New South Wales – Courtesy of Kerry Frame SIMEON SEGEV Jaco Koen of El Galal Arabians, South Africa writes: I recently had the privilege to have Simeon Segev stand at my stud for a short while. This stallion is phenomenal. He is without a doubt my favourite Arabian Stallion – not just in terms of type, but also temperament. He is such a gentle horse with a huge heart. To me, these aspects are far more important than to breed for the current show type that is required today. I thought a photo of him was worth sharing.
SIMEON SEGEV
TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP – 50TH ANNIVERSARY THE CURTAIN RAISER NSW State Endurance Championship 14th & 15th June 2014 Del Rio Resort, Wiseman’s Ferry, NSW
The 2014 NSW State Endurance Championships mark the beginning of a year of celebration in the lead up to the 50th Anniversary of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup to be held in June 2015. The Tom Quilty Gold Cup is Australia’s National Endurance Championship. It is an iconic Australian event noted on the international calendar, attracting competitors from around the world. This year’s State Championship ‘raises the curtain’ for the 2015 celebratory Tom Quilty event. It will be run from the same ride base and over the same course, offering a once-off opportunity for competitors, volunteers and spectators to take a sneak peek at what will be offered in 2015. Find more information at www.nswerastatechampionship.com.au Or follow the events on Facebook ‘NSW State Championship – 14/15 June 2014’ and ‘Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2015’
GATSBY CC
EAGLERIDGE OPEN DAY With my four-year-old daughter Emma in tow, I arrived at Eagleridge to the welcoming atmosphere of sausages on the barbecue, ice-cold drinks in the horse trough, plenty of friendly faces, and a real buzz of anticipation for the afternoon ahead. There was a great group of attendees, everyone had favourite horses they were excitedly awaiting, and the much-anticipated Gatsby CC was the stallion on everyone’s lips.
We awaited the presentation under a shady marquee and dreamt over a beautiful catalogue of sensational horses. But of course, a catalogue, no matter how beautiful the pictures, has nothing on the real thing. With the lovely Christopher Groves on the mic, the parade of Eagleridge Arabians began, and all eyes were immediately riveted on example after example of why so many enthusiasts had turned out. Something that really stood out with myself and many of the spectators was that the beauty of the Eagleridge horses was innately combined with impressive athleticism. These horses could really move, and move they did. They trotted, posed and showed-off in perfect Arabian style, with all the flare and beauty Arabian horses should possess. There were some old favourites, some eye-catching youngsters and a few elite sales opportunities. A personal favourite of mine, Shumani ERA, was in perfect form. The former unanimous Australian Champion was just breathtaking, putting on a show for the crowd and loving every moment of his time in the spotlight.
ROY COUNSELL RIDING KINTAMANI RAGINDI AND JENNIFER GILBERTSON RIDING MASTER RENAUT CROSS THE LINE IN 10HRS 22 MINS AT THE END OF THE 160KM EVENT IN 2007. PHOTO ANIMAL FOCUS
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As finales went, Gatsby CC was an impressive end to a wonderful presentation. He’d had plenty of time to work himself up with all the excitement, and this show-stopping stallion was just so full of spirit and energy he had everyone in awe. It is no wonder Jenni is so eagerly awaiting his first foals. They should, in themselves, be an excuse to attend next year’s Open Day!