not have had the great experiences and successes that I have had showing my Arabian horses.

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... about all the hard work and determination it took to get here. Going to Nationals has been my dream since I was eight or nine years old, and I will want to take in every single minute of it.

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Erika Richardson

The Arabian horse has taught me ... to trust something so completely that you have no doubt in your mind that you can achieve anything together.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... eagerness to please and do the job right. Both are the most gentle and loving creatures I have ever met and I trust them completely. They seem to know just what to do to make me feel better when I am having a rough day.

The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... to never give up on your dreams. People may tell you that you can’t do something, but at the end of the day, you are the only person who can prove them wrong. If you are passionate about something, make it happen.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... Norma Karst, a very big mentor in my life; she practically raised me and never let me give up on horses. Jessica Clinton DeSoto and Vicki Humphrey are also very influential people in my life.

They connected me with my wonderful horse Zorro.

Adam Rickart

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Vicki Humphrey Training Center

Trainer Affiliation:

Jessica Clinton DeSoto

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... on my 12th birthday when I showed my mother’s HalfArabian gelding HL Hopes Image. He wasn’t the greatest, but he started the addiction!

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... just have fun! Winning is great, don’t get me wrong, but if you can’t have fun, you’re doing the wrong thing.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... fairness and respect.

The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... be your horse’s friend. If you want them to do their best, then you need be their friend.

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Argent Farms

Trainer Affiliation: Andrew Sellman

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My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... growing up on a farm and taking lessons at Triple J Arabians in Port Elgin. I started taking lessons from Jill Clark and will be forever grateful for Jill and her father, Tony Clark, whom shared the experience of the Arabian horse with me.

Josh Schildroth

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be ... channeling an old friend, “Jody’s Pride,” an incredible H/A gelding that I had a great bond with and the horse that made me fall in love with this breed. His name plate off his halter will be on the back of my saddle and is my lucky charm!

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... Horattio is a GREAT thinker and has a heart of gold! I have been drawn to him since he was a foal, and there is just something special about him in my eyes. We have a great connection!

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in that it has become more than just about showing the horses—it’s a social thing. I am very excited about starting the process of becoming a judge this fall! I also love the continuous process of learning and improving on my technique and ability!

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... all of my close friends are influential in their own way. Lisa and Zac are truly amazing and a class act! You guys rock! Merlin, my dog ... my kid! I wish he could be here to enjoy this journey with me.

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Powell Training Center

Trainer Affiliation:

Lisa and Zac Powell

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was 7. My best friend was taking riding lessons so, of course, I wanted to also!

The Arabian horse has taught me ... so many things! My 31-year-old retired show horse has taught me the most.

He has been a part of our family for 22 years. Forgiveness, kindness, loyalty and responsibility are just a few things I’ve learned from him.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in that now that I am a parent, it is something I can do with my daughter. She loves horses and we bond during our time with them and at horse shows.

Abbie Schwarz Farm:

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Trainer Affiliation: Alan Clanton

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The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... ‘Life is short, do it!” My husband who is not a horse person encouraged me to enter U.S. this year. Even though I’m pregnant and will be chasing my 2 year old daughter around at the show, we are still going!

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... Alan; he is wonderful and has a special bond with his horses. He knows how to get the most out of the horse, while still being incredibly kind. Christy Clements, my coach/trainer also, is awesome. I don’t know anybody that doesn’t love Christy!

Amateur Snapshots My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... with riding Saddlebreds at age four after pestering my mother relentlessly until she signed me up for lessons.

She was terrified of horses and never left the car. I started showing Arabians in high school.

Jennifer Schwing

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... how lucky I am to be involved in such a wonderful sport and breed. I appreciate every day that I have a passion and that I have the support of my family. I feel so very blessed.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... are horses that love to show! Horses with tons of heart and big personalities.

My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... balancing my time being a wife and mother and going to shows. It is hard to be in two places at once!

Farm:

Oak Haven Arabians

Angela Sellman

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... immediately! When I was a toddler I would pull myself up to the living room window and watch the horses outside with amazement. If given a choice, I would always prefer to be outside with my dad or grandfather, and the horses.

The Arabian horse has taught me ... at a very young age to be a gracious competitor. To win well and lose well. The Arabian horse has also taught me to appreciate beauty all around us every day.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... because of the amazing animals that I get to enjoy each day and the friendships it has allowed to form with people who are now as close to me as family. It has given me experiences that I would not have gotten any other way; it’s how I met my husband.

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Argent Farm

Trainer Affiliation: Andrew Sellman

My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... focus. At this time, I have a 3-month-old son ‌ I find it very hard to focus on showing when he is around, but I’m doing my best!

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my husband, my grandfather and father. They influenced the path that has led me to the horsewoman and amateur handler that I am today through great horses, love, and practice. They have led by an excellent example.

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Amateur Snapshots My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... way back in grade school. I cleaned stalls to get my rides.

Nancy Shannon

The Arabian horse has taught me ... humility. Their beauty and strength is unmatched.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... is their ability to trust.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in that it satisfies my competitiveness and has enabled me to get and enjoy many friendships.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... Lisa Powell.

She puts up with me and makes my horses look beautiful.

Farm:

Powell Training Center

Trainer Affiliation:

Lisa Monahan Powell

Steve Smith

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... as I watched my two talented daughters succeed at each level of AHA; youth, open, regional and national competitions. Experiencing joy through their triumphs, they inspired me to take the plunge at sixty, and with the support of my best friend and wife.

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... don’t mess this up. But in reality, I actually am hoping that I won’t be thinking at all. I want to be calm and let whatever abilities I have developed and internalized through practice just “flow.” And most importantly, smile and have a good time.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... honesty in their effort. The innate and immense intelligence they demonstrate.

Their strong desire to compete as evidenced by their ability to “throw the switch” to show mode instantaneously. How affectionate they are, especially with children.

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Argent Farms

Trainer Affiliation: Andrew Sellman

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My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... remembering what I have been taught, but also relaxing and having a good time. Sometimes in the rush, I forget the little things like enjoying myself. I need to remember the fate of the world is not dependent on what I do in the ring.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my best friend and wife, Arleen; without her love and support I wouldn’t even think of competing. Greg Gallún for his teachings. Andy and Angie Sellman, Mike Carpio, Teresa and Ramon for their friendship, confidence building, guidance and instruction.

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... on my tenth birthday! I received riding lessons. Then, I dreamed of owning my own Arabian and in time, that came true. Riding and showing Arabians became a complete addiction of love after that.

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Jodi Ure

The Arabian horse has taught me ... self-satisfaction … the Arabians are all unique but they’re all proud of themselves … dedication … work hard to accomplish your dreams … patience … accomplishments come in time … a unique trust and love, it is mutual with our horse and we all share it.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... is how they nuzzle my daughter with complete gentleness; it gives her such joy, and I love it! They are so trusting, kind, proud, affectionate, and hard working. They just bring me serenity.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... in that it is the cherry to the whip cream! It fulfills the joy in my life.

The satisfaction when leaving the show ring is irreplaceable.

Being blessed with great trainers and the Powell team, is like an additional family that you do want!

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... have been many; my husband, Jerry, Zac and Lisa Powell, family, great friends and, of course, my daughter, Jeryca. She amazes me with her perseverance and determination to accomplish a challenge and how the simplest things make her smile.

Julie Velasco

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Powell Training Center

Trainer Affiliation:

Zac and Lisa Powell

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... I am lucky enough that I am able to enter this ring on this incredible horse I own, and that we are going to have a blast with this ride!

The Arabian horse has taught me ... so much— determination, true meaning of friendship, humility, courage, to be gracious, and love.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... is they have to have that special something, that look in their eye and heart. I am not so sure I pick them; more like they pick me.

The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... I am not so sure as it’s advice as much as lessons learned. I would say no matter how long you have been riding or how much you have won, you never stop learning from your horses and trainers, and always be humble.

Farm:

The Brass Ring

Trainer Affiliation:

Gordon Potts and Silvio Domingues

Mentors or influential people in my life... I would have to say are, my mother and Claire Larson. They taught me about never giving up and to go after whatever I wanted, and no matter what life throws at you, there is always something to laugh about!

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My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was 6 years old and my parents bought me a pony. I started showing in 4-H when I was 10 and didn’t stop until I got married in 1991. I took a 20 year break, but I never lost the love of the Arabian. In 2012, I reconnected with my passion.

Janell Voss

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... about all the things my trainers have taught me, hoping I don’t let them, myself, or my amazing horse down, and how lucky I am to have the opportunity to be there.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... by igniting in me a passion that gives me personal satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment and great exercise, as well as a connection to a great group of new friends.

The best piece of advice I’ve received lately is ... to buy my new horse so I could develop my riding skills in preparation for accomplishing my ultimate goal of someday riding my English Pleasure stallion.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my mother who introduced me to horses and gave me a lifelong love of these magnificent animals; my wonderful husband, Bill, who supports my passion in all ways today, and Kellie Wendling and Dalton Budd, who are helping me achieve my bucket list items.

Nan Walden

Farm:

Select Show Horses

Trainer Affiliation:

Kellie Wendling and Dalton Budd

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was a girl, I dreamed of Arabians and read all I could about them. Childhood asthma prevented me from riding, but my path as a horseman started when I bought a mare from Sheila Varian when I was almost 50; proof it is never too late to dream!

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... how I never imagined I would have one beautiful horse, let alone a barn full, and how grateful I am. Also, how as a rider and owner, I want to be as good to my horses ae they are to me.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... every day. I still thrill to see them in their stalls, galloping across a pasture, decked out in their show gear, or just nickering when I walk into the barn.

Farm:

Rancho Sonado

Trainer Affiliation:

Jill Mitchell, Chris Culbreth and Courtney Spicer

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My biggest challenge as an amateur horseman is ... making time to ride and to just enjoy the horses and babies while working with my husband in our global agricultural business … there is never enough horse time.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... Pete Cameron, Sheila Varian, Chris Culbreth, Jill Mitchell, Courtney Spicer, MJ Brown, Pam Turnbull, Crystal McNutt, Mike Damianos, Scott Scheyli, Charlotte Bredahl and others I know who exemplify sportsmanship, compassionate training and care.

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was blessed with the most beautiful mare, Halan Cairo. We did hunt seat pleasure and equitation, western pleasure and horsemanship, and showmanship. I thank my lucky stars that she came into my life when she did.

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Megan Weiler

The Arabian horse has taught me ... patience, perseverance, and finesse.

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... good motion and a willing attitude. Luckily, all the Arabians and Half-Arabians I’ve owned throughout the years have had both, along with very talented trainers who enhanced those traits.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... more than I can describe. Showing drives me to better myself and my riding.

It’s not always easy, but learning from mistakes and making improvements is one of the most valuable lessons I take away from showing. I’m so lucky to be able to do this.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my trainers whom I not only admire for their talent, but for their passion, integrity and patience. Joe, Chris and Nicole are the most inspiring mentors I’ve had the honor of working and riding with.

I could go on and on about how great they are!

Beth Whelihan

Farm:

Rohara Arabians / Rock Ledge Arabians

Trainer Affiliation:

Joe Alberti / Nicole and Chris Hall

My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... when I was about 5, I was exposed to Arabian horses through a business partner of my mother’s. I was lucky enough to begin my journey with horses there, and still enjoy them every single day.

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... things like, “I wonder if the steelhead are running back home today” … “Did my kids get to school on time” … “Where is Lester, and will he be yelling ‘Yahtzee’ at me as I ride past?” Serious issues like that. I wish I was kidding. Sorry in advance, Mikey.

The Arabian horse has taught me ... great lessons, like unconditional love, thinking of others needs before your own, ups and downs, success and failure, resilience. The lessons I would later use every day in parenting. I am thankful for that.

Farm:

Whelihan Arabian Farms, LLC

Trainer Affiliation: Mike Whelihan

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... Well, the purebred country horse I am showing in Tulsa this year is beautiful. He is kind, gifted, happy and willing. He is fun to show. He and I both have an attention span that is roughly 1 inch long in the show arena. We need to work on that.

Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my husband, Mike Whelihan—he is brilliant with horses. I see it every day and it really is amazing. Gene LaCroix—just simply a genius.

Greg Harris—incredible talent, and Brad Root—complete confidence and trust in his care.

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My path to becoming an amateur horseman started ... at 12 years old. I saw an Arabian stallion full of fire and presence. He came up to the fence and let me pet his nose. I made up my mind then, that I would make these wonderful animals an integral part of my life.

Maddy Winer

Before entering the ring at U.S. Nationals, I will be thinking ... my horse and I can WIN this!

The traits I value in my show horse(s) ... Maghnus Z, he has an immeasurable amount of confidence, talent and personality which fills me with confidence and pride every time I enter the ring with him. He is also extremely patient and kind with me.

Showing Arabian horses enhances my life ... by giving me the sheer exhilaration of bonding with such incredible animals. The worst day in the world becomes tolerable with one nuzzle on my cheek from my Maghnus Z! Mentors or influential people in my life are ... my friend, Roxann Hart, for helping me to always treasure the pleasure of my horse’s company; my trainer, Joe Alberti, for his patience and his ability to always find something positive in every lesson, and my husband, Jay, for sharing my love of horses.

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Rohara Arabians

Trainer Affiliation:

Joe Alberti and John Rannenberg

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Tips On Surviving U.S. NatioNalS

by Lindsay Smith

U.S. Nationals represents the culmination of another year’s worth of blood, sweat, tears and

whatever remaining discretionary funds we’ve managed to squirrel away. We’ve spent the year

campaigning and honing our abilities. Our mounts have been fine-tuned and prepared to carry us into the arena to seize our dreams—whatever they may be; a personal best with the ride of

our lives … a shot at top ten … a run for the roses. It is the cathartic annual end to seemingly endless hard work and preparation. It is a time fraught with excitement, exhilaration and at

least a tinge of nerves and unnerving anticipation. We’ve brought our “A” game to Tulsa, but

our two weeks here can seem an emotional, mental, and physical marathon that threatens to wear us down and undermine a year’s worth of work with stress and exhaustion.

Between lessons, final preparations, showing, shopping, and mingling, how does one survive and put their best foot forward despite the sometimes-grueling schedule? The following

yoga-oriented tips are designed to keep you healthy, sound, and sane amidst the long travel, late nights, early mornings, and ever present stress we encounter at Nationals.

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Learning To Be PresenT One of the best ways to conquer Nationals and keep the stress at bay is to maintain focus on the task at hand, rather than looking too far ahead. It can be an overwhelming time and there always seems to be so much left to do, learn, and plan. Cultivating the skill to remain in the present is one of the more important lessons yoga and/or meditation can impart. We are naturally wired to anticipate and prepare for what is next, but getting too far ahead of ourselves can overwhelm us and muddle the task at hand. At Nationals, that could mean blowing a trot transition because you’re thinking ahead to that dicey lead you’ve battled all year and, ultimately, an early exit from competition. A year’s worth of work can vanish in an instant if we fail to focus on the current challenge and block out the doubt, distractions, and tendency to look too far ahead. By weaving a combination of yoga poses, meditation, and visualization techniques into our pre-ride routine, we can quiet our internal voices, heighten body awareness, and encourage a peace and stillness that will help ground us in the present, and ultimately create a more effective connection between horse and rider. Animal behavior experts believe that all animals, including our beloved show horses, live entirely in the present. They do not dwell on the past or look to the future.

They are intensely aware of what is going on around them now, what they are doing at a given moment. Even a horse that anticipates isn’t truly anticipating its next movement, but is reacting to an external stimulus in the present—a rider’s tensing legs, the soft buzz of a ring steward’s walkietalkie, or the announcer’s voice as she makes the next call.

Thus, we must remain in the present, not only to quiet our internal turbulence, but to effectively communicate and partner with our horses.

One of the most effective ways to center yourself and remain focused on the present is through conscious and deliberate breath control. In yoga, we call breath control pranayama, or life force energy, because it can be used to either energize the senses or create calmness by mollifying the fight-or-flight tendencies that accompany anxiety. For many riders, our fight-or-flight response kicks into overdrive at Nationals, especially in the “holding pattern” as we circle outside the arena waiting for our gate to open. The simple act of remembering to take deep, calm breaths can assuage show ring nerves, clear our heads and bring us back to the present—allowing us to breathe easy in the line-up knowing that we salvaged a ride that could have gone south before it even began.

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BreaThing Technique: aBdominaL-Thoracic BreaTh Combining an abdominal breath with a thoracic breath (chest breath) creates a relaxed alertness, perfect to keep a rider balanced, centered and calm throughout their rides.

The easiest way to learn this technique is by lying down, placing one hand on your chest and the other hand on your stomach. Note which hand moves more automatically.

Abdominal breathing is the most calming of all breathing styles and rapidly produces a relaxed response. This breathing technique contains the entire breath in the stomach with the associated hand rising and falling with each inhale and exhale. The chest will remain relatively still, while the hand on your stomach slowly rises and falls.

Think of a balloon being blown up in your stomach and then slowly being released of air.

Thoracic, or chest, breathing involves breaths that fill the lungs and expand the chest. The hand on your stomach will remain relatively still, while the one on your chest will rise and fall. Imagine your lungs and rib cage stretching towards the ceiling and expanding towards the walls.

When the breath is isolated to the chest, it produces an energized response ideal for “psyching” one’s self up or rising to meet a challenge.

To combine the two, allow the inhale to first fill the entire belly, then like an ocean wave, travel to fill the lungs second. Notice how focusing on the breath immediately calms the mind chatter, grounding the energy and keeping you truly in the now.

SantoSha | Find Joy and Contentment in eaCh moment Once centered with the mind free and clear, finding joy in each moment is the next step to being a more content rider. Taking in each moment for what it is without expectation can, over time, produce greater satisfaction. We often gauge success or failure in a global sense, unwittingly combining several small, related tasks into one perceived experience. For example, we say we had a good class or a bad class, when the reality is there were many smaller actions which contributed to our perception of either a positive or negative experience. Such thinking tends to emphasize one or two poorly performed or beautifully executed tasks, which then influences our impression of the overall experience. Attaching meaning to each element of a given task can result in a greater appreciation of your hard work and re-frame your definition of success or failure. When you realize that three quarters of the tasks that comprise a class were successfully achieved, it lessens the blow of one or two elements that didn’t go the way we planned. Strive to do each element to the best of your ability and appreciate each small success or isolate each mistake for future reflection. Such an approach will help maintain focus and keep you grounded and sane over the course of your Nationals rides.

Vadhyaya | SelF-Study “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” —Lao Tzu The more a rider is aware of their habits, patterns and reactions, the more accountable they may hold themselves for the behaviors that stem from them. Use this knowledge

to set up a plan for success in your rides ahead. For example, for a rider who battles nerves, ensure you have plenty of time to prepare. Don’t get caught in a position that will force you to hurry or exacerbate your sense of being out of control. Break things up into manageable tasks that you can wield power over and perceive to control. If crowds, traffic, and steering are your downfall, seek out a less populated area to warm up. If you struggle with your leads, break the transition down into manageable pieces instead of treating it as a daunting, unfathomable task. Collect your horse. Move its shoulders towards the rail. Move its hips toward the middle. Maintain light contact with the bridle. Engage your outside heel. Verbally cue. Everything is manageable when broken down in smaller ‘bites.’

ahimSa | non-harming When it comes to physical and emotional stress, Nationals is a virtual minefield. Traveling, staying in hotels, and spending long hours at the fairgrounds can leave a rider fatigued and depleted. That’s without consideration of your nutritional needs and the limited, often questionable options we face due to scheduling and availability. A strong mind and body must be maintained and nourished and, at Nationals, this often requires a concerted effort and attention. Diet plays a dynamic role in how you’re feeling, your performance, and your mental clarity. Keeping hydrated is another important factor when you’re in an event for the long haul. Proper hydration maintains your temperature and lubricates your joints. We are what we eat / drink / think / do.

As we morph our bodies into the proper position to aid our mounts for the ride ahead, it’s important to properly prepare our muscles for such a task. Dedicating a few minutes to key yoga exercises and stretches can help open your muscles, improve balance, and focus your mind, bringing fluidity and strength needed for success.

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The following poses can help restore your senses, calm pre-show jitters or focus your attention.

1. Child’s Pose: Benef its: Child’s Pose is a resting posture that can quiet the mind, lower blood pressure, and ease stress and anxiety.

In addition, it is a great pose to release tension in the neck, shoulders and back.

How To: On hands and knees, adjust your knees to wider than hips distance, big toes touch. Stretch your hips back to sit on or toward your heels. Extend your arms and torso forward to rest your forehead onto the floor. Relax your neck muscles. Hold 1 to 5 minutes focusing on a slow, cadenced inhale and exhale.

Modif ications: If knees are tight or if the sit bones do not reach the heals, place a supportive block or pillow between the back of thighs and calves. If the forehead doesn’t reach the floor, use a yoga block for support.

2. Bridge Pose: Benef its: Bridge pose stretches the chest, shoulders, spine, back of neck, thighs and hip flexors. It can reduce backaches, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, stress and fatigue.

Because bridge opens the chest, it increases lung capacity.

In addition, through revitalizing the legs and stretching the shoulders, it is particularly rejuvenating for riders.

How To: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor hips distance apart. Extend arms toward heels with palms facing down. Exhale, lift the hips. Lengthen the lower back/ tailbone toward your knees. Snuggle the shoulders down and underneath your body, clasping hands. Straighten arms by pressing forearms into the floor. Keep thighs parallel; do not allow them to cave in or out. Hold for 1 minute.

Modif ications: Make bridge pose more restorative by placing a yoga block under the sacrum. This removes

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much of the leg work from the pose. If shoulders are tight, keep arms alongside your body with palms pressing into the mat.

3. Tree Pose: Benef its: Tree Pose brings balance and equilibrium to the mind, improving concentration. It aids in establishing pelvic stability while promoting balance and strength within the legs. Tree Pose stretches the inner thighs, chest and shoulders, all important to posture and control while riding.

How To: Stand straight and tall, arms by side. Shift weight to right foot, bend left knee, firmly pressing left sole high on the inner right thigh. Once balancing, raise arms overhead, palms face each other. Looking straight ahead focusing on one object builds balance of posture and mind. Hold for 1 to 3 minutes. Release the left foot, repeat with right.

Modif ications: Stand with back against a wall for balance aid. Place right foot to inner left calf or ankle if inner thigh is too high. Always place the foot above or below the opposite knee - never on the joint. Keep hands at waist if reaching arms overhead is sensitive for shoulders.

4. legs-UP-The-Wall Pose Benef its: Legs-Up-The-Wall pose soothes tired congested legs, relieves stress and increases circulation to the heart, lungs and abdominal organs. This “cure-all” pose reverses the effect of gravity encouraging both lymph and used blood to drain from the legs, cleaning and purifying it more easily and quickly. This helps to alleviate the dead/ heavy leg feeling that many riders experience after a long day of riding.

4 feet and re-straighten them to the sky. The extra pressure on the legs releases tension in the lower back.

3 How To: Start sitting with your right side against a wall.

With a smooth movement, swing your legs up onto the wall and your torso, shoulders and head onto the floor. If your legs or lower back muscles are tight, you will want to move your hips away from the wall. If you are relatively flexible, you can scoot closer in. Arms may rest wherever is comfortable: resting one hand to the chest and one to the belly, in a goal-post form, or out toward the sides are all great options.

Modif ications: Place a firm, folded blanket or bolster under your hips for additional support. Wrap a strap around your legs to keep them together. The strap will allow the leg muscles to relax completely within the pose as you will no longer have to work to keep them together. If you have access to a sandbag, bend you knees slightly to slide your heels down the wall. Place the bag onto the soles of your

Armed with this knowledge of remaining present, finding joy in each moment, creating an intelligent plan, and properly warming up, you’ll be set for success to keep nerves and stress at bay. The long travel, late nights, early mornings, and ever present stress can fade away, leaving the enjoyment of the show. I wish you luck and success at Nationals as you realize your personal goals and create memories to last a lifetime. n “As a well-trained horse needs no whip, a well-trained mind needs no prodding from the world to be good. Be like a welltrained horse, swift and spirited, and go beyond sorrow through faith, meditation, and energetic practice of the dharma.”

Dhammapada - (verse143-144).

Full instructional videos can be found at www.

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AmAteur Spotlight:

The Shamrock Farms Sisters After a successful Canadian Nationals—seven horses, 4 National Championships, 3 Reserves and 6 Top Tens—the sisters of Shamrock Farms reflect on what it means to have a shared love for the Arabian horse.

Carrie Fritz

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LesLie …

In what ways are you and your sister similar? Different? Leslie and I have two

distinctively different personalities. We may both have blonde hair, hate cold weather, and love our horses, but that’s about where our similarities end.

Why do you think you were able to connect in this hobby? Leslie and I both own Shamrock

Farms together, along with our mother. We make every single decision as a team and all the horses are regarded as “our” horses—there is no “hers” or “mine.” It is basically like running a very unprofitable, yet extremely rewarding, business together! Whether we exit the show ring in victory or defeat, we are all in this together.

What divisions do you show? When we were

younger, our parents had this rule that I showed English and Leslie showed western. This way, we wouldn’t fight with each other over the horses. We primarily stick to that same rule, but we have both branched out a little over the last few years. I have also shown driving and am really starting to like reining (thanks, Colby Powell!).

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How has your relationship grown because of your involvement with the Arabian horse?

Leslie and I have always been very close. We have so much in common: kids, family, horses, which I bet we talk to each other on the phone about 5 times a day. When we don’t end up talking as much for whatever reason, I feel like something is missing in my life. The horses have definitely added to this bond. We have 21 horses at four different farms and it definitely takes both of us as a team to keep it all in check. The horses have impacted our lives and sisterly bond so much that when our families go on trips together, our husbands “request” that we not talk about horses the whole time.

Do you get to see each other a lot outside of the horse world? We actually are extremely fortunate

to do a lot together that doesn’t involve Shamrock Farms.

Our four boys are very close and we get together and go on family vacations quite a bit. We also own a house together in Fort Worth that was initially just for our time at the farm, but we now use it every bit as much to get our kids and families together. We often do a couple’s weekend with our husbands there too. I can honestly say some of our best times are when Leslie, Taylor, Lance, and I get together.

How would you describe your sister? She is my best friend and there are way too many things I could list here that I admire about her. First and foremost, she is an absolute amazing mother. I go to her for guidance often and am very blessed to have her so close to me in my life.

As a horseman, she is an extremely talented and versatile rider. She has a very soft seat and could give a clinic on working a ring. She never gives up and a challenge just makes her that much more determined. One of my favorite things about Leslie is her ability to handle everything in her life with an amazing sense of humor, she is truly one of the funniest people I know.

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What are the similarities between yourself and your horse? We both love to show. When it’s time to show, I can’t let Americanbeautie see the in-gate—once she sees it, she’s going in. Most horses with her experience want out, but not her, she wants to give 110% every single time!

What makes you happiest? Wine, sugar, and warm weather!

What do you most value in your friends?

Your horse? What I value in my horse is effort.

‘Beautie’ always gives me her all, even on days when I’m not my best. I know every time I show her, it is going to be a blast! As for friends, I consider myself to be very lucky to show with some of my best friends. Katie Harvey and Koy Moody are friends I can truly count on, and they are as close to family as you can get. When we are all together there is never a shortage of laughter.

Which living person do you admire most?

Without hesitation, my dad. What he has been able to build and what he has done for our family is nothing short of amazing to me. He is forever my mentor and I am beyond blessed to have him to learn from and love.

What is your motto? “Never give up on something you cannot go a day without thinking about.”

If you could be anyone for the day, who would it be and why? My kids, they seem to have it pretty easy!

What is your most treasured memory with the Arabian horse? My first Unanimous National

Championship on Americanbeautie. I will never forget how I felt during that moment in time and I will forever hold it as one of my most favorite memories.

What is your very first memory with the Arabian horse? I was 13 and Leslie was 9, and our

Half-Arabian mare had her first foal. We slept in the barn that night so we wouldn’t miss it. We, of course, slept right through it, but I remember being woken up to watch the newborn colt stand and nurse for the first time.

If you could show one horse from the past, who would you show and why? My list is a mile

long but my top three are: Cool Night, Romeo Afire, and Starry Spumoni.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? I would want to be able to

see into the future. What they say is correct, hindsight is 20/20.

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What is the most memorable piece of show ring advice you’ve ever received? It wasn’t

actually said to me, but I overheard a trainer saying it to a client, “Don’t psych yourself out before your class watching others warm up. Anyone can be national champion in the warm up ring.” I have always lived by those words and I never watch anything but my own horse in the warm up.

What do you love the most about showing Arabian horses? I love the people and watching

a young horse that you bred develop to see what their future holds.

Who has had the biggest influence in your involvement with Arabian horses? Gordon

Potts. I had no idea how much our lives would change when we went to his farm almost 30 years ago to buy a horse. We had never heard of him, but were looking for a horse that was just a step above our 4-H horses, and the rest is history. He has been a great guide for us and I am very honored to call him a friend.

What have you learned from riding and showing that has helped you in other areas of you life? Whether it’s a person or a horse, never judge a book by its cover.

Special thanks and appreciation to: My mom.

little kids. I think that is what horses do—they help you connect with yourself and others. We have spent hundreds of hours in the barn together doing what we love.

What divisions do you show? I show western, hunter, country English, and halter. Halter is a new one for me ... I’m a little worried about that one.

How has your relationship grown because of the Arabian horse? It helps us stay really close. I live in Texas and she lives in Kansas, so horse shows are our time as sisters to spend together. We must talk 5 times a day and horses are always brought up. I’m so blessed to be able to share my passion with her.

Do you get to see each other a lot outside of the horse world? We do! We bought a house together

in Fort Worth and we go on vacation with our families together. We try to spend as much time together as we can!

How would you describe your sister? She is

beautiful! She has a soft heart, goes out of her way for people, and is always very put together. She is my go-to whenever I have a problem. She has been a great example to me of what not only a good horseman is, but also what a good mother is. Carrie is such a pretty rider who puts in the work, but is way too hard on herself. To me, nothing is prettier than watching her and Americanbeautie. She makes it look way too easy. And that smile when she hits the ring … there is nothing better.

She has supported Leslie and I in this crazy hobby since we were little girls. Anyone who knows her knows that she truly loves the horses. It’s not about what they’ve won or what they do; she has a genuine love for the Arabian horse and her girls.

more about LesLie …

LesLie Doran sommer on Carrie …

What are the similarities between yourself and your horse? All of my horses are so different. But

In what ways are you and your sister similar? Different? Our love of horses in general is

the one I think I am most like is The Girl Nexxt Door.

She is laid back and it takes a lot to upset her. She is a hard worker that gives 100%. She is not flashy, but I can always count on her.

where being similar ends. We are so night and day, which makes us a great team. Carrie has to have everything in its place. Nothing happens without a lot of thought. I walk out the door most days looking like I have been attacked by a cat.

What makes you happiest? My family. They are

Why do you think you were able to connect in this hobby? We have had horses since we were

What do you value most in your friends?

Your horse? That they are honest with me. My friends

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everything to me. Happiness also comes in a great bottle of wine and beating my old time at CrossFit.

lift me up and let me be myself. That is such a great feeling. My horses are my happy place. They work so hard and it pushes me to do the same.

Which living person do you admire most? My mom and dad. They make the horses possible. My dad has taught me about character, respecting others, and working hard. My mom has dedicated her life to our passion. She loves the horses not for how well they do but for being pretty and kind animals. Anyone who knows my mom knows how lucky my sister and I are!

What is your motto? “I would rather be honest

than impressive.”

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why? I can’t think of anyone I would want to

be but me. I’m a lucky girl with a great family, doing what she loves. It does not get any better than that!

What is your most treasured memory with the Arabian horse? I love the day I got to retire Alibi

EF. He is such a great horse who taught me about trust.

Giving him a forever home, grazing on grass as he lives out his final years is such a gift. No matter where he is in the pasture, he comes running when I call him. I think he loves me as much as I love him.

What is your first memory with the Arabian horse? Going to 4-H shows with my Half-Arabian mare

Little Miss Dolly. My mom, dad, sister I and would spend the day together doing it as a family.

If you could show a horse from the past, who would it be? Spottsdale.

If you had a super power what would it be and why? To be able to tell when people are lying.

What is the most memorable piece of show ring advice you’ve ever received? It is never as

Who has had the biggest influence in your involvement with the Arabian horse? So many people have helped guide me in the last 30 years, but the one constant is Gordon Potts. He is hard on me, but fair, and I love that about him.

What have you learned from riding and showing that has helped you in other areas of your life? Horses have given me a strength that can

only come from showing and riding. I have pushed though fears in my personal life that I’m not sure I would have otherwise, without the horses. I have learned to be a good loser and a respectful winner. I can be a bit tough on the outside, and my horses help soften me. n

bad as it feels ... so keep riding.

What do you love most about showing Arabian horses? I love the people!

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Marwan Al Magnifficoo x ATA Psyches Psong

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C A N A D I A N N A T I O N A L S

by KARA LARSON

Every year, Canadian Nationals,

held in Brandon, Manitoba, strikes a special balance between competition and camaraderie. A show unique in

its appeal, Canadian Nationals show manager Gerald McDonald shares,

“It’s the perfect family show because

it’s a more relaxed atmosphere and we

have such a broad range of classes that allows everybody within the family

to participate if they wish. Starting in

walk-trot all the way up to the amateur and open classes, there’s such a wide selection of classes at the show.”

Adding to the excitement of the show is the appealing opportunity to take home a national championship. A heralded award that gives credibility and an

extraordinary sense of pride to the

owner and trainer, Canadian Nationals presents the possibility to bring home

this pinnacle of all awards. McDonald offers his take on what this award

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A BEAUTIFUL TURNOUT IN BRANDON quality and depth of competition. “I look

at it from the point of view that we are one of the four National events that AHA puts on and Canadian Nationals and it is a very

important show for our country. A national

championship here is a great award to strive for. It’s an award that certainly takes some effort and some work, especially when

you have numerous classes that are very

competitive and deep like we did this year.”

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Canadian National Champion Stallion DA PRODIGY (Versace x DA Love), shown

by Andrew Sellman for owner Williamson Family GST Investment Trust.

One of these lucky winners was DeCarol Williamson, owner of champion stallion DA Prodigy. On this win, DeCarol shares, “I was not only proud of Prodigy, but the reserve champion was sired by DA Valentino, a full brother of Prodigy.

So, we bred the champion and the sire of the reserve champion as well.”

Talking about Prodigy outside of the show ring, Williamson shares a story about how Sage Sellman, trainer Andy Sellman’s daughter, posed with the stallion after his Canadian win, giving him treats and affection. “He’s an amazing horse— everybody loves him. He’s very athletic, has such a wonderful mind, and he’s such a ham. Not to mention, he’s completely trustworthy. I mean, how many stallions would a trainer allow their kid to stand next to and get a picture with?”

In attaining this championship, the next step of Prodigy’s career comes in the babies he is producing. “I wanted everyone to have the chance to see him in the show ring and for him to get a big win under his belt. I know that he’s not lacking in quality as an individual, but now that he’s been national champion, he has shown the world that he has quality and 220AA | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Canadian National Champion Mare VALENTINO'S ANGEL MI (DA Valentino x Always An Angel), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner HRH Prince Abdullah Bin Fahad Riyadh Al Saud.

correctness—he’s established himself in his own right. Now, there’s no need to keep on winning prizes; it is now about what he produces.”

The champion mare, Valentino’s Angel MI is owned by Al Mohamadia Stud, a farm very pleased with their big win in the north. International judge and longtime breeder Bruce McCrea offers, “Al Mohamadia is very excited about Valentino’s Angel MI’s unanimous Canadian National Champion Mare win! She is truly an amazing young mare with incredible type and charisma! Andy Sellman and his Argent team have done an outstanding job with her. We are looking forward to the U.S. Nationals.”

Beyond the chance to take home a big prize, Canadian Nationals runs on the fuel of good attitudes and companionship. Someone who understands the heart of the cordial Canadian way is Murray Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians. He shares, “The city is friendly and the competition is great. It is truly Canadian in the fact that it includes everyone from juniors and amateurs to the professionals. And in the classes as well, as it ranges from the Arabian park class, Volume 45, No. 4 | 221AA

Canadian National Champion English Pleasure Open AMES CELEBRATION (Matoi x Ames Mirage), ridden by Leah Beth Golladay for owner Terrie Larson.

to sport horse classes; and everyone mixes together. That is what our country is all about—including everyone.”

With his own farm in mind, Popplewell was most impressed by the level of competition in the halter classes. “Of course, our halter competitions were the best. It is always good to hang a close top ten to champions such as Shada and Argent Farms. But the biggest highlights at this show for us came from our breeding program that hit the performance ring in style. RD Nevaska was two-time National Champion with owner Sheryl Yochum and Bey Ambition’s son RD Habanero enjoyed his first national championship in a professional performance class. He was Canadian National Champion Western Pleasure Junior Horse for owner Barrie Padgham and ridden by LaRae Fletcher-Powell. He certainly proves there is life after halter and acts as a tribute to our trainer Claudinei Machado.”

Another big part of the success and positivity surrounding the show comes with the environment in which it is held. Vicki Humphrey, a 2014 judge, shares her thoughts on Brandon and the Keystone Center where the show is held. “The facility is 222AA | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

Canadian National Champion Western Pleasure Open JUSTIN MAC V (Maclintock V x Jortalia V), ridden by Brett Becker for owners Steve and Karen Freeman.

really cool. To have both your hotel and horses in the same complex, seconds from the show ring—it’s pretty fun. It is a great place and a good time to show. Being a judge this year, it made me want to show!”

Vicki adds, “It was fun the way they mixed classes, so the English panel got to judge some western classes as well.

And for the halter, they were scheduled, so we drew from a hat to determine who would judge, which was pretty fun and interesting.”

Another halter winner and heartwarming story comes from Ann Benson, owner of Arabian stallion Maasai PVF. The day before her final with her prized stallion, Ann and Maasai had a special visitor at the farrier. “Having the Monarch butterfly spend time with Maasai the day before my class served as an omen to me that “orange” would be the hot ticket in my class. To quote M. Ali, I did “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” It was a thrill and verification of our breeding program—a small breeder’s efforts were recognized. The great staff at Shada served as my “team orange” support. They were in my corner all the way, and couldn’t have done it without them.”

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Canadian National Champion Hunter Pleasure Open LADYS DANCE (Sundance Kid V x SDA Lady Jabask), ridden by Marjie Becker, owner of Becker Stables, Inc.

Moving into the performance ring, an uncommon occurrence surfaced in the winners of four purebred and Half-Arabian English classes. As the owner of the purebred and HalfArabian open and amateur English winning horses, Terrie Larson brought home four trophies with two very special English horses. “Watching our boys in the ring was truly the best part of the entire week! Ames Celebration and Extreme Hearthrobb (aka Bill Murray) were amazing to watch! When Leah Beth Golladay came in the ring with Celebration, I couldn’t take my eyes off them. He is so athletic and performs like a sports car—always on the go! The last class of the show was the Half-Arabian English with John Golladay and Bill Murray. It was an amazing ride!”

Larson continues, “Although we brought home the roses in both purebred and Half-Arabian English Pleasure Amateur and Open with our boys, it’s not all about winning. It’s about what I have always believed in—you work hard in life, and with patience, good things will come. We all dream about roses, and in Canada this year our dream came true! We owe a big thank you to all involved—the caretakers at home, and trainers, John and Leah Beth Golladay.”

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AHA President, Cynthia Richardson.

Judges, l-r: Mike Beethe, Joel Gangi, Vicki Humphrey, Mark Himmel, Jeremy Harper and Chris Culbreth.

Every big horse show is filled with little stories of triumph. This year in Brandon, the Arabian community united around Terri Budd as she rode to a national top ten in Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open. “It was great to show; I missed showing and it gave me a goal to work towards. I would like to thank Carol Johnson for asking me to show her great horse Vikktor. It is great to have such support from the Arabian community—it really meant a lot to me thank you everyone.”

On the show in general, Terri adds, “Canadian Nationals is always a great show; it’s laid back, but there is great and tough competition. It’s nice to see great friends that you don’t see all year. It’s also great to take new clients to experience the great competition. The Canadian National Committee always makes you feel welcome.”

A show built on enthusiasm, support, community, horsemanship, and quality, the 2014 Canadian Nationals proved to be one of the top events offered to the Arabian horse community. As usual,

the Canadians welcomed all with enthusiasm and community support. Ann Benson shares, “Showing in Canada is always a great time—it is a national show with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The schedule allows for time with friends and new acquaintances. There is always plenty of staff to meet your needs and help is available when needed. The great weather we had was a bonus.”

Now that the 2014 Canadian Nationals is merely a memory, McDonald reflects on the success of the show. “Everyone seemed to be really happy this year. There were different trainers and a lot of first time people who really enjoyed themselves and said they would be back, so that was very positive feedback from the exhibitors. So, overall, the show was a great success; lots of people were very pleased.” McDonald adds, “Canadian Nationals is a fun show and we certainly appreciate all the exhibitors coming to the show and making it what it is. We look forward to people returning in the future.” ■ Volume 45, No. 4 | 225AA

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C A N A D I A N NATIONAL CHAMPION

ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AAOTR 19-39 TOP TEN ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE AATR 19-39 with Stacey Swier

I would like to send a special thank you to Sarah Paripovich and everyone at Sarah Paripovich Training. Sarah, you are an incredible trainer; thank you for all you have done. You’ve managed to bring out the best in Marq, and because of you, we’re back in the roses

c i g a M s i u q r Ma and I’ll forever be grateful!

—Stacey

(Magic Dream CAHR x OFW Dark Dancing)

Sarah Paripovich Training

Buffalo, MN• 612.718.9530 Khourvette@gmail.com • www .sarahparipovichtraining.com

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Owner: Stacey Swier

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Alexa Tiziani &

Double Oh Sevenn+/

Champion Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under

Reserve Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Top Ten Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 18 & UNDER

HSE Noelani+/

Reserve Champion Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under

PR Aragorn

Reserve Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under "A special thank you to the Poeschel Family for letting Alexa ride PR Aragorn!"

Platinum Knights+/

Top Ten H/A Western Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Reserve Champion H/A Ladies Side Saddle Western with Sarah Paripovich

Top Ten Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 40 & Over with Kressi Tiziani Top Ten Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western with Sarah Paripovich

McKella Tiziani & JAS Tucson+//

Reserve Champion W/T 10 & Under Equitation Top Ten Western Pleasure W/T

Double Oh Sevenn+/

Champion English/Country/Hunter Pleasure W/T 10 & Under

"A very special thank you to Sarah Paripovich, Leah Beth and John Golladay, and Cedar Ridge Arabians!

Without all of you, none of this would ever be possible!"

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C A N A D I A N NATIONAL CHAMPION

COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE with Jason Krohn

Like Father …

DA

Tripolli+//

• 2 -Time National Champion • 1 3 National titles

Oh Libya

Like Daughter …

Congratulations!!!

Owner, Blake Krohn

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STABLES

BRIAN McKEE, Owner McConnelsville, OH 740-962-2081

2014

C A N A D I A N NATIONAL TOP TEN

WESTERN PLEASURE SELECT AATR with Eleanor Hamilton

r e k l a W e r i F a Hez

(Hesa Zee+/ x Fire Musc+)

ELEANOR'S ARABIANS • E leanor Hamilton, Owner 763.767.1381 • 1.800 .328.9923 www.EleanorsArabianFarm.com

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NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION & TOP TEN

RESERVE CHAMPION H/A WESTERN PLEASURE SELECT AATR

TOP TEN H/A WESTERN PLEASURE SIDE SADDLE

with Kimberly Arnevik

with Pam Rose

CMS

Super Chick

(Crown Musc+ x Super Cindy Brick (AQHA))

ELEANOR'S ARABIANS • E leanor Hamilton, Owner 763.767.1381 • 1.800 .328.9923 www.EleanorsArabianFarm.com

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C A N A D I A N NATIONAL TOP TEN

H/A WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE with Pam Rose

EAF

y d a L l i L s l e n o Col

(CG Colonel Jac x Zee Princess Gem)

ELEANOR'S ARABIANS • E leanor Hamilton, Owner 763.767.1381 • 1.800 .328.9923 www.EleanorsArabianFarm.com

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C A N A D I A N NATIONAL CHAMPION

COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR AND AATR 40 & OVER with Lara Ames

COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE OPEN with Leah Beth Golladay

Thank you, Leah Beth, for all of your hard work in making this happen. It is very special to show a horse family-bred and raised. Love you all. —Lara

Noble Supreme

CR F

(A Noble Cause x Toi Jabaska) 6-year-old gelding

CEDAR RIDGE ARABIANS • D ick, Lollie & Lara Ames 20335 Sawmill Rd, Jordan, MN 55352 www.cedar-ridge.com

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AmAteur Spotlight:

Allison Cederberg What classes did you show in at Youth this year?

Half-Arabian Country JTR & JOTR, Arabian Park JTR, Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR, Arabian English JTR & JOTR, and Arabian Hunter JTR & JOTR.

What horses? MSU Afire Blazon, Shock and Awe DSF,

EVG Georgio, and Crimson Illusion.

Did you have a favorite win or ride? Why was it your favorite? Winning the Half-Arabian Country on

Shock and Awe DSF. The class started out with 51 entrees and when it came to the final, any one of us could have taken it. It was such an amazing group of horses, and it was such an honor to come out on top. Plus, there is nothing like trotting into Tingley Coliseum on Saturday night!

Do you have an all-time favorite YN memory?

Trotting into my English class on Blazon—that was such a fun and exciting class to be in!

What makes you happiest? Riding and showing

horses. It has, and always will be my passion.

What is your very first memory with the Arabian horse? Winning the walk-trot western on

Soonahmi at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? To teleport. I find traveling

such a waste of time.

What is the most memorable piece of show ring advice you’ve ever received? To always stick to your plan and to ride for your horse.

What would be your ultimate dream job?

At this point I really don’t know, but something to do with horses.

What do you love most about showing Arabian horses? They truly love what they do

and always give 110%.

Who has had the biggest influence in your involvement with Arabians? My mom. She has

always supported me wholeheartedly in this crazy sport.

What do you most value in your friends? Your horses? In my friends I value their loyalty and knowing

What piece of advice would you give to the 10-year-old version of yourself? To enjoy

Which living person do you most admire? There

are so many different qualities about different people that I admire; I could never pick just one.

What have you learned from riding and showing that has helped you in other areas of your life? To be patient and to never give up.

What is your motto? “Keep calm and ginger on.”

Special thanks and appreciation to: to my mom,

they will always be there for you. In my horses I value the same.

What is your most treasured memory with the Arabian horse? Getting to know each and every one of their individual quirks and personalities.

showing and not to get so bogged down in the color of the ribbon.

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2014 Iowa Gold Star

Under the Big Top!

by Kara Larson

When Labor Day Weekend rolls around in Des Moines, Iowa, there stands an event focused on fun, camaraderie, big prizes, and beautiful Arabian horses. The 2014 Iowa Gold Star Futurity and Fall Classic, with this year’s theme of “Under The Big Top”, hosted many old, as well as new exhibitors to the always-improving Des Moines Fairgrounds.

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Besides breeders and exhibitors that make the trip to Gold Star year after year, there are other less obvious fans of the show in the mix as well. While it is a plus to have typical horse show lovers enjoy your horse show, when a skeptic seeks it out repeatedly, that is something worth boasting. Maldonado shares, “A ‘show husband’ whose spouse rides Arabians stopped me at a restaurant one evening after the show to tell me how much he enjoys it. He said while horse shows are not really his favorite things to attend and he only goes to three a year, the Gold Star show is one he always picks to attend! He said he loves the laid back schedule and the fun atmosphere that truly makes it an event. It was great to hear that the Gold Star attracts those that don’t typically make it to a lot of shows!”

As this atypical Gold Star fan stated, another reason to come to the show is for the fun of it—especially emphasized in the theme of the show, which changes every year. And at the Gold Star, theme is important. Maldonado explains how this year’s was made special. “Whether it was center ring decorations, clowns making animal balloons, or peanut sales, the theme played well into the horse show! The kids loved the two days the clowns were on hand with activities for them, and representatives from the Za Ga Zig Shrine chapter were around all weekend to support the show and let people know about the Children’s Hospitals they fund.

All in all, it was great fun for a great cause, and the Shrine

The Iowa Gold Star Futurity is important for many reasons. A horse show with breeders at the heart, show director Jessica Maldonado finds pride in this fact.

“My favorite part of the show is getting a chance to see everyone show off the wonderful horses they have bred.

The yearling classes are always my favorite to watch because it is often the first time you see the foals that have resulted from winning auction bids several years prior. I love hearing how people chose which mares to cross with each stallion and seeing the end product. For me, that is what it is all about! It is especially nice to see former auction babies competing in the performance division as well. There were quite a few showing this year that won in halter when they were younger.”

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has asked if they can be the partner charity for the horse show every year due to the fun and fundraising success they had.”

For many people, it is this charm and unique fun that reins people in year after year. And beyond a good time, the opportunity for big wins and worthwhile payouts are up for grabs. One of these significant wins came for HLA Eros (Brixx IA x Suzanna MPA), the winner of the Auction Yearling Colt ATH, owned by Kathy and Joe Monroe. On their impressive young stallion, Joe shares, “After deciding to show in the halter ring just 6 years ago, winning a championship at the Gold Star is one of the highlights of our program. Just before the champion was named, the announcer commented that here was the future of the purebred Arabian horse. What a thrill to hear it was HLA Eros! A profound thank you to Argent Farms for preparing this colt for his rise to stardom, and Michael Bills for his expert handling in the ring.” Other big halter winners came from Midwest Training Centre. Layla

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X (Xanthuss x PA Mark Me Famous), owned by Tom and Earleen Walter, took home the championship in the Yearling Filly class and was reserve champion in the Auction Yearling Filly class. Winning the Auction Yearling Filly class was Sultress ORA (Vegas DPA x Raherra), owned by Carlos and Christiane Roizner.

The Iowa Gold Star is a chance for a good time, stiff competition, and before U.S. Nationals, it serves as a great place to get a couple more practice shows in. “As always, the competition was strong as people were debuting a lot of their nationals horses and getting them qualified or in the ring one last time. The Class A side of the show continues to grow, and there were quite a few horses in every championship class on the last day, which is not normal at most

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shows.” Maldonado adds, “The auction was well attended and we had several new bidders this year.

The online auction just ended, so we are hoping everyone is happy with the outcome!”

So, with fun, competition, and the support of our Arabian community, the Iowa Gold Star impresses once again, showing that it is a vital part of the industry

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and a progressive show that accommodates many different types of Arabian enthusiasts. Jenna Ball of Westridge Farms also comments on the all-around nature of the show. “The Iowa Gold Star has always been a favorite of ours. The grounds are great, and the staff is wonderful as they are very welcoming and accommodating.

Everything is very well organized and runs smoothly with having two shows combined into one. We had a great Gold Star this year and look forward to returning next year!�n

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2014 Iowa Gold Star Futurity

Show Results ugust 28 - September 1, 2014

A

Des Moines, Iowa

Results provided by the Iowa Gold Star Committee.

Gold Star Arabian Auction Filly Yearling ATH Champion SULTRESS ORA (Vegas DPA x Raherra), shown by Colton Jacobs for owners Carlos and Christiane Roizner.

Gold Star Arabian Auction Filly Yearling ATH Reserve Champion LAYLA X (Xanthuss x PA Mark Me Famous), shown by Lara Ames for owner Tom and Earleen Walter.

Gold Star Arabian Fillies Yearling - Champion: LAYLA X (Xanthuss x PA Mark Me Famous), Ex: Alcides Rodrigues, O: Tom or Earleen Walter; Reserve: QASIMA MDI (Legacy of Fame x Mischall IA), Ex: Andy Sellman, O: Garnett or MD Isley; Top Ten: BELLA BELLISSIMO MH (Om El Bellissimo x Merri Jessabell), Ex: Austin Boggs, O: Bell Family Trust; PSL FIRST LIGHT (Bellagio J x FF Abigail Bey), Ex: Randy Shaw, O: Danielle and Randy Shaw; TRULI BLONDE KFP (Trussardi x Amanda EWA), Ex: James Michael Neal, O: Kelly Fink-Pickarts; WGA FAMES BALLAD (Sir Fames HBV x WG Baladancer), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: William and Tracy Buglass; GF AMAZING GRACE (HJ Famoso x Burnin Dezyre), Ex: John Diedrich, O: Donna Fortune; DELILAH VA (Denali BHF x A Secret Kiss), Ex: David Bilgrien, O: Elise Schwenn; ODYSSEYS SENSATION (Odyssey SC x Kimsation AL), Ex:

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Gold Star Arabian Filly Yearling Champion LAYLA X (Xanthuss x PA Mark Me Famous), shown by Alcides Rodrigues for owners Tom and Earleen Walter.

Gold Star Arabian Filly Two Years Old Champion VITORIA BECKHAM (Vitorio TO x Legacys Americn Rose), shown by Alcides Rodrigues for owner Jeff Fraham.

Gold Star Arabian Filly Three Years Old Champion MARWANS MISS MADELINE (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Anothershadeablue), shown by James Michael Neal for owner Delsan Arabians.

Gold Star Arabian Colt/Gelding Yearling Open Champion ONCE BF (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Suite In E Major), shown by James Michael Neal for owner Joseph Bradley Herman.

Gold Star Arabian Auction Colt/Gelding Yearling ATH Champion HLA Eros (Brixx IA x Suzanna MPA), shown by Michael Bills for owners Joe and Kathleen Monroe.

Neal for owner Delsan Arabians.

Gold Star Arabian Auction Colt/Gelding Yearling ATH Reserve Champion ZAHER ORA (Vegas DPA x Diva De Valentina ORA), shown by Donny Morris for owner Oak Ridge Arabians.

Gold Star Arabian Colt/Gelding Two Years Old Champion LC IMPERATORE (Legacy of Fame x LA Macarena HDM), shown by Alcides Rodrigues for owner Georgina Pelham.

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Gold Star Arabian Colt/Gelding Three Years Old Champion LM VICTORY (Vitorio TO x WH Tonya MC), shown by co-owner Janna Eiberger for co-owner Willa Wilson.

Gold Star Arabian Country/English Pleasure Open Champion AFIRES TRIUMPH (Baske Afire x No Huggy No Kissie), ridden by Ryan Strand for owners Ralph and Linda Hackett.

Gold Star Arabian Country/English Pleasure ATR Champion MD HALLELUJAH SUE (Hey Hallelujah x Westela), ridden by owner Linda Hackett.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure Open Champion HEZA FIRE WALKER (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), ridden by Pamela Rose for owner Eleanor Hamilton.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR Champion BAMBOLEO (Zefyr x PA Mark Me Famous), ridden by Jessica Maldonado for owners Tom and Earleen Walter.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure ATR Champion WTA BEY RITZ (FS Ritz x CR Beycandle), ridden by owner Liz Steffes.

Perry Williams, O: ER and JJ Larrison; AUTUMN GRACE (Autumn Storm V x LM Precious Legacy), Ex: Leon Matthias, O: Jill Rittmer.

Shaw; DELILAH VA (Denali BHF x A Secret Kiss), Ex: Andrea McGowan, O: Elise Schwenn; ZZ SENTUAL (Bey Ambition x Heaven Sent CCR), Ex: Muffet Eskra, O: Mazziah LLC; GF AMAZING GRACE (HJ Famoso x Burnin Dezyre), Ex: Donna Fortune, O: Donna Fortune; AUTUMN GRACE (Autumn Storm V x LM Precious Legacy), Ex: Janna Eiberger, O: Jill Rittmer; ODYSSEYS SENSATION (Odyssey SC x Kimsation AL), Ex: Perry Williams, O: ER and JJ Larrison.

Gold Star Arabian Fillies Three Years Old - Champion: MARWANS MISS MADELINE (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Anothershadeablue), Ex: James Michael Neal, O: Delsan Arabians; Reserve: THEE VITORIA (Vitorio TO x Thee Dianna), Ex: Austin Boggs, O: Shelley Button; Top Five: ALAINA WR (Maserati WR x Psyches Envy), Ex: Michael Carpio, O: Mark or Valerie Sylla; DR GLORY ANNA ( Justtice x Angelica FM), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: Ann Henriksen-Brinkman.

Gold Star Arabian Fillies Two Years Old - Champion: VITORIA BECKHAM (Vitorio TO x Legacys American Rose), Ex: Alcides Rodrigues, O: Jeff Fraham; Reserve: PSL MARIE LEVAU (DS Major Afire x FF Abigail Bey), Ex: James Michael Neal, O: Dale Hemple.

Gold Star Arabian Colts/Geldings Yearlings Open - Champion: ONCE BF (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Suite In E Major), Ex: James Michael Neal, O: Joseph Bradley Herman; Reserve: TRUIMPH B (Trussardi x Asia B), Ex: Austin Boggs, O: Janene and Bob Boggs;

Gold Star Arabian Auction Fillies Yearlings ATH - Champion: SULTRESS ORA (Vegas OPA x Raherra), Ex: Colton Jacobs, O: Carlos and Christiane Roizner; Reserve: LAYLA X (Xanthuss x PA Mark Me Famous); Ex: Lara Ames, O: Tom or Earleen Walter; Top Ten: STAR OF VITORIO ORA (Vitorio TO x Star Of Gaishea), Ex: Donny Morris, O: Oak Ridge Arabians; SCARLETT AMES (Sir Marwan CRF x Exotic Angel AB); Ex: Andy Sellman, O: Cedar Ridge Arabians; PSL FIRST LIGHT (Bellagio J x FF Abigail Bey), Ex: Ashlee Shaw, O: Danielle and Randy

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Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Champion BELLA BUGATTI (KM Bugatti x Bint Anastaziaa), ridden by Kathleen Beck for owner Charlotte Kletecka.

Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR Champion CLASSICAL THYME BF (Pyro Thyme SA x Juliette DGL), ridden by Andrea McGowan for owner Katie Theisz.

Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR Champion CLASSICAL THYME BF (Pyro Thyme SA x Juliette DGL), ridden by Andrea McGowan for owner Katie Theisz.

Gold Star Arabian Reining Open Champion LADY MUSCANA (Hesa Zee x RV Muscana), ridden by Gary Ferguson for owner Eleanor Hamilton.

Gold Star Arabian Reining ATR Champion MAJOI (Matoi x MHR Ceylonia), ridden by owner Janet Lynn Monson.

Gold Star H/A Filly Yearling Stock Champion LATISSE KVA (KA Odysseus x Matisse), shown by owner Perry Williams.

Top Ten: WGA WHITE SMOKE (Sundance Kid V x Gianna J), Ex: David Bilgrien, O: The Erik Johnson Family and William and Tracy Buglass; DR ASCENSION (Audacious PS x DR Glamour Shots), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: Ann Henriksen-Brinkman; ODIN KVA (KA Odysseus x Patriotik Nastasia), Ex: Perry Williams, O: Perry or Shelby Williams; EPIC CH (MPA Giovanni x PA Fire Tyme), Ex: David Bilgrien, O: Leon and Sharon Schwichtenberg; ABSOLUTLY SUNSATIONAL (Sunsational Kid x BW Jazzmine), Ex: Ashley Ackerson, O: Dawn or Rick Ackerson; MMOSAIC (Mmonsidnor x Mirra Maar), Ex: Patricia Moulton, O: George and Patricia Moulton; SA TIPOFTHEICE (Remington Magnum x SA Satin Ice), Ex: Terry Strub, O: Terry Strub.

Gold Star Arabian Auction Colts/ Geldings Yearlings ATH - Champion: HLA EROS (Brixx IA x Suzanna MPA), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Joe or Kathleen Monroe; Reserve: ZAHER ORA (Vegas DPA x Diva De Valentina ORA), Ex: Donny Morris, O: Oak Ridge Arabians; Top Ten: CHOPIN M (Vitorio TO x Luxemere Jizette), Ex: Colton Jacobs, O: Anthony Marino Jr or Anthony Marino; FANDANGO J (LC Athens x Jadore), Ex: Matt May, O: Janet Lynn Monson; WGA WHITE SMOKE (Sundance Kid V x Gianna J), Ex: Tracy Buglass, O: The Erik Johnson Family and William and Tracy Buglass; ABSOLUTLY SUNSATIONAL (Sunsational Kid x BW Jazzmine), Ex: Jessica Ackerson, O: Dawn or Rick Ackerson; EPIC CH (MPA Giovanni x PA Fire Tyme), Ex: Muffet Eskra, O: Leon and

Sharon Schwichtenberg; MMOSAIC (Mmonsidnor x Mirra Maar), Ex: George Moulton, O: George and Patricia Moulton; SA TIPOFTHEICE (Remington Magnum x SA Satin Ice), Ex: Terry Strub, O: Terry Strub.

Gold Star Arabian Colts & Geldings Two Year Olds - Champion: LC IMPERATORE (Legacy of Fame x La Macarena HDM), Ex: Alcides Rodrigues, O: Georgina Pelham; Reserve: TEQUILA SUNRISE J (Sundance Kid V x Margarita J), Ex: James Michael Neal, O: Liz Steffes; Top Five: LM STATUS (Magnum Chall HVP x LM Magnus Love), Ex: Leon Matthias, O: Lon or Leon Matthias; ADONIS SLA (Odyssey SC x Serenata VO), Ex: Donna Lee Rahkola, O: Donna Lee Rahkola.

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Gold Star H/A Auction Filly Yearling Stock ATH Champion MISS TILTED KILT SA ( Justtice x Little Gallito Wood), shown by Sarah Brinkman for owner Ann Henriksen-Brinkman.

Gold Star H/A Filly Three Years Old Champion SOCKI ( Justify x Copperish), shown

by Darcy Stewart for owners George and Patricia Moulton.

Gold Star Arabian Colts & Geldings Three Years Old - Champion: LM VICTORY (Vitorio TO x WH Tonya MC), Ex: Janna Eiberger, O: Janna Eiberger or Willa Wilson.

Gold Star Arabian Country/English Pleasure Open - Champion: AFIRES TRIUMPH (Baske Afire x No Huggy No Kissie), Ex: Ryan Strand, O: Ralph and Linda Hackett; Reserve: MAMMA MIA CCF (VCP Magnifire x MZ Kitty), Ex: Carrie Cada, O: Judy Cada and Nancy Kehrli; Top Five: MD HALLELUJAH SUE (Hey Hallelujah x Westela), Ex: Linda Hackett, O: Ralph and Linda Hackett; SF MIRAGE ONFIRE (VCP Magnifire x El Ghazis Mirage), Ex: Nina Ung, O: Janna and David Eiberger.

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Gold Star H/A Filly Two Years Old Champion SF MAGNUM PEARLS (Magnum Psyche x Pearly Dove), shown by owner Janna Eiberger.

Gold Star H/A Colt/Gelding Yearling Saddle Champion MAJOR PREMIER (DS Major Afire x Shes Phine), shown by David Bilgrien for owners Joey and Cynthia Crawford.

Gold Star Arabian Country/English Pleasure ATR - Champion: MD HALLELUJAH SUE (Hey Hallelujah x Westela), Ex: Linda Hackett, O: Ralph and Linda Hackett; Reserve: GSF NICOLETTE (VCP Magnifire x Ames JLo), Ex: Nancy Kehrli, O: Nancy Kehrli; Top Five: SF MIRAGE ONFIRE (VCP Magnifire x El Ghazis Mirage), Ex: Nina Ung, O: Janna and David Eiberger.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure Open - Champion: HEZA FIRE WALKER (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), Ex: Pamela Rose, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Reserve: SC CHARISMA ALI (Ames Charisma x TF Saharas Ali), Ex: Kathleen Beck, O: Robert Varecha; Top Five: EXTREME ODYSSEY (Odyssey SC x LK Azima), Ex: Alan Clanton, O:

Linda and Kari Kemper; BAMBOLEO (Zefyr x PA Mark Me Famous), Ex: Leon Matthias, O: Tom or Earleen Walter; SERENGGETI (Legacy of Fame x Jar Hakuna Matata), Ex: Jenna Ball, O: Marvin and Martha Johnson.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR Champion: BAMBOLEO (Zefyr x PA Mark Me Famous), Ex: Jessica Maldonado, O: Tom or Earleen Walter; Reserve: KLASIC KREWEBERRY ( J Krewe x Klasic Atracshahn), Ex: Brooke Jochens, O: Karen Heeb.

Gold Star Arabian Western Pleasure ATR - Champion: WTA BEY RITZ (FS Ritz x CR Beycandle), Ex: Liz Steffes, O: Liz Steffes; Reserve: EXTREME

Gold Star H/A Colt/Gelding Yearling Stock Champion PALADIN SA (Remington Magnum x SA Smoking Spirit), shown by owner Terry Strub.

Gold Star H/A Auction Colt/Gelding Yearling Stock ATH Champion PALADIN SA (Remington Magnum x SA Smoking Spirit), shown by owner Terry Strub.

ODYSSEY (Odyssey SC x LK Azima), Ex: Kari Kemper, O: Linda and Kari Kemper; Top Ten: SAS PISTOLERO (Remington Magnum x Precious Padron), Ex: Amy Swanson, O: Amy Swanson; JA SHADY LADY (Magnum Psyche x OFW Dark Sally), Ex: Abigail Buschette, O: Abigail or Karen Buschette; HEZA FIRE WALKER (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), Ex: Eleanor Hamilton, O: Eleanor Hamilton.

Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open - Champion: BELLA BUGATTI (KM Bugatti x Bint Anastaziaa), Ex: Kathleen Beck, O: Charlotte Kletecka; Reserve: RENDITIONS (Remington Magnum x C A Flama), Ex: Jamie McGlothlin, O: Sharon Fant-True; Top Five: CLASSICAL THYME BF (Pyro Thyme SA x Juliette DGL), Ex: Andrea

Gold Star H/A Auction Colt/Gelding Yearling Saddle ATH Champion MAJOR PREMIER (DS Major Afire x Shes Phine), shown by Muffet Eskra for owners Joey and Cynthia Crawford.

Gold Star H/A Gelding Two Years Old Champion LM MAKE MINE ADOUBLE (Magnum Psyche x Maidja Look), shown by owner Leon Matthias.

McGowan, O: Katie Theisz; ALAINA WR (Maserati WR x Psyches Envy), Ex: Jenna Ball, O: Mark or Valerie Sylla.

Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR Champion: CLASSICAL THYME BF (Pyro Thyme SA x Juliette DGL), Ex: Andrea McGowan, O: Katie Theisz; Reserve: ALAINA WR (Maserati WR x Psyches Envy), Ex: Ashley Reimer, O: Mark or Valerie Sylla.

Gold Star Arabian Hunter Pleasure ATR - Champion: CLASSICAL THYME BF (Pyro Thyme SA x Juliette DGL), Ex: Andrea McGowan, O: Katie Theisz; Reserve: TAMAR SAVOIR FAIRE (Neposzar x NDL Vanity Fair), Ex: Bradey Dowding, O: Kelley, Brooke,

or Bradey Dowding; Top Five: TAMAR PASO DOBLE (Neposzar x TAL Misty Morning), Ex: Brooke Dowding, O: Kelley, Brooke or Bradey Dowding; BELLA BUGATTI (KM Bugatti x Bint Anastaziaa), Ex: Charlotte Kletecka, O: Charlotte Kletecka; SC INNOVATION (Neposzar x SC Temptation), Ex: Kristin Koch, O: Kristin Koch.

Gold Star Arabian Reining Open Champion: LADY MUSCANA (Hesa Zee x RV Muscana), Ex: Gary Ferguson, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Reserve: ZEE FIRE STORM (Hesa Zee x Fire Musc), Ex: Rod Matthiesen, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Top Five: MAJOI (Matoi x MHR Ceylonia), Ex: Stacey Busswitz, O: Janet Lynn Monson.

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Gold Star H/A Country/English Pleasure Open Champion SOFIA LOREN (Revival x CR Berry Brandy), ridden by owner Nina Ung.

Gold Star H/A Arabian Country/English Pleasure ATR Champion SOFIA LOREN (Revival x CR Berry Brandy), ridden by owner Nina Ung.

Gold Star H/A Western Pleasure Champion GF MOSTLY ARAB (ML Mostly Padron x Copper Elegance), ridden by Jody Strand for owner Donna Fortune.

Gold Star H/A Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Champion JUKARE (Zefyr x Angyl), ridden by owner Amanda Solie.

Gold Star H/A Western Pleasure ATR Champion JUKARE (Zefyr x Angyl), ridden by owner Amanda Solie.

Gold Star H/A Hunter Pleasure Open Champion WTA FREEDOMS SPIRIT (SS Painted Intimidator x Scarlett Magnolia), ridden by Larry Hoffman for owner Megan Eveland.

Gold Star Arabian Reining ATR - Champion: MAJOI (Matoi x MHR Ceylonia), Ex: Janet Lynn Monson, O: Janet Lynn Monson.

Gold Star HA/AA Fillies Yearlings Stock - Champion: LATISSE KVA (KA Odysseus x Matisse), Ex: Perry Williams, O: Perry or Shelby Williams; Reserve: MISS TILTED KILT SA ( Justtice x Little Gallito Wood), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: Ann Henriksen-Brinkman.

Gold Star HA/AA Auction Fillies Yearlings ATH Stock - Champion: MISS TILTED KILT SA ( Justtice x Little Gallito Wood), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: Ann Henriksen-Brinkman.

Gold Star HA/AA Fillies Two Year Olds - Champion: SF MAGNUM PEARLS

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(Magnum Psyche x Pearly Dove), Ex: Janna Eiberger, O: Janna and David Eiberger.

Gold Star HA/AA Fillies Three Year Olds - Champion: SOCKI ( Justify x Copperish), Ex: Darcy Stewart, O: George and Patricia Moulton.

Gold Star HA/AA Colts/Geldings Yearlings Saddle - Champion: MAJOR PREMIER (DS Major Afire x Shes Phine), Ex: David Bilgrien, O: Joey and Cynthia Crawford; Reserve: ELASHAHN (AAS-Elishahh x Veyonce), Ex: Andy Sellman, O: Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna.

Gold Star HA/AA Colts/Geldings Yearlings Stock - Champion: PALADIN SA (Remington Magnum x SA Smoking Spirit), Ex: Terry Strub, O: Terry Strub.

Gold Star HA/AA Auction Colts/ Geldings Yearling ATH Saddle Champion: MAJOR PREMIER (DS Major Afire x Shes Phine), Ex: Muffet Eskra, O: Joey and Cynthia Crawford; Reserve: ELASHAHN (AAS- Elishahh x Veyonce), Ex: Jay Krusenstjerna, O: Barbara Sink-Krusenstjerna.

Gold Star HA/AA Auction Colts/ Geldings Yearlings ATH Stock Champion: PALADIN SA (Remington Magnum x SA Smoking Spirit), Ex: Terry Strub, O: Terry Strub.

Gold Star HA/AA Geldings Two Year Olds - Champion: LM MAKE MINE ADOUBLE (Magnum Psyche x Maidja Look), Ex: Leon Matthias, O: Kim or Lon Matthias; Reserve: ORRYON KVA

Gold Star H/A Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR Champion ALMOST A FIRECRACKER (Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), ridden by owner Tonya Johnson.

Gold Star H/A Hunter Pleasure ATR Champion WTA FREEDOMS SPIRIT (SS Painted Intimidator x Scarlett Magnolia), ridden by Rebecca Kalsow for owner Megan Eveland.

ROSE (DA Valentino x Tequila Rose MTC), Ex: Jenna Ball, O: Louise Mary Casby; CADILLAC COWGIRL (Magnum Theory x Cantessa), Ex: Leon Matthias, O: Janna and David Eiberger; PKH BLUE MOON (PA Hi-Noon x PKH Chocolate Snow), Ex: Sheri Savig, O: Robert or Kate Burbank.

Gold Star HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR - Champion: JUKARE (Zefyr x Angyl), Ex: Amanda Solie, O: Amanda Solie.

Gold Star H/A Reining ATR Champion KISSED IN THE DARK (CG Colonel Jac x Hezas Julie), ridden by owner Tina Berkland.

(KA Odysseus x VT Ice Moka), Ex: Perry Williams, O: Laurie Warren.

Gold Star HA/AA Country/English Pleasure Open - Champion: SOFIA LOREN (Revival x CR Berry Brandy), Ex: Nina Ung, O: Nina Ung. Gold Star HA/AA Arabian Country/ English Pleasure ATR - Champion: SOFIA LOREN (Revival x CR Berry Brandy), Ex: Nina Ung, O: Nina Ung. Gold Star HA/AA Western Pleasure Champion: GF MOSTLY ARAB (ML Mostly Padron x Copper Elegance), Ex: Jody Strand, O: Donna Fortune; Reserve: CMS SUPER CHICK (Crown Musc x Super Cindy Brick), Ex: Pamela Rose, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Top Five: ANGELINA

Gold Star HA/AA Western Pleasure ATR - Champion: JUKARE (Zefyr x Angyl), Ex: Amanda Solie, O: Amanda Solie; Reserve: COME SPIN WITH ME (Hesa Zee x Miss Colonel Freckle), Ex: Eleanor Hamilton, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Top Five: CADILLAC COWGIRL (Magnum Theory x Cantessa), Ex: Janna Eiberger, O: Janna and David Eiberger; SF TUCKS BIG BANG (Tucknicolor x WC Eksplozja), Ex: Natasha Arritt, O: Natasha Arritt; CMS SUPER CHICK (Crown Musc x Super Cindy Brick), Ex: Liz Steffes, O: Eleanor Hamilton.

Gold Star HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open - Champion: WTA FREEDOMS SPIRIT (SS Painted Intimidator x Scarlett Magnolia), Ex: Larry Hoffman, O: Megan Eveland; Reserve: VSH LOLLIPOP (Majesteit x DW Emirs Deelite), Ex: Jamie McGlothlin, O: Sharon Fant-True; Top Five: ALMOST A FIRECRACKER (Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), Ex: Pamela Rose, O: Tonya Johnson.

Gold Star H/A Reining Open Champion HEZAS SWEET DREAMS (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo), ridden by Rod Matthiesen for owner Eleanor Hamilton.

Gold Star HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under ATR - Champion: ALMOST A FIRECRACKER (Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), Ex: Tonya Johnson, O: Tonya Johnson.

Gold Star HA/AA Hunter Pleasure ATR - Champion: WTA FREEDOMS SPIRIT (SS Painted Intimidator x Scarlett Magnolia), Ex: Rebecca Kalsow, O: Megan Eveland; Reserve: ALMOST A FIRECRACKER (Painted Intimidator x Ritz Romance SF), Ex: Tonya Johnson, O: Tonya Johnson; Top Five: TJS FANCY THEORY (Magnum Theory x Silky Memories), Ex: Hannah Clevenger, O: Kristine Meldrum.

Gold Star HA/AA Reining Open Champion: HEZAS SWEET DREAMS (Hesa Zee x Sweet Red Glo), Ex: Rod Matthiesen, O: Eleanor Hamilton; Reserve: ZEE MELODY JAC (Hesa Zee x Surprisn Miss Melody), Ex: Stacey Busswitz, O: Julie Monson.

Gold Star HA/AA Reining ATR Champion: KISSED IN THE DARK (CG Colonel Jac x Hezas Julie), Ex: Tina Berkland, O: Tina or Roger Berkland; Reserve: ZEE MELODY JAC (Hesa Zee x Surprisn Miss Melody), Ex: Julie Monson, O: Julie Monson; Top Five: SF TUCKS BIG BANG (Tucknicolor x WC Eksplozja), Ex: Natasha Arritt, O: Natasha Arritt.

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Things You Don’t Know About Me … Caralyn Schroter

1. The f irst horse I ever rode or handled was … “Candy,” our Shetland Pony.

2. My happiest moment with a horse was … during the years

1998-2010 with CBS Top Dog+//, and owner Nan Harley.

3. The f irst ribbon I ever won was … 1st place in hunter

pleasure. My first show, I won four out five classes in the hunter and western pleasure with a horse owned by Jackson Farms.

4. My f irst influence in the horse industry was … my father

and three sets of cousins were in horses—the Jacksons, the Archis, and the Schroters of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

5. The f irst breed of horse involved with was … Arabians.

Later I competed in hunter jumpers.

6. The age I got involved with horses was … 6 years old.

7. The f irst thing I do when I get to the barn is … check in

with Janie, the most amazing secretary. Confidante, goodhearted, personal secretary, best friend, funny, and wisest woman I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

8. The last thing I do when I leave the barn is … check in with Janie.

Caralyn Schroter and PA Lucchese Always, 2012 U.S. National Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champions.

9. The greatest horse(s) I’ve ever ridden is … Matoi,

CBS Top Dog+//, Gdaan, Magical Medley, PA Lucchese Always+/, May Dancer V.

10. The most gratifying part of my job is … Bringing a horse from start to national championships, and the ‘aha’ moments of an amateur rider.

11. My favorite restaurant is … Little Dipper in Wilmington, NC. 12. My favorite non-horse hobby is … reading, learning, and traveling.

13. My favorite/book movie is … Movie: God’s Not Dead. Book: The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck.

14. When someone asks me, why Arabians, I say … beauty, sensitivity, trainability, and their personality.

15. My favorite division to show in is … western, English and hunter.

16. In my free time, I like to … read, travel, and dream of being on Cupcake Wars!

17. Horses have taught me … fairness, kindness, and respect.

18. My top vacation spot is … the Caribbean or snow!

19. Few foods make me happier than … carbs—an enemy of mine.

20. Without horses, I would be … a Landscape Architect or Interior Designer.

21. The piece of tack or equipment that I can’t live without is … a training fork.

22. My childhood dream job was … training horses or a social worker.

23. My favorite breeding bloodline is … Bask or Sundance Kid V. 24. My biggest pet peeve is … when peoples’ words don’t match their actions, including my own.

25. The most influential person in my life is … 1. God. 2. Rob Bick—the love of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Second Echo

(First Echo x Rozon)

The sire of 80 total offspring, many of which have been incredibly successful in the show ring, Second Echo passed away in July of 2014, at the age of 28. Second Echo was foaled July 11, 1986, and was purchased by Toby Weisser and Debra Hennington Weisser in 1990 where he remained until his passing. Their 24-year relationship with this horse was a special one.

For Debra, Second Echo spent the last years of his life as her trail companion in the southern California desert.

Now, his hoof-beats continue in his notable offspring. A few of these include: Second Tsultan, The Tsultans Echo, OWE Echowind, and LA Desert Echo.

OWE Echowind+//

Second Tsultan+//

LA Desert Echo

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In Memoriam Second Echo (1986-2014) With great sadness, Debra and Toby Weisser note the passing of their beloved stallion, Second Echo. He passed away at Guardian Farms, Summit Valley, Calif., on July 20 at the age of 28.

Second Echo was foaled July 11, 1986 to John Hoidal’s mare Rozon who was bred to First Echo. He was purchased as a yearling by David Larsen and then sold to Toby Weisser and Debra Hennington Weisser in 1990 where he remained until his passing.

He was shown to 17 championships and reserves in halter, western pleasure and hunter pleasure, with the bulk of championships being in western pleasure. He amassed 589 lifetime western pleasure points.

He had a total of 80 offspring with a great number of them having extremely successful show ring careers. In total, these offspring have garnered 81 champion and reserves at Class A shows, 111 Regional top tens or top fives, 59 Regional championships or reserves, 28 National top tens and 10 National championships or reserves.

A few notable offspring include Second Tsultan+// who was shown in western pleasure, side saddle, and halter, winning two National championships, two reserves and six top tens; and 16 regional championships, seven reserves and five top fives.

The Tsultans Echo was shown in western pleasure, side saddle and halter. He had four National top tens, six Regional reserves, and eight top fives; and seven Class A championships and 13 reserves. In the reining arena, OWE Echowind+// amassed two National championships, two reserves and six top tens; 21 Regional championships, five reserves, and nine top fives. Also in the reining arena, LA Desert Echo won two National reserve championships, two top tens, one Regional championship, five reserves and 15 top fives.

The Weisser’s feel very fortunate being a part of his life and grateful for the opportunity to care for him in those 24 years they owned him. He spent the last years of his life being Debra’s trail companion in the southern California high desert. Now, his hoof beats are in Heaven. You will be missed.

Smarty Ames (2004-2014) Proud owner and friend of national champion Smarty Ames (Millennium LOA x Alpha Phi), Madeleine Simms, shares, “When asked what my favorite memory is with “Smarty”, I thought of thousands. I grew up with Smarty, and together we made some amazing memories both in and out of the show arena—he was such a special horse To pick just one is difficult, but one that will always stand out is from my first Youth Nationals with him. I had shown at youth before, but had never made it into the finals. So when Smarty and I qualified for both of our country finals, I was elated. I didn’t expect anything showing him in my first Youth Nationals final since it was our first year together and he was just a junior horse. But after our class had ended and we were in the lineup, I couldn’t help but wrap my arms around Smarty and hug him. He had surpassed any and all of my hopes and dreams; he was amazing. I walked over to my fellow barn mates over the rail and said, “I don’t care if I don’t even get a ribbon; that ride was amazing and I am so proud of him.” Well, I won my first ever national top ten after that ride.

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In Memoriam and Madeleine Simms.” It’s a moment I will never forget. This past youth I had a similar experience when I won my final top ten as a youth rider with Smarty Ames as well. It just proves that hard work really does pay off. It also shows that when the right team is created, like Smarty and myself, not only are expectations surpassed, but dreams are made into reality.

“Smarty leaves behind quite a legacy. He was without a doubt the funniest horse I have ever met. He would get into mischief every day, but he would be so joyous, that no one could ever get mad at him—instead we would laugh.

Most people only knew Smarty as an amazing show horse, but that was such a small part of his life. He brought joy to so many people. Whether it was me, Kevin Price, or a total stranger, he was always ready to please. He gave many beginner lessons because we could always trust him to take care of his precious cargo. He was an amazing ambassador for the entire breed. I will never forget one time during the Scottsdale show when I took Smarty for a walk. We came upon a large group of about 30 kids. And my nearly 17 hand Smarty put his head down and let the kids pet him, totally patient. Then we turned to walk away, and he snorted and started trotting level next to me, really putting on a show. Of course, a larger group then gathered to see the beautiful Smarty Ames. With me at the end of the lead, I couldn’t have been prouder because he was a show horse with a gentle heart. Smarty will be truly missed by so many. He touched many hearts in his ten years here on earth. I know I will never meet another one like him, but I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to spend so much time with one of the greatest horses—Smarty Ames.”

PAF Hollywood Toi +// (2003-2014) Owner Jenny Lau shares, “When Hollywood came into my life 3 years ago, he changed it forever. He not only made me the rider, but the person I am today. He would do anything I asked him to with the best attitude. He was the most fun horse to ride in the ring because he truly loved to show, which made it fun for me because he was having so much fun. By Hollywood being such a pleasure to ride and show, I was able to advance my talents more than I could ever have imagined, and through that, become an overall more confident person. I am so glad that Emme was able to show him his last year of life. She did such an amazing job with him—giving him a better year than I could have ever asked for. She always looked so beautiful on him and I know that she fell in love with him the same way I did, and still loves him as much as I do. And as much as any trainer tries to not get attached to the horses they train, I know Jessica loved Hollywood. He was every trainer’s dream because he never did anything wrong. She told me that Hollywood was always her first horse to work in the morning because he was always willing and made a good start to her day. This is the kind of horse Hollywood was, one that made a person’s day, one that could make anyone feel confident, and one that made everyone who interacted with him fall in love with him. Just as my life changed when Hollywood came into it, my life has changed when he left it. His loss was very tragic and one that was felt throughout the entire Arabian community. If he had to go, I am glad that he went out a champion with a blanket of roses around his neck, doing what he loved most in the world, surrounded by all the people who loved him. I will forever love him and forever hold him in my heart.” n Volume 45, No. 4 | 255AA

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H ollywood T oi +// (2003-2014)

“ W hen Hollywood came into my life 3 years ago, he changed it forever. He not only made me the rider, but the person I am today. He would do anything I asked him to with the best attitude.

He was the most fun horse to ride in the ring because he truly loved to show, which made it fun for me because he was having so much fun.

By Hollywood being such a pleasure to ride and show, I was able to advance my talents more than I could ever have imagined, and through that, become an overall more confident person. I am so glad that Emme was able to show him his last year of life. She did such an amazing job with him—giving him a better year than I could have ever asked for. She always looked so beautiful on him and I know that she fell in love with him the same way I did, and still loves him as much as I do.

And as much as any trainer tries to not get attached to the horses they train, I know Jessica loved Hollywood. He was every trainer’s dream because he never did anything wrong. She told me that Hollywood was always her first horse to work in the morning because he was always willing and made a good start to her day. This is the kind of horse Hollywood was, one that made a person’s day, one that could make anyone feel confident, and one that made everyone who interacted with him fall in love with him.

Just as my life changed when Hollywood came into it, my life has changed when he left it. His loss was very tragic and one that was felt throughout the entire Arabian community. If he had to go, I am glad that he went out a champion with a blanket of roses around his neck, doing what he loved most in the world, surrounded by all the people who loved him. I will forever love him and forever hold him in my heart.”

—Jenny Lau

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It is funny how fleeting a moment can

be. Some—whether they appear to you as a horse, person, or in another form—are placed in your life to teach you different lessons from it. Hollywood taught me many.

It would be easy to write a book about Hollywood. He was one of those horses that you fell in love with instantly, one that made you fall in love with the sport all over again. He pushed you to get up for those early rides, to go on that run when so many other things seemed so much friendlier, to do that extra lap … or two … with no irons. He pushed you to be the best you could be because Hollywood was the kind of horse that gave his rider, and his sport, his entire heart, and the only thing you can do to repay a horse like that is to give yours right back. " H appiness can be found, even in the darkest Every time I got on Hollywood, whether of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." it was at home or in the warm up ring, - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban I could count on the ride being nothing but fun. It wasn’t just in his eagerness to work, but also with the way he moved in his gaits. That, in itself, is an indescribable feeling.

I knew he was going to try his best and I was going to mine, and that was all that mattered.

Every ride on him was the time of my life.

As with Hollywood, I could also write a book on the wonderfulness that is the Lau family. Because of their generosity, I was given one of the greatest years of my life. When Hollywood left us, Jenny was there to console me when I knew she was in just as much pain, if not more. For these things, I am eternally grateful.

When my show season with Hollywood this year was over, he was going to move on to the next rider who would fall in love with him. My heart breaks for whoever that was to be. However, his legacy will live on through The Hollywood Toi Foundation and Sportsmanship Scholarship.

Through these, Hollywood still gets to do what he did best: help make dreams come true. I think that’s a pretty incredible thing.

Remember the ride Emme!

We love you, Mom and Dad

— Emily Moore

Information about the Hollywood Toi Foundation will be in next issue of AHT.

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The Journey of A SmAll Breeder—

Maroness al Marhaab (Perfect Secret AF x Marhaabah)

riSking everyThing for A Big dreAm

by MICHELLE PAPE

My story began 10 years ago while looking through the pages of Arabian Horse Times magazine, marveling at the stunning photographs of Arabian horses. I spent many hours studying pedigrees and breeding programs of some of the top farms of that day. I knew that someday I would love to have a nice Versace daughter for breeding, as I felt he was the best producer from the Bey Shah lines to breed to other Arabians. Many months later, I came upon Chapel Hill Farms’ website, home of Dakar el Jamaal, National Champion Stallion in 2002. Speaking with Chris Anckersen, and sharing my dream to someday own a Versace daughter, he told me about one that was

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available due to her owners retiring. Bells went off in my head; I felt it in my soul. My gut instantly told me, “Buy this mare, she is the one!” Though the price was reasonable, others were hesitant, for her conformation was not perfect; but I did not hesitate. I felt that this mare was a gift from God and that this was an excellent opportunity. I felt in my soul that she would be an excellent producer. Her name was Perfect Secret AF. She was out of a Bey Shah daughter with a tail female line going to Gamaar, Garis, and back to Dejania, the foundation mare for Lady Ann Blunt’s breeding program that she imported out of the desert in the late 1800s.

While money CompliCATeS, riSk keepS The dreAm Alive There was one problem, however. I did not have the money to buy her. I refinanced my house, but my credit was not that great, so my house payment doubled. I started to fall behind on my mortgage and was forced to sell the house at a loss. In fact, I lost everything for the dream that is Perfect Secret AF. In a matter of months I was homeless, living in my van with no credit, no assets, and no money.

a few acres for rent outside of Ocala National Forest with a small trailer to live in.

Perfect Secret AF gave birth to her first foal by Dakar el Jamaal in 2008. She was a grey, long legged filly named Fleur el Dakar, “Flower.” I have to admit, she did not look like much at first. But I knew that flowers do not open in great haste; but open slowly in the sun.

By 3 years old, she was a stunning mare with an exotic In July of 2007, I was thinking, “Oh what my life has face. That same year, I had decided to breed Secret to become. What am I going to do now?” I had a choice, National Champion Marhaabah, for his stud fee was live in the van to save money, or affordable and I thought that he sell my mare and gelding. Many looked the most like his father, people thought I was nuts. “Get Marwan al Shaqab. I remember had a choIce lIve rid of those horses!” Yes, I could the vet saying to me when he did have done that and moved into the ultrasound that Secret was In the van to save some sort of apartment, slowly carrying a large embryo. At that putting my life back together. time, I did not think much about money or sell my But, I chose to hold onto my it. Due to money being tight, I was dream, and rented two stalls not able to have my mare foal out mare and geldIng for my horses at a racetrack for at a breeding facility, so I prayed $250.00 per stall. Living in the that a foal would come safely. I van was unbearable—especially remember going to the store for an during the summer, and though I was getting used hour, and came back to see a very long legged bay filly to it, I found it difficult to hide the shame of it from on the ground. I could not believe how long her legs others. With money saved over a two and a half year were as she struggled to stand up. I called her Maroness period, I moved north to Ocala, Fla., where I found al Marhaab, “Booee.”

“I

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While The fighT eSCAlATeS, The dreAm ConquerS All One night, I heard a loud scream. Running to the stall, I saw Secret covered in sweat and crashing against the stall walls.

She was ill with colic and it was bad. When the vet came, he said that she had twisted her colon on itself and that she would need surgery or she would be dead by morning, but I did not have the money. Seeing my dream in pain on the ground was more than I could bear. I called relatives to see if I could borrow the down payment of $3,000. I prayed that she would live. I asked the surgeon how this had happened.

She replied that sometimes when mares foaled out a large foal, the colon would twist because of all the extra room inside themselves, and that she had seen this many times.

A day after the surgery, the doctor called and said Secret wasn’t doing so well. Her white cell count was very low,

and they did not know if she would make it. I walked down the barn aisle looking into the stalls, but I did not see her. The tech said, “Miss Pape, she is right here.” I walked right past her and did not even recognize her. I cried when I saw the pain in her eyes. I put my hands on her sides and started to pray. The next day, the vet called and said, “Michelle, you know it is the strangest thing …

Secret’s white cell count is up … way up!”

After five days, she was released from the hospital and was home with me. But little did I know, that her life was still in danger, for that day she began to founder.

The hospital said that this sometimes occurs with horses that have had surgery. They told me to ice her feet round the clock. So every 2-3 hours I changed the ice bags on

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her feet; sitting in her stall, leaned up against the back wall for support. On day four of no sleep, I came out of the stall exhausted; I could do no more. Luckily, Secret recovered from the ordeal, but never again did I want her to carry a foal. For the fillies that she produced were so large that I never again would put that burden upon her.

I raised Booee and Flower the best that I could.

Good jobs were sometimes hard to come by in Ocala, so money was always tight. I remember many times going out into the forest to cut grass for them to eat. Many people pushed me to sell them. I did have a few low offers, but turned them down for I knew that they just needed “some time” to grow and develop. A few times, I was laid off from work and again felt the pressure to sell them. People would say, “Sell them for whatever you can get.” But I would not. As I ate my box of macaroni and cheese in my falling down rent-a-trailer, I was determined to hold onto my dream. I knew in my soul that they would be magnificent if just given the time to grow up and come into their own.

In January of this year, I was finally financially able to send one of the fillies up for training and showing. I decided to send up Maroness al Marhaab to Chris Anckersen because he is extremely passionate about Marhaabah and I knew that he would work extremely hard to train her. Her first show in Georgia at the Spring Magnolia Classic show, she won! Her next trip was to Region 15 in Virginia. I had no idea what to expect, for this halter class was very competitive with nice mares and

Maroness al Marhaab

top trainers. This being only the second Arabian horse show that I had ever been to in my whole life, I cried as the announcement came: Unanimous Champion Mare. I could not believe it! I was so overwhelmed after so much suffering and sacrifices over so many years. To finally be able to see my dream that was built from the ground up fulfilled, was just incredible indeed.

AS nATionAlS neArS, The underdog dreAmS Now Maroness al Marhaab is Nationals bound. Though many have told me that you cannot win without a top trainer, Chris has done such an incredible job with her that I came to the conclusion that the “regular person,” the small breeder, needed someone to cheer for like themselves—an underdog.

It can be hard for the small breeder. Being able to afford just that one stud fee, let alone vet bills, marketing—the prospect of showing becomes an impossible dream.

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small breeder can do. We have seen some of the best that the Arabian breed has to offer come from them, such as: QR Marc, Lady Veronica, El Rasheem, ABD Justinian, and even the great Versace himself, all came from small breeders. We may not have very much, but we do have the passion, heart, and the determination to gut it out for the long haul—to hold onto our dream that is the Arabian horse. For all it takes is just one mare, just that one special mare, the ‘Secret’ hidden in the back that no one knows is there.n

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Index Of Advertisers

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Acevedo Arabians ..............................................................44A, 268AA, IBCAA Adandy Farm...............................................................................141AA-151AA Aft, Sandra ..................................................................................................201A Aguirre, Kelli ............................................................... 132A, 133A, 145A, 206A AHT Boutique .......................................................................................... 208AA AHT Social Media ......................................................................................202A AHT Subscriptions ......................................................................................213A AHT U.S. Nationals Coverage.................................................... 262AA, 263AA AHT Marketing ......................................................................................... 32AA AHT Women In The Industry ................................................................... 70AA Al Maliik LLC ..................................................................................... 16A, 17A Al Mohamadia Stud............................................................................. 24A, 25A Alfaro, Helen ...............................................................................................125A Aljassimya Farm ..............................................................................................5A Almohamadia Stud .................................................................................. 211AA Alrajhia Stud ........................................................................................ 60A, 61A Anderson, Jessica .........................................................................................140A Argent Farms ...................................................FCA, 14A-45A, 209AA-217AA Aria Cassanova Partners LLC.............................................................. 32A, 33A Attwood, George & Deborah .....................................................................200A Avonlea Arabians ........................................................................................204A

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Bartlett, Art .................................................................................... 84AA, 85AA Bassichis, Benjamin & Michele...........................12-15Guzzo (126AA-129AA) Black Magik Arabians .................................................................................167A Blackstone, Lisa .......................................................................................... 73AA Brower, Aimee .......................................................................................... 176AA Burkman Centre ................................................................................224A-227A

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Cedar Ridge Arabians .......................................................18AA, 19AA, 234AA Charles E. Amato Equine Interests ........................................................... 96AA Chattooga Ridge Arabians ............................................................... 228A, 229A Chestnuthill Arabians ...........................................................262A-264A, IBCA ChriShan Park Arabians ...................................................................101A-112A Christy Higman-Clements Training .............................................................93A Clanton Performance Horses ............................................................121A-128A Colonial Wood Training Center .......................................................203A-212A Conish, Linda ........................................................................................... 177AA Conquest BR Partners, LLC ............................................................... IFCA, 1A Conway Arabians, Inc. .................................................................................59A Copeland, Susan ....................................................................................... 171AA Copperhill Arabians ......................................................................... 214A, 215A Costanzo, Jamie .......................................................................... 166AA, 167AA Cotton Performance Horses ..............................................................169A-173A Courtney, Chris & Autumn ........................................................................109A Cravens, Pattie & Cathy..............................................................................110A Crescent Creek Farms ...................................................................... 165A, 208A Curley, Sheila & Jenna ................................................................... 98AA, 99AA Cylent Arabians LLC ................................................................................ 69AA

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Davis, Laraine .............................................................................................122A Dawson, Donald ............................................................................................69A DeRegnaucourt, Staci ................................................................................. 89AA Diamondhill Arabians .......................................................................... 68A, 69A Dolorosa Arabians .................................................................................... 210AA Dolquist, Scott & Sidney ........................................................................... 57AA Doran, Cheryl .......................................................................................... 177AA Downing, Stephanie ....................................................................................211A Dowson, Tracy ................................................................................ 78AA, 79AA Dreym Bar Farms ........................................................................................198A 266AA | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES

DST Arabians ...................................................................................... 18A, 19A

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Eleanor’s Arabians .......................................................................231AA-233AA Equidont Arabians ................................................. 34A, 35A, 39A, 113A-120A Everitt, Jessica............................................................................................. 64AA

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Fazenda Floresta .................................................16-17Guzzo (130AA, 131AA) Ferszt, John & Patty ....................................................................................107A Finney, Elaine ......................................................................84A, 85A, 87A, 92A Fisher, Wendy & Arielle .......................................................................... 146AA Fleming, Maudi ................................................................................ 207A, 209A Flood Show Horses ...........................................................................146A-149A Flynn, L.A. .............................................................. 76AA, 77AA, 82AA, 83AA Franklin, Dianne .................................................................................. 52A, 53A French, Lindsey O’Reilly ........................................ 40AA, 41AA, 58AA-60AA Frierson Atkinson........................................................................................235A Frye, Kellie M. ............................................................................................112A

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Gallún Farms, Inc..................................................IFCA, 1A, 8A, 9A, 60A, 61A Garland’s Ltd........................................................................................ 62A-69A Garvis, Leslie.................................................................................. 74AA, 75AA Gebski, Lynne .............................................................................................166A Gemini Ranch LLC ......................................................................................42A Graef Maggio, Joyce ....................................................................................123A Graef, Elsie ..................................................................................................123A Grimm, Michael ..........................................................................................124A Gunabalan, Joanne ................................................ 22A, 23A, 36A, 37A, 214AA Guzzo Worldwide LLC .. 10Guzzo-24Guzzo (124AA-138AA), 139AA, 140AA

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Hackett, Ralph & Linda .............................................................................121A Hagale Family, The .....................................................................................107A Halcon Furniture ...........................................................................................59A Hansen, Tom & Leona ................................................................................51A Haras JM ...................................................................................................BCAA Harris, Pamela ............................................................................................ 81AA Haug, Deborah & Eric......................................................................... 54A, 55A Hazlewood Arabians LLC ....................................................................7A, BCA Hegg, Mickey Mrs.......................................................................................235A Hester, Madge ............................................................................................ 72AA Highland Pride Arabians ..................................................................224A-227A Hines, Brooke ..............................................................................................200A Hollowell, Dr. Blair .................................................................................. 148AA Hruban, Amelia ...........................................................................................258A Hruzek, Caitlin................................................................................. 214A, 215A Huff, Jane ....................................................................................................110A Hull, Steve & Katie .....................................................................................125A

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IIB Farms ................................................................................................... 69AA Irving Training ............................................................................................232A Ivory Arabians .................................................................................. 248A, 249A

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J.T. Keller Performance Horses ...................................................................204A Jackson, Karlton ..........................................................................................134A Jones, Trudy .............................................................................................. 148AA Jupp, Beth ................................................................................................. 165AA

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Keav Power Associates ............................................................................. 139AA KGB Texas ................................................................................. 100AA, 101AA Kiesner Training ................................................................................129A-145A Kline, Valerie .................................................................................. 61AA, 62AA

Knipe, Ken & Susan ................................................................................. 176AA Knoop Family, The .......................................................................... 162A, 163A Koehring LLC ............................................................................................121A Kraft, Taylor ............................................................................................... 63AA Krusen, Joyce & Jeffrey............................................................................. 147AA

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L&B Farms .....................................................................................50AA-56AA Larson, Claire & Margaret .................................................................. FCA, 40A Lau, Jenny ............................................................................................... 256AA Leavitt, Gail ..................................................................................................57A Loftis, Eric & Michelle .................................................................... 244A, 245A Lowe Show Horse Centre...........................................................160AA-167AA

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MA Shatila............................................................................................... 8A, 9A Mahan, Karen ..............................................................................................103A Maita, Emily .................................................................................... 148A, 149A Mala, Alayna .............................................................................. 149AA, 150AA Manfield, Michael & Robin ..................................................................... 169AA Manzardo, Jacy & Kari ................................................................................112A Markel Insurance..........................................................................................5AA Maroon Fire Arabians .................................................................................235A Marshall, Mitzi........................................................................................... 86AA Matthews, Marikate ......................................................................... 250A, 251A Maximuck, Nancy ........................................................................86A, 90A, 91A McArthur, Donna .........................................................................................58A McBride, Kevin .......................................................................................... 87AA McCulloch, Dr. Krystal ...............................................................................109A McKee, Brian ........................................................................................... 230AA Metcalfe, Yvonne ........................................................................................ 80AA Miller, Bruce & Lucinda ...............................................................................67A Moore, Emily .......................................................................................... 257AA Moore, John & Cynthia ..........................................................28A, 29A, 212AA Murray, Matt ....................................................................................................66 Musso, Linda .................................................................................... 252A, 253A

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Nelson, Cheryl.......................................................................................... 174AA Nelson, Jill ...................................................................................................126A Nolan, Mayree .................................................................................. 146A, 147A

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Oak Haven Arabians .......................................................................40AA-68AA Oak Haven South Arabians LLC ......................................FCAA, 42AA-49AA Olson, Karen .............................................................................................. 69AA O’Reilly, Dr. Nancy ..................................................... 104A, 105A, 108A, 111A Orthwein, Ellen...........................................................................................210A Owings, Margaret ...................................................................................... 97AA

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Palmetto Arabians .......................................................................................199A Pashtenko, Irene ..........................................................................................184A Pay-Jay Arabians .........................................................................................235A Payson, Perry ..........................................................................15Guzzo (129AA) Pease-Paulsen, Michelle ............................................................. 162AA, 163AA Perkins, Perry & Suzanne...................... 102AA, 18-20Guzzo (132AA-134AA) Piotrowski, Tess Marie ............................................................................... 90AA Polo Grill.......................................................................................................79A Powell Training Center ...............................................................168AA-175AA Prestige Farms LLC ....................................................................... 14AA, 15AA Price, Ray & Lynn.......................................................................................185A

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R. Kirk Landon Revocable Trust.................................................................257A R.O. Lervick Arabians ....................................................................... 48A, 235A Rae-Dawn Arabians ................................................................................. 2A, 3A Rash, Ron & Becky .......................................................................................63A Ravlin, Fred ...................................................................................... 242A, 243A RBC Show Horses ...........................................................................197A-201A Regency Cove Farms .............................................................................7A, BCA Richardson, Erika ....................................................................................... 88AA Rickart, Adam ...............................................................................................38A Rivero International ........................................................................... 2AA, 3AA Rock Ledge Arabians ........................................................................182A-185A

Rohara Arabians ....................................................................240A-264A, IBCA Rohl Arabians .....................................................10-11Guzzo (124AA, 125AA) Ronen, Melanie ........................................................................................ 164AA Rooker Training Stable .....................................................................161A-168A Royal Arabians ..................................................................................... 30A, 31A Royal Palm Arabians ........................................................................ 246A, 247A

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Sage Performance Horses............................................................193AA-196AA Santa Cecelia Arabians........................................21-23Guzzo (135AA-137AA) Sarah Paripovich Training ........................................................................ 228AA Schildroth, Josh ........................................................................................ 173AA Schroter, Carolyn.........................................................................................200A Schwarz, Abbie & Bridget ..........................................................................125A Schwing, Jennifer.............................................................................66AA-68AA Scion Arabians LLC .....................................................................................56A Scott, Colleen ..............................................................................................121A Sculpture By Foss ........................................................................................234A Select Show Horses .................................................................... 202AA, 203AA Shamrock Farms LLC ......................................................................... 20A, 21A Shannon, Nancy ....................................................................................... 175AA Shea Stables.................................................................................................235A Shippee, Emily & Kathy .............................................................................106A Shuster Arabians .........................................................................................164A Silver Stag Arabians LLC ............................... 142AA, 143AA, 145AA, 151AA Simeon Stables ......................................................................................... 230AA Smith Family, The .........................................................................................43A Smoky Mountain Park Arabians ........................10A, 11A, 141A-143A, 144AA Solie, Amanda .......................................................................................... 215AA Sotheby’s International Realty......................................................................7AA Springwater Farms ............................................................................... 81A-92A Starline Arabians LLC ......................................................................135A-139A Stone, Susan ................................................................................................184A Stonegate Farm ............................................................................... 45A, 217AA Strawberry Banks Farm .....................................................................8AA-11AA Summer, Matt .............................................................................................124A Swier, Stacey ............................................................................................. 228AA

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Ted Carson at Butler Farms Training Center ................................IFCAA, 1AA The Brass Ring, Inc.......................................................................95AA-103AA The Hat Lady .............................................................................................235A Timberidge Ranch ......................................................................................205A Tiziani, Kressi, Alexa & McKella............................................................. 229AA Trotwood Farm .................................................................................... 46A, 47A

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Ure, Jodi...................................................................................... 172AA, 173AA Utica Square ..................................................................................................80A

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Valiant Crest Arabians ..................................................................... 228A, 229A Valley View Farm ........................................................................................111A Vesty, Stuart ...........................................................................41A, 166A, 216AA Vicki Humphrey Training Center ...................................................71AA-93AA Voss, William & Janell ............................................................... 202AA, 203AA

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Wayne Newton’s Aramus Arabians ........................................24Guzzo (138AA) Weiler, Carolyn & Megan ...........................................................................259A Weiler, Megan & Carolyn ...........................................................................185A Weisser, Toby & Debra Hennington ...........................................................253A Werts, Todd & Michelle .............................................................................102A Westridge Farms ..........................................................FCA, 26A, 27A, 213AA Whelihan Arabians .............................................................................. 49A-58A Whitaker, Pattie ..........................................................................................110A White Family, The ......................................................................................183A Wilkins Likestock Insurers, Inc...................................................................235A Windy City Farm ........................................................................................234A Winer, Maddy & Jay ........................................................................ 254A, 255A Wright, Joelle & Robert ....................................................................... 64A, 65A

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