Scottsdale, Arizona
Congratulations to Debbie Canaday of Juneau, Alaska on winning the Arabian Horse Association’s 2023 Frequent Rider Program (FRP) High Hour Award logging a total of 294 hours with her Purebred Arabian gelding Mozambique V++++// (bred by Varian Arabians and sired by Botswana out of Misti Morn V), between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Receiving an engraved desk clock to commemorate her hourly achievement, Debbie purchased “Mozes” in January 2018 from Varian Arabians of Arroyo Grande, California when he was three years old. (more…)
IBN FARID UAE |
RFI FARID |
RFI MAKTUB |
ALTAM YSHMAYL |
RFI CYNTILATION | |||
RFI FAYARA EL SHIRAZ | SHIRAZ EL JAMAAL | ||
FIRE GLORY | |||
ASAWIR | MARAJJ | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | |
RGA KOURESS | |||
NURJIS | CRUSADER | ||
SADISHA | |||
RD YAZZNA |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP | *ENCORE ALI |
MORE PRETTY JP | |||
BEY SHAHS LADY | BEY SHAH + | ||
ELEGANCE OF TAASK | |||
RD MARCIENA |
QR MARC |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB | |
SWETE DREAMS | |||
NW SIENA PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE | ||
NV SHANTEUSE |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP |
*ENCORE ALI |
ALI JAMAAL |
MY MAVICA |
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MORE PRETTY JP | *LADDIN BA | ||
*ROSE OF SHAKLAN | |||
BEY SHAHS LADY | BEY SHAH + | BAY EL BEY ++ | |
STAR OF OFIR | |||
ELEGANCE OF TAASK | TAASK | ||
LE ELEGANCE | |||
SYARAH SERONDELLA |
AF MADEN |
*FA EL SHAWAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
FOXBRIAR SHAKITA | |||
AF ODESSA | *DELMAR | ||
AF ESCOCIA | |||
SWEET PSYRRENDER |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON | |
KILIKA | |||
FAMES SECRET LOVE |
FAME VF + | ||
WHCHANTILLY LACE |
DOMINIC M |
DA VINCI FM |
VERSACE |
FAME VF |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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FULL MOON ASTAR | YAHYA MATUK | ||
AMURATH ASTORIA | |||
ROSA LA VALENTINA | DA VALENTINO | VERSACE | |
DA LOVE | |||
VAN EL ROSE | RYAD EL JAMAAL | ||
PLAZA | |||
RA EMPRESSA BAPS |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB | ANAZA EL FARID |
KAJORA | |||
LITTLE LIZA FAME | BEY SHAH+ | ||
KATAHZA | |||
MONOGRAMMED LADY US |
MONOGRAMM |
NEGATRAZ | |
*MONOGRAMMA | |||
AGRACIOUS LADY |
*ALADDINN | ||
GRADACJA |
GARAVANI AN |
POLIDORO FC |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
DA LOVE |
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ABHA PALMA | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | ||
ABHA GHAZALI | |||
MARIA PCF | DA VALENTINO | VERSACE | |
DA LOVE | |||
MCA AFIRE BEYLEE | AFIRE BEY V | ||
ROHARA WHISPERS | |||
SONG OF RASHEEM |
FA EL RASHEEM |
*FA EL SHAWAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
FOXBRIAR SHAKITA | |||
VIRTUOSA MLR | VERSACE | ||
ALISHAHMAAL | |||
PSONG OF PADRON |
ENZO |
PADRONS PSYCHE | |
RD BEY SHAHMPANE | |||
TAMAARAS PSONG |
PADRONS PSYCHE | ||
JAMAARA FA |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP |
*ENCORE ALI |
ALI JAMAAL |
MY MAVICA |
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MORE PRETTY JP | *LADDIN BA | ||
*ROSE OF SHAKLAN | |||
BEY SHAHS LADY | BEY SHAH + | BAY EL BEY ++ | |
STAR OF OFIR | |||
ELEGANCE OF TAASK | TAASK | ||
LE ELEGANCE | |||
NATALIA PCF |
INVICTUS PCF |
PCF VISION | MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
VERONICA GA | |||
EN VOGUE FA | ENZO | ||
PSYREN FA | |||
MARIA PCF |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE | |
DA LOVE | |||
MCA AFIRE BEYLEE |
AFIRE BEY V | ||
ROHARA WHISPERS |
AJ RADMAN |
AJ MARDAN |
VERVALDEE |
VERSACE |
GIAVANNA |
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FELICIA RLC |
*SHAEL DREAM DESERT |
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CAMELIA K |
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AJ RAHIFA |
AJMAN MONISCIONE |
WH JUSTICE | |
ANTHEA MONISCIONE |
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THEE RAHIBA |
BJ THEE MUSTAFA | ||
HMT FARIMA | |||
VISIONS SECRET SDA |
PCF VISION |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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VERONICA GA |
VERSACE | ||
ECHO BELLE | |||
MAGNARITA SDA |
PA MAGNANIMOUS |
MAGNUM PSYCHE | |
MEMPHIS NA | |||
SHAHLIMAR WA |
BEY SHAH + | ||
WR KERIDAS JOYA |
The inaugural Global Champions Arabians Tour event commenced its much-anticipated debut yesterday afternoon, marking the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable journey into the world of Arabian horse excellence. The first day witnessed a dazzling display of horsepower and impressive performances in the Yearling Fillies, Yearling Colts, and Junior Fillies categories. (more…)
EDEN C |
ENZO |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
PADRON* |
KILIKA | |||
RD BEY SHAHMPANE |
BEY SHAH |
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BEY SHAHDAR |
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SILKEN SABLE |
GENESIS C |
BEY SHAH |
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PASSIONN |
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TOUCH O MINK |
AN MARRETTO |
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HALLANYS MIZAHNA | |||
ROHARA TSATINETTE |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
PADRON |
KILIKA | |||
A FANCY MIRACLE |
SASAKI |
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MEDINA AZAHARA |
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AFFECSHAHN |
BEY SHAH |
BAY EL BEY | |
STAR OF OFIR |
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BA PRECIOUSMEMORY |
ALADDINN |
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ROHARA AMBER FYRE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
PATRON |
ASWAN |
PODRUGA |
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ODESSA |
BRIGHT WINGS |
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SERINDA |
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KILIKA |
*TAMERLAN |
ARAX |
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TRAPECIA |
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*KILIFA |
KILIMANDSCHARO |
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KAPELKA | |||
A FANCY MIRACLE |
SASAKI |
NAGASAKI |
SACUDIR |
NEVISCA |
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SAFIA |
GALERO |
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GUIRAF |
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MEDINA AZAHARA |
SAFIA |
ORIVE | |
BALDOSA |
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GRAZALEMA |
JAGUAY |
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DALIA IV |
Ocala, Florida
Ocala, Florida
It is with excitement we give an enormous congratulations to our friends at Stella Bella Arabians and the success of their homebred MARTINO SBA+// and owner & rider Sarah White-Springer on topping the charts for this year’s 2023 United States Dressage Federation’s All Breed Awards. The pair have amassed incredible accomplishments in both open competition & breed shows alike including bringing home National Champion & Reserve National championship roses along with a multitude of Top Tens from the 2023 Arabian Sport Horse Nationals alone. Important to note — Martino SBA+//, at only five years of age, has now achieved his Legion of Excellence (as evidenced with the +// following his name) through the Arabian Horse Association’s Horse Achievement Awards program. Pretty spectacular accomplishments all the way around. (more…)
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
PATRON |
ASWAN |
PODRUGA |
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ODESSA |
BRIGHT WINGS |
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SERINDA |
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KILIKA |
*TAMERLAN |
ARAX |
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TRAPECIA |
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*KILIFA |
KILIMANDSCHARO |
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KAPELKA | |||
MS KHANDI |
BARISZNIKOV |
*ALADDINN |
NUREDDIN |
LALAGE |
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NEW FASHION |
*BASK ++ |
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*BOLTONKA ++ |
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MS KALIE |
PROBAT |
POHANIEC |
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BOREXIA |
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*KAMPANIA |
BANDOS |
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KAMA |
Ocala, Florida
Scottsdale, Arizona
Doha Old Port, Qatar
Scottsdale, Arizona
San Francisco, California
For the first time, the Cow Palace will be presenting “Women of Rodeo,” an evening both honoring and featuring the cowgirl on October 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Cow Palace in Daly City. This exciting program will feature women competitions in barrel racing, breakaway roping, and bronc riding plus performances by the winners of the Grand National Drill Team Competition and professional trick rider Madison MacDonald-Thomas. (more…)
It was a crisp, sunny winter’s Scottsdale morning back in January of 2021 when Murray and Shirley Popplewell, along with resident trainer Alcides Rodrigues, visited Sandro Pinha’s Arabians International in Cave Creek, Arizona — a short 20-minute drive from the Rae-Dawn farm on Arabian Park Drive in Scottsdale.
“We’ve spent 25 years building the Rae-Dawn collection,” says Murray Popplewell, “and when the opportunity arose to view horses at Sandro’s that morning, we jumped because we had heard he had a very special filly.” Murray, Shirley and Alcides have always kept the best interests of the farm at the forefront with an eye always looking to the future should a special horse attract their attention with respect to moving the farm forward on the world stage, and many, if not all acquisitions have proven exceptional results.
“January is the perfect time to see horses here in Scottsdale, as most are in their final preparations for February’s Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and looking their absolute best,” remarks Murray. “Of course, when Sandro brought out Alesia for us, I knew instantly we had to have her,” he says. “I still remember like it was yesterday. She literally danced on the spot, a perfectly plume tail, neck rolled back so beautifully, a gorgeous face—she sparkled.”
And here enters the story’s mainstay, the exquisite Alesia ENB, who represents a pedigree blending many admirable breeding programs influencing the world over for five and six decades, including the likes of Om El Arab, PCF Arabians, Psynergy, and Dolorosa Arabians to name but a few. “We’ve always believed that the breeders are the foundation of the industry,” notes Murray, “and without question, Alesia ENB is the blending of many of these breeders visions who we respect very, very much.”
Of course, when it comes to Alesia ENB’s pedigree, the Popplewells are no strangers to understanding the prepotency, or the value, as a select few of their most notable show and breeding horses descend from the similar mother line which traces to the incomparable producing MCA Afire Beylee, daughter of the great Afire Bey V and to the Padrons Psyche daughter Rohara Whispers, who herself is out of Magnifficaa, by Echo Magnifficoo. The revered Giana Leah PCF, a multi-U.S. National and Scottsdale Champion, is out of Alesia’s dam Aliyah Vision PCF (ex. Maria PCF, to MCA Afire Beylee), a maternal half-sister to Natalia PCF; this year’s 2023 Scottsdale Champion Senior Mare AOTH who recently added two more sets of roses in the open and amateur mare division at Canada’s 2023 National Arabian Championships. Of course, last but certainly not least, is RD Quianna (ex. PCF Crystal Vision, to MCA Afire Beylee) who is proving to be an invaluable asset to the Rae-Dawn Arabians breeding program being the dam of RD Rajan who is this year’s 2023 All Nations Cup & Menton Silver Junior Champion Colt for owners Hanaya Stud of Switzerland.
Bred by Michael Weinstein’s Psynergy Enterprise Developments out of California, Alesia ENB hails from perhaps one of the most elegant pedigrees of 21st century Arabian horse breeding. Her sire, Atticus ENB, is sired by Brazilian and U.S. National Champion El Nabila B and out of the ethereal snow white beauty Om El Benedine, who comes from the globally acclaimed Om El Arab breeding program in Santa Ynez, California. “Atticus is an interesting horse,” comments Murray. “He himself is homegrown right here in North America and brings a whole new dimension to breeders as a complete outcross for the more modern pedigrees of today. He continues, “You have to understand that it is most oftentimes a losing proposition to breed, promote, and stand your own breeding stallion, and so we’re extremely grateful to a breeder like Michael for sharing this beautiful stallion with the industry.” Distinguishing himself as a formidable breeding stallion having already amassed a flawless show record, Atticus ENB has contributed immensely not only to the uniqueness of Alesia ENB, but the stallion’s influence is felt through other parts of the Rae-Dawn breeding program including the recently crowned Gold Champion Yearling Colt RD Atlantis (ex. Giana Leah PCF) at the West Coast Cup in Belgium for new owner Kallisté Arabians of France, as well as the recently acquired full sister to Alesia ENB, Amethyst ENB, a 2022 version who joins her older sister at the Rae-Dawn farm in Scottsdale.
Of course, in all of Alesia’s goodness, one can’t overlook the immense contribution of Aliyah Vision PCF and the PCF Arabians breeding program; a program that has stood the test of time, and which has revolutionized the modern day breeding of Arabian horses. “We respect the PCF Arabians breeding program very much,” say Murray. “The PCF horses have a unique look, and of course, that credit goes to Sam Peacemaker for having such a vision.” Aliyah Vision PCF is a perfect representation of a breeder’s vision coming to fruition representing three generations of homebred horses. Her sire, PCF Vision, is by World Champion Marwan Al Shaqab and out of the extraordinary Versace daughter Veronica GA. “Anyone that has been witness to the beauty of Veronica GA knows how good it is to have her in the pedigree,” says Alcides. Aliyah Vision has two crosses to Versace—one through her sire and another through her dam Maria PCF, who is a direct daughter of the great DA Valentino. “It’s not often you have the opportunity to infuse or acquire such “proprietary” pedigrees such as those from Sam’s breeding program, and so we are very grateful to him,” remarks Murray.
With a pedigree only befitting of a queen, there is no question Alesia ENB’s aristocratic heritage has provided her a glorious path filled with ribbons and roses. As a young filly she stole the show at the 2021 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show capturing a reserve championship in the coveted Junior Yearling Filly class besting the top fillies in the world. To further that success, Alesia danced into the record books with the highest scores for movement and her subsequent Silver World Cup Championship Junior Filly win. If the momentum couldn’t be any more persuasive, she won unanimously the Region VII 2-Year-Old Filly Championship in April of 2022 and then dazzled the crowd later that October as 2022 United States National Champion 2-Year-Old Filly with Alcides Rodrigues. What lay ahead only those above could have predicted, but perhaps her crowning moment to date as a mare was this year’s 2023 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show where Alesia ENB was declared the show’s Grand Champion Senior Mare, at three years of age no less. “We still cannot believe it,” comments Murray, “it’s the most coveted title in all the world to win at Scottsdale and Alesia won it! he concurs. “It’s one of the moments I will never ever forget,” Alcides says, beaming with pride when talking about that special February afternoon. “One minute it was music and cheers, and the next all I could hear was my heart pounding as if life stood still when they called Alesia as champion.”
With the Scottsdale rose garland hanging proudly at Rae-Dawn Arabians for all to appreciate, Murray is the first to note that the pressure is on to maintain this wonderful momentum going to the United States Nationals. “We are excited to bring Alesia back to the U.S. National arena,” he says, “and can’t wait for the spotlight to shine down on her in the Futurity Filly class.” You can hear in Murray’s voice the sheer joy as he too reflects back on that cold February day. “Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think we’d own a Scottsdale Grand Champion Mare. For us to be celebrating 25 years loving the Arabian horse, well, it just doesn’t get any better!”
And so, the journey continues for Murray and Shirley Popplewell and the Rae-Dawn Arabians team of Saskatoon and Scottsdale, which celebrates their 25th Silver Anniversary. A journey of kindness, of giving back, and most of all, loving the Arabian horse.
Written by BRADEN DAVIDSON
Click to http://www.RaeDawnArabians.com
CSP GRAND CAYMON |
MAMAGE |
ZODIAC MATADOR + |
*BASK ++ |
RO FANCIRAY |
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CF FIRE MAGIC |
ARISTON |
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FOURWINDS TEMPEST |
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JJ SIOUX HOPE |
MC SIR HOPE |
HIGH HOPES ++/ |
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SIR WMS CSARINA |
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M G JABASKA |
GG JABASK +/ |
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BRU-BET SERABASKA |
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CP VIVA VEGAZ |
VEGAZ |
APOLLOPALOOZA |
AA APOLLO BAY |
TF MAGICAL WITCH |
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SMS FOREVER BAY |
MHR NOBILITY |
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NDL BETTINA |
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CP RAGTIME |
HUCKLEBEY BERRY +/ |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY ++ |
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MIZ BASK |
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MISTY DANSER |
GDANSK + |
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BULORA |
Aachen, Germany
Scottsdale, Arizona
Aspiring to breed fine Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, owners Ivan & Sheryl Osorio continue to assemble a lovely collection of high profile horses that are producing and creating an outstanding representation of the “Aspire Arabian”. With a focus on breeding a complete Arabian horse, the Osorio’s understand the necessary components of form to function – beauty, trainability, and athleticism.
For Murray and Shirley Popplewell, their lives shared with Arabian horses has spanned some 25 years; a journey spent sharing kindness, humility, and immense passion with the rest of the Arabian horse community. It’s been said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and nothing could ring truer to describe the family and team behind Rae-Dawn Arabians and multi-National Champion Bey Ambition. “Twenty twenty-three marks Rae-Dawn Arabians’ 25th year of loving the Arabian horse,” says Murray, “which makes it 15 years that Bey Ambition has been part of our lives.” It’s hard to believe and as cliché as it may sound, time has gone by in the blink-of-an-eye. (more…)
The gift that keeps on giving… Breyer Model Horses has developed a Breyer modeled after one of Rae-Dawn Arabians most beloved mares — of course, the “queen” of our Rae-Dawn, the homebred RD Marciea Bey. Since 1950, Breyer has held steadfast as the premiere brand of horse models and collectibles of authenticity, quality and realism. It’s so fun to see things come full circle as Rae-Dawn welcomed Arizona’s Breyer enthusiasts back in 2018 for a “Collector’s Club” gathering which turned out to be a tremendous success – thrilled to see this beautiful representation of the Arabian breed on a world-wide scale!
When looking ahead, 25 years seems like such a long time. But if asking Murray and Shirley Popplewell how 25 years has changed their landscape from being involved with Arabian horses, they simultaneously share how quickly those years have flown by. “Looking back, 25 years went by in a blur,” exclaims Murray. And yet, here they are, celebrating Rae-Dawn Arabians’ Silver Anniversary and a life well lived surrounded by beautiful Arabian horses.
“Reflecting back on our trials and tribulations navigating this wonderful way of life, we have continually been surrounded by beautiful horses who inspire us every single day,” continue Murray and Shirley, “but more importantly are the outstanding people who have come into our lives and whose kindness have contributed immensely in moving us forward.”
The Popplewells and Rae-Dawn Arabians’ early years were unassuming. Even before naming the farm—Murray and Shirley’s venture into Arabian horse ownership began with the purchase of two horses for pleasure trail riding; a purebred Arabian gelding for Murray and a Half-Arabian/Half-Quarter Horse mare for Shirley—breeding and showing was not even in their peripheral view. It was the purchase of these two horses that led them to explore the local happenings of the Saskatoon Arabian horse community and their subsequent introduction to Ed and Laura Friesen’s Wunderbar Arabians. “Ed and Laura introduced us to the breeding and show world of Arabian horses,” says Murray, “for which we are forever grateful.”
Shortly thereafter, the Popplewell’s budding Arabian horse endeavours began. While travelling to different shows, they took note of one farm that seemed to always be present. “Dave and Sheila Schall and brothers Jeff and Jerry, of Shada Arabians, were so inviting and took an interest in us as well,” shares Murray. “At that time, the Canadian National Arabian Horse Championships were held in Regina, Saskatchewan, which was only a two-and-a-half-hour drive to our farm. We, with our outpouring enthusiasm about our first foal and how beautiful she was, convinced Jeff and Jerry to come and see her. And so, after the show, Jeff and Jerry made the drive to Saskatoon. “We were so grateful to them for making the drive,” continues Murray, “as it was the first time trainers in the Arabian horse business came to our farm.” They were so excited to have guests, that they wanted to demonstrate the time and training they had been putting into their first foal born earlier that Spring. “Shirley brought the filly into the attached garage, around the cars and up onto the house deck,” chuckles Murray. “Looking back on it, the Schalls were so gracious with their time and so patient with us,” reflects Murray. “At the end of the visit, they turned to us before they left, and Jerry said ‘If you want a show horse, Shirley, maybe don’t take it in the house with you!’” Both smiling in unison upon the memory of that visit, Murray laughs, “I would have loved to have heard their comments on their drive back to Regina!” The Popplewells have enjoyed their friendship with the Schalls for many years; the very first breedings purchased to outside stallions were to those standing at Shada. Breeding to Starof Fame V resulted in RD Starletta Fame. “I still have my Starof Fame V keychain that the Schalls were handing out to everyone that entered the arena on Stallion night at the Canadian Nationals that year!” shouts Murray, who is quick to give additional thanks and appreciation to the Schalls for their instrumental role in the early developmental years of Rae-Dawn Arabians.
Rae-Dawn’s first Canadian National Championships to exhibit horses presented RD Jornada+, a stunning chestnut colt sired by Odyssey SC. Beautiful and upright, RD Jornada still to this day is a favourite of Murray’s. “There were 11 colts in the class and Jornada was the only horse who didn’t make the top ten,” he says. “We were completely defeated as we carried the gate alone, honestly speaking.” He recollects, however, being approached by Andrew Sellman later that day. “The kindness and encouragement shown to us by Andy after the class was immeasurable,” finishes Murray. “We were seriously questioning whether to continue with Arabians. I honestly thought RD Jornada was the winner, and then to be last and out of the top ten was a big blow.” Fortunately, the words of wisdom spoken by Sellman to the Popplewells offered encouragement and perseverance. And the following year at the Canadian Nationals proved a different result for the Popplewells. “Back in the day, the judges cards were placed on display in a glass encasement and we had to wait until day’s end to go and view them,” Murray shares. “We went many years not making a card, and so we were thrilled to have made even one.” Shirley adds, “And you have to remember, that those days saw very big classes, so making it onto a card, let alone into the top ten, was a very big deal for us.”
Murray and Shirley attended their first United States National Championships as spectators, which were being held in its final year in Louisville, Kentucky. “We went and bought tickets for Friday night, which was nearly sold out, and of course, we were sitting up with the sparrows,” laughs Murray. “It was an amazing experience even though we knew no one.” But on Saturday evening that all changed, when the Popplewells were approached by a very kind man who evidently realized they were newcomers to the show, and to the Arabian breed. “This kind gentleman approached us and graciously invited Shirley and I to join him at his box and enjoy his seats overlooking Freedom Hall,” says Murray. This man turned out to be the late Warren Bentley of Geneva Arabians. “I don’t remember what horses won or who was even showing that night,” recalls Murray, “but what I do remember vividly was the genuine kindness Mr. Bentley showed to us both, and it was wonderful.”
When Rae-Dawn Arabians began to set its sights on the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale, Arizona, it was Tom Blakemore who graciously opened his barn on Arabian Park Drive. “Tom allowed us to use a couple stalls and his facility so we could prepare a few of our horses for the show,” says Murray. “I again lose memory of what horses we brought down or how they even placed at the show, but I do remember his kindness shown to us and we are forever grateful. He refused to accept any kind of payment for our time there at his farm and to this day, we are so, so thankful for his hospitality and generosity.”
“Perhaps 2008 could be the precursor of what was to come,” smiles Murray. Though they were not intending to purchase a stallion for their breeding program, a fiery bay colt somehow sparked a fire within Murray, and as they say, the rest is history. That colt was then 2-year-old Bey Ambition and was perhaps the most significant step in the blossoming Rae-Dawn Arabians’ breeding and show program. “We are forever thankful to Bey Ambition’s breeder Lucy Whittier for allowing him to come into our lives,” reveres Murray.
It should be noted that shortly after the World Cup show in 2008, the Popplewell’s purchased their satellite farm in Scottsdale to complement the Saskatoon operation. Ironically, what is now Rae-Dawn Arabians Scottsdale, was the former Blakemore Arabians. More kindness and encouragement was shown to the Popplewells with the friendship and influence of fellow Arabian Park Drive neighbor, the late Bob Pomeroy. “Truthfully, we wouldn’t have Rae-Dawn Arabians Scottsdale if not for the support of Bob. He really pushed us to go all in, to take the next step,” says Murray. “He encouraged us every step of the way, and so it’s no understatement that the year 2008 was a pivotal year for Rae-Dawn Arabians.”
Another important figure that comes to mind is the late Richard “Dick” Ames, “who was an incredibly involved businessman and accomplished so much in his life, but always took time to greet others and offer words of encouragement, even to us,” remembers Murray.
Of course, no story of Rae-Dawn Arabians and the Popplewell’s journey with Arabian horses can leave out the contributions of Sam Peacemaker and his PCF Arabians. “In a busy world, and a very competitive and proprietary industry where we are all trying to breed the next best horse, nowhere do you find a man like Sam Peacemaker, who literally opened up his entire breeding program and showed us horse after horse,” nods Murray, “sharing with us what worked, what didn’t work—sharing insight on what is predictable. Sam allowed us to purchase some of our very best show and breeding stock from him, and we are thankful.”
Another key element and highly successful collaboration with Rae-Dawn Arabians “is Michael Weinstein’s breeding program with the assistance of Sandro Pinha’s Arabians International,” comments Murray. “They allowed us to purchase some of their cherished breeding stock.”
Other individuals bear acknowledgement, such as breeder extraordinaire Manuel Durini of Ecuador and his trainer Mike Wilson, for their unwavering commitment in allowing and facilitating the purchase of MD Massima and keeping their word after she was crowned unanimous champion and they had a lineup of buyers ready to purchase her. These are things that encourage them to keep going.
And those that bring in and stand stallions at their farms from all over the world? The Popplewells appreciate that this is not easy work and certainly not a money-making endeavour. Farms like Royal Arabians, Midwest Arabians, Arabians International, Byatt Arabians, Shada Arabians, Allgood Arabians, Sahara Arabians and Orrion Farms; for these Murray and Shirley are forever grateful, as it allows them to enhance their breeding program.
Looking back on the past 25 years, the Popplewells are constantly reminded of the goodness and people that make up the Arabian horse industry. They particularly note the unending dedication of Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, who work tirelessly to support and grow every single aspect of the Arabian horse industry. “Cindy and Mark must not sleep,” laughs Murray, “they go non-stop year-round, infusing a lot of excellence into the industry, and back us all in some way or another,” he exclaims. “They are an inspiration.”
“Then you have the generosity of our neighbours Steve and Christina Poore of Orrion Farms, who orchestrated the construction of one of the most beautiful farms in the world and opened it up to all of us to enjoy and indulge,” notes Murray. “Where else do you find this kind of hospitality and kindness?
“You see, for Shirley and I, we are truly thankful to enjoy these beautiful Arabian horses daily—horses that inspire us to keep pushing forward; but just as equally, we are grateful for the kindness and the goodness we have received from so many people we have met along the way and who have remained beside us in building us up every step during these last 25 years. This is perhaps,” he concludes, “the best prize of all.”
With the momentum Rae-Dawn Arabians has to push forward, we can only imagine what the future holds and what remains on the horizon for the farm’s show and breeding program. If reflecting on the past 25 years gives any indication of where things are going, the old adage of “hang on to your seat” rings true for the Popplewell’s of their love of the Arabian horse and the people that make up this wonderful way of life.
Written by Braden Davidson
Click to visit Rae-Dawn Arabians
Tulsa, Oklahoma
CADANCE PA | CAVALLI | DA VALENTINO | VERSACE |
DA LOVE | |||
ASPYN | PADRONS PSYCHE | ||
RS ASHLEY | |||
DONATELLA | VERSACE | FAME VF + | |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | |||
MISS MORADUKE | *EL MORADUKE | ||
MAF NIKE | |||
POGROMS FANTASIA RKA | POGROM | QR MARC | MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
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PETLA | VISBADEN | ||
PETRA | |||
FANTASY M | THEE MASTERPIECE | PADRONS PSYCHE | |
MENESCADA | |||
WB FIRST EDITION | PONOMAREV | ||
ET EUPHORIAA |
JJ BELLAGIO | MAGNUM PSYCHE | PADRONS PSYCHE | *PADRON |
KILIKA | |||
A FANCY MIRACLE | *SASAKI | ||
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JOYEUSE NY | RSC CARHIF | *CELADDINN | |
*DW NATALIA | |||
FLORENZ NY | *SNOWSHILL ARISEYN | ||
AMIRA NY | |||
DARK ANGEL GA | DA VINCI FM | VERSACE | FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | |||
FULL MOON ASTAR | YAHYA MATUK | ||
AMURATH ASTORIA | |||
OFW DARK GEENA | RSD DARK VICTORY | BEY SHAH + | |
KAMASI SABAHA +/ | |||
DONNA GEE HCF | AF DON GIOVANI | ||
FAUZIA HCF |
The Wanderlust Arabian offers everything a person looks for in a horse: versatility, a great work ethic, extreme intelligence, and a people-oriented disposition. Deriving from a variety of bloodlines that are prepotent in producing the Wanderlust characteristics, it is our vision to forge beauty, athleticism, and tractability for generations to come.
Menton, France
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
What has come to be a perennial event during the annual Arabian Breeders World Cup in Scottsdale are the open houses that welcome and indulge guests to wonderful evenings surrounded by gorgeous Arabian horses, wonderful people, and outstanding hospitality. Of course, Rae-Dawn Arabians left no detail out in welcoming hundreds of guests to their farm on Arabian Park Drive for a superb evening for celebrating all the wonders of the Arabian horse and the people that make up this wonderful way of life. Enjoy a photo gallery recollection of a night all guests will remember.
Ocala, Florida
Scottsdale, Arizona
EMERALD J | QR MARC | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
LITTLE LIZA FAME | |||
SWETE DREAMS | MAGIC DREAM CAHR | ||
KOUREAM DE MENT | |||
EMANDORIA | GAZAL AL SHAQAB | ANAZA EL FARID | |
KAJORA | |||
EMANDA | ECAHO | ||
EMANACJA | |||
MD HIBAT ALLAH | DA VALENTINO | VERSACE | FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | |||
DA LOVE | PADRONS PSYCHE | ||
MAGNIFFICAA FA | |||
*ANASTASIAA | ATA BEY STARR | ATA ECHO BEY | |
KIRSCHA | |||
SHOWGIRL SP | SHAKLANS PADRON NA | ||
TF KHOUROS GIRL |
Perhaps the greatest lesson any breeder learns or realizes over the years of breeding Arabian horses is that the results of breeding is anything but guaranteed. However, with that said – lining up pedigrees that have proven to be consistent in producing outstanding individuals will always rise to the top. Discovered as a yearling at Sandro Pinha’s Arabians International in Scottsdale, it was no surprise Alesia was as exquisite as she was – it was almost expected, as Rae-Dawn Arabians was no stranger to her pedigree, having incorporated the blood of her dam into their show and breeding program in the past; only this time it was a new sire line being introduced into the formula creating a whole new dimension.
Alesia ENB was generations in the making. Bred by Michael Weinstein’s Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC out of California, Alesia’s pedigree is exceptional and so well thought out. Hailing from an exquisite family of National and International prestige, Alesia’s winning and national champion producing sire Atticus ENB is a son of the great European Bábolna bred El Nabila B, a Brazilian and U.S. National Champion Stallion who has decorated almost every continent where Arabian horses are bred with refinement and strong structure, creating solid foundations for many of the finest breeding programs around the world. Crossing in the ethereal beauty of Om El Benedine, a daughter of Sanadik El Shaklan, and tail female to breed legend Estopa, a mare line descending from internationally acclaimed Om El Arab’s finest mare lines to ever grace the planet, the result is a combination that could not be more electric.
Alesia ENB’s dam, Aliyah Vision PCF, forges together a combination of both beauty and athleticism – herself being a daughter of PCF Vision, himself a son of Marwan Al Shaqab and the spectacular Versace daughter Veronica GA. Through a line to DA Valentino offered by granddam Maria PCF, her pedigree blends in the greats of Afire Bey V, Padrons Psyche, and Echo Magnifficoo. Of course, this pedigree has brought Rae-Dawn Arabians a tremendous amount of joy and success, such as her older maternal sister, Giana Leah PCF, 2018 Scottsdale Junior Champion Filly, 2018 U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly and 2019 U.S. National Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, who continues to capture admirers the world over and play an important role in the Rae- Dawn program by making a statement as a world-class breeding mare; while younger brother RD Alidoro dazzled the crowd as this year’s 2022 U.S. National Top Ten Yearling Colt.
Alesia ENB has created a sparkle all her own. As a yearling, she was crowned 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup Silver Champion Yearling Filly and received the highest score and award for best movement of the show. In April of this year, she acquired the title of 2022 Region 7 Unanimous Champion Two-Year-Old Filly, which brought us to this year’s 2022 U.S. National Championships, where she was masterfully presented by Mr. Alcides Rodrigues, Rae-Dawn Arabians’ resident trainer and manager, to National Champion Two-Year-Old Filly honors. Aside from her big red rose win, Alesia ENB also claimed a top spot in the inaugural Breeding Pays 2-Year- Old Filly Futurity with owner Mr. Murray Popplewell.
Just as unique as Alesia ENB is, it is perhaps also the collaboration amongst fellow breeders and lovers of the Arabian horse which is truly what makes her all the more special. One filly representing the lifelong dedication of some of the finest breeding programs in the world, including Om El Arab, PCF Arabians, and Psynergy Enterprise Development; a tremendous group with lots of goodness all the way around with so much to be celebrated.
What’s on the horizon for this beautiful filly? Well, that is yet to be determined. For now, it is rest and relaxation after a very wonderful and fulfilling year.
Written by Braden Davidson
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Red Deer, Alberta
A sophisticated, no-nonsense program, Spotlight Stallions takes itself seriously and consequently, so does everyone else. Its foundation is a combination of a small Board made up of savvy horsemen and Arabian horse breeders, and a group of noteworthy stallions that represents breeding farms from southern Florida to upstate New York; from northern California to Saskatoon.
Scottsdale, Arizona
GRAND COMMANDD |
BEIJING BHF |
FALCON BHF |
BEY SHAH+ |
BEY SERENADE SF | |||
FELISHA BHF |
FALCON BHF | ||
TEVKAH |
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GA MI GRANDLADY | MINOTAUR+ | MENES RASB | |
AMURATH SELARI | |||
WN MAHOGANY LADY | PADRONS MAHOGANY | ||
WN PALOMA | |||
VINTAGE PSILK NA | EVER AFTER NA | SIR FAMES HBV |
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ENTAICYNG NA | AICYNG | ||
BINT BAY BEAU | |||
JA PSILK N LACE | PADRONS PSYCHE | *PADRON | |
KILIKA | |||
SILVER LACEE |
PROUD SILVER | ||
PRECIOUS HARMONY |
MARAJJ |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
ANAZA EL FARID |
KAJORA | |||
LITTLE LIZA FAME |
FAME VF |
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RGA KOURESS |
KOUVAY BEY |
BEY SHAH |
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BA PRECIOUSMEMORY | |||
ANGOPHORA |
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BELBOWRIE BASKANA | |||
MARGARITA PSY |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
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PATRON |
*ODESSA |
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KILIKA |
*TAMERLAN |
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*KILIFA |
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WA MARLAINA LEE | BEY SHAH+ | BAY EL BEY+ | |
STAR OF OFIR |
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HANAH LEE |
VALEROSO | ||
HANABBA |
ROYAL ASAD |
EL TINO |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
DA LOVE | |||
IMPRIMISTA CF |
BEY IMPRIMIS |
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FANTASY BEY |
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LUMIAR ETHNA |
IMPRIMISTA CF |
ALTAM YSHMAYL |
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RFI CYNTILATION |
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EVENING STAR TGS |
LUMIAR AMADEUS |
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*PROMISE V |
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MARGARITA PSY |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
PATRON |
*ODESSA |
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KILIKA |
*TAMERLAN |
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*KILIFA |
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WA MARLAINA LEE | BEY SHAH+ | BAY EL BEY+ | |
STAR OF OFIR |
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HANAH LEE |
VALEROSO | ||
HANABBA |
Tatuí, Brazil
Paris, France
FA EL SHAWAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | GAZAL AL SHAQAB | ANAZA EL FARID |
KAJORA | |||
LITTLE LIZA FAME | FAME VF + | ||
KATAHZA | |||
FOXBRIAR SHAKITA | ZT SHAKFANTASY | EL SHAKLAN | |
RH LIGHT FANTASY | |||
SELKET MIRROR | FURNO KHAMAL | ||
PREFERRED TIME | |||
GODDESS OF DA VINCI | DA VINCI FM | VERSACE | FAME VF+ |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | |||
FULL MOON ASTAR | YAHYA MATUK | ||
AMURATH ASTORIA | |||
GODDESS OF MARWAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | GAZAL AL SHAQAB | |
LITTLE LIZA FAME | |||
AMETY B | ETERNETY+ | ||
AMIGA-B |
It all starts so unassumingly… you visit friends who own Arabian horses, not even quite understanding the breed or any of the specifics—and immediately the horses that are staring back have captivated you in the most magical way. This is how one falls in love with the Arabian horse, this is how the Arabian horse lifestyle journey begins, and most definitely how it began for Murray and Shirley Popplewell.
“It started off with two Arabians,” says Murray, unassumingly and completely unaware at the time of what was transpiring and unfolding right before himself and Shirley. “We were visiting friends who were breeders and we bought two Arabians for trail riding,” he shares. “And now here we are near 25 years later,” Murray exclaims, as he takes a quiet moment to reflect on all the goodness that has come into his and Shirley’s life as a result of the Arabian horse.
“It’s most definitely the people, of course the beautiful horses, and the lifestyle that comes along with being involved with Arabian horses,” Murray says. “It continues to be a wonderful way of life for Shirley and I—we enjoy it very much.” Throughout their journey of loving the Arabian horse, there is no doubt the Popplewells have seen change and the evolution of the breed, witnessed in their own horses, as they continue to write many wonderful chapters for the Rae-Dawn story, which now spans two countries and includes Arabian horses bred by the farm having a global reach.
“Perhaps 2008 could be the precursor of what was to come,” smiles Murray. “We were in Las Vegas for the Arabian Breeders World Cup and the most extraordinary colt took us by complete surprise.” Though they were not intending to purchase a stallion for their breeding program, the fiery bay colt somehow sparked a fire within Murray, and as they say, the rest is history. “I think it was then and there that we made the leap to go all in,” says Murray.
That colt was then two-year-old Bey Ambition, and was perhaps the most significant step in Rae-Dawn Arabians’ budding breeding and show program. It should be noted that shortly after the World Cup show, the Popplewells purchased their satellite farm in Scottsdale to complement the Saskatoon operation, so it’s no understatement that the year 2008 was a pivotal year for the Rae-Dawn program. “We are forever grateful to Bey Ambition’s breeder, Lucy Whittier, for allowing him to come into our lives,” notes Murray. “The breeders are everything—the foundation of the industry—so it’s important to Shirley and I to always celebrate the breeders every chance possible.”
A reflection of this sentiment could be seen again at this year’s 2022 Arabian National Breeder Finals held in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Rae-Dawn Arabians proudly sponsored for the third year in a row the show’s High Point Breeder Award. “No breeder … no horse, no industry,” says Murray. “We can’t emphasize it enough; the breeders are everything, they need our support, and we are grateful to all of them for producing beautiful Arabian horses for all of us to enjoy.”
Bey Ambition was crowned 2008 Arabian Breeders World Cup Gold Champion Two-Year-Old Junior Colt and has gone on to capture several national championship titles as both a junior and senior stallion, including his final appearance as 2020 Scottsdale Champion Senior Stallion AAOTH with Murray at the lead. Some 16 years later, as Bey Ambition settles into retirement from the show ring and now stands privately at stud, breeding only Rae-Dawn mares, he continues to be the cornerstone of the farm, and his contribution is continuously felt across the industry, siring excellent Arabian horses. In fact, it could be argued that Bey Ambition is one of very few stallions in our breed today siring both halter and performance horses who are winning championships at the highest levels of competition. His sons and daughters are not only winning in the show rings but are now producing a dynasty all themselves.
Recently, the 2019 Unanimous Scottsdale International Gold Champion Senior Stallion Delacroixx, bred by Laura Koch and sired by the Bey Ambition son RD Dynamo out of HED Caramba, was exported on lease to a prominent breeding farm in South Africa. And Bey Ambition’s youngest son, RD Giuliano, out of Brazilian import Giulia AL, was this year’s 2022 Arabian Breeders World Cup AHBA Auction Futurity Reserve Champion Yearling Colt with Murray. Of course, we can’t forget about one of his most special daughters, RD Marciea Bey, this year’s 2022 Scottsdale Champion Senior Mare AAOTH, who brought home the red roses with Murray, marking this the fourth win for a daughter of Bey Ambition to capture the Scottsdale Mare AAOTH championship garland. Another beauty, RD Raena (out of Syarah Serondella), sparkled under the desert sky this past April as she was crowned 2022 Arabian Breeders World Cup AHBA Legacy Futurity Champion Yearling Filly.
Always mindful of the importance of form to function, Bey Ambition also continues to sire his fair share of top-notch performance winners as well: Big Ambition TRJ, bred by Ross and Terri Danielson and owned by Terra Sano Ventures of Texas, was 2022 Region 11 Champion Western Pleasure Open with Jody Strand; Four Seasons, out of a Sundance Kid V daughter and bred by Cathy Stauffer of Oregon, was 2022 Region 13 Champion Western Pleasure AATR with his owner Joe Frizzell (and Debbie); and TRJ Classic Ambition, bred by Ross Danielson and owned by Mike and Kimberly Beethe, earned the 2021 Mid Summer National Champion Western Pleasure AATR Elite title.
The Popplewells have spent many years establishing their flourishing program, building a solid foundation of show and breeding horses to include the pedigrees of Bey Jullyen, Versace, Utrillo NY, Bey Shah, Falcon BHF, Polidoro FC, and DA Valentino, but continually crosses with outside stallions to introduce new blood to their program. In studying the pedigrees, you will find the likes of Padrons Psyche, Ali Jamaal, Marwan Al Shaqab, *El Nabila B, Magnum Psyche, Sanadik El Shaklan, Shanghai EA, Baywatch V, Truest, FA El Shawan, FA El Rasheem, QR Marc, and Afire Bey V. This diversification is all with the intention of producing a complete Arabian horse, something the Popplewells are very devoted to.
As with most endeavors, evolution and change is guaranteed, but “one thing that has remained steadfast with our farm, the horse industry, and with life in general,” says Murray, “is that the only thing ever guaranteed is change.” And change has it ever. In 2019, Mr. Alcides Rodrigues joined the Rae-Dawn Arabians team as resident trainer and manager of the Scottsdale farm. Rodrigues, a native of Brazil, brings to the farm an immense wealth of knowledge, experience, talent and positive energy, as well as a reinvigoration of searching out and acquiring the absolute best to elevate and represent the farm on the world stage. The collaboration between Murray, Shirley, and Alcides has proven to have formidable results. “It’s so important to always be forward thinking and be open to the idea of adding something new to the program should an opportunity present itself,” says Murray. And Alcides concurs. “We are always keeping our eyes peeled for opportunities to continue to elevate the farm’s profile,” he says.
At the 2020 Scottsdale Show, a young filly presented an opportunity for the farm and MD Massima came into the picture and joined the Rae-Dawn collection. A spectacular daughter of Truest, MD Massima descends from the matriarch herself, MD Mirka, a mare blending the program of Ecuadorian breeder, Mr. Manuel Durini. “Adding to her power-packed pedigree,” reflects Murray, “MD Massima won the 2020 International Gold Champion Yearling Filly title at Scottsdale with then trainer, Mike Wilson, and capped an already momentous year with her crowning of 2020 U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly with Alcides—a perfect ending of the show season.” Alcides adds, “She is one of the most elegant young mares in the world and I am honored to present her in the Futurity Filly class at this year’s U.S. Nationals. “She is ultra-feminine, extremely beautiful, and offers the Rae-Dawn program a lot. We all love her!” It was only fitting and a perfect selection, that MD Massima be the choice to grace the cover of this month’s Arabian Horse Times U.S. Nationals issue—beauty that’s absolutely undeniable.
Along with discovering the next top show and breeding filly for the farm, equally important is discovering the next best, young colt to contribute to moving the farm forward. “A few years ago,” notes Murray, “we had the opportunity to acquire an extra special filly named Giana Leah PCF.” Bred by Sam Peacemaker and under Rae-Dawn ownership, she went on to win the 2018 Scottsdale Junior Filly Championship, 2019 U.S. National Champion Open Filly, and came back the following year to win the 2020 U.S. National Championship Two-Year-Old Filly title with
Alcides on the lead. So beloved was she by the Popplewells, they returned to Giana Leah’s pedigree (Polidoro FC x Aliyah Vision PCF, by PCF Vision), and now look forward to seeing if lightning indeed strikes twice, with their beautiful homebred yearling and full brother to Giana Leah, RD Alidoro.
“Tall, charismatic, and lots of fluff perfectly describes Alidoro,” says Alcides. And he holds quite a high opinion of himself as well. Uniquely similar but also very different than his older sister, RD Alidoro is already on his way, accomplishing a Unanimous Reserve Championship Yearling Colt win at the 2022 Region 7 Championships held in Scottsdale this past April, and has been preparing ever since and is ready for the U.S. National Yearling Sweepstakes Colt class. “He has a similar sparkle like Giana Leah did at this age,” notes Murray, “but he is also so very different. We are very excited! Win, lose, or draw, we know he’s something special and it’s only a matter of time before the rest of the world sees what we see.”
It’s as if the Rae-Dawn farm in Saskatoon has streamlined into perfect cohesion with the Scottsdale farm, which literally bridges together a smooth running operation spanning both countries, working in unison in raising, training, and showing beautiful Rae-Dawn Arabian horses the industry and the world has come to expect. “The team at both farms is second to none,” comments Shirley, who oversees the broodmares, foaling, and mare care with Saskatoon farm manager Amie Sewell and the team up North. “Everyone knows where they fit in,” Murray adds, “and everyone works together for the betterment of the farm in caring for and preparing the horses in every best possible way. We are very lucky the horses are in such great hands.”
There have been many beautiful horses bred, born, and raised on the Rae-Dawn farm that have gone on to do wonderful things, and 2022 has seen many wonderful moments so far: RD Dynamo (Bey Ambition x TF Falconsimprint) is now exported and living a wonderful life breeding mares down under in Australia; RD Harenaado (Hariry Al Shaqab x DM Endless Romance) is making his mark on show rings around Europe, winning top prizes including three gold championships for owners Al Zoabi Stud; RD Annalise (Pharoah HBV x DM Endless Romance) was 2022 Scottsdale Champion Yearling Senior Filly with David Boggs for owner Stacy Sachen’s Anivia Equine; and RD Prelinda (Preludio OSB x RD Quianna), purchased by friend Manny Vierra, was second in the same class to bring home Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Filly honors, as well as a reserve championship in the Scottsdale Signature Yearling Filly Futurity class. Of course, not to be outdone, she also earned 2022 Region One Champion Yearling Filly in Del Mar, California—wonderful results for Rae-Dawn Arabians and the horses descending from the thoughtful choices of a fine-tuned breeding program.
“This year has seen lots of momentum for the Arabian horse industry,” says Murray. “When news broke that the Canadian National Championships would have to be postponed for the third year in a row, well, we just had to do something about it.” Together with a wonderful, enthusiastic, and dedicated group of Arabian horse lovers in Canada, the group hit the ground running and organized a new show, “Canada’s National Arabian Championships,” which is slated to run September 27-October 2. The show is the culmination of a tremendous collaborative effort between many dedicated individuals who love the Arabian horse and who want to see the Canadian Arabian horse industry thrive and flourish in the great white North.
“Another exciting event slated to take place this October is the $200,000 Breeding Pays Halter Futurity, comments Murray, “that will pay out $100,000 in prize money to both the National Champion Two-Year-Old Filly class and the Two-Year-Old Colt & Gelding class at the U.S. Nationals.” The Breeding Pays Futurity is an exciting new prize money program celebrating both the owners and breeders of halter horses. Uniquely, these two prize money classes, which are in addition to the 2022 class schedule, will be the only year that any two-year-old will be eligible. Next year and beyond, foals must be sired by halter futurity nominated stallions to be eligible to compete. “It is a ‘breeding pays’ futurity which means the prize money will be split equally between the breeder and the owner,” says Murray. A superbly backed group of founding members, along with a reputable and cognizant board of directors, have ensured a top notch program to inject wonderful, positive energy into the halter breeding community.
“It’s amazing to think how far we’ve come,” says Murray. “Shirley and I used to sit high up in the stands at Scottsdale and Nationals when we were first starting out with Arabians and dream of competing and breeding horses on that level. What started out as an acquisition of a few trail riding horses for hobby has transformed into a world-class collection of breeding and show horses, with two separate facilities – the breeding farm in Saskatchewan, Canada and the marketing, sales and show center in Scottsdale, Arizona. It makes us so proud to see horses from our program bring joy to new owners all around the world.”
The Arabian horse lifestyle is a beautiful way of life and Murray and Shirley Popplewell have embraced it fully. With sights set on Tulsa, Oklahoma and the 2022 United States National Championships, we’re sure there will be many more chapters to add to the Rae-Dawn Arabians story.
Written by Braden Davidson
SW OVATION | OFW MAGIC WAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
LITTLE LIZA FAME | |||
MAGNA PRELUDE | MAGNUM PSYCHE | ||
PORCELYN | |||
SW JASMINE | MAGNUM PSYCHE | PADRONS PSYCHE | |
A FANCY MIRACLE | |||
RA AKUA | KHADRAJ NA +++/ | ||
RA LALANI | |||
VALENTINOS PENELOPE | DA VALENTINO | VERSACE | FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | |||
DA LOVE | PADRONS PSYCHE | ||
MAGNIFFICAA FA | |||
MELANIES DREAM HH | MAGNUM PSYCHE | PADRONS PSYCHE | |
A FANCY MIRACLE | |||
SH ALEANA | *ALADDINN | ||
HELEANA |
BRANDON BEY JCA+ | VERSACE | FAME VF+ | BEY SHAH+ |
RAFFOLETA-ROSE | |||
PRECIOUS AS GOLD | *EL SHAKLAN | ||
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HUSHAHBY BEY | BEY SHAH+ | BAY EL BEY++ | |
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JJ ANNIES SONG | *ALADDINN | ||
D L ANTANA | |||
FELLADA JCA | JAKE JAMAAL JCA++// | JULLYEN EL JAMAAL | *ALI JAMAAL |
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VON HERTE ONLY ONE | VON HERTE KATSSUO | ||
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FANABERIA | PROBAT | ||
FABIOLA |
PAGANI JCA | FA EL RASHEEM | *FA EL SHAWAN | MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
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VIRTUOSA MLR | VERSACE | ||
ALISHAHMAAL | |||
FELLADA JCA | JAKE JAMAAL JCA++// | JULLYEN EL JAMAAL | |
VON HERTE ONLY ONE | |||
FALLADA | MONOGRAMM | ||
FANABERIA | |||
CHARA RBV | HARIRY AL SHAQAB | MARWAN AL SHAQAB | GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
LITTLE LIZA FAME | |||
WHITE SILKK | DAKAR EL JAMAAL | ||
KH FIRST PRIZE | |||
JAKHARA JAMAAL RBV | JAKE JAMAAL JCA ++// | JULLYEN EL JAMAAL | |
VON HERTE ONLY ONE | |||
DHARA VAN RYAD | RYAD EL JAMAAL | ||
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Aachen, Germany
Ocala, Florida
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Scottsdale, Arizona
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RD DYNAMO |
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EMERALD J |
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H EMBRACE H |
BESSON CAROL |
PARYS EL JAMAAL |
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SIMEON SHOR |
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FRANGELICA |
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Wilmington, Ohio
Denver, Colorado
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Santa Barbara, California
Menton, France
Del Mar, California
Scottsdale, Arizona
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KHADRAJ NA +++/ |
*PONOMAREV |
*SALON |
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SUNDANCE KID V |
DESPERADO V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY ++ |
DARASKA |
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SWEET SHALIMAR V |
ALI JAMAAL |
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SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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SDA LADY JABASK |
GG JABASK +/ |
*BASK ++ |
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JALANA |
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SDA BEY ELEGANCE |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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RAFFAUNA |
Home of Dr. Marta Wasiak’s Arabian horse collection, Misty Woods Arabians is based out of Alachua, Florida and is home to an impressive group of Arabian horses with the mainstay being multi-Champion home bred Khohinoor MW, 2014 bsy stallion sired by Kharismatic PGA and out of Ladys Dance, by Sundance Kid V. A lovely collection of mares and young stock, Misty Woods Arabians represents and strives to produce the classic Arabian horse where beauty and function are one.
Ocala, Florida
Scottsdale, Arizona
US Equestrian held a webinar on September 22 for the USEF Amateur Task Force to update US Equestrian members on recent progress since the initial webinar in early August. USEF Amateur Task Force representatives Lisa Blackstone and Caitlin Creel presented proposed changes to the USEF Amateur Rule based on the work of the task force this year and member feedback. The team also presented the results of the recent member survey in preparation for the proposed rules to enter the formal extraordinary rule change submissions process.
As the morning orange sun rises over Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert, a crystal-clear blue-sky breaks dawn on a new day of happenings on Arabian Park Drive, the heart of Scottsdale’s Arabian horse community. Murray and Shirley Popplewell’s Rae-Dawn Arabians has made some sweeping changes to their story over the past few years, and just when one would think it couldn’t get any better, it does, and new chapters continue to be written encompassing the goodness of a beautiful life entwined with Arabian horses.
As so often happens when one share’s their life with Arabian horses—an eye for beauty develops to be more inquisitive, along with a taste and style that not only is sensitive to the eye but creates a love and a passion that develops more personally—emotions transcend the dream into manifestation. Sharing time with Arabian horses for any period of time has a magical way of this most magnificent breed intrinsically weaving themselves in and out of your very being. Suddenly your life has completely changed for the better, to do better, to breed better; and as opportunity presents itself, you also welcome into your life, and your breeding program, some of the very finest of bloodstock. Rae-Dawn Arabians is no exception.
“It’s the people, the horses, and the lifestyle that comes along with being involved with Arabian horses,” Murray shares, “and it’s a wonderful way of life for Shirley and I. We enjoy every moment of it.” Both Murray and Shirley are quick to exclaim, almost in unison, that the only thing guaranteed in life is that it is ever changing. And change, does it ever. “Our exposure to the world-class mare NW Siena Psyche catapulted our program many steps forward” says Murray. “We saw Siena during a presentation in Santa Ynez and we were awestruck.” NW Siena Psyche is a daughter of Padrons Psyche and out of the Bey Shah daughter NV Shanteuse. The classic blending of Psyche and Bey Shah+ and a near unbeatable mare in the show ring culminated in Siena’s dynamite production abilities, gracing the industry with some of the most winningest horses ever. “We purchased two embryos from NW Siena Psyche on that visit to California and RD Marciena was one of the resulting fillies,” notes Murray. RD Marciena is sired by QR Marc and was the 2010 Breeders World Cup Gold Champion Yearling Filly in Las Vegas, 2010 U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly, and 2012 U.S. National Champion Futurity Filly. But aside from RD Marciena’s tremendous show career and accomplishments, is her ability to produce producers, like her dam before her. Bred to Bey Ambition, RD Marciena produced RD Marciea Bey, a second generation of Rae-Dawn breeding and arguably one of the most beautiful mares in the world today. From a blending of Ali Jamaal, Marwan Al Shaqab, Padrons Psyche, Bey Shah, *Bask, and *El Shaklan to name but a few, RD Marciea Bey has curated a repertoire high in success: 2016 U.S. and Canadian Reserve National Champion Futurity Filly, 2018 U.S. Reserve National Champion Junior Mare, and this year, masterfully presented by resident trainer Alcides Rodrigues, 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup Silver Champion Mare on the Polo Fields in Scottsdale. “We are taking her back to the U.S. Nationals one last time,” smiles Murray. RD Marciea Bey will show with Mr. Alcides Rodrigues in the Senior Mare class, vying for the title of United States National Champion.
With an eye always on the lookout for the next “phase” of Rae-Dawn, Giana Leah PCF was added to the program in January of 2018. “She was eccentric, and all the pieces just fit,” says Murray. “She came out of her stall, tail over her back, neck arched, and with the most incredible showy attitude. And her face … it was so sculpted, so refined.” Giana Leah PCF hails from Sam Peacemaker’s PCF Arabians. She is by Polidoro FC and out of the illustrious producing Aliyah Vision PCF (PCF Vision x Maria PCF, to DA Valentino/Afire Bey V/Padrons Psyche/Echo Magnifficoo). “The pedigree doesn’t get much finer,” says Murray, “and she looks exactly as her pedigree says she should which excited us very much.” After joining the Rae-Dawn collection in 2018, Giana Leah PCF captured the coveted Junior Filly Championship rose garland at Scottsdale a month later. That very same year, she went on to be named 2018 U.S. National Champion Open Yearling Filly. “There was a lot on the table at the 2019 U.S. Nationals,” Murray recalls. “There were some very, very special 2-year-old fillies competing and the pressure was on.” Stress and excitement aside, Giana Leah PCF prevailed and was crowned 2019 U.S. National Champion 2-Year-Old Filly with Alcides Rodrigues. After a brief hiatus with time to relax and rejuvenate last year, Giana Leah PCF will return to the U.S. Nationals this year as a 4-year-old to compete in the Junior Mare division, again with Rodrigues. “It’s for sure not an easy decision to bring back a horse who accomplished so much as a yearling, especially one of our very best,” says Murray, “but it’s a horse show and we’re here to have fun and enjoy.” Nothing like embracing the moment, and the now, with a mare like Giana Leah PCF.
Despite the depth and consistency of the Rae-Dawn herd, Murray and Shirley Popplewell have always been open to the idea of a new addition, should they come across a horse that ignites each other’s passion and makes sense for the RD show and breeding program. Likewise, Rae-Dawn’s resident trainer, Alcides Rodrigues, keeps his eyes peeled for opportunities to continue to elevate the farm’s profile on the world stage. As fate would have it, the 2020 Scottsdale Show presented an opportunity and MD Massima came into the picture and joined the Rae-Dawn herd. A spectacular daughter of Truest, MD Massima descends from the matriarch herself, MD Mirka, a mare blending the program of Ecuadorian breeder Mr. Manuel Durini. MD Mirka is a daughter of AJ Thee Luca (Thee Desperado x *HED Caramba, by Magnum Psyche) and out of the Padrons Psyche daughter MD Psylk. Ironically, MD Massima traces to Canadian-bred Showgirl SP who was bred and born in Ontario; how wonderfully fitting that this mare line comes full circle back to Canada. “We knew Massima’s mother line was very special, as grandmother *Anastasiaa is also the dam of big-time winning MD Hibat Allah,” exclaims Murray. “Adding to her power-packed pedigree, MD Massima won the 2020 International Gold Championship title at Scottsdale with then trainer Mike Wilson and capped an already momentous year being crowned 2020 U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly with Alcides Rodrigues in a perfect ending to the show season.” Alcides couldn’t agree more. “She is one of the biggest 2-year-olds I have ever seen and is ultra-feminine and very refined with lots of curves—we love her!” MD Massima will also return to the U.S. Nationals this October to stake her claim of the red rose garland as Champion Two-Year-Old Filly with Rodrigues.
Also moving the Rae-Dawn program forward, are two very special fillies welcomed in December of 2020: Alesia ENB and RD Nova JP. And how fitting that both fillies, bay in color, coincidentally have a sparkle so reminiscent of stablemates Giana Leah PCF and MD Massima, both purchased near the same age and same time in years past. “Alesia ENB took our breath away when we saw her at Sandro Pinha’s Arabians International,” exclaims Murray. “Her attitude was electric—we got goosebumps when she came walking out of the barn. We knew what we were getting ourselves into with Alesia because she shares the same mother as our beloved Giana Leah PCF.” From Mike Weinstein’s breeding program, Alesia ENB is sired by Psynergy’s junior stallion Atticus ENB, who is a son of *El Nabila B and out of Om El Benedine, by *Sanadik El Shaklan. Her dam, Aliyah Vision PCF, needs little introduction, as this mother line is prevalent in Rae-Dawn’s collection and has produced phenomenal show and breeding horses for both the farm and others. “We’ve come to learn this pedigree is very predictable,” says Murray. And predictable it is. Alesia ENB dazzled the crowd at the Arabian Breeders World Cup this past April capturing the coveted Silver Champion Yearling Filly trophy and earning the highest movement score of the entire show, propelling Rodrigues to the forefront as the 2021 Arabian Breeders World Cup Handler of Excellence. With fall sights set on Tulsa, Rodrigues and Alesia ENB will show this October in the coveted Yearling Sweepstakes Filly class. She has been expertly managed and prepared for by the Rae-Dawn team this year and Nationals will be her second outing and arena she steps into this year.
Bred by Jack Perry, the beautiful bay yearling filly RD Nova JP is by the international import *Ibn Farid and out of Starry Night JP, who blends a lovely mother line of some of the industry’s greatest show horses, ever—Magnum Psyche, Padrons Psyche, Ynazia HCF, Odyssey SC (by Versace), and Arn-Ett Perlane+. Murray and Shirley didn’t think twice when they first saw Nova at Greg Knowles’ training barn. “She exuded so much quality!” Murray exclaims, “we weren’t leaving there without her!” RD Nova JP is a style all her own who has inherited a tremendous ancestry of the Arabian breed’s greats. “Smooth bodied and extra refined, she has a wonderful showy character that is so important in today’s show ring,” comments Alcides. “She has a unique sparkle when competing at the very highest level; just ask Shirley. She showed Nova so beautifully at Scottsdale and together the pair captured 2021 Scottsdale Signature Yearling Filly Championship honors in February.” It was a phenomenal win amongst a group of the top fillies in the country, in the world for that matter. An elimination cut which can be grueling for babies under the February desert sky, and some 40+ fillies later, RD Nova JP came out on top. “She won it!” celebrates Murray. While Rae-Dawn Arabians has won many top honors at Scottsdale, including big wins in the Signature Auction classes, winning the Signature Futurity Filly class was a first for the farm and a wonderful accomplishment.
“Breeding Arabian horses is an art all of itself,” notes Murray. “You don’t know what you don’t know, and it takes years studying to uncover pedigrees and horses that fulfill and bring forth qualities and traits that light your soul on fire.” Arabian horses have woven themselves into the Popplewell’s fabric of life. What started as a small acquisition of a “few” riding horses for a hobby, has morphed into a world-class collection of the finest stallions, mares, and foals housed in facilities that span two countries—the breeding farm in Saskatchewan, Canada and the marketing, sales and show center in Scottsdale, Arizona. With sights set on Tulsa, the old adage of “be careful what you wish for” and “the sky’s the limit,” rings very, very true for the Popplewells and Rae-Dawn Arabians.
Written by Braden Davidson
Paris, France
Eugene, Oregon
BARZAN AL SHAHANIA |
STIVAL |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
ANAZA EL FARID |
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PALOMA DE JAMAAL |
SOHO CAROL |
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PALOMARA |
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NW SIENA PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
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KILIKA |
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NV SHANTEUSE |
BEY SHAH+ |
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GA RYNA |
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EVENING SONG IA |
EVER AFTER NA |
SIR FAMES HBV |
*FFAMESS |
CAJUN LADY HCF |
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ENTAICYNG NA |
AICYNG |
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BINT BAY BEAU |
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CAJUN SPYCE KBS |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
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KILIKA |
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DJAZYRA HCF |
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*MC QUEEN JABASK |
Scottsdale, Arizona
A wonderful moment for our beloved Arabian horses coming out of California and the world famous Tevis Cup — one of the most grueling 100-mile competitive trail rides was won by one of our very own – Treasured Moments, a twelve-year-old Arabian mare that traveled with owner Jeremy Reynolds from central Florida to Northern California to compete – the travel to just compete in the Tevis was a 40 hour, 2,698 mile drive from Florida to Truckee, California. (more…)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Congratulations to the Comolli Family on the great success of Jimmy Choo JCA – Isobel Comolli and Jimmy Choo JCA were the 2021 Youth National Reserve Champions in Western Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under (more…)
Thank you Dale & Wyona Worthington for a wonderful visit to your Dana Arabians Farm in Washington State. Your fifty plus years of dedication to, and love for, the Arabian horse and the industry we are all apart of is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing with me your collection of mares & babies you have so carefully & thoughtfully bred over the last five decades — (more…)
Bruges, The Netherlands
Schiajk, The Netherlands
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Santa Barbara, California
Scottsdale, Arizona
Menton, France
Scottsdale, Arizona
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dazzo Equine, LLC is home to some of the finest and most successful Arabian and Saddlebred show & breeding horses – with champions spanning Regional, Scottsdale, and the U.S. Nationals – the Dazzo family has carefully selected and assembled a collection of horses of the utmost quality. Proud to be the owners of Multi-champion Western Pleasure stallion Rodan LTD, a stunning son of Padrons Psyche – the Dazzos are committed to pursuing excellence in both the show ring and the breeding shed.
A life well lived and well lived to the fullest. The prince of Jade Creek, Brandon Bey JCA+, born April 17, 2001, peacefully laid to rest on November 11th after a tremendously fulfilling life here at Manny Lawrence’s Jade Creek Arabians. Born on our farm in Santa Ynez, California – Brandon’s journey into our life and into our hearts started even before his birth. Brandon’s dam Hushahby Bey had the entire Santa Barbara showgrounds abuzz after she had just won the Cal Bred futurity filly championship. Although Manny didn’t see the class, when Jim Lowe took Manny back to the barn and Hushahby Bey stuck her head out of the stall, Manny was smitten. Manny knew instantly that he had to have her and struck a deal, bringing the future Bey Shah brood matron home to Jade Creek Arabians. (more…)
DAKAR EL JAMAAL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
RUMINAJA ALI |
SHAIKH AL BADI |
BINT MAGIDAA |
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HERITAGE MEMORY |
EL MAGATO |
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HERITAGE LABELLE |
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*SONOMA LADY |
KJ JORDGEE BOY |
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CHLOETTE ++ |
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BRANDIE |
*KIRKOR |
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PRINCESS ANN |
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PERFECT SECRET AF |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
BEY SHAH + |
RAFFOLETA-ROSE |
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PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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AUTUMN IN GOLD |
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SEQUOIA BEY |
BEY SHAH + |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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STAR OF OFIR |
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GG LOVE |
GARIS |
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HI-FASHION TIMAAR |
Showkayce, the cornerstone of Carol Steppe’s Santa Ynez Day Dream Arabians breeding program has left this world. A beautiful tribute to Showkayce…
Dear Mom,
Yes, people say that a mother’s love is like no other. And, Mom, you were that person to me.
You loved my strong spirit. You were there when I took my first breath. You stayed close to my side in each chapter of my life. You supported my careers as a show horse and breeding stallion with every opportunity possible, carefully watching out to protect and preserve my pride. You somehow knew I needed that dignity vigilantly defended.
I wanted to share with you some of my fondest memories. I loved being next to the mares every foaling season. I would quietly listen and wait for you to come over and tell me if everything was ok. You would tell me if I’d just had a son or daughter, and as the years passed, you would tell me if I was a Grandfather or Great Grandfather. When you were home I cherished our nightly talks in the barn when all was quiet and still, especially when they included carrots. Not many knew what a big softy I could be.
Putting on a show during our presentations was my favorite activity! I loved running across my pasture and coming to a sliding stop and finishing off with several snorts and blows on our guests. You would always tell me what a beautiful boy I was and made sure I was rewarded for my efforts. I was having the best time and loved the attention and making our guests happy.
Like every mother, you were consistently my number one supporter… even before my career blossomed and even after my popularity paled. But most importantly, you loved me with a divine love. You reminded me (and everyone around you) each day who my true Creator was.
Our last visit may have been one of my most cherished. Tiffany and David kept telling me you were coming for a visit. I waited patiently. Then you came! Our quiet talks and hugs meant everything to me. I missed you so much. I got to show you how much I missed and loved you; I hope you could feel my love for you in my soft brown eyes and quiet breaths on your face. I knew it would be the last time we would see each other. I wanted to have you see how happy and at peace I was.
Thank you for helping me live an earthly well-lived life, a life lived with courage, tenacity, love, and intention, from the day it started on April 3, 1992, to the day it ended on November 30, 2020.
You would often say to me, “His eye is on every sparrow and living thing, and, my Showkayce, He is watching over you too.” I want to assure all my loved ones that He is still watching over me… even at this very moment. I’m flying high with my wings right now. In fact, heaven wasn’t quite prepared for the excitement they acquired with this white Arabian stallion!
Thank you, my Carol, my mother, my friend.
With eternal love until we meet again,
Your Showkayce
Scottsdale, Arizona
OM EL BELLISSIMO |
OM EL SHAHMAAN |
SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
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OM EL SHAINA |
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OM EL BENEDICT |
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RP MISS SURPRISE |
WH JUSTICE |
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NACHMA |
OM EL BELLISSIMO |
OM EL SHAHMAAN |
SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
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OM EL SHAINA |
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SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
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SIRT AL JASSIMYA |
MONTHER AL NASSER |
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MG SAFFIRE |
FFATAL ATTRACTION |
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FLAMBELLE |
Murray and Shirley Popplewell have achieved a great deal as breeders and owners of world-class Arabian horses. And, along with thousands of other enthusiasts, they have made the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show their first stop of the show season each year, with countless championships earned for their Rae-Dawn Arabians. As the 65th annual edition of the show commenced in February, they felt the familiar anticipation and excitement. Still, they couldn’t know that they were destined to leave there with perhaps their greatest prize ever.
Despite the depth and consistency of the Rae- Dawn herd, Murray is always open to the idea of a new addition, should he come across a horse that ignites his passion and makes sense for his breeding program. Likewise, Rae-Dawn trainer Alcides Rodrigues keeps his eyes peeled for opportunities to continue to elevate the farm profile on the world stage. So perhaps it isn’t too surprising that among the over a thousand horses on the showgrounds, they would, independent of each other, discover the same prize; a horse who gave them both goosebumps. The stunning bay yearling with an exquisitely chiseled head and classic proportions is MD Massima (Truest x MD Mirka [AJ Thee Luca x MD Psylk, by Padrons Psyche]), a third-generation product of famed Ecuadorian breeder Manuel Durini.
Murray explains, “Alcides and I both loved her the moment we saw her. She is the type of horse that, when you look at her, she grabs your heartstrings and won’t let go.” Before the filly even showed in the championship, the decision was made to try to acquire her for Rae-Dawn. At the time, Massima was in the capable hands of trainer Mike Wilson, with whom they negotiated a first option to purchase and an agreed-upon price. And it was a good thing that they did. Wilson went on to show MD Massima to the title of Scottsdale International Gold Champion Yearling Filly, earning a unanimous decision from the judges’ panel and creating a slew of eager potential buyers. On behalf of Durini, Wilson was true to his word, and the filly went to Rae- Dawn.
“Mike honored the price and the deal, even after the filly went unanimous champion,” Murray enthuses. “I will always respect the integrity that he displayed, with so many other interested parties wanting her themselves. Shirley and I, and the entire Rae-Dawn team,are grateful to breeder Manuel Durini for this incredible opportunity. Massima fits my idea of a great horse, and we feel very good about her future at Rae-Dawn Arabians.” MD Massima is a daughter of Truest (Trussardi x Marlene Dietrich, by Marwan Al Shaqab), who is both the 2015 U.S. National Champion Futurity Colt and U.S. National Champion Junior Stallion, as well as the 2017 U.S. Reserve National Champion Junior Stallion.
MD Massima moves with an elegance and regal bearing that captures the attention of everyone who sees her. Her strength of character and presence are palpable and not-to-be-denied. Murray and Alcides felt it, and so did each of the judges who scored her class in Scottsdale. It was, as Murray puts it, “a confirmation” of what he already knew.
No one could have known that the 2020 Scottsdale Show would be the last major Arabian horse event to take place before the onset of “stay safe, stay at home” orders, issued in early March. Plans were radically changed; dreams were put on hold. But now Murray has his sights set on the U.S. Nationals in October, where Alcides is set to show MD Massima under the Rae-Dawn colors. Murray can’t wait. “She has earned the right to be the Arabian Horse Times’ Cover Girl for the U.S. Nationals issue,” he declares. “We hope that she will win again in Tulsa; however, we love her no matter the outcome and know that she will make her mark on the Arabian breed.”
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DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
FAME VF |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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DA LOVE |
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SG WENDETTA |
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PSYTADEL |
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WERNERA |
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Josephine JCA
(El Milenio x Jacline Jamal JCA)
March 2, 2007 – September 5, 2020
Our greatest joy is breeding and raising beautiful, loving Arabian horses — horses who become part of our everyday life, part of our family. Born to Jade Creek Arabians in March of 2007, Josephine JCA was the first born of two-time U.S. National Champion El Milenio whom Manny purchased shortly after his United States Yearling National Championship win. Josephine’s dam, our beloved bred and owned Jacline Jamal JCA who herself has created a dynasty all of her own here at Jade Creek, including being the dam of our sweet Josephine. (more…)
PAGANI JCA |
FA EL RASHEEM |
*FA EL SHAWAN |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
FOXBRIAR SHAKITA |
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VIRTUOSA MLR |
VERSACE |
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ALISHAHMAAL |
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FELLADA JCA |
JAKE JAMAAL JCA++// |
JULLYEN EL JAMAAL |
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VON HERTE ONLY ONE |
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FALLADA |
MONOGRAMM |
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FANABERIA |
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JAKHARA JAMAAL RBV |
JAKE JAMAAL JCA++// |
JULLYEN EL JAMAAL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
JULLYE EL LUDJIN |
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VON HERTE ONLY ONE |
VON HERTE KATSSUO |
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DHARA VAN RYAD |
RYAD EL JAMAAL |
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ROXANA ELSHAKLAN |
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BEY SHAH+ |
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*AFRODITE |
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Paris, France
Scottsdale, Arizona
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Located near the Rocky Mountain Front Range towns of Elizabeth and Franktown, Colorado, Hope Reigns Training & Management is a 40 acre equestrian haven founded on a love of the Arabian horse and its unique combination of beauty, athleticism and spirit. We are dedicated to introducing more people to the profound ‘heart and soul’ benefits these horses can provide.
EQUATOR PASB |
QR MARC |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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ESPERANCA |
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LR VALITA |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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DA LOVE |
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ARIA ELITA |
JUSTIFY |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
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S JUSTADREAM +/ |
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BK TAMINA |
ARMANI FC |
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TAI MI PSYCHE |
Spanaway, Washington
RD DYNAMO |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP |
*ENCORE ALI |
MORE PRETTY JP |
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BEY SHAHS LADY |
BEY SHAH+ |
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ENCHANTERESS |
UTRILLO NY+++/ |
QUARTZ NY |
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DESIREE HBR |
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BEZ SAHRA NA |
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MAGIC ENCHANTMENT |
ENCHANTER MAGIC FHP |
*ALMADEN II |
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*LIFES MAGIC |
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LL MARIA LANIA |
LAMOLIN+ |
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ANDARA SHAHLIMA |
POLIDORO FC |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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DA LOVE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
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MAGNIFFICAA FA |
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ABHA PALMA |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
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LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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ABHA GHAZALI |
EL PERFECTO |
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ABHA HAMIR |
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RD DUKESSA |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP |
*ENCORE ALI |
MORE PRETTY JP |
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BEY SHAHS LADY |
BEY SHAH+ |
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ELEGANCE OF TAASK |
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ENCHANTERESS |
UTRILLO NY+++/ |
QUARTZ NY |
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DESIREE HBR |
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MAGIC ENCHANTMENT |
ENCHANTER MAGIC FHP |
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LL MARIA LANIA |
RD CAPRIOTTI |
SHANGHAI EA |
WH JUSTICE |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
VONA SHER-RENEA |
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SALYMAH |
KHIDAR |
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LIBANON AZADIKA NL |
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MI MORENA |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
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LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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YSABELA |
PARYS EL JAMAAL |
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EA MOONGYPSY ECHO |
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GF SIMPLY MAGIC |
MAGIC DREAM CAHR |
ALI JAMAAL |
RUMINAJA ALI |
HERITAGE MEMORY |
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THE DREAMSPINNER |
ARISTO KOSSAK |
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MYRILINAN ACLEDO |
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GF PROVIDENCE + |
ERROSTOTLE |
*ERROS |
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ETIFFANY |
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POCO POCO |
*MECZET |
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GAY GORCY |
RD CAPRIOTTI |
SHANGHAI EA |
WH JUSTICE |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
VONA SHER-RENEA |
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SALYMAH |
KHIDAR |
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LIBANON AZADIKA NL |
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MI MORENA |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
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LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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YSABELA |
PARYS EL JAMAAL |
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EA MOONGYPSY ECHO |
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RD ANNABELLE LEE |
BEY AMBITION |
REGAL ACTOR JP |
*ENCORE ALI |
MORE PRETTY JP |
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BEY SHAHS LADY |
BEY SHAH+ |
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ELEGANCE OF TAASK |
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NATALIA K |
*EL NABILA B |
KUBINEC |
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218 ELF LAYLA WALAYLA B |
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KANDUCHA K |
CG BALIH EL JAMAAL |
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*LIBERTY BEY C |
STIVAL |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
ANAZA EL FARID |
RUMINAJA ALI |
BINT DEENAA |
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KAJORA |
KABORR+++ |
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*EDJORA++ |
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PALOMA DE JAMAAL |
SOHO CAROL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
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*RSD STNDG OVATION |
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PALOMARA |
*BARICH DE WASHOE |
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WN SWEETVALENTINE |
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RD LADY MAGNUM |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
KILIKA |
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A FANCY MIRACLE |
*SASAKI |
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*MEDINA AZAHARA |
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BEY SHAHS LADY |
BEY SHAH+ |
BAY EL BEY++ |
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STAR OF OFIR |
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ELEGANCE OF TAASK |
TAASK |
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LE ELEGANCE |
FVF BUCARRDI +/ |
KM BUGATTI ++ |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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SANEGORS LADY D |
SIMEON SANEGOR |
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DESERET TAOS LADY |
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MAJOR PRIMADONNA |
DS MAJOR AFIRE |
AFIRE BEY V |
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S S MAGNOLIA |
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LA SCATTA |
*MUSCAT |
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TWILITE |
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DM ENDLESS ROMANCE |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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DA LOVE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
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MAGNIFFICAA FA |
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TC PADRON BATISTE |
*PADRON |
PATRON |
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ODESSA |
|||
MS BATISTA |
*BASK ++ |
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BANDY |
ROYAL ASAD |
EL TINO |
DA VALENTINO |
VERSACE |
DA LOVE |
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IMPRIMISTA CF |
BEY IMPRIMIS |
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FANTASY BEY |
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LUMIAR ETHNA |
RFI MAKTUB |
ALTAM YSHMAYL |
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RFI CYNTILATION |
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EVENING STAR TGS |
LUMIAR AMADEUS |
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*PROMISE V |
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PA ALESSANDRA DANCER |
SUNDANCE KID V |
DESPERADO V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY ++ |
DARASKA |
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SWEET SHALIMAR V |
ALI JAMAAL |
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SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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RA APRIL ROSE |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
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PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
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NNL SCANDAL NASHANA |
KHADRAJ NA |
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JUR NATHASHA |
PA KID KHAN |
SUNDANCE KID V |
DESPERADO V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY++ |
DARASKA |
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SWEET SHALIMAR V |
ALI JAMAAL |
||
SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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KHARREA PGA |
KHADRAJ NA +++/ |
*PONOMAREV |
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KHATREENA NA |
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GAI PORTIA |
GAI MONARCH |
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GAI GAY FIERA |
|||
MARILYN V |
JULLYEN EL JAMAAL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
RUMINAJA ALI |
HERITAGE MEMORY |
|||
JULLYE EL LUDJIN |
LUDJIN EL JAMAAL |
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*NV JUSTA DREAM |
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MAGDALENA V |
SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
EL SHAKLAN |
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MOHENA |
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MARIGOLD V |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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MOSKA |
KM BUGATTI ++ |
VERSACE |
FAME VF + |
BEY SHAH + |
RAFFOLETA-ROSE |
|||
PRECIOUS AS GOLD |
*EL SHAKLAN |
||
AUTUMN IN GOLD |
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SANEGORS LADY D |
SIMEON SANEGOR |
SIMEON SA’AR |
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SIMEON SHIRLI |
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DESERET TAOS LADY |
BRIGHT BID |
||
TARABIN |
|||
MAY DANCER V |
SUNDANCE KID V |
DESPERADO V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY ++ |
DARASKA |
|||
SWEET SHALIMAR V |
ALI JAMAAL |
||
SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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MAGDALENA V |
SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
EL SHAKLAN |
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MOHENA |
|||
MARIGOLD V |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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MOSKA |
ALWAYS A JULLYEN V |
JULLYEN EL JAMAAL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY++ |
DARASKA |
|||
JULLYE EL LUDJIN |
ALI JAMAAL |
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SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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AMAZING GRACE V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY ++ |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
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LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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AUTUMN FIRE |
MENES RASB |
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*PALITRA |
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CASSANDRA GA |
VERSACES GOLD |
VERSACE |
RUMINAJA ALI |
HERITAGE MEMORY |
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FORTUNE IN GOLD |
LUDJIN EL JAMAAL |
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*NV JUSTA DREAM |
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AUNTIE FAME |
FAME VF + |
EL SHAKLAN |
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MOHENA |
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TSHALIMAR RA |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
||
MOSKA |
PA PHOENIX KID |
SUNDANCE KID V |
DESPERADO V |
HUCKLEBERRY BEY++ |
DARASKA |
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SWEET SHALIMAR V |
ALI JAMAAL |
||
SWEETINSPIRATIONV |
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PAMILA |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
|
LITTLE LIZA FAME |
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PALITRINA |
MENES RASB |
||
*PALITRA |
|||
MARILYN V |
JULLYEN EL JAMAAL |
*ALI JAMAAL |
RUMINAJA ALI |
HERITAGE MEMORY |
|||
JULLYE EL LUDJIN |
LUDJIN EL JAMAAL |
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*NV JUSTA DREAM |
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MAGDALENA V |
SANADIK EL SHAKLAN |
EL SHAKLAN |
|
MOHENA |
|||
MARIGOLD V |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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MOSKA |
Tampa, Florida
Menton, France
Hennessey Arabians has captured the heart and wonder of nearly every person that has visited since its inception in 2007. Frank Hennessey’s dream of building a ‘heaven for horses’ has been realized, while the unexpected consequence of his effort has turned the 93-acre farm into a place that many now refer to as HennesseyLand, a magical kingdom for those who are inspired by their love of the horse.
Hennessey Arabians is known as one of the top Arabian horse breeding farms in the Southeast Region, located in the heart of the “Horse Capital of the World” Ocala, Florida. In 2007, Ocala/Marion County was officially named the “Horse Capital of the World™,” a testament to the County’s unique involvement in all things equestrian and its record of producing some of the finest champions in the country. With a beautiful, mild climate all year long and soil rich with limestone calcium for strong bones, Ocala is home to more horses than anywhere else in the country.
The Hennessey breeding program was founded on the bloodlines of the pure Polish and Polish related halter horses and has beautifully transformed into a program that offers a horse for every home and a home for every horse. In 2014, Frank acquired full ownership of the Regional and National winning English Pleasure and Park stallion, H Mobility H. A number of mares were purchased to produce top English Pleasure offspring as well as a few Saddlebreds to begin the Half Arabian English division of Hennessey Arabians. Late in 2014 the Jaipur Initiative was formed for the double Ali Jamaal bred stallion, Jaipur el Perseus. The foundation of the Hennessey herd was built on Polish bloodlines because conformation, structure and athleticism which was of the utmost importance to Frank and Farm Manager and advisor, George Z. The introduction of other bloodlines such as Jaipur el Perseus into the program has created an enhancement of refinement and beauty to the Polish foundation. As a result of the quality Hennessey bred foals sired by Jaipur, Hennessey Arabians has experienced tremendous growth in the International Arabian horse community.
When asked what event in the Southeast has had the most impact on the farm, Frank responded, “The Region XII Championships and Spotlight Futurity is a major event for the Hennessey program, as is the Thanksgiving Show in Tampa. I have been particularly influenced by the camaraderie, support and respect for each others programs displayed by breeders and competitors at these shows. As the founder of the popular Weanling class at the Thanksgiving show that offers breeders an opportunity to showcase their foals with no pressure, no posing, and no hard stand up, I look forward to the show each year. Mike Wilson, Peri Wilson, and Mary Trowbridge have played valuable roles in the success of our horses at these events, including our title as the Spotlight Breeder of Distinction for 3 years in a row.” The Breeder of Distinction award is one that Frank refers to as the highest honor and recognition of the Hennessey program. Region 12 is the largest geographical region in the country. It creates an opportunity for breeders to compete against some of the world’s finest Arabian horses, while the Spotlight Futurity encourages all breeders to participate by rewarding stallion owners as well as breeders when they get involved in the program. The ever-growing payouts, recognition of breeders, and quality stallions has made it a very important program for the Arabian community as a whole.
In January of 2016, Hennessey Arabians stepped out of the box and held an online auction of some of their quality breeding stock. Inspired by Frank’s mantra, “a horse for every home and a home for every horse,” the project was an effort to reach a market that is otherwise hard to conquer. What set the idea apart was, the horses were auctioned online without the use of traditional Arabian horse auction companies, there were no reserves set and the bulk of the horses offered were proven breeding stock and/or show horses. The team brainstormed about ways to break the traditional mindset that online auctions are for “throw away” horses that an owner or breeder found no value in. Frank is proud of every horse he breeds and strongly believes that each of them holds value to someone, be it a foundation to a future breeding program or a best friend to someone in need. His desire to reach others with his infectious love of the Arabian horse inspired the team to hold an online auction with quality horses available at affordable prices all over the world. There is nothing more satisfying to Frank and his team than to see Hennessey bred horses excelling with their new owners. The entire team at Hennessey Arabians shares a common goal – to share the love of the Arabian horse across the globe. The powerful emotion that an Arabian horse calls to the surface of people from all walks of life remains a mystery to those who have not experienced it. Arabians speak to our hearts, nurture our souls and lovingly guide us through difficult situations.
During the 2013 Arabian Celebration Show in Kentucky, Kimberly Marie Jarvis, the Arabian Celebration Show Committee and Pat and Mary Trowbridge arranged a visit to the Home of the Innocents in Louisville, with Hennessey’s own, Miz Vogue VA. Home of The Innocents offers a safe haven for at-risk children; pediatric medical care; clinical treatment services and therapeutic loving foster and adoption services. When the organizers of the Home of the Innocents shared that some of the children would not be able to attend the show, the ACS took the show to them. It was an opportunity for these fantastic children to meet, touch and connect with an Arabian horse! The excitement in these children’s’ eyes when Miz Vogue dropped her head in their arms was astonishing. Everyone was moved to emotion beyond explanation as she made her way around the circle of children, one by one allowing each of them to touch and kiss her. The expression in her eye was soft and kind as if she had a complete understanding for the hardships these children have faced and what it meant to them to be in her presence.
A few years ago Frank invited a friend and his wife to visit the farm with their daughter Belle on her birthday weekend. Belle has Autism. On a routine tour of the farm Frank pointed out a mare that would likely give birth some time in the night. Belle was eager to be awakened if it were in fact to happen. At three in the morning, Frank awakened the family to witness the birth. Belle watched with wonder as the universe presented her with this beautiful little miracle. Thus began Belle’s love affair with the world of horses. As soon as she returned home she asked if she could have one of her own. Months later, Frank thought of Belle after spending time with a four-year-old Arabian gelding with one of the most loving personalities he’d ever come across. Belle’s parents accepted a generous gift of this kind young gelding to Belle. His forever friend and companion, Belle, refers to him as ‘Romeo’. Watching Belle and Romeo bond has been one of the most rewarding experiences of Franks’ life.
These stories only the scrape the surface of endless emotional moments cherished by the Hennessey team. Hennessey Arabians will be hosting seminars at the farm with the intent of sharing the history, lifestyle and passion of the Arabian horse, near the end of 2017. The goal will be to provide visitors with a unique glimpse at the lifestyle we so deeply enjoy and to introduce Arabian horses to the vast number of visitors that tour the farm located in the heart of the ‘Horse Capital of the World’.
They say ‘time flies when you’re having fun’… Frank’s dream of building this spectacular ‘haven for horses’, now lovingly referred to as HennesseyLand, has been in business for 10 years. 100 horses sold, countless lives touched, and an undeniable passion for the love of the horse has indeed made Hennessey Arabians a most ‘magical kingdom.’
Whether you are interested in owning, breeding, showing or just enjoying Arabians, please plan to visit. Our farm is open for those who want to experience it in person.
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Eugene, Oregon
Las Vegas, Nevada
PSYCHES LEGACY | PADRONS PSYCHE | *PADRON | PATRON |
ODESSA | |||
KILIKA | *TAMERLAN | ||
*KILIFA | |||
KAIYNDA SPECIAL | KAIYOUM++ | KHEMOSABI++++// | |
BAYANKA | |||
RASRAINA | IBN AWAD++/ | ||
RASWIA | |||
KATARZYNA | NEGATRAZ | *BASK++ | WITRAZ |
BALALAJKA | |||
*NEGOTKA | NEGATIW | ||
*BIGOTKA | |||
CARISTA | ARISTON | *BASK++ | |
AMFIBIA | |||
CYSA | *CYTRYS | ||
SUSZKA |
WH JUSTICE |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
KILIKA |
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A FANCY MIRACLE |
*SASAKI |
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*MEDINA AZAHARA |
|||
VONA SHER-RENEA |
EL SHER-MANN |
*EL SHAKLAN |
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GAZIRA |
|||
RENEA |
JASSEN |
||
SHAMILLAZZAN |
|||
TOSCANA PGA |
KHADRAJ NA +++/ |
*PONOMAREV |
*SALON |
*PALITRA |
|||
KHATREENA NA |
*PADRON |
||
*KATEESIA |
|||
GOLD VF |
BEY SHAH + |
BAY EL BEY ++ |
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STAR OF OFIR |
|||
RAFFOLETA-ROSE |
RAFFON ++ |
||
LETA ROSE |
WH JUSTICE |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
KILIKA |
|||
A FANCY MIRACLE |
*SASAKI |
||
*MEDINA AZAHARA |
|||
VONA SHER-RENEA |
EL SHER-MANN |
*EL SHAKLAN |
|
GAZIRA |
|||
RENEA |
JASSEN |
||
SHAMILLAZZAN |
|||
ANNAISS |
ANSATA NILE ECHO |
ANSATA HEJAZI |
ANSATA HALIM SHAH |
ANSATA SUDARRA |
|||
ANSATA WHITE NILE |
PRINCE FA MONIET |
||
ANSATA NILE GIFT |
|||
ASS-WINDI |
GONCHAR |
MENES |
|
NAMETKA |
|||
SASKIA RJ |
PLAKAT SU |
||
BARWNA |
JJ BELLAGIO |
MAGNUM PSYCHE |
PADRONS PSYCHE |
*PADRON |
KILIKA |
|||
A FANCY MIRACLE |
*SASAKI |
||
*MEDINA AZAHARA |
|||
JOYEUSE NY |
RSC CARHIF |
*CELADDINN |
|
*DW NATALIA |
|||
FLORENX NY |
*SNOWSHILL ARISEYN |
||
AMIRA NY |
|||
DUCHESS OF MARWAN |
MARWAN AL SHAQAB |
GAZAL AL SHAQAB |
ANAZA EL FARID |
KAJORA |
|||
LITTLE LIZA FAME |
FAME VF+ |
||
KATAHZA |
|||
AMETY B |
ETERNETY+ |
SHAREM EL SHEIKH |
|
TOMBOY |
|||
AMIGA-B |
BASK EL AMIGO |
||
JUWEL |