REPORT MADE AT 2009 WAHO CONFERENCE:
My name is Bernadette Campomar, I represent the Uruguayan Breeders Association. I would like to thank His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, His Excellency Mr. Nasr Al Kindi, The Royal Court Affairs, and the Organizing Committee for hosting this Conference.
There were 406 foals born in 2007, and 458 in 2008 in Uruguay. There were 48 imports in 2007 and 66 in 2008, from Chile, Argentina, Brazil, USA and the UAE. 18 horses were exported between 2006 and 2008.
There were 4 Shows in 2007, and again 4 in 2008. Between 2007 and 2008 there were 20 endurance competitions.
The WAHO Trophy was awarded in 2006 and 2007 to the winners of riding competitions, and in 2008 to the National Endurance Championships winner. Our Association has 83 members. Thank you very much.
REPORT MADE AT 2007 WAHO CONFERENCE:
The Arabian Horse Breeders Association of Uruguay is especially proud of the history of the Arabian horse in our country. Up to now we have published 7 volumes of our stud books, up to the year 2004.
237 foals were registered in 2006, we had 270 registered broodmares and 108 breeding stallions. All foals are parent verified by DNA. 1 horse was exported to Brazil in 2006, and a total of 40 were imported from Brazil and Argentina. Artificial Insemination and Embryo transfer are allowed.
Endurance riding is very popular in Uruguay with at least 12 competitions each year. Only recently, our team won the Gold Medal at the World Championships for Young Riders in Argentina. Riders from the United Arab Emirates, riding Uruguayan horses, were placed second, assisted by Uruguayan technical and veterinarian personnel. Our Uruguayan team has also taken part in the world championships.
Showing is also popular, with 3 shows held each year. Last year our main show, at Punta Del Este, introduced the European-style triple judging system, which proved successful and will be used again in future. Recently the entries for halter classes have doubled, a lot of valuable stallions as well as mares having been imported from the USA, Brazil and Argentina. New breeders showed up at Punta Del Este and the stables attracted a large crowd. This year, two training courses will be organized during the National Show, one course for beginning judges, and one course for handlers. Both courses are open to non-members as well as members, for the same fee.
Unfortunately, the equitation or ridden classes is still considered a ‘side-dish’. But the Society does encourage these classes because this is the main part of the Arabian horse, to show himself under saddle. Competitions for skillfulness are held at every show, and a ranking has the same points system as the halter classes for the National Championships.
In 2007, Uruguay reports 406 foals registered, in the same year 3 horses were exported and 30 imported.
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| H.M. ZAHIR 2001, Chestnut stallion. (Laman HVP/ON Silsila). Breeder: Pablo Cataldo, Haras Morrosi. Owner: Francisco Stabholz, Haras Sanfranschut-Carmelo. Strain: Kehailan Moradi (Sahara). |
| The Arabian Horse Breeders Association of Uruguay have awarded their 2007 WAHO Trophy to the 2006 winner, the stallion H.M. Zahir. In new ownership in 2007, he earned this award through his excellent performance during the National Championships Show in Punta Del Este. |
| H.M. Zahir was ridden in competitions by Marcelo Guinovar, as he was last year and he has won this important award for the second year running mainly through his excellent performance in various riding competitions as well as in show and liberty classes. |
| It is with great regret that we inform you that immediately after the show, H.M. Zahir passed away following complications after colic surgery. He will be greatly missed by all his connections. |
| H.M. ZAHIR 2001, Chestnut stallion. (Laman HVP / ON Silsila). Breeder: Pablo Cataldo. Owner: Blue Heaven Stud of Mr. Armani and Mr. Luccini. Strain: Kehailan Moradi (Sahara). |
| The Arabian Horse Breeders Association of Uruguay have awarded their 2006 WAHO Trophy to the stallion, H.M. Zahir. The presentation of the WAHO Trophy which took place at the gala night in the 5-star Conrad Hotel, during the National Championships Show in Punta Del Este, was the highlight of the event. |
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| 2006 Uruguayan WAHO Trophy winner, H.M. Zahir, with Marcelo Guinovar. |
| H.M. Zahir won this important award mainly through his excellent performance in various riding competitions as well as show and liberty classes. Ridden in competitions by Marcelo Guinovar as well as by Luca Luccini, unfortunately we are sad to report that Luca passed away due to a motorcycle accident. In the annual bulletin published by the Arabian Horse Breeders Association of Uruguay, due attention is paid to the WAHO Trophy winner and to the award ceremony. |
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| L-R: Gustavo de Leon, President of the Uruguayan Arabian Horse Breeders Society, Federico Garcia Brum, Secretary of WAHO, Pablo Luccini, co-owner of H.M. Zahir |
| EF GEORGE [Cyran HCF / Mahaba] Chestnut stallion, 1997. Breeder: Mr. Jose Villar, El Festejo Stud. Owner: Mr. Armagni, Blue Heaven Stud. Strain: Not Recorded, family of 541 Siglavy XVI through O’Bajan V-6). |
| EF George gained the highest points over the last three years in all the riding events with his rider Marcelo Guinovart. He also gave demonstrations of "mansedumbre" on several occasions. He is also a breeding stallion with several excellent progeny. Mr. Lucini and his horse EF George were presented with the Trophy by WAHO Secretary, Federico Garcia Brum, at a specially arranged and well-received prize-giving ceremony. This took place during the International Week of the Arabian Horse in Punta del Este in January, 2006. |
 The WAHO 2005 Trophy was awarded by Mr. Federico Garcia Brum, Secretary of WAHO, to Mr. Lucini and E.F. George at a special presentation ceremony. |
