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Arlene Magid Write-Up

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Some of my lovely Arabian/Horse/Breeder friends told me how wonderful this site is, so I thought I'd come and share some recent news about one of my mares, Solei. Glad to be around great horsepeople!!

My Arabian, La Legacy de Solei, was recently the subject of a Write-up by the incomparable Arabian expert, Arlene Magid. I am so pleased with the wealth of information she has researched on my mare's pedigree. I learned so much more about her breeding, and the amazing stars in her lines. Would love any discussion about the old greats and favorite lines others admire..

I highly recommend Arlene Magid for future write-ups if one is interested in exploring pedigrees and getting great insight.

Solei is currently being trained in Hunter and will probably head toward Country Pleasure.


First show where she placed 3rd in mare Halter in a class of 10:












A few pics from today; I just love this mare!

Parkin' out like a pro..


Pasture condition- au natural:


 
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I hesitate to put one up as she is growing, butt high, and still "drying out" but, here's one from the show, where she placed 3rd in Halter- though dark, it gives some indication of how she's coming. I would ask people to please keep in mind she is still growthy (Hence no breeding decisions as of yet), and her Right leg is NOT square..
Other pics are out of date as she has changed far too much to be accurately represented by them. The previous one is most up to date..

 
#68 ·
I'm not sure about Arabs but my paint (coming 7 in Fall) still does. Slowly though (of course). She seems to be very delayed in her development (comparing to my qh that was done by 5 or 6).
 
#16 ·
He does do endurance, and still competes. Ironically enough, he was once wrote off as an aging, untrained, mediocre breeding stallion and sold very cheaply.

Funny, though, becasue according to Arlene's write up he isn't mediocre, and it takes some good training to make an edurance mount, and if he was "aged", then even more impressive, IMO.
 
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I have used the height predictor on the following website in the past even though its geared towards Arabians. It seems to indicate an Arabian should be done with height around 3-4 years or so.

How Tall Will My Arabian or Half Arabian Foal Horse Grow

Unfortunately it seems that even if there is a bit of growth left after 4 years of age its probably not enough for the mare in question to fully level out.

But then you never know - nature sometimes has a mind of its own.
 
#12 ·
I have used the height predictor on the following website in the past even though its geared towards Arabians. It seems to indicate an Arabian should be done with height around 3-4 years or so.

How Tall Will My Arabian or Half Arabian Foal Horse Grow.

But then you never know - nature sometimes has a mind of its own.
My thoughts exactly. If she was still 2 or so she might even out but a 6 her conformation is set and she should have stopped growing in the last year or two.
Unfortunately it seems that even if there is a bit of growth left after 4 years of age its probably not enough for the mare in question to fully level out

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Oh what a pretty

Halter, where id you get it??

Excuse me for asking, I'm not familiar with showing Arabs, but is the head piece of the halter always worn so far back along the neck? Is it part of the whole optical illusion, like the long bridle path?
 
#28 · (Edited)
Thanks WN. She has been such a joy. She does garner attention wherever she goes; someone tried to buy her at the show- - but not for sale at any price.
And I've been so fortunate to have Magic as well-- 1st place in Sport Horse in a class of 14! First Show!! I'll have to get some pics of her up next!

Can't wait for my other mares to get here so I can post their particulars..

Thanks!! :wink:
 
#59 ·
OK, so you paid Arlene for a pedigree write up on your horse. Good for you!

As an Arab person who "gets it", I have a few questions.

Why do you have her parked out in such a funky manner pulling her head at such a weird angle? It really makes her neck look horrible and you certainly aren't angling her properly to show off the hook and arch. If she's in training, you might want to work on that because that whole picture does not do your mare any justice at all.

You mentioned she's still growing. How much has she grown since she was 4? Without numbers, it's nearly impossible to gauge if she will grow up enough to level out.

Halter. While nice enough, I find this is the current trend for Arabians, especially if you want to be "authentic" and I'd be willing to bet she'd look great in something like it:
Authentic Arabian Halters| Arabian Horses of Diamond M Arabians

I'm curious as well as the other poster to know whether this show you mentioned was AHA or not. Datasource shows nothing for any of your horses-including your stallion. (Yeah, with access to the DS, it's real easy to pick up additional information.)

What is it you're hoping to accomplish with your breeding program? With all the different lines your horses all have, and the ones you mentioned you're acquiring, it really seems rather diverse. Are you going for a certain discipline? Certain look?

Good luck in your future endeavors!
 
#60 · (Edited)
Thanks for the comments.. I'll take them under advisement..

It's not a Pro pic and wasn't meant to be. She's had 2 weeks of Halter training. You don't have to like the pic. Only I do. :) She's not for sale, so I imagine it's fairly irrelevant. If, and, when I breed her, the foal would be retained.. Again- irrelevant to the "public."

Have some nice halters- see previous pic.

As for Datasource- you must be looking in the wrong place- they're all Registered.

I believe the mistake some are making here is that I have ANY obligation to answer ANY questions, especially when delivered in such a confrontational manner. I will not play that game. Period. I will ignore all such comers.
I hope this isn't your usual tone with posters; it's rather cheeky...
 
#66 ·
Really? Where in England? Have some friends there.. a few were born in England and live in Kells now..
Arabian shows are hosted everywhere- Central Florida and Orlando host a number of shows throughout the year, as do other "Clubs." There are a ton of them throughout Florida. I don't know where you live, but you can look up local Arab shows for your area via the net..
 
#122 ·
I lived in PA awhile on assignment- too cold for me..

I have some friends near Ipswich and several in Largs (sp), Scotland. The Scots are just crazy!! But loads of fun.. A couple who are authors live in Kells- she's an amazing, entrancing storyteller- could listen to her speak for hours.

I'm just learning the whole show thing myself.. even Halter. No plans to make Solei a Halter Horse- just wanted to give her some experience in the ring, and she sure worked it well!
 
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