South Australia – Courtesy of Tania Edmonds
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THE WEDDING PARTY. PHOTO JOEL C PHOTOGRAPHY ARRETON MAJNOUN (TRINCADA STRIKE X KIRRONG TUPPARA) AND TARLEA BOUND FOR GLORY (GAI GENERAL X CAMEO SAPPHIRE) ENJOYING THE WAVES. PHOTO ARRETON ARABIANS
ARABIANS AT PLAY Jessie Preece of Arreton Arabians writes: South Australian Arabians have made good use of the gorgeous horse friendly beaches during the extended heat wave early this year. Both first time beach goers and those who were old hat enjoyed the waves and friendly atmosphere. We hope to see more Arabians out to play in the future.
SAARABS COMMITTEE
SAARABS WEDDING On the 7th December, SAARABS Secretary, Tegan Harris married Aaron Schmidt. The ceremony was held at the picturesque Mount Lofty House, in the Adelaide Hills. The bridal party included seven groomsmen and seven bridesmaids, with Tegan’s sister, Kirsten Archer, as the Matron of Honour and Aaron’s friend, William Goss as the Best Man. Tegan wore a hand-beaded tulle gown with a five metre train. The couple shared the day with 150 of their closest friends and family, then spent their honeymoon at the Victorian Arabian Classic, where Warrawee Intreeg was sashed Champion Arabian Warmblood Gelding.
SAARABS INC. SUMMER BBQ On 4th January the club extended an invitation to the equestrian community to join us for our Christmas / New Year social event. Hosted by Gloria Harris, Tegan and Aaron Schmidt at their lovely Harris Farm in the Adelaide Hills, it was the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon on the sprawling lawns. A group of around 40 people attended including members and the committee. We were entertained with live blues music by Lucas Holland and Brian Dodridge. They were absolutely brilliant and we highly recommend them to anyone for a social function. The family chihuahuas also provided entertainment, and I am sure they ate way too many sausages! The fabulous weather also meant we could take advantage of the lovely pool at Gloria’s house. It was a lovely relaxing afternoon and as a club we look forward to hosting many more events like this in the future.
NEWS FROM KYLIE WATSON – IBN KY PERFORMANCE PONIES
Jazail Fox, also EA registered Ibn Ky Fox, is a 14hh 9-year-old partbred Arabian gelding who has been competing very successfully in pony dressage over the past three years. Although he has never been an easy horse to ride, his personality and his ability to learn (once concentrating!!) was what encouraged me to persist with him in a dressage career. He has been awarded numerous pony dressage championships including State Champion at both Preliminary and Novice JAZAIL FOX. PHOTO PC INMOTION PHOTOGRAPHY
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levels. In 2013 we took the step up to Elementary and were awarded the Spring Championships Champion Elementary Pony. In both 2012 and 2013 Fox earned the title of South Australian EA dressage pony of the year which resulted from consistent results at nominated events over a 12 month period. I am very proud of what Fox and I achieved together and believe he is a deserving winner of these awards. I hope he now continues on his winning way and climbs the ladder to higher levels at dressage.