OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PYRAMID SOCIETY VOLUME 6 | SEPTEMBER, 2016
FEATURED IN THIS EDITION:
New Officers & Directors The Yearbook Pyramid Society News Upcoming Shows Member News Industry News Educational Resources And More!
INSIDE THIS EDITION PYRAMID SOCIETY OFFICERS President - Rebecca Rogers Vice President - Lisa Cifrese Secretary - Cynthia Culbertson Treasurer - Omar Sakr
PYRAMID SOCIETY DIRECTORS Majid Alsayegh Mary Ellen Chavez Jaleen Hacklander
SOCIETY NEWS The President’s Message | Newly Elected Board Officers & Directors | New Mexico Regional Workshop | EBC Early Stallion Enrollment | Upcoming Deadlines & Opportunities
INDUSTRY NEWS Remembering Bill Pennington | Egyptian Event Europe coverage | Peregrine Bloodstock Breeders’ Forum | National & International shows and events featuring Straight Egyptian horses
Gail Mailloux Tim Manring Jill Spizale
MEMBERSHIP CORNER Upcoming Membership Drive | Member News
Keri Wright
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Jody A. Cruz Robert J. Fauls
SPECIAL FEATURES Featured Farm | Featured Stallion | Featured Horse For Sale | Featured Product | Business Partners
Judith Forbis Martha Lucas Christie Metz
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Henry Metz Bob Miars Sherry Moseley Tom Salome Howell Wallace
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THE PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
VOLUME 6 September, 2016
The time has arrived for me to pass the reins of leadership. Thank you for the honor and privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for nine years and the last four as your President. I am pleased to announce your new officers: Becky Rogers of Kehilan Arabians in Fort Worth, TX as President; Lisa Cifrese of Thornewood Farms in Stockton, NJ as Vice-President; Cynthia Culbertson of El Miladi Arabian Stud in Carrizozo, NM as Secretary; and Omar Sakr of Sakr Arabians in Cairo, Egypt as Treasurer. I am confident this excellent team will provide strong leadership for the opportunities and challenges that face The Pyramid Society going forward. Service on The Pyramid Society's Board of Directors is truly a job that demands a great deal of time, effort and sacrifice. Please join me in welcoming three new Board members: Mary Ellen Chavez of Sonrisa Farms in Los Lunas, NM; Jill Spizale of J & J Arabians in Kokomo, MS; and Tim Manring of Arabians at Egg & I in Chimacum, WA. I encourage you to get to know them better by reading their respective profiles on the following pages within this Chariot. ---Continued
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANNA BISHOP Executive Director CAROL ALDRIDGE Member Services Coordinator MELISSA VIRGIN Financial Manager SARAH JAX Administrative Assistant
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I also want to thank everyone whose efforts are continually geared toward positive industry-wide change. I commend our owners and trainers at the 2016 Event in their combined efforts to exhibit their horses with the respect they deserve, and as outlined in our new competition guidelines. As owners, we must continue to insist that training methods and exhibiting tactics do not instill fear or intimidation in our treasured animals. I sincerely appreciate the commitment and effort of those who share our ongoing mission of making this a reality. Reflecting back on my term as a Board Member and Officer, I am honored to have served with like-minded Straight Egyptian Arabian enthusiasts who always place the welfare of the horse first, right alongside their devotion to The Pyramid Society. As owners and breeders of the Straight Egyptian horse it is absolutely imperative that we generously support the organization that has worked tirelessly since 1969 to safeguard and promote our horse on a world-wide stage. And although change is inevitable, personalities differ and factors vary, we must remain committed to our overarching mission as leaders and global ambassadors for the Straight Egyptian Arabian. The responsibility belongs to all of us. In closing, please ask yourselves the question, “Where would the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse be without The Pyramid Society�? And lastly, I encourage you to act accordingly. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve. Sincerely,
Bob Miars
NEW BOARD MEMBERS Please join us in welcoming the following new board members. We’re grateful for their dedication and willingness to serve, and know they will each be an asset to the leadership of our organization.
SOCIETY NEWS
MARY ELLEN CHAVEZ, Sonrisa Farms, Los Lunas, NM While most youngsters dream of owning their first car, Mary Ellen Chavez had a different dream - owning a Straight Egyptian mare. She made that a reality at the tender young age of 17 and has never looked back. Mary Ellen worked with her mother in their small, single-location restaurant Burritos Alinstante in Albuquerque, NM. After her mother’s untimely passing in 1997, she successfully expanded the restaurant to its present status of being a household name in central New Mexico. Having owned, bred and marketed Straight Egyptian horses throughout her adult life, Mary Ellen states, “This amazing horse ignited a passion inside of me that was to forever change the direction of my life.” She has been a member of the Society for 13+ years, and she and son Caleb became Life Members in 2016. Mary Ellen has continually participated in all aspects of the Society, including the Event, attendance at educational conferences, in addition to hosting regional activities at her Sonrisa Farms. She has also served on the Membership Committee. Mary Ellen’s goal is to strengthen the scope of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse and the Society. Certainly her extensive travels at shows and farms throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, give her a wonderful perspective on the best ways to achieve those goals. Mary Ellen concludes, “I am honored to serve in such an important position.”
TIM MANRING, ARABIANS at Egg & I, Chimacum, WA Tim Manring of Chimacum, Washington, grew up on a small farm in Southeastern Washington with a different kind of horse – the ones you rode not showed. After college, a year of graduate work in Beirut, Lebanon, and Law School at the University of California at Berkeley, Tim’s career took him to Southeast Asia to teach law in Singapore and Indonesia. He returned briefly to practice law in Seattle before going back to Indonesia where he and his wife would spend their careers, successfully managing a large legal firm. Tim candidly stated, “Managing a group of lawyers tested my skills at listening to people and finding common grounds to move forward.” He retired in 2004 and returned to the northwest corner of the State of Washington to raise Arabian horses, initially with 2 Straight Egyptian mares and a young filly. Tim commented, “I have been fortunate to have some great mentors in my new life, good models, good teachers and people who are willing to ‘invest’ in me through time, effort and thoughtful advice and help. I believe there are dozens upon dozens of such people among Straight Egyptian breeders.” No doubt Tim heeded that sound advice, as he’s been in the winner’s circle numerous times at the Egyptian Event and in open shows in both halter and performance. Tim has been a member of The Pyramid Society for 12+ years, participating in the Society’s breeding programs and also serving on the Membership Committee. As a board member, Tim’s goals are to increase membership in the Society, particularly among young people, as well as expand participation in the Egyptian Event and in the overall Arabian community. Continued education is extremely important to Tim, and – true to his legal background – he expresses the importance of ‘keeping an open mind’ in exploring all ideas in an effort to best serve our Society and the Egyptian Arabian horse going forward.
JILL SPIZALE, J&J Arabians, Kokomo, MS Jill’s and her husband Jim’s interest in the Egyptian Arabian dates back to 1989 and Cairo, Egypt, where Jim was employed with the Amoco/Gupco community as an engineer. Jill states, “After being invited to ‘see some pretty horses’, I was hooked.” And hooked they were, with the family learning to ride - including jumpers. After returning home to Slidell, La., in 1992, the horses were put on the back burner for several years. In 2007 an ad for a seminar on Straight Egyptian Arabian breeding changed all that. A week later they were the proud owners of their first filly, beginning a whole new chapter for the Spizale family. Property was acquired, a fledgling breeding business followed, and a way of life unfolded for the Jill, Jim and daughter Amanda and her family. As Jill lovingly states, “We did not know that the horses would shape our whole life.” Seeing a colt, which they had bred and cared for since birth, be named the 2016 Egyptian Event Gold Junior Champion was the culmination of a dream for the entire Spizale family.
Jill, Jim, daughter Amanda and son-in-law Lance Picou, joined the Society in 2009 and became Life Members in 2012. Jill’s ‘a doer’, immersing herself into the Membership Committee and quickly taking the lead on several other projects, including coordinating volunteers at the Event as well as spearheading special ‘fun’ Event activities. Jill was named Volunteer of the Year in 2015 and added to her growing list by co-chairing the 2016 Egyptian Event Silent Auction. They have actively participated in all breeders’ conferences and Society programs, including the futurities and the EBC. Jill’s talents will be put to good use, as she has agreed to Co-Chair the Membership Committee, along with Jaleen Hacklander. Jill concludes, “I have a willingness to work, a passion for the horses, an eagerness to learn, and I am honored to be a part of the leadership of The Pyramid Society”.
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NEW MEXICO REGIONAL WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
YOU’RE INVITED to join us for this outstanding educational opportunity and social gathering! Activities will include lectures and seminars by
Karen Kasper
Karen Kasper, Kent Mayfield, Jerry Dumas and, Andres Estrada, DVM. Attendees will also enjoy dinner & a presentation of horses at Mary Ellen Chavez's beautiful Sonrisa Farms.
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN SPACE IS LIMITED Kent Mayfield
$65 Pyramid Society & NMEBA Members $75 Non-Members REFRESHMENTS, LUNCH, and DINNER are included with your registration!
Jerry Dumas
NEW MEXICO Egyptian Breeders’ Alliance Andres Estrada
ENROLL YOUR STALLION IN THE EGYPTIAN BREEDERS’ CHALLENGE The Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge (EBC) provides Straight Egyptian Stallion owners the opportunity to be part of a lucrative breeders’ incentive program.
THREE EXCELLENT REASONS FOR ENROLLING YOUR STALLION IN THE EBC BY OCTOBER 25TH
Photo & contact info included in the 2017 Yearbook, published in the Dec. Arabian Horse World - reaching thousands
Ibn Raad - Owned by Witts End Arabians
Overruns distributed industry wide on a year-round basis
Extensive coverage on the Society’s website, including a link to the owner’s site
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2016 For Inclusion in the Yearbook
WATCH FOR THE OFFICIAL EBC ENROLLMENT FORMS TO HIT YOUR INBOX SOON! For additional questions call 859-231-0771 or email Carol@PyramidSociety.org
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES WITH THE EGYPTIAN ARABIAN HORSE IN EUROPE IN 2016
INDUSTRY NEWS
by Keri Wright, Pyramid Society Education Chair
One of the aspects that Carolee and I enjoy most about the Egyptian Arabian horse is the opportunity to meet fellow breeders and enthusiasts from around the world. As a global ambassador of peace and good will, this horse has served as the catalyst for our travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. As a result, we’ve seen some of the most beautiful Egyptian Arabians in the world, and formed great friendships with people whose devotion to this horse mirrors our own.
Entry to the Castle Dyke
In August we traveled to Italy in preparation for The Pyramid Society’s 2017 International Breeder’s Conference. More details will follow shortly but please mark your calendars and save the date: October 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2017. This promises to deliver the same high caliber conference you’ve come to expect from The Pyramid Society.
After Italy we travelled to the Egyptian Event Europe, held at its new location, Castle Dyck, just outside Dusseldorf, Germany. Expertly organized by Heike Hain and her committee, the show kicked off with a packed-house seminar on strains and mare families, expertly led by Joe Ferriss. The show setting was spectacular, the castle and German countryside providing the perfect backdrop for our primary focus: the beautiful fillies and mares presented that first day. It also provided a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends from Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Australia, the United
States, Dubai, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar and Israel. The gala completed the day’s activities. Exquisite food, beautiful background music, a small lake, a castle – quite the picturesque venue for such a gathering. It didn’t stop there, however. Adding to the magic was the farewell appearance of the ethereal Al Adeed Al Shaqab, World Champion Stallion, All Nations Cup Champion, Egyptian Event U.S. Supreme Champion Stallion. May he enjoy a safe journey home to Qatar and a long life ahead of him. Al Adeed Al Shaqab
Colts and stallions were shown the next day, followed by the championships; again, some magnificent horses. We had seen PSE Al Rakhan as a yearling when he won Gold Champion Colt at the Egyptian Event Europe some years ago, so were very pleased to see him now as a young stallion winning the Gold Champion Stallion title. He’s the embodiment of the ideal and we enjoyed meeting his new owner, Khaled Al Nughaimshey, and are so pleased that Kuwait will be his new home. Nabila Al Rayyan stole our hearts as the Gold Champion mare. Owned by Sheikh Saoud Abdulaziz Al Thani and bred by Al Rayyan Farm, she is the perfect combination of the world famous breeding programs of Ansata Arabian Stud and Katharinenhof. Her dam, Ansata Nefer Isis, a full sister in blood to Ansata Iemhotep, Ansata Sinan and Ansata Nafisa, and her sire the renowned Sinan Al Rayyan.
CLICK HERE for a photo gallery and coverage of the 10 farm tours following the show.
Farm Tour attendees at Goschenhof Arabians
IN MEMORIUM - WILLIAM (BILL) PENNINGTON Bill Pennington passed away on July 26th at the age of 81. His dedication to the Arabian horse community was both unwavering and farreaching. Bill served as our Egyptian Event Show Manager for many years and was the wheel horse behind the establishment of the very popular Sport Horse Nationals. He also worked tirelessly with the Youth Nationals and served as President of the Arabian Horse Association. That big smile and kind spirit will be genuinely missed by everyone in the Arabian community. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arabian Horse Foundation for the William Pennington Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund, 1024 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. The Pyramid Society extends sincere sympathy to his wife Joanne and the entire Pennington family.
The 5th NATIONAL KUWAIT CHAMPIONSHIP (ECAHO B-Show for all Purebreds) November 11-12, 2016
EGYPTIAN EVENT KUWAIT (Straight Egyptian Horses) November 18-19, 2016
The KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL February 3-21, 2017 To include: 3-4th: The 6th Annual International Championship (all Purebred Arabians) 5-6th A Stud Tour to Straight Egyptian breeding farms. Organized by the Arabian Horse Center - Bait Al Arab 17-18th: All Nations Cup (Straight Egyptians) 19-21st: A Stud Tour to Straight Egyptian breeding farms, including Bait Al Arab. Organized by the Arabian Horse Center - Bait Al Arab READ MORE
For a listing of more shows and events throughout the Arabian Industry, visit the CALENDAR OF EVENTS inside this Chariot.
THE ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS HOLDS FIRST-EVER STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1, 2016 WESTWORLD, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
"On behalf of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Board of Directors and the Finals Show Committee, we would like to extend our personal invitation to all Pyramid Society Members to join us at the Finals, to help to make this first year for Straight Egyptian classes a complete success, one that will take flight and be a “not to be missed” competition for years to come!" ~Taryl O'Shea READ MORE
MISSISSIPPI RIVERBOAT PARLAY SHOW TO HOLD STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES MARCH 22-26, 2017 TUNICA ARENA & EXPOSITION CENTER, TUNICA, MS
The Alabama All Arabian Show Proudly Presents: The Mississippi Riverboat Parlay, March 22-26, 2017 at the Tunica Arena & Exposition Center, Tunica, MS. Including a full array of Halter, Performance, Sport Horse and Straight Egyptian Classes! MARCH 22ND & 23RD Black Jack Table Regions 14 & 15 Double Qualifier READ MORE
MARCH 24TH, 25TH & 26th Roulette Table Regions 9 & 12 Double Qualifier
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MEMBER NEWS SAMIR ALI'S FIRST FOAL CROP EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS! The month of May welcomed four beautiful foals by the Scottsdale and Egyptian Event Muli-Halter Champion, and "Most Classic Head - Male" Champion, SAMIR ALI. All 4 owners are extremely happy with their foals, and he is consistently passing on his great overall balance, conformation, type and "in your tent" temperament. Brand new photos and a video by Darryl Larson can be seen on his website. The future is very bright for this magnificent coal black son of Bellagio RCA, and the foundation mare of Rose of Cairo Arabians, Barakis Gem. (The filly pictured here is out of Thee Cameo Rose, by Thee Desperado.) View his website at: www.samirali.net READ MORE
ROBIN LEE THANKS RANCHO BULAKENYO Robin Lee of Aleah Arabians would like to thank Jody Cruz of Rancho Bulakenyo for the opportunity to purchase two beautiful 2016 grey colts - Jamil Al Kamar MH (Nour Al Kamar MH X Imperial Karezah) and Raja Al Kamar MH (Nour Al Kamar MH X Staar of Egypt MH) both bred by Rancho Bulakenyo. READ MORE
VUDU MAGIC ARABIANS CELEBRATES NEW FOAL As a Life Member of the Pyramid Society, I realize not many folks know who I am, perhaps because I have not shown in the last 8 years. But… that is going to change. So without further ado I introduce myself, Michelle Laucke and my beautiful foal VMA Farasha’s Amari with her big sister, 4 year old, black mare, VMA Malakah Shairkah. I can’t be more thrilled with the cross of my Egyptian Event top 3 Liberty/top 10 Amateur halter mare, VMA Barr Farasha with the elite black stud, Burak-Ben Eden EA, who sadly passed away. Both sisters will debut at the 2017 Egyptian Event. I’d love to meet many more members this coming year. Look me up on facebook, both I and Vudu Magic Arabians are on there. Email Laucke1@yahoo.com. Visitors are always welcome. READ MORE
NIGHT DIAMOND ARABIANS CONGRATULATES NEW OWNERS Julie Nestor of Night Diamond Arabians writes: “Congratulations to the Riley family of Miami, Florida on their acquisition of ND Ashira Abib. Ashira is a 2 year old Straight Egyptian, Al Khamsa, Black filly by Sheikh El Shaakir out of MF Habibi, and is Hadban Enzahi in strain. Night Diamond Arabians is wishing you many blessings with your new ownership of this exquisite filly!” READ MORE
STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN SUCCESS AT THE MUSIC CITY SHOW
Dara Meadows Farm and Rakis Arabians would like to share the news of their success at the recent Music City Arabian Show. Jadoube Ibn Lahab DMF was Champion Straight Egyptian 3 and over stallion and overall Straight Egyptian Supreme Champion! Later that day he won the open Native Costume class and the next day he was Native Costume Champion! Who says our halter champions can't also be performance champions. Jadoube's lovely daughter, LilyBelle BintJadoube won the 3 and over Straight Egyptian mare class as well. Both horses were trained and shown by Amy Spiker. Halter champion, performance champion and a sire all in one stallion! Both farms are looking forward to Jadoube foals in 2017. READ MORE
TARA CARPIO ARABIANS OPEN HOUSE & SOCIAL Saturday, October 1, 2016, Oldenville, Alabama
Tara Carpio is excited to host her first open house at Aradon Farms in Odenville, AL. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon BBQ and presentation of horses and will learn more about the Alabama Arabian Horse Association. READ MORE
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 SEPTEMBER 24: New Mexico Regional Workshop (NM) 21-25: Sport Horse Nationals (ID) 21: Rolex Central Park Show (NY) 28-10/1: Arabian Breeders’ Finals (AZ) OCTOBER 21-29: U.S. Arabian Nationals (OK) NOVEMBER: 11-12: National Kuwait Championships (KW) 18-19: Egyptian Event Kuwait (KW) 24-Dec 4: Salon du Cheval (France)
2017 FEBRUARY: 3-21: Kuwait Int’l Arabian Horse Festival (KW) 6-15: WAHO Conference (Bahrain) MARCH: 22-26: Mississippi Riverboat Parlay Show (MS)
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