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Contents Issue 8 • Volume 49, No. 3 14

Cover Story: Coltrane SS—In The Rhythm Of It All

by Jenn Trickey

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Stella Bella Arabians: “Beautiful Star”

by Kristi Hopp

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U.S. Nationals Judges’ Perspective … In-Hand Breeding

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Leaders Of The Times: Im The Real Deal— Celebrating The Icon Of Arabian Reining And Working Western

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

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2 REGION 9

For The Love Of A Horse: Oula And The Vigils

by Theresa Cardamone

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Region 9 Cover Story: Oak Haven Farms—The Second Generation

by Mary Kirkman

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The 2018 Region 9 Championships—Vacation-Time Well Spent

by Brittany Dickens

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AHT On The Road: Region 9 Whistlejacket Farm—Eyes On The Horizon

by Mary Kirkman

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JT Keller Training … Building An Arabian Horse Western Pleasure Legacy With Training And A Breeding One Stop Shop

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

4 MN BREEDERS

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Lynch 50th Anniversary

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U.S. Nationals Favorite Moments, Part I

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U.S. Nationals Profiles, Part I

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U.S. National Champions Of The Past: Arabian English Pleasure Open

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Angel Heart Farm—A Lesson In Humanity

by Sarah Jayne Johnson

1MN BRDRS

A Landscape Of Dreams: Breeding Arabians At Jerland

4MN BRDRS

The 37th Minnesota Fall Fest—Preview

by Mary Kirkman

14MN BRDRS

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MN Breeders Back Cover Story: Razeer Serondella … His Future Is Now

by Theresa Cardamone

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In Memoriam

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Creative Minds … Brandy Phillips

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The 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

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2018 Saddle Seat World Cup Competition

by Sarah Jayne Johnson

F E A T U R I N G

On The Cover: COLTRANE SS

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Comments From The Publisher

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In My Opinion … Signs Of Our Changing Times—Bad Or Good?

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Our Town … Respect by Riyan Rivero

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Faces & Places

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25 Things About … Howard Schatzberg

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When Thanks Are Due When I am at horse shows, sometimes I just sit back and enjoy my love for Arabian horses, but other times, I evaluate what I’m seeing. It’s often said that we are now breeding the best horses in the history of Arabians in our country, and I have to agree. The quality of our horses is astounding, and for that, we must thank our committed breeders.

Actually, I’m not speaking just of the Arabians of North America—I’m referring to the world. Around the globe, breeders have earned our gratitude. It’s an incredibly challenging task to blend bloodlines well enough to result in the individuals we are seeing now. Today, travel between our countries is more common than it has ever been, and the internet, which has often divided us, brings horsemen closer than ever. Breeding fine Arabians is our collaborative universal project.

I know, we also hear about how our numbers are down, and statistics tend to bear that out.

But what statistics can’t factor in is the quality of our horses and the unflagging energy of our breeders. That has never been stronger.

You don’t have to go to horse shows or farms to notice this. There are good photographers and videographers in every breed, but in my opinion, the ones recording the history of Arabians now are among the best ever. It has been our good fortune that our horses have been very well documented since the middle of the 20th century; long before other breeds had moved beyond conformation and motion shots, Arabian photographers were seeking to portray the breed’s unique spirit with work that was sheer art. And as technology has improved, the men and women behind the lens have had more opportunities than ever to push the boundaries of imagination.

Everyone who breeds Arabians is undoubtedly grateful for the support of those who purchase their horses, but it never hurts to hear “well done!” I ask everyone who doesn’t breed to please be sure to thank those who do. Take a few minutes to tell someone that you appreciate their dedication in making sure that the Arabian horse moves on into the future. Without our breeders, we would not enjoy the horses we do today.

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jazz harmony, the “Coltrane changes” were introduced to

modern jazz by the world-renowned saxophonist, John Coltrane; harmonic variations that he substituted in common jazz chord progressions.

In other words, taking “common” to a level of anything but. Perhaps this is why Conway Arabians’ 6-year-old stallion, by IXL Noble Express and out of the legendary Brassmis, is so appropriately named. Woven into his unique characteristics, lies the perfect harmony for an extraordinary show horse. A perfect fit for long time breeders, Lori and Peter Conway.

A true reputation of quality has persevered at Conway Arabians because of their careful selection of bloodlines, strong vision for what they breed, and the people they surround themselves with.

Without a solid foundation, you don’t have a leg to stand on, literally; so the Conways value the importance of substance, soundness, temperament and beauty. Yes, beauty. “I come from a background of liking really pretty horses,” states Lori Conway. “That is so important to me. It’s not just about the trot. It’s the whole package.

Strong, solid and pretty on top. I want to walk down my aisle and see pretty horses who are unmistakably Arabians.”

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COLTRANE SS

In the rhythm of it all.

“Coltrane brings a different dynamic to the

Now let’s talk work ethic. “The Coltrane Theory,”

Now, add a new property to his list of qualities.

table,” Lori continues. “We bought him to be a

as Team Kiesner coined it. With his injury in

Substance, soundness, pretty and … heart.“He’s got

breeding stallion, and he has surpassed every one

mind, there was question on how much more

tremendous heart” says Joel Kiesner. “He is always

of our expectations. We had the opportunity to

he could do. But the group agreed to cautiously

willing; a real warrior.”

buy already proven winners, but we chose him.

continue his work with the full understanding

Attracted to ‘something different about him,’

Coltrane was either going to get stronger or not.

With now three young foal crops on the ground,

in hind sight, makes me happy I trusted my gut.”

Really it was up to the horse to work through

the Conways never lose sight of tomorrow, nor how

Due to an injury, catching his leg on the breeding

their hunch that this horse would make a big impact

phantom, the young stallion’s performance

on their lives was proving to be spot on. They are

career started a little late. An unfortunate

thrilled to have foaled two El Ghazi daughters this

incident, but one that actually showed

year; one out of a full sister to SF Specs Shocwave

everyone just how special this individual is.

and the other out of an Afires Heir x Ames Deja

By Jenn Trickey Photo by Stuart Vesty

“We sent him to Joel Kiesner, basically un-broke,

Vu cross. “They will be life-timers at the farm,” says Lori, “and they will definitely be bred to Coltrane.”

as a 5-year-old, with the simple goal to show people he was the real

“This horse has perfect proportions.” Joel adds.

thing. People will always question

“Certainly, gifted with his legs, low hocks, and really

a breeding horse who is never seen

compact body, he’s a perfect reminder of how this

‘walking the walk’ or in this case,

conformation propelled the English pleasure horse

‘trotting the trot,’ so we wanted to give

into what it is today. Yet, all this will contribute to

him a chance to show people he could

current pedigrees.”

put his money where his mouth is. Not giving Joel much time with him, however,

The snowball effect continued with Joel Kiesner. The

our goal was to simply get a video of him

idea of the Park arena came to the surface … enter

doing what we knew he could, even if it was

Scottsdale 2018, exit Scottsdale Park Champion;

only in lines.

enter Buckeye 2018, exit Buckeye Park Champion.

“Then we saw it! And like anything, once you

The rhythm and crescendoing composition this horse

get a taste of something fantastic, you just want

the scar tissue, and he would ultimately be the

continues to write, brings him to the in-gate at the U.S.

more. We wanted more! Little by little, this

one to decide. He answered that for himself with

Nationals Park Championship, where he will represent

horse kept giving more! With everything

his 2017 U.S. National Top Ten in the English

all the dynamics the Conways have valued for decades,

we asked him, he kept rising to the occasion.”

Pleasure Jr. Horse class.

and 12 years after Joel Kiesner did it with his sire.

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OPINION OF LARA AMES Signs Of Our Changing Times— Bad Or Good?

This year I’ve attended five regional championship shows around the country, and as I’ve said often, the quality has been superior at all of them. That has been encouraging, even exhilarating, and it makes me so proud of the breed I love best.

Because I’ve spent my entire life in Arabians, I watch closely to see what changes in our industry, because I know, first from my parents’ experiences and then later from my own, that things always change. One of the most intriguing trends I’ve noticed in recent years is who is showing, and those five regionals confirmed for me what has become increasingly apparent: the amateur and youth classes now often outshine the open events.

That is not to criticize the ability of our trainers. They’re better than ever. In my opinion, it’s just our changing times.

More and more, we are seeing a higher number of our top horses in amateur and youth events. At the regionals I saw, there might have been five horses in an open championship, so that by default, all five got a ribbon. (The quality was still there, just not the numbers.) At the same time, there were so many in the amateur and youth competitions that some of the best ones in a given division left the ring without a ribbon simply because there were five horses that on that day were even better. The amateur and youth classes have been so deep and loaded in talent, that from what I saw at the regionals, there may have been some that didn’t get top five ribbons, but may end the year as among the 10 best in the nation.

What does that mean? It means that today’s Arabian enthusiast probably is not content to watch someone else have all the fun with his or her horse. They’re a hands-on bunch, and as they have polished their skills, they want to

compete. The amateurs and the youth parents are willing to spend money on a horse for themselves or their children, but not necessarily for a trainer to show. With young show horses, the trainer is usually up for the junior classes, of course, but once a horse reaches maturity, owners and their children are in the saddle or at the lead line more than they were before.

In fact, many of the horses we do see in open events with their trainers double as amateur mounts as well. Since I enjoy showing, I understand the attraction. I’ve shared many favorite horses with our trainers!

Another cause for what we’re seeing might be that people are just not overshowing their horses, saving their horses and their money for the peak competitions. As expensive as life can be today, and with all of people’s personal responsibilities— not to mention children’s demanding schedules—that’s understandable too.

All of this has resulted in such a shift in numbers that often the buzz on social media is about how small the open classes are.

So, is this a good trend? Do we need to be concerned? Where does this leave our trainers? I’d be interested to hear opinions.

My guess is that some trainers may not like it, but I think most understand that the Arabian horse industry is a business.

Happy clients with the resources to breed or purchase a superior horse are good for training barns, and most trainers are happy to share a horse with an amateur rider if it gives them a chance to show a special one.

No matter what I see at local and regional shows, however, I am happy that one thing never seems to change. I think that on Friday and Saturday nights at the U.S. and Canadian Nationals, we won’t be looking at small classes. Also, we’ll be seeing some of the breed’s best—the best of the quality that so distinguishes our Arabians at this time in history. ■

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ENGLISH PLEASURE Open with Joel Kiesner Afires Heir x Noble Aphroditie Proudly owned by Karlton & Mary Ann Jackson

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HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE & PARK AAOTR 40 & Over with Lori Lawrence Afire Bey V x Ritida Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC Carey & Lori Lawrence and Nicole Chapparone

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HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE Junior Horse with Joel Kiesner AAOTR Maturity with Dr. Joe Kinnarney Afire Bey V x Styling Time Proudly owned by Dr. Joe Kinnarney & Bradley Marlow www.ReidsvilleVet.com

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ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 40 & Over with Dr. Joe Kinnarney Afires Heir x The Way She Moves Proudly owned by Dr. Joe Kinnarney & Bradley Marlow www.ReidsvilleVet.com

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HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 19-39 with Nicole Chapparone Afire Bey V x Ritida Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC Carey & Lori Lawrence and Nicole Chapparone

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HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE Jr. Horse with Joel Kiesner & AAOTR Maturity with Lori Lawrence Undulata’s Nutcracker x Rumina Afire Proudly owned by Starline Arabians, LLC Carey & Lori Lawrence and Nicole Chapparone

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ENGLISH PLEASURE AAOTR 19-39 with Alexa Cohn Afires Heir x MA Ghazta Trot Proudly owned by I Ask, LLC

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Our Town

Monthly Column | by Riyan

T R A N C H O A S I D T L H U N T ER U I A M V L I N I N G R E RES P E C T N E N G S P OR T G L I noun: due regard for the feelings, W EST E R N wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

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“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”

I’ve

Martin Luther King, Jr.

recently discovered an interesting fact about my thoughts and experiences. I’m not certain if it’s the result of recent struggles in life or if my mind is simply compartmentalizing ideas due to this column, but my thoughts all seem to lead to a universal theme, as if the universe is demanding that I hear what I am to hear and learn what I must.

In the weeks leading up to this month’s column, the theme has been about diversity and respect. I wrote a note to myself with this question about three weeks ago; “Are we divided, or do we just have a lack of respect for each other’s differences?” At the time I did not have a plan or even an idea of what the next column would be about, but in the days that followed, it all became very clear.

Whether it be in our country or our Arabian community, it is hard to find a conversation that does not express a lack of regard for each other’s feelings, wishes, rights or traditions. We tend to criticize, condemn, and complain about that which we know little of. The less we know, the more we believe; the more we believe, the more we criticize, condemn and complain.

“We must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction. ” Audre Lorde Last night in my final act at procrastination in writing this column, Mitch and I turned on the movie, Freedom Writers. The hair stood up on the back of my neck during a scene about the Nazi regime; “ You think you know all about gangs? You’re amateurs. This gang will put you all to shame. And they started out poor and angry and everybody looked down on them. Until one man decided to give them some pride, an identity ... and somebody to blame. They took over countries. You want to know how? They just wiped out everybody else. Yeah, they wiped out everybody they didn’t like and everybody they blamed for their life being hard.”

In 1933, the Nazis opened their first concentration camp, in Dachau, Germany, to house political prisoners. Dachau evolved into a death camp where countless thousands of Jews died or were executed. In addition to Jews, the camp’s prisoners included members of other groups Hitler considered unfit, including artists, intellectuals, Gypsies, the physically and mentally handicapped and homosexuals.

To some, the reference to the Nazi regime regarding our current condition may seem extreme, but I believe there are lessons to be learned in many aspects of both our world history and the history of the Arabian horse that can help us detour from this current path of destruction.

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- Riyan

STELL A BELL A ARABIANS: “BEAUTIFUL STAR”

“Beautiful Star”

by KRISTI HOPP

Although he grew up in a small town in Texas, Dr. Ben Bassichis has fond childhood memories of his family travelling to Israel where he rode Arabian horses bareback across the desert. Years later, after establishing a successful plastic surgery practice in Dallas, Texas, his admiration for the breed only re-emerged when his horse-crazy daughters began taking riding lessons. By the end of 2014, he and his wife Michelle, and their

three children, Sara, Max and Rebecca, found themselves wholly immersed in the Arabian horse lifestyle and Stella Bella Arabians was born.

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daughter’s enthusiasm for horses and his own youthful memories of riding Arabians, she suggested he contact Perry. Payson embraced the opportunity to share his passion for Arabians with Dr. Ben and the entire Bassichis family.

“I drove to his Dallas office to meet him,” Payson recalls. “Dr. Ben was such a kind gentleman; the office had a great atmosphere and was very professional. I also noticed the

staff just loved him and he was very well respected. Later, I had the opportunity to meet the Bassichis children who were beyond polite and just great kids. The whole family is amazing.”

The adventure that would ultimately result in the establishment of Stella Bella Arabians began in the winter of 2013. Perry, Dr. Ben, and of course his daughter Sara, attended an Arabian horse open house at North Arabians in Scottsdale, Arizona. Once the presentation of horses began, Dr.

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Ben and Sara lit up in awe and were completely enraptured by the magic of the Arabian horse.

“They were truly intrigued by the whole experience,” says Payson. Dr. Ben and Sara fell in love with one filly in particular, a chestnut yearling named Royal Italia (Enzo x SR Ssequin). Her purchase established the foundation of Stella Bella Arabians, which means beautiful star. Shortly thereafter, the whole family visited Day Dream Arabians in Santa Ynez, California,

Then, we came across a fairytale-type farm in Aubrey, Texas, similar to what you would see back East or in Kentucky.”—Dr. Ben Bassichis

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leading to their complete immersion into the Arabian horse industry.

Day Dream Arabians is owned by long-time world-renown breeder Carol Steppe. It was the depth of her love, knowledge and passion for breeding Arabian horses that most interested Ben. He reflects on their first visit to the picturesque California farm. “The horses’ beauty and presence was so captivating, like living art. I was so inspired by the completeness of Carol’s meticulous breeding style.” It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Carol, Day Dream, the whole Bassichis family and Stella Bella Arabians.

Soon after, Carol later expressed the need to relocate to Texas due to her

STELL A BELL A ARABIANS: “BEAUTIFUL STAR” family. Dr. Ben casually suggested that she consider bringing some of her horses with her to Texas. Stella Bella Arabians was the result of that friendly conversation, and shortly thereafter Dr. Ben moved forward in an ambitious endeavor to establish a strong breeding program.

a lot of renovation to enhance aesthetics and functionality, including doubling the number of stalls to more than 50.

They added a covered arena and Euro Walker, loafing sheds, an office lounge and entertainment areas. They enhanced the character of the barn with wroughtiron accents, stone walls and whitewashed woods. They liked that it was so close to excellent veterinary care and horse facilities. “Ben adds that “everything was done with the main purpose of the horses’ health and well being.”

Carol remembers the search for a ranch in Texas was somewhat restrictive because they had to stay within a reasonable vicinity of Dr. Bassichis’ surgical practice. “Michelle and I started shopping right away for the perfect farm. Then, we came across a fairytale-type farm in Aubrey, Texas, similar to what you would see back East or in Kentucky.

The Stella Bella program began with embryo rights from one of Carol Steppe’s best mares, Ola La DDA (Hi Hello Boy x DDA Dream On). With the right to choose any stallion, Ben chose world champion EKS Alihandro (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette). Even though he was new to Arabian breeding, Dr. Ben used his intelligence and instinct to cross the EKS Alihandro with the proven quality lines Carol had developed over decades. The following spring, an extraordinary colt was born. Maximus SBA was named in honor of Dr. Ben’s young son, Max Bassichis.

The well-sited white barn had a hunter-green roof with darling cupolas, and exuded character. The rolling hills, pastures laced in lush green grass, plenty of woods, and several ponds were nothing short of enchanting. With 420 acres, there was lots of room for growth. Dr. Ben and Michelle bought the farm, and though it some nice existing structures, did

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STELL A BELL A ARABIANS: “BEAUTIFUL STAR”

The second mare chosen from Carol’s herd was an embryo right for Epiphany DDA (Eden C x Angelina Showlee).

Dr. Ben selected another world champion sire, Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x White Silkk), with the result being an exquisite filly named Eleeah SBA. Both Maximus SBA and Eleeah SBA would bring early show ring success for the young farm.

Another key factor Dr. Ben understood regarding establishing his own farm and breeding operation was the necessity to create a top team of professionals to run the day-to-day operations. The first member of that team came in hiring the phenomenal Ms. Katie Showers, who had worked for Rohara Arabians in Florida for years. Katie remembers making the tough decision to move was not easy, but she has never looked back.

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is just so pretty and peaceful. The quality of the horses is outstanding—they are beautiful and athletic. The quality of care is unsurpassed, and I am so proud to be on the team.”

As his farm was established and breeding program initiated, Dr. Ben began searching for top quality broodmares of his own to round out the breeding operation. One of the most stellar acquisitions was the superstar show mare, Goddess Of Da Vinci (Da Vinci FM x Goddess of Marwan).

The bloodlines of this particular mare are outstanding, in that Goddess of Marwan is a daughter of the legendry mare, Amety B, by the world renowned Marwan Al Shaqab. Dr. Ben remembers his first encounter with Goddess of Da Vinci well, recounting, “She came out of the barn and immediately took

She came out of the barn and immediately took our breath away. Michelle and I still get goosebumps even thinking about seeing her for the first time!”

—Dr. Ben Bassichis

“I love how family-oriented Ben and Michelle are. Everything they do is for their family and they really made me feel like family too. They welcomed me with such open arms; it instantly felt like home at Stella Bella.” She enjoys every moment of her job at the farm, noting that, “when you drive onto the farm, it

our breath away. Michelle and I still get goosebumps even thinking about seeing her for the first time! She is a magnificent mare and an exemplary example of her breed. She has won at the highest levels and produced champion foals. It is rare to find a mare that can do both. Best of all, it is amazing to see our children enjoy her.

She is equivalently stellar in the show ring as she is sweet in her stall.”

The impressive Stella Bella lineup also now includes SF Marwhambra (ZT Marwteyn x Impres Alhambra) and the gorgeous black stallion Artemas GA ( JJ Bellagio x Duchess Of Marwan), who has already created a name for Stella Bella internationally. He has won several prestigious titles across Europe including Best Head in Menton and World Top Ten in Paris in 2015.

Trainer/Manager Katie Showers, riding Naser Al Shaqab.

Artemas GA, 2015 Breeders World Cup Silver Supreme Champion Yearling Colt.

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Along with the development of a breeding program, Dr. Ben and Sara have had a growing interest in showing their own horses. The Bassichis family acquired a striking black Half-Arabian mare Ebony

By Valentino (DA Valentino x CF Mamies Night Out ASHA) from Rudolfo Guzzo Training Center.

Guzzo had shown the mare to a number of national titles and felt strongly that she would be a good match for both Sara and Dr. Ben to show. Michelle recalls the first times Dr. Ben or Sara were heading into

the show ring. “I was scared out of my mind,” she says, “that they or the horse would get injured!” Thankfully, that did not happen, and in 2016 Ebony by Valentino was named Youth National Champion led by 12-yearold Sara Bassichis and U.S. National Champion with Dr. Ben, among other national titles.

To continue to move Stella Bella Arabians forward, Dr. Ben and Carol Steppe discussed the importance of adding a full-time halter trainer to the Stella Bella team. Carol

Sara with Ebony by Valentino, 2016 U.S. National H/A Mare Halter AAOTH Champions.

Ebony by Valentino with Rodolfo Guzzo and the Bassichis children, 2015 Scottsdale.

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suggested Steve Heathcott might be a good fit, but Steve remembers, “I had never been tied to one particular farm long-term outside my time with Sheila Varian. I was a little skeptical at first because I really did not know Dr. Ben. We started talking and decided to do a two-week working interview.”

As it happened, Steve decided he wanted the job the moment he arrived at the farm for the twoweek trial. “Driving through the wrought iron gates, I was stunned at the beauty of the farm. And it only got better! I saw 19 foals, of which at least seven or eight were strong Scottsdale contenders.

I was blown away by the horses first, but then completely fell for the Bassichis family.”

Steve Heathcott with Max.

As their Arabian horse family continued to grow, Dr. Ben established a partnership and friendship with veterinarian doctor, Dr. Billa Sandhu. The two bred Dr. Sandhu’s beautiful mare Love Chimes LD (KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna) to Marwan Al Shaqab. The result was an incredible colt they named Hakkeem, which means doctor in Arabic.

Though only a yearling, Steve Heathcott recognizes Hakkeem’s potential. “I think he can be a future head sire for Stella Bella and Sandhu Arabians. There is something about him that looks like a breeding stallion. He is just big, tall and sexy.”

Hakkeem

Proving that Stella Bella Arabians’ early successes with Maximus SBA and Eleeah SBA were only the beginning of an exceptional breeding operation, Ben is exceptionally proud of his Aphrodite SBA (Ever After NA x Goddess Of Da Vinci). In 2017 she was unanimous Scottsdale Champion Yearling Filly and went on to be named Reserve Junior Champion Mare.

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The Bassichis family has fully embraced the Arabian horse industry. Dr. Ben is quick to note that he and his family are “surrounded by great friends nationally and internationally, as well as amazing horses which are the foundation of our family breeding program and farm.”

He notes that he derives incredible satisfaction from contributing to all areas of farm work, from breeding decisions and showing horses, to feeding cows and plowing fields. He is especially passionate about his John Deere tractor.

When asked what is in the future for Stella Bella Arabians, Dr. Ben summed it up perfectly. “We want to continue to produce horses that we love. We want to see the Stella Bella name in the show arena, but even more importantly, that people who have purchased our horses love them the way we do. Arabians are a unique breed, in that the more you emotionally invest into

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them, the more they give back to you. When we pull up to the barn, the horses all stick their heads out of the barn windows and start talking to us. When we walk through the pastures and fields, the horses come right up to us to enjoy that amazing human-Arabian interaction. The dynamic we love about the horses has been ingrained in them for

thousands of years. This is an unbelievable gift that we are so lucky to experience and share with our family. Our main role now and in the future is to make sure each horse reaches their full potential, whether that be as a show horse, riding horse, breeding horse or simply, a wonderful companion. We love them all, they are our beautiful stars.�

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GREG KNOWLES How many National shows have you judged? This will be my fourth National show.

How important do you feel the entrance and loose lead walk is? For me, the whole class is adjudicated so the entrance tells me about the horse’s motion and charisma. The walk is and has always been the truth teller for me. Many flaws are hidden by a good stand up; the walk tells all.

At the end of a class, if it is a comparative class, how important is the final stand up and what do you use this time for? The final stand is not that important to me unless there is a tie between two horses and I feel I need to take a look one more time. I like to judge all my horses in the class in the same place, in the middle.

How important is it to have a big entrance into the arena? I think it’s important, you never get a second chance to make a great first impression.

If an exhibitor makes a mistake, what is the best advice you can give them to not give up? I like to say a

quick something, maybe like “you should have seen the time I did that.”

You often hear people complain when they see someone make a mistake and still get a good ribbon.

What would you say to the person sitting in the stands, so they have a better understanding? When I judge halter, I am always aware that I am judging the horse and their breeding qualities. This should never be a performance class.

Apparel can have a wide variety amongst its own discipline. What advice would you give someone getting a new outfit? What do you feel is important and what do you find distracting? Classy and clean is always a very simple approach.

What advice would give a first-time Nationals exhibitor? Nerves are always an issue; I have shown a ton of times and I still get butterflies. So, what I tell myself if I feel nervous or intimated is to remember, “No one can make me feel insecure without my own consent.”

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BRUCE MCCREA How many National shows have you judged? This will be my fourth U.S. Nationals. I have also judged Canadian and Youth Nationals.

Around the world, I have judged the National Championship of 18 other countries; many of them multiple times.

How important do you feel the entrance and loose lead walk is?

I like to see a big entrance. It is your first impression, so you should make the best of it. I wish American trainers brought them in as well as European trainers. Most can’t or don’t even try to run! If your horse can trot with some “snort and blow” and charisma, let’s see it! I do judge a lot on the walk, so I like to see it

done properly, walking calmly on a loose lead.

At the end of a class, if it is a comparative class, how important is the final stand up and what do you use this time for? By the time they have entered, walked, and done their individual show, I have pretty much made my decisions. I usually just do a quick check to confirm my placings and check my numbers.

How important is it to have a big entrance into the arena? As I said above, I like to see a big entrance!

What advice would give a first-time Nationals exhibitor? Relax, think, and have a good time!

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ISAAC TAYLOR Years as a Judge: 6 How many National shows have you judged? This is my first Nationals judging opportunity and I’m beyond honored.

How important do you feel the entrance and loose lead walk is? The entrance gives a first impression of the horse and highlights particular pieces of the horse I want to look closer at. The loose lead walk is that first opportunity to look closely at specific conformational traits that caught my eye during the entrance.

At the end of a class, if it is a comparative class, how important is the final stand up and what do you use this time for? Having already seen each horse multiple times at a close distance, any final judging is simply to confirm my choices or possibly break a tie. I don’t feel it’s necessary to look at each individual entry again.

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Leaders Of The Times:

Celebrating The Icon Of Arabian Reining And Working Western

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

Some horses cause us to stand up and cheer as they enter to perform in the show pen. In the Arabian reining horse arena, it’s the 2001 magnificent mahogany bay stallion Im The Real Deal, known by all his friends and fans as simply ‘Barry.’

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Well into his thirteenth year of top level showing, 17-year-old Barry is still ‘all that’: bold, purposeful, balanced, correct and in perfect sequence with his partner and human best friend, trainer Crystal McNutt. One would think that Barry would be taking it down a notch with a working western show career including nine national and nine Scottsdale championship titles in reining, reined cow horse and ranch riding. But so far, 2018 has proven otherwise.

Crystal explains, “Barry loves his reining performances as much as ever. Still, I wanted to change things up a bit, so we decided to enter Scottsdale this year in the amateur reining division. One of my long-time clients, Amanda Burns, started riding Barry over the winter and they really clicked, winning the Scottsdale Arabian Reining ATR championship with a very respectable 70.5 score.” Crystal continues, “We also decided to enter Barry in ranch riding. His exceptional focus and need to achieve makes him a great candidate for this new discipline. Barry made high scores at Scottsdale and went on to be Region 7 Arabian Ranch Riding Champion! And … we added yet another reining championship, winning the Region 7 Arabian Open.”

Owner Audrey Zinke, grins, “Barry has always enjoyed (and deserved) the best life any show horse could have. We were first blessed with owning his sire, the ground-breaking purebred MHR Muscateal. He was the first Arabian reiner I ever saw perform in a ‘Quarter Horse style,’ all the while displaying Arabian horse ‘pretty.’ Breeding Muscateal to Barry’s dam Khemosabi/Varian-bred mare Kheyarraberribeyv, further accentuated athletic ability, balance, a bold attitude and a charisma that you can’t peel your eyes away from. Yes, Barry continues to be confident, in control and happy in the show pen.”

A three-time Arabian Horse Times Readers’ Choice Purebred Arabian Working Western Horse of the Year, Barry continues his legacy with his heirs, the first of which will be show age Ferrara photo ready in 2019. Crystal enthuses, “We have purebred and Half-Arabian Barry ‘get’ who are taking well to their training. We’re seeing calm dispositions, willing attitudes, balance and plenty of athletic talent. 2019 will be the year of the Barry baby debut!”

With a show career attitude of “please stop telling me what to do. I know what to do!”, one could imagine Barry to be arrogant and unapproachable, however, his intelligence and keen intuition are truly otherwise. Audrey elaborates with affection, “When we visit him at Crystal’s, his head is always sticking out of his stall, and he starts nickering as soon as he sees us. He knows we will surely be bringing him carrots and his favorite peanut butter cookies. Barry watches as we leave, nickering until we are out of sight. It makes it very hard to say good-bye! He is the dearest horse ever, and we are so in love with him.”

Charismatic, courageous and kind … there is only one Im The Real Deal+//.

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by THERESA CARDAMONE When Ana and Alejandro Vigil decided to move their family to the United States from their Mexican homeland, they were forced to leave their beloved horses behind, placed with people who would take good care of them. The Vigils and their children, Alejandro Jr. and Marina, could then establish a new home in San Diego, CA. Two years later, fortune played a hand when the Vigils were in Scottsdale, AZ, for Thanksgiving. There, they spotted the ads for the annual Scottsdale open farm tours around the New Year’s holiday.

Although they returned to their lives in San Diego “as if nothing had changed,” they later decided to spend Christmas vacation in Arizona. As they visited the Arabian horse farms, they realized they were seeing a different level of horse; and a tired group of Vigils decided to attend the Marquise Invitational auction preview. They’d seen the advertisements for the sale—which was to be held during the 2017 Scottsdale Show—but didn’t really understand the scope.

Alejandro Vigil recalls the moment when their lives were changed forever, “It was New Year’s Eve, about 10pm,” he remembers. “In the presentation, we saw a mare. She caught our eye—I think we caught hers, too—it went both ways, between the horse and us.” They asked Sahara Scottsdale manager Greg Gallún about the mare, Oula Aljassimya (Marwan Al Shaqab x El Sanadika IA, by Sanadik El Shaklan).

Greg took the whole family to the stall where they met and pet Oula. “Right there, in the first 30 minutes, we were hooked, in love with each other,” Alejandro avers. He asked if she was for sale, but Greg explained that she was committed to the Marquise auction. It was hard for the family to wait the two months until the auction.

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Alejandro Vigil Jr. and younger sister Marina enjoy their time with Oula Aljassimya.

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Oula Aljassimya, Lot 1, of the 2017 Marquise Invitational Auction.

Alejandro Vigil and Nancy Gallún embrace after confirming the Vigil’s winning bid on Oula.

The Vigils went to see Oula again to spend private time with her. They had discovered the mare was not only beautiful, she was trained to ride. (Oula was 2015 Champion Western Pleasure Junior Horse in Santa Barbara and 2016 Region 2 Top Three Hunter Pleasure.) “I was even more interested,” says Alejandro. “She is not just a halter mare, she’s an all-around mare.

She’s intelligent, she’s kind, she’s beautiful. She’s what an Arabian mare should be. She can do halter and she can be around kids and she can compete in performance, too.”

It is apparent when talking to the Vigil family about Oula that their love for the mare is real. Voices crack with emotion, tears of joy well and spill down happy faces. “Our other Arabians were good riding horses, but not show horses,” reminds Alejandro. “We went back to Arizona just one day before the auction because we were so nervous we would not end up with the mare. We were afraid she was going to go to someone else. We had a limited budget—we pushed it all we could! And that’s the way we got her.” Overcome with emotion, Alejandro shares, “It was amazing. After we won, we went back to the stall and we all cried. That same night, Ana and I went and sat with her in the stall for an hour. She was so nice and sweet, she knew … it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime thing with her.”

Owning a multi-faceted world-class horse like Oula is a new experience for the Vigils. As Alejandro puts it, “Oula got us hooked on the Arabian horse again, but it was a different thing with this quality. We didn’t know what we were getting into, not really. I thought we were going to have a beautiful riding mare, but it turns out she has been doing great in halter for us.

Alejandro Jr. is showing her, he’s doing great!” The Vigils have every reason to be proud and happy. Alejandro Jr. and Oula have accumulated an impressive list of titles in both the amateur and open divisions during their first year showing together, culminating with their first national honors.

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In a thrilling decision, with Alejandro Jr. on the lead, Oula Aljassimya was named the unanimous 2018 Youth National Champion Mare JTH 18 & Under, as well as the Reserve Champion Mare JOTH 18 & Under honors. Oula and Alejandro Jr. started their winning ways when they took both the 2017 Region 2 Champion Mare AOTH and ATH titles. They added to their laurels in 2018, returning to Scottsdale to win the Reserve Champion Mare JTH 18 & Under; went on to Region 1 winning the Champion Mare AOTH award, and then moved to the Open division, where Oula was named Senior Champion Mare. At the Region 2 Championships, Oula and Alejandro won the Champion Mare ATH, Reserve Champion Mare AOTH, and Reserve Champion Senior Mare crowns.

Alejandro Jr. is grateful for the instruction he and Oula receive from trainer Andy Sellman, which helps them achieve their goals. Alejandro Jr. has been an athlete his whole life giving him the speed and stamina he needs to keep up with his equine partner. While physical fitness helps, it is the mental connection that Alejandro and Oula share which is their most potent asset. “She has a very special connection with everyone,” tells Alejandro, “but with Alejandro Jr. in the halter ring, they understand each other. If you see a video, you don’t know who is showing who!” The young man concurs. “I understand how she’s feeling, her emotion,” he states. “I trust her more than any other horse. If I touch her and she gets a bit nervous, I start to understand that I am also getting nervous.

So, then I calm down and try to calm her down so that we can both keep going.”

“It’s turned our whole life around … just the mare,” says Alejandro. “We now have two or three more horses and just got a small farm in San Diego, so we can start breeding them and Top-bottom: Alejandro enjoys riding their Arabian with his children in Mexico prior to their move to the U.S.; the Vigil family celebrates Alejandro Jr.’s first wins in the show ring at the 2017 Region 2 Championships; Alejandro Jr. and Oula share some quality time together at the 2018 Youth Nationals.

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Oula Aljassimya and Alejandro Vigil Jr. earn 2018 Youth National Championship honors in Arabian Mare Breeding JTH 18 & Under.

keeping them there.” Ana interjects, “And it’s really close to our home, we can get there very easily.” Alejandro agrees. “They were too far away in Scottsdale. The farm is a work in progress, but I’m sure it will turn out to be a really good decision for us.

To be around horses, for the kids and for us, has always been a special thing.”

The Vigils are grateful for the guidance and friendship they have received from the Arabian community all across America. Alejandro credits Greg and Nancy Gallún and the Sellman family with facilitating that welcome. “You really need to trust someone to help guide you when you’re making something new,” he imparts.

“We have made friends with them and made them part of our family. That’s really important.”

The family is weighing their options as to what to do next. “Maybe we will bring Oula home for a few months and think about her career and spend a lot of time with her,” says Alejandro. “We can ride all the way to the beach in 35 minutes! She’ll be happy. Marina may show her under saddle—but not until next year.” Marina can’t wait! She is also excited about their new show filly. “Her name is Najima,” she states. “That means star in Arabic.” Najima Aria (Baha AA x MD Hibat Allah) is black with a star and is the 2018 Region 1 ABS Yearling Filly Champion.

“She has a long career ahead of her,” says Alejandro. “She’s been doing great at the shows and we look forward to having her at the farm, too.

Now, we just had a very nice first baby from Oula, by Equator. All of this in one year!”

All of this in one year, all of this for the love of a horse.

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full-service facility had evolved naturally, as space and funding allowed, and it did the job just fine—but Jason, from the time his career began, noted everything that he would improve when he designed his own place. And when he purchased the business from his

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The venture remains a family affair. Blake and Genna still will handle breeding and foaling duties at the old Lindale property, while Jason and his fiancé, trainer Lauren Grabski (“I could not have done this without her”), head up the extensive training and marketing facility in Bullard.

The new barn features 124 stalls, which serve 100 for training, with the flexibility to increase when necessary. Otherwise, the remaining stalls are available for marketing horses, broodmares, and farm-bred youngsters when they begin training.

Everything is interconnected for maximum efficiency—the stalls, the round pens, a five-horse exerciser, and the 225- by 125-foot arena, where glass sides can rise in pleasant seasons and close in winter. Eight grooming bays support four trainers (in addition to Jason and Lauren, Cassie Banks and assistant Amy Belton, both of whom Jason notes are, again, essential to Oak Haven Farms—“We couldn’t do this without them”). There are four additional bays for vets and farriers to work without affecting anyone else’s routine, with tack and medical rooms easily accessible from everywhere, including the shop that holds four trailers. Loading up for shows is simple even in bad weather.

“We were at max capacity where we were,” Jason explains. “This way we have what we need for training, and the idea is to keep 15 to 20 stalls open all the time for horses we’re marketing.” That includes not only regular sale candidates, but pre3-year-olds from the farm’s breeding program, which yields 10 to 20 foals a year. He prefers to have the young prospects, who grow up in the field, conditioned and prepared for buyers.

The barn, he points out, is not only productive, but also healthy. “With sponsorship from Eco GreenGrid stall flooring, our stalls will always be level,” he notes. “And eight inches of drain rock under every one minimizes the smell of ammonia because [the waste] filters down into the earth.

That also means that we can keep the stalls dry more consistently, with less shavings.” Additionally, Schaefer Ventilation sponsors a high velocity fan in each stall window, which draws fresh air into the barn and helps keep the horses cool.

The new Oak Haven Farms is, undeniably, a huge undertaking. Since Jason and Lauren managed the

old place, they are well prepared for the challenge; now the idea is to enjoy the present, but remain aware of the future.

“You never feel like you’re ‘there,’ because if you do, you shoot yourself in the foot,” Jason observes. “I don’t ever want to stop learning. I want to continue to get better, build on the success we’ve had.”

The success of Oak Haven over the years, from Blake and Genna to Jason and Lauren, is a lot to live up to; this is the second generation of a tradition that has been part of Region 9 for 35 years. Lauren, who rode with the Krohns from the time she was 12, sees the big picture, and it speaks not only to their horsemanship, but also to what they represent. “At the end of the day, [the Krohns] are a family, like anyone else,” she says. “It’s about who they are as people. They’re good people, and I think that’s important for us—being held to a standard of doing right by people and doing the best that we can, being honest and trying the best we can. That’s what’s important.” ■

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or most, summer is a time to take a step away from work and indulge in relaxation and vacation. But for those involved in the Arabian horse industry, this might not seem the case. Summer is filled with some of the most competitive and anticipated horse shows of the year. On a long list of options that are a must to attend, the Region 9 Championships is among the top.

Held May 30th – June 2nd in Fort Worth, Texas, this ambitious four-day event held a number of classes that stood out to the crowd due to the number of horses entered and quality, including Hunter, Working Western and Ranch Riding which truly shined this year.

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Regardless of the class, show manager Steve Buddin expressed his gratitude in that they have been consistent and steady with how many horses come to compete each and every year. In an industry where numbers are on a slight decline, Region 9 continues to trot with confidence.

A little-known fact, Buddin reveals, is that the average rider at the Region 9 Championships is 40 years old, establishing that all ages are embraced with open arms, especially the youth.

Region 9’s Youth Coordinator made a huge effort toward connecting the future of the Arabian horse industry to the generations before them.

From handing out t-shirts to engaging in a scavenger hunt, anyone who attended this show saw how involved and enthusiastic the youth are.

And horses aren’t the only component that brought the crowd together.

In a touching moment that was extremely special for not only the staff, but also the riders, Alexa Nichols kicked off the show by singing the national anthem. Left paralyzed from the neck down from an accident, it was quite moving to see this long-time member and well known, young lady back in the arena.

Outside of special moments like these, Buddin finds himself most proud when he recalls the whole show from A to Z without running into any major problems. He is delighted to say they haven’t ran into any obstacles in the past few years and he gives thanks to an amazing staff. With a large, 3-ring facility, it can be difficult to please everyone, but with an efficient staff and thoughtful scheduling, Buddin has created the perfect formula for success.

His goals when preparing for a show of this scale is to make it as exhibitor friendly as possible, create less expense for exhibitors, and ensure that everybody enjoys themselves. And the hard work doesn’t stop there. Right after the Region 9 Championship show ends, the process of preparing for next year’s event immediately begins.

To make sure the exhibitors stay happy, a reflection card with 10 to 15 questions is handed out for the exhibitors to fill out once the show is completed, giving their feedback. This way, Buddin and the rest of the staff can immediately learn from and reflect on 2018 while it is still fresh in their minds.

As Buddin tips his hat to another great show, he proudly states, “If you can make it Top Five in Region 9, you can make it anywhere!” n

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2018 Region 9 Championship Show Fort Worth, Texas | May 30 - June 2, 2018 Results provided by REGION 9 Show Committee Photos by Jeff Janson Photography and Jerry Mohme Photography

Arabian Halter Stallions Arabian Stallions 3 Years Old & Over -Champion: FALAH AL SHAQAB (Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion), H: Michael Byatt, O: Al ShaqabMember Qatar Foundation; Reserve: CHOPARD AF (SF Veraz x Chanel AF), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Eric Loftis; Top Five: PHARAOH VII (WH Justice x Bint Sanadik), H: Steven Heathcott, O: Madelyn Leeds; ESDA TREVINO (Enzo x Trejor I A), H: Kim Morgan, O: Nicole Prusak; MOMENTINO MLM (DA Valentino x Moments Light), H: Michele Jones, O: Michele Jones.

Arabian 2-Year-Old Stallions - Champion: LAHAB ALBIDAYER (Vervaldee x FS Madeline), H: Michael Byatt, O: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi; Reserve: MURJAN ALJASSIMYA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Bint Alia Al Jassimya), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Donna Knight.

Arabian Yearling Colts (Non-Sweepstakes) Champion: BASEM AL SHAQAB (Audacious PS x ABHA Nubia), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Al Shaqab-Member Qatar Foundation.

Arabian Yearling Colts/Geldings Breeders Sweepstakes - Champion: SERAJJ (Marajj x Evening Serenade), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Annelie Jonker; Reserve: HAKKEEM (Marwan Al Shaqab x Love Chimes LD), H: Steven Heathcott, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; Top Ten: MM VERDADES (Truest x MM La Bonita), H: Kim Morgan, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises; ILLUSTRIOUS SBA (Al Maliik x Show Blessed), H: Santiago Ramirez, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; KMA SAN PATRICIO (KMA Legado De Sasaki x Sanbariqua El Shaklan), H: Grant Krohn, O: Karma Arabians; ALM ZEPLLIN (Da Vinci FM x Doryzia HCF), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Ashlee McMullin; TRU ROMEO CCA (Trussardi x LF Suriah), H: Silvio Moraes, O: Jan Alexander.

Arabian Stallions 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion: ESDA TREVINO (Enzo x Trejor I A), H: Nicole Prusak, O: Nicole Prusak; Reserve: MOMENTINO MLM (DA Valentino x Moments Light), H: Michele Jones, O: Michele Jones; Top Five: CBA IMPERIAL SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

Mares Arabian Mares 3 Years Old & Over - Champion: PA PENELOPE (Besson Carol x Pinga), H: Michael Byatt, O: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi; Reserve: JEWELLIETTE ALBIDAYER (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Jewelee), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi; Top Five: GM RLIS RIHANNA (Aja Ali x Inspirashahn), H: Mary Ann Vaughn, O: Mary Ann Vaughn; LILY GRACE (Besson Carol x Amazing Grace WP), H: Kim Morgan, O: Kim Morgan; TA ANNIE HALL (Kordelas x Aneksja), H: Brian Senter, O: Wendye Gardiner.

Arabian 2-Year-Old Mares - Champion: PRINCESS MARWAN RC (Marwan Al Shaqab x Al Princess Aliha), H: Michael Byatt, O: Royal Cavalry Of Oman; Reserve: MM STEEL MAGNOLIA ( JA Urbino x MM La Preciosa), H: Kim Morgan, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises; Top Five: WC CIAO ADELINA (Kanz Al Bidayer x WC Ciao Bella), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: Holly Woods Dillin.

Arabian Yearling Fillies (Non-Sweepstakes) Champion: KHALILAH ALBIDAYER (OFW Magic Wan x Khaleifa), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi; Reserve: LOVES INTHE AIR HBV (Kahil Al Shaqab x RD Marciena), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Mario Zerlotti; Top Five: ENCHANTED DESIGN SA (Valiant Warrior GS x Exotic Design SA), H: Steven Heathcott, O: Laurel Aurora Wieck.

Arabian Yearling Fillies Breeders Sweepstakes - Champion: MARABESS (Marajj x Maria El Besson), H: Michael Byatt, O: Daniel Heard; Reserve: LEILANI SBA (Ever After NA x Hello Darling), H: Steven Heathcott, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; Top Ten: WC CIAO MILA (Versace x WC Ciao Bella), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: Holly Woods Dillin; GAIA SBA (Equator PASB x Goddess Of Da Vinci), H: Austin Colangelo, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; SPECIAL MARCIELLA SBA (QR Marc x A Special Versace), H: Santiago Ramirez, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; TAMAR TEVANA (Afterdark H x Tamar Vision Of Roses), H: Grant Krohn, O: Tamara Hanby; MM RODANA (Rodan LTD x MM Milagro Roja), H: Kim Morgan, O: M & M Arabian Enterprises.

Arabian Mares 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion: GM RLIS RIHANNA (Aja Ali x Inspirashahn), H: Mary Ann Vaughn, O: Mary Ann Vaughn; Reserve: WC CIAO ADELINA (Kanz Al Bidayer x WC Ciao Bella), H: Holly Woods Dillin, O: Holly Woods Dillin; Top Five: TA ANNIE HALL (Kordelas x Aneksja), H: Brian Senter, O: Wendye Gardiner; THE ROISIN EA (The Sequel RCA x Noura Mishaal), H: Jenny Cranfill, O: Jenny Cranfill; MM PRECIOUS STARR (Megga Starr x MM La Preciosa), H: Tom Hanke, O: Tom Hanke.

Arabian Mares 2 Years Old & Over JOTH 18 & Under - Champion: SILVERADOS GRACE (Silverado Legacy x Sanegor Love), H: Eric Loy, O: Amanda Loy. Geldings Arabian Geldings 3 Years Old & Over Champion: ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), H: Steven Heathcott, O: Ella Clark; Reserve: JUST SO JULLYEN ( Jullyen El Jamaal x BHF Shahs Lullaby), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer; Top Five: ROHARA SOJOURN (Odyssey SC x Lily Marlaina), H: Grant Krohn, O: Connie Ross; HISAUD (NYN Hisani x Lady Audacious), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Lana Dunlap; VALIDATION MPA (SF Veraz x Glitzy), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Pam Lasalle.

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Arabian 2-Year-Old Geldings - Champion: INTREPID NS (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Isabellaa HRN), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Michelle Carn.

Arabian Geldings 2 Years Old & Over AOTH - Champion: JUST SO JULLYEN ( Jullyen El Jamaal x BHF Shahs Lullaby), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer; Reserve: ROHARA SOJOURN (Odyssey SC x Lily Marlaina), H: Connie Ross, O: Connie Ross.

Arabian Geldings 2 Years Old & Over JOTH 18 & Under - Champion: ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), H: Ella Clark, O: Ella Clark; Reserve: OFW PSY FI (Afire Bey V x OFW Psymara), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: JUST SO JULLYEN ( Jullyen El Jamaal x BHF Shahs Lullaby), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer.

Arabian Performance English Pleasure Arabian English Pleasure Open - Champion: RENAISSANCE QUEEN (The Renaissance x Queen Afire), H: Kellye Hill, O: Kellye Hill; Reserve: GSF REVOLUTION (Afire Bey V x Primroza Afire), H: Gordon Potts, O: Charles Amato Equine Interests LLC. Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under - Champion: RENAISSANCE QUEEN (The Renaissance x Queen Afire), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Kellye Hill; Reserve: LAH TI DA (Afire Bey V x Lah Lah), H: Samantha Feeley, O: Samantha Feeley; Top Five: HEIRMES (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), H: Kaitlyn Sherman, O: Kim Sherman.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR Select - Champion: HEIRMES (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), H: Kaitlyn Sherman, O: Kim Sherman; Reserve: LAH TI DA (Afire Bey V x Lah Lah), H: Samantha Feeley, O: Samantha Feeley.

Arabian Country English Pleasure - Champion: GSF MAGNANIMOUS (VCP Magnifire x GSF Alinah), H: Joel Gangi, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Reserve: VJ JULIAN (Allience x Blush Berri V), H: Lance Lewis, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp; Top Five: AMAZING GRACE SMP (The Renaissance x Pretty Amazing), H: Kellye Hill, O: Leticia Robinson; CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Gordon Potts, O: Claire Robertson; HEIRESS HILTON (Afires Heir x Grace Under Fyre), H: Megan Jenkins, O: Pride And Passion LLC. Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: TR TOIS INTHEATTIC (SF Specs Shocwave x DA Eyes Onfire), H: Josh Quintus, O: Timberidge Family LLP; Reserve: PRRYME EXAMPLE (Rrapture x Exousia), H: Casandra Banks, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Top Five: ACE OF SPADES MX (Vegaz x Monrovia X), H: Jennifer Quintus, O: Frieda Hanson; THE PLAYER (Christian Grey GSF x ERA

Arabian Stallion 3 Years Old & Over Champion FALAH AL SHAQAB (Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Al Shaqab Member Qatar Foundation.

Arabian Stallion 2-Year-Old Champion LAHAB ALBIDAYER (Vervaldee x FS Madeline), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi.

Arabian Yearling Colt/Gelding Breeders Sweepstakes Champion SERAJJ (Marajj x Evening Serenade), shown by Austin Colangelo for owner Annelie Jonker.

Arabian Yearling Colt (Non-Sweepstakes) Champion BASEM AL SHAQAB (Audacious PS x ABHA Nubia), shown by Austin Colangelo for owner Al Shaqab Member Qatar Foundation.

Arabian Stallion 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion ESDA TREVINO (Enzo x Trejor I A), shown by owner Nicole Prusak.

Arabian Mare 3 Years Old & Over Champion PA PENELOPE (Besson Carol x Pinga), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi.

Arabian Mare 2-Year-Old Champion PRINCESS MARWAN RC (Marwan Al Shaqab x Al Princess Aliha), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Royal Cavalry Of Oman.

Arabian Yearling Filly Breeders Sweepstakes Champion MARABESS (Marajj x Maria El Besson), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Daniel Heard.

Witchy Woman), H: Lance Lewis, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over - Champion: BEYBERRIED TREASURE (Hucklebey Berry x MWF Miska), H: Jennifer Schaffel Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Reserve: EXTRAORDIN HEIR (Afires Heir x Gwyneth D), H: Leslie Doran Sommer, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Top Five: HEIRESS HILTON (Afires Heir x Grace Under Fyre), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; GSF MAGNANIMOUS (VCP Magnifire x GSF Alinah), H: Deborah Ann Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; OH AVAREE (KRA Afire Works x Razzl Dazzl Bey), H: Christine Hansen, O: Christine Hansen.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 - Champion: VJ HEIR RIDE (Afires Heir x Matally), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Ellis Arabians LLC; Reserve: GSF MAGNANIMOUS (VCP Magnifire x GSF Alinah), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Top Five: WFS FOREVER YOUNG (A Major Fire x Princess Becki), H: Paige Smith, O: Judy Smith; FYRE AWAY (Afire Bey V x GW Im Penny), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; SIMPLY HEIRISISTABLE (Afires Heir x CA So Unique), H: Whitney Wright, O: Whitney Wright.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Champion: EXTRAORDIN HEIR (Afires Heir x Gwyneth D), H: Leslie Doran Sommer, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Reserve: GSF MAGNANIMOUS (VCP Magnifire x GSF Alinah), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Top Five: HEIRESS HILTON (Afires Heir x Grace Under Fyre), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; PA MILLAN ALWAYS (Always A Jullyen V x Milleah), H: Carolina Lopez, O: Carolina Lopez; TOSK HEIR (Afires Heir x Tosk Bey), H: Emily Schwing, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC. Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Select Champion: AMAZING GRACE SMP (The Renaissance x Pretty Amazing), H: Leticia Robinson, O: Leticia Robinson; Reserve: CONSTANTINE LR (Comoshun x Nottalooza), H: Candy Conway, O: Candy Conway; Top Five: TOSK HEIR (Afires Heir x Tosk Bey), H: Emily Schwing, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; WFS FOREVER YOUNG (A Major Fire x Princess Becki), H: Paige Smith, O: Judy Smith; JSN BETTY JANE (Aploz x Ultra Afire), H: Kari Kemper, O: Kari Kemper.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher; Reserve: TOMMY BAHAMA PF (Vegaz x A REGION 9 | 11 | Ar abian Horse Times

Blessing), H: Taylor Bryan, O: Taylor Bryan; Top Five: CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; RROCK MY WORLD (AA Apollo Bey x Ambitions Afire), H: Riley Green, O: Ann Green; SPLASHDOWN WB (Mamage x Sofabulious WB), H: Hannah Jones, O: Hannah Jones.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: JSN NEW YORK STAR (Mamage x Ultra Afire), H: Audrey Meyer, O: Audrey Meyer; Reserve: EYE CANDYE (Baske Afire x Las Veghaz), H: Jade Johnson, O: CSC Breeders; Top Five: BRANDYS HEIR (Afires Heir x DAR Branditova), H: Ella Sheridan, O: Stirling Sheridan Farms LLC. Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher; Reserve: I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; Top Five: VJ JULIAN (Allience x Blush Berri V), H: Wyatt Potts, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp; SPLASHDOWN WB (Mamage x Sofabulious WB), H: Hannah Jones, O: Hannah Jones; CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson.

Arabian Gelding 3 Years Old & Over Champion ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), shown by Steven Heathcott for owner Ella Clark.

Arabian Yearling Filly (Non-Sweepstakes) Champion KHALILAH ALBIDAYER (OFW Magic Wan x Khaleifa), shown by Michael Byatt for owner Sheikh Mohammed Bin Al Qasimi.

Arabian Mare 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion GM RLIS RIHANNA (Aja Ali x Inspirashahn), shown by owner Mary Ann Vaughn.

Arabian Mare 2 Years Old & Over JOTH 18 & Under Champion SILVERADOS GRACE (Silverado Legacy x Sanegor Love), shown by Eric Loy for owner Amanda Loy.

Arabian Gelding 2-Year-Old Champion INTREPID NS (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Isabellaa HRN), shown by Wendye Gardiner for owner Michelle Carn.

Arabian Gelding 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion JUST SO JULLYEN ( Jullyen El Jamaal x BHF Shahs Lullaby), shown by Maygen Fischer for owner Jennifer Fischer.

Arabian Gelding 2 Years Old & Over JOTH 18 Arabian English Pleasure Open Champion & Under Champion ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x RENAISSANCE QUEEN (The Renaissance x Miss Fame MRM), shown by owner Ella Clark. Queen Afire), ridden by owner Kellye Hill.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: VJ JULIAN (Allience x Blush Berri V), H: Halle Potts, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp; Reserve: JSN NEW YORK STAR (Mamage x Ultra Afire), H: Audrey Meyer, O: Audrey Meyer; Top Five: BRANDYS HEIR (Afires Heir x DAR Branditova), H: Ella Sheridan, O: Stirling Sheridan Farms LLC; EYE CANDYE (Baske Afire x Las Veghaz), H: Jade Johnson, O: CSC Breeders.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Select Champion: CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; Reserve: VJ JULIAN (Allience x Blush Berri V), H: Halle Potts, O: America Eurosur Trading Corp; Top Five: JSN NEW YORK STAR (Mamage x Ultra Afire), H: Audrey Meyer, O: Audrey Meyer; BRANDYS HEIR (Afires Heir x DAR Branditova), H: Ella Sheridan, O: Stirling Sheridan Farms LLC), AFIRES FANCY (Afire Bey V x LBC Nobelinda), H: James Payne Harper, O: Abbie Schwarz.

Park Arabian Park Horse Open - Champion: NOBLE HONOR (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Karen Cowden; Reserve: DESPICABLE ME (SF Aftershoc x Veghaz Showgirl), H: Chase Harvill, O: Lee Ann Flynn.

Arabian Park Horse ATR - Champion: DESPICABLE ME (SF Aftershoc x Veghaz Showgirl), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Lee Ann Flynn; Reserve: NOBLE HONOR (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), H: Karen Cowden, O: Karen Cowden.

Side Saddle Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open - Champion: KHADILLAC PGA (Khadraj NA x Gai Fantasha), H: Wendy Potts, O: Taylor Basinger; Reserve: DR PSTERLYNG (Psytadel US x DR Rosa Lindie), H: Lauren Burke, O: Sherry New; Top Five: AMAZING PROMISE (Amazing Fame V x WR Larietta), H: Susan Read, O: Susan Read; AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), H: Sylvia Beahr, O: Sylvia Beahr; WS STARINNA (HF Mister Chips x WS Naprinnas Star), H: Karen Meites, O: Herbert Meites.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle ATR - Champion: AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), H: Sylvia Beahr, O: Sylvia Beahr; Reserve: GOLDEN XTREME GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: Kennedy Morgan, O: Kennedy Morgan; Top Five: AMAZING PROMISE (Amazing Fame V x WR Larietta), H: Susan Read, O: Susan Read; WS STARINNA (HF Mister Chips x WS Naprinnas Star), H: Karen Meites, O: Herbert Meites; SHAHRAIDE (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts.

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Western Pleasure Arabian Western Pleasure Open - Champion: BENTLEY SF (KM Bugatti x Cyphia SF), H: Josh Quintus, O: Kelli Aguirre; Reserve: JUST JOE (Versace x BEA Society Belle), H: Steven Scoggins, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership; Top Five: SHILOH JULLYEN V ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Sweet Sanadika V), H: Bob Hart Jr, O: Candace Larsen; MONTICETO LN ( Justify x JD Allove Story), H: Gordon Potts, O: Talia Lydick; TAMAR CURACAO (Tamar Nickoli x Helena X), H: Troy Peterson, O: Jackie Barton-Dayman.

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: KOLA J (Khaja J x Jer-Koko), H: Stanley White III, O: Jerome Lawrence; Reserve: SLATE A (Onyx A x Psyanne A), H: J T Keller, O: Anne Whitaker Keller; Top Five: TAMAR MYSTERE (Tamar Bravado x TAL Misty Morning), H: Cody Gillespie, O: Deborah Gilmore; POGROMOTION (Pogrom x Desperados Verlys), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Karen Doney; ONNESTY (Onyx A x SDA Lady Jabask), H: Josh Quintus, O: Janet Thompson.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over - Champion: H PEPPER H (Majik Of Marwan x Pepesza), H: Lynn Bergfeld, O: Lynn Bergfeld; Reserve: DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x C A Majia), H: Rhonda White, O: Timberidge

Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion RENAISSANCE QUEEN (The Renaissance x Queen Afire), ridden by Caylee Dearth for owner Kellye Hill.

Arabian English Pleasure JTR Select Champion HEIRMES (Afires Heir x Shes The Ritz), ridden by Kaitlyn Sherman for owner Kim Sherman.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Champion GSF MAGNANIMOUS (VCP Magnifire x GSF Alinah), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion TR TOIS INTHEATTIC (SF Specs Shocwave x DA Eyes Onfire), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Timberidge Family LLP.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion BEYBERRIED TREASURE (Hucklebey Berry x MWF Miska), ridden by owner Jennifer Schaffel Junker.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion VJ HEIR RIDE (Afires Heir x Matally), ridden by Sarah Elizabeth Ellis for owner Ellis Arabians LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Champion EXTRAORDIN HEIR (Afires Heir x Gwyneth D), ridden by Leslie Doran Sommer for owner Shamrock Farms LLC.

Arabian Country English Pleasure AATR Select Champion AMAZING GRACE SMP (The Renaissance x Pretty Amazing), ridden by owner Leticia Robinson.

Family LLP; Top Five: ZEFYR (Sundance Kid V x Pattrice), H: Laura Koch, O: Laura Koch; TAMAR CURACAO (Tamar Nickoli x Helena X), H: Jackie Barton-Dayman, O: Jackie BartonDayman; KHADILLAC PGA (Khadraj NA x Gai Fantasha), H: Carrie Mcaninch, O: Taylor Basinger.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 Champion: SARATOGA BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), H: Holly Westmoreland, O: Holly Westmoreland; Reserve: CADILLAC JACK HA (Fames Blackjack HA x Heartbreaker RA), H: Jeremy Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; Top Five: SMA MISS CANADA (Onyx A x Khalista PGA), H: Renee Shaw-Gillespie, O: Renee ShawGillespie; TAMAR EVOLUTION (Eden C x Tamar Natalliya), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson; OFW BALVENIE (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Balarina), H: James Johnston, O: James Johnston.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Champion: SARDONYX HOMBRE (Onyx A x C A Amiga), H: Crizta Goslin, O: Fred Goslin Jr.; Reserve: TAMAR PRESTIGE (Mais Shah x Tamar Natalliya), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Hawkins Farms; Top Five: SAKITO (Sasaki x Chispa), H: Jasmine Cummings, O: Jasmine Cummings; WC DENALI (WC Ali Gazal x Desperados Envy), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Holly Woods Dillin.

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 50 & Over Champion: ZEFYR (Sundance Kid V x Pattrice), H: Laura Koch, O: Laura Koch; Reserve: H PEPPER H (Majik Of Marwan x Pepesza), H: Lynn Bergfeld, O: Lynn Bergfeld; Top Five: DIESEL SMOKE CBA (Sundance Kid V x C A Majia), H: Rhonda White, O: Timberidge Family LLP; KHADILLAC PGA (Khadraj NA x Gai Fantasha), H: Carrie Mcaninch, O: Taylor Basinger; VOLTURI (DA Valentino x ABHA Qalams), H: Jim Klein, O: Jim Klein.

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 19-49 Champion: SARATOGA BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), H: Holly Westmoreland, O: Holly Westmoreland; Reserve: OSCAR DE LA HOYA (Odyssey SC x Carismreta), H: Jeanna Clanton, O: Alan Clanton; Top Five: TAMAR RUBICON (Neposzar x TAL Misty Morning), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Tamara Hanby; CADILLAC JACK HA (Fames Blackjack HA x Heartbreaker RA), H: Jeremy Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; VOYAGE A (Onyx A x Gianni Versace VF), H: Anne Whitaker Keller, O: Anne Whitaker Keller.

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Select Champion: TAMAR CURACAO (Tamar Nickoli x Helena X), H: Jackie Barton-Dayman, O: Jackie Barton-Dayman; Reserve: DR PSTERLYNG (Psytadel US x DR Rosa Lindie), H: Sherry New, O: Sherry New; Top Five: TAMAR RUBICON REGION 9 | 13 | Ar abian Horse Times

(Neposzar x TAL Misty Morning), H: Matt Hawkins, O: Tamara Hanby; OFW BALVENIE (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Balarina), H: James Johnston, O: James Johnston; AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), H: Sylvia Beahr, O: Sylvia Beahr.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; Reserve: SHEER AUDACITY V (Audacious PS x Sweet Silk V), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; Top Five: LOBOMOTION (Versace x Tshalimar RA), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley; TAMAR EVANGELINA (Mais Shah x Tamarkatiescarlet), H: London Collins, O: London Collins; AS GOOD AS GOLD (HA Muscat Gold x Ghiblea), H: Abbie Crissman, O: Abbie Crissman.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion: GOLDEN XTREME GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: Kennedy Morgan, O: Kennedy Morgan; Reserve: SMA MISS CANADA (Onyx A x Khalista PGA), H: Ashley Gillespie, O: Renee Shaw-Gillespie.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion: MONTICETO LN ( Justify x JD Allove Story), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: H VERDYKT H (Versace x Ekzotyka),

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18 Champion BONFIRE ROF (Baske Afire x Sing For Joy), ridden by owner Alycia Boucher.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion JSN NEW YORK STAR (Mamage x Ultra Afire), ridden by owner Audrey Meyer.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion VJ JULIAN (Allience x Blush Berri V), ridden by Halle Potts for owner America Eurosur Trading Corp.

Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR Select Champion CHRISTIAN GREY GSF (A Noble Cause x PWA Tusea), ridden by owner Claire Robertson.

Arabian Park Horse Open Champion NOBLE HONOR (IXL Noble Express x Hidee Afire), ridden by Lauren Grabski for owner Karen Cowden.

Arabian Park Horse ATR Champion DESPICABLE ME (SF Aftershoc x Veghaz Showgirl), ridden by Alycia Boucher for owner Lee Ann Flynn.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), driven by Jason Krohn for owner Stacy McCrary.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving ATD Champion ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), driven by A Rhein Standish for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

H: Rebecca Marr, O: Rebecca Marr; Top Five: JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: Sarah Porter, O: Maudi Fleming; SHEER AUDACITY V (Audacious PS x Sweet Silk V), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; LOBOMOTION (Versace x Tshalimar RA), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: SHAHRAIDE (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: Sarah Anderson, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: SMA MISS CANADA (Onyx A x Khalista PGA), H: Ashley Gillespie, O: Renee Shaw-Gillespie; Top Five: FF AZZON (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: Emily Lister, O: Lynn Almond; GOLDEN XTREME GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: Kennedy Morgan, O: Kennedy Morgan.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select Champion: SMA MISS CANADA (Onyx A x Khalista PGA), H: Ashley Gillespie, O: Renee Shaw-Gillespie; Reserve: TAMAR ALEJANDRO (Neposzar x LW Gradyna), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Troy Peterson; Top Five: SHAHRAIDE (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: Sarah Anderson, O: Alexa Potts; KHAPTION J (Khadraj NA x Porcelain J), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer; AS GOOD AS GOLD (HA Muscat Gold x Ghiblea), H: Abbie Crissman, O: Abbie Crissman.

Hunter Pleasure Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open - Champion: KAYNIN Z (Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold), H: Wendy Potts, O: Stephanie Roberts; Reserve: SHAHAABAH (Marhaabah x Bint Forteyna), H: Stephanie Sage, O: Emma Sitzman; Top Five: ROHARA SOJOURN (Odyssey SC x Lily Marlaina), H: Katherine Showers, O: Connie Ross; WC CIAO PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x WC Ciao Bella), H: Kristin Huntsberger, O: Holly Woods Dillin; TAMAR MONDORO (Mais Shah x Tamar Lishka), H: Josie Gillespie, O: Dana Daniels.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: WC CIAO VITORIO (Vitorio TO x WC Ciao Bella), H: Sally Randle, O: Taylor Basinger; Reserve: TAMAR DARK VADER (Afterdark H x Tamar Mais Tango), H: Josie Gillespie, O: Tamara Hanby; Top Five: CA CAPTIVATING (TWC Awesome x Psymply Ellegant), H: Casandra Banks, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; OH TEXAS THYME (Rrapture x Miss Tea Thyme SA), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; MAGNOLIA BEY EW (VCP Magnifire x EA Miz Beyberry), H: Stephanie Sage, O: Jessica Everitt.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over - Champion: KAYCE KID (Sundance Kid V x Afternoon Prayer BFA), H: Nicole REGION 9 | 14 | Ar abian Horse Times

Gellman, O: Nicole Gellman; Reserve: H EKSTRAORDINAIRE H (Bel Aire V x Ekstazia), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; Top Five: OCTAGON HA (Diesel Smoke CBA x PA Senneca), H: Jeremy Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: Heather Williamson, O: Heather Williamson; WC CIAO PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x WC Ciao Bella), H: Holly Woods Dillin, O: Holly Woods Dillin.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion: KAYNIN Z (Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold), H: Stephanie Roberts, O: Stephanie Roberts; Reserve: SHAHAABAH (Marhaabah x Bint Forteyna), H: Emma Sitzman, O: Emma Sitzman; Top Five: MAGNOLIA BEY EW (VCP Magnifire x EA Miz Beyberry), H: Rebecca Everitt, O: Jessica Everitt; ODYSSEYS PRYDE KVA (Odyssey SC x Magnet El Jamaal SCR), H: Jeanna Clanton, O: Jeanna Clanton; EL DANTE FAMOSO (HJ Famoso x C A Flama), H: Lane Williams, O: Lane Williams.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR - Champion: OCTAGON HA (Diesel Smoke CBA x PA Senneca), H: Chelsea Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; Reserve: KAYCE KID (Sundance Kid V x Afternoon Prayer BFA), H: Nicole Gellman, O: Nicole Gellman; Top Five: AFTERTHECANNONFIRES (Ever After NA

Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion KOLA J (Khaja J x Jer-Koko), ridden

by Stanley White III for owner Jerome Lawrence.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Open Champion KHADILLAC PGA (Khadraj NA x Gai Fantasha), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Taylor Basinger.

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle ATR Champion AUTUMN STORM V (Wind Storm V x Autumn Fire), ridden by owner Sylvia Beahr.

Arabian Western Pleasure Open Champion BENTLEY SF (KM Bugatti x Cyphia SF), ridden by Josh Quintus for owner Kelli Aguirre.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 55 & Over Champion H PEPPER H (Majik Of Marwan x Pepesza), ridden by owner Lynn Bergfeld.

Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 and AATR 19-49 Champion SARATOGA BF (Sir Fames HBV x A Current Affair), ridden by owner Holly Westmoreland.

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR 50 & Over Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-35 Champion SARDONYX HOMBRE (Onyx A x Champion ZEFYR (Sundance Kid V x Pattrice), C A Amiga), ridden by Crizta Goslin for owner ridden by owner Laura Koch.

Fred Goslin Jr.

x LH Dakoda), H: Samantha Hilliard, O: Samantha Hilliard; KAYNIN Z (Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold), H: Stephanie Roberts, O: Stephanie Roberts; THE SULTAN WC (Odyssey SC x JJ La Estrella), H: Beth Friske, O: Christina Brehm.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Select - Champion: MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: Heather Williamson, O: Heather Williamson; Reserve: H EKSTRAORDINAIRE H (Bel Aire V x Ekstazia), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; Top Five: EL DANTE FAMOSO (HJ Famoso x C A Flama), H: Lane Williams, O: Lane Williams; WC FAMES CAMELOT (Renaissanse x Fames Cameo), H: Stephanie Fortune, O: Holly Woods Dillin; WC CIAO PSYCHE (Padrons Psyche x WC Ciao Bella), H: Holly Woods Dillin, O: Holly Woods Dillin.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: OFW PSY FI (Afire Bey V x OFW Psymara), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Reserve: TWC ELLEGANT (TWC Awesome x Psymply Ellegant), H: Kassie Crissman, O: Kassie Crissman; Top Five: ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), H: Ella Clark, O: Ella Clark; CP LYMAN LEGACY (Sundance Kid V x CP Rhapsody), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion: FAMES BLACKJACK HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: James Payne Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; Reserve: MEMORY MAKER HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Top Five: NOBLE BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), H: Millison Manning, O: Manning Arabians LLC; ACADIENNE NL ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Annie Oakley V), H: Ashley Norton, O: Ashley Norton; ROL EXCYPTIONAL (Cytosk x Ebonee), H: Mary Kate Manning, O: Manning Arabians LLC. Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 - Champion: CA HAPPY HOUR (TWC Awesome x Hilonia HCF), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Karen Lee; Reserve: TAMAR MONDORO (Mais Shah x Tamar Lishka), H: Olivia Bailon, O: Dana Daniels; Top Five: TAMAR GABRIELLE (WC Ali Gazal x Tamar Natalliya), H: London Collins, O: Tamara Hanby; ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM), H: Ella Clark, O: Ella Clark; AFTERTHECANNONFIRES (Ever After NA x LH Dakoda), H: Julia Junker, O: Samantha Hilliard.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion: FAMES BLACKJACK HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), H: James Payne Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; Reserve: MEMORY MAKER HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Top Five: MAGNOLIA BEY REGION 9 | 15 | Ar abian Horse Times

EW (VCP Magnifire x EA Miz Beyberry), H: Katie Frarer, O: Jessica Everitt; PSYDEKICK CB (Psytation EA x RGA Algova), H: Savanna Seeton, O: Cathy Barker-Seeton; ACADIENNE NL ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Annie Oakley V), H: Ashley Norton, O: Ashley Norton.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Select - Champion: ODYSSEYS PRYDE KVA (Odyssey SC x Magnet El Jamaal SCR), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Jeanna Clanton; Reserve: CA HAPPY HOUR (TWC Awesome x Hilonia HCF), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Karen Lee; Top Five: AFTERTHECANNONFIRES (Ever After NA x LH Dakoda), H: Julia Junker, O: Samantha Hilliard; TAMAR GABRIELLE (WC Ali Gazal x Tamar Natalliya), H: London Collins, O: Tamara Hanby; TAMAR MONDORO (Mais Shah x Tamar Lishka), H: Olivia Bailon, O: Dana Daniels.

Show Hack Arabian English Show Hack Open - Champion: BRANDYS HEIR (Afires Heir x DAR Branditova), H: Wendy Potts, O: Stirling Sheridan Farms LLC, Reserve: BRIMSTONE B (Afire Bey V x Jr Claudette), H: Casandra Banks, O: Jacquelyn King; Top Five: OTHERWISE ENGAGED (Mamage x Veghaz Showgirl), H: Stephanie Sage, O: CSC Breeders; NASER AL SHAQAB (Besson Carol x Entesar Al Shaqab), H: Katherine Showers, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC;

Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Select Champion TAMAR CURACAO (Tamar Nickoli x Helena X), ridden by owner Jackie Barton-Dayman.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion Champion JUNIE MOON HA (Starof Fame V MONTICETO LN ( Justify x JD Allove Story), x PA Senneca), ridden by Sarah Porter for owner ridden by Wyatt Potts for owner Talia Lydick.

Maudi Fleming.

Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion GOLDEN XTREME GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), ridden by owner Kennedy Morgan.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion SHAHRAIDE (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), ridden by Sarah Anderson for owner Alexa Potts.

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Select Champion SMA MISS CANADA (Onyx A x Khalista PGA), ridden by Ashley Gillespie for owner Renee Shaw-Gillespie.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion WC CIAO VITORIO (Vitorio TO x WC Ciao Bella), ridden by Sally Randle for owner Taylor Basinger.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open Champion KAYNIN Z (Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Stephanie Roberts.

MD MICKDREAMY (Allience x Machantette), H: Caroline Davis, O: Michelle Davis.

SIMPLY HEIRISISTABLE (Afires Heir x CA So Unique), H: Alan Clanton, O: Whitney Wright.

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR Champion: CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief ), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel; Reserve: OH AVAREE (KRA Afire Works x Razzl Dazzl Bey), H: Christine Hansen, O: Christine Hansen; Top Five: PERFECT STORM CSH (MAF Whirlwind x Christine), H: Skye E C Williams, O: Skye E C Williams; MW NOBEL ICON (Baske Afire x Vertigo NA), H: Isabelle Morgan, O: Isabelle Morgan.

Arabian Country Pleasure Driving ATD Champion: ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), H: A Rhein Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), H: Stacy McCrary, O: Stacy McCrary; Top Five: TOMMY BAHAMA PF (Vegaz x A Blessing), H: Taylor Bryan, O: Taylor Bryan.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 18 & Under Champion: I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; Reserve: OTHERWISE ENGAGED (Mamage x Veghaz Showgirl), H: Jade Johnson, O: CSC Breeders; Top Five: MD MICKDREAMY (Allience x Machantette), H: Caroline Davis, O: Michelle Davis.

Driving Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion: CP TRIPLE SPEC (SF Specs Shocwave x Beaujaleis), H: Jason Krohn, O: Stacy McCrary; Reserve: TOMMY BAHAMA PF (Vegaz x A Blessing), H: Taylor Bryan, O: Taylor Bryan; Top Five: MY TOSK (Toskabi x Tosk Bey), H: Grant Krohn, O: Piper Norton-Lambard;

Native Costume Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open Champion: ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), H: Diane Louw, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; Top Five: FYRE AWAY (Afire Bey V x GW Im Penny), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; SIMPLY HEIRISISTABLE (Afires Heir x CA So Unique), H: Whitney Wright, O: Whitney Wright, PERFECT STORM CSH (MAF Whirlwind x Christine), H: Skye E C Williams, O: Skye E C Williams.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AATR Champion: ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), H: Amanda Purdin Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: BEYBERRIED TREASURE (Hucklebey Berry x MWF Miska), REGION 9 | 16 | Ar abian Horse Times

H: Jennifer Schaffel Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Top Five: HEIRRESISTIBLE SOF (Afires Heir x JAS Moonstruck), H: Kathie Williams, O: Kathie Williams; CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief ), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 18 & Under - Champion: I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), H: Rachel Mounce, O: Rachel Mounce; Reserve: NASER AL SHAQAB (Besson Carol x Entesar Al Shaqab), H: Ella Clark, O: Stella Bella Arabians LLC; Top Five: GLACIER FIRE (Baske Afire x Snow Fly), H: Hannah Hatch, O: Lori Ragland; MD MICKDREAMY (Allience x Machantette), H: Caroline Davis, O: Michelle Davis.

Reining Arabian Reining Horse Open - Champion: RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Jalapenas), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Gordon Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Top Five: LIL BIT O BUCKSHOT (Scimaron x AQR Sonatina), H: Anita Dublin, O: Buckshot Farms; SOGO KHEMO (Khemonada x Fahim Aphrodisia), H: Lisa Gallery, O: Lisa Gallery.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion KAYCE KID (Sundance Kid V x Afternoon Prayer BFA), ridden by owner Nicole Gellman.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion KAYNIN Z (Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold), ridden by owner Stephanie Roberts.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Champion OCTAGON HA (Diesel Smoke CBA x PA Senneca), ridden by Chelsea Harper for owner Jeremy Harper.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR Select Champion MEI MOMENT LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), ridden by owner Heather Williamson.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion OFW PSY FI (Afire Bey V x OFW Psymara), ridden by owner Julia Gaidousek.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion CA HAPPY HOUR (TWC Awesome x Hilonia HCF), ridden by Wyatt Potts for owner Karen Lee.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under Champion FAMES BLACKJACK HA (Starof Fame V x PA Senneca), ridden by James Payne Harper for owner Jeremy Harper.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Select Champion ODYSSEYS PRYDE KVA (Odyssey SC x Magnet El Jamaal SCR), ridden by Caylee Dearth for owner Jeanna Clanton.

Arabian Reining Junior Horse - Champion: RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Jalapenas), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: ELLIANTRA (Ecahnaten PWA x Chic Elechtra), H: Gary Ferguson, O: Barbara Quackenbush; Top Five: LIL BIT O BUCKSHOT (Scimaron x AQR Sonatina), H: Anita Dublin, O: Buckshot Farms; CAIRO CCA (Thee Halima B x FM Khaleen), H: Anita Dublin, O: Jan Alexander.

Arabian Reining Horse AOTR - Champion: MOZARTS CROMEMERCEDES (TA Mozart x BSF Fiona), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull; Reserve: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Wyatt Potts, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Top Five: RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Jalapenas), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc. Arabian Reining Horse ATR - Champion: RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Jalapenas), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Talia Lydick, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Top Five: TA ETOILE (Kordelas x Eufilina), H: Cassady West, O: Tracy Glover; CAIRO CCA (Thee Halima B x FM Khaleen), H: Teal Blanco, O: Jan Alexander.

Herd Work/Reined Cow Arabian Herd Work Open - Champion: ALLI FARYDA CCA (Thee Halima B x FM Khaleen), H: John Dublin, O: Brynn Marie McDonald; Reserve: KODYS KOPPER FLAME (Khemander Kody x Cinnamonn Bay), H: John Dublin, O: Deni Grissette; Top Five: SOGO KHEMO (Khemonada x Fahim Aphrodisia), H: Lisa Gallery, O: Lisa Gallery.

Arabian Herd Work ATR - Champion: KODYS KOPPER FLAME (Khemander Kody x Cinnamonn Bay), H: Deni Grissette, O: Deni Grissette.

Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion: TA ETOILE (Kordelas x Eufilina), H: Cassady West, O: Tracy Glover; Reserve: TAMAR VISIONARY (Neposzar x Balanai), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Tamara Hanby.

Trail Arabian Western Trail Horse Open - Champion: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Julia Gaidousek; Reserve: TRULY UNDENIABLE (Robby x CF Unforgetable), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Cindi Simpson; Top Five: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Dale Sullens, O: Kathie Williams; KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Karma Arabians; REGION 9 | 17 | Ar abian Horse Times

RVR AUTHENTIKHEMO (Khemosabi x Authenticgorgious), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas.

Arabian Western Trail Horse AAOTR Champion: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; Reserve: RVR AUTHENTIKHEMO (Khemosabi x Authenticgorgious), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas; Top Five: CAT BALLOU PKA (EF Kid Curry x PKA Opaal), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes; KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; CBA PASCHA JANUS (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

Arabian Western Trail Horse ATR - Champion: KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Katie Steiner, O: Karma Arabians; Reserve: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; CAT BALLOU PKA (EF Kid Curry x PKA Opaal), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes; TRULY UNDENIABLE (Robby x CF Unforgetable), H: Emilee Broussard, O: Cindi Simpson.

Arabian English Show Hack JTR 18 & Under I Arabian Mounted Native Costume Open MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), ridden by Diane Louw for owner Bey), ridden by owner Rachel Mounce.

Boisvert Farms LLC.

Arabian English Show Hack Open BRANDYS HEIR (Afires Heir x DAR Branditova), ridden

by Wendy Potts for owner Stirling Sheridan Farms LLC.

Arabian English Show Hack AAOTR CSP MAGICIAN (Mamage x NH Mischief ), ridden by Annalise Himmel for owner Deborah Ann Himmel.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume AATR ALWAYS FIRST BF (GSF Rizing Son x Always MTA), ridden by Amanda Purdin Standish for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

Arabian Mounted Native Costume JTR 18 & Arabian Reining Horse Open and Junior Horse Under I MON FIRE RR (DS Major Afire x RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Montessa Bey), ridden by owner Rachel Mounce. Jalapenas), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

Arabian English Trail Horse Open - Champion: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Dale Sullens, O: Kathie Williams; Reserve: KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Top Five: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Julia Gaidousek; RVR AUTHENTIKHEMO (Khemosabi x Authenticgorgious), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas; CBA PASCHA JANUS (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay.

Arabian English Trail Horse ATR - Champion: KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Reserve: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; RVR AUTHENTIKHEMO (Khemosabi x Authenticgorgious), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas; CA HENNESSY (TWC Awesome x Psymply Ellegant), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain.

Ranch Horse Riding Arabian Ranch Horse Riding Open - Champion: KALDAREYN (Fadareyn x Kallysta), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Wendy Lindsay Castle; Reserve: KMA

Arabian Reining Horse ATR Champion RUMOUR HAZ IT (Another Hero x JB Dos Jalapenas), ridden by Katie Harvey, owner of KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Top Five: TRULY UNDENIABLE (Robby x CF Unforgetable), H: Krista Wilkes, O: Cindi Simpson; ZAZUL (Mazkarade x Zafirah JM), H: Anita Dublin, O: Debbie McDonald; CAT BALLOU PKA (EF Kid Curry x PKA Opaal), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Patricia Gerdes.

ALL (SF Aftershoc x Wild Lilly), H: Chase Harvill, O: Lee Ann Flynn; KA CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR (Quattro Tresoro x KA Shakirah), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Sarah Murray.

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding ATR - Champion: KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; Reserve: TRULY UNDENIABLE (Robby x CF Unforgetable), H: Emilee Broussard, O: Cindi Simpson; Top Five: KARAMAT (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: Talia Lydick, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; TAMAR VISIONARY (Neposzar x Balanai), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Tamara Hanby.

HA/AA Mares 2 Years Old & Over AOTH - Champion: GM COLOR NASMA FAME (Famous Echo x Amy’s China Doll), H: Mary Ann Vaughn, O: Mary Ann Vaughn; Reserve: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: KA CHAMPAGNE AFFAIR (Quattro Tresoro x KA Shakirah), H: Cole Murray, O: Sarah Murray.

Half-Arabian Halter Mares HA/AA Mares 2 Years Old & Over - Champion: SMALL TOWN GIRL FH (Enzo x Chocalatte), H: Kim Morgan, O: Linda Routledge; Reserve: GM COLOR NASMA FAME (Famous Echo x Amy’s China Doll), H: Mary Ann Vaughn, O: Mary Ann Vaughn; Top Five: WILD AFTER REGION 9 | 18 | Ar abian Horse Times

HA/AA Yearling Fillies Breeders Sweepstakes Champion: TRU ROMANCE (Truse x Just Jaylo), H: Kim Morgan, O: Karen Wesche.

Geldings HA/AA Geldings 2 Years Old & Over Champion: AMBRES MAGIC (Ambre x Fancyana), H: Kim Morgan, O: Brenice Crissman.

HA/AA Yearling Colts/Geldings Breeders Sweepstakes - Champion: KHEEPING THE FAITH (Khash PGA x Chocalatte), H: Kim Morgan, O: Tom Hanke; Reserve: WC FLEETWOOD MAC (WC Ciao Psyche x WC Enya Dreams), H: Ricardo Rivero, O: Holly Woods Dillin; Top Five: HES SO DIESEL (Diesel Smoke CBA x Tamar Chiaro Di Luna), H: Josie

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding Open Champion KALDAREYN (Fadareyn x Kallysta), ridden by Sterling Bradley for owner Wendy Lindsay Castle.

Arabian Reining Horse AOTR Champion MOZARTS CROMEMERCEDES (TA Mozart x BSF Fiona), ridden by owner John Dwyatt Bull.

Arabian Limited Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion TA ETOILE (Kordelas x Eufilina), ridden by Cassady West for owner Tracy Glover.

Arabian Western Trail Horse Open Champion Arabian Western Trail Horse AAOTR Champion CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x ridden by Jill Mitchell for owner Julia Gaidousek. CSP Mamazing), ridden by Lindsay Harrison for owner Kathie Williams.

Gillespie, O: Troy Peterson; TAMAR NIGHT MOVES (Afterdark H x Gigit), H: Grant Krohn, O: Tamara Hanby.

HA/AA Geldings 2 Years Old & Over AOTH - Champion: AMBRES MAGIC (Ambre x Fancyana), H: Brenice Crissman, O: Brenice Crissman.

Half-Arabian Performance English Pleasure HA/AA English Pleasure Open - Champion: RGT THE BOSS (Afires Heir x Styling Time), H: Casandra Banks, O: Oak Haven South Arabians LLC; Reserve: CSP ARIA (Vegaz x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Josh Quintus, O: Laura Metzger; Top Five: LOVE FIX (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Juan Bonuilla, O: CSC Breeders.

HA/AA English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: EXTREMELY FORTUNUT (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Tempted By Fait), H: Joel Gangi, O: Shamrock Farms LLC; Reserve: OH STEP IN TIME (Pryme Thyme x Dance All Night), H: Grant Krohn, O: Jayne Lusty.

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR - Champion: EXTREMELY BLONDE (IXL Noble Express x Kalarama’s Celeste), H: Rachel Ginter, O: Rachel Ginter; Reserve: SF TOP SHELF (A Temptation

Arabian Ranch Horse Riding and English Trail Horse ATR Champion KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), ridden by Karlan Downing for owner Karma Arabians.

x Mona), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Lian Oteiza; Top Five: LOVE FIX (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Susan Chance, O: CSC Breeders; WAVE ON (Mamage x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Rose Huckfeldt; CSP ARIA (Vegaz x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Laura Metzger, O: Laura Metzger.

HA/AA English Pleasure AATR - Champion: OH STEP IN TIME (Pryme Thyme x Dance All Night), H: Jayne Lusty, O: Jayne Lusty; Reserve: CSP ARIA (Vegaz x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Laura Metzger, O: Laura Metzger; Top Five: EXTREMELY BLONDE (IXL Noble Express x Kalarama’s Celeste), H: Rachel Ginter, O: Rachel Ginter; WAVE ON (Mamage x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Rose Huckfeldt; SF TOP SHELF (A Temptation x Mona), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Lian Oteiza.

HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion: AMES NUTORIOUS (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Toi Jabaska), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch; Reserve: BARACUDA SF (Baske Afire x Diana O’Lee), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Kathleen Stevens; Top Five: AFIRES SECRET (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Olivia Lockhart, O: Olivia Lockhart; GOOD GLORY NNW (GSF Pure Fuzion x Suddenly Spring), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher; REGION 9 | 19 | Ar abian Horse Times

Arabian Herd Work ATR Champion KODYS KOPPER FLAME (Khemander Kody x Cinnamonn Bay), ridden by owner Deni Grissette.

Arabian Western Trail Horse ATR Champion KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), ridden by Katie Steiner for owner Karma Arabians.

MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brianna Boucher.

HA/AA English Pleasure JTR 18 & Under Champion: BARACUDA SF (Baske Afire x Diana O’Lee), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Kathleen Stevens; Reserve: AFIRES SECRET (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Olivia Lockhart, O: Olivia Lockhart; Top Five: GOOD GLORY NNW (GSF Pure Fuzion x Suddenly Spring), H: Alycia Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher.

HA/AA English Pleasure JTR Select - Champion: MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brianna Boucher.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Champion: RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), H: Joel Gangi, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: SWING TOWN SOA (CH Harlem Town x TR Fait Accompli), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Tres Soles Arabians LLC; Top Five: I SPOT AFIRE OH (KRA Afire Works x Santana’s Charming Lady), H: Josh Quintus, O: Ellen Winkler Orthwein; CARA MIA MEIN LOA (Meistermind x Caramar), H: Chase Harvill, O: Pride And Passion LLC; TAMAR GET LUCKY (Mamage x Society Lady), H: Kayse Chubb, O: Candy Conway.

Arabian English Trail Horse Open Champion LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), ridden by Dale Sullens for owner Kathie Williams.

HA/AA Mare 2 Years Old & Over Champion SMALL TOWN GIRL FH (Enzo x Chocalatte), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Linda Routledge.

HA/AA Gelding 2 Years Old & Over Champion HA/AA Yearling Colt/Gelding Breeders AMBRES MAGIC (Ambre x Fancyana), shown Sweepstakes Champion KHEEPING THE

by Kim Morgan for owner Brenice Crissman.

FAITH (Khash PGA x Chocalatte), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Tom Hanke.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse - Champion: CHASING THE SON BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), H: Joel Gangi, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Reserve: SPARTACUS AFIRE (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Cheryl McCally; Top Five: THE NEW YORK TIMES (Pryme Thyme x New York Night Lily), H: Grant Krohn, O: Krohn Arabians; SATCHMO WB (Bolt WB x Cajun Lady), H: Kathleen Stevens, O: Sue Jones; KMA WEZ BEEN SPOTTED (KMA Wezterly x Sterling Acres Dreamin’ ‘n Color), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Karma Arabians.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over - Champion: TOI SENSATION CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: SWING TOWN SOA (CH Harlem Town x TR Fait Accompli), H: Stacy McCrary, O: Tres Soles Arabians LLC; Top Five: WICKED BREWE RSW ( J Krewe x SP Cheap Trick), H: Jody Loeffler-Murray, O: Jody Loeffler-Murray; I SPOT AFIRE OH (KRA Afire Works x Santana’s Charming Lady), H: Ellen Winkler Orthwein, O: Ellen Winkler Orthwein; KMA MOROCCO (KMA Wezterly x Casablanca Lily), H: Lisa Pedersen, O: Lisa Pedersen.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 - Champion: SHES A PEACH BF (Nobilistic

HA/AA Yearling Filly Breeders Sweepstakes Champion TRU ROMANCE (Truse x Just Jaylo), shown by Kim Morgan for owner Karen Wesche.

HA/AA Mare 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion GM COLOR NASMA FAME (Famous Echo x Amy’s China Doll), shown by owner Mary Ann Vaughn.

HA/AA Gelding 2 Years Old & Over AOTH Champion AMBRES MAGIC (Ambre x Fancyana), shown by owner Brenice Crissman.

HA/AA English Pleasure Open Champion RGT THE BOSS (Afires Heir x Styling Time), ridden by Casandra Banks for owner Oak Haven South Arabians LLC.

BF x Callaway’s Prize Possession), H: Nancy Morton, O: Nancy Morton; Reserve: CHASING THE SON BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), H: A Rhein Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Top Five: MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Ellis Arabians LLC; BLUE ON BLACK (Matoi x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Jessica McClintick, O: Jessica McClintick; HOT IN HARLEM (Harlem Superior x Hot Flashez TSA), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Grace Huckfeldt.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AATR Champion: TOI SENSATION CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Reserve: RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), H: A Rhein Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC; Top Five: MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Ellis Arabians LLC; WICKED BREWE RSW ( J Krewe x SP Cheap Trick), H: Jody LoefflerMurray, O: Jody Loeffler-Murray; BLUE ON BLACK (Matoi x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Jessica McClintick, O: Jessica McClintick.

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O: Nancy Morton; Reserve: BLUE ON BLACK (Matoi x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Jessica McClintick, O: Jessica McClintick; Top Five: WICKED BREWE RSW ( J Krewe x SP Cheap Trick), H: Jody Loeffler-Murray, O: Jody LoefflerMurray; KMA WEZ DREAMIN (KMA Wezterly x Sterling Acres Dreamin’ ‘n Color), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder; I SPOT AFIRE OH (KRA Afire Works x Santana’s Charming Lady), H: Ellen Winkler Orthwein, O: Ellen Winkler Orthwein.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 - Champion: RED STORM RISING CM (MD Dreamaker x Night Of Hope), H: Brittany Boucher, O: Alycia Boucher; Reserve: SUGAR SHOC (SF Specs Shocwave x My Song), H: Rachel Paulsen, O: Rachel Paulsen; Top Five: A SPRING HEIR (Afires Heir x Quali Phi Time), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Emma Brown, O: Emma Brown.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 - Champion: MR BRIGHTSIDE (Supremacy’s High Time x MHF Appoljacks), H: Julia Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Reserve: FINAL JUSTICE MM ( Justafire DGL x FSR Final Cheers), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Top Five: KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Emma Brown, O: Emma Brown;

HA/AA English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion EXTREMELY FORTUNUT (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Tempted By Fait), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Shamrock Farms LLC.

HA/AA English Pleasure AAOTR Champion HA/AA English Pleasure AATR Champion OH EXTREMELY BLONDE (IXL Noble Express STEP IN TIME (Pryme Thyme x Dance All x Kalarama’s Celeste), ridden by owner Night), ridden by owner Jayne Lusty.

Rachel Ginter.

HA/AA English Pleasure JTR 18 & Under HA/AA English Pleasure JTR Select Champion Champion BARACUDA SF (Baske Afire x MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), Diana O’Lee), ridden by Abagail Trowbridge for ridden by owner Brianna Boucher. owner Kathleen Stevens.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Open Champion RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), ridden by Joel Gangi for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

A SPRING HEIR (Afires Heir x Quali Phi Time), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; BM FOUR STAR RATING (BM Moon Star x CP First Lady), H: Brittany Tuten, O: Tara Ragland.

Park HA/AA Park Horse Open - Champion: MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brianna Boucher.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: ROMBAUER (IXL Aroundofaploz x Rejoice), H: Jade Johnson, O: Jade Johnson.

HA/AA Park Horse ATR - Champion: SF TOP SHELF (A Temptation x Mona), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Lian Oteiza; Reserve: AMES NUTORIOUS (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Toi Jabaska), H: Peyton Mainwaring, O: Thunder Road Ranch; Top Five: WAVE ON (Mamage x Callaway’s Second Date), H: Rose Huckfeldt, O: Rose Huckfeldt; MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brianna Boucher.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: FINAL JUSTICE MM ( Justafire DGL x FSR Final Cheers), H: Halle Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: ROMBAUER (IXL Aroundofaploz x Rejoice), H: Jade Johnson, O: Jade Johnson.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR Select - Champion: FINAL JUSTICE MM ( Justafire DGL x FSR Final Cheers), H: Halle Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: PRINCESS GRACE KELLY (The Nobelest x Kelly Le Brock), H: Kaitlyn Sherman, O: Dana Weddle; Top Five: JA CASINO ROYALE (Vegaz x Santana’s Rare Essence), H: Brittany Tuten, O: Lori Ragland; SUGAR SHOC (SF Specs Shocwave x My Song), H: Rachel Paulsen, O: Rachel Paulsen; KREWGERRAND LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: Emma Brown, O: Emma Brown.

Side Saddle HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Open - Champion: TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen; Reserve: MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Lauren Burke, O: Emma Henson; Top Five: LADY GAGAA (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Kiley Clark, O: Kiley Clark; TAMAR JOE FABULOUS (Mais Shah x Tamar Socialite), H: Josie Gillespie, O: Anissa Edwards; TAMAR WINCHESTERS ACE (MSA Magic Evening x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Erin Ellis, O: Kathleen Ellis.

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HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion AMES NUTORIOUS (Undulata’s Nutcracker x Toi Jabaska), ridden by Peyton Mainwaring for owner Thunder Road Ranch.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure Junior Horse Champion CHASING THE SON BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), ridden

by Joel Gangi for owner Boisvert Farms LLC.

WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen; Reserve: BELLA PALOMA LK (MC Picasso x Mia In Hollywood), H: Lori-Kay Frye, O: Lori-Kay Frye; Top Five: LADY GAGAA (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Kiley Clark, O: Kiley Clark; TAMAR JOE FABULOUS (Mais Shah x Tamar Socialite), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Anissa Edwards; MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Emma Henson, O: Emma Henson.

Western Pleasure HA/AA Western Pleasure Open - Champion: WR TEXAS FAME (Citizen Fame x Oreo), H: Stanley White III, O: White Rock Farms, Inc.; Reserve: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Gordon Potts, O: Margaret Owings; Top Five: KHARRIED AWAY J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: J T Keller, O: Indira F I Van Handel; JEEPERS KREEPERS ( Justify x She Be Afire), H: Steven Scoggins, O: Dennis & Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership; ONE SWEET KID SLR (Sundance Kid V x Sweet Jaz Ma Taz), H: Kathleen Beck, O: Chris Sabin.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: HF MOON DANCING (Lucky Sol Moon x Dancing Solo HH), H: Gordon Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: TAMAR SMOKE N MIRRORS (Diesel Smoke CBA x Sharona),

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over and AATR Champion TOI SENSATION CRF (Matoi x Alpha Phi), ridden by Katie Harvey, owner of KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 and Select AATR Champion SHES A PEACH BF (Nobilistic BF x Callaway’s Prize Possession), ridden by owner Nancy Morton.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion RED STORM RISING CM (MD Dreamaker x Night Of Hope), ridden by Brittany Boucher for owner Alycia Boucher.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14-18 Champion MR BRIGHTSIDE (Supremacy’s High Time x MHF Appoljacks), ridden by Julia Junker for owner Jennifer Schaffel Junker.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion ROMBAUER (IXL Aroundofaploz x Rejoice), ridden by owner Jade Johnson.

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under and JTR Select Champion FINAL JUSTICE MM ( Justafire DGL x FSR Final Cheers), ridden by Halle Potts for owner Talia Lydick.

HA/AA Park Horse Open Champion MOJITO FIRE (Ali Fire x Captivating Style), ridden by owner Brianna Boucher.

HA/AA Park Horse ATR Champion SF TOP SHELF (A Temptation x Mona), ridden by owner Lian Oteiza.

H: Josie Gillespie, O: Dana Daniels; Top Five: DANCIN TO THE BLUES (Sundance Kid V x First Class Bluey), H: Josh Quintus, O: Jennifer Quintus; WC CHARMING CHARLIE (WC Ali Gazal x Cuervos Valantina), H: Kristin Huntsberger, O: Holly Woods Dillin; WS COUTURE (KM Bugatti x WS Whistlin Dixie), H: Troy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion: ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), H: Chris Sabin, O: Chris Sabin; Reserve: BELLA PALOMA LK (MC Picasso x Mia In Hollywood), H: Lori-Kay Frye, O: Lori-Kay Frye; Top Five: KHARHARTT PGA (Khadraj NA x Peppys Dainty Queen), H: Pat Ronyak, O: Pat Ronyak; TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson, ZEES A DALLAS COWBOY (Zefyr x Kings Poco Blackburn), H: Bert Sanders, O: Laura Koch.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion: TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen; Reserve: COYOTEE MOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Pines Tigress), H: Audrey Hart, O: Bob Hart Jr.; Top Five: KHARRIED AWAY J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Indira F I Van Handel, O: Indira F I Van Handel; WS MARILYN MONWHOA

(Sundance Kid V x WS Whistlin Dixie), H: Erin Farnsworth, O: Erin Farnsworth.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR 54 & Over Champion: ZEES A DALLAS COWBOY (Zefyr x Kings Poco Blackburn), H: Laura Koch, O: Laura Koch; Reserve: KHARHARTT PGA (Khadraj NA x Peppys Dainty Queen), H: Pat Ronyak, O: Pat Ronyak; Top Five: JUST PLAIN LUCK ( Just Plain Colonel x Odetta V), H: Gigi Carlo-Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull; XTREME SPECIAL DREAM (Xtreme Dream x Xtra-Special Edition), H: M Gail Tory, O: M Gail Tory; EMERSON TAYLOR ( Jake Jamaal JCA x Renos Ms Jeha), H: Rebecca Nash, O: Robert Nash.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR 19-53 Champion: KHARRIED AWAY J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Indira F I Van Handel, O: Indira F I Van Handel; Reserve: COYOTEE MOON (Rohara Moon Storm x Pines Tigress), H: Audrey Hart, O: Bob Hart Jr.; Top Five: TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), H: Brooklyn Jensen, O: Lisa Jensen; ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), H: Chris Sabin, O: Chris Sabin; TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Amy Peterson, O: Troy Peterson.

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HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR Select Champion: JUST PLAIN LUCK ( Just Plain Colonel x Odetta V), H: Elliot Stuart, O: John Dwyatt Bull; Reserve: KA ROUNDABOUT MIDNITE (Sir Fames HBV x KA Dream In Color), H: Kelli Aguirre, O: Kelli Aguirre; Top Five: TAMAR SMOKE N MIRRORS (Diesel Smoke CBA x Sharona), H: Dana Daniels, O: Dana Daniels; ONE KNIGHT STAND (Allionces Knight x Miss Rippin Rascal), H: Talia Lydick, O: Sheila Curley; ANNIES LEGACY (FS Ritz x Miss Ready Set Zip), H: Connie Fritzler, O: Connie Fritzler.

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion: JEST A BITTA BAILEYS (Thirtys Jester x Quite Fired Up), H: Rebecca Marr, O: Rebecca Marr; Reserve: BUCKSHOTS BOMBSHELL (Were Dun x Dream Gal), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer; Top Five: EXXPOSE (Exxpectation x In Hot Pursuit), H: James Payne Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; LADY ANTEBELLUM WA (Son Of A Dun JB x Cinnamon Girl WA), H: Jenna Curley, O: Sheila Curley.

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 18 & Under - Champion: UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), H: Claire Robertson, O: Margaret Owings; Reserve: TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion WICKED BREWE RSW ( J Krewe x SP Cheap Trick), driven by Josh Quintus for owner Jody Loeffler-Murray.

HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving ATD Champion DANCEWITHIN THE FLAME (Hucklebey Berry x HT High Stakes), driven

by Mark Paul Himmel for owner Deborah Ann Himmel.

HA/AA Ladies Side Saddle Open and ATR Champion TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), ridden by Brooklyn Jensen for owner Lisa Jensen.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Open Champion WR TEXAS FAME (Citizen Fame x Oreo), ridden

by Stanley White III, for owner White Rock Farms, Inc.

HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse Champion HF MOON DANCING (Lucky Sol Moon x Dancing Solo HH), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Talia Lydick.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over Champion ZIPINUPASTORM (Rohara Moon Storm x Zippo Pine Bubble), ridden by owner Chris Sabin.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion TIARRA DE ORO (Fancy King Goldmaker x WDA Hyapatia Lee), ridden by Brooklyn Jensen for owner Lisa Jensen.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR 54 & Over Champion ZEES A DALLAS COWBOY (Zefyr x Kings Poco Blackburn), ridden by owner Laura Koch.

Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Troy Peterson; Top Five: EXXPOSE (Exxpectation x In Hot Pursuit), H: James Payne Harper, O: Jeremy Harper; JEST A BITTA BAILEYS (Thirtys Jester x Quite Fired Up), H: Rebecca Marr, O: Rebecca Marr; WS MARILYN MONWHOA (Sundance Kid V x WS Whistlin Dixie), H: London Collins, O: Erin Farnsworth.

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Select Champion: TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Troy Peterson; Reserve: BUCKSHOTS BOMBSHELL (Were Dun x Dream Gal), H: Maygen Fischer, O: Jennifer Fischer.

Hunter Pleasure HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open - Champion: WD NOBLE LADD (IXL Noble Express x Gifted JG), H: Wendy Potts, O: Karen Lee; Reserve: TOTALLY REDHOT GA (NYN Hisani x Northwest Melody), H: Josie Gillespie, O: Josie Gillespie; Top Five: I GOTTA FEELIN (SF Aftershoc x High Time’s Masquerade), H: Lauren Grabski, O: Stacy McCrary; TITANIUM VK (Afires Heir x Pilane), H: Casandra Banks, O: Valerie Kline; BOBBY DAZZLER (Chaparral DGL x Drama Queen CRF), H: Lance Lewis, O: Donna Knight.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion: GIRLS KNIGHT OUT (The Knight’s Reflection x MSA Afires Jewel), H: Wendy Potts, O: Shelley Gomavitz; Reserve: OH SUPREME DELIGHT (Pryme Thyme x ZZ Supreme), H: Sally Randle, O: Stephanie Roberts; Top Five: WC DREAM DANCER (WC Ali Gazal x WC Enya Dreams), H: Kristin Huntsberger, O: Holly Woods Dillin; TAMAR GOLD DUST (Mais Shah x Tamar Clementine), H: Josie Gillespie, O: Tamara Hanby; FIJI JF (GSF Rizing Son x Red Hot Chili Pepper), H: Stephanie Sage, O: Joel Gangi.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over - Champion: DB WOULDNT ITBE NICE (Sundance Kid V x CBS Rahz), H: Holly Westmoreland, O: Holly Westmoreland; Reserve: TRILOGIE TABASCO (The Color Of Fame x AH Cayenne), H: Leah Lebeouf, O: Leah Lebeouf; Top Five: TITANIUM VK (Afires Heir x Pilane), H: Valerie Kline, O: Valerie Kline; KHARTWRIGHT J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Rhonda White, O: Timberidge Family LLP; KISS A GIRL LOA (HF Mister Chips x A Happy Girl), H: Colleen Scott, O: Colleen Scott.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion: WC DREAM DANCER (WC Ali Gazal x WC Enya Dreams), H: Jenna Dillin, REGION 9 | 23 | Ar abian Horse Times

O: Holly Woods Dillin; Reserve: MUSIC OFTHE KNIGHTSCF (The Knight’s Reflection x Amayzin Grayce), H: Robin DeSpain, O: Robin DeSpain; Top Five: BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: Abigayle Griffith, O: Freewill Farm LLC. HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AATR - Champion: DB WOULDNT ITBE NICE (Sundance Kid V x CBS Rahz), H: Holly Westmoreland, O: Holly Westmoreland; Reserve: KHARTWRIGHT J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), H: Rhonda White, O: Timberidge Family LLP; Top Five: TRILOGIE TABASCO (The Color Of Fame x AH Cayenne), H: Leah Lebeouf, O: Leah Lebeouf; WC DREAM DANCER (WC Ali Gazal x WC Enya Dreams), H: Jenna Dillin, O: Holly Woods Dillin; KISS A GIRL LOA (HF Mister Chips x A Happy Girl), H: Colleen Scott, O: Colleen Scott.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AATR Select Champion: DB WOULDNT ITBE NICE (Sundance Kid V x CBS Rahz), H: Emily Schwing, O: Holly Westmoreland; Reserve: TITANIUM VK (Afires Heir x Pilane), H: Valerie Kline, O: Valerie Kline; Top Five: MUSIC OFTHE KNIGHTSCF (The Knight’s Reflection x Amayzin Grayce), H: Robin DeSpain, O: Robin DeSpain; SPANISH CHARM (Dakotas Shadow BHR x SC Spanish Dream), H: Traci Nielsen,

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR 19-53 Champion KHARRIED AWAY J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion), ridden by owner Indira F I Van Handel.

HA/AA Western Pleasure AATR Select Champion JUST PLAIN LUCK ( Just Plain Colonel x Odetta V), ridden by Elliot Stuart for owner John Dwyatt Bull.

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR Select Champion TAMAR CHIARO DI LUNA (Mais Shah x Tamar Lady Sunshine), ridden by Anissa Edwards for owner Troy Peterson.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Open Champion WD HA/AA Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse Champion NOBLE LADD (IXL Noble Express x Gifted GIRLS KNIGHT OUT (The Knight’s JG), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Karen Lee. Reflection x MSA Afires Jewel), ridden by Wendy Potts for owner Shelley Gomavitz.

O: LaLa Farms LLC; TRILOGIE TABASCO (The Color Of Fame x AH Cayenne), H: Leah Lebeouf, O: Leah Lebeouf.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 Champion: TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Alexa Potts, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: DANCING IN THE DARQ (Majesteit x Nola HPA), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Todd Dearth; Top Five: TAMAR JOE FABULOUS (Mais Shah x Tamar Socialite), H: Anissa Edwards, O: Anissa Edwards; MIDNITE CONFESSION (Baske Afire x Super Flare), H: Genavieve Bumgardner, O: Tiffany Roath.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under - Champion: BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), H: Halle Potts, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Reserve: DKM CIMMERON (KB Cimmeron x Tamar Charisma), H: Alyssa Duncan, O: Debora McCroskey; Top Five: MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Emma Henson, O: Emma Henson; CHOCOLATE MARTINI (Versace x Farrah Fawcett), H: Katie Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 - Champion: BOBBY DAZZLER (Chaparral DGL x Drama Queen CRF), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Donna Knight; Reserve: DANCING IN THE DARQ (Majesteit

HA/AA Western Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under Champion JEST A BITTA BAILEYS (Thirtys Jester x Quite Fired Up), ridden by owner Rebecca Marr.

x Nola HPA), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Todd Dearth; Top Five: TOTALLY REDHOT GA (NYN Hisani x Northwest Melody), H: Olivia Bailon, O: Josie Gillespie; ZELDA FITZGERALD (Tamar Rubicon x ES Orlandos Fortune), H: London Collins, O: Lloyd Huff; TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Ella Barch, O: Alexa Potts.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under - Champion: GIRLS KNIGHT OUT (The Knight’s Reflection x MSA Afires Jewel), H: Halle Potts, O: Shelley Gomavitz; Reserve: MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Emma Henson, O: Emma Henson; Top Five: DKM CIMMERON (KB Cimmeron x Tamar Charisma), H: Alyssa Duncan, O: Debora McCroskey; CHOCOLATE MARTINI (Versace x Farrah Fawcett), H: Katie Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR Select - Champion: BOBBY DAZZLER (Chaparral DGL x Drama Queen CRF), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Donna Knight; Reserve: DANCING IN THE DARQ (Majesteit x Nola HPA), H: Caylee Dearth, O: Todd Dearth; Top Five: TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Ella Barch, O: Alexa Potts; TOTALLY REDHOT GA (NYN Hisani x Northwest Melody), H: Olivia Bailon, O: Josie Gillespie; REGION 9 | 24 | Ar abian Horse Times

HA/AA Western Pleasure JTR 18 & Under Champion UNZIPPED FOR KIXX (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), ridden by Claire Robertson for owner Margaret Owings.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over and AATR Champion DB WOULDNT ITBE NICE (Sundance Kid V x CBS Rahz), ridden by owner Holly Westmoreland.

CR STARLITE STARBRITE (KF Mark’s Majesty x CR Desert Splendor), H: Anissa Edwards, O: C R Arabians.

Show Hack HA/AA English Show Hack Open - Champion: MR BRIGHTSIDE (Supremacy’s High Time x MHF Appoljacks), H: Kellye Hill, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Reserve: GO FORTHE ROSES CRF (SHF Encore x Gunning For Roses KCF), H: Kiley Clark, O: Lynn Coelyn; Top Five: KMA MOROCCO (KMA Wezterly x Casablanca Lily), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Lisa Pedersen; BLUES KREWSE (Krewe x Orienette), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher.

HA/AA English Show Hack ATR - Champion: MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Sarah Elizabeth Ellis, O: Ellis Arabians LLC; Reserve: MR BRIGHTSIDE (Supremacy’s High Time x MHF Appoljacks), H: Jennifer Schaffel Junker, O: Jennifer Schaffel Junker; Top Five: BLUES KREWSE (Krewe x Orienette), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher; BM FOUR STAR RATING (BM Moon Star x CP First Lady), H: Brittany Tuten, O: Tara Ragland; LADY GAGAA (Baske Afire x Ring Girl), H: Kiley Clark, O: Kiley Clark.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 Champion WC DREAM DANCER (WC Ali Gazal x WC Enya Dreams), ridden by Jenna Dillin for owner Holly Woods Dillin.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AATR Select Champion HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-18 DB WOULDNT ITBE NICE (Sundance Kid Champion TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x V x CBS Rahz), ridden by Emily Schwing for Iris), ridden by owner Alexa Potts. owner Holly Westmoreland

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-18 and JTR Select Champion BOBBY DAZZLER (Chaparral DGL x Drama Queen CRF), ridden

by Wyatt Potts for owner Donna Knight.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Champion BSA WILD THING (El Ghazi x Endless Legacy), ridden by Halle Potts for owner Freewill Farm LLC.

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Champion GIRLS KNIGHT OUT (The Knight’s Reflection x MSA Afires Jewel), ridden

by Halle Potts for owner Shelley Gomavitz.

HA/AA English Show Hack ATR Champion MEGATROPOLIS BF (Nobilistic BF x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), ridden by Sarah Elizabeth Ellis for owner Ellis Arabians LLC.

Driving HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving Open Champion: WICKED BREWE RSW ( J Krewe x SP Cheap Trick), H: Josh Quintus, O: Jody Loeffler-Murray; Reserve: RIZING STOCK BF (GSF Rizing Son x Callaway’s In The Money), H: A Rhein Standish, O: Boisvert Farms LLC. HA/AA Country Pleasure Driving ATD Champion: DANCEWITHIN THE FLAME (Hucklebey Berry x HT High Stakes), H: Mark Paul Himmel, O: Deborah Ann Himmel.

Native Costume HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open Champion: HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x Pilenora), H: Lian Oteiza, O: Lian Oteiza; Reserve: CARA MIA MEIN LOA (Meistermind x Caramar), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; Top Five: BLUES KREWSE (Krewe x Orienette), H: Brianna Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher; SWEET MISBEHAVIN (Sultan’s Great Day x Pierouette), H: Michelle Evans, O: Michelle Evans; KMA WEZ DREAMIN (KMA Wezterly x Sterling Acres Dreamin’ ‘n Color), H: Laken Snyder, O: Laken Snyder.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume ATR Champion: BLUE ON BLACK (Matoi x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), H: Jessica McClintick, O: Jessica McClintick; Reserve: BARACUDA

HA/AA English Show Hack Open Champion MR BRIGHTSIDE (Supremacy’s High Time x MHF Appoljacks), ridden by Kellye Hill for owner Jennifer Schaffel Junker.

SF (Baske Afire x Diana O’Lee), H: Abagail Trowbridge, O: Kathleen Stevens; Top Five: BLUES KREWSE (Krewe x Orienette), H: Brittany Boucher, O: Brittany Boucher; CARA MIA MEIN LOA (Meistermind x Caramar), H: Andie Szabo, O: Pride And Passion LLC; SWEET MISBEHAVIN (Sultan’s Great Day x Pierouette), H: Michelle Evans, O: Michelle Evans.

Reining HA/AA Reining Horse Open - Champion: ARKYS SMART LEO LAD (The Arkangel x Smart Leo Lady), H: Gary Ferguson, O: Gary Ferguson; Reserve: SMOKING GUN (Colonels Smoking Gun x SA Phantom Gale), H: Gordon Potts, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; Top Five: JD SAVANNAH DAWN (Gangster Chic x BSF Delta Dawn), H: Wyatt Potts, O: Talia Lydick; RIO BRAVERA O (Rio Bandera x BSF Fiona), H: Anita Dublin, O: Michelle Roberts; HOLLYWOOD SNAPCHAT (Hollywood White x WA Spit Fire), H: Gordon Potts, O: Talia Lydick.

HA/AA Reining Junior Horse - Champion: HOLLYWOOD SNAPCHAT (Hollywood White x WA Spit Fire), H: Gordon Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: LJ MAVERICK (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x Mild Beauty), H: Gordon Potts, O: Claire Robertson.

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HA/AA Reining Horse AOTR - Champion: LJ MAVERICK (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x Mild Beauty), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; Reserve: SHINING STAR ANNE (TWC Awesome x TRR Shining Starlena), H: Conner West, O: Laura West; Top Five: DQF KHESHAHMIA BUENO (Kheshahbi x Pocos Midnight Honey), H: Brenda Koziatek, O: Brenda Koziatek; SMOKING GUN (Colonels Smoking Gun x SA Phantom Gale), H: Katie Harvey, O: KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.; JSN REIN MAN (Boss Solano x Chuzelle), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts.

HA/AA Reining Horse ATR - Champion: LJ MAVERICK (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x Mild Beauty), H: Claire Robertson, O: Claire Robertson; Reserve: PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), H: Gigi Carlo-Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull; Top Five: BJ SPOOKS LIL GUN (Spooks Gotta Gun x Czars Fire Bug), H: Kennedy Morgan, O: Kennedy Morgan; JSN REIN MAN (Boss Solano x Chuzelle), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts; DUN ITS LUCKY ZEE (Dun It 2000 x Zee Patsy Cline), H: Ella Barch, O: Ella Barch.

Herd Work/Working & Reined Cow HA/AA Herd Work Open - Champion: SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), H: Anita Dublin, O: Carol Roberts;

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume Open Champion HS LIBERTY (A Temptation x Pilenora), ridden by owner Lian Oteiza.

HA/AA Mounted Native Costume ATR Champion BLUE ON BLACK (Matoi x Showtime’s Daddy’s Girl), ridden by owner Jessica McClintick.

HA/AA Reining Junior Horse Champion HOLLYWOOD SNAPCHAT (Hollywood White x WA Spit Fire), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Talia Lydick.

HA/AA Reining Horse AOTR and ATR Champion LJ MAVERICK (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x Mild Beauty), ridden by owner Claire Robertson.

HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding Open Champion JD SAVANNAH DAWN (Gangster Chic x BSF Delta Dawn), ridden by Gordon Potts for owner Talia Lydick.

HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding ATR Champion KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), ridden by owner Susan Lallo.

HA/AA Herd Work Open and ATR Champion SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), ridden by Anita Dublin (left), and owner Carol Roberts (right) in ATR.

HA/AA Working Cow Horse Open Champion WC SUGAR N SPICE (Kakhem Sahib x Panning For Sugar), ridden by Eddie Ralston for owner Judy Clemence.

Reserve: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Ten), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Marjorie Joy Carr; Top Five: HTS BLACK KAT (Kody Kat x Asadds Paintedmystery), H: Derek Glover, O: David Dickerson; WC SUGAR N SPICE (Kakhem Sahib x Panning For Sugar), H: Eddie Ralston, O: Judy Clemence.

HA/AA Herd Work ATR - Champion: SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts; Reserve: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Ten), H: Marjorie Joy Carr, O: Marjorie Joy Carr; Top Five: PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), H: Gigi Carlo-Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

HA/AA Working Cow Horse Open - Champion: WC SUGAR N SPICE (Kakhem Sahib x Panning For Sugar), H: Eddie Ralston, O: Judy Clemence; Reserve: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Ten), H: Bob Hart Jr., O: Marjorie Joy Carr.

HA/AA Working Cow Horse ATR - Champion: KK CHICS PATRIOT (Cadolena x K-Futuras Ten), H: Marjorie Joy Carr, O: Marjorie Joy Carr.

HA/AA Limited Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion: PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x

PAF Tohottohandle), H: Gigi Carlo-Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull; Reserve: JSN REIN MAN (Boss Solano x Chuzelle), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts.

Trail HA/AA Western Trail Horse Open - Champion: NAPINTIME (D A Napitov x Time To Zip), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas; Reserve: SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), H: Anita Dublin, O: Carol Roberts; Top Five: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Riley Lallo; KMA HERMANO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Karma Arabians.

HA/AA Western Trail Horse AAOTR Champion: ALLADA LADY TJP (Allionce x Lady Arrogance), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain; Reserve: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: MOSKAU (Baronsgrandconclusion x TR Eternalnova), H: Patricia Ann O’Neal, O: Patricia Ann O’Neal; KMA HERMANO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

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HA/AA Western Trail Horse ATR - Champion: ALLADA LADY TJP (Allionce x Lady Arrogance), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain; Reserve: SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; FACEBOOK (What It Takes x Janie Mae Gossip), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson.

HA/AA English Trail Horse Open - Champion: HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Riley Lallo; Reserve: KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Jill Mitchell, O: Susan Lallo; Top Five: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; MOSKAU (Baronsgrandconclusion x TR Eternalnova), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Patricia Ann O’Neal; MAURIZIO (Veneziano x Madam Magyar), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes.

HA/AA English Trail Horse ATR - Champion: SMOKIN AMBIANCE (The Smart Smoke x HF Farena), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts; Reserve: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: NAPINTIME (D A Napitov x Time To

HA/AA Limited Reined Cow Horse ATR Champion PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), ridden by Gigi Carlo-Bull for owner John Dwyatt Bull.

HA/AA Western Trail Horse Open Champion NAPINTIME (D A Napitov x Time To Zip), ridden by owner Margaret Lucas.

HA/AA Western Trail Horse AAOTR and ATR English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion DW SUMTHINSPECIAL Champion ALLADA LADY TJP (Allionce x Lady Arrogance), ridden by owner Lisa Halpain. (Heritage Emir x Santana Society), ridden by Trystan Mayer for owner Libby Ferguson.

Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion EA LOVE POTION (Hucklebey Berry x Santana’s Love Affair), ridden by Trystan Mayer for owner Rose Huckfeldt.

Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), ridden by Riley Lallo for owner Susan Lallo.

Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), ridden by Ashlyn Koy for owner Alexa Potts.

Zip), H: Margaret Lucas, O: Margaret Lucas; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; MAURIZIO (Veneziano x Madam Magyar), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes.

Ranch Riding HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding Open - Champion: JD SAVANNAH DAWN (Gangster Chic x BSF Delta Dawn), H: Gordon Potts, O: Talia Lydick; Reserve: BSF CAPTAIN CALL (Were Dun x Absolute Algerina), H: Anita Dublin, O: Michelle Roberts; Top Five: KMA HERMANO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Karma Arabians; HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Krista Wilkes, O: Riley Lallo; PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull.

HA/AA Ranch Horse Riding ATR - Champion: KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Susan Lallo, O: Susan Lallo; Reserve: JD SAVANNAH DAWN, (Gangster Chic x BSF Delta Dawn), H: Talia Lydick, O: Talia Lydick; Top Five: JSN REIN MAN (Boss Solano x Chuzelle), H: Carol Roberts, O: Carol Roberts; PAF HITMAN (Like A Diamond x PAF Tohottohandle), H: John Dwyatt Bull, O: John Dwyatt Bull; PADRONS FLASH N FAME (CJ

Flash x Pokeys Pretty Tivio), H: Annalise Himmel, O: Annalise Himmel.

A/HA/AA Showmanship AATH Champion BETH FRISKE, owner of Intenacious (Infenitee x Spirit Of York).

English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion: DW SUMTHINSPECIAL (Heritage Emir x Santana Society), H: Trystan Mayer, O: Libby Ferguson.

MEMORY MAKER HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: Anna Montpetit, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Top Five: MARLON BRANDO BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: Addyson Arnold, O: Emma Henson; SPANISH CHARM (Dakotas Shadow BHR x SC Spanish Dream), H: Cadence Nielsen, O: LaLa Farms LLC; KRA IM AMAZING (Amazing Fame V x Khemo Silver Lace), H: Trinity Helton, O: Gina Andersen.

Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: EA LOVE POTION (Hucklebey Berry x Santana’s Love Affair), H: Trystan Mayer, O: Rose Huckfeldt.

A/HA/AA Walk/Trot Short Stirrup Reining 10 & Under - Champion: HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Riley Lallo, O: Riley Lallo.

Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion: KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Riley Lallo, O: Susan Lallo; Reserve: TWC BOOM BOOM POW (TWC Awesome x Boomers Lady Zippo), H: Juliana McKinney, O: Donna Knight; Top Five: KRA IM AMAZING (Amazing Fame V x Khemo Silver Lace), H: Trinity Helton, O: Gina Andersen; GOLDEN XTREME GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: Andrea George, O: Kennedy Morgan.

A/HA/AA Western Trail Horse Walk/Jog 10 & Under - Champion: KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Riley Lallo, O: Susan Lallo; Reserve: FF AZZON (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: Riley Lallo, O: Lynn Almond; Top Five: HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Riley Lallo, O: Riley Lallo.

Walk/Trot

Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion: TAMAR COOL KID (Neposzar x Iris), H: Ashlyn Koy, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: REGION 9 | 27 | Ar abian Horse Times

Showmanship/Horsemanship A/HA/AA Showmanship AATH - Champion: Intenacious (Infenitee x Spirit Of York), H: BETH FRISKE, O: Beth Friske; Reserve: Padrons Flash N Fame (CJ Flash x Pokeys Pretty Tivio),

Showmanship JTH 14-18 Champion AMELIA Showmanship JTH 13 & Under Champion TRACE NELSON, owner of Facebook (What It SAVANNA SEETON with Dixie Chik Takes x Janie Mae Gossip).

(Genuine Dun It x Rens Reflection), for owner Gary Ferguson.

A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATR Champion ANNALISE HIMMEL, owner of Padrons Flash N Fame (CJ Flash x Pokeys Pretty Tivio).

Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 Champion ALEXA POTTS, owner of Shahraide (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance).

Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Champion SARAH ANDERSON with Champion OLIVIA LOCKHART, owner of Shahraide (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), Afires Secret (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW). for owner Alexa Potts.

Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion TRYSTAN MAYER on EA Love Potion (Hucklebey Berry x Santana’s Love Affair), for owner Rose Huckfeldt.

Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion RILEY LALLO, owner of Hollywood Gold Digger (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon).

H: ANNALISE HIMMEL, O: Annalise Himmel; Top Five: Mei Moment LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: HEATHER WILLIAMSON, O: Heather Williamson; JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), H: BETH JONES, O: Hannah Jones; BSF Lonesome Dove (Were Dun x MA Kasia), H: MARGARET LUCAS, O: Margaret Lucas.

Showmanship JTH 14-18 - Champion: Facebook (What It Takes x Janie Mae Gossip), H: AMELIA TRACE NELSON, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; Reserve: Mei Moment LOA (Meistermind x Kristan Chanel), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Heather Williamson; Top Five: Intenacious (Infenitee x Spirit Of York), H: MACKENZIE ZIMBECK, O: Beth Friske; Tamar Elegant Miss (Neposzar x Equidam Elan), H: OLIVIA BAILON, O: Cheyenne Rose Gillespie; JS Little Dutch Girl (Majesteit x RV Crystal Bey), H: HANNAH JONES, O: Hannah Jones.

Showmanship JTH 13 & Under - Champion: Dixie Chik (Genuine Dun It x Rens Reflection), H: SAVANNA SEETON, O: Gary Ferguson; Reserve: Hollywood Gold Digger (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: RILEY LALLO, O: Riley Lallo; Top Five: FF Azzon (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: EMILY LISTER, O: Lynn Almond; Allada Lady TJP (Allionce x

Lady Arrogance), H: KATIE HALPAIN, O: Lisa I Halpain; Exxpose (Exxpectation x In Hot Pursuit), H: CHLOE HARPER, O: Jeremy Harper.

A/HA/AA Western Horsemanship AATR Champion: Padrons Flash N Fame (CJ Flash x Pokeys Pretty Tivio), H: ANNALISE HIMMEL, O: Annalise Himmel; Reserve: KMA Angelo (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: KARLAN DOWNING, O: Karma Arabians; Top Five: Infidels Flame (Thee Infidel x Minstrils Nafia), H: SUZANNA GRATIA HUPP, O: Suzanna Gratia Hupp; TA Etoile (Kordelas x Eufilina), H: CASSADY WEST, O: Tracy Glover; Shining Star Anne (TWC Awesome x TRR Shining Starlena), H: CONNER WEST, O: Laura West.

Western Horsemanship JTR 14-18 - Champion: Shahraide (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: ALEXA POTTS, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Julia Gaidousek; Top Five: Facebook (What It Takes x Janie Mae Gossip), H: AMELIA TRACE NELSON, O: Amelia Trace Nelson; Dun Its Lucky Zee (Dun It 2000 x Zee Patsy Cline), H: ELLA BARCH, O: Ella Barch; Truly Undeniable (Robby x CF Unforgetable), H: EMILEE BROUSSARD, O: Cindi Simpson.

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Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under Champion: Shahraide (Om El Shahmaan x Noble Radiance), H: SARAH ANDERSON, O: Alexa Potts; Reserve: FF Azzon (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: EMILY LISTER, O: Lynn Almond; Top Five: Golden Xtreme GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: KENNEDY MORGAN, O: Kennedy Morgan.

Equitation Saddle Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Champion: Afires Secret (Afire Bey V x Rimone GW), H: OLIVIA LOCKHART, O: Olivia Lockhart; Reserve: Krewgerrand LOA (Krewe x Caramac’s First Lady), H: EMMA BROWN, O: Emma Brown; Top Five: JSN New York Star (Mamage x Ultra Afire), H: AUDREY MEYER, O: Audrey Meyer; MD Mickdreamy (Allience x Machantette), H: CAROLINE DAVIS, O: Michelle Davis; Princess Grace Kelly (The Nobelest x Kelly Le Brock), H: KAITLYN SHERMAN, O: Dana Weddle.

Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion: EA Love Potion (Hucklebey Berry x Santana’s Love Affair), H: TRYSTAN MAYER, O: Rose Huckfeldt.

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 14-18 Champion JULIA GAIDOUSEK, owner & Under Champion HALLE POTTS with of CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess).

Memory Maker HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), for owner Freewill Farm LLC.

Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Champion RILEY LALLO with KMA Papi Chulo (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), for owner Susan Lallo.

A/HA/AA Reining Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under Champion WYATT POTTS with Karamat (Ptron x WB Ferzona), for owner The Brass Ring, Inc.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion MOTIVATION I (AO Breeze x Champion TA ALEXIA (TA Arapaho x Marvfelous), ridden by owner Jackie Sutherland. Aneksja), ridden by owner Granger Durdin

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Champion VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), ridden by Granger Durdin for owner Magic Moments.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), ridden by owner Julia Gaidousek.

Western Seat Equitation Walk/Jog 10 & Under Champion: Hollywood Gold Digger (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: RILEY LALLO, O: Riley Lallo; Reserve: Golden Xtreme GTH (MCA Magnum Gold x Miz Khashahbi), H: ANDREA GEORGE, O: Kennedy Morgan; Top Five: KRA Im Amazing (Amazing Fame V x Khemo Silver Lace), H: TRINITY HELTON, O: Gina Andersen; TWC Boom Boom Pow (TWC Awesome x Boomers Lady Zippo), H: JULIANA MCKINNEY, O: Donna Knight.

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 14-18 - Champion: CP Dauntless (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: JULIA GAIDOUSEK, O: Julia Gaidousek; Reserve: Dancing In The Darq (Majesteit x Nola HPA), H: CAYLEE DEARTH, O: Todd Dearth; Top Five: Tamar Joe Fabulous (Mais Shah x Tamar Socialite), H: ANISSA EDWARDS, O: Anissa Edwards; Intenacious (Infenitee x Spirit Of York), H: MACKENZIE ZIMBECK, O: Beth Friske; Midnite Confession (Baske Afire x Super Flare), H: GENAVIEVE BUMGARDNER, O: Tiffany Roath.

Hunter Seat Equitation Not To Jump JTR 13 & Under - Champion: Memory Maker HPF (SJ Mikhail x Afire Lily), H: HALLE POTTS, O: Freewill Farm LLC; Reserve: Marlon Brando BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck),

H: EMMA HENSON, O: Emma Henson; Top Five: BJ Spooks Lil Gun (Spooks Gotta Gun x Czars Fire Bug), H: KENNEDY MORGAN, O: Kennedy Morgan; FF Azzon (SH Phantom Echo x CA Ladrona), H: EMILY LISTER, O: Lynn Almond; Acadienne NL ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Annie Oakley V), H: ASHLEY NORTON, O: Ashley Norton.

Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under - Champion: KMA Papi Chulo (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: RILEY LALLO, O: Susan Lallo; Reserve: Marlon Brando BF (Mamage x Clover Hill’s Blazing Luck), H: ADDYSON ARNOLD, O: Emma Henson; Top Five: Tamar Cool Kid (Neposzar x Iris), H: ASHLYN KOY, O: Alexa Potts; KRA Im Amazing (Amazing Fame V x Khemo Silver Lace), H: TRINITY HELTON, O: Gina Andersen; Spanish Charm (Dakotas Shadow BHR x SC Spanish Dream), H: CADENCE NIELSEN, O: LaLa Farms LLC. A/HA/AA Reining Seat Equitation JTR 18 & Under - Champion: Karamat (Ptron x WB Ferzona), H: WYATT POTTS, O: The Brass Ring, Inc.; Reserve: LJ Maverick (Al-Marah Matt Dillon x Mild Beauty), H: CLAIRE ROBERTSON, O: Claire Robertson; Top Five: Dun Its Lucky Zee (Dun It 2000 x Zee Patsy Cline), H: ELLA BARCH, O: Ella Barch.

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Sport Horse Arabian Halter Arabian Sport Horse Stallions - Champion: VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), H: Granger Durdin, O: Magic Moments; Reserve: CBA IMPERIAL SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: TA ARAPAHO (Ekstern x Algira), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Lynne Dimmer; SRA WINDS OF THYME (Pryme Thyme x Desira Wind SRA), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Claudia Chisler; ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Linda V T Abston.

Arabian Sport Horse Mares - Champion: IN AUL WAYS MAGIC (Aul Magic x Raabaa), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Elizabeth Petty; Reserve: SMJ ANDROMEDASGIAVANA (Star Andromeda x Madams Oasis Moon), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Shannon Sullivan; Top Five: EDENS FAITH PF (Eden C x Olivia D), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Sherra Rieger; ANIEVA MLM (Pogrom x TA Alette), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Denise Nolasco; MUJIZ AL KAIWAN (Imperial Saturn x Noble Imdalia), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Sharon Litizzette.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), ridden by Lisa Skalski for owner Linda V T Abston.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), ridden by Granger Durdin for owner Magic Moments

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Open Champion MOSKAU (Baronsgrandconclusion x TR Eternalnova), ridden by Sterling Bradley for owner Patricia Ann O’Neal.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR, ATR HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion and JTR Champion JAC NOT DANIELS CONFETTIS RICOCHET (Confetti Magic x (Marthas Mega Jac x VM Fant Surprise), ridden Imar Alleandra), ridden by owner Carole Purdy. by owner Mackenzie Roath.

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings - Champion: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell; Reserve: MOTIVATION I (AO Breeze x Marvfelous), H: Ryan Moore, O: Jackie Sutherland; Top Five: VALIDATION MPA (SF Veraz x Glitzy), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Pam Lasalle; INTREPID NS (Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Isabellaa HRN), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Michelle Carn; TS IZHEE STORMIN (Besson Carol x TA Stormee Bey), H: Jordan Hinds, O: Jordan Hinds.

Arabian Sport Horse Stallions ATH - Champion: VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), H: Granger Durdin, O: Magic Moments; Reserve: CBA IMPERIAL SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H: Linda V T Abston, O: Linda V T Abston; TA ARAPAHO (Ekstern x Algira), H: Ryan Moore, O: Lynne Dimmer; SRA WINDS OF THYME (Pryme Thyme x Desira Wind SRA), H: Tracy Vann, O: Claudia Chisler.

Arabian Sport Horse Mares ATH - Champion: TA ANNIE HALL (Kordelas x Aneksja), H: Brian Senter, O: Wendye Gardiner; Reserve: ANIEVA MLM (Pogrom x TA Alette), H: Ryan Moore, O: Denise Nolasco; Top Five:

MUJIZ AL KAIWAN (Imperial Saturn x Noble Imdalia), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Sharon Litizzette; KHABRIELLE (Khaberet PGA x Krasala), H: Emily Craig, O: Jimmy Stockton; SMJ ANDROMEDASGIAVANA (Star Andromeda x Madams Oasis Moon), H: Shannon Sullivan, O: Shannon Sullivan.

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings ATH - Champion: TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Kara Powell, O: Kara Powell; Reserve: MOTIVATION I (AO Breeze x Marvfelous), H: Ryan Moore, O: Jackie Sutherland; Top Five: TS IZHEE STORMIN (Besson Carol x TA Stormee Bey), H: Jordan Hinds, O: Jordan Hinds; TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak; ABOVE N BEYOND (GS Khochise x Night N Gail), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White.

Arabian Under Saddle Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open Champion: MOTIVATION I (AO Breeze x Marvfelous), H: Jackie Sutherland, O: Jackie Sutherland; Reserve: MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Kathy Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger; Top Five: TA ALEXIA (TA Arapaho x Aneksja), H: Austin Perkins, O: Granger Durdin; TA MARCEAU (Kordelas x Makarena PASB), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Maureen Davidson; REGION 9 | 30 | Ar abian Horse Times

SRA WINDS OF THYME (Pryme Thyme x Desira Wind SRA), H: Kris Hendrickson, O: Claudia Chisler.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Champion: VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), H: Granger Durdin, O: Magic Moments; Reserve: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; Top Five: ABOVE N BEYOND (GS Khochise x Night N Gail), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; TS IZHEE STORMIN (Besson Carol x TA Stormee Bey), H: Jordan Hinds, O: Jordan Hinds; AO BREEZE (Aclsic Raff x Mosha Khaitlyn), H: Ryan Moore, O: Morgan Moore.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion: TA ALEXIA (TA Arapaho x Aneksja), H: Granger Durdin, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: LEGACY FIRE DAMMAGE (Flame Ison x CSP Mamazing), H: Lindsay Harrison, O: Kathie Williams; Top Five: AO BREEZE (Aclsic Raff x Mosha Khaitlyn), H: Ryan Moore, O: Morgan Moore; CA HENNESSY (TWC Awesome x Psymply Ellegant), H: Lisa Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain; KHABRIELLE (Khaberet PGA x Krasala), H: Emily Craig, O: Jimmy Stockton.

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion: CP DAUNTLESS (Baske Afire x CP Princess), H: Julia Gaidousek, O: Julia Gaidousek; Reserve: TS IZHEE STORMIN (Besson Carol x TA Stormee Bey), H: Jordan Hinds, O: Jordan Hinds.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion: ALLAUNUS (Apollopalooza x LL Imagine Arose), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Linda V T Abston; Reserve: FAA IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; Top Five: MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Kathy Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger; TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell; VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), H: Granger Durdin, O: Magic Moments.

Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion: VA RALVON CRUSADER (Silver Gent x Cavu Ralvona), H: Granger Durdin, O: Magic Moments; Reserve: FAA IQ AMIRA (SW Sun Dance x Bint Shaikh Ali), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; Top Five: TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak.

Half-Arabian Halter HA/AA Sport Horse Stallions - Champion: RALVON RIZIN FENIX MM (VA Ralvon Crusader x Quisquillosa TP), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: CBA POLARIS (Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: WB SKYS THE LIMIT (Sky Fighter x Rakassah Dahaneh), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Jane Simicek; KA CHAMPAGNE LEGACY (Quattro Tresoro x Kreshina), H: Anthony Steiner, O: Sarah Murray.

HA/AA Sport Horse Mares - Champion: CRUSADERS LOVESONG MM (VA Ralvon Crusader x Cantinera DG), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: FAMES COLORFULMIRACLE (Fames Rolling Thunder x Scotts Marzella), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Linda Stoudemayer; Top Five: KMA WEZSHS DELITE (KMA Last Wezsh x KMA Fahls Delite), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Karma Arabians; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay.

HA/AA Sport Horse Geldings - Champion: HONOR CODE (Mamage x Just Jaylo), H: Granger Durdin, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion

By Cupid), H: Hallie Anders, O: Hallie Anders; Top Five: IM AFFIRMMED IN COLOR (Affirmmed x TH Tops Sneak Preview), H: Rayni Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders.

HA/AA Sport Horse Mares ATH - Champion: CRUSADERS LOVESONG MM (VA Ralvon Crusader x Cantinera DG), H: Granger Durdin, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: FAMES COLORFULMIRACLE (Fames Rolling Thunder x Scotts Marzella), H: Hallie Anders, O: Linda Stoudemayer; Top Five: FACEBOOK (What It Takes x Janie Mae Gossip), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Amelia Trace Nelson;

KMA WEZSHS DELITE (KMA Last Wezsh x KMA Fahls Delite), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Karma Arabians; FIJI JF (GSF Rizing Son x Red Hot Chili Pepper), H: Annabeth Reitter, O: Joel Gangi.

HA/AA Sport Horse Geldings ATH - Champion: HONOR CODE (Mamage x Just Jaylo), H: Granger Durdin, O: Granger Durdin; Reserve: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion

By Cupid), H: Hallie Anders, O: Hallie Anders; Top Five: HOLLYWOOD GOLD DIGGER (Hollywood White x Se Si Bon), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Riley Lallo; KMA PAPI CHULO (Los Angeles x Prescription Crème), H: Amelia Trace Nelson, O: Susan Lallo.

Half-Arabian Under Saddle HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Open Champion: MOSKAU (Baronsgrandconclusion x TR Eternalnova), H: Sterling Bradley, O: Patricia Ann O’Neal; Reserve: JAC NOT DANIELS (Marthas Mega Jac x VM Fant Surprise), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; Top Five: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion

By Cupid), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders; KMA WEZSHS DELITE (KMA Last Wezsh x KMA Fahls Delite), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Karma Arabians; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle AOTR Champion: JAC NOT DANIELS (Marthas Mega Jac x VM Fant Surprise), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; Reserve: DKM CIMMERON (KB Cimmeron x Tamar Charisma), H: Alyssa Duncan, O: Debora McCroskey; Top Five: DUN ITS LUCKY ZEE (Dun It 2000 x Zee Patsy Cline), H: Ella Barch, O: Ella Barch; PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; MAURIZIO (Veneziano x Madam Magyar), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle ATR Champion: JAC NOT DANIELS (Marthas Mega Jac x VM Fant Surprise), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; Reserve: KMA WEZSHS DELITE (KMA Last Wezsh x KMA Fahls Delite), H: Conner West, O: Karma Arabians.

HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR Champion: JAC NOT DANIELS (Marthas Mega Jac x VM Fant Surprise), H: Mackenzie Roath, O: Mackenzie Roath; Reserve: DUN ITS LUCKY ZEE (Dun It 2000 x Zee Patsy Cline), H: Ella Barch, O: Ella Barch; Top Five: INTENACIOUS (Infenitee x Spirit Of York), H: Mackenzie Zimbeck, O: Beth Friske; CHOCOLATE MARTINI (Versace x Farrah Fawcett), H: Katie Halpain, O: Lisa Halpain; DKM CIMMERON (KB Cimmeron x Tamar Charisma), H: Alyssa Duncan, O: Debora McCroskey.

HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack Open Champion: MAURIZIO (Veneziano x Madam Magyar), H: Melissa Barter-Bradley, O: Patricia Gerdes; Reserve: PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Koral Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

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HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR Champion: CONFETTIS RICOCHET (Confetti Magic x Imar Alleandra), H: Carole Purdy, O: Carole Purdy; Reserve: MAURIZIO (Veneziano x Madam Magyar), H: Patricia Gerdes, O: Patricia Gerdes; Top Five: CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

Dressage A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level Open (Test 3) - Champion: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion By Cupid), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders; Reserve: PIRO EA (TF Perons Brilliance x Pira), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; Top Five: FAMES COLORFULMIRACLE (Fames Rolling Thunder x Scotts Marzella), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Linda Stoudemayer; TA ALEXIA (TA Arapaho x Aneksja), H: Austin Perkins, O: Granger Durdin; MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Kathy Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger.

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level AOTR (Test 3) - Champion: ABOVE N BEYOND (GS Khochise x Night N Gail), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; Reserve: LIGHT OF DAY (Sultan’s Great Day x EA Miz Beyberry), H: Kelly Ellison, O: Kelly Ellison; Top Five: JAMA GHAZI (El Ghazi x Quali Phi Time), H: Bekkah Murrell, O: Bekkah Murrell; CBA IMPERIAL SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

A/HA/AA Dressage Training Level ATR (Test 3) - Champion: PRECISELY PEARL (Strikes Megabucks x Imar Alleandra), H: Jennifer J E Pederson, O: Jennifer J E Pederson; Reserve: KHABRIELLE (Khaberet PGA x Krasala), H: Emily Craig, O: Jimmy Stockton.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level Open (Test 3) - Champion: TA MARCEAU (Kordelas x Makarena PASB), H: Lisa Skalski, O: Maureen Davidson; Reserve: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion By Cupid), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders; Top Five: FAMES COLORFULMIRACLE (Fames Rolling Thunder x Scotts Marzella), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Linda Stoudemayer; MAXED IN CHOCOLATE (OKW Maximilian x Caras Sweet Sanbask), H: Dan Marcum, O: Hallie Anders; MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Kathy Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level AOTR (Test 3) Champion: ABOVE N BEYOND (GS Khochise x Night N Gail), H: Sarah White, O: Sarah White; Reserve: SA LORALEII (Adoniis x Baloo Elegans), H: Karen Fischer, O: Karen Fischer; Top Five: TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

A/HA/AA Dressage First Level ATR (Test 3) - Champion: SA LORALEII (Adoniis x Baloo Elegans), H: Karen Fischer, O: Karen Fischer; Reserve: TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak.

A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level Open (Test 3) - Champion: SA LORALEII (Adoniis x Baloo Elegans), H: Lindsay Cooper, O: Karen Fischer;

Reserve: TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak.

A/HA/AA Dressage Second Level AOTR (Test 3) - Champion: TA KAISER (Gallup x Katrynna), H: Deanne Prusak, O: Deanne Prusak.

SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: BW WINTER BREEZE (Winter Touched x Zirif Seastar), H: Kendall Morgan, O: Kate Mund.

Western Dressage A/AA/HA Western Dressage Intro Level (Test 4) - Champion: DOUBLE DOSA ESPRESSO (Aladdins Khemostry x Double Dosa Frosting), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Tammy Simon; Reserve: CBA IMPERIAL SURTUR (Imperial Saturn x CCA Shamina), H: Sandra Johnson, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: IM AFFIRMMED IN COLOR (Affirmmed x TH Tops Sneak Preview), H: Rayni Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders.

A/HA/AA Western Dressage Basic Level (Test 4) - Champion: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion By Cupid), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Hallie Anders; Reserve: PIRO EA (TF Perons Brilliance x Pira), H: Elizabeth Petty, O: Lori Krell; Top Five: MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Dan Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger; FAMES COLORFULMIRACLE (Fames Rolling Thunder x Scotts Marzella), H: Annie Wiggins, O: Linda Stoudemayer; KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians.

A/AA/HA Western Dressage Intro Level ATR (Test 4) - Champion: DEKOURATED DUDE (Kouros x Passion By Cupid), H: Hallie Anders, O: Hallie Anders; Reserve: CBA IMPERIAL

A/HA/AA Western Dressage Basic Level ATR (Test 4) - Champion: ROCKY TOSK (Toskabi x Why Not Diamonds), H: Carolann Thigpen, O: Carolann Thigpen; Reserve: CBA POLARIS

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(Night Moves GA x Dixie), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay; Top Five: KMA ANGELO (Los Angeles x Spanish Splendor), H: Karlan Downing, O: Karma Arabians; TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Kara Powell, O: Kara Powell; CBA LIGHTNING (Calico Royale x Rizina Rae), H: Chris Kornegay, O: Chris Kornegay.

A/HA/AA Western Dressage Level 1 (Test 4) Champion: ROCKY TOSK (Toskabi x Why Not Diamonds), H: Carolann Thigpen, O: Carolann Thigpen; Reserve: MAXED IN CHOCOLATE (OKW Maximilian x Caras Sweet Sanbask), H: Dan Marcum, O: Hallie Anders; Top Five: CONFETTIS RICOCHET (Confetti Magic x Imar Alleandra), H: Carole Purdy, O: Carole Purdy; MAKINTYME (Kuegar Kon x Maia-WM), H: Dan Marcum, O: Sherra Rieger; TA KHOLIBRIE (Kordelas x TA Khara Mia), H: Wendye Gardiner, O: Kara Powell. n

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The Story Behind “Whistlejacket” “Whistlejacket” is one of celebrated equine artist George Stubbs’ most archetypal paintings. It portrays an 18th century grandson of the Godolphin Arabian, for modern owners who grew up with the children’s classic King of the Wind, the most beloved of the Arabian stallions whose influence defined the Thoroughbred breed. For all the future importance of Whistlejacket Farm, this image represents the significance of the Arabian’s role in equine history.

Whistlejacket Farm

by MARY KIRKMAN It might not be surprising if, at first, observers assume that the new Whistlejacket Farm, expected to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this fall, is simply the latest home of top trainer Wendy Griffith Potts.

But that’s way too limited in scope for what the venture is set to become.

“The idea is lifelong learning and the practice of horsemanship,” explains Ralph Manning, a co-founder of Whistlejacket, who has been in Arabians since his childhood. He’s been nurturing a vision for nearly 30 years— in fact, ever since he chose a career in business over training horses. He promised himself then that one day he would have an operation that not only fielded top show horses but introduced others to the potential of the Arabian breed.

This year, with Wendy Griffith Potts as an operating partner, that dream will take its first step toward reality.

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Wendy Potts, who grew up in Southern California and began riding when she was 6, is solid gold in credibility as a professional trainer. She earned her first national championships at age 13 in hunt seat equitation, and in 1986, barely out of her teens, won the U.S. national reserve championship in hunter pleasure.

Above: Wendy and the ledgendary 30-Time National Champion NDL Pericles+// (Barbary x *Poznan). Above right: 24-Time National Champion Berried Treasure++++// (Huckleberry Bey x Prowlers Starlight) with Wendy in Albuquerque, NM.

Since then, she has accounted for more than 150 national championships and reserves, and her riders have collected nearly 500. One of the most successful trainers in the hunter, show hack and side saddle disciplines, as well as a practitioner in western and country pleasure, she has been honored with 11 APAHA Trainer of the Year awards, and in 2012 became only the second Arabian professional to be awarded the prestigious USEF Equestrian of Honor Vaughn Smith Trophy. Not surprisingly, she has attracted a loyal roster of clients, many of whom have been with her more than 20 years and followed her from barn to barn, California to Texas.

With her also have been the horses that have made her famous—incredible names like NDL Pericles, whose 30 national championships made him for years the most decorated purebred in history; the Half-Arabian Berried Treasure (24 national championships); and Smokestak Lightin, a Half-Arabian Potts found languishing in a pipe corral and schooled to 10 national championships. There are many others, of course, a steady stream through the years. Her horses not only showed well, they also appeared often in a variety of classes, clearly loving their work.

The key to her success? Wendy’s description of WD Noble Ladd, a sixtime national champion, tells as much about her as it does about him: “He’s not only beautiful,” she smiles, “he’s a kind soul. He’ll be like Peri when he’s older, the kind that you just want to follow you around, he’s so sweet.”

“Peri” picured at 34 years young.

That’s quintessential Wendy Griffith Potts. Better than anything, she likes working hands-on with horses, understanding their feelings, refining their skills, and unlocking their personalities. The reward, she says, is a horse as intuitive and responsive as a dog who spends all day with its owner.

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And then there is training the humans, as challenging as developing the horses. “I want people to ride well,” she says, “I love what I do. It doesn’t matter whether I’m giving lessons to beginners or super-great riders; as long as people want to learn, I like teaching them. I don’t care what division you’re in. You acquire expertise by doing it.”

It’s not the money or the win that drives her, she notes—but if so, there is karma in the universe: the work she puts in on horse and human relationships yields an enviable record of titles.

“As far as the horses are concerned, I’ve achieved my dreams beyond my wildest imagination,” she reflects now, “and I have the best clients I’ve ever had.”

Her biggest challenge has been her schedule, and that’s one reason that Whistlejacket will be her new home. Trying to combine her passion for training with running her own business and raising her family didn’t fit into 24 hours. “I couldn’t focus on my job, because I had to focus on the business,” she says candidly, and adds with a chuckle, “I love the training, love the horses. If I won the lottery, I’d train horses for free for everyone I love.”

Pictured left to right: Halle, Wendy, Grant & Wyatt Potts

Whistlejacket ticks the boxes of what she needs. On her resume are big farms as well as entrepreneurial efforts, but her most productive situation, she says, was at Ventura Farms, because its corporate-style team allowed her to focus on the horses. A graduate of the University of Southern California in business, she is capable of management; she just knows where her most valuable talents lie.

Enter Ralph Manning, who with his wife Krista and their two daughters, Millison and Mary Kate, have been clients for five years.

“There is something to be said for organization and administration,” Ralph offers dryly. In real life, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of Coltala Holdings, a holding company with a broad portfolio of successful businesses. “We can provide that.”

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Making It Happen:

Ralph Manning and Manning Arabians An important factor in the success of Whistlejacket Farm is that Ralph Manning’s experience in Arabians goes as far back as Wendy Potts’.

Manning Arabians dates to the 1960s, when, records indicate, Ralph’s father, L.M. Manning Jr., and mother, Susan, purchased a 2-year-old chestnut colt named Chum-Igo. Within a few years, the elder Mannings’ equine headcount was climbing past 30, they owned a state of the art facility, and had a resident trainer, Jim Long. Ralph and his sister, Laura, learned horsemanship from their father.

The Manning family’s preferred bloodlines evolved over time, but their standards remained high. One of L.M.’s early favorites was the stallion Nasba, a McCormick-bred *Naborr son acquired through Tom Chauncey. “He was an extraordinary horse,” Ralph recalls, “but he died of colic at the age of 8 or 9. It devastated my dad; it was one of those horses you hope you own during your lifetime. You can’t really replace them.”

Jim Long departed in the mid-1970s, but the Manning family went forward, doing their own work, which added to Ralph and Laura’s skill with horses. By the 1980s, they realized that while they were very successful regionally, they would need professional help to win at the Nationals. That enhanced their association with several well-known names, among them Blake Krohn, Stanley White Sr., Stanley White Jr., Ray LaCroix, Joel Kiesner, Gordon Potts, Spike Barter, Kat Stephens and Kim Morgan.

Eventually, Ralph went to work with Ray LaCroix (and Joel Kiesner, who was a LaCroix assistant at the time) and even considered becoming a trainer himself. In the end, though, he realized that his real goal was business. Armed with a B.A. from TCU, he added credentials from SMU and began “clawing his way up” in his new field. Later, he would earn an OPM from Harvard Business School.

Nasba (*Naborr x Razina, by *Sun Royal), with Jim Long, L.M. Manning Jr., and Wayne Newton, 1971.

Still, he maintained a presence in Arabians. In 1997, he and his father traveled to Poland on a buying trip that yielded the Europejczyk son *Ordynek and the filly *Eksedra. Both would be awarded U.S. national top tens, *Ordynek in English Pleasure AAOTR with Ralph, and *Eksedra in Mares with Kim Morgan in open and Ralph in amateur. Then, about five years ago, when his daughters became old enough to ride, Morgan recommended that he and Krista take them to Wendy Potts.

He’s forgotten when it dawned on him that now might be the right time for his dream. “The long and short of it is that I’ve always wanted to do what we’re doing now with Wendy,” he says. “But I never had the right opportunity, the right partner, to do it with.”

So, the stars had aligned. And Wendy’s clients? Most are coming with her. “We’re calling them all ‘founding members’ of Whistlejacket,” Ralph says. “We look forward to making many great memories together over the coming years.”

*Ordynek, with Ralph Manning, 2002

Noble Bella and Millison Manning, 2017 Region 9 Champion Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under.

The Concept: Eventually, More Than A Show Barn

The immediate plan is for Whistlejacket Farm to continue the experience Wendy and her clients now enjoy as a top-class training and show barn. Both Ralph and Wendy, however, have their eyes on a bigger prize.

“What we’re thinking about is building something resembling an equestrian club,” Ralph says. Their research revealed that the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, a largely affluent area of nine million residents, offers few facilities equipped to introduce the public to personal horsemanship.

“You’ve got to make it fun for people. You have to give them the opportunity to spend time with horses, to build the bonds that I did when I was young, and you can’t build a bond in three hours on a weekend. It has to be more.”

In targeting newcomers, they want to expand the paradigm. Usually, people must commit to lessons, then lease or buy a horse. “In the spirit of the club concept, people will buy a membership that entitles them to x-number of lessons a month and unlimited access to the facility,” Ralph says. “I think a lot of people would do that.” With time and exposure, Arabians often work their own magic.

“The facility itself has to be a draw,” he adds, “first class in every way, with a club-like feel—a place that people want to come to spend time. We are building just such a place on a beautiful farm that has been in our family for three generations.”

And there is more. “We want to create a program where, whether you have never ridden a horse or you’re an advanced rider who’s won many championships, you can walk in the barn. We’re still working on how we’ll articulate that, but we want to do everything we do traditionally speaking, as well as create a broader net that will involve more people in the breed at a younger age. The challenge is to get those youngsters involved.”

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WHISTLEJACKET FARM: What’s in a Name?

ROL Excyptional and Mary Kate Manning, 2017 Youth National Top Ten Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under.

The goal is to emulate a phenomenon of Wendy’s career: some of her clients have been with her for decades. “They were very young when they began,” Ralph says, “and have grown older in the breed.”

That’s the part that will be good for Whistlejacket and the Arabian breed, but there is yet another aspect of their mission, based on the impact that childhood involvement with horses had on his life. “My mom and dad felt like horses would teach us a strong work ethic, and it worked,” he says. “There’s a lot of satisfaction when you’re young, working hard, and accomplishing something, especially with the competition. I got hooked on that.

“Wendy says it very well,” he continues. “‘You can have all the money in the world, but if you don’t build the capabilities as a horseman or horsewoman, you’re not going to get there. If you don’t have the desire to win, you’re not going to do well.’ Working for and with Ray LaCroix really taught me how to work—how all the preparation, all the details, add up to a great performance. I’ve been able to apply that to my business. So, for these young people coming in, it has the potential to inform their life and their life path.

“We’re not doing this on a whim,” he cautions. “The Manning family thinks in decades, not years. I once read a quote by Bill Gates that I have found to be true in my own experience ‘People often overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years.’”

At Whistlejacket Farm, for now, it is simply full steam ahead. Ralph Manning is realizing his dream and Wendy Griffith Potts is looking forward to focusing on what she was born to do: build fulfilling relationships between Arabians and their people (and incidentally, fill trophy cabinets).

In the mid 1700’s, the British longed for a race horse with greater endurance; a horse that could run longer distances. To accomplish this goal, they imported into England three Arabian stallions, the Godolphin, the Byerly Turk and the Barb. They bred these stallions to their prized English mares and in doing so, the first offspring became the foundation stock of the British Thoroughbred. Still today, all full blood registered Thoroughbreds can be traced back to these three Arab stallions. In 1762, the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, an English Duke, commissioned George Stubbs to paint his winning racehorse, Whistlejacket, as a gift to King George III of England. That famous painting stands more than nine feet tall and hung for an extended period in Buckingham Palace. Today the painting hangs in the National Gallery in London and is considered one of Great Britain’s national treasures. Whistlejacket’s grandsire was the Godolphin Arabian, and through his dam he was a descendant of the Byerly Turk. As such, he was an Arabian ambassador to the British, a progenitor of the British Thoroughbred and has often been called the “Arabian Thoroughbred.”

Whistlejacket is an example of the immeasurable and continuing impact the Arabian horse has had on the world at large and horsedom specifically. “Whistlejacket’s enduring legacy serves as a reminder and a source of inspiration for how Whistlejacket Farm intends to impact the Arabian horse community,” says Ralph Manning, “the contributions we aspire to make and the new trails we hope to blaze.”

“Wendy is not just a great teacher and trainer; there is an even greater dimension to her talent and capability,” Ralph observes. “I feel that if we can channel that, her best is still in front of her—and that’s a tremendous thing to say.”

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SF Veraz x Beautiful Juell V

Proudly owned by Melissa Becker

Vitorio TO x Jullye Al Gazal XX (Out of Beautiful Juell V)

AHPA & U.S. National Hunter and Halter Futurity Nominated Proudly bred and owned by Larry Schopf

Available for Purchase 2015 Bay Gelding

Contact: Dan Lynch Farms Dan and Judy Lynch 608 798-0452

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Cytosk x Ebonee

Proudly owned by Whistlejacket Trust

IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V

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Pryme Thyme x ZZ Supreme

Odyssey SC x AW Fortune Ngold

Proudly owned by Stephanie Roberts

Baske Afire x PCF Brianna

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ANoble Cause x EC Brass Motion

Proudly owned by Debra & Maggie McCarthy

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Afires Heir x Believer’s Eighties Lady

Proudly owned by Stirling Sheridan Farms, LLC

Afires Heir x Dar Branditova

Majesteit x RC MS Elligence

Proudly owned by Meg Payne

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Afire Bey V x The Small Town Blues

Proudly owned by St. Martin Arabians LTD

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Jeff Janson & Jerry Mohme photos

Always A Jullyen V x Gai Jullyette

Proudly owned by Carol Thigpen

Toskabi x Why Not Diamonds

KM Bugatti x Doskatanya V+/

Proudly owned by Karen & Kathy Macleay

Available for Purchase 2010 Grey Gelding

Contact: Wendy Potts 805-443-5645

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Majesteit x MD Tanqueray

Proudly bred & owned by Wendy Peterson

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Khadraj NA x Gai Fantasha

Proudly owned by Taylor Basinger For breeding information contact Kim Dean Stallion Marketing 903-815-3347.

IXL Noble Express x Gifted JG

Proudly own ed by Wayne & Karen Lee

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Loki x SRC Lady In Red

Proudly owned by Taylor Basinger

Vitorio TO x WC Ciao Bella

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Knight Invader x Karalace Bey

Proudly owned by Tonya York & Teรก Cavalli

Loki x Alexsandria

Proudly owned by Jill Contreras

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The Knight’s Reflection x MSA Afires Jewel

Proudly owned by Shelley Gomavitz

Available for Purchase 2013 Bay Half-Arabian Mare Contact: Wendy Potts 805-443-5645

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Nobilistic BF x Callaway’s Prize Possession

Proudly owned by Nancy Morton

Available for Purchase 2010 Half-Arabian Mare Contact: Wendy Potts 805-443-5645

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n September 21, 1968, Daniel Lynch and Judith Fetherston promised to love, honor and cherish each other for the rest of their lives. That moment became a partnership that has survived 50 years side by side in a business that they both love, raising a daughter, and making friendships that continue on through life.

Today, as you both look back with happiness and pride upon these 50 cherished years, may every memory that you share of dreams that you have seen come true be a reminder of just how much you are loved by all who you cross paths with, and the positive impact you both have had on the Arabian horse industry.

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FAVORITE MOMENTS

KATIE BURR Favorite barn set-up …

Colonial Wood always has a great set up!

Favorite victory pass photo …

Bill Rodgers and Aequus.

Favorite memory from Freedom Hall …

Watching Gene LaCroix show in the park class.

Favorite memory from Tingley Coliseum …

Watching GTF Beetlejuice show—he is my favorite horse of all time.

Favorite memory from the Pavilion …

The work-off between Revelation JF and Adams Fire.

Favorite memory from Ford Truck Arena …

Watching Jimmy Diver show ERA Moonlite Serenade while the crowd was on their feet.

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MIKE FERRARA Favorite barn set-up …

Cedar Ridge always goes all out with their set-up. I especially liked the wood pallet American f lags one year.

Favorite U.S. Nationals ad …

Most any ads with Ferrara photos in them.

Favorite National Champion …

After 20 years of being the official photographer (so far), Millennium LOA crowned National Champion Stallion is close to my heart.

Favorite victory pass photo …

Again, so many, but Matoi and Chris Wilson, and Brian Murch with Barbara Chur together in the cart behind A Temptation, were moving.

Favorite memory from Freedom Hall …

Western horses jogging into Freedom Hall, first thing in the morning, with our original DJ Craig Stevens (rest his soul) playing “Seminole Wing,” and an iconic moment when Rick Gault galloped Champion Zimmeron PGN out at full speed.

Favorite memory from Tingley Coliseum …

Tingley was where my first Nationals as the main ring photographer was held. I got a call on Tuesday that my father had passed away and I still had five days to get through. He was the reason I got into this wonderful family of Arabian horses and he would have wanted me to finish the show.

Favorite Opening Ceremony …

One year, I think in Tingley, there was an American f lag that covered the whole ring held by many people, and they waved it during the entire Star-Spangled Banner.

Favorite memory from the Pavilion …

The excitement of having horses give their all for a National Championship, so close to all the spectators screaming. It was so loud in that small building and so exciting! Stan White Jr. galloping his grey National Champion Western horse … Afires Heir and Joel Kiesner’s first of many National Championships ... and a work-off between Joel riding Adams Fire and Vicki Humphrey riding Revelation.

Favorite U.S. Nationals f lag photo …

Rohara Moon Storm galloping with the f lag.

Favorite memory from Ford Truck Arena …

Too many … and many more to come!

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LARRY JEROME Favorite barn set-up …

Cedar Ridge … love the royal colors!

Favorite U.S. Nationals ad …

Too many to remember!

Favorite National Champion …

Countess Vanessa.

Favorite victory pass photo …

Liz Bentley and Khaberet.

Favorite Opening Ceremony …

All at Freedom Hall. The great days, evening gowns, tuxedos, a packed house, emerald green shavings, the stands packed and horses entering through the fog at the end gate.

Favorite U.S. Nationals f lag photo …

2011, Matoi and Chris Wilson.

Favorite memory from Freedom Hall …

1984, LH Garcia earning National Champion Futurity Colt.

Favorite memory from Tingley Coliseum …

2005, MPA Giovanni earning National Champion Futurity Colt.

Favorite memory from the Pavilion …

Unforgettable J, National Champion Futurity Filly.

Favorite memory from Ford Truck Arena …

Four generations of the White family all together … Stan Sr., Stan Jr., Stan III and Zac, all in the ring together for the National Championship presentation.

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Four generations of the White family.

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PROFILES Discipline Focus Our focus is producing saddle seat, hunter and western pleasure horses. # Mares Bred a Year The past several years we have been breeding between 12-24 mares per year. # Years Breeding Arabians Conway Arabians has been breeding horses since 2000 and as individuals, Lori has been breeding since 1977, and Peter since 1997.

Proudest Breeding Moment Seeing the name Conway Arabians on so many Leading Breeder lists within our industry: AEPA, MN Medallion Stallion, Hunter, APAHA Breeder of the Year nominee and Futurity. Those sorts of accolades are not possible without having pride in our product.

It begins at a foal’s birth and ends with a successful horse and a happy owner! Ribbons and roses are wonderful and certainly add validation to any breeding program, but it is owners that “love more than anything” a horse that we bred and raised, that make us proud.

Breeder

PETER & LORI CONWAY CONWAY ARABIANS CHATFIELD, MN

Shipped Semen?

It’s been a blessing and a curse. Blessed, to be able to breed to a stallion that is thousands of miles away and our mare can stay in the backyard; unlike the “old days,” where we had to ship mares and foals all over the country to where the stallion was and risk their wellbeing and health, or breed locally and hope that the stallion would be the cross that worked. The curse, of course, is that our gene pool has shrunk, and our small, local stallion owners struggle to get any breedings at all.

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Embryo Transfer … Helped or Hindered?

Personally, ET has helped our program.

Conway Arabians does not do it often, but when we do, it is for mares that are competing in the show ring and this enables them to have babies without taking a break.

I do think it is interesting and fun to see several foals from the same mare in a short amount of time and learn which nick worked the best.

Changing a horse’s name; yes or no?

Some horses have bad names, so yes, I do think it should be allowed. What should NOT be allowed, is the breeder NOT being notified and given the opportunity to approve or disapprove what the new name is going to be.

The breeder should have the final say and, at no point in time should the initials be taken away unless the breeder approves. Some horses deserve a different name. We have registered a horse, and then we changed the name ourselves, because the name didn’t fit the horse.

Penalty for late registrations?

We are penalized already; it costs way more money to register an older foal.

Biggest Pet Peeve I don’t think we have one.

Breeder Recognition Breeders have inventory, so return customers and trainers that make Conway Arabians one of the places they shop for their next star is great recognition. Also, the APAHA Breeder of the Year nomination is huge for us and we have been lucky enough to be on that list for the past several years.

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Discipline Focus Avonlea Arabians has been focused on breeding National-level western pleasure horses since my family and I started in 1998. # Mares Bred a Year Historically, we only bred about two purebred mares a year. With the success of our breeding stallion, Onyx A, both in the show ring and in the breeding barn, we have expanded our program to include HalfArabian mares, and now breed about 5-6 mares per year.

Breeder

ANNE KELLER AVONLEA ARABIANS J.T. KELLER PERFORMANCE HORSES GRANDVIEW, T X

# Years Breeding Arabians This year marks the 20th year that my family and I have been breeding Arabian horses.

Proudest Breeding Moment My proudest moment was in 2016, when Slate A won the Western Pleasure Futurity.

The performance futurity classes are very important to performance breeders and they really highlight a young horse’s natural abilities. Slate A is sired by Onyx A, out of Psyanne A, both bred by us. Seeing a second

Discipline Focus Halter # Mares Bred a Year One # Years Breeding Arabians 40+

Breeder

KAREN & KATHY MACLEAY SYLMAR, CA FARM AFFILIATION: FREEWILL FARM

Proudest Breeding Moment When our homebred was a national champion in open hunter pleasure.

Shipped Semen?

Widening the gene pool by giving us access to stallions we would otherwise not get to breed to, due to distance and cost.

Embryo Transfer … Helped or Hindered?

Has helped some of the breed’s best producers to produce more outstanding offspring. Due to the high cost of embryo transfers, only the best mares are used.

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generation-bred foal on both sides win such a prestigious class was thrilling!

Shipped Semen?

In theory, shipped semen should allow us to expand the gene pool by being able to breed to stallions that a mare owner would normally not be able to for logistical reasons. However, I think the opposite has happened. Instead, breeders across all disciplines are breeding to the same handful of stallions since we’ve taken the logistics out of the equation.

Embryo Transfer … Helped or Hindered?

As a performance breeder, I think embryo transfers are great to allow top performance mares to be able to show and breed. I do feel that limits on the number of embryo flushes per mare per year needs to be reintroduced.

I’ve seen mares that are having 5+ flushes in a year that are then having fertility issues the following year(s). I also feel that a breeder diminishes the value of a cross by flushing multiple embryos every year and flooding the market with it.

Changing a horse’s name; yes or no?

I disapprove. The breeder has brought this horse into creation and the breeder’s chosen name should remain in place. This also helps track pedigrees.

Penalty for late registrations?

Yes. Make it financially beneficial to register the foals right away.

Biggest Pet Peeve I can’t think of anything.

Breeder Recognition Producing the type of Arabian that is valued in the show ring, and owners and people recognizing your Arabians by the consistency with which you are producing them.

Breeder

LARRY SCHOPF T WIN X X ARABIANS MADISON, WI

Discipline Focus Halter and performance. I think they need to be able to do both. I have had success with horses such as, Crown Juell XX, Royal Juell XX, Vindicator XX and Enzperation XX, which have won in both halter and performance, and horses like Jullye Al Gazal XX and Harielle XX, who have the potential for successful performance careers along with their halter wins.

Embryo Transfer … Helped or Hindered?

It can help if it is done to optimize the attributes of the sire and dam, but not if it is done to just help the odds of producing a good foal.

# Mares Bred a Year Two

Penalty for late registrations?

No

# Years Breeding Arabians 17

Biggest Pet Peeve I do think there are too many horses bred without paying attention to producing the best quality.

Proudest Breeding Moment I have two: Scottsdale Unanimous Gold Champion Yearling Filly and U.S. National Reserve Champion Futurity Filly Jullye Al Gazal XX. Shipped Semen?

It has decreased the gene pool and limited the market and breeding opportunity for good colts.

Youth/Amateur Competitor Yes Discipline Focus English and Harness.

Biggest U.S. Nationals Challenge Since it’s such a long show, it’s challenging to keep the horses rested and fresh, while still working to keep them on point.

First-Timer Advice Don’t get too nervous and start over-thinking things. You’ve worked really hard to get there, so just go in and ride your horse and have fun!

Trainer

JANEL HESSON JANEL’S TRAINING CENTER YEARS AS A TRAINER: 25

Power to Change I would like to see it moved to earlier, like September, when the weather is usually much warmer (maybe no body clipping).

Favorite U.S. Moment Watching my clients have success and achieve their dreams is my favorite thing about Nationals!

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Changing a horse’s name; yes or no?

I don’t see a major problem if it is done before the horse is shown, but as a breeder, I would prefer that the name not be changed.

Breeder Recognition The smile on the face of an owner when winning a championship with a horse you have bred and the recognition and awareness of your breeding program in the industry.

U.S. NATIONALS PROFILES Youth/Amateur Competitor I grew up in the horse business; both of my parents were horse trainers. So, I’ve been around it pretty much my whole life, since I was 7 years old. I showed as a youth, but I never showed as an amateur.

Discipline Focus English. I did do western and halter, but I can’t get anybody to pay me to do it anymore.

It seems as if I lost my competitive edge in those divisions.

Trainer

JOEL KIESNER KIESNER TRAINING YEARS AS A TRAINER: 35

Trainer

DAN LYNCH DAN LYNCH FARMS YEARS AS A TRAINER: 45

Biggest U.S. Nationals Challenge Getting the horses to be perfect. That is the largest challenge. Second, is to get the amateurs and horses to mesh. The third largest obstacle is to keep everybody’s energy up so that we still can do a great job at the end of the show. Fourth, is trying not to let the importance of the moment get the best of us as trainers, amateurs and owners.

First-Timer Advice Pick the classes you want to watch and go up for them. In the meantime, go meet people and watch horses being worked. Go to dinner.

There are lots of important facets other than just showing. How the horses and riders prepare for the show ring is just as important as the show, or even more so. Don’t spend your entire time at the show ring.

Power to Change To make it spectator friendly, so that it’s entertaining to watch for someone who doesn’t know what’s going on.

Favorite U.S. Moment I’ve had so many good ones … Adams Fire’s work-off with Rapid Fire; a classic moment.

Afires Heir’s work off with Vegaz. Heirs Noble Love’s win. My wife winning in open country on Tsunami.

Youth/Amateur Competitor No, I went straight to the training world.

would make it more affordable for people to go and compete.

Discipline Focus Currently I specialize in starting young western pleasure horses that have gone on to win at the national level, as well as conditioning halter horses before they go to national trainers. We have also had horses competing in Cowboy dressage, trail and endurance. One of the things I like most, is finding that perfect horse for riders of many disciplines. We are fortunate to be working with the Twin XX breeding program, that produces horses that can compete in all divisions. We also do a lot of mountain riding in the West and specialize in finding safe horses for all different levels of riders. We have been lucky to wear many hats within the industry and find it very satisfying.

First-Timer Advice Enjoy the experience. Value the top tens you may win. Visit farms and talk to the owners and trainers. They are anxious to help you enjoy the experience.

Biggest U.S. Nationals Challenge We have several amateur riders that find it difficult to afford to compete at the Nationals. In the past four or five years, I have noticed the number of entries declining at Nationals, and that has led to many sessions during the week being deleted. If the schedule could be refined to less days, it Ar abian Horse Times | 143 | Volume 49, No. 3

Power to Change The location. I don’t think Tulsa is conducive to creating the atmosphere of togetherness. It is difficult to find and visit the farms in the different locations. We have gone to many National events for different breeds, and there is a definite disconnect at our Nationals between the alter and performance arenas.

Favorite U.S. Moment Reconnecting with all our friends from around the country.

Conway Arabians banner with Jen Schmitt.

There will be many other “CA” horses that we bred and sold, at the show as well.

Most Gratifying 2018 Show Ring Moment There are a lot of moments, so it is hard to choose just one, but we’ll go with Coltrane being shown this year. We know that he is ‘knocking it out of the park” as a breeding horse, but to see his talent, charisma and ability, shine so brightly in the show ring, is very gratifying for our breeding program and his future as our herd sire. He made the show season a lot of fun for the farm!

Coltrane w/J. Kiesner

Owner

PETER & LORI CONWAY CONWAY ARABIANS CHATFIELD, MN Discipline Focus Park; English, Country, Western and Hunter Pleasure; Side Saddle; the AEPA, AHPA and AWPA Futurities, and AHA Futurities and Maturities. # Horses Competing I believe we will have a total of 11 horses that we own competing this year. Four of the horses under the Kiesner Training banner with Joel Kiesner, and seven horses under the

Favorite Horse Show It’s a tie between Canadian and U.S. Nationals. No other show has as many beautiful and talented horses as these two do.

The competition is fierce, the camaraderie of everyone makes the show a lot of fun, and to win or come close to winning is a huge accomplishment.

Power To Change Having managed two shows, I know I would never want to be the show manager of U.S. Nationals. That is a huge undertaking with so many rings going at once, and a wide and diverse group of horses and people; it is a huge amount of time and energy that must be devoted to the show. Kudos to the show

Discipline Focus Halter, Western and Hunter Pleasure. # Horses Competing Two, as an owner and more as breeder.

Most Gratifying 2018 Show Ring Moment A young colt that I owned and bred finished in the top ten in four different classes at Scottsdale.

Owner

LARRY SCHOPF T WIN X X ARABIANS MADISON, WI

Favorite Horse Show Scottsdale, because of the size and location, and the lower cost since there is no qualification.

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commission that steps up and does all the work that enables us to strut around the ring.

Best Advice Given The horse business is never short of people giving advice, lol. Broken down into three areas, the advice we have always strived to use: 1.) As a Breeder, Dan Gainey said during one of their open houses, “No matter what you do, an Arabian should always look like an Arabian.” Hold on to that when breeding horses; pretty and correct Arabian breed type performance horses. Never sacrifice type for talent.

2.) As an Owner, it costs just as much to feed, train and show a good horse, as it does a bad one, so buy the absolute best one you can afford and go from there.

3.) As an Exhibitor, never give up, and don’t quit making your horse look good until the cards are turned in.

Tidbits of knowledge which have served us well over the years.

Final 2018 Show Wish Every year is a time for us to bring out new youngsters to compete with, and this year we will have more than ever before. We wish for them all to do well, and the icing on the cake would be Coltrane dazzling everyone with his talent and brilliance and being rewarded for it. performance classes, so that everyone can get an appreciation of both. I think that great Arabian horses should be able to do both.

Best Advice Given Sheila Varian said to study and pay attention to the bloodlines of the mares.

Final 2018 Show Wish U.S. Nationals wins as owner and breeder for Vindicator XX in the Hunter Pleasure Futurity and the Halter Gelding Futurity, and for Harielle XX in the Halter Filly Futurity.

U.S. NATIONALS PROFILES # Times A U.S. Competitor 22 Stand Alone Moment Retiring NDL Pericles at Nationals.

Create Performance Grand Championships?

It sounds interesting; I’d like to find out more about it.

Owner

Amateur

GAY MARIE LEE

JILL CONTRERAS

E’LEET ARABIANS DUNN, NC

SIMI VALLEY, CA FARM AFFILIATION: WHISTLEJACKET FARM

Discipline Focus Presently, Halter - Stallions and Geldings.

I have shown in the pleasure disciplines, English, Country, Western and Hunter Pleasure, as well as Native Costume.

Amateur # Times A U.S. Competitor Two, 2014 and 2017, in five classes: Stallion Halter Open, AAOTH and Futurity Colts.

Stand Alone Moment I’ve enjoyed every year.

Horse Show Loves The horses.

Arabian Horse Benefits Joy and accomplishment.

Hobbies / Passions Snow skiing and vacationing with family and friends.

Show Schedule Suggestion I would look to see which classes historically have low entries and find a way to combine them. This would allow for other classes like equitation to be added.

Most Gratifying 2018 Show Ring Moment My gelding, Alada Shah, placing Reserve Champion at Region 15.

Final 2018 Show Wish To do well at Nationals!

Arabian Horse Benefits I’m so fortunate to have made so many great friendships within the horse community.

ride my horse and win, was a dream come true!

# Horses Competing Two

Favorite Horse Show I enjoy coming to the U.S. Nationals because I get to see so much more than what is at the region(s) I show at.

Horse Show Loves Competing, the camaraderie and beautiful horses.

Amateur

MAGGIE MCCARTHY ALVARADO, T X FARM AFFILIATION: WHISTLEJACKET FARM # Times A U.S. Competitor This will be my third.

Stand Alone Moment When Wendy Potts won the H/A Hunter Pleasure Championship with my horse EC Cause to Celebrate. I have always looked up to Wendy and wanted to train with her since I was a young girl. To have Wendy choose to Ar abian Horse Times | 145 | Volume 49, No. 3

Create Performance Grand Championships?

I just saw a Grand Champion class at a Saddlebred show in Kentucky. The class only had three horses. This would be a good idea if there was a minimum number of horses required to make it worthwhile.

Horse Show Loves I love the camaraderie of a barn family, hustling around to get riders and horses ready, or running back to the barn for the last minute crop or bit change. I love watching classes as a group, and celebrating successes and lessons learned. It is always fun to see friends and spend time with them, regardless of what barn you are in.

Arabian Horse Benefits Horses have brought me a sense of confidence, security and belonging that every young person should experience.

# Times A U.S. Competitor My first U.S. Nationals was in 1975. I have not competed in every Nationals since then, but I certainly have done many of them.

Stand Alone Moment Every win is unique and special, but if I had to pick one, it would be one of my Unanimous National Championships that I won with Hucks Prowletta V++//. She was a special mare who always seemed to have one adversity after another in her life, yet when it came to hitting the show ring, she rose above and beyond what was asked and gave it her all. You have to admire those kinds of horses.

Amateur

LORI CONWAY CONWAY ARABIANS CHATFIELD, MN

Amateur

RACHEL ENNS FARM AFFILIATION: CONWAY ARABIANS CHATFIELD, MN

Show Schedule Suggestion It would be fun to have the last two nights of the show back in the Pavilion arena. The atmosphere, excitement and intimacy of that ring is second to none. In order to make that work though, we would have to go back to the old ways of cuts, semi-finals and then a Final with 10 horses going for Reserve Champion and Champion.

Horse Show Loves The camaraderie, teamwork, friendships, and of course, all the beautiful horses. I feel blessed to be able to compete and appreciate all the partnerships with my horses I compete with.

Arabian Horse Benefits Everything. My family, friends, adventures all around the world, joy, heartache, angst, excitement, thrills, a sense of accomplishment, teamwork, many proud moments and some embarrassing times; being rich and being poor, sacrifice, a daily education, never a dull moment, always something new, and most of all, the knowledge that I have very few regrets and always a new dream of what comes next on the horizon.

Hobbies / Passions I do like to travel and I love raising dogs, but the truth of the matter, is that I basically am horses, horses, horses. I have a garden and I like to cook and entertain, does that count?

Create Performance Grand Championships?

It would be a cool thing to try. The Saddlebred shows do this, so there is a system to emulate.

# Times A U.S. Competitor This year will be the 12th U.S. Nationals in which I have competed as a rider.

that they would dilute the meaning of what is supposed to be the highest honor attainable, the U.S. National Championship itself.

Stand Alone Moment In 2014 when I was rewarded with the top placing in the Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure AAOTR Maturity with my horse, Maybelline C.A.+//, not only because the win was my first and only U.S. National Championship as a rider, but because the feat was her second time championing the class.

Horse Show Loves The opportunities to grow as both a rider and person in a condensed time period, camaraderie and applause.

Show Schedule Suggestion I would either add an AATR Hunter class, allowing a second opportunity to compete in the Hunter division, or divide the English Side Saddle classes between Hunters and Saddle Seat horses, because judging would become more discipline specific.

Hobbies / Passions I have a cat named Falls and a Chihuahua named Monroe, and love to go on tiny adventures.

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Arabian Horse Benefits A knowledge of purpose, a sense of grounding, and an enchantment that is unmatched.

U.S. NATIONALS PROFILES Youth Nationals in Oklahoma City and have continued competing as an adult amateur at U.S. Nationals.

Amateur

MEG PAYNE EDMOND, OK FARM AFFILIATION: WHISTLEJACKET FARM WENDY POT TS # Times A U.S. Competitor I have been to so many Nationals, it is too many to count. I competed in the first U.S.

Stand Alone Moment There have been so many wonderful moments throughout the years, but going Reserve National Champion on my hunter horse, FCF Tuxedo Park, was a moment I will never forget! It was certainly a high note for me! I remember getting the roses around his neck and everyone running out for the picture. I was crying, my best friend was crying, and my mom was so excited! It was definitely a moment I will never forget!

Create Performance Grand Championships?

I love the idea of a Grand Championship! I think it would add an extra element to the show that does not exist currently. It would certainly be thrilling and exciting!

Horse Show Loves Being able to attend and compete in horse shows is such a privilege and blessing! I love that I have friends through the horse

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time with my Mom, Marcia, and picking up my top ten award in the awards room. She was so proud, and I asked her to be the one that accepted it from the attendant. That was my favorite moment. She has encouraged us from the beginning! Moms are great and I’m so thankful to share those moments with her!

Show Schedule Suggestion Shorten the amount of days of the show. It is hard to get that much time away.

Amateur

WENDY PETERSON GRAND BL ANC, MI FARM AFFILIATION: WHISTLEJACKET FARM # Times A U.S. Competitor The first time I competed in a U.S. National show was last year in 2017. My horse had just turned 3 and was ready to compete.

Stand Alone Moment The highlight of the show for me was spending

Create Performance Grand Championships?

That might be fun, but it really doesn’t affect me at this point.

Horse Show Loves The people are the best part of a horse show! I love to meet new people and hear their stories about their beautiful and talented horses. And, of course, the Arabian horse!

Arabian Horse Benefits So many facets …

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community that are not in my daily life, but I get to go to horse shows and reconnect with them. It is such a wonderful community environment and atmosphere.

Arabian Horse Benefits It has brought me so many things … lasting friendships, joy, hardship and pain, and also overwhelming happiness. I love the connection I develop with my horse; it is a bond that is truly unbreakable. I love the silent conversation that exists between us as we work for a common goal, and in that work, develops a fellowship between horse and rider.

Hobbies / Passions I have a Masters in Psychology and I am fascinated by peoples’ stories. I have a strong passion for helping others; I love to help animals in need, and try to assist with dogs, horses or donkeys whenever I can. I have even been known to take a chicken to the vet for stitches!

Currently, I am super passionate about my daughter who was born in February 2018 and am trying to be the best mother that I can be!

before. We are all connected on a level that is irreplaceable and hard to duplicate. It brings all of us closer together with a common interest.

To these wonderful people, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. And to breed one that is so talented is a feeling that I cannot describe.

It has been a fun and heartbreaking at times, journey, but experiences and emotions I can carry with me always. I am beyond grateful for these people in our lives! This horse has made me a better all-around horseman!

The education that I am getting from Wendy Potts and watching her train Jimmy B, has been immeasurable. I’m not the easiest client (I talk a lot during lessons, I’m told), but working on coming together as a solid horse and rider combination at U.S. Nationals this year.

Hobbies / Passions My life really does revolve around the Arabian horse community almost 100% of the time as an equine photographer for the last 10 years and horse owner. My greatest passion is being a fulltime single parent of a 17-year-old high school senior (Tyler) and a Goffins Cockatoo. When time permits and that is not often, I would love to put my sailboat in the water and enjoy lake time. But with everything moving around the show schedules, those do conflict. ■

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OF THE PAST

A R A BI A N E NGL IS H P L E A S U R E OP E N 1972 BASQUINA (*Bask x Habina) with Gene LaCroix.

1976 HASK (*Bask x Aethena) with Ray LaCroix.

1980 BINT MISS FIRE (Gdansk x Miss Fire) with Bob Battaglia.

1984 GAI ARGOSY (Gai Parada x Gai Gay Pride) with Bob Battaglia.

1987 BASKS LAST LOVE (*Bask x Gwana) with Ray LaCroix.

1997 MAGALAD (Zodiac Matador x Gala De Cognac) with Bob Battaglia.

2002 A TEMPTATION (Tempter x A Love Song) with Brian Murch.

2009 AFIRES HEIR (Afire Bey V x Brassmis) with Joel Kiesner.

2013 EXPRESSLY BELLA (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage) with Shan Wilson.

2017 SAXTON DGL (Afires Heir x Sweet Summer Fire) with Joel Kiesner.

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ngel Heart Farm

A Lesson In Humanity

by Sarah Jayne Johnson

Since 2001, children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and their families, have found a break from reality at Angel Heart Farm, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Created by Tracy Kujawa with her one-in-a-million Arabian mare, Khuryia, this 501c3 nonprofit organization uses horses as therapy alongside their medical treatments.

Tracy’s admiration for the Arabian horse started when she received a Welsh-Arabian pony for Christmas at the age of nine. Like many, she became hooked, and this love would be one of the essential parts of involving Arabians into her program. Tracy’s mare Khuryia was her rock in 1998 when she was first diagnosed with cancer. Learning this devastating news, Tracy found herself in her mare’s stall; a place to cry and find comfort.

Like most typical Arabian mares, Khuryia is described as beautiful, arrogant, all about herself and a drama queen. However, she was not about to let Tracy’s cancer get in the way of their accomplishments.

Despite her illness, Tracy and Khuryia won everything they showed in as if nothing was wrong. And when Tracy lost both of her parents within the same year while fighting cancer, Khuryia was a constant beacon of support.

With the return of cancer in 2000, Tracy’s work as a stylist took a hit.

From the loss of clients and potentially her house, it seemed the right time to follow her dream.

Knowing firsthand, the healing power of a horse, Angel Heart Farm was created, so children and their families could escape the world of treatments, hospitals and tests, using another kind of therapy involving finding love and relaxation, by learning about horses and horsemanship, as well as art and music. Its focus?

Creating a connection with horses and a place away from the chaos of hospitals.

Angel Heart Farm’s mission statement sums up what the program is all about, “Help kids be kids away from all the medical necessities and bring joy into their lives through horses and nature; and allow families to reconnect in a peaceful and caring environment at no cost.”

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gifts from the well-known country singer Alan Jackson, including Rocky, once one of the best show ponies in the country, and now one of the best therapy ponies for children. All are seasoned show horses who have had experience in the ring; some regional and national champions.

Over 300 children and their families from all over the southeast, as well as the Midwest, have found peace and connection through Tracy’s program, giving them a chance to bond with the horses through hands-on experience. With a pair of supplied boots and a helmet, the bond is created by brushing, feeding and riding the horses; building trust and a sense of hope.

Children who seek equine therapy are fighting all forms of cancer, brain tumors, heart and liver issues, blood disorders, cystic fibrosis and other life-threatening diseases.

The inclusion of family is stressed at Angel Heart Farm, as all suffer from these debilitating illnesses.

Most referrals to the program are word of mouth from parents while at the hospital or straight from doctors. The farm works directly with the doctors, nurses and child life specialists, to figure out the best treatment and program for each child. When a child goes into remission, they may continue to use Angel Heart Farm.

In its first year of opening, Tracy had four children come to ride. A variety of generous companies and individuals partner with Angel Heart Farm to insure every rider has what they need. Each child has their own customized program for success, whether it is a onetime visit, or the child wishes to show.

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Finding a connection starts when a child comes to the barn, as they choose what horse they want to spend time with or ride. This promotes a sense of independence, while also learning to ride with no lead.

The impact of these connections is indescribable. Surrelle, a child who passed away several years ago, shared a unique connection with Rocky. Having lost her sight from aggressive treatment to battle leukemia six times, Rocky went to the hospital to visit with her, and was with her five hours before she passed away. It is this special relationship that Tracy is writing for a children’s book. Rocky was named welsh pony of the year in 2017.

To love horses, is to know the love they return, especially to children. It is a remarkable experience to witness the reality that not every child will make it through treatment, so any second with the horses count for them, whether it is showing, lessons or grooming. And if a child is confident enough and can show, they can compete in local and regional horse shows in their area. Some of Tracy’s students have won at the regional level, and in 2017, two children, Sophie and Gaige, won championships at the Welsh Pony Nationals.

Losing her father in Afghanistan and getting diagnosed with leukemia at 16 years old eight months later, brought Shelby to Angel Heart Farm, where she connected with CS Splendora (aka Dory). Having lost her hearing due to treatments, Shelby dreamed of going to a horse show with Dory. Tracy got them to the Region 14 Championship show to participate in a presentation. Shelby was so happy to be in the arena looking like all the other kids in her borrowed show clothes and helmet. Though bald at the time, she was just as beautiful as every other rider. Despite not having qualified for the show, during the presentation she was brought into the middle of the arena and presented with a rose garland to a standing ovation. In Shelby’s eyes, she won the show. Shelby is now entering her second year of college to be a large animal vet and can read lips to communicate. She is just one of the hundreds of children who are affected by this organization.

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“If we can give them an hour of our time, that turns into a lifetime of passion for horses and turns into so much ...”

Reading Literacy project created a children’s book, “I’ll See You in Heaven.” Written by Tracy, it is the true story of Amber, the first child to use the program who passed away while in treatment, and her special relationship with national champion Rolo Basko+//. All proceeds go to the farm.

With the organization growing and currently based out of a boarding facility, Tracy has found a farm less than thirty minutes from the hospital, but now is needing financial help to renovate and make it safe for the children. They currently are working on a capital campaign to purchase the farm but need more help.

Tracy herself, knows the importance having support from horses and even her extended barn family and Arabian community. Relapsing in 2014 for the fourth time, Tracy had to sell her home and other assets

in order to pay for her medical expenses and to keep Angel Heart running. Helping her to cope with her diagnosis has been her trainer, Ashton Kiesner, who she cannot thank enough for her endless support.

One of Tracy’s wishes for the program is to bring in more involvement and support from the Arabian community. Tracy knows the generous spirit that emanates from the industry, experiencing it firsthand. She knows that through the shared love of the Arabian horse, being able to help a child fall in love with them too, requires being able to supply all the necessary items for safety and success.

Through volunteering, sponsorships and donations, every little bit helps.

Tracy is creating a TV show with RFD-TV, called Restore. A reality show redoing stables for programs with a purpose, similar to Fixer Upper, but focused on barns. Angel Heart Farm will be featured in six episodes and go in-depth about how the barn is built and why the details are so important. Tracy hopes this will promote the Arabian horse, as well as inspire someone else to create a similar organization, as Angel Heart Farm is the only one of its kind at the moment.

Tracy shares, “If we can give them an hour of our time, that turns into a lifetime of passion for horses and turns into so much. It builds their confidence in their riding and their confidence in beating cancer. It is just so special.”

Visit www.angelheartfarm.com, on how you can bring joy to those who need it most. ■

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There is something special about “J” horses ...

by MARY KIRKMAN

If time ever allows, you might consider having a conversation about Arabian breeding with Larry Jerome, of Jerland Farms, in Barron, Wisconsin. You’ll come away the better for it, no matter whether you’re an experienced breeder or a newcomer enjoying the chat and looking for a little more background. Jerome is a gold mine of information, one of those throwbacks to an era where pedigree knowledge and horsemanship were bone-deep in longtime breeders. For more than 50 years, Jerland has been his field of dreams, and now, six generations into his breeding program, it’s an example of how to do it right.

In late July, AHT sat down with Larry to talk about breeding principles and what’s going on at Jerland today.

Kola J (Khaja J x Jer-Koko) 2018 Region 9 Champion Western Pleasure Jr. Horse

“I’m a horse nut,” Jerome smiles. “I’ve been a horse nut all my life. I was a kid who fantasized about riding the horse in the sand of the desert or on the beach—the kid who sat at the shows and longed to be on the horse. You know the commandment, ‘Thou shalt not covet’? That was hard! I dreamed of owning those horses!”

Even now, decades from his elementary school days, his high-octane energy makes it easy to see the eager little boy who sat for hours at the Minnesota State Fair, watching classes for everything from barrel racers to Hackney ponies. The story of how his education unfolded is familiar in the Arabian industry, but worth repeating because it supports his credibility today: how he learned about genetics from his father, a commercial turkey breeder; how his early mentors (Evelyn Burton and Hermann Blaser, and later Egyptian breeder Martin Loeber), impressed with his dedication, guided him through the horses and bloodlines of the time; how having little money forced him to apply himself relentlessly to keep up. And there is the now hilarious, but then not-so-funny, story of how he purchased a broodmare and booked her to *Bask before his parents realized what he’d done (his father cancelled the transactions).

Khlarion J (Khadraj NA x Gai Portia) full sibling to World Champion Kharrea PGA. Khilauea J (Khadraj NA x RA Kela) full sibling to National Champions Khash PGA & Khaberet PGA.

Mai Tai J (RA Aloha x Margarita J MPA Giovanni x Kenya PGA,

by Khadraj NA)

Over the years, Larry bred and showed several breeds of animals—dogs, cattle, sheep, you name it, and he ran across the ubiquitous rejection newcomers often feel when they aren’t in “the right circles” and don’t have the funding to buy their way in. Jerome turned that into an asset. “Being told that I couldn’t do something fueled the fire,” he says. “To some degree, not being raised in those industries allowed me to open up and get ideas from a lot of people. I didn’t have to fight the ‘this is the way it’s done, so I have to’ thing.

“One of the things I have always tried to convey to anyone who wants to breed horses is what you can learn from anyone out there—both what you want to do and what’s not a good idea. Don’t be so concrete in your thinking that you can’t go out there and learn. But at the end of the day, you have to like what you have.”

On the other hand, he knows standards and understands that just because he thinks a horse is pretty or talented, that doesn’t make it an asset to the breed. “What’s been ingrained in my head since childhood was form and function,” he explains. “My vision is producing a healthy horse, with longevity, a good mind, beauty, and athletic ability.”

To get the right balance, you must know what you’re dealing with. For instance, “You have to develop an understanding that some of these horses are exceptionally beautiful,” he says, “but if you have bombshells on both sides of the pedigree—

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Miss America J (Khadraj NA x Miss Giovanna)

Czardas J (Marwan Al Shaqab x Miss Giovanna)

say, you see [an individual with] a tendency to get hot or rattled easily—you have to be careful. There’s a fine line of what you desire to be there and what you know needs to be there. You have to have common sense about it. And for me, it’s also got to be consistent.”

In the beginning, as he raised his family, resources dictated that he send his mares (many Gainey-bred, so they reflected both extreme beauty and Crabbet-based athletic ability) mostly to regional stallions, and he was lucky, he says, that the upper Midwest featured so many good ones. But there were his “reach” horses as well, not so many, but ones that contributed to his dreams: Bay El Bey, in California; *Ansata Ibn Halima; *Morafic; Fadjur … headliners all.

When the breed pursued such concepts as “pure Polish” and “straight Spanish,” Larry’s internal radar skewed away. “I could not totally understand that concept,” he says. “Why couldn’t you use a Polish or Spanish horse on a domestic?”

Ever since he and Hermann Blaser partnered on 1985 Canadian National Champion LH Garcia, he has been intrigued with Spanish blood and Russian horses, particularly the *Salon line, as seen in Jerland’s phenomenally successful senior sire, *Khadraj NA. Today, *Khadraj NA is the all-time leading sire of western pleasure horses and prized for his hunter and working western standouts as well.

In addition to *Khadraj, a quick glance at the current Jerland stallion roster tells the story. There is a lot of beauty, starting with MPA Giovanni, a U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt before an injury cut short his show career. Originally purchased to breed to *Khadraj daughters, he is a son of Da Vinci FM, with a dam line including Padrons Psyche and Ivanhoe Tsultan. Seven-year-old Khaja J is a son of *Khadraj, out of Promise V, Scottsdale and Brazilian National Cham-

Puccini J (WH Justice x Miss Giovanna)

“I’ve been a horse nut all my life. I was a kid who fantasized about riding the horse in the sand of the desert or on the beach—the kid who sat at the shows and longed to be on the horse. You know the commandment, ‘Thou shalt not covet’? That was hard! I dreamed of owning those horses!” ~ Larry Jerome

pion Mare, with Huckleberry Bey and Khemosabi blood. A Canadian National Top Ten halter horse and World Cup Silver Supreme Champion Yearling Colt, Khaja J proved talented at western pleasure as well.

(And his full siblings Promisa J and Broken Promises PGA are national and regional champions too). Khaja’s son Kola J, now 4, offers Magnum Psyche and Fame VF on the dam side, and this year inaugurated a campaign in western pleasure that already includes a regional championship.

And there’s RA Aloha, slated to reintroduce qualities that Larry feels have faded a bit in modern bloodlines. “That’s because we’ve been using so much shipped semen and embryo transfer that we’re narrowing our gene pool,” Larry admits. “I’m just as guilty as anyone else.”

Eight-year-old RA Aloha has a unique pedigree. Bred via frozen semen, he is a son of 1987 U.S. National Champion Stallion Fame VF, and the only progeny of the Jullyen El Jamaal daughter, RA Mystical Rose, who in turn, is the only foal from the 1996 U.S. and Canadian National Champion Mare JBK Mystic Fawn, by Padrons Psyche.

It’s the mix of studying horses, their history, their successes, mixing and matching, and never ever being barn-blind, he proves. When it works, the rewards are sweet. “I didn’t buy an embryo from RH Triana to breed to Gio because of how great she was,” he notes. “It was the way she was bred. Put the Cytosk blood with Gio, and it’s worked for me consistently.” In 2017, it did again. Showing with Michael Byatt, Unforgettable J became the U.S. and Canadian National Champion Futurity Filly.

“It’s like going through Lenita’s pastures,” Larry Jerome reflects. “It wasn’t just Ali Jamaal; it was the vision of the broodmares she chose too. It was no different at Sheila’s.” And, he might add, at Jerland. “[The right crosses] work time after time after time.”

U.S. & Canadian National Champion Futurity Filly Unforgettable J MPA Giovanni x RH Triana Khrave J (Khadraj NA x Crystal Blue Persuasion) 2018 Region 10 Champion H/A Western Pleasure Jr. Horse.

“He’s an old school horse; we’re tapping back into something we’ve been breeding away from,” Larry says. “I want that powerful hip, that great shoulder, that athletic ability, all of those things, and he’s a powerhouse. It’s not that I don’t have ‘power’—I do, with *Khadraj and the others—but he keeps the balance of it all and he’s a different dimension.”

You can hear it in his voice: he’s still as excited as ever, blending bloodlines to strengthen the qualities he loves. “Now I’m looking for a bit of the old Egyptian exotic type and beauty. I don’t want to lose the wonderful long necks we’ve come to expect or the attitude we have developed; I just want to reemphasize that commanding presence we see in old paintings. What is most exciting for me is that I have so many phenomenal *Khadraj and Gio daughters that give me a foundation I can work with on some of these other stallions.”

Some broodmare choices—genetic giants, in his parlance—illustrate his point. Gai Portia, a Gai Monarch daughter, produced Kharrea PGA for Petroglyph Arabians; at Palmetto Arabians, Kharrea became the dam of the hot young sire, PA Kid Khan. The cross of *Khadraj NA and Rhapsody In Gold yielded performance talent (multi-national titlist Khurb Appeal), as well as top halter quality (national champion Kharalisa BPA). And the grade mare Crystal Blue Persuasion, best known as the dam of multi-national champion Caliente Virtuoso, produced Half-Arabian champions Khartwright J, Kharried Away J, and Khrave J at Jerland.

There are also his national champion and reserve in breeding stock/ hunter, Blue Moon J (MPA Giovanni x Ultra Violet Blue, by Cytosk), and Ultra Violet Blue’s *Khadraj son, Moonshine J, U.S. National Champion in halter and reserve in western pleasure. Also, perennial national top ten Sweet Violets J, by MPA Giovanni. The list goes on.

The interweaving of bloodlines staggers the mind and racks up the accolades.

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- Stallion Service Auction Saturday September 29, 2018

Coltrane SS

(IXL Noble Express x Brassmis) 2012 Purebred Black Stallion AHA Breeders Sweepstakes, Scottsdale Signature, MN Medallion, Region 12 Spotlight and AEPA Enrolled Stallion.

Coltrane SS is sired by National Champion Park Horse IXL Noble Express and out of multi-national champion producing mare, Brassmis. Coltrane was selected to complement the Conway breeding program with his potential as a non-Huck-bred golden cross stallion.

Owned by: Conway Arabians • Chatfield, MN Standing At: Kiesner Training Louisville, TN • 865-984-5245 ashton@kiesnertraining.com

Exxalt

(Excalibur EA x Vesperra) 2014 Purebred Grey Stallion 2015 Scottsdale International Gold Jr. Champion Colt Exxalt is the latest star in a stellar line of champions, being sired by the 2014 European Triple Crown winner, Excalibur EA and out of Vesperra, sired by SF Veraz (by Gazal Al Shaqab). Exxalt was the first son to show by Excalibur, presented at the 2015 Scottsdale All-Arabian Horse Show. Competing in the strong yearling colt classes in the International Section, Exxalt commanded and not only won, but went on to take the International Gold Yearling Male Championship.

Owned by: Collins, Butler, Smith Standing At: Ted Carson Training Center Ted Carson • BFTC Owner/Manager 910-876-7332 • ted@tedcarson.com

SF Specs Shocwave

Afire Bey V x Spectra PR 1999 Purebred Chestnut Stallion This National English Pleasure Champion’s prodigy speaks for itself, including National winning sires and current MN Medallion Stallions: SF Aftershoc, Prosuasion and Thunder Struck LR. Owned by: Stonehedge Farms LLC Alicia Guzman Pace • Nutmera, MI 248-240-2124 • 810-441-1065 • alicia_pace@yahoo.com

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The 37th Annual

Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders

Fall Festival

2018

Preview

SEPTEMBER 28 ~ 30

ST. PAUL, MN. STATE FAIRGROUNDS

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eading the way for 36 years and still going strong with over $200,000 in prize money, join the Minnesota Breeders on September 28th through the 30th at our Fall Festival Show!

This Year our theme is MORE!

More fun ~ More excitement More food ~ More events Some of the changes you will see:

• • • • •

On Saturday we will judge the Auction Colt and the Auction Filly classes in the Coliseum, but only announce the final five in each class. At the end of the classes, the five colts and five fillies will be brought to the AgStar Building (site of our Auction) and the winners will be pinned.

This gives everyone a chance to see these beautiful youngsters up close!

Dinner to follow immediately after the announcement of the colts and fillies, and what a dinner we have planned!

At the end of the Auction we will be drawing for incredible door prizes:

~ Equine Genie, a state-of-the-art horse business management software program

~ An electric bicycle

~ A supply of Purina feeds Throughout the entire show, a silent auction will be held with some incredible items up for bid And lots of food for everyone!

Join us for what we believe will be the best MN Fall Fest yet!

Donna Hentges, President Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders firstcyte@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald & Ann Benson PRAIRIE VIEW FARM Maple Plain, MN * 612-325-7293 prairieviewfarm@msn.com Greg & Mary Brown BROWNS FOLLY ARABIAN HORSES Minnetonka, MN * 952-593-0489 BrownsFolly@aol.com www.BrownsFolly.com Holly & Dave Connaker CONNAKER ARABIANS, LLC Brainerd, MN * 218-330-5759 holly@lakehome.com

Muffet Eskra MAZZIAH LLC Olathe, KS *913-475-3180 mazziahllc@yahoo.com Jim & Penny Gute WEST LAWN FARM Faribault, MN * 507-451-7663 westlawnfarm@live.com www.westlawnfarm.com Eleanor Hamilton ELEANOR’S ARABIAN FARM Rogers, MN * 763-767-1381 h.hamilton@microcontrol.com www.eleanorsarabianfarm.com

Suzette & JoAnn Johnson ISLAND FARM Lake Crystal, MN * 507-726-2174 June-Dec: suzettej@hickorytech.net Jan-May: sjohnson_54@msn.com Jeana Karlovich JDDK HORSE COMPANY Peawaukee, WI * 414-305-7911 rsatroublesome@gmail.com Kim McKimmy REGENT ARABIANS Rogers, MN * 763-253-8673 kim.mckimmy@regentarabians.com www.regentarabians.com

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Tom Mensing OUTLAW EQUESTRIANS Scottsdale AZ * 612-860-488 tommensing@gmail.com

Beth Proctor & Jack Collins WINDSONG RANCH Mankato, MN * 507-387-3869 windsongarabians@gmail.com

Darla & Steve Miles MILESTONE ARABIANS Basehor, KS * 816-769-7172 stevem@milesexcavating.com milestonearabians.com

Frank & Jody Puleo JADA ARABIANS Hugo, MN * 651-653-9369 frankpuleojr@yahoo.com www.jadaarabians.com

Julie & Janet Monson ARCHETYPE ARABIANS Randolph, MN Janet 612-282-6981 Julie 612-282-6982 monsonjanet@gmail.com

Angela Rasmussen Glencoe, MN * 612-598-4129 angelarasmussen@yahoo.com

Deri & Karen Nordsving D & K ARABIANS Racine, MN * 507-378-2341 www.makhiavellika.com Rory & Sue O’Neill O’NEILL ARABIANS, LLC Cave Creek, AZ * 602-821-8220 www.oneillarabians.com Jennifer Patterson Glenbrook, NV * 775-749-5974 pinecone223@aol.com

Regan and Renae Rohl ROHL ARABIANS Fargo, ND * 701-781-0303 Regan.Rohl@mssb.com Ron & Judy Schmid PINE CREST ARABIANS Hayward, WI * 715-634-2626 pcarab@aol.com Danielle & Randy Shaw DESERT VISION ARABIANS Hortonville, WI * 920-750-3386 desertvisionsltd@gmail.com

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Ric & Cecilia Summers WIL-O-MAR ARABIANS Bonner Springs, KS * 816-365-3472 wilomararabians@gmail.com www.wil-o-mararabians.com Mark & Val Sylla WESTRIDGE FARMS River Falls, WI * 715-426-9640 vals@westridgefarms.com www.westridgefarms.com Debbie Treadwell Maple Lake, MN * 612-590-8606 debbietreadwell@mcnamaracompany.com Katja Wiedrich WIEDRICH ARABIANS Hager City, WI * 715-792-2956 katjawiedrich@yahoo.com Dean & Terri Wikel PEGASUS ARABIANS Berlin Heights, OH * 419-588-3000 sales@pegasusequestrian.com

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Our 2018 Stallion Service Auction is filling up fast!

Don't be left out.

Contact Donna Hentges firstcyte@gmail.com • 952-461-3311 to make your stallion part of the action.

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Stallion owners earn 10% OF AUCTION PURSE won by their stallions’ progeny.

All MEDALLION STALLIONS are included in the LIVE AUCTION.

Our success has been built from our continued commitment to integrity, passion, and competitiveness.

The only all amateur futurity where breeders and owners can compete for over $200,000 in prize money in halter and performance.

FOUNDED IN 1979 WITH

MN Breeders Board of Directors and Officers Lollie Ames ~ Ann Benson ~ Lori Conway ~ Penny Gute Donna Hentges ~ Beth Proctor ~ Elizabeth Seward ~ Deb Treadwell Mike Van Handel

Show Manager Greg Brown

For additional information contact Donna Hentges firstcyte@gmail.com • 952-461-3311

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Proud Minnesota Breeders ... 45+ Years and Counting.

Dick, Lollie and Lara Ames Jordan, Minnesota | www.CedarRidgeArabians.com

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HIS FUTURE IS NOW

by Theresa Cardamone

Euphoria is a magnificent swelling of emotion and intense excitement. When the owners of Stormy Skye

Arabians, LLC and their trainer/advisor Blake Skole heard that Razeer Serondella had just been named the unanimous Brazilian Gold National Champion Junior Colt, they were positively euphoric. Blake explains, “There was so much thrill and emotion,” he says. “It seemed like there was an eternity of silence

between when they announced Silver to when they announced Gold. But then the first words out of the

announcer’s mouth—which were in Portuguese—were ‘the unanimous.’ From there, it was a sea of emotions.”

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The celebration in the winners’ circle included Razeer’s breeder, Fabio Amorosino, friends from the United States and other people connected to him in Brazil.

“Our good friend Luciano Cury, the president of the Brazilian Breeders’ Association, was one of the first guys to meet me in the arena,” recalls Blake. “He gave me a hug and congratulated me for having the vision to find the colt. For a man of his status to tell me that was a huge compliment.”

Earlier this year, Blake had advised the owners of Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC to acquire the son of El Tino and Queen Ayda FWM as their future breeding stallion.

What followed was a half-year odyssey of negotiations, examinations, and a carefully mapped-out strategy that culminated in Razeer Serondella’s triumph. The team’s plan included keeping the colt in show condition in Brazil and securing a national championship in his homeland before being exported to the United States.

“Six months of preparation all came to a happy end,” says Blake with a grin. “We were very impressed with the quality of judging. The judges were, across the board through the whole horse show, very fair. Most everybody agreed on the first, second and third place horses. We were ecstatic to find that those noted judges made our colt—not once, but twice—unanimous champion; winning his age division and going on to be unanimous Gold Champion Junior Colt. He lit it up! There wasn’t a spotlight in the arena, and it was night time, but he created his own spotlight.”

Ten days after the show, Razeer will begin the journey to his new home at Blake’s Cedar Heights Farm in Kansas City, Missouri. He will be carefully monitored to make sure that he is handling all of the changes well. “We’re going to put him on a plane, which can be stressful,” informs Blake. “Then he’ll be locked in a stall for seven days because they don’t have turnouts in the Miami quarantine. That can be hard on a young colt and can mess with him mentally. After interacting with the colt so much in Brazil, I believe he’s a really good-thinking colt. I don’t think it will be a problem for him, but I am going to stick with my original comment that we are going to let the horse dictate what is going to happen for him in the future.”

The primary focus now is to collect Razeer next spring and try to get some mares in foal. “He was bought to be a breeding stallion,” says Blake. “He’s a national champion now. If he never steps foot in the ring again, he’s accomplished more than 99% of the world.” And, with less than a year in the business

under their belts, the Stormy Skye team has already selected, promoted and shown a national champion.

If Razeer travels well and acclimates to his new surroundings, there is a possibility that he will make his first public appearance in the United States at the 2018 Minnesota Fall Fest stallion auction. The prestigious event creates an opportunity to unveil Razeer to the American public in a noncompetitive way. Blake Skole explains, “Being presented at an auction doesn’t create a horse show environment. Razeer doesn’t have to be judged by judges, he can just be judged by the crowd of people. And they can take in a colt that is very enamoring to watch; you have a hard time taking your eyes off him!”

“His owners love the word team,” says Blake. “Our team made a plan, we focused on it. The stars aligned for us to have the right moment, at the right time, with the right horse here in Brazil.

Razeer Serondella is a reigning National Champion. His future is not a year from now or two years from now. His future is now.”

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HIS FUTURE IS NOW

2018 U NA NIMOUS BR A ZILI A N NATIONA L GOLD CH A MPION J U NIOR COLT

Congratulations to Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC, on this HUGE accomplishment!!

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In Memoriam

Dee Frey

Patrick Gallahan (1961-2018)

Dee was someone who meant so much to so many people. She always made everyone feel special, made everyone laugh, and was so supportive of everyone who trained, rode, cheered for and supported the Arabian horse.

Anyone who knew her were blessed to have been a part of her life, sharing in the love, dedication and passion she felt for the Arabian horse and all who surround it.

Gallahan was an American Farrier’s Assn. (AFA) certification examiner and former chairman of the certification committee. He was a tremendous person who impacted many with his generosity, humor and kindness. Well known and loved within the Arabian horse community, Kelly Halvorsen, Gallahan’s sister shares, “Pat did a lot in his 57 years, but we all wanted more time with him. Do you suppose horses in heaven need shoes? If so, they’ve got the best farrier to care for them now.”

The Arabian horse community mourns the loss of Dee Frey, who passed away June 7, 2018; a loved member for over 45 years.

Dee is survived by her husband of 65 years, Francis (Frank); children Christopher, Greg, Lisa and Gretchen; grandchildren Lindsey, Christina, Rochelle, Blake, Brianna, Peter I., Caroline, Lauren, and Katie; and great grandchild Atlas Snow.

Born and raised in Dover, NJ, Dee became a stewardess for Eastern Airlines after graduating from Dover HS. Later she was active in the mortgage field, eventually becoming President of Hometown Funding, Pittsford, NY. She later worked for Rural Opportunities, counseling first-time home buyers.

Dee had many important roles in her life, including wife, mother, grandmother, business woman and baton twirling expert, but the one held so dear to many hearts is the role she played as friend and fan of the Arabian horse family.

To the woman who basically invented “tailgating” at horse shows, celebrated are her endless hugs, her rainbow cooler, her golf cart rides (if squeezed between her favorite furry friends), and simply her charming smile, as she would ask, “How ya’ doin’ sweetheart?” Dee’s beautiful horses won numerous Regional and National Championships in Park, English, Country and Hunter. Dee’s knowledge of the Arabian horse was extensive, along with her ability to share wonderful stories of special trainers and farms and the breed’s legacy.

In memory and honor of Dee Frey, a truly special woman, the Region XVI Championship Horse Show will annually recognize individuals to keep the “Spirit of Dee” alive. It was love, dedication and passion that Dee gave so readily, which are now the criteria of the honor. This first year, the award was presented to two special people who share these traits: Alice Spinella and Marcia Schwartz.

Beloved family member, friend and colleague, Arizona farrier Pat Gallahan, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was 57.

An avid golfer, Gallahan’s life was celebrated at one of his favorite hangouts in Mesa, Arizona.

A GoFundMe site has been set up to assist with medical expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/pat-gallahan-medical-expenses

Ronald Pearson (1948-2018)

Ronald “Ron” D. Pearson, 70, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away on May 9, 2018. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on February 16, 1948, to the late Howard and Harriett (Stripe) Pearson and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1966. He married Deborah Irving, of Marion, Indiana.

As a young man, Ron learned construction from his Grandpa Stripe, whom he was very close to. This led to a life in management and construction. After retiring, he moved south to warm weather. He will be deeply missed by family and friends, but especially missed for his positive attitude and smile.

Ron, with his wife Debbie, had an eye for premium English stock, currently or otherwise, having owned multi-national champions including JK Heristocracy and Nabasken Afire, as well as country English star I Mon Fire RR and hunter LC Sambuca.

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Creative Minds …

BRANDY PHILLIPS

Photo and Design by Brandy Tampa, Florida

MY INSPIRATION COMES FROM … things going on around the world. I like to think my designs make an impact on people and tug on the heart strings a little!

… I live on Google, finding new ideas and ways to incorporate my findings in new designs.

TO KEEP MY CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING

IF I WEREN’T A GRAPHIC DESIGNER, I WOULD PROBABLY BE

a photographer; oh wait, I am.

I BECAME INVOLVED WITH THE ARABIAN HORSE FROM

mother. She bought me my first Arabian.

…

… my

… my peers, definitely. But all around, I’d say Joe Alberti, he is one of my best friends and I love collaborating on epic designs with him.

MY BIGGEST MENTOR

FAVORITE COLOR

… teal blue.

THE FIRST THING I DO WHEN I WAKE UP

… check my phone.

… say goodnight to my boyfriend Drew! We are apart a lot and he is the last voice I hear before I go to sleep.

THE LAST THING I DO BEFORE I GO TO BED

DURING PEAK MOMENTS, I KEEP MY SANITY BY

going to Orangetheory Fitness.

…

PEOPLE MIGHT BE SHOCKED TO LEARN ABOUT ME

two daughters.

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… I have

25 1. # of shows photographed …

annually, about 20. In my career, probably thousands. That’s a lot of squats!

2. # of breeds I have photographed …

I don’t know any breeds I haven’t photographed; even mules and donkeys … pigs, cattle, sheep.

3. # of days gone in a year … probably 150 days a year.

4. When not shooting a show, I am … wearing shorts.

5. Favorite pastime … playing hockey.

6. A morning or night person?

Morning.

7. Favorite meal … Dinner; preferably Mexican food.

8. Pet peeves … people who interrupt,

and at a horse show, exhibitors/trainers who don’t thank presenters after receiving a ribbon ... could always be a future owner.

9. My most embarrassing moment … in the show ring falling down while taking a victory pass picture at the American Royal, right on my a**!

10. My proudest moment … I have three of them; the births of my three kids.

THINGS ABOUT …

Howard Schatzberg 11. Megan is … my biggest supporter, but not a fan.

12. Before becoming a

photographer, I wanted to be … an oceanographer.

That was when I was 14.

I started shooting for my dad at 15.

13. My favorite news

source … other than my wife, ESPN.

14. Favorite movie … Shawshank Redemption.

15. Favorite restaurant … Fidel’s in Del Mar, CA.

16. Favorite color … orange and blue ...Broncos!

17. The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning … no comment.

18. The last thing I do before I go to bed … check sports scores.

19. Favorite fair food … Kentucky State Fair pork chop sandwich; not Kosher.

20. Best word that describes me … positive. “It’s all good!” is my favorite saying.

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21. Most difficult aspect of

photographing a show … long hours in the ring.

22. Most rewarding aspect of

photographing a show … getting that great shot.

23. The most challenging part of

photographing in the show ring … working to get the great shot of every horse, the winners and those that don’t get a prize.

24. At the end of a show, I … tear down and drink a glass of wine.

25. One word to describe U.S.

Nationals …there are lots, but “passion” comes to mind, because there might not be a more passionate group of spectators.

by Catherine Cole Ferandelli

T

ryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) located in Western North Carolina will be the proud host of the September 11-23, 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, the second American equestrian facility to do so.

Held since 1990, the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) are a major international championship for equestrianism, administered by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The games include the disciplines of: combined driving, dressage, endurance riding, eventing, para-equestrianism, reining, show jumping, and vaulting—all at one facility site.

FEI-WEG is held every four years, halfway between sets of the Summer Olympic Games.

The event runs over two weeks and, similar to the Olympics, rotates location to different parts of the world. Riders and horses competing at WEG go through a rigorous selection process, with each awarded participating country sending teams that have achieved through competition to be their nation’s best.

2018 FEI-WEG is projected to involve 1,200 horses with 500,000 spectators from 70 countries and all 50 states. The economic impact is estimated to be in excess of $400 million.

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TIECs’ Managing Partner Mark Bellissimo is the driving force to the awarding of 2018 FEI-WEG to this less than 4-year-old facility. He is the founder, managing partner and largest shareholder of equestrian complexes located in Florida and Colorado in addition to TIEC. The partnership also hosts premiere equestrian events including New York City’s Central Park Horse show held in September.

Getting TIEC ready to host a multi-faceted world class equestrian event in fewer than twenty-two months is a formidable task! Bellissimo sees it as an opportunity for achieving his top goal: making equestrian sports more mainstream and accessible to the general public, “already horsey or not.” According to Bellissimo, “Twenty-seven million people ride horses; touching more lives than some of the world’s most popular hobby type sports! Hosting FEI-WEG will reach those people, linking them via what unites them … the horse.” He explains, “That was our motivating factor behind our Central Park Horse show, held in the heart of the largest international hub in the world. Only if we continue to promote and thus engage new audiences, sponsors and participants will we see equine sports move in an upward trajectory.”

In addition to the FEI-WEG championship competitions in world-class venues, TIEC grounds will also host the World Equine Expo, an interactive site for vendors, demonstrations and clinics.

NBC will broadcast national and international coverage for the event.

Located on 1,400 acres in the bucolic foothills just below the Blue Ridge Mountains, TIEC is positioned halfway between Asheville, NC, Greenville, SC, and 75 miles from Charlotte, NC. TIEC grounds include thirteen arenas amidst spacious areas with multiple restaurants and shops permanently on-site. Dozens of newly constructed cabins of all sizes provide on-site accommodations along with a hotel. Spectators can also choose local lodgings of all types via a link on the TIEC website.

July will be the ‘near normal’ schedule of events for TIEC, including hunter/jumper circuit events, and the popular ‘Saturday Night Lights’ Grand Prix jumping, all open to the public with free admission and free parking.

August, however, will be dedicated to the final preparations for FEI-WEG. TIEC’s national press officer Carly Weilminster sends the following invitation, “If you’re not able to make the FEI-WEG games, do make it a point to book a Western North/South Carolina holiday including a visit to TIEC. We’re very excited to welcome the games back to America all the while striving to be the premier equine lifestyle center within a family oriented, multi-amenity community.” ■

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2018 U.S. SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP COMPETITION

BY SARAH JAYNE JOHNSON PHOTO BY STEVIE BAGDASARIAN

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FEATURE TITLE HERE

2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team

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U.S. SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP COMPETITION

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eld at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, July 4-6, three talented riders from the Arabian industry competing on the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team took home Gold at the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup Competition.

The competition featuring athletes 14 years old and older, competed for individual scores, which accumulated toward a total team score. Four segments in the competition are completed in two phases held on separate days. The riders compete on horses supplied by the host competition—on horses they do not know—showcasing their riding ability.

Every other year, the U.S. Equestrian team creates a team of 12 riders and two coaches who represent the United States in the International Saddle Seat World Cup. There are many goals for the team, but one is to increase participation from different breeds and to partner with U.S. Equestrian Recognized Breed Associations in the promotion and support of the event.

Led by their U.S. coaches Jonelle Chovanec and Hillary Wilcox in the three-and five-gaited divisions, the team had two veteran World Cup coaches also, Cindy Mugnier and Barbe Smith, co-chairs of the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Committee.

The team was selected from the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials held at William Woods University in December. Starting with 32 athletes from 18 different states, 20 riders competed in the three-gaited section and 12 competed in the five-gaited.

The two phases included one rail ride and one pattern ride, again, on a horse they did not know. Once the trials were complete, six riders were chosen from each section for a total of 12 to represent the U.S. in the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup Competition.

Atkinson described her experience: “Riding in the World Cup was truly once-in-a-lifetime, and I wouldn’t trade what I have learned and gained from it for the world. At the end of the day, as individual as our sport is, this achievement could not have been reached without the work of everyone on the team. To say this accomplishment was an honor is an understatement. Being able to say that you won a gold medal with and against some of the best riders in your discipline is unbelievable and something I will never forget.”

Representing the Arabian community was Matt Huke (Five-Gaited) and Kaylee Atkinson (Three-Gaited) from Select Show Horses, and Victoria Walz (Three-Gaited) from Vicki Humphrey Training Center.

Walz described the experience as “an honor, and I’m very proud to have represented the USA in a sport I love so much. I’m so happy for our coaches and the whole team, that we were able to win gold. It was a very proud moment.”

Each spoke about their experience.

“The Trials process in December was intense,” shares Matt. “When they announced my name as one of the six riders who would represent the United States in the Five-Gaited division, I froze. I couldn’t believe it ... a dream I’ve had for years had come true! There was not a weak link in sight! Everyone was on their A-game. Getting the gold medal for my country will be something I cherish forever. I am so happy I got to represent the USA with an amazing team, coaches, mentors and horses!”

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The Arabian horse community is very proud of Matt, Kaylee and Victoria representing our breed and the U.S. Congratulations team USA! ■

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Lee, Wayne & Karen.............................................................................16WJF (116) Long Meadow Arabians ........................................................................................132 Lydick, Talia ...........................................................................................62, 1R9 (63)

B Basinger, Taylor ....................................................................... 16-17WJF (116, 117) Beloveds Farm ...................................................................................................IFC-3 Buszka, Debbie ....................................................................................................... 34

C Cavalli, Teá ............................................................................................18WJF (118) Cedar Heights Farm ..............................................................................................176 Cedar Ridge Arabians .............................................................. 12-13MN (170, 171) Code, John..................................................................................................................8 Colonial Wood Training Center, Inc. ........................................................5R9 (67) Contreras, Jill .........................................................................................18WJF (118) Conway Arabians ................................................................................................... FC Courtyard By Marriott Tulsa..................................................................................45 Creekbend Properties, LLC ...................................................................................31 Cressy & Everett Real Estate....................................................................... 1R9 (63)

D Dan Lynch Farms ....................................................................................8WJF (108) DePaolo Equine Concepts ................................................................................10, 11 Dreamco Arabians .................................................................................................185

E Eleanor’s Arabian Farm.................................................................. 16MN (174), 175 E’Leet Arabians ................................................................................................ 46, 47 Equine Communications, Inc. ..................................................................................7

F Frierson Atkinson .................................................................................................185

G Gomavitz, Shelley ..................................................................................19WJF (119) Goryeb, Leslie ................................................................................................... 32, 33

H Hegg, Mrs. Mickey ...............................................................................................185 Hennessey Arabians ..............................................................................................185

I I Ask, LLC...............................................................................................................35

J J.T. Keller Performance Horses..................................................66-67R9 (128, 129) Jackson, Karlton & Mary Ann......................................................................... 18, 19 Janel’s Training Center ................................................................................188, IBC Jerland Farms ................................................................................... 158, 1MN (159)

K Kiesner Training ................................................................................................ 17-35 Kinnarney, Dr. Joe .............................................................................................24-27

M Macleay, Karen & Kathy .......................................................................14WJF (114) Marlow, Bradley.................................................................................................24-27 Maroon Fire Arabians .............................................................................. 20, 21, 185 McCarthy, Debra & Maggie ................................................................ 11WJF (111) Midori Farms ...............................................................................................188, IBC Midwest .................................................................................................9, 2MN (160) Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders ...........................................6-11MN (164-169) Morton, Nancy...................................................................................... 20WJF (120)

O Oak Haven Farms ....................................................................................................61 Oak Ridge Arabians .................................................................................2MN (160)

P Payne, Meg............................................................................................ 12WJF (112) Peterson, Wendy ................................................................................... 15WJF (115) Power Pusher........................................................................................................... 48

R R.O. Lervick Arabians ..........................................................................................185 Roberts, Stephanie .................................................................................10WJF (110) Royal Arabians ...........................................................................................................5

S Sage Performance Horses ............................................................................. 7R9 (69) Sahara Scottsdale .............................................................................................. 12, 13 Shea Stables ............................................................................................... 20, 21, 185 Silver Stag Arabians LLC .........................................................................................9 Smoky Mountain Park Arabians LLC.................................................................BC St. Martin Arabians Ltd. ......................................................................13WJF (113) Starline Arabians, LLC........................................................................ 22, 23, 28-30 Stella Bella Arabians................................................................................................37 Stirling Sheridan Farms, LLC............................................................. 12WJF (112) Stormy Skye Arabians, LLC.................................................................................176

T The Brass Ring ........................................................................................................62 The Hat Lady ........................................................................................................185 Thigpen, Carol.......................................................................................14WJF (114)

V Virginia Lowry-Certified Senior Appraiser ............................................... 6R9 (68)

W Whistlejacket Farm ..................................................................... 1-20WJF (99-122) Wilkins Livestock Insurers, Inc............................................................................185

Y York, Tonya ............................................................................................18WJF (118)

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