ISSUE: April / May 2015
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JUNE 2-6th
FOR THE 2015 EGYPTIAN EVENT
"Stallions - Kings of the Nile"
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June 2-6, 2015 SAVE THE DATE! The 35th Annual Egyptian Event To be held in Lexington, KY. Details are being continually updated online!
August 21-23, 2015 SAVE THE DATE! The 7th National Breeders' Conference To be held in Princeton, NJ.
Mark your calendars and watch for more details coming soon!
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Featured Items
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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY'S FEATURED PUBLICATION!
THE ARABIAN HORSE OF EGYPT
Dr. Nasr Marei, owner of Albadeia Stud in Cairo, Egypt, has been a dedicated and internationally successful Egyptian Arabian breeder for over forty years. Nasr has also become a respected photographer with his ability to capture the ethereal beauty and power of the Arabian horse. With over 130 breathtaking photographs, this book is a great representation of the splendor that is the Egyptian Arabian horse.
plus shipping & handling
REGULAR: $47.00
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Web Features
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Are you expanding your breeding program? Are you just getting started? Or are you still searching for your dream horse? START HERE and explore our latest Featured horses & farms! STALLIONS AT STUD 
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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!
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4067 Iron Works Parkway,Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40511
Ph: 859.231.0771
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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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THE PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Dear Members & Egyptian Arabian Enthusiasts,
Well, it's hard to believe that the Event is just four weeks away! I am personally looking forward to a week in Lexington, seeing everyone's horses and catching up with fellow breeders. We are waiting for our last foal of the year and busy breeding the mares back. Our foal crop this year so far consists of six colts; NOT what I was hoping for! Hopefully the last one will be an exceptional filly!
The final touches of the Egyptian Event are in progress and there are some new and exciting changes. Hopefully, you have been following the E-blasts, advising of the great seminars and exciting new classes. The Gala will be held at the historic Spindletop Hall and promises to be memorable evening. Someone said to me recently, "Oh, that sounds like a New Orleans wedding"! Having attended one myself, let's just say those people know how to party. Let's plan to do the same!! I do want to remind you this is also our fund-raiser so we encourage and need your support. We also encourage all members to attend the Membership Meeting where The Board of Directors will be sharing our plans and soliciting the memberships' comments for further planning.
I am also excited to announce the upcoming publication of "The Straight Egyptian Arabian Stud Book" later this year. More information will be shared about this at the membership meeting. Board member Omar Sakr has provided the leadership and Sheikh Khalid Bagedo has sponsored the publication that will provide the foundation bloodstock for the Straight Egyptian Arabian through 1969, when The Pyramid Society established the definition. This publication will provide Straight Egyptian breeders an indisputable and unequivocal reference tool for confirming Straight Egyptian Arabian bloodlines. A special note of gratitude is extended to both Omar and Sh. Bagedo for their efforts in making this publication a reality.
I'm looking forward to seeing each of you in Lexington and safe travels!
Sincerely,
Bob Miars President The Pyramid Society
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PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS
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THE 7th NATIONAL EGYPTIAN BREEDERS' CONFERENCE
AUGUST 21-23, 2015 - PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
Ever just wished you could have an open discussion with other breeders about breeding great Straight Egyptian Arabians?
Ever wondered about the early foundation horses of this breed within a breed?
Ever wondered what it would be like to visit one-on-one with those who actually knew them? What were they like?
What were the qualities for which they were known?
Tired of having to sort through all of the myths and misinformation so prevalent on the internet these days?
Then you won't want to miss The Pyramid Society's
in Princeton, New Jersey on August 21st and 22nd, 2015.
- Hands-on conformation clinic!
- Historical and contemporary schools of thought on applied genetics and breeding philosophies!
- Apply your new skill set in planning your own two generation breeding program using many of the greats from the past.
- Learn from those who actually knew them "up close and personal." Obtain historic footage of these horses. What were they like? What were their strengths, their weaknesses? What were some of their greatest contributions?
- Benefit from group discussions and interviews with successful breeders, owners and others who knew the early horses.
- Enjoy the camaraderie with fellow breeders and enthusiasts
Plan to spend a little extra time visiting historical sites and points of interest in the surrounding areas: Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and/or New York City, before or after the conference. Visit breeders in the local area! Following a long tradition of excellence in education, this promises to be our best yet!
For a more in-depth review of what you can expect at the Conference, please CLICK HERE! Registration will begin soon.
Made possible by the generous and gracious patronage of:
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The 2015 Egyptian Event's Signature Sponsor
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IMPORTANT EGYPTIAN EVENT UPDATES
THE HEIRS APPARENT NOW ON THURSDAY The Heirs Apparent presentation has been rescheduled and will now be held on Thursday, at 1:30 just prior to the afternoon session. This change was made to better accommodate all Straight Egyptian stallion owners wishing to participate. ENROLL YOUR STALLION TODAY
"LUNCH WITH LARRY" Sport Horse In-Hand Clinic with Larry Jones will now take place on Saturday, at 11:15. CLASS #1 HUNTER PLEASURE OPEN will now be held following Class # 7 Golden Scarab Sweepstakes Yearling Colts. Class numbers will not change. This change was made to avoid potential conflicts with Class # 2 Egyptian Halter Geldings. CLASS #2 EGYPTIAN HALTER GELDINGS will be open to participation from Straight Egyptian and Egyptian-Sired horses. Classes #2 & #10 (ATH Geldings) will both continue to feed the Gelding Championship (Class #19). With the Gelding Championship already open to Egyptian- Sired horses, this change was made to ensure the best possible range of competition for our Egyptian Geldings!
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ANNOUNCING THE 2015 EGYPTIAN EVENT'S DESERT EMISSARY SPONSOR
A very special THANK YOU to our 2015 Desert Emissary Sponsor, AL RAYYAN FARM for sponsoring this year's Egyptian Event Trophies and Ribbons!
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AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE AT HISTORIC SPINDLETOP HALL
Join us as we step back in time to an age of graciousness in this beautiful setting, while we honor our "Stallions: Kings of the Nile" and raise funds for The Pyramid Society. This year's Gala will be in an entirely new location and format on Friday, June 5th, from 7:00pm to midnight, at historic Spindletop Hall. Located just a few minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park, this majestic evening will feature Social Dining, a Limited Live Auction, and Dancing to one of Kentucky's most popular bands Erika Martin and Kickstart. You won't want to miss it! (There will be no formal, assigned seating for this event.)
Complimentary SHUTTLE SERVICE 
will be provided from the Marriott Griffin Gate, The Embassy Suites Hotel and The Fairfield Inn & Suites (Lexington), through the generous sponsorship of Beverly Smith-Embry of Smith-Embry Insurance Associates, Inc.
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Complimentary VALET PARKING will also be available through the generous sponsorship of Gail & Joseph Mailloux of Two Silos Farm Egyptian Arabians, LLC.
Additionally, The Egyptian Event's Khan El Khalili
Silent Auction will also offer unique collectibles and works of art for your ongoing bidding pleasure throughout the week. Your participation and generous donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Please contact us if you have questions or would like to make a donation.
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EBC PHONE BIDS TO BE ACCEPTED MAY 8-27th, 2015
The EBC is regarded as one of the most lucrative and prestigious breeder incentive programs in the Arabian industry. In fact, this year's EBC yearling classes will pay back over
$100,000!!
Now you have several bidding options even if you are unable to attend the auction.
CLICK HERE to view this year's outstanding line-up of EBC Stallions.
NOTE: If you plan to attend the Egyptian Event, please register for your bidder number upon arrival.
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PROGRESSIVE BARN PARTIES ARE AGAIN A BIG GO!
 Start making plans for joining us during the Event week on Thursday beginning at 5:30pm as we move through the barns Progressive Style for the biggest party the Horse Park sees all year! As we get closer to Event week we will know our barn assignments, but until then, here are a few reminders: 1) The Kentucky Horse Park provides all approved Catering Services. Contact Park Coordinator Danny McCray at 859-259-4228 for help with planning your party. 2) Let Gail Mailloux, our Social Chair, know if you plan to have a party. We'll mark you on our Happenings Map that will be available at the TPS Central Desk Area. Email her at twosilos@swbell.net. 3) Remember to adhere to your "block" time, and be a good neighbor, with consideration for volume and space limitations.
Party down, Barns 5-7 at 5:30-6:45pm. Barns 1-4, get your party on at 6:45-8:00pm!
4) Have a rocking good time!
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EXCESSIVE GREASE, CLIPPING & BALDING GUIDELINES TO BE ENFORCED
In an effort to adhere to the highest standards and serve as a global leader in showmanship, The Pyramid Society Board is taking action to directly address problems of excessive grease, clipping and balding. As such, official Egyptian Event Exhibitor Conduct Guidelines will be STRONGLY ENFORCED at this year's show, including the elimination of horses from competition or the assignment of penalty points for infractions pertaining to the following provisions:
Horses are to be presented without makeup, dye, heavy oils, grease or artificial appliances which distract from their natural beauty. Horses are to be shown with natural eyelashes and no balding. There must be visible hair around the eyes and muzzle.
A complete list of rules for exhibiting at The Egyptian Event can be found in the Prize List at www.TheEgyptianEvent.com
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NEW NATIVE COSTUME DEMONSTRATION AT THE EGYPTIAN EVENT
Wednesday, June 3rd, just prior to the 1:00 p.m. session.
Native costume classes conjure the allure, mystery and intrigue of the authentic original desert Arabian horse. But if you've ever wondered just how these classes are judged, this demonstration is for you. You'll enjoy three horses competing at Native Costume, followed by a detailed explanation of the judging process for each.
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 THE EGYPTIAN EVENT NEEDS YOU!
Volunteer at the Egyptian Event... Get involved, go behind the scenes, become part of the network and help us create the best Egyptian Event ever! There are a variety of tasks and jobs to suit your interests and talents. You'll make new friends & have fun while making a difference! Just complete the volunteer form HERE.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
JIM PANEK OF JJ ARABIANS IN CHICO, CALIFORNIA
For our April Member Spotlight, we travel to Chico, CA. Jim Panek of JJ Arabians tells us his story about his journey breeding Arabian horses and how one horse catalyzed his Straight Egyptian breeding program into what it is today.
Jim states, "My involvement in Egyptian Arabians began in the 1970's when the desire to add more type, refinement, and quality to my existing program resulted in breeding two of our best mares to Ibn Morafic. The results were excellent, and these offspring produced a dynasty of Arabians that excelled in the show ring on a national level. Concurrently, I became a judge of Arabian horses, and became known for having a penchant for Arabian type. I was privileged to judge the Egyptian Event several times, as well as several years of national and global judging opportunities. At home, we had acquired our first straight Egyptian, the stallion El Naseet (Ibn Morafic X Sadeekah) and continued to breed and market lovely Egyptian-bred Arabians.
Through judging the Egyptian Events, becoming acquainted with the Straight Egyptian Arabian and the breeders involved; I developed great admiration and appreciation for The Pyramid Society and its continuing effort to establish a venue for the exhibition of the Egyptian Arabian through the Egyptian Event, as an organization to support its members in their quest to popularize the Egyptian Arabian, and as a cohesive support mechanism for the Egyptian Arabian enthusiast."
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BARBARA BENNETT
Safina Arabian Farm
Marietta, Georgia
KAREN FARRELL & MATTHEW HILLMAN
WillowHill Arabians
Buffalo, New York
LOAY ALFWARESS
Alfwaress Arabians
Cincinnati, Ohio
BHAVESH K. SHAH
Suwanee, Georgia
MARY DRYSDALE
Ft. Worth, Texas
CALVIN & STACEY SISTRUNK
Covenant Arabians
Bastrop, Louisiana
TROY & PAULA WALKER
Probity Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
AL RAYYAN FARM
Doha, Qatar
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WELCOME NEW LIFE MEMBERS
JOSY & ALAIN GOSSELIN
Al Maya Arabians
Saint-Ouen-Sur-Gartempe
France
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MEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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MAARIQ KA NOW STANDING AT SONRISA FARMS
Mary Ellen Chavez of Los Lunas, NM is pleased to announce that Maariq KA (Makhnificent KA x MB Kateena) will be standing at public stud at Sonrisa Farms. She states, "He is the perfect next step in the program I started years ago with Donatello KA. He has children winning in several countries and I cannot wait to see what he will do with the Sonrisa mares".
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THE BANDERA+ ACHIEVES CHAMPION STALLION HONORS
Tom and Gail Chasteen of Meadow Creek Arabians located in Rocky Face, GA are proud to announce that The Bandera+ (Alixir x Arabella MCA) recently achieved Champion Stallion honors in Arabian Stallion SHIH Dressage type.
He also received Reserve Champion Stallion honors in Arabian Stallion SHIH Dressage type, ATH, at the Region 7 Championship All Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bandera+ earned a respectable score of 62.045 in Arabian Dressage Training Level Open; first time ever showing in this division!
He was shown and ridden by Kimberly Douglas, and trained by Tara Carpio.
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"ROMANCE & REALITY - THE HISTORY OF THE ARABIAN BREED AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY" Sponsored by Markel
The Region 12 Championship Show is proud to welcome Cynthia Culbertson as this year's spotlight educational seminar speaker.
This complimentary seminar is open to the public, and will be held immediately following the morning session on Friday, May 8th in the Beef & Cattle Barn at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.
Snacks & Refreshments served, followed by moderated Q&A Session.
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THE ZIA CLASSIC SHOW NOW INCLUDES STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES
New in 2015! The Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico and the New Mexico Egyptian Breeders Alliance are proud to announce the inclusion of Straight Egyptian Classes at the 2015 Zia Classic Horse Show I and II, May 13-15, 2015, in Albuquerque, NM. The show will boast Straight Egyptian halter classes for 2 years old and younger SE fillies and colts, and 3 years old and older SE mares and stallions. The division is open to all Straight Egyptians as defined by The Pyramid Society. There will also be Championship eligibility and futurity championships.
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TWIN FIDDLES OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Dick and Diane Malone invite you to join them for fun, food, our Egyptian Arabian horses, and other horse friends. Beginning at 2:00 PM there will be a demonstration of "Beginning Halter Training" with Kathy Braden of the Braden Training Center. Good information to have if you want to show your horse to friends, clients, for photos or in competition. Next will be a Drill Team demonstration with Amy Andreson and students. Our foals are due in April so they will be ready to "Meet you in May!" We are expecting a fun, horse filled day!
Twin Fiddles Ranch is located at 8600 County Road 206A, Alvarado, TX 76009, Ph: (817) 269-9611. For directions please visit www.twinfiddles.com
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WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU IN OUR NEXT PYRAMID SOCIETY YEARBOOK
The Yearbook is designed to capture on paper a snapshot of the key activities, gatherings, seminars, conferences, special occasions, show wins, and community outreach efforts that our members have been involved in throughout the past year. And YOU are the journalists! Think about what will make a good story when you're planning and participating in activities throughout the year!
Items for consideration in the Yearbook, published in the December issue of the Arabian Horse World, will be accepted through October, 2015.
Here are some helpful tips for things to do and not do if you want your member news to be considered for the next Yearbook:
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- Take and send us pro-quality, high-res photos (at least 5x7in at 300dpi)...
- Consider hiring a professional photographer for larger gatherings...
- Consider getting the "high-res, for print" rights to your Show Win photos...
- Gather and send us some quotes (first-hand accounts make stories more interesting)...
- Make note of the key details - what, when, and where; who and how many attended?
- Be on the lookout for those "special" moments - something memorable - something exciting...
- For seminars and clinics - what were the "takeaway" messages?
- For presentations and shows - who were the "standout" horses?
- Remember, to actually send us your news - just email it to info@pyramidsociety.org...
DON'T...
- Use a cell phone as your primary camera...
- Just send us an ad - we're looking for a story! Take us somewhere...
- Only talk about your horses; we know they're great! We want to know what you're doing...
- Send us something that can't be edited or condensed, if needed...
- Assume we know who you're talking about (please, identify the We's, He's, She's and Me's)!
- Submit news that isn't primarily about Straight Egyptian or Egyptian-Sired horses/programs...
- Forget to send your news (we don't know if you don't tell us)!
Remember - we can help you write your story, but it's up to you to send in the content. Members make it happen - and that's YOU!
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THE 2ND ANNUAL MEAHA SPRING FARM TOUR FEATURING AL BADIA EGYPTIAN STUD
The Midwest Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance is proud to present the second annual Spring Farm Tour featuring Al Badia Egyptian Stud owned by Martin and Laurie Schmelzle. DATE: May 16, 2015 at 2 pm.
Join us as we travel along the historic route of the Pony Express Trail to destination Seneca, Kansas, and Al Badia Egyptian Stud!
And register for your chance to WIN a stained glass image of an Egyptian Pharoah, (by glass artist CR Walker) from the personal collection of Pyramid Society founding member, Willis Flick.
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WEAHA SUMMER SEMINAR & CLINIC
"BACK TO THE FUTURE: GIFTS OF THE DESERT"
July 17-19, 2015 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
SAVE THE DATE for a highly interactive, regionally-based Seminar and Clinic hosted by the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance, with sponsorship support from The Pyramid Society.
Registration Opens April 1st - $60/person - space is limited.
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