
10 AHW’s Annual Collection of Baby Photos
Sweetness and light: the Arabian foal. Enjoy these photos of the 2017 foal crop submitted by our readers around the world.
In this Issue: September 2017
Volume 57 · Number 12
general
38 Arabian Horse World’s Horse of the Year
See the Gold Champion nominees and then cast your vote online for the 2017 Horse of the Year!
49 Esperanza Arabians — Four Decades of Devotion to the Breed
by Nancy Pierce
60 The Varian Way Weekend
Sheila Varian would applaud the continuance of her life and love of the Arabian horse as perpetuated by her trusted staff, by Caroline Maupin
64 For the Horse: Long Lining Part 2
John Lambert goes from starting a horse in long lining to ground driving, by Cindy Reich
97 Cover Story: Oak Haven Farms
Hailing from a family of talented horsemen, Jason Krohn, along with his fiancée, Lauren Grabski, is set to open a new branch of Oak Haven Farms, by Gary Dearth
124 Wit and Wisdom from Our Early Breeders: The Lodwick Family
“Since I was never one to follow a judge or really give a damn about who won the class, I set my sights on those horses — beautiful rare Arabian horses,” by Mary Jane Parkinson
146 Twisted Tales: If Adversity Builds Character, I Have Plenty
“As long as there is ice cream at the end of a hot ride, life is good,” by Darice Whyte
148 Sire Line: Saklawi I Part 3, A Prince of Egypt
*Morafic was possibly the best, certainly the most influential son of Nazeer in the tail male line, by Betty Finke
160 Greener Pastures: Magic Dream CAHR
Magic Dream’s lust for life was a sight to behold, by Nakashen Valaitham
166 2017 The British Nationals
Through the rain and thunder, the British Nationals provided an exciting show for all in attendance, by Betty Finke
mares
10 Arabian Horse World’s Annual Collection of Baby Photos
74 Arabian Horse World’s Aristocrat Mares
88 The Dowager Club
AHW honors these special ladies age 20 and over who are still producing, or who are age 25 over and still gracing our pastures.
racing and endurance
128 The 62nd Tevis Cup
This year’s ride brought 172 riders and their horses together for a 100-mile journey of endurance, honor, companionship, and a feel-good ending, by Genie Stewart Spears
140 The Rise of Everest
The search for the son of a beloved horse turned into what might be considered a fairy tale, except this one just happens to be true, by Sandee Andrews
176 Racing Arabians Khataab and Joudh Make Statements in France
Joudh continued her undefeated streak with a victory at the Al Rayyan Cup, while Khataab flashed his true potential at the Doha Cup,
by Steve Andersen
178 Tayf Claims England’s Richest Arabian Race
A unique achievement in British racing history, Tayf beat Ebraz by a nose to secure $520,000 at the Qatar International Stakes, by Steve Andersen
184 The Cre Run Oaks and Bob Magness Derby at Delaware Park
Sweet Honey AA’s win at the Cre Run Oaks might be the feel-good story of the year, while RB Nash’s recent victory pushed his career earnings past the $100,000 mark, by Steve Andersen
departments
8 Web Exclusives at http://arabianhorseworld.com/online-exclusives/
10 What in the World — Baby Photos
18 Letters to World
186 Stud Farm Diaries: Parting is Bittersweet, But Essential
Weaning is as important as it is difficult. By following these guidelines, you can find a way to cause the least amount of stress to the mare and her foal, by Cindy Reich
191 Arab Year
194 Upcoming Issues
196 Rates/Map/Indexupcoming features
68 National Breeder Final Coverage in November
70 Paris Contenders in November
96 U.S. National Contenders in October
159 The Pyramid Society Yearbook in December
from the world
57 AHW Sponsors the AWPA Futurity
72 Print and Digital Brochure Packages
190 Arabian Horse World — Style