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Elishahh AAS

& Luciana Fasano

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Cover Story: Fazenda Floresta— Embracing The Future

by Theresa Cardamone

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A Brazilian Paradise Called Haras Dharamsala

by Evie Tubbs Sweeney

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by Evie Tubbs Sweeney with Jeff Wallace

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by Laurelle Anderson

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by Christy Egan

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by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

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by Theresa Cardamone

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U.S. Nationals Owner/Trainer/Caretaker Profiles, Part IV

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In Memoriam

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Amateur Spotlight … Lisa Gaudio

Hailing The Gazal/Marwan Era 2017 Canadian Nationals … A 60th Anniversary Celebration Hesa Zee+/ … Siring More Than ‘One In A Million’ 15th Annual Sport Horse Nationals—Hurrahs And A Hurricane Irma Near Miss!

Leaving A Positive Impression: The 2017 Arabian U.S. Open In Central Park

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Guest Editorial: Supportive Care For Your Equine Athlete, Part I – Icing Legs

by Jessica Cole

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Index Of Advertisers

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AAS

ELISHAHH

& Luciana Fasano

Elishahh AAS

& Luciana Fasano

On The Cover:

AAS-ELISHAHH (Eden C x Sempre), owned by Fazenda Floresta.

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Unanimous 2016 United States National Champion Futurity Colt Unanimous 2016 Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt

TURISMO RA

TRUSSARDI X MARLENE DIETRICH

S I M P LY T H E B E S T ! ! !

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FAZENDA floresta

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Embracing the future The verdant foliage of the tropics and the vibrant hues of graceful historic structures complement the glistening coats of magnificent Arabian horses at Fazenda Floresta, outside of SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil. There, Luciana Fasano has established the foundation for her breeding program through careful selection of individuals who carry the finest purebred bloodlines in the world.

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by

THERESA CARDAMONE

Luciana’s head sire is AAS-Elishahh (Eden C x Sempre), Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Supreme Champion and two-time United States National Champion. Elishahh is passing on his height, body, and extremely shapely neck to his progeny, along with soulful eyes, beautiful heads and attitude. A wonderful example is his daughter, TM Eline, from the program of Claudia Teixeira, one of Brazil’s top breeders. Elishahh has already sired numerous national winners, including the 2015 Brazilian Gold Champion Junior Filly, FHJ Vania, and the stunning Only Serondella, who was named both 2016 Brazilian National Champion Filly and Supreme Bronze Champion Female. Only Serondella is a fifth-generation representative of the Haras Serondella breeding program of Fabio Amorosino, the President of the Brazilian Arabian Horse Breeders Association.

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AAS-Elishahh

“I had the pleasure of judging AAS-Elishahh in Las Vegas, where he was Champion Colt,” Fabio extols. “I was convinced that he should be heavily used in our breeding program, and we did it! In the very first foal crop, Only Serondella (x Jelabie Serondella) came out as a gift! A very feminine and correct filly, with nice proportions and a lot of charisma! She is now, at four years of age, our top producer ever, with two exceptional fillies already on the floor that will be strong contenders at the Brazilian Breeders Cup and Brazilian Nationals this year. Our other Elishahh get, Queniah Serondella and Queridah Serondella, will also compete at Nationals, and reflect the best traits of their father. I believe that a breeder should question himself/herself if each decision was worthwhile, and I am sure that using Elishahh was one of my best, ever!”

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The magic connection that develops between Arabian horses and their people is a source of great happiness for Luciana.

Vortex

LLC Fasario

EccentricValentino

Al Hadiyah AA

Luciana has gathered other exceptional stallions who

Al Hadiyah AA

bring a variety of bloodlines and traits to the table:

(Laheeb x The Vision HG) A straight Egyptian stallion

Vortex

National Championships in Israel and Austria and a

(FA El Shawan x Bhonytha ATA)

Reserve Champion in Las Vegas

2012 Brazilian National Supreme Champion Stallion All are giving exceptional offspring, such as:

and National Champion Junior Colt

Vortex’s Amir LF, out of Honeys Desire, the full LLC Fasario

sister to international champion Honey’s Delight

(Aria Impresario x RD Fabreanna)

RB. Amir was unanimous Junior Champion Colt

Brazilian National Champion, Scottsdale Champion

at the Bragança regionals, his show debut; LLC

and U. S. Reserve National Champion

Fasario is the sire of 2016 Brazilian Silver National Champion Junior Stallion, FT Pietro, who is already

Eccentric Valentino

gaining popularity with international breeders;

(DA Valentino x Amelia B)

and Eccentric Valentino is crossing exceptionally

U.S. and Canadian National Champion with reserve

well with straight Egyptian mares, producing

titles in three countries

exquisitely beautiful foals.

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For now, Luciana Fasano is enjoying the special pleasure of having all the stallions at home on the farm where she can be close to them each day. She values the opportunity to nurture the bonds she has with each one. She is also enjoying her developing relationships with their second-generation offspring. And that is what it’s all about for a breeder; the magic connection that develops between Arabian horses and their people is a source of great happiness. And it is easy to imagine a future for Luciana and Fazenda Floresta where each year is filled with more joy than the next.

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Sweet Summer Heir DGL

(Proximus CA x Enchanted Glory CA)

Arabian Western Pleasure with Jennifer Schmitt Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western with Jennifer Schmitt Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR with Jane Conway Halvorson

(Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire)

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse with Jennifer Schmitt Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with Anna Conway Zaffke

Jeremiah Bullfrog

CA

(Proximus CA x Navirene)

Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure with Jennifer Schmitt Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 with Liz Steffes Half-Arabian ABS Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Jackpot with Liz Steffes Golly Miss Molly CA (Tomcat x Magatos Way) Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Futurity with Jennifer Schmitt

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IDWEST

TEAM

M

IDWEST

Midwest | 2 | Ar abian Horse Times

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Midwest | 4 | Ar abian Horse Times

*Azraff

FULFILLING HIS DESTINY

SM

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN JUNIOR STALLIONS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

(Faraa Al Shaqab x LC Psychesfinesse, by Padrons Psyche) Bred & owned by MR. GEORGE & DEBBIE STUART MILNE of Buenos Aires, Argentina Standing at MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 5 | Ar abian Horse Times

*Azraff

HONORING A HERITAGE OF GREATNESS

SM

2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS GOLD CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION 2017 REGION 1 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION STALLION (Faraa Al Shaqab x LC Psychesfinesse, by Padrons Psyche) Bred & owned by MR. GEORGE & DEBBIE STUART MILNE of Buenos Aires, Argentina Standing at MIDWEST TRAINING & BREEDING STATIONS W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 6 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 7 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 8 | Ar abian Horse Times

Fanaticaa

THE EXTREME OF THE DREAM

(Al Raheb AA x Faleenah El Masr)

LAS VEGAS ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP GOLD CHAMPION JUNIOR MARE REGION 1 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION ARABIAN MARE ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS UNANIMOUS GOLD CHAMPION MARE

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN JUNIOR M ARES CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

Bred & Owned by FURIOSO FARM | Raymond Mazzei W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 9 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 10 | Ar abian Horse Times

FOR ON THIS DAY …

A *STAR IS BORN!

El Rey Magnum INTRODUCING …

Magnum Psyche

JJ Bellagio

Joyeuse NY

Basilio CS

Da Vinci FM

Goddess Of Da Vinci

Goddess Of Marwan

El Rey Magnum RCF

Justify

Apalo

Gloria Apal

Cirque Du Soleil BF

Parys El Jamaal

En Soleil

JA Encore Encore

2017 COLT

Owned by ORRION FARMS | Doug Leadley, Manager www.orrionfarms.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 11 | Ar abian Horse Times

RCF

Padrons Psyche A Fancy Miracle RSC Carhif Florenz NY Versace Full Moon Astar Marwan Al Shaqab Amety B Magnum Psyche S Justadream Psytadel US SA Misha Apal *Ali Jamaal *FF Pavielle Encore Ali JA Orgullosa

MIDWEST A ND OR R ION FAR MS PR ESENT …

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H E R *M A J E S T Y

* Queen Ayda NATIONAL CHAMPION

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN SENIOR M ARE CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

(FA El Shawan x TN Mariani, by Magnum Psyche) Owned by ORRION FARMS | Doug Leadley, Manager www.orrionfarms.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 13 | Ar abian Horse Times

FWM

* Queen Ayda NATIONAL CHAMPION

(FA El Shawan x TN Mariani, by Magnum Psyche) Owned by ORRION FARMS | Doug Leadley, Manager www.orrionfarms.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 14 | Ar abian Horse Times

FWM

Midwest | 15 | Ar abian Horse Times

T HE R EIGNI NG BR A Z IL I A N N AT ION A L C H A M PION M A R E

* Queen Ayda

2016 BR AZILIAN NATIONAL GOLD CHAMPION SENIOR M ARE PR ESENTED BY ALCIDES RODR IGUES

(FA El Shawan x TN Mariani, by Magnum Psyche) Owned by ORRION FARMS | Doug Leadley, Manager www.orrionfarms.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 16 | Ar abian Horse Times

FWM

T U L S A 2 0 17

Midwest | 17 | Ar abian Horse Times

THE

Sire

I G N I T I N G T H E WO R L D !

Midwest | 18 | Ar abian Horse Times

2017 AR ABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS SENIOR CHAMPION STALLION PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

Midwest | 19 | Ar abian Horse Times

IGNITING THE WORLD! THE

Sire

OVER $350,000 IN PRIZE MONEY WON BY VITORIO OFFSPRING 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017

LEADING HALTER SIRE

MC

IN NORTH AMERICA

VITORIA

(x Angelinaa JD)

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017

LEADING HALTER SIRE AT THE SCOTTSDALE ALL ARABIAN HORSE SHOW 2015, 2016 & 2017

LEADING HALTER SIRE AT THE ARABIAN BREEDERS LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP

M ARINO V (x Amber Aice)

W W W.V I T O R I O T O . C O M Midwest | 20 | Ar abian Horse Times

MC VULCAN

*AJ M ANAYER

(x Lovins Khrush SSA)

(x Anna Marie BHF)

VALKYRIE OR A

ANGEL OF VITORIO OR A

(x Star Of Justice ORA)

(x Star Of Justic ORA)

W W W. M I D W E S T A R A B I A N . C O M Midwest | 21 | Ar abian Horse Times

IGNITING THE WORLD!

THE

Sire

MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION WINNING OFFSPRING AT ...

COLT

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS POLISH ARABIAN JUNIOR SPRING SHOW - BIALKA

(x Wadi Halfa)

CALATEON (x Calatea)

WARSAW CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - POLAND ALL POLISH ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP POLISH NATIONALS PRIDE OF POLAND

EM ANOLLA (x Emandoria)

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PRINCESS R AHERR A OR A

VITORINO DC

(x Raherra)

(x Kharalisa BPA)

VEYRON

DON VITORIO OR A

OR A

(x Luxemere Jizette)

(x Almanara DT)

W W W. M I D W E S T A R A B I A N . C O M Midwest | 23 | Ar abian Horse Times

Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 24 | Ar abian Horse Times

Pistal

ONE LAST DANCE

LD

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN STALLIONS A AOTH CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY WHITNEY MILES

MULTIPLE NATIONAL CHAMPION STALLION INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION STALLION (Magnum Psyche x Halana) Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 25 | Ar abian Horse Times

Hermes

MA

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

2017 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION SIGNATURE 2-YEAR-OLD COLT ATH 2017 REGION 1 CHAMPION ARABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLT 2016 REGION 12 CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES COLT (Hariry Al Shaqab x Legacys Treasure) Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 26 | Ar abian Horse Times

Harjeet

MA

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAGM AR ​ GOR DI A NO

2017 REGION 7 CHAMPION ARABIAN STALLION 2016 SCOTTSDALE SIGNATURE CHAMPION YEARLING COLT 2016 REGION 7 CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES COLT (Hariry Al Shaqab x Alia Psyche IA) Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 27 | Ar abian Horse Times

Valdyss MA

Conn MA

2017 COLT

UNITED STATES NATIONAL YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES GELDINGS CONTENDER

(Conquest BR x AW Fortune Ngold+)

PR ESENTED BY DAGM A R GOR DI A NO

AR ABIAN YEARLING GELDINGS A AOTH CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY W HITNE Y MILES

(Valerio+ x Satin Chall LL)

Karissa MA

2017 FILLY

(Kahil Al Shaqab x Legacys Treasure)

Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 28 | Ar abian Horse Times

Alia Psyche

IM AGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

IA

OFFERING TO DISCRIMINATING BREEDERS (all at insurable age through C Jarvis Agency)

2018 UNBORN FOALS BY BEY SH AH+ M ARWA N AL SH AQAB K AHIL AL SH AQAB *H AR IRY AL SH AQAB *SM A ZR AFF

(Padrons Psyche x Focus Alianna, by Ruminaja Ali) Owned by MILESTONE ARABIANS | Steve & Darla Miles W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 29 | Ar abian Horse Times

Marino

V

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN YEARLING GELDING CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY MIDWEST

2017 UNANIMOUS GOLD CHAMPION SILVER SIRE FUTURITY AUCTION COLT/GELDING 2017 REGION 1 CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES COLT 2017 SCOTTSDALE SECOND PLACE YEARLING COLT (JR.) (Vitorio TO x Amber Aice) Owned by MARINO ARABIANS | The Marino Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 30 | Ar abian Horse Times

Jerichos Cover Girl

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN YEARLING FILLY CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY ALCIDES RODR IGUES

2017 REGION 7 RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES FILLY 2017 SILVER SIRE FUTURITY RESERVE CHAMPION AUCTION YEARLING FILLY (A Jericho x Anna Marie BHF) Owned by MARINO ARABIANS | The Marino Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 31 | Ar abian Horse Times

Raven

M

(Kahil Al Shaqab x Kharisma M)

2017 FILLY

Thore

M

(Vitorio TO x Rosa La Valentina)

2017 COLT

Owned by MARINO ARABIANS | The Marino Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 32 | Ar abian Horse Times

Layla

MM

2017 FILLY (Kahil Al Shaqab x Visionetta PCF) Co-owned by MARINO ARABIANS & OAK RIDGE ARABIANS W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 33 | Ar abian Horse Times

SRA

Starry Night

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT AOTH (Van Gogh AM x Claudiaa) Owned by MARINO ARABIANS | The Marino Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 34 | Ar abian Horse Times

M

Count Valenceo

SRA

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS GOLD CHAMPION YEARLING EGYPTIAN RELATED COLT 2017 REGION 14 RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES COLT (Al Ayal AA x DM Valencea) Owned by STONE RIDGE ARABIANS | The Grossman Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 35 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 36 | Ar abian Horse Times

SRA

Susanne

UNITED STATES NATIONAL YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES FILLIES CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS GOLD CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY 2017 REGION 1 CHAMPION ARABIAN YEARLING SWEEPSTAKES FILLY (QR Marc x Valori TRF+, by DA Valentino) Owned by STONE RIDGE ARABIANS | The Grossman Family W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 37 | Ar abian Horse Times

Sarai

FM

(Vitorio TO x Serafina FM)

2017 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY

Wieza Noor (Hariry Al Shaqab x Wieza Mocy)

2015 FILLY

Owned by KURDISTAN ARABIAN STUD W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 38 | Ar abian Horse Times

ORA

Marnique

MA

(QR Marc x AW Fortune Ngold+)

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

Valkyrie

ORA

(Vitorio TO x Star Of Justice ORA)

2017 SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING AUCTION FILLY

Owned by KURDISTAN ARABIAN STUD W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 39 | Ar abian Horse Times

Angel of Jericho (A Jericho x Lady Aria ORA)

2016 ARABIAN BREEDERS WORLD CUP GOLD CHAMPION LEGACY YEARLING FILLY

Hera

M

(Hariry Al Shaqab x Bella Valentina FA)

2016 FILLY

Owned by KURDISTAN ARABIAN STUD W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 40 | Ar abian Horse Times

MR

Dante

(Vitorio TO x Star Of Justice ORA)

2017 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION SIGNATURE YEARLING COLT UNANIMOUS SILVER SIRE FUTURITY CHAMPION AUCTION YEARLING COLT

Aylessandra

SWF

(Al Ayal AA x Eliza Bey SWF)

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS GOLD CHAMPION EGYPTIAN RELATED FILLY

Owned by KURDISTAN ARABIAN STUD W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 41 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 42 | Ar abian Horse Times

Byronica

RH

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN FUTURITY FILLIES CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS CHAMPION SCOTTSDALE SIGNATURE 3 & OVER FILLY 2017 REGION 7 CHAMPION ARABIAN MARE 2015 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF) Owned by HARAS LA CATALINA | Lady Gina Pelham | Argentina W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 43 | Ar abian Horse Times

LC

Kaila

(Magic Magnifique x La Macarena HDM)

2016 FILLY

Rienzi

LC

(Hariry Al Shaqab x Visionetta PCF)

2017 REGION 7 RESERVE CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD COLT UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN 2-YEAR-OLD COLTS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY ALCIDES RODR IGUES

Owned by HARAS LA CATALINA | Lady Gina Pelham | Argentina W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 44 | Ar abian Horse Times

Black Pearl INTRODUCING ...

CRA

2017 FILLY (Vitorio TO x Exotic Angel AB) Owned by THE AMES FAMILY | www.cedar-ridge.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 45 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 46 | Ar abian Horse Times

GS

Neapalotan

RCF

UNITED STATES NATIONAL AR ABIAN SENIOR GELDINGS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY ALCIDES RODR IGUES

AR ABIAN GELDINGS A AOTH CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY L AR A A MES

2017 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS CHAMPION GELDING OPEN & AOTH 2016 U.S. NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION ARABIAN FUTURITY GELDING 2016 U.S. NATIONAL TOP TEN CHAMPION ARABIAN GELDING AAOTH 2017 REGION 1 CHAMPION ARABIAN GELDING (Apalo x Martini Thyme RTA) Owned by THE AMES FAMILY | www.cedar-ridge.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 47 | Ar abian Horse Times

Maja Inara INTRODUCING ...

QA

2017 FILLY (Marwan Al Shaqab x Vivacious) Bred & owned by TONI & DENNIS PIERCE | www.quintessaarabians.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 48 | Ar abian Horse Times

Mirabella INTRODUCING ...

QA

2017 FILLY (Mirage x Forbidden Love LL) Bred & owned by TONI & DENNIS PIERCE | www.quintessaarabians.com W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 49 | Ar abian Horse Times

Midwest | 50 | Ar abian Horse Times

Posidon

MTC

UNITED STATES NATIONAL H/A 2-YEAR-OLD GELDINGS CONTENDER PR ESENTED BY DAVID BOGGS

2017 SCOTTSDALE CHAMPION H/A YEARLING & 2-YEAR-OLD GELDING AAOTH 2017 SCOTTSDALE RESERVE CHAMPION H/A GELDING AAOTH 2017 REGION 7 CHAMPION H/A GELDING STOCK/HUNTER OPEN & ATH 2016 SCOTTSDALE UNANIMOUS CHAMPION YEARLING COLT/GELDING (*Pogrom x Rohara Mademoiselle) Owned by KATIE AND JOE RUSSELL | Santa Ynez, CA W W W.M IDW ESTA R A BI A N.COM Midwest | 51 | Ar abian Horse Times

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by Evie Tubbs Sweeney

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razil’s vibrant urban epicenter of São Paulo is to South America what Paris is to Europe. The creative energy, vibrant arts scene,

bustling urban tension, and hustling financial districts are home to some of the most progressive minds in the southern hemisphere.

Marcos Tinoco and his family are one of São Paulo’s ten million residents who proudly call it home. But every weekend, the family looks forward to their 200-kilometer trek to the small countryside town of Itatinga, where traffic noise is replaced by soothing nature sounds; where concrete jungles are traded for wide open, sunlight-filled spaces. It is paradise. Their paradise.

Haras Dharamsala, a 600-acre “piece of heaven,” was purchased by Marcos’ father 35 years ago as a weekend retreat for his family, and future generations to enjoy. It is truly a family expression of love, as his father planted every tree and built every building on the property.

“It is a simply magical place for me and my family,” said Marcos.

Years have passed since its initial days as an active dairy program for the Tinoco family. Marcos and his family—lovers of all animals—continued with the agricultural component, but brought in an element of living art, Marcos being a lover of all art, when the family began breeding Arabian horses. It has been a journey of undying enthusiasm and passion for the highest standards. And today, Haras Dharamsala is one of the most profound Arabian breeding programs not only in South America, but unequivocally, around the world.

Photos from Left to Right: The house at Haras Dharamsala; The Tinoco Family (Ana Carolina, Maria Victoria, Roberto, Marcos and mother, Anamaria); A spectacular view of the 600-acre farm.

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“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

They somehow know what you want to become.� | Steve Jobs

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The Haras Dharamsala Story With frequent visits to the farm each weekend, it was seemingly

Simultaneously, he sought out the prudent mentorship of respected

only a matter of time when horses would enter the picture. Their

breeders around the world, such as Dr. Nigel, Chen Kedar, and

journey started out in the hunter/jumper world, purchasing quality

perhaps most of all, master breeder Lenita Perroy, whom Marcos

horses from several of the area’s respected equine auctions.

credits as their inspiration to become breeders.

However, it wasn’t until they attended the all-breed Hippus

When a sharp decline in the business made good stock available,

Auction in São Paulo that they would first encounter an Arabian

Marcos recognized the opportunity and acquired the Muscat

horse, thereby changing their lives forever.

daughter, Baressa, who became their program’s foundation mare, and later gave them the exquisite Ali Jamaal son, Ivory RT.

“We were enchanted with an Arabian stallion named Hamadan FA,” recalled Marcos. “Looking back, purchasing a stallion for our

An exceptional broodmare band had now been formed that

first chapter was the most mistaken way to begin. But his beauty

primarily reflected the bloodlines of Ali Jamaal, Ludjin El Jamaal

and charisma won us over.”

and Bey Shah.

And their love affair with the Arabian horse began. A larger-thanlife journey of epic magnitudes was about to commence.

But it did not start smoothly. In fact, it was a difficult time to enter into the Arabian horse industry in Brazil. Stratospheric prices made it challenging to purchase quality mares in both America and Brazil. And like so many others, Marcos struggled in his journey for many years, purchasing horses of inferior quality for excessive prices.

In spite of the wearisome experiences, Marcos never stopped learning; he never lost his passion. Slowly and methodically, through inspiration from horses like El Shaklan, Padron, Amber Satin, Penicylina, and his favorite, Muscat, Marcos began to form his own ideals for what an Arabian horse should be.

Ivory RT, sired by Ali Jamaal, Out of Haras Dharamsala’s foundation mare, Baressa (by Muscat).

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Haras Dharamsala Makes History The investment of building the broodmare band were happen-

Amazingly—and perhaps to his own sur-

ing in an orderly way, with the primary objective of assembling

prise—the journey of Haras Dharamsala was

a world-class herd that was instantly recognizable for its quality.

still unfolding. During a search to further

For Marcos, it was only natural to begin a search for a stallion that

diversify the broodmare band with the arrival

would complement these mares, in blood and in quality.

of Veraz, Marcos was introduced to yet another ground-shaking

In 2015—a landmark moment in Marcos’ life—he would

world-class stallion: Da Vinci FM.

knowingly take his program to a truly global level, igniting in “I was extremely impressed when I

him and his family a vision for what could be.

saw him,” Marcos recalls. “I got Marcos found himself at the feet of the one and only SF Veraz,

the same feeling as when I first

unarguably one of the leading sons of the Great Gazal who

saw Veraz … that feeling of

demonstrates such a breathtaking level of type, presence and

‘must have.’ And once I have

genetic potency, that he has taken the world by storm. And on

this feeling, that’s it. Oh,

September 16, 2015, in a moment of historic poignancy, SF Veraz

how my wife dislikes

was acquired by Haras Dharamsala … a move that

this feeling!”

not only made history for the great breeding stallion, but also sent a bold statement about the leadership and direction of Haras Dharamsala, now playing on the world stage.

“This horse is going to change the history of the Arabian horse in Brazil,” Marcos coolly states. “To the same level as El Shaklan and Ali Jamaal, I believe SF Veraz is at the same level of importance for the future of Brazilian breeding.”

Top: Da Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar) Bottom: SF Veraz (Gazal Al Shaqab x Veronica GA, by Versace)

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PALAWAN (Padrons Ghibli | Petreena), dam of the

Kamil Al Cape (Shanghai EA x Tressor of Marwan EA,

by Marwan Al Shaqab)

unforgettable Panarea by Palawan; imported from Europe.

BARAAQA AA (Laheeb | Al Baraqai AA), the straight Egyptian broodmare extraordinaire, bred by master breeder Chen Kedar, and mother of the exquisite stallion, Baha AA.

ZAHARA EL MARWAN by Marwan Al Shaqab and out of the incomparable Zagrobla, who has already given them two exceptional foals by SF Veraz that will debut in show rings next year.

CHAMMYRA EL RYAD (Ryad El Jamaal | Chammur), Brazilian National Champion Filly.

JULLYE AL GAZAL XX (SF Veraz | Beautiful Juell V), an exquisite Scottsdale Junior Champion Mare who brings in added lines of Ali Jamaal and will be competing in the Brazilian Nationals next year.

RYWANNA another beautiful daughter of Ryad El Jamaal and out of Marwan Cristal RCA, who is herself the 2016 Brazilian Da Vinci, along with the beautiful mare, DD Crown Jewel (Magnum Psyche | Crown Victoria), were added to the rousing and growing herd of Haras Dharamsala.

National Champion Bronze Mare and will be returning to the show ring next year.

QYETTE MRT (Nyhl El Jamaal | BF Beyonette), a homebred

With two global superstars now standing at the farm in breathtaking fashion, it was nearly unsurpassable when the announce-

black beauty, who has already given two exceptional fillies by SF Veraz that will be shown in 2018.

ment was made in Spring 2016 that the dazzling Kamil Al Cape

VALLERINA SRA, a daughter of DA Valentino, and

(Shanghai EA | Tressor of Marwan EA), would be joining their

therefore, the same blood as Da Vinci FM, purchased to cross with

impressive stallion roster as the program’s European representative.

SF Veraz, and will be representing Haras Dharamsala in show rings next year.

And yet, even more breathtaking was the fact that the royalty lied not just in the stallions arriving to the farm, but an around-theworld adventure led a glorious and unsurpassed group of royal mares to Haras Dharamsala at the same time. The list is nothing short of remarkable:

GAILLYE, the incredible daughter of Jullyen El Jamaal and out of the U.S. National Champion mare Gaishea, by Bey Shah. Gaillye represents the same lines as Jullye Al Gazal, thereby doubling up on that precious coupling.

“Marcos chooses good horses,” said Lenita Perroy of her good friend. “He now has excellent stallions and a beautiful group of mares. The future is very bright for Haras Dharamsala.”

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PALAWAN

BARAAQA AA

CHAMMYRA EL RYAD

JULLYE AL GAZAL XX

RYWANNA

QYETTE MRT

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An Embracing of Diversity Much has been made about the historic “buying spree” of

If the young foals resulting from these crosses are any indica-

Marcos Tinoco. The important stallions and the breathtaking mares

tion, Marcos is not only right … he has hit the bull’s eye, creating an

brought to Haras Dharamsala have certainly caused a global stir

evolved definition of beauty and balance in the modern Arabian horse.

not having gone unnoticed.

SF VERAZ

But there is a fascinating underling to the entire endeavor that suggests a greater story at play. In a world where phenotypes and styles ebb and flow, rotating in and out of time, mass breeding toward a certain look in herd-like mentalities, the horses chosen for Haras Dharamsala are perhaps one of the most eclectic, diversified and courageously bold breeding programs in some time. Its lines represent old and new, historic and modern, American/ Brazilian/ European; a creative inclusivity honoring a vast palate of beautiful bloodlines: Marwan Al Shaqab, Ali Jamaal, Bey Shah, Gainey lines, Varian lines, Egyptian lines, Padron, WH Justice, Laheeb, GG Samir, Al Ayad, Versace, Gazal Al Shaqab, and more.

Like a timeless patchwork quilt, Haras Dharamsala stands for the whole Arabian horse. And in doing so, it just might be responsible for progressing the global ideals of the Arabian horse in fresh, new archetypes.

He is a towering example of soulful masculinity, astonishing beauty, and noble presence, with a heritage that precedes him and defines his future concurrently. Though not widely shown (he was named 2015 Scottsdale International Egyptian Heritage Gold Champion Stallion as a 9-year-old), SV Veraz’s legacy would lay in the breeding shed, where he quickly sired (and continues to sire) national champion sons and daughters, including the achingly beautiful Jullye El Al Gazal XX, who is now an important part of the Haras Dharamsala broodmare herd. SF Veraz accomplished a nearly impossible feat: to achieve international acclaim as a breeding stallion with very little show ring experience. That feat is only possible with individuals who have such haunting qualities that they leave an indelible mark on every person they encounter.

“Veraz is an extremely correct stallion of rare beauty and with

For those who were lucky enough to breed mares to SF Veraz and Da Vinci FM prior to their Brazilian arrival, it is a privilege that will likely not be seen again, as the stallions are now closed to outside mares not at Haras Dharamsala, whose progeny will be like objects of art valued for their quality and exclusivity.

“I am a breeder of proven and exceptional maternal lines,” said Marcos, “but I seek to breed and create an animal stamped with ‘the Haras Dharamsala look,’ as other respected programs such as Om El Arab, Lenita Perroy, Chen Kedar, Dr. Nigel and others have done. To achieve this goal, I need to open my range of stallions … thus the investments in Veraz and Da Vinci, and soon Kamil Al Cape as well. I do not know why, but I can see perfection resulting from Veraz and Da Vinci. We will soon know if I am right.”

an enormous capacity as a progenitor,” Marcos remarks. “His sire, Gazal, and his dam, U.S. National Champion Futurity Filly Veronica GA, are both exceptional individuals who have handed Veraz the ability to reproduce his most important qualities: incredible bodies, beautiful heads, outstanding eyes and athletic quality.

I know exactly what to expect from his products, and now he is having the opportunity to cover specially selected mares for him … mares that are national and international champions. I believe he will do incredible work for our breed. The quality of his first generation in Brazil is stupendous, far exceeding my highest expectations. And the world will also see it next year in the show ring.”

SF Veraz’s undeniable siring giftedness is only truly understood when considering parallel to his sire, Gazal Al Shaqab. Gazal gifted the world with two things: the embodiment of the now-cemented

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Egyptian/Polish cross, which has become the phenotype standard for today’s Arabian halter horse; and, perhaps more obviously, a handful of epic progeny that shot him to the top of the chart as a leading sire of the 21st century … most notably, Marwan Al Shaqab and SF Veraz.

The powerhouse siring abilities of both Marwan and SF Veraz beg the question, is it possible that the genetic potency of this line only gets stronger with each generation?

Herein lies the true gifts of SF Veraz as a multi-generational sire, with a legacy still being written.

DA VINCI FM Just as it is necessary to reflect on Gazal to fully understand the legacy of SF Veraz, it is equally necessary to consider Versace in order to understand the impact of his son, Da Vinci FM. Versace’s influence on the global halter arena is nearly unparalleled. He reenergized breeders’ thinking—much like Bey Shah did before him— resulting in not one, but two generations of individuals profoundly influencing the next chapter of the Arabian halter horse. Versace is widely considered the culminating standard of breed phenotype in the 90s, igniting the world’s obsession for type, which continues to this day.

Interestingly, Versace represents a combination of historic lines represented elsewhere in the Haras Dharamsala program: that of the unequaled Bey Shah combined with the glorious and sensual curves of El Shaklan. The potency behind these two horses is incontestable, resulting in a handful of proven producers. His foremost producing sons include an elite group of three legacy stallions: the late DA Valentino, the late Vervaldee, and Da Vinci FM. Da Vinci is the last of a generation. And yet, even at eighteen years old, he is still crafting his ongoing story, in which his best days are to come.

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Da Vinci FM

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The Beautiful Viewpoint of Haras Dharamsala “Not many people come along in this business with the passion

committed to constant learning and not being dissuaded by bumps

that Marcos has,” said Jeff Wallace, international consultant.

in the journey.

The Haras Dharamsala story is layered with fresh perspective. First,

Whatever the source of its burgeoning, successful empire, Haras

the foundational element behind all of it is family. Creating

Dharamsala stands as an emerging leader, not as a standard-setter

memories, providing the opportunity for their children to not only

for the horses it is creating, but also for the philosophy on which it

love and care for animals, but to appreciate beauty and understand

stands on behalf of the Arabian horse.

our role to preserve and protect it. For Marcos and Anamaria, married now twenty-five years, and their four children, Ana

It truly is about the journey. And when the journey parallels this

Carolina (studying at university in Paris), Maria Victoria and

magnificent ancient creature, the joy and satisfaction discovered

Roberto (both studying at university in São Paulo), and youngest

offers adventures unknown down roads less traveled.

son Marcos (in high school), Arabian horses enhance the journey of life … and life together.

In this case, it leads to the picturesque Brazilian countryside known as Haras Dharamsala.

Perhaps it is this perspective, rooted in family, that is blessing this vibrant program. Or, perhaps it is the balanced approach of Haras Dharamsala that honors the past while continually looking

Evie Tubbs Sweeney, owner of EvieInc Marketing Agency, is a 15-year mar-

forward. Even more, it could be the dynamic combination of

keting & communications veteran in the Arabian horse industry. She resides in

someone who is passionate and intuitive, coupled with the mindset

Santa Ynez, CA with her husband, Bob, and two-year-old son, Henry.

Marcos Tinoco marcostinoco@ymail.com 55 11 99488-2209

Rua Dr Melo Alves , 640 9.andar São Paulo / SP 01417-010 Brasil

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“I am so proud of Madison and Justin; their fearless hopes and dreams and their good horses. Both the kids and the horses were willing and able to go the extra mile and win with talent and attitude!”

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2017 Canadian Nationals …

A 60th Anniversary

Celebration

by LAURELLE ANDERSON All roads lead to the Keystone Center in Brandon, Manitoba, this past August, where the 60th anniversary of the Canadian National Arabian & Half-Arabian Horse Show was gearing up for their most exciting celebration to date. With preparations finally in place, eager participants were ready for the competition to swing into high gear and for all the fun to begin! Ask anyone who attended from August 13th-19th, and they would confirm that there really is a wonderful sense of ‘unity’ at this show. With the magic unfolding throughout the week and wrapping up with the championships on Saturday, consistently, those who attend this show agree, that the very nature of this National event being held at

this precise facility, evokes a sense of camaraderie with a familiar family-like ambience that goes straight to the soul of the matter. You will hear it over and over again from those who repeatedly attend this show each year, and from those exhibitors who are new, that they are drawn not only by the facility, but also the various class competitions being offered in addition to the atmosphere that genuinely embraces fellow Arabian horse enthusiasts. Done in true ‘north-of-the-border’ style, the energy and the vibe of this event consistently scores from the rolling out of authentic Canadian charm and open arms as they welcomed the Arabian horse to this one-of-kind national competition.

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The Canadian National Championship remains unique with its one commonly understood element that sets it apart from all others, and that is that it’s the only remaining national competition that still offers Youth, Amateur, Sport Horse and Dressage classes in addition to the Open, all wrapped into one National horse show. Certainly, this fact continues to be responsible for generating enormous appeal and entices passionate participants including owners, breeders, trainers and exhibitors from various provinces, states and countries to Brandon. To quote trainer Lindsay Rinehart from Trotwood Farms in Michigan, who perhaps best sums it up, “It’s a one-stopshop for us to bring a variety of horses and exhibitors to one main national event.” A sentiment stated repeatedly, it is a probable indicator of why this year, over 700 horses attended the Canadian Nationals, to compete in a solid versatile schedule of 200+ classes over seven days of competition. Canada has captivated the Arabian horse community and while it has long established itself as being ‘family-friendly’, laid back and a fun-filled show to attend, it has also listened and learned to deliver on what their exhibitors are hoping to experience.

The first Canadian Nationals Show, held in Calgary, Alberta, in 1958, remained there until 1978. Thereafter, several other cities played host to this show, among them Vancouver (British Columbia), Edmonton and Calgary (Alberta), Toronto (Ontario), even Regina (Saskatchewan), for many years. However, since 2011, the convenience of Keystone Center in Brandon has remained a flagship host for this event. To honor the achievements of the past while looking forward to the future and backed by a chorus of owners and exhibitors who have generously expressed their avid approval of this efficient facility, everyone would agree that a finer venue could not have been found for this 2017 celebration. Having not gone un-noticed by our loyal community, the show commission and AHA are thrilled to announce and confirm that Canada’s Nationals will remain in Brandon for at least another five years. All who participate in this show and those who work tirelessly to make this event memorable, are grateful for the consistent support and encouraging feedback they have received.

Stepping up once more, to deliver a full seven days of solid celebration, several new classes and events were added to the schedule, making it an even bigger draw, including the Greenhawk Handy Hunter Classic, Ranch Horse Riding and JTR Reining. Best of all, the show committee reports that all additions were well attended and enthusiastically received. Additionally, with the significance of 2017 being a hallmark 60th celebration, the show committee took this ideal opportunity to showcase decades of national history and defining moments with plenty of memorabilia that have greatly impacted the evolution of this proud breed. A Mini-Museum Exhibit was set up for attendees to take a trip down 60 years of Canadian National

legacies. Nancy Harvey, President of AHA, was also available at the ‘Total Arabian Interactive Learning” (TAIL) Tours, and additional learning stations were set up for visitors and newcomers to interact and learn more about the Arabian horse. All were well received and accentuated the significance of this show.

Friday marked “Armed Forces Day,” in honor of the Canadian Armed Forces and U.S. Military troops. To further honor this committed group with recognition and gratitude, winners in all the championship classes held that day were fortunate to be joined by military personnel who were present and included during each presentation. Not to be left out of the weeklong festivities, the City of Brandon graciously joined in with their support and appreciation for the show by sponsoring the donation of commemorative 60th Celebration tee-shirts, certain to become collector items and happily gifted out throughout the show to lucky recipients.

With the final day arriving, all the chatter, preparations, reflections and ongoing evaluation remained focused. A whirl of emotions filled the atmosphere while finalists with their families and friends found themselves amidst heightened anticipation … and borderline exhaustion. With the last championship awarded, history has been recorded once again.

There is a bitter sweetness about the end of any show, as the mixture of celebration, packing, farewells and more, can seem suddenly anticlimactic, but there was already a resonating ripple of exuberance, thoughtful appreciation, and a chanting of congratulations swiftly echoed across the show-grounds, cell phones and certainly, social medial, with all indicating that … the Canadian National Arabian & Half-Arabian Horse Show was a blow-out success; and with a promise of much more to come in 2018, this is a show that just keeps getting better. See you next year, Canada!

Halter

Champions

Champion Arabian Stallion KAMIL AL CAPE (Shanghai EA x Tressor Of Marwan EA), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Ana Carolina Damiao Tinoco.

Champion Arabian Mare EDENS FANTASY (Eden C x So Fancee AF), shown by Grant Krohn for owner Silver Stag Arabians LLC.

Champion ABS Arabian Yearling Colt/ Gelding FYRE ME UP (Spitfyre VF x Fawnette), shown by Austin Colangelo for owner Donna Wright.

Champion ABS Arabian Yearling Filly VANNAH MA (Van Gogh AM x Sweet Tease), shown by Jeff Schall for owners Kristine or John Kempf.

Champion Arabian Futurity Colt BIG AMBITION TRJ (Bey Ambition x TR Concerto), shown by Jeff Schall for owner Terra Sano Ventures LLC.

Champion Arabian Futurity Filly UNFORGETTABLE J (MPA Giovanni x RH Triana), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Lawrence Jerome.

Performance

Champions

Champion Arabian English Pleasure SD GRACELAND (Vegaz x Empress Of Bask), ridden by Jason Krohn for owner Lindsay O’Reilly French.

Champion Arabian Park NOBLE SOLDIER (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Summer Fire), ridden by Kevin Price for owner Teal Dowling.

Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure Champion Arabian Mounted Native Costume PAPARAZZI PGN (Shah Azim x Khey EXXTRA EXXTRA (A Temptation x EA To Fame), ridden by owner Jill Andrews. Candy Girl), ridden by Joseph Canda for owner Krainick Farms LLC.

Champion Arabian Western Pleasure DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x C A Majia), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Timberidge Family LLP.

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2017 Canadian Nationals ‌

Memories

photos by Millington Anderson

2017 Canadian Nationals ‌

Memories

“What is it that you enjoy the most about attending the Canadian

National Arabian Horse Championships?”

The best part of Canadian Nationals by far, in my opinion, is the sense of camaraderie there is at the show. It’s an environment that is both competitive, and even more importantly to me, fun. There isn’t another show out there that I think has the same feeling … that we have each other’s back, friendship, and even family. I know that most may roll their eyes at me saying this (especially if they knew me; I’m not exactly known as a people person), but it’s true, or at least it is for me. I genuinely miss the people at Canadian Nationals when it is over. People cheer each other on, rather than only seeing one another as competition.

There are no “closed” barn set-ups, isolating each barn from the other; we all mingle and hang out with one another—it’s a great environment to show in. Heck, in our barn there was only three of us there, yet when I showed my futurity filly, I had the loudest cheering section! How that happened I am not sure, but it was great to see people not just supporting someone from their barn, but because they appreciated what they were seeing and acted on that. It made showing a million times more fun.

So, I suppose I could have answered with camaraderie, fun, and beautiful horses, instead of this long-winded answer, but that is what showing is all about for me, and Canadian Nationals has that in spades. ~ Maegan Friesen, Wunderbar Arabians It is a horse show for everyone! Youth, amateur, open, sport horse, dressage, reining, etc. It’s a one-stop-shop for us to bring a variety of horses and exhibitors to one main national event. ~ Lindsay Rinehart, Trotwood Farm I love showing in Canada! Brandon is a much better environment. Most importantly, the footing was significantly more preferable for showing our horses better. The show commission makes this event great! ~ Jessica Bein, Bein Performance Horses Canadian Nationals has a real comradery to the show. While the competition is tough, there is a fun atmosphere that showcases both the Sport Horse and Main Ring. The facility is so compact, and if you’re lucky enough to secure a room in the hotel attached to the arena, it allows for ample time to visit, have dinner and watch some incredible horses without ever having to get in your car all week. Canadian exhibitors come out in full force to showcase the wonderful Arabians that are here. ~ Tex Kam The show committee worked very hard to please all exhibitors this year. Team Adandy was pleasantly surprised to have prime stabling right up front near the warm-up ring! It’s a long trip up and back, but the Canadian Nationals is one of my favorite shows of the season! ~ Cathy Vincent, Adandy Farm

“What was the highlight of the show for you at the 2017 60th Anniversary celebration of the Canadian National Arabian Horse Show?”

Without a doubt, watching Ed show our 3-year-old filly, Maybelline WA, to National Champion in AAOTH Mares. This was special for a couple of reasons, one being that “Maybel” is a result of several generations of our breeding on both sides of her pedigree (Mariachi WA x Isabella WA, who is out of Tatiana WA, by Couturier). Even more important, is Ed himself. He is the hardest working man on the planet; is the first one up in the morning to feed all the horses on the farm, then goes to his “real job” of owning/running five successful pet nutrition stores. No one has paid their dues and deserves a win more than Ed, and showing a filly that is from generations of his hard work and breeding program, is icing on the cake. The only regret is, Laura wasn’t there to see it. She was home, taking care of all the mares and foals. Maybel also went on to win Reserve National Champion Futurity Flly with me showing her. She is the perfect example of our breeding program—a horse that is bred, owned, trained, and shown by her family. We love her something fierce, but that was true long before she won any ribbons; those were just a perk. She made me a morning person that day. ~ Maegan Friesen, Wunderbar Arabians

The highlight of the show for me was winning my first set of roses at Canadian Nationals! I was thrilled with the great ride my horse gave me, but was in shock and over the moon excited when I heard the first few bars of the song “Slow Ride” and knew we had won. A memory of a lifetime and dream come true! ~ Mellissa Ferris, a Canadian living in Alberta and a Rick Gault client. 2017 Canadian National Champion Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR with Slow Ride CCF. Has been showing for years ... never one to give up.

The greatest thrill of Canada was watching my client, Ashlye, win her first national championship! Personally, I was pumped to see the show commission add Ranch riding to the schedule. We all had a blast! ~ Jessica Bein, Bein Performance Horses The Canadian Nationals is always a highlight of Rae-Dawn’s year, it’s a chance for some of the best Arabians in North America to be showcased in our own backyard. This year, the highlight for me was the yearling colt class. The champion was bred by Donna Wright, a Canadian breeder who has been breeding one or two Arabians a year for forty years and finally hit it with this beautiful colt. It was great for Donna (who does most of the work herself ) and for small breeders; they can make a difference. It was a great class and we were happy to finish in the top ten when this happens. The highlight for team Rae-Dawn was the job our new team did, in presenting and preparing our horses: Bruno Guiraldelli’s first national championship with our 2-year-old Colt RD Stivalation; Bey Ambition placing in the top ten in Open Western Pleasure, and all his offspring who did amazing as well (both Champion and Reserve Futurity colts were sired by him). The 2017 Canadian Nationals’ 60th anniversary will remain special. ~ Murray Popplewell, Rae Dawn Arabians I showed the beautiful black Aria Impresario daughter, Trifarah, to a top ten in AOTH mare halter and Austin Colangelo showed her to a top ten in open mares (3rd on the judges cards). That was the second time showing at nationals and it was a thrill. However, the biggest excitement of the show was watching my friend, Donna Wright’s colt, Fyre Me Up (Spitfyre VF x Fawnette, by ATA Bey Starr) win National Champion Yearling Colt with Austin. This colt, to my knowledge, is the first Canadian-bred yearling to win a national championship since the yearling classes started in Canada. Truly a Cinderella story, as this colt is the 5th generation of Donna’s breeding program. The colt’s mother, also a National Champion mare, was conditioned

by Donna and her mother at home. Although Donna owns Fyre Me Up herself, we have partnered and collaborated numerous times. I sold Donna the ATA Bey Starr breeding and used to own Spitfyre VF, so it was as exciting for me as it was for her! A more dedicated person to the Arabian horse you will not find. She sacrificed a lot over the years to be able to have this kind of colt and I am ecstatically happy for her. On an emotional note, two of the longest serving volunteers at the Royal Red, Garry and Linda Spice, retired at the show. They started in 1988 and worked every show since then. ~ Tex Kam The highlight of my show was just being a part of Team Adandy’s incredible show! Alayna Mala won her first National Championship on BA Afterglow for owner John Code in the H/A English Jr. Horse; Megan LeDuc, at her very first National Championship, came home with a Reserve National Championship in H/A Costume AOTR with her horse CA Big Bad John; She Be A Rockstar and Greg Lymer went National Champion H/A Mare Saddle/Pleasure Type for the second year in a row in AAOTH and Silvio Moraes won the Open; Grant Krohn showed Silver Stag LLC’s Eden’s Fantasy to Champion Arabian Mare (that was a real thriller!); and top tens were won by Leah Greenspan Hodor with License To Thrill PF in H/A English AOTR and ATR, Leah not having shown on a national level in over 20 years! I’m so proud of my TEAM and happy for my owners! ~ Cathy Vincent, Adandy Farm My highlight was earning two national championships in the country pleasure and show hack with both of my horses. I wasn’t expecting my number to be called as champion—it was the best feeling in the world! When we left the arena and got back to the stalls, we all celebrated our achievements. ~ Tristin Wikel, Pegasus Arabians

Hesa Zee

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Siring More Than ‘ONE IN A MILLION’

by CHRISTY EGAN

Hezas Sweet Dreams and Caitlin Kelley.

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Hezas Sweet Dreams was born in mid-February of 2006. She was the first born of 10 Hesa Zee+/ offspring foaled that year. Her dam was the solid producing Quarter Horse mare, Sweet Red Glo, but aside from that and the fact that she was a good-looking girl, there was nothing unique about this particular Half-Arabian chestnut.

There were other chestnuts, other fillies and other Half-Arabians in that foal crop. Many were promising, and at that point, their breeder, Eleanor Hamilton, was pretty pleased with the consistency of her Xenophonn son, Hesa Zee+/.

Like most of the horses born at Eleanor’s Arabians, Hezas Sweet Dreams started her working life as a snaffle bit reining horse with Eleanor’s in-house trainer, Rod Matthiesen. Rod’s first trip away from home with her was to the Gold Star Futurity in Iowa.

“From the beginning, she was real quiet and good to deal with,” Rod recalls. “I think she is very representative of the Hesa Zee+/ horses in general. They’re primarily social horses. Good-minded, they do not like being in trouble. If you give them a way to go, they’re pleased to take the right path. They’re real tolerant too. Hesa Zee+/ horses put up with a lot. If a rider is green and not sure about where to put their hands or legs, these horses are patient. They may not give you exactly what you thought you were asking for right away, but they don’t get unhappy and impatient with you either.”

By her 5-year-old year, Hezas Sweet Dreams and Rod were winning some Half-Arabian Open Reining and by the end of 2016, were winning Class A Half-Arabian Reining on a consistent basis and placing at least Reserve Champion at most Regional shows they attended. It was decided that Hezas Sweet Dreams would go to the 2016 U.S. National Arabian Championships with Rod’s assistant, Caitlin Kelley. The pair came home with a top ten in the HalfArabian Reining Limited Open Championship.

“Personally, I have always been self-conscious about my riding Rod’s and my other trainer’s open horses,” Eleanor admits. “I believed that my making mistakes with them or delivering even slight changes in cues would ruin them for open competition. Rod always disagreed.

Once we had decided which horse I would ride and show, he would confidently tell me that it was ‘… always fixable with a Hesa Zee+/ horse.’ For my part I was completely thrilled that Rod felt I was good enough to ride the better horses in National competition.”

Justin Rose on Zee The Gem, 3-time U.S. and Canadian National Champion Reining Amateur, and Justin’s father, Hoyt, at a first show.

At the close of 2016, with both open and amateur success stories under her cinch, Hezas Sweet Dreams was ready to meet new challenges. Eleanor gave it some thought, and then invited her godchildren, Madison and Justin Rose and their mother, Pam, over for a little Christmas get-together.

“We didn’t really think about it,” says Justin. “We always go visit Grandma at Christmas. Boy, we sure got a surprise!” So, for Christmas, Hezas Sweet Dreams got a couple of energetic kids folded into her horse life and the Rose family took home a Christmas present from Santa Eleanor that they will never forget.

Justin went into the fifth grade this fall and started riding horses when he was 5 on Zee The Gem+ (Hesa Zee+/ x Bru-Bet Gemfina), one of Hesa Zee+/’s very first national winners. A multi-National Champion in Reining AAOTR, “Gem” made the change from open and amateur national competition to Western Pleasure Walk/ Trot without a tail twitch, starting by carrying Madison Rose. Justin started riding Walk/Trot in open horse shows at 7 and Arabian shows at 8 on Heza Fire Walker (Hesa Zee+/ x Fire Musc+). Heza Fire Walker carried Eleanor Hamilton to top ten honors in the U.S. and Canada four times between 2013 and 2015. In 2015 she was joined by Madison Rose, who teamed Fire Walker to reserve national championships at the Youth and Canadian National shows in Walk/ Trot 10 & Under.

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“At Youth Nationals this year, I got to ride both Hezas Sweet Dreams and Heza Fire Walker,” says Justin. “We won five top ten awards in purebred and Half-Arabian Walk/Trot and Short Stirrup classes.”

Madison, for her part, rode Hezas Sweet Dreams to 2017 Youth National Championships in Half-Arabian Reining JOTR and Reining Seat Equitation 13 & Under, as well as Reserve National Champion in JTR 13 & Under.

Last August at the Canadian National Arabian Championships, it was Justin’s turn, where a first-time wreath of national championship roses was the reward for both he and Heza Fire Walker … first in the Walk/ Trot 10 & Under Western Pleasure and then, in the Western Seat Equitation. Madison also had a stellar Canadian Nationals on her Hesa Zee+/ horses beginning with a reserve championship in the Western Horsemanship JTR 18 & Under on Hezas Sweet Dreams, as well as top tens in both Half-Arabian Reining Horse (3rd) and in JTR 18 & Under (3rd). Pam Rose was just as impressed as everyone else in the Eleanor’s Arabians family.

Heza Fire Walker and Justin Rose.

Hezas Sweet Dreams and Madison Rose.

CMS Super Chick, Madison Rose, Hezas Sweet Dreams, Justin Rose and Heza Fire Walker.

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“It’s a special thing when you can just relax as your 9 or 12-year-old goes into a stall with a 15-hand plus Arabian ...”

— Pam Rose “It’s a special thing when you can just relax as your 9 or 12-year-old goes into a stall with a 15-hand plus Arabian and you know they are okay putting on the halter and taking the horse to the cross ties or the wash rack by themselves,” she says with a head shake and a smile.

Marni Britton and her 7-year-old daughter Abby, rode their 6-year-old Hesa Zee+/ Half-Arabian gelding, EAF Hesa Got Freckles (x Miss Colonel Freckle) at this year’s Canadian Nationals as well. “Freckles” was Reserve Champion Western Horsemanship AATR, and top ten in Half-Arabian Western Pleasure AATR and AAOTR 19-39, as well as Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under.

“He’s so easy going,” Marni laughs. “Even so, he can do flying lead changes, pattern work, trail riding and go bareback with my daughter Abby. He’s a character and you do have to ride him, you can’t just sit there, but he is 100% trustworthy; completely dependable. He’s been Canadian National Champion now and reserve twice with me in Amateur. Abby rides him in the Walk/Trot and I have let my 5-yearold son, Brody, lead him in from pasture.”

Marni Britton and EAF Hesa Got Freckles, 2017 Canada.

If you notice a pattern emerging here, you’re not alone. Even among the most wonderfully intelligent and people-oriented Arabian horses, it takes a very special horse to run the entire gamut from Open to Amateur to Youth to the Walk/Trot arena.

To recognize this talent in one-two-three-four national winners in a row, none of them full siblings, is simply extraordinary. True, it is a credit to the trainers who started the horses on the right path at the beginning and to the riders and handlers, whether they are 8 or 82, but none of these people will hesitate to admit that Hesa Zee+/ was a “One in a Million” sire of more than just a few “One in a Million” sons and daughters. n Abby Britton and EAF Hesa Got Freckles.

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15th AnnuAl Sport horSe nAtionAlS Hurrahs And A Hurricane Irma Near Miss!

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

T

he Arabian Sport Horse community truly extended its hospitable ‘hands on’ culture at this year’s Nationals in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 5th-10th. AHA’s Executive Vice President, Glen Petty, says it best, “Sport Horse Nationals grows every year. This year started virtually without a hitch, thanks to our stellar show staff and volunteers. The James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex is easy to get to. In fact, I ran this facility until my retirement in 1999. I know it inside and out and can attest to its stalls, facilities and multiple arenas being a great showcase for a national level horse show.” Glen continues, “Yes, we had a big mid-week adjustment to the show when the weather experts revealed the possibility of a high wind storm from Hurricane Irma. We quickly made the decision to re-locate 80 horses from a temporary stabling area to portable stalls under a permanent, covered warmup arena. Exhibitors and horses adjusted to this change admirably and the show carried on. Fortunately, we didn’t experience the worst of weather, and for that, we were grateful.”

Three hundred sixty-seven owners entered 481 horses; 218 purebreds and 281 Half- and Anglo-Arabians. The close match of number of owners to number of equine entries tells a bit of the culture one quickly takes in at Sport Horse Nationals. This is an event where many of the barns are made up of perhaps one or two horses total. Competitors tend to be very ‘hands on’ with their horses. Training barns actively and proudly display their barn drapes, yet one sees plenty of owners taking on the day-to-day care of their horses.

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While Sport Horse Nationals is a smaller event than our U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, its atmosphere of quality horses and competition is very similar. One difference, is a Sport Horse will frequently compete in multiple disciplines, further displaying the long admired Arabian horse’s versatility.

Correct conformation and performance functionality dominates the Sport Horse, whether shown under saddle or in-hand.

Classes at Sport Horse Nationals include: Dressage, Show Hack Jumping, Hunter, Hunter Hack, Carriage Driving, Sport Horse Under Saddle and Sport Horse In-Hand. A couple changes to this year’s Nationals included adding Western Dressage, previously an exhibition event. Also, Dressage and Hunter type Sport Horse Under Saddle were made separate competitions; a welcome and needed change as entry numbers have continued to grow.

The Dressage classes were large in number—36 entries alone, in the Half-Arabian Training Level. The number of levels attract dressage horses from beginning to the top Grand Prix attainment. The quality of performances in these classes is a beautiful sight to behold.

Always seeking new ways to introduce our young bloodstock, Sport Horse Nationals debuted Young Horse Dressage in 2016. Open to 4- and 5-year-olds, this class mimics the prestigious United States Dressage Federation event of presenting the ‘youngster horses’ to dressage. With $15,000 in prize money, the young horses first did a jog for soundness at Friday night’s presentation. Food, drink and merriment accompanied this festive event. Judged for soundness and quality, these young horses went on to perform a simplified dressage pattern and were awarded their national titles

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accordingly. The event invited the entire show community to view and admire the future dressage super stars of the Arabian horse world and a great time was had by all.

The ever-present show staff was easily identifiable by their bright red polo shirts. Whether handling an individual concern, serving up an awesome Friday night Wine and Cheese Party, dishing up ice cream sundaes, or navigating the mass move of 80 horses and their stabling, these amazing folks kept a smile on their faces and a positive attitude.

The James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex is located literally next door to the North Carolina State Fair facility and the sprawling North Carolina State University—home to one of the finest veterinary schools in the country … not to mention, great basketball!

This high-profile location gives Sport Horse Nationals an easy draw of the public. Many families brought their children to watch the classes. Many more attended the AHA T.A.I.L. guided tours where one could tour the barns, watch performances and even meet an Arabian horse! The Triple Crown Lunch and Learn event featured Dr. Bill Vandergrift presenting, “Gut Instincts: Feeding For Health and Performance,” always a show horse concern. A Silent Auction held through the show week raised money for the ADHF and local Duke Children’s Hospital.

Despite Hurricane Irma’s possible presence, Sport Horse Nationals carried on. The Arabian horse community extended its generosity by offering post-show accommodations to those unable to return home due to the weather. Many a show barn from Florida and other affected states breathed a sigh of relief while keeping close contact with home.

From the ‘night before the show’ Exhibitors Welcome Dinner, to show’s end on Sunday, Sport Horse Nationals 2017 beamed a warm and welcoming experience to exhibitors and spectators alike. n Photos by Meaghan Estes.

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Leaving A Positive Impression: THE 2017 ARABIAN U.S. OPEN IN CENTRAL PARK

by THERESA CARDAMONE

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he Arabian U.S. Open in Central Park is like no other horse show, being set in the middle of New York City, the home to over 8-and-a-half million people.

At its heart lies the nearly 900 acres of lush, native landscape that make up one of the world’s most visited and beloved parks. Held in a converted ice rink near the southeast corner of the Park where 5th Avenue meets Central Park South (59th Street), the venue is embraced by the glittering skyscrapers of Manhattan. The Pierre, the Sherry Netherland and the Plaza hotels, along with other iconic buildings, embrace the site—a picturesque hollow rimmed by massive boulders and watchful trees—which has been transformed into a world class horse show arena.

Organized as the opening night event of the annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show, the third edition of the Arabian U.S. Open was generously sponsored by Qatar Airways for the first time. Flight attendants wearing the company’s classic uniforms represented the company with style as they participated in the presentation of awards to the winning entries. The pairing of sponsor to show is the perfect union, as many prominent modern breeders are located in Qatar, a major force in the worldwide Arabian market over the last 20 years. Additionally, the family histories of many Qatari stretch back to the days of their tribal ancestors, who evolved side-by-side with the indigenous horses of the Arabian Peninsula.

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This unique show brings incredible examples of our breed to both the extended equine community, who take the stage later in the week, and the general public, in the heart of the greatest city in the world. Only 50 horses can be stabled in the Park at one time, which limits the quantity of entries, but does nothing to impede the quality. The temporary barns are located on a ballfield convenient to one of the few roads crossing Central Park, which facilitates moving the horses on and off the grounds efficiently. The stable area is some distance from the arena, creating a unique opportunity for the public to see the horses close up as they share the walkways across the Park. As always, more than a few people were seeing and touching Arabians for the first time, which is a part of the primary mission of the event.

“I grew up riding bareback on my uncle’s horses during family visits upstate, but I’ve never seen an Arabian before!” exclaims Rose Camarini, a native New Yorker, who stumbled upon the scene while enjoying the Park.

She had just gotten a sweet nuzzle from one of the curious horses who was being led through the Park

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on his way to perform. Rose confides that she has harbored an obsession with the breed ever since she read Marguerite Henry’s classic King of the Wind, the story of Sham—the Godolphin Arabian—one of the foundation sires for the Thoroughbred breed. “I forgot how fascinating they are,” Rose adds. “It was impressive to see the famous dished face that I’d read about in real life. Arabians really are the most beautiful of all the horses.”

The show is an opportunity to bring the Arabian breed to a much wider audience. As is clear from Rose’s testimony, some of the defining attributes of the breed—the chiseled head, the high-set tail—are the things that are remembered. Often, it is the fascination with a single trait that leads the way to a more complete appreciation for the breed, and opens the door to new Arabian aficionados. At the same time, the overall horse and its ability to perform at the highest levels of nearly every equestrian discipline can be an equally potent enticement. The Arabian U.S. Open showcases the Arabian horse both in-hand and under saddle, giving the audience a chance to glimpse the versatility that the horses are known for.

Five internationally acclaimed judges took to center ring to judge a marvelous contingent of horses on a beautiful late-summer night: Leslie Connor (USA), Claudia Darius (Germany), Jaroslav Lacina (Czech Republic), Richard Petty (USA), and Graham Smith (Australia). The show management worked hand-in-hand with Rolex and the Central Park team to create a stunning setting, with Project Coordinator Michelle Kelly and the rest of the management seeing to every detail. The field of entries included many national and international champions, who were competing more on behalf of the breed than as individual farms or exhibitors. The team spirit obvious in the barn area added to the camaraderie that comes from working towards a common goal—promotion of the Arabian horse.

are owned by partnership groups managed by Jeff Sloan, who flew the two in from Scottsdale, Ariz., for the show. They attracted a flock of admiring fans, who were gently greeted by the horses, who had been fully animated in the show ring not long before.

Sue Wais is the Director of Student Life at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. Although she, like Rose, had ridden a relative’s horses as a kid, she was attending her first horse show and seeing Arabians for the first time as well. When asked for her first impressions of the breed, Sue confided that she was both fascinated and disappointed; fascinated with the alert, happy expressions that were evident in the performance horses and disappointed in what she described as the “wild animal behavior” that she saw in the breeding classes. To Sue, the horses shown under saddle seemed to love working with their riders as a team. She didn’t get the same impression of the halter horses.

“The teamwork between the horses and riders was great to see,” Sue comments. “They stepped with such animated precision in the country English class and were so relaxed in the western. But the horses in the breeding classes were so wild, less connected to the trainer. It reminded me of a lion tamer with his whip. All of the horses were beautiful and I appreciated the announcer giving a little background on what was expected in each class, although I would love to have known even more before watching. It gave

One of the most popular parts of the evening is after the final class, when anyone in the area is invited into the arena for a champagne toast. Spectators could meet, greet, and rub on a loving gelding and speak to the exhibitors and officials. This year, they also got to rub on the champions, when both the Gold Champion Stallion, Baha AA, and the Gold Champion Mare, RH Triana, joined the party. Both horses

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Show Results 2 0 1 7 A R A B I A N U. S . O P E N A T THE R O L EX C EN T R A L P A R K H ORSE SH OW ARABIAN SENIOR STALLION HALTER Gold Champion: BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA), O: Baha Partners LLC, B: Ariela Arabians Silver Champion: TEMPEZST (Audacious PS x Contezsa), O/B: Nichole Mesik ARABIAN JUNIOR STALLION HALTER Gold Champion: BAAHIR JAWHAR (Baahir El Marwan x Jewel Of Marwan H), O/B: Chloe and Al Cox - Sycamore Farm LLC ARABIAN SENIOR MARE HALTER Gold Champion: RH TRIANA (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF), O: Triana Holding LLC, B: Robin Hood Farms Silver Champion: SASHAA LHT (El Nabila B x Giovanna JM), O: Hennessy Arabian Horse Partners LLC, B: Rinaldo Longuini ARABIAN JUNIOR MARE HALTER Gold Champion: GENEVA CS (SF Veraz x Gevalia CA), O/B: Jeff and Sybil Collins & James and Kay Smith Collins Silver Champion: MD MIRKA (AJ Thee Luca x MD Psylk), O/B: Manuel Durini, ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE PRO/AM Gold Champion: HARRY TROTTER (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), O: Melissa Fry, B: Tim and Marty Shea Silver Champion: CP MANIFESTO (H Mobility H x Afire Charmm), O: Katherine Kirby, B: Cal Poly Pomona Bronze Champion: CSP HENNESSY (DS Mick Jagger x MHR Martinna), O: Nancy O’Reilly - Amazing Horse Woman LLC, B: Leland Mekeel and Linda Mekeel Madsen ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE PRO/AM Gold Champion: PA KID KHAN (Sundance Kid V x Kharrea PGA), O/B: Frank and Sara Chisholm - Palmetto Arabians LLC Silver Champion: HOLDIN ACES (Arezzo NL x Hollygolitely DDF), O: Joelle Wright - East Manor Arabians, B: Joelle and Robert Wright Bronze Champion: PA APPALONIA DANCER (Sundance Kid V x Acappella V), O: Lisa Gaudio and James Kazanjian, B: J. Frank and Sara Chisholm ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE PRO/AM Gold Champion: PA MAYHEM (Possesion PGA x BP Meditation Bey), O: Debra Hines, B: J. Frank and Sara Chisholm Silver Champion: WIZE BEYBE (Afire Bey V x Wize Berry), O: Combs Family Trust, B: Arie Therese Scribbick Bronze Champion: GGRAND SLAM (Grand Applause x Autumn Rose PA), O: Rollingwood Farm, B: Thomas and Dawn Garland ARABIAN MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME Gold Champion: EQ ESCALADE (Bucharest V x Allurience CG), O: Dr. James Blevins and Kimberly Butler, B: EQ Training Center LLC Silver Champion: SQUEEZEBOX (IXL Noble Express x MF Afires Joy), O: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, B: Kimberley Monroe Bronze Champion: HL SANCTION (The Chief Justice x Overlook Seratifa), O: Hawk Haven Farms, B: Jayne Solberg

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Senior Stallion Halter Gold Champion BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA), shown by Andrew Sellman for owner Baha Partners LLC.

Junior Stallion Halter Gold Champion BAAHIR JAWHAR (Baahir El Marwan x Jewel Of Marwan H), shown by Ted Carson for owners Chloe and Al Cox.

Junior Mare Halter Gold Champion GENEVA CS (SF Veraz x Gevalia CA), shown by Ted Carson for owners Jeff and Sybil Collins & James and Kay Smith Collins

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Senior Mare Halter Gold Champion RH TRIANA (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF), shown by Rodolfo Guzzo for owner Triana Holding LLC.

Native Costume Gold Champion EQ ESCALADE (Bucharest V x Allurience CG), ridden by Brooke Fuchs for owners Dr. James Blevins and Kimberly Butler.

Hunter Pleasure Pro/Am Gold Champion PA MAYHEM (Possesion PGA x BP Meditation Bey), ridden by Caralyn Schroter and Brooke Hines for owner Debra Hines.

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Country English Pleasure Pro/Am Gold Champion HARRY TROTTER (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), ridden by John Ryan and owner Melissa Fry.

Western Pleasure Pro/Am Gold Champion PA KID KHAN (Sundance Kid V x Kharrea PGA), ridden by Rob Bick and Janie Heslep Frank for owner Palmetto Arabians LLC.

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me some understanding of what was happening when the judges made their placings.” Sue may have been a first-time show-goer, but she had a pretty good eye—she successfully selected two Gold and two Silver champions!

Rose and Sue are examples of how the outreach effort to expand the horizons of the breed through the Arabian U.S. Open are working. Rose is planning to revisit her dreams of becoming a horse owner. Sue is interested in creating an opportunity for students of the School of Professional studies—who cover a vast array of careers in both undergraduate and graduate programs—to be in the stands next year … exposing another 30-40 young adults to the grandeur of the Arabian horse. And so it goes … the seeds are planted for another generation of new Arabian horse enthusiasts. With the Arabian U.S. Open in Central Park as an example, the way is paved for more of this kind of intimate event that does so much to promote the Arabian horse. n

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U.S. Nationals Profiles OWNERS Lara ames

Cedar Ridge Arabians

Farm Affiliation: Midwest / Stachowski Farms # of years owning Arabians: my entire life My first U.S. Nationals was … wow, I would say about 37 years ago; I attended with my parents and grandparents.

and everything that surrounds them.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … yikes! I think it may depend on whom you ask, but would hope they would say that I am a “go with the flow” gal, and loves my horses

My ritual before showing my horse(s) … drives everyone crazy, but get dressed at the very last moment, and walk from the dressing room to the warm-up ring.

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KimberLy butLer Farm Affiliation: Ted Carson / Dale Brown Performance Horses # of years owning Arabians: 20+ My first U.S. Nationals was … as a spectator in 1997.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … EQ Escalade+// in the Native Costume ATR, but I am more excited to see Brooke Fuchs show him in the Native Costume Open and English Show Hack Open. My husband and I are also excited and looking forward to seeing Dale Brown show a horse we bred, ASA Lock N Load, in the Half-Arabian Reining Futurity and Reining Junior Horse.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … determined to achieve my goals and that I never give up no matter how many obstacles stand in my way.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … I don’t have any real ritual, I just like to hang out at the barn with my trainer and my horse while doing my makeup, hair, etc.

Peter & Lori Conway Conway Arabians

# of years owning Arabians: Lori – 50; Peter – 25 My first U.S. Nationals was … Lori – 1969; Peter – 1992.

We are most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to … every horse competing at Nationals. It is especially gratifying to cheer for those horses that we have bred and sold. As always, we have a group of youngsters and are excited to see them in the ring.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe us, they would say … we are enthusiastic!

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … (Lori) I am a detail oriented person, so it’s clean, polish, primp and as perfect as I can make the horse and me.

Lisa Gaudio Farm Affiliation: Ryan Show Horses/ Midwest Station / Ted Carson My first U.S. Nationals was … was in 1996 with my Half-Arabian Sherry Baby.

I have owned Arabian horses … since 1989 with my first Arabian mare, a Barbary daughter, who I just lost in 2016.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … my two mares in AOTH halter: my purebred black Sundance Kid V mare PA Appalonia Dancer, and my 6-time National Champion Half-Arabian Beni TG. They are both such sweat mares.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … I am upbeat and always looking for a challenge. I think that’s what I love about showing and riding mares.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … usually listening to great song so it fills my head and doesn’t make me stress too much. A little champagne may not hurt either!

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PauL GLans

Farm Affiliation: Midwest # of years owning Arabians: 45 My first U.S. Nationals was … 1995, with my childhood friend and trainer, Bill Flood.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to … our main enjoyment of showing a horse like Apollo De Valentino, for the mere fact of being the breeders and raising him. It is so rewarding to show a horse that was born at your home and then have him be of the caliber to show at this level in competition.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … “Be careful,” Paul will try to sell you a Cadillac or GMC before trying to sell you a horse!

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … to take a moment before entering the ring and say the words to myself, “wish you were here” Both my late parents were so steadfast in their support of my love for Arabian horses. It was such a joy to either have them ringside to watch, or call them on the line to share in my excitement.

HeatHer JoHns

Farm Affilliation: Select Show Horses # of years owning Arabians: 32 My first U.S. Nationals was … Louisville 2004, with Mandalay Bey. I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … my 18-year-old horse that I’ve had for 15 years, Mandalay Bey. If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … she loves her horse!

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … applying lots of Biofreeze on my lower back and stretching.

Gary r. KeHL GRK Farms

# of years owning Arabians: 25 My first U.S. Nationals was … 10 years ago.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to … watching my horses show, and it’s so tough to pick. I love to watch my halter horses and my performance horses!

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … I am always happy to come to my barn, see all my horses, and all the people that have been brought together by Arabian horses.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … I get a Diet Coke and I sit in the stands and cheer!

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anne KeLLer Avonlea Arabians / J.T. Keller Performance Horses # of years owning Arabians: 28 My first U.S. Nationals was … in 1998 at Louisville.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to … sending a few Onyx A foals that we bred for the Futurity classes. Onyx will have foals competing in the Western Pleasure Arabian and Half-Arabian Futurities, the AWPA Futurities, the AOTR Maturity, Select AATR and Jr. Horse classes. I’m really excited to cheer on all of the “O-Babies” this year even if it’s from home, due to having a baby of my own.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … very dedicated to my horses. I’m very hands-on with all the horses I own and breed. From foaling out six foals this year, to cleaning stalls and washing tails, there isn’t an aspect of my horses’ care and upbringing that I’m not involved with.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … I’m very focused when I ride and am able to block out all distractions when I show, except for the class calls and my trainer’s voice! For me, that focus starts long before I hit the ring, so I like to have “quiet time” before I show. I think that’s going to be harder to achieve now, with my new baby!

Jane oLson

Farm Affilliation: IIB Farms # of years owning Arabians: 14 My first U.S. Nationals was … Youth Nationals in Albuquerque, NM, 2006. My Aunt Susan raised Arabian horses for over 30 years and I first was on an Arabian when I was 3 years old when my mom put me on MM Cylent Flyer. Who knew, 8 years later Flyer would be my first show horse in the Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR and JOTR 11-13 classes. He was a great horse and set the standard for every horse we have owned since.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … DR Major Impact in the Arabian Hunter AAOTR 18-35 class!

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … Jane, who?

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … listening to the “Space Jam” theme song and ensuring all my dry-cleaning tags stay on my show clothes ... for luck!

Katie russeLL Farm Affilliation: Burkeman Centre / Midwest # of years owning Arabians: 45 My first U.S. Nationals was … in 1976 (yes, I have been doing this a long time).

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to … showing! We all practice and prepare for the U.S. Nationals the entire year—it is the ultimate goal and win.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … I would hope that they would say that I love my horses and always put them first. I would also hope that they would say that I am a good teammate, competitor and friend.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … practice, practice, practice--train, train, train!

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meLissa subJeCK Farm Affiliation: Midwest Training Centre # of years owning Arabians: since 1994, when my parents purchased my first horse My first U.S. Nationals was … Fifteen years after my 1998 Youth Nationals top ten win with my Arabian Gelding, PF Prime Time. I attended with Team Midwest and Remember the Nyte RMA, where we took home championship honors in the Half-Arabian Yearling Gelding class.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … my boy, Remember the Nyte RMA, in the HalfArabian Saddle/Pleasure Type Gelding AOTH. Remember the Nyte loves to show; and we love to show him!

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … I have no idea! I guess you’ll have to ask Alcides, David, Nate and Margeaux!

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … I just try to keep calm and stay out of the way. When we are ready to enter the ring, I always give my horse a pat on the neck, thank them for taking me this far, and say “let’s do this!”

JaneLL Voss

Farm Affiliation: Select Show Horses # of years owning Arabians: almost 40 years total with a 14-year break My first U.S. Nationals was … maybe around 1985, but I took a long break to have a family. In my second generation of Arabians, my first Nationals was 2012.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … Man About Vegaz VA. This will be our third Nationals. He is just so much fun to ride, that I always look forward to it. I also will be showing Mac Shoc WA; our first nationals together.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would they say … that I am a positive influence at the barn and a contributing member of our barn family. I love seeing everyone else show and be successful.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … just try to relax and visualize the ride.

amy weaVer Farm Affiliation: Trotwood Farm # of years owning Arabians: 8 My first U.S. Nationals was … 2014.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … Caramel Chips in the Select AATR class.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … lol, fun loving, easy going and always asking questions!

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … to try to relax and remember that this is supposed to be fun!

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CHeryL JudGe wendLinG

Farm Affiliation: Select Show Horses # of years owning Arabians: about 50 years, with a 20-year gap for kids and career My first U.S. Nationals was … early 1970s; can’t remember exactly.

I am most looking forward at U.S. Nationals to showing … Soulja and Redman.

If you were to ask someone from the barn to describe me, they would say … I’m obsessed and madly addicted to these beautiful horses.

My ritual before showing my horse(s) is … to give them a peppermint before they’re bridled.

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TRAINERS PrisCiLLa CLuff Farm: GRK Farms # of horses competing: 3 The first U.S. Nationals I competed at was … oh dear, I don’t remember!

With U.S. Nationals being the last gear-up for the year, it is a special event because … it is the pinnacle; the most prestigious, most coveted win of the season.

The one thing you can always find in my fridge during U.S. Nationals is … ulcer meds and bottled water. Oops, that’s two. watch classes together.

Our special something we do together with our clients at U.S. Nationals is … we go to dinner a lot and also

My favorite show moment from U.S. Nationals in the 80s or 90s was … C A Hermoso winning the Arabian Western Pleasure Open—a great moment for a special horse.

If I could change one thing about U.S. Nationals, it would be … I tend to not focus on that sort of thing. I am just happy to be there! I am excited to have the champion halter classes back in the big arena.

Lindsay rineHart Farm: Trotwood Farm # of horses competing: 4 The first U.S. Nationals I competed at was … 2006.

With U.S. Nationals being the last gear-up for the year, it is a special event because … it’s the U.S. Nationals! The most prestigious show of the year!

The one thing you can always find in my fridge during U.S. Nationals is … I feel this is a trick question, so everyone can run around and find yummy things in other people’s refrigerators!

Our special something we do together with our clients at U.S. Nationals is … barn dinners.

If I could change one thing about U.S. Nationals, it would be … replace the rodeo panels in the Ford Truck Arena with pretty white fencing. The ugly rodeo panels drive me crazy!

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Laura rodeL

Farm: Cedar Ridge Arabians # of horses competing: 13

The first U.S. Nationals I competed at was … this will be my first year competing.

With U.S. Nationals being the last gear-up for the year, it is a special event because … everyone brings their best horses out to compete.

The one thing you can always find in my fridge during U.S. Nationals is … chips and salsa.

Our special something we do together with our clients at U.S. Nationals is … make sure everyone is having a good time.

My favorite show moment from U.S. Nationals in the 80s or 90s was … watching the classes and wishing one day I would be down in that ring trotting through that entrance gate.

tom tHeisen Farm: Conway Arabians, Inc. # of horses competing: 10 The first U.S. Nationals I competed at was … 1988.

With U.S. Nationals being the last gear-up for the year, it is a special event because … it’s a huge horse family reunion of sorts, and the culmination of a full year’s preparation; competing with the best of the best.

The one thing you can always find in my fridge during U.S. Nationals is … Diet Coke.

Our special something we do together with our clients at U.S. Nationals is … we make sure to do a big dinner with clients and staff, celebrating the year’s accomplishments.

My favorite show moment from U.S. Nationals in the 80s or 90s was … Rich Doran winning the Half-Arabian English Pleasure on Baskabella, is the first thing that popped into my head. So many great memories!

If I could change one thing about U.S. Nationals, it would be … in a perfect world, the warm-up arena would be closer to the show ring.

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CARETAKERS riCHard tirado Farm Affiliation: Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. # of years caring for horses: 7 My job is special to me, because … I want the horses I groom to the look the best.

My main job in assisting the trainer is … getting horses ready and on time.

The one thing I always have in my grooming bag … black electrical tape.

My all-time favorite horse is … A Noble Cause.

If I didn’t work with horses, I would probably be … working for Ames Construction.

On my day off, I enjoy … exercise.

KatJa VreCar

Manager of Kurdistan Arabian Stud

Farm Affilliation: Midwest My job is special to me, because … working with Arabian horses is a passion and love that our entire family shares.

I’ve been caring for horses for … our entire life; it’s a family tradition.

If I get nervous when my horses get ready to go into the ring, I handle it by … hugging my family; this is such an exciting time.

My main job in assisting the trainer is … the day to day care and breeding selection of the horses.

The one thing I always have in my grooming bag … carrots!

My all-time favorite horse is … the magnificent Padrons Psyche, because … of his unique ability to pass on his greatness. He is a legend and is found in almost every pedigree of our Arabian horses.

If I didn’t work with horses, I would probably be … a veterinarian; I just love being around the horses and caring for them.

On my day off, I enjoy … horseback riding, and sometimes, just walking the fields to enjoy the beautiful mares and foals we are breeding.

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Good Luck To All At U.S. Nationals!

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AmAteur Spotlight ...

Lisa Gaudio How long have you been involved with Arabian horses?

Since 1989. That year I bought my first Arabian mare Choices (Barbary+++ x Baskhemos Rochele).

What disciplines have you and are competing in?

Amateur halter and western pleasure.

What is your favorite riding style? Western, but I do one day look forward to riding saddle seat.

Who is your favorite horse you have ever owned?

Kyrie Elleison. She was a Canadian National Champion mare I bred and also the mother of the trinity miracle foals that were born this year. The best part is they will compete in halter and I may have a western and saddle seat horse in there.

If there was one horse you could have or own, whom would it be and why? If I could own one horse, it would have been Barbary+++; for his versatility, shear athletic ability and will to live.

How many horse events do you attend a year? Five to six.

What is your favorite horse event and why? Scottsdale, regardless if I show or not, it’s just fun!

Aside from horses, what is some of your favorite hobbies? Gardening.

What would be one thing our readers would be surprised to know about you? My father is a very accomplished song writer; I named two of my horses after his songs, Sherry Baby, and her grand foal, Big Man In Town. Both songs were also in the Broadway play Jersey Boys.

If there is one person you could thank in this world, who would it be and why? My husband who has supported my dream, not only financially, but also with his whole heart.

How do you see your involvement in the Arabian horse business 15 years from now? I see myself in the world of Arabian horses way past the next 15 years and hope my grandchildren enjoy them for years to come. n

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Guest Editorial:

Supportive Care For Your Equine Athlete, Part I – Icing Legs

by Jessica Cole Great horsemen distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack in part by the extra notch of care they give their equine charges.

This two-part series will cover two non-invasive supportive therapies that any owner or exhibitor can implement during times of stress, such as lengthy and demanding shows or distance rides, to prevent injuries and prolong happy, comfortable careers.

Your horse’s legs take a pounding every day, even if he isn’t being ridden. Nature designed the horse to be fast at escaping predators, but not necessarily sturdy. This means long limbs capable of long, fast strides, but without a lot of bony substance to slow things down. When you add schooling under saddle for demanding disciplines, and showing on footing that is often variable, it’s no wonder that even a very sound horse may experience some hoof and leg soreness and inflammation by the end of a long show. This predisposes the horse to poor performance, compensation, and potentially crossing the line between “getting a little sore” and an acute injury that may be more serious and more painful.

The old cliché about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure is very true with regard to leg management, and implementing a preventative icing routine at major shows or at home at the first sign of trouble can save a lot of heartache and vet bills. However, it is very important to do icing properly for it to be effective, and, in fact, if done improperly, it can cause problems of its own.

There are many fancy icing systems out on the market and many of them are very good. I own and love a Game Ready Cold Therapy Compression machine and would recommend it to anybody, but it is also very costly. I also use good, old fashioned nine pocket ice boots that are within the financial reach of most owners and can do just as good a job as a Game Ready if used correctly.

Appropriate and effective icing: 1. Assemble the proper materials.

You need a pair of nine pocket ice boots to do front legs, dish gloves to protect your hands if you are sensitive to cold, bagged ice in small chunks, and a hammer to pound the ice even finer. I mention icing the front legs, and you can indeed ice hind legs and hocks, but some horses are reactive to the point of being dangerous about hind leg ice wraps. If you try this with your horse, be very careful!

Make sure you have someone on the horse’s head with a chain over the nose in case a kicking fit ensues!

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2. Fill the pockets FULL of ice and then lay the boots on the ground. Hold the tops of the pockets shut and use the side of a hammer head to pound the ice into small pieces. This helps the ice conform to your horse’s leg so that you are getting the whole leg cold. It is ineffective to have only small spots on the leg making contact with the ice, as this results in uneven cooling and not much effect on circulation or inflammation.

3. Grease your horse’s feet with Vaseline or a similar product to keep water from the melting ice from damaging the hoof wall. If your horse has really tough feet, you might not need to do this, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Once water damage occurs in the hoof wall, it can take a long time to correct, and the horse may throw a lot of shoes until the damage grows out.

4. Apply the boot so that the Velcro fastens in the front, over the cannon and knee. This puts the majority of the ice on the back, where the tendons and blood vessels are.

Fasten the Velcro snuggly. As the ice melts, the boot will loosen and slide down, so you may need to retighten part way through your icing.

5. Leave the ice on for no more than 20 minutes. This is long enough to constrict the blood vessels, but not so long as to make them lose elasticity. Take the ice off for at least 20 minutes, which is enough time for the blood vessels to expand again, then put the ice back on for no more than 20 minutes more, constricting the vessels one more time. When you take the ice off the final time, Ar abian Horse Times | 203 | Volume 48, No. 5A A

the vessels expand again, and this creates a flushing action that helps your horse’s circulatory system clean out inflammation that would otherwise lead to soreness and potentially a serious injury. NEVER LEAVE ICE ON FOR LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES … as this will cause the blood vessels to lose elasticity and the ability to expand and constrict to promote flushing of toxins.

6. Remove the boots and check your horse’s legs. If you have done a good job of filling the boots and crushing the ice to conform, you should have an evenly cool leg. If you plan to put the ice back on after waiting at least 20 minutes, you can put your boots in a cooler to keep the ice from melting during the wait. Refill the boots as needed before applying for a second time.

7. Towel your horse’s legs dry to prevent chapping and potential scratches infections. White legged horses are prone to developing scratches from icing if their legs are left wet too many times.

8. When you are done icing for the day, shake the ice out of the boots and hang up to dry. Ice boots pick up all kinds of dirt and can grow bacteria easily because they are wet so much of the time. It is important to dry them out daily. They should go through the washing machine periodically and can be disinfected with a number of mild disinfectants between uses as well.

When finished, you may choose to wrap your horse in some sort of standing wrap overnight, or you can leave the legs open. Consult with a good sports medicine vet and also experiment with wraps to see what works best for your horse. Horses that tend to get foot sore due to poor circulation in the feet benefit more being left unwrapped, because wrapping can impede circulation to the feet. By contrast, a horse who is prone to stocking up in the tendons or getting sore in suspensory ligaments will do far better with a supportive poultice or sweat wrap.

It is the nature of an athlete to experience physical stress and soreness to some degree when performing at a high level or for an extended period of time. Icing legs is one simple way to minimize the consequences to the horses we love. In Part II of this series, supportive care for the back will be addressed. n

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In Memoriam

Padrons Psyche (1988-2017)

On the 9th of September, the world lost a legend, but for many who knew Padrons Psyche (Padron x Kilika) personally, lost even more. The wound is fresh and the subject of his passing is still very sensitive, but Jesse Swaenepoel, who was his last caretaker with Emmie Graafland this past year at Schoukens Training Center, honors him with words that perhaps echo anyone who has ever been in his presence. “After Monika left Schoukens, she passed on the responsibility of being Psyche’s caretaker to me. I had been around Monika and Psyche, and learned a lot over the years about him. Psyche had his own rule book when it came to handling and grooming him. He had the most pride that I have ever seen in a horse, but underneath all that, he had a heart of gold.

As soon as you would lay eyes upon him, you feel this presence of something greater, deep in your bones. The world lost a legend, but many of us lost a friend who changed our lives forever. Every day I pass by his stable, and just hope that in some miraculous way, his face is going to pop out of his stable window, but it never happens. I miss his presence around me every day and I know that nothing will ever feel like that again. It was an honor to have spent the time I had with him. I hope that wherever he is now, that he’s found peace and joy. I know a lot of us will forever miss him. May he rest in peace.”

A tribute to Padrons Psyche, to follow in upcoming issue.

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Index Of Advertisers A

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Adandy Farm........................................................................................................ 3

Lembke, Robert & Dean................................................................................. 117

AHT Boutique..................................................................................................206 Alistar Arabians................................................................................................ 178 Alvarez Arabians.................................................................................... 208, IBC

Amazing Horsewoman, LLC.....................................................................IFC, 1 Avonlea Arabians......................................................................................158, 159

B Beverly, Martha.................................................................................................. 34

Boylan, Jeanne Marie, Anna & Colleen........................................................... 35

Breedlove, Jim & Laura...................................................................................... 33

C Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc.....................................45-47MW (83-85), 101-124

ChriShan Park Arabians.............................................................................IFC, 1

Conway Arabians..........................................................................................26, 27

E Eleanor’s Arabians....................................................................................154, 155

F Fazenda Floresta...................................................................................FC, 12, 13

Frierson Atkinson.............................................................................................206

Furioso Farm............................................................................... 8-9MW (46-47)

G Gaudio, Lisa & James Kanzanjian.................................................... 55MW (93) Glans, Paul & Sabrina........................................................................ 54MW (92) Glomski, Annie........................................................................................ 113, 116

GRK Farms................................................................................................149-153

H Haras Dharamsala............................................................................125, 136, BC

Haras La Catalina................................................................... 42-44MW (80-82)

Haras Mayed ...................................................................................... 53MW (91)

Harris, Pam......................................................................................................... 32

Hegg, Mrs. Mickey..........................................................................................206

Heritage Arabians Farm................................................................................... 156 Huke, Matt......................................................................................................... 22

J J.T. Keller Performance Horses................................................................158, 159

Johns, Heather.................................................................................................... 21 Johnson, Lacinda................................................................................ 56MW (94)

Judge, Joe & Lova............................................................................................... 16

K Kirby Arabians.................................................................................................. 179 Kurdistan Arabian Stud..........................................................38-41MW (76-79)

M Marino Arabians......................................................................30-34MW (68-72)

Maroon Fire Arabians......................................................................................206 McNeely, Shirley..........................................................................................30, 31 Midwest........................................................... 37, 38, 1-60MW (39-98), 99, 100

Milestone Arabians ............................................................... 24-29MW (62-67)

Milne, Mr. George & Debbie Stuart........................................ 4-7MW (42-45) Mullis Family, The............................................................................................. 20

O Oak Ridge Arabians .........................................18-23MW (56-61), 33MW (71)

Orrion Farms...........................................................................10-17MW (48-55)

P P & H Cattle Company...........................................................................154, 155

Q Quintessa Arabians................................................................. 48-49MW (86-87)

R R.O. Lervick Arabians.....................................................................................206 Russell, Katie & Joe.................................................................50-51MW (88-89)

S Select Show Horses.......................................................................................14-23 Selume, Jorge....................................................................................... 53MW (91)

Shada, Inc..........................................................................................................208 Shaffer Family, The............................................................................................ 15 Shaffer, Laura...................................................................................................... 17 Shea Stables.......................................................................................................206 Show Season..................................................................................................24, 25

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Silver Stag Arabians LLC.................................................................................... 3 Stachowski Farm, Inc....................................................................................... 179

Stone Ridge Arabians..............................................................34-37MW (72-75) Subjeck, Melissa..................................................................................52MW (90)

T The Hat Lady...................................................................................................206

Trotwood Farm................................................................................................. 157 Tyler, Elizabeth.............................................................................................30, 31

V Valesco, Erika Gallo........................................................................................... 34 Voss, Mary & Corrine........................................................................................ 21 Voss, William & Janell................................................................................. 18, 19

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