MN State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN | September 28-30, 2018 nd what a festival it was! The main barn, auction barn and Coliseum were beautifully decorated in the Fall Fest’s signature colors of red, orange and gold. Although the weather was a little chilly, nothing dampened the enthusiasm of the MAHB members, judges A and show participants. Opening ceremonies had the colors presented beautifully by Tarah Pyka. A first-time flag carrier, Tara and her 14-year-old gelding, Donagain De, gave a beautiful presentation even though he is totally blind. Over the three days, with 36 classes on the schedule, the barn and walkways were filled with handlers, grooms and riders. Throughout the show, Minnesota Breeder members provided an array of food and beverages. The “snack bar” in the main barn served up complimentary doughnuts, coffee and snacks throughout the show. Also provided to everyone, wild rice soup on Friday and chili on Saturday. At noon on Saturday, playing to a standing room only crowd, guests took a trip down an Arabian horse and Minnesota Breeders memory lane with guest speakers Dick Ames, Walter Mishek and Larry Jerome. A highlight of Saturday afternoon was the presentation to Eleanor Hamilton of the first Minnesota Breeders Eleanor Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the club’s founding members, Eleanor has been a steadfast participant in the club and this show. Whether she was in the saddle competing or presenting the flag, Eleanor is always memorable. She has contributed so much to the Minnesota Breeders program and to the Arabian horse industry. Surrounded by family and friends, Eleanor was surprised, delighted and a bit tearful at the presentation. On Saturday afternoon, the Stallion Auction took place in Compeer Arena. Opening ceremonies saw two stallions inducted into the Minnesota Breeders Hall of Fame: A Noble Cause, owned by the Ames family, and Pprovidence, owned by Blake Skole. Following that presentation, the Top Five Auction Yearling Colts and Fillies were called into the arena where the final judging for each class was announced and the award presentations and pictures took place. After a buffet dinner, the auction started. There were 89 of the nation’s finest stallions whose services were up for bid. The auction was a huge success bringing in more than $200,000. An evening of friendship and fun ended with prize drawings for those who had purchased stallion services at the auction. Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders President Donna Hentges summed it all up, “We made a number of changes to the program this year. With the resulting exciting show and a successful auction under our belts, we are not slowing down and already have plans for more changes and more excitement next year. Come join us! You won’t be disappointed.” Arabian Horse Times | 234 | Volume 49, No. 6 Photos by Avalon Photography, Brianna Burnham & Meaghan Estes Arabian Horse Times | 235 | Volume 49, No. 6 3 & Over Mare Jackpot ATH Champion 2-Year-Old Filly ATH Champion AGNETHA Yearling Medallion Filly ATH Champion Auction Yearling Filly ATH Champion SUPRE STAR WLF (ROL Intencyty x J (Showkayce x Porshah J), shown by Indira F. BLACK PEARL CRF (Vitorio TO x Exotic BLACK PEARL CRF (Vitorio TO x Exotic Nebula WLF), shown by owner Penny Gute. I. VanHandel for owner Lawrence Jerome. Angel AB), shown by Caden Cruise for owner Angel AB), shown by Caden Cruise for owner Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. 3 & Over Gelding Jackpot ATR Champion 2-Year-Old Colt/Gelding ATH Champion Yearling Medallion Colt/Gelding ATH Auction Yearling Colt/Gelding ATH Champion MAJOR SIR (SF Sir Real x Major Kameo), KHOALITION J (Khadraj NA x Starberry Champion LUXURIANT (SS Tru Believer x JHAVANI DHA (TF Royal Shahbaz x shown by Andrea McGowan for owners Fame), shown by owner Anissa Weber. Valerena), shown by Indira F. I. VanHandel for Nevaeh DHA), shown by Rob Kyker for owner Michael & Andreen Millard. owners Rolyn or Judith Schmid. Teresa Gellin. HALTER Ex: Caden Cruise, O: Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc.; (Psymadre x Porcelynn WLF), Ex: Grayson Sellman, 3 & Over Mares Jackpot ATH - Champion: Reserve: ST JEWELS ODYSSEY (Odyseey SC O: Dr. James & Penny Gute. SUPRE STAR WLF (ROL Intencyty x Nebula x St Shalakos Jewel), Ex: Michael Bills, O: David WLF), Ex: Penny Gute, O: Dr. James & Penny Schweikert; Top Five: GUILIA (Lucciano x Celestial Auction Yearling Colts/Geldings ATH - Champion: Gute; Reserve: LADY MADONNA PA ( JA Fame), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Rolyn or Judith Schmid; JHAVANI DHA (TF Royal Shahbaz x Nevaeh Urbino x Maahria A), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Charles BINT PSYMREEKHE BF (TF Psymreekhe x GAA DHA), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Teresa Gellin; Reserve: & Christine Rickart; Top Five: DV SANGRIA Morning Star), Ex: Joseph Bradley Herman, LUXURIANT (SS Tru Believer x Valerena), Ex: (Enzperation XX x JRA Nikita), Ex: Kristin O: Joseph Bradley Herman; DR ELOQUENT Indira F. I. VanHandel, O: Rolyn or Judith Schmid; Hendrickson, O: Kristin Hendrickson. LADY (Signifikaynce x DR El Beaute), Ex: Sarah Top Five: ONE COOL KID (PA Kid Khan x Brinkman, O: Ann Henricksen Brinkman. Moments To Treasure), Ex: Rhiannon Sellman, O: 2-Year-Old Fillies ATH - Champion: AGNETHA Sandra Feuling; NIGHT AT THE APALO VA J (Showkayce x Porshah J), Ex: Indira F. I. VanHandel, 3 & Over Geldings Jackpot ATR - Champion: (Apalo x LLC Joyful), Ex: unknown, O: Crystal Sousa; O: Lawrence Jerome; Reserve: SECRET TRUSE MAJOR SIR (SF Sir Real x Major Kameo), Ex: PSONIC WLF (Psymadre x Porcelynn WLF), Ex: BC (Truse x WF Victorias Secret), Ex: Michael Andrea McGowan, O: Michael & Andreen Millard; Grayson Sellman, O: Dr. James & Penny Gute. Bills, O: Diane & Les Van Dyke; Top Five: TINA Reserve: PPINOT NOIR WR (Pprovidence x AMES (Vitorio TO x Exotic Angel AB), Ex: Caden Psyches Envy), Ex: Lara Mitchell, O: Lara Mitchell. Halter Jackpot AOTS (All Ages, All Genders) - Cruise, O: Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc.; ELEGANT Champion: KATALINA AAL (Brixx IA x Miss ENGENUE BF (Bellagio RCA x Elegant Illusion 2-Year-Old Colts/Geldings ATH - Champion: Independence AAL), Ex: Debbie Treadwell, O: BF), Ex: Joseph Bradley Herman, O: Joseph Bradley KHOALITION J (Khadraj NA x Starberry Fame), Debbie Treadwell; Reserve: SUCCESSOR AAL Herman; KKISS ME KKATE (Van Gogh AM x Ex: Anissa Weber, O: Anissa Weber; Reserve: (Odyssey SC x TF Psyches Angel), Ex: Katie Mi Hearts OnFire), Ex: Andrea McGowan, MANHATTAN LD (Trussardi x Princess Stivalia Treadwell, O: Debbie Treadwell; Top Five: DV O: Kent Schwerin. LD), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Diane & Les Van Dyke; Top SANGRIA (Enzperation XX x JRA Nikita), Ex: Five: ACHILLES RAR (Maasai PVF x Challese Kristin Hendrickson, O: Kristin Hendrickson. Yearling Medallion Fillies ATH - Champion: LL), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Regan & Renae Rohl; DV BLACK PEARL CRF (Vitorio TO x Exotic Angel VOLTURI (DV Veritas x SA Eternal Flame Bey), Ex: PERFORMANCE AB), Ex: Caden Cruise, O: Cedar Ridge Arabians, Danielle Shaw, O: Danielle & Randy Shaw; ION PA Saddle Seat Pleasure AOTR - Champion: Inc.; Reserve: KAAVYA MCF (Signifikaynce x Felcia (Apalo x Carismreta), Ex: Adam Rickart, O: Charles MEDITRINA (Mamage x Md Chardonnay), Ex: Psyche), Ex: Michael Bills, O: Keith & Kristi Hainy; & Christine Rickart. Alexa Gilbert, O: Glenn & Kelly Gilbert; Reserve: Top Five: DR ELOQUENT LADY (Signifikaynce HAD ME A BLAST (Brave and Noble x Dharma x Dr El Beaute), Ex: Sarah Brinkman, O: Ann Yearling Medallion Colts/Geldings ATH - De), Ex: Jennifer Glomski, O: Annie & Jennifer Henricksen Brinkman; BINT PSYMREEKHE BF Champion: LUXURIANT (SS Tru Believer x Glomski; Top Five: AIR FORCE (Afires Heir x (TF Psymreekhe x GAA Morning Star), Ex: Joseph Valerena), Ex: Indira F. I. VanHandel, O: Rolyn or Azoolapollopa), Ex: Michelle Rickert, O: Michelle Bradley Herman, O: Joseph Bradley Herman; Judith Schmid; Reserve: JHAVANI DHA (TF Royal Rickert; COOL BREES WB (Mamage x Alexandria ST JEWELS ODYSSEY (Odyseey SC x St Shalakos Shahbaz x Nevaeh DHA), Ex: Rob Kyker, O: Teresa WB), Ex: Stephanie Douglas, O: Stephanie Douglas; Jewel), Ex: Anique Weber, O: David Schweikert. Gellin; Top Five: ECHO CH (A Jericho x Chateria PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Afires Heir x HDC FM), Ex: Rebecca Kalsow, O: Rebecca Kalsow; Estrella), Ex: Sophia Ward, O: Sophia Ward. Auction Yearling Fillies ATH - Champion: BLACK SIGNIFY RAS (Signifikaynce x KA Gioia), Ex: PEARL CRF (Vitorio TO x Exotic Angel AB), Michael Bills, O: Robert Sigfrinius; PSONIC WLF Arabian Horse Times | 236 | Volume 49, No. 6 Halter Jackpot AOTS (All Ages, All Genders) Saddle Seat Pleasure AOTR Champion Saddle Seat Pleasure Junior Horse ATR Saddle Seat Jackpot ATR Champion AMES Champion KATALINA AAL (Brixx IA x MEDITRINA (Mamage x Md Chardonnay), Champion AMES IMPERATOR (Afires Heir NOBLEMAN (A Noble Cause x G Kallora), Miss Independence AAL), shown by owner ridden by Alexa Gilbert for owners Glenn & x Aria Endless Summer), ridden by Elizabeth ridden by owner Laura Fecht. Debbie Treadwell. Kelly Gilbert Moore for owner Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. Saddle Seat Pleasure 19 & Over AATR Saddle Seat Pleasure Novice Horse ATR Saddle Seat Pleasure 18 & Under JTR Country Pleasure Jackpot ATR Champion Champion MCGUFFIN (Mamage x Champion HAD ME A BLAST (Brave Champion MEDITRINA (Mamage x MD AMES IMPERATOR (Afires Heir x Aria Jim Rhona Bey), ridden by owner Carleen and Noble x Dharma DE), ridden by owner Chardonnay), ridden by Alexa Gilbert for Endless Summer), ridden by Elizabeth Moore Sutheimer. Jennifer Glomski. owners Glenn & Kelly Gilbert. for owner Cedar Ridge Arabians, Inc. Saddle Seat Pleasure Junior Horse ATR - Saddle Seat Jackpot ATR - Champion: AMES Western Pleasure Junior Horse ATR - Champion: Champion: AMES IMPERATOR (Afires Heir NOBLEMAN (A Noble Cause x G Kallora), Ex: VERADO (Zefyr x Khailianna), Ex: Kim Schultz, x Aria Endless Summer), Ex: Elizabeth Moore, O: Laura Fecht, O: Michael & Laura Fecht.