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New Zealand Arab Horse Breeders’ Society (Inc)

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PAGE:5 NZAHBS CONTACTS Council Contacts & Portfolio Holders

6 PRESIDENT’S REPORT & OFFICE UPDATE

8 WAIKATO ARABIAN HORSE CLUB STUD TOUR

12 WAHO AWARD WINNER 2013

14 BRIAN ROSS YOUNG ACHIEVER WINNER 2013

16 ARABIAN CLUB CONTACTS

17 ENDURANCE CLUB CONTACTS

18 COMING EVENTS CALENDAR

BACK COVER: (Photo: Leanne Webster)Delights Crystal King (Delights DJ Zarif x Rowallan Crystabell (AU))Waikato Arabian Horse Club Stud Tour

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Arabianz is the official publication of the New Zealand Arab Horse Breeders’ Society (Inc). It is an electronic magazine published monthly.

Copyright: All articles, pictures and information appearing in Arabianz are subject to copyright. Reproduction of any part of Arabianz is not allowed without prior permission of the NZAHBS.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the contributors and not necessarily those held by the NZAHBS. While every care is taken, the Society accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage of material or photographs submitted for publication.

For advertising enquiries, prices & specifications contact: Fiona McLachlan (see contact list for details)www.newzealandarabs.com

FRONT COVER: AA Mystic Charm (Bold Fyre (US) x AA Mystique) & Rosemary RevellWAHO Award Winner 2013Bred & Owned by Melville Gubb

INSIDE BACK COVER: (Photo: Leanne Webster)Arahi Aria (Ranaarb (AU) x Arahi Alia)Arahi Azamah (Heritage CK Mateus (AU) x Arahi Alia)Waikato Arabian Horse Club Stud Tour

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NZAHBS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2007: Jan Wilson, Barbara McGregor, Bev Jones

NZAHBS BRIAN ROSS YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD 2008: Jessica Magill 2009: Natasha Strydom 2010: Ariana Ranui2011: Georgia Smith2012: Not awarded2013: Charlotte Wadsworth

NZAHBS LIFE MEMBERSSince the New Zealand Arab Horse Breeders’ Society was introduced in 1970, there have been a number of Honorary Life Memberships given for “special services”.

The NZAHBS Life Members are as follows: Mr RM Gubb, Mrs SW Spratt, Mr K Cholmondeley-Smith, late Mr AA Ayliffe, late Mr J Wyatt (Australia), late AA Alec Edward, late Mr H Kroef, late Mr B Ross and late Mrs BA Morrissey.

The NZAHBS has two patrons: HRH The Princess Alia al Hussein of Jordan and PT Upton Esq, Stropshire, UK

WAHO AWARD 2005: Willowvale Picasso Bred by: DN & GM Evans Owned by: Noel & Gaynor Evans2006: Ngapa Joussif Bred by: AA Edward Owned by: Linda Cottle 2007: Bushland Gai Sharee Bred by: DG Rowe Owned by: Lynda Guy 2008: AA Parade Bred by: RM Gubb Owned by: Morrocco Arabians2009: Cyden Sun Bred by: M Tylden Owned by: Mary Tylden2010: Karamea Evita Bred by: AB Steward Owned by: Alison Steward2011: HFA Breznir Bred by: DB Marshall Owned by: Paula Humphries2012: Karamea Bay Shadow Bred by: AB Steward Owned by: Sandra Haywood2013: AA Mystic Charm Bred by: RM Gubb Owned by: Melville Gubb

NZ BREEDER AWARD 2009: Euralea Arabians - Lee Cox 2010: Euralea Arabians - Lee Cox2011: Rhodium Arabians - Fanus Cous2012: Masada Park Arabians - Barbara Poulter 2013: Gerzanne Arabians - Sue Spratt & Bev Jones

ANNUAL AWARDS

WEBSITE LISTINGS

Rhodium Arabian Stud

Kelaray Stud

Morrocco Arabians

www.rhodiumstud.com

www.kelaray.com

www.morroccoarabians.com

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PRESIDENT: Melanie Barker Phone: 07 871 8700 PO Box 144 Mobile: 0274 839 845 Otorohanga 2564 Email: melanie.barker@harcourts.co.nz

VICE PRESIDENT Demelza Hoogeveen Phone: 03 303 6575 487 Trevors Road, Carew Mobile: 021 310 375 RD 5, Ashburton Email: demelzahoogeveen@gmail.com

Deb Bamber PO Box 47 Mobile: 027 325 9522 Darfield 7541 Email: sdl.bamber@xtra.co.nz

Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith PO Box 168 Mobile: 021 839 010 Clevedon 2248 Email: sthpacifichorses@xtra.co.nz

Caitlin Dalton Phone: 03 310 2300 3032 South Eyre Road, RD 6 Phone: 021 074 9145 Rangiora 7476 Email: riverchant@xtra.co.nz

Mel Gubb 74 Somersal Lane, RD 2 Phone: 06 327 7927 Marton 4788 Email: araleigh@wnation.net.nzz

Mark Milmine Phone: 03 308 9249 5 Wilkin Street, Tinwald Mobile: Ashburton Email: mark@braidedrivers.co.nz

Tracey Rhodes Phone: 03 349 7316 232 Hamptons Road, RD 6 Mobile: 027 444 4942 Christchurch 7676 Email: traceyrhodes@xtra.co.nz

NATIONAL SECRETARY: Fiona McLachlan Phone: 03 312 5998 PO Box 80, Cust 7444 Fax: 03 312 5996 North Canterbury Email: arabnewzealand@xtra.co.nz

Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 2.30pm

Website: www.newzealandarabs.com

NZAHBS CONTACTS AD INDEXNZAHBS Merchandise .............. IFC

Kelaray Stud - Web listings ........ 6

Morrocco Arabians - Web listings 6

Rhodium Arabians - Web listings 6

AD RATESNZAHBS MEMBER RATES:(all adverts Full Colour) Inside Front Cover $75 Full Page $50 Stud Advertorial $50 (only available to advertisers)

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ALL PRICES EXCLUDE GST

NON-MEMBER RATES:(all adverts Full Colour) Inside Front Cover $150 Full Page $100 Stud Advertorial $100 (only available to advertisers)

Classified Ad (up to 25 words) $20 Website Listing (4 issues) $40 Directory (4 issues) $80 Advert Design $40

ALL PRICES EXCLUDE GST

JULY DEADLINE:

3 July 2013

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dear Members It is with great sadness that the NZAHBS Council announces that Alison Steward passed away on Friday 14th June 2013 after an incredibly brave battle with cancer.Alison was a long time breeder/member and served a total of 7 years on Council. As a current Council Member, Alison’s depth of knowledge of the Arabian horse and the NZAHBS was quite outstanding. Her enthusiastic contributions will be greatly missed.Our deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends at this sad time.Melanie BarkerPresident, NZAHBS

Photo: Alison Steward with Karamea Evita after being named the WAHO Award Winner for 2010

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OFFICE UPDATE

FROM THE OFFICE:

WAHO CONFERENCE 2013

Notification of cancellation has been received from the WAHO Office: “It is with great regret that we have to inform our members that the 2013 WAHO Conference, together with all pre and post-conference tours, due to take place from 10th-17th November at Atibaia, near São Paulo in Brazil, has had to be cancelled. This very difficult decision had to be taken due to unforeseen circumstances which were beyond the control of either our hosts at the ABCCA or of WAHO. As a result, there will not be a WAHO Conference in 2013. All WAHO Members will be informed as soon as plans are in place for a suitable venue and date in 2014.”

Stud DirectoryA Stud Directory will be published for the 2013/14 breeding season. Forms will be emailed in the next few weeks for members to complete and return to the office.

Website Members who would like a website link added to the “Stud Links” page please email your address details to: arabnewzealand@xtra.co.nz. Please also add the Society’s website address to your own page to improve our search engine rankings.

Members who would like their stallion added to the “Stallions at Stud” page please email their details and a photograph to: arabnewzealand@xtra.co.nz

Purebred RegistrationsPurebred Registrations are due on 1 July 2013 for foals born during the 2012/13 breeding season. Please ensure the application form has been fully completed and signed by both the Mare and Stallion owner and complies with the following:• Separate 2012/13 Mare & Stallion return forms

should have already been submitted to the office• Horses born from 1 August 2012 must be

branded and/or microchipped for identification • The application form must be signed by the

breeder and a qualified Veterinary Surgeon• Please ensure that all whorls are noted on the

application form by a dot within a circle• A DNA sample must accompany all registrations,

including geldings, whose hair will be held in storage in case it is needed at a later date

Please contact the office if you require an extension of time due to extenuating circumstances. If you have a Colt that you are undecided whether to geld or not an extension can be given until 1 November 2013 at which time he must be registered and the relevant fee paid. Please contact the office for further details.

ARABIANZ CONTENT REQUIREDfor upcoming issues

Members are invited to submit articles, photographs & items that may be of interest to the wider Arabian membership.

Please email your submissions by the last Wednesday of every month to the National Secretary: arabnewzealand@xtra.co.nz

July 2013 issue: Advertising, articles, photographs, “From the Mailbag” submissions

Deadline - 3 July 2013

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Waikato Arabian Horse ClubStud Tour 2013Report by: Natasha Guest • Photographs by: Leanne Webster

On a sunny day in May 2013 30 like-minded people gathered at Ken McGrath and Melanie Barker’s property in Owairaka Valley Road, Te Awamutu to begin the day looking at some Arabian horses.

After a brief introduction and welcome from the property owners we were ushered down the 14 acre property for the start. Melanie had very kindly paired her horses up in each paddock, each pair being related as either full sisters or ¾. But it was resident stallion Arahi Supremo (Waimeha Mandate/Arahi Amiria) who did his best to steal the show, putting on a proud tail high display of Arabian Heritage.

A visit to Mel & Ken’s run off block followed where we met some of the progeny of “Primo” as he is known at home. Arahi Courtship and Arahi Zinzan were first to greet us both being by Primo. The presence of Zinny was evident; it was hard to take your eyes off him as he pranced in front of this throng of new admirers however it was 6 month old Arahi Peso (Buck) who stole the show this time. With his deep red hue he seemed to just glow, basking in the adoration of those around him.

A walk down the block introduced us to the remainder of the progeny as well as Ken’s pride and joy (and the highlight of attendee Wendy Fowler’s visit!) 2 standardbreds currently involved in the harness scene, Oto Invasion and Le Lua Invasion. While nearby kind babysitter Arahi Ari (Waimeha Mandate/Arahi Amiria) supervised the young stock in one paddock while mares and foals waited patiently in the far back. The kind unflappable nature of Ari was evident as attempts to make his young charges show off their paces were met by a roll of his eyes and a desperate search for treats amongst the people gathered at his fence.

Afterwards we were treated with a visit to Delight Arab Horse Stud with owners Stu & Lin Cottle. In the front paddock where well known endurance stallion Ngapa Joussif is buried, young stallion Delights DJ Zarif (Cyden Sun/Delights Estelle) showed off his majestic trot, displaying a proud Arabian attitude to the gathered crowd. In the next paddock, Monique Charteris showed off some progeny produced by Delight Arabians, gorgeous mare Delights Stardom stood to attention with one eye at all times on the gathering group.

Lin had organised her paddocks by age and sex. Having one of my own by Cyden Sun (Ngapa Joussif/Ngapa Ayda) I mentioned to my friend how much the paddock of mares looked like my Manana!

With the majority going back through the lineage to Cyden Sun’s sire Ngapa Joussif the likeness to my competitive little pony was evident in the eager faces and high tail carriage. Stu Cottle proved his worth in the gelding paddock running up and about the hills to get the boys moving. One gorgeous chestnut was clearly related to my Arahi Tahi (Ranaarb/Arahi Amiria) as he preferred to make friends with his pursuer as opposed to run with the mob! I later found out they were both by the same stallion.

A mob of Arabians in full flight is an impressive sight and the Delight Arabian mares proved no exception. They flew over the ground, up and down the hill in perfect unison. Seeming to enjoy the attention from the crowd below, settling only when we disappeared from sight on the back of Stu Cottle’s flat deck truck.

Driving up the farm we were greeted by young stallion Delights Crystal King and company. Again like their predecessors once pursued by Stu they flew into action, racing up and down the paddock, tails high.

We then moved on to what was to be the highlight of my day, meeting the sire of my favourite horse Tahi, the 27 year old grand stallion Ranaarb (AU) (Rasham/Liquid Amber). Even at 27 Ranaarb commanded respect. Meeting this stallion it is easy to see where his progeny get their even temperaments from. The kindness in his face was evident as he quietly surveyed the waiting crowd. At 27 he was beyond the prancing and performance put on by Primo, Zarif and Crystal King however there was a cheeky glint in his eye giving evidence to some mischief created in the past. At 27 he was still beautiful.

The stud tour ended at this point and we were driven back to the Homestead for a cup of tea and a gossip. Thanks were given to Mel, Ken, Stu and Lin who had kindly opened their gates to allow us to view their pride and joy. I know, I for one, went home with a couple of extra horses added to my equine wish list!

Footnote: Not long after this tour, Lin Cottle announced via social media that Ranaarb (AU) had been put to sleep. At 27 he wasn’t coping with the harsh winters the way he had previously and the hard decision was made to put him to rest. He will be missed. RIP old boy.

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ARAHI REAL PURPOSE (Anglo)(Prestige x High Purpose)

ARAHI SUPREMO(Waimeha Mandate x Arahi Amiria)

ARAHI ARIA (Ranaarb (AU) x Arahi Alia) &ARAHI AZAMAH (Heritage CK Mateus (AU) x Arahi Alia)

ARAHI JAZZ (Anglo), ARAHI PATIENCE & ARAHI DINERO - (all by Arahi Supremo)

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ARAHI LIQUID AMBER & ARAHI LIQUID ROSE(Full Sisters: Ranaarb (AU) x Arahi Amalaa)

ARAHI COURTSHIP (Anglo) & ARAHI ZINZAN(Arabian Pony) - (both by Arahi Supremo)

CYDEN KAY (Cyden Sun x Killibinbin Lila (AU)) with colt foal ARAHI PESO (by Arahi Supremo)

DELIGHTS WHERO (Delights Wahid x Delights Estelle) &DELIGHTS CRYSTAL KING (Delights DJ Zarif x Rowallan Crystabell (AU))

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DELIGHTS DJ ZARIF(Cyden Sun x Delights Estelle)

DELIGHTS STARDOM(Ranaarb (AU) x Ngapa Star)

DELIGHT STUD GELDINGS & MARES

DELIGHTS CRYSTAL KING(Delights DJ Zarif x Rowallan Crystabell (AU))

DELIGHTS ESTELLE(Ngapa Joussif x Ngapa Estrellita)

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WAHO AWARD WINNER 2013by Melville Gubb

AA MYSTIC CHARM was bred by Melville Gubb of Araleigh Arabian Stud and is a Bold Fyre (US) daughter out of the great broodmare AA Mystique by Gai Cadet (US). AA Mystic Charm (Charm) is an attractive and athletic grey 11 year old Mare and has been a great ambassador for the Arabian breed proving herself both in the show ring and in the endurance field.

Charm has something special, a family and visitor’s favourite from birth. In 2005 her first National Show preparation was done, only to be shut out of her 3 year old class on a technicality. She went on to win Senior Classic Head, and was represented in both of her parents’ progeny 1st placings. At the 2010 National Championships in Christchurch Charm was a Top 5 Qualifier.

Charm started her endurance career as a 5 year old. Her go forward, independent attitude, inherited from her Sire has served her well. Her regular rider, Rose Revell, feels that she was born to go the distance of endurance.

To date she has completed over 2300 endurance kilometres. She has won a CEI* 90km and Best Conditioned, completed four 120 CEI** rides with a 1st placing and Best Conditioned at the recent 2013 North Island Championships, two 4th placings, and a qualifier. In her first attempt at a 160km CEI*** ride at the 2012 North Island Championships Charm was 2nd in a competitive time of 9 hours 53 minutes. Two weeks later Charm entered the show ring at the NZ Arab Horse Breeders’ North Island Championships held in Hawera, and was awarded the Reserve Champion Mare title and placed in all three of her riding classes with a 1st, a 2nd, and a 3rd.

We at Araleigh Stud consider this to be our greatest achievement in the 50 years that we have existed – a feat never been done before. We consider AA Mystic Charm to be an excellent ambassador for the Arabian breed and a worthy recipient of the WAHO Award.

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2013 NZAHBS BRIAN ROSSYOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD WINNER

CHARLOTTE WADSWORTH of Blenheim is the recipient of the NZAHBS Brian Ross Young Achiever Award for 2013.

Charlotte purchased MF Zanbuck (AKA Lily) in 2010 as her second purebred mare. The reason for purchase was to allow her to compete two horses at Endurance and CTR rides. Where the rides were on a single day, Lily was often ridden by a friend of Charlotte’s.

Charlotte heavily campaigned her other purebred mare (Avaasha) and Lily was kept as her second mount. After Charlotte and Avaasha rode for New Zealand in the Trans Tasman Endurance competition, Charlotte needed another challenge and she decided that it was Lily’s turn to go out and compete at a few things.

Charlotte likes a number of different disciplines and she has found that Lily is versatile enough to be competitive in these disciplines. In March Lily attended her first ever show – the Rai Valley A&P show where they received Reserve Champion Novice A ring pony, Champion Rider 14-15 years and also won the Rai Valley Challenge Trophy, which is a unity class with a 90cm jump included.

At Easter Charlotte and Lily competed at the National Endurance and CTR Championships where they won the Junior CTR class and across all CTR classes won best timed rider and best presented.

During the winter Charlotte focused on dressage with Lily and the pair won all 5 training tests they rode at the Marlborough Winter series.

Charlotte and Lily competed at the Tasman District Inter schools competition at the end of winter and did well. There were approximately 60 riders competing, and the pair achieved overall 1st in games, and overall 5th equal in the dressage component.

Lily has now been registered with ESNZ for a dressage start and over Labour weekend they competed at the Marlborough Dressage Champs where the pair won each of their Level 1 tests and received the Champion Open Pony trophy for ponies competing up to Level 3. They also rode a Level 2 test for the Young Rider award and achieved a creditable 3rd.

In November they rode at the Canterbury A&P show and placed 2nd and 3rd in the Level 1 dressage, following up at the beginning of December with wins at the Marlborough Dressage Summer Series to take out the Champion Level 1 Pony title along with a 2nd at Level 2 pony.

The pair also competed in the show ring and won the Novice Purebred Arabian class at the South Island Premier show in December, placed 2nd in the Manners class which included derivatives and in the Arabian costume class at the Canterbury A&P show they took 1st place.

At home, Lily is also used to teach people to ride. During the New Year the pair will attend the Dressage Nationals, the CTR South Island Championships, the South Island Arabian Championships and following up over winter with some Show Hunter.

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ARABIAN CLUB CONTACTS

Background Image: Kazmere Stud’s Kazmere Can Do - 2012 NZ National Champion Senior Derivative Led Male & Ridden Derivative over 148cm

Allan Skinner Ph: 09 235 3273 Email: cherylkskinner@hotmail.co.nz Facebook: Auckland Arabian Horse Club

Sheridene Swift Ph: 09 235 8112 Email: banner124@xtra.co.nz

Tracey Rhodes Ph: 03 349 7316 Email: traceyrhodes@xtra.co.nz

Sarah Walters Ph: 021 484 685 Email: otagoarabianhorseclub@gmail.com

Aimee Mitchell Email: aimee@spastclair.co.nz Facebook: Otago Arabian Horse Club

Nikki Klemra Ph: 06 756 6644 Email: jened@infogen.net.nz Facebook: TA HC

Jenny Klemra Ph: 06 756 6644 Email: jened@infogen.net.nz

Matthew Adams Ph: 09 235 9812 Email: daadams@ps.gen.nz

Cindy Dawson Ph: 07 888 1753

ENDURANCE CLUB CONTACTS

Background Image: Glenmore Tariq & Andrea Smith - 1st 2011 & 2nd 2012 - National Endurance Championships CEI 3* 160km Linda Cottle ©

Edwina Francis Ph: 09 420 9095 or 021 683 759 Email: akbar@ihug.co.nz

Rebecca Kenney Ph: 03 347 7132 or 027 408 4182 Email: cetrclub@gmail.com Web: www.freewebs.com/canterburyetrc

Wendy Fowler Ph: 07 985 5102 Email: wendy.fowler@xnet.co.nz

Jenny Malcolm Ph: 03 685 6140 Email: nandjfashions@gmail.com

Sue Reid Ph: 09 232 5802 Email: Robert.susan.reid@xtra.co.nz

Caroline Abbott Ph: 03 572 2590 Email: bruceandcaro62@yahoo.co.nz Web: www.marlboroughendctr.weebly.com

Maureen Munro Ph: 06 329 4186 Email: maureen.munro@crombielockwood.co.nz

Alison Higgins Ph: 03 521 1884 Email: twynham1@farmside.co.nz

Jenny Chandler Ph: 07 825 2621 Email: waikato.endurance@gmail.com

Lisa Simpson Ph: 03 202 5383 Email: bart.lisa@xtra.co.nz

Frank Aldridge Ph: 04 914 5874 (bus) or 06 306 8911 Email: frank.aldridge@tigl.co.nz

Wendy Farnell Ph: 03 303 6144 Email: jondy.tnc@xtra.co.nz

Melissa Davis Ph: 06 752 3599 or 027 345 7762 Email: mel.rose0812@yahoo.co.nz

COMING EVENTS CALENDAR

22nd Earlybird Show, Mosgiel (Otago AHC)

26th-28th Waikato A&P Show 19th-20th Northern/Rangiora A&P Show

2nd-4th Equidays, Mystery Creek 14th-16th Canterbury A&P Show

3rd-4th Manawatu A&P Show 24th Courtenay A&P Show

10th-11th Clevedon A&P Show 24th-25th Southern Canterbury A&P Show

10th-11th Waihi A&P Show 24th-25th Nelson A&P Show

23rd Stratford A&P Show

2nd Taranaki H&P Breeders Show 1st-2nd Endurance Canterbury FEI 1* 2*

7th-9th Whangarei A&P Show 1st-2nd Motueka A&P Show

8th-9th NI Arabian Champs (Auckland AHC) 7th-9th SI Premier Show, Christchurch

8th-9th NI All Breeds Show, Hamilton 8th Tokomairiro A&P Show

12th Paeroa A&P Show 19th Winton A&P Show

19th-20th NI Endurance Champs FEI 1* 2* 3* 26th-28th Otago-Taieri A&P Show (Royal)

25th-26th National Arabian Champs, Hawera 25th-26th National Arabian Champs, Hawera

4th-5th NI Premier Horse Show 1st Dunedin Equestrian Extravaganza

15th-17th Franklin A&P Show 2nd SI Arabian Champs (Canterbury AHC)

23rd Helensville A&P Show 9th Canterbury H&P Breeders Show

23rd-24th Putaruru A&P Show 10th Nelson H&P Breeders Show

16th-17th SI Endurance Champs FEI 1* 2* 3*

22nd-23rd North Otago A&P Show

2nd-3rd Endurance Waikato FEI 1* 2* 2nd Southland A&P Show

9th-10th Kumeu A&P Show 10th Arabian/Welsh Picnic Show, Motueka

12-17th Horse of the Year Show 30th Oxford A&P Show

28th-1st Easter Show, Auckland

28th-1st National Endurance Champs, Taupo 28th-1st National Endurance Champs, Taupo

18th-19th NZAHBS AGM, Auckland 18th-19th NZAHBS AGM, Auckland

20th-21st Endurance AGM, Christchurch 20th-21st Endurance AGM, Christchurch

Background Image: Ausden Centurion (AU) & Anne Naylor - achieved 5 National Titles at the 2012 National Arabian Championships (A Studholme)

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