Arabian horse show season is well under way. Here’s a brief synopsis of some shows that have recently taken place. Buckeye Sweepstakes
May 21-24, 2009 · Columbus, Ohio Judges: Mitch Sperte, Joel Gangi, Kelly Elm, Gary Clay, Timothy Bartlett
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n existence since 1963, the Buckeye is considered by many to be “proving grounds” for U.S. Nationals. The show, always held on Memorial Day weekend, is one of the largest Arabian shows in the country, boasting in excess of $50,000 in prize money. “Even though the show was down in entries the quality was still good,” says trainer Beth Anne Graves, who was Champion Ladies Sidesaddle and Hunter Pleasure Junior Horse. This year’s highlights included the Extravaganza classes and the Yearling AEPA Sweepstakes classes, offering all an opportunity to see the exciting young purebred starts. In the performance classes, “The Buckeye gets you in practice for the Pavilion at U.S. Nationals — that ring’s very tiny,” says Beth Ann. “Twenty If you’ve seen a great showring horses was more than enough in the open hunter!” She adds, performance or superstar at a “The quality in the hunter and country classes was very Regional show — send us an good. Also, I saw the English e-mail, Pleasure Junior Horse class warm-up. It looked like that info@arabianhorseworld.com, was going to be a great class. and join our “There are still a lot of really talented young horses “show reporters at large.” out there in every discipline,” says Beth Anne. “This is one of the bigger shows — so even with the economy, people will still bring their horses. Instead of people sending a bunch of horses, they’re picking the cream of the crop.”
BUCKEYE SHOW RESULTS CHAMPION STALLION (1): Psychedd (FS Ritz x Alauraa), owned by Alan J. and Glenna K. Gruppen, Allegan, MI CHAMPION MARE (2): *Alada De Jamaal CCA (Soho Carol x Alada Silhouette CAHR), owned by Ted J. and Janice Hlavaty, Kirtland, OH; RESERVE: Mirror Magic (Blac Knight x Amira Majiida), owned by Sharon Tamplin, Montgomery, AL CHAMPION GELDING (3): RRA Marquesas (Ames Charisma x RRA Martina Bey), owned by Jean Warner, Gahanna, OH; RESERVE: LLC Benali (Pershahn El Jamaal x TC Kharieta), owned by Elaine Finney, Stockton, NJ CHAMPION YEARLING COLT/ GELDING (1): Asami Magic (Asami Mujiir x Fariha), owned by Sharon Tamplin, Montgomery, AL CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (2): Merri Valentina (DA Valentino x Merri Precious), owned by Randall E. and Laura J. Brodzik, Northville, MI; RESERVE: Valentinah PA (DA Valentino x Bey Challina JD), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, OH CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): Expressamo (IXL Noble Express x Mystic Bey V), owned by The Martin L. Sherman Jr. Family Trust, Pleasanton, CA; RESERVE: BSA Matador (*El Ghazi x Mattawine), owned by The Matador Partnership, Mill Creek, WA CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (4): Baske Allience (Baske Afire x Miss Allience), owned by Norma and John Diver, Canfield, OH; RESERVE: Brave And Noble (IXL Noble Express x Sweet Bravada V), owned by Marty Shea, St. Clair, MI
BUCKEYE SHOW RESULTS (continued) CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (10): Mister Matrix (Hucklebey Berry x MWF Miska), owned by Empress Arabians, Venetia, PA; RESERVE: Imon Fire RR (DS Major Afire x Montessa Bey), owned by Deborah S. and Ronald D. Pearson, Lebanon, IN CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): QH Tallulah (Hey Hallelujah x Especialley), owned by Quarry Hill Farm, Lakeville, CT; RESERVE: Mariachi WA (Baske Afire x Brooklyn Bey), owned by Edward E. and Laura M. Friesen, Saskatoon, SK, Canada CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (7): Alerro (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), owned by Jerry G. Newman, Birmingham, AL; RESERVE: Zoraladdinn (Zortann x Exceladdence), owned by Mark and Valerie Sylla, River Falls, WI CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (10): Sunsational Kid
(Sundance Kid V x Mane Street), owned by Joe and Debbie Frizzell, Ames, IA; RESERVE: Indigo BVA (Ames Charisma x Ciara Bey), owned by Tanya Marie Prifitera, Boerne, TX CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE (2): WCF Mata Hari (Zodiac Matador x Refina), owned by Bob and Jean Mercer, Temecula, CA; RESERVE: BL American Woman (Lamberhurst Artillery x Lady Tempest), owned by David W. and Katherine E. Tuttle, Middleport, NY CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (3): Crowd Control (Apollopalooza x Showtimes Daddys Girl), owned by Robin L. Porter, Dunnellon, FL; RESERVE: New Found Glory (Heir To Glory x Finest Delight), owned by Conway Arabians Inc., Chatfield, MN CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (13): AmericanBeautie (Afire Bey V x Kelly Le Brock), owned by Shamrock Farm LLC, Garden Ridge, TX; RESERVE: Worth
The Waitt (Hucklebey Berry x Galexina), owned by Great Bend Ranch, Orem, UT CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): Baracuda SF (Baske Afire x Diana O’Lee), owned by Dawn Gallo Scarpelli and Peter Scarpelli, Winsted, CT; RESERVE: EA Love Potion (Hucklebey Berry x Santana’s Love Affair), owned by Empress Arabians, Venetia, PA CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (8): Im A Rich Girl (Vanilla Zip x Aloha Waiki), owned by Maddy Winer, Ashville, NC; RESERVE: Moondoggie (Rohara Moon Storm x Fersure), owned by Kim E. Jenkner, Marengo, IL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (6): So Hollywood (Hollywood White x Krasala), owned by Walter Puga and Sherry Mooney, Mechanicsville, VA; RESERVE: Unzipped For Kixx (Exxpectation x Lil Pine Blossom), owned by The Brass Ring Inc., Burleson, TX
Region 1 Championship Show May 27-31, 2009 · Del Mar, California Judges: Julie Fisher Bruns Addante, John Ryan, Corky Sutton, Connie Cole O’Brien, Arlene Rigdon
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he 30th Annual Region 1 Championship show was held the last weekend in May and featured a preshow, $15,000 in prizes and prize money, a one-stop progressive dinner, and more. The overcast and rainy weather didn’t affect performances at this year’s show due
Region 1 Champion Stallion Eden C (Enzo x Silken Sable), owned by Dona Bellinger, Paonia, CA, and shown by Greg Gallún.
to the new covered performance arena. “The horses seemed to like it,” says Ali Brady, who was Reserve Champion in both Purebred and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse classes. “Although the classes weren’t large, it’s clear that the overall quality continues to rise. There was good competition. You’d be thinking ‘one of these horses is probably going to be national champion.’ “The highlight for me was getting to watch Eden C and Ever After compete for the champion stallion title. It was a real toss-up — they’re both such magnificent horses. It was a very special moment just watching them.” “It’s an interesting circumstance to show in a three-horse class, with first and second being the National and Reserve National Champion futurity colts from last year,” says Greg Gallún, who showed Eden to the win. “These are two of the best young stallions in the nation — if not the world. Eden came in the ring with tail over his back. He stopped and snorted about four or five times. Every time he did it he sent an echo through that building. He looked great — you can’t deny him. He has a great blend of physical size and power and he’s drop-dead beautiful.”
Region 7 Champion Mare PA Miss Noon Tyme (PA Hi-Noon x Miss Pryme Tyme), owned by John Nord, Bloomington, Illinois. Region 7 Champion Stallion Pstrategy (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady), owned by Lucy Whittier, Pilot Hill, California.
Region 7 Championship Show April 23-26, 2009 · Scottsdale, Arizona Judges: Karen Homer-Brown, Lori Conway, Stan Morey, Mary Jane Brown, Penny Carpenter, Ellie Stein-Masek
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he Region 7 show, held at Westworld in Scottsdale, experienced a relatively good turnout, with the halter classes up from last year, and 90 degree weather. “The horses were great,” says judge Lori Conway. “There were some great halter trainers there. The yearling colt and filly, Troubadour PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Psyches Secret) and RD Challs Angel (Magnum Chall HVP x Bey Angel TGS), in particular, stood out as being phenomenal. And the Champion ThreeYear-Old Stallion Pstrategy (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady) was exceptional. Bob Battaglia had a cool dark bay Half-Arabian English Pleasure horse, Second Sight (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV) — all three of the top horses in that class were National caliber — that class was fun to to judge.”
REGION 7 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS CHAMPION STALLION (5): Pstrategy (Padrons Psyche x Bey Shahs Lady), owned by Lucy Whittier, Pilot Hill, CA; RESERVE: AM Ben Dream (Dreamazon x Tsea Note), owned by Bazy Tankersley, Tucson, AZ CHAMPION MARE (6): PA Miss Noon Tyme (PA Hi-Noon x Miss Pryme Tyme), owned by John Nord, Bloomington, IL; RESERVE: Primadona PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Zspecial Edition), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, OH CHAMPION GELDING (5): Sir Hampton AC (Sir Fames HBV x TF Chynas Jewel), owned by Michael Bills, Eagan, MN; RESERVE: Major Chall (Magnum Chall HVP x Majik Jabaska), owned by Dick and Vicki Barzano, Scottsdale, AZ
CHAMPION YEARLING COLT/ GELDING (12): Troubadour PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Psyches Secret), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, OH; RESERVE: Phalanx BPA (Falcon BHF x TA Jihana Bey), owned by BP Arabians LLC, Cave Creek, AZ CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (11): RD Challs Angel (Magnum Chall HVP x Bey Angel TGS), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, OH; RESERVE: TRJ Last Kkiss (Padrons Psyche x TR Psatin Kkisses), owned by Ross L. and Terri M. Danielson, Buffalo, MN CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): DA Atlas (Triften x Ariaelle), owned by Mike and Shannon Beethe, Cave Creek, AZ; RESERVE: Infinity CSP (Mamage x Broadway Play), owned by Dremul Enterprises Inc., Scottsdale, AZ`
Region 7 Champion Gelding Sir Hampton AC (Sir Fames HBV x TF Chynas Jewel), owned by Michael Bills, Eagan, Minnesota.
REGION 7 SHOW RESULTS (continued) CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (5): PA Elusive (*Emanor x PA Screen Play), owned by Double U Ranch LLC, Mesa, AZ; RESERVE: Kindred Spirits (Foremost x Dansing Fame), owned byAriel Medved, Scottsdale, AZ CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (5): Forte Afire VF (Afire Bey V x Duet VF), owned by James O. Lowe, Somis, CA CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (14): HR El Kareem (BA Bey Elation x Bur Kareen), owned by Lori and Chelsea Cantero, Upland, CA; RESERVE: San Diego Moon (Santa Fe V x Taffy Bey), owned by Belle Carpenter, Sante Fe, NM CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): Second Sight (Afires Vision x Silver Fantasy PV), owned by Windwalker Enterprises LLC, Scottsdale, AZ; RESERVE: TS Expensive Toi (Toi Soldier x Spanish Flame), owned by Shelley Lyden, Las Vegas, NV CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (3): Heritage Sultan (Heritage Bey King x Extra Buttons), owned by Jane and Ward Weaver, Kewaskum, WI; RESERVE: Bugzy Malone (Majesteit x Luv Potion), Mark and Jennifer Schouten, Cave Creek, AZ CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (10): Dreame Maker (The Heat Ison x Movie Maker), owned by Kimberly S. Jepson and Lauren R. Lovell, Scottsdale, AZ; RESERVE: JS Fire One (The Firelord x Springcreek Sunflight), owned by Donna J. Vanier Trust, Scottsdale, AZ CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (8): JMJ Gold N Fizz (Scrimmage x Nonchalant), owned by Shannon Beethe, Cave Creek, AZ; RESERVE: Saint Millennium (Millennium LOA x CF Royal Prowler), owned by Jaime Ward, Chandler, AZ CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (8): Slow Gin Fizzz (Half Shot x Cyrkowka), owned by Lori and Chelsea Cantero, Upland, CA; RESERVE: Noonday Moon (Rohara Moon Storm x Vallejo Cashmere), owned by Laurie Husband and Sharon Ames, Scottsdale, AZ
Region 7 Champion Yearling Colt/Gelding Troubadour PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Psyches Secret), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, Ohio.
Region 7 Champion Yearling Filly RD Challs Angel (Magnum Chall HVP x Bey Angel TGS), owned by Pegasus Arabians, Berlin Heights, Ohio.
Region 7 Champion Western Pleasure HR El Kareem (BA Bey Elation x Bur
Kareen), owned by Lori and Chelsea Cantero, Upland, California.
Region 7 Champion Country English Pleasure PA Elusive (*Emanor x PA Screen Play), owned by Double U Ranch LLC, Mesa, Arizona.
Region 12 Championship Show May 5-9, 2009 · Perry, Georgia Judges: Mitch Sperte, Van Jacobson, Donnie Bullock, Arlene Rigdon, Janet Henderson
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egion 12 is an amalgamation of a well-oiled show machine featuring an excellent facility with outstanding horse competition,” says Roxann Hart. “It’s grown into one of the premier shows in the country and is one of the largest regions for the numbers of horses presented.” “The quality of this show was as good as it was last year,” adds trainer Beth Anne Graves, who brought 17 horses. “The indoor arena is great and there are plenty of warm-up arenas, which is nice.” Highlights for Beth Anne included her own Championship win in the Hunter Pleasure Open class with Star Intention, with her assistant trainer
Jennifer Price taking Reserve in the same class with Esprit D Amorr. An overall highlight for Beth Anne was Christine Johnson’s performance in the English Pleasure Open class with the eight-year-old chestnut stallion VJ Justaflame (Justafire DGL x Blush Berri V). The Spotlight Stallion Futurity auction and futurity classes are always a high point of the show. The auction is a gala event giving attendees the opportunity to bid on breedings from premier stallions. Yearling Fillies/Colts ATH combined payout is over $32,000; Two-year-old Fillies/Colts/Geldings ATH combined payout is over $11,000. “The auction was up over $20,000,” says Roxann. “This program is increasingly active and growing. 2010 will host the first auction classes (with a combined payout over $51,000). Mare and stallion nominations are also up in numbers, which will increase revenue back to the breeders and competitors.” REGION 12 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS
Region 12 Champion Stallion Maddox Van Ryad (*Ryad El Jamaal x Barbara Van Kaset), owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, Ilinois.
CHAMPION STALLION (8): Maddox Van Ryad (*Ryad El Jamaal x Barbara Van Kaset), owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, IL; RESERVE: TF Royal Shahbaz (Falcon BHF x TH Maya Naufali), owned by Curtis W. Westley, Atlanta, GA CHAMPION MARE (11): NBW Angels Kiss (Magnum Psyche x BHF Dark Angel), owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, IL; RESERVE: Magnums Angel JD (Magnum Psyche x OFW Heaven Sent), owned by R. Kirk Landon Revocable Trust Dated 5/30/08, Coral Gables, FL CHAMPION YEARLING COLT/ GELDING (13): Vvaliante (DA Valentino x Kkissthestars), owned by Jacki A. Just, McNabb, IL; RESERVE: Onitnelav (DA Valentino x Royal Ghazallah), owned by William E. Jackson Jr., Meridian, MS CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY (18): Raherra (Rahere x Dyna HCF), owned by Oak Ridge
Arabians, Freeport, IL; RESERVE: Symphony Of Love (El Nabila B x HED Caramb, owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, IL CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE (4): VJ Justaflame (Justafire DGL x Blush Berri V), owned by Lisa Shumate, Cumming, GA; RESERVE: Guns Afire (Afire Bey V x HL Glitter Ngold), owned by Starline Arabians LLC, Rancho Santa Fe, CA CHAMPION ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (8): Expressly Bella (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), owned by Karen C. Mahan, Rogers, AR; RESERVE: Nobles Diva (IXL Noble Express x Quintara Afire), owned by Jeanne Marie, Anna, and Collee Boylan, Boston, MA CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (7): Romeo Afire (Afire Bey V x Flames Lullaby), owned by Springwater Farms Arabians LLC, Stockton, NJ; RESERVE: A Noble Pass (IXL Noble Express x SA Passing Fancy), owned by Jeanne Marie, Anna, and Collee Boylan, Boston, MA
Region 12 Champion Mare NBW Angels Kiss (Magnum Psyche x BHF Dark Angel), owned by Sally Bedeker, Morris, Illinois.
REGION 12 SHOW RESULTS (continued) CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (5): Mariachi WA (Baske Afire x Brooklyn Bey), owned by Edward E. and Laura M. Friesen, Saskatoon, SK, Canada; RESERVE: Startini Millennium LOA (Image CSP x Steer), owned by Rita and Chase, Paradise Valley, AZ CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE (12): JC Psoull (Padrons Psyche x Fames Felicia), owned by Brenda M. and H. Clint Daws, Gulf Breeze, FL; RESERVE: Alerro (Magnum Psyche x Tuscany Bey), owned by Jerry G. Newman, Birmingham, AL CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (10): WR Amazing Tradition (Amazing Fame V x Mi Maria), owned by Brian and Paige Whittecar, Argyle, TX; RESERVE: Possesion PGA (*Khadraj NA x RA Po Okela), Whittecar, Frank Chisholm and Steve Doulaveris, Timmonsville, SC CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE (3): Ka Boom (Lamberhurst Artillery x Huck Finnesse), owned by Dr. Rosemary Fitzgerald, Torrington, CT; RESERVE: Hot As Afire (Afire Bey V x Sparkling Royalty), owned by KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations Inc., San Antonio, TX CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (2): Shaken Rattlen Rollen (Baske Afire x Baby Im A Star), owned
Region 12 Champion Yearling Colt/Gelding Vvaliante (DA Valentino x Kkissthestars), owned by Jacki A. Just, McNabb, Illinois.
by Lee Ann Flynn, Evergreen, CO; RESERVE: Millady LOA (Millennium LOA x Caramacs First Lady), owned by Northpoint Farms, Duluth, GA CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE (11): Guardian Angel (Afire Bey V x The Small Town Blues), owned by Mitzi and Brittany Marshall, Alpharetta, GA; RESERVE: Forthe Loveof Thunder (Good Thunder x By The Grace), owned by Marikate Matthews, Ocala, FL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (4): Latoiya BF (Matoi x Movie Maker), owned by Hawk Haven Farms LLC, Easton, CT; RESERVE: RA Sonofapreachrman (Revival x Afire Love VF), owned by Kameron Kicklighter, Hawthorne, FL CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE (11): One Knight Stand (Allionces Knight x Miss Rippin Rascal), owned by Sally Conrad Beyer, Fort Worth, TX; RESERVE: Call Me Awesome (NW Awesome x Miss Rippin Rascal), owned by Dennis and Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership, Argyle, TX CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE (7): Golden Charms (Vanilla Zip x Copalina), owned by John M. and Cynthia Moore, Bluff Dale, TX; RESERVE: Ima Starbuck (Poco Van Star Two x Sweet Rewards), owned by Leon E. Barber Jr. and Debra L. Barber, Watervliet, MI
Region 12 Champion Yearling Filly Raherra (Rahere x Dyna HCF), owned by Oak Ridge Arabians, Freeport, Illinois.
Region 12 Champion English Pleasure Junior Horse Expressly Bella (IXL Noble Express x Colorado Sage), owned by Karen C. Mahan, Rogers, Arkansas. Region 12 Champion Country English Pleasure Romeo Afire (Afire Bey V x Flames Lullaby), owned by Springwater Farms Arabians LLC, Stockton, New Jersey.
Region 12 Champion Western Pleasure Junior Horse WR Amazing Tradition (Amazing Fame V x Mi Maria), owned by Brian and Paige Whittecar, Argyle, Texas.