"On April 14, 2014, Jadoube went to Oakdale School in Oakdale, Tennessee for their annual Farm Day," writes Debra, "It was the first time any of the children had ever seen an Arabian horse! With laughter and excitement, the children were anxious to learn about this spectacular stallion. Jadoube was the perfect ambassador for the Arabian breed as he welcomed the children and adults to pet him and give him treats."

Much to the amusement of the teachers and parents, Debra reports, some of the children even thought Jadoube was so pretty that they asked, "is he a unicorn?" She concludes, "The staff and children went away with smiles and were thankful for the opportunity to meet this majestic Arabian stallion!"

"The year 2013 provided many blessings," writes Rhita, "including the arrival of five Gleannloch horses from the Barksdale ranch, Las Palmas, in July - when the ranch was sold. What a joy it was to have them in my life for a time!" The horses, which were owned by Doug Marshall III, departed McNair's farm in Pinehurst in April bound for David Myers' Renaissance Arabians in Ohio. Among them were three Ansata Hejazi granddaughters by Ansata Malik Shah, Al-Malihah (out of Sadik Sahbi), Azim-Alimah (out of Bint Bandaira), and Darwa-Isha (out of Asjah Bint Bandaira); one *Faleh granddaughter, Asjah Bint Bandaira (Asjah Ibn Faleh x Bandaira); and one gelding, Samia Sadek (Simeon Sedek x Bandaira).

"Because I had just had open heart surgery, I was not at first able to handle them, but by the time they left here, my helpers had started them under saddle. In fact, the gelding I had started for Doug, Sr. six years ago when he was living and in Canada! I sincerely wish David much success with the lovely mares added to his breeding program." Rhita is extremely thankful for the opportunity to care for some of the last horses to live at Las Palmas, which also afforded her the opportunity to visit with the Marshalls this spring, including Alexandra, Doug and his wife, Amrita, and their 10-month-old.

Rhita also passed along some family news, exclaiming, "I am now a great-grandmother FIVE times! Another McNair baby was born last Saturday, May 10, to Zach and Candice McNair. Katherine's daughter, age one, is already on a horse when her mother comes over to help. The others range in age from one to five."  

Rhita McNair was recipient of The Pyramid Society Trustees' Award in 2012. Thank you, Rhita, for your continued involvement and contribution to the breed.

Amer Azhaar was Champion in the Arabian Stallion Breeding division and won the Arabian Stallion Sport Horse In Hand class. Mehdi Amir RZ made his show ring debut winning the Arabian Yearling Colt & Gelding In Hand class, and he came in 2nd in the Arabian Sport Horse Stallion In Hand class to Amer Azhaar. Aroze to Nobility finally returned to the show ring after an injury left him sidelined for the past three years. He earned the First Level Dressage Championship with a high score of 70.6%!

Congratulations to Angela, and thanks for your hard work showcasing the Straight Egyptian!

The Straight Egyptian W.F. Sephira Moniet (Scherezade Midnight x Silk n Sin), a bay 3 year old filly, won 1st place in the 2 and Over Mare Class and went on to be named Grand Champion Mare in both shows. She is owned by Mike Barrette and Jake Gutierrez of Wildwood Farms in Sandia Park.

Another Straight Egyptian mare, Aleah Almazah (True Colours x Aleah Al Moutribah), a chestnut 3 year old filly, owned by Robin Lee of Aleah Arabians in Deming, was placed second in the 2 and Over Mare Class and was went on to be named Reserve Champion Mare in both shows, as well.

The 3 year old bay Straight Egyptian stallion, Thee Last Desperado (Thee Desperado x Thee Black Velvet), won both 2 Years and Over Stallion classes at Zia I and Zia II and was named Grand Champion Stallion, as well, in both shows!  He is owned by The Ado Partnerships, consisting of Sharon and Don Kettwich of Scherezade Arabians and Mike Barrette and Jake Gutierrez of Wildwood Farms.

In the AHANM Futurity Filly Championships, the top 3 placings went to Straight Egyptians!

Grand Champion Futurity Filly honors went to Cleopatra PPH (Aish Ramses x SSK Egyptian Princess) a grey 3 year old Straight Egyptian Filly owned by Mariah Wilson. Reserve Champion Futurity Filly went to W.F. Sephia Moniet and the 3rd place filly was Aleah Almazah. In addition, Aleah Almazah won the 2 and Over Mare Class in AAOTR.

Grand Champion Futurity Colt honors went to Thee Last Desperado of The Ado Partners!

The results are a complete sweep of the halter division by New Mexico Straight Egyptians!

Well done and congratulations to The Pyramid Society's New Mexico contingent!