VOLUME 59, NUMBER 10
On the Cover
Eralda (Emerald J x Enezja). Photo by Glenn Jacobs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EGYPTIAN:
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Judy Sirbasku Reflects on the Treasures Sale, and Forty Years With Arabian Horses
by Denise Hearst
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Egyptian Event Preview
See what’s in store at The Pyramid Society’s 50th Anniversary celebration at the Egyptian Event.
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Region 12 Egyptian Classes
A fun show within a show, by Allison Mehta
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A Farewell to Curt Westley
“I think ‘the Captain’ watches us now from the Heavens he didn’t believe in, of course with that sparkle in the eyes, asking us to keep going on, ploughing forward and never to look back.” by Denise Hearst
GENERAL:
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What in the World: Rainy Day at Malvern
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Moments in Time: Little Golden Boy
Sometimes, even the darkest tales have a happy ending, by Betty Finke
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Cover Story: Eralda
Foaled in Poland and now living in sun-drenched Mallorca, the three-year-old filly Eralda (Emerald J x Enezja), European Champion Junior Filly and Menton Silver Champion, is pointed to the World Championships in Paris.
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Wit and Wisdom From Our Early Breeders: Bazy Tankersley, Part 2
Bazy’s leadership was hallmarked by steadfast standards of integrity, honor, and vision. She was equally dedicated to her philanthropy outside the Arabian horse community, by Mary Jane Parkinson
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Twisted Tales: The Story of Stan, Part 2
We all know there will come a time when each of us must acknowledge that it’s time to play it safe, by Darice Whyte
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You Be the Judge
Think you know how to evaluate conformation? Test your judging skills, by Cindy Reich
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Sire Line: Latif DB — A French-Russian Dynasty
Of all sire lines, none has been more versatile than that of Latif: it has produced outstanding racehorses, top endurance horses, exceptional dressage horses, and the most exotic of international show champions, by Betty Finke
RACING AND ENDURANCE:
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The 2019 AERC National Championship Ride — A gathering of champions, by Melissa Ribley
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Shadwell DIAR Stakes Race
by Steve Andersen
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Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood
by Steve Andersen
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Qatar Derby and Coup de France at Chantilly
by Steve Andersen
AROUND THE WORLD:
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2019 Mediterranean & Arab Countries Arabian Horse Championships
photos by Alessio Azzali
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The Ströhen Show
Once a year, on the second weekend in July, Ismer Stud becomes a gathering place for Arabian breeders from all across the world, by Betty Finke
FROM THE WORLD
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AHW: Splendid, Magnificent, Sophisticated, Noble
UPCOMING FEATURES
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Egyptian Arabians in December
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Arabian Horse World Proud Sponsor of the AWPA Futurity
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U.S. National Contenders in September and October
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ANBF Contenders in September
127
Upcoming Issues
DEPARTMENTS
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Online Exclusives
118
Stud Farm Diaries: The Long, Hot Summer
The arrival of hot weather requires careful monitoring of foals and performance horses alike, by Cindy Reich
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At The Waterhole
121
Letters
122
Arab Year
126
Map & Index