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[Heidi]

Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance
Annual Farm Tour

September 11, 2010

For more information visit: www.weaha.org

Or contact Mark Rustebakke Phone: 414-975-0001 Email: MRustebakke@yahoo.com

Do you seek a kind and willing riding horse for your family…a competitive trail or
endurance mount with the legendary stamina of the Arabian…or a versatile show horse
to bring home championship trophies? Or do you dream of a financially rewarding
breeding program based on the blood of the world’s finest Arabians?
Whatever your dreams, large or small, to own an Egyptian Arabian is to be part of a
living legacy of thousands of years of civilization.

Come and see our Gifts from the Desert up close and personal.
The Tour will begin at 9:30 am spending approximately an hour at each Farm.
1st Farm: Triple H Farms
Heidi Phetteplace 4048 Hwy 39 Mineral Point, WI 53565
Phone: 608-987-1303 www.tripleharabianhorsefarm.com

2nd Farm: Pleasure Haven Stables

Don Keller 4548 State Road 39 Mineral Point, WI 53565

Phone: 608-341-8285 www.pleasurehavenstables.com

Brunch at: Second Wind Arabians
Kent Mayfield and Jack Ford 5653 State Road 130 Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: 715-935-3540 www.secondwindarabians.net

4th Farm: Sugar River Training Center

Mike and Stephanie Freund W.1455 Brooklyn-Albany Rd. Albany, WI 53502

Phone: 608-712-6203 www.sugarrivertraining.com

. FREE Social Event Open to All!




[Heidi]

From the Banks of the Nile:
The Egyptian Arabian

In ancient days, the horses of Egypt’s fertile Nile delta brought fame and honor to the mighty pharaohs who bred them meticulously and used them to conquer vast empires. Their inherent attributes of beauty, courage, pride, and speed elevated these royally bred creatures to celebratory and godlike status. So famous did they become that even wise King Solomon was said to have “brought horses out of Egypt.”

Neither sacred nor profane history tells us the country where the horse was first domesticated, or whether it was first used for work or riding. It probably was used for both purposes in very early times and in various parts of the world. We know that by 1500 B.C. the people of the east had obtained great mastery over their hot-blooded horses which were the forerunners of the breed which eventually became known as "Arabian."
About 3500 years ago the hot-blooded horse assumed the role of king-maker in the east, including the valley of the Nile and beyond, changing human history and the face of the world. Through this horse the Egyptians were made aware of the vast world beyond their own borders. The Pharaohs were able to extend the Egyptian empire by harnessing the horse to their chariots and relying on its power and courage. With its help, societies of such distant lands as the Indus Valley civilizations were united with Mesopotamian cultures. The empires of the, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians and others rose and fell under its thundering hooves. Its strength made possible the initial concepts of a cooperative universal society, such as the Roman empire. The Arabian "pony express" shrank space, accelerated communications and linked empires together throughout the eastern world.
This awe-inspiring horse of the east appears on seal rings, stone pillars and various monuments with regularity after the 16th century B.C. Egyptian hieroglyphics proclaim his value; Old Testament writings are filled with references to his might and strength. Other writings talk of the creation of the Arabian, "thou shallst fly without wings and conquer without swords." King Solomon some 900 years B.C. eulogized the beauty of "a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots," while in 490 B.C. the famous Greek horseman, Xenophon proclaimed: "A noble animal which exhibits itself in all its beauty is something so lovely and wonderful that it fascinates young and old alike."

But some have asked “What is an Egyptian Arabian horse?”

A purebred Arabian horse, the Egyptian Arabian is literally a “breed within a breed”
Certain bloodlines, as defined by The Pyramid Society (an international organization of Egyptian Arabian breeders www.pyramidsociety.org ) and recognized throughout the world, form the nucleus of this specific group which has been valued since time immemorial as the “archetype” of classic refinement. The Egyptian Arabian has for centuries been bred to concentrate the breed-distinguishing qualities known throughout the horse world as “Arabian type.”

Today Egyptian Arabian horses, bred around the globe, shine forth as some of the most naturally beautiful and athletic animals the world has ever witnessed.

While any claims that today’s Egyptian Arabian horse derives its magnetic power from the ancient pharaohs of Egypt or from the awesome presence of the pyramids are purely legendary, the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance, one of the oldest Arabian breeders organizations in the US, preserves and perpetuates the magic and mystery, romance and history of these splendid steeds. It brings the Egyptian Arabian horse community together and introduces others to this noble horse. Although Wisconsin and its neighboring states are known for a cool climate, the area has been the warmly loved home for several of the earliest imported horses - Farazdac, Tuhotmos, and Akmar. The great Nabiel stood at stud in Wisconsin for most of his breeding days, and Ruminaja Ali and El Halimaar more briefly. Sons and daughters of the great Ansata Ibn Halima, Shaikhh Al Badi, Moniet El Sharaf and Ramses Fayek, as well as more current champions such as Hadaya el Tareef, have grazed our green fields.

Each year the Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance sponsors a tour of farms in some section of Wisconsin. In 2010, the farms are in scenic Southwestern Wisconsin. Beginning in historic Mineral Point and continuing to north of Dodgeville and then east toward Belleville, visitors are invited to visit four farms. At each stop along the way, farm owners – Heidi Phetteplace, Don Keller, Kent Mayfield and Jack Ford, will introduce visitors to mares and foals and exotic stallions of Egyptian breeding. Food and beverage will be offered, compliments of the host farms.

The WEAHA tour maintains a tradition of hospitality and breeding in which some of the finest, most beautiful and distinguished representatives of the breed are presented for public examination and celebration.

Far from the banks of the Nile, history, romance, magic and mystery still surround these beautiful horses. WEAHA invites you to see them “up close and personal” at the 2010 Tour of Farms, September 11, 2010. For more information and directions to the farms check the WEAHA website: www.weaha.org

[Heidi]

[MRustebakke]

Heidi, on 30 July 2010 - 01:09 AM, said:

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This is a really fun event for anyone interested in Egyptian Horses. Its free and open to all. If you have the time it is worth the trip!!

Mark

[MRustebakke]

Please Take Note

Sugar River, the last farm on the Annual Tour of Farms, will NOT be participating this year.....Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.

The other three farms: Triple H... Heidi, Pleasure Haven....Donald and Second Wind...Kent and Jack are all anxiously awaiting our arrival.

Hope to see many of you Saturday morning!!

Mark Rustebakke

[Heidi]

I should be out brushing horses.

[Heidi]

Good morning, all -

The 2010 Fall Tour in Southwestern Wisconsin is now history! It was a great success again this year with 75 people attending, including two groups totally 12 persons who came to Second Wind in mid-afternoon "on the off chance" that they could see horses. We shared horse-talk and apples and leftover cookies (perfectly wonderful items from Tim Hagerty and Jaleen Hacklander). The greater portion of the attendees were non-horse owners but many voiced great interest in having horses. A number, horse owners and others, asked for membership application forms.

Very few of the handouts at each farm were left behind. Pleasure Haven notebooks proved very popular as did Triple H Farms' portfolios. At Second Wind, there were Pyramid Society Stallion Guides, Pyramid Reports, copies of the May (Egyptian) issue of Arabian Horse World and two other handouts on the Egyptian Arabian horse from the Institute for the Desert Arabian Horse- all were picked up and carried away.

Food - always a feature of any Wisconsin Egyptian Arabian Horse Alliance gathering - was wonderful - breakfast sweets at Triple H, Wisconsin cheeses and sausage at Pleasure Haven, and chili with fixin's at Second Wind.
Dan and Lisa Buol and Cathy Maurer brought the splendid Egyptian-sired son of Jericho, Excada.....a great crowd favorite...to Second Wind. Carl Reiche, long associated with Egyptian horses, handled horses at Second Wind. Sam Palzkill shared that responsibility at Pleasure Haven Arabians. (Heidi ably took on her stallions by her lonesome!)

The 2010 Tour had been widely publicized in the Wisconsin Horsemen's News and in the regional media. Mark Rustebakke coordinated the promotion. His support and enthusiasm over the past few months made a great contribution to the success of this annual fall event. Jaleen Hacklander will share photos from the tour in the next several days!

Many thanks to all who were involved.

Kent

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BINT SAFIERA and NADEERAH ALIAH

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NAKHDA AL SHAIB ,SHAMS EL BINA and Razeel

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Al

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NAKHDA AL KADAR

[Heidi]

It was a wonderful day. I told several friends last night that "it was a calendar perfect Wisconsin fall day, in one of the most beautiful parts of Wisconsin... you spent the day with nice people and great friends, looking at wonderful horses, AND you got fed besides". Now really... it just does not get much better then this. Thank you to everyone involved. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

To those of you that were unable to spend the day with us.. you will never know what you missed..

Thank you again for a great day, great friends, great food, great farms and great horses.

Rick and Nancy Merkel

[Heidi]

FARASHA

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CN JERICHO

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[Heidi]

What a wonderful day! The weather turned around and presented us with a GEM of a day. The farms and horses were inviting and brimming with hospitality.

We had the pleasure of walking through the herd at Triple H....putting our hands on the horses and looking them in their ALL KNOWING eyes.
At Pleasure Haven we got to see examples of MANY different types of pedigrees, babies and planned breedings for next year.
Second Wind offered us a look at the show horse...the Egyptian Arabian in show condition and fresh from recent competition.

This event has been called "WEAHA's flagship of hospitality" this year's Tour certainly confirmed it.

A huge Thank You to the three farms...We know its a lot of work...THANK YOU!
Mark Rustebakke

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Excada

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NAKHDA SAQQARA

[Heidi]

Hey, just wanted to thank you each for your hospitality and introduction to some fine SE
Arabians. You provided a great tour and an all around excellent day. Who ever was in charge of weather, Ya done good.
It's becoming a staple for me. Like the EE, I'm already looking forward to next years tour. You guys live in a beautiful part of the country. I always enjoy riding up that way.
Would love to get up that way when the leaves are changing. Thanks again for all your effort and an enjoyable day.
Tim

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