Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association

For those of you unable to attend in 2009 several major changes continue to take place!! The number of horses, over 400, was a growth of more than 60% over 2008. The Youth Championship trophy was a big hit with the exhibitors and the changes from Quentin were well received.

As the saying goes, “what have you done for me lately?” well, for 2010 there is a whole bunch of lately!!:

1) Almost all youth/youth championship classes will be offered as JTR AND JOTR.

2) There will be NO Splits; if numbers warrant classes will be divided and pinned separately

3) Free dinner for the exhibitors on Tuesday afternoon/evening.

4) Barn parties on Thursday evening.

5) Pending approval we will split Sport Horse In Hand to Dressage and Hunter types (NO Cross entries will be permitted).

6) We have had to institute the early arrival fee per VHC. However, the show will cover the cost of the security fees for those early arrivals.

We need your help in the way of sponsorships as our trophies and awards far exceed the income from entry fees. The EAHS/ECYC/ECC is a great alternative for a year end show; great facilities, friendly staff & management, fabulous trophies and awards!! And DON’T FORGET that while you may qualify for most classes at the EASTERN SHOW, you can QUALIFY anywhere in the Eastern time zone for the EAST COAST YOUTH AND EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS and with the new, first or second place win, qualifying is even easier!

If you have any questions call show manager, Marty Kleiner at 717-507-5474 or check the sites www.EasternArabianHorseShow.com www.EastCoastChampionships.com or www.EastCoastYouthChampionships.com.

North Central Youth High Achievers in 4-H

PAHA’s North Central District is proud of the achievements of two pairs of sisters in 4H.events. They are Taylor and Alexis Nedurian of Muncy and Meredith and Bethany Lambert of Forksville.

Taylor and Ali, riding Half Arabian SA Outrageous and Purebred Tearmag saddle seat, achieved the unusual feat of winning the 2009 4H Championship in Pleasure Pairs, English, a division normally dominated by hunt seat riders. They further exhibited the talents and versatility of the Arabian horse at this 50^th anniversary event with a crowd-pleasing Saturday night demonstration they had been asked to provide of 4H level 3 and 4 Skills Tests. In other classes at the show, Taylor was Champion in Saddle Seat Pleasure and Reserve Champion in Pleasure Driving Horses, Ali was Champion in Pleasure Driving Ponies, and both had good placings in Equitation. Taylor has a five year history of such accomplishments at the state show, while Ali was there for the first time.

It was Meredith Lambert’s second year at states, and after some third places in ’08, she was thrilled when Half Arabian Sultans Elle took her to a Championship out of 18 in Pleasure Horse Driving, a Reserve Championship in Saddle Seat Pleasure, and a good placing in Equitation

. Her sister, 12-year-old Bethany, decided this year to show her Purebred mare Mistrals Daughter in Western classes, not exactly a strong suit for Arabians in 4H, but after placing 4^th in Stock Seat Equitation at districts, qualified for states with a win in Western Pleasure, Large Ponies. In her first year there, and riding amid 22 entries, she came out with no placing but valuable experience in getting a good ride in a larger class than she had ever experienced anywhere.

The calm demeanor and versatility of these special horses and the poise and skills of their young riders made a strong statement for the Arabian breed, not just in Saddle Seat classes, but in Pairs, Driving, and Western as well.

2009 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show Arabians & Half-Arabians took some classes by storm!

Pleasure Horse Driving
1st Meredith Lambert & Sultan's Elle
4th Taylor Nedurian & SA Outrageous

Saddle Seat Pleasure Horses
1st Taylor Nedurian & SA Outrageous
2nd Meredith Lambert & Sultan's Elle
3rd Taylor Parrish & Urban Legend
4th Harley Miller & JMS Bask Sheeba

Saddle Seat Pleasure Ponies
1st Alexis Nedurian & RVA Tearmag

Saddle Seat Equitation, Senior Division
2nd Harley Miller & JMS Bask Sheeba
3rd Taylor Nedurian & SA Outrageous
4th Alexis Nedurian & RVA Tearmag
5th Meredith Lambert & Sultan's Elle

Saddle Seat Equitation, Junior Division
3rd Taylor Parrish & Urban Legend

English Pleasure Pairs
1st Taylor Nedurian & SA Outrageous
1st Alexis Nedurian & RVA Tearmag

English Grooming and Showmanship, Junior Division
7th Taylor Parrish & Urban Legend

Working Hunter Ponies
5th Holly Schnader & Ames Arregent

Bylaw revisions to be voted on at the December meeting

All members may vote on the bylaw revisions. Any comments or suggestions should be sent to Lois Miller loismiller332@embarqmail.com

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The United States Equestrian Federation Promotes Kristine Phelps to the Status of Registered Judge

The United States Equestrian Federation and the Arabian Horse Association license individuals who they deem are qualified to adjudicate horses and riders at their Class A Horse shows. These judges are licensed at two different levels. The first level is "r" or recorded Judge and the second "R" or Registered Judge

Recently, Kriss Phelps of Crescendo Training Centre, LLC of Ephrata, PA was granted a "r" USEF Judge's license in the National Show Horse Division. She joins the ranks of 50+ judges nationally that have been granted the right to judge these beautiful horses.

In addition to this new license, Kriss has been judging since 1993 and holds a "R" USEF license in Arabians, is listed on the Susquehanna Arabian Horse Association judges list, as well as the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Judges list. She was previously a carded 4-H judge in Michigan. Kriss judges about 10-15 shows and gives several clinics per year as well.

Kristine Phelps is Owner/Trainer/Riding Instructor at Crescendo Training Centre, LLC in Ephrata, PA. She has been a professional trainer since graduating from Ludington High School in Ludington, Michigan in 1987. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan in 1991. She is the daughter of Henry and Diana Phelps, who currently reside in Ludington, Michigan.

Local Trainer Brings Home Awards from the Arabian and Half-Arabian Sport Horse Nationals

The Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, held on September 22-27, 2009, ranks as the only single-breed sport horse event in the nation offered just for Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses registered with AHA or the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry. Over 550 horses competed at this prestigious event, which named the nation's top horses. This national event brings exhibitors from most of the 50 states, as well as Canada. Local Arabian horse trainer, Kriss Phelps of Crescendo Training Centre, LLC of Ephrata, PA traveled to Lexington, KY to compete.

Kriss showed two horses, ST Shaamrock, a two year old grey Arabian gelding owned by Jean and Fred Filleti of Dundalk, MD and Nite Wings ESF+, owned by Kriss to two Top 10s. ST Shaamrock was third in the Nation on the judge's cards in the Arabian Sport Horse In Hand 2 year old Gelding Jackpot Championship. Nite Wings was named Top 10 out of 19 horses in the Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack Open Championship.

"Competition was fierce, but these two horses had the quality to compete here," Kriss remarked. This adds another two Top 10s to the three that Crescendo's clients garnered at the 2009 Arabian Youth Nationals held in July, totaling five for the year!

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PAHA’s North Central District Members Successful at Sport Horse Nationals

Congratulations go out to these North Central exhibitors on their success at Arabian Sport Horse Nationals at the Kentucky Horse Park in September.

Three of our pleasure carriage drivers led the way among 17 entries, bringing home half of all the championship and reserve trophies offered in that division, as well as several other Top Tens. Sixteen-year-old Taylor Nedurian, the only junior whip participating, and SA outrageous won Championships in Pick Your Route Obstacles and Drive and Ride, a Reserve in Working, and Top Tens in Reinsmanship and Gamblers Choice. Mohamed Knockout went Champion in Working and Top Ten in Pick Your Route for owner Wayne Gavitt and Reserve Champion in Drive and Ride with daughter Julie Gavitt Shaffer. Larry Bason and Sunshines Amir were the Reserve Champion in Gamblers Choice.

Other members made their marks in highly competitive and very large divisions. Janet Olena’s Ultimate Glory was Reserve Champion in Arabian Training Level Dressage ATR and Top Ten in Arabian Show Hack ATR and Arabian Sport Horse Geldings in Hand ATH. Janet appreciates the efforts of Megan Franz and LizAnn Barlett in these successful outcomes. WV Maltese Falcon brought home three Top Tens for his owners, the Fullers: Dan in Sport Horse Geldings ATH and Denise in both Open and ATR Arabian Show Hack. Michelle Amrick’s filly was Top Ten in the Arabian Two Year Old Filly Jackpot. Randy Stoneback and his clients did well as follows: SF Krypton Khnight was Champion in HA SHIH Stallions ATH with Dr. Daniel Sudilovsky, PR Golden Luxury won Reserve Champion in HA SHIH Stallions ATH with Laura Anderson and SF Krypton Khnight was Reserve Champion in HA SHIH Stallions Open with Randy Stoneback.

This reporter would like to hear results from other NC members and also receive similar reports from other districts. Again, congratulations to all.

By Ruthann Gavitt

The Open Fun Show sponsored by PAHA--SC District is a Great Success!

The Open Fun Show sponsored by the Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association—South Central District held at the Friendly Horseman's Club in Denver, PA on October 1, 2009 was a successful fundraiser! A great turnout of thirty-five horses were entered in a large selection of classes including halter, western and English pleasure, gymkhana, and fun classes. Spectator turn out was good and it was a beautiful day. It was incredible how many exhibitors came out to compete in the Halloween Costume Contest! The judge had a difficult time deciding between the twelve entries!

The main ring judge was Ms. LizAnn Barlett. There were many compliments on the judging. The show committee did a great job with Lynn, Mackenzie and Don Crump handling the entries. Linda Manwiller processed the high point tabulations. Irvette Timms did the announcing and Kriss Phelps served as the Show Manager/ring crew. Emily Bokankowitz was the main ring ringmaster; Kyra Knier was the 2nd ring judge, handling the gymkhana and trail class. Judy Rutt again produced the show program and oversaw the awards. Joe Aquila, Ken Knier and Mackenzie Crump were the ring crew.

Sponsors and advertisers supporting this year’s event were: Jim and Elva Weaver, Crescendo Training Centre, LLC, Mike Vannoy Farrier Service, Colonial Acres, Cedar Valley Stables, McCracken's Feed Mill, Inc., The Barnes and Beck Financial Consulting Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Chesapeake Enterprises, The Harze Family, Marty Kleiner, John & June Young, Keli Young, Cricket Stoncius, Jim and Jean Popp, Eastern Arabian Amateur Horse Show Circuit, Inc., Asten Byler, Becky Garvey, Radene Gordon-Beck, Nancy Longenbach, The Little Gym, Lucy Rutt, Weaver's Tire Store and Samantha Aquila.

The high point divisions results for this show were as follows:

High Point 18 & over—Grand Champion—My Minestrone Sebek ridden by Lee Seibert-Gannutz of Ickesburg, PA, Reserve Champion—By Chance, ridden by Asten Byler of Ephrata, PA.

High Point 17 & under—Grand Champion— Levi Smartchic+/, ridden by Lucy Rutt of Denver, PA, Reserve Champion--HV Kashmir ridden by Ariel Phelps of Ephrata, PA.

High Point walk-trot division—Grand Champion—On Top of Old Smokey ridden by Beverly Shenton of Bel Air, MD, Reserve Champion--Shes A Docs Zipper, ridden by Betty Pettrey-Ewing of Baltimore, MD.

High Point Gymkhana division—Grand Champion—One Desire, ridden by Rachel Harze of Boyertown, PA , Reserve Champion--GV Hot All Nite, ridden by Karley Webster of Morgantown, PA.

All of the participants will be eligible for the Year-End High Point awards that will be given out at the PAHA--SC District Holiday Party on December 5, 2009 at The Timbers in Mount Gretna.

North Central PAHA Whips Continue Their Winning Ways

The Walnut Hill Carriage Pleasure Driving Competition in Pittsford, NY, in August proved to be a high water mark this year for the three North Central whips and their Half Arabians among the nine Arabian exhibitors listed in the program there. Wayne Gavitt and Mohamed Knockout had come to the show with carriage driving successes at two Arabian shows and Lorenzo. Larry Bason and sixteen-year-old Taylor Nedurian with Sunshines Amir and SA Outrageous had both won many honors at several ADS shows, including My Lady’s Manor, Brandywine, and Lorenzo.

But placing as well as they did at the 240-participant Walnut Hill, which drew entries from more than 20 states and provinces, was a satisfying accomplishment and a clear demonstration of the suitability of Arabians for this discipline.

Participating in the Single Horse to a Road Cart division, Wayne won the blue in the cross country/fastest time class with the fastest clear round. He also place 2^nd out of 20 in turnout and 3^rd and 4^th in gentlemen’s progressive obstacles and reinsmanship.

Larry and Amir competed among 30 large single ponies and placed in all five classes entered. His second out of 17 in his cross country/ideal time and second out of 12 in scurry obstacles, missing both firsts by less than a second, were the highlights, but he also won 4^th in progressive, 5th in reinsmanship, and 5^th in carriage dog with his wife’s SPCA dog Jimmy.

With SA Outrageous in the Single Horse Road Cart Ladies division, Taylor won the blue in a large reinsmanship class and claimed a 2^nd in progressive. A 3^rd in reinsmanship and 5^th in turnout in the junior division and a 4^th in a large scurry class for single horses rounded out her placings.

All three of these whips plan to compete in the carriage division at Sport Horse Nationals in September as the culmination of their efforts this year.

By Ruthann Gavitt

2009 AG Progress Days showcases Arabians

The Arabian breed was very well showcased this year at the 2009 APD. For an hour, the audience got to see the beauty and elegance of the Arabian Show Horse. Taylor and Alexis Nedurian did an excellent job showing 15 yr old ½ Arabian SA Outrageous, 9 year old PB Arabian PA Piaggio and 21 year old PB Arabian Tirmag. Amazingly, the girls each made 3 complete attire and tack changes, showing Costume, Show Hack, Carriage Driving, Hunt Seat , Saddle Seat, English Pleasure pairs, and their mother, Beth, also came out riding to show the suitability of the show horse to also be a wonderful pleasure trail riding horse. The girls finished by riding in double bareback and waving a grand finish to the audience. The announcer talked about the history, conformation, versatility and much more about the Arabian horse, much of which was providing by the AHA. Later that afternoon, the girls also demonstrated on behalf of 4-H, demonstrating the 4-H skills tests to music.

PAHA & AHA were represented in the Equine Building with a PR table and a stall. Parada was again a wonderful representative. All 3 days, she stood with her head over the stall guard all day greeting everyone that walked by. Many comments were made about how nice and friendly she is…and pretty too. Several other vendors said they were watching her and were amazed by her friendliness and letting children and adults pet her for hours.

Submitted by Stephanie Dobiss

2009 Ambassador Award Winner

Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association Present

Annual Arabian Ambassador Award

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2009 PAHA HIGH POINT AWARD WINNERS

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