APRIL2015 - Arabian Horse World

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O Cavalo Arabe No Brasil:
The Arabian Horse in Brazil
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Fifty years of Arabian breeding in Brazil are chronicled
in this beautiful new book by Mario Braga with gorgeous photography by
Mario Terranova. We bring you a sneak peek,
by Mario Braga
V O L U M E
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N U M B E R
on the cover:
El Chall WR
(*Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love
Affair), 2008 stallion, owned by Rancho
Las Potrancas, Mexico City, Mexico.
Photo by Kelly Campbell. See story on
page 81.
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general
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Racing in the Middle East
Al Mourtazez was already on the short list for many observers as a candidate for the
richest prizes in Europe this year. He may be at the top of some lists now,
by Steve Andersen
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The Versatile Arabian: The Amazing Adventures of
Amurath Santiago
Santiago needed a second chance in life and Kerri Grisham knew all about not
giving up and grabbing that second chance, by Cindy Reich
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Las Vegas Show Preview
A preview of the 9th Annual Las Vegas Arabian Breeders World Cup Show
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Las Vegas Schedule and Scoring
… more on page 6
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JAVAN PHOTO
ROUSSEAU PHOTO
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GADZALSKI PHOTO
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around the world
scottsdale
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60th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show: Halter
(Scottsdale Performance coming in May)
For ten days in February, the world comes to Scottsdale to celebrate the Arabian
horse. Scottsdale has always been a breeder’s show. Now, at 60 years of age, the sheer
volume and variety of classes for breeding horses is staggering, by Cindy Reich
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2015 Scottsdale Halter Champions and Reserves
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Scottsdale Faces in the Crowd
Cover Story: Felix Cantu and
Rancho Las Potrancas
A fourteen-year-old boy’s desire to
own an Arabian horse has blossomed
into worldwide recognition for
Rancho Las Potrancas under the
guidance of Felix Cantu,
by Kristi Hopp
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Kuwait International Show
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Abu Dhabi International
Show
Scottsdale 2015 Leading Halter Sires,
research by Douglas Tatelman
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Scottsdale Past — 1990 Leading Sires
leading breeders and
owners
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departments
upcoming features
Top Ten Breeders and
Owners of 2014 National
Winners
For the last 15 years Arabian Horse
World has faithfully calculated
the leading owners and breeders of
purebreds and Half-Arabians from
the U.S., Canadian, Sport, and
Youth National Championships.
Find out who the winners are,
research by Douglas Tatelman
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This Month’s Web Exclusives
at www.arabianhorseworld.com
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Arabian Horse World — Highlighting
the Egyptian Arabian
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What in the World: Another Side of
Scottsdale
Take a stroll a few hundred yards in any
direction from Wendell, past the fancily
adorned barns, and you will find another
side of Scottsdale, by Jeffrey Wintersteen
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Las Vegas Show Coverage in June
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Upcoming Issues
2014 Top Breeder and Owner
Profiles
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Arab Year
Egyptian Arabians
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Map & Index
Egyptian Event Contenders
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At the Waterhole
The latest in the world of Arabian horses.
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Stud Farm Diaries:
A Foaling Guide for First-Timers,
by Cindy Reich
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coming in may!
Scottsdale Performance Coverage
The Darley Awards