Abha Palma
(Marwan al Shaqab x ABHA Ghazali) Supreme Champion
Champion Mare
EKS Bey Al Gazal
(Marwan al Shaqab x Starbright Bey) Champion Stallion
Onitelav
(DA Valentino x Royal Ghazallah) Junior Champion Stallion
OFW Magic Wan
(Marwan Al Shaqab x Magna Prelude) Reserve Champion Stallion
1st place - 3yr. Old colts
Congratulations to Joy Arabian Horses in Belgium on their purchase of Kaatelyn. Thanks to Glenn Shouekens and good luck to this new team in Europe 2010!
Punta Del Este, Uruguay is always one of my favorite places to visit. The sights are amazing and the people among the most hospitable anywhere. When asked to judge this years International show I readily accepted the assignment. Although I have been to Punta Del Este several times this was the first time in 21 years I had been there to judge. I was looking forward to the experience. Adding to the pleasure of the job, I was judging with two people I like and admire; Cindy Reich and Fabio Amorosino.
We were able to judge several nice horses but the one that really caught my attention was the mare Estancia LL. She has a face that I will not forget. Her eyes, nostrils, skin, and expression were absolutely memorable to me. In addition to nice horses I had a great time with the people and sights in, and around, Punta.
Cindy and I took a local charter boat out to the Isla De Los Lobos one afternoon where we saw what is reported to be the 2nd largest home of sea lions on the planet. And there were literally 10’s of thousands! And it was wonderful to see them playing, swimming, frolicking in the beautiful waters of the Atlantic ocean. It was amazing. Back at the dock several sea lions make it a point to be there when the fishermen bring in their morning hauls as they are treated to several “tastes” from tourists and the fishermen.
Carols Rozier hosted a party one evening that was glamorous – the lighting, the setting, the food, and the conversation were excellent. Great hosts indeed. Heber Viana hosted an Open House which was out in the country at his farm. It was very pleasant to take a drive out of the city area and see the beautiful Uruguayan countryside – not to mention the collection of horses we were able to see. Haras Del Rosa hosted a dinner party one evening which all said was magnificent – I could not attend as the pick up time was midnight and the suggested return time was 5 AM! Hats off to all that can keep those hours…not me anymore. All that attended were unanimous in how wonderful it was. I will have to live vicariously through them.
On a negative side, which I had hoped would not be the case, was the ginger and shanking of the horses. I do not get it. All of the judges agreed the same horses would have won without all the abuse and ginger.
The final word – go to Uruguay…it is amazing and the people incredible hosts!
Haras Mayed…
While in South America I took a day to go visit Fernando and Joaquin De Santibanes. As long as we are talking about good hosts – these two need to be added to the list of greats! Great conversation on all sorts of topics, some good laughs, and a great presentation made the day perfect! And the best! Seeing Magnum Psyche in his home, relaxed, hanging out, and just being a horse! In addition, I saw many of his beautiful children and grandchildren – again, given the chance, this farm is a “must see”!
Michael Byatt Arabians teamed up with Argent Farms to host one of the most exciting Events of “Scottsdale for the New Year” farm tours. From 4 – 6 (or later as was the case!) on New Years Eve guests were treated to a wonderful collection of horses coupled with outstanding catering, drinks, and the best camaraderie in the world. From the start of the presentation, with some of the 2009 foals that will be presented at Scottsdale, to the Grand finale – US National Champion Pyro Thyme, Arabian enthusiasts were not disappointed with the beauty of the horses presented.
Michael Byatt Arabians was proud to have several of the horses presented selected to represent new owners in arenas around the world! We wish them great luck in the future!
Congratulation to Alessandro Barrale and Accardo Mimmo on their purchase of the exquisite filly, Marianna.
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This is Jeff McGlinn with his new Filly by Marwan x *Miss Yahsminah Elamal.
Good friend Giacomo Cappacci visits Michael Byatt Arabians.
Congratulation to Frank Chisolm, Greg Jacobs, and Claire Larsen on the purchase of Baahir El Marwan. We wish them lots of luck as he moves forward into National Competition with Andy Sellman.
Top young colts and fillies gathered together on the green lawns of the Doha Race track, under perfect conditions, to compete for top honors at the Emirs Cup help in Doha on the 24th of March 2009.
Michael Byatt Arabians was once again proud to be on hand, to not only assist in the presentation of the young stars in the Al Shaqab stables, but to also watch some of their own youngsters, bred back in Texas compete, and win at this prestigious event.
Al Adeed Al Shaqab fillies swept all of the age groups. The 2 and 3 year old fillies were both bred by Michael Byatt Arabians and purchased by Al Shaqab as weanlings. The eventual Champion, Mayassa Al Shaqab, shown by Shk Hamad himself!, is out of Al Hambra El Dakar, who is by Dakar El Jamaal and out Luz De Fe, a daughter of El Shaklan. The Reserve Champion filly was Magheeda Al Shaqab, again by Al Adeed, and out of ZT Maghan. ZT Maghan is a recent acquisition of Al Shaqab and a mare that has now proven herself not only in show ring but as a great breeding mare as well. ZT Maghan is the dam of the 2008 Al Khalediah Champion Filly, Sara Al Mohammadiah.
One of the “other” great stallions at Al Shaqab, the reigning World Champion, Marwan Al Shaqab, sired the Champion and reserve Champion Colts; the Champion being the 2008 US Reserve National Champion, OFW Magic Wan. Reserve to Magic Wan was Massoud Al Shaqab.
Magheeda at play in the pastures
of Michael Byatt Arabians
ZT Maghan
Congratulations to Al Shaqab, Shk Hamad, Willy Oppen, Giacomo Cappaci, and the entire team for a dominating effort and successful show. And thank you for allowing Michael Byatt Arabians continue to be a part of your horse family! It is indeed a pleasure.
OFW Magic Wan
The richest prize in Arabian Horse Shows awaits those individuals that accumulate the highest points in a series of shows leading up to the Dubai International Championships. For the Champions it means 200,000.00 USD for the filly, colt, mare, and stallion champion. And for the second year in a row Michael Byatt Arabians horses won 3 of the 4 prizes. An unprecedented recognition of the horses selected by Michael Byatt for horses owners from around the world.
This year the filly Champion was Miss El Power. Shown by Michael Byatt she was Champion in Menton, France – Towerlands, England, and Doha, Qatar. The Mare Champion was Venetzia, no stranger to the winners circle; Venetzia was Champion in Menton, Hasselt, and Doha. The Colt Champion was Baanderos who swept every show this season but for one. In addition Baanderos was the World Champion Colt, while not part of the Dubai Cup series, we congratulate all for this outstanding win.
We congratulate and thank each of the owners of these horses for having the faith and belief in Michael Byatt Arabians to allow us to be a part of their selection.
Canadian Restrictions on Imports
1/30/09
Dear All Canadian Clients:
In December of 2008, several horses in the state of Kentucky tested postive for CEM, which is a contagious and reportable sexually transmitted disease of horses, and is documented by the USDA. Unfortunately, this will have a major negative impact on the ability to send fresh semen to Canada.
The current requirements will include an import permit from the Canadian authorities and the turnaround time for the permit will be minimum of 3 days once the permit and payment is received by the Canadian authorities. Also, every shipment into Canada will require a new permit, and will also require additional paperwork for the stallions in the US prior to each shipment. These requirements effectively close the Canadian borders to the import of fresh semen from the US as there is realistically no way to complete paperwork required for import within the timeline of a given breeding cycle for your mares.
I have included a copy of the text of the requirements here for your information.
"Canada Introduces Restrictions on Importation of all Equines, Equine Semen, and Equine embryos from the USA
CFIA has announced the introduction of import restrictions on horses and equine semen originating from the USA as a result of the current US outbreak of Contagious Equine Metritis. Horses and other equidae (asses, mules and zebras) will not require an import permit, but will require additional declarations on the health papers certifying that they have not been on a premises where Taylorella equigenitalis has been isolated during the 60 days immediately preceding exportation to Canada or a premises currently under quarantine or investigation for CEM; and that any female(s) in the shipment have not been bred naturally to, or inseminated with, semen from a stallion positive for CEM, or a stallion resident upon a positive premises or under quarantine or investigation for CEM. Additionally, the animals must not show any signs of CEM on the day of inspection.
Semen has different restrictions based upon the date of collection. Semen collected prior to December 15th 2008 does not require an import permit, but will require a U.S. Health Certificate that declares the date of collection, the identity of the donor stallion and the identity of the collection premises. Semen collected after December 15th 2008 will require an import permit (obtained from CFIA), and a U.S. Health Certificate with the declaration that the donor stallion(s) have not been on a premises where Taylorella equigenitalis has been isolated during the 60 days immediately preceding collection of the semen for export to Canada or a premises currently under quarantine or investigation for CEM; and that the semen was processed using an extender that contains antibiotics effective against Taylorella equigenitalis. Semen presented for importation into Canada must be in individual receptacles or straws, each marked with the collection date, identity of the donor and the semen collection premises.
Import Permit applications can be obtained from the CFIA web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/permit_covere.shtml. A single import permit costs Cdn$35, multiple use Cdn$60. Border inspection for semen will cost Cdn$35; horses (single) Cdn$25. Inland inspection of semen will cost Cdn$32 for 1-49 units, Cdn$51 for 50-499 units, incrementally increasing for more units. Canadian horses that enter the US and will be returning will now be given an extra page by the endorsing CFIA Vet. to go with the Canadian Export Health certificate, that must be presented to an accredited vet in the USA for completion, and must be be endorsed by a USDA vet before returning to Canada. Canada Border Services Agency will be looking for this document before allowing re-entry. Additionally, semen and embryos will be subject to inspection upon importation, and consequently there will be restrictions in some cases as to point of entry to Canada. The restrictions placed on entry of horses is implemented immediately, while the restrictions on semen and embryos will be implemented approximately January 26th 2009.
As it is not unlikely that there will be some initial confusion with these new requirements, we recommend that Canadian importers and/or US exporters in the near future contact CFIA and/or USDA-Aphis for confirmation of requirements prior to attempting border crossing."
I apologize for the inconvenience, and will do everything I can to assist you in getting your mares bred. Likely for most of you, the most efficient way to get your mare bred will be to send her to the US for breeding as for many of you, frozen semen will not be a viable option.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Congratulations to Joy Arabian Horses in Belgium on their purchase of Kaatelyn. Thanks to Glenn Shouekens and good luck to this new team in Europe 2010! 
This is Jeff McGlinn with his new Filly by Marwan x *Miss Yahsminah Elamal.
Visitors from Peru enjoying feeding "Brodie".
Congratulation to Frank Chisolm, Greg Jacobs, and Claire Larsen on the purchase of Baahir El Marwan. We wish them lots of luck as he moves forward into National Competition with Andy Sellman.
The richest prize in Arabian Horse Shows awaits those individuals that accumulate the highest points in a series of shows leading up to the Dubai International Championships. For the Champions it means 200,000.00 USD for the filly, colt, mare, and stallion champion. And for the second year in a row Michael Byatt Arabians horses won 3 of the 4 prizes. An unprecedented recognition of the horses selected by Michael Byatt for horses owners from around the world.
This year the filly Champion was Miss El Power. Shown by Michael Byatt she was Champion in Menton, France – Towerlands, England, and Doha, Qatar. The Mare Champion was Venetzia, no stranger to the winners circle; Venetzia was Champion in Menton, Hasselt, and Doha. The Colt Champion was Baanderos who swept every show this season but for one. In addition Baanderos was the World Champion Colt, while not part of the Dubai Cup series, we congratulate all for this outstanding win.
