"We are thrilled to announce that REA El Kaream+ will now call Kuwait home," says David, "Kuwait truly has some of the best Straight Egyptian mares in the world, and for Kaream+ to have the opportunity to sire some foals out of Kuwait's beautiful mares is a unique opportunity and a blessing. Renaissance sincerely appreciates all of the breeders who see the incredible qualities that Kaream+ holds and have had the foresight to breed to him before leaving for the Middle East; his sons and daughters here in the United States will be treasured!"

"At Simeon Stud this year we had 16 foals due," she states, "At the time of writing, 11 are on the ground and another five are due in the coming weeks. We have three by our young stallion, Simeon Sahron, a handsome bay colt from champion Simeon Shiraz (Asfour x Simeon Shuala), as well as a beautiful grey filly, a true gift. From her full sister Simeon Suzannah, we have a very pretty grey colt."

"Our Champion mare, Simeon Se (Asfour x Simeon Seda), has foaled an exquisite dark grey filly by Simeon Shifran (Asfour x Simeon Shavit). Simeon Shifran has also sired the first foal from our MB Mayal daughter, Simeon Sehora, an unbelievably lovely bay filly. Shifran has also sired another marvellous filly from the old mare Simeon Sayver, the first of our Anaza Bay Shahh daughters. Our Imperial Madaar daughter, Simeon Suria, also has an amazing filly by Simeon Shifran."

"Our MB Talmaar daughter, Simeon Shoshana, has her second grey filly in a row by Immesmerize... it is a match made in heaven. And our grand old Simeon Shavit (Anaza Bay Shahh x Simeon Safanad) has produced an image of 27 Ibn Galal V by her son, Simeon Shifran."

"Lastly, our bay stallion Mulayh Ibn Maareesa sired a lovely bay colt (pictured) from our precious Sukari daughter Simeon Sanaa."

"Perfect weather, super horses and tons of hands-on experience for all," is how Shawn characterized the gathering. "Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to ask our expert judging panel, Jim Panek, Greg Knowles and Rob Langlois, about everything from how to impress the judges to what judging systems the judges believe give the best outcome."

"Diane Taylor (OGM Arabians) was awarded our amateur Handler of the Year! David Reissig (aka Mr. EBC), shared his experience and passion with the attendees who aspire to show their own horses. Karl Breckon headed the Arabians Ltd. Kalcutta!"

"Judy had most of her family in for the weekend, and with many of our horse friends from around the country visiting, once again, our educational weekend was just like a big family reunion!"

"For some, given the present economic environment, breeding has taken a back seat. For the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance, however, it has moved front-and-center. Believing that it has never been more important for breeders of Egyptian Arabian horses to make wise, well-informed choices when making breeding decisions, the focus of its fall clinic was "Breeding for Excellence."

Breeders from across the Upper Midwest assembled at Olympia Resort on a bright October morning for a series of classroom sessions, first with Andrew Schmidt, DVM, a noted theriogenologist with the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital exploring current options in supported equine reproduction, drawing particular attention to the unique issues emerging in the Egyptian Arabian herd. Dan Burke, the principal nutritionist with Kalmbach-Tribute Feeds, was on hand to address questions of nutritional support in stallion and mare management in the months leading up to breeding, as well as for mares during gestation and lactation with an emphasis on the quality of forage in the Midwest.

Trainers Jessica Cole and Kevin Price led a lively discussion of "breeding for a purpose." They underscored the role of the breeder in maintaining the functional versatility and authentic character of the Egyptian Arabian.

The afternoon was spent at Wisconsin Equine Clinic in an extended clinic with live subjects. Drawing on a number of statements of breed standards, including those developed by The Pyramid Society, Kent Mayfield established a context for conformational assessment. Thereafter, stallions and mares were examined by attendees under the direction of Michigan State's John Shelle. Participants used a system of Estimated Breeding Values to make hypothetical breeding decisions for the mares and stallions presented.

The seminar and clinic were underwritten in part by grants from the Institute for the Desert Arabian Horse and Kalmbach-Tribute Feeds with logistic support from the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital. Plans are already underway for educational programs sponsored by WEAHA in 2015."