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2010 Egyptian Event Exclusive Sponsors
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The Pyramid Society is
honored to have Al Shaqab - Member of Qatar Foundation as the
Signature Sponsor of the 2010 Event.
The Pyramid Society is pleased to announce the Saudi Arabian Equestrian
Federation, on behalf of the "Gift from the Desert" exhibit as the Trophy & Ribbon Sponsor of the 2010
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Member News
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Read current news from Pyramid Society members including:
- Upcoming Clinics
- Open Houses
- Show Successes
- Foals
- Breeding Opportunities
- And much more!
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2009 Arabian Essence Catalogue of Straight Egyptian Arabian Horses
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Produced by Gigi Grasso. This full-color publication includes 200+ pages of exquisite Straight Egyptian horses as well as numerous historical articles by Joe Ferriss. Printed in both English and Arabic. $27 (plus S&H)
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Authentic Arabian Bloodstock II
by Judith Forbis
Limited quantity available for purchase!
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This book chronicles the "vision" of a childhood dream into reality of developing one of the world's most prestigious breeding farms.
$250.00 (plus S&H)
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UPCOMING DEADLINES:
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April 10 - Egyptian Event Pre-entry
Deadline
April 10 - Deadline for inclusion in the Show Program (EBC
participants, Stallion Showcase participants, Sponsors & Patrons)
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It is certainly a busy time of the year
as the 30th Annual Egyptian Event draws near! In an effort to keep you
up-to-date on deadlines and activities to be held at the Event this
year, please review the information under Event News. You may also visit
the 2010 Event web page for complete details on all programs and ongoing updates related to the
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2010 Egyptian Event News & Updates
Secure Online Payment Options Now Available
Secure
online payment options are now available for the majority of our
programs and ticketed activities for your added convenience! Click HERE for a complete list of all programs and
associated forms.
"Gifts from the Desert...Vegas Style" Gala & FundraiserLook
forward to receiving your Gala & Fundraiser invitation in the next
few weeks and make plans to attend this special evening of red-carpet
treatment
and entertainment. Held at the Embassy Suites, the Gala always proves to
be a
highlight of the Event. The Gala and Annual Art Auction serve as a
primary Fundraiser for The Pyramid Society, contributing each year to
the continued efforts of The Society. Seats are limited, so make sure to
purchase your tickets early! You may order tickets online HERE. "Jewels of the Nile" Private Treaty Horse Sale - featuring the Bejeweled Halter PartyLook forward to the
Private Treaty Horse Sale presentation on Thursday, June 9th at 1:00
p.m. in the covered arena. Sale horses will be decked out in fabulous
halters, made either by Pyramid Society members or supporters. These
exclusive halters, available through Event commercial exhibitors, in
many instances are one-of-a-kind, absolutely stunning creations. Plan to
shop at this time - for both horses and halters! Erwin Escher at the 2010 Egyptian EventThe Pyramid Society
is pleased to announce that world renowned photographer Erwin Escher
will be photographing participating horses at the Event this year. Use
this complimentary once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture a
breathtaking photo of your Egyptian, and then plan to use that photo in
the Reference Handbook! The
Pyramid Society is extremely honored to host two gallery receptions in
conjunction with this year's 30th Anniversary celebration. Please see
specifics below on each reception and ticket information. "A
Gift from the Desert: " Exhibit Social
This exhibit is proudly
sponsored by the
Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation and The Pyramid Society is pleased
to host a reception in honor of this extraordinary exhibit on Thursday,
June 10th, 7:00 p.m. The reception will include an exclusive opportunity
for a tour, guided by a
member of the organizing committee, which helped bring this dream to
fruition. Tickets may be purchased though our website: PRINT TICKET FORM OR PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE (2010 Patrons
and Sponsors please note: Two complimentary tickets will be provided as
part of
your patronage.) Al
Marah Arabian Horse Galleries - Official Opening
The
Pyramid Society is delighted that the official opening of the
long-awaited
Arabian Horse Galleries will take place during the 2010 Egyptian Event
on Saturday, June 12th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The
galleries will be a permanent exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park, and
will
introduce members of the public to the wonderful Arabian horse. Tickets
may be purchased directly through the The Arabian Galleries Website. PLEASE NOTE: The
Opening Ceremonies regular
ticket price for Pyramid Society members is $75.00, rather than $100.
Denote
directly on the form that you are a 2010 member of The Pyramid Society
in order
to receive this discount. Following the reception, the Saturday evening championship session will begin in the covered arena at 7:30 p.m. Plan to be in your seat at 7:30 p.m. to cheer on your favorites! Egyptian Breeders' Challenge
NEW FOR 2010 - EBC classes will
be held on Saturday morning, the first  two classes beginning at 9:30
a.m. Moving the EBC class to Saturday morning will allow more time for
these exciting and popular classes to take place, while providing
additional time to set up for the EBC Auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.
NEW FOR 2010 - Each and every
EBC stallion service is guaranteed to be included in the LIVE Auction,
receiving unprecedented promotion and visibility. Plan to sign up as a
bidder early and review the participating stallions throughout the week.
All bidding will begin at the start of the Live Auction on Saturday,
June 12th at 1:30 p.m.
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Drs. Joseph, Felino & Karen Cruz
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The Pyramid Society Mourns the Loss
of Dr. Felino Cruz &
Jim Sirbasku
Dr. Felino Cruz, founder of
Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, California
passed away on March 24, 2010. Dr. Cruz first became a member of The
Pyramid
Society in 1975 and in 2004 he and his son Drs. Joseph Cruz and
daughter-in-law Karen became
Life Members. Breeding Egyptian Arabians was a life-long personal and
professional passion of Dr. Cruz'.
Current breeders and generations to come will continue to reap the
benefits of
the breeding program Dr. Cruz created and shared with the world. Click HERE to read a complete profile on Dr. Cruz'
contributions to the breed, as well as arrangement details.
Jim Sirbasku
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Jim Sirbasku, beloved husband,
father, grandfather, friend
and mentor, passedaway Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010. Jim and Judy first
became
members of The Pyramid Society in 1983, and soon became Life Members and
have
actively supported The Society in every way imaginable over the past
thirty
years. Jim served on the Board of Directors of The Pyramid Society for
eight
years, as well as served on a number of committees. Jim was an
extraordinary
ambassador for The Pyramid Society and the Egyptian Arabian horse. The
Pyramid
Society and all those involved in the Arabian community mourn the loss
of an
inspiring breeder and life-long supporter. Click HERE for further information.
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Glenn North, Louise Cordina, Jamie Zissis, Ria Crous, Fanus Crous & Carol Maginn at Saba Arabians  |
Pyramid Society Members Experience
Australia
Pyramid Society members Jamie Zissis of Nevada
and Carol Maginn of Bear Creek Ranch, Texas
recently returned home from a fabulous 2 week trip to Australia and New
Zealand. This
once-in-a-lifetime trip was purchased by Jamie at the 2009 Egyptian Event Gala
and
Fundraiser Premier Art Auction and included round trip airfare for 2,
all
accommodations, private visits to prominent Straight Egyptian breeding
farms,
VIP seating at the Australia East Coast Carol Maginn, Marion Richmond & Jamie Zissis
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scenes
tour of a wildlife rescue center! Thistrip was made possible by the
generous
support of Pyramid Society Life Members Fanus and Ria Crous of Rhodium
Egyptian Stud, New Zealand, Louise
Cordina & Glenn North of Saba Arabians, Australia, Marion Richmond
of
Simeon Stud, New Zealand, & Sue Spratt & Bev Jones of Gerzanne
Arabian Stud, New
Zealand. Look forward to reading a detailed account of Carol and Jamie's
adventures in the upcoming May Pyramid Report. The Pyramid Society looks
forward to providing more exciting travel opportunities in the future! |
Dal-Apollo |
2009 Performance Horse Award Program Winners
2009 marked the second year of The Pyramid Society's exciting
Performance
Horse Award Program. This program is designed to promote, recognize and
encourage the participation of Straight Egyptian, Egyptian Sired/Related
(as
defined by The Pyramid Society) performance horses in approved
competitions at
and outside of the Egyptian Event. Participants in the Performance Horse
Award
Program are eligible to win large cash prizes, promotion through various
Pyramid Society publications year-round and
recognition at the Egyptian Event. Free to Pyramid Society members and
only a
$50.00 enrollment fee for non-members, this program is an excellent way
to put
your Egyptian Arabian in the spotlight!
2009
Top 5 Winners - Sharing a $5000 cash prize:
1.
Dal-Apollo (Sea Ben Ben
Bilal x Rudaynah) owned by Allan Ehrlick
2. VP
Midnitestranger+/ (Simeon Shai+ x Egyptian Melodee) owned
by Joanne M. Salisbury
3. TF Afrikhan Gold (Botswana x
Rohara Shahblee) owned by Curtis Westley
4. Trubadors Madrigal
(Haziz Halim x Chelsea HF) owned by Laura Venne
5. TF Afrikhan
Magik (Botswana x Maggie Lee Ba) owned by Curtis Westley
Look forward to profiles on each of these
outstanding performance horses in the May Pyramid Report.
Interested in entering your horse in the
2010 Performance Horse Award Program? Click HERE for complete guidelines and entry form.
A special "Thank You" to Debra Charnuski, Chairperson of the Performance Horse Award Program, for all your hard work in making this program successful in 2009!
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Arabian Breeders World Cup - Seminar
Back to the Oasis:
Egyptian Influences in Modern Arabian Breeding
Presented by Scott Benjamin & Hosted by The Pyramid Society
Saturday, April 17, 2010
7:30 a.m.
2010 Arabian Breeders World Cup Redwood Room - South Point Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
Designed to explore the contributions
of the Egyptian Arabian horse in modern breeding programs.
OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC - COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGESPLAN TO ATTEND! Scott Benjamin
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activelyinvolved with the Arabian breed for over 30 years. He graduated
from Michigan State University specializing in Equine Management and
Animal Breeding/Genetics, and has since been actively involved with
Arabian events in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Australia, South
America, Africa and most of Europe as director, judge, manager, trainer,
steward, clinician, coach, author and speaker. He has judged at the
Egyptian Event and will once again be assisting Dr. Shelle with a clinic
entitled "Arabian Movement: Assessing Conformation in the Working
Egyptian Arabian Horse".
Scott commented recently, "The source
still matters. Before there was a Marwan, there was a Messaoud. The
Egyptian Arabian is literally a 'breed within a breed' which has been
valued since time immemorial as the 'archetype' of classic refinement.
The Straight Egyptian Arabian is the blending of strains of pure,
undisputed, desert heritage. Though of great significance, the purity of
its blood is not the only reason for the preservation of these
remarkable horses. Indeed, Egyptian Arabians are a well-spring of true
Arabian horse genetics, providing modern breeders with a source of
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Reference Handbook of Straight Egyptian Horses Volume
XII - participation forms available.
Offering members the opportunity to present their horses to an
international audience of breeders and owners. The much anticipated
Volume XII, hardcover edition, to be published in the fall of 2010,
will include full color pictorial pages and pedigrees as well as
highlights from the 30th Anniversary Egyptian Event Celebration, a new
Heritage Section featuring important sire lines and prominent mare
families, ancestral pedigrees, an in depth analysis of all past EBC
champions, or "How to Be in It to Win It" and a very special FIRST TIME
EVER Legacy Section.
Participation forms and online payment option now available. |
Fourth Annual National Breeders' Conference -
Registration Forms Now Available
Back to the Future:
Building-blocks for
Contemporary Egyptian
Arabian Breeding
September 17-19, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
SPEAKERS:
Judith Forbis, the first woman
recipient of the Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in the
Equine Industry, jockey, historian, respected author, world class
breeder and judge and Founding Member of The Pyramid Society;
Hans-Joachim Nagel,
prominent
World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) President, influential Arabian
horse connoisseur and outstanding breeder; Omar Sakr, distinguished breeder
of global influence, whose passion, imagination and dedication have
energized breeding in Egypt for decades.
Edouard al-Dahdah,
brilliant young scholar whose blog, Daughter of the Wind
(www.daughterofthewind.org), is major new resource for students of
desert Arabian horses, their homeland and their heritage;
Ernest Bailey, key architect of
the Horse Genome Project, a global research effort, professor at the
University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center and
talented teacher of genetics-for-the-layman;
Joe Ferriss, for nearly four
decades, a respected analyst, author and historian of the Arabian herd.
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Scribner Family
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Member Spotlight
The Pyramid Society is
honored to have a long list of members who have supported us
year-in-and-year-out. We know you will enjoy reading about many of
your fellow members through our new monthly "Member Spotlight"
Magnolia
Farm Arabians
Ken & Mary Scribner
7351 S. Magnolia Ave.
Ocala, FL 34476
Ph: 352-237-7256
[email protected]
www.magnoliafarmarabians.com
Ken & Mary Scribner own
and operate Magnolia Farm Arabians, located in beautiful central
Florida. They purchased their first Straight Egyptian
mare in 2001 from David & Paula Houseknecht who encouraged them to
join The
Pyramid Society and attend the Egyptian Event.
"We have attended every Egyptian Event since joining The Pyramid Society
in 2002, and have loved every one of them!" states Mary.
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We look forward to seeing you all in
June! For questions, you may contact The Pyramid Society via e-mail at
[email protected] or by phone at (859) 231-0771.
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