Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Deor Farms, Aude Espourteille and Tara Boresek, and Rohara Arabians, Roxann and Karl Hart. Deor Farms and Rohara Arabians are taking this opportunity to announce that the stallion A Jakarta ( Jullyen El Jamaal x Gai Schara, by Bey Shah), owned by Deor Farms, will be moving from Butte Falls, Oregon to the lush landscapes of Rohara Arabians in central Florida. The inspiration of moving A Jakarta to Rohara Arabians and standing him in Florida is the possibility of bringing him to a new group of breeders and allowing them to experience this incredible stallion. A Jakarta's offspring are sought after by breeders around the globe and he has offspring

  Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored byPegasus Arabians and Sandspur Ranch, owned by Dean and Terri Wikel. Sandspur Ranch is a very special place of history. It was once the home of the legendary stallion Padron. Today, under the care of the Wikels, it once again is home to international champions and national champion producers. This year, Dean and Terri Wikel are celebrating the 25 th Anniversary of Pegasus Arabians. For more than two decades, the Wikels have quietly created a very special breeding program, which has produced far too many champions to count. Their success has earned them the titles of Breeders National Finals, Breeder of the Year, three years in a row; Arabian Breeders

  Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Versace's Eros Partnership; Kelly Campbell, Casey Campbell, Cindy McPike and Cameron Nelson of California. Equine photographer, Kelly Campbell and her brother, Casey Campbell, a leading halter and performance trainer in the world of Miniature Horses, Shetland and Hackney Ponies have transitioned over to the Arabian horse breed. Cindy McPike and her son Cameron are award-winning owners and breeders of ponies. These partners are responsible for breeding and owning the spectacular 2016 Scottsdale International Gold Champion Yearling Colt, Versace's Eros. Sired by the legendary Versace, and out of the exotic Jumeriah Rose SWF by MA

  Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Arabian Horse Futures, Ken and Joanne White and Tracy White. The Whites are the owners of the featured horse, Elite AF as well as his dam, Aria Elita, and his first daughter, Elexus AF. Elite AF was the 2014 Canadian National Reserve Champion Futurity Stallion. He is a nominated Scottsdale Signature Stallion, MAHA Medallion Stallion, an AHA Sweepstakes Sire, and Region 12 Spotlight Stallion and stands at Shada Inc. The Whites have several Elite offspring coming this spring, which are in partnership with Karen McMurtrie of Hawks Flight Farm. You are invited to stop by the Shada stalls to learn more about Elite AF and his breeding incentives available

Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Rae-Dawn Arabians, Shirley and Murray Popplewell of Scottsdale, Arizona and Saskatoon, Canada – home of U.S and Canadian National Champion Stallion Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady).   Bey Ambition is an accomplished show horse and an leading sire as well. From his first foal crop, there are 11 National winners and their title are still increasing. Many of them are winning in halter and performance now too. As impressive as Bey Ambition's show ring titles are, the Popplewells are even more proud of the titles he has earned as a sire. These include 2011 Halter Horse of the Year, 2013 Leading Living Futurity Halter Sire and Scottsdale

Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Aljassimya Farm, Sheikh Jassim Bin Khalifa Al Thani, of Santa Ynez, California. Aljassimya supports the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show on many levels. They have been instrumental in the growth of the global appeal of the show through their generous sponsorship of the Aljassimya International Arena, which hosts the classes for Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Heritage horses, as well as the Scottsdale International Breeders Classic classes. Every division of the international competitions has seen an increase in both the number of entries and the quality of the horses presented. In addition, we are seeing more horses than ever from overseas coming

Today's news is sponsored by Elizabeth Witt of Witts End Arabians in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Witts End Arabians is an award winning breeder of Straight Egyptian Arabian horses. They won the Egyptian Event USA - Breeder of the Year Award for both 2011 and 2012. Witts End owns the Egyptian Event Champion Stallion Ibn Raad (Scapa x LPS Thunder Struck by Thee Infidel). This extremely handsome bay, straight Egyptian stallion is standing at Tara Carpio Arabians in Scottsdale, AZ where he will be presented tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16tha t 10:30 am – everyone is welcome to attend this open house hosted by Tara Carpio and her clients. For information visit www.taracarpioarabians.com      

Happy Valentines Day to all! You could feel the love at the Scottsdale horse show! For all of us, it it the love of the horse that brings us together and it is a love that has stood the test of time. As I have beed meeting and talking with people about the show, many have commented on how the show has changed over the years. They reminiced about their first time attending the show and it was incredible that for many, it was 20, 30, and even 40 years ago. Equally fun and interesting is talking with people who are attending the show for the very first time. Their excitement and enthusiasm is contageous - just like our passion for the Arabian horse. So I encourage everyone - share the love! Making my way from one show arena to another,

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

Today’s Official Scottsdale Daily News is sponsored by Markel Insurance. Markel is also sponsoring opportunities for education including a seminar in partnership with the Pyramid Society. The schedule is as follows: 10:30 a.m. Seminar – Part A: The Straight Egyptian Horse and Its Global Influence Today, led by international Arabian horse expert Scott Benjamin together with panelists Tara Carpio, Ted Carson, Shawn Crews, Allison Mehta, and Becky Rogers. The seminar will be held in the Al Jassimya International Arena in the South Hall. 11:45 a.m. Social in the Patrons Lounge: Please join us. Space is limited. Please RSVP: e-mail: kdouglas@ MarkelCorp.com or stop by and visit the Markel Booth

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 crowned