I have always admired the Khadraj horses. Watching Khadraj himself, start his performance career and watching his offspring hitting the show arenas, I soon realized I wanted the athleticism and look of one myself. Years passed, learning and showing some great horses, and then came the hunt for a new prospect. I was looking for a Half-Arabian and a friend of mine came across a picture of a weanling on Jerland Arabians’ website and told me to take a look. I, of course, immediately pulled up the website and was star struck by Blue J. Arrangements were made to send trainer Ron Copple out to view the horse and he was everything I was looking for—attractive, athletic and ready to start his career. So, the journey began … we moved forward with a victory at Region 4 in the Futurity and the next stop was U.S. Nationals. When he came in the ring, I had an overwhelming sense of joy that my longtime dream of this day had finally come true, and the “cherry on top” was him winning the class! 25 years of riding and showing Arabians had been fulfilled with this great moment. Miss America J was recently purchased and I look forward to her career as well. BLUE J (Khadraj NA x Blue Moon J) and MISS AMERICA J (Khadraj NA x Miss Giovanna)
TERRY & RACHAEL SCHLIEBE MAPLE VALLEY, WA | 253.740.4236 | 253.740.1293
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