Last August this event, held in Spokane, Washington, netted $52,000 for the Wishing Star Foundation. It is the largest all-breed Stallion Service Auction of its kind on the West Coast, and the number one fundraising event for Wishing Star, a nonprofit organization that grants "wishes" to children with life threatening illnesses. With the help of Gallop Coordinator Barbara Turner, each year Horse Previews - Wishing Star Gallop's only exclusive equine magazine - up dates you months prior to the Gallop event with behind the scene preparation and stallions participating.
The line-up is completed and Wishing Star Gallop is pleased to announce in this issue it's "Arabian, Saddlebred & Appaloosa Stallions." Once again "Gallop" promises to offer one of the most exciting years of quality stallions to be offered at the Auction.
ARABIAN STALLIONS:
TAMMEN: Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi are - once again - donating a service to Wishing Star from their straight Egyptian Arabian Stallion, one of the most exciting sires in the registry. Tammen is a 1992 Scottsdale A.O.H. Grand Champion Halter Stallion; in Region 9, Top Five Stallion; Top Five County English Pleasure; Top Five Native Costume; three consecutive years Grand Champion Stallion and Most Classic Arabian at the Houston Livestock Show. Tammen's real power has shown itself in his offspring, producing show horses that win and sell all over the world. In 1994, he was named the third leading Egyptian sire, an amazing feat for a stallion still relatively young in his breeding career. At the 1993's Egyptian Event in Kentucky, four out of the Top Five mares were Tammen daughters (including the champion and reserve!) Wishing Star is very excited and honored to have included Tammen back in the Gallop line-up for Wishing Star. Tammen stands at Thistlewood Farm in Kerrville, Texas for $3,500.
ETERNETY (pictured): Back in our line-up with a new title - 1994 U.S. National Champion Halter Stallion! Eternety also held the Triple Crown Reserve title in 1993 as Scottsdale, Canadian, and U.S. Reserve National Champion Halter Stallion; 1992 U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion; 1991 Canadian National Futurity Champion; Scottsdale Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion; and Canadian National Futurity Champion. Eternety is the sire of Scottsdale, Ohio Buckeye, Futurity, Scottsdale Top Ten, Regional, Incentive, and Sweepstakes Champions. No other young stallion in the National Show Ring has this record as a sire! Eternety was Wishing Star Gallop's third highest selling stallion service for the 1994 sale. His service brought in $3,850 for Wishing Star's children. Eternety stands at Bad Barn Arabians in Hudson, Wisconsin for $4,000. In our fight to make wishes come true, Steve & Kim Erickson have graciously blessed us with a third service to be offered to Eternety.
KHARBEN+/: Winner of the Arabian Triple Crown. Only stallion to win the four most prestigious halter titles in the Arabian breed within the same year; 1993 Scottsdale, Canadian, Buckeye, and U.S. National Grand Champion Halter Stallion. Kharben+/ was also named 1992 Scottsdale Unanimous Reserve Senior Champion Stallion, Scottsdale Unanimous Reserve Grand Champion Stallion, Sahara Sands Springs Classic Grand Champion, Ohio Buckeye Sweepstakes Grand Champion Stallion, Region 13 Pre Show Champion Stallion and United States National Top Ten Stallion. Kharben+/ is also the sire of a Scottsdale and Regional Champions. He was Wishing Star Gallop's fourth highest selling service last year selling for $2,500. He is owned by Tom Chauncey Arabians of Scottsdale, Arizona and stands for $2,500.
PADRONS PSYCHE: 1991 U.S. Reserve National Champion Halter Stallion. This title was won by Padrons Psyche at the early age of three. Padrons Psyche is by the half Russian sire "*Padron," out of a straight Russian dam, "Kilika." He carries three lines of the mighty "Aswan," one of the leading sources of type in Russian Arabians. Padrons Psyche's talent as a sire is already obvious. This fine young stallion has already proven himself as a sire of U.S. and International winners - U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Filly; British National Champion Junior Filly - and most recently - 8 out of 10 "Psyche" get shown at the 1995 Scottsdale Show went Top Ten. Padrons Psyche is a IAHA Breeders' Sweepstakes and Minnesota Medallion Stallion Nominated Sire. He is owned by La Cabreah Arabians of Fort Wayne, Indiana and stands for $3,500.
ZODIAC MATADOR+: One of the greatest Arabian Park Horses of all time. He is a two-time U.S. National Champion Park Horse, and Canadian National Champion Park Horse. First *Bask++ son to win the U.S. National Champion Park title twice. He is also also the Buckeye Champion Park Horse and Star World Champion Park Horse. Zodiac Matador+ holds the highest percentage of National winners of any stallion currently at public stud. He is producing as a sire - motion horses. All of his champions to date have won in the English division! He has sired Regional, U.S. and Canadian National Champions in English Pleasure, Informal Combination, Park Horse, Pleasure Driving, and Country Pleasure Driving. He is owned by Tom Chauncey Arabians of Scottsdale, Arizona and stands for $2,500.
PADRONS MAHOGANY: A multi-champion halter and English Pleasure horse; a Canadian Top Ten Futurity Colt; and more importantly, one of the fastest up-and-coming young sires in the breed today. That statement is evidenced by his 1993 UNANIMOUS FIRST PLACE GET-OF-SIRE win at Scottsdale - where he sired one Champion, one Reserve Champion, and three Top Tens. From 1990 to 1994, his foals have earned over 100 Championships at Halter and 20 Championships at performance. Very impressive for such a young stallion! His grandget are also winning - 1993 Buckeye Junior Champion Colt and Top Ten Yearling Colt class at Scottsdale 1994. Padrons Mahogany combines a blend of Russian, Polish, and American blood. In 1994 Padrons Mahogany had a booking of 70 mares in the U.S. with an additional 20 mares booked in Europe. He is owned by Padrons Mahogany Group and stands at Grand Arabian Farm in Grand Rapids, Michigan for $2,500.
SENSATION AL Z: This "*Aladdinn" son is one of the hottest Western Pleasure stallions in the Arabian breed! Winner of the 1993 Arabian Triple Crown in Western Pleasure; Scottsdale, Canadian, and U.S. National Champion Western Pleasure Horse. Sensation Al Z's other titles include: Champion Western Pleasure Horse in Region XI; three-time Western Pleasure Champion in Region 13; Reserve Champion in Region 9; Ohio Buckeye Champion Western Pleasure Horse; Scottsdale Top Ten Halter Stallions, Ohio Buckeye 1st Stallions of 1984; Kentucky Silverama Show Champion Stallion, Atlanta Classic Champion Halter Stallion; Kentucky Blue Grass Grand Champion Halter Stallion, and the list goes on. As successful is his show career so goes his ability to produce! Sensation Al Z is the sire of National, Regional, and Scottsdale Champions. He is owned by Holly Ridge Farm in Holly, Michigan standing for $2,000.
GS KHOCHISE+//: This unbelievable stallion holds two National Champion and four Reserve National Champion Titles. He has a total of 16 National Awards. He was the 1994 Canadian National Champion Halter Stallion - AOTH; 1994 Reserve Canadian National Champion Lady's Side Saddle Western; 1994 U.S. National Reserve Champion AAOTR Western Pleasure 40 & Over; 1993 Canadian National Champion Trail Horse; 1993 U.S. Reserve National Champion AAOTR Western Pleasure 40 & Over; and 1993 U.S. National Champion Lady's Sidesaddle Western. In addition, he holds ten National Top Tens; 12 Regional and 8 Reserve Regional Championships in Halter, Western Pleasure, Side Saddle, and Trail; and 13 Top Fives. Following in his footsteps, he is siring National Champion and Top Ten offspring. As Gallop's 1986 Highest Selling Stallion Service, Wishing Star is once again honored and pleased to have GS Khochise+// back in the Gallop line-up helping to make special dreams come true for Wishing Star children. He stands at Karrousel Farms in Puyallup, Washington, with owners Larry & Betty Chapman, for $2,500. OPUS ONE: This pure Polish black stallion is a Reserve Canadian National Champion Futurity Colt; Scottsdale Top Ten; Junior Champion Halter Stallion at the prestigious Whittier Lions Club Show; Top Ten Ladies Side-Saddle - Western at the Canadian Nationals; Top Ten at Canadian Nationals in Ladies Side-Saddle - English; Reserve Regional Champion at Region V in Hunter Pleasure along with Top Five Ladies Side-Saddle - English. He is owned by Meadow Wood Farms in Snohomish, Wa. and stands for $3,000.
REIGN ON: This powerful gray stallion is known for his lofty motion and incredible hock action. He was unanimously given the title of Two-Time Scottsdale Champion Park Horse, and again unanimous Canadian National Champion Park horse. His offspring have proven to be equally athletic and dynamic performers whose show ring presence immediately stamp them as "Reign On" get. He is an I.A.H.A. Breeders Sweepstakes and NSH nominated sire. He is owned by Cal Poly University in Pomona, Ca. and stands for $2,000.
BACHELOR BEY: 1991 Junior and Senior Champion stallion as a two year old. 1992 Region 5 Top 5 Halter Stallion. Sired by "JA Magnificat++," a multiple Champion and U.S. National Top Ten Driving horse. His dam is a "Bey Shah+" daughter. Owned by Pete Seiler of Paint The Wind Arabians in Newport, Wa. Standing for $1,250.
DESERT DARK FIRE+: Zone Three's Horse Of The Year, Regional Champion performance horse, sire of champion get. International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Sire. Owned by Desert Dark Fire+ Group - Spokane, Wa. standing for $700.
B.R. BEY MEDLEY: This beautiful Bey Shah++ son holds 10 Halter Championships, a Supreme Halter Championship and is a Region 9 Top Five Champion. Bey Medley is eligible for the U.S. and Canadian Nationals in Halter. He is an International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes sire. Owned by Sunwood Farms, Veradale, Wa. Standing for $1,500.
TRIPLE STAR: Sired by "Aladdinn," Triple Star has multiple Championships in English Pleasure, Halter, and has been undefeated in "Most Classic" Arabian. He is siring Champions in both Halter and Performance. He is an International Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Sire. Owned by Sunwood Farms, Veradale, Wa. Standing for $1,000.
BEY SHAHBOOM: Multiple championships in Halter and Most Classic. Sired by "Bey Shah" out of a *Serafix granddaughter. Shahboom brought the house down as he impressed hundreds of spectators in the Gallop's Opening Ceremony last year with his graceful, athletic dressage and free style performance! Owned by Darik Anderson, Lynnwood, Wa. Standing for $2,000.
GALLOP'S SADDLEBRED STALLIONS:
PREMIUM COLOR: Double registered Saddlebred/Pinto. Multiple halter winner, halter Championships in Washington and Oregon. This beautiful stallion pedigree is Modern Creation lines. Premium Color was High Selling Saddlebred Service at the 1992 Auction. Proudly owned by Bud & Barb Wagner of Medical Lake, Wa. standing for $600.KEYMAND ATTENTION: This triple registered Saddlebred, Pinto, and National Show Horse Nominated Sire was a Supreme Champion at 6 years of age! He holds ROM's in English Pleasure; Western Pleasure; Halter; Color; Disciplined Rail in English and Western; Park - 3 Gaited; and has Certificate of Versatility. In addition ,this sire has been blood typed "Homozygous," enabling you guaranteed color on your offspring! He will produce 100% color on all his get. He is sired by "Key West," out of a "The Desperado" daughter. Foals shown to date are all Halter Champions, and a Canadian National Champion Color Tobiano. Keymand Attention stands in Olympia, Wa. for $1,000 with owners Bob & Linda James.
GALLOP APPALOOSA STALLIONS:
ETCHINGS: As pictured from last year's Gallop, owner Bob Turner and "Etchings." Etchings has been Wishing Star Gallop's Highest Selling Appaloosa service for the past four years. Proudly, Wishing Star is glad to announce that he is back in the line-up for the 1995 Gallop Auction. He is a Top Ten Halter Stallion in the Nation, finishing second in National Halter point standings for Aged Stallions in 1991. Etchings is being shown successfully in NRHA Reining, siring 97% color. Sire of multiple ApHC point earners and World qualifiers. Etchings stands for $750 in Baker, Oregon with owners Bob & Jill Turner.BIG TIME ZIPPO: New to the Northwest, this six-year-old bay blanket stallion standing 15.2hh is bred with the bloodlines of top leading sires of the Amercian Quarter Horse Association. He is sired by AQHA's Leading sire of Youth, Open and Amateur Performance Horses - "SCOTCH BAR TIME." His dam "Zippo's Miss Sundancer," is an own daughter of AQHA's leading Performance sire "ZIPPO PINE BAR." This deluxe performance bred stallion will be shown for the 1995 season. He stands at Elrod Training Stables for $800 in Olympia, Washington with owners John & Tawnya Elrod.
ROYALE TE: An earner of several Hi-Point stallion titles. Sire of 11 National point earners with over 220 points in Open, Youth and Non-Pro Halter and Performance. Royale Te is the only Northwest stallion recognized and featured in the Appaloosa Journal - 1993 Stallion Calendar. Royale Te stands for $600 in Pomeroy, Washington with owners Andy & Cindy Herres.
MIGHTY ANDREW: Two-Time World Qualifier, Multiple Grand and Reserve Champion in Halter. Cow Palace Grand Champion Halter Stallion 1990. AQHA's "Impressive," and ApHC's "Mighty Bright" bloodlines, a winning combination! Tested HYPP N/N. Mighty Andrew stands for $600 in Selah, Washington with owners Art & Debra Reis.
RHYTHM INTHE WIND: R.O.M. in Halter; tied 5th in the Nation for Hi-Point 3-year Halter Stallions. Multiple Year-End High Point Championships in Halter Stallion - Open, Non Pro and Most Colorful Stallion. Multiple winner of Grands & Reserve Championships. Rhythm Inthe Wind stands for $500 in Chattaroy, Washington with owner Monica Taylor.
EMBEZZLER: This red roan stallion is sired by "Incorporated," Reserve Jr. National Champion & Grand Champion Halter Stallion. His grandsire is "The Executive," one of the leading sires of ApHC Halter and Performance horses in the world today. His dam "Linda's Orphan," was a Medallion, National Halter Champion and Performance winner producer. Embezzler is in the Solid Gold, Desert Trail Futurity and the ApHC Breeders Trust. He stands for $600 in Athol, Idaho with owner Fred McLaughin.
Clearly we can see that Gallop Coordinator, Barbara Turner has secured quite an impressive line-up of stallions for these breeds.
With the help of Barbara, over the next several months - prior to the August 19th Wishing Star Gallop Stallion Services Auction - we will be updating you on the progress of the auction and wishes of some very "special" children.
"Hi everyone! As Gallop Coordinator Barb Turner, I feel it's going to be another great year for Wishing Star and the Gallop!! If you haven't been to our event - mark your calendars. If you attended before, don't miss out on attending this year's event - it promises to be very exciting! Since this article is covering our Arabian & Saddlebred stallion line-up, I'd like to talk to you about the importance of transported semen and mare care when buying a service."
Shop and do homework on the selection of your stallion service, the facility where your mare will be going - or costs involved with transporting semen before purchasing a service. You need to be aware that the service you purchase from Wishing Star does not include mare care, or transported semen fees. That is a contract between the stallion owner and you. They will provide you with a mare care or transported semen contract from their facility. Although it is not required for the stallion owners to send any mare care contracts, feel free to contact my office to see if I have any information on breeding contracts of stallions you're interested in before notifying the farms. Generally we have some information on transported semen costs with Arabians.
Here are twelve important questions you'll want to know when transporting semen:
- Be aware of the breeding season months in which the stallion stands at stud. Some farms may not start breeding before March or April, some not after June or July. You'll also have those stallions who are out being shown.
- With transported semen you'll want to know how much it will cost you
for semen shipment, and how many separate shipments that cost will cover.
- What each additional shipment will run you.
- What (if any) additional costs there will be or a "handlers fee" for transported semen.
- How much will the refundable equitainer deposit be.
- How much for shipped semen for re-breeding the following year - if applicable.
- How payment is required. It is usually prior to semen being shipped.
- Check to make sure of what kind of semen will be available - cooled or frozen.
- Know how many days prior to the day a shipment required that you notify the farm.
- Know how semen will be shipped - UPS, Overnight Federal Express, Overnight Air, etc.
- Make sure you know what days the farm collects and has available semen to be shipped.
- Timing is crucial! Make sure you have a veterinarian who's experienced in transported semen breeding. The time of ovulation and the time of insemination must be almost perfect. Do your homework on finding a vet with a good track record in successfully settling mares through transported semen.
When taking your mare to the farm to be bred. Consider and check out these important questions...
- Know how much the mare care will run you daily. Wet or dry.
- Make sure you know how they'll breed your mare. Hand bred, pasture bred, or A.I. bred. If your mare is best bred any of the ways above - make sure they can accommodate you.
- Know how many days during the week the farm will breed. Some only do three days a week, some service the mares at all times.
- If possible, drive out and visit with the farm manager and stallion owner. This way you can see the facilities and feel comfortable that your mare will be in good hands. Know where and how your mare will be cared for.
- Ask what kind of a feeding program they'll have available for your mare.
- If you have a foal at the mare's side, look over their breeding operation to know how the foal will be handled during the teasing and breeding of your mare.
- Make sure you know said stallion's breeding season months.
- Ask how soon in advance they want you to notify them that your mare is coming.
- Ask the farm what they will require of your mare's health verification before breeding.
- If you are breeding to a local stallion, find out who will be the attending vet.
- Before purchasing a service - at the very least - make sure that your mare is halter broke and can be handled by others.
- Ask about re-breeds the following year - if applicable. Check to see if re-breeds will be charged an additional "handlers fee."
We hope this information will help you in the decision you make when purchasing a service. We all realize that once our mare leaves home, we mare owners are no longer in control. But remember, bringing an unbroken, unmanageable mare to be bred because you couldn't do anything else with her, doesn't make that mare the best candidate for breeding.
