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Society News Briefs 07/26/04-Update |
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News Archives |
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August 2003 |
December 2003 |
March 2004 |
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April 2004 |
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Roda |
2002 Salon Du
Cheval in Paris |
The Bonds That
Hold Us |
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Coverage of the Ansata 45th Anniversary
Seminar
by Allison Peacock
You can also visit Allison's website at
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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY PRIZE
WINNERS
This year we had
an unprecedented response to the Membership and Egyptian Event
Surveys. We received a response from nearly 1/3 of all
members! Those that returned their surveys by August 13th were
entered in a drawing for three prizes. On Friday, August 21st
the following winners were drawn:
Grand Prize:
Giclée print - "Shelter From the Night" by Mary Haggard -
donated by The Pyramid Foundation, Inc. - $595.00 value
- Kathleen
Raider
1st Prize: Free 2005 Membership - $150/$300 value -
May Mills
2nd Prize: 1 half page ad in both the Membership Directory and
the
2005 Prize List - $150 value - Anne Louise Toner
Thank you to
everyone who returned your Membership and Egyptian Event Surveys.
Your opinions are greatly valued and will help shape the future of
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United States Equestrian Federation Proposed
Resolution to Establish Protocol for Ginger Testing
Click here to read more!
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARABIAN HORSE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2004
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED! FOR MORE
INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT NUMBER BELOW
A group of southern California Arabian horse owners are staging a
promotional event September 25 from 1 to 4pm titled the “Festival of
the Arabian Horse.” It will include a demonstration involving 20
horses, a commercial vendor area, guest speakers and a thorough
introduction to the world of Arabian horses. Most notably, it will
all take place at one of the country’s most beautiful Arabian horse
facilities, Ventura Farms in Thousand Oaks.
Festival organizer Debra Nowak of Abraxas Arabians is incorporating
local stallions and their get demonstrating the diversity of riding
disciplines, from western to racing. Participants will pay a fee for
showcasing their horse and be afforded exhibit space and ring time.
A group of Egyptian Arabian owners is refurbishing the former arena
decorations from past Egyptian Event West shows to decorate the
exhibition area and welcome tent at the Ventura Farms event. Also
included will be a hospitality tent with a large-screen television
displaying farm and stallion videos. Sponsors are also being
solicited through a regional direct mailing to help offset the cost
of the event. Participants may exhibit their farms in the commercial
bazaar, or for a lesser fee, place farm literature in the 'welcome'
tent.
The SoCal event will target local non-horse print media, as well as
a mail invitations to AHA’s new list of website visitors, according
to Mrs. Nowak. For further information call the event’s toll-free
promotional number at (951) 926-6763.
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Straight Egyptian Wins Israel's Breeders Cup Champion
Mare Title
Straight Egyptian HF Aset (Ansata Shah Zahir X Bint Bint Pasha),
owned by Ronen and Klarit Wolf of Wolf Arabians located in Kfar
Kish, Lower Galilee, Israel and Mr. Hassan Abu Ahmad and bred by Sue
Burnham and Joan Skeels of Hope Farm Arabians located in Cove,
Arkansas, has won Israel’s Breeders Cup Champion Mare title, winning
both the Breeders Cup halter title and the semi-final and final on
the race track. Until three month ago, Aset was a beautiful happy
pasture broodmare that had been exported from the US to Israel by
Wolf Arabians & Mr. Hassan Abu Ahmad as an additional broodmare to
their herd, to be bred to their stallion HF Darius (Ansata Hejazi
X Mareeneh).
Being driven by their partner and Aset's athletic appearance, the
Wolfs took the challenge and decided to register Aset in Israel’s
Breeders Cup. This competition uniquely combines a Halter
competition, which was judged by Mr. Willie Poth of France, with a
racing competition.
It was a completely new experience to both Aset, who at eight years
of age had never felt a saddle on her back, and for the Wolfs who
had been involved in the Straight Egyptian equine industry for over
8 years but had never participated (or intended on participating) in
races or other sports competitions with their horses.
Aset took the Breeders Cup competition by storm, winning her halter
class, Best Mare in Show, and then, at 8 years of age, racing for
the first time in her life in the Breeders Cup semi-finals against
some of the best racing mares in Israel and winning! As the horses
left the gate in the semi-finals, Aset tripped, however, driven by
her fighting spirit, she closed the distance and passed the leading
group on the outside of the track to win her first and only race.
With only three weeks until the finals, the Wolfs realized that Aset
had suffered a fore leg injury due to tripping at the gate. It
quickly became clear that Aset’s participation in the finals was
questionable. The mare spent the next two weeks resting and with a
week left until the finals, their vet approved her participation in
the race.
As they arrived at the Breeders Cup finals, the Wolfs were extremely
apprehensive, while Aset seemed happy and excited. To the
astonishment and delight of her owners, and as a true testament to
the versatility of the Egyptian Arabian horse, Aset had an even
better race and won with a huge lead!
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ARABIAN HORSE
CELEBRATION—AUGUST 6-8, 2004
From August 6-8, 2004 at the National Western Complex in Denver,
Colorado, the Arabian Horse Owner’s Foundation is hosting the
Arabian Horse Celebration. In addition to a trade show featuring
several breeders’ organizations, artists, tack and equipment, as
well as jewelry and gifts, each day’s activities will include an
Arabian Horse Extravaganza twice daily, as well as a symposium with
John Lyons. Included in each Arabian Horse Extravaganza will be a
presentation of the Denver Broncos’ purebred Arabian, Thunder
(registered as J B Kobask), and Walter Farley’s Black Stallion. In
addition, several exciting performances featuring racehorses,
endurance ride demonstrations, carriage driving, and many other
disciplines will be showcased in the Extravaganza! Visitors will
also have the opportunity to visit Living Legends, Stallion Row, and
the Sponsor Showcase as they stroll through the stable area.
The Pyramid Society will have a first-class presence at this event
through a 10 x 30 booth. Please stop by often to visit with friends
and help us promote the Egyptian Arabian horse among this targeted
market. Well look forward to seeing you there!
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EGYPTIAN ARABIAN HORSE FAIR
IN TEXAS
The Egyptian Arabian Horse Fair is coming to the Will Rogers
Memorial Center in Ft. Worth, Texas, from Friday, September 17, 2004
through Sunday, September 19, 2004. The Fair includes educational
and promotional opportunities in a non-competitive atmosphere
(combined with Texas hospitality). Make plans to support Region 9
members who have worked so hard to make this a reality.
Click here for more information!
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THE 2004 EGYPTIAN EVENT—IN
YOUR OWN WORDS
As the post Event surveys begin pouring into our office, we thought
that it was a good time to take a preliminary look at how people
felt about this year’s Egyptian Event. We are so pleased with the
volume of responses we have already received and with the
overwhelmingly positive feelings about the 2004 Event. Here is a
brief sampling of what people are saying.
It seems that this year’s Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge was a huge
success. Respondents felt the program was exciting, and
specifically, that this year’s breeding auction was wonderful. So
exciting was the EBC Auction that one person felt that we should
“Have wine and prozac available for the stallion owners.” We’ll work
on that one!!!
Other popular areas included the Stallion Showcase and Performance
Pyramid. In particular, Monday morning’s clinic with Martha Murdoch
received rave reviews. One participant wrote, “Awesome… Martha
Murdoch was incredible. I learned so much. It was like having 10
lessons in one.”
Through the surveys we have received thus far, we now know that
web-savvy members want to see more pictures from the Event on the
website. Prior to the Event, most internet visitors were looking for
updates on the Texas Embargo, while after the Event most visitors
sought class results.
We have heard loud and clear that your least favorite aspect of the
2004 Egyptian Event was the heat. We will keep our fingers crossed
for perfect weather next year! As for what you liked most about the
show, the items listed most often included the Stallion Showcase,
the EBC auction, the people, and of course, the horses!
Interestingly, and as a true testament to how differently people
view the Event, one person felt that the Event lasted too long,
while for several others, their least favorite thing was that it
ended.
A “thank you” to everyone who has taken the time to complete and
return their surveys. If you have not yet filled out your survey,
there is still time! Please get it back to us as soon as possible
(deadline August 13) as your input helps us shape the future. We
will wrap this summary up with one of our favorite comments. “I
would like to say the Event is what I look forward to every year. I
am hooked, your show is great!”
For more post Event coverage, click here!
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2004 ARABIAN NATIONALS
The Pyramid Society will have a new 20x20 booth, nearer to the main
arena (Booths 65 – 68), in the commercial exhibit area at this
year’s Nationals, October 7-16, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky. Also
in the works for this year’s Nationals is a cocktail party on Friday
evening. Please visit our website in September for complete time and
location specifics. We invite and encourage you to stop by our booth
(and often) to help us promote and celebrate the Egyptian Arabian
horse.
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2005 MEMBERSHIP YEAR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2004—AUGUST 31, 2005
The Pyramid Society Board of Directors and staff continually work to
expand and enhance the benefits and programs offered to our members.
And it is you, our members, who have allowed us to effectively
promote the Egyptian Arabian horse for more than 35 years. Once
again we ask that you please renew your commitment to our
organization, as your support is much needed and appreciated. Please
look for your renewal form to arrive in your mailbox by mid-August.
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2005 DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS
The Pyramid Society will once again be offering advertising space in
the upcoming Membership Directory. This exceptional opportunity has
been extremely popular as it provides visibility for your farm and
horses in a publication that’s used on a year-round basis. These
member ads will be located in the geographical section of the
Directory for ease of locating farms when traveling.
Click here to access the Membership Directory
Advertising Form!
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2005 STALLION OWNER
PARTICIPATION
The Stallion Owner Participation Program is an incentive program,
whereby participating stallion owners offer to pay one-half of the
futurity nomination fee for mares bred to their stallions. This
program is free for members to enter and it provides great promotion
for your stallion. If you are interested in entering your
stallion(s) in this program, please complete the
Stallion Owner Participation Form
and return to our office by September 10, 2004.
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WELCOME OUR NEW LIFE MEMBERS
We are honored to welcome Drs. Joseph, Karen, and Felino Cruz of
Rancho Bulakenyo in Los Osos, California; Betty Gail Skinner and
Patricia McGehee of Hidden Springs Arabians in Newton, Mississippi;
and Bob and Linda Stephenson of Jamal Egyptian Arabians in
Williston, Tennessee as The Pyramid Society’s newest Life Members!
Additionally, the Board and Trustees honored The Pyramid Society’s
Executive Director, Anna Bishop, for her commitment to The Society
through honorary Life Membership. The generous dedication of these
members to our organization is greatly appreciated.
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EBC BREEDINGS AVAILABLE
This year’s Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge (EBC) Auction broke all
previous records. The proceeds from this auction will fund the
expected $60,000.00 in prize money for the EBC classes of
2007! If you’ve not already purchased a breeding at this year’s
auction, don’t worry...you still have a chance. Please click below
to view the complete list of EBC breedings still available for the
2005 season and contact The Society’s office for more details. The
EBC—You’ve Got To Be In It To Win It!
>>>2005
Available EBC Breedings<<<
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New Merchandise Available Through The Pyramid Society
And The Pyramid Foundation, Inc.
The Pyramid Society is excited to offer several new items available
to all equine enthusiasts! We now have a limited supply of the
Desert Heritage Magazine Issues 2 and 3 from 2003, as well as issue
4 from 2004.. This stunning
magazine captures the beauty and grace of the Egyptian Arabian and
features the work of world-renowned photographer, Gigi Grosso.
In addition to the
attractive Syrian halters we already offer, we are thrilled to add
gorgeous silk halters to our inventory. These halters are custom
made in Syria and are only available through The Pyramid Society.
The Pyramid Foundation,
Inc., in conjunction with The Black Stallion Literacy Project, is
happy to offer three enchanting stories by Walter Farley. "The Black
Stallion" is the classic book about the special bond between a boy
and the horse he has always dreamed of. "Little Black, A Pony" is
the sweet story about a little horse that wants to be big.
"Little Black Goes to the Circus" is about a little horse that wants
to be part of the circus. The Black Stallion Literacy Project
motivates children toward successful lives by helping them discover
the joys of reading and wonders of learning through the magic of
live horses and Black Stallion books by Walter Farley. When
you purchase this book, 50% of the proceeds will go to benefit The
Black Stallion Literacy Project (www.bslp.org)
and the other 50% will benefit The Pyramid Foundation, Inc. (www.PyramidFoundation.com).
For more information about these products and
others, please click here!
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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY STAFF
SPOTLIGHT
When it comes to managing the finances of our organization, we are
in good hands with Nancy Koons. Nancy, who grew up in Bloomington,
Indiana knew early that she had a mind and love for accounting. In
the early 1980’s she completed her degree in accounting and went on
to own two successful businesses. During this time Nancy was an
advocate of housing for the low income and sat on the Board of
Directors for Monroe County Housing Solutions. Our social-minded
financial manager was also instrumental in creating The Backstreet
Missions, which provides housing and guidance for the homeless.
Nancy’s greatest accomplishment, however, is that she raised two
intelligent, beautiful, and successful daughters. When not crunching
numbers, Nancy enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, gardening, and
just spending time with friends and family.
This fall, Nancy plans to further her education while still working
at The Pyramid Society. It is a complete pleasure to have Nancy as
part of The Society’s team.
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2004 EGYPTIAN EVENT EUROPE
The 2004 Egyptian Event Europe, sponsored by the Pyramid Foundation
Europe, will take place July 31st – August 1st, 2004 in Baden Baden,
Germany. Attendees from all over the world will travel to Baden
Baden to watch some of the world’s most beautiful Egyptian Arabians
vie for honors.
In addition to all of the lovely halter classes, the Egyptian Event
Europe will feature a falcon show and stallion showcase. Saturday
evening will feature a gala at the “Kursaal” in Baden-Baden, which
will give attendees the chance to meet other breeders.
If you would like more information about the 2004 Egyptian Event
Europe, please contact The Pyramid Society Europe at +41 1 780 0120
or visit them on the web at
www.PyramidSocietyEurope.de.
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