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August 21-23, 2015 The International Breeders' Conference To be held in Princeton, NJ.
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Featured Items
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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY'S FEATURED PUBLICATION!
THE SOURCE
"PRINT EDITION" VOLUMES 1-4
A printed anthology of selected content from THE SOURCE, Volumes 1-4, including: The Complete Founders Series: "Architects of The Pyramid Society", 18 Heritage Horse Profiles, Developing A Breed: A Panel Discussion, and "My Morning with Dr. Nagel.
Complete digital issues of THE SOURCE and other great Pyramid Society publications and member resources are always available for free viewing on ISSUU.
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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 
HORSES FOR SALE 
MEMBER FARMS 
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WEB ADVERTISING WITH THE PYRAMID SOCIETY! |
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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!
ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS
Sept 30-Oct 3, 2015
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Members Only!
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THE SOURCE: Volume 5
 Members can DOWNLOAD the complete .pdf file of each volume for saving and printing
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Everyone can Read THE SOURCE on ISSUE.
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Business Partners
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Meet The Pyramid Society's 2015 Business Partners and take advantage of their exclusive offers for members!
 
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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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BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM BY AUGUST 7th
The Princeton Marriott at Forrestal is this year's Breeders' Conference Host Hotel. To assure that you receive our preferred rate of $109 per night, you must MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ONLINE or call: (800) 943-6709 TODAY!
PANELISTS & AREA FARM TOURS!
PANELISTS - In case you missed it, our recent email contained some inportant updates about this year's Breeders' Conference. We're pleased to welcome Eileen Verdieck, Joe Ferriss, Jim Panek and Cynthia Culbertson as our expert "Those Who Knew Them" panelists.
FARM TOURS - Also, plan you schedule to allow time for visiting the following member farms - learn about their breeding programs, make new friends and see lots of gorgeous horses at Dorsett Farms, Eastern Star Arabians and Kisra Arabian Stud!
Visit our website for panelist profiles, a comprehensive map of the conference activities, schedule of farm tours and more.
Made possible by the generous and gracious patronage of:
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT BAIT AL ARAB'S NEW SHOW FACILITIES
THE 2015 NATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL OF KUWAIT
13-15th: The 4th Annual Arabian National Championship (all Purebred Arabians) 19-21st: The Egyptian Event KuwaitTHE 2016 INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL OF KUWAIT
February 4-5th: The 5th Annual International Championship (all Purebred Arabians) 6-7th: All Nations Cup & Egyptian Event 8-10 (3-4 days): Tour of Area Stud Farms
For more information, contact:
Klaus Beste
Bait Al Arab, Arabian Horse Center
k.beste@baitalarab-kw.com
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PROMOTION OF MR. SAMI S. ALNOHAIT TO DEPUTY MINISTER WITHIN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
The Pyramid Society extends its most sincere congratulations to Mr. Sami S. Alnohait on his promotion to Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Agricultural Development Affairs for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sami, a long-time supporter of both the Society and the Egyptian Arabian horse, is known through the entire Arabian horse community for his overall dedication to the breed. He is currently Vice-President of the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) as well as Supervisor General of the King Abdul Aziz Arabian Horse Center. The Society looks forward to working with Sami in this new role and again congratulates him on this highly-esteemed appointment.
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THE SOURCE: VOLUME 5
The SOURCE's newest edition showcases the 2015 Egyptian Event's highlights and premiere sponsors along with feature articles introducing trainer Andres Castano, winner of the El Gohara+// Award, and StarView Farm's small breeding operation which has achieved great success. The special Heritage Section focuses on the leading sire lines and their descendants who are making an impact in today's Straight Egyptian breeding programs.
(Members also have access to the full .pdf file in the "Members Only" section of our website for downloading and printing.)
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THE PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM
The 2015 Performance Horse Award Program is bigger and better than ever, and will soon have a whole new look! We're working on the final stages of the program's enhanced guidelines, streamlined enrollment forms and increased awards!
It's FREE to participate and membership is not required.
Watch for complete enrollment information for the 2015 competition year to be released SEPTEMBER 1st!
With Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Show Your Support of Egyptian Arabian Performance Horses and receive valuable promotion! Sponsorships start at just $250! Click Here to CONTACT US, and put "Performance Partner" in the subject line!
Together we can bring our beautiful & talented performance horses to the forefront of the Arabian industry!
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THE MUSIC CITY SHOW CELEBRATES
& SUPPORTS STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN ARABIANS
 The 2015 Music City Show to be held August 14-16 in Murfreesboro, TN, will again offer Straight Egyptian Classes in their schedule.These classes will be held on Friday afternoon, and will be followed by a Wine & Cheese Social, generously sponsored by Members of The Pyramid Society! The Pyramid Society will sponsor an informational booth, and members Theresa Weaver, Valerie Clinkenbeard, Donna Rovere and Sandy Miller will be on hand to answer questions and share information about membership, Society activities & programs and Straight Egyptian Arabians.
Join us in cheering on our Straight Egyptian Arabian contenders!
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SAVE THE DATE...
JOIN US FOR NEXT YEAR'S
EGYPTIAN EVENT
JUNE 7-11, 2016
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- MEMBER SPOTLIGHT -
JAN ALEXANDER OF CROOKED CREEK ARABIANS
This month's Member Spotlight takes us to Jacksonville, Arkansas to meet Dr. Jan Alexander of Crooked Creek Arabians, and to learn of how her life-long love of horses brought her to where she is today.
When Jan's son left for college, she decided it was time to once again pursue her interest in horses. As a girl, she had owned and loved a special Quarter horse and missed the connection she had with that mare. She had competed in local barrel racing events, and had spent hours riding on the trails of Arkansas with her best friend, while they played at being cowgirls..... READ MORE
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 WHERE'S THE SURVEY?
The Membership & Show Committees are working hard to restructure our annual survey into a more efficient and effective tool for the Society as a whole.
Look for your survey to arrive in September. Then plan to share your thoughts and interests and consider how we can work together toward even greater success! |
1/2 OFF MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL
If you've been thinking of joining or renewing your membership in The Pyramid Society, but have been waiting for the new
membership year to begin, wait no longer! Now you can receive 1/2 off a 2015 Premium or Supporting Pyramid Society membership! There are still plenty of benefits to be enjoyed prior to the end of the membership year. Don't miss out on all the promotion, marketing advantages, networking, discounts and educational opportunities The Pyramid Society has to offer. Join or Renew Today!
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MEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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LONESTAR ARABIANS WELCOMES SCOTT TREES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
It takes a good picture to sell a horse. And with today's technology, the prospect of taking a good picture has never been more affordable. However, it's not as easy as it looks. This two-day, classroom based workshop is a MUST for anyone involved in marketing or selling horses.
Dates: August 29-30, 2015 Location: Lonestar Arabians, Magnolia, TX
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NEW COLT BY KAMAL IBN ADEED WELCOMED TO JJ ARABIANS
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Reference Sire - Kamal Ibn Adeed
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Jim Panek of JJ Arabians of Chico, CA welcomes a new arrival!
"We are thrilled to announce the May 1, 2015 arrival of a stunning new colt sired by Kamal Ibn Adeed (Al Adeed Al Shaqab-NF Bint Sajha) out of Ansata Nariyanna (Ansata Iemhotep-Ansata Nariya). The result of a great deal of study and planning, this new member of our program is a significant representative of his heritage, being a double grand-son of the eminent Ansata Hejazi, with four crosses to Ansata Halim Shah. Beautifully balanced, high on the leg, with type, refinement, and gorgeous movement , we could have not have dreamed for more. Photos, and a name for a foal destined to become a renowned sire and significant straight Egyptian show horse, are pending.
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SAMIR ALI FOAL SELLS IN-UTERO TO EGYPT
Excitement is running high for Brenda Dumas at Rose of Cairo Arabians in Peralta, New Mexico! Her young black stallion, Samir Ali (Bellagio RCA X Barakis Gem), whom others have described as " the best young black Straight Egyptian stallion in the USA", is expecting his first foal crop in 2016 and one of those has been sold, in-utero! The new owner is a Straight Egyptian breeder in Egypt, who will make his own announcement at a later time.
Samir Ali is an Egyptian Event, Scottsdale and Class A Halter Champion, as well as the Egyptian Event 2014 "Most Classic Head - Male" and it is very exciting to know that his progeny will be in the land of his ancestors at such an early point in his breeding career. Laila Ali (Al Baraki X Sohnett), a 2005 homozygous black SE mare is the dam of this much anticipated "guaranteed black" foal.
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SEPTEMBER SEMINAR AT SONRISA FARMS
You're invited to visit Sonrisa Farms in Perlata, NM on September 26, 2015 for a day of learning, networking and beautiful Straight Egyptian horses.
Attendees will enjoy:
- An informational seminar, sponsored by the New Mexico Egyptian Breeders' Alliance.
- An Open House and presentation of horses, hosted by Sonrisa Farms and Santa Sofia
- Authentic New Mexico cuisine, provided by Burritos Alinstante
For additional information and to RSVP, contact: sonrisa@me.com
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JACKLYN ABERNATHY FEATURED ON THE COVER OF MODERN ARABIAN HORSE MAGAZINE
Jacklyn Abernathy, Arabian Horse Association's "Youth of the Year," is featured on the cover of Modern Arabian Horse Magazine, along with the Straight Egyptian stallion BH Opening Statement. There are two other Straight Egyptian horses in the feature article, along with a photo from the Egyptian Event. Jeanne Abernathy of Brookhill Farm exclaims, "We are so proud to showcase our Straight Egyptians and the impact they have had on our daughter's life!"
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TC PERAN: ASANTE ARABIANS' NEW FOUNDATION MARE - DOUBLE ANSATA BRED!
Asante' Arabians is pleased to announce the purchase of the beautiful Straight Egyptian mare, TC Paran, from Darrel and Mitzi McBride of McEwen, Tn. TC Peran has lines going back to Ansata Ibn Halima, Ansata Bint Mabrouka, Ansata Bint Bukra, Morafic and Sameh. We feel the pairing of TC Peran to our Imperial Imdal+ son, Heir Born, will help with the continuation and preservation of the pure and undisputed desert heritage of the Straight Egypytian Arabian
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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HORSES, FOOD & EDUCATION: WISCONSIN REACHES "BACK TO THE FUTURE"
WEAHA: Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance hosted a summer seminar and clinic "Back to the Future: Gifts from the Desert" from July 17-19th.
In Wisconsin we take food and horses and education very seriously! For 30 years or so, breeders of Egyptian Arabian horses in Wisconsin have met in kitchens around the state to share state-of-the-art casseroles and home-baked pies while catching up on horse-topics and planning for seminars and clinics.
Late in 2014 and into 2015, the story was the same. This time, however, we were planning for more than ourselves. We imagined a regional conference with national appeal, promoted with support from The Pyramid Society, that would profile the unique role the Upper Midwest played in the introduction of Egyptian Arabian horses to North America, as well as give breeders and enthusiasts at every level exposure to the standards that guide breeding and showing currently. The bonus was to be an opportunity for attendees to test their skills in measuring live horses against these standards.
"Back to the Future: Gifts from the Desert" was the result. We hoped people would come and come they did! From Utah and Arizona, from Texas, Michigan, the far north of Minnesota and, of course, Wisconsin and Illinois.
The event began with a reception on the plaza at St. John's on the Lake, on Milwaukee's lakefront, saluting Polly Knoll and her iconic photographs......
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MICKEY HEGG REPORTS FROM YOUTH NATIONALS
The Annual AHA Youth Nationals Horse Show was held July 18th - 25th. After 23 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the show says good-bye to the Land of the Sun, and looks toward a whole new venue in Oklahoma City in 2016.
Mickey shares, "We had 815 horses showing, averaging 3.19 classes per horse, and we had 40 patrons and 96 jacket sponsors, with lots of excited and hard-working youth. This year's show was exceptional - the young riders and their horses just keep getting better and better." And special thanks to Markel for providing several youth scholarships, as well as AHA's new sponsor, "Stride", and the many corporate sponsors - all of which helped make the show the best it can be for our young riders and handlers, the future of the Arabian horse industry.
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WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU IN OUR NEXT PYRAMID SOCIETY YEARBOOK
The Yearbook is designed to capture 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...
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- 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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