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Cressant Hill Arabians ~ Letta & Jerry Smith 138 Ponderosa Dr. Truxton, MO 63381

636-597-4023 ~ cha@socket.net

Calendar

~ Aug. 28- Sept. 1, 08'

Iowa Fall Classic

Class A Show

Des Moines, IA

2003 Headline News:

To: Al Khamsa, Inc.'s Supporters
From: Rosemary Doyle, President
Subject: Ancestral Element for El Nasser
Al Khamsa completed the process to accept the stallion El Nasser as a Foundation Horse for Al Khamsa Arabians at the 2003 Annual Meeting. Assigning the Al Khamsa Ancestral Element for El Nasser remained. The current Al Khamsa, Inc. Board of Directors has voted to assign "Egypt II" as the Ancestral Element to the stallion El Nasser, with "RAS" (Royal Agricultural Society) as the identification tag following his name. The votes were 10 yes, 2 no, 2 abstain. Rosemary, on behalf of the Al Khamsa, Inc. Board of Directors. You can contact the Board directly at Board@alkhamsa.org. The following horses are now accepted ancestors of breeding stock on the Roster of Al Khamsa horses.

El Nasser (RAS) was a desert-bred stallion; he is identified as an Al Khamsa Foundation Horse. Soldateska (WL) is an intermediate ancestor that traces to a combination of 27 new Foundation Horses. Considerable additional research has been done into the background of these newly accepted Foundation Horses. The process of research into the background of all Al Khamsa horses is ongoing. Information on all lines added to the Al Khamsa Roster since publication of Al Khamsa Arabians II will be presented in the upcoming edition, Al Khamsa Arabians III, in process. El Nasser (Root Stallion #41 in RAS Studbook, 1948, p.44) (former race name "Didane") Grey stallion foaled: May 1938 Sire: Douhayman al-Ajarrash, of the Jibur tribe Dam: Dajaniah, a Kuhaylah Dajania of the horses of Ahmed al-Taha ~ Bred by Sheikh Ahmed al-Taha of the al-Juhaych tribe (Geheish, Jeheish, Jehaysh, El Ajarrache, etc.) near Aleppo. Acquired from the Fidaan tribe by Hafid Ezzin who sold the horse to Henri Pharaon. Pharaon sold the horse to Khader Michuu who sold him to Ahmed Abu El Futuh. Given to the RAS by Ahmed Abu El Futuh in 1947. Used for breeding by the RAS. Sire of 11 recorded get in the RAS Studbook. His only otherwise Al Khamsa get to breed on: Sehr (x Salwa) 1948 grey mare, dam of the RAS/EAO stallion Shahriar (Nasralla). The addition of El Nasser will add more than 3500 horses to the Al Khamsa Roster. You will find a preliminary listing of Al Khamsa eligible progeny at: http://www.alkhamsa.org/roster/4elnasser.htm

This means: The Minstril and his progeny are now considered Al Khamsa in the Organizations eyes...Great news for the horses here at "Cressant Hill Arabians"!!!

2007 Egyptian Day in May A Success:

On a beautiful sunny day, Cressant Hill Arabians celebrated...with over fifty guests; and would like to express a special thank you to the following individuals that made the day such a huge success. *Purina Equine Lifestyles Sales Specialists Kathleen Baska *Angela of Troy Lincoln Co-op *Dr. Hoover of Mid-Rivers Equine Centre *Kate Engemann of William Woods University *Tina Berry *Yvonne Nolte *James & Jill Davidson *Harry & Linda Harter *Yvonne Walton of Troy Garden Center *Travis & Jennifer Miller

2004 Straight Egyptian Arabian Population Statistics in the US & Worldwide:

Research with the Pyramid Society provides new in-site on actual numbers of Straight Egyptian Arabians within the US and World Wide as of March 2004. In the US there are 23,291 Straight Egyptian Arabians and in the World 39,261 Straight Egyptian Arabians registered. As of August 2004 US numbers for Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Bred Arabians are 39,213 registered.

More 2005 News:

He's back...and done it again!

Aramuss (The Mohave x Alayla)

Titled 2005' Semi-Society Jr. Horse Halter Champion & Halter Grand Champion with Jerry Smith at the lead! Sired by multiple Halter Champion, The Mohave...Cressant Hill Arabians lead foundation senior stallion and out of the lovely black mare pictured above, Alayla!

2005 Show News:

Alayla (Thee Desperado x Eskada Yasmine), a Cressant Hill Arabians top foundation mare attended the 2005 Semi-Society Horse Show and was titled the Arabian Western Pleasure Champion! As well as, Reserve in Men's Western Pleasure in the Open Western Division Show! A competition with all stock type breeds. Way to go...proving our Straight Egyptian Arabians are exotically beautiful & athletic!

2006 Cressant Hill Arabians Junior Stallion Lost:

Sar De Allam (Thee Infidel x Kajmir Princess)

2002-2006 Bay Stallion Straight Egyptian/Asil/Al Khamsa

Show Record: 2003' Halter Champion Yearling Colt & 2003' Reserve Champion Halter Stallion ~ Strain: Saqlawi Jidran Sudan This lovely stallion lost his battle with shipping fever/pneumonia after an 18 month long battle with the illness. A double Bint Magidaa stallion; sired by, Thee Infidel, a USA Nationals Top 10 Stallion, Egyptian Event Reserve Champion & 2002 Leading Sire of the Egyptian Event! Allam's dam, Kajmir Princess, is a Buckeye, Region 14 & Egyptian Event Halter Champion daughter of The Minstril! Sar De' Allam is a proven sire of two exceptionally unbelievable quality fillies, Azizaa De' Allam & Bint Sar De' Allam to pass on his legacy! He was exotic in every way and will be dearly missed! We love you Kip!

LEFT:

El Nasser

RIGHT:

The Minstril

Cressant Hill Arabians

More 2008 News...Egyptian Event Show Results:

Congratulations to Terry Crow, the proud owner of Aramuss...whom has achieved and was awarded the new title of 2008 Egyptian Event Top 10 Adult Amateur Halter Stallions 3 & Over, to add to his list of many show wins!

2008 Egyptian Day in May A Success:

Cressant Hill Arabians celebrated its 3rd annual Egyptian Day in May, with over 30 guests attending and enjoying an afternoon of fun and education. Cressant Hill Arabians and it's owners, Jerry & Letta Smith, would like to express a special "thank you", to the following guest speakers that helped make the day such a huge success:

*Purina Equine Lifestyles Sales Specialists Kathleen Baska

*Angela of Troy Lincoln Co-op

*Dr. Doles of Mid-Rivers Equine Centre

*Susan Hopwood of S&H Appraisal Services