MARCH 2018
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Don't miss your chance to immortalize your horses in this groundbreaking volume, used as a timeless reference by breeders around the world. From  Farm Profiles and  Pictorial Pages to  Cornerstone Breeders and more...   There's something for everyone!

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Generously sponsored by Alfala Stud, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT SCOTTSDALE 

The First Challenge Cup preliminaries kicked off in Scottsdale with tremendous support and great success!  The Pyramid Society was also honored to host a cocktail party for all attendees and proudly sponsored the Straight Egyptian Championship garlands.  View the Challenge Cup class results, then see the information below on upcoming preliminaries and plan to get involved through class entries, sponsorships and on-site volunteer activities.
WILL YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?   

Thank you to our Challenge Cup Premier Sponsors to date: 
PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS 
EMAIL MARKETING -  Reach Your Target Audience!

The Pyramid Society is your #1 resource for promoting your horses to the worldwide Egyptian Arabian community. Reach out to our network of thousands of Egyptian Arabian owners, breeders, trainers and professionals through our email advertising opportunities.   READ MORE
RIDERS UP RECOGNITION PROGRAM WINNERS!

Congratulations to Pyramid Society Member  Constance Markham of Illinois, as well as Paige Harlos of Canada, Jose Louis Floris of Mexico, Haley Reid of Georgia and Britta Roehrbein of Germany, along with the many other Riders UP participants for their outstanding dedication and hours in the saddle with their Egyptian Arabian horses!    READ MORE
SHOWS & ACTIVITIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT 
THE COWTOWN CLASSIC - FORT WORTH, TX
THE CHALLENGE CONTINUES!

On March 16th, the All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup, Member Awards Program continues in conjunction with the
Cowtown Classic's two and three-year-old   Straight Egyptian classes.     READ MORE 
STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CHALLENGE CUP CLASSES THE 2018 RIVERBOAT PARLAY - TUNICA, MS
The Alabama All Arabian Show Proudly Presents: The Mississippi Riverboat Parlay, March 21-25, 2018 at the Tunica Arena & Exposition Center.  READ MORE


REGION XII - A CHALLENGE CUP  PRELIMINARY
The Region 12 Championship Show will again hold Straight Egyptian classes, including The
 Pyramid Society's  All American Straight Egyptian Challenge Cup classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2018.     LEARN MORE
THE 2018 EGYPTIAN EVENT - CAIRO EGYPT 

The Egyptian Arabian Horse Pyramids Foundation invites you to attend the second annual Egyptian Event Cairo, to be held November 1-4, 2018 at Pegusus, Dreamland in Cairo, Egypt.   Join other breeders and like - minded enthusiasts  to honor and celebrate one of Egypt's timeless treasures. 
THE 2018 KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL 
The 2018 Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival was recently held at the Bait Al Arab Kuwait State Stud Show Arena in Kuwait City, including the  All Nations Cup for Straight Egyptian Arabian horses.
ASHARQIA ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL - SAUDI ARABIA 
The Pyramid Society was well represented at the recent  Asharqia Arabian Horse Festival in Saudi Arabia. The Festival featured the Arabian horse and its unique legacy within the Kingdom.  Held under the generous patronage of HRH Prince Saud Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, the event celebrated the legacy of the Arabian horse through competitive venues as well as cultural, historical, art and educational elements.     VIEW THE COVERAGE
THE 2018 EGYPTIAN EVENT
THE 2018 EGYPTIAN EVENT - AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 1
Celebrating the Legacy
Join us  as we honor Pyramid Society Founder, Judith Forbis, and the 60th Anniversary of Ansata Arabian Stud  In addition to the legandary achievements of Judi and the late Donald Forbis as breeders, their foresight and commitment helped guide The Society and the Straight Egyptian Arabian to the global influence enjoyed by both today. 
AMATEUR OWNED, TRAINED & SHOWN (AOTS) CLASSES
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In direct response to our members' requests, The Pyramid Society is pleased to announce two AOTS classes offered for Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Sired mares, fillies and geldings of all ages at the 2018 Egyptian Event: a traditional halter class and a Sport Horse In-Hand class! We welcome your participation.    LEARN MORE
    
PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS AN EGYPTIAN EVENT  COMMERCIAL EXHIBITOR
Each year the Egyptian Event concourse is lined with unique businesses showcasing their finest wares and offers. Consider promoting your farm or business to our international audience.   CONTACT US
    
INDUSTRY & MEMBER NEWS
AUTHENTIC IBN NAWAAL PROUDLY PRESENTED TO HUNDREDS OF ADORING FANS IN SCOTTSDALE 

On Sunday, February 18th,  Authentic Ibn Nawaal (Maysoun x AK Nawaal) dazzled a crowd of hundreds during his U.S. public debut in Scottsdale. If you missed him there, he is now standing with Ted Carson in White Oak, NC.    Authentic Ibn Nawaal is a Platinum Sponsor of The Pyramid Society's All American Challenge Cup,  and is proudly owned by Eros  Arabian Breeders.
CONGRATULATIONS TO UMM ALUDHAM STUD OF QATAR!  
Deema Al Nasser (Fares Al Rayyan X Dalal Al Nasser) has become the Gold Champion Senior Mare in the 2018 Qatar National Arabian Peninsula Horse Show for Individual Owners. As the Gold Champion Senior Mare in 2017 and the Gold Champion Filly in 2016--this is her third year in a row for winning top honors in Qatar.   Umm Aludham Stud is a Lifetime Member of The Pyramid Society. 
IN MEMORIAM: HANSI HECK-MELNYK, 1931-2018
The Pyramid Society expresses deepest sympathy to the family of long-time Arabian breeder Hansi Heck-Melnyk who sadly,  passed away  o n January 14, 2018  at her home in Hawthorn, Florida.  Widely known for her famous Serenity Arabian Farms, Hansi was an accomplished breeder, trainer, researcher, author and competitor,  but her heart belonged to Straight Egyptians. 
ALL BREED PUBLICATION FEATURES MEMBERS' STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN ARABIANS 
Duane and Diana Cantey are pleased to be working again with The Horsemens Roundup, Arkansas's statewide all-breed monthly journal! Both the cover and the lead article of their January issue feature Straight Egyptian Arabians and focus on promoting the Straight Egyptian horse through photography. 
IN MEMORIUM: LENITA PERROY, 1937-2018
Lenita Perroy, Brazilian breeder and judge sadly passed away January 16th. Her childhood dreams took hold when she acquired Haras Meia Lua in 1981. Soon thereafter she purchased several Nazeer bred mares as well as the well known stallion, Ali Jamaal and went on to stake her claim in history as an artistic breeder of Arabian horses for over 35 years.     READ MORE
IN TRIBUTE TO THEE OUTLAW 

The 2018 Egyptian Event won't be the same without the legendary Thee Outlaw (Thee Desperado x Imasar), who sadly has recently passed away. A magnificent ambassador for the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse, Thee Outlaw and rider Warner Waite have dazzled the crowd in full costume as flag bearers at every Egyptian Event since 1995, with the exception of one.  He's made history and won the hearts of many who will forever remember him as the strong and regal stallion who represented the breed so well.    READ MORE
NEW RIDERS FOR BARMYRE SADEEK AND THE QUIET MAN KARIIM   
Cindy Jewart is proud to announce the sale of geldings, Barmyre Sadeek and The Quiet Man Kariim. Kariim was sold to a youth, 8 year old, Sophia Winlack, who plans to compete in open, and Arabian shows. Ava, age 12 and the new owner of Sadeek are already a winning combination. Both riders will remain under the guidance of Whoa Nellie, and Trainer Cindy Jewart.     READ MORE
UPCOMING DATES:  AT-A-GLANCE

MARCH
                                     2018
16
The Cowtown Classic, Fort Worth, TX - Challenge Cup
21-25
The Riverboat Parlay, Tunica, MS - Challenge Cup
30
Reference Handbook, Vol XIII Participation Deadline
APRIL

12-15
The Arabian Breeders' World Cup, Las Vegas, NV
MAY

12
Region 12 Championships, Perry, GA - Challenge Cup

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