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Blu Ray Discount code!
Here’s the discount code for the new Blu Ray of The Black Stallion!
Be sure to tell your friends and school too!
Post a note on the Forum about who all you watched it with and your favorite parts. Maybe Kelly will write a note about staring eye to eye with a cobra ;-}
http://www.foxconnect.com/the-black-stallion-37758.html
code word is; ALEC.
The release day is March 18 and the code is only good from then till the end of the month.
Don’t forget to come and see everything in the gift shop!
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Tim & Pam Farley
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Arabian Nights sale today!
Sixteen horses that were regular performers in the now-closed Arabian Nights dinner show will go on sale Saturday.
Arabian Nights closed Dec. 31 after 25 years of operation in Kissimmee. It had 36 horses in its stable at that point.
Al-Marah Arabians, parent company of Arabian Nights, will hold Saturday’s sale on an 80-acre farm in Clermont. Breeds available include Al-Marah Arabians, Percherons, Appaloosas, Saddlebreds, Belgians, Irish Sport Horses and Quarter Horses. All horses are broke to ride, the company says.
The full list of horses and prices will be available online Saturday morning at al-marah.com. Buyers will be able to see the horses at the farm and discuss them with Al-Marah Arabians staff, including owner Mark Miller and head trainer Kassie Barteau.
Prices will range from $2,500 to $20,000.
Al-Marah Arabians is located at 11105 Autumn Lane, Clermont, and will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
We recommend coming to the farm to see the horses before bringing a trailer, & that all new buyers schedule a vet exam on the horse being purchased before it’s taken to its new home. The farm will be open Saturday March first from 9am-4pm.
Come see our babies!!
Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction – Orlando, Florida
Al-Marah Arabian Horses
Sales List
Arabian Nights Horses
For Sale, Saturday March 1st
Trained Horses
Brooks and Dunn $6,000 each. $10,00 for the pair.
12-year-old Appaloosa geldings.
These are two of the most versatile horses from the Arabian Nights show. They were a square dance pair, did trick riding, roman teams and were chariot horses. They are strong, sensible, durable and fun. Great for someone who wants to do exhibitions. They like each other and we’d love to sell them as a team.
Al-Marah Jagai $7,500
10/2/02 Grey Arabian Gelding
This is a son of AM Ben Dream+ out of the AM Sea Captain++ daughter DWFS Imajica. He is a good athlete and very versatile. His sire was a winner in both Arabian main ring halter and Western Pleasure. He could easily compete successfully in a variety of different events, and Sport Horse Under Saddle or Dressage would be natural directions for him if he were kept in our barn.
Al-Marah Officer $7,500
2/19/05 Grey Arabian Gelding
Al-Marah Officer is by National Champion Al-Marah Power Raid+++/, who is also the sire of Al-Marah Chance Command++++//, the current Arabian National Champion in 2nd Level Dressage and 2014 Scottsdale winner at both 3rd & 4th Level. Officer is a good minded horse who has very good athletic potential and lots and lots of miles under his girth. Appropriate for any level of rider.
AM Handsome NGood $7,500
1/28/02 Bay Arabian Gelding
Big, strong Opollo son with lots of athletic ability. He has national talent. Handsome NGood was originally trained at Arabian Nights but subsequently sold to be an endurance horse because of his great forward energy. His buyer never really got started so he was reacquired by Arabian Nights. He is best for a more experienced rider, but has great potential in many areas, including Dressage and Sport Horse Under Saddle. A good chance to buy a horse with great potential to compete at any level.
Nuncho Primero Whiz (AKA Rocky) $7,500
1/4/04 Palomino Quarter Horse Gelding
Rocky was a mainstay or our Native American Tribute at Arabian Nights, and so has a lot of practice time as a reining horse in very busy conditions. He has performed beautifully in black lights with strobes, smoke and fog. He is solid and in the process of changing from a performing horse to a competition horse. He is also a beautiful golden Palomino.
Al-Marah Amazing Ray $10,000
6/13/2007 Chestnut Arabian Gelding
This is definitely one of the trainers’ and senior riders’ favorites at Arabian Nights. He is very athletic, beautiful and charismatic. He’s also a real “people” horse with lots of personality. He could compete in almost anything from reining to Dressage to Hunters. His primary job at Arabian Nights was as a versatile horse in the larger drills, but he’s young and ready for a new career where I’m confident he will shine.
Dark Storm SA $10,000
4/4/97 Black Arabian Stallion
This is a real opportunity to buy one of the horses that played The Black Stallion at Arabian Nights. He is pretty, charismatic and beautifully trained. He is also 100% sound. We do recommend an experienced horseperson for Storm because of his extensive training. He was ridden thousands of times in the Arabian Nights show, bareback with no bridle at a full gallop by a Princess in satin pants. He could still compete, or would be ready to just have fun at home or in exhibitions.
PL Luckys Queen $15,000
5/7/02 Grey ½ Arabian ½ Irish Draft Mare
Lucky was one of our most versatile horses in the show. She could perform in any drill, and eventually became the horse that played the unicorn when the real unicorn didn’t come in from the enchanted forest behind Arabian Nights for the show.
In addition to being well trained as a drill horse, she performed well in the 8-man dressage drill, can bow, kneel, lie down and can be ridden bareback without reins. Very solid, big mare who would be a great show horse.
AM Mozarts Moon $15,000
7/8/1999 Grey Arabian Gelding
This is a true “Bazy” horse. His sire, Al-Marah Seagfried+// was one of Mother’s favorite horses and certainly one of the two best AM Sea Captain++ sons. AM Seagfried+// is out of AM Money Tree who has Mother’s personal riding horse. AM Mozarts Moon is out of Al-Marah Honeymoon who went into the broodmare band as a three year old. He is very, very reliable and an extremely strong and stout athlete. Ideal for a beginner and would be good in many different disciplines.
Payback Top Brass $15,000
5/5/02 Chestnut Arabian Gelding
This is a SHOW HORSE. He is a beautiful chestnut with four high white socks (actually four high white stockings!) and a beautiful way of going. He is super broke and ready to rock in the show ring. He’s beautiful by himself, but will definitely stand out in any crowd in a crowded show ring. Lots of fun… unlimited potential.
AM Silver DreamLA $20,000
5/25/04 Grey Arabian Gelding
The Crown Jewel of the Arabian Nights horses, this son of SDA Silver Legend (who was exported to Australia after being purchased from Al-Marah) goes back to Al-Marah Iron Lady, one of the Arabian breed’s most important mares. His half brother, Al-Marah Silver Charm, was Top 10 Sport Horse Under Saddle at the 2013 Sport Horse Nationals, and Training Level Sweepstakes Champion and Reserve Champion Sport Horse Under Saddle at Scottsdale in 2014. “LA” was next in line to be a Prince Horse at Arabian Nights and has many “extras” including rear, laydown, bow, march and piaffe. This guy is ready to take someone to the top in the Dressage/Sport Horse Under Saddle division of Arabian Class A showing.
Green Horses
RS Shift Work+ $2,500
2/15/08 Grey Anglo Arabian Gelding (3/4 Arabian)
RS Shift Work+ is a big, green gelding who would be an excellent jumper. Could also be good for Sport Horse or Dressage. Pretty Green and needs an experienced rider.
Sonny $3,000
11-year-old Percheron gelding
Sonny has been in the Circus Bareback act for many years. He is big and has a lot of lift. Good for professional or he would be a great back yard pet.
Regency Royal $3,000
5-year-old Belgian gelding
This is probably the prettiest draft horse I have ever seen. He was started for a Big and Little act, then switched over to training for an acrobatic horse. Young, big & strong with a good mind. He is charismatic and would be a great exhibition show horse.
New Year’s eve 2014 at Arabian Nights!!
It was a BIG show a GREAT show, a wonderful eve full of cheers and tears. So hard to say goodbye to so many wonderful performers – human and equine.
BUT then you start talking about this coming year and know it’s not over, there are too many possibilities for the future. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later- hasta luego – arrivederci – ciao. New shows on the horizon? … like seeds starting flowers across the nation that wonderful talent spreads out in new ways, new faces, new places.
Today all the horses are moving into open pastures and will run free for awhile, I’m sure they’ll miss the work and excitement but then won’t we all? Thank You Mark Miller for bringing so much beauty and fun to so many families!!
Enjoy the ride you never know when it might end!
more soon! your friend tim
Flying Horses
Here’s the rest of Rachael Kraft’s fascinating article. Just think about how horses are transported around the world for shows and races the next time you’re coaxing one into your trailer. I’ve met a few transporters on the Black Stallion movies, which was very interesting for me, but only one small job on their list. You can imagine the responsibility of moving multimillion dollar horses from one race to the next! Movie stars – no big deal!
Always more to see & do at ; www.theBlackStallion.com
And now for the rest of the story …
Traveling inStyle
By: Rachael Kraft *Representative of Double D Trailers: Horse Trailer Manufacturer since 1997 with emphasis on research, design, product improvement and horse safety through creation of safer technologies. Owned by Brad Heath.
For humans, we have the choice of car or truck…train or bus…economy or first class. Wherever we go, we’d like to get there quickly, comfortably, and without a lot of hassle. Some horses travel just as much or more than the typical person and they have the added challenge of weighing close to a ton! Whether the horse is an elite athlete, a show performer or a beloved pet, they still have the ability to travel in style.
In the horse world, the most recent example of horses traveling in style is the group of talented three-year-olds competing in this year’s Triple Crown. This prestigious set of three grueling races starts in the rolling hills of bluegrass state with the Kentucky Derby. The horse Orb gave us a thrilling victory at the 2013 race and many hoped he would be a three-win contender. His hopes were dashed when he was defeated at the second race, The Preakness, held at Pimlico Racetrack in Maryland. Only one more race remained, and fans across the nation were eagerly awaiting the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8 where Orb got a chance to meet his rival Oxbow in the 1 1/2 mile challenge.
Many spectators forget what a terrific challenge the Triple Crown is for a young horse. After all, they are only three-years-old. In many other horse disciplines, a horse this young would barely be starting the training for their sport. For a racehorse, they are expected to be at their very best. Each of the races is a physical and mental stress on the animal and there are only days between each of the races. In addition, the horses need to travel hundreds of miles, settle into a new stable, and prepare on a new racetrack.
It’s not surprising that Orb’s trainer, Shug McGaughey considered not racing his colt in the Belmont after a fourth place finish at the Preakness. Lucky for us, he announced that his colt would definitely race on Saturday. He made this decision after Orb ran a good workout last Sunday morning1. In the end, the exciting showdown between Orb and Oxbow didn’t matter. A 15-1 longshot named Palace Malice beat them both to the wire! Oxbow came in 2nd and Orb came in 3rd. Nothing is every predictable in the world of horseracing.
Derby winner Orb arrives at Pimlico for Preakness5.
A question still remains. Just how do elite racehorses travel from state to state to compete? Is it possible that you passed a world-class racehorse while traveling the interstate? In short…yes. For most racehorses, they travel in plush horse vans or trucks that travel on the highways. These vehicles have many of the same features as regular horse trailers, but are often air ride equipped to provide an extra smooth ride. The long trailers will have wide doors, low ramps, extra storage space, excellent ventilation and feature some high-tech amenities. Drivers will use two-way radios and GPS to find their destination while using closed circuit cameras to monitor their equine passengers8. All of this effort is taken so that the racehorse can arrive at the track in top shape to prepare for their race.
Racehorses aren’t the only equines that travel hundreds of miles by road. Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales. These beautiful teams of draft horses travel the country to make appearances at parades and sporting events. During their demonstrations, eight breath-taking animals pull an immense red cart full of products to be delivered. The team is driven by two handlers and overseen by a sturdy Dalmatian dog. These cart horses show their great strength and agility by maneuvering the cart and even “parking” it at an imaginary loading bay. It is truly a treat to see them on display.
Three teams of ten horses each travel the country to put on demonstrations. They perform at a new destination each week, which means a great deal of time on the road. In order to keep the horses happy and healthy, the horse handlers limit their travel to 500 miles a day and stop for breaks every two to three hours. “If it’s going to be a longer haul than that we’ll find an overnight along the way to stop,” said horse handler Dave Thomas. “We won’t haul more than two days in a row; if it’s longer than a two-day trip then we’ll have a rest day built in. 6”
The horses are frequently checked to avoid the main health concern – colic. Luckily, Thomas said severe bouts of colic are rare. “We’re pretty careful. That’s one of the main reasons we try not to drive over 500 miles a day. We don’t (want to) stress them out.” Once they arrive at their destination, the horses are turned out or taken for walks. They even have a special sled for the horses to pull for some exercise6.
The Budweiser Clydesdale trailer is hard to miss. It is a massive red tractor-trailer with an image of the Clydesdales prancing across the side. The trailer needs to carry ten draft horses, the crew, portable stalls, grooming supplies, basic vet supplies, and shoeing supplies. Grain, hay, and shavings are shipped ahead to their destination. They carry anything that you would need to care for a horse when you’re on the road 10-11 months of the year. Watch a video interview with Dave Thomas here (http://www.thehorse.com/videos/31711/budweiser-clydesdales-whats-in-the-trailer) 6.
TimesBudweiser employee Brady Bardin of Booneville, Miss. leads one of the Budweiser
Clydesdale horses out of its trailer outside Fabiano Brothers Inc. in Michigan7.
For even longer trips, horses cannot be transported by road and must take to the skies. The mighty Breeder’s Cup race features many horses from other countries who travel in planes to reach the event. “They travel first-class,” said Chris Santarelli. “They each want their own stall.” Santarelli is the treasurer of the Mersant International Ltd., which is the official transport coordinator for the Breeder’s Cup2.
“It is a major undertaking,” Chris Burke explained. Burke is the co-owner and operator for International Racehorse Transport, which files 5,000 horses each year. “Each air stable can hold three horses. So if you were traveling from Australia to England, three to a stall is the equivalent of economy ($17,500), two to a stall is business class ($30,000), and one horse on its own is first class ($50,000)3.”
A horse is shown here entering their jet stall for a trip aboard a plane.4
The horses don’t usually have problems with the flight. “A racehorse is usually a very disciplined animal,” says Andrea Branchini, manager of Horse America Inc. “He will travel very well. It will go up a ramp. It will go into a stall on a plane. 2” This is not to say that all of the horses are calm, cool and collected. “When you have some two-year-olds racing, you do tend to get horses that have never traveled to America. You worry a bit about hose horses in flight,” said Santerelli.2
The horses are under constant surveillance while in the sky. Grooms check them frequently to make sure they are not showing signs of dehydration or restlessness. They are given plenty of water and hay. Handlers regularly check horses’ pulses and make sure they are eating and drinking enough.
A horse in his jet stall while on board a plane4.
Each horse carries a passport that contains information about their coloring and identifying features. The passport also contains their inoculation record. For the Breeder’s Cup horses, once they reach Churchill Downs, they are put under a 42-hour quarantine to check for a normal temperature and blood tests for four diseases: glanders, piroplasmosis, equine infectious anemia, and dourine2. When they are given the all-clear they are ready to leave quarantine to prepare for the race.
Since it seems like such a hassle, you might wonder why an owner would bother to transport their horses such long distances for competitions? For racehorse owners, the prestige of winning internationally can boost a horses breeding value after they leave the track3. For other horses, special events like the Olympics, Rolex Three-Day Event, and World Equestrian Games will draw international competitors.
Click here (http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2012/03/08/how-do-you-ship-a-horse-to-the-olympics/) to see an excellent video of horses being transported to the 2010 Horse World Cup in Las Vegas9.
For the average horseperson, we don’t have any upcoming plans of taking wild cross country road trips or traveling internationally to compete. Still, your horse deserves every bit of concern and care as these elite athletes and performers. That is why is extremely important to find a horse trailer that has the best safety features for your horse. DoubleD Trailers is an excellent example of a company that provides fantastic horse trailers (http://www.doubledtrailers.com/Horse_Trailer_Models.htm) to transport your horse. They provide many different models to fit your individual needs10. Whether it be in a trailer, horse van, or in a plane, it can be certain that horses can truly travel in style.
SOURCES:
1. Bien, Louis. SBNation. Belmont Stakes 2013: Orb to run last leg of Triple Crown. Jun 2 2013. Available: http://www.sbnation.com/2013/6/2/4388486/2013-belmont-stakes-news-orb-running
2. Laidman, Jenni. Louisville Magazine. Flying horses: How foreign race horses get to Churchill Downs [Breeders’ Cup]. Nov 4 2010. Available: http://www.louisville.com/content/flying-horses-how-foreign-race-horses-get-churchill-downs-breeders-cup
3. McKenzie, Sheena. CNN. Flying high: From ‘cattle-class’ to ‘horse-class’. March 22 2013. Available: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/22/sport/air-travel-race-horse-flying-class
4. Image: Robinson, Philip. DailyMailUK. Welcome to Horse Air – how the world’s most elite horses are transported. Accessed June 4 2013. Available: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2131554/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-Welcome-Horse-Air–worlds-elite-horses-transported.html
5. Image: WCMH-News. Derby winner Orb arrives at Pimlico for Preakness – Available: www.nbc4i.com
6. Larson, Erica. TheHorse.com. Caring for the Budweiser Clydesdales. April 23 2013. Available: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/31736/caring-for-the-budweiser-clydesdales?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=04-23-2013
7. Image: TimesBudweiser employee Brady Bardin of Booneville, Miss. leads one of the Budweiser Clydesdale horses out of its trailer outside Fabiano Brothers Inc. in Monitor Township on Tuesday. Accessed June 4 2013. Available: http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2010/05/mid-michigan_evening_links_bud.html
8. Elite Horse Transport. Accessed June 4 2013. Available: http://elitehorsetransport.com/
9. Video: Carlson, Dane. How Do You Ship A Horse to the Olympics? March 8 2012. Available: http://www.business-opportunities.biz/2012/03/08/how-do-you-ship-a-horse-to-the-olympics/
10. Double D Trailers. Accessed June 4 2013. http://www.doubledtrailers.com/Horse_Trailer_Models.htm