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Clockwise, starting top left, Egyptian Event Winners: TF NEERAPTURE, Silver Champion SE Senior Mare; TF DAKKAR, Gold Champion Egyptian Sired Male and Gold Champion ATH Stallion; TF AFRIKHAN LIGHT, Gold Champion Gelding and Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure; TF ROSE OF FEZ, Class Winner SE Mares 10 & Older
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“A LEGEND is an old man with a cane known for what he used to do. I’M STILL DOING IT.” ~Miles Davis
Sired by a Legend...Bred by a Legend... ON HIS WAY TO LEGENDARY ACHIEVEMENTS...
(Botswana x Misti Morn V) Owned by Debbie & Dayton Canaday
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This is our foundation sire, Mohssen (*Ansata ibn Halima x *Bint Mona). He was 3 years old and had just been named Grand Champion Stallion at the Gulf Coast Arabian Horse Show in Texas. The year was 1969, and this photo was taken at Gleannloch Farms just prior to his making his way to us in Utah. It was the same year and the same place where The Pyramid Society was formed.
Cariswood Arabians and The Pyramid Society share a long history with the Straight Egyptian Arabian, and we proudly join with breeders and enthusiasts around the world in honoring this great organization as they observe 50 years of dedicated service to the horses and people we’ve grown to love so dearly. Whether it’s horses or humans, here at Cariswood, it’s always been a family thing! All of the horses descend from original bloodstock we have bred or owned. Cariswood Mahrousa (above) and her daughter, Cariswood Hana (left), are two recent examples of the excellence for which we continue to strive to produce.
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Makhnificent KA x Marina KA (by Makhsous) 2010 Straight Egyptian Stallion
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Safi KA Sakhr KA x Safira KA 2018 Straight Egyptian Colt
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YEARBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Message and The Pyramid Society Officers ........8 The First 50 Years! ..............................................................16 2019 Egyptian Event Sponsors...........................................20 My Life with the Arabian Horse: Gail Ahrens .....................22 39th Egyptian Event ...........................................................24 2019 Egyptian Event Leading Sires.....................................38 Talaria Farms: A Continuing Journey of Success .................40 Guardians of a Precious Treasure — Pyramid Society Membership .......................................42 Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge .............................................43 Showring Stars ...................................................................44 Al Ghanayim Stud .............................................................49
On the Yearbook cover: Gold Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion, Most Classic Head and Egyptian Event Highest Honors Breeders’ Award, Male, CAIIRO (Alixir x Good Faith), owned by Gail Ahrens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, www.tribunalarabians.com. See more about Gail Ahrens and Caiiro as well as her Champion Mare ATH on page 22.
The All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup .............82 Performance Horse Award Program...................................83 Life Members .....................................................................84 Members in Motion............................................................86 Pyramid Society Publications & Straight Egyptian Certificate ..........................................90 Pyramid Society Represented at World Horse Culture Forum in China ............................91 Egyptian Breeder and Stallion Profiles................................92
AHW Proud to Produce the Pyramid Society Yearbook.....94 Index of Advertisers ...........................................................95
THE 2019-2020 PYRAMID SOCIETY YEARBOOK IS DESIGNED AND PRODUCED BY ARABIAN HORSE WORLD · 12/19 · WWW.ARABIANHORSEWORLD.COM
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Heritage C
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ANSATA ROYAL QASIM, ANSATA S INAN PASHA, ALI RESHAN AND SAHIB (Nk) BY
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(Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation) 2014 Straight Egyptian Bay Mare
HC MaYSa Il SiNaNa
(Ansata Sinan Pasha x HC Maysa Dance) â&#x2014;&#x2020; 2016 Straight Egyptian Grey Mare
HERITAGE C EGYPTIAN STUD
Debby Hurdle, Lindsey Hurdle Oliver and Emily Hurdle Salazar 311 Compton Lane, Dallas area, Texas 01-281-451-5504 info@heritagecarabians.com
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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS The year 2019 has been a time of celebration for The Pyramid Society. From our kick-off 50th Anniversary event in Scottsdale to our Egyptian Event at the end of August and our grand golden gala celebration, it has been an amazing year. In many ways, it is “Mission Accomplished” for the Society as we look back over the decades to our founders, whose vision of saving these precious horses led to successes beyond their wildest expectations. These founders carefully defined the Straight Egyptian, ensuring breeders preserved them as a primary source of classic Arabian type. Soon Straight Egyptians were sought, not only in North America, but around the world, inspiring generations of new breeders, including many from the ancestral homelands of these horses, from Egypt to the countries of the Arabian Gulf and beyond. The Society’s flagship activity – the Egyptian Event – has been recreated in countries around the globe, once again, validating our mission and vision. We cannot rest on the laurels of our past successes, however, if we wish to create a vibrant future. For horse owners in the Americas, times have drastically changed. Registrations for the most popular breeds have fallen dramatically in the past decade, as have memberships in breed organizations, show entries, and the numbers of young people involved. The Pyramid Society is not immune to these changes. We are, however, more fortunate than many breeds since we have a thriving international component. Yet the success reflected by so many countries now breeding Straight Egyptians, also means they are holding their own shows and events. This remains a cause for great celebration, but also means we must strengthen our North American base. The Pyramid Society has been especially blessed with dedicated members, including many key international supporters, without whom we could not have survived and thrived. Going forward, it is important to remember the lessons of our founders to stand united and honor both mission and purpose. To sustain a bright future, the Society must also remain global in relevance, emphasizing our commitment to education, research and promotion. Perhaps our greatest strength, however, is our people – dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate! Just one example are the many farms and breeders who held outreach events this year. Bravo! It is only by introducing new people to our magnificent horses will we inspire the new owners and breeders of tomorrow.
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PYRAMID SOCIETY OFFICERS Rebecca Rogers, President Lisa Cifrese, Vice President Keri Wright, Secretary Omar Sakr, Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary Ellen Chavez Gail Mailloux Jill Spizale Jaleen Hacklander BOARD OF TRUSTEES Majid Alsayegh Anna Bishop Dr. Jody A. Cruz Robert J. Fauls Judith Forbis Martha Lucas Christie Metz Henry Metz Bob Miars Sherry Moseley Howell Wallace Tom Salome (Trustee Emeritus) PYRAMID SOCIETY STAFF Cynthia Culbertson, Executive Director Carol Aldridge, Membership & Administrative Manager Kim Cornelius, Administrative Projects Coordinator
Looking forward, we are working diligently to be embrace new ideas and models to position us for the next 50 years, while remaining true to our mission statement: The Pyramid Society is an international breeders’ organization dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as the premiere source of classic Arabian type in the world. Most Sincerely, Rebecca (Becky) Rogers, President
Society President Rebecca Rogers at the member outreach event, Magic of Arabians, held in Texas on November 2, 2019.
The Pyramid Society does not stand responsible for opinions, advertising, facts, or inaccuracies of the writers. All rights reserved, Copyright 2019 The Pyramid Society. Reproduction of articles, artworks, photographs, or other material from The Pyramid Yearbook prohibited without written permission from its publisher. Advertising is restricted to members’ horses meeting The Pyramid Society’s definition of Straight Egyptian or Egyptian-Sired. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Simeon Seifan x Simeon Seis by Imperial Madaar Handled by Mitchell Taff
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Taaz Ar Arabian Horses
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Taaz Arabian Farm Mike & Kathy Phillips 4815 S. Pleasant Valley Road Mulhall, OK 73063 405.466.2298 · 405.596.2298
Nile Hawk HGA
(Ansata Qasim x Highview Nile Jewel by Raquin RA) 2010 grey stallion · straight Egyptian Full brother to Ansata Nile Falcon Stud fee: $1,500
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CHARISMA, MOTION AND TYPE!
(SCAPA X LPS THUNDERSTRUCK [THEE INFIDEL X BELLA MINSTRAL]) 2011 STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION 2019 RESERVE CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR MALE 2019 CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN AGED STALLIONS, AND HIGH SCORE! 2018 REGION 12 RESERVE CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION 2017 EGYPTIAN EVENT RESERVE CHAMPION LIBERTY 2016 EGYPTIAN EVENT GOLD CHAMPION STALLION
OWNED BY AND STANDING AT SAPPHIRE ARABIANS
MICHELLE PINELL
912-856-7619 debeers.prince@gmail.com
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Yankee Indeed (*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Masri Kinz)
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Owner: PASSION ARABIANS cnatmd@aol.com Standing at Sunday Best Farm sundaybestfarm.com 386-689-0057
Moniet Fernazz)
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The Pyramid Society gratefully acknowledges the Sponsors of our 50th Anniversary Celebration and the 2019 Egyptian Event. Your generosity and continued dedication to both the organization and to the Egyptian Arabian horse are sincerely appreciated.
THE PYRAMID SOCIETY EXTENDS DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO OUR EXCLUSIVE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSOR
W W W. B A I T A L A R A B - K W. C O M
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50th ANNIVERSARY VISUAL MEDIA TRIBUTE SPONSOR
KUWAIT STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN BREEDERS AL ARAB STUD Sheikha Sarah Fahad Al Sabah
AL WAWAN ARABIANS Ali Matar Al Wawan
AJMAL ARABIAN STUD Mohammed Al Marzouq
HEIRAT AL HELALIYAH Dabous Al Dabous & Barrak Al Hajeri
EL ADIYAT ARABIANS Mahmood Al Zubaid
AL DANAT STUD Mohammed Al Omar
AL RAYAH STUD Ala’a Al Roumi
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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY EXTENDS DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO OUR EGYPTIAN EVENT SPONSORS 2019 EGYPTIAN BREEDERS’ CHALLENGE SPONSOR EBC CLASSES, SHOPPING & SOCIAL AND AUCTION A U T H E N T I C I B N N AWA A L . C O M
PLATINUM V.I.P. SPONSOR
Omar Sakr Cairo, Egypt
GOLD SPONSORS
PLATINUM V.I.P. SPONSOR
STALLION SHOWCASE SPONSOR
Nancy Blankenship and Herb & Becky Rogers WITH John Cranston & Colleen Jackson Kehilan Arabians with Azizah Arabians International kehilan.com kadamascus.com Fort Worth, TX Subiaco, West Australia
Marion (Missy) Head Rainmaker Arabians Brownsboro, AL Rainmakerarabians.com
AL WAAB FARM, Doha, Qatar, alwaabfarm.com CHASE ARABIANS, Steve & Mauri Chase, Aubrey, TX, chasearabians.com WITH ANSATA EGYPTIAN ARABIANS, Judith Forbis, Mena, AR, ansata.com RAINMAKER ARABIANS, Marion (Missy) Head, Brownsboro, AL, rainmakerarabians.com AMANI ARABIANS, LLC, Mitch Irwin, Okemos, MI WITH TWO SILOS FARM EGYPTIAN ARABIANS, LLC, Dr. Joseph & Gail Mailloux, Rogersville, MO, twosilos.com LONE STAR ARABIANS, LLC, Ken & Karen Shutts, Kimberly Doherty and Michelle Shutts, Magnolia, TX, lonestararabians.com
SILVER SPONSORS CALEDONIAN ARABIANS, Warren & Gwendolyn Soong, Tampa, FL CARISWOOD ARABIANS, Keri & Carolee Wright, Sandy, UT, cariswood.com DESHAZER ARABIANS, Sandra DeShazer, Cypress, TX, egyptianarabians.com WITH HERITAGE C EGYPTIAN STUD, Debby Hurdle, Emily Hurdle, Lindsey Hurdle Oliver, Waxahachie, TX, heritagecarabians.com TALARIA FARMS, Allison Mehta, Double Sponsor, Atlanta, GA, talariafarms.com WYLDFYRE ARABIANS, Philip & Fawn Walker, Red Oak, TX, wyldfyrearabians.com
SEMINAR SPONSOR “GLORIOUS GELDINGS: CREATING THE ULTIMATE EQUINE PARTNER” OGM ARABIANS, Laura Cronin & Diane Taylor, Southlake, TX, ogmarabians.com
BRONZE TABLE SPONSORS DESHAZER ARABIANS, Sandra DeShazer, Cypress, TX, egyptianarabians.com WITH HERITAGE C EGYPTIAN STUD, Debby Hurdle, Emily Hurdle, Lindsey Hurdle Oliver, Waxahachie, TX, heritagecarabians.com FINGER LAKES EQUINE PRACTICE, Jeffery LaPoint, DVM, Ithaca, NY, fingerlakesequine.com
LAPIS BOX SPONSORS FANTASIA ARABIANS, Marilyn Lang, Sealy, TX, fantasiaarabians.com WITH HACKBERRY ARABIANS, Yvonne Jones, Manvel, TX, hackberryarabians.com
POST-ENTRY PUBLICATION SPONSOR Beverly Smith-Embry, Smith-Embry Insurance Associates, Louisville, KY, insurehorses.com
ALL AMERICAN STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS
HEIRLOOM HALTERS, Nancy Gates, Rison, AR, facebook.com/Heirloom-Halters IMTAL EGYPTIAN ARABIANS, Michael & Leann Fitzpatrick, Iron, MI, imtalegyptianarabians.com KLEIO ARABIANS, Kathleen Petrelli, Lamberville, NJ, kleioarabians.com
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GAIL AHRENS, TRIBUNAL ARABIANS
At her Tribunal Arabians farm in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Gail Ahrens breeds Arabians with an emphasis on Straight Egyptians. This year, two of her homebreds claimed two of the biggest titles at this year’s Egyptian Event. Her stallion Caiiro (Alixir x Good Faith by Thee Desperado) was Gold Champion Stallion shown by resident trainer Mike Neal, and Gail’s stunning black mare Daenerys (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Good Faith) was Gold Champion Mare ATH. We asked Gail to share a bit about her life with Arabians. As she says, Caiiro and Daenerys have given her a different perspective on showing – “It’s a new joy.” Q. How were you introduced to Arabian horses, and how did you know that this horse belonged in your life?
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A. The first Arabian that joined our family was Mellanies Image (Hajahn El Ajzaa x Eurekah), a birthday gift for my daughter’s fifth birthday in 1993. You can never have just one, so we slowly developed a small herd. Our mare, SLA Promise (*Prosit x FM Monica), was carrying a foal, and a dystocia resulted in a colt that lived for 72 hours. It was a sad time, so my daughter took me to Yorklyn Arabians to cheer me up. I
This page: 2019 Egyptian Event Gold Champion Stallion CAIIRO (Alixir x Good Faith by Thee Desperado) was the 2016 Silver Champion Junior Colt, and 2018 Champion Region 16 Champion Stallion. Last Year, Gail led Caiiro to Reserve Champion Stallion ATH, and he was also Champion Liberty.
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fell in love with Aleeyah Shama MC (Pimlico RCA x Infidels Mist MC), and we decided to look at breeding a bit more seriously. Nadia Belkadi of Yorklyn suggested that Good Faith (Thee Desperado x Minstrilmonalisa) would be a great horse for my daughter, Eden. Faith had injured her leg when she was young and was destined for a life without a saddle. And Eden, who had a back injury, was working through the healing process and riding wasn’t an option for her. They were made for each other. Faith only encouraged our family’s interest in Straight Egyptians, and Eden began to do more research. Good Faith was an amazing beauty. The cross produced Caiiro, one of the kindest, most beautiful stallions I have
ever had the chance to spend time with. He is an absolute gentleman. I have never had any desire to enter a showring but Caiiro loves to show. And I love Caiiro. And Caiiro was willing to take the time to train me. So sharing the experience of entering the ring with Caiiro has been incredibly special. In the meantime, Eden found another stallion, Burak Ben-Eden EA, who she thought was stunning. We decided at that time that life without a stallion would be just a bit more manageable so we didn’t pursue our interest. We were excited to learn that Burak Ben-Eden was listed in the EBC Stallion catalog in 2012. Eden thought he would be the perfect stallion to cross with Good Faith, and so followed Daenerys.
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Q. In what ways have Arabians enhanced your life? A. They are the reason to move through the rest of what life throws your way.
Q. With which of your Arabian horses do you feel the closest and why?
Q. What is the Arabian’s role in your daily life today? A. Trainer Mike Neal takes care of the horses at the farm. It is fantastic to be part of the flow of the barn, but that is Mike’s flow. In the morning the farm is busy, everyone is focused, but laughter is often the background noise. It is a place to remember that life has joy. I take care of the horses at the house. The older mares live there, and it is much quieter. It is a place to remember that life has peace.
A. Who is your favorite child? You develop completely different relationships with each of your horses. All the relationships bring something of great value to your life, and you treasure that. Caiiro and Daenerys have given me a completely different perspective on showing. It is a new joy. Cannon Express (NF Proof x WS Geisha Girl), a retired Arabian racehorse, has been the riding love of my life for more years than I can remember. He is retired now, and both he and I dream of the miles we spent on the trails.
Q. What would you say to someone who is contemplating purchasing an Arabian? A. Find the horse that captures your soul. Q. Tell us how you decided to bring Caiiro back to the Egyptian Event for a run at the open Stallion title? What did the judges especially like about him? What do you love most about him? A. Mike thought Caiiro needed a bit more time to mature last year. He has always had confidence in Caiiro and, truth be told, in me. I know how much Caiiro loves attention in the ring so I wanted to show him in the Liberty Class. That was everything to me. In that class you can see his movement, his attitude, his joy and his teamwork with Mike. So Mike and I made a deal. We could bring Caiiro to the 2018 show and put him in the Liberty Class if I also showed him in the amateur class. Mike always planned on showing him in the open class in 2019. Q. Same question for Daenerys, who has already been the open Champion Mare at the Event. How did you prepare for the show? You looked relaxed and confident out there. Did you feel that way? It’s incredible that you own AND bred both of these champions. A. Daenerys is totally different in the ring. She is absolutely fine with traveling and showing, but it is not her passion. I spend more time with her in the stall at shows. She enjoys and needs the extra attention. When we trained and showed, the relationship was much more one of trust in each other. Neither Daenerys nor I are excited about the attention in the ring. She is much more bonded with Mike than me, but she and I share a special closeness in the ring. She is there because we want her there and we are working together. That is enough incentive for her to do her best. Caiiro is all about the cheers.
Q. What is the most meaningful moment or experience you have had with an Arabian horse? A. Aleeyah was near her due date with her first foal, Just Azhar. The vet was visiting to look at another horse and commented that she was walking oddly. She looked her over quickly and thought she would be a few more days. I left the house to pick up my son from school. As I drove up the driveway, Aleeyah laid down and started delivering. I sat for a while with her head in my lap. She would move about and then put her head back. It was magical to be in her bubble for the birth.
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his year’s Egyptian Event was special in many ways. Most importantly, The Pyramid Society was turning fifty and there was much to celebrate. To get everyone in the mood the Show Commission did a spectacular job of decorating the arena, with lovely gold bunting in the seating area, and a stunning Egyptian backdrop replete with palms. The theme continued with gold and black throughout the concourse and there was a special area for guests to sit and reminisce, with two television screens showing historic images and videos. Then, throughout the arena were areas of homage to our founders, members, horses, activities and much more. To stroll along the concourse at this year’s Event truly was a walk down memory lane. While there were fewer entries in the competition this year, the quality was high and there were many lovely horses for all to admire. There was even a special class called “50 for 50” for handlers as old (or older) than the Society! Throughout the show there were smiles and congratulations all around the arena for the winners, with victories shared by both small breeders and long-established farms. Education is always a hallmark of the Event, and this year was no exception. Spectators gathered 24 < P Y R A M I D 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 Y E A R B O O K · W O R L D
to watch two lovely Egyptian geldings go from kindergarten to graduation in a wonderful four-day seminar by Andres Castaño and Patrick Sullivan. Joe Ferriss gave an informative lecture on the history of the Society and was joined by an illustrious panel of breeders – Judith Forbis, Janice Bush and Jody Cruz – for a thought-provoking discussion. The Silent Auction this year represented an opening of the Society’s treasure troves, with lots of wonderful memorabilia relating to the Egyptian Arabian, while the Premier auction held during Friday night’s Golden Anniversary celebration was just as historic, including a breeding to the immortal Ruminaja Ali, along with two exquisite pieces of art in honor of the Society’s long dedication to artists. There just seemed to be a special magic in Kentucky this year with so many attendees commenting on the great time they had visiting with others, making new friends, and just coming together to reminisce. The special celebration on Friday night was a grand success – beautiful ballroom, beautiful people, generous sponsors, and happy bidders. Then there was the dancing… Saturday night was also full of excitement as everyone
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TOP: Gold Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion, Most Classic Head and Egyptian Event Highest Honors Breeders’ Award, Male, CAIIRO (Alixir x Good Faith), owned by Gail E. Ahrens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See more about Gail Ahrens and Caiiro as well as her Champion Mare ATH on page 22. MIDDLE: Silver Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion BACCHUS AP (LF Al Saher x Bassira), owned by Arabian Partners LLC, Richardson, Texas. BOTTOM LEFT: Bronze Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion FARID AL JANNAT (The Singleton x Respect Me), owned by Adrieen Staudinger, Collinsville, Texas.
cheered on their favorites, interspersed with honoring our sponsors, and special awards such as Volunteer of the Year, and Handler of Excellence and winners for the Youth Art Contest. While one brief storm darkened the horizon, it was quickly gone, and no one was missing the heat and humidity that was often felt during our previous show dates in June. Instead, a celebratory atmosphere was enjoyed by all.
The new KA Damascus bronze by Karen Kasper was unveiled at the Kehilan-Azizah Arabians booth.
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STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN MARES Gold Champion Straight Egyptian Mare, Most Classic Head and Egyptian Event Highest Honors Breeders’ Award, Female, HC ABLA EL SAGHIRA (Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation), owned by Deborah or Lindsey Hurdle, New Caney, Texas. Deborah Hurdle’s Heritage C breeding program near Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1980 on Blunt Egyptians and early EAO lines. Before long she decided concentrate on straight Egyptians. Judging by this year’s Gold Champion Mare, HC Abla El Saghira, that was a good move. She is a gorgeous mare. “I’ve only bought three Straight Egyptian mares in my life. It was always a nationwide search, and it has been my preference to purchase from established farms. I found Saghira’s dam, Ravenwood Sensation (Ravenwood Majesty x Ravenwood Cody) at Ravenwood Ranch in Montana. They’ve probably been around for 50 years. I was interested in Sensation because she had two crosses to the *Ansata Ibn Halima son El Hadiyi (x *Sammara by *Morafic). She is so full of charisma – she snorts and blows and holds that tail straight up and flags it, and she moves like thunder. Sensation has been a phenomenal mare for us and we treasure her. She is fabulous, a once in a lifetime mare, so trustworthy, and so full of the spirit. And just a great mom – she will even adopt foals. She had a baby this year and she is so happy. MIDDLE: Silver Champion Straight Egyptian Mare TF NEERAPTURE (Botswana x Neera SA), owned by Allison G. Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia. RIGHT: Bronze Champion Straight Egyptian Mare BARMYRE AZEEZAH (ESA Adlai x ESA Malaaka), owned by Brad Mouw, Leota, Minnesota.
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TOP LEFT: Gold Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Colt and Most Classic Head SENTEBALE SA (Bellagio RCA x Kareena RCA), owned by Sharon M. Redman, Weatherford, Texas.
Silver Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Colt and Champion Straight Egyptian Futurity Colt Two Years Old Kalkata AAI ZAHEEN (*Shaheen Al Waab x Bahijah KA), owned by Colleen Jackson and John Cranston, Subiaco, Australia.
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MIDDLE RIGHT: Bronze Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Colt KLA AIZAAN SHAHEEN (*Shaheen Al Waab x Luna Thee Cielo), owned by Kleio Arabians LLC, Lambertville, New Jersey.
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TOP LEFT: Gold Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Filly *GHUWA AL RAYYAN (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Turkiya Al Rayyan), owned by Al Rayyan Farm, Doha, Qatar.
Silver Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Filly and Most Classic Head LF BINT RAKIZAH (*Baha AA x LF Rakizah), owned by Lyday Farms, Honey Grove, Texas.
TOP RIGHT:
MIDDLE RIGHT: Bronze Champion Straight Egyptian Junior Filly and First Place Extended Specialty Straight Egyptian Futurity Filly ThreeYears-Old ELEGANT ENGENUE BF (Bellagio RCA x Elegant Illusion BF), owned by J. Brad Herman, New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
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ALL AMERICAN STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP
TOP LEFT: Gold Champion All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup Colt BARMYRE ASLEE (ESA Adlai x ESA Malaaka), owned by Barbe Jo Myers, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Silver Champion All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup Colt THEE MARQUIS TFA (The Singleton x Simply Eriesistible), owned by M. Karen Ehlke, Morgantown, Georgia.
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MIDDLE: Gold Champion All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup Filly and Champion Straight Egyptian Futurity Filly Two Years Old Kalkata BARMYRE SAFINA (Imperial Shehaab x ESA Anishah), owned by Barbe Jo Myers, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Silver Champion All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup Filly and First Place Egyptian 50 for 50 AATH CHARISSE AP (*Baha AA x Laziza Bint Laheeb AP), owned by Arabian Partners LLC, Richardson, Texas.
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Bronze Champion All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup Filly VMA FARASHAS AMARI (Burak BenEden EA x VMA Barr Farasha), owned by Vudu Magic Arabians, Custer, Wisconsin.
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TOP LEFT: Champion Egyptian Breeders Challenge Colt ATH JAMAL IBN KAMAL PHA (Kamal Ibn Adeed x Farah Magidaa LDA), owned by Peaceful Haven Arabians, Bridgeville, Delaware.
Reserve Champion Egyptian Breeders Challenge Colt ATH ZAYYAN (Fa Ali Bey x Akila Mareekh), owned by Yvonne M. Jones, Manvel, Texas.
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Champion Egyptian Breeders Challenge Filly ATH JAMEELA DREAMER DB (Bellagio RCA x Dixie Dreamer DB), owned by Isle of the Nile Arabians LLC, Montgomery, Texas.
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MIDDLE RIGHT: Reserve Champion Egyptian Breeders Challenge Filly ATH NOLA AD (Infinity RCA x Theelotusmorningstarr), owned by Vicki Duzac, Covington, Louisiana.
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TOP LEFT: Champion Egyptian Colt/Stallion ATH and Champion Egyptian-Sired Male TF DAKKAR (Botswana x CP Dakhota), owned by Allison G. Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia.
Champion Egyptian Filly/Mare ATH DAENERYS (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Good Faith), owned by Gail E. Ahrens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
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Reserve Champion Egyptian Filly/Mare ATH and Reserve Champion Egyptian-Sired Female TF SWEET VIDALIA (Botswana x Sweet Stella V), owned by Curtis Westley and Allison Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Champion Egyptian Halter Gelding and Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure TF AFRIKHAN LIGHT (Botswana x TF Kestrelia), owned by Allison G. Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia.
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MIDDLE RIGHT: Reserve Champion Egyptian Halter Gelding, First Place Amateur Egyptian Geldings ATH/ JTH, First Place Hunter Pleasure Open Aragorn and El Gohara Award recipient ARAGORN IBN BURAK (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Infidels Ahbab), owned by Traci DeStena, Fort Worth, Texas.
Champion EgyptianSired Female AJS SIGIS BELLE (Marajh KA x Om El Badra), owned by Al Jood Stud, Doha, Qatar.
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TOP LEFT: Reserve Champion Straight Egyptian Futurity Filly Two Years Old Kalkata AZIZAH ANTONELLA (KA Damascus x Marietta KA), owned by Colleen Jackson and John Cranston, Subiaco, Australia.
First place Straight Egyptian Stallion 10 years and older FARID EL HALIM (Anaza El Farid x Aliha Halima), owned by Ismael Ali El Esharkaway, Orange Lake, Florida.
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First Place Straight Egyptian Colt Three Years Old *KHAMIIS AL WAAB (Barraq El Aliya x Teema Al Zobara), owned by Eros Arabian Breeders, Lambertville, New Jersey.
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MIDDLE RIGHT: First Place Straight Egyptian Yearling Colt ADNAN ALJASSIMYA (Nisr Al Rayyan x Athena Al Zobair), owned by Gerald Johnston, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. BOTTOM LEFT: First Place Straight Egyptian Mare Ten Years and Older TF ROSE OF FEZ (Botswana x Ravenwood Finale), owned by Allison G. Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia.
First Place Straight Egyptian Mare SixSeven Years Old STAR OF PASSION LSA (*Mishaal HP x Thee Tammens Passion), owned by Lone Star Arabians LLC, Magnolia, Texas.
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TOP LEFT: First Place Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly SEQUELS WINDY ROSE CA (The Sequel RCA x Kamilah Rose), owned by Caledonian Arabians, Tampa, Florida. TOP RIGHT: First Place Egyptian Filly Two Years and Younger AATH TF MANGELINA (Botswana x Maaxs Angel), owned by Allison G. Mehta, Atlanta, Georgia. MIDDLE LEFT: First Place Amateur Halter Egyptian Mare/Filly JTH LF RAKIZAH (*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Tammens Treasure), owned by Lyday Farms, Honey Grove, Texas, and shown by Brayden Jeffries. MIDDLE RIGHT: Champion Straight Egyptian Futurity Filly ASILA ARABELLA CA (Thee Infidel x Bella Asila RCA), owned by Warren and Gwendolyn Soong, Tampa, Florida. BOTTOM: On left, First Place AOTS Traditional Stand-up Style THE BLACK MAGIDAA (Hadidi x Savannah CC) with Gail Maillioux, and on right, Second Place AOTS Traditional Stand-up Style and First Place AOTS Sport Horse In-hand Style FELISHA BINT HADIDI (Hadidi x TS Ill Take Champagne) with Gail’s husband Joe Maillioux, both owned by Two Silos Egyptian Arabians LLC, Rogersville, Missouri.
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TOP LEFT: Champion Liberty MAYAAN AL NADIR SA (Ramses Mishaal Nadir x MB Maymaara), owned by Empire Egyptians of NC, LLC, Timberlake, North Carolina. TOP & MIDDLE RIGHT: Champion Western Pleasure and Champion Hunter Pleasure BARMYRE SADEEK (Imperial Shehaab x MB Kaarammena), owned by Ava Thompson, Dry Run, Pennsylvania, and shown in Western Pleasure by Cindy Jewart, and in Hunter Pleasure by Ava Thompson.
Reserve Champion Western Pleasure and Reserve Champion Liberty JASSUR LSA (Patriot LSA x Desha Bint Maysama), owned by Lone Star Arabians LLC, Magnolia, Texas.
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THE 50 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION GALA A NIGHT OF GOLDEN CELEBRATION
Thanks to our gracious 50th Anniversary Sponsors, Bait Al Arab, Kuwait State Stud, this year’s gala was a true celebration. The ballroom at the Embassy Suites hotel in Lexington was artfully arranged with a variety of golden-themed seating options designed to encourage mingling. After all, there were fifty years of stories to tell, horses to remember, and favorite moments to share. Cooked-to-order food stations, including seafood and steak, meant that the participants could graze throughout the evening. To allow more time for socializing, the evening’s presentations were divided into several parts. They included a welcome by President Rogers, a presentation by our Celebration Sponsors, Bait Al Arab, Kuwait State Stud, regarding their new book about historic breeder Abbas Pasha, which was graciously presented to the premier sponsors at this year’s Event, and the Trustees Award for Christie Metz and Henry Metz. A lively auction of three incredible offerings, including a breeding to the legendary Ruminaja Ali donated by Bergren Family Arabians, was also conducted. As a fitting conclusion to the Celebration the lights dimmed and a nostalgic film honoring the Society 50th anniversary, generously sponsored by Kuwaiti Straight Egyptian breeders, was shown for all to enjoy. TOP:
Judi Forbis joins Mohammed Al Omar, Nasser Al Ghaith and Abdullah Albraihi, the evening’s honored guests representing Bait Al Arab. Christie Metz (second from left) being presented the Trustees Award from Trustees Howell Wallace, Judi Forbis, Dr. Jody Cruz, Anna Bishop and Bob Fauls.
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Keri and Carolee Wright.
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TOP LEFT: Pyramid Society President Becky Rogers with Nasser Al Ghaith of Bait Al Arab, Kuwait State Stud.
Marilyn Lang, Dorothy Hodge and Yvonne Jones.
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Egyptian Event Ringmaster Mike Frame with the 2019 Judges Marianne Tengstedt, Joanne Lowe, Claudia Darius and Doug Dahmen.
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Denise Hearst, Debby Hurdle, Meredith Wilber and Marilyn Sutton.
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DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY Thanks to a gracious sponsorship from Two Silos Farm and Patrick Sullivan, the dancing began just after the official 50th Celebration dinner ended. And what dancing it was! The band, aptly named “The Sensations” was sensational indeed. This group of talented and engaging musicians tempted dancers of all ages to show off their moves until the clock struck midnight. It was a fabulous end to a fabulous evening, and more than one guest was heard to say “best gala ever!”
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EGYPTIAN EVENT CHAMPION RESULTS August 28 - 31, 2019 KENTUCKY HORSE PARK, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY USA Judges: Doug Dahmen, Claudia Darius, Joanne Lowe and Marianne Tengstedt. Complete results on www.arabianhorseworld.com
CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION: GOLD: Caiiro (Alixir x Good Faith), Gail E. Ahrens SILVER: Bacchus AP (LF Al Saher x Bassira), Arabian Partners LLC BRONZE: Farid Al Jannat (The Singleton x Respect Me), Adrieen Staudinger CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN MARE: GOLD: HC Abla El Saghira (Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation), Deborah or Lindsey Hurdle SILVER: TF Neerapture (Botswana x Neera SA), Allison G. Mehta BRONZE: Barmyre Azeezah (ESA Adlai x ESA Malaaka), Brad Mouw
CHAMPION EGYPTIAN HALTER GELDING: TF Afrikhan Light (Botswana x TF Kestrelia), Allison G. Mehta RESERVE: Aragorn Ibn Burak (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Infidels Ahbab), Traci DeStena CHAMPION EGYPTIANSIRED MALE: TF Dakkar (Botswana x CP Dakhota), Allison G. Mehta CHAMPION ALL AMERICAN STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP COLT: GOLD: Barmyre Aslee (ESA Adlai x ESA Malaaka), Barbe Jo Myers SILVER: Thee Marquis TFA (The Singleton x Simply Eriesistible), M. Karen Ehlke BRONZE: Montserrat E (*Baha AA x TF Johari), Enzo Ltd. CHAMPION ALL AMERICAN STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP FILLY: GOLD: Barmyre Safina (Imperial Shehaab x ESA Anishah), Barbe Jo Myers SILVER: Charisse AP (*Baha AA x Laziza Bint Laheeb AP), Arabian Partners LLC BRONZE: VMA Farashas Amari (Burak BenEden EA x VMA Barr Farasha), Vudu Magic Arabians
CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR COLT: GOLD: Sentebale SA (Bellagio RCA x Kareena RCA), Sharon M. Redman SILVER: Aai Zaheen (*Shaheen Al Waab x Bahijah KA), Colleen Jackson and John Cranston BRONZE: KLA Aizaan Shaheen (*Shaheen Al Waab x Luna Thee Cielo), Kleio Arabians LLC CHAMPION EGYPTIAN COLT/STALLION ATH: CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN TF Dakkar (Botswana x CP Dakhota), JUNIOR FILLY: Allison G. Mehta GOLD: *Ghuwa Al Rayyan (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Turkiya Al Rayyan), Al Rayyan CHAMPION EGYPTIAN FILLY/MARE ATH: Farm Daenerys (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Good SILVER: LF Bint Rakizah (*Baha AA x LF Faith), Gail E. Ahrens Rakizah), Lyday Farms RESERVE: TF Sweet Vidalia (Botswana x BRONZE: Elegant Engenue BF (Bellagio Sweet Stella V), Curtis Westley and Allison RCA x Elegant Illusion BF), J. Brad Herman Mehta
CHAMPION EGYPTIAN-SIRED FEMALE: AJS Sigis Belle (Marajh KA x Om El Badra), Al Jood Stud RESERVE: TF Sweet Vidalia (Botswana x Sweet Stella V), Curtis Westley and Allison Mehta CHAMPION LIBERTY: Mayaan Al Nadir SA (Ramses Mishaal Nadir x MB Maymaara), Empire Egyptians of NC LLC RESERVE: Jassur LSA (Patriot LSA x Desha Bint Maysama), Lone Star Arabians LLC CHAMPION WESTERN PLEASURE: Barmyre Sadeek (Imperial Shehaab x MB Kaarammena), Ava Thompson RESERVE: Jassur LSA (Patriot LSA x Desha Bint Maysama), Lone Star Arabians LLC CHAMPION HUNTER PLEASURE: Barmyre Sadeek (Imperial Shehaab x MB Kaarammena), Ava Thompson RESERVE: TF Afrikhan Light (Botswana x TF Kestrelia), Allison G. Mehta EL GOHARA AWARD: Aragorn Ibn Burak (Burak Ben-Eden EA x Infidels Ahbab), Traci DeStena
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2019 EGYPTIAN EVENT LEADING SIRES Research by Douglas Tatelman
BOTSWANA (Thee Desperado x The Minuet).
*BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA).
Leading Sires of Halter Winners #
Name
Sire x Dam
Champ. Res. Top Ten
First
Second Place Total Pts.
1. Botswana ...............................Thee Desperado x The Minuet ..........................3 ........... 3 ............0 ...........8 ............4............. 7 .......... 98 2. *Baha AA ...............................Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA ......................................0 ........... 2 ............1 ...........2 ............3............. 4 .......... 37 3. Burak Ben-Eden EA................Alixir x Demis Amira ..........................................1 ........... 1 ............1 ...........2 ............1............. 2 .......... 34 4. Bellagio RCA ..........................Alixir x Rhapsody In Black .................................1 ........... 0 ............1 ...........3 ............1............. 2 .......... 31 5. Shaheen Al Waab ..................Sinan Al Rayyan x Sharuby HP ...........................0 ........... 1 ............1 ...........2 ............2............. 0 .......... 24 6. ESA Adlai ..............................Imperialamirkamar x Esa Laila Nile.....................1 ........... 0 ............1 ...........1 ............1............. 0 .......... 21 7. The Singleton.........................Thee Desperado x Alia Riyala ............................0 ........... 1 ............1 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 16 8. Ali Reshan ..............................Ruminaja Ali x Dahmah Reshan ..........................1 ........... 0 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 14 Alixir ......................................The Elixir x The Prevue .......................................1 ........... 0 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 14 Ashhal Al Rayyan ...................Safir x Ansata Majesta....................................... 1 ........... 0 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 14 Hadidi ...................................*Norus x Hebet Allah ........................................0 ........... 0 ............0 ...........2 ............2............. 2 .......... 14 Imperial Shehaab ..................*Ibn Safinaz x MB Mazaraa ...............................1 ........... 0 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 14 Marajh KA ..............................Makhnificent KA x Marquisah KA ......................1 ........... 0 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 14 9. LF Al Saher .............................*Al Adeed Al Shaqab x LF Majik Star ...............0 ........... 1 ............0 ...........1 ............0............. 0 .......... 11 10. *Al Adeed Al Shaqab...........Ansata Halim Shah x Sundar Alisayyah .............0 ........... 0 ............1 ...........1 ............0............. 1 .......... 10
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IMPERIAL SHEHAAB (*Ibn Safinaz x MB Mazaraa). BURAK BEN-EDEN EA (Alixir x Demis Amira). RIGHT: BELLAGIO RCA (Alixir x Rhapsody In Black).
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The points are awarded as follows: 10 points for a Gold Championship/Championship 7 points for a Silver Championship/Reserve 5 points for a Bronze Championship/Top Ten 4 points for a first place in a non-championship class 2 points for a second place 1 point for any other placing
Leading Sires of Performance Winners #
Name
Sire x Dam
Champ.
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1. Imperial Shehaab ..................*Ibn Safinaz x MB Mazaraa .................................... 2 .............. 0............0 ...........2 ............ 0 .......... 0 ......... 28 2. Botswana ...............................Thee Desperado x The Minuet ............................... 0 .............. 1............0 ...........0 ............ 1 .......... 0 .......... 9 3. Burak Ben-Eden EA................Alixir x Demis Amira ............................................... 0 .............. 0............1 ...........1 ............ 0 .......... 0 .......... 9 4. Patriot LSA .............................The Sequel RCA x Tammens Ana ........................... 0 .............. 1............0 ...........0 ............ 1 .......... 0 .......... 9
Leading Sires of Both Halter and Performance Winners #
Name
Sire x Dam
Contenders
Halter Halter Halter Perf. Perf. Perf. Total Champs. Reserve Pts. Champs. Reserve Pts. Pts.
1. Botswana ...............................Thee Desperado x The Minuet ............12 .............. 3 .............. 3...........98 ..........0 ............ 1 .......... 9 ........107 2. Burak Ben-Eden EA................Alixir x Demis Amira .............................3 ............... 1 .............. 1...........34 ..........0 ............ 0 .......... 9 .........43 3. Imperial Shehaab ..................*Ibn Safinaz x MB Mazaraa ..................2 ............... 1 .............. 0...........14 ..........2 ............ 0 ......... 28 ........42
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TALARIA FARMS AT THE 2019 EGYPTIAN EVENT
BY CYNTHIA CULBERTSON
A CONTINUING JOURNEY OF SUCCESS Allison Mehta of Talaria Farms attended her first Egyptian Event in 1997. By 1999 she was coming not just as a spectator, but as a proud Straight Egyptian owner. And not just the owner of any Straight Egyptian, but a yearling colt named Botswana whose victory that year was just the beginning of his storied legacy at the Event. In the ensuing twenty years there have been countless Egyptian Event successes by Talaria, but 2019 was a banner year for the farm with an amazing eleven winners and ten reserves. To what does Allison attribute this astonishing success? She is quick to point out that she loves horse shows for two reasons. Firstly, she thoroughly enjoys the social aspect – seeing friends, meeting new people, even the process of setting up the Talaria stalls at the Event. Allison compares this labor of love to the magical town of Brigadoon that appears for just one day every hundred years. But in this case the “town” of Talaria arises only for the duration of the Event before disappearing to return another year. As countless Event attendees will attest, her enjoyment has
been generously shared with others during the legendary barn parties hosted by the farm. Secondly, Allison believes horse shows contribute to Talaria’s success because “it is the best way to compare my
...it is not as important to win as it is to see what other breeders are doing.
horses to those of other breeders.” Despite being proud of the farm’s many victories over the years, Allison believes it is not as important to win as it is to see what other breeders are doing. She educated her eye over the years by observing horses from great breeding programs like Imperial, Ansata, and many others. Consequently, she attributes the ongoing success of her breeding program, alongside her late husband Curt Westley, to decades of sitting in the stands and observing. “Our horses,” she explains, “come from a long refinement of observing what other breeders do and then carefully incorporating those influences into the great core we have with Botswana.” Botswana, who reigns again as the Event’s leading sire, is credited by Allison with making it easier to be a breeder. “He makes us look even better because he is so consistent,” she says, “Like a marvelous shade of paint with which to adorn any canvas.” She also advises that it is important for any breeder to have great mentors along the way. Allison Mehta with her late husband Curt Westley, whose presence was greatly missed at this year’s Egyptian Event. A shining example of this 40 < P Y R A M I D 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 Y E A R B O O K · W O R L D
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process of observing, refining and adding to the Talaria program is the beautiful mare TF Neerapture, the 2019 Silver Champion Senior Mare of the Event. “I had always wanted a Shahir IASB daughter,” Allison states, “but it was challenging to find Shahir’s bloodlines here in the States.” Finally she was able to obtain a daughter of Shahir in foal to Botswana, and the result of the cross was this wonderful mare. Allison confesses that her good friend and trainer Johanna Ullstrom
“We have to remember that in order for the horse to survive, the people who own and love them have to survive as well.”
has told her if she ever considers selling TF Neerapture she “will come over and beat me with a broom!” After her Silver Championship, it is likely Johanna won’t need a broom and a ticket from Belgium to the
TF AFRIKHAN LIGHT, 2019 Egyptian Event Champion Halter Gelding and Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure at the 2019 Egyptian Event is a superb representative of the Talaria breeding program – beauty, brains and gentility. Shown by Mike Wilson, left, and on the far right, owner Allison Mehta and Talaria’s Performance trainer Heather Spies.
U.S. any time soon. Allison’s highest compliment for her mare is that “she is a classically beautiful Straight Egyptian mare – you would never mistake her for anything else!” While the absence of Curt was keenly felt at this year’s show, he surely would have been so proud of Talaria’s success and the continuation of the farm’s grand tradition at the Event. “This has always been my favorite show,” says Allison, “and it is incredible to think of the great horses and people that have graced the Event over the years.” Whatever her successes, Allison is always striving to improve. “I would like to be known for not only preserving these horses, but also trying
to breed a better horse every year,” she reflects. “I am also passionate about helping others realize their vision. We have to remember that in order for the horse to survive, the people who own and love them have to survive as well. Part of Talaria’s pledge is to allow people to come and enjoy these extraordinary horses in a safe, friendly and courteous environment. We strongly believe that both the horses and the people must be treated with dignity and respect.” In reflecting upon the 50th anniversary of The Pyramid Society, Allision simply states, “The Society has the best mission in the world – preserving, perpetuating, and promoting the Egyptian Arabian!”
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In 1969, The Pyramid Society defined the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse and began its dedication to preserving, perpetuating and promoting these extraordinary horses. Today, more than fifty years later, Straight Egyptians are prized throughout the world. But it is only with the combined dedication and passion of all who love the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse that we may continue to honor our mission and secure the legacy for future generations.
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THE EGYPTIAN BREEDERS CHALLENGE Imagine … providing your best mares unsurpassed access to the bloodlines of some of the world’s most illustrious, sought-after Straight Egyptian stallions … The Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge is known as one of the most prestigious and lucrative breeders’ programs within the global Arabian horse community, and this year was no exception. The energy was intense at the EBC Auction as bidders raised their paddles for their favorites in this year’s outstanding lineup of Straight Egyptian stallion breedings. Some of the top breeding programs in the world were represented, with the highest bid going for a breeding to *Al Ayal AA (Al Ayad x The Vision HG) owned and bred by Ariela Arabians of Israel.
Attendees gathered on Saturday afternoon to watch this year’s EBC yearlings and their amateur handlers compete head-to-head for top honors and big checks. The winners of the two EBC classes shared a total purse of $57,000 in prize money!
If you want to breed beautiful Straight Egyptian horses AND win big, the Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge is for you!
2019 EBC Champion Colt JAMAL IBN KAMAL PHA (Kamal Ibn Adeed x Farah Magidaa LDA), bred and owned by Peaceful Haven Arabians and shown to the win by David Reissig.
2019 EBC Champion Filly JAMEELA DREAMER DB (Bellagio RCA x Dixie Dreamer DB), bred by Dreamco Breeders LLC, owned by Isle of the Nile Arabians LLC and shown to the win by Michelle Shutts.
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2019 INTERNATIONAL SHOWRING STARS
Show rings around the world were filled with beautiful Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired Arabian horses once again this year. While several countries now hold Egyptian Events or shows exclusively for Straight Egyptians, Egyptians also enjoyed incredible victories in the world’s most prestigious Arabian shows. Maisa Al Nasser, for example, won Gold Champion Senior Mare at the All Nations Cup in Aachen and also went on to be named Bronze World Champion Senior Mare at the Salon du Cheval in Paris. Another champion, Adham Sakr, was Gold Senior Champion Stallion at the All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians in Kuwait, and was then named Bronze World Champion Senior Stallion in Paris. In the 2019 World Championships it is also interesting to note that every single Gold Champion featured Straight Egyptians in both their sire and dam lines!
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FOLLOWING IS JUST A SAMPLING OF THE MANY STELLAR STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS WHO BECAME CHAMPIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW CIRCUIT IN 2019:
TOP LEFT: MAISA AL NASSER (Sinan Al Rayyan x Zenubia Al Nasser), bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud, Qatar. Gold Champion Mare All Nations Cup, Bronze World Champion Mare, Salon du Cheval. TOP RIGHT: ADHAM SAKR (Imperial Madori x Ameera Sakr), bred by Sakr Stud and owned by El Farida Stud, Cairo, Egypt. Gold Champion Stallion All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians, Kuwait, Bronze World Champion Stallion, Salon du Cheval. MIDDLE LEFT: DSA BABY DHALL (Mishaal HP x DSA Hey Baby), bred by Jerry & Annette Boles, owned by Abdullah Bin Fahad Alhaqbani, Saudi Arabia. Gold Champion Senior Mare, All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians. MIDDLE RIGHT: NAWAAL AL RAYYAN (Ansata Sokar x Nadrah Al Rayyan), bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar. Gold Senior Champion Mare, Straight Egyptian World Championship, Milan, Italy. BOTTOM: ASAYEL RAHEEB (Naseem Al Nakeeb x F Shubani Bint Al Lahab), bred by Asayel Stud, owned by Al Aghar Stud, Kuwait. Gold Champion Senior Stallion, Straight Egyptian World Championship, Milan, Italy.
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TOP LEFT: SHADIA AL WAAB (Barraq Al Aliya x Shalfa Al Rayyan), owned and bred by Al Waab Farm, Qatar. Gold Champion Yearling Filly, Straight Egyptian World Championship, Milan, Italy. TOP RIGHT: SAFIYA AL RAYYAN (Nasser Al Rayyan x Aliah Al Shaqab), owned and bred by Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar. Gold Champion Junior Filly, Straight Egyptian World Championship, Milan, Italy. 2ND ROW LEFT: ADEEB AL HILALIYA (Asfoor Al Waab x Touq Al Waab), bred and owned by Barrak Yaquoub Al Hajri, Kuwait. Gold Champion Yearling Colt, All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians, Kuwait. 2ND ROW RIGHT: SIMEON SHAGAH (Simeon Shifran x Simeon Shoshana by MB Talmaar), owned by Marion Richmond of Simeon Stud, Australia. National Champion Junior Filly and People’s Choice Award, 2019 Australian Arabian National Championship. 3RD ROW LEFT: AS JAWHARA (Kays Al Baidaa x Kanzet El Kheir), bred and owned by Abdullah Hussain Sadah, Kuwait. Gold Champion Junior Filly, All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians, Kuwait. 3RD ROW RIGHT: MAYSUNA GUASIMO (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Najiba Guasimo), bred by Fogarin Federico, owned by Al Fala Stud, Saudi Arabia. Gold Champion Senior Mare, Gulf Cup for Straight Egyptians, Saudi Arabia. BOTTOM: NAJDI AL SHAKHOURA (Naif Al Rayyan x Falha Al Rayyan), bred and owned by Al Shakhoura Farm, Bahrain. Gold Champion Senior Stallion, Gulf Cup for Straight Egyptians, Saudi Arabia.
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2019 NORTH AMERICAN SHOWRING STARS
Following is a selection of North American showring stars owned by our members. We love to hear about the successes of member-owned horses, so please let us know about your wins.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KAREN & RICK EHLKE OF TOCCOA FARM ARABIANS on winning the Straight Egyptian Grand Championship at the Region XII Egyptian Classic Championships with THEE MARQUIS TFA (The Singleton x Simply Eriesistible). This beautiful, three-year-old colt was bred, trained and shown by Karen, making this victory even sweeter.
THEE MARQUIS TFA (The Singleton x Simply Eriesistible).
ARABIANS LTD. SHOWED TWO WINNERS TO VICTORY AT THE ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDERS FINALS!
LONE STAR ARABIANS AT REGION XII STAR OF PASSION LSA (Mishaal HP x Thee Tammens Passion), bred and owned by Lone Star Arabians, rose to victory at Region XII as the Reserve Champion in Western Pleasure JTR 13 and under, and Top 5 Western Pleasure Select Rider JTR 13 and under with Hayden Blassingham. STAR OF PASSION LSA (Mishaal HP x Thee Tammens Passion).
CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS ZAKI HAZZAR (Ravenwood Royalty x Khemahra Moniet) earned an amazing four Canadian National Championships in Arabian Sport Horse Stallions In-Hand Hunter & Dressage Type and two Arabian Sport Horse Stallions In-Hand Dressage Type Championships at the Western Canadian Breeders Championship. Zaki is owned by Pyramid Society member Serena Dakik of Edenic Sport Horses, and was shown to his wins by Georgina Sanche.
ILLA BINT ASILA RCA (Bellagio RCA x Bint Bint Asila RCA), Champion Straight Egyptian Yearling Filly/Mare, bred and owned by Rock Creek Arabians.
MONARCH RCA (Bellagio RCA x Mishaals Lily RCA), Champion Straight Egyptian Yearling Colt/ Stallion, bred and owned by Rock Creek Arabians. ZAKI HAZZAR (Ravenwood Royalty x Khemahra Moniet)
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MEMBER RESULTS FROM THE 2019 SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN SHOW CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR STALLION *BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA): Bred by Ariela Arabians and owned by Baha Partners LLC.
CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR MARE MISS MAGIDAA MAE DB (Bellagio RCA x Bint Maggie Mae): Bred and owned by Dreamco Breeders LLC.
CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR MARE HC ABLA EL SAGHIRA (Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation): Bred and owned by Deborah or Lindsey Hurdle.
RESERVE CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR STALLION IBN RAAD (Scapa x LPS Thunderstruck): Bred by Elizabeth Witt and owned by Michelle Pinell.
CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR STALLION INVISION MFA (*Al Ayal AA x Gaia TF): Bred and owned by Martha Skapof.
RESERVE CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SENIOR MARE BELLA SANAA RCA (Bellagio RCA x Moonlight Mishaa): Bred by Dash and Louise Crofts and owned by the Crofts and Rock Creek Arabians of Texas, Inc.
RESERVE CHAMPION STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN JUNIOR STALLION AAI ZAHEEN (*Shaheen Al Waab x Bahijah KA): Bred and owned by Colleen Jackson and John Cranston. WINNER, STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN YEARLING FILLIES, BINT MAKEDA DB (Shah Mishaal RCA x Makeda DB): Bred and owned by Dreamco Breeders LLC. WINNER, STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN TWOYEAR FILLIES, AZIZAH ANTONELLA (KA Damascus x Marietta KA): Bred and owned by Colleen Jackson & John Cranston. LEFT: Champion International Arabian Breeder Straight Egyptian Senior Male *BAHA AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA), owned by Baha Partners LLC, Birmingham, Michigan.
Champion International Arabian Breeder Straight Egyptian Senior Female HC ABLA EL SAGHIRA (Ali Reshan x Ravenwood Sensation), owned by Deborah E. Hurdle, Waxahachie, Texas.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF AT SCOTTSDALE
The Pyramid Society kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration at the 2019 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, welcoming guests to breakfast, followed by an informative lecture by Dr. Douglas Antczak, Veterinary Scientist with Cornell University. Dr. Antczak’s presentation “Genetic Studies of the Arabian Horse” was informative and enjoyable. The presentation was streamed live on the Society’s Facebook page, making it available to our global audience. Members and guests later convened ringside to cheer on the Championship contenders. The Pyramid Society proudly sponsored the Straight Egyptian Championship Garlands presented on Monday. Special thanks to The Pyramid Foundation, Educational Sponsor, Silver Sponsor Oasis Jewelers International, and Celebration Sponsors and hosts J&J Arabians, and Thornewood Farm.
To kick-off the Society’s 50th celebration, a breakfast and lecture by Dr. Doug Antczak of Cornell was held on-site at Monterro. Guests were fascinated by Dr. Antczak’s genetics presentation and also enjoyed a champagne toast sponsored by Thornewood Farms and J&J Arabians.
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by Jeffrey Wintersteen Photos by Mohammad Aladwani and QCPTV-Kuwait It is well past midnight when I leave Kuwait International Airport. I can see the lights of the city briefly before turning south towards the Saudi border. Soon there is nothing but the darkness of the desert, occasionally interrupted by headlights heading the other direction. My driver Ahmad slows at a sign for Al Wafra and we turn off the main highway. It is an area populated by family farms, and it’s becoming a favored escape from city life in the winter and a place to spend some time outdoors. Soon the sand-colored walls of Al Ghanayim Stud come into view. It is my second time to visit this 11-hectare equine paradise, and I am very pleased to return. My first visit was a couple years ago, and I was not sure what to expect. Shawn Crews of Shawn Crews International wanted me to meet Ayad Al-Thuwainy. Shawn and I come from different backgrounds in horses, Shawn grew up with Straight Egyptians and I had worked for the Polish State Studs, but we share a passion for great Arabians, regardless of the strain. I first came at her request, and found in this corner of Kuwait a man whose vision for the Arabian horse needed to be shared. I am even more excited to return a few years later and see the progress of his vision, and enjoy the tranquility in the mare paddocks during an evening stroll. Here at the farm, the stallions are ridden daily, because Ayad understands the utility of these animals. As someone who grew up exercising my family’s Arabians on the track, it resonates with me. And then there are the foals: balanced, correct, beautiful, and… black. Ayad’s Al Ghanayim Stud is unique in the world, and is poised to challenge some long held preconceptions in the Arabian breed. A L G H A N AY I M S T U D > 1 < W O R L D
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uring Ayad Al-Thuwainy’s youth, Black Beauty and The Black Stallion stories made an indelible impression on him, one he carries with him today in his love of black Arabians. “The color black is an integral element in the total vision I have for breeding Arabian horses. My goals are not complete with out it,” explains Ayad with an infectious smile. “I don’t buy into the idea that those who incorporate color into their breeding decisions are not serious breeders. Color is a trait, just like a dished face or longer neck. In addition, the color black lends itself to several key and much needed attributes of the breed, such as dark pigment, black feet and dark eyes without white. I fully understand that what I aspire to accomplish as a breeder of world class Straight Egyptians, as well as non-Egyptians of this rare color, is a lofty goal.” Ayad, having been enormously successful in his trading and construction business endeavors, is well qualified for the enormity of such a task; he has the resources and the passion. “I probably chose the most challenging type and color of horses to breed, but this is my passion: to own and breed the best black Arabians anywhere in the world. This is also where I see my niche in the industry.” The first logical step in Ayad’s goal was to assemble the best black breeding stock that he could find. He quickly realized two inherent problems: quality black Arabians are very hard to find, and when he did find them, they were not for sale. Ayad devoted hours of research on his own, and, when warranted, asked others for help. “I began my search for these types of horses, but the first challenge was finding them. Shawn Crews was able to help in this regard. I would ask Shawn ‘Where have you seen a really good quality black mare or stallion?’ She would say, ‘I know so and so’ and I would go and knock on their door,” explains Ayad laughing. “Really, this is how it happened, the best horses were not on the market. You know, it wasn’t easy!”
Previous page: Jameela Bint Bellagio (Bellagio RCA x Binte Nafila RCA). Above: The stallion Samir Ali (Bellagio RCA x Barakis Gem) in traditional Arabian tack. Opposite page: Mr. Ayad Al-Thuwainy with daughter Ghaneema.
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Ayad, however was armed with a potent weapon, his genuine charm and likeable nature. His gentle approach with these reluctant owners eventually led to prized black horses heading to Al Ghanayim. “Honestly, at first I just established a friendship and trust with them. When we eventually got to the topic of parting with their horse, it took a lot of convincing. Their first consideration was always: Where is the horse going? How they would be taken care of? And how would they be bred? This was always discussed before any other aspect like price.” Ayad adds, “I made sure these owners knew they would always be welcome to come to see how they are cared for. I understand, it was their ‘baby’ that they were willing to part with on such a basis. At the end of the day, we become fast friends and they will always be a part of them as well.”
“I don’t buy into the idea that those who incorporate color into their breeding decisions are not serious breeders. Color is a trait, just like a dished face or longer neck.” ~A yad A l-Thuwainy
Opposite page: Ameera Bint Bellagio (Bellagio RCA x Queen A Hearts RCA).
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Shawn agrees that it is Ayad’s connection with these owners and what he is trying to build that gives him an opportunity not afforded to others. “Not just anyone would be trusted with these kind of horses,” explains Shawn. “We are talking a handful of the most rarely bred Thee Desperado daughters, three of Mishaal HP’s finest and a number of Bellagio RCA’s very best offspring. Breeders like Judy Sirbasku of Arabians Ltd. don’t part with these often, and
when they do it is only for one reason; they know they will live a fantastic life and will be bred with a serious vision for the future of the breed. I sensed it in every bone in my body, that these are happy, secure, content and healthy horses. They are in perfect weight with amazing coats and the foals are as much in love with their people as they are with their mothers. Visiting my longtime horse friends, and their new foals, was a joy, it does not get better than this.”
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Above: Mishaala Belle RCA (Mishaal HP x Desperados Belle RCA by Thee Desperado). Opposite page: The mare paddocks at Al Ghanayim Stud.
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Like his success in business, Ayad approached the acquisition of breeding stock in a thoughtful, methodical and two-stage approach; the first is drawing to a close. “Since we began there have been many advances. We are very happy where we are today, and we know where we are headed. Our vision and philosophy has not changed since the beginning,” explains Ayad. “We started with Straight Egyptians, which was a real challenge, especially if you are talking about just blacks! Today, I believe I am the biggest owner and breeder of Straight Egyptian blacks, especially of this quality and conformation.”
Top left: Ghaneemah Al Ghanayim (The Sequel RCA x Lady Fa Moniet RCA). Opposite page: Ebonie Starr ( Justynn x Amer Baasma by Thee Desperado).
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Today Al Ghanayim’s broodmare band boasts 14 black Straight Egyptian mares along with 10 black Straight Egyptian stallions. There are also several black fillies bred by the stud that look extremely promising as future broodmares. The second stage of Ayad’s plan was the acquisition of non-Egyptians. “This is the next step, whether stallions or mares, in order to have those pedigrees as well,” says Ayad. “There are the two schools of breeding, Straight Egyptian and non-Egyptian Arabians. I understand both schools and I like and respect both schools of thought. I am committed to both.” A stellar example of Ayad’s non-Egyptian mares is the
black Eden C daughter Erianna FMA out of Sue Bees Honey by Rohara Samurai. The latest addition to Al Ghanayim Stud’s non-Egyptian program is the black stallion Jakhal Alfabia (ZT Marwteyn x ZT Magna Psyche by ZT Magnanimus) from Alfabia Stud in Italy. Ayad did not rely on agents or consultants to find him, but came upon this striking black stallion through his own research. “I found this beautiful stallion that had not been shown and few knew about. I was doing some research, and found his video. I didn’t know his age, where he was or even who owned him at the time. It turned out he was owned by my friend Gigi Grasso,” laughs Ayad.
Above: Ayad and Ghaneema with Erianna FMA (Eden C x Sue Bees Honey) and 2019 filly by Magic Black.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakhal resembled this per fect horse I had in my mind. So after studying photos and videos, I went to see him in person.â&#x20AC;? ~Ayad Al-Thuwainy
Above: The stallion Jakhal Alfabia (ZT Marwteyn x ZT Magna Psyche by ZT Magnanimus).
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“Jakhal for me really means a lot,” Gigi explains, “because he comes from one of the best mares of Zichy-Thyssen, ZT Magna Psyche. She comes from the very special mare WN Obsession who is found in the pedigrees of a lot of world champions. She has really big eyes and a long neck. ZT Magna Psyche is also the dam of Balada Al Alfabia by EKS Alihandro who was Bronze World Champion Filly. Myself, I don’t breed for color, but I love Jakhal.” At the time, Jakhal Alfabia was on lease to Marieta Salas of Ses Planes Stud in Majorca, Spain. Marieta has a sterling reputation as a breeder including World Champions Abha Qatar and Abha Palma, along with Reserve World Champion Abha Qalams. Jakhal Alfabia has also been on lease to Ferdinand Huemer’s La Movida Arabians in Austria, who is the breeder of the stallion Lawrence El Gazal. This breeding resumé helps confirm Jakhal Alfabia’s quality, regardless of color, and strengthens Ayad’s decision to use him at Al Ghanayim. “For me it is about the quality of the horse first and of course, the color,” says Ayad. “What captured me about Jakhal is that I was looking for that particular stallion, a stallion that embodies a dream, a type of horse I wish to breed,” continues Ayad. “Jakhal resembled this perfect horse I had in my mind. So after studying photos and videos, I went to see him in person. I was very lucky to convince Gigi to part with him, and lucky to have him as an addition. Jakhal is young, so he will bring value for many years. We will cross him on both Egyptian and non-Egyptian horses to see how he sires, it is something we are really looking forward to.”
Marwan Al Shaqab ZT Marwteyn ZT Ludjteyna Jakhal Alfabia ZT Magnanimus ZT Magna Psyche WN Obsession
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jakhal for me really means a lot because he comes from one of the best mares of Zichy-Thyssen, ZT Magna Psyche. She comes from the very special mare WN Obsession who is found in the pedigrees of a lot of world champions.â&#x20AC;? ~ Gigi Grasso
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Above: The elegant sitting room at the Al-Thuwainy family home on the farm.
Jakhal Alfabia, having fulfilled his lease with Ses Planes, now resides with Giacamo Capacci Arabians in Italy. “We will start with breeding him, that is the priority, but he may be shown at some point in the future,” explains Ayad. “Actually, he must be shown, with the beauty he has, definitely. He is definitely a show horse, not just a breeding horse.” Shawn believes it is Ayad’s open mind that gives him such a decided advantage going forward. “It is fascinating to watch someone who has all these different ideas and opinions coming at them sift through the quagmire of information and in the end, with a noted confidence, come up with a vision and
direction,” explains Shawn. “The first step for Ayad was a foundation of Straight Egyptians. He chose a bloodline that was not wildly popular in his country, for the core of his Straight Egyptian program and the crosses he plans to breed. That plan is also to breed remarkable non-Egyptian Arabians, which has been done before but never to my knowledge so methodically from a base of such extraordinary Straight Egyptians. Make no mistake, Ayad weighs his choices regarding purchases and breeding decisions carefully, as if it were checkmate in a chess game, all of which makes the addition of Jakhal to the program and long term plan really exciting.”
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Another aspect that shapes Ayad’s views on horses and breeding is the performance side. Ayad’s first experience as a youth was at the racetrack, and this form-to-function ideal has stayed with him. In addition, his daughters Ghaneema and Ghizlan train in dressage and hunter jumper, which Ayad sees as an advantage. “They have learned all the basics and correct riding to give them a good background,” explains Ayad. “They have a passion for this and hopefully they will help
me with breeding in the future. Ultimately, this is why beauty was not the only consideration. We want to enhance the breed in all aspects, not just beauty, but conformation, legs, feet, and even character. And not just color, of course, but the color along with all of these things, otherwise there is no use.” His son Ahmed has also developed a love of the horses, and wants to spend as much time as possible there.
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Above: The stallions are ridden almost daily, and their stalls are spacious with attached runs. Below: Ghizlan and all the Al-Thuwainy children enjoy being active with the horses.
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2019 fillies sired by Al Rali RV, at right, Black filly out of Thee Bint Lotus Capri (by Thee Desperado), and below, Black filly out of Bint Bellagio. Opposite page bottom: Al Rali RV (Baha AA x Doubay YA).
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to enhance the breed in all aspects, not just beauty, but conformation, legs, feet, and even character.â&#x20AC;? ~ Ayad Al-Thuwainy
Above: Abjar Al Ghanayim (Bellagio RCA x Kavetas Miracle RCA by Thee Desperado). Opposite page: Samir Ali (Bellagio RCA x Barakis Gem by Al Baraki).
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After the search for foundation breeding stock, it is the breeding aspect of Al Ghanayim that is most important for Ayad. With two foal crops on the ground, we are starting to get a glimpse of the potential of the horses that have been assembled at Al Ghanayim. “I am very pleased about the quality of the breeding in general,” says Ayad. “The most important black foal bred by Al Ghanayim so far is a colt, and I am very proud of him, Abjar Al Ghanayim (Bellagio RCA x Kavetas Miracle RCA). He is my first really correct black colt that have I bred. When we purchased Kavetas, I had her bred to Bellagio. We continue to learn, and this year was
better than last year. I am getting a better idea of how we can improve in the future, how we can enhance the results. While both years we had a great foal crop, year two made it more special in that I got more blacks, I feel more proud when I see blacks coming.” “This second foal crop is exceptional,” confirms Shawn. “Like Ayad, I am always thinking five years ahead, and what these will produce when they are older. I just can’t wait to see how it unfolds. Now you have so many generations of excellence, whatever color it may be, the genetics of the blacks that Ayad selected are truly special.”
Quality, and of course color, is always on Ayad’s mind. This year he is averaging forty percent black foals, which is many times above the norm. “Really, it is not easy to get a black of quality, even if you have two quality black horses. My black and bay mares give me more of a chance for blacks from my experience so far.” Ayad has not limited his broodmare band to just blacks. When he sees some exceptional mares that can contribute, such as the exquisite grey mares Mishaala Belle RCA (Mishaal HP x Desperados Belle RCA) or Maram Aljazira (Al Kidir x RN Marwa by Ansata Halim Shah), he adds them to the program. Another aspect that should pay dividends in Al Ghanayim’s breeding program is their use of technology, specifically embryo transfer. “We have chosen some of our best mares to start with
this year, regardless of color,” explains Ayad. This technology is incredibly important to Ayad’s larger strategy. “I want to see the multiplier. I don’t want to wait an entire year to see what the mares will produce from each stallion. By using the multiplier of embryo transfer I can increase the production by three times,” he says. Shawn has an appreciation of Ayad’s goals, and keen understanding of how it manifests itself in the pedigrees that Ayad is trying to utilize. “All the way back to Egypt there are black ancestors in these pedigrees, not because they were chosen for color, but because black was naturally present. That said, it was rare to see black horses in Egypt because in the desert a lot of blacks didn’t survive. The heat was too difficult for them,” explains Shawn, “only the strong and well conformed ones survived.”
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Bint Faith RCA (Thee Desperado x RSL Faith) and Jazsara (AA-Dream x SH Sabia Barake). Opposite page: Amir Al Jood (Thee Desperado x Imaaras Alixir).
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving forward, the strong genetics of this foal crop, whether you breed those f illies to Egyptian or non-Egyptian stallions, will be a magic equation for excellence.â&#x20AC;? ~ Shawn Crews
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Above: Basmah Al Ghanayim, the 2018 filly out of Ebonie Starr and by GR Faleeh. Opposite page: GR Faleeh (Madallan-Madheen x Fasinah El Chamsin) the stunning black stallion purchased from breeder Annette Escher.
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l Ghanayim is pleased to announce that William Oppen will be joining the management team in 2020. “Willy,” as he is known, is a graduate of veterinary medicine from National University of North East, Argentina, and the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program at Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business in the U.S. He began his work with Arabians at Count Zichy-Thyssen’s farm in Argentina. There, he was instrumental in establishing the stud’s breeding stock and developing facilities for the first frozen semen in Argentina. In 2002, Willy joined Al Shaqab Stud in Doha, Qatar, a global leader in breeding and promotion of the Arabian breed. Beyond just veterinary and management expertise, Willy is also an international judge, most recently at the All Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany. Al Ghanayim is very pleased to have the expertise and insights of this well-rounded horseman, and is looking forward to his contributions to this innovative stud.
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Above and below: Ayad always enjoys having guests at the farm including Lawrence, Shawn, Jeffrey, the video team from QCPTV-Kuwait, and photographer Mohammad.
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“Without being critical of other black programs,” continues Shawn, “what is unique about the blacks that Ayad is raising is that not only are they very beautiful, but they are exceptionally well-conformed. They have great legs, feet and strong bodies. They would be exceptional horses in any color. In addition, the black coloring is present many generations back. That’s what makes it so exciting to see these foal crops. We are seeing all the past generations come through. Moving forward, the strong genetics of this foal crop, whether you breed those fillies to Egyptian or non-Egyptian stallions, will be a magic equation for excellence.”
Above: Bint Bellagio (Bellagio RCA x Princess Hamamaa RCA by Thee Desperado).
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Above: Ajeeba Aldanat (Ezz Al Danat x Badrah Al Danat). Bottom left: Kareena Kamala SA (Kamal Ibn Adeed x Kareena RCA). Bottom right: Many of the mares are lifelong friends who love their pasture time together.
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The young stallions of Al Ghanayim Stud, below, Thee Masada DB (Thee Desperado x Makeda DB), and opposite page, Attimo (Bellagio RCA x Desperados Fatinah by Thee Desperado).
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But it is not just disproving misconceptions about blacks in the Arabian breed that could be Al Ghanayim’s contribution. “I think that the dark pigment of Ayad’s herd not only gives him an advantage, but can contribute to the Arabian breed as a whole,” says Shawn. “An issue within our breed is loss of pigment, and in my opinion, not only is it an undesirable trait, but it can be detrimental to the horses’ health. Also today we
see a lot of white in the eyes. This is something that the Egyptian strains in particular have a problem with. Other breeders could dip into this program’s genetics by purchasing a young colt or filly. I would not be surprised to see Ayad’s breeding program become a game changer in the larger scope of things. Ultimately that is what we all hope for, being able to contribute for long term good of the breed.”
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The sun begins to sink low over southern Kuwait, the sand colored walls of Al Ghanayim are bathed golden in the waning light. Early that morning, Shawn and I rushed to the garden stable before breakfast as the black mare, Alia Galal RCA (Alixir x Kiyasa RCA by Thee Desperado), had foaled a beautiful healthy black filly. At dinner, Ayad is anxious to hear what we think of her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever I get the news of a colt or filly being delivered, my first question is always, is it healthy? That is the most important question of all, but then I always ask what is the color?â&#x20AC;? says Ayad with a joyous laugh. There is little doubt that Ayad Al-Thuwainy charts his own course in the Arabian breed. We are all eager to see where it leads.
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THE ALL AMERICAN STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP 2019
The 2019 Challenge showcased the best North American-bred Straight Egyptian two and three-year-old colts and fillies who qualified for the finals through participating shows: Arabian National Breeder Finals, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, MO-KAN Border Bonanza, The Mayfest Challenge, Region 12 Championship Show, East Coast Championship and the WAHA August Show. This year, the Gold Championship for both classes was awarded to Barbe Jo Myers and her outstanding Barmyre breeding program. Congratulations to all who accepted the Challenge and emerged victorious!
Gold Champion Colt Barmyre Aslee (ESA Adlai x ESA Malaaka), owned and bred by Barbe Jo Myers. Gold Champion Filly Barmyre Safina (Imperial Shehaab x ESA Anishah), owned and bred by Barbe Jo Myers. Silver Champion Colt Thee Marquis TFA (The Singleton x Simply Eriesistible), owned and bred by M. Karen Ehlke.
Barbe Jo Myers and her team celebrated a double victory, as BARMYRE ASLEE and BARMYER SAFINA reached gold in their respective classes.
Silver Champion Filly Charisse AP (*Baha AA x Laziza Bint Laheeb AP), owned and bred by Arabian Partners, LLC.
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2019 Bronze Champion Colt Montserrat E (*Baha AA x TF Johari), bred and owned by Enzo Ltd.
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The Bronze Championship was extra sweet for Michelle Laucke of Vudu Magic Arabians, who bred and showed her own VMA FARASHAS AMARI to the win.
Bronze Champion Filly VMA Farashas Amari (Burak Ben-Eden EA x VMA Barr Farasha), owned and bred by Vudu Magic Arabians. Congratulations to participating Finalists:
Beautiful, hand-made Heirloom Halters were awarded to the Gold Champions.
Anisette AR (Absinthe x LF Thee Makers Star), owned by Michael Amato and bred by Arabian Resources, LLC. Azizah Antonella (KA Damascus x Marietta KA), owned and bred by Colleen Jackson and John Cranston. Azizah Ayrabella (KA Damascus x Marquisah KA), owned and bred by Colleen Jackson and John Cranston. Imtal Nadeera (ZT Faysal x El Sharook), owned and bred by Imtal Arabians. LF Bint Rakizah (*Baha AA x LF Rakizah), owned and bred by Lyday Farms. Many thanks to this year’s generous sponsors: SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
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THE PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM
The Egyptian Arabian Performance Horse Award Program recognizes and promotes the versatility of Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired horses competing throughout North America in a wide variety of performance disciplines, from endurance and flat racing, to dressage, and working ranch horse. Thank you to all program participants for showcasing your horses, and congratulations again to the 2018 High Point performers!
Please join us in celebrating our winners from the 2018 competition year: PLEASURE CLASS DIVISION
High Point Straight Egyptian Horse, High Point Member-Owned Horse ZAKI HAZZAR++ (Ravenwood Royalty x Khemahra Moniet) Owned by Serena Dalik Bred by Xena Vemercati High Point Division Winner & High Point Egyptian-Sired Horse XQUISIT MAKHNIFIIQUE (El Marees WZ x Xquisit Maajmala) Owned by Shari and Haley Reid Bred by Holly Anderson or Brande Puckett Kluge
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SPORT CLASS DIVISION
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High Point Division Winner & High Point Egyptian-Sired Horse XQUISIT MAKHNIFIIQUE (El Marees WZ x Xquisit Maajmala) Owned by Shari and Haley Reid Bred by Holly Anderson or Brande Puckett Kluge
ZAKI HAZZAR ++ shown by Georgina Sanche.
Haley Reid and XQUISIT MAKHNIFIIQUE.
DISTANCE RIDING DIVISION High Point Straight Egyptian Horse KHEPERA EL AUSIR (HF Moulin Rouge x MNX Shaileah) Owned by Christel Bayol-Wyatt Bred by Curtis Tomlinson
High Point Division Winner & High Point Egyptian-Sired Horse AL SHAMA SHAAZON (Shaikh Soufian x SHR Shalisha) Owned by Jane Rodrigue Bred by Sarah Clower
VERSATILITY AWARD XQUISIT MAKHNIFIIQUE (El Marees WZ x Xquisit Maajmala) Owned by Shari and Haley Reid Bred by Holly Anderson or Brande Puckett Kluge
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR
In memory of Marlis Amato whose legacy continues through the premium breeding and performance horses so patiently and diligently bred and acquired over the past 25 years.
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High Point Egyptian-Sired Horse XQUISIT MAKHNIFIIQUE (El Marees WZ x Xquisit Maajmala) Owned by Shari and Haley Reid Bred by Holly Anderson or Brande Puckett Kluge
Lisa Rettke and RADU SIRECHOS IMAGE.
Jane Rodrigue and AL SHAMA SHAAZON.
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High Point Division Winner & High Point Straight Egyptian Horse RADU SIRECHOS IMAGE (Du Nasrs Mirage x Du Bint Nasra) Owned & bred by Dave and Lisa Rettke, Babson Blend Arabians
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WORKING CLASS DIVISION
Christel Bayol-Wyatt and KHPERA EL AUSIR.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS
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Life membership in any organization makes a definite statement about one’s commitment. We are grateful for the generosity, faith and dedication of the following Pyramid Society Life Members. DRS. SCOTT & MARGARET ACKER Die Burg Acker Egyptian Arabians Marietta, Georgia
EDWARD L. & MERRIE E. AIKEN
Cedar Ridge Farm Egyptian Arabians, LLC Haw River, North Carolina www.crfegypt.com
MAHMOUD ALANZAROUTI Sham Stables Lochem, Netherlands
AL SHAQAB, MEMBER OF QATAR FOUNDATION Doha, Qatar www.alshaqab.com
ABDULRAHMAN M. ALJASMI Al Rashediah Stud Kingdom of Bahrain www.alrashediahstud.com
RASHID ALI ALKUWARI Al Shaheen Arabian Stud Doha, Qatar www.alshaheenstud.com
MR. HASSANAIN AL-NAKEEB Al-Nakeeb Arabians Newmarket, United Kingdom www.alnakeeb.com
JEANNETTE AMER & NADIA BELKADI Yorklyn Arabians, LLC West Chester, Pennsylvania
KHALED AHMED BAGEDO Al Khaled Farm Jeddah, Saudi Arabia www.alkhaledfarm.com
BAIT AL ARAB, KUWAIT STATE STUD Kuwait City, State of Kuwait www.baitalarab-kw.com
JEFF BARTH
Hadaya Arabians Fremont, Wisconsin www.hadayaarabians.com
MIKE & JANET BAZELL MiJan Farms Rockbridge, Ohio www.mijanfarms.com
FAMILY BENTCHIKOU
Arabian Sun Horses Saint Witz, France www.arabian-sun-horses.com
MATTHEW & KATHRYN BERGREN Bergren Family Arabians Muskegon, Michigan
ANNA C. BISHOP Cynthiana, Kentucky
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DAVID & MARION GARDNER
CECIL A. & FRANCES BUTLER
DONALD GHAREEB
Shalinay Nile Arabians Bedford, Virginia www.shalinaynile.com
Butler Farms Arabians White Oak, North Carolina www.butlerfarmarabians.com
MARY ELLEN CHAVEZ & CALEB LUCERO Sonrisa Farms Los Lunas, New Mexico www.sonrisafarms.com
LISA CIFRESE & RICHARD GEHA Thornewood Farm, LLC Stockton, New Jersey www.thornewoodfarm.com
C.L. & V.L. CLINKENBEARD Bloodstone Farms Lacey’s Spring, Alabama www.bloodstonefarms.com
COLLEEN JACKSON & JOHN CRANSTON
HSB Remodel & Interior Design Horseshoe Bay, Texas www.hsb-remodel.com JADD Arabians Birmingham, Alabama
RUEL, VIRGINIA & NICOLE GOBER Dreamco Arabians, LLC Folsom, Louisiana www.dreamcoarabians.com
JOSY & ALAIN GOSSELIN Al Maya Arabians Sur Gartempe, France www.almayaarabians.com
JALEEN HACKLANDER Hadaya Arabians, LLC Waupaca, Wisconsin www.hadayaarabians.com
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Azizah Arabians International Nedlands, Australia
Umm Aludham Stud Doha, Qatar www.ummaludhamstud.com
FANUS & RIA CROUS
AUGUSTA HAMMOCK
Rhodium Arabian Stud Auckland, New Zealand www.rhodiumstud.com
JODY CRUZ
Rancho Bulakenyo Los Osos, California www.RanchoBulakenyo.com
NANCY DELISI
Delsan Arabians, LLC Naples, Florida
The Hadassah Reserve Forsyth, Georgia www.augustahammock.com
MRS. NAYLA HAYEK
Hanaya Arabians Schleinikon, Switzerland www.hanayastud.com
MARION (MISSY) HEAD
DAN & LOUISE DERUSSEAU
Rainmaker Arabians Brownsboro, Alabama www.rainmakerarabians.com
SANDRA DESHAZER & SUSAN BRYAN
Misty Valley Arabians Chickamauga, Georgia www.mistyvalleyarabians.com
ROBERT J. & CHRISTINE R. FAULS
Sandybrook Farm Ocala, Florida www.SandyBrookArabians.com
LD Arabians Cedar Creek, Texas www.ldarabians.com
DeShazer Arabians Cypress, Texas www.DeShazerArabians.com The Estates at Bay Colony Naples, Florida
LAUREN N. FEATHERSTON
DANIEL & CAROLYN HEITHOLD
KAREN HENWOOD
DEBBY HURDLE, EMILY HURDLE & LINDSEY HURDLE OLIVER
Kalila Egyptian Arabians, LLC Ballinger, Texas
Heritage C Egyptian Stud Waxahachie, Texas www.heritagecarabians.com
JUDITH FORBIS
CHEN KEDAR KAHLOON
Ansata Arabian Stud & Ansata Publications Mena, Arkansas www.ansata.com
Ariela Arabians Moshav Hayogev, Israel www.ariela-arabians.co.il
BOB & BECKY FORD
Alassil Arabians Friedensthal, Germany www.alassil.de
Lansdowne Farm Edwards, Colorado
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GARY & WANDA KENWORTHY & MATT & MISTY KENWORTHY Al Jannat Arabians Panama City Beach, Florida www.aljannatarabians.com
MILOSLAVA KHAMIS Bebo Stud Cairo, Egypt www.bebostud.com
ATHALA KING & MAUREEN McCORMACK
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PAMELA ONUSKO-ROBICHAUD
JUDY SIRBASKU
PATRICIA PAIGE
BETTY GAIL SKINNER & PATRICIA MCGEHEE
Apex Arabians Houston, Delaware www.apexarabians.com
Running Like the Wind Farm Stockton, New Jersey
NADINE PAPPAS Shahrazad Arabians Round Rock, Texas
KATHLEEN PETRELLI
Athala Arabians Scottsdale, Arizona www.athalaarabians.com
Kleio Arabians, LLC Lambertville, New Jersey www.kleioarabians.com
MICHELLE LAUCKE
CAROL ANNE RICE
Vudu Magic Arabians Custer, Wisconsin www.vudumagic.us
DAVID & MARTHA LUCAS Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
DOUGLAS B. MARSHALL III Houston, Texas
MOHAMMED JASSIM AL MARZOUQ Ajmal Arabian Stud Safat, Kuwait www.ajmalarabianstud.com
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Zilal Al Hawah Arabians Sealy, Texas www.zilalalhawah.com
MARION RICHMOND Simeon Stud Sydney, NSW, Australia www.simeonstud.com
RAY & JAMIE ROBERTS Nirvana Farms, LLC Liberty, Missouri
HERB & BECKY ROGERS & NANCY BLANKENSHIP
M. KENT MAYFIELD & JOHN R. FORD, JR.
Kehilan Arabians Fort Worth, Texas www.kehilan.com
TALAL AL MEHRI
ROYAL MOROCCAN ARABIAN HORSE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION
Second Wind Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Al Jazira Arabian Stud Qadisiya, Kuwait
CHRISTIE METZ HENRY METZ
Silver Maple Farm Santa Ynez, California
BOB & SUE MIARS
Miars Enterprises, LP Murchison, Texas www.miarsarabians.com
WALTER MISHEK Misheks Arabians Waseca, Minnesota
DR. PATTERSON & SHERRY MOSELEY Sherbrook Egyptian Stud Eustis, Florida
DAVID MURDOCH Rocaille Ranch Cleburne, Texas
JENNIFER E. MYERS
South Charleston, Ohio
DR. HANS J. NAGEL
Katharinenhof Grossenkneten, Germany
MICHAEL & LESLIE NORD Royal Shahara Arabians Spokane, Washington
JENNI & PAUL OGDEN Eagleridge Arabian Farm Firefly, NSW, Australia
Dr. Lahsen Fdail Rabat, Morocco
PAMELA ST. CLAIR & CARLA LAWSON Mistress Arabians at Lawson Hidden River Farm Estill Springs, Tennessee
SALAYEL ARABIANS
Sheikh Khalid Hassan Al Gahtani Kingdom of Saudi Arabia www.salayel.com
OMAR SAKR
Arabians Ltd. Waco, Texas www.arabiansltd.com
Hidden Springs Arabians Newton, Mississippi www.HiddenSpringsArabians.com
SOMERSET FARMS Janice Bush Fort Worth, Texas
JAMES & JILL SPIZALE, LANCE & AMANDA PICOU J & J Arabians Kokomo, Mississippi www.jandjarabians.com
ROBERT M. & LINDA C. STEPHENSON Jamal Egyptian Arabians Arnoldsville, Georgia http://autoflyspraysystems.com
JANET STINSON
Stinsonian Arabian Classics Sky Valley, California
TINUS & FRANCISCA STRYDOM Strydom Arabians Centurion, South Africa http://strydomstud.co.za
MICHAEL & CINDY STYLIANOS Achaean Arabians Goldvein, Virginia
SHARON TAMPLIN
Magic Image Arabians Montgomery, Alabama
THE HONORABLE HELEN MARIE TAYLOR, TRUSTEE Bloomsbury Arabians Orange, Virginia
AHMED FATHY EL TELAWY
Al Baydaa Stud/El Warda Tobacco Co. Shebin El-Kom, Minufiya, Egypt
MARILYN THOMAS
Sakr Arabians Cairo, Egypt
Falconwood Legacy Bloodstock Texarkana, Texas www.falconwoodarabians.com
TOM & MARTHA SALOME
BEVERLY & JANICE TOKAR
Marsal Arabians Crawford, Texas
STUART, BRENDA, ASHLEY & ALYSSA SCHUETTPELZ Tuscani Niles, Michigan www.tuscaniarabians.com
MR. & MRS. F. & J. SCHWESTERMANN
Echo Ridge Ranch Alberta, Canada
HOWELL F. & MARGO A. WALLACE Valour Farms Smyrna, Delaware www.valour-farms.com
ELIZABETH WITT
Dowdstown House (Ireland) Waedenswil, Switzerland
Witts End Arabians Brownsboro, Alabama www.facebook.com/wittsendarabians
DUANE & DARLENE SCUDDER
KERI L. & CAROLEE C. WRIGHT & FAMILY
Windmill Farm Rohnert Park, California
KEN & KAREN SHUTTS
Lone Star Arabians, LLC Magnolia, Texas www.lonestararabians.com
Cariswood Arabians Sandy, Utah www.cariswood.com
JAMIE ZISSIS
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EMPIRE EGYPTIANS LLC OPEN BARN AND MEET THE BABIES EVENT Paul & Jillian Whitlow invited the community to their farm, Empire Egyptians LLC, in Timberlake, North Carolina, to meet their newest foals and learn about the history of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse. Guests enjoyed beautiful horses, refreshments and making friends.
Jillian writes, “What a wonderful day! Despite the heat, nearly 100 people came out to visit and meet these beautiful Egyptian Arabian horses that mean so much to my family - we loved sharing our business with them.”
Visitors enjoying the beautiful horses of Empire Egyptians LLC while learning about the Straight Egyptian Arabian.
STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS ARABIANS FROM TWO SILOS FARM PARTICIPATE AT COLLEGE AGGIE DAY In March, four beautiful mares from Two Silos Farm traveled to Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, for “Aggie Day” to help FFA students practice their judging skills. Owner Gail Mailloux commented, “We had a wonderful day doing outreach for Straight Egyptians. The mares were enthralled by all of the activity ... stock horses, sheep, cattle, goats, and hogs. They got along so nicely in the trailer and did a super job in the ring. It’s wonderful to show a different breed to the students, and these mares were great ambassadors. Thanks to Astrid Owens for hours and hours of help to make this happen!” A group of beautiful Two Silos mares head off to college.
MICHELLE LAUCKE PUBLISHES CHILDREN’S BOOK FEATURING STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS Society Life Member Michelle Laucke has published her first Arabian horse children’s book entitled, Arabian Horses at Play, I Could Watch Them Every Day. Michelle hopes this delightful book featuring many Straight Egyptian Arabians will enchant new readers with the history and magic of these beautiful horses, sparking interest in a young audience. The new children’s book by Pyramid Society Life Member Michelle Laucke.
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“MAGIC OF ARABIANS” HELD IN TEXAS MJ Arabians, OGM Arabians and Sharmel Arabians teamed up to host the annual “Magic of Arabians” event featuring the Egyptian Arabian horse. Held November 2nd, this was the third successful collaboration by the group, and featured an expanded line-up of demonstrations showcasing the versatility, character and intelligence of Egyptian Arabians. The demonstrations included a discussion of Arabian type, as well as dressage, endurance racing, liberty, natural horsemanship, and working western, or ranch horses. The day concluded with a photo session with the beautiful and talented Egyptian Arabian gelding “Stallone” as he sat on a hay bale, showcasing the great nature of these amazing horses. The versatility of the beautiful Egyptian Arabian being showcased for attendees of the annual Magic of Arabians Event.
MORE THAN 600 PEOPLE MEET EGYPTIAN ARABIANS AT AN OPEN BARN IN WASHINGTON Tim Manring of Arabians at Egg and I, Chimacum, Washington, participated with 20 other farms in Jefferson County’s Annual Farm Tour in September. This was the first year Tim joined the tour and more than 600 people stopped by his farm to meet his Straight Egyptian Arabian horses. Tim explains, “No surprise to anyone who breeds or owns Arabian horses, my horses loved it, crowding the stall fronts and fences to meet people.” Later that week Tim hosted a smaller group of about 35 people in a more personal gathering to meet the horses and learn more about why Tim chose Straight Egyptians as the focus of his breeding program. “It was another gorgeous day and great fun.”
Tim Manring with left to right Justynn, his dam BINT BINT JUSTINA, and Rhapsody’s Crescendaa.
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FEATURING STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS HELD AT ZAJADDI ARABIANS Duane and Diana Cantey, owners of Zajaddi Egyptian Arabians, Mount Vernon, Arkansas, hosted a photography workshop on June 29th, featuring award-winning photographer and Arkansas State University Professor of Photography and Graphic Design, Kim Vickrey Boyd-Jones. Kim was the perfect choice to instruct the workshop and brought her many years of experience photographing horses along with her exceptional portrait skills to share with the group. Fourteen photographers and five gorgeous models ranging in age from 13 to 19 gathered for a light breakfast followed by a morning of beauty beyond anyone’s imagination. It was the first time for the models and many of the photographers to meet Straight Egyptian Arabian horses. Diana gave a brief history of the Straight Egyptian and why it is considered rare, historical, and very special to the family. She further elaborated that the farm is celebrating its 20th year of breeding and that she and her husband Duane are passionate about breed promotion. “It is important for us to educate the public about this special breed and how it is the perfect family horse. Having the opportunity to work with Kim and host photographers who came from as far as Texas and Tennessee was very exciting. “After witnessing the interactions between the models and horses, it was clear that everyone was impressed with their kind, sweet personalities,” Diana commented. “The mares enjoyed the attention and affection and received lots of kisses and cuddles from everyone.” The workshop was a great way to promote the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse with emphasis on the qualities that make it special – beautiful peoplefriendly horses with kind, sweet-natured temperaments.
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Beautiful horses and beautiful models were highlights of a fantastic photography workshop hosted by Zajaddi Egyptian Arabians.
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CALEDONIAN ARABIANS SPONSORS LEARNING DAY FOR HORSE LOVERS AT KEYSTONE ARABIANS Caledonian and Keystone Arabians’ Learning Day began on a brisk November Saturday morning as they welcomed both experienced horse lovers and newcomers to the first-class facilities of Keystone Arabians in Lovettsville, Virginia. Everyone came to develop their equine knowledge and meet Champion Straight Egyptian Arabian horses. Dr. Krista Estell, DVM, DACVIM Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Medicine at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, began by teaching the basics of foal care as well as current advances in neonatal care. Jeff Michaels, Gnathologic Practitioner and Horse Trainer from Split Creek Equine Solutions, gave a riding demonstration and discussed some of the unique characteristics of Straight Egyptian Arabians. Mike O’Brien, AFA Certified Farrier, completed the learning day with a discussion of hoof care and general anatomy, including live demonstrations. He discussed the critical relationship between owner, farrier, and veterinarian in hoof and health care.
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In addition to learning from the experts, everyone was able to meet the beautiful horses of Caledonian and Keystone Arabians. Both farms were grateful to all who made a day a great success!
LEFT: Dr. Krista Estell giving a lecture on foal care.
Attendees to the Learning Day enjoyed a riding demonstration by Jeff Michaels.
KUWAIT ALL NATIONS CUP AND FARM TOURS Bait Al Arab, Kuwait State Stud, Life Members of The Pyramid Society, held another exciting All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptians followed by the traditional farm tours of noted breeders in Kuwait. Several Pyramid Society members from all around the world enjoyed the festivities and the gracious hospitality of their Kuwaiti hosts.
Two lovely stallions being presented at Ajmal Stud, owned by Society life member Mohammad Al Marzouq, during Kuwait’s annual farm tours in February.
PYRAMID SOCIETY MEMBERS ATTEND THE GULF CUP FOR STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN ARABIANS Sheikh Khaled Al Gahtani, Society Life Member and one of the organizers of Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival, with (standing) Monika Luft, Danny Sturgill, Peter Pond, Eileen Verdieck and Jenny Pond. Seated are Shawn Crews, Suzanne Sturgill and Cynthia Culbertson.
Several Pyramid Society members attended the Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The year 2019 marked the 2nd Gulf Cup for Straight Egyptian horses.
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The Pyramid Society proudly offers official
Straight Egyptian Arabian horse certification, as well as an extensive collection of educational
resources on the history and ancestry of these
majestic horses. Visit our website to certify your
Straight Egyptians, and then fill your bookshelves with our exclusive publications, including:
The Pyramid Society Stud Book for Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses Worldwide, The Reference Handbook of Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses Worldwide — Volume 13, Judith Forbis’ most recent book, Ansata Hejazi,
Born to Rule and many more. Current Pyramid Society members also enjoy discounts on select books and merchandise. www.pyramidsociety.org
LET THE WORLD KNOW YOUR HORSE IS OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AS A STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN BY THE PYRAMID SOCIETY.
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PYRAMID SOCIETY REPRESENTED IN CHINA
WORLD HORSE CULTURE FORUM
At the kind invitation of the China Horse Industry Association, Executive Director Cynthia Culbertson traveled to Hohhot, China, to speak at the 2019 World Horse Culture Forum held November 28-December 1. Located in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the area is famed for its vast grasslands and deserts as well as being home one of the most renowned horse cultures in history. Representatives from 30 countries attended the Forum which included three broad topics, “The Spirit Epitomized by the Mongolian Horse,” “Modern Science and Horse Culture,” and “The Diversity of Equine Culture,” with multiple lecturers on more specific topics within each category.
China is second only to the U.S. in number of horses, and Hohhot within Inner Mongolia is an important region for the horse industry in China. The region hopes to further embrace its strong historical heritage with enhanced horse-related tourism, sport, and equine art and culture. “It was exciting to meet so many people from China and around the world and introduce them to the Egyptian Arabian,” relates Cynthia. “I am very grateful to Mr. Ran Xu, of Dynasty Arabians, for arranging my invitation and including The Pyramid Society in this prestigious Forum.”
Mr. Ran Xu of Dynasty Arabians and Cynthia Culbertson with the Society’s most recent publications – our Stud Book and Reference Handbook Volume XIII.
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The Forum included several superb musical performances. These musicians are playing the traditional Mongolian morin khuur, a type of fiddle topped by a carved horsehead. BOTTOM RIGHT:
Cynthia introduced the audience to the history and influence of the Egyptian Arabian during her lecture.
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CARISWOOD ARABIANS Keri and Carolee Wright Sandy, Utah
“With over 50 years of involvement with the Straight Egyptian Arabian, the preservation and perpetuation of this ‘breed within a breed’ is critically important to us,” says Keri Wright. “We’ve seen the ebb and flow of world events and the history of nations down through the ages, and because of this the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as it exists today has had many guardians: Abbas Pasha, Ali Pasha Sherif, Lady Anne Blunt, The Royal Agricultural Society/Egyptian Agricultural Organization, The Pyramid Society, and thousands of private breeders the world over. Today the Straight Egyptian Arabian is known throughout the world as an important, vital, and unique source of classic Arabian type. “Here at Cariswood we seek to maintain this through generational excellence within a few select mare families. All of the mares descend from horses our family has bred or owned over the past 50 years. Cariswood Hana 92 < P Y R A M I D 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0 Y E A R B O O K · W O R L D
HC ABLA EL SAGHIRA (Ali Reshan by Ravenwood Sensation), Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Mare, Most Classic Head, and High Point scoring horse of the show at the 2019 Egyptian Event.
is an example of what we strive for as breeders. She is by Ansata Sheikh Halim and is out of a mare we bred, Cariswood Mahrousa.”
HERITAGE C EGYPTIAN STUD
Deborah Hurdle, Lindsey Hurdle Oliver and Emily Hurdle Salazar Waxahachie, Texas “Heritage C Egyptian Stud has been breeding Straight Egyptian horses since 1986, always focused on producing athletic, conformationally correct, beautiful horses who love people,” says Debby Hurdle. “We are usually breeding one or two foals a year, though in 2019 we had 6 foals, a real explosion for our small operation. Our mare lines include the Obbeyan through *Magidaa and the Dahma Shahwaniyah through Farida. Our HC-bred horses have been successful in diverse areas of athleticism to include a National Top Five in endurance racing, a State Champion in rodeo events, and one in casual jumping work. We started showing in halter classes in 2011, and each year since
(except one) our HC-bred horses have won either a Top Ten on up to Gold Senior Champion. In 2019, HC Abla El Saghira (Ali Reshan by Ruminaja Ali x Ravenwood Sensation to Farida) won Scottsdale Champion Straight Egyptian Senior Mare and High Point Straight Egyptian. At the Egyptian Event she won Unanimous Gold Champion Senior Mare, Most Classic Head, and High Point scoring horse of the show, earning four 20s on her score card. “Each new breeding season presents an opportunity to produce greater beauty, character and movement. To this end, we will be using exceptional stallions from other nations, as well as our American sires. Visitors are always welcome at our ranch and the horses love the attention, so feel free to schedule your visit when you can.”
SHARMEL ARABIANS Sharon M. Redman Weatherford, Texas
“I have utilized both linebreeding and outcrossing strategies in making breeding decisions for my Straight
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SENTEBALE SA (Bellagio RCA x Kareena RCA), First Place Yearling Futurity Colt, Junior Champion Colt and Most Classic Head at the 2019 Egyptian Event.
SIMEON SHAGAH (Simeon Shifran x Simeon Shoshana), owned by Marion Richmond of Simeon Stud, Australia. National Champion Junior Filly and People’s Choice Award, 2019 Australian Arabian National Championship.
THE QUIET MAN EQ (PVA Kariim x Falada EQ), 2007 grey stallion owned by Whoa Nellie Equine Services.
Egyptian mares,” says Sharon Redman. “I believe it is critical to consider both genotype and phenotype in my choices. It is my goal not only to breed foals that have that ethereal Arabian beauty, but also to preserve the sound athleticism, intelligence, and ‘tent disposition’ that are hallmarks of the Straight Egyptian Arabian.”
“At the prestigious East Coast Arabian Championships in January, the exotic bay mare Simeon Sahia (Simeon Shifran x Simeon Sehora) was crowned Reserve Champion Mare. This inspired the team to exhibit two fillies at the National Championships in November, where Simeon Shivah (Simeon Seifan x Simeon Seis) was crowned National Reserve Champion Filly. The hotly contested Junior Filly class was next, and the incredibly beautiful Simeon Shagah (Simeon Shifran x Simeon Shoshana) took the Championship from a classy lineup of fillies. “Marion Richmond said, ‘I have never participated in Straight Egyptian classes. I feel that if I cannot breed a horse who can be competitive against all Arabians, then what is the point of breeding at all? I am incredibly proud of these fillies, and the team that produced them. Together, we are a wonderful family.’”
“The Quiet Man EQ’s accomplishments include numerous class A wins, Top Three at Region 15, and class wins at the U.S. Egyptian Event,” says Cindy Jewart. “We are most proud of The Quiet Man EQ, who is showing in open western events. He has been a mounted shooting horse, trail, and pleasure horse. Most notably, his sweet nature has made him amateurfriendly and very trainable. “Due to a pending show career, no mares were bred in 2018. We are incredibly excited for the 2020 breeding season. We are breeding a mare with rare Polish lines, a successful western pleasure mare with Crabbet breeding, and one we are the most excited about is a new acquisition from Barmyre Arabians, whose horses have been extremely successful and admired worldwide. It is a small breeding farm, so we are thrilled by the rare opportunity to add Barmyre Amurrah to the 2020 lineup. She is an EBC winner of over $27,000, and is by Imperial Amir Kamar and out of the Imperial Mistaar daughter ESA Malaaka. She has the phenotype and genotype to produce a successor sired by The Quiet Man EQ.”
SIMEON STUD
Marion Richmond New South Wales, Australia “Simeon Stud has bred many of the breed’s most famous and successful Straight Egyptian show horses,” says David Gillett. “From World Reserve Champion Simeon Sadik, and Simeon Shai, Champion Stallion at Scottsdale, U.S. and Canadian Nationals, to Simeon Sharav, and most recently, the muchloved Simeon Sehavi … Simeon Stud is no stranger in the the winners’ circle. “While the last few years have been focused on breeding, Simeon Stud, under the eye of Mitchell Taff, and much to the delight of Australian audiences, has returned to the show ring in 2019.
WHOA NELLIE EQUINE SERVICES Cindy Jewart Willow Hill, Pennsylvania
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Al Ghanayim Stud...........................80
Fournier, Dennis ...............................9
Sapphire Arabians LLC ...................14
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Sharmel Arabians ............................10
Heritage C Egyptian Stud .................7
Simeon Stud....................................11
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Ibn Nawaal LLC .......................... IBC
Taaz Arabian Farm ..........................12
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Talaria Farms ............................. IFC-2
Kehilan Arabians, Inc. ................... 4-5
Tribunal Arabians .......................FC, 6
Equiflight ........................................48
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Eros Arabian Breeders .............96-IBC
Passion Arabians ..............................15
Whoa Nellie Equine Services ...........13
Caledonian Arabians, Inc. ..............BC
Cariswood Arabians ..........................3 Crews, Shawn, International ...........81
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Asila A Asila Arabella rabella ca (THEE INFIDEL x BELLA ASILA RCA) Asila Arabella CA is the epitome of Egyptian type and beauty. She is the 2019 Egyptian Event Champion Futurity Filly and perfectly represents the unparalleled quality found at Caledonian Arabians. A historically significant mare, Arabella, whose tail female line traces back to *Imperial Mistilll, always leaves visitors with an unforgettable impression, and is destined for greatness. Watch for her at the 2020 Scottsdale Show! The mares and fillies of Caledonian Arabians include the 2017 Egyptian Event Silver Champion Mare BELLA ASILA (The Sequel RCA x Asila RCA) and her daughters: ASILA BELLA-GINA CA (by Bellagio RCA); KAMILAH ROSE CA (by *Mishaal HP) and her granddaughters out of Kamilah Rose, the 2019 Egyptian Event Champion Yearling Filly SEQUELS WINDY ROSE CA (by The Sequel RCA) and VALENTINA ROSE CA (by Bellagio RCA).
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