Arabian E News Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 Your source for Arabian and Half-Arabian Small Farm, Club, and Organizational news!
AM Michael Love
4 times Scottsdale winner in Dressage and holds multiple regional championships in halter and regional wins in hunter.
Arabian E News Subsidiary of Mayhem Farm, LLC Lynn Blake 460 W Parkins Mill Rd. Winchester, Virginia 22602 [email protected] Copyright 2009 Arabian E News. All rights reserved.
Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009
American Shagya-Arabian
Verband, Inc
ASAV 2009 Annual Meeting Detailed Agenda & Sign-Up Form will be posted shortly - please check back again!
Latest Updates 03/31/09: Check out also our ASAV-2009 Annual Meeting Flyer.
We are putting together a packet to hand out at our national meeting. Included will be information about ASAV, articles on judging Shagyas and their use in Trakehner breeding, and several other items of interest. If you would like to have your farm, stallion, or sale fliers included, please mail copies to Nancy Skakel. Nancy will put the packets together to hand out to attendees. Thank you for helping to promote our Shagyas!
Nancy Skakel is also organizing the presentation of horses. Please contact Nancy if you would like to bring your horse. Think about how you would like to make your presentation - liberty, in-hand, under saddle, or ? We would like to have as many Shagyas as we can muster for everyone to admire.
Contact Nancy at: [email protected]
Nancy R. Skakel Paradise Flat Farm 687 Snowden Road White Salmon, WA 98672
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JUMP START STALLION PROGRAM
Board Members of the American Shagya Arabian Verband, inc. have a new and truly innovative program that will give mare owners the chance to breed their mares for a stud fee of only $200.
This promotion will bring attention to this amazing breed and assist those with limited budgets a chance to compete in today's market.
Details can be found at www.shagyaregistry.com
The Shagya is very rare with only about 150 in the U.S. and about 1500 in the world. It is an Arabian based breed since 1789! For more then 200 years a certain type has been selected and ruthless culling has set these traits. You will observe temperament and a “Shagya” mind that is a horseman’s dream!
The modified Baroque conformation crosses well with all breeds and improves hip and shouder angles, legs A typical purebred Shagya Stallion and feet and a soft back that is easy to sit. Typically one can expect taller foals with more bone and substance.
The goal of an ideal cavalry horse was the orginal purpose for the breed’s existence. This has been accomplished and resulted in a potent and desirable animal. The breed has been discovered by the endurance people and many purebreds and cross breds are competing at the FEI level and have won International races.
One cross that is producing division winners in the Hunter ring is the Shagya stallion crossed with Thoroughbred mares. The foals are tall, with improved conformation, better feet and legs and all of the flight reaction of the Throughbred is replaced with a lovely prospect, perfect for jumping, combined training and many other disciplines.
This sounds too amazing to be true, but has been proven several times. In fact the famous, "stallion of the century", RAMZES, was the result of a TB sire and Shagya dam. He began the "R" line prominent in dressage and Grand Prix jumping family lines. ASAV has a registry book that records the Anglo Shagya cross.
The breed, in order to thrive in the U.S, needs more numbers as those who have contact with the Shagya will all confirm that Yes," this breed is really different!" and is very much worthy of surviving and recognized for what it can contribute to the horse world.
The Shagya blood is welcomed in all of the warmblood registries and in Europe is highly prized. Many Shagya stallions can be found in the warmblood stud books and is one of the recognized breeds used in Trakehner breeding. They can add refinement without loss of bone and substance and superior horses in the first generation. They are not supposed to resemble purebred Arabians, although nothing, but Arabian, is allowed in the stud book. Instead the old horse masters selected for superior riding qualities and temperament.
This is a rare breed that has earned it’s recognition and new breeders will find a desirable foal in the first generation and the beginning of an endeavor that will capture their imagination.
The ASAV 2009 annual meeting is scheduled for May 1-2-3 in Bend, Or. The emphasis will be on endurance. Welcome to Victory Equine Centre!
Above, Victory Equine Centre in Frederick, MD, on 32 acres, showing indoor and outdoor arenas. Top right, Linsey Adams of Las Vegas on Farah, one of our lesson horses. Below right, 5 new 12x12 stalls plus locking grooming/tack room, added to north and south sides of arena barn.
Arabian Horse Boarding Open Now • Indoor Arena • Outdoor Arena • Round Pen • Pastures & Turnouts • ½ mile track
A. Riding Division—Open Now No-stress lessons for adults and children, many levels Affordable six-week sessions B. Show Division—when you’re ready, we’ll take you to local shows
Open Barn Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 1 p.m.
Meet Arabian horses: beautiful, athletic, sweet-natured, intelligent horses Meet our instructors: • James Blehr and Karlen Brett—fundamentals and many levels, dressage; groups limited to five riders per class, private lessons • Richard O’Toole—serious riders in hunter pleasure, Western pleasure, reining Riding Demonstrations Sign up for a free trial lesson
Victory Equine Centre International, Inc., Edward & Merrie Aiken, 4501 Cap Stine Road, Frederick, MD 21703 Barn: (301) 631-2722 Cell: (702) 845-6752 www.VictoryEquineCentre.com Credit cards accepted.
Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009
Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association
TO: BRAHA MEMBERS
FROM: Sherry Crow
SUBJECT: 2009 HIGH POINT PROGRAM
Dear Member(s):
Enclosed is your 2009 High Point Package which includes information on the following topics:
1. Eligibility Requirements and Rules 2. Descriptions of Divisions 3. List of High Point Classes 4. Registration Form 5. Tally Point Sheet 6. Tally Scale for placement in shows (Arab A, Open, and Unrated Arab) 7. Tally Scale for Competitive Trail and Endurance Race
The goal is to make BRAHA’s High Point Program the best it can be and fun for all who participate. Your involvement is needed and will result in exciting year-end awards and possibly more classes. Special awards will be presented to members who enter four (4) or more classes or four (4) or more horses. All high point awards are awarded at the BRAHA banquet, which is always held the first Saturday in November at TimBuktu.
Registration and tally point sheets are enclosed. Please complete the registration sheet and return to me as soon as possible. Deadlines for registration are June 1 ($15.00) and September 30, 2009 ($25.00). Tally sheets may be sent to me by postal mail or e-mail, whichever is more convenient for you. For those points sent by e-mail, I will confirm receiving that information by e-mail.
If you have any questions or problems, I can be contacted at (410-741-5122 or 410-263-3820) or you can email me: [email protected].
Here is hoping for a very successful 2009 show season.
Sincerely,
Sherry L. Crow
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BRAHA HIGH POINT PROGRAM
2009 RULES AND REGULATIONS
The High Point Program is open to all BRAHA members. The goal of this awards program is to promote greater competitive participation and patronage, as well as recognize and honor the pure and part bred Arabians as well as non Arabian horses owned by BRAHA members for their outstanding achievements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT - All horses must be entered by a BRAHA member. You must enter and pay for each division that you would like to participate in. A copy of registration papers for horses entered must be included, except for horses entered in the Non Arabian division. All purebred and part bred registered Arabian mares, stallions and geldings are eligible to participate. Please complete ALL information requested on the Registration Form.
NOMINATIONS FEE DEADLINE - The postmark deadline is June 1, 2009 with a $15.00 entry fee per horse per division. Late entry fee is $25.00 per horse per division until September 30, 2009. For all you procrastinators, this year we will allow entries up to October 15, 2009 for a fee of $50.00 per horse per division.
SHOW/EVENT VERIFICATION - A Secretary’s signature IS NOT required, but the following information must be provided on the tally point sheet and sent to the High Point Chairman: SHOW/EVENT NAME, DATE, RATING, CLASS, PLACING, SECRETARY’S NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. Please do not send tally point sheets without this information. NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR EVENTS THAT ARE MISSING INFORMATION FROM YOUR TALLY POINT SHEET. Sorry, we will not call you to obtain missing information.
TALLY POINT SHEET DEADLINE -It is requested tally point sheets be sent to the High Point chairman on a monthly basis. Please feel free to send tally sheets by e-mail or postal mail. When tally sheets are sent by e- mail, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail that your information has been received by me (Sherry Crow). The deadline for ALL tally point sheets must be postmarked by October 1. Show/rides during the last 20 plus day period, prior to the banquet, will be the exception as long as you notify me (Sherry Crow) of your intentions and call in or e-mail the results asap. The absolute cut off date for counting shows is the week prior to the banquet. Any show(s) you participate in during that time or after can be used for the next year.
AWARDS PRESENTATION: All awards will be presented at the BRAHA banquet which is held the first Saturday in November. The 2009 Banquet will be held at TimBukTu. If you are unable to attend, please contact someone to pick up your award and/or ribbon. If you are unable to do so, it will be your responsibility to make arrangements with the high point chairman to get your awards within a 30 day period. You will be responsible for paying for all mailing expenses. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting your awards.
YOUTH DIVISION – Halter - Points will accrue from any halter classes the Youth personally show their purebred or part bred horse or horses. If multiple horses are shown their points are tallied all together. If you show both purebred and part bred Arabian horses you must enter both divisions to accumulate points. We have also added a Youth category under the purebred division and part bred division. Points in this division will accrue from a youth riding any discipline with a single horse. If you have multiple purebred or multiple part bred horses, you will need to enter each horse to accrue points in this division. Finally we have a Youth 13 and Under and Youth 14 to 17. All points a Youth accrues will count in this division regardless of the number of classes or number of horses. The Youth 13 and Under are for Youth who are 13 years or younger on January 1, BRAHA 2 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 2009 and the Youth 14 to 17 are for Youth who are between14 to 17 years old on January 1, 2009. If you turn 18 in 2009, you are still eligible to compete in this division.
ADULT 18 AND OVER – All points an Adult accrues will count in this division regardless of the number of classes or number of horses. You must be 18 years or older to participate in this division.
LEADLINE – Any child participating in lead line/walk classes are eligible to compete. Special ribbons and prizes will be awarded to all who enter this division.
HALTER DIVISION - Points will accrue from regular Halter, Most Classic, and Most Classic Head, Liberty, Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes.
JUNIOR HORSE DIVISION - Horses must be five (5) years old or younger and may be ridden English, Western, and/or Hunter as long as age requirement is met. All halter and performance classes entered by the junior horse will count in this division. To obtain points in this division, you must receive at least one point under saddle.
DRESSAGE DIVISION - Points are tallied from all Dressage Level Tests.
HUNTER/JUMPER DIVISION - Includes all over fences classes as well as Hunter on the Flat classes. Classes listed as Hunter Pleasure will NOT count in this division.
HUNTER PLEASURE DIVISION - Includes all Hunter Pleasure classes. Horses performing in open shows in English classes riding in Hunt Seat attire will accumulate points in this division. Horses shown in walk/trot classes under hunter attire count in this division as well.
WALK/TROT(JOG) DIVISION - Consist of all walk/trot(jog) classes and Go As You Please as long as the horse only walks and trots (jogs) in that class. Horses may be ridden English, Western, and/or Hunter.
WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION - Points will accrue from classes as titled. Horses shown in walk/jog classes under western attire count in this division as well.
TRAIL CLASS DIVISION - Points will accrue from classes as titled.
GYMKHANA DIVISION - Points will accrue from all Gymkhana type classes.
HALTER HANDLING DIVISION - Points will accrue from classes as titled.
TRAIL – PLEASURE/COMPETITIVE TRAIL/ENDURANCE RACING DIVISION - Points to be earned on any endurance ride, competitive trail ride and/or judged pleasure trail rides, Arabian or open. Points are given for the miles covered, the horse’s placing, best condition, Champion or Reserve Champion.
SPORT HORSE DIVISION - Points will accrue from classes as titled. This year sport horse classes in hand and sport horse under saddle are now split.
VERSATILITY - The Versatility division requires a horse to enter and accrue points in at least three high point classes before entering versatility.
BRAHA 3 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 NON ARABIAN DIVISION – This division is open to BRAHA members who own horses of any breed which are not registered purebred and/or part bred Arabians. Any type of competition (all classes at shows, trail rides, dressage tests, etc) will count in this division and all points will be tallied together to make one score. The horse with the highest score will win this division. This year this division was split into Junior (exhibitors 17 and under) and adult (exhibitors 18 and over). If a horse is shown by both a youth and adult, you must enter both divisions to accumulate points.
SPECIALITY DIVISION - This division will combine Native Costume, Side Saddle, Working Western, Driving, Country/English Pleasure, Park, or any other classes not listed under the other headings. Due to lack of entries it was decided by the Board of Directors to combine instead of cancel these divisions. The same horse may enter more than one (1) of these divisions. Points will accrue in the same manner as other divisions. If four or more entries are received for any of the Specialty Divisions, that Division may be broken out as a separate Division.
EXHIBITOR DIVISION – Points can only accrue in classes where the exhibitor is judged, not the horse. Examples are Grooming and Showmanship, Equitation and/or Horsemanship.
NATIVE COSTUME CLASSES - Points will accrue from classes as titled.
ENGLISH AND WESTERN SIDESADDLE DIVISION - To be judged at a walk, trot (jog), and canter (lope).
WESTERN WORKING DIVISION - This division combines the WESTERN WORKING classes. These classes are Cutting, Reining, Stack, Working Cow Horse and Free Style.
COUNTRY/ENGLISH PLEASURE/PARK - Points will accrue from classes as titled.
BONUS POINTS – A 100 point bonus will be awarded per horse entered in any BRAHA sponsored event. Exhibitor must choose the category to which points would be applied, or may spread the points across divisions. Points may be applied only to categories in which that horse as been entered at that given event.
OVERALL HIGH POINT AWARD – Additional awards will be presented to the highest scoring halter horse and performance horse. You must be a purebred or part bred Arabian to be eligible for this award. Non Arabian horses are not eligible.
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BRAHA HIGH POINT AWARDS 2009 CLASS LIST HALTER PUREBREDS HALTER PARTBREDS Weanling Fillies and Colts Weanling Fillies and Colts Yearling Fillies, Colts and Geldings Yearling Fillies, Colts and Geldings Two Year Old Fillies, Colts and Geldings Two Year Old Fillies and Geldings Three/Four Year Old Mares, Stallions and Geldings Three and Over Mares and Geldings Five and Over Mares, Stallions and Geldings Youth Halter Youth Halter PERFORMANCE PUREBREDS PERFORMANCE PARTBREDS Western Pleasure Western Pleasure Junior Horse 5 & Under Junior Horse 5 & Under Hunter Pleasure Hunter Pleasure Dressage Dressage Walk Trot/Jog Walk Trot/Jog Sport Horse - In Hand Sport Horse - In Hand Sport Horse - Undersaddle Sport Horse - Undersaddle Hunter/Jumper Hunter/Jumper Versatility Versatility Youth All Ages Youth All Ages COMBINED PUREBRED & PART BRED COMBINED PUREBRED & PART BRED SPEC DIVISION (All classes combined unless sufficient entries warrant splitting.) Trail (Pleasure, Competitive, Endurance) Trail Class Exhibitor Division Halter Handling Native Costume Gymkhana Liberty Leadline/Walk Western/English Sidesaddle Youth – 13 and Under Working Western Youth – 14 - 17 Country/English Pleasure Adult 18 and Over Park Any class not listed – please specify
NON ARABIAN DIVISION – Only for BRAHA Members Junior to handle/ride Senior to handle/ride
BRAHA WILL SPLIT CLASSES IF ENTRIES WARRANT. BRAHA HIGH POINT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO COMBINE CLASSES WITH LESS THAN THREE ENTRIES.
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HIGH POINT PROGRAM FOR 2009 Registration Form Name Farm Address E-mail City State ZIP Phone # Please complete ALL information requested Horse's and/or Exhibitors's Reg # Year Born Sex Pure/ Division Name Partbred
x $15.00 = Number of Divisions Entered by June 1 $ x $25.00 = Number of Divisions Entered by Sept 30 $ x $50.00 = Number of Divisions Entered after Sept 30 $
NOMINATION FEES AND REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The POSTMARK DEADLINE is JUNE 1 with a $15.00 entry fee per horse per division. LATE ENTRY is $25.00 per horse per division, until September 30. Entries after Sept 30 will cost $50.00 per horse per division. No entries accepted after October 15.
Please make check payable to: BRAHA return check, copy of horses' registration papers, and form to: Sherry Crow PO Box 70 Friendship, Maryland 20758 410-741-5122 e-mail: [email protected]
BRAHA 6 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 BRAHA TALLY POINT SHEET PLEASE MAKE COPIES AS YOU WILL NEED ONE SHEET PER HORSE PER DIVISION
HORSE'S DEADLINE FOR TALLY SHEETS NAME: "OCTOBER 1, 2009
OWNER/EXHIBITOR NAME E- PHONE NO. MAIL
DIVISION: Send to Sherry Crow, PO Box 70, Friendship, Maryland 20758 410-741-5122 e-mail: [email protected]
DATE SHOW/RIDE CLASS PLACE SECRETARY/ PHONE #
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BRAHA HIGH POINT TALLY SCALE
PLACING 1 2 3 4 5 6 **All Shows 100 90 80 70 60 50
**Performance Class Champion 200 **Performance Class Reserve Champion 150 **Halter Class Champion 100 **Halter Class Reserve Champion 50 **High Point Champion 100 High point horse Reserve high point **High Point Reserve Champion 50 horse
** Top Five Regional and/or East Coast Championships Champion 350 points Reserve 300 points Third through Fifth 250 points Top 10 - Sweepstakes (5th through tenth) 100 points
These are the Championship Classes only, not the qualifying day before the show. Qualifying classes count as all shows rated points
**U.S./Canadian Nationals. Champion 500 points Reserve 450 points Third through Tenth 400 points
(Note: These points also apply to placings in National Competitive and/or Endurance Rides.)
A 100 point bonus will be awarded per horse entered in any BRAHA sponsored event. The exhibitor may choose the category to which the points would be applied, or may spread the points across divisions. Points may be applied only to categories in which that horse has been entered at the given event.
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COMPETITIVE TRAIL TALLY SCALE
10 - 35 36 - 75 OVER 75 PLACING MILES MILES MILES 1 100 150 200 2 90 140 190 3 80 130 180 4 70 120 170 5 60 110 160 6 50 100 150 7 40 90 140 8 30 80 130 Completion 20 75 100 Champion 200 250 300 Reserve Champion 150 200 250
ENDURANCE RACE TALLY SCALE
25 - 49 MILE 50 - 75 MILE 100 MILE 100 MILE PLACING 1 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 1 DAY 1 150 200 300 400 2 140 190 290 390 3 130 180 280 380 4 120 170 270 370 5 110 160 260 360 6 100 150 250 350 7 90 140 240 340 8 80 130 230 330 9 70 120 220 320 10 60 110 210 310 Completion 50 75 100 150 Best Condition 150 200 300 400
JUDGED PLEASURE TRAIL RIDE
PLACING SAME AS POINTS FOR SHOWS EXCEPT 7 - 10 PLACE WILL RECEIVE 20 POINTS COMPLETION 10 POINTS
BRAHA 9 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association Annual Spring Open Horse Show Open to All Breeds Saturday, April 11, 2009 Harford Equestrian Center, Bel Air, Maryland
We personally invite you to the Annual Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association Spring Open Horse Show. Our main goal is to have fun and provide an atmosphere that is enjoyable to all, regardless of your breed of horse, riding style, or level of expertise. Our show will be held at the Harford Equestrian Center in Bel Air, MD. We would greatly appreciate your support in sponsoring a class or classes. Advertisement will be provided for all class sponsors. We look forward to seeing you at the Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association Open Horse Show.
CONTACT PEOPLE Buddy Salisbury – 410-848-8897 ([email protected]) - BRAHA President Cathy McElroy – 410-857-3540 ([email protected]) - BRAHA Vice President Dana – 301-627-5910 ([email protected]) - Sport Horse Chairman Pat - 410-356-7465 - Show Secretary/Stall Manager Rhonda – 410-529-5449 ([email protected]) - Used Tack Sales Person
NOTE: Liberty – Limited to the first 10 entries Sport Horse Division – Limited to the first 40 entries-Must Be Pre-Entered
Show updates can be seen at www.4braha.com
GENERAL INFORMATION: The show will begin 8:30 Saturday morning, April 11, 2009. All classes, except those designated as Arabian classes, are open to all breeds of horses, registered and/or unregistered. These classes are identified as open classes. All classes designated as Arabian classes are open to registered Purebred and Partbred Arabian horses, except halter and sport horse classes. Purebred and Partbred Arabian horses will compete separately in their Arabian halter classes. Purebred and Partbred Arabian horses will compete separately in their Sport Horse classes. Purebred and Partbred Arabian horses will compete together in all Arabian under saddle classes and halter handling/trail. Horses participating in walk trot classes are also eligible to compete in walk-trot-canter classes.
PRE-ENTRIES (REQUIRED FOR SPORT HORSE): Must be postmarked by March 28, 2009 in order to enter at the pre-entry price.
BRAHA 10 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 STALLS/ARRIVAL TIME: Stalls will be available Friday afternoon at 5:00. The cost for your stalls is $25.00. You are responsible for bringing your own bedding. Only straw may be used for bedding. NO SHAVINGS OR SAWDUST!! If sawdust is used you will be charged $50.00 for the stall. If you desire to be stalled next to certain individuals, please make sure that you include that information with your entry. Pat Clifford will be handling stall assignments – 410-356-7465
DIRECTIONS: I-95 North to Exit 77 – Route 24 North, Bel Air, 5 miles to left on Business Route 1, ½ mile to right on Tollgate Road, ¾ mile to Equestrian Center on left.
MOTELS: At I-95, Exit 77: The Best Western Inn (410-679-9700), Sleep Inn (410-679-4700) and Comfort Inn (410-679-0770)
USED TACK SALE: Once again this year BRAHA will host a “tack sale”. Tables will be available at $15/table ($10.00 for BRAHA members) to sell your used tack/horse gear. Take the time for that spring cleaning in the barn, and let someone else appreciate your treasures. Bring yours or buy ours! (for information or to reserve a table, contact Rhonda at 410-529-5449, e-mail: [email protected]
HALTER CHAMPIONSHIPS: Horses placing first or second in classes 2, 4, 6, 8 will be eligible to compete in the Arabian Halter Championship (class 14). A grand and reserve champion will be awarded. Horses placing first or second in classes 9 and 10 will be eligible to compete in the Half Arabian Halter Championship (class 15). Horses placing first or second in classes 1, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 12 will be eligible to compete in the Open Halter Championship (class 13). Horses competing in class 1 are eligible to compete in other halter/conformation classes. Horses in Arabian halter classes will be shown Arabian style. In the conformation classes, horses will be asked to enter the ring at a walk. You will pick up a trot and line up in the middle of the ring. Once each horse has entered the ring, the judge will approach each horse and evaluate conformation. Next, you will be asked to walk to the rail, turn around, and trot back passed the judge. You will then return to your place in the line up.
UNDER SADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES: Championships are offered in the walk-trot, western, and hunter pleasure divisions for open and Arabian horse participants. In order to participate in these championship classes, you must ride in at least one corresponding class in that discipline. Arabian horses (purebred and partbred) must ride in at least one Arabian class in that division in order to participate in the Arabian Championship. In these championship classes, a champion, reserve champion, and third thru six place ribbons will be awarded.
HUNTER JUMPER DIVISION: Two classes will be offered (20 & 21). You will jump two fences and then ride against one another on the flat. Class 20 is walk-trot and Class 21 is walk-trot-canter. Cross entering is permitted between classes.
AGED CLASSES: All junior classes are for exhibitors who are 17 years old and younger as of January 1. All senior classes are for exhibitors who are 18 years old and older as of January 1. In the walk-trot division, juniors will be furthered divided: 13 and Under and 14 to 17. The Leadline class is open to children who are 9 years or younger. The Walk class is open to children who are 12 years and younger. Leadline and Walk class entries may enter classes 17, 18, and 19. Assistants may stay beside the horse in class 18 but may not lead the horse.
GREEN CLASSES: Horse and rider combination that have not competed more than two full years together in that discipline.
MAIDEN CLASSES: Horse and rider combination may not have won more than one blue ribbon in that discipline.
NOVICE CLASSES: Horse and rider combination may not have won more than three blue ribbons in that discipline.
HALTER HANDLING/TRAIL: Halter Handling is a trail course beside your horse (unmounted). Horses will be led over and through various obstacles. Both the trail and the halter handling classes are in the Schooling Ring, and you will have a 3-hour period of time to enter the ring and take your horse(s) thru the obstacles. Starting time will be no earlier than 12:00 noon. You may lead horse over obstacles tacked up in the halter handling class. Ribbons will be awarded shortly after the last horse is presented. Championship and Reserve Championship ribbons will be awarded to the two highest scoring open halter handling horses based on scores in classes 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75. Championships and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded to the two highest scoring Arabian halter handling horses (purebred or partbred) based on scores in classes 76 and 77. Championship and Reserve Championship ribbons will be awarded to the two highest scoring open trail horses based on scores in classes 78, 79 and 81. Championships and Reserve Champion ribbons will be awarded to the two highest scoring Arabian trail horses (purebred or partbred) based on scores in class 80.
GO AS YOU PLEASE CLASSES: Horses will enter the ring at a walk and then will be asked to “Go As You Please” (trot/jog, canter/lope) both ways of the ring.
JUNIOR HORSE CLASSES: Open to horses that are 5 years old or younger.
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LIBERTY: Open to purebred and partbred registered Arabians. We will accept the first 10 entries. Six ribbons will be awarded. You must supply your own music. You will have 2 minutes to present your horse at liberty and 2 minutes to catch your horse. Failure to catch your horse within a 2 minute period will result in a disqualification.
DIVISIONS: ENGLISH PLEASURE – Saddle seat attire is required and English style saddle must be used. WESTERN PLEASURE – Western style clothing is required and a Western style saddle must be used. Chaps are optional. HUNTER PLEASURE – English style clothing and an English style saddle must be used. Riding helmets are recommended for all under saddle classes. Cross entering is allowed between divisions. Walk-trot entries may enter classes that require a canter.
FUN CLASSES: Test your skills – or just enjoy: TACK/FREE STALL WALK - Walk in by yourself, or on or beside your horse. Find a spot and the person/horse closest to a pre- designated spot will win horse tack and free stall at the show. OPEN WALK RACE - Horses line up side by side at the end of the ring and then WALK to the other side across a finish line, placing the first through sixth horses who do not break at the walk.
SPORT HORSE: Pre-entries are due March 28, 2009. All sport horse classes must be pre-entered. Classes may be limited to the first (approximately) 40 horses. Times for classes will be assigned. Classes will be held in Ring 3. Horses will be shown in hand at the walk and trot on the triangle. For this show, bridles or halters may be used when showing your horse in the sport horse classes. The sport horse class is scored as follows: 60% movement, 30% conformation, and 10% general impressions. Horses will be individually judged on the triangle. A champion and reserve champion ribbons will be awarded to the sport horses that score the highest number of points in classes in Open, Arabian and Partbred Arabian sections. Ribbons will be presented at the completion of the sport horse classes. There will be NO Sport Horse Under Saddle classes offered.
TRIANGLE: – The triangle measures approximately 30 meters on the long side and 22 meters on each of the short sides. When called by the Ring Master, present your horse at “A” for conformation judging. Upon direction, follow the procedure as diagramed below:
WALK SMALL TRIANGLE A-B-C-A TROT LARGE TRIANGLE A-D-E-A LEAVE JUDGING AREA PROMPTLY
TIMED CLASSES: Those who enter the speed barrels, flag race & plug classes cannot enter the walk/jog races and those entering walk/jog cannot enter the speed races. Tiedowns, splint boots and two hands on reins are allowed in all classes. Helmets are required for all riders in all classes. No practice time is allowed once the barrels are setup. A western or english saddle may be used in both walk/trot and open speed classes In the Walk/trot classes, horse must remain at a walk or jog during the entire pattern. If the horse breaks into a lope or canter, rider has 3 strides to bring horse back to walk or jog, or a 5 second time penalty will added to ending time. A 5 second time penalty will be added to a rider’s ending time if a barrel is knocked over in any speed event class In the flag race, flag may not be used as a crop. If used as a crop, rider will be disqualified.
BRAHA 12 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 SPEED EVENT PATTERNS
TEXAS BARRELS FLAG RACE PLUG Zigzag Pick up Race through flag in around barrels bucket, run barrel to end and around return barrel, return and put flag to bucket. Flag must stay in bucket.
You may start on either side for Texas Barrels, Flag Race and Plug
CLOVERLEAF CLOVERLEAF BARRELS BARRELS
Finish Start
Go around closest barrel, either left or right. Then go to opposite barrel. Finally go to last barrel at end of ring and return to finish line.
BRAHA 13 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Show - Open Horse Show - Judge: TBA SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009 HARFORD EQUESTRIAN CENTER, BELAIR, MD
RING 2 AT 8:30 (HALTER DIVISION) 1. Open Conformation 2 & Under 46. Open Walk/Trot – Maiden Rider 2. Arabian Halter 2 & Under 47. Arabian Walk/Trot - Maiden Horse or Rider 3. Open Mare Conformation 48. Open Walk/Trot – Novice Horse 4. Purebred Arabian Mare Halter 49. Open Walk/Trot – Novice Rider 5. Open Gelding Conformation 50. Arabian Walk/Trot – Novice Horse or Rider 6. Purebred Arabian Gelding Halter 51. Open Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure 7. Open Stallion Conformation 52. Open Walk/Trot - English/Hunter Pleasure 8. Purebred Arabian Stallion Conformation 53. Open Walk/Trot - 13 & Under 9. Partbred Arabian Mare Halter 54. Open Walk/Trot – 14 to 17 10. Partbred Arabian Gelding Halter 55. Open Walk/Trot - Adult 18 & Over 11. Open Conformation Novice Horse or Handler* 56. Arabian Walk/Trot -13 & Under 12. Open Conformation Junior Handler 57. Arabian Walk/Trot - 14 to 17 13. Open Conformation Championship 58. Arabian Walk/Trot - Adult & Over 14. Arabian Halter Championship 59. Open Walk/Trot Championships - All Disciplines 15. Half Arabian Halter Championship 60. Arabian Walk/Trot Championship – All Disciplines 16. Arabian Liberty 61. Open Walk Race 17. Leadline 9 years old & younger BREAK 18. Walk 12 Years Old And Younger 19. Horse Tack/Free Stall Walk (on horse or on foot) RING 2 - WESTERN PLEASURE DIVISION BREAK 62. Open Western Pleasure – Go As You Please 63. Open Western Pleasure - Novice Horse or Rider RING 2 - HUNTER JUMPER DIVISION 64. Open Western Pleasure – Jr. Rider 20. Open hunter hack 18" walk/trot (2 Fences and Hack class) 65. Open Western Pleasure – Sr. Rider 21. Open hunter hack 2'3" (2 Fences and Hack class) 66. Open Western Pleasure - Junior Horse 67. Arabian Western Pleasure – Novice Horse or Rider LUNCH BREAK 68. Arabian Western Pleasure – Open RING 2 - SPEED CLASSES - DURING LUNCH BREAK 69. Open Western Pleasure Championship Championships/Reserve for open and walk trot 70. Arabian Western Pleasure Championship 22. Arabian Walk/Trot Texas Barrels 23. Open Walk/Trot Texas Barrels SCHOOLING RING - HALTER HANDLING/TRAIL CLASSES 24. Open Speed Texas Barrels (NOON START, 3 HRS TO COMPLETE) 25. Open Walk Trot Flag Race Championships/Reserve (Open, Arabian) - highest scores 26. Open Speed Flag Race 71. Open Halter Handling - Maiden Horse or Handler 27. Open Walk/Trot Cloverleaf Barrels 72. Open Halter Handling – Novice Horse or Handler 28. Open Speed Cloverleaf Barrels 73. Open Jr. Halter Handling 29. Arabian Walk/Trot Plug 74. Open Halter Handling Horses 5 & Under 30. Open Walk/Trot Plug 75. Open Halter Handling Horses 6 & Over 31. Open Speed Plug 76. Arabian Halter Handling Horses 5 & Under 77. Arabian Halter Handling Horse 6 & Over RING 2 - HUNTER PLEASURE DIVISION 78. Open Trail – Novice Horse or Rider 32. Open Hunter Pleasure – Go As You Please 79. Open Jr. Trail 33. Open Hunter Pleasure - Novice Horse or Rider 80. Arabian Trail 34. Open Hunter Pleasure – Jr. Rider 81. Open Trail 35. Open Hunter Pleasure – Sr. Rider 36. Open Hunter Pleasure - Junior Horse RING 3 – SPORT HORSE DIVISION - IN HAND ONLY 37. Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Novice Horse or Rider (12:00 am START, 5 HRS TO COMPLETE) Times will be assigned 38. Arabian Hunter Pleasure – Open Championships/Reserve (Open, Arabian, Partbred) - highest scores 39. Open Hunter Pleasure Championship 82. Open Sport Horse – Novice Horse or Handler 40. Arabian Hunter Pleasure Championships 83. Open Sport Horse – Jr. Handler 41. English Pleasure - Open 84. Arabian Sport Horse – 2 & Under BREAK 85. Arabian Sport Horse - 3 & Over 86. Partbred Arabian Sport Horse - 2 & Under RING 2 - WALK/TROT DIVISION 87. Partbred Arabian Sport Horse - 3 & Over 42. Open Walk/Trot – Green Horse 88. Open Sport Horse - 2 & Under 43. Open Walk/Trot - Green Rider 89. Open Sport Horse - 3 & Over 44. Arabian Walk/Trot - Green Horse or Rider 90. Open Sport Horse - Mares (In Hand) 45. Open Walk/Trot – Maiden Horse 91. Open Sport Horse - Geldings (In Hand) 92. Open Sport Horse - Stallions (In Hand)
BRAHA 14 of 17 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association Open Horse Show Entry Form Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Harford Equestrian Center in Bel Air, Maryland SEND ENTRIES TO: PAT CLIFFORD, 11 MORRIS WAY ROAD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117 410-356-7465
Registration Horse’s Name # Sex Age Owner Rider/Handler Classes Total Due
I hereby certify that every horse, rider, and/or handler is eligible as entered above. I acknowledge that neither Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association nor the Harford Equestrian Center is responsible or liable for injuries or damage to the exhibitor, TOTAL ______horse, or property. STALLS @ $25.00 = ______Signature required to show ______HOOK UP @ $32.00 = ______If under the age of 18, Parent/Guardian Signature ______A copy of a coggins and Arabian registration papers (for Arabian classes only) must accompany entry form. Coggins must be within one year of show date. TOTAL DUE ______
$ 7.00 pre--entry for open/Arabian classes $ 9.00 post entry for open/Arabian classes $10.00 for sport horse – MUST BE PRE-ENTERED $10.00 for liberty $25.00 stalls (No sawdust-straw only-must bring own bedding) $32.00 hookup fee for campers
PRE ENTRIES DUE BY MARCH 28, 2009 (POSTMARK)
OWNER INFORMATION
NAME: ______
ADDRESS:______
______
PHONE #______
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Sponsorship Form
______
Sponsorships are: $25.00 per class, $40.00 for two classes I would like my name to be advertised as follows: ______
Amount Enclosed $______Send to: Pat Clifford, 11 Morris Way Road, Owings Mills, MD, 21117 410-356-7465
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
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Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Association
President’s letter to members and friends of CPAHA
Hello again,
Another new year has begun. Your leaders, headed up by Tom Lynch, are busy planning the annual CPAHA class A horse show. As always, it will be in Raleigh on August 21st, 22nd and 23rd. Donnie Bullock will be judging in the main ring. Mary Lewis will be the Sport Horse judge and Jan Jacobson will be the Dressage judge.
Our website is back up. The new address is www.cpaha.net. There was a problem with the old one – it’s a long story and it doesn’t really matter. At any rate our webmaster, Bennie Foy, has us back on line again.
Also this year, after an absence of several years we are re-launching the youth program. Jayne Maurer and her daughter Kristen have it well underway. Old friends of CPAHA’s, Melanie Bell, and her daughter have graciously agreed to help them with the effort. This year, as a project, they will be taking a CPAHA team to the Region 12 Youth Jamboree. For those of you not familiar with the Jamboree, it is a Region 12 sponsored horse show exclusively for the youth of the region. It has all the stuff a normal horse show has but also offers clinics, contests and is just a lot of fun getting to know like-minded kids from around the region. It is July 16-20th at Clemson. See http://www.aharegion12.com/youth-program/index.html for more information or contact Jayne.
You will be hearing more about this as it gets closer. Please contact Jayne (at 704-467-2621) if you have a kid that you think might be interested. To fund this effort we are going to be participating in the Southern States Label program. I will be asking for your support in this program as I learn more about the process.
As we re-invigorate the club we hope to be able to offer you affordable things you can do with your horses and fun reasons to have them. We are working hard to keep the cost of both the Jamboree trip and the CPAHA show reasonable. For example, at this year’s August show the board has voted to keep stall fees the same as last years.
Hang in there. Dan Regan President, CPAHA Email [email protected] Cell 704-905-6440
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2009 Officers/Contacts
Dan Regan – President [email protected]
Ben Foy – Vice President/Webmaster [email protected]
Tom Lynch -- Treasurer/Membership [email protected]
Jane Maurer – Youth Director [email protected]
Web Site www.cpaha.net
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CPAHA 2 of 2 Shenandoah Valley Classic I Concurrent Show Double Points, Double Awards, Double Prize Money, DOUBLE THE FUN June 18-19, 2009 MS. WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ, OH 2 SHOWS BACK TO BACK 2009 US NATIONALS JUDGE ~ DOUBLE POINTS EACH SHOW ~ MS. CAROL STOHLMAN, OK = EQUALS = 2009 US NATIONALS JUDGE 4 SHOWS IN 1 TRIP! Dressage & Sport Horse Judge: TBA Trail & Reining Judge: ANGIE SULLIVAN, IL SHENANDOAH VALLEY ARABIAN & HALF-ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Concurrent Show JUNE 20-21, 2009 MR. JACK THOMAS, AL ~ 2009 US NATIONALS JUDGE MS. DEBBI THOMAS, CT SPORT HORSE SHOW II WILL BE DOUBLE POINTS! SPORT HORSE: TBA ~ DRESSAGE: TBA ~ HUNTER OVER FENCES: TBA ~ REINING & TRAIL: DEBRA SHONE, KY
Two Group’s Legion & Achievement Presentations & Parties! Watermelon Party Saturday! Stallion Halter Thursday Night & Saturday Night! Shenandoah Valley Dog Races! UPHA Classes ~ Adult Leadline For Information Contact: Sherri Re SV Fall Arabian Classic 281-513-5745 cell / 112 Rockfish Road September 4-6, 2009 Waynesboro, VA 22980 Labor Day Weekend [email protected] ~ website: www.horsecenter.org Last Qualifier for US Nationals Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009
Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society
Presidents Message: Hello ECAHS Members,
This year is rolling along and before you know it, Labor Day will be here. I am working hard on getting things going for the Celebration. It has been a slow start but it will pick up rapidly. I would like to hear from the members in regards to what classes you liked or disliked. I know that the schedule is sometimes very confusing and I am going to try and rework that a little. But I need your input. Remember, this is your show and I want everybody to have a good time. Bring your beautiful Crabbet horses and several of your friends for a wonderful weekend.
I would also like to start with some programs that the entire membership can participate in. Such as, Hippology and horse judging. Are you interested?? This is not just for youth, its for all of us!
In these times when the budget is tight, it would be great to share ideas with each other on how to save some. I am reusing the feed bags for trash bags in my house. Then we recycle the rest of them. Another idea is that some of the horses are on supplements; we buy in bulk and then use the snack pack bags for individual servings. Several owners will share in the cost. I would love to hear your ways of saving.
Until next month, give your horse a hug. And look around you and say thanks to all the many beautiful things that we do have. Family, friends, and freedom.
Marie Taylor Mystic Farm Arabians Petersburg, Virginia
Editors Corner: Hi all, There are lots of new things happening! We are participating in the launch of the Arabian E News and hope that you find this newsletter informative and enjoyable. Please continue sending in your farm news, pictures, new babies, events, new babies, announcements, and did I say, new babies?
It is only 5 months to ECAHS Celebration XVI at Wakefield, Virginia, September 5th and 6th, 2009. Plans are in the works, volunteers are needed, and we sure hope to see you there.
We are also looking for a suitable location for the 2010 Celebration. Can you help us find it? Please send all ideas and suggestions to me at [email protected] or call 540-667-5199, or mail to 460 W Parkins Mill Rd., Winchester, Va 22602. Sincerely,
Lynn Blake Mayhem Farm Winchester, Virginia
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Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 ECAHS Philosophy The Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society was organized on December 4, 1994 for the preservation of Arabian Horses that trace their lineage to the original Arabian horses utilized by W.S. and Lady Anne Blunt, Judith, Lady Wentworth, C. Covey, the Crabbet Arabian Stud of England, and the Sheyk Obeyd Stud of Egypt. The Society's purpose is to promote the purity, beauty, utility, tractability and versatility of Arabian horses descending from Crabbet Sources.
Crabbet History After visiting the Middle East, British aristocrats Lady Anne and Wilfrid Blunt began breeding Arabian horses at Crabbet Park in 1878. Over the years, they took many trips deep into the desert and immersed themselves in all aspects of Arab language and culture, gaining the trust of their hosts. Devoted and brilliant horse breeders, the Blunts learned all they could about the best Arabian bloodlines, examples of which most Europeans had never even encountered. Over the years, the couple and their daughter Lady Wentworth purchased Bedouin horses of the highest quality, adopting the tribesmen's passion for purity of type and pedigree. The Blunts recognized the many traits that made these horses special, including beauty, stamina, intelligence, and remarkable loyalty. As the Smithsonian magazine attests: "The Arabian look signals aristocratic beauty, but the breed's form has pragmatic roots. The arched throat and the widely spaced cheekbones make room for a large, loosely slung windpipe. The hold of the head and neck… tilts the whole apparatus at a prime angle for easy air exchange. Arabians also move differently from other horses; their famous 'floating-on-air' gaits are the strides of long-distance runners."* For close to 100 years, the Crabbet Park breeding program pursued a strategy that, while maintaining the horses' original qualities, emphasized temperament, beauty, and athleticism. In fact, ". . . under Lady Wentworth the word "Crabbet" became synonymous the world over with the highest possible class of Arab horse . . . and there is scarcely a country where Arabians are bred that does not rely upon Crabbet blood." ** Today, Crabbet Arabian breeders the world over are continuing this tradition. Crabbet-line horses are still bred for temperament, soundness, and beauty and the results have been impressive. The Blunts would be proud! *They Drink the Wind, Smithsonian, September 2001 **The Crabbet Arabian Stud, Its History & Influence; Archer, Pearson, and Covey; 2002
What’s a Crabbet? Crabbet Arabians are an exceptional line of horses that possess the ideal combination of equine traits: beauty, gentleness, intelligence, style, versatility, affection, desire to please, soundness, stamina, and more. The calm demeanor and athletic abilities of the Crabbet breed may come as a surprise to those who believe that Arabian horses are high-strung and somewhat delicate. The fact is that Crabbet Arabians have been bred for temperament and strength for over 125 years. Once you get to know a Crabbet-line horse it is easy to see why they make such a great "best friend."
The Crabbet Celebration Each year the Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society holds its annual CRABBET CELEBRATION, in conjunction with the Futurity, on Labor Day weekend. The Crabbet Celebration is a fun-filled weekend of educational seminars, horse show classes, family lines presentations, Stallion presentations, Veteran breeders panel question & answer session, demonstrations and awards banquet. This is NOT an "A" rated horse show and horses qualified to show at the Celebration are judged on aspects of the "original" Arabian or Half-Arabian Horse. Follow the link below to get information on the upcoming Crabbet Celebration.
ECAHS 2 of 19 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 ECAHS Certification Process
IS YOUR HORSE PART CRABBET???? FIND OUT NOW!
In order to show your horses at ECAHS sponsored events, they must be certified to be at least 25% Crabbet/Blunt Breeding. This is accomplished by pedigree research by an expert and the percent will be provided to two decimal points rounded up (for example 79.54%). The percentage requirement of Crabbet/Blunt blood to be eligible to be certified is 25%. Many horses that you would not think of as being "Crabbet" have the qualifying amount so check carefully.
To have your horses certified by the Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society, you should send a copy of the front and back of your AHRA or IAHA registration certificate and/or a pedigree if it is not contained on the back of the registration certificate. If you are sending a pedigree, please include foaling date, color, sex AND REGISTRATION NUMBER.
The cost of certification is $5.00 per horse ($10.00 per horse for non-ECAHS members) which supports the printing of the ECAHS certificate, which is suitable for framing. You will receive an ECAHS certificate indicating the percentage of Crabbet blood in your horse(s) and this will entitle you to participate in ECAHS events providing your horse(s) is at least 25% Crabbet/Blunt breeding.
Send information and a check made out to ECAHS in the appropriate amount, to Pat Bobb, Certification Committee, 86 White Road, Columbia, VA 23038
Youth Challenge T-Shirts
Youth Challenge T-Shirts can make a wonderful gift, and at the same time you are supporting a most worthy cause!
If you are interested in purchasing a shirt ($15.00) please contact Vivian Mack at [email protected] or call 434-535-0923.
Official Crabbet Celebration XV Photos by Equus Unlimited are available for viewing or to order prints. If you would like to see the photos from this year's Celebration they are now on- www.dosequus.net. line at
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John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge
Purpose: Create an ongoing program, known as the John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge that will encourage youth involvement with Crabbet Arabian horses and reward them for their accomplishments.
Theme: The theme for this years Challenge is “How I enjoy a Crabbet Arabian”.
Requirements: Open to any youth up to age 18 - the youth must have an adult mentor who is an ECAHS member. Any youth, who wishes to participate but does not know or have an ECAHS mentor, may contact the Challenge Committee and the Committee will assist the youth in finding an appropriate mentor. Youth participants must develop a project plan, in writing, which they will submit to the John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge Committee. The project must be age appropriate and include: 1. A Crabbet element or connection that will increase his/her knowledge of and interaction with Crabbet Arabians* and/or in some manner, impact and benefit the promotion and preservation of the Crabbet horse 2. A description of the project and the reason it was selected. 3. A project objective, how they plan to conduct the project and how they plan to use their experience with the project in the future to continue their involvement with Crabbet Arabians and ECAHS. The project can entail research and a paper, documenting some task or objective involving people and/or horse(s), or some combination of both, the participant is only limited by his or her imagination (and may include the use of any medium, i.e., PowerPoint presentations, video, audio tapes, posters). The execution of the project plan must require a minimum of 30 hours effort on the part of the youth to complete. The project may involve the efforts and actions of other people, but the youth applicant must be the project director. The mentor for each youth should ensure that the plan is carried out as defined, but may not actually perform the activities required to complete the project. The Youth Challenge Committee will review all submitted projects and may offer changes or suggestions. If the project is accepted by the Youth Challenge Committee, the youth will be awarded a one year youth membership in ECAHS and will have four (4) months in which to complete the project and submit a final report to the Youth Challenge Committee. Included in the final report, the youth will be asked to state whether this project stimulated their continued interest and what they would like to accomplish next in their relationship with Crabbet horses. This statement will help the Youth Challenge Committee determine the nature of the award that would enable the winner or winners to keep pursuing their horse related dreams or goals. Mentors are also required to participate with a written report on the level of commitment and quality of effort by the participant. If the Youth Challenge Committee finds that the youth has satisfactorily completed their project, the youth will be awarded a completion prize appropriate to the youth and their project. If the Committee finds that the completion is lacking in some element they may encourage additional work or modification, and resubmission of the results.
All projects completed by July 31 of each calendar year will be divided between Juniors (ages 12 and Under) and Seniors (ages 13 through 19). Within each age group, the projects will be collectively evaluated on its ECAHS 4 of 19 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 merit, and the winning project in each group, will be awarded the John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge Junior/Senior Award for that calendar year, with the awards to be presented at the following Crabbet Celebration. The winners will also receive an additional prize appropriate to the project with a value of at least $100**.
Two or more youth may enter a single project jointly, but the project will be judged based on its merit and not the number of youth participating, as a single project. The participants will choose which division, either Junior or Senior, the project will be placed in. Completion prizes will also be based on the project.
Timeline: Entries for 2008-2009 must be submitted to the Youth Challenge Committee no later than March 31, 2009. The Youth Challenge Committee will review and approve projects no later than April 15, 2009.
All projects must be completed and submitted to the Youth Challenge Committee no later than July 31, 2009.
Entries should be mailed to: Vivian Mack, 22371 Courthouse Road, Yale, VA 23897
*You do not have to own a horse to participate. **Award amount ranges to be determined annually, based on available funding. Note: The definition of a Crabbet horse may be found at www.ecahs.org/ using the navigation menu on the left, click on Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society, About us, Crabbet Definition; by contacting any Youth Challenge Committee member; or in the Membership Directory.
Committee Members: Lisa Litrell, Chair Virginia Kelsall Vivian Mack P. O. Box 882 1220 Kelsall Road 22371 Courthouse Road Hartselle, Al 35640 Coatesville, PA 19320 Yale, VA 23897 610-932-5791 610-347-2175 434-535-0923 [email protected] [email protected]
Skip Mollenhauer Lynn Blake Debra Prior 4201 Holly Fork Rd 460 W Parkins Mill Rd 4021 McIllwaine Dr. Burbonsville, Va 23011 Winchester, Va 22602 Petersburg, Va 23303 757-566-0549 540-667-5199 804-926-0100 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge Entry Form 2008-2009
Instructions: Projects do not have to be written in detail on the entry form, an outline or general description is all that is needed. Entries will be judged on objectives met, creativity, documentation, Crabbet element, ECAHS element and individual interviews. Examples of projects may include (1) Training a weanling/yearling, (2) Learning horsemanship (care, safety, riding), (3) Researching pedigrees, learning to certify Crabbet Arabian percentages, (4) Creating a pictorial of a horse detailing the parts of a horse, etc. To look at actual projects submitted, please see www.ecahs.org and look for Youth Challenge information on the right hand side of the page.
Deadline for entries: March 31, 2009 Project Due Date: July 31, 2009
Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone No: Age: Email Address: Mentor: Signature: Date: Parent’s Signature: Date:
*Attach additional sheets of paper if required.
Project Name: Project Objective:
Baseline of Knowledge: (To be completed by Mentor) i.e. level of knowledge and prior experience with horses
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Project Description:
Outline how the project will be conducted:
Explanation of how this project will improve the participant’s knowledge of Crabbet Arabians:
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John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge Entry Form 2008-2009
Report Form – To be used by ALL participants.
The following is the minimum required outline for the project:
Theme: How I enjoy a Crabbet Arabian 1) Introduction: I chose this project because…
2) Documentation of project (body of project): a. Give dates b. Hours spent c. Lessons learned d. These topics are a minimum requirement but do not limit you from adding additional information if you wish.
3) Conclusion of project
a. Explain how this project improved the participant’s knowledge of Crabbet Arabians b. List all references. References may include people, books, magazines, or other sources.
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John W. (Jack) Sims Youth Challenge Entry Form 2008-2009
Survey
We would like you to complete the following survey to help us continue to improve the Jack Sims Youth Challenge!
1) Did the participant find satisfaction learning from the ECAHS Mentor?
2) How can ECAHS help you continue acquiring knowledge about Crabbet Arabians?
ECAHS 9 of 19 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 JOHN W. (JACK) SIMS YOUTH CHALLENGE Score Sheet Mentor/Committee Member Name:
Youth Participant Name: Age: ______Project Name: Please rate this project on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being poor – 10 being excellent), on the items below:
1. Crabbet Arabian element of project (How is the Crabbet Arabian part of Score this project?) (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
2. Creativity of project objective (What was the process to complete?) (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
3. Project documentation (calendar and/or journal) completeness (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
4. Quality of horse knowledge learned (references people, books magazines, etc., what kind, how many) (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
5. Project objective met (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
6. ECAHS element of project (i.e., attending meetings, writing for the newsletter, supporting ECAHS in some manner) (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
7. Future benefit to youth’s involvement with Crabbet Arabians (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
8. Effort Exerted (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) Poor Good Excellent
Total Score Notes/Comments:
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Arabian E News! Clubs and Regions – your first two months are FREE! 1 month free advertising – Business Card? Full, half or quarter page?? Classified?
It doesn’t matter what you size choose – get one month free advertising just to try us out! Not sure if you club has joined yet? Not a member of a Club?
Advertising is FREE to you too for one month! Any Size! We are NEW and we WANT your BUSINESS! [email protected] or www.arabianenews.com
Check out the official ECAHS Website at: www.ecahs.org
New training and boarding facility opening in Springfield, Ohio.
Mary Loden, of Loden Reining Horses, along with Stowe Arabians are opening a new training and boarding facility offering a 74 x 144 indoor arena, spacious 12 x 12 matted stalls with auto waterers. Off road environment with plenty of trail riding available. Reasonable rates. Limited stalls available for training,
Contact Mary at 937/605-6617.
For boarding questions, contact Pam at [email protected] or 937/207-6491.
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AK-CMK SYMPOSIUM In the planning for two years, the 2009 AK-CMK Preservation Breeding Symposium will be held in beautiful Central Oregon. Check our website at http://www.ak-cmk-2009.org. Registration forms for both people and horses are available on the web site.
The plans include horses, horses and more horses. There will be trail rides and barn tours starting on Tuesday, August 25th running through Sunday, August 30th. There are (so far) three barn tours each day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Sunday each have two barn tours. Details are listed on the web site. Details of guided trail rides in the mountains are pending.
Of special note are the 60th anniversaries of the Doyle and the Van Gilder breeding programs. The Van Gilder open barn is Thursday, August 27, from 4–6pm and includes a barbeque. The Doyle open barn is Friday, August 28, from 1:30–4:30pm and includes lunch.
Friday night and Saturday, August 29th will be at the lovely 132-acre Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center where we will hold the Fantasia. Joe Ferriss and Rick Synowski share Master of Ceremonies duties. Gulastra and his influence on Arabian breeding in America will be the theme of the symposium.
Speakers include long-time breeders on video and in person, plus experts on the latest news about endurance, sport horse competition, dressage, driving, metabolic disorders, genetic diseases of the Arabian, hoof considerations, dentistry, reproduction, nutrition, DNA, and horses in a green environment.
Come join us!
The convention fee is only $125.00 for adults, children 5 and under are free, 6–12 are $35.00 and 13–18 are $70.00 if registered by June 26, 2009. After that date it is $150.00 per person.
We have reserved blocks of rooms at two motels close to the Fairgrounds and Airport. Both motels have a free shuttle to and from the airport.
In the Redmond/Bend area there are rock gardens and lava tubes to explore as well as the High Desert Museum, so plan plenty of time to check out the other things available in the area. Hope to see you in August!
Your Hosts: CenPAK and CMK-NW
Submitted by Rosemary Byrnes Doyle Doyle Arabians Bend, OR
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Member News
Commentary
At the Scottsdale show during the Scottsdale Supreme Champion class, all of the champions of their classes were judged. When David Boggs and Magnum Psyche, age 14, looking great, was critiqued by the judges, they noticed that he had a welt on his left shoulder, perhaps 8 to 10” long from where I was standing. The show program states: “Judges must excuse from the ring any horse shown at halter that possesses a whip mark (welt) on any portion of the horse.” The steward was called. A veterinarian was called. The class was held up for at least 30 minutes. Magnum had won just about everything possible in the US and Canada and overseas….except Scottsdale. I was told by someone who saw the incident and knew the people, that sometime before the class (time not noted), Magnum became unruly to his handler or another horse and that David smacked him…which was a normal reaction. The result of all the conferring resulted in the win for Magnum. Would this have happened if the horse wasn’t Magnum? Or David? Is this just “one of those things” or should? happen. The horse Aria Impresario, the 3yo, was the unanimous winner of his class and was most impressive! (Michael Byatt was handling Impresario, and because of the class delay almost missed his flight to Qatar where he won the stallion championship with Marwan Al Shaqab…) Many people expressed their disapproval of the decision at the show….I remember a couple mentioning that Magnum’s win was “tainted.” Do exhibitors/owners/ participants forget this and chalk it up? Or does one bend the rules for a 14 year old stallion who looks wonderful who was trying for this illusive win? Was this the correct decision…all things considered? Respectfully submitted by Polly Knoll Beaver Dam, WI
News from Honey Creek Honey Creek Que Osage Purebred Arabian Chestnut colt foaled Saturday, 28 February 2009 Two socks, star, snip BT Sun Dancer x Prairie Kate WW American Foundation Bred Pulque Preservation Program Saqlawi-Al'Abd pure in strain AHA Sweepstakes Nominated
Photo taken at 1 hour old :).
Carrie Woolverton Triple Cross Ranches Honey Creek Farms Prairieville, Texas
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News from Warren Park Stud Hello from the left coast. Our first foal for the year, a filly, is out of the Kiluaea Fire daughter, WW Miss Ga'zi and by Red Garnet by Topaz. Miss.Ga'zi is out of Aleeiaha, a Lewisfield Magic daughter. The Aulrab daughter Aur Aurelia and the Aur Mystique daughter, WW Aur Mystique Ambeer (Missy) are both in foal to Red Garnet. Ambeer is out of a Lewisfield Magic daughter.
We are planning to breed five mares this year; Miss Ga'zi, Aur Alexandria and Missy to Mystic, the Aurik daughter Shawzina to Ed Dodds' Magic Vanity and the most exciting project: breeding Mystic Penne' to Aulrab using his frozen semen that was collected ten years ago. When the mare is checked in foal she will be sent to Johan Theron and his family who operate Yentl Arabs in Parys, South Aftica. Johan bought an Aulrab grandson from us seven years ago and has had good results crossing him on some of his mares. He has 90 arabs and has found a market for the endurance horses that this line produces.
While breeding horses at this interesting time in our history may be a fools errand; so may be training Thoroughbred race horses which is what we are also doing. Our manager Armando Domingues and his brother Alberto are working with four horses at present. Alberto had been a trainer at a stable that recently failed and he moved in with Armando, who lives here. He found part time work at a stable locally and trains in his spare time. They disced a half mile track in our pasture and along with a round corral they set up have been preparing the horses for fair racing that begins in April. They also find time to work with some of our horses and have Penne' and four colts - two four and two five years old - under saddle and progressing very well.
Time flys when you're having fun and because of that our website is very out of date. We plan to fix that. Go to warrenparkstud.netfirms.com. Sandra Warren Warren Park Stud Sanger, Ca
News from Steeltown Arabians Steeltown Arabians announces the much anticipated arrival of this years foal. It's a FILLY!! Out of Al-rooh Taghreed and sired by *Bremervale Andronicus this chromed out chestnut will definitely be turning heads and hearts! Pending name is Steel Cordelia but we'll just call her Lily! Jean Filleti Dundalk, Md
News from Fairfield Farm Fairfield Farm had a good show at the ODAHA All Arab over the 13 -15th of March weekend. Despite the rain and mud we came home with Champion Stallion SHIH ATH for FFC Dundee (Dandaloo Kadet X FFC Raritee), Reserve Champion Stallion SHIH ATH for FFC Csealor (SSA Csea Dream+ X FFC L'Orange), and Reserve Champion Mare SHIH ATH for FFC Ahrare (Ahmeetz X FFC Raritee). Ahrare was reserve to FV Rabbinas Bit of Gold (BL Majestic Gold X >Rabbina) owned by ECAHS President Marie Taylor. We also had a number of good placings in SHUS and Dressage (Training through 2nd Level) including three firsts and three seconds to go with a couple of thirds and a fifth.
William A."Buzz" Moore 804 862 3612 [email protected]
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News from Dabney Mill Equestrian Centre
Well, here at Dabney Mill Equestrian Centre, we are getting ready for the first rated show of the season. All of the girls have been working hard and the horses are learning their lessons well. But regardless of the ribbons, lessons of life will be learned and a greater knowledge of horses will be taught. And everywhere we go, we represent the Crabbet Arabian proudly.
I would like to congratulate Cody Chamberlain for being the High Point Youth at the Shenandoah Valley Series which was held at the Virginia Horse Center last year. She will receive a $500 scholarship towards her college. Cody was riding FV Rabbinas Bit of Gold+ when she earned the scholarship.
Jessica Newsom also received her Rider of Honor and Horseman of Merit from the Arabian Horse Association. I am very proud of her hard work and dedication to learning about riding these beautiful Arabian horses in the classical art of dressage and showing them in the sport horse division. Jessica showed Vesuvius GA and Seyasi, a Seyad son to her wins.
Kayleigh Moore is leasing MAF Grand Tempo++ from Heather Ayscue and will be working on learning how to take care of her first horse. They are coming along just fine.
Two more young riders, Addison Clary and Madison Story are working hard also to learn how to show and to take care of the horses. They are learning how to clean stalls, groom horses, help with feeding and how to prepare them for a show. They never complain and their parents have to drag them from the barn in the afternoon.
What better way to let our Crabbet Arabians help young girls to grow up into well educated young ladies that aren’t afraid to take a challenge.
Eddie & Marie Taylor Dabney Mill Equestrian Centre Petersburg, VA 804 469-7151 [email protected]
News from Desert Storm Arabians I wanted to post that we are looking to have a mini-dispersal for part of my herd. I have about 6 -8 broodmares that I would be willing to free lease; all top quality mares, excellent lines. We may be moving. Also, package deal: Lease or sale: BR Firestorm, (Star Reflection x BR Fire Opal) 1990 chestnut stallion, very correct and pretty, smooth. Now with 30 days under saddle and doing well. Packaged with his mother BR Fire Opal, by Seffer. 3 Retained breedings in sale price. Both 100% Crabbet. $5000 for both or lease with insurance. If you have any inquiries, please email me at [email protected] for more information on what's available. Thank you! Gwen Pfouts DVM Desert Storm Arabians Star Tannery, VA 540-533-3194
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News from Whispering Hope Farm John and I are sorry to report the loss on March 9th of John’s 22 year old Morgan gelding, Statesmans Ambasador. “Sam” came to us as a weanling colt in 1987, at the same time as our Arabian stallion IWA Rafkahn Zefyr. Sam and Zefyr grew up together as buddies. Sam accompanied Zefyr to the Blue Ridge Futurities during those growing up years, where he was often mistaken as an Arabian himself. The friendship took a blow when we brought home our first mare when Sam and Zefyr were three year old colts. Shortly after that, Sam was gelded, but he never fully realized that fact. He always considered the girls as belonging to him, and behaved as the proper “Uncle Sam” should behave toward his nieces and nephews.
Sam was euthanized on March 9th after a bout with displaced intestines. Fortunately, he did not suffer greatly, and was buried here on the farm where he can continue to watch over his family. He will be greatly missed.
Sam (center) shown here tending four of his “nieces”.
News from Stonewood Arabians At the 2008 Year End Awards Banquet of the Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association, Andy Miller's Gelding "Ibn Warranty" received the Award of Open Champion Training Level with an Average Score of 60.723% achieved at USEF - USDF Recognized Shows in 2008.
Ibn is an eight year old 36% Crabbet Arabian sired by Australian National Champion and Canadian Reserve National Performance Champion "Warranty" and out of Andy's 69% Crabbet mare, Champagne Lace SA, sired by Nelcrest Champaign. Ibn is trained and ridden by Jackie Robinson owner of Jack McDonald Stables. Just proof that Arabians can be shown and succeed in Open Dressage Competition. This picture was taken a couple years ago at the Region 14 Fall Show
Andy Miller Allison Park, PA 412 767 9266
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I am an older lover and rider of Arabians. I got my first Crabbet Arab in the 60"s and he was a wonderful guy. There wasn't anything that I asked him to do that he didn't do willingly. I rode on trails, showed in hunter classes, western classes, halter, and anything else that I could think of. It was a time when the versatility of the Arabian was treasured. No one told me that he couldn't go in a hunter class because he moved a little slower. We just pushed a bit, worked consistently, and he was successful.
When he passed away at 35, I was devastated. I had several horses after that, and each had a wonderful story, but none quite measured up to that first little gray, Duffy. Then one day my farrier told me about an Arab that needed a home, and I decided to have a look. I walked into the barn, and there in the cross ties was a beautiful bay Arab, with eyes that were like the window to his soul. Looking into them was like looking into a deepness that is pretty indescribable.
They had been trying to sell him as a hunter horse, but with no success. I took him out to ride around a little, and the lady that owned him said she had never seen him go like that. He rounded himself up perfectly, and we floated around the ring. He was Duffy in a bay suit. The lady was so impressed, she gave him to me, knowing that he would have a home and love forever.
His name is Baron Von Tish, and we have spent many years showing together and trail riding. He has been successful at each and every thing I have asked him to do. We have shown hunter, dressage, western, done in hand classes, and sport horse under saddle. Five years ago was the biggest test of all. On the day before we were to go to the Regional show, he looked like he was in pain. I called the vet, and when he looked at him, said we should head for NC State. I had been there before with a horse, and the outcome had not been good, so I was terrified. We headed down, with my neighbor and another friend in the trailer with him. He had gone through all of his meds before we had gotten 50 miles from home. I got on the phone, and finally found a vet along the way that agreed to see him and help. It is a 4 1/2 hour trip, and without that compassion, he would not have made it.
When we arrived at NC State, after what seemed like 5 years, they checked him out and took him into surgery immediately. We waited, and waited. The Vet came out and said that it was a tumor, and asked if I wanted to continue, or not. She said there was a 50/50 chance of survival, and that if he did survive; he would have a rough time for awhile. She also said that horses that lose that much intestine, usually, if they make it, only live about 2 years. There was the financial part of it too, but how do you say no to a horse with a heart and soul like this? I called my husband, and he agreed that we would figure it out somehow. They ended up removing 14 feet of intestines.
Baron survived the surgery, and I went to see him every other day. After a week, he was allowed to come home, but the scary part was not over. I was so worried I would not take care of him properly, and something would happen. We divided up the run in shed out in the pasture, and made a little area for him so that he could be close to the other horses. I walked him a few times each day. I think it was good for him to be as close to his friends as possible, and get the exercise of walking in and out, keeping his normal routine. He was out with them in the daytime and in the barn with them at night.
He progressed beautifully, and I increased his walking exercise a little each week. Within 3 months, he was doing so well that he was able to trot some. When he was strong enough, I let a little girl, Lindsay Hudson, ride him, and it was a sight to see. He was as happy as she was to be going around the ring. We took him to a few shows after that, and let him do walk trot with her up. We eventually took him to the Regional show and they went top 5 in walk/trot. When he went in the arena with her at Lexington, I was a little nervous until I saw the
ECAHS 17 of 19 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 expression on his face. I knew that she would be fine. He had a calm demeanor, and seemed to know exactly what his job was.
We are in our 5th year now since the surgery. He did founder one time after that, but has come back from everything that has happened to him. I am still showing him, riding on trails, and have another little girl, Tori Connor, that is taking him in walk/trot classes. They are so cute together, and they are both happy.
When I hear people say how flighty and unpredictable Arabians are, I just look at them in disbelief. BUT, it is an opportunity to correct their ideas, and so I begin by telling them about a little gray Arab that I had many years ago, and the bay that is an inspiration for us all. I tell them about Baron carrying a little girl, Sarah that, at 7, is a cancer survivor. She rode him in the lead - line class at the Crabbet show, and he went in with that same expression on his face. Her smile lit up the show grounds, I tell them that he carries another little girl now, too, named Tori Connor, and an old lady named Skip, and does whatever we ask of him to the best of his ability with that same expression.
Jackie Harris and her daughter Laura, awarded Baron the W.N. Vestsante Perpetual Memorial Trophy this year. This was such a tribute to him. The measure of a champion, whether it is a person, or an animal, is not going into a show ring and beating someone else, it is whether you are kind to everyone, trying to always do your best, to overcome adversity, and to care for those around you. Baron is a champion at those important things. That is what this trophy represents, and why it is so special. Thanks again to them.
Every day with Baron is truly a gift, and a gift I enjoy sharing with some very special little girls.
Skip Mollenhauer Hickory Hill Barhamsville, VA
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Society of Arabian Horses in the Bluegrass Area Well, the show season is in full swing for SAHIBA and its members. In March, we had a great open show to kick things off. We had around 70 horses and more than 300 entries. As a member of the KY State Fairs & Horse Show Association, our classes counted for point accumulations and qualifiers for several breeds, including Arabians, Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies, as well as being a Bronze show for the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America and a points show for the Paint Alternative Competitions. So, we had a variety of breeds there, along with a wonderful group of Arabians and Half-Arabians. Thanks to all who participated and made the show a success. SAHIBA tried something new this year - a game area for youth. We had several games set up, like ring toss, bean bag toss, etc for youth to play in their spare time. At these games, they were given tickets, which they could then “spend” at our “Lucky Horseshoe Shop” like Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants. It was a big hit, with our “Shop” having to close early because it sold out. There were many positive comments, since it gave the youth something to do in between their classes, or while they were waiting for a family member to show. We also had a silent auction at the open show, with proceeds going to the SAHIBA youth. We are pleased to announce that more than $300 was raised at the auction! Thank you to all who provided items as well as supported the auction with your bids. SAHIBA would also like to thank all the people who volunteered their time at the show. Not only did we have volunteers who were assigned jobs, we also had lots of exhibitors jump in and help with things like setting up and taking down the jumps and trail courses. A huge thanks goes out to everyone!
SAHIBA’s next big undertaking is our All Arabian show, the SAHIBA Arabian Spring Show. It takes place at Lakeside Arena in Frankfort, KY on May 8-10, 2009. We are expecting a wonderful turn out and are excited about having our show expanded to 3 days. We will begin with Halter & Sport Horse In Hand on Friday evening and run performance classes on Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in coming, please check out our website, www.SAHIBA.org, for class list, entry blank and other important information.
And the last news SAHIBA has this month is to congratulate our member, Lance Bowman. He was named Region 14 Dressage Rider of 2008 at the Regional Awards Banquet last month. Lance has worked very had and is very deserving of the award. Not only has Lance earned recognition from Region 14, but also through AHA and USDF. He, along with his black stallion, Khehanad Adhem +/, earned first place in the 2008 USDF All- Breeds Awards in Training Level Dressage Open and Adult Amateur as well as first place in First Level Open and Adult Amateur. In AHA’s Amateur Achievement Awards Program, Lance also finished in the Top Ten Amateur points winners. He earned a total of 190.5 points for the 2008 show season, all with his stallion. So, SAHIBA would like to send a huge Congratulations out to Lance and Khehanad Adhem+/ for their great success in 2008!
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SAHIBA Officers PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Jeff Caldwell Donna Lassanske 2995 Gratz Road 2954 Airline Dr Owenton, KY 40359 Sonora, KY 42776 502-468-4953 270-358-8727 [email protected] [email protected]
SECRETARY TREASURER Roxane Brown Lana Chaffin P.O. Box 663 102 Kelly Hill Road LaGrange, KY 40031 Clendenin, WV 25045 502-931-6953 304-546-6367 - Cell [email protected] [email protected]
DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Carl Malicote Deneb Thompson 2290 Peacock Road 15810 Columbia HWY Paris, KY 40361 Lynnville, TN 38472 502-750-4500 304-389-5717 [email protected]
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Peggy Hunter Lance Bowman 127 Twin Oaks 4325 Hubbard LN Bardstown, KY 40004 Paducah, KY 42003 859-230-6343 270-217-1670 - Cell [email protected] [email protected]
SAHIBA Web site: www.sahiba.org
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2009 SAHIBA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NEW RENEWAL NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______PHONE: ______FAX: ______EMAIL: ______IF YOUTH MEMBER DATE OF BIRTH: ______SS#: ______AHA Membership Number: ______
YOU CAN JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIPS BY COMPLETING THIS FORM AND SENDING IT ALONG WITH THE CORRECT FEE’S MADE PAYABLE TO: SAHIBA
MAIL FORM AND CHECK TO: DENEB THOMPSON Phone #: 304-389-5717 15810 Columbia Hwy Email #: [email protected] Lynnville, TN 38472
CHECK MEMBERSHIP TYPE: ___AFFILIATE: $70.00 {voting rights, includes liability insurance and competition card} Increase to the Competition Card, that fee increased by $15 on all Competition Cards {Youth and Adult} as of April 1, 2008. ___ADULT ASSOCIATE: $25.00 {no voting rights, no liability insurance, no competition card} ___BUSINESS: $54.00 {Does not include liability insurance, other restrictions} MUST BE DONE ONLINE at www.arabianhorses.org ___YOUTH: $50.00 {Includes voting rights for AHYA and competition card} Increase to the Competition Card, that fee increased by $15 on all Competition Cards (Youth and Adult) as of April 1, 2008. ___YOUTH ASSOCIATE: $10.00 {No voting rights, No liability insurance, No competition card} ___LIFE: $1000.00
Go to www.arabianhorses.org “Join” You will be given the options listed above for membership type. Please read carefully and choose the best membership suited for you, if showing choose affiliate or you WILL NOT get the competition card and it will cost you extra every time you show. You will want to make sure you are joining: Society for Arabian Horses in the Bluegrass Area Club # 14265 Payment will be to AHA, but they will notify the membership chair. MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER WILL BE THE: ARABIAN E NEWS A LATE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL MEMBERSHIPS RECEIVED AFTER THEIR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRATION DATE, AS DEFINED BY ANNIVERSARY DATE. PLEASE CHECK AREA IN WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST: ____ Spring Horse Affair ____ SASS Class “A” ____Fall Fun Show ____Promotion ____Directory ____Trail Rides ____Youth www.sahiba.org
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SAHIBA RECREATIONAL RIDING RULES
Recreational Riding is an incentive-based program th at rewards you with recognition, awards, etc. for doing what you love to do. It works like this: You keep a log of hours spent riding your horse, ANY HORSE, whether it be an Arabian, Half/Arabian, Anglo/Arabian or any breed. And at 10, 100, 500, 1,000 etc. Recreational hours you will receive sp ecial awards. A y early award will be given to the person with the highes t number of hours for that year, in each of the age divisions.
ELIGIBILITY:
Owner must be a full member in good standing of SAHIBA. Leased horses may participate under the following conditions:
1. Leassee must be a full member and in good standing of SAHIBA.
2. Written verification of lease from owner of horse must accompany nomination.
NOMINATIONS:
A nomination fee of $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth (17-years and under). Nomination fees must be paid before any hours can be credited.
If a nom inated horse is sold during an award year, and the new owner is a m ember in good standing of SAHIBA, the hours will follow the horse. Otherwise, hours will stop at the date of sale.
DIVISIONS:
1. 0 through age 18
2. 19 through age 35
3. 36 through age 55
4. 56 through age 70
5. 71 and over
HOURS EARNED:
Recreational riding hours can be earned during trail riding, riding lessons, parades, drill teams, grooming before and after riding, etc. Any ride time at open non-recognized events.
The following are th e hours we will b e recog nizing and awarding at the annual awards banquet.
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SAHIBA RECREATIONAL RIDING RECOGNIZED HOURS
1. 50 HOURS 2. 100 HOURS 3. 250 HOURS 4. 500 HOURS 5. 1,000 HOURS 6. 1,500 HOURS 7. 2,000 HOURS 8. 2,500 HOURS 9. 3,000 HOURS 10. 4,000 HOURS 11. 5,000 HOURS 12. AFTER 5, 000 HOURS POINTS START OVER.
NOMINATION FORM
SAHIBA RECREATIONAL RIDING NOMINATION FORM FOR YEAR 20______Owner [or lessee] Name: ______Youth Birthday: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Phone Number: ______Email Address: ______DIVISION: 0 thru 18 ______19 thru 35 ______36 thru 55 ______56 thru 70 ______71 & over ______Name of Horse: ______Enclose $15.00 for adult rider or $5.00 for youth rider. REMEMBER YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF SAHIBA IN GOOD STANDING. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SAHIBA AND MAIL TO: Peggy Hunter Phone: 859-230-6343 127 Twin Oaks Email: [email protected] Bardstown, KY. 40004 If you need extra copies of the form to report your hours, just make a photocopy.
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Recreational Riding Sheet Log
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Horse Show High Point Awards Program Rules
Direct any questions, requests for entry forms or reporting forms to the Horse Show Point Chairman: Roxane Brown P.O. Box 663 LaGrange, KY 40031, 502-931-6953. [email protected]
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, the horse must be a Registered Purebred or Half Arabian owned or leased by a member of SAHIBA. The rider or handler of said horse must also be a member of SAHIBA.
Nomination Procedure: A completed nomination form, copy of registration papers for all nominated horses and a check in payment of all fees must be received by the H.S. Point Chairman prior to exhibiting. Nomination fees shall be per horse per division as follows: All Adult nominations - $15.00 or $10.00 if said adult volunteers a minimum of 3 hours at two (2) SAHIBA run shows for a total minimum of 6 hours for the year, and attends at least one club meeting during the year. All youth nominations are $5.00.
Reporting Procedure Horse Shows: After placing first through fifth or sixth (for open shows) in a class for which you have been nominated, complete a point sheet (copies available from the H.S. Point Chairman). Mail the completed point sheet along with a copy of the showbill listing the name, date and classes for the show to our H.S. Point Chairman within 30 days of the show. Include the phone number and address of the Show Secretary. Allocation of Points for Shows:
Placing USAE Recognized Shows Non-USAE Recognized Shows 1st 12 6 2nd 10 5 3rd 8 4 4th 6 3 5th 4 2 6th 2 1 participation in class without 1 1/2 placing Championships shall receive double points. Regional & National placing will count as follows: Ch ampion: 20 points; Reserve Cha mpion: 16 points; Top 5 or Top 10: 12 points; Participation at Regional or National Show with no placing: 5 points. Points earned at the SAHIBA Spring Horse Affair , SAHIBA Arabian Spring Show (SASS), and SAHIBA Sheiks and Shrieks Fall Show shall count at 1 ½ times the normal point value per placing.
Award Divisions:
Purebred Halter Purebred Western Purebred English Purebred Sport Horse (Dressage & Huntseat) Purebred Open Performance and Halter Purebred Amateur Performance and Halter Purebred Adult Walk - Trot SAHIBA 7 of 12 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 Half-Arabian Halter Half-Arabian Western Half-Arabian English Half-Arabian Sport Horse (Dressage & Huntseat) Half-Arabian Open Performance and Halter Half-Arabian Amateur Performance and Halter Half-Arabian Adult Walk - Trot Youth Equitation and Showmanship Youth Walk – Trot and Showmanship Youth Western Youth English Youth Sport Horse (Dressage & Huntseat) Youth Open
Award Divisions are defined as follows: Halter: Any Arabian or Half-Arabian class judged solely on the horse. Western Performance: Any Arabian or Half-Arabian class judged under western tack including stock and reining & sidesaddle classes. English Performance: Any Arabian or Half-Arabian cl ass judged under English tack that shall be of the saddle seat discipline including sidesaddle and Park. Sport Horse: Any Arabian or Half-Arabian cl ass judged under dressage or hunt seat tack including but not lim ited to show hac k, hunter-jumper and Sport Horse in-hand classes. Open Performance & Any class that m ay include any of the above divisions in any com bination and Halter: may also include other classes that did not fit the above divisions such as Driving, Native Costum e, Trail Class. This divi sion is the division for the “all around” Arabian or Half -Arabian which is multita lented that wish es to com pete for Top Horse of the Year. Amateur: Any class f rom any disciplin e or a com bination of disciplines that is lim ited to Amateurs only. Equitation & Western or English or hunt seat which are jud ged upon the skill of the rider o r Showmanship: handler including Walk-Trot Equitation and Lead-Line Equitation. Walk – Trot; New to the High Point Program – This div ision is f or th e adult or youth tha t compete only in walk/trot classes and do not show in any classes that canter, lope or hand gallop.
Additional Rules and Regulations:
Points will accrue from December 1st through November 1st this year; and any show that one participates in during October, must have the point sheet and show bill postmarked by November 3rd to co unt towards year end awards. Postmark dates will determine the timeliness of payments and forms received. In the event of a dispute, the determination of the Point Chairman shall be binding. If a horse is being purchased on a time-payment plan, a copy of the agr eement must be attached to the nomination form. Volunteer forms must be com peted and signed by the ho rse show organizer or m anager and sent to the H.S. Point Chairman, then a $5.00 refund per division will be mailed to you.
SAHIBA 8 of 12 Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 SAHIBA Horse Show High Point Awards Nomination Form For Year ______Name______Address______City______State______Zip______Phone (______)______E-Mail______Name of 1st Horse______Name of 2nd Horse______Name of 3rd Horse______
Please check the award divisions you are 1st Horse 2nd Horse 3rd Horse entering below: Purebred Halter ($15 per horse) Purebred Western ($15 per horse) Purebred English ($15 per horse) PB Sport Horse (Dressage/Huntseat) ($15 per horse) PB Open Performance and Halter ($15 per horse)
PB Amateur Performance & Halter ($15 per horse) Purebred Adult Walk – Trot ($15 per horse) Half-Arabian Halter ($15 per horse) Half-Arabian Western ($15 per horse) Half-Arabian English ($15 per horse) H.A. Sport Horse (Dressage/Huntseat) ($15 per horse) H.A. Open Performance and Halter ($15 per horse) H.A. Amateur Performance & Halter ($15 per horse) Half-Arabian Adult Walk – Trot ($15 per horse) Youth Equitation and Showmanship ($5 per horse) Youth Walk – Trot & Showmanship ($5 per horse) Youth Western ($5 per horse) Youth English ($5 per horse) Youth Sport Horse (Dressage & Huntseat) ($5 per horse) Youth Open ($5 per horse)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $______The rider or handler of said horse must be a member of SAHIBA. Make checks payable to SAHIBA. Enclose a copy of each horse’s registration papers and return form and payment to the Horse Show High Point Chairman: Roxane Brown P.O. Box 663, LaGrange, KY 40031 502-931-6953 [email protected]
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SAHIBA Horse Show High Point Form
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SAHIBA Member News
News from Blue Gate Farm
Blue Gate Farm is offering their stallion, BG Tsultan for sale, lease, or at stud.
BG Tsultan is a beautiful Chestnut Grandson of Ivanhoe Tsultan. He is a quality stallion with straight legs, a smooth body, big eyes and lots of type. He stands 15 hands. He has 5 lines to *Mirage, 2 lines to Abu Farwa & Naseem and several lines to Skowronek. Live cover only.
Purebred=$750 All others=$350
Multiple Mare discounts=$500 Purebred, $250 Others
I am interested in selling my stallion or leasing him to someone who would stand him at stud and use him for a breeding horse as he deserves. I have pretty much stopped my breeding operation and would love for someone to take him use him for a breeding stallion. The only requirements would be that they had a good facility to stand a stallion and care for him and that they would keep him insured for the sale price. No other cash would be needed.
He is 59.07% Crabbet / Blunt breeding. Tsultan’s only purebred foal (filly) is at right.
His only other foal was a part bred palomino filly .She was just as impressive.
Contact: Ernie McLoney, Blue Gate Farm, Verona,Ky, [email protected]
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SAHIBA member and Board of Director Lance Bowman
Wins the 2009 Region 14 Dressage Award! SAHIBA says Congratulations Lance – Way to GO!
SAHIBA Members Jane Clay, Deneb Thompson, Jeff Caldwell, Carl Malicote & Lana Chaffin with Lance Bowman after he won the 2009 Region 14 Dressage Award.
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SAHIBA Arabian Spring Show May 8 -10 Lakeside Arena, Frankfort, KY Class “A” Arabian-Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Show, a Region 14 qualifier offering NSH classes. Halter and Sport Horse Divisions as well as Reining, Trail and Hunter Hack Classes. High Point Dres- sage Awards and KAHABA Classes. Paybacks to most classes, including Halter , Sport Horse & Dressage. 3 days of competition and fun. For more information contact: Jeff Caldwell, [email protected] Sheiks ‘N Shrieks October 17 Lakeside Arena, Frankfort, KY A one day Open All-Breed Show - Approved by KAFHS to qualify points for year end and also offering KAHABA classes. For more information contact: Deneb Thompson, [email protected]
Society for Arabian Horses in the Bluegrass Area AM Michael Love
*Seffer x AM Dream Dove AHA Sweepstakes Nominated SCID Clear 86.49% Crabbet Certified Stud fee: $1200/$900 LFG Shipped Cooled Semen
AM Michael Love is a dream stallion that blends old Crabbet and Wentworth Crabbet with his Rosemary Archer-bred sire and his dam who is heavy in *Raffles and *Raseyn blood. A blend that adds to the structure of the older CMK lines while enhancing action, elegance, and carriage.
Talented, athletic, and versatile AM Michael Love has proven himself in the show ring as a junior halter stallion, western pleasure stallion, hunter under saddle, sport horse in-hand, and as a dressage winner.
He has recently been ranked by Arabian Horse World as the #2 stallion of halter and the #2 stallion of halter and performance horses combined at the 2006 Sport Horse Nationals!
His oldest foals are being noticed and rewarded in the show ring while others are in training as reiners and western pleasure mounts. Smart, good disposition, correct conformation, and strong bones are helping make these young horses into steady show animals. These are all traits that AM Michael Love throws to his progeny.
Stowe Arabians is pleased to offer AM Michael Love for the 2009. Please contact us for a free DVD and farm packet.
Stowe Arabians Eric & Pam Stowe 4750 Old Clifton Rd. Springfield, Ohio 45502 937-207-6491 www.stowearabians.com [email protected]
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Articles of Interest! We would like to thank Suzanne Drnec for contributing a series of articles to the Arabian E News! We hope you enjoy the first Chapter of a fourteen Chapter series on Western Fashion. Writing or riding, Suzanne Drnec enjoys horses and their people. Drnec is president of Hobby Horse Clothing Company, a show apparel manufacturer, and also the caretaker of an assortment of lawn ornament horses. You can find her at www.hobbyhorseinc.com. Please consider the Rookie Rewards program for your Club - FREE $100 gift certificates and ribbons for shows that offer our Hobby Horse Rookie Rewards Walk-Trot Horsemanship class. Read all about it here: www.hobbyhorseinc.com/rookierewards.
Western Fashion: Head To Toe Chapter 1 Introduction and Color Coordination This chapter begins a book designed to help you create a winning wardrobe for western show events. We'll evaluate the main elements head-to-toe that make up your western show wardrobe, and discuss hints and visual tricks to help create the look you need in today's tough show competition. With these ideas in mind, you can assess both your horse and yourself to decide what elements in your present wardrobe to keep and what to update. No one knows better than yourself what you like, so remember that my suggestions are just that - nothing is written in stone, except in the show rulebook!
In this introduction, we'll first discuss some why, how, and how much issues of building a western show wardrobe. Next, we'll consider basics of color and style. In future chapters, we'll focus on hats, vests, blazers and jackets, blouses and shirts, pants/belts/buckles, chaps, boots, saddle blankets, and accessories.
Why? Wisely planning a good show It's important to understand the rules, both written and unwritten, of the horse wardrobe will not only help you make a good IMPRESSION, but will show game. You're being judged on only one thing in the show arena - also give you an extra bit of IMPRESSION- and it's vitally important that you overlook no detail in your confidence each time you enter the arena. performance or turnout. You must not only have your horse schooled and groomed to perfection, but you must look like a winner - coordinating your attire and your horse's tack to flatter your strong points and minimize your weaknesses, with your presentation being both legal and appropriate for both the class and level of competition. Remember:
1. Your equipment must satisfy the rules of the association or club you show with- become familiar with your rulebook and don't lose a prize because you "didn't know". 2. You're being judged on how you look, so there's no sense in not looking your best. Wisely planning a good show wardrobe will not only help you make a good IMPRESSION, but will also give you an extra bit of confidence each time you enter the arena, and save you time and aggravation in the long run.
How Much? Not a million dollar question, fortunately. Putting together a good western show wardrobe shouldn't cost a mint if you plan carefully and always buy the best quality that you can afford. Spend your money where it shows- in
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Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 15, 2009 the show ring- and consider economizing somewhere less visible: perhaps a less opulent hotel at the horse show, or a truck that merely pulls your horse trailer rather than creating a sensation as it barrels down the road: you're being judged in the show pen, not the parking lot.
For a new rider with no wardrobe, plan on investing close to $1,000 initially for chaps, hat, show blanket, and assorted clothes for a quality western wardrobe suitable for showing competitively at local and regional level shows. Remember that quality basics will last for years and also have excellent resale value. Good show clothing is not an expense; it's an investment in your success.
Consider this: if you show once a month for four years, the difference between a terrific $1,000 wardrobe and an average-at-best $500 bunch of clothes is about $10 per show. Isn't it worth the extra ten bucks to look like a winner?
What Color? Color plays a very important role in the impression that you make in the show ring. You must flatter your horse at the same time you try to look unique- a trick when there's 20 sorrel horses with riders in black chaps loping around together! Before you choose colors, keep in mind that your horse will affect the overall picture much more than your little face: don't ever choose something you don't like, but dress for your horse as well as yourself, because very little of your coloring shows in the pen, compared to the acre of horse you're riding!
Do some investigation: consider a trip to the library for a book on fashion and color, and do your own research for both you and your horse. ("He's tall, dark, and chestnut.") Or check out the InterActiv feature - it's a fun way to preview color combinations for you and your horse. When it comes to color, trust your instincts, start simple, and study the impression color creates in the show ring before you start spending.
In general, horses are either "redheads" (sorrel, chestnut, red roan, rose gray, dun- horses with red hair) which look especially nice with softer earth-tone shades of sand, rust, brown, peach, and most any green tone, or "brunettes" (bay, black, white, most grays- horses with brown, black, or white hair) which can wear bright jewel-tone colors like red, blue, purple and also the greens well. "Neutral" color group horses include palominos, buckskins, and grullas who can use either the earth-tone or jewel-tone accents, depending on the rider's preferences, horse's coat color, and the horse's markings. Click here to find your Winning Colors Some horses including Appaloosas, Pintos, and Paints are a little harder to classify. If your horse has more than 50% body white, consider the brunette/jewel-tone colors to contrast with your horse's white coat and avoid a dreary "sand chaps on almost white horse" combination. If your colorful horse has less than 50% body white, use his primary coat color as the determining factor: for example a minimal white sorrel overo Paint would probably look best in the redhead/earth-tone colors.
If you ride several horses, or aren't sure what color horse you may be showing, consider the versatile blue/green color range. From the palest mint to the deepest forest green, these colors look great on almost any horse color, and also carry well from a distance in the show ring. Picture a beautiful teal green shirt with a matching saddle blanket on a sorrel horse and a bay - it's a winning picture either way.
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Keep in mind that dark colors minimize while light colors emphasize. Smaller patterned or vertical stripe fabrics will minimize and lengthen, while large, bold stripes or horizontal designs will shorten or broaden your figure. Remember, too, that the judge will be looking at you from at least 50 feet away, so tiny details will be lost but A classic black color and silhouette will carry from rail to rail. Make sure your outfit "reads on stage." outfit will be in style for many If you're bottom-heavy, you might consider a dark chap color to minimize "thighs of years. size" with a vertical patterned dark vest to minimize your middle, topped off with a lighter hat to visually draw the observer's eye upward and create the illusion of height in your upper body. If you're tall, a darker hat will visually compress you a little, especially with a darkish outfit below it. Busty? Try to keep layers- lapels, ties, collars- to a minimum on your chest and go for a color blend at the waist. Small, or trying to create a bigger or more adult impression? Go for a sharp color contrast between chaps and tops, and emphasize accessories- bolder ties or a little more jewelry, perhaps.
Any figure will look trimmer if you try to make everything- chaps, belt, vest/jacket/shirt- come together at your natural waist instead of your hips. No color or style will erase your figure flaws, but careful choices can emphasize your good points and minimize your weaknesses. Trends come and go, but good taste is always in style - just study breed journals and other magazines to see what the look is in your area. Better yet, attend a few shows like those you'll be competing in with a camera to snap a few reminders of what you did or didn't like.
How do you create a winning look? Simply put, by planning. Great performances don't happen accidentally: they're scripted, rehearsed, and polished long before being presented to the judge. From head-to-toe and poll-to- hoof, you can improve your placing and performance by planning ahead.
Next: Chapter 2 - Hats All materials are copyright 2008 © Suzanne Drnec and re-printed here with permission.
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Farm News Arabians Destiny in Farmville, Virginia is very pleased to announce the arrival of their latest addition; a beautiful black colt born at 12:05am on March 15. Sire is Falkhans Raad a homozygous black stallion owned by Donna Thompson-Bjerke of Winding Brooke Farm in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Raad has a very successful show record to include shows such as VAHA, Region 15, East Coast Championship and Sport Horse Nationals. Dam is Thee Knight-N-Gale a homozygous black mare owned by Arabians Destiny. Gale also has a very successful show career. AD Thee Midknight Thunder (pending) is a very sweet, people loving foal and appears to have great potential in the show ring. His name comes from both parents; as Raad means thunder in Arabic. Please visit our website to see our entire family: www.arabiansdestiny.com Pictured is mother and son; 1 hour after birth.
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