American Shagya Arabian Verband, Inc. Newsletter Winter, 2008
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American Shagya Arabian Verband, Inc. Newsletter Winter, 2008 CAROLYN TUCKER & TAMAS ROMBAUER ARE SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL ASAV MEETING AND SEMINAR ASAV is continuing it’s dedication to the SHAGYA bred horse and celebrating some of the outstanding achievements within the breed. This year a number of clinicians and guests have been invited to present during the three day event that is scheduled for March 14-15-16 at the farm of Darlene Stevens near Finchville, Ky. CAROLYN TUCKER has graciously accepted our invitation to tell about her experiences with *OMAN, an imported Shagya stallion, whose presence and breeding powess has been a major influence within the breed. Carolyn joins TAMAS ROMBAUER, who has managed the National Stud farm of BABOLNA in Hungary. He accepted the invitation to attend the national meeting and will be present to assist in the education and judging of our chosen breed. Mr. Rombauer will also explain the present plight of the stud farm in Hungary. Public officials in Hungary are threatening to down size and limit the breeding at this historical stud, that has been in existence since 1789. Several events are planned during the weekend with at least twelve clinicians who will each present their individual specialties related to breeding and training. ASAV is celebrating it’s fifth year and is unique because the association has sponsored an annual meeting each year similar to this year’s event. The registry is compliant with ISG registry rules and the membership is rapidly expanding. Our books are open to members. We have an open forum that promotes the Shagya bred horse, whomever it’s owner may be or the breeder. *Oman and Carolyn Tucker As stated in the last newsletter, WE ARE MOVIN’ UP AND MOVIN’ ON! Founded in 1789, the Babolna National Stud has been a major location for horse breeding in Hun- gary throughout the whole period of its existence. The mission of the company was to preserve, pro- mote and develop the values created by the efforts of its predecessors. The goal was to not only preserve, but to also convey the HUNGARIAN EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE to the general public which once was closely connected to warfare and show how this has become a vehicle for a noble sporting activity. The history of the Babolna stud, which is rightly world famous, today, looks back to the end of the 18th century. As ordered by Joseph II, emperor of Austria and king of Hungary, a stud was created with the pur- pose to breed fast and strong horses, which were necessary both for the army and for the public. It was established that horse breeding in Hungary would flourish only under the professional hands of stud masters that would create imperial-royal studs. The Babolna Arabian breed, later termed the SHAGYA ARABIAN, came into being before the English Thoroughbred established in 1793. The stud survived both World Wars, but suffered severe losses. In 2001 a state-owned company was established to conserve and preserve the historical building complex, which is over 260 years old. Now it seems all of this may be revoked and the STUD is in jeopardy! This centuries old heritage will need many resources to insure that it will continue in its present form. Mares and foals at Babolna National stud, Babolna Hungary -- Mares are tied under their pedigree chart and foals are free OUR MISSION STATEMENT ESTABLISH a registry for purebred Shagya Arabians and partbred Shagya Arabians Regulate the approval of breeding stock by ISG standards via inspections. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Promote and coordinate Shagya breeders throughout the world It is once again time for the annual ASAV member- Disseminate information about the breed to the ship meeting. The BOD has put in a great effort to public produce an exceptional meeting. It begins Friday Recognize and record the achievements afternoon and lasts until Sunday afternoon. The of the Shagya bred horse in America BOD sequestered grant monies and donations, so that we could afford to fly in top notch speakers. For instance, Tomas Rombauer (Babolna stud man- ager and ISG VP) is coming in from Hungary. Carolyn Tucker will arrive from California to speak about Oman, 100 day stallion testing and endurance riding. We also have numerous on-site clinics and visits to preeminent equine medical facilities. A tour of these facilities will offer participants glimpses of new technology being offered, which are used to diagnose equine ailments. The most fascinating equipment to be shown is the rotating MRI unit [MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging], which uses non-homogeneous magnetic field gradients to ob- serve water (hydrogen) nucleic resonate and create 2D images. (Only Kilian would know this!) The general membership will also elect representa- tives from their region to the BOD. In addition, we expect a lively and in depth discussion concerning the future of the organization and the direction we shall take. The voting and discussion are open to ALL ASAV members. Such topics ought to be our relationship with ISG and NASS. We shall also mull over the place and time of next year’s annual meting. For most who do not know, the AERC endurance con- ference will be held in early March in Louisville next year. Do we participate or do we move the national meeting away from the area? There is much to discuss and a lively and entertain- ing time will be held by all. See you in Kentucky! Kilian Dill www.shagyaregistry.com Mares at Babolna National stud- Hungary I would have enjoyed just riding for the pleasure of it. For NO *OMAN, My Tribute reason or for an upcoming event! by Carolyn Tucker Oman was a pleasure to have and I loved to just watch him in his pasture overlooking the girls and the property. His routine When I think of *Oman, and it has been several years since he was to eat breakfast and go to his day pasture until training time passed on, I still feel that he was and is a "Horse of a lifetime". or stay all day on his day off. I always loved watching him any- I will always feel that we got cheated and just when we reached where.. He was a beautiful horse to look at. Had a beautiful face the top of the great hill in training and promotion, we didn't get to and wonderful athletic looking body with that dark mahogany enjoy the downhill side. The rush of the fun and less stress side. That's life tho! Oman and I spent a great deal of time together. bay color. Most of it was always training or promoting and asking him to Oman was just right size wise for the different riding that we do or go etc. He never gave me refusals or got in any trouble. He did. You need a handy horse that you can easily get on and off was always very willing to try what I or anyone else asked.. all day long for endurance and also a size that is acceptable for dressage and jumping. I would have loved to spend my whole life Anyone who rode or handled him, remarked about his easy riding Oman. and willing temperament. You could leave his saddle, bridle, blankets with-in reach and he would never touch them. One time In the end I was happy that I was there with him. We walked I found him standing at the trailer during a show where I had up to his day pasture when he was so sick and we spent some both him and Crescendo for jumping classes. We were switching very special time there together while waiting for the vet. As sick horses between every class and somehow Oman was not clipped as Oman was, he still loaded into the trailer for the ride up to the to his trailer tie and I had been gone with Crescendo for the class. vet hospital. The prognosis was not good! I was so relieved that he had stayed at the trailer anyway. I brought him back home to his day pasture where he re- This is one of the fears of showing with a stallion. It is a mains today with the view of the girls and the whole property. double stress. One time at Tevis, a mare broke away and came to Oman, "Horse of a Lifetime". I've heard it said that you only Oman. I got rid of her but Oman thought she was going to kick experience one of those in your life. I feel lucky to have had and he pulled back and broke his d-ring. He could have chased the opportunity. after her but stayed with me. FREE This is the type of attitude that Oman always had. He was dependable with his life routine. Many times we would breed Free…Freely he floats as if on air then run to an event. He never got things mixed up and knew that when we were out with other horses, it was not breeding time.. I watch as he passes – with nary a care. We have followed many a mare in heat and he never tried to He’s big, he’s bold, he’s a very dark bay consider any breeding ideas. And he looks so beautiful on this particular day. For me, Oman made things easier.. We lived a fast life style.. His neck is arched, his eyes are bright Busy breeding schedule, busy training schedule, and busy com- I wonder if he knows he a beautiful site.