OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PYRAMID SOCIETY VOLUME 7 | NOVEMBER, 2016
FEATURED IN THIS EDITION:
Membership Opportunities Pyramid Society News Upcoming Shows Member News Industry News Educational Resources And More!
INSIDE THIS EDITION PYRAMID SOCIETY OFFICERS President - Rebecca Rogers Vice President - Lisa Cifrese Secretary - Cynthia Culbertson
SOCIETY NEWS The President’s Perspective| Membership Oportunities | Member Benefits & Programs | The Membership Committee | Member News
Treasurer - Omar Sakr
PYRAMID SOCIETY DIRECTORS
SHOWS & INDUSTRY NEWS National & International shows and events featuring Straight Egyptian horses
Mary Ellen Chavez Jaleen Hacklander Gail Mailloux Tim Manring
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES The Pros & Cons of Feeding Beet Pulp to Horses
Jill Spizale Keri Wright
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL FEATURES Featured Farm | Featured Stallion | Featured Horse For Sale | Featured Product | Business Partners
Dr. Jody A. Cruz Robert J. Fauls Judith Forbis
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Martha Lucas Christie Metz Henry Metz Bob Miars Sherry Moseley
ON THE COVER: Newly elected Pyramid Society President, Rebecca Rogers with Makhnificent KA. The President's Perspective begins on the following page. Photograph by Darryl Larson.
Tom Salome Howell Wallace
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THE PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
VOLUME 7 November, 2016
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANNA BISHOP Executive Director CAROL ALDRIDGE Member Services Coordinator
As October wound to a close, I would normally be entranced by mild sunny days sporting the first glimmer of gold and hint of russet through the woods rimming our North Texas farm. This year I can’t help but ask, “How is it that I am wearing shorts and plugging in fans in early November?” But then I remind myself that abnormally hot fall days are nothing to endure compared to some of the challenges many have recently faced with hurricanes, fires, floods and more. And owning horses, these disasters present their own unique set of challenges. However, such is the case with the entire equine industry today. We face an unprecedented amount of challenges to our chosen way of life, ranging from rising feed costs to youth that are tech oriented and lack the exposure to horses of previous generations. It becomes more difficult for our members to participate with their horses at the same level they once enjoyed. Hard choices about where to put dollars are a fact of life and totally understandable. The Pyramid Society is not immune to the same type of external challenges. We also have hard choices to make about
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how our dollars are spent. The Board of Directors recently spent 4 days together looking at all income opportunities as well as all expenses. As owners, we must make choices in order to continue enjoying the most inspirational horses in the world, and our Society must also be responsible in making choices in order to enable us to continue the “… preservation, perpetuation, and promotion of the Straight Egyptian horse as the premier source of classic Arabian type in the world.” Each and every one of us who own a Straight Egyptian Arabian horse benefit from The Pyramid Society! At the most basic level, the inherent value in owning a Straight Egyptian Arabian is directly due to the foresight of our Founders who defined this “breed within a breed” in 1969. Forty-seven years of promotion has made the Straight Egyptian Arabian known worldwide, with a stature that belies the actual percentage of the Arabian breed it represents. Education is key to the preservation and perpetuation of this noble horse and is an area where The Pyramid Society has unequivocally remained “… the leader of a worldwide community of breeders, owners, and devotees united in the pursuit of excellence.”
“At the most basic level, the inherent value in owning a Straight Egyptian Arabian is directly due to the foresight of our Founders who defined this “breed within a breed” in 1969.”
As always, there is more work to be done. As the new President of The Pyramid Society, I promise to approach this job with the same passion and dedication that I have poured into 36 years as a breeder and caretaker of the very special gift that is the Egyptian Arabian horse. And like our previous leaders, to which we owe our immense gratitude, our current Board of Directors remain equally passionate and dedicated, pledging to follow the Mission Statement in every decision we make. After 47 years the core vision remains remarkably relevant.
As we approach the new membership deadline, I ask each of you to look close to home for that same passion, dedication and support. Each membership helps fund projects like the exciting 2017 International Breeders’ Conference in Italy, more Regional Workshops in 2017 (co-sponsored with The Pyramid Foundation, Inc.), The Egyptian Event, The Standard of Excellence, The Pyramid Society Studbook, the Straight Egyptian Certificate, seminars and promotion at shows like Scottsdale and much more! Your participation in our innovative Pyramid Society Yearbook (published in the Arabian Horse World) and other TPS publications also is important. And finally, your participation in the workshops, the Breeders Conferences, The Egyptian Event and the new activities we are planning also provide us with the basis to continue to serve as a beacon for the Egyptian Arabian horse. Your support means more to us now than ever before! In challenging times, this is what a community does - provide support. The Egyptian Arabian horse is the common thread that unites us. A shared appreciation of beauty, grace, intelligence and noble spirit, along with the task of preserving, perpetuating and promoting such a priceless historical creature, bring breeders and devotees together from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. And in today’s volatile world, that too, is priceless.
Rebecca Rogers President, The Pyramid Society
MISSION STATEMENT: The Pyramid Society is devoted to the preservation, perpetuation, and promotion of the Straight Egyptian horse as the premier source of classic Arabian type in the world. As a leader of an international community of breeders and owners, The Pyramid Society strives to unite its members in the breeding of superior quality Straight Egyptian horses and to encourage the use of their blood as a source of the classic refinement necessary for the Arabian breed at large. We envision The Pyramid Society as the leader of a worldwide community of breeders, owners, and devotees united in the pursuit of excellence.
SOCIETY NEWS 2017 MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Pyramid Society is proud of our role as “Guardians of the Treasure” that is the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse. As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the brightest possible future for this unique breed within a breed. From defining the Straight Egyptian, to publishing the first Volume of our Stud Book for Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses Worldwide, hosting The Egyptian Event, providing educational opportunities to ensure the highest standards of breeding and much more, we strive to unite the worldwide community that shares a passion for these remarkable horses. The achievements of The Pyramid Society would not be possible without our members. It is your dedication and loyalty that enables the success of the Society in preserving, perpetuating and promoting the Straight Egyptian Arabian! Please explore our membership opportunities, new payment options and the exciting benefits available to our valued members. Whether becoming a member for the first time, or renewing your current or past membership, we need each and every one of you to join us as “Guardians of the Treasure!” Our sincerest thanks for your commitment to the future of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse.
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY with these convenient options: ONLINE: MAIL: PHONE: FAX: EMAIL:
www.pyramidsociety.org/membership 4067 Iron Works Pkwy, Suite 2, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 231-0771, Monday - Friday 9-5 Eastern Time (859) 255-4810 info@pyramidsociety.org
DUES DISCOUNTS & CONVENIENT PAYMENT OPTIONS We greatly value your commitment to the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as members of The Pyramid Society. In appreciation of your support, we are pleased to offer the following membership incentives:
PAYMENT PLAN Three Equal Installments of Membership Dues with no Interest or Fees.
ADVANCE PAYMENT DISCOUNT $150 Off !!! When You Pay for 3 Years of Premium Membership in Advance
REDUCED DUES RATES For Returning Members at the Premium Level
$400.00 Now $350.00!
RECEIVE GIFT CERTIFICATE REBATES!! THROUGH THE 2017 “SPONSOR A NEW MEMBER PROGRAM” Each new member (not current for one year or more years) simply lists their Pyramid Society sponsor on their application and includes written verification from the sponsoring member. The sponsoring member then receives a gift certificate as indicated in the chart below for new members they sponsor throughout the membership year. New Premium and Life Members will also receive a gift certificate as a membership bonus. SPONSOR’S GIFT CERTIFICATE
NEW MEMBER’S GIFT CERTIFICATE
Supporting
$25
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Premium
$50
$25
Life
$100
$50
NEW MEMBER’S CATEGORY
All sponsors must be current Pyramid Society members and new members will be eligible to sponsor others beginning with their first renewal year. Gift certificates may be applied to the purchase of Pyramid Society merchandise and in-house advertising.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Please contact Arabian Horse World today to reserve your ad in our annual Pyramid Society Yearbook.
Among the many exciting features of this year’s edition is an article on IMPERIAL MADHEEN by noted German Arabian horse historian Betty Finke as part of her “Back to His Roots” series. This feature presents a special opportunity for our members to showcase their horses featuring the blood of this legendary stallion.
The Yearbook, featured in the December issue of the World, is a wonderful opportunity to highlight your farm as we celebrate the Society’s activities, our valued members and their horses. Remember your ad will also have year-round global visibility as the Yearbook is also distributed at Pyramid Society activities and gatherings and shows that offer Straight Egyptian classes. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in our Yearbook! Contact the Arabian Horse World Ph: (800) 955-9423 or info@arabianhorseworld.com
THE 2017 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY The Pyramid Society’s printed Membership Directory is greatly appreciated by our members as an invaluable resource connecting them to their fellow Straight Egyptian Arabian enthusiasts around the globe. For the first time, the 2017 Membership Directory will also be available as a digital publication, further promoting your farm and horses to a worldwide audience. New and returning members enjoy the benefit of being listed in our 2017 Directory using the information provided on their membership application. Current 2016 Members - Membership forms are in the mail! Please take a moment to review and make any necessary corrections to ensure an accurate listing. Please renew or join by December 31, 2016 to ensure your inclusion in our 2017 Membership Directory!
ENROLL YOUR STALLION IN THE EGYPTIAN BREEDERS’ CHALLENGE The Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge (EBC) has long been regarded as one of the Arabian community’s most prestigious breeders’ programs. Your stallion's EBC enrollment will place him among a select group of Straight Egyptian sires featured throughout the year. Don't miss this outstanding promotional opportunity for your stallion!
Ibn Raad - Owned by Witts End Arabians
The 2017 EBC Classes Will Pay Out
$55,000.00+ Questions? Call 859-231-0771 or email Carol@PyramidSociety.org
To Enroll Visit:
www.EgyptianBreedersChallenge.com
THE PYRAMID SOCIETY FUTURITIES
NOMINATE YOUR IN-UTERO FOALS BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 FOR INITIAL ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE FOR BIG PRIZE MONEY AT THE 2018 EGYPTIAN EVENT! (All EBC eligible foals due in 2017 must also be nominated by December 31, 2016. Current Premium Level Membership is required to participate.)
MEET YOUR NEW PYRAMID SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Our Membership Committee is here for you! The following dedicated members have come together with the shared goals of building a stronger sense of community among Pyramid Society members, supporting the membership and through member interaction and outreach. We encourage you to become more involved in your area and invite you to contact your local committee member listed below. They’ll be delighted to hear from you! Click Here To
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMITTEE MEMBER TODAY CO-CHAIRS: JALEEN HACKLANDER & JILL SPIZALE CT, MA, VT, ME, NH, NJ, PA, NY, OH, RI: Emily L. Schmidt VA, MD, DE, Wash. DC, WV: Mike & Cindy Stylianos TN, KY, NC, SC: Abagael Murphy & Shonda Thurman FL, GA, AL: Valerie Clinkenbeard & Danny Heithold & Theresa Weaver TX (South & West): Augusta Hammock & Patrick Sullivan TX (North), KS, OK: Melinda Jeffries LA, AR, MS, MO: Jill Spizale ND, SD, NB, MN, WI, IA, IL, IN, MI: Jaleen Hacklander & Mark Rustebakke NM, CO, AZ, UT, NV: Jacob Gutierrez CALIFORNIA: Dennis Fournier WA, ID, OR, MT, WY: Tim Manring CANADA: Bob Fish
MEMBERS ENJOY EXCELLENT PROMOTION! Share your news with our international community of Egyptian Arabian horse owners, breeders and enthusiasts! Just send it to: Carol@PyramidSociety.org and we’ll post it on our website and in The Chariot. The Chariot is also shared on our Facebook page reaching over 11,000 fans!
MEMBER NEWS JUDITH FORBIS RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT ALL NATIONS CUP IN AACHEN, GERMANY
Judith Forbis (left), with Dr. Hans Nagel (center) and Wolfgang Eberhardt (right). Photo by Lisa Abraham.
Judith Forbis writes, “Sincere thanks to the All Nations Cup Committee for honoring me with their first LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the 2016 All Nations Cup Show held in Aachen, Germany. It was indeed an honor to receive this award - and I accept it not for myself, but on behalf of all those who have made the Ansata bloodlines a household word in the Arabian horse community worldwide for more than 50 years. Having judged the Nations Cup in the past, it was amazing to see how it has continued to improve, to experience the friendly atmosphere and see so many magnificent Arabian horses. READ MORE
ALLI FARYDA CCA WINS TWO U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! Jan Alexander is proud to share the news of her mare’s double National Championship! Jan states, “Alli Faryda CCA (Elf) was Arabian Cutting Junior Horse National Champion and Arabian Futurity Cutting National Champion with John L Dublin showing. So proud of both of them!!!” READ MORE
PAT & DICK PLATZEK CONGRATULATE NEW OWNERS Pat & Dick Platzek would like to congratulate Miguel Muzquiz of Las Golondrinas in Mexico City, Mexico on his purchase of Madheen al Masr. They would also like to congratulate Mary Ellen Chavez of Sonrisa Farms, Los Lunas, NM on the purchase of Mikeen El Masr, Madheen’s multi-champion son. They are so happy to have found two absolutely wonderful homes for two exceptional stallions. Pat states, “Although it was bittersweet for Dick and myself, we are looking forward to the success of the foals each breeder will attain.” READ MORE
PRINCE HARRY OGM HELPS FRIEND GET BACK IN THE SADDLE Diane Taylor states, "Our good friend Leslie Pearson worked hard to get back in the saddle and our boy Harry helped her in her challenge. Leslie was determined not to let her arthritis keep her from the sport she loves. She gave the physical therapists a challenge: Get her flexible enough in six weeks to mount a horse and ride safely. The hard work paid off. In June, Leslie fulfilled her dream of riding again. She returned to Southlake, climbed on Prince Harry OGM (Pimlico RCA x AK Meshura) and went for a short ride. Way to go Leslie and Harry!! See her featured story in the Cape Cod News. READ MORE
AMETHYST ACRES HOSTS LEARNING DAY WITH ARABIANS Deb and Mark Burke of Amethyst Acres Equine Center hosted a learning day with Arabians on October 15th. Deb says, “It is always a lot of fun to have folks who have little to no horse experience meet these souls up close!!” Photo: Lilian Forsyth READ MORE
SHOWS & INDUSTRY NEWS
WEAHA WINS DOUBLE UP AT WISCONSIN SHOW
Again this year, the Jericho Open Show closed summer out with doubled-up wins for Midwest breeders of Egyptian Arabian Horses. A total of 31 entries from WEAHA members placed in the ribbons in the WEAHA sponsored Straight Egyptian classes, as well as open classes. BH Opening Statement, owned by Brookhill Farms, was named Supreme Champion Straight Egyptian of the two-day event. READ MORE
MEAHA MEMBERS GATHER FOR CLIPPING DEMONSTRATION AT SAND ROCK ARABIAN FARM On September 17th, MEAHA members gathered at the Sand Rock Arabian Farm owned by Pyramid Society members Marc and Debi Reed, in Deepwater, Missouri. They all enjoyed a BBQ lunch, exchanged ideas, thoughts and wonderful conversation. Later that afternoon, Blake Skole presented a demonstration on professional clipping for the show ring. Clearly a great time was had by all, and Allyson Nutt states, “If only we had a whole weekend to sit back, talk, and just enjoy each other’s company!” READ MORE
The 5th NATIONAL KUWAIT CHAMPIONSHIP (ECAHO B-Show for all Purebreds) November 11-12, 2016
EGYPTIAN EVENT KUWAIT (Straight Egyptian Horses) November 18-19, 2016
The KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL February 3-21, 2017 To include: 3-4th: The 6th Annual International Championship (all Purebred Arabians) 5-6th A Stud Tour to Straight Egyptian breeding farms. Organized by the Arabian Horse Center - Bait Al Arab 17-18th: All Nations Cup (Straight Egyptians) 19-21st: A Stud Tour to Straight Egyptian breeding farms, including Bait Al Arab. Organized by the Arabian Horse Center - Bait Al Arab READ MORE
SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW TO HOLD STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona will be offering Straight Egyptian classes at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in 2017! As the core bloodline for most of the Arabian Horse Breed, the Scottsdale Show is proud to offer and showcase the classic Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse! The Straight Egyptian classes will be held on Friday, February 17 with the Championships on Monday, February 20, 2017. All entries will be verified to be Straight Egyptian, to protect the integrity of these rare and treasured bloodlines which have been carefully preserved to retain their unique qualities and the source of classic refinement valued worldwide. For complete information, visit THE SCOTTSDALE SHOW online.
MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT PARLAY SHOW TO HOLD STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES MARCH 22-26, 2017 TUNICA ARENA & EXPOSITION CENTER, TUNICA, MS
The Alabama All Arabian Show Proudly Presents: The Mississippi Riverboat Parlay, March 22-26, 2017 at the Tunica Arena & Exposition Center, Tunica, MS. Including a full array of Halter, Performance, Sport Horse and Straight Egyptian Classes! MARCH 22ND & 23RD Black Jack Table Regions 14 & 15 Double Qualifier READ MORE
MARCH 24TH, 25TH & 26th Roulette Table Regions 9 & 12 Double Qualifier
PROS AND CONS OF FEEDING BEET PULP TO HORSES
Beet pulp comes in two forms, shredded (as seen above) and pelleted. Photo: Erica Larson, The Horse News Editor
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Beet pulp has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms, especially during the winter months. People often incorrectly think of it as a concentrate because in many cases it is fed instead of or alongside grain; however, in reality, it is actually a forage. Relatively high in hemicellulose, a fermentable fiber, beet pulp digestion relies on microbial fermentation in the hindgut. This makes it a feed closer to pasture and hay than traditional concentrates such as oats, which are high in starch and require enzymatic digestion in the small intestine. Yet, when
it comes to the calories supplied per pound, it compares more closely to oats than hay. This is what makes it such a good choice for hard-keeping horses.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 NOVEMBER: 11-12: National Kuwait Championships (KW) 18-19: Egyptian Event Kuwait (KW) 23-26: Pyramid Society Offices Closed 24-Dec 4: Salon du Cheval (France) DECEMBER: 23 & 26: Pyramid Society Offices Closed 31: Futurity Nomination Deadline 31: 2017 Membership Renewals Due
2017 FEBRUARY: 3-21: Kuwait Int’l Arabian Horse Festival (KW) 16-26: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (AZ) 6-15: WAHO Conference (Bahrain) MARCH: 22-26: Mississippi Riverboat Parlay Show (MS) 31: Performance Horse Award Program Enrollment Deadline
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