Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Athala Arabians of Scottsdale, Arizona, owned by Athala King. You are invited to contact Athala to make an appointment to come out and visit her ranch in North Scottsdale. The ranch is surrounded by the peaceful Arizona desert, which is the perfect place for Athala to breed and enjoy life with her beautiful Arabian hose. Her herd includes straight Egyptian Arabians with horses relating to Ruminaja Ali, Imperial Imdal, Nabiel, Thee Desperado and other notable Egyptian sires. Athala has created a place of serenity and beauty, where her horses are treated with kindness and respect, and are appreciated for their historic value as well as for the contributions

by Beth Ellen Hunziker   I first saw the exciting stallion Kahil Al Shaqab at the 2014 World Arabian Horse Championships at the Salon du Cheval. Although I was watching the show on the video live feed, it seemed as though I could feel his energy and charisma halfway around the world. His flamboyant carriage, his gleaming mahogany coat, and his obvious connection with his handler, Giacomo Capacci, captivated me. It was a jubilant scene when Kahil was proclaimed the World Gold Champion Senior Stallion and representatives of his breeder and owner, Al Shaqab Member Qatar Foundation, joined him in center ring. Winning this title is the highest honor in the realm of Arabian horses and Kahil Al Shaqab was the newly

The 2016 Arabhorse Scottsdale Farm Tour: Celebrating The New Year with Arabian Horses By Beth Ellen Hunziker   It was difficult to tell what everyone enjoyed most – the beautiful Arabian horses, the brilliant sunshine, the lavish hospitality, or celebrating the New Year with friends. The Ninth Annual Arabhorse Scottsdale Farm Tour offered all this - and more. The tour showcased twelve farms over four days with two additional farms welcoming visitors by appointment. It was a fun-filled whirlwind of a weekend with great energy, camaraderie, and mutual support from some of the top Arabian horse facilities in Scottsdale. Scott Bailey, of Arabhorse.com, initiated the Farm Tour in 2008. Since then,

    FUN IN THE ARIZONA SUN - THE 2015 ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS By Beth Ellen Hunziker     FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ENJOYED THE ARIZONA SUN AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BREED IN THE WORLD - THE ARABIAN - at the Fifth Annual Arabian National Breeder Finals, September 30 - October 3, 2015 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Once again, the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) hosted the star-studded international event, which drew horses and people from around the world. Scottsdale is the unrivaled capital of the Arabian breed, thanks in large part to the efforts of the AHAA, which has assumed a leadership role in the community with their innovative concepts, teamwork and support of the

By Beth Ellen Hunziker   I have had a lifelong love affair with horses and all art forms that features their image. Even from my earliest memories, I selected my library books, always about horses, based upon the quality of the illustrations. Many years later, the allure of equine art still captivates me. To be honest, I have actually purchased art rather than buy groceries. It seems I would rather feed my soul than my body. In fact, I have more art pieces than wall space, so I switch out my art depending on the season, and my mood. Recently a friend sent me an e-mail announcing The Third Annual Sporting Art Auction , in affiliation with Keeneland and Cross Gate Gallery. The featured illustration on the e-mail is by

ALL NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWS, Saturday, September 26, , 2015 by Beth Ellen Hunziker The Daily News Sponsor for today is C. Jarvis Insurance Agency, Inc. Attending the Aachen All Nations Cup, are owner, Kim Jarvis and European and Middle East representative, Brooke Marie Jarvis. C. Jarvis Insurance is an international Equine and Bloodstock Insurance Agency that has been in business for almost 70 years. Kim and her daughter are lifelong Arabian horse owners and enthusiasts. Owning, breeding and showing Arabian horses, gives them a unique perspective and a clear understanding of their clients’ needs and they use their experience and knowledge to create comprehensive and customized services

ALL NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWS, Friday, September 25, ,  2015 by Beth Ellen Hunziker The Daily News Sponsor for today is Vote and Win, a brand new entertainment experience making its debut at the All Nations Cup in Aachen. I sat down with Heinz Karl Stockle, a member of the ANC organizers and the brainchild of this exciting new plan that uses cutting edge technology to engage viewers around the world. “The idea is create an opportunity for viewers to participate in the event and to voice their opinions about the horses, as well as the judges. I encourage everyone to visit the website to learn more about the program and to register to participate.” According to the “Vote and Win”

ALL NATIONS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS NEWS - Thursday, September 24, 2015 by Beth Ellen Hunziker The Daily News Sponsor for today is Schoukens Training Center, owned by Glenn Schoukens and Tom and Cathy Schoukens, Maldegem, Belgium. For the past few weeks, STC has been a beehive of activity as the team made ready for the All Nations Cup show. It is a huge undertaking to prepare more than 25 horses for the trip to Aachen, where the crème de la crème of the Arabian horse breed will be presented. The STC team was working from early morning to late at night, making sure that their clients’ horses are in top form and ready to really sparkle in the Aachen show ring. The horses presented by Schoukens Training

­CELEBRATING A DREAM COME TRUE - CELEBRARE UN SOGNO CHE SI AVVERA! by Beth Ellen Hunziker Imagine if you can a vision of the most lush, beautiful and abundant land possible. Imagine that place filled with exquisite Arabian horses – stallions, mares and foals prancing for the sheer joy of the life they enjoy. Giacomo Capacci, one of the most respected and successful Arabian horsemen in the world, has brought that imaginary vision to life. Even at his youthful age, Giacomo has accomplished more than many people twice his years and it all began with his dream to live and work with Arabian horses.   On Wednesday, June 17 th , 2015, Giacomo Capacci welcomed an intimate group of international guests to his

2015 Santa Ynez Breeders Farm Tour Santa Ynez Valley – Arabian Breeders Celebration by Beth Ellen Hunziker Arabian horse enthusiasts have been known to travel the world in search of their dream horse. This April, a group of intrepid travellers made their way to the charming little town of Santa Ynez, California, to visit some of the most important breeding farms in the world. From Tuesday 21 April 21 to Friday 24 April, members of the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association hosted open houses and made special presentations of their world famous horses – all for the enjoyment and edification of those who attended. According to the Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association’s website,