AHT Vol 56. No. 4 | The 60th Anniversary U.S. Nationals Edition
Fingerprints; a testament to the beauty in diversity. A parallel to the vast tapestry in our Arabian breed.
Often we talk about our horses personalities in day-to- day conversations but when you start halter breaking the babies, training a two year old colt or swinging a leg over a three year old for the first time; who this horse really is, becomes a dynamic factor.
The psychology matters. The genetics matter.
When a breeder begins to dive into the lineage and genetics they begin to understand the individual horses on a deeper level.
Just as no two fingerprints are the same, regardless of identical pedigrees or matching markings; each Arabian is as unique as you are in this world. That diversity should be celebrated.
Here is a deeper look at our 2026 U.S. National Contenders and who they really are.
ERNANDO AA
National Champion and three-time Scottsdale Champion, returning to the U.S. Nationals for the Senior Stallion Championship; the man of the hour.
Proud, strong and athletic.. He is a cocky and charismatic guy; but underneath it all he is a gentleman, sensitive and a calm individual.
Sired by Emerald J and out of the Besson Carol daughter; H Embrace H, who was out of the Monogramm daughter Embra, gives us a clear indication of where his natural athleticism comes from. Join us to cheer him on Saturday Afternoon in the Pavilion!
This lovely mare is the queen of our group this year, competing in the Senior Mares. Intelligent, sweet and a very kind soul are the words that best describe this impeccably bred Straight Egyptian mare. (Justynn • Amer Sorreya)
No stranger to the show ring, having won multiple championships at Scottsdale and Region XII and more recently earning recognition on the global stage at the GCAT Miami Championship this past April, we are proud to present her at the U.S. Nationals bringing the diversity and heritage of her pedigree to such a big stage.
AMER SUCAR
Every year at the U.S. Nationals, the industry turns it eyes to the Futurity classes; a vision of what the future has in store. This year our candidate is an exquisite and strong minded filly.
A daughter of the late IBN Farid and out of Ever Fanci who is sired by Ever After NA; she represents her pedigree phenotypically in every way.
ESSENCE OF FARID
Our second Futurity Filly, and also competing in the Amateur Mares with Ashley Lauren Wilson is a filly with three generations of the Wilson Bloodstock Breeding Program. Her grand-dam being the aristocrat producer Paloma de Jamaal.
Her sire; in our opinion a very under used force of the future; MD Zlatan, has produced champions around the world and on the global stage.
Incredibly sensible, kind and an intelligent thinker… but when it’s show time, she brings out all the stops. A true show girl, that ‘look at me’ attitude with brilliant movement and tail carriage.
PASZION WB
A true princess in every sense of the word. Already a National Champion, she heads to Tulsa with all the credentials and momentum to turn heads in center ring.
Sired by the Nationally acclaimed Aria La Croixx and out of the stunning Versace daughter, Versaces Rose RA, who through her dam traces back to our very own Stival.
Intense and intentional about everything she does, this young filly always makes an impression. Her definition and natural type is in a class of it’s own.
RHAPSODY AA
Tall, dark and handsome, this young colt is a great representative of his pedigree. Confident with a touch of arrogance, he always brings an animated and true effort when it’s time to show!
Impeccably bred, sire by world-renowned Rhan Al Shahania and out of an Eden C daughter, his type and bold demeanor come true to his pedigree.
Recognized as a yearling as third in the Nation and Reserve Champion at the Canadian Nationals in August, his correct and athletic build paired with undeniable type are why the breeding truly pays!
WYNSTON
This golden child holds the promise of the future. Our yearling Filly contender truly has a remarkably unique pedigree. Four generations of the Medrano Breeding Program have come together in a masterfully beautiful way.
Through her National Champion Sire; Maayer Aljassimya, and her world-renowned dam; MD Alihandra… she carries two lines to the incomparable super producer: MD Mirka.
This is referred to as line breeding – in its most perfect form. Her future extends far beyond the show arena and we can’t wait to watch her story unfold.
MD ALESSIA
A yearling colt is the first born son of our very own National Champion Wanderlust Antares. Second generation of the Wanderlust Arabians Breeding program, out of a Major Mac V daughter.
Heading into his second show, this young Colt shows all the potential and try needed to be a success in center ring.
WANDERLUST NAVARRE
JUST BE ENVIED +/
Beautiful, brash and too smart for her own good… sire by National Champion producing sire Justify and out of the iconic; She Be Envied++++//.
‘Jules’ is no stranger to show ring success and has a pedigree that runs deep for generations of winning. Her conformation and striking presence in-hand has consistently put her at the top of the division since she was a yearling. Under saddle she began her career fifth in the Futurity and Reserve National Champion this year as a four year old in the Amateur division.
Her Arabian type is undeniable as you will see as she trots into the AHPA Futurity and back into the Pavilion with Ashley.
Brilliance doesn’t typically come without a complicated journey… With Nationally recognized siblings such as his full sister Psax Fifth Avenue, this very talented guy took a little longer to find his feet than the rest.
Without the patience from Ashley; and her almost getting a second degree in veterinary medicine and farrier work… ‘Leroy’ would not be the horse he is today.
Beyond the conformational restrictions he has endured over the years, the training and psychology behind repeated time-off and rehabilitation periods went beyond the scope of normal equine methodology.
He is willing, kind and trusting the process and his person to guide him to his best performance yet
*Mike now is being treated for ulcers, just like Leroy…