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Dressage Brags for Endurance Horses

Posted by: "binderhaus" binderhaus@aol.com  

Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:47 pm (PDT)

 

Well, off and on there has been mention of how much dressage can help improve the endurance horse. And perhaps endurance can help the dressage horse as well! I was competing today at the Region 2 Regional Championships in 106 degree weather and didn't have to worry about my horse's condition! Not to mention knowing how to electrolyte!

Some of you may have seen me on the trail with my little grey stallion "Jimmy", known officially as Biscotti+. He had qualified to compete in the regional championships in both first and second level dressage. When the dust had settled today Jimmy is now the regional first level CHAMPION in dressage and the RESERVE CHAMPION in second level dressage!

Last year I had also taken his 1/2 brother Orion to Regionals just 10 days after he'd been ridden at Descanso. He made top 5 ranking in all his first and second level classes. I had planned to show him this year in 3rd and 4th level classes, but after being kicked in turnout 2 weeks ago he was not sound enough to compete. However he did achieve scores in the 60's in both 3rd and 4th level tests recently over the Memorial Day weekend! Orion's most recent ride was this year's Malibu.

So see---endurance horses CAN do both dressage and endurance!

Cynthia Binder

 

Note from editor: I saw the post above on the Southern California Endurance Riders list at Yahoogroups.com. I thought it was the perfect story to again emphasize how versatile Arabian horses are and Cynthia was kind enough to allow me to reprint it on my website. She even gave me the following update and sent pictures which I have included. Beautiful, don’t you think?

 

Update

 

Not to brag on my little pony (he's only 14.3 hands), but just prior to the regional championships he went over the Memorial day weekend to the Arab show in Santa Barbara and won both of the Stallion in-hand classes, and both of his second level dressage classes that day as well.

 

We then went to the 'fun' show held by the Conejo Valley AHA in Simi Valley the following weekend, and he won me the overall Adult Hi-Point English rider, and won for himself the overall hi-point Arabian of the show.

 

Then it was on to the regionals.....

 

So you see--he's been a busy boy!  Took him on a trail ride in a big group last weekend to find the chain on my hackamore was broken so the hackamore was unusable---so rode him in the halter instead!  He is now going to be 'borrowed' by a beginner for the walk/trot class in the upcoming SFVAHA fun show in July in Simi Valley.  He is so quiet and bombproof that ANYONE can ride him and he's frequently borrowed by my friend as an extra trail horse too.

 

I realize all the above has nothing to do with my original post, but I thought I'd fill you in a bit on Jimmy to give you an idea of his character.

 

Thanks!

Cynthia

 


 

HOW I GOT MY HORSE BACK

THIS IS THE STORY OF KHEMOSIKA

By Crystal Crawford


In 1990, my very first horse was struck by lightning and killed, I was devastated. The very next day my friend called me, and said she had this little Arabian mare that nobody could ride, because she took off in a full run. She thought that I could handle her, so she brought her to me and it was love at first sight for the both of us!

Her name was KhemoSika, the granddaughter of the once famous Arabian stallion KhemoSabi! She stood 14.2 hands and was a beautiful bay with 3 white socks and an hourglass shaped blaze! The top of her blaze was heart shaped and my sister said she was sent with love from above! I got on this little mare and we instantly bonded! She NEVER once tried to take off with me. She had previously gone through a barn fire and needed me as much as I needed her. She filled an emptiness that was in my heart and helped me get over the pain of losing my first horse.

A couple months later she went through another barn fire and Thank GOD I got her out in time. This mare and I were best friends and she took care of me! She never took me in any kind of danger and if I fell off she was always there to help me get back on. We had a relationship that you just don't find everyday with a horse. Sika was a one of kind and I knew I would NEVER find another one like her!

Three years passed and she was 6 years old and I was 21 and just got married. Nine months later I had a baby and couldn't afford to find out why Sika kept breaking out in sores every spring. So I talked to a friend, and she convinced me that Sika would have a great home with her and she could take care of her and find out why she had these breakouts. When I signed the papers and handed her over to my friend and my mare looked back at me, I knew it was the biggest mistake of my life! I knew I would probably never see her again.

Five years later I contacted my friend and she told me Sika was up for sale, so I put down $100 and tried to buy her, but things didn't work about between us and we had a falling out. She moved 60 days later and I never saw my mare again! Once again I was devastated!

In May of 2007 I was talking to a friend and we got to talking about Sika, because I have a Breyer model of her grandfather. She said she had possibly seen her on a sight called marestare.com.  This is a sight where you can watch mares have babies. So I proceeded to go on a search and find my beloved friend, who now would be 20 years old and God only knows where!

I posted my story on all of the freecycle groups and Arabian horse groups that I knew were out there. I also contacted Heather at marestare.com and she was kind enough to post a search for her. I made up flyers and gave them to friends and they posted them in the barns. My friend who knew the lady I gave her to said she was taking to the sale! I panicked! A horse at her age would definitely be dog food! I kept searching and didn't give up hope, and kept praying that she was ok and would once again be back in my life.

I had several sweet people that wanted to help me find her, and so the search began. We looked everywhere but she kept coming up listed as still under ownership to the lady I signed her over to. Something deep down inside, told me that she was still out there somewhere. People still continued to support me and my search and kept in contact with me by email and giving info that they had gotten from the Arabian Horse Registry. It was still the same info as before.

Then I had a lady call me saying she was friends with the lady that bought my mares baby years ago, and that Sika had been sold to a man in Bixby, Oklahoma. That was 3 years ago! My first thought was, surely she wasn't still there, and I was right! She wasn't! I decided to give up on my search for a couple days and rest. Two days later as I was checking my email, I had an email from someone stating they new my mare, and where she was! I was so excited, so I called her and chit chatted, and she said she was coming back from a horse show and she saw a picture of this mare and said that she belonged to a client of hers. (this lady was a horse trainer) and had even worked with her a bit. ( she had running problems again) She told me not to get my hopes up because they were very attached to Sika and probably wouldn't want to give her up, but they might let me have some visitation with her. She said she would contact the owners and have them get in touch with me. I just wanted to know that she was ok!

That evening I got a call from a really nice lady, her name was Gwen Elliott, she said " Crystal, my name is Gwen and I believe we have a mutual friend" I broke into tears, I couldn't believe what I was hearing, my Sika had been found! She asked me to come and see her, I DID!

That day in the pouring rain and thunderstorms! I had found my girl! She was living with a great family in Mounds, Oklahoma not to far from me! She was beautiful, and looked the same as she always did! She didn't look 20 years old! This family had taking really good care of her, over the past three years. I was so happy! I had taken with me her favorite treat, Natures Valley Oats and Honey Granola bar! She remembered me and THAT! She didn't waste any time eating it! Gwen said she would have to think about all of this because she had bought Sika for her grandkids. I completely understood and didn't want to take her away from anyone. But she said I could come and see her anytime I wanted.

A few days rolled by and I called to see if Gwen had a good Mothers Day, she said she had, and she wanted to make my Mothers Day a good one to, she told me I could come and get Sika, she was mine!  I just cried and told her how much I loved her! She said she believed in karma and told my story to her grandkids and they said "Grandma, Sika needs to be with her, sell her back" I took Gwen her money two days ago, and rode my horse again for the first time in over 10 years!

It was just like it was then, she remembered everything and knew everything I had taught her! She even took care of my 7 year old daughter who has fallen in love with her! I think she always knew I would find her again someday, and understood why I did what I had to to. I promised her 10 years ago I would find her and we would be together again, I kept that promise! I couldn't have found her with out God's help and all the people who helped me search for her.

I also want to say THANKS, To Gwen Elliott, who didn't have to sell her back to me but she did, and is letting me keep her there! She will always be my friend!

I wanted to tell this story to let you know that God does work miracles and to never give up hope! This truly has a fairy tale ending!

With all our love and Best wishes!

Crystal
& KhemoSika


 

 

January 02, 2008

Arabian Horse Association Now Included in World Registries

DENVER, CO-After nearly a decade of negotiations, an agreement has been made between the Purebred Arabian Trust (representing the Arabian Horse Association's 100-year old purebred Arabian horse registry) and the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) that grants the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Registry exclusive authority over American registrations as recognized by WAHO. This status change is effective January 01, 2008, and returns all associated responsibilities from the Purebred Arabian Horse Registry (PAHR) to the AHA Registry.

"We are delighted in the success of this agreement," said Bob Fauls, Chairman of the Purebred Arabian Trust (PAT), "and believe this to be a momentous occasion promising a bright future of significant benefit to the Arabian horse community."

While this changes nothing relating to domestic registration procedures for AHA members, it does affect registration activity requiring WAHO involvement-namely certain international importation and exportation procedures of purebred Arabian horses and semen. Beginning January 01, 2008, the PAT in conjunction with the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will be the only registering authority in the United States recognized by WAHO.

In order to facilitate PAT's admission to WAHO membership, PAHR has agreed it will cease its activities December 31, 2007 and refer new and pending transactions to AHA. Since the WAHO membership of the AHA Registry's predecessor, the Arabian Horse Registry of America, was terminated in 1997, PAHR has provided to the American Arabian horse community a venue for international Arabian horse transactions, importations and exportations.

A major consideration in achieving this agreement with WAHO is the fact that the Studbooks have been closed and the purebred Arabian database is now firmly established and defined. Hans Nagel, president of WAHO, said "From now on, the world-wide Arabian horse breed is an exclusive and closed population and will be guarded as such."

"We're pleased to share this announcement with our membership as it reflects a successful conclusion for our breed following lengthy negotiations," said Myron Krause, president of AHA. "Ultimately, our membership and our Arabian breed will benefit greatly from this resolution."

More information will be forthcoming, including but not limited to the next AHA President's Letter, Modern Arabian Horse magazine, and www.PurebredArabianTrust.com.


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February 12, 2009
Contact: AHA
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Chase TheWind AH Named 2008 AHA Distance Horse of the Year

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to name purebred Arabian gelding Chase TheWind AH (El Paso x Wind Sonja), owned by Suzanne Ford Huff of Gardnerville, Nev., as its 2008 Distance Horse of the Year. "Chase" received this prestigious acclaim for his outstanding accomplishments in endurance; he completed nine of nine starts during 2008 and received Best Condition twice.

As the winner of the Distance Horse of the Year Award, Chase The Wind AH's name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy donated by the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation and designed by Joe Staheli. Huff will also receive an engraved plaque.

In 2008 alone, Chase earned himself several accolades including the Nevada All-State Trail Riders Triple Crown Award, finishing his 15th, 100-mile, one-day ride. There was more than a six-hour difference between Chase and the second-place finisher. Chase also took third at the Virginia City 100-Mile and first place and Best Condition at the High Desert 50-Mile Ride in Fallon, Nev.

"Chase did great in 2008, but has been competing every year since 1997. He has accumulated an outstanding record of 15 wins, 35 Top 10s, and nine Best Conditions in the feather-weight division. He has accumulated 3,985 endurance miles," says Huff. "He has won 10 AHA Regional Purebred Championships, four Reserve Championships and two Top 10s. He has officially finished 14, 100-mile, one-day rides, including three of the toughest rides in the country, Swanton, Bighorn and Tevis. He earned a Top 10 at Tevis in 2000 as a 10-year-old and then returned at 17 and took third. He has accumulated $25,000 in Sweepstakes prize money," adds Huff.

Huff counts 2006 as one of Chase's best years because he was awarded the AERC National 100-Mile award and the AHA High Point Award in the 100-Mile category.

"What makes this horse and his accomplishments even more amazing is that he does it all with an old, traumatic hock injury. Chase is tough in body and mind. He is one of those special horses that just keeps on giving," says Huff.

For more information on AHA distance programs, visit ArabianHorses.org/Distance or contact AHA at (303) 696-4531.

 AHA is a major equine association serving 37,000 members across North America. It registers and maintains a database of more than one million Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses and administers approximately $4 million in annual prize money. AHA produces championship events, recognizes close to 600 Arabian horse shows and distance rides and provides activities and programs that promote breeding and ownership. For information about Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses, call 303-696-4500, e-mail info@ArabianHorses.org or visit ArabianHorses.org

 


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Arabian Horse Galleries at Kentucky Horse Park

SANTA YNEZ, CA—For the first time since the Arabian Horse Trust collection was closed in 2001, the art and artifacts that comprise the rich history of the Arabian horse will have a home and be open to the public at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. This collection will be joined at the Kentucky Horse Park by the equally significant collection of the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation and others. The Arabian Horse Galleries are being built as a two-level permanent addition to the Kentucky Horse Park’s (KHP) International Museum of the Horse, opening June 2009.

“We are indeed grateful to the Arabian horse community for this extraordinary and historic undertaking,” said John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park. “The Kentucky Horse Park is privileged and honored to be the vehicle through which the magnificent story of the Arabian horse can be shared with the world.”

The Galleries will boast nearly 8,000 square feet providing a permanent home for both “Art and Artifacts” and “Interactive Exhibits.” The exhibits will tell the story of the evolution of the Arabian horse from the earliest times through the present day. The storyline and concept development will include the efforts of KHP museum staff, knowledgeable individuals from the Arabian community, and a world-renowned museum design firm. The Galleries are considered one of the most significant PERMANENT additions ever made to the International Museum of the Horse, an affiliate museum of the Smithsonian Institute. As an added attraction, during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010, a special exhibit, “A Gift from the Desert,” will be featuring the Arabian horse at the Kentucky Horse Park. Already drawing nearly 1 million visitors each year, the KHP is estimating an increase to 1.6 million visitors by 2014.

The Arabian horse organizations already supporting the effort to “Share the Passion” include the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation (AHOF), the Arabian Horse Trust (AHT), the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), Arabian Breeders Association (ABA), Arabian Professional & Amateur Horsemen’s Association and the Purebred Arabian Trust (PAT).

The Purebred Arabian Trust conceived, developed and funded this project over the past several years. “Joining with the Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse has provided us with the unique opportunity to share our passion for the Arabian horse,” says Howard Pike, a long time supporter of creating meaningful educational opportunities for the public to know the Arabian horse.

In recognition of the major contributions made years ago to the Arabian Horse Center in Westminster, Colorado, the trustees of the Purebred Arabian Trust have committed to provide a transition of the Denver building value, with substantial additional funds contributed by the PAT to fully fund construction of the Arabian Horse Galleries.

The Trustees of the Arabian Horse Trust have provided the funds required to transition the collections of both the Arabian Horse Trust and the Arabian Horse Owners Foundation to their new home. A capital campaign to fund exhibit planning and construction for the interior of the Galleries will begin in April 2008.

“We are thrilled by the generous support shown by the Arabian horse community in funding this new addition to our museum,” said Bill Cooke, director of the International Museum of the Horse. “This project represents the most significant event in the 30 year history of the International Museum of the Horse.”

A community-wide awareness campaign entitled “Share the Passion” will highlight the Galleries’ progress. The most up-to-date information can be found online at www.PurebredArabianTrust.com, including E-Newsletters, and a 7-minute video, photo updates and more.
 

Exclusive editorial opportunities on the Arabian Horse Galleries are available.

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