We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2016 Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) and Arabian Horse Times Readers’ Choice Awards, brought to you by Arabian Horse Times and C Jarvis Insurance. Voting opens Friday, February 3rd and runs through Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Awards Night is February 26th, at 7:00 p.m., at the International Halter Arena, WestWorld, in Scottsdale.
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2016 APAHA Horse Finalists
Arabian Saddle Seat:
- DA Heatstroke – Remington Monroe Equine LLC
- Defying Gravity RGS – Cheryl Doran
- JK Heiristocracy – Ronald and Deborah Pearson
- KW Hero – Kingswood Farms
- Mandalay Bay – Hawk Haven Farms LLC
- Movin On Heir WA – Kendyl Peters Arabians Inc
- ROL Divine Style – Delsan Arabian LLC
- ROL Firecracker – Sarah Beth Womble
- SA Gisele – Starline Arabians LLC
- Saxton DGL – Candace Avery
Half-Arabian Saddle Seat:
- Davinci Reflection WA – Kendyl Peters Arabians, Inc.
- Double or Nuttin – Linda Musso
- Emperors Fire – Starline Arabians LLC
- Girl on Fire – Leslie Palmer-Garvis
- GSF Alejandro – Bill Castro
- Helluva Storm LR – Connor Koch
- Nutcracker Sweet PF – 6D Ranch Ltd.
- Shine On VH – Madge Hester
- Sugar Mountain – Amber Stearns
- Toi Sensation CRF – KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.
Arabian Western Pleasure:
- Bentley SF – Kelli Aguirre
- Diesel Smoke CBA – Timberidge Family LLP
- Kheanne – Julie Pomeroy
- Monticello V – Lesley Farms LLC
- Onyx A – Richard, Gail and Anne Whitaker
- PA Kid Khan – Frank and Sara Chisholm
- PA Tantara Always – Richard and Andrea Martoglio
- RD Habanero – Silver Aspen Ranch
- WGA Kid Rose – Regina Kruger
- Zefyr – Laura Koch
Half-Arabian Western Pleasure:
- Alittle Beer Money – Kristin Harkins
- Buckshot Dun It – Buckshot Farms
- Caliente Virtuoso – Robin Porter
- Capt Jack Sparrow PGA – Remington Monroe Equine LLC
- CPH Lonestarr – Brooke Bellville or Barbara Beaudoin
- Ima Rockin Pop Star – Tabitha Bell
- Jeepers Kreepers – Dennis & Linda Clark Limited Family Partnership
- Kharamine – Hannah, Richard and Laura Beall
- Rocked and Reloaded – Michael and Debbie Knapic
- Sheza Loded Lady – Sally or Jamie Leonardini
Arabian Hunter Pleasure:
- Arsaces – Kendall Carkhuff
- A Time to Dance – Bay Area Equine Vet Camp LLC
- C Hondo – Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.
- Khurb Appeal – Candace and David Berry
- Klint Black – Flois or Cindy Burrow
- PA Mayhem – David, Angela or Rachel Pest
- Proximus CA – Conway Arabians, Inc.
- Royal Maestro – Cindy McGown or Mark Davis
- STLA Shaya – North By Northwest LLC
- TRJ Versace Guy – Kathleen Long or Teana Long
Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure:
- About Last Knight – Arianna Bell or Norrie-Shan Fyfe
- Adelita RTA – Edie Howell
- Bada Bing – Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.
- Big Time DDA – Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.
- CF Bravo – Deborah Hodge
- Cimarron Mounlight – Loriann or Ryan Filbrun
- DA Betty Blowtorch – Jamie Seals
- Manero SF – Culbreth Equine Training & Management LLC
- Obsidian Knightt – Mackinley Wilson
- Shes Still Jammin – Sofia Kavanaugh
A/HA/AA Specialty:
- Best of Baske VA – Susan Meyer James
- Cey Hey – Amazing Horse Woman LLC
- Exxtra Exxtra – Krainick Farms LLC
- Glitterati – Great Bend Ranch
- Mama Mia LOA – Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.
- MM Sabe – Morgan or Cynthia Kelly
- O Lordy – VWV Venture, Inc.
- Proximus CA – Conway Arabians, Inc.
- SA Kappuccino – Pegasus Arabians
- The Trashman – Burrline LLC
Arabian Working Western:
- Amerikan Eagle – Gary or Nancy Howard
- Cimmarron Sunrise – Larry and Penny Nace
- Im the Real Deal – Audrey Zinke
- Kissed Inthe Mist – Eleanor Hamilton
- LD Tsunami – KGB Texas Marketing/Public Relations, Inc.
- Nobles Top Gun – David Kent
- Nspring Forthe Top – Ingrid Bentzen
- TA Khalil – Buckshot Farms
- TA Mozart – Richard Ames
- Vallejo Cylebrity – Vallejo III Ranch LLC
- Zee Gunslinger – David or Shirley Thielman
Half-Arabian Working Western:
- Built By Peppy – Eleanor Hamilton
- CA Just Plain Fancy – Allison Mostowich
- Destined To Shine – Gayle Pniak
- Dunit On Fyre RA – Vallejo III Ranch LLC
- Hott Rockett – Laura Fox and David Smith
- Jac Not Daniels – Thiago Moraes
- SH Imvaguelysurprised – Joe Betten
- Smokin Ambiance – Carol Roberts
- Twylite Zone – Ashlye Daniel
- Will He Boogy – Robyn Meyer
Arabian Halter:
- Donna Molta Bella SRA – Al Saqran Stud
- Equator PASB – Michalow State Stud Farm
- Hariry Al Shaqab – Al Shaqab – Member Qatar Foundation
- Impressa MI – Joanne Gunabalan
- Majestico – Nancy Seward
- Marajj – Albidayer Stud
- MD Hibat Allah – NJ Arabian Horse Ventures LLC
- Pitonisa – Albidayer Stud
- Turismo RA – Silver Stag Arabians LLC
Half-Arabian Halter:
- Beni TG – Lisa Gaudio and James Kazanjian
- Davincis Ebony GA – Perry and Suzanne Perkins
- Ebony By Valentino – Stella Bella Arabians LLC
- Miss Ebony GA – Hoffman International
- Mister Bigg Stuff – Richard Nash
- Remember The Nyte RMA – Melissa Subjeck
- Shaddo Magniphied – Amelia Hruban
- She Be A Rockstar – Greg Lymer
- STLA Fonda Fantasy – Yvonne Copple
- VSH Dominic – Texie Lowery
Arabian Halter Sires:
- A Jericho – Norma-Jean Abel
- Bey Ambition – Murray or Shirley Popplewell
- DA Valentino – Dan or Maureen Grossman
- Da Vinci FM – Gemini Equine LLC
- Kahil Al Shaqab – Al Shaqab – Member Qatar Foundation
- Marwan Al Shaqab – Al Shaqab – Member Qatar Foundation
- OFW Magic Wan – Jose Salim Mattar
- RFI Farid – RF Farid Partnership
- Stival – Peri Lee Wilson
- Vitorio TO – Oak Ridge Arabians
Arabian Performance Sires:
- Afire Bey V – Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.
- Afires Heir – William and Shirley Reilich
- Baskghazi – Smoky Mountain Park Arabians LLC
- Black Daniels – Bryan and Joanne Grossman
- Hesa Zee – Eleanor Hamilton
- IXL Noble Express – Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.
- Khadraj NA – Lawrence Jerome
- SF Aftershoc – Lee Ann Flynn
- Sundance Kid V – Frank and Sara Chisholm
- VJ Royal Heir – Kelli Aguirre
Overall Sire:
- Afire Bey V – Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.
- Afires Heir – William and Shirley Reilich
- Baske Afire – Strawberry Banks Farm
- Da Vinci FM – Gemini Equine LLC
- Hesa Zee – Eleanor Hamilton
- Khadraj NA – Lawrence Jerome
- Marwan Al Shaqab – Al Shaqab – Member Qatar Foundation
- Sundance Kid V – Frank and Sara Chisholm
- Versace – Rojo Arabians
2016 APAHA Individual Finalists
Professional Halter:
- Austin Boggs
- David Boggs
- Ted Carson
- Grant Krohn
- Rory O’Neil
- Sandro Pinha
- John Rannenberg
- Jeff Schall
- Cathy Vincent
- Troy White
Amateur/Youth Halter:
- Jacob Boggs
- Janene Boggs
- Thomas Economy
- Sarah Esqueda
- Texie Lowery
- Kiayn Lowery
- Amanda Rice
- Lorne Robertson
- Angela Sellman
- Tory Wikel
Professional Hunter/Show Hack:
- Cynthia Burkman
- Christy Higman Clements
- Justin Cowden
- Cheryl Fletcher
- Chad Judy
- Jim Lowe
- Jennifer Schmitt
- Caralyn Schroter
- Josh Shino
- Tom Theisen
Amateur Hunter/Show Hack:
- Cindy Burrow
- Kendall Carkhuff
- Nicole Leverett Cotton
- Sandra Feuling
- Kristen Meyer
- Lela Reynolds
- Andrew Smith
- Ashley Toye
- Peggy Weems
- Anna Conway Zaffke
Youth Hunter/Show Hack:
- Carson Adams
- Natalie Alves
- Alana Becker
- Sarah Esqueda
- Raven Gropp
- Karli Kelley
- Peyton Randle
- Anna Redmond
- Madison Rose
- Jenna Tekolste
- Tory Wikel
Professional English:
- Dalton Budd
- Jessica Clinton DeSoto
- Joel Gangi
- Leah Beth Golladay
- Jason Krohn
- Jim Lowe
- Jonathan Ramsay
- John Rannenberg
- Josh Shino
- Ryan Strand
Amateur English:
- Bill Castro
- Katie Harvey
- Lori Foster
- Lindsay O’Reilly French
- Katherine Kirby
- Rachel Conway Schieffelbein
- Amanda Purdin Standish
- Rhein Standish
- Cathy Vecsey
- Sarah Beth Womble
Youth English:
- Alexis Kiesner
- Emily Pate
- Isabella Perricone
- Kendyl Peters
- Faith Robbins
- Makenna Rooker
- Madison Rose
- Holland Stevens
- Chase Stewart
- Isabella Templeton
- Rex White
Professional Western:
- Rob Bick
- Dale Brown
- Abe Cotton
- Rick Gault
- Sarah Paripovich
- Gordon Potts
- Colby Powell
- Joe Reser
- Caralyn Schroter
- Stanley White III
Amateur Western:
- Angela Daugherty
- Steve Freeman
- Rebecca Fulkerson
- Gail Grubb
- Audrey Hart
- Anne Whitaker Keller
- Carolyn Lesley
- Janice Lorick
- Amy Peterson
- Caitlin Pigott
Youth Western:
- Tabitha Bell
- James (Payne) Harper
- Paige Nolte
- Sarah Porter
- Anna Redmond
- Cole Reser
- Madison Rose
- Holland Stevens
- Megan Strand
- Tory Wikel
Professional Working Western:
- Kathy Braden
- Sterling Bradley
- Kit Hall
- Jim Hitt
- Nathan Kent
- Lee Mancini
- Jill Mitchell
- Gordon Potts
- Eddie Ralston
- Tyson Randle
- Lou Roper
Amateur Working Western:
- Marjorie Carr
- Karlan Downing
- Amanda Golestani
- Kathie Hart
- Katie Harvey
- Alicia Kegley
- Trevor Miller
- Allison Mostowich
- Michelle Roberts
- Cori Vokoun
Youth Working Western:
- Amanda Burns
- Grady Byrne
- Kori Lynn Kelley
- Fallon McDonald
- Olivia Pakula
- Wyatt Potts
- Claire Robertson
- Madison Rose
- McKenna Streed
- Wyatt Wilms
Horseman Of The Year:
- Rob Bick
- Ted Carson
- Chris Culbreth
- Jim Hitt
- Rory O’Neil
- Gordon Potts
- Josh Quintus
- Isaac Taylor
Horsewoman Of The Year:
- Mary Jane Brown
- Virginia Godwin
- Ann Judge
- Juli Goder Larson
- Jennifer Quintus
- Martha Rattner
- Michele Reser
Breeder Of The Year:
- Beloved Farms
- Cedar Ridge Farm
- Conway Arabians
- Eleanor’s Arabians
- Hennessey Arabians
- Jerland Farm
- Marlene Ann Rieder
- Palmetto Arabians
- Prestige Farms
- R.O. Lervick Arabians
- Trotwood Farm
- Vicky Humphrey
Distinguished Service:
- Aljassimya Farm
- Peter Conway
- Barbara Chur
- Dave Daugherty
- Allan Ehrlick
- Sharon Magness
- Becky Nash
- Shamrock Farms
- Russ Taylor
- Glen True
Amateur Of The Year:
- Lisa Blackstone
- Katie Burr
- Lori Conway
- Amanda Frasier
- Katie Harvey
- Van Jacobsen
- Amanda Purdin Standish
- Cathy Vecsey
Rising Star:
- Austin Colangelo
- Justin Cowden
- Gabe DeSoto
- Brooke Fuchs
- Grant Krohn
- Hews Oldham
- Skylar Powell
- Stephanie Sage
- Steven Scoggins
- Josh Shino
2016 RCA AHT Magazine Finalists
Arabian Horse Volunteer of the Year
- Dave Daugherty
- Lori Foster
- Becky Nash
- Mary Trowbridge
- Jeannie Wilson
Arabian Horse Event of the Year
- AHDF Town & Country Event at U.S. Nationals
- ArabHorse Farm Tours
- Khadraj NA 25th Birthday Celebration
- Region 14 Donkey Races
- Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
Arabian Horse Moment of the Year
- Larry Jerome’s tribute to Sheila Varian
- AHDF fundraiser at U.S. Nationals
- AWPA Inaugural class at U.S. Nationals
- Heirs Noble Love winning U.S. Nationals Open English Pleasure
- Marajj winning U.S. National Champion Senior Stallion
- Susan Abbett Chance winning AHDF Town & Country Event at U.S. Nationals
Best Team Spirit
- Colonial Wood Training Center
- Liberty Meadows
- Midwest Training Centre
- Stachowski Farms
- Setting Sun Stables
- Vicki Humphrey Training Center
Photographer of the Year
- Avalon Photography
- Brandy Phillips
- Howard Schatzberg
- Suzanne Sturgill
- Stuart Vesty
- April Visel
Show of the Year
- Arabian U.S. Open at Central Park
- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
- Las Vegas Breeders World Cup
- Region 12 Spotlight Futurity and Championship
- Youth Nationals
- U.S. Nationals
Judge of the Year
- Scott Brumfield
- Chris Culbreth
- Duane Esser
- Brian Ferguson
- Jeremy Harper
- Van Jacobsen
Arabian Horse Caretaker of the Year
- Ashlee Alfreds, Aljassimya Farm
- Chilo, Kiesner Training
- Richard Tirado, Golladay Training
- Margaux Rodrigues, Midwest
- Neto Sanchez, Rooker Training Stable
- Hanlie Scott, Vicki Humphrey Training Center
Arabian Horse Marketer of the Year
- Arabian Expressions
- Gemini Acres Equine
- Midwest Training Centre
- Royal Arabians
- Shea Stables
- Stachowski Farm, Inc.
Favorite AHT Advertisement of the Year
- Beloveds Farm U.S. National ad
- Chestnuthill Arabians U.S. Nationals ads
- Kiesner Training U.S. Nationals ads
- Lowe Show Horse Centre U.S. Nationals ads
- Midwest Training Centre U.S. Nationals ads
- Remington Monroe Equine LLC Youth National ad
- Vicki Humphrey Training Center Youth Nationals ads
Favorite AHT Editorial of the Year
- Keeping The Dream Alive–Lady Gaga’s Gift, by Jim Lowe, January issue
- A Tribute To Sheila Varian, by Mary Kirkman, May issue
- Cover Story: Matoi … The Little Stallion Who Could–And Did, by Mary Kirkman, August issue
- *Khadraj NA—His Birthday Party, The Jerome Family and the Singular World Of The Arabian Horse Breeder, by Christy Egan, July issue
- Kiesner Training Center–The Philosophy, The Fundamentals & The Horsemanship, by Mary Kirkman, Sept. AA issue
- The 2016 50th Arabian U.S. Nationals–Golden Magic Electrifying Every Show Event, by Catherine Cole Ferandelli, December issue
AHT Ad Designer of the Year
- Wayne Anderson
- Danielle Crawford
- Shawn Getty-Lowe
- Emily Maita
- Cat Mckenna
- Jenn Trickey
Favorite Calendar Month of the Year
- January – Jerland Farms
- February – Monticello V
- April – Eleanor’s Arabians
- August – Im The Real Deal
- September – Beloveds Farm
- December – ROL Divine Style
Favorite AHTimes Cover of the Year
- December 2015 – Lawrence El Gazal
- February AA – Kahil Al Shaqab
- April – Vitorio TO
- June – DA Heatstroke
- August – Matoi
- September AA – Heirs Noble Love
2016 RCA AHT Abroad Magazine Finalists
Arabian Horse Event of the Year
- Aljassimya Amateur Challenge
- Jadem Arabians Open House
- Obi Training Center Open House
- Schoukens Training Center Auction
Arabian Horse Moment of the Year
- Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships
- Donna Molta Bella SRA’s Senior Mare Gold Championship win, World Championships
- RFI Farid, sire of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Yearling Filly winners, Paris World Championship
- Tehama Ballalina’s Gold Medal Mare win, All Nations Cup, Aachen
Best Team Spirit
- Aljassimya Farm
- Al Shaqab
- Capecci Arabian Training Center
- Privilege S.F.Q.
- Schoukens Training Center
Photographer of the Year
- Gregor Aymar
- Gigi Grasso
- Henrike Hormann
- Glenn Jacobs
- Stuart Vesty
- April Visel
Show of the Year
- All Nations Cup, Aachen
- Bruges Arabian Horse Event, Belgium
- Chantilly World Cup, France
- Menton Arabian Horse Championship, France
- World Arabian Horse Championship, Paris
Judge of the Year
- Claudia Darius
- Murilo Kammer
- Marianne Tengstedt
- Marek Trela
Arabian Horse Caretaker of the Year
- Ashlee Alfreds
- Monika Dobrun
- Jassmin Kennedy
- Jesse Swaenepoel
- Jennifer Von Dahn
Arabian Horse Marketer of the Year
- Arabians International
- Capecci Arabian Training Center
- Michael Byatt Arabians
- Privilege Arabian
- Schoukens Training Center
Favorite AHT Abroad Advertisement of the Year
- Ajman Stud, issue 1
- Al Baydaa Stud Brochure, issue 5
- Al Shaqab Brochure, issue 4
- Aljassimya Farm Front and Back Cover, issue 2
- Michael Byatt Arabians, issue 1
Favorite AHT Abroad Editorial of the Year
- Egypt’s Glory On German Soil, by Susanne Bosche, issue 2
- Joys Of Jadem, by Theresa Cardamone, issue 4
- Sigi Siller–The Final Interview, by Jeff Wallace, issue 5
- The Ismer Family–Balancing Tradition Alongside Modern Demands; with Dr. Nils Ismer, by Susanne Bosche, issue 3
- Women Around The World: Dawn Martin, by Jeff Wallace, issue 1
AHT Abroad Ad Designer of the Year
- Gregor Aymar
- Elvis Giaughera
- Elisa Grassi
- Glenn Jacobs
- Jenn Trickey
Favorite AHT Abroad Cover of the Year
- Issue 1 – Aj Azzam
- Issue 2 – Aljassimya Farm
- Issue 3 – Pharaoh HBV
- Issue 4 – Wadad Zamani
- Issue 5 – Mai Aljassimya