COVER STORY
CREATING A FAMILY LEGACY: THE BILBREYS AND THEIR DOUBLING GAP RANCH
Over the last decade, with the help of their event manager Cindy “CJ” Jewart, JP, Teresa, Grant, Carri, and their children have all helped to make Doubling Gap Ranch an important part of their community, equestrian and social.
SCOTTSDALE FOR 70 YEARS IN 2025
Showcased the beauty of the Arabian horse through the most diverse class set in the industry. It remains the only Arabian horse show of significant size to host Trail, Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, cattle work, Reining, Sport Horse, pleasure classes, Halter, and various unique prize money programs in a single event.
GCAT
THE EXCITING START OF GCAT AMERICAS
GCAT’s mission is to promote the uniqueness of Purebred Arabian horses through an international platform, fostering a legacy of excellence, transparency, fairness, and integrity. They are connecting people and cultures worldwide through a shared passion, promoting inclusiveness, respect, and an exchange of knowledge.
ARABIAN RACING UPDATES IN THE US AND BEYOND
In the last decade, prize money levels for top-class Arabian races worldwide have soared due to investments in several stakes in France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The prize money in the most prestigious races often equals $1 million American dollars—or more.
SADDLED WITH LOVE: THE BURKMAN FAMILY’S EQUESTRIAN JOURNEY
Because of their mother’s passion and profession, her daughters also spent their childhood around horses. These two were undeniably connected to their mom through their love of horses.
AN AHA UPDATE ON CANADA’S NATIONALS
Canada’s National Arabian Championship will now be recognized as the National Arabian & Half-Arabian Show in Canada by the Arabian Horse Association.
AHW CALENDAR: MAY
FVF BUCARRDI
(KM Bugatti x Major Primadonna by DS Major Afire)
2010 Stallion
Owned by Tom and Leola Hansen, Scottsdale, Arizona, www.RoyalArabians.com
Photo by April Visel. www.ViselPhotography.com