News and Events
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Heads-Up!
As of today, June 28, 2004, the dreaded arrival of the West Nile Virus
within our equine population here in Southern California has been confirmed in four horses, one of which has died. The
confirmed cases are/were in San Bernardino County (1) and Riverside
County (3) with two additional suspected cases now in Norco.
For more information on the
West Nile Virus and what we can do to protect ourselves and our
cherished horses, please visit the website at the University
of California at Davis's Center for Equine
Health which is updated on a weekly basis. You might also
find the information on the California
Health Department's West Nile Surveillance website of value.
Drat!
Suzi Morris (06/28/04)
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Greener Pastures
Today, June 3, 2004, SX La Quinta (*Serafix x Cobah) was put humanely to sleep.
At just one month shy of her 31st Birthday, the suspensory ligaments in both front legs ruptured
and there was nothing that could be done. A valiant and gallant lady to the end, I held
her tenderly in her last minutes, telling her how much I loved her. She seemed to know.
SX La Quinta leaves a gaping hole in our hearts and in our lives.
Marci de la Torre
Pegasus Park Arabians
(06/03/04)
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BA Storm Dancer Photo courtesy of Carol Mingst
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He's Here!
"Well, many of you know that I've been searching for several years for
a stallion that I felt complimented my mares. Several months ago I
found him, and last night he finally arrived!! I just can't contain
myself, he's just so wonderful!
Some of you know him: BA Storm Dancer (Aurlani Farwa x Lady Farah by
Farlane). For those who don't (and even those who do), you can
see him on my site: BA
Storm Dancer. And a
big thank you to Carol Mingst for allowing me to use her photos and video of
him!
I can't wait to get to know him and then to start riding him. He
arrived around 9pm last night (February 20th) and is already settling in nicely. My
endurance mare, Phlyrt, is living up to her name and has been in
roaring heat since his arrival (at least it's only one of them, I
expected all my mares to be doing that!), but he's taking it very
nicely and hasn't been acting "studdy" at all despite all her teasing
(they're 24 feet away from one another).
I just had to share the news. I'm too thrilled to be quiet about it! Anyone in So Cal is more than welcome to come over and pay him a visit."
Nicole Kinsey
Zephyr Arabians
(Reprinted from Nicole's post to the Arabian Preservation Mailing List
and posted here on 04/02/03)
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FV Sharabba in Canada
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Exciting News from Marci de la Torre: "We are proud to announce that Cal Poly
[Pomona] has booked two of their Heritage Herd mares to FV Sharabba
(Ohadi Ben Rabba x Ohadi Abbie) for 2004 Breedings. Mares being bred are FV Canadian Melody (Canadian Salute x FV Farliti by Farlane)
and Farletta (Ibn Farlane x Melody Flame by Muhuli). FV Sharabba is co-owned by Marci de la Torre and Dr. David
Ward.
Other great news in the "Anticipated Foals Department" is that we have checked the Serazim daughter, Pazcion, in foal to SX Staleys Gemini (*Serafix x
Neecheza). She is due in October and this foal is a true miracle baby. Gemini is 31 this year and
this is the first foal that we will have from him.
Marci de la Torre
Pegasus Park
(03/27/04)
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"Do you approve?"
 Leslie
Benenson drawing Pico Haat Shaat at Rancho del
Charro. Photo by Suzi Morris © 2001.
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Welcome Back to Southern California! We are honored to
announce that Leslie Benenson is currently visiting in Southern California. This
world-famous artist from England draws only from life and has the most
amazing way of capturing the spirit and essence of the horse with her
pastels.
She will be in the Orange County and San Diego
County areas for the next few weeks and has a few spare days on her calendar
for drawing your horse.
If you are interested in making an appointment with her, you
may contact Leslie through Suzi Morris or
Howard Patton now through the end of April.
(03/21/04)
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Sad News to Report We recently learned of the passing of John
Erickson, a best friend and fellow advocate
of the CMK Heritage. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family.
(03/21/04)
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Calendar
of CMK Heritage Events ~ Spring & Summer 2004
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September 4th-5th, 2004
Crabbet Celebration XI, Wakefield Airfield 4-H Conference Center, Wakefield, VA.
Presented by
The Eastern Crabbet Arabian Horse Society and featuring ECAHS
Futurity and Horse Show, Presentation of Family Lines, Veteran Breeders
Panel, Family Fun, Demonstrations, Dressage, Speakers, Stallion
Presentations, Stallion Service Auction, and honoring Virginia Kelsall
with the ECAHS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Details and up-to-date information are posted on the Eastern Crabbet
Arabian Horse Society's website or you may contact Michelle
Gasataya for more details and more information.
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September 12th, 2004
The Crabbet Alliance of Texas is having a Maturity Show on September 12, 2004. If anyone
would like more information, please contact Maria.
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September 25th, 2004
AHASC Equine Faire at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, Cal
Poly-Pomona. 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Featuring a Tour and History of the W.K.
Kellogg Arabian Horse Center with our own Melissa Paul, Curator of the
W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Clinics for you and your horse,
Guest Speakers and Demonstrations, and Vendor Booths. All Proceeds go
to Cal Poly Equine Scholarships. Admission is only: Adults $10.00,
Students and Children $6.00, Children 7 and under Free. For more
information, contact Debbie Price at 909-394-3395.
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Are you having an Open House or participating in a Special Event here in Southern
California that might be of interest to the friends and advocates of
the CMK Heritage? Be sure to let us know so we can post your announcement
here!
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This website
space is provided by Arieana
Arabians as a courtesy to advocates for advancing the CMK Heritage
here in Southern California. For information on posting your SoCal CMK
Heritage news, announcements, and Classified Ads please contact:
Suzi Morris
ARIEANA ARABIANS
30685 Calle Chueca
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-1601
Phone: 949-248-1260
e-mail: arieana@fea.net

HAPPY
TRAILS!
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Heritage News Spring 2004 and last reviewed for modifications and
updates: April 18, 2007.
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