In This Issue
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Member Spotlight: Bill & Cheryl Corcoran, Al Ameen Arabians
New Memberships: Miloslavia Khamis (Bebo Stud) and Elsie Cecelia Mare (El Jarab Arabians)
Pyramid Society News: Futurities Update, Committee News, and a Note on Recent Natural Disasters
Member News: See the latest updates from Pyramid Society Members
Sneak Peek: 2012 Member Benefits, plus, get an update on our brand new website - coming soon!
Featured Item: Have you ordered your copy of The Reference Handbook Volume XII?
Straight Egyptian Mentions: Links to 2011 Egyptian Event coverage and a great feature article by Jim Panek.
Welcome our newest Pyramid Society Staff Member
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Dates & Deadlines
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October 21st
STALLION OWNER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM FORMS ARE DUE
To learn more about this exciting member benefit and how to submit your Stallions, CLICK HERE.
November 1st
2012 MEMBERSHIP YEAR BEGINS
Current members: Look for your 2012 membership packet to arrive in the mail in October.
December 31st
FUTURITY NOMINATIONS AND ALL FEES DUE
Futurities Classes paid out over $72,000 at the 2011 Egyptian Event - make plans now to participate! Look for the Futurity forms in your member packet, or watch our website.
December 31st
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
All new memberships, renewals and upgrades, as well as any ads, must be submitted by the end of the year to ensure inclusion in the 2012 Membership Directory!
June 4-9, 2012
THE EGYPTIAN EVENT 2012
Mark your calendars! Next year's Egyptian Event is in the works, and because of your feedback, we're returning to a full SIX DAY schedule - Monday, June 4th to Saturday, June 9th.
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Featured Item
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The Reference Handbook of Straight Egyptian Horses, Volume XII
Here's what you're missing if you haven't ordered your copy of this exclusive Pyramid Society publication:
UPDATED PICTORIAL BREEDERS SHOWCASE
Over 180 prominent Straight Egyptians from around the globe
THREE NEW HISTORICAL SECTIONS
Covering SE Heritage, Legacy, and the Egyptian Breeders' Challenge
HISTORY AND IMPACT
Refreshed for 2011 - Learn what the Straight Egyptian means to breeding programs worldwide
528 BEAUTIFULLY HARDBOUND PAGES
All dedicated to the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse
Click HERE to order your copy of Volume XII TODAY!
$120.00
U.S. domestic shipping included. International orders: add $30.
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Straight Egyptian Mentions
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Check out the excellent coverage of the 2011 Egyptian Event in the September, 2011 issue of The Arabian Magazine, beginning on page 162. This article was composed by Christie Metz with photography by Nancy Pierce and Amy Austin.
Lisa Abraham and Lisa Zukowski have also presented a fantastic feature article with extensive photographic coverage of the 2011 Egyptian Event, beginning on page 45 of the August, 2011 issue of The Arabian Horse Online Magazine.
In addition, we would like to recognize Jim Panek's outstanding article, entitled "One Breeders Journey," in the July, 2011 issue of Arabian Horse World magazine, beginning on page 50. The article chronicles Jim's years of life experience in Arabian horse breeding, including his journey into Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-sired bloodlines. Jim is a Pyramid Society member and has served as a judge at past Egyptian Events; his insights on the Arabian breed are truly highlighted in this noteworthy feature. |
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SEND US YOUR MEMBER NEWS!
Our members are very active - welcoming new foals, hosting open houses and events, selling and buying horses, and much more! Share your news and upcoming events with members and Egyptian Arabian enthusiasts around the world by sending items to us at: [email protected].
Upon approval, your news will appear on The Pyramid Society website in the Member News section, and will also be included in the next edition of The Chariot E-Newsletter!
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Membership in The Pyramid Society
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November 1st marks the beginning of a new membership year for The Pyramid Society! The new, participation-based membership structure implemented in 2011 has been highly successful, and we will be maintaining this structure for 2012. We invite any and all who are interested in the legacy and the future of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse to JOIN or RENEW this fall and enjoy the many benefits of membership in The Pyramid Society!
Becoming a member of The Pyramid Society means joining an international community of breeders, owners and supporters committed to the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse as the premiere source of classic Arabian type in the world.
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SNEAK PEEK: 2012 Membership Benefits
Here's a preview of some of the NEW Member Benefits that are coming your way in 2012.
- The Business Partner Program
- Member Discounts on Pyramid Society Merchandise
- Additional Savings on Merchandise at Special Events
- Official Pyramid Society Membership Cards
BECAUSE OF YOUR FEEDBACK...
In addition to these great benefits, The Pyramid Society has begun the process of redesigning our website - based on your member feedback! The updated site will feature a new layout with a greater emphasis on the Straight Egyptian horse and its unrivaled history... not to mention some new member tools and a new world of possibilities for the future.
Stay tuned - you won't want to miss it!
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PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS
We invite you to stop by and see us at the Minnesota Fall Festival at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds in St. Paul, September 30th - October 2nd. We'd like to extend a special thank you to Pyramid Society Board Member and Education Chair, Dr. Kent Mayfield of Second Wind Arabians in Wisconsin, for manning The Pyramid Society booth!
The Pyramid Society would like to welcome Board Member Lisa Cifrese of Thornewood Arabians as the new Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Lisa has been a member of The Pyramid Society since 1984 and has continually supported the Straight Egyptian community and our organization. To read more about Lisa, check out this past Member Spotlight.
We would like to ask everyone to join with us in extending thoughts, prayers, and help to those farms and horses across the U.S. impacted by this summer's natural disasters and abnormal weather patterns. We encourage everyone to visit the USDA Farm Service Agency website to learn more about disaster preparedness and recovery, including federal emergency loan and assistance programs which may be available to your farm.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW LIFE MEMBER: MILOSLAVIA KHAMIS Bebo Stud Cairo, Egypt www.bebostud.com Special thanks to Om El Arab for encouraging Miloslavia to pursue Life Membership. Life Members of The Pyramid Society receive all member benefits, plus a listing in all Pyramid Society publications, special recognition at the Egyptian Event, a special logo for use in marketing materials, an exclusive profile in The Pyramid Report, and more! |
WELCOME TO NEW INTERNATIONAL MEMBER:
MRS. ELSIE CECELIA MARE
El Jarab Arabians
Villiers, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Special thanks to Hank and Sandra DeShazer of DeShazer Arabians for inviting Elsie to become a member of The Pyramid Society.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Bill & Cheryl Corcoran - Al Ameen Arabians
Al Ameen is a dream realized for owners Bill and Cheryl Corcoran. "When we relocated to South Carolina, we knew we wanted to have horses; owning Arabians was always our dream. Through something more than chance, the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse found us, and we started our incredible journey. Our mission has three key components. First, to breed the finest quality Straight Egyptian horses who exude Arabian type and all the attributes that make our breed amazing, coupled with a concentration on conformation that enables them to perform in hand and under saddle with ease; second, we want to capitalize on their abilities through balanced training and conditioning to promote our breed as an athletic companion in the ring or on the trail; and third, to utilize natural nutrition and health care to maximize their physical and mental health so they may live long and happy lives and produce future healthy generations. We feel these three components will help us do our part to preserve this remarkable breed." Read more...
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MEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
Thanks to all of our members who submitted news items in August and September! Follow the links below to keep up with the latest submissions, and keep the news coming!
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An Invitation from Wildwood Farms - Sandia Park, NM
Wildwood Farms of NM cordially invites you to a gathering of friends and neighbors on Saturday evening, October 1. The evening's events will start at 4:30 p.m. with a social hour and an informal viewing of their horses. Then, dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. "Mike and I would love for all of you to come and share your experiences and stories before, during and after dinner. You couldn't make us happier than by being here with our friends." If you plan to attend, please contact Jake Gutierrez or Mike Barrette at [email protected].
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Egyptian Winners at the Wisconsin August Classic
Nakhda Karim Shah (*Shahir IASB x Nakhda Saqqara ) was named Region 9 Class A Reserve Champion Sport Horse Stallion in early August and thereafter took First - 4-6 year-old Stallions at the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association Class A (WAHA) August Classic and then was Reserve Champion for the same event. Karim Shah is owned by M. Kent Mayfield, Dodgeville, WI. Nakhda Abu Mareekh (The Elixir x Eternal Grace), also owned by Kent, placed 4th in the yearling class in the same show. (www.secondwindarabians.net)
Straight Egyptian El Shuja Wahid, a Norus son, owned by Chris Johnson, Janesville, WI, took first among Senior Stallions and was third in the final lineup. (www.northwindarabians.net)
Champion Stallion for the show was an Egyptian-sired son of CN Jericho (Thee Desperado x Jubilleee), Excada, owned by Daniel Buol, Monticello, WI.
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Talaria Farms Welcomes a Desert Traveler - Atlanta, GA
Talaria Farms is pleased to welcome the Straight Egyptian stallion, Thamer Al Khaled (El Thay Khemal Pasha x RN Al Shahba). Thamer Al Khaled is just settled in after a long and exhausting journey from Al Bawady Stud in Cairo, and Talaria is excited to be celebrating his arrival. To read more about Talaria Farms and their horses, visit www.talariafarms.com.
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Shalinay Nile Staar - Roanoke, VA
Pyramid Society Life Member Sarah Kelly Burns of Roanoke, Virginia (shalinaynile.com), is proud to report the arrival of a first foal -- Shalinay Nile Staar (Imperial Mistaar x Shalinay Nile DMF) -- born May 13, 2011. A chesnut filly with a star, "Fergie" enjoys running after her dam "Shay," a former Egyptian Event Hunter Pleasure competitor and El Gohara Award winner, while she is ridden by proud owner and breeder Sarah Burns. Fergie is pictured here at three weeks' old.
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Hyatt Arabians News - Stormville, NY
Hyatt Arabians in Stormville, New York is proud to announce that their new website is now live at www.HyattArabians.com. They are also anxiously awaiting their 2012 foal by their Junior stallion Jamoon (Jabaar El Hallimar NH x Nashama Moon ma) and out of Madera Heralima (Hs Hero x Crown Princess ma). Jamoon is available for breeding overseas as well as throughout the United States, and is being sweepstakes nominated for next year's foal crop.
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Achaean Arabians Announces New Fillies by Farid Nile Moniet - Goldvein, VA
Achaean Arabians is pleased to announce Farid Nile Moniet (Farid Nile Moon x AK Amiri Moniet (The Egyptian Prince)) has sired all fillies this year. Nile has outdone himself as a sire with their exceptional conformations and typey heads. The dams are granddaughters of notable stallions such as The Minstril, *Ibn Safinaz and Bey Shah. Two of the Straight Egyptian fillies will be showing at the Event next year. To read more about Achaean Arabians and their horses, visit www.achaeanarabians.com.
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Alixir Son a Champion In Spain!
Arabians Ltd. congratulates Ander Miranda and his outstanding young black Alixir colt, Duaig Ibn Alixir, on their great success on the Arabian show circuit in Spain! Duaig, bred by Jeff and Lahoma Renegar, made the trip through quarantine and the long flight to Spain earlier in 2011 and then entered show training. Read more...
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Arabians Ltd. Announces Wins at First N.A. Arabian World Championships
Arabians Ltd. & Thornewood Farm clients had great success at the inaugural North American Arabian World Championships! Held at the beautiful Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, this is an exciting new show designed to promote the Arabian horse. Both open competition and Straight Egyptian classes were offered.
Mishaal's offspring had a fantastic show, with Misty Star MSA (x Bint Bint Shahsria) named Junior Champion SE Filly for owner Emily Schmidt, shown by Ted Carson, and Bint Bint Felicia TF (x Skyy by Thee Desperado) named Reserve Champion SE Filly for Lisa Cifrese and Richard Geha, shown by Shawn Crews! Read more...
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Blu Farms Welcomes a New Mare - Cove, AR
Aly Shea by Ali Zaar has joined the Blu Farms broodmare band, and Blu Farms is excited! This beautiful chestnut mare was chosen for future breeding to Zandai Nile Amr. Watch for future updates on the Blu Farms web site. Congratulations to Charlotte Kuebler and Kyla Hamelink on their recent acquisition of beautiful Blu Farms horses. To read more about Blu Farms and their horses, visit www.blufarmsarabians.com.
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SEA Horse Farm Announces 2 EBC Competitors for 2012 - Chattanooga, TN
Look out EBC 2012! The Pinson's of SEA Horse Farm are thrilled to announce the birth of a matched set of EBC competitors for 2012. They welcomed the first entry in March, a handsome colt named Kalil Mareekh SHF (Justynn x S A Kalila Amira). Not to be outdone, champion producer The Aurora foaled a stunning filly by The Elixir in late June. Both EBC entries are trained by Jill Girardi Thomas of Brookhill Farm and shown by Miller Pinson. See you in 2012!
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HF El Jalal and Desert Staar CCA shine at Canadian Nationals - Jacksonville, AR
Jan at Crooked Creek Arabians is pleased to report two Top Five wins at the 2011 Canadian Nationals. HF El Jalal (HF Ares X HF Maymouna) received 4th Place in the Open Stallion Class, and Desert Staar CCA (Imperial Mistaar X Alli-Eloura), received 4th Place in the Two Year Colt Jackpot Class. For more information on Crooked Creek Arabians and their horses, visit www.crookedcreekarabians.com.
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Ibn Sashali Eventing Progress - Hempstead, TX
Classic Bloodstock is pleased to report that the gelding Ibn Sashali, "Lee" (Ali Bayfire x MB Sashali), has been doing very well competing in Eventing this year. He has qualified for the USEA Area V Championships at the end of September in Weatherford, TX. He is entering in the Senior Rider Beginner Novice Championship division, and he has been beating the thoroughbreds and warmbloods in their own field! To read more about Classic Bloodstock and their horses, visit www.classicbloodstock.com.
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Two Silos Welcomes EAO-Bred Mare - Rogersville, MO
The Gem from Egypt has arrived! Two Silos Farm Egyptian Arabians is proud to announce the arrival of Zakeyat (Gad Allah x Zakyia), Straight Egyptian 1992 grey mare. A project two years in the making successfully hit the mark on August 8, 2011 when the trailer quietly rolled through the farm gates in the early morning hours. Bred at El Zahraa Stud, Cairo, Egypt, Zakeyat is one of very few EAO-bred mares to arrive in this country in many years. Tall, exotic, and flea-bitten, she carries with her a renowned, but rare pedigree. Read more...
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A Beautiful New Chestnut Filly by Thee Desperado - Springfield, TX
On June 26th, 2011, Becky Noone welcomed a beautiful filly, Thee A'lia Hadyah (Thee Desperado X Mischal's Gift). This filly was the last foal bred in 2010 by Thee Desperado. She is chestnut, with a blaze and three white socks, and promises to be an exciting filly to watch. She was very big and ready to run at 5 hours old. Becky is very excited to have her and looks forward to showing her at next year's Egyptian Event.
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Banner year for SE Legacy Bloodstock - Shelbyville, TN
The first half of 2011 brought many highlights for Pyramid Society members, Charles Niman and Carey Holladay, of SE Legacy Bloodstock.
In February 2011, SE Legacy Bloodstock acquired a new 26-acre horse farm conveniently located less than 45 minutes from the Nashville airport. The new farm offers easy highway access for visitors and allows the couple to expand their breeding program. A new 20-stall barn is in the works! Read more...
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Masada Mazal - Sport Horse Nationals Contender - College Grove, TN
Straight Babson Egyptian stallion Masada Mazal and his trainer Jill Girardi Thomas travelled to the OVAHA Summer Sizzler in Springfield, Ohio in July, where they won the Sport Horse Show Hack class and qualified for Sport Horse Nationals. They are looking forward to returning to the Kentucky Horse Park in September for SHN and hope that Egyptian fans will be cheering them on! Masada Mazal is owned by Pyramid Society member Anita Polk and stands at Brookhill Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. http://www.brookhillfarm.com/masada-mazal.htm
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REA El Kaream - Canadian Reserve National Champion - South Charleston, OH
REA El Kaream (PVA Kariim x REA Nisrs Angel) was just awarded the title of Canadian Reserve National Champion Stallion AAOTH with owner, David Myers of Renaissance Arabians and also earned a Top Ten Stallion Open with Mike Neal. Plan to cheer him on at the US Nationals in October! REA El Kaream is also proving himself as an excelptional young sire with 4 foals on the ground in 2011... ALL FILLIES - and two of these fillies are EBC fillies for the 2012 Egyptian Event! http://www.rearabians.com/stallions/kaream.html
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Paradise Welcomes New Affiliates - Lafayette, GA
Gary and Wanda Kenworthy proudly announce the affiliation of long-time Egyptian breeders, Carole and Jim Deegan with Paradise Arabians. Says Wanda, "Carole and Jim have been our friends and mentors since we first began our breeding program in the early 1990s. They are so experienced, so kind, and so inspiring, that we feel very blessed that they have agreed to join our team at Paradise Arabians." Read more...
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Champion Sport Horse at NorthShore - Valley View, TX
On July 18th, the 2004 gelding, Allegro NS (The Source CC x Ambianse by Thee Desperado) was Champion SportHorse-In-Hand Open Gelding, and Reserve Champion in Open Training Level Dressage Test 3 (only his third dressage test ever) at the Region IX Sport Horse Regionals in Waco, TX. Many thanks to Wendye Gardiner of Solstice Training Center for her diligent training and beautiful presentation. - Shelly Carn, NorthShore Arabians, Valley View, TX
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Welcome New Staff
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The Pyramid Society is pleased to welcome Kory Wilcox as our new Marketing & PR Coordinator. Kory recently relocated to Lexington from Springfield, MO with his wife, Elizabeth, who is working on her PHD at the University of Kentucky.
Kory graduated from Missouri State University in 2006 with a degree in Entertainment Management, giving him a comprehensive foundation in business with an emphasis on events and talent. He has spent the past five years working in IT and Marketing at West Plains Veterinary Supply of Springfield, inc.
Kory brings to The Pyramid Society extensive experience in several fields, including computers, business, new media, and sales marketing, coupled with a creative spark and a passion for people. Kory is inspired by our members' dedication to their horses, the breed, and the organization, and he hopes to use his skills to keep The Pyramid Society and its membership engaged in the unique and exciting story of the Straight Egyptian horse.
In his spare time, Kory enjoys writing and recording music, participating in church life, bowling, racquetball, reading, and photography. Plan to contact Kory with your marketing needs by calling The Pyramid Society or emailing him at [email protected].
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