March 2015
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COMPLETE
EGYPTIAN EVENT INFORMATION IS
NOW AVAILABLE!
Planning on attending the 2015 Egyptian Event as a spectator or participant?
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April 1, 2015 EE Show Program Ad Reservations Due! Please call 859-231-0771 or email kory@pyramidsociety.org to book your ads for guaranteed placement in the 2015 Egyptian Event Show Program!
April 15, 2015 EE Pre-Entry Deadline ---- EBC & Heirs Apparent Enrollment Deadline ---- Artist & Donor Notification Deadline ---- EE Sponsor Banner Artwork Due DON'T MISS OUT ON INCLUSION IN OUR SHOW PROGRAM! Click above for a complete list of available Egyptian Event Forms & Downloads!
June 2-6, 2015 SAVE THE DATE! The 35th Annual Egyptian Event To be held in Lexington, KY. Details are being continually updated online!
August 21-23, 2015 SAVE THE DATE! The 7th National Breeders' Conference To be held in Philadelphia, PA. Mark your calendars and watch for more details coming soon!
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The 9th Annual Arabian Breeders' World Cup
April 16-19, 2015
Las Vegas, NV, USA
The Zia Classic Horse Show I & II
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Lexington, KY 40511
Ph: 859.231.0771
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Have some news to share? Have an event or open house coming up? We want to hear from you!
CLICK HERE to submit news or request materials for distribution at your event, such as the Egyptian Arabian brochure shown here, or CLICK HERE to submit your Member News from your account at The Pyramid Society website!
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THE PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Dear Pyramid Society Members and Egyptian Arabian Enthusiasts:
It's that time of year again.......when we're each taking turns foal watching and waiting for that future Egyptian Event show-ring star!
And with that in mind, I want to call your attention once again to the fact this year marks the inauguration of our
Golden Scarab Sweepstake (GSS) Amateur to Handle Yearling Classes. Eligibility for participation in this breeders' incentive program results from nomination fees paid by the Straight Egyptian stallion owners as well as by the mare owners. Payouts for these two classes will exceed
$9,000
in this inaugural year.
In addition to the GSS classes,
new classes that have been added or reinstated at this year's Egyptian Event include:
- Addition of open "Jackpot" Yearling Egyptian-Sired classes
- Addition of open 2 & 3-year-old Egyptian-Sired classes
- Addition of open 4 & Older Egyptian-Sired classes
- Addition of Egyptian-Sired Champion & Reserve Championship classes, Male and Female
- Reinstatement of Straight Egyptian 3-year-old Extended Specialty futurity-enrolled classes
- Change in the Gelding Championship to include both Straight and Egyptian-Sired horses
- Addition of a Native Costume demonstration
- Most Classic Head will now be judged as a component of the Junior and Senior Championship classes
These classes were added at the feedback of our members. Now, we earnestly solicit your participation and support in making them successful.
Secondly, in celebration of this year's theme: Stallions: Kings of the Nile, we have expanded our
Heirs Apparent Showcase to include the aged stallions. As breeders, we love to see photos of the stallions. However, nothing compares to seeing the stallions in person. Owners, we are encouraging you to enter both your young stallions (the heirs to the throne) as well as your aged stallions in this year's special showcase.
Additionally, if you have not enrolled your stallion in the
EBC, please do so. As the slogan says,
"You've got to be in it to win it" - and this year's winners will win BIG, taking home checks exceeding a total
$100,000.00!
And moving from the Egyptian Event show ring to the concourse, I want to also call your attention to our fund-raising efforts. As you know the
silent auction showcase annually contains a "treasure trove" of original artwork as well as other unique and collectible one-of-a-kind items. If you have a "treasure" or two fitting this description that you'd like to donate, we'd welcome your participation. Give Gail Mailloux, our fund-raising chair a call if you have further questions, or complete the
donor form, easily found on our website. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our fund-raising efforts.
We look forward to welcoming you at this year's 35th Egyptian Event celebration.
Sincerely,
Bob Miars
President
The Pyramid Society
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PYRAMID SOCIETY NEWS
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THE PERFORMANCE HORSE AWARD PROGRAM
The
Performance Horse Award Program is well underway! Enrolled Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Sired horses who've competed throughout 2014 in Endurance, Dressage, Working Cow, Hunter Pleasure, Sport Horse and several other disciplines, are all vying for top honors in this exciting, new program.
Is Performance Your Passion? Don't miss this opportunity to put your horse in the spotlight!
PARTICIPATION DEADLINE:
APRIL 15TH, 2015
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MIKE BAZELL RESIGNS FROM THE PYRAMID SOCIETY GOVERNING BOARD
The Pyramid Society regretfully announces the resignation of Mike Bazell from The Pyramid Society's Governing Board as of March 2015 for health reasons. Mike, an astute businessman in the wholesale gasoline distribution business, was elected to the board in 2010 and has served the Society effectively on the Finance Committee, among others. He and his wife Janet, owners of MiJan Farms in Rockbridge, Ohio, became Life Members of the Society in 2007. They have been breeding Egyptian Arabian horses since 1992 and have been long-time participants in the Egyptian Event show ring, as well as Society sponsors and supporters in countless capacities. The Society is indeed grateful for members and leaders like Mike who give of their time and resources for the betterment of the Egyptian Arabian horse and the organization devoted to it.
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Complete Egyptian Event information including the 2015 PRIZE LIST
has been emailed to all members and is now available on our website at:
www.TheEgyptianEvent.com
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ANNOUNCING ARABIANS LTD. AS THE 2015 EGYPTIAN EVENT SIGNATURE SPONSOR
The Pyramid Society proudly announces Arabians Ltd. as the 2015 Egyptian Event Signature Sponsor. Having played such a profound role in every Event and with their major impact on the breed itself, it seems only befitting to welcome them as our Signature Sponsor in the year we honor the "Stallions: Kings of the Nile". Thank you, Judy Sirbasku, and everyone at Arabians Ltd. for your continued dedication and support.
READ MORE | VISIT ARABIANS LTD. |
AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE AT HISTORIC SPINDLETOP HALL
Join us as we step back in time to an age of graciousness in this beautiful setting, while we honor our "
Stallions: Kings of the Nile
" and raise funds for The Pyramid Society. This year's Gala will be in an entirely new location and format on
Friday, June 5th, from 7:00pm to midnight
, at historic Spindletop Hall. Located just a few minutes from the Kentucky Horse Park, this majestic evening will feature Social Dining, a Limited Live Auction, and Dancing to one of Kentucky's most popular bands Erika Martin and Kickstart. You won't want to miss it!
(There will be no formal, assigned seating for this event.)
Watch your e-mail for your customized electronic invitation. However, advance tickets are already available for purchase on our website. Come, support your Society, and enjoy the company of your industry peers as we honor our stallions and celebrate the amazing art and culture of the Egyptian Arabian horse.
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EXCESSIVE GREASE, CLIPPING & BALDING GUIDELINES TO BE ENFORCED
In an effort to adhere to the highest standards and serve as a global leader in showmanship, The Pyramid Society Board is taking action to directly address problems of excessive grease, clipping and balding. As such, official Egyptian Event Exhibitor Conduct Guidelines will be STRONGLY ENFORCED at this year's show, including the elimination of horses from competition or the assignment of penalty points for infractions pertaining to the following provisions:
Horses are to be presented without makeup, dye, heavy oils, grease or artificial appliances which distract from their natural beauty. Horses are to be shown with natural eyelashes and no balding. There must be visible hair around the eyes and muzzle.
A complete list of rules for exhibiting at The Egyptian Event can be found in the Prize List at www.TheEgyptianEvent.com
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NEW NATIVE COSTUME DEMONSTRATION AT THE EGYPTIAN EVENT
Wednesday, June 3rd, just prior to the 1:00 p.m. session.
Native costume classes conjure the allure, mystery and intrigue of the authentic original desert Arabian horse. But if you've ever wondered just how these classes are judged, this demonstration is for you. You'll enjoy two horses competing at Native Costume, followed by a detailed explanation of the judging process for each.
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CALLING ALL STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN
STALLIONS AGES 3 & UP!
This year's Egyptian Event's theme
"Stallions - Kings of the Nile"
will honor the influential Straight Egyptian Stallions who've contributed to the magnificent horses we know today. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feature your stallion and his Royal Heritage in these TWO ever-popular programs! But Hurry - April 15th is the enrollment deadline for inclusion in the Show Program!
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HE EGYPTIAN BREEDERS' CHALLENGE -
20th Anniversary Celebration!
 The EBC is regarded as one of the most lucrative and prestigeous stallion programs in the Arabian industry. In fact, this year's EBC Yearling classes will pay back over
$100,000! Your stallion's EBC
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HE HEIRS APPARENT - KINGS OF THE NILE
This year's Heirs Apparent program is open to all Straight Egyptian stallions ages 3 & up. Stallions receive an individual presentation in center ring, a free standard stall, inclusion on maps directing the public to his stall, an identifying neck ribbon, and his photo and profile in the show program. Don't miss this ou
tstanding promotional opportunity!
HEIRS APPARENT ENROLLMENT FORMS & GUIDELINES
ENROLL BY APRIL 15TH, 2015
TO HAVE YOUR STALLION FEATURED IN THE
SHOW PROGRAM!!
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WE WANT YOU!
Volunteer at the Egyptian Event... Get involved, go behind the scenes, become part of the network and help us create the best Egyptian Event ever! There are a variety of tasks and jobs to suit your interests and talents. You'll make new friends & have fun while making a difference! Just complete the volunteer form on HERE.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Kevin & Allyson Nutt,
Pictured with Marzoukah Amal AEA
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KEVIN & ALLYSON NUTT
OF ACORN ARABIANS
Our March Member Spotlight takes us to Grain Valley, Missouri. Here we get to know members Kevin & Allyson Nutt of Acorn Arabians, and learn of their journey with Egyptian Arabian horses....
How did you first become involved with Egyptian Arabian horses?
Kevin was instrumental in bringing me to the SE world. He fell in love with some of the greats, and introduced me to them. I loved Arabians, but didn't know much about the SE world.
What are some of your horses' greatest accomplishments?
Although we haven't shown much, we have a colt in training at the Jeffries Arabian Center, and hope to have him show at this years Event.
What bloodlines/strains and qualities do you breed for?
We love the older bloodlines and are breeding for movement and athleticism.
What are some of your fondest memories of your involvement in The Pyramid Society?
We joined in 2007 and have been continuous members ever since. Before we bought our first SE - I contacted the office, and I believe it was Carol, that responded to me. I was questioning our first purchase, making sure she was what we were being told. I was really impressed that The Pyramid Society responded to "little ole me" and didn't ask for a dime! I knew then, that this Society was really out to help ....
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GLORIA & MIKE GONZALEZ
Ammara Farms Arabians
Shellman, Georgia
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MEMBER NEWS AND EVENTS
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ARABIANS LTD. SPRING CLIENT SEMINAR - A WONDERFUL TIME WAS HAD BY ALL
Arabians Ltd's spring client seminar was held at their facility in Waco Texas on March 28th and 29th, 2015. The weekend started off with several speakers covering topics such as
Modern Day Straight Egyptian Horses, Stallion Selection Workshops, Why Your Horse Needs a Dentist, and Frozen Semen & I.C.S.I.
These sessions were followed by a Pyramid Society Update by Membership Committee Representative and Volunteer Coordinator, Jill Spizale. Jill began by pointing out the numerous volunteer opportunities available at the Event and the benefits of becoming involved. She then went on to highlight some of this year's Egyptian Event enhancements such as the Gala at Spindletop and the added Egyptian Sired classes. Finally she spoke on the new Performance Horse Award program and received rousing round of applause for all of the changes and updates being implemented by The Pyramid Society.
Following Jill's presentation, the attendees enjoyed cocktails, stallion presentations, dinner and an awards ceremony for the 2015 Breeder and Client of the year. Then on Sunday morning, attendees returned for brunch and Arabians Ltd's 2015 Egyptian Event Preview.
All in all this traditional Arabians Ltd event was another enjoyable weekend and a clear example of the fun and camaraderie shared by the Egyptian Arabian owners and enthusiasts in attendance.
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AUGUSTA HAMMOCK ANNOUNCES HER NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE
Augusta Hammock, Equine Media Specialist & Artist from Cupertino, CA is pleased to announce her newly redesigned website!
With a primary focus on Arabians, Augusta creates logos, websites, graphic design, and original artwork utilized by breeding programs around the world.
"As a breeder of Straight Egyptians, myself, it's wonderful to connect with other passionate individuals in our community through my business! Our horses are truly special, and my life's work is to create exemplary media that represents them beautifully," exclaims Augusta.
As a lifelong devotee to the Straight Egyptian horse, and a Pyramid Society Business Partner, Augusta gladly offers a 10% discount on logo design for current members!
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STRAIGHT EGYPTIANS TRAVEL TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN
Four Straight Egyptian mares took their show on the road to assist high school FFA students in Southwest Missouri practice their judging skills on March 26, 2015. Dr. Stephanie Watson-Bruto, D.V.M. Program Director/Instructor of Veterinary Technology of Crowder College, Neosho, Missouri, contacted Gail Mailloux of Two Silos Farm on the outside chance she could provide four Arabian horses for Crowder's Aggie Day judging contest. Could four fuzzy mares give the students their first look at Arabians ever at this function? Are you kidding? Of course!
"Dodging roller-coaster temperatures that have challenged all of us this winter, we managed to get four girls bathed and knocked some hair off their faces", says Gail. "It was so important to get the students access to these horses. I knew they had never seen Straight Egyptians before....
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"ROMANCE & REALITY - THE HISTORY OF THE ARABIAN BREED AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY" Sponsored by Markel
The Region 12 Championship Show is proud to welcome
Cynthia Culbertson as this year's spotlight educational seminar speaker.
This complimentary seminar is open to the public, and will be held immediately following the morning session on
Friday, May 8th in the Beef & Cattle Barn at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.
Snacks & Refreshments served, followed by moderated Q&A Session.
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ALABAMA ALL ARABIAN HORSE SHOW - A GRAND SUCCESS
The Alabama Arabian Horses Association All Arabian Horse Show was held March 20th and 21st in Andalusia, Alabama. It was a fun-packed two day event with competitive classes in halter and performance; a pizza party on Thursday; barn parties on Friday and Saturday; Wine and Cheese Party sponsored by The Pyramid Society on Saturday afternoon; a spirited and exciting Silent Auction; and a Grand Finale Exhibitors Banquet and Margarita Party Saturday evening.
Straight Egyptian horses were well represented at the show, accounting for 14% of the class entries. There were also Straight Egyptian stallion breedings donated to the Silent Auction that helped the club set a new record in dollars received! The Straight Egyptian horses not only competed in the Straight Egyptian classes, but in the very competitive purebred classes where they garnered their fair share of blue ribbons and Championships...
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TWIN FIDDLES OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Dick and Diane Malone invite you to join them for fun, food, our Egyptian Arabian horses and other horse friends. Beginning at 2:00 PM there will be a demonstration of "Beginning Halter Training" with Kathy Braden of the Braden Training Center. Good information to have if you want to show your horse to friends, clients, for photos or in competition. Next will be a Drill Team demonstration with Amy Andreson and students. Our foals are due in April so they will be ready to "Meet you in May!" We are expecting a fun, horse filled day!
Twin Fiddles Ranch is located at 8600 County Road 206A, Alvarado, TX 76009, Ph: (817) 269-9611. For directions please visit
www.twinfiddles.com
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NMEBA SPRING MEETING & GROOMING SEMINAR
The New Mexico Egyptian Breeders Alliance is having their Spring 2015 meeting and mini seminar on April 25, 2015, starting at 10 a.m. The meeting/seminar will be at Sonrisa Arabians and Mary Ellen Chavez will be presenting a seminar on grooming and clipping the show horse. Lunch will be provided, with the Alliance meeting in the afternoon. Anyone interested in coming to this event is welcomed.
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WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU IN OUR NEXT PYRAMID SOCIETY YEARBOOK
The Yearbook is designed to capture on paper a snapshot of the key activities, gatherings, seminars, conferences, special occasions, show wins, and community outreach efforts that our members have been involved in throughout the past year. And YOU are the journalists! Think about what will make a good story when you're planning and participating in activities throughout the year! Items for consideration in the Yearbook, published in the December issue of the Arabian Horse World, will be accepted through October, 2015.
Here are some helpful tips for things to do and not do if you want your member news to be considered for the next Yearbook:
DO...
- Take and send us pro-quality, high-res photos (at least 5x7in at 300dpi)...
- Consider hiring a professional photographer for larger gatherings...
- Consider getting the "high-res, for print" rights to your Show Win photos...
- Gather and send us some quotes (first-hand accounts make stories more interesting)...
- Make note of the key details - what, when, and where; who and how many attended?
- Be on the lookout for those "special" moments - something memorable - something exciting...
- For seminars and clinics - what were the "takeaway" messages?
- For presentations and shows - who were the "standout" horses?
- Remember, to actually send us your news - just email it to info@pyramidsociety.org...
DON'T...
- Use a cell phone as your primary camera...
- Just send us an ad - we're looking for a story! Take us somewhere...
- Only talk about your horses; we know they're great! We want to know what you're doing...
- Send us something that can't be edited or condensed, if needed...
- Assume we know who you're talking about (please, identify the We's, He's, She's and Me's)!
- Submit news that isn't primarily about Straight Egyptian or Egyptian-Sired horses/programs...
- Forget to send your news (we don't know if you don't tell us)!
Remember - we can help you write your story, but it's up to you to send in the content. Members make it happen - and that's YOU!
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THE ZIA CLASSIC SHOW NOW INCLUDES STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN CLASSES
New in 2015!
The Arabian Horse Association of New Mexico and the New Mexico Egyptian Breeders Alliance are proud to announce the inclusion of Straight Egyptian Classes at
the 2015 Zia Classic Horse Show I and II,
May 13-15, 2015,
in Albuquerque, NM.
The show will boast Straight Egyptian halter classes for 2 years old and younger SE fillies and colts, and 3 years old and older SE mares and stallions. The division is open to all Straight Egyptians as defined by The Pyramid Society. There will also be Championship eligibility and futurity championships.
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WEAHA SUMMER SEMINAR & CLINIC
"BACK TO THE FUTURE: GIFTS OF THE DESERT"
July 17-19, 2015 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
SAVE THE DATE for a highly interactive, regionally-based Seminar and Clinic hosted by the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance, with sponsorship support from The Pyramid Society.
Registration Opens April 1st - $60/person - space is limited.
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Photo courtesy of Suzanne Sturgill
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR HORSE SANE WHEN ON STALL REST
Stall rest is a necessary evil. Horses are not great at self-protection. Optimum healing requires controlled exercise to minimize re-injury. To get your horse back to work, you are often facing a combination of stall rest and hand walking. The following suggestions may help you both survive.
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WAHO CROWNS STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN DAL-APOLLO+// CANADIAN HORSE OF THE YEAR
Dal-Apollo+// (Sea Ben Ben Bilal x Rudaynah), a 1994 Straight Egyptian Chestnut Gelding by bred by Douglas Lunau and owned by Allan Ehrlick of Ontario Canada, was recently named WAHO's Canadian Horse of the Year.
Dal-Apollo+// is the winner of 17 Championships, 5 Reserve Championships, and 19 Top Tens from Canadian, Sport Horse, and U.S. Nationals with a show career that spans from 1999 to 2011. The majority of Dal-Apollo's wins have been in Arabian Working Hunter classes (Open, ATR, and AOTR), with a number of titles in Hunter Hack, Jumpers, and Working Hunter JTR.
The World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO) Trophy is a perpetual award provided by WAHO to each member country, to be presented to an outstanding purebred individual of their choosing. This award is bestowed on a horse which has in some way been an excellent ambassador for the breed, or achieved same through its immediate progeny.
Congratulations Allan Ehrlick and Dal-Apollo for this outstanding achievement!
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