Las Vegas 2017

LAS VEGAS, AN EVERCHANGING FANTASYLAND OF A CITY, HAS SEEN UNBELIEVABLE EXPANSION SINCE IT EMERGED FROM THE DESERT JUST OVER 100 YEARS AGO. THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF LAS VEGAS ARE ENJOYED BY MILLIONS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR. THEY STAY IN SOME OF THE MOST GLAMOROUS, UNIQUE HOTELS IN THE WORLD. THEY EAT AT FIVE-STAR RESTAURANTS AND EXPENSIVE BUFFETS. THEY PLAY AT CASINOS, POOLS, HEALTH SPAS AND GOLF COURSES. SOMETIMES – MANY TIMES ACTUALLY - THEY EVEN MARRY EACH OTHER! EVERYONE WILL JUST BE DAZZLED BY LAS VEGAS AND ITS SHEER NUMBER OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO CAN SEEM OVERWHELMING….” The ‘Silver City’ prides itself in its rich Western history, preserving and heavily promoting its plethora of ‘western’ activities and events. The Arabian Breeders World Cup has taken place in Las Vegas since 2007 and, also this year, it has been a blowout celebration. From 12th to 15th April 2017, the event returned to the South Point Equestrian Complex for the tenth consecutive year. A judged competition, it showcased the natural beauty, nobility, excitement and unique characteristics of the Arabian horse breed while providing a lively and entertaining experience for both breeders and those new to Arabian horses. Presented by the Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance, the Board consisted of Directors: Scott Bailey, Robert Boggs, Jay Constanti, Kimberly M. Jarvis, Lawrence Jerome, Murray Popplewell, Robert North, James Swaenpoel and Jeff Sloan. The ABWC show committee members were Executive Directors: Phyllis LaMalfa; Show Manager, Taryl O’Shea; Sponsorships/VIP Coordinator, Scott Bailey; Commercial/Corporate Coordinator, Kelly Charpentier and Public Relations Director, Riyan Rivero. The six-person panel of Internationally renowned judges included: Leslie Connor – USA; Terry Holmes – USA; Klaus Beste – KUWAIT; Jack Maritz - SOUTH AFRICA; Dr. Nelsom Moreira – BRAZIL; Irina Stigler – RUSSIA and judges Coordinator: Beth Hunziker. In their role of Ringmasters: Juan Stuckey and Dennis Eikenberry; Show Secretary Mary Kanaga; Show Announcer: Tony Shubert while the music could only be that played by Kristoff Heymans. The breeding classes were conducted in the European style using the World Cup Scoring System, similar to the one used at the All Nation’s Cup in Aachen, Germany and at the World Championships at the Salon du Cheval in Paris, France. Entries represented the United States and 25 other countries and included world champions, previous World Cup champions and dozens of US National, Scottsdale and international champions. The excitement and energy you could feel at the 2017 World Cup was electric! When each class entered the arena, hearts were pumping and hopes were high… As the gates opened for the Yearling Fillies Supreme Championship, the crowd responded to the entrance of the beautiful OM EL Erodite (EKS Alihandro X Om El Excella) - bred by Om El Arab International, owned by Patricia M Dempsey and presented by Handler Ted Carson - with an approving roar. Silver medal winner Kareemah Albidayer (Kanz Al Bidayer X Khaleifa) bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi and presented by Handler Michael Byatt. Bronze medal winner Seranza (Kanz Al Bidayer X E v e n i n g Serenade) bred by Michael Byatt , owned by Annelie Jonker and presented by Handler Michael Byatt. As for the Yearling Colts S u p r e m e Championship, the remarkable little star Enzino (Enzo X Maria PCF) grabbed the Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Sam Peacemaker and was presented by Handler Sandro Pinha. Silver medal winner Lucius GA (JJ Bellagio X Duchess Of Marwan) bred by Jim and Sally Bedeker, owned by The Empire Group and presented by Handler Rodolfo Guzzo. Bronze medal winner RD Harenaado (Hariry Al Shaqab X DM Endless Romance) bred by Murray and Shirley Popplewell, owned by Bassam Al Saqran and presented by Handler Paolo Capecci. As for the Junior Mares Supreme Championship, Gold medal winner the very lively FANATICAA (Al Raheb AA X Faleenah El Masr) bred by Raymond Mazzei, owned by Owaidah Arabian Stud and presented by Handler David C Boggs. Silver medal winner Juhaina Aljassimya (WH Justice X Toscana Pga) bred and owned by Aljassimya Farm and presented by Handler Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner DIYANNAA (ZT Marwteyn X Diya Forx) bred and owned by Psynergy Enterprise Developments LLC and presented by Sandro Pinha. As for the Junior Stallions Supreme Championship, Gold medal winner Royal Asad (El Tino X Lumiar Ethna Breeder) bred by Michel Alberto Morelato, owned by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis and showed by handler Rodolfo Guzzo. Silver medal winner NADEEM EL ARAB (WH JUSTICE X OM EL EUPHORIA) bred by Om El Arab International, owned by Aljassimya Farm and handled by Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner DOMINUS ARABCO (El Tino X Shavanna El Madan) bred by Sylvio Barbosa Neto, owned by Pedro Gonzalez Toledo and Roxana Zambrano and presented by handler Sandro Pinha. To draw the Show to a close were - as according to tradition - the Seniors Supreme Categories. Crowd favorites included the beautiful Senior Mare, Ghazala Al Shahania (Marwan Al Shaqab X Majalina), who took the Gold Championship and was shown by handler Michael Byatt. She is bred and owned by Al Shahania Stud. Silver medal winner Arwa Aljassimya (Besson Carol X Athina El Jamaal) bred and owned by Aljassimya Farm and beautifully presented by handler Giacomo Capacci. Bronze medal winner FT Havanna El Keav (Hk Keav Power X Hillary Vcm) bred by Flavia Maria Ramalho Torres and owned by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis and handled by Rodolfo Guzzo. The beauty and magnificence of the performance stallions was truly magical to watch in the ring and breathtaking against the lights of the South Point Equestrian Center. Captured in a breathtaking moment by Avalon show photographers, Senior Stallion Fadi Al Shaqab (Besson Carol X Abha Myra) handled by Michael Byatt to a Gold Championship seemed to float on air through the ring. His ears and wide nostrils took in the sights and sounds of the onlookers with his proud tail carried high. Silver medal winner the multi-decorated champion LD Pistal (Magnum Psyche X Halana) bred by Allen and Marian Corrow Rogers owned by Midwest Station Inc. and showed by David C Boggs. Bronze medal winner the tall, smooth bodied, with lots of movement and a ton of type stallion SIR Charmed FF (SF Sir Real X Bremervale Charmed) bred by Future Farms, owned by Kate Or Doyle Dertell and A Hardwick and handled by Rodolfo Guzzo. Through the use of the European style of showing, the 2017 Arabian Horse World Breeders Cup Show emphasized a more natural way of preparing, presenting and showing the horses so that their true Arabian spirit could shine in the arena! All efforts of the AHBA were concentrated on creating an event that was to be irresistible to the public -- one that touched the attendees’ heart and soul and made them think: ‘I want an Arabian Horse’. For years to come, Las Vegas will whisper about those wonderful days of Arabian horses at the South Point Equestrian Center. Some will share that time as the moment they fell in love with the breed; others will express how their passion for horses was rekindled. All will remember the magic…