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Triumphant in Brazil. Conquerer in the USA. Now he’s calling South Africa home! INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION MULTI SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPION *FAUSTO CRH+ (BR) Magnum Psyche x FHF Xantal For breeding information: www.strydomstud.co.za Francisca Strydom - 082 325 7912 Charlene Kopanski - 082 498 1383 Gerda Phillipson - 084 790 1618 2 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

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EDITORIAL ON THE COVER The familiar adage that “time flies when Francisca Strydom and the you’re having fun” certainly proved to be amazing Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah. true for the Strydom Arabian Stud. It is hard to imagine that the Stud celebrates its tenth Read more on page 13. anniversary this year! Picture by Stuart Vesty While this impressive milestone will be IN THIS ISSUE marked by a number of spectacular events, this issue of the Stud’s Arabian Horse International Champion *Fausto CRH+ (BR) 2 Magazine will spotlight the achievements of its leading lady. Introducing *Jasper MC (USA) 5 Francisca Strydom has proved herself to Equistrienne Extraordinaire 6 be an extraordinary horsewoman, with by Cindy Reich international titles in the show ring and on the endurance track for which she earned The amazing Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah 13 National colours. She was victorious in the by Dr Paul van Dam grueling Africa Endurance Championship in Namibia, a champion in halter at the The remarkable R-line of the Strydom Stud 17 prestigious Scottsdale Show in the USA, top three in Western Pleasure in Brazil and Young Guns – Stallions of the Future 19 has also accumulated several National titles at home in a variety of disciplines: Western Eternal Dream; Enduring Magic 20 Pleasure, Country Pleasure, English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure and in Halter showing. Where in the World? 22 Stud News 22 The stud also enjoyed stunning success in the show ring as well as the breeding FS Horatio 23 barn. As it remains the expressed goal of the Strydom Stud to produce purebred Electrolytes Arabians of international standard, the by Dr Paul van Dam 24 quality of their stallions and broodmare band certainly illustrates their commitment. Trendsetters & Record-breakers 26 Leading an impressive group of stallions is the world-renowned *Magic Dream (CAHR) The Idol-Maker 28 who is featured in these pages while striking *Charismatic BVA (USA) pictures illustrate the significance of the Idol-Maker, *Charismatic BVA (USA), Show Scene International Champion *Fausto CRH+ South African Nationals 2014 30 (BR) and the outstanding young superstar, Horse of the Year 2015 33 *Mosaic V (USA). The Stud has recently South African Nationals 2015 34 acquired an exciting prospect, *Jasper MC 10 Reasons You Should Buy Your Daughter a Horse! 35 (USA), pictured in this issue for the first By Sophie Callaghan time.” We also have a look at aristocrat mare Gauteng Championships 2014 36 *Ricochet V (USA) and the Stud’s remarkable Autumn Cup 2014 38 R-line created in her wake. FS Huckleberry Finn 39 4 Arabian Trophy Show 2014 40 National Champion FS Mouazar 41 National Champion FS Thor 42 National Champion FS Matzukaze 43 Mosaic V 44 Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud 45 National Champion *Senor Tango BVA (USA) 45 FS Jazzmine 46 FS Ballyhoo 46 FS Tahirah 46 FS Roxy Bay 46 FS Martinique 47 Stud News 48 Jumanji Equestrian & Eco Estate 50 Once in a lifetime *Magic Dream (CAHR) 52 Strydom Arabian Stud Magazine is published by Strydom Arabian Stud (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 233, Bronkorstspruit, 1020, South Africa. w w w. s t r yd o m s t u d. c o. z a

*Jasper MC (USA) WH Justice x Divina Pasion by El Nabila B For more information: 082 325 7912 www.strydomstud.co.zaS t r y d o m A r a b i a n H o r s e M a g a z i n e Vo l . 1 0 N o . 15 Francisca Strydom 082 498 1383 Charlene Kopanski 084 790 1618 Gerda Phillipson

E xEtqruaisotrriedninneaire By Cindy Reich South Africa is a beautiful country. A bountiful country. An unforgiving country. It requires hard work and dedication to succeed in this country. And hard work and dedication is what Francisca Strydom is all about. From her earliest recollection, Francisca was devoted to horses. Growing up on a farm in Makwassie, Francisca rode before she could walk. Any horse was fair game. When she was very young, her father got a palomino Saddlebred cross horse and it is said that Francisca was on the horse day and night. And why not? There was plenty of space to ride and plenty of horses. Any good horseman will tell you that you cannot become a horseman had no formal instruction but learned by doing. unless you have been thrown. Francisca rode the horses on her Francisca and her younger sister, Patricia, would parent’s farm without a saddle and yes, she fell off. A lot! But she start every day riding horses on the farm on any also learned to develop an excellent seat and sense of balance and harmony given day: Boerperd, Saddlebred, Thoroughbred on the back of a horse that would not have happened with a saddle in the cross, ponies — whatever there was that they way. In fact, Francisca was 18 years old before she got her first saddle!! She could ride. However, they were also responsible for the feeding, mucking out and all of the work Francisca Strydom with another one of her all time favourite horses, that had to be done as well. There was no trainer, *Baywatch V (USA), after collecting yet another set of roses. no formal education — it was all a process of trial and error. Finding out what worked and what didn’t. Spending all day every day, bareback, riding a variety of horses gave Francisca an education far beyond what any riding school could’ve taught. “My father was very strict”, said Francisca, “You have to feed them yourself, learn to ride yourself and do everything yourself”, he instructed me. “Yet, he would then get angry when I was away all day on the back of a horse.” As she grew older, Francisca considered concentrating on hunters and jumpers, but the cost of running in those circles was beyond her. Then, at the age of 16, she borrowed a black horse to compete in an endurance ride. Francisca and “Baby” completed the 30km ride, with Francisca riding the entire ride bareback! It was an early portent of what was to become a passion for Francisca Strydom — Endurance riding! However, we must first go back to a horse show that Francisca attended. She was there to see an Arabian stallion that she had seen a picture of. He was the ethereal white stallion with a high tail flowing out behind him. So although she was in a short skirt at the time, she climbed up on top of him and he promptly threw her in the dirt! Completely undaunted, Francisca admired the spirit of this white stallion and was determined to have an Arabian horse. She had ridden and trained every other type of horse, but never an Arabian. The die had been cast. With her father’s ethic in mind, Francisca started raising money to buy an Arabian horse and at the age of 17, bought Koringkloof Sidi, a registered Arabian stallion. She had to convince her father to travel over a thousand kilometers 6 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

to fetch him at the town of Springbok. Koringkloof Sidi and Francisca formed an unbreakable bond, and all it took was a whistle from Francisca to bring him running from whatever part of the farm he was residing. They were inseparable. After a few years, however, he was exported to Namibia. No one knew at the time that the connection with Koringkloof Sidi was far from over. More on that later. From this point on, Francisca was determined to breed and train Arabians. So although she was barely out of high school, she registered her Arabian Stud and breeding program. Her goal? “To breed to ensure the perpetual existence of this amazing breed!” It was obvious that Francisca had a talent with horses, but how to use it in a productive manner? Where Francisca was living in the North-West Province, there was not any sort of organized horse activity. She had thought of going into hunters and jumpers, but the cost was prohibitive and she didn’t have the facility and equipment to do it at the level that she wanted to compete. However, she COULD do endurance riding. All one needed was a good horse and plenty of space. Space was something Francisca had in abundance — and what breed of horse was better at endurance riding than the Arabian horse? As she did with everything in life, Francisca was single- minded in her resolve to become a serious endurance rider. “Endurance is the ultimate test for you and the horse”, says Francisca. “You must both work together in partnership and both horse and rider must be in peak condition”. From that first bareback endurance ride on “Baby”at the age of 16, Francisca has amassed over 10,000 km in the saddle across some of the roughest terrain in the world, gaining National and International titles along the way. One highlight was the African Endurance Championship in Namibia in 2012. This extremely challenging ride, over rocky mountains, shifting red sand dunes, gravel roads and the beach alongside the Atlantic Ocean takes it toll on both horse and rider. Yet Francisca emerged as the overall winner as well as with the coveted “Best Conditioned” (horse) award and “Best of the Best” award. All serious horsemen and women yearn to win the best Condition award, as it validates their care, conditioning and training of their horse throughout the ride. Interestingly, she won this award on her homebred gelding, Baahir Jireh Zuhrah, sired by none other than Koringkloof Sidi! Baahir Jireh Zuhrah deserves his own story, as it is a testament to a “never-give-up attitude” that is not uncommon in Arabian horses. Zuhrah was bottle raised as a foal, as his mother did not have adequate milk for him. As a young stallion he survived a very severe chest injury that should have killed him. Francisca started him on an endurance career in 2007 where he completed three 80km rides. While training in 2008 he injured a tendon so badly that the veterinarians said he would never compete again. However, Francisca’s superb care and conditioning and Zuhrah’s “never-say-die attitude” saw both compete at Fauresmith in 2010 and later that Continued on page 8 Francisca Strydom with one of her all-time favorite companions, *Magic Dream (CAHR) Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 7

FavouritesExtraordinary Continued from page 7 Francisca and *Dana Sashay (USA) year completed Zuhrah’s first 120km ride in Mogale. As they were preparing for their first ride in 2011 disaster struck again when Zuhrah’s foot broke through a pipe and cut his foot so seriously that only Francisca’s quick actions to use her coat to create a pressure bandage stopped him from bleeding to death. Again, Francisca used her innate skills as a horsewoman and her knowledge of Zuhrah’s mental state to nurse him through this latest setback. Knowing that Zuhrah lived to work and loved his job, she slowly brought him along so he could do the job he loved to do! A year later, the unconquerable team were back at a ride in Walvis Bay where Zuhrah finished first overall and was awarded “Best Conditioned” and “Best of the Best”! In a sport where the horse and rider must depend on each other in grueling circumstances, the bond that Zuhrah and Francisca had was unmistakable! Each one looked after the other — always! “The biggest obstacle was always keeping Zuhrah from going too hard”, said Francisca. He would die running — he just has a drive that is unbelievable. I couldn’t let him go as hard as he would like and clearly I was able to strike the right balance in as much as he won “Best Conditioned” and “Best of the Best”. Only a consummate horsewoman could possess the innate talent, and ability to execute a carefully crafted plan with absolute precision — in a sport that entirely unpredictable — to achieve the success that Francisca has within the International Endurance Racing community. She has competed in the toughest endurance ride in Africa — the Fauresmith 200km an unbelievable 14 times, winning the lightweight division in 2008 and being the first standard weight woman home in 2014! The Arabian horse was evolved to cross vast distances efficiently — that is what they were bred to do. Francisca Strydom is showing not only Africa, but also the entire world just how good the Arabian is at this job! However, it was perhaps inevitable in her equestrian pursuits that Francisca would be exposed to the show world. For the first time, she sought professional help for her riding form from Johan Pienaar, thinking it would improve her endurance riding. Continued on page 10 Francisca and *Baywatch V (USA) at the Gauteng Francisca and Meersgeluk Ashar Championships 2011 8 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

LegendsExtraordinary El Nabila B (USA; 2010) Magnum Psyche (Argentina; 2005) Jullyen El Jamaal (USA; 2009) Pianissima (Belgium; 2008) Aladinn (USA: 2006) Ali Jamaal (Brazil; 2010) 9 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

HalterExtraordinary Continued from page 8 “All the farmers do endurance riding in South Africa”, said Francisca with her parents, Tol and Rika Kirsten Strydom, “and I didn’t want to look like that!” At first, it was Top and bottom: Unanimous Champions in halter at the rough, as no one would help her with the exception of Ros Krige and as usual, she more or less had to figure it out for 2013 Scottsdale Show: Francisca and Victoria WP. herself. She started out in the standard performance classes — English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter under Saddle, etc. Francisca says that how she learned to prepare show horses has helped her in endurance riding. However, Western Pleasure was very difficult for her to get right. “Everything in endurance is fast, fast, fast”, said Francisca. “Western Pleasure is all slow, slow, slow. It was really hard for me to learn to go slow!” She won National Championships in every division in South Africa, so she set her sights for the largest Arabian horse show in the world — Scottsdale, Arizona. In a show where there are over 2100 Arabian horses from around the world, shown in every discipline imaginable, Francisca was a unanimous Champion showing in halter (in-hand) and a finalist in Western Pleasure with Fausto in 2013. Yet again, her own “figure it out” attitude and innate horsemanship put her at the top of the world’s horsemen and women at the largest Arabian horse show in the world! Not content to win Championships in Africa and North America, Francisca showed at the Brazilian National Championships. She had gone to Brazil to source some new bloodlines and ended up showing a borrowed gelding in Western Pleasure where she just missed a Reserve Championship placing 3rd in the Championships. Not bad for a farm girl from South Africa who never had professional training and didn’t get her first saddle until she was 18! It is not only in the saddle that Francisca Strydom has made her mark. Probably her greatest accomplishment is the breeding program she has set up at Strydom Arabian Stud, bringing in horses and genetics from around the world to breed a better Arabian horse. Due to its remote geographic location, Africa has often had to rely on horses for breeding that come from small genetic pool. Francisca has actively traveled around the world — to North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East to source the very finest Arabian horses to build her vision. Therefore, not only has she raised the bar for the quality of Arabian horses being produced in South Africa, other breeders in Africa benefit by using stallions standing at stud at Strydom Stud. Francisca is the very best candidate to found a dynasty of breeding animals, as she requires a horse that is not only beautiful, but is also capable of being a riding animal. Too many breeders do not ride their horses and require no performance quotient in their breeding programs. However, if one looks at the history of the Arabian horse, it is the breeders that demanded performance as well as beauty (Poland and Russia, for example) that bred the very best horses! It is therefore no surprise that Francisca has bred numerous Champions in South Africa: FS 10 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

PerformanceExtraordinary Paparatzzi, FS Tallulah, FS Rihanna, FS Ruqayyah, FS Excelsior, FS Luis Figo, FS Veronique, FS Tornado, FS Taisiyah, FS Misty Mae, Francisca showed *Fausto CRH (USA) to the finals FS Mikado, FS Tempting Honey, FS Mouazar, FS Twilight Moon, of the Western Pleasure Championship at the 2013 FS Skyfall, FS Stoickov, FS Starfire, FS Thor, FS Titan, FS Matzukaze for example. Scottsdale Show Namibian Champions bred by Strydom Stud include: FS World Cup, FS Simply Illustrious, FS Taylor’s Dream and FS Waseemah. However it might be her International Champions that have made Francisca most proud: FS So-Viva Exotica (now showing in Europe – leased by Al Khaled Farm), FS Mona Lisa, FS Ruqayyah and the All Nations Champion, FS Magnum’s Madonna (now owned by Mr Paul Gheyssens, who also owns QR Marc). All of her many accomplishments could never have happened without great talent, determination and a loving family! Her parents, husband Tinus and their son Jonty are key figures to Francisca’s success and well being. Also Tinus’ daughter Marlise and Tinus’ grandson Reuben Ellis who both contribute to the success that is Strydom Stud! The stud is a beautiful facility built with the horse’s comfort in mind. Spacious stalls with large windows, large paddocks were mares graze in comfort and beauty. Riding arenas where the horses are worked and trained. An office where Francisca is a one-woman company. She has learned to run a business, do marketing, create advertising and develop an Arabian horse that is sought worldwide. Competing at the Brazilian Nationals in the Western Pleasure Championship. Jonty Strydom inherited his love for horses from his mother. He participated in his first horse show on his first birthday. A proud moment for Family and Stud: Francisca and Marlise National Champion ENGLISH PLEASURE 11 Strydom winning the South African National Championship and 2009 *Sparkle nShine (USA) Reserve Championship in Country Pleasure. Pictured here with 2010 *Sparkle nShine (USA) Nadia Bouwer and Tinus Strydom. Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

EnduranceExtraordinary When asked now, what it was about the Arabian horse, specifically, that captured her heart so many years ago, Francisca replied, ““They bond with you like no other animal, they’re incredibly intelligent and caring, they make a difference in your life and they’ve meant so very much to me then, and consequently throughout my life. You can see it in their eyes: the love, intelligence, the wish to please, the will to live and enjoy life” For everything the Arabian horse has given to Francisca Strydom, she has given back—many times over. Gazing at the farm where the stallions are hanging their heads out of their back windows, supervising the mares grazing the fields, one will see young foals capering about their mothers, a young woman trainer working with a rider in the arena, a groom giving a horse a well-deserved bath after a training session… a small paradise of world-class Arabian horses. All from a small girl in South Africa who was in love with horses who would work very, very hard—and never give up. Two horses bred and owned by Francisca completed the About the Author Fauresmith Endurance in 2014 – Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah and Cindy Reich grew up on her parent’s Arabian horse Cheval de-Mer Anastacia. breeding farm. She is an equine reproductive technician and works in all aspects of equine reproduction. She has managed the breeding programs for many Arabian farms in the USA and Europe. Currently she is working at Alliance Stud in Kentucky, where they stand nine American Saddlebred stallions. Cindy is also a journalist and does a monthly column, “Stud Farm Diaries” for the Arabian Horse World magazine. She has also contributed to the Australian Arabian Horse News, The Arabian Magazine (England), Oasis magazine (online) and several other horse publications. Cindy has also been an International Arabian Horse Judge for over 35 years. Francisca and Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah finished second in the Cindy with dam of Enzo, RD Bey Shahmpane 2014 SA International Challenge, held in Parys, Free State. 12 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

ZuhrahThe Amazing by Dr Paul van Dam Bred and owned by Francisca Strydom, Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah started his life on 14 May 2002 in Wolmaransstad, a small town in the North-West Province, where the average temperatures in May range from a low of 3°C to a high of 22°C. Soon after his birth, the winter started, with temperatures dropping to lows below zero and highs around 18°C. Probably not the ideal time for a foal to start his life. On top of this, his dam did not produce milk and the colt was removed from his dam soon after birth. It fell on his owner’s mother, Rika Kirsten, to bottle-feed him. Zuhrah, as he was affectionaly known, lived amongst a herd of cattle and could easily have claimed a split personality, having cows for company and a human being as surrogate dam. But this remarkable horse developed a strong-willed personality and became a fighter, a survivor, believing in himself, probably seeing himself as a mighty Arabian stallion, not knowing the limits of his being. Not only did he posess the ideal personality for an endurance horse, but also a personality that helped him overcome the accidents that he was destined to be involved in. He was aptly named “Zuhrah”, Arabic for “Brilliance” or “Brightness” (and the name used by the Indonesians for the evening star, Venus). The stud name, from Hebrew words, can be translated as “To provide brilliant (horses)” (Baahir – dazzling, brilliant, Jireh – to provide, to foresee). In many ways prophetic! As a young stallion, living life he completed three rides of 80km from give him a chance as a riding horse, to the full, a piece of metal January to April (this was before the the tendon was placed in a cast and penetrated his chest, missing “novice rules” were promulgated) and he was put on stable rest for a full six vital organs but causing Francsica entered him for Fauresmith. months – needless to say, Zuhrah hated tremendous damage. The wounds Unfortunatley, he did not finish the ride every minute of it. Being an active and were cleaned and stitched up, but the and Francsica decided to rest him till investigative horse, always moving prognosis was poor and for several days 2008. around, solitary confinement in a stable his life hung by a thread. However, his was the worst possible outcome for fighting spirit and will to live ensured But then - disaster struck again. In him. However, his fighting spirit helped that he overcame this injury. In 2006, July 2008, while training, he injured him to survive and he overcame both at the age of four, he was gelded, as a tendon. Upon examination, the confinement and injury. After a year’s part of the preparation for his career attending veterinarian advised that the rest, he restarted his athletic career. as an endurance horse. His endurance prognosis for his life as an endurance He was slowly built up, with lots of career started in earnest in 2007 when horse was grave, and that he would walking and long slow distance work probably never compete again. To Continued on page 14 Francisca Strydom and Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah on their way to victory in the grueling All Africa Endurance Challenge, Walvis Bay 2013. Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 13

Continued from page 13 and completed the required qualifying hind leg disappeared into the pipe after the injury, this fighter returned rides to participate at Fauresmith in and got stuck. Fortunately, other riders to the endurance scene with a bang. 2010. This time around he managed to were close; one jumped from his horse Francisca and Zuhrah completed two complete the ride in a good time of 9 to grab Zuhrah’s head, to prevent him 80 km rides and then entered the SAIC hours 19 minutes, with Francisca in the from struggling too much. Others also at Aldam, where they finished amongst saddle. It was at this ride that Francisca dismounted to help in the true “Spirit the top ten “no weights”. The dynamic and Zuhrah truly bonded and became a of Endurance”. The hole was narrow in duo were back and were selected for team that would still achieve greatness. front and wider at the back; each time the SA No Weight Team for the team Later that year, this dynamic duo also Zurah tried to pull his leg out, bending competition against Namibia in Walvis completed Zuhrah’s first 120km ride at it at the joints, his foot caught in the Bay. Francisca’s goal was to do well Mogale, in just over six-and-a-half hours. narrow front end. It seemed impossible and to finish in a top three position. to free his leg. “I heard a loud crack They followed a carefully designed The new year started. Zurah had and thought that he had fractured training programme, the last month shown his talent and was rearing to his leg”, one of the riders who assisted of which was completed in Walvis Bay. go, ready for a real competitive season, Francisca told me afterwards. It took This proved to be an excellent strategy; proving any prediction that he would a lot of manoeuvring and five people Zuhrah showed what he was made of not compete again to be completely to eventually free the leg. Blood was and the now well-established team wrong. But disaster struck – again! In spurting everywhere and it looked like won the No Weight category. Zuhrah February 2011, at the Willem Prinsloo/ he would bleed to death. Francisca was also awarded the“Best Conditioned Ezemvelo ride, he was entered for used her jacket as a pressure bandage Horse” award in his category, as well his first CEI 1* ride, with the aim to to stop the bleeding. The leg was later as the “Best of the Best” amongst all complete this ride and so qualify for bandaged, with bandages having to the best conditioned horses. What an a CEI 2*, getting him ready for the SA be replaced regularly until July (five achievement! What Brilliance! International Challenge (SAIC). Alas months later)! This was followed by - this was not meant to be. On the weeks of hydrotherapy, with excellent Hard to believe, but Zurah had not track, upon crossing an underground results. seen the end of his misfortunes. At a concrete pipe, Zurah stepped on a ride in March 2013, he pulled up lame weak spot in the pipe, a small hole that An injury that would have put an and Francsica ended up resting Zuhrah had been covered with some white end to the career of most endurance again for almost a year. Was this to be material and was not visible. His left horses could not beat Zuhrah! A year the end, or was another remarkable comeback possible? Could a horse, any In full flight. Doing what they know best, Francisca and Zuhrah wear down the horse, after so many setbacks, return distance during the SAIC Tri- Nations event in Parys, Free State, 2014. to form and finish in the top echelons Picture: Leana Erasmus again? Zuhrah proved that this was indeed possible. After doing two 80 14 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 km rides as part of his preparation, Francisca and Zuhrah entered the SAIC in Parys, Free State - this time in the Standard Weight category. They finished in second place, in an excellent time of 5:38:47, and Zuhrah was awarded “Best Conditioned Horse” once again. Following this, a tough decision had to be made – the gruelling Fauresmith Endurance Ride or Walvis Bay? After much debate, Francsica decided to take Zuhrah to Fauresmith, where the pair entered in the Standard Weight category. Francisca rode Zuhrah to a third place finish in a time of 8:21:21 - to place the crown on this little horse’s eventful career. Brilliant, Zuhrah! Will it end there? I doubt it. There is still a lot of fight and a lot of fire left in the brilliant Zuhrah and I am sure that we will see him share more career highlights with Francisca in future!

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RRem-Talheriknaeble of the Strydom Stud As a member of as one of the Arabian breed’s most prestigious broodmare bands, *Ricochet V (USA) has emerged as a broodmatron par excellence. A multiple National Champion in both halter and performance, *RicochetV (USA) has had a profound influence on the breeding program of the Strydom Stud and, indeed, the Arabian breed in South Africa. This classic and exotic mare of exceptional femininity, elegance and athleticism, has created the renowned Royal bloodline of the Strydom Stud: the celebrated and remarkable R-line. Very few mares are blessed with extreme qualities and talents in the show ring as well as being a consistent producer of exceptional foals. This convergence of greatness in both phenotype and genotype defines the legacy of *Ricochet V (USA). Sired by Jullyen El Jamaal out of Ravvens Skylark, she was bred by the legendary Sheila Varian and imported from the USA by Strydom Arabian Stud as a three year-old. As soon as her first foal was born it became evident that she would become an outstanding producer. The promise shown by beautiful babies such as FS Rosalinda, FS Raconteur, FS Ruqayyah, FS Royal Silk and FS Ruby proved justified as they proceeded to rapidly collect championship titles in the show ring. Now firmly established, the Royal R-line of the Strydom Stud will certainly continue to magnify the legacy of one of the greatest Arabian mares to grace African shores. Top models: *Ricochet V (USA) with a new Range Rover model that was introduced to the motoring press at the Strydom Stud. Nadia Bouwer rode *Ricochet V (USA) to the 2014 Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure Championship. Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 17

RRem-Talheriknaeble FS Royal Silk of the Strydom Stud Offspring of National Champion owned by Tiaan and Sandy Bredenkamp, shown by Leon Botha *Ricochet V (USA) FS Rozabella Owned by Aucamp Arabians National Champion National Champion FS Ruqayyah FS Ruby *Charismatic BVA (USA) X *Ricochet V (USA) *Simply Red SC (USA) x *Ricochet V (USA) Owned by the South African Breeders Initiative Owned by Bernard & Annerien Groenewald (SABI). Shown in Europe by Schoukens Training Centre, Belgium FS Raconteur *MH Ahsom (USA) x *Ricochet V (USA) Pictured with JG & Sheila Nortje and owned by Bellamia Stud FS Rosalinda Owned by Aucamp Arabians 18 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

YOUNG GUNS Stallions of the Future FS Starrshine FS Skyfall *FS Quicksilver (USA) x *Sparkle nShine (USA) *Charismatic BVA (USA) x *So Viva La Diva (USA) FS Spartacus *Baywatch V ++ (USA) x *Sparkle nShine (USA) For more information: 082 325 7912 www.strydomstud.co.zaS t r y d o m A r a b i a n H o r s e M a g a z i n e Vo l . 1 0 N o . 1 1 9 Francisca Strydom 082 498 1383 Charlene Kopanski 084 790 1618 Gerda Phillipson

Eternal Dream; Enduring Magic This article appeared in the Canadian Arabian Horse Magazine, Official Publication of the Canadian Arabian Horse Registry, August 2014 Of all of the stallions bred on Canadian soil, Magic Dream has to be one of the most influential sires this country has ever produced. A U.S. and Canadian National Top Ten, Scottsdale Champion and sire & grandsire of numerous National and Scottsdale Champions, Magic Dream has left his mark in the history books. In 2008, he topped the CAHR’s list of Canadian stallions with the most registered progeny, eclipsing the immortal Dalul. His foals have gone on to fantastic success in the show ring and their importance is well recognized in breeding programs around the world. That, and the good fortune of having a great mare. Bred by Jo-Anne Campone, a small breeder from British Columbia, Magic Dream was the product of an extremely exacting selection process. It was Jo-Anne’s unwillingness to settle for anything other than her ideal that led to his creation. Jo-Anne’s love of the Arabian developed as a young girl, in the pages of King of the Wind & The Black Stallion. It was a love she never outgrew. In 1983, she would take the first step towards her lifelong dream with the purchase of the purebred mare, Myrilinan Acledo. A beautiful Gai- Adventure daughter, she had the classic Gainey type with enormous black eyes and the sweetest disposition. More importantly, she had just been bred to Aristo Kossak.“After seeing several of Kossak’s foals, I was very impressed with the consistency he put on all of them,” states Jo-Anne. This, paired with the fact that Aristo Kossak had been a Canadian Reserve National Champion Futurity Stallion and U.S. National Top Ten Informal Combination, appealed to Jo-Anne and convinced her he was a worthy choice as a stallion. On July 14, 1984, The Dreamspinner was born. “I can’t begin to explain what she has meant to me both as a broodmare and a friend,”says Jo-Anne. The following year, Jo-Anne saw and fell in love with a young stallion named Ali Jamaal. He was the epitome of type and had just been named 1985 U.S. National Champion Futurity Stallion. She decided he would be the perfect match for her mare, but before she was old enough to breed, Ali Jamaal was sold to Brazil. “I continued to search for an alternative stallion, Everlasting Magic! *Magic Dream (CAHR) was crowned Gauteng Supreme Champion Stallion at the age of 22. It was his first show in Africa. 20 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

but none seemed to excite me as much that moment, Magic Dream’s breeding successful Magic has become as a sire, as Jamaal,” Jo-Anne explained. career took off. As Knowles says on siring more than 400 foals to date. his website, “We turned around after His daughters, in turn, have become In 1989, news hit that Ali Jamaal was the morning session and there were exceptional broodmares and are returning to the U.S. to be shown. Not a hundred people there, waiting to sought after worldwide,” says Jo-Anne. willing to let this golden opportunity buy breedings. As they say, the rest is pass her by, Jo-Anne made sure she history.” He was indeed sought after booked a breeding and was rewarded worldwide – in May 2008, the magic the following spring with a filly, Dream His popularity has grown around went international, with Magic Dream’s Fantasy. “It was probably the only time the world, with offspring being sold sale to the Strydom Stud of South I had actually hoped for a colt,” she to England, Austria, Italy, South Africa, Africa. admits. South America and the Middle East. “I could never have imagined how The magic continues… After a short time back in Brazil, Ali Jamaal returned the next year to capture the U.S. National Championship. The Dreamspinner was bred once more and on June 8, 1992 the colt Jo-Anne had originally hoped for was born. From the moment he was born she knew he was ‘magic’. “His enormous eyes and those tippy ears, his overall presence made me think he was special,” Jo-Anne beams. She was certainly not alone in her opinion of the youngster. His first mare was booked to him at 3 days old – the result of that breeding was GF Forever Magic+, a multi-Champion regional stallion. A repeat breeding produced GF Simply Magic, also a Regional Champion and the dam of RD Fabreanna (x Falcon BHF), who was bred by Murray and Shirley Popplewell of RaeDawn Arabians. RD Fabreanna was the first Canadian-bred filly to be named 2007 U.S. National Champion Yearling Filly. Greg Knowles came out to see the dark bay colt when he was five months old and saw the potential that Magic Dream had. He tried to convince Jo- Anne to sell, but she wouldn’t hear of it. Finally, when Magic was in his two-year- old year, Jo-Anne agreed to syndicate him and the Magic Partnership was formed. By the time Magic Dream was three, his first crop of ten foals had arrived. “We were all thrilled at how prepotent he was,” says Jo-Anne. Whether the foal was out of a Spanish, Polish, Egyptian or domestic-bred mare, the foals all had the “magic” look. Five of these foals made the trip to Scottsdale as yearlings and in huge classes (this being before halter classes were divided into age groups), both colts and all three fillies made their qualifying cuts. Of those, all but one of the fillies ended up in the Top 10. It was a real boon for Knowles’ Arabian Expressions – from Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 21

Where in Stud News the World? Country Registered Arabian horses 1 United States 663 319 2 Canada 48 177 3 Australia 45 659 4 Brazil 40 041 5 United Kingdom 38 000 6 Germany 35 521 The Strydom Stud’s success at Fauresmith 2014 was the result of the teamwork and dedication of Charl Roux, Freddie 7 France 30 567 van der Westhuizen and Francisca Strydom, pictured here with 8 Spain 17 170 Baahir-Jireh Zuhrah. Sheila Varian with Francisca and Jonty Strydom pictured during 9 Argentina 13 642 a visit to Sheila’s farm in Arroyo Grande, CA, USA. Several of the 10 Netherlands 12 493 Strydom Stud’s best horses hail from here. Stuart Vesty gets acquainted with a new addition to the 11 Sweden 9 860 Strydom Stud family. Many of the striking pictures in this 12 Italy 8 998 magazine were taken by Stuart. 13 Egypt 8 166 14 Turkey 8 004 15 South Africa 7 318 16 Poland 7 131 17 Russia 7 061 18 United Arab Emirates 7 021 19 Belgium 5 745 20 Uruguay 5 744 21 Tunisia 5 013 22 Denmark 3 909 23 Austria 3 462 24 New Zealand 2 973 25 Qatar 2 781 Arabian horses are also found in Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Morocco, Chile, Syria, v, Jordan, Israel, Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Norway, Hungary, Portugal, Venezuela, Ecuador, Paraguay, Finland, Slovenia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Zimbabwe, Columbia, Slovakia, Lebanon, Costa Rica, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Libya, Croatia, Haiti, Yugoslavia, Bolivia and Belize. Source: Arabdatasource.com 22 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

FS Horatio Afire Bey V x *CSP Higher Vision (USA) Owned by Marlise Strydom Bred by Strydom Arabian Stud Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 23

Electrolytes by Dr Paul van Dam Much has been written about the use of electrolytes in sports horses in general and endurance horses in particular, with me being one of the guilty parties contributing to this. The topic remains wonderfully complicated; the more one studies it, the Dr Paul van Dam Electrolyte supplementation is less you seem to know! probably the most controversial topic in endurance riding. with water only. Water alone will, means that the concentration of Should you, or should you not? after it has been absorbed, dilute electrolytes in these drinks mimics And if you, what should you use? In my the body fluid compartments. The the concentration found in body mind there is absolutely no doubt that, body sees this dilution as a “volume fluids. Water, on the other hand, is without a well-formulated electrolyte overload” and takes action to rectify “hypotonic”, as the concentration mixture, horses cannot perform at their this – by increasing urine output, of electrolytes in water is lower best in endurance. This opinion has leading to further loss of water and, than the concentration found in grown over the years through personal as urine is not only water, more of body fluids. experience, having been involved with the essential electrolytes. Rather a number of top-performing endurance counterproductive, I would say! It • Animals drink because they are horses, but also from studying the is essential to not only replenish thirsty; thirst has complex control writings of world experts. the water, but to also replenish the mechanisms in the body. Thirst electrolytes that were lost in the sweat. leads to a so-called “drive to drink”. Equine sweat contains high • Researchers have shown that a • It has been shown that the “drive concentrations of electrolytes (similar mixture of water and electrolytes to drink” is suppressed if cold, or even slightly higher than the is absorbed well from the stomach hypotonic water passes certain concentrations in body fluids). One during endurance-type exercise. nerve endings in the mouth and does not have to be a rocket scientist Within 20 minutes after drinking an throat. to work out that, when horses work electrolyte solution, around 20% of hard and sweat, high volumes of water the solution had been moved from the • Other researchers have shown that and essential electrolytes are lost. stomach to the small intestine, and horses tend to drink more water Many researchers have proven over the within 1 hour at least 50% had moved (total volume) if the first water they years that, if the water and electrolytes through. Also, within 45 – 60 minutes ingest is lukewarm and contains are not replenished, horses will show after ingestion, the electrolytes from electrolytes. various symptoms of metabolic and the solution reached peak levels in cardiovascular problems, which lead to the blood. It therefore makes a lot of • In short – horses will consume more poor performance, colic and sometimes sense to provide horses with sufficient water if the temperature of the even death. Despite the overwhelming water and electrolytes at each hold water is only slightly below body scientific evidence, there still are some during an endurance ride (and temperature and if it is isotonic who refuse to use electrolytes and perhaps to start giving electrolytes (contains a balanced solution of others who advise against it. It concerns an hour or so before the start). electrolytes). Obviously, if the me that I still hear it being said that “all water tastes salty, horses might a horses need is good food and clean • For the next fact, you need some refuse to drink it. Electrolyte mixes water”. Yes, they need this. But they also background knowledge. aimed at being dissolved in water need to be given electrolytes! • Most endurance riders drink some therefore often contain some sort of energy drink during an sugar and other flavouring agents. My aim today is to add some endurance ride. Those who have interesting facts to the debate. taken the trouble of reading the • Dextrose could be an important • It has been shown that it is label or some of the marketing ingredient of the electrolyte mix as material on these drinks, will well. In humans, dextrose facilitates detrimental to the health of the know that they are “isotonic”. This the absorption of water and horse to replace these sweat losses 24 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

electrolytes from the gut and this might well be the Looking for a horse? case in horses too. Young or old, big or small; • Everyone has been told to provide the horse with We’ve got it all! sufficient feed and water as soon as a ride is over. At many rides there are officials who specifically do Riding horses for endurance or show, rounds to check whether horses have enough to eat foals, outstanding stallion prospects, and drink, officials who often are quite happy to see a half-full bucket of water and a hay-net filled with geldings and mares in foal to unpalatable dry and stalky grass. imported stallions. • As to water, this is indeed essential. Ideally, horses should be given two buckets, one with clean water You’re invited! and the other with an isotonic electrolyte solution, allowing them to choose. It takes up to a day after Visit us and see our beautiful, a ride for the body to achieve a normal fluid and Modern Arabians! electrolyte balance, supplementation remains essential. Remember – water should be just For more information or to make an colder than normal body temperature, not almost appointment, please call: freezing! Francisca Strydom 082 325 7912 • When it comes to feeding, one has to be careful. Charlene Kopanski 082 498 1383 When a horse ingests dry feed, water is drawn into Gerda Phillipson 084 790 1618 the stomach and gut. This leads to a decrease in the volume of plasma (the fluid component of www.strydomstud.co.za blood). In a dehydrated horse (and all horses are dehydrated to some extent after completion of an Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 25 endurance ride), this will further exacerbate the dehydration and could even be the last straw to break the proverbial camel’s back. This probably is one of the factors that cause a horse that seems to be “OK” after a ride to crash two to three hours later. It is advisable to rather give the horse some time to rehydrate before providing it with dry feed. At the very least, dunk his hay in water and provide it to him in a bucket or trough (not a hay-net or similar, from which the water will merely drip to the ground), helping him to ingest at least some water with the hay. In closing, something that has been said often before. Electrolytes lost in sweat are chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Electrolyte supplements should therefore contain: • Only these key ingredients in the right proportions. • Some sugar (sucrose, the same you add to your coffee) and flavouring agents to make the mix a bit more palatable. • Some dextrose to aid absorption from the gut. • Sometimes there will be low levels of silicon dioxide in the mix; this is added to absorb moisture and prevent the mix from going all lumpy. The final take home message? You cannot successfully participate in endurance riding without the use of a high quality, balanced electrolyte supplement!

Trendsetters & Record-breakers *Azdara El Jamaal (BR) – one of the stars of the 2014 Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction. *Priscilla V (USA) (ridden by Victor Botha) set the world alight at the 2012 Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction. 26 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

So-Viva Exotica, the jewel of the 2013 Prestige Auction now gracing the show circuits of Europe and the Middle East. www.arabianstars.co.za Save the date! 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 Pre-view Revue 11 September – ALL WELCOME 27 Miss it. Miss out. Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

IDOL-MAKER International Champion *Charismatic BVA (USA) Ames Charisma x Miss Psyche 28 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

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Show scene South African Nationals 2014 Making us proud: Jonty Strydom and Anneshia Kock FS Mouazar (*Magic Dream (CAHR) x *Marbey deSha (USA) was named SA National Champion Junior Stallion 2014. He is owned by Chris, Karolien and Rialet Nell. FS Twilight Moon (*Magic Dream (CAHR) x GFA Taylor Made (USA)) – Reserve National Champion Filly Foal. Our picture shows owner Chris van Rooyen and Wynand Bouwer with the Champion. FS Lalique, ridden by Francisca Strydom Jonty Strydom and FS Romero Nadia Bouwer and *Ricochet V (USA) won the Reserve National Championship Senior Western 30 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 Pleasure title.

The impressive *Fausto CRH (USA) achieved a rare feat in winning the 2014 South African National Championship titles in Halter (with Steve Heathcott) as well as in Western Pleasure (with Francisca Strydom). Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 31

Show scene South African Nationals 2014 FS Mignonette & Wynand Bouwer Jonty Strydom & FS Romero Jonty Strydom FS Eulalia Steve Heathcott Jonty Strydom & FS Romero Marlise Strydom &Inanna-Ishtar Beljazz Francisca Strydom & *Dana Sashay (USA)) *Haya Reyna (BR) & Wynand Bouwer National Champion FS Mouazar 32 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

Highest points at show: *Mosaic V (USA) Marlise Strydom & *Marbey deSha (USA) National Champion FS Mikado & Steve Heathcott National Champion FS Mikado *Mosaic V & Steve Heathcott Flying the flag for Arabians at Horse of the Year: *Marbey deSha (USA) Horse of the Year Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 33 Marlise Strydom and *Marbey deSha participated with great success in the 2015 Horse of the Year Show held at Kyalami. They proved once again that the versatile Modern Arabian horse can be competitive in any discipline and environment.

Show scene South African Nationals 2015 South African National Champion Junior Stallion FS Thor with Wynand Bouwer, owner Emile Scholtz and judge Dr Bruce McRea. FS Martinique (owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabians) ridden in the Hunter Pleasure finals by Wynand Bouwer. *Senor Tango (USA), owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabians, on his way to the 2015 SA National Champion Liberty title with Andries van der Walt in the background. Strydom Stud is proud to have bred both the Champion and Reserve Champion Junior Stallions of the South African Nationals 2015. FS Thor (owned by Emile Scholtz) was shown by Wynand Bouwer while FS Matzukaze (owned by Charles & Annelie Jonker) was shown by Leon Botha. 34 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

10 Reasons You Should Buy Your Daughter a Horse! By Sophie Callaghan Sorry Mums and Dads of the world, but I’m about to make your life difficult. I am such a believer in the fact that growing up around horses is just the best upbringing, for so many reasons! It’s character building, it’s healthy and I feel that it taught me And that’s so true. You either exercise patience or you don’t get so many lessons that I’ve taken with me through life. That’s very far. They definitely teach patience, humility, compassion made me a better, more well-rounded version of myself. and so many other values. So, here’s why I think every kid should grow up with horses in They’re great at keeping secrets their lives! I’m not even kidding. The amount of teenage worries They teach responsibility I offloaded onto my horses… And they never told a soul. I’ve cried plenty of tears into many a mane and even if they Ever since I can remember, when making plans for a day or aren’t all that great at giving advice, there’s no doubt that evening out, the first thing I’ve had to think about is ‘When can there is something incredibly soothing and therapeutic about I fit the horse in with these plans?’, or ‘If I can’t get there, who will a therapy session with your horse. And if that fails, a good feed my horse?’. Knowing that an animal is relying on you for all gallop definitely chases away your troubles! of it’s needs definitely teaches a strong sense of responsibility. They teach focus and ambition They improve self esteem Whether it’s something as simple as getting your pony to There is plenty of research to show that having any kind of canter on the right leg, or something as big as qualifying for a pet boosts a child’s self esteem. Likely because they have show, there’s always a goal to strive for when you have a horse. an animal that they love and adore and it offers that unconditional love right back. A horse is no different. There is They come with an in-built social life nothing like the sound of your horse whinnying at your arrival to make you feel loved. My entire life revolves around horses, even though I don’t have one at the moment. All of my friends are horsey, most of They build your immune system our discussions are about horses, as an equine photographer obviously my job involves horses… It’s definitely a lifestyle Let’s face it… We’ve all finished mucking out and sat down and not just a hobby. with a cup of tea and biscuit, without bothering to wash our hands, haven’t we? As a kid, I can’t even imagine what lurked They provide great exercise under my fingernails when I’d tuck into my packed lunch after stacking the muck heap. What doesn’t kill you makes you If anybody ever says to me ‘It’s not exercise, all you do is sit there,’ stronger, right? And you have to admit, most horsey people I challenge them to ride a horse for ten minutes and not walk don’t get ill very often! It’s a proven fact that animal owners are like you’ve crapped your pants the next day! I’ve never been healthier due to the exposure to all of that yummy bacteria. fitter than when I was riding every single day, mucking out Nice thought, huh?! multiple stables and hauling water buckets, hay nets and bales of straw across the yard. They teach the value of money They keep you out of trouble Also read as ‘They teach you how to be skint!’ My parents have always made sure that, since I was old enough to have a job, I After my parents had stopped cursing about the cost, I know have been at least partly responsible for the cost of my horses. that they thanked God that I had horses in my life. I wasn’t the Yes, they can be expensive, but they definitely taught me to be easiest of teens and I have no doubt that I would have hung resourceful when my bank balance is low, if nothing else! And around in town and got into so much more trouble if I hadn’t I read something the other day that said ‘Teach your children had to do my horses every evening and weekend. It taught to love a horse and they will never have money for drugs.’ Now, me discipline from a very early age and I’m so grateful for that. that’s got to be a plus, right? (As I know my Mum and Dad are, too!) They instil patience First published on: Does this one really need an explanation? There’s a saying, ‘If https://sophiecallahan.wordpress.com/2015/02/25/reasons-to-buy-your- you’re not a humble person, your horse will make you one.’ daughter-a-horse/ Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 35

Show scene Gauteng Championships 2014 A young colt with a great future: FS Titan (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x *GFA Taylor Made (USA)), owned by the Van Rooyen family, with Francisca Strydom, Erna van Rooyen and judge Joe Polo. FS Eulalia (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x *HS Esponita Tinus and Jonty Strydom Jonty Strydom on (UK)) was shown by Francisca Strydom. with *Marbey deSha (USA). FS Romero (*Magic Dream (CAHR) x *Rana El Madan (BR)) with judge Joe Polo. Supreme Champion Stallion at the age of 23, breed legend *Magic Dream (CAHR) shown by Wynand Bouwer. 36 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

Pictured with the Champion Mares of Gauteng, fltr, Tinus and Francisca Strydom, *Talyta HBV (BR) (Owned by the Charismatic Corporation), Wynand Bouwer, Kurt and Dunay Darren with their prized mare, FS Mignonette. Jonty Strydom with *Marbey deSha (USA). Marlise Strydom and Marbey deSha after being named Another title for *Senor Tango BVA (USA), as he was Gauteng Reserve Champion Open Horse. named Gauteng Reserve Champion Stallion of 2014. Pictured here with owner Ludwig Sistenich, handler Thinus Sonnekus and judge Joe Polo. *Mosaic V (USA) won the Gauteng Junior Stallion Championship with some of his owners in attendance: fltr Tiaan and 37 Sandy Bredenkamp, Emmie and Chris van Rooyen, Lien and Francois van Huyssteen, Tinus and Francisca Strydom with the Champion, shown by Wynand Bouwer. Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

Show scene The Autumn Cup Champion Filly Foal : Autumn Cup 2014 FS Eloquence (*Charismatic BVA Winner of Child Handler (USA) x HS Esponita (under 9 years) Class: (UK)) owned by Jonty Strydom with Kock, Nel Partners, *Marbey deSha (USA). with Anneshia Kock and Wynand Bouwer. Reserve Champion Junior Stallion: FS Pacifico (*Baywatch Champion Senior Mare FS Mignonette, owned by Kurt V (USA) x *Patience V (USA)) owned by Dilys Krige & Sons & Dunay Darren and shown by Francisca Strydom with Supreme Top 5 *Talyta HBV (BR) owned by The Charismatic and shown by Kent Krige. Corporation and shown by Wynand Bouwer Champion Junior Stallion: FS Tailor’s Dream (*Magic Dream Top Mares (6 to 12 years): *Marbey deSha (USA) with (CAHR) x *GFA Taylor Made (USA)) owned by Du Plessis Wynand Bouwer and *Dana Sashay with Francisca Arabians. Pictured fltr judge Lewis McKim, Francisca Strydom, Gert du Plessis and Thinus Sonnekus. Strydom. Senior Western Pleasure Champion: Reserve Champion Senior Hunter Pleasure Jonty Strydom receiving his prize *Ricochet V (USA) owned by Strydom Horse - *Dana Sashay (USA) ridden by from judge Lewis McKim. Francisca Strydom with Jonty Strydom Arabian Stud and ridden by Nadia joining the celebration. Bouwer. 38 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

INTRODUCING *Magic Dream CAHR (USA) x *Haya Reyna (BR) ARABIAN R O YA LT Y www.strydomstud.co.za Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 39

Show scene Arabian Trophy Show 2014 FS Ballyhoo (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x FS Babette), The Arabian Trophy Show Champion Mare was FS owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabians, was named Martinique, owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabians. On our picture with the Champion: Yvette Grobler, Champion Foal at the Arabian Trophy Show. Wynand Bouwer and Ludwig Sistenich. FS Jazzmine (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x *Jully VCM Champion Stallion of the Arabian Trophy Show, (BR) owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabians and *Senor Tango BVA (USA) with Yvette Grobler and shown by Zurike Jansen van Rensburg. owner Ludwig Sistenich. 40 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

NATIONAL CHAMPION FS Mouazar *Magic Dream CAHR (USA) x *Marbey deSha (USA) Owned by Chris, Karolien & Rialet Nell Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 41

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SOUTH AFRICAN JNR RES CHAMPION 2015 FS MATZUKAZE MH Ahsom x HCE Magdonna Owned by Chafra Arabians Annelie en Charles Jonker ARABIANS Sel: +27 (0)71 351 5486 Bronberg, Pretoria, Lynnwoodweg, Gauteng Email: [email protected] www.chafrawitdorpers.com Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 43

*Mosaic V (USA) Marwan Al Magnifficoo x Misty Morn V by Audacious Owned by THE MOSAIC GROUP Ilanika du Plessis, Louis Kernes, Chris, Emmie & Erna van Rooyen, Tiaan & Sandy Bredenkamp, Francois & Lien van Huyssteen, Ludwig Sistenich, Charles & Annelie Jonker, RGA and Strydom Stud. For breeding information: Francisca Strydom - 082 325 7912 Charlene Kopanski - 082 498 1383 Gerda Phillipson - 084 790 1618 44 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

NATIONAL CHAMPION *Senor Tango BVA (USA) JJ Carismatico x Jambalia Owned by Ludwig Sistenich Autumn Cup Champion Stallion 2014 • Free State Champion Liberty South African National Champion Liberty 2015 Offered for sale at Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction 2015 Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 45

FS Jazzmine (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x *Jully VCM (BR). FS Ballyhoo (*Charismatic BVA (USA) x FS Babette) Owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud. Christmas Show 2013 Champion Colt Foal Arabian Trophy Show - Champion Colt Foal Offered for sale at Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction 2015 Offered for sale at Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction 2015 FS Tahirah (*Magic Dream (CAHR) x FS Tallulah) FS Roxy Bay (Baywatch V (USA) x *Rana El Madan (BR)) Owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud. Owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud 4 6 OfSfetrreyddfoormsalAeraat bAriaabniaHnoStrasres oMf Aafgricaaz Pi nreestiVgoe lA.u1c0tioNno2.0115

FS Martinique Marajj x *Magic La Bella (USA) Owned by Ludwig Sistenich Arabian Stud Autumn Cup Champion Mare 2014 Offered for sale at Arabian Stars of Africa Prestige Auction 2015 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1 47

Stud News Strydom Stud-bred Champions in Nambia FS World Cup FS Waseemah FS Tailor’s Dream Champion Stallion 2013 Champion Mare 2015 Champion Stallion 2014 Owned by Mr Boetie Jooste Owned by Du Plessis Arabians Owned by Du Plessis Arabians 48 Strydom Arabian Horse Magazine Vol.10 No.1

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