The Pyramid Society

UNPRECEDENTED PROMOTION FOR MEMBERS
The Pyramid Society has been successful in promoting the Egyptian Arabian horse on a worldwide basis for over 37 years, and this year we proudly celebrated the 25th Anniversary of The Egyptian Event!

In fact, it’s hard to imagine how different the Egyptian Arabian community would be today without the long standing efforts of The Pyramid Society. These efforts have proved to benefit Egyptian Arabians and their owners, both members and non-members, by preserving and providing widespread recognition for these rare and treasured bloodlines. However, this would not be possible without the commitment and support of our members.

RENEW BY OCTOBER 31ST, 2005 & RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING INCREDIBLE PROMOTION…

Your farm, location & website (or e-mail) will be promoted in: the Arabian News, the Equine Journal, The Pyramid Society's Chariot newsletter & on our website!
Your farm and website will also be promoted through targeted marketing to over 21,000 Arabian owners & enthusiasts!

Additionally, every current member as of October 31, 2005 will be entered in a drawing to win a choice of:

Complimentary gourmet lunch for 2 all week long in the Patrons' Lounge at the 2006 Egyptian Event OR
A Free one-page profile in the Pyramid Report

The Society keeps members on the cutting edge of the Arabian industry through select promotional opportunities, speedy access to top industry news, educational programs, and cohesive networking benefits. And, our staff is always available to offer personal assistance whenever needed - a rare benefit in today’s business world!

Within the next few months, our members will receive the new 2006 Membership Directory, Futurity information, news from the newly elected Regional Representatives, the Chariot newsletter, Egyptian Event information and much more. Our website is continually being updated and enhanced with plans for e-commerce in the near future, providing an even higher level of service and convenience. Regional Representatives continue to coordinate local activities designed to offer educational opportunities and strengthen networking between members. In short, we’re working hard for you, and it takes the support of every one of our members to make this all happen.

If you have not already done so, we urge you to renew your membership with The Society. Thank you for your dedication to the Egyptian Arabian horse!

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The Pyramid Society at The U.S. Arabian Nationals
October 20-29, 2005

Promotional Booth - The Pyramid Society will once again have a presence at the U.S. Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with staff present Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 29. And we are pleased to announce that our promotional booth will be in a new, more prominent location. Look for us in a 10 x 20 booth in the South Addition, Building A (Booths 101 & 103) in the commercial exhibit area.

Nationals Contenders - We are aware of several Egyptians who will be competing at this year's U.S. Arabian Nationals. If you know of others, please advise us so that we may cheer on all of the Egyptian representatives!

· Straight Egyptian mare, BJ Thee Arabella (Thee Desperado x Lily Langtry HG), the 2004 Egyptian Event's Supreme Champion Mare, will be competing in the Senior Mares class. BJ Thee Arabella is being shown by Greg Knowles for Paradise Arabians and the BJ Thee Arabella Partnership.

· Egyptian Sired stallion, PC Santino (Thee Desperado x Lilac LOA), will be competing in the Junior Stallions class with Luis Paniagua for William and Sarah Pepitone.

· Straight Egyptian mare, SH Sabia Barake (The Profile x VP Shaimiss) will be competing in the Senior Mares class. SH Sabia Barake will be handled by Fernando Poli and is owned by Marlin and Shari Warkentin.

· Straight Egyptian mare, Thee Lotus Mazin (Thee Infidel x Lotus Wanisa), the 2003 Egyptian Event’s Reserve Supreme Champion Mare, will be competing in the Junior Mares class, Thee Lotus Mazin will be handled by Shawn Crews for Matthew and Wendy Roberts.

· Straight Egyptian mare, Thee Phoenixx (Thee Infidel x Minstrils Mist), the 2004 Egyptian Event’s Reserve Supreme Champion Mare, will be competing in the National Futurity Fillies class. Thee Phoenixx is owned by Eric and Stacey Mlak and will be presented by Shawn Crews.

Cocktail Party - On Friday, October 28, directly following the Senior Champion Mares class, please plan to join us at The Pyramid Society's cocktail party, which will be held at the Hispanic Arts Building on the show grounds. These cocktail parties, a tradition for many years, are continually made possible through the generosity of fellow members. As always, we are indebted to our host sponsors and would greatly appreciate hearing from you, if you'd like to assist with sponsorship. We look forward to seeing you there!

Book Signing - Join us on Saturday, October 29^th all day for a book signing with Bachir Bserani, the author of Authentic Arabian Horse Names. This book along with all of our other reference materials and merchandise will be available for purchase at our booth from Wednesday, October 26^th through Saturday, October 29^th.

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Egyptian SIRED Takes Reserve Senior Champion Mare Title at the All Nations Cup in Aachen, Germany
From September 23-25, 2005, the All Nation's Cup took place in Aachen, Germany. There, many of the winners were influenced heavily with Egyptian bloodlines. Over a quarter of the horses placing in the top five in the Junior and Senior Championship classes were at least 25% Egyptian. This year's Reserve Senior Champion Mare was the Egyptian sired mare, Martinique (Ansata Sinan x Marratxi), bred by Susanne Reiter and owned by Yeguada Ferrero SL.

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FALL 2005 BOARD UPDATE

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER, JENNIFER PARSONS
At the August Board meeting, the Board of Directors elected The Pyramid Society’s newest Board Member, Jennifer Parsons. Jennifer, who hails from Ontario, Canada, is married to Chris Fichaud and together they have a beautiful daughter, Mercedes. Jennifer and Chris have been Pyramid Society members since 1997 and Lifetime Members since 2002. Jennifer and Chris are dedicated breeders of the Egyptian Arabian horse, as well as diligent supporters of The Pyramid Society. In addition to Jennifer’s service as a Regional Representative, they annually sponsor the Amal Bukra Junior High Point Award at the Egyptian Event.

THE PYRAMID SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE IN SIZE
In an effort to more effectively meet the needs of The Society, the Board voted to increase the number of Board Members from 9 to 11. Board Members are a vital part of our success as they act as the final decision makers on all changes to programs and rules that govern our organization. As was mentioned in the August Chariot, if you or a member you know possesses an excellent track record ethically, personally, and professionally; are actively involved in the Egyptian Arabian community; and think broadly in your/their concern for the breed, this organization, and its members, then we encourage you to submit those names for consideration. This is a member organization and your input is very much appreciated in helping shape The Society to meet the present and future needs of each and every member.

EGYPTIAN SIRED FUTURITY IN NEED OF YOUR SUPPORT
The futurity program for both Straight as well as Egyptian Bred/Sired horses has remained an integral part of our Egyptian Event. Through the years we have seen Straight nominations increase or hold steady, but unfortunately this has not been the case with the Egyptian Sired nominations. Over the past five years total nominations have ranged from 36 to 42, with participation in the Event classes far fewer than this. At the 2005 Egyptian Event only 11 horses were entered in the four Egyptian Sired Futurity Classes.

In reviewing the low historic overall participation, the Board is considering a two-year phase-out of the Egyptian Sired Futurity Program if the 2006 nominations do not increase substantially. At this time this valuable program needs your support. Nominations for Egyptian Sired horses are only $75 per nomination, and are an excellent way to promote your beautiful Egyptian Sired horses. We urge your participation in this futurity program.

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2006 FUTURITY PROGRAM
In addition to bringing status and recognition to your breeding program, nominating your unborn foals into the futurity gives you the opportunity to compete for over $65,000 in prize money. It pays to participate!! Unborn foals must be nominated by December 31st, 2005 to be eligible for this program. Futurity forms, with complete details, will be mailed in late October. As always, please contact The Pyramid Society office if you have further questions.

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WELCOME OUR NEW LIFE MEMBERS
We are honored to welcome our newest Lifetime Members: Louise and Dan DeRusseau of LD Arabians in Cedar Creek, Texas and The Honorable Helen Marie Taylor of Bloomsbury Arabians in Monrovia, Virginia. The generosity and dedication of these members to our organization are deeply appreciated.

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ADVERTISING
The Pyramid Society is once again offering advertising space in the upcoming

Membership Directory. This promotional opportunity has been extremely popular, as it provides visibility for your farm and horses in a publication that’s used all year long. These member ads will be located in the geographical section of the Directory for ease of locating farms when traveling. Click Here to access the Participation Form!

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PICTURES NOW INCLUDED COMPLIMENTARY IN FOR SALE LISTINGS
Do you have or are you considering listing horses for sale listed on our website? With the purchase of each listing, we now include one thumbnail image of your horse at no extra cost. Simply e-mail Beth@PyramidSociety.org your horses' photos at the time you mail or fax your participation form, or if you currently have a listing, send them now with your name, farm name, and horses' names! And if you are in the market for a straight or Egyptian-sired Egyptian Arabian, visit our For Sale page today!

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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY PRIZE WINNERS
This year we had an excellent response to the Membership and Egyptian Event Surveys. We received a response from over a 1/4 of all members! Those who returned their surveys by August 12th were entered in a drawing for four prizes. The following winners were drawn:

Judy Guess of Black Wind Arabians, Harper, TX, is the winner of the grand prize, "Azure and Amber" by Mary Haggard.

Janet & Keith Stinson of Stinsonian Arabian Classics located in Sky Valley, CA, are the winners of the first prize, a full-page advertisement in the 2006 Prize List.

The winners of second prize, a 3 month web banner on the Pyramid Society’s website, are Pamela & David Lawson of El Shadi Arabians located in Maryville, TN.

Jerry & Letta Smith of Cressant Hill Arabians located in Truxton, MO, are the winners of third prize, a copy of “Authentic Arabian Horse Names” by Bachir Bserani with Kellie Kolodziejczyk.

“Thank you” to everyone who returned your Membership & Egyptian Event Surveys. Your opinions are greatly valued and will help shape the future of The Pyramid Society!

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BREED YOUR MARE TO A STRAIGHT EGYPTIAN STALLION AND REAP THE BENEFITS!
Are you currently making plans for the 2006 breeding season? Straight Egyptian Arabians not only make excellent breeding choices, but through The Pyramid Society they also offer huge financial incentives. Just in time for the breeding season, we offer two programs that provide a wonderful introduction to the Egyptian Arabian industry.

This year’s Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge (EBC) Auction broke all previous records. The proceeds from this auction will fund the expected $70,000.00 in prize money for the EBC classes of 2008! If you’ve not already purchased a breeding at this year’s auction, don’t worry...you still have a chance. Please check out the available breedings and contact Carol at The Society’s office for more details. The EBC—You’ve Got To Be In It To Win It!

The Stallion Owner Participation Program is an incentive program, whereby participating stallion owners offer to pay one-half of the futurity nomination fee for mares bred to their stallions. Please review the list of Stallion Owner Participants and take advantage of this opportunity.

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THE PYRAMID SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE
In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, The Pyramid Society will once again offer special holiday savings on its merchandise. All reference materials will be available at a 10% discount. Shipping costs are not discounted. The sale will run from December 1st through 31st, however orders must be received by Friday, December 9th to ensure Christmas delivery. And now, all Mary Haggard Giclées are being offered through The Pyramid Foundation, Inc. at great “Christmas-The-Whole-Year-Through” prices!

Also available through The Pyramid Foundation, Inc. are personalized, seven generation pedigrees. The information recorded on these documents is carefully researched and includes the names, registration numbers, colors and birth years, as well as the historic bloodline strain information for every horse in these extensive pedigrees. Each document measures a full 24” by 16”, and is printed on the finest archival paper using archival inks. This cutting edge technology makes your pedigree resistant to yellowing and aging for well over a hundred years. The cost per pedigree is $500, which includes shipping. International orders should include an additional $50. Please visit www.pyramidfoundation.com to see each pedigree and to place your order.

Visit our Khan El Khalili Retail Bazaar to browse our comprehensive collection of reference materials and merchandise dedicated to the Egyptian Arabian horse.

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THE ARABIAN HORSE IN ART & LIFE A Celebration of the World’s Oldest Breed at the Taos Art School
Arabian horse lovers began arriving in Taos the second week of August for a special class held at the Taos Art School entitled “The Arabian Horse in Art and Life.” Ursula Beck, director of the school, says her decision to offer a class devoted entirely to the Arabian breed was a simple one. “I am continually creating new ways to combine these two,” she reflects, “as both can transport us with beauty, inspire us with accomplishment, and brighten our connection to our world.” Endorsed by The Pyramid Foundation, whose mission focuses on education, several members of the class were also Pyramid Society members. While all of the students were residents of the U.S., three originally came from England, Tanzania, and Belgium, lending a decidedly international flavor to the group. Some were well-known Arabian breeders with decades of experience, while others owned only one horse or had just purchased their first Arabian. One student had no horses at all, but came because of her love of the breed and a desire to learn more about the culture of their homelands. Most had interesting careers, including college professors, interior designers, boat builders, botanists, and a wonderful singer-songwriter who graced the class with her talents at the piano as well as copies of her latest CD.

The San Geronimo Lodge, built in the 1920’s, provided the perfect “Taos” flavor to host the class, with its kiva fireplaces, traditional wooden beams, and typical New Mexico adobe construction. The majority of the students chose to reside at the lodge for the duration of the class, although one enterprising attendee elected to camp in the towering pines of the beautiful Kit Carson National Forest. The innkeeper of the lodge kindly allowed the instructors to set up an Arabian horse library in one of its rooms, so that students could check out reference books and educational videos for the duration of the course.

The class included lectures on Arab culture, the history of the Arabian horse, Arabian type, breeding and strains, Bedouin folklore and culture, the Arabian horse in art and literature, breeding groups of Arabians around the world, and the Arabian horse in Islam. Photography was another important element of the week with students combining lectures with “hands-on” photo shoots with Arabian horses in Taos. Taught by Arabian horse historian Cynthia Culbertson and award-winning photographer Richard T. Bryant, the class also included guest lecturers Christie Metz and Darryl Larson. Christie, President of the Pyramid Society, lent her creativity and enthusiasm to several popular lectures, including one on Arabian strains, where the students had the opportunity to braid their own colorful rope, or “rasan” illustrating the blending of families. Darryl Larson assisted in the realm of photography and video, and each day the class had a video section with several historical and farm videos presented.

Every evening the class members had the opportunity to experience the unique town of Taos with activities such as touring the Taos pueblo, rafting down the Rio Grande river, horseback riding in the mountains surrounding the pueblo, and visiting several area art galleries.

Ursula Beck, who arranged her busy schedule at the Taos Art School to join the class remarked, “The experience we were able to offer our students was one of the deepest, most passionate, and knowledgeable I have ever seen.” Students were equally enthusiastic about the class. Pyramid Society member Janet Stinson declared that the class in Taos helped elevate her understanding in all of the many areas of information presented. “It also made me aware that the more you learn, the more you learn you do not know…the information was endless and interesting!”

Bridgette Orwig, another Pyramid Society member of the class, called Taos an amazing experience. “Getting together with people who truly love these Arabian horses for all the right reasons was an honor and an invigorating experience. To listen to the knowledgeable and dedicated speakers, and then have the opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas as a group was informative, thought-provoking and inspiring. It also reaffirmed for me the fact that most people involved with Arabian horses are true lovers of the breed, its history and its future - I am very proud to be an Arabian horse breeder.”

Perhaps the best perspective on the class came from a newcomer to Egyptian Arabians, Athala King of Las Vegas. She recently purchased her first straight Egyptian from breeder Merrie Aiken, who accompanied her to the class. “There’s nothing better for the soul than collectivity, “ Athala explained, “knowing that one is not alone and having shared experiences. The group embraced people from all walks of life, at different points in their life, with or without horses, and with or without farms and ranches. All shared a common love of Arabians. I was delighted to have been warmly welcomed into the group – and, I was even more excited that people offered their wisdom rather guarding their knowledge.”

Plans are underway for another class next year. Hope to see you there!

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Class Attendees and Instructors

Janet Stinson
Bridgette and Dennis Orwig
Christie and Henry Metz
Darryl Larson
Christine Emmert
Sandy Melendi
Marney Sweet
Lee and David Black Cynthia Culbertson
Richard T. Bryant
Julie and Fritz Teutsch
Merrie Aiken
Athala King
Betsy Wolf
Ursula Beck

THE SOCIETY’S CALENDAR

Mid-October
October 20-29
October 31

November 1
November 4-6
November 8-15
November 18-20
November 24-25

December 1-31
December 1

December 9
December 9-11
Mid-December
December 23-26

December 31
January 2
Early January

Futurity Info Mailed
U.S. Arabian Nationals - Albuquerque, NM
Deadline for Membership Directory Advertising
Member Rewards Drawing
Deadline for Directory Updates and Receiving added Membership Incentives
Stallion Guide Advertisements Due
European Championships - Verona, Italy
Brazilian Nationals - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Board Meeting - Dallas, TX
Thanksgiving Holiday
Pyramid Society Offices Closed
Holiday Sale
Final EBC Payment Due
New Representatives Take Office
Christmas Delivery Deadline
Salon Du Cheval - Paris, France
2006 Stallion Guides Mailed
Christmas Holiday
Pyramid Society Offices Closed
Futurity Nominations Due
Pyramid Society Offices Closed
2006 Membership Directories Mailed

The Pyramid Society

P.O. Box 11941, Lexington, KY 40579 USA
Ph: (859)-231-0771, Fax: (859)-255-4810
Office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

E-Mail: info@pyramidsociety.org

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