Scottsdale Arabian Farms 2016-2017

Arabian Horse World

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(Justify x Gloria Apal by Psytadel) 2008 stallion U.S. National Reserve Champion Arabian Breeders World Cup Silver Champion Scottsdale Champion, unanimous Regional Champion Sire of Regional Halter Champions SCID & CA Clear

Select rising young stars available

Regency Cove welcomes your visit.

Contact: Terry Holmes: 602-321-0405 Terryholmesarabians.com Regency Cove Farms Jack and Elizabeth Milam 30812 N 148th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Regencycovefarms.com

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Specializing in:

Halter Training in Open & Amateur Stallion & Mare Management International Marketing Visitors welcome!

O’Neill Arabians LLC Rory & Sue O’Neill 29208 N. 148th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Rory: 602-821-7151 · Sue: 602-321-7731 Email: oneillarabians@aol.com · www.oneillarabians.com 5 b SCOTTSDALE b WORLD

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Specializing in youth and amateur programs (English, Western, Hunter, Driving), and the marketing of the Arabian performance horse.

Come join the fun!

Rene Ramirez Training Center 602) 290-2643 reneramirez09@aol.com www.ramireztraining.com

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MARKETING Beautiful Horses AROUND THE WORLD.

Come find your next beautiful horse at

Jay Allen · 35444 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85086 · 602-363-3186 · allengoldenridge@aol.com

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The Arabian Horse

BY CYNTHIA CULBERTSON

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he story of the Arabian horse is thousands of years old, filled with poetry, art, and romantic legends. It is a tale that embraces grand historical figures, from prophets to pashas, to kings, queens, and presidents, reaching across diverse civilizations on five continents. From the days of gallant desert warriors to the age of information, the superior qualities of the Arabian have ensured that it has been carefully preserved as the world’s oldest equine breed.

The exact origins of the Arabian horse are still a mystery. Its distinctive silhouette is first seen in the art of ancient Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, but it was the nomadic peoples of the Arabian desert, known as the Bedouin, who created and refined the pure breed that exists today.

The original purpose of the Arabian was as a desert warhorse. While camels provided meat, milk, leather, and transport for the desert peoples, horses were much faster and more maneuverable.

Over time these horses adapted to their desert environment, resulting in qualities that make them unique among all equine breeds.

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Over time these horses adapted to their desert environment, resulting in qualities that make them unique among all equine breeds. Since pasture was scarce, Arabian horses had to be exceptionally hardy, learning to survive on such non-typical feeds as dates and camel’s milk. Even today, Arabian horses are quite healthy and require less feed than horses of a similar size.

Other desert adaptations include thin skin and tails held high when in motion, both traits that help cool the body. Arabian horses have strong hooves that helped them cope with the sand and rocks of the desert, and while they may appear delicate in appearance, they are actually quite strong, with dense bones and short backs. There are many examples of Arabian horses carrying heavy riders over great distances with little food or water. This extraordinary stamina is perhaps the most important physical characteristic of the breed.

Their well-sprung ribs, large flexible nostrils, and unique attachment of the neck to the head, all allow for tremendous lung capacity and efficient use of oxygen. Because of these valuable traits, the Arabian horse reigns supreme in the popular international sport of endurance racing.

Known for intelligence, courage, loyalty and a spirited yet gentle disposition, the Arabian breed has an affinity for humans. For centuries the Bedouin treated their horses as members of the family. The foals were raised with their children; the mares sought shelter in their tents. Over time this became one of the breed’s most endearing traits. Arabian horses bond strongly with their humans, and have a strong desire to please. They actively seek affection and return it in kind.

Arabians are versatile horses who cheerfully engage in many tasks, whether that be excelling as show horses, being ridden English or western, working cattle or racing, or just being the ultimate equine companion.

The genetic dominance of the Arabian breed and its influence on other breeds is well documented.

When the Europeans first encountered the Arabian they soon learned that when these horses were bred

to their native breeds the resulting offspring were greatly improved in every way.

They were faster, required less feed, lived longer, and had much more stamina.

As a result, Arabian blood is prevalent in almost all modern light breeds of horses in the world.

The Arabian is known as the most beautiful of horses, and has been celebrated as such in centuries of literature and art. Nobility of spirit is another hallmark of the breed. Even the word for “horse” in Arabic means to “walk with pride,” indicating a noble bearing has always been an important characteristic of these desert horses. Certainly the beauty and pride of the Arabian has attracted the eye of horsemen throughout history.

Those who love and appreciate the Arabian horse have an unspoken bond, not only with important historical figures of the past, but also with those breeders, owners, and enthusiasts around the world who share their passion.

Most Arabian horse owners will tell you that this camaraderie has changed their lives. It has enabled them to travel to places they might not otherwise have gone, to meet fascinating people from other countries and cultures, and to take pride in preserving the heritage of an animal that is a true treasure of the ages. When you own an Arabian, you gain not only a marvelous horse, but an opportunity for an exceptional lifestyle as well!

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Mariln Hoffman

Th e O n e H u n d r e d M i l l i o n D o l l a r R e a lt o r Marilyn Hoffman’s expertise in selling extraordinary waterfront estates and ranches attracts a clientele that reads like a Who’s Who of business, sports, entertainment, and the social register. Golfer Lee Trevino, a world famous fashion designer, a Saudi Prince, sports legend Deion Sanders, transportation secretary Milo Bryant, a billionaire Texas oilman, Horatio Alger Member, Carl Westcott, cosmetics queen Mary Kay, Merv Griffin, Indy 500 winner Andy Granatelli, the CEO of the country’s largest corporation Alan Paulson, the CEO of Gulfstream, and a major sports team owner have all been her clients.

Marilyn sold a 35,000 sq. ft. waterfront estate for the full price of $20,000,000 in only 24 days. This home is believed to be the largest waterfront estate sold in the country. This estate was previously listed with another international broker and did not sell. The remarkable thing is that she sold this home sight unseen to a famous California family.

Marilyn was also the first broker to list a $100,000,000 Texas home.

Her sales include Kentucky’s Summer Wind Farm, with a 25,000 sq. ft. mansion, sold for James Thornton, and one of the largest estates in Texas that she sold to the new owners of the Texas Rangers. Her sale of a $9,995,000 Penthouse in Dallas was the most expensive penthouse ever sold in Dallas. She sold this home to the most famous Texas oilman in only 79 days after it had been listed with other brokers for 807 days.

Marilyn also sold a $13,500,000 estate to the owners of a Scottish castle after she met them at the Keeneland sales where they were buying Thoroughbreds.

Marilyn Hoffman and National Champion Stallion NNL Ultimate Bey.

www.FreelandFarms.com

Marilyn does the most unique marketing in the world, with real estate exhibits at such prestigious events as the Cavallino Classic Yacht Hop in Palm Beach, the Cattle Barons Galas, the Bal de la Mer in Monte Carlo, the Yacht Extravaganza at Fisher Island, the Saddlebred World Championship Show, the Military Ball in New York, the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, the Breeders World Cup, the Rolex Three Day Event, the Winter Equestrian Festival, and at a charity gala at Mar a Lago, Donald Trump’s Palm Beach estate. Marilyn donates champion Arabian horses to many charity auctions, such as the Watermill Gala in Southampton, where her donation sold for $35,000 to a European princess.

She has also donated over $200,000 to the Cattle Barons Ball, benefiting the American Cancer Society, and has topped the charity auctions many times.

Not too many brokers can claim they have sold the largest home in multiple states, but Marilyn certainly holds the record. Marilyn sold one of the most famous Texas ranches, the Double Diamond Ranch in Boerne, with 2,000 acres, 20 homes and an exotic game preserve. She sold a 20,000 sq. ft. home in Oklahoma for Cowboy Bill Watts, the world champion wrestler, and a 28,000 sq. ft. Tulsa estate. She sold the Fox Ranch in Colorado, home of a 150,000 sq. ft. log home, reported to be the largest private residence in the country. Her most recent sale was an $11,000,000 estate that she sold to the CEO of the most famous Japanese corporation for $10,875,000.

HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES

214.698.1736 · marilynhoffman@sbcglobal.net · 214.698.1736 Dallas, TX · 404.414.0690 Atlanta, GA · 859.523.2812 Lexington, KY 80033998 Monte Carlo · 4429305140225 London · 9668111043807 Saudi Arabia

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Secluded Italian Sanctuar

Marsha Texas

Offered at $4,995,000, including lavish furnishings and an extensive wine collection in the 7,000-bottle wine cellar.

Rarely a home comes on the market that redefines the standards of luxury living and showcases exceptional design while taking advantage of truly spectacular views. This extraordinary estate was designed by one of the country’s foremost entrepreneurs for his own private estate to balance opulent tranquility with extravagant entertaining. Over 12,000 sq. ft. main home with museum quality construction. The 5,000 sq. ft. guest house has lavish entertaining areas, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. A 7,000 sq. ft. car museum awaits the auto enthusiast. Relax among 12 lavishly landscaped gated acres complete with extensive water features and statues, or unwind in your own private wine cellar which is truly one of the most unique and opulant wine cellars ever conceived. One must see this home for themselves to appreciate the passion for living. www.EastTexasShowplace.com HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES 214.698.1736 · marilynhoffman@sbcglobal.net · 214.698.1736 Dallas, TX · 404.414.0690 Atlanta, GA · 859.523.2812 Lexington, KY 80033998 Monte Carlo · 4429305140225 London · 9668111043807 Saudi Arabia

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White Oaks Manor

Kentucky

Built in the true English Estate Style and strategically placed on beautifully manicured rolling grounds, White Oaks Manor is located on 33 acres only 5-7 minutes from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, a short 2 hours due north from Nashville and 3½ hours from Historic Lexington. The dream team who collaborated on this project were: architect, the late David Marc Loftus, Archival Designs; Landscape Architect, Ben Page; Interior Designer, Mark Simmons; and Builder, David Smith. James Dunn of Vintage Millworks of Nashville, Tennessee is responsible for the abundance of rich walnut woodwork in the home. The 18,911 SF home has 6 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 3 half baths, 7 fireplaces, a pool house with kitchen and fireplace and a separate carriage house/ garage. Formal dining and living, gourmet kitchen, sumptuous master suite, generator, elevator and all of the luxury fun touches including a basketball gym with true gym flooring and scoreboard on the 3rd floor, tri-level theater, pool table, fitness room, 2 porches with outdoor fireplaces, fire pit, treehouse playroom, and oversized heated pool. This magnificent estate is just waiting to offer its next owner every amenity thinkable. Sold lavishly furnished with many fine European antiques, artwork, antique oriental rugs, and antique Steinway Piano for only $4,995,000. www.WhiteOaksManor.com PATRICIA HOFFMASTER REALTOR, ASP Chappell Hill Office · Hoffman International Properties · Home of Magnificent Properties Worldwide Direct: 512-970-8601 · pat.mariahllc@gmail.com

HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES 214.698.1736 · marilynhoffman@sbcglobal.net · 214.698.1736 Dallas, TX · 404.414.0690 Atlanta, GA · 859.523.2812 Lexington, KY 80033998 Monte Carlo · 4429305140225 London · 9668111043807 Saudi Arabia

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BAHA AA

(Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA) 2008 Straight Egyptian Arabian Stallion Egyptian Event Champion Senior Stallion Scottsdale Reserve Champion International Breeders Classic Straight Egyptian Senior Stallion Arabian National Breeder Finals Silver Champion Senior Stallion Israeli National Junior Champion Colt SCID & CA Clear AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Scottsdale Signature Stallion Owned by Baha Partners, LLC

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(Versace x Lee Anna Psy) 2013 Arabian Stallion

U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt Unanimous Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Champion Yearling Unanimous Scottsdale Junior Champion Colt SCID & CA Clear AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Scottsdale Signature Stallion Owned by Conquest Holdings, LLC

Jeff Sloan 248.766.2903 jeff@ariaventures.com | Norm Pappas | Jamie Jacob 11309 E. Arabian Park Drive | Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

ARIA IMPRESARIO

(Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica) 2006 Arabian Stallion U.S. Open Central Park Gold Champion Senior Stallion

U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion U.S. National Champion Yearling Colt Scottsdale Supreme Champion SCID & CA Clear AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Scottsdale Signature Stallion Owned by Aria Impresario Holdings, LLC

TRUEST

(Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich) 2012 Arabian Stallion U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt SCID & CA Clear AHA Sweepstakes Nominated Scottsdale Signature Stallion Owned by Truest Partners, LLC

Greg Greg Gallún Gallún 805.331.6381 805.331.6381 | Nancy | Nancy Gallún Gallún 805.245.4194 805.245.4194 nancy.gallun@gmail.com nancy.gallun@gmail.com www.SaharaScottsdale.com www.SaharaScottsdale.com

SUE LAMPING ART Capturing the soul of the Arabian Original oil paintings and Giclees Commissioned work on request

suelampingart.com suelampingart@gmail.com

210.216.3550

Specializing in a complete equine education Our full-service program successfully navigates the horse and rider (regardless of experience or age) from their first steps to the achievement of their dreams, including show success at the National level.

Riding lessons are also available.

Bein Performance Horses 6525 E. Dixileta, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

480-220-6710 Jessicabein@gmail.com www.beinperformancehorses.com

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CULBRETH Equine Training & Management

Jessica Schaeffler, left, and Chris & Michele Culbreth.

Training, breeding and marketing Arabians & Half-Arabians for more than 35 years.

Specializing in English, Western, Hunter, Park, Show Hack, Equitation and Driving with an emphasis on Adult, Junior, and Amateur riders.

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Culbreth Equine Training and Management LLC (480) 231-5832 Cculbreth@aol.com www.culbrethequine.com

Arabian Horses

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he beautiful Arabian horse has changed the way I live,” says Gary McDonald of McDonald Arabians Ltd., Scottsdale, Arizona. “As a youth, my horses are what I dreamed about. I took riding lessons, and hurried home from school so that I could drop my books and pick up the stall-cleaning fork. I spent my nights gazing over the magazines.

All for the chance that (in what felt like a distant future), my parents would allow me to miss ten days of school so that I could attend the Scottsdale Show in February. Why? So that I could be in paradise (at Paradise Park Showgrounds) — cleaning stalls for my trainer, and having the opportunity to compete in the largest Arabian horse show in the world. When it finally arrived, it was an amazing week. I earned a few top ten awards in the toughest divisions, and was the Champion Rider of the Equitation Youth division. It was a dream-come-true.

“Then, on the final Sunday morning, I was watching the championship halter classes and dreaming about whether my parents might invest in breeding to one of the stallion competitors in the arena. There was no such thing as amateur or youth halter back then, and I was just 11 years old. But I told myself, ‘Someday, I will be there competing in the Sunday morning championships.’ I continued to daydream as the announcer called for the champion stallion, and with that, I knew that the 12-hour car drive back to the snow and freezing weather of Salt Lake City would soon begin. My plan was to run to the food truck for one last funnel cake, and then to my horse’s stall to hug on him and hide until my parents found me.

Much to my surprise, as the champion stallion left the arena and the spectators were all stacked in the overflow bleachers, I heard the announcer say: ‘Gary McDonald please come to the center of the arena.’ I thought to myself, ‘I have always been a good kid,’ and I knew I was innocent of whatever blame I might be getting. Turns out that my win earned me enough points that I was the Scottsdale High Point Youth Competitor Award winner.

I was stunned. I was also converted. From that day forward, I knew that my addiction to the barn, the smells, the love of the Arabian horse, would be a lifelong passion for me.

“Now in my profession I have the joy of facilitating that for other people. I have the satisfaction of teaching people to respect, love, care for, and enjoy their beautiful Arabians. I am able to enhance other people’s lives by encouraging them to take risks and dream big with their Arabian horses. I am able to

Gary McDonald with Star Of Aurora SRA (*Joys Creation x GW Regal Starlit), owned by The Star Alliance.

“I continued to daydream as the announcer called for the champion stallion, and with that, I knew that the 12-hour car drive back to the snow and freezing weather of Salt Lake City would soon begin. My plan was to run to the food truck for one last funnel cake, and then to my horse’s stall to hug on him and hide until my parents found me.”

— Gary McDonald, McDonald Arabians Ltd. consult and advise other people to realize that when they breed, they are participating with God in the art of creation, and that perfection really can be achieved through this process.

“I am amazingly blessed because of the Arabian horse. I am able to travel the entire world. I have friends that come in all varieties, who I would never have met any other way. Each foaling I witness in the spring, or the first schooling session of

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the young weanlings in the fall, I am reminded of how special life is, and how great my fortune in the world truly is. My favorite cologne is the scent I smell as I take the first morning walk down the aisleway and say good morning to all the treasures that people have entrusted into my care; the same scent I’ve been enjoying for as long as my brain can process memories.

“When I met my beautiful wife Jennifer, she had never experienced these things. I owe the Arabian horse for the fact that she accepted my first date invitation, and I am confident that she fell in love with the horses before she fell in love with me. The Arabian horse worked its magic on her heart, and I am forever grateful. I am thankful for the Arabian horse in my life, and pray to God that he will continue to bless them.”

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he Arabian horse and the people who surround them have become such an important part of our lives,” says Murray Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. “For my wife Shirley and Murray and Shirley Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians with RD Marciea Bey (Bey Ambition myself, we couldn’t imagine living our lives any other way. Our x RD Marciena). program began back in 1997 is now into its third generation.

Some of our finest horses have been sold all over the world and have gone “It is an honor and a on to produce exceptionally well for another dimension (or layer) to improve on the last. pleasure for Shirley and their new owners. That gives us the “We welcome visitors from all over the world most rewarding feeling. and have been honored to export horses to many myself to be the caretakers “What started as a single horse parts of the globe. The ‘RD’ prefix has really become of these beautiful horses.” purchase has now blossomed into synonymous with high quality for many arenas. a full-fledged breeding, training, We have never sacrificed beauty for athletic ability, — Murray Popplewell of Raeand marketing operation. We’ve as we feel they should be one and the same. The Dawn Arabians been blessed with the ability to have Rae-Dawn horses are winning and producing at two farms — our main farm here the highest level within the Arabian horse world — in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that houses our mares and foals halter and performance national and international champions. and our satellite farm in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, where our We feel it’s so important to breed beautiful functional Arabian resident trainer Bruno Guiraldelli prepares and manages all of horses. the Rae-Dawn show horses.

“The year 2016 was an exciting year for Rae-Dawn “We are very fortunate to be able to offer the best of both Arabians as our horses represented our program in many worlds to our horses. Having our mares and foals out on pasture showrings. At the Canadian Nationals, where homebred to grow big and strong is a priority. The well-being of our mares RD Marciea Bey (by Bey Ambition) was National Reserve and foals is of the utmost importance. They live a very easy life Champion Futurity Filly, and RD Habanero (by Bey Ambition) here in Canada, with lots of room to run and play. It’s so good was National Champion Western Open. At the U.S. Nationals, for their minds and readies them for whatever the future may homebred RD Barcello was U.S. National Champion Gelding bring; be it for the show arena or the trail. and RD Marciea Bey was National Reserve Champion Futurity “We have worked diligently to evolve and grow our Filly. At the World Championships in Paris, the beautiful Donna breeding program by purchasing exceptional proven breeding Molta Bella SRA, a daughter of Rae-Dawn-bred RD Fabreanna, stock and it is through years of educating ourselves and visiting was crowned World Champion Senior Mare. with other breeders that we’ve been able to build a breeding “It is an honor and a pleasure for Shirley and myself to be program that is attracting a global audience. We’ve approached the caretakers of these beautiful horses and to be involved in an our breeding system as a creation of layers, and each year we add industry that is ever evolving. We welcome your visit any time.”

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Auction Previews: December 31, 2016 • 6:00 pm Located at Sahara Scottsdale as part of the Arabian Farm Tours January 21, 2017 • TBD February 21, 2017 • 6:30 pm Located at Sahara Scottsdale Additional Previews Available by appointment at Sahara Scottsdale February 24, 2017 MARQUISE INVITATIONAL AUCTION 2017 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show • International Arena VIP Doors open at 6:00 pm • Auction begins at 7:00 pm

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