Region 12 December Newsletter Special points of interest: Region XII Show Judges Announced News from around the Region Future Shows and Rides Newsletter Deadline— 15th of the Month—NEW Inside this issue: Letter from Director 1 Region 12 Spotlight 2-3 God’s Horses 3 Al Marah Arabians 4 News from Around the Region 5- 11 Show & Ride Announcements 14- 15 Show Info 16- 17 Volume , Issue December 2014 Letter from the Director Happy Holidays to all of you! As the year comes to a close, we are busier than ever preparing for the 2015 season. We are finalizing some minor changes to the Region 12 show schedule and making plans for some new and entertaining activities. Our judges this year for Reeves arena will be Terry Holmes, Bruce Bates and Susan Witte, all three immensely qualified to judge our show. We are applying for a concurrent show in Region 7 (Scottsdale) held in March, qualifying exhibitors for Region 12. Since both Holmes and Witte are judging halter at national events, we are very hopeful we can attract more halter exhibitors. If this be- comes an annual practice, we may be able to truly build our halter division. (This could also help the Spotlight Futurity participation.) At this time we have also hired our Hunter/Jumper judge, Gardner Powell, and one Dressage judge, Sandy Osborn. Matt Kwapich, our show manager, is securing all personnel at this time and it will be reported to you once completed. Earlier this summer, I instituted a Show Managers’ Task Force, charged with the goal of finding ways to improve the participation of our local shows. I commend the Region 12 show managers! Each and every one of them agreed to participate and Nan Harley agreed to chair their efforts. It is agreed, we must find ways to get new people in our sport and this grass roots initiative may help find solutions. Based on the assertion that we all want to find new ways to generate interest in Arabian horses, I am making a proposal. Rather than going to the well time and time again to seek ads from our many generous and dedicated breeding farms and businesses in Region 12 to support several pub- lications (i.e., the Show Program, the Spotlight circular and the Directory), ads in which we basically advertise to each other, I suggest a different approach. Let’s consider a marketing publication, de- signed for the non-Arabian horse owner, in which those ads reach out to new people, in new places throughout the region. I am committed to the digital world, but such a publication may be a good outreach in our local communities. (The Marketing, Development and Promotions committee of AHA has produced a prototype for us to customize for our own use. It is attached for your consideration.) To this end, I propose that we cease printing a Show Program (it is usually out of date by the time it is printed anyway, given the number of post entries we have) and that we take the Directory online. If the directory is online, most of us will have it with us at all times, on our phones or iPads. For those (Continued on page 2)
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Region 12 December Newsletter
Special points of interest:
Region XII Show Judges Announced
News from around the Region
Future Shows and Rides
Newsletter Deadline— 15th of the
Month—NEW
Inside this issue:
Letter from Director 1
Region 12 Spotlight 2-3
God’s Horses 3
Al Marah Arabians 4
News from Around
the Region
5-
11
Show & Ride
Announcements
14-
15
Show Info 16-
17
Volume , Issue December 2014
Letter from the Director Happy Holidays to all of you!
As the year comes to a close, we are busier
than ever preparing for the 2015 season.
We are finalizing some minor changes to the
Region 12 show schedule and making plans
for some new and entertaining activities.
Our judges this year for Reeves arena will be
Terry Holmes, Bruce Bates and Susan Witte,
all three immensely qualified to judge our
show. We are applying for a concurrent
show in Region 7 (Scottsdale) held in March,
qualifying exhibitors for Region 12. Since
both Holmes and Witte are judging halter at
national events, we are very hopeful we can
attract more halter exhibitors. If this be-
comes an annual practice, we may be able to truly build our halter division. (This could also help
the Spotlight Futurity participation.) At this time we have also hired our Hunter/Jumper judge,
Gardner Powell, and one Dressage judge, Sandy Osborn. Matt Kwapich, our show manager, is
securing all personnel at this time and it will be reported to you once completed.
Earlier this summer, I instituted a Show Managers’ Task Force, charged with the goal of finding ways
to improve the participation of our local shows. I commend the Region 12 show managers! Each
and every one of them agreed to participate and Nan Harley agreed to chair their efforts. It is
agreed, we must find ways to get new people in our sport and this grass roots initiative may help
find solutions.
Based on the assertion that we all want to find new ways to generate interest in Arabian horses, I
am making a proposal. Rather than going to the well time and time again to seek ads from our
many generous and dedicated breeding farms and businesses in Region 12 to support several pub-
lications (i.e., the Show Program, the Spotlight circular and the Directory), ads in which we basically
advertise to each other, I suggest a different approach. Let’s consider a marketing publication, de-
signed for the non-Arabian horse owner, in which those ads reach out to new people, in new places
throughout the region. I am committed to the digital world, but such a publication may be a good
outreach in our local communities. (The Marketing, Development and Promotions committee of AHA
has produced a prototype for us to customize for our own use. It is attached for your consideration.)
To this end, I propose that we cease printing a Show Program (it is usually out of date by the time it
is printed anyway, given the number of post entries we have) and that we take the Directory online.
If the directory is online, most of us will have it with us at all times, on our phones or iPads. For those
(Continued on page 2)
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
2014 Halter & Performance Judges
Terry Holmes, Bruce Bates & Susan Witte
2014 Dressage, Sport Horse and Hunter/Jumper Judges
Sandy Osborne (DR), Gardner Powell (H/J), TBA
REGION 12 GENERAL MEETING, MONDAY MAY 4th
LOCATED AT THE BEEF/DAIRY SALES PAVILLION
2015 Region 12 Championship Horse Show Dates ~ May 4-9, 2015
NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT
Please send all your news to Lynn Glover at [email protected] so that it can be included in the next
Newsletter! Please send Hi Res photos and provide as much information as possible. Completed stories
are always welcome!
Be sure to keep a check on our website: www.aharegion12.com and our Newsletters for any news on the
upcoming Region 12 show! There will be a few changes this year that will make our show
Better than Ever!
of you who still want a printed copy, it may be printed from your home computer. (And, for those who do not have a computer, I will
forward a printed directory to you myself!) Furthermore, if each of us is responsible for updating our contact information online, the
directory will be reliable and current at all times.
Strategically, this will free up our advertising supporters to embrace a marketing effort designed to reach new people. I will flesh out
this concept with you all in upcoming newsletters and communications.
As always, I am readily available to each one of you for further discussion. Please enjoy the holiday season! Best wishes to you and
your families.
Lisa Blackstone
Region 12 Director
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Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
God's Horses is a Christian based equine facility where we strive to create an environment in
which one can not only learn how to master the art of riding, but learn about God and how to
form a bond with these horses based on mutual trust and respect.
God’s Horses is a family owned business. Kim Jackson and her husband had been prayed about
opening this facility for years. They felt led to offer others the opportunity to benefit from a
friendship with horses. God opened doors they never thought He would to create this site. That is
how they knew He intends to use it for His good.
God’s Horses is located on a 25 acre farm in Mullins,
SC with a five stall barn built in 2011 equipped with a
bathroom, tack room, feed room and office. There is a 150
x 200 ft outdoor riding arena and a smaller riding ring
that is 60 ft wide for beginners and training.
The training offered consists of general riding lessons as
well as education about the care of a horse, the tack in-
volved, and how to promote a safe interaction with the
horse. Each of their trainers has over 25 years of experi-
ence riding. They also offer small group educational op-
portunities with limited riding instruction depending on the
number of participants.
At this time, God's Horses does not schedule trail rides. It may considered in the future as our business expands.
God’s Horses sponsors group outings for church groups, foster
care organizations (including the Connie Maxwell Children’s
Home in Florence and Chesterfield) and cancer support
groups, through their Galloping Faith Ministry. Please see
website for more information.
Another aspect of God's Horses is their Arabian horse breed-
ing program. In 2012, their first colt was born, Star. In the
near future, they hope to offer an educational experience
that incorporates the Arabian horse's ancient history as a
companion to their owners and interaction with this intelligent
and beautiful breed.
God’s Horses ~ Mullins, SC
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
“Already Sparkling as The Equine Event of the Season”
Mark Miller wrote a new chapter of Arabian horse history when he rolled out the red carpet at Al-Marah Arabians LLC, on
Sunday, December 14, 2014, to welcome the broodmare elite of its world-famous herd, to the farm’s new Clermont, Florida, lake-
front headquarters. Privately owned by only three families in 200 years, the Al-Marah herd is directly descended from the Bedouin
horses first gathered in the Arabian desert by Abbas Pasha in 1815. It is the oldest, continuously bred, privately-owned band of Ara-
bian horses in the world.
The day-long Homecoming Celebration, hosted by Miller, included a line-up of nonstop activities and entertainment starting
at 11:00 am befitting the once-in-a-lifetime event. The herd made music in multi-disciplinary riding exhibitions featuring Al-Marah
winners of more than 40 National Championships in 2013 and 2014. A memorable liberty act performance showcased the horse-
human bond as the trainer directed the horse like a conductor leading an orchestra. The event included a catered barbecue, barn
tours (with “deck the stalls” decorations), plus an invigorating educational clinic to a select sale of Al-Marah Arabian horses.
The 2:00 pm arrival of the Homecoming stars themselves, spotlighted 14 glistening broodmares arriving from Tucson, as they
stepped from a convoy of transport vans to make their debut into the Sunshine state. Mark’s hand-picked “best of the best,” Al-
Marah’s broodmare crown jewels, include some with the added honor of carrying the forthcoming first Al-Marah Clermont foal crop
due in 2015. (About 90 days after their arrival in Florida according to Miller).
We still know how to put on a show,” says Miller, whose Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction wrapped its 25-year Orlando run
last year on Dec. 31, 2013. This year, the son of Al-Marah’s founder, the late Bazy Tankersley, welcomed local dignitaries to horse
enthusiasts from around the world to the picturesque 78-acre farm in Clermont for a Homecoming that’s already being considered as
the equine event of the Season.
Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC is located at 11105 Autumn Lane in Clermont, Florida. Its world-renowned Arabian breeding
operation and stable of show horses is dedicated to producing beautiful athletes with endurance, agility, the “heart of a warrior,”
and trademark Al-Marah dispositions--safe, affectionate, and willing horses, bred to be friends and companions. Located in central
Florida, Al-Marah Clermont is an hour’s drive from Orlando International Airport, gateway to one of the world’s top tourism dest ina-
tions and now, to this historic Arabian horse breeder. Visit: www.al-marah.com.
Submitted by:
Elizabeth McCall
(310) 720-4096 [email protected]
Eileen Daley
Business Manager
Al-Marah Arabian Horses LLC.
(352) 536-1502
Mark Miller Set Stage for History-Making Homecoming Celebration
at Al-Marah Arabians in Clermont, Fla., Sunday, December 14,
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
New Facility in Miami, FL! The new Tropical
Park Facility was recently completed with 3
covered arenas, covered walkways from the
stalls to the arenas and has approximately
250 stalls.
New Facility in Miami Florida
~ January 31, 2015 ~
2nd Annual SFHA Combined ODS Concurrent
Show at this facility (Double Qualifier)
For Prize book please check out our website
SFAHA website.
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
The Red Barn began in 2010 as a sister organization of Spirit of Hope Youth
Ranch. Spirit of Hope was founded in 2006 and inspired by Crystal Peaks
Youth Ranch in Bend, Oregon. From 2007-2010 Spirit of Hope served at–risk
and disadvantage youth by allowing them to work with rescue horses while
The Red Barn helped to see individuals that could not be served at Spirit of
Hope’s Wilsonville location and began to serve those with physical, cognitive,
and emotional disabilities.
By 2011, The Red Barn had grown so much that Cornerstone Ranch offered
the use of the white barn and indoor arena for program use. The Red Barn
became a separate registered 501(c)(3) organization in February 2012 and
in June 2012 officially merged with Spirit of Hope Youth Ranch.
The Red Barn would not have been created with-
out the mentorship of Anita Cowart, whose influ-
ence continues on with every passing year. To
learn more about The Red Barn, visit their website
www.theredbarn.org.
The mission of The Red Barn is to promote and
provide equine assisted activities using rescue
horses, when possible, to individuals of all abilities
and circumstances, especially children.
The Historic Alabama Theatre recently had a screening for the documentary “the
Red Barn: A Legacy of Love”. This event was free to thh public.
Created and produced by SuttonPlace Productions, “The Red Barn: A Legacy of
Love” is a feature length documentary which tells the story of the barn from begin-
ning of a prayer made over 40 years ago tot eh programs offered today.
The Red Barn at Cornerstone Ranch
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
Amanda Knowles Gibson &
Boston Legal TTF
“I have been riding and showing Arabian hors-
es for 14 years. It was very exciting to finally
attend the US Nationals in Tulsa this year! A
big THANK YOU to Dale Brown Performance
Horses for preparing me and my horse Boston
Legal TTF for such a prestigious show.”
Nicholas Contreras &
Noble Rain
Nicholas Contreras of Alexander Arabians,
won US Nationals top ten with Noble
Rain. Purchased from Shea Stables and
trained by Mikosz Show Horses.
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
Marjorie Carr &
KK Chics Patriot+//
2014 Reserve National Champion
Working Cow—Open & ATR with Bob
Hart, Jr. and Marjorie Carr. KK Chics
Patriot+// finished the year by also
being named Arabian Working Cow
Horse Association High Point Half Ara-
bian Working Cow Horse of the Year
and receiving his Legion of Excellence.
RRevolution
(Stival x Rohara Tsatinette by Magnum Psyche)
Rrevolution was bred by J. Lancaster Havice
and shown by John Rannenberg to 2013
Region XII Champion Yearling Colt. He
was just named unanimous National Champion
Junior Stallion of Ecuador for his new owner,
Galo Hidalgo.
Rrevolution is standing at stud in Ecuador.
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
Region 12 Spotlight Stallion wins 2014 AHDF Pro-Am at
US Nationals!
There was electricity in the air on Wednesday night in Tulsa,
Oklahoma at the 2014 Arabian and Half-Arabian National
Championship show. 19 teams consisting of one western
horse, one trainer and one amateur were shuffled so that the
amateur was riding a different horse than originally en-
tered. The teams were then auctioned off to the crowd with
some teams going as high as $30,000! The bidder on the
winning team would receive a 7 night stay at a villa in Italy
complements of Marikate Mathews. The amateurs then had
30 minutes to spend with the trainer and horse before enter-
ing the ring for the first half of a western pleasure class be-
fore 3 judges. The trainers took over on the reverse direction
culminating in a ride off between 3 of the horses. Emerging
victorious was Possesion PGA and Rob Bick. The talented
amateur rider was Audrey Hart. All in all, $200,000 was
raised specifically for Alexa Nichols by the Arabian Horseman's Distress Fund. Possesion PGA is owned and shown by Nan Harley of
Dreym Bay Farm. In addition to this win, Possesion also garnered a Top Ten in the Western Pleasure AAOTR 36-54. Possesion PGA is
proudly in the Region 12 Spotlight Futurity as well as a Scottsdale Signature Stallion for 2015. Contact [email protected] for
breeding information. Possesion stands at RBC Show Horses, LLC.
Nicholas Contreras purchases
CAA Justa Fez King
Nicholas Contreras of Alexander Arabians
purchased new colt, CAA Justa Fez
King, from Cathy Perryman of Country Affair
Arabians. He will be shown and managed by
Mikosz Show Horses!
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
On November 23 Bailey Lones and her
registered half Arabian "Raindrops on
Roses HL" (Rosie) placed 8th overall in
the East Tennessee Hunter Jumper As-
sociation year end pony medal finals.
Bailey bought Rosie in may of this
year. She had never been shown be-
fore. Bailey and Rosie have come a
long way in a short time.
More News From Around the Region
Half Arabian /Swedish warmblood
mare "Illuminada+\" (owned by
Susie Lones) placed 3rd in the 2'6"
Year end Medal with Emily Newton
riding. Emily leased Allie for the
show because her horse was unable
to compete. Emily only rode Allie 6
times before the finals.
Barb Copping & "Tory" have taken up Dock Diving
in her “spare time”! :-) They attended the AKC /
Eukanuba Invitational Dec 11-14th in Orlando Fl.
NADD (National Association Diving Dogs) normally
has had demos during this yearly event but this
year we can compete for a Championship!!
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 7
Shannon Betts, of Ooltewah, TN earned her Gold Medal on
Crimson N Color.
Shannon started "Remmy", a NSH, under saddle as a 3 year
old, and has had quite the journey, to achieve the highest
level of Dressage, Grand Prix. They received the USDF All
Breeds award for 2014 as well as USEF National and Region
12 Champion HA Dressage FEI Combined Level.
More News From Around the Region
“Remmy” is now 13 years old, and lives in West Palm
beach in training during the winter.
Their next goal is to create the perfect GP Musical
Freestyle. Congratulations to them both, a
Truly a special team!
Riders at Star K Equestrian Center of Leesburg, GA
had a very successful show at the Autumn Classic ODS
in Perry, GA in November. The riders competed in
various classes, including Performance, Dressage and
Hunter/Jumpers. Congrats Everyone~!
WCAHA Fall Show—Halloween Costume Contest
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 11
WCAHA Fall Show—Halloween Costume Contest
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 11
Show Announcements
Show Your Horse All Arab ODS Concurrent Shows January 17-18, 2015. For Prize book please check
out our website Canterbury Showplace, Inc.
South Florida Horse Show Assoc., Inc. announces the SFHA Combined Arab & HA Qual ODS Concurrent
Shows January 31, 2015. For Prize book please check out our website SFAHA website.
Ocala Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the 20th Annual Amateur Concurrent Shows March 7-8,
2015. For Prize book please check out our website OAHA website.
Alabama Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Alabama All Arabian Concurrent Shows March 20-21, 2015. For Prize book please
check out our website AAHA website.
The Arabian Celebration Concurrent Shows March 27-29, 2015. For Prize book please check out our website Canterbury Showplace,
Inc.
Western Carolina Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Western Carolinas Spring Concurrent Shows March 27-29, 2015. For Prize
book please check out our website WCAHA website.
North Carolina Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. & Old Dominion Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announce the NCAHA/ODAHA Combined Concur-
rent Shows April 3-5, 2015. For Prize book please check out our website NCAHA website.
Louisiana Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Magnolia Classic Concurrent Shows April 10-12, 2015. For Prize book please
check out our website LAHA website.
Magnolia Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Annual Magnolia Spring Classic Concurrent Shows April 17-19, 2015. For Prize
book please check out our website MAHA website.
Central Florida Horse Show Assoc., Inc. announces the Central FL Arab Spring Classic Show April 18-19, 2015. For Prize book please
contact Cheryl Vandeusen 386-566-4820
Arabian Horse Association announces the Region 12 Championships May 4-9, 2015. For prize book please check out our website AHA
Region 12 website.
Magnolia Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Palmetto Sport Horse Classic Show & Region 14 H/J Championship Show May 29-
31, 2015. For Prize book please check out our website MAHA website.
Arabian Horse Association announces the Region 12 Youth Jamboree June 14-15, 2015.
Virginia Arabian Horse Association announces the Virginia Arab Show & Futurity Concurrent Shows May 29-31, 2015. For Prize book
please check out our website VAHA website.
Magnolia Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Annual Magnolia Summer Sizzler Show August 28-30, 2015. For Prize book please
check out our website MAHA website.
Dixie Gulf Arabian Horse Assoc., Inc. announces the Dixie Gulf Panhandle Ruff Out Show October 2-4, 2015. For Prize book please
check out our website DGAA website.
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 11
Distance Ride Announcements
Biltmore Challenge 30/55/75 Mile End Ride ~ May 1, 2015 ~ Asheville, NC ~ For more information,
visit Biltmore Equestrian Center website.
Biltmore Challenge 25/50/75/100 Mile End Ride ~ May 2, 2015 ~ Asheville, NC ~ For more infor-
mation, visit Biltmore Equestrian Center website.
Region 12 December 2014 Newsletter Page 11
Jean Shaw & AM Radiant Force
“AM Radiant Force (AM Double Dream X AM Star Radiance) & I competed at Spruce Creek 25 mile CTR and won Grand Cham-pion, we also competed at Doe Lake 25
CTR & won 1st place in my weight divi-sion. We also competed at GERA endur-
ance 25 miles and had a great time. “
“Ray & I have been together 2 years now and have really bonded. He is so steady and has such a wonderful personality. I am so blessed to have paired up with this won-
derful, now 9 year old, Al Marah gelding.”
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