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In This Issue
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The President's Perspective
Hear from The Pyramid Society president about important changes coming to The Egyptian Event!
Pyramid Society News
The 6th National Breeders' Conference - THIS WEEK!
An Introduction to New Board Member Omar Sakr
2014 Membership Year begins November 1st! Join TODAY!
News From Your 2014 Membership Committee
Egyptian Breeders' Classic 2013 Show Recap
Remembering Tyrone Lewis
Business Partner Offers
Our Business Partners offer discounts to Members on products and services!
Members Only
Download this month's Members Only feature: A Salute to the 20 Leading Egyptian Mares (1989)
Pyramid Society Dates
Review important deadlines for Pyramid Society programs, events and Member services.
Welcome, New Members
Meet our newest members from coast to coast and beyond!
Member News
See the latest updates from Pyramid Society Members from around the world
Member Events
See what Members are up to in the coming months and RSVP to attend open houses, shows, and more!
Member Spotlight
Marci & Larry Kirby, Bayou Angel Arabians, New Orleans, LA
Featured Item
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Upcoming Shows
See where Pyramid Society members will most likely be in the coming months
Recent Web Features
Click through to last month's featured Pyramid Society Stallions, Horses, and Farms
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 Dates & Deadlines
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November 1, 2013 2014 Membership Year Begins + EBC Early Enrollment Deadline Renew by this date to gain additional exposure in our 2014 Reach-Out e-campaign, targeting potential clients in your area! Plus, feature your EBC Stallions year-round in the 2014 Egyptian Stallion Guide. November 1-2, 2013 The 6th National Breeders' Conference: The Global Influence of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Solvang, CA UNDER THE GENEROUS PATRONAGE OF:
December 31, 2013 2014 FUTURITY, EBC, & GSS NOMINATION DEADLINE You can now Nominate ONLINE - Click Here! Not sure if you qualify? Download the 2014 Futurity Packet and look for our Futurity "Cheat Sheet."
The First Week of June in 2014 SAVE THE DATE: The 34th Annual Egyptian Event Details coming soon... stay tuned to The Chariot |
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Access this month's Member's Only download "From the Archives" of The Pyramid Society!
A Salute to the 20 Leading Egyptian Mares
by Arlene Magid. Originally published in The Pyramid Report in October, 1989
There's an old Arab saying that there is no treasure like a mare in foal with a filly at her side.
Some fillies grow up to be outstanding producers themselves, as we discovered when investigating the leading Egyptian producers of champion offspring. Of the 20 mares in this study, eight are mother/daughter pairs, and a ninth is sired by a full brother. All of these mares are Straight Egyptian by Pyramid Society definition, and 10 of the 20 are imported. Three are all-Babson breeding, while the others combine Babson with Nazeer (two of the mares) or are all Nazeer-related (16 of the 20 carry lines to Nazeer, and four of the mares are his daughters)...
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Web Features
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Upcoming Shows
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Check out these upcoming Arabian horse shows and make plans to connect with your fellow Pyramid Society members!
 MTAHA 34th Annual Music City Arabian Horse Show November 15-17, 2013 Murfreesboro, TN
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OCTOBER PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Dear Pyramid Society Members and Egyptian Arabian Enthusiasts:
Thank you for following and reading The Pyramid Society's E-News in 2013. Although many of you are current members, there are still a number of loyal subscribers, past members, and future members who may not have received my October letter about upcoming changes to the organization. We feel these changes will impact The Pyramid Society and the Egyptian Arabian breeder community in a positive manner. I hope you will take the time to review my letter below, and please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. We're looking forward to serving you in 2014 with our ongoing efforts to promote the Egyptian Arabian horse, online and offline.
October 1, 2013
It is with trepidation, realism and optimism that I write this letter to you. Trepidation, as this letter addresses change and I realize change is often difficult; realism, that we cannot continue to do the same things and expect different results; and optimism, that we can work together to re-energize The Egyptian Event in a way that is both exciting and sustainable. And thus when reading this letter I ask you to bear in mind one wise philosopher's statement, "Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly." It is with that "better design" in mind, our board has tackled some difficult issues which I wish to address with you. The Board has, after meticulous deliberation, determined the Egyptian Event Halter Championships should consist of Straight Egyptian Champions only. This decision will be applauded by those who have repeatedly expressed their belief that our Event champions should be Straight Egyptian. And, perhaps not surprisingly, this sentiment has come from both Straight and Egyptian Sired breeders and owners. This also dovetails with our long-range goal of establishing a World Championship for the Straight Egyptian with similar venues around the world.
Egyptian Sired horses may continue to participate at the Egyptian Event, beginning in 2014 in our EBC, GSS, Yearling Egyptian Sired Futurity (which will be replaced by GSS in 2015), two-year old Egyptian Sired Futurity until 2015, Amateur Halter and Performance Classes. The above class winners will be recognized as the winners in their respective classes but will not move forward to the Junior or Senior Halter Championships. Going forward, only Straight Egyptian entries will participate in the Junior and Senior Halter Championships. The Pyramid Society will continue to support and promote the Egyptian Sired horses through the Golden Scarab Sweepstakes (GSS) at the Egyptian Event and sponsorship of Egyptian Sired classes at other shows.
As referenced earlier in The Chariot, the time has come to re-energize the Egyptian Event, while maintaining and strengthening those things about the Event that we hold so dear. The economic realities of today must provide the courage for us to develop a new model for the Egyptian Event. The previous effort to shorten the Event did not achieve the desired result because no classes were eliminated. And thus as part of our ongoing policy, annual entries are being reviewed with the intent of eliminating classes that have 5 or fewer entries three years in a row. By making those adjustments, our schedule would be shortened and we'd still have the time for the educational and social aspects of our Event that continue to set our show apart.
In this same vein of streamlining the schedule, the decision was made to eliminate the 3 and 4 year-old Extended Specialty classes, as now, in most cases, this would be duplicity due to the fact only Straight Egyptians will be competing in the World Classes. And finally with our trending downward of futurity participants, the Straight Egyptian Yearling classes will be combined when there are fewer than 26 entries.
The Board will consider and approve the show schedule at our November Board Meeting, with the goal to preserve the qualities of this unique social event of Straight Egyptian Arabian breeders and the celebration of the Egyptian Arabian horse while confronting today's economic realities. In essence, we are at work, carefully rethinking, reenergizing, reevaluating, in our continued efforts to remain world-wide industry leaders. I will conclude with one final thought. Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow to reach new heights.
As always, both your continued support and involvement are crucial for growth to occur. Our organization has remained strong due to your steadfast support and loyalty and we thank you once again for both. I look forward to sharing our finalized plans with you after the November Board meeting.
Sincerely, 
Bob MiarsPresidentThe Pyramid Society
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PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS
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THIS WEEK: The 6th National Breeders' Conference
 NOVEMBER 1st & 2ndHotel Corque
Solvang, California, USA
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AREA ACTIVITIES & INVITATIONS:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31: Visitors welcome at Om El Arab International, Santa Ynez, CA, beginning at 2:00pm. For directions & information, contact Sigi Siller at info@omelarab.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Open Barn & Presentation of Horses at Silver Maple Farm, Santa Ynez, CA, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. For directions & information, please RSVP to Henry & Christie Metz at info@smfarabs.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3: Open Barn & Presentation of Horses at Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, CA, at 11:00am. For directions & information, please RSVP to Dr. Jody Cruz at RichterMH@aol.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4: Visitors welcome at Om El Arab International, Santa Ynez, CA, beginning at 10:30am. For directions & information, contact Sigi Siller at info@omelarab.com.
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An Introduction to New Board Member Omar Sakr
 The Pyramid Society is pleased to welcome its first overseas Board Member, Omar Sakr, owner of Sakr Arabian Stud in Egypt and a proud Life Member of The Pyramid Society. Omar is a Co-Founder of The Egyptian Arabian Horse Pyramids Foundation in Egypt and the current Chairman of its Board of Trustees. He was also the President of the Egyptian Arabian Breeders Association for ten years.
Omar's journey with the Egyptian Arabian started 23 years ago when his research took him to the US, where hundreds of the finest Egyptian bloodlines had been imported from Egypt over the years. His landmark decision to go after those bloodlines and return them to his homeland would have a profound effect on the future of Egyptian Arabian Horse breeding in Egypt.
Sakr's breeding philosophy, course of action and determination energized the industry. With a discerning eye and a clear sight set on the essence of his ideal, Omar devoted himself to building his Sakr Arabian Stud farm with the finest stallions and mares. Horses bred by him have received worldwide acclaim, and his stud farm is considered one of the premier sources of the finest Egyptian horses in the industry.
He has been also responsible for educational projects and instrumental in educating new breeders. Two Reference Handbooks, patterned after the Pyramid Society's Reference Handbooks of Straight Egyptian Horses, were published in Egypt under his leadership.
Omar remains as enthusiastic and passionate about the breeding and preservation of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as when he purchased his first filly. He brings considerable experience, knowledge and valuable perspective to the Pyramid Society's governing body.
As a speaker at the 2010 National Breeders' Conference, and more recently alongside Judith Forbis during the 2013 Egyptian Event's keynote Pyramid Lecture, he delivers the same message: The Pyramid Society needs to extend its reach globally to fill the leadership vacuum in order to pull the Straight Egyptian community together towards one common vision - a shared unifying objective based on a foundation of knowledge and fair competition. This, he contends, will go a long way to address the misinformation and confusion among an increasingly international audience of Straight Egyptian horse breeders and owners.
With this goal in mind, The Egyptian Arabian Horse Pyramids Foundation is the first to enter into a strategic alliance with The Pyramid Society. Its purpose harmonizes with The Society's mission and is a first step in developing further worldwide cooperation among others who are like-minded and wish participate in a similar joint-venture.
Omar Sakr will serve a three year term on the Board and is looking forward to the continued success of The Pyramid Society. Most of all Omar hopes to connect and engage with fellow members to help them recognize their strengths and talents and discover new ways of using them for the preservation of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse.
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News From Your Membership Committee!
Your Membership Committee has been hard at work this year hosting a variety of outreach efforts, as well as social and educational gatherings for our members. The Committee is comprised of breeders and owners just like you, located across the United States and Canada. As a group, they are focused on enhancing networking opportunities and camaraderie among members, while also working to increase outreach efforts at the local level. We encourage you to keep an eye on our Member News for upcoming activities in your area.
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS We're pleased to introduce three members who have recently stepped up to serve on the Membership Committee:
 Tim Manring
States: WA, OR, ID, MT
Tim Manring has recently accepted his invitation to the Membership Committee and will work with members in the Northwest US states of Washington, Oregon, Montana & Idaho. Tim has been a member of The Pyramid Society since 2004 and looks forward to facilitating outreach efforts in the Northwest by networking with other breeders and owners in the area. Thank you Tim for your willingness to serve on the Membership Committee!
 Mark Rustebakke
States: ND, SD, NB, MN, WI, IA
Mark first joined The Pyramid Society in 2007, and we recently welcomed him to the Committee to serve with Jaleen Hacklander in the WI area and beyond. Together they will use their commitment to the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse and their association with the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance (WEAHA) to increase the visibility of The Pyramid Society and help strengthen the bonds between all Egyptian Arabian horse owners in their area. Please join us in welcoming Mark to the Membership Committee!
 Jill Spizale
States: LA, AR, MS, MO
Jill first joined The Pyramid Society in 2009, and became a Life Member in 2012. She comes to the Membership Committee with a wealth of experience in event management and public relations and a strong dedication to the Straight Egyptian horse. Jill has graciously stepped in for Mike Cimino who has stepped down from the Committee due to personal obligations. We wish him well and hope to welcome him back to the Committee in the future. Please join us in thanking Mike for his service, and welcoming Jill to the Committee!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES The Pyramid Society will have a presence at the 34th Annual Music City Arabian Horse Show at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, November 15-17, 2013. Please join the Pyramid Society Membership Committee for a Wine & Cheese Social, Friday the 15th at 4 p.m. Even if you don't have horses in the show, we hope you will come by on Friday to catch up with your fellow Pyramid Society members. Click here for details!
Want to get more involved with the members in your area? Have a question? Click here to contact your committee member. They would love to hear from you!!
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The Egyptian Breeders Classic 2013 Recap
 The Egyptian Breeders Classic, held at DeShazer Arabians in Tomball, Texas on the last weekend in September, was a great success. As owner Hank states, "Sandy and I wanted to offer another place for straight Egyptian breeders to meet and show their horses." Planning a European style outdoor horse show, hay fields were transformed into horse stalls and arenas, with concession and vendor tents erected under one hundred year old oak trees. And quite magically guests were transported to a horse show somewhere in Europe rather the southern part of Texas... Saturday evening, however, guests were treated to a full dose of Texas hospitality, complete with girls on horseback holding Texas flags and Will Rogers impersonator Mr. Will Roberts, a Cirque Du Soleil entertainer, on hand as a Texas cowboy. And for anyone daring enough to test their own cowboy skills, the long-horn Texan bull was there, just waiting to be ridden. Rounding out the entertainment were Anna Bishop and Judi Forbis, trying their hand as armadillo racers.
In addition to the delicious food and Texan-size hospitality, graciously provided by the DeShazers and their staff, breeders, owners and attendees were delighted to have the opportunity to get together to see Egyptian Arabians being showcased in such an incredible setting.
Special congratulations to the following winners:
- Egyptian Breeders Classic Senior Mare Champion was Makeda DB owned by Virginia Gober and shown by Luis Paniagua; Reserve Champion was TS Vivien Leigh owned by Joseph and Gail Mailloux and shown by Joe Polo.
- Egyptian Breeders Classic Junior Mare Champion was MM Arabica owned by Luis Miguel Muzquiz and shown by Benjamin Bogart; Reserve Champion was RNZ Edelite owned by Fanus Crous of New Zealand and shown by Ben Bogart.
- Egyptian Breeders Classic Senior Stallion Champion was Etaya Sudan Amir owned by Jennifer Parsons of Canada and shown by Ben Bogart; Reserve Champion was Qadar Jazil owned by Infinity Egyptian Stud LLC and shown by Ben Bogart.
- Egyptian Breeders Classic Junior Stallion Champion was Encore RCA owned by Rock Creek Arabians of Texas and shown by Luis Paniagua; Reserve Champion was Al Haadi BRDF owned by Jacque Battle and shown by Luis Paniagua.
Judges were good friends Mr. Rakan Al-Tobaishi from Saudi Arabia, Mr. Alaa Al-Roomi from Kuwait, Dr. Nasr Marei of Egypt and Mr. Pierre Groenen of Belgium.
The DeShazers would like to express their gratitude to all farms who attended and brought horses. The caliber of the horse in attendance was outstanding and this show of support was greatly appreciated. Additional gratitude and thanks to handlers David Botha, Kim Morgan, Joe Polo, Ben Bogart, Bryan Jeffries and others who did such a fine job.
Click for full article. Thank you to Sandy DeShazer for submitting a recap of the show! Attached photos courtesy DeShazer Arabians.
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Remembering Tyrone Lewis, Artist
The Pyramid Society has recently learned of the death of Tyrone Lewis, a highly-acclaimed artist whose work was featured in exclusive galleries around the country, including Santa Fe.
 Tyrone has supported The Society for many years through generous donations to The Egyptian Event's annual Art Auction. Tyrone's most recent donation was in 2012 with "Nile Sunset," the beautiful oil pictured here, which was featured on the cover of The Pyramid Report in May, 2012.
Tyrone's family reports that he passed away peacefully. He lived in Arkansas where he and his wife Barbara, also an artist, bred Egyptian Arabians. The Pyramid Society joins with the Arabian horse community in offering the most sincere condolences to Barbara and to Tyrone's family.
More information on funeral arrangements and memorial gifts will be posted here as it becomes available to The Pyramid Society.
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WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
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Sara Bowling
Edifier Arabians
Southlake, TX
Dee Shute & Ken Bruce
Almonte, Ontario Canada
Louis Crawford, Jr.
El Harmachis Arabians
Gulfport, MS
Elizabeth McCall
Malibu, CA
Karen M Nadow
Sugar Maple Arabians
Holland, VT
Donna Satterfield
Kentucky Hills Arabians
Jamestown, KY
Beate Spear
Desert Pearls Arabians
Gordonsville, VA
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UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
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TTEAM Workshop (Tellington TTouch Equine Awareness Method) at Al Ameen Arabians November 16th & 17th, 2013
Cheryl Corcoran of Al Ameen Arabians in Blythewood, SC, wants to introduce you to the pioneering work of Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon), which has its roots in a philosophy that sees all beings -- humans and animals alike -- as reflections of a Divine Whole. "Please join us and explore how the TTEAM improves behavior, performance, well-being and enhances the relationship between horse and rider!" Registration requested. Click to learn more...
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OCTOBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Marci & Larry Kirby, Bayou Angel Arabians, LLC, New Orleans, LA
"It is an honor and a true joy to have the opportunity to preserve the beauty, grace and exquisite quality that defines the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse..."
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For our October Member Spotlight, we're catching the excitement of some newcomers to the breed as they add their experiences to the Straight Egyptian story. Based in New Orleans, LA, Marci & Larry Kirby are the proud principals of Bayou Angel Arabians, LLC. Their mission: to carry on the legacy of the Straight Egyptian Arabian...
While Larry describes himself as a horse-owner "convert," Marci can recall a long history with horses which takes her back to her teens. "I worked at a ranch where I helped prepare horses for English riding and served as an assistant instructor in jumping classes," she recalls, "I rode many different breeds there, but the horse I fell in love with was a 3/4 Arabian named Rebasha." Marci remembers Rebasha's movement, most of all... "smooth, like riding on a cloud."
These memories have stuck with Marci for years, eventually leading her and her husband to a conference at Colthill Crescent Arabians in 2011, where they both became extremely interested in the Straight Egyptian horse. "We began to investigate what would be involved in owning and breeding these bloodlines," says Larry, "I was a skeptic at first, but then, we took a trip to Arabians, Ltd. where we met the stallions. I was thoroughly impressed, and it completely flipped my attitude."
The Kirbys fell in love with the presence and stature of the late Mishaal HP, and, having met some of his offspring at Colthill Crescent, returned to work with Mike Cimino on the purchase of their first horse, a Mishaal HP daughter and now their foundation mare, Lotus Capri. Capri is a 2010 grey filly thoughtfully bred by Vicki & John Duzac to the mare TheeLotusMorningStarr (Thee Infidel x Lotus Wanisa (out of *Wanisa)). She currently remains standing at Colthill Crescent, where Marci & Larry come to visit and love on her every chance they get.
Owning Lotus Capri has led the Kirbys on a journey of several more firsts. "2013 was our first Egyptian Event and also the first show for Lotus Capri," recounts Marci, "We are so happy and proud of her results!" The filly took Reserve Champion Mare ATH with David Reissig; Champion Mare Three Years and Older AATH with David Reissig; and Top Five 3 Year Old Extended Specialty Straight Egyptian Fillies with Luis Paniagua. Aside from being in the winners' circle, The Egyptian Event was a highlight of the year for these newcomers. "We didn't realize how jam-packed the week would be; it was non-stop! It was a wonderful experience, one that wouldn't be happening without The Pyramid Society..." (CONTINUED)
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MEMBER NEWS
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New Arrivals at Night Diamond Arabians!
Dan & Julie Nestor of Night Diamond Arabians in Brooks, GA write to introduce fellow members to their newest broodmare addition, Karolinas Al Marah, a SE/AK bay mare...
"She was on lease for two years from Magic Image and is now a member of our Night Diamond family! Her SE/AK chestnut colt, ND Hajar Asaad by Krh Hajar Sharaf, is truly a moving machine."
Another introduction from the Nestors is their newest SE/AK foal purchase, SLA Cleopatraa Cherifa (FOF Fareed x SLA Saifeeyeh Riyah) from Sugar Lake Arabians. "Thank you Gene and Jamie Willoughby for the beautiful treasure!"
From the Night Diamond breeding barn, "our latest and first Shaakir filly is a SE black pure in the Dahman strain (now a yearling) - ND Venus Serabah (Sheikh el Shaakir x ND Hajara Leilat). We are expecting a half sibling to Venus, a 2014 black SE/AK foal by Sheikh el Shaakir (Haziz Halim) out of MF Habibi for this upcoming March."
Dan & Julie also offer "congratulations to our friend, Micheal Guillory, on his absolutely gorgeous SE black/grey filly, WS Jolie Gris, by our sire Sheikh El Shaakir out of Ann Anazeh. Also, welcome to Mike's herd at Night Diamond a 2013 SE/AK striking Chestnut-flaxen filly, born on Valentine's Day, WS Marquis Valentine (Marquis I x Sunaara). She is a sight to behold."
"You will all get to see these fillies at the next Event," says Julie, "We hope to see everyone at the next Breeder's conference in sunny California!"
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 My Yearling's Recovery: A Healing Story
Michelle Laucke of Vudu Magic Arabians in Stevens Point, WI, writes in with a message: Never give up hope when a horse is injured; the wounds will heal...
Michelle's recounts her foal's road to recovery from a laceration on her muzzle which required stitches and time. The photos in the gallery start at the day of the injury and follow her filly for the next two months.
On August 7th, 2013, Vudu Magic Arabians received a phone call from the farm where our horses had been moved just a week prior. The voice message said, "Shakirah went through the fence; we think she's okay, but she's bleeding from her forehead, and we feel the vet should come. We are cleaning up the wound now..."
So, I called my vet and authorized them to go to the stable and care for my injured yearling filly, VMA Malakah Shakirah. I received another call from the vet...
"Shakirah will need stitches, and we'll need to sedate her." Fear instantly crept into my stomach and heart.
"How bad is it?"
"It's not as bad as we thought at first"
'...not as bad as they thought,' my mind raced; how bad was it, really? I was so scared. I could not get to the farm, nor could I see the injury first hand...
That night my cell phone received a picture message with a photo of my filly's face, full of stitches. My heart sank; my all-black show filly with no white is going to have a huge scar all over her forehead, and I was advised that it may turn white because she had black hair.
I tried to be brave, but every day I cringed inside. "How will I show this lovely filly against horses that have perfect muzzles? Will the judges look past the scars? I would hope they do, but when you're neck-and-neck, will perfection win out?"
Knowing I had to see in person just how bad things were, I made a trek to see my beloved Shakirah...
KEEP READING TO SEE HOW SHAKIRAH IS DOING TODAY...
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 Gerzanne Welcomes First Foal by New Zealand Champion Stallion SS Kais
Sue Spratt of Gerzanne Arabian Stud in New Zealand is excited to announce the arrival of a beautiful Straight Egyptian filly by the 2013 New Zealand Champion Stallion - SS Kais.
SS Kais is by TF Fezzan, a son of Botswana, and out of the mare Simeon Setami, by the late Simeon Sadik. "This is the first foal by SS Kais and out of SS Haya by Simeon Shemini (Asfour x Simeon Shuala) out of Simeon Seviat (Anaza Bay Shahh x Simeon Simona). We are very excited about the prospect of this young stallion."
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 A Botswana Rose Sent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dana Jackson of Talaria Farms in Georgia writes to share that multiple Top 10 Egyptian Event winning mare, TF ROSE OF FARAH (Botswana X Ravenwood Finale), is headed to her new home in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
"Congratulations to Ghassan Asem M. Al-Sadiq on the purchase of this beautiful Botswana daughter. Rose will make a wonderful addition to your breeding program."
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 Jamirah Arabians Welcomes First SE Foal!
Barb Sim of Jamirah Arabians in Midhurst, ON, Canada, wishes to announce the arrival of Jamirah's first Straight Egyptian foal!
He is JA Al Jazzab, a stunning bay colt out of maiden mare Al Amirah (Imperial Shehaab x Imperial Kameesha), a multi Top 10 Egyptian Event Champion, and sired by Etaya Sudan Amir (Imperial Mistaar x Etaya Amira) a multi Supreme Champion.
"I am pleased with this gorgeous young colt. It has been great watching him grow over the summer," says breeder/owner Barb, "Jazz is very showy and full of personality, snort and blow. I think he has a promising career as a show prospect and breeding sire. I look forward to seeing what the future brings."
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CLICK HERE to submit news or request materials for distribution at your event, such as the Egyptian Arabian brochure shown here, or CLICK HERE to submit your Member News from your account at The Pyramid Society website!
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