Awards
2011 PERPETUAL TROPHIES AND RECIPIENTS
The Pyramid Society gratefully acknowledges the sponsors of the Egyptian Event’s Perpetual Trophies. These exquisite pieces of art have a very special meaning to each of the donors and represent the most cherished gifts of all; the gifts from the heart. These beautiful trophies are on display throughout the week in the exhibit area and are permanently displayed in The Pyramid Society’s offices with the winner’s name proudly engraved on plaques for each of the respective trophies.
MOST CLASSIC HEAD – MALE PERPETUAL TROPHY*
This bronze, commissioned by C.A. & Frances Butler, Butler Farms Arabians, White Oak, NC, honors MFA Mareekh Amir, and is awarded to the winner of the Most Classic Head – Male Class. The winner will also receive a medallion in honor of this award.
HF WINNING COLORS (True Colours x HF Amira De Lis) owned by Sandra Miller
REV THERON (PAT) VALLEE PERPETUAL TROPHY*
In honor of Rev. Vallee, and given by friends of the Vallee Family and the Central Kentucky Arabian Association. Awarded to the Winner of the World Class Fillies of 2009.
THEE LADY MAJEEDA (Thee Desperado x The Lucky Lady) owned by San Gabriel Arabians
THE ARABEST AWARD*
This perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winner of the World Class Stallions 10 years & older and sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Trapp in honor of Nabiel, the 2003 designated Desert Legend honoree.
GATSBY CC (Shahir IASB x Miss Maggie Mae) owned by Martha Suarez
RDM MAAR HALA BRONZE*
This portrait bronze is awarded to the Winner of the Produce of Dam Class and sponsored by Drs. Felino, Joseph and Karen Cruz of Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, California.
IMTAARIFS SERANADE (Imtaarif x Seranade In Black) owned by Mary Ann Brieger
MORAFIC MEMORIAL BRONZE*
Awarded to the Winner of the Get of Sire Class and donated by Raymond & Karen Kasper in memory of Douglas & Margaret Marshall.
EL RIYAH ANTAR (Scapa x Ibriiziy Infidel) owned by Mary Jane Jones
ALI PASHA SHERIF MEMORIAL CUP
Awarded to the Winner of the Straight Egyptian Futurity Fillies of 2009. Donated by Gulsun Sherif in honor of the Sherif family. Gulsun co-authored the book, The Abbas Pasha Manuscript.
THEE SCARLET ROSE RCA (Mishaal HP x Thee Scarlet Lady) owned by Osman Linjawi
”FROM GREAT MOTHERS COME GREAT SONS”*
Awarded to the winner of the Straight Egyptian Futurity Colts of 2009, and in memory of Vincent Fortuna’s son, Thomas. Commissioned by Barbara Griffith and Barbara Vallee.
JASOOR SMF (Simeon Shai+ x Jade Lotus SMF) owned by Henry Metz
THE EGYPTIAN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION SILVER PLATES
Donated by the E.A.O., and one each awarded to the Futurity winners of the Straight Egyptian Futurity Colts of 2010, with birthdates from January 1-April 15, as well as Straight Egyptian Futurity Fillies of 2010 with birthdates from January 1 – April 15.
Filly - GAMEELAH LDA (Thee Desperado x Magidaat Al Gamal) owned by Nayla Hayek
Colt - BASHAR AL KAMAR MH (Imperial Al Kamar x Binte Aziza MH) owned by Joseph Cruz
THE RENAISSANCE EGYPTIAN ARABIAN AWARDS
“The Chosen” perpetual bronze designed by artist Shary B. Akers was commissioned by David L. Myers of Renaissance Egyptian Arabians in South Charleston, Ohio, to honor the winners of both the Straight Egyptian Yearling Colts and Fillies with birthdates from April 16-December 31.
Filly - AMER DUHA (Justynn x Imperialbellisima) owned by Ahmad Amer
Colt - JLS AAYNS AL REEJIS (Scapa x LPS Thunderstruck) owned by Jay Jolley, MD
THE CALL OF FREEDOM PERPETUAL TROPHY
This trophy, designed by artist Shary B. Akers, is awarded to the Winner of the Liberty Class Finals. Representing freedom, something very precious to the horseman it commemorates, this trophy is given in loving memory of Les Wagschal, by his wife Marny and daughter Zipporah.
DESHA WAHIID (Laheeb Al Nasser x Alfabia Salaa) owned by Hank DeShazer
RG AL MONE PERPETUAL TROPHY
Awarded to the Western Pleasure Champion
Designed by Chris Stevens and commissioned by Jane & Al Bohn, Ravenwood Ranch, Ronan, MT., and given in loving memory of Jane’s mother, Evelyn Sandlas, for the 40 years of dedication to breeding Egyptian Arabian horses. The winner will also receive a medallion in honor of this award.
TF AFRIKHAN MAGIC (Botswana x Maggie Lee BA) owned by Curtis Westley
THE EGYPTIAN BREEDERS’ CHALLENGE PERPETUAL TROPHIES FOR BOTH COLTS/GELDINGS & FILLIES*
These Perpetual Trophies are given by the late Mrs. Herman Fellton, in memory of her husband, Herman, for his love of and devotion to the art of breeding Egyptian Arabian horses.
Filly - BARMYRE AMURRAH (Imperial Amir Kamar x ESA Malaaka) owned by Barbe Jo Myers
Colt - MASIR AL MAR (Amaar Al Rayyan x Maymaara Maysa) owned by Miars Enterprise LP
SERENITY SONBOLAH MEMORIAL BRONZE*
Awarded to the Supreme Champion Mare and donated by Barbara Griffith of Imperial Egyptian Stud in Parkton, Md.
LAIAN AL SHAQAB (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Meseda Al Shaqab) owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Thani
ANSATA IBN SUDAN MEMORIAL BRONZE*
Awarded to the Supreme Champion Stallion and donated by Donald & Judith Forbis of Ansata Arabian Stud in Mena, Ark.
AL RAHEB AA (Laheeb x The Vision HG) owned by Al Fwaz Stud
AMAL BUKRA PERPETUAL TROPHY
This trophy, sponsored by Jennifer Parsons & Chris Fichaud of Etaya Egyptian Stud, Ontario, Canada, honors and promotes Junior Exhibitors at the Egyptian Event in halter and performance. Designed by Judy Nordquist, this award, along with a $500 check, are given to the Junior High Point Exhibitor in recognition that today’s Junior Exhibitors are “Tomorrow’s Hope.”
Jazmin Palomira
EL GOHARA+//PERPETUAL TROPHY*
Chosen by ring officials to be awarded for the most beautiful expression of the close bond between a rider’s heart and the soul of their performance horse. Given by Dr. Amy Fulmer-Vogel and John Vogel, Baitari Arabians, Pleasant, Prairie, Wis., in honor and memory of El Gohara+//.
Jasmine Montes
EGYPTIAN EVENT HIGHEST HONORS
Presented Saturday evening as part of the Awards Ceremony, Breeder Awards for the Breeders of the Highest Placing Straight Egyptian Halter Mare and Stallion. Perpetual bronze designed by artist Jennifer Weyland with recipient awards designed by Nancy Belden.
Mare - LAIAN AL SHAQAB (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Meseda Al Shaqab) owned by Sheikh Hamad Al Thani
Stallion - AL RAHEB AA (Laheeb x The Vision HG) owned by Al Fwaz Stud
OTHER EVENT AWARDS INCLUDE:
• Individual breeder awards to the winners in all the Straight Egyptian classes.
• Class and championship trophies handmade in Syria.
• Bronze futurity medallions designed by Edwin Bogucki.
BREEDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Commissioned by Dennis & Bridgette Orwig of Pure Gold Arabians in Hogansville, Ga., these awards honor both the overall highest-scoring Top Five Straight Yearling Futurity Colts as well as the overall highest-scoring Top Five Straight Yearling Futurity Fillies.
Top 5 Scoring Fillies:
GAMEELAH LDA (Thee Desperado x Magidaat Al Gamal LDA) owned by Nayla Hayek and bred by LD Arabians
AMER DUHA (Justynn x Imperialbellisima) owned and bred by Ahmad E. Amer
BARMYRE AMURRAH (Imperialamirkamar x ESA Malaaka) owned and bred by Barbe Jo Myers
DESHA BAHREYN (Laheeb Al Nasser x Bint Katyah) owneb and bred by Hank & Sandra DeShazer
DESHA FALIMA (Laheeb Al Nasser x Imperial Maysama) owned and bred by Hank & Sandra DeShazer
Top 5 Scoring Colts:
JLS AAYNS AL REEJIS (Scapa x LPS Thunderstruck) owned by Joseph Heath & Jay Jolley, bred by Elizabeth Witt
IBN AL RIYAH BJ (Imperial Mistaar x Imperial Karmah) owned and bred by Barry Dearle
BASHAR AL KAMAR MH (Imperial Al Kamar x Binte Aziza MH) owned and bred by Dr. Joseph Cruz
ISHTIHAR IBN HADIDI (Hadidi x TS I'll Take Champagne) owned and bred by Two Silos Farm
WARD AL RABI (Thee Asil x Tangueray CAHR) owned and bred by Rabi Arabian Horses, Inc.
AMATEUR HIGH POINT AWARD
Sponsored by The Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance. The 2009 Amateur High Point Award is open to all amateur handlers in any halter classes at the Egyptian Event.
Dr. Joseph Cruz, Rancho Bulen
*Denotes trophies designed by artist Karen Kasper
