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:
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Other pics are out of date as she has changed far too much to be accurately represented by them.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..
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
I get a lot of my tack from Egypt- know a few craftsman there..
Don't feel bad- most people don't get the whole Arab thing- but yes, the halter is pretty on her, isn't it?
What link?
But it wouldn't be much of a help- she doesn't resemble either parent overmuch. Much more a throwback to her Serafix and Ivanhoe lines, at least according to pedigree experts..
Wow Dru, so nice that your beautiful girl is getting so much attention:wink:.
She is lovely, and very deserving of the compliments!
I know you are very proud of her accomplishments.
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..
In all the time I spent over in the middle east, I don't believe I ever came across a handmade halter that looked like that. I did however find it's twin on Ebay
In all the time I spent over in the middle east, I don't believe I ever came across a handmade halter that looked like that.
I did however find it's twin on Ebay
My dad purchased a stallion from the Shams El Asil stud in Cairo & brought back a bunch of native tack- very unique- and certanly like nothing available here in the US.
Interesting that you will not answer a simple question such as whether or not the show was a rated AHA show. I am guessing not by your lack of response.
A very cute photo that illustrates Magic's tractability: here with 7 year old Mary Ann- took one of 4 second place ribbons- this class against adults..
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.
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?
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...
She was VERY serious about the the whole thing, and Magic took such good care of her.. Her mother was very proud. I could not have hoped for a better show for them- both first-timers..
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..
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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