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In This Issue
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The President's Perspective
Read some end-of-the-year reflections from The Pyramid Society's president.
Pyramid Society News
Pyramid Society December Hours and Closings
Pyramid Society Youth Update: It's time to GET SOCIAL!
Pyramid Society Members Show Off at the Katy, TX, Christmas Show!
Business Partner Offers
Our Business Partners offer discounts to Members on products and services!
Members Only
Download this month's Members Only feature: Straight Egyptian Sire Lines
Pyramid Society Dates
Review important deadlines for Pyramid Society programs, events and Member services.
Member News
See the latest updates from Pyramid Society Members from around the world
Learn about Membership
See why you should join or renew by December 31st to enjoy the most from your membership!
Special Feature
A Gift of Verse from Polly J. Knoll and Lauren Isaken
Featured Item
The Arabian Horse: Nature's Creation and The Art of Breeding by Dr. Hans Nagel! Pre-Order TODAY!
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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Access this month's Member's Only download "From the Archives" of The Pyramid Society!
Straight Egyptian Sire Lines (2009)
by Joe Ferriss, from the 2010 Egyptian Stallion Guide.
"When one delves into the heritage of the Arabian breed, one soon discovers something unique. The breed's identity was built on its female line... This is quite different from established European breeds such as the Thoroughbred whose breeders often identified a horse from its patriarchy or sire line first..."
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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!
 The 3rd International Arabian Horse Festival Kuwait and Egyptian Event Kuwait February 6-13, 2014 Safat, Kuwait
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Pyramid Society members and guests enjoy a presentation of horses during the 2013 National Breeders' Conference. Photo by Lisa Abraham.
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DECEMBER PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Dear Pyramid Society Members and Supporters:
It's hard to believe another year is drawing to a close. I have said it before, and I will say it again here: thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as your President. In this role, I have had the opportunity to meet with and hear from so many like-minded and passionate breeders and owners. I've been able to discuss with you first-hand about what's working, what's not working, and what we must do together to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Straight Egyptian horse. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors has met several times and has made decisions that I am confident will have a lasting and meaningful impact on this organization and its members, while still staying true to our founding principles.
As many of us do this time of year, I will soon be getting together with my close friends and family. I could say that these gatherings are about gift-giving or a sense of obligation, but that's not the case. The truth is we gather to celebrate being together. We reminisce about the past, and we dream about the future. I'd say, "it's more than just a holiday."
In some ways, these gatherings remind me of our annual Egyptian Event. We could imagine getting everyone together just for prize money or big honors. But we really make the effort to return year after year because we share a common bond and a common dream. "It's more than just a horse show," as we have announced to the world, "it's an EVENT."
The Society shared with you last month that the 2014 Egyptian Event will be honoring the legacy of Gleannloch Farms and its owners who played such a vital role in The Pyramid Society's founding. I wanted to let you know that you can read more about this theme in our 2014 Egyptian Stallion Guide, coming out in the December issue of Arabian Horse World magazine. The articles you find there are just the beginning of what I hope will be a year full of retrospective education, igniting a new passion for the Egyptian Arabian and guiding us to and through another exciting Egyptian Event.
So, as you are reflecting on your past year, I hope you do so with an eye on the things to come. We are the stewards of a breed with an amazing history and an even brighter future. On behalf of The Pyramid Society, I wish you the best of holidays and a truly prosperous 2014.
Sincerely,
Bob Miars
President
The Pyramid Society
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PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS
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Pyramid Society Youth: It's Time to Get SOCIAL!
 The Pyramid Society Youth Committee is working to create new avenues for collaboration, outreach, and excitement among youth and students who love Egyptian Arabian horses!
Coming first in what we hope is a standout year for our Youth Programs is the creation of our official FACEBOOK PAGE!
Follow this official page and get information on upcoming activities, seminars, programs, classes, and more. Plus, help us grow the page and generate interest by adding to the timeline with your own photos, videos, and stories of young people interacting with Egyptian Arabians!
The official Pyramid Society Youth web page will be up soon at www.pyramidsociety.org where you'll find permanent information, downloads, and links, but if you want to keep up with the latest news, you'll want to follow us on Facebook!
For additional information or feedback, message The Pyramid Society Youth page on Facebook, or email Youth Chair Jillian Whitlow at jamato225@gmail.com.
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PYRAMID SOCIETY HOLIDAY HOURS
Please note that The Pyramid Society offices will be closed on:
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th
- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st
We will still receive phone messages and emails during this time, and we will respond as quickly as we can on the next business day.
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year from all of The Pyramid Society staff!
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Pyramid Society Members Show Off at the Katy, TX, Christmas Show
 "Jack Frost was definitely nipping at our noses at the GCAHC Christmas Show," says Amanda Hammock, "but that didn't stop Region 9 Pyramid Society members from coming together to support the first-ever Straight Egyptian classes to be offered at this long-standing event." Despite some very ominous weather conditions that kept some members at home with their horses, Straight Egyptians composed about 10% of the show's total entries! "All things considered, the turnout was more than we ever expected."
On Saturday, December 7th, the Halter classes for Straight Egyptian fillies, mares, colts, and stallions commenced at the end of the morning session. Then, late that evening, our Egyptian athletes competed in the Western Pleasure and Hunter Pleasure performance classes. Each class was a success for Pyramid Society competitors and showcased the versatility and beauty of the Egyptian Arabian to show attendees. A special honor goes to the winners of these classes, and a collective 'thank you' goes to all of the owners, exhibitors, and supporters of these local Egyptian competitors!
The GCAHC Christmas Party was also held on Saturday evening. Each attending farm presented its own unique set of holiday foods, beverages, and decorations to be shared, and Region 9 Pyramid Society members joined the fun by hosting a Wine & Cheese Social. Many attendees asked to learn more about the Egyptian Arabian, providing the perfect setting for one-on-one education about our magnificent horses.
Augusta concludes, "We are looking forward to next year's show where we anticipate that the Straight Egyptian will once again be well represented!" Special thanks to our Region 9 members for their efforts to organize this Pyramid Society member presence.
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PRE-ORDER NOW! AVAILABLE SOON!
The Arabian Horse: Nature's Creation and The Art of Breeding
by Dr. Hans Joachim Nagel, 2013
Newly available in 2013, The Arabian Horse is written by the highly-esteemed Dr. Hans Joachim Nagel of Katharinenhof Stud in Germany, a proud Life Member of The Pyramid Society.
The Arabian Horse will acquaint horse-lovers with the Arabian horse and its essential contributions to the English Thoroughbred, to the French Anglo-Arab and to the existence of all warmblood horses... How did it happen that this particular exotic horse, brought up in the deserts of Arabia, bred by nomads in one of the poorest environments on earth, could reach and play such an important role? And why did, again and again, some of the greatest horsepeople to ever live become fascinated by the Arabian? In this book, Nagel expertly tells the story of Arabian horses, where they come from, and where they acquired all their appreciated virtues.
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A SPECIAL GIFT OF VERSE
Thank you to Pyramid Society Member and Business Partner Polly J. Knoll for sending this poem to us several months ago. The author of the poem was inspired by Polly's book, Treasure's of a Lifetime, and thought she would enjoy these lines. As it turns out, we enjoyed them, too! We've been waiting for a special time to share it with you, and we hope it conjures up a special, wintertime "vision" of Arabian beauty.
THE VISION
by Lauren Isaken
She appeared in the distance.
A white apparition flickering in the starlight
And called me with an angel's song
Me, a helpless mortal in her kingdom of sand and spirit
Graceful like a gazelle, with iron beneath her arched neck and delicate bone
Her undulating form revealed porcelain-edged nostrils, the curve of her flank, a tail that flowed outward upon the wind as she materialized
Her gaze shot out at me-silky tendrils of it reaching toward me through space and time-freezing us both, while her essence surged from her deep, liquid, eyes and her soul merged with mine
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MEMBER NEWS
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 Idan Atiq Celebrates Last Foal of 2013 and Continued Show Ring Success for Atiq Abir
Tzviah Idan of Idan Atiq Arabian Stud in Israel recently shared with us about her latest new addition on the farm...
"We are both honored and thrilled to share a casual photo of our final foal of 2013, shown at two days old during her very first time outside, which was snapped some weeks ago," says Tzviah, "Still unnamed, this is an exquisite filly by Laheeb out of our maiden mare Atiq Sofhadereh (*Nader Al Jamal x Atiq Sofsof [Al Maraam x *230 Ibn Galal I]), tracing in tail-female to the Babolna foundation mare 9 Tamria, and representing a fourth generation of our breeding."
Tzviah notes that the Saluki in the foreground - 'Carro' - is a 6 month old pup bred in Russia, but tracing to desert hounds bred at Idan Atiq some years ago. "He was absolutely fascinated by this new arrival and made her his special charge from day one." The stud hopes to provide some more photos as this beautiful filly grows and matures.
Atiq Abir follows up 2013 Israeli Egyptian Event performance with more ribbons...
 At his show ring debut at this year's Egyptian Event - Israel, Idan Atiq's home-bred 2010 colt Atiq Abir (*Nader Al Jamal x Atiq Ayla [Laheeb x *Alhambra B]) placed 2nd in his age group and went on to be awarded the title of Silver Medal Champion Colt. Tzviah reports, "One month later, at Israel's National Championship Show, Abir placed 3rd in a very tough class behind the eventual Gold and Silver Medal Colt champions, earning a higher score than he did at our Israeli Event."
"Abir's first foals will be on the ground next spring and we are grateful that our talented handler, Samer Owesat, will be showing Abir again during the 2014 show season."
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 Imperial Phinaali Graces the Cover of Modern Arabian Horse Magazine
Susan Snyder of Avila Arabians was pleased to share with us that a beautiful Suzanne Sturgill photo of her stallion,Imperial Phinaali (Imperial Baarez x Imperial Karree x Imperial Al Kamar), was published on the cover of AHA's Modern Arabian Horse magazine for December. A mockup of the cover is pictured here. Susan adds a special note of thanks to Suzanne Sturgill for submitting the photo to MAH for consideration! "It was a great Christmas surprise for us," said Susan, "It was totally unexpected."
Thanks to Suzanne, Susan and to all of the Pyramid Society members who represent the Egyptian Arabian to the wider Arabian community!
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 Hopes & Dreams Arabians Launches New Website
Brandye Smith of Hopes & Dreams Arabians in Owingsville, KY, a new member in 2014 and a new Pyramid Society Business Partner, writes to announce the launch of a new website...
"Select Opportunities are now available at Hopes & Dreams Arabians on our new website designed and maintained by Brandye Smith. Our new site includes limited listings of high-quality Straight Egyptian Arabian show and breeding stock, as well as information on our marketing and purchasing services; business consulting; Facebook advertising, and pedigree research. We hope you'll stop by hopesdreamsarabians.com and see our new design, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"
Don't forget to stop by Hopes & Dreams Arabians' Business Partner page for exclusive member-to-member savings. Click Here.
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 Have some news to share? Have an event or open house coming up? We want to hear from you!
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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 Silver Maple Farm News!
Henry and Christie Metz of Silver Maple Farm announce the launch of their new website!
"The new site includes a mobile version and the ability to utilize all the newest device programs," says Christie. The release of the website is really set to kick off the new year for Silver Maple. Christie notes, "2014 will be a banner year for the farm as we celebrate 25 years of owning straight Egyptian Arabian horses.
The Metzes invite everyone to visit the new website and to take note of the new "Custom by Design" promotion, with breeding options for nine Straight Egyptian stallions. The farm is also pleased to announce the addition to its roster of two first-year Junior Stallions, Hajji Bekeer SMF (Majestic Noble SMF x Haalani SMF x Ali Saroukh) and Sayo Sahran SMF (Makhnificent KA x Bint Bint Sayo x Ali Saroukh).
Christie concludes, "Be a part of the SMF journey, join us now!" You can find the new site and more information about Silver Maple's horses at www.smfarabs.com.
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 An Update from the Arkansas Horse Tales Literacy Project
Laura Graves of Round Mountain Arabians and also representing the Horse Tales Literacy Project writes to share the most recent successes of the Springdale, AR, program, as published recently at NWAOnline:
Horse Program Brings 'The Black Stallion' To Life Springdale by Erin Spandorf
SPRINGDALE - Jasmine Still said hands-on learning about horses makes her even more excited to read "The Black Stallion" for school. Jasmine, 9, was one of 500 fourth-graders who gathered at Turnbow Elementary School Monday to learn about horses from members of the Horse Tales Literacy Project. Horse Tales is a national organization focused on encouraging children to read through the use of horses... All fourth-graders in the district have started a unit about characters in books, said Carrie Bradow, a language arts prekindergarten through fifth-grade teacher. The students are learning how a character or animal is represented differently in text than in real life. Each student also will read "The Black Stallion" by Walter Farley as part of the unit, Bradow said. The students will each receive their own copy of the book...
You can read the complete article HERE.
Laura shares that Horse Tales is also working towards a program in Mena, AR, and currently needs supporters! If you are interested in becoming involved in this new start, or in any aspect of this nationwide outreach organization, including the sharing of your horses with youth, please contact Laura Graves at laura.graves@horsetalesliteracy.org.
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