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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Senior Stallion

Photo: Danna Lingard

Ansata Nile Pharaoh

(Ansata Iemhotep x Ansata Misty Nile by Ansata Hejazi)

L to R: Hugh Kelly, handler Doyle Dertell, Ansata Nile Pharaoh, judge Terry Holmes (USA), Jessica Main, Ria Crous, Fanus Crous

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Senior Mare

Photo: Sharné Crous

Brumarba Shaidove

(Simeon Shai x Imperial Miriyah by Amaal)

L to R: Fanus Crous, Ria Crous, Brumarba Shaidove, handler Doyle Dertell, judge Terry Holmes (USA)

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Reserve Champion Senior Mare

Photo: Sharné Crous

Chaswyck Manara

(Meadow Magic x Simeon Sooka by Anaza Bay Shahh)

L to R: Chaswyck Manara, handler Kate Dertell, Fanus Crous, Ria Crous

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Intermediate Filly

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Sphene

(Anaza Bay Shahh x Tallelee Mahrousha by Tarong Shahgar)

L to R: Handler Doyle Dertell, RNZ Sphene, judge Terry Holmes (USA), Fanus Crous, Sharné Crous

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Reserve Champion Intermediate Filly

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Malachite

(MB Mayal x Simeon Shashua by Anaza Bay Shahh)

L to R: Handler Heath Rowbottom, RNZ Malachite, owner Penny Sutherland

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Reserve Champion Junior Filly

Photo: SP Crous

RNZ Flos Ferri

(Ansata Nile Pharaoh x Simeon Sukar by Imperial Madaar)

L to R: RNZ Flos Ferri, handler Kate Dertell

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Top 5 Intermediate Filly

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Scheelite

(Simeon Saraaf x Simeon Sela by Imperial Madaar)

L to R: RNZ Scheelite, handler Natasha Strydom

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Top 5 Intermediate Filly

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Amber

(Rajah KA x Simeon Sirena by MB Mayal)

L to R: RNZ Amber

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Junior Colt

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Scorza

(Simeon Saraaf x Hu Alimaana by Hu Shaikh Ali)

L to R: Judge Terry Holmes (USA), RNZ Scorza, handler Kate Dertell, Ria Crous, Sharné Crous

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

Reserve National Champion Junior Colt

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Scorodite

(Simeon Saraaf x Tallelee Mahrousha by Tarong Shahgar)

L to R: RNZ Scorodite

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Junior Gelding

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Argent

(Rajah KA x Simeon Shashua by Anaza Bay Shahh)

L to R: Dr. Sharné Crous and her immediate tail female dam Ria Crous, RNZ Argent, handler Doyle Dertell, judge Terry Holmes (USA)

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

1^st Place - Purebred Classic Head – 3yrs and under

Photo: Danna Lingard

RNZ Flos Ferri

(Ansata Nile Pharaoh x Simeon Sukar by Imperial Madaar)

L to R: RNZ Flos Ferri with handler Adele Butler

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

Winner of 2011 NZAHBS Hi-Point Youth Award

Photo: Danna Lingard

Natasha Strydom

L to R: Natasha Strydom on Charaway Hott Fudge, Fanus Crous (sponsor of Youth Classes and Hi-Point Award)

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

1^st Place - Best Presented Youth Handler 13-16 years

1^st Place Best Youth Handler 13-16 years

Photo: Danna Lingard

Natasha Strydom

L to R: Azizah KA [Imp.USA](Makhnificent KA x Rahimah KA), handler Natasha Strydom

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

1^st Place – Best Paced & Mannered Arabian -rider <16 years

2^nd Place - Best Rider on Arabian13-16 years

1^st Place - Best Presented Arabian – rider 13-16 years

1^st Place – Youth Costume classes – rider <16 years

Photo: Danna Lingard

Natasha Strydom and Charaway Hott Fudge [Imp.Aus]

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Amateur Rider

Reserve National Champion Ridden Arabian Male

1^st Place - Best Presented Arabian & Amateur Rider

2^nd Place - Best Trotting Purebred Arabian under saddle

2^nd Place – Best Rider on Purebred Arabian

2^nd Place – Best Presented Purebred Arabian & Rider

Photo: Danna Lingard

Ellie Rowden and Charaway Hott Fudge [Imp.Aus]

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2011 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

NZ National Champion Arabian Costume

Ellie Rowden and Charaway Hott Fudge [Imp.Aus]

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2010 New Zealand National Show

Christchurch, NZ

National Champion Jnr. Purebred Filly

RNZ Tantalum

(Simeon Shatul x Magidah by MB Mayal)

RNZ Tantalum with handler Doyle Dertell

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2010 New Zealand National Show

Christchurch, NZ

National Champion Intermediate Purebred Filly

Zeynah Marquisah BJ (Imp.USA)

(Marquis I x LS Zeynah by RA Jahim)

L to R: Ria Crous, Zeynah Marquisah BJ, Handler Doyle Dertell and USA Judge Richard Petty

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2010 New Zealand National Show

Christchurch, NZ

Res. National Champion Purebred Mare

Chaswyck Aliah (Imp.AUS)

(Chaswyck Ace of Spades x Joda Alana by Joda Aly Dahr)

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2010 New Zealand National Show

Christchurch, NZ

Res. National Champion Purebred Stallion

Ansata Nile Pharaoh (Imp.USA)

(Ansata Iemhotep x Ansata Misty Nile by Ansata Hejazi)

L to R: Ansata Nile Pharaoh with Handler Doyle Dertell

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2010 NZ North Island All Breeds Show

Cambridge, NZ

Champion Mare & Grand Champion Purebred

RNZ Halite

(Halimas Desert Jamill x Nora by Akid Geshan)

Handler Doyle Dertell with RNZ Halite

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2010 NZ North Island All Breeds Show

Cambridge, NZ

Champion Male

SS Rifiq

(Simeon Shemini x Simeon Setami by Simeon Sadik)

Handler and rider Natasha Strydom with SS Rifiq

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2010 NZ North Island Championships

New Plymouth, NZ

Champion Purebred Stallion & Supreme Champion

Ansata Nile Pharaoh (Imp.USA)

(Ansata Iemhotep x Ansata Misty Nile by Ansata Hejazi)

L to R: Ria Crous, Fanus Crous, handler Doyle Dertell and Australian Judge, Cathy Padgen

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2010 NZ North Island Championships

New Plymouth, NZ

Res. Champion Purebred Junior

RNZ Tantalum

(Simeon Shatul x Magidah by MB Mayal)

RNZ Tantalum with handler Doyle Dertell

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2010 NZ North Island Championships

New Plymouth, NZ

Res. Champion Novice Ridden Purebred & Res. Champion Ridden Purebred

CA Torino Calais

(Redwood Lodge Calais x Ambassador’s Miss by The Ambassador)

CA Torino Calais with rider/handler Jessica Main

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2010 Victoria Classic Show

Melbourne, Australia

Champion Stallion & Supreme Champion Purebred

Rajah KA (Imp.USA)

(Makhnificent KA x Rahimah KA)

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2009 Western Districts Championship Show

Victoria, Australia

Champion Stallion

Rajah KA (Imp.USA)

(Makhnificent KA x Rahimah KA)

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2009 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

Res. National Champion Snr. Purebred Mare

Chaswyck Manara (Imp.AUS)

(Meadow Magic +USA x Simeon Sooka by Anaza Bay Shahh)

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2009 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

National Champion Snr. Derivative Male

Stryder ERA (Imp.AUS)

(Om El Shareik x Zamoff’s Choice by Zamoff)

L to R: Ria Crous, Stryder ERA, handler Kate Dertell

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2009 New Zealand National Show

Cambridge, NZ

Res. National Champion Jnr. Purebred Filly

RNZ Amethyst

(Asfour x Simeon Shashua by Anaza Bay Shahh)

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2008 Egyptian Event

Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Champion 2-year Futurity Colt

Rajah KA (Imp.USA)

(Makhnificent KA x Rahimah KA)

Rajah KA with handler Paolo Capecci

L to R: Steve Dady, Fanus Crous, Ria Crous, Paolo Capecci, Becky Rogers, Nancy Blankenship

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2008 New England Show

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Champion Colt & Res. Grand Champion Purebred Stallion

Rajah KA (Imp.USA)

(Makhnificent KA x Rahimah KA)

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2008 Arabian Spectacular Show

Auckland, NZ

Champion Intermediate Colt

Simeon Saraaf (Imp.AUS)

(Anaza Bay Shahh x Simeon Setavi by Simeon Sadik)

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2008 Arabian Spectacular Show

Auckland, NZ

Champion Intermediate Filly

Zeynah Marquisah BJ (Imp.USA)

(Marquis I x LS Zeynah by RA Jahim)

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2008 New Zealand Nationals

Champion Purebred Filly

Aishah Azimah +USA
(Makhnificent KA x Myjuel El Jahaara)

Reserve Champion Purebred Mare

Chaswyck Aliah +AU
(Chaswyck Ace of Spades x Joda Alana)

Top 5 Purebred Mare

Simeon Sirena +AU
(MB Mayal (Imp USA) x Simeon Sabaya)

Top 5 Purebred Colt

Simeon Saraaf +AU
(Anaza Bay Shahh (Imp USA) x Simeon Setavi (Imp UK))

2007 New Zealand Nationals

Top 5 Purebred Colt

Simeon Shatul +AU
(Asfour (Imp GER) x Wed Albadeia (Imp Egypt))

Top 5 Purebred Colt

Chaswyck Inkhatoon +AU
(GR Nafees +GER x Simeon Sooka)

Top 5 Purebred Filly

Magidah +AU
(MB Mayal (Imp USA) x Nasahn Alation)

Top 5 Purebred Stallion

Ali Geshan +AU
(Akid Geshan (Imp USA) x Shaghira)

2006 North Island Championships

Supreme Purebred Exhibit

Champion Purebred Junior

Simeon Shatul +AU
(Asfour (Imp GER) x Wed Albadeia (Imp Egypt))

Reserve Champion Purebred Stallion

Ali Geshan +AU
(Akid Geshan (Imp USA) x Shaghira)

1st In Class Junior 2yr Filly

Simeon Sirena +AU
(MB Mayal (Imp USA) x Simeon Sabaya)

2006 New Zealand Nationals

Rhodium Stud won full honours in the filly classes at the 2006 New Zealand National Championships in Christchurch, being awarded the NZ National Champion Filly, NZ National Reserve Champion Filly, as well as third place in the overall filly classes.

Simeon Shahinaz +Au
[Imperial Madaar +USA x Simeon Sayver by Anaza Bay Shahh]
2006 NZ National Champion Purebred Filly

Simeon Sirena +Au
[MB Mayal +USA x Simeon Sabaya by Anaza Bay Shahh]
2006 NZ National Reserve Champion Purebred Filly

Chaswyck Manara +Au
[Meadow Magic +USA x Simeon Sooka by Anaza Bay Shahh]
2006 NZ National 3^rd Top Three Purebred Filly

Simeon Shahinaz +Au, NZ Champion Filly with handler Arno Crous

Simeon Sirena +Au, NZ Reserve Champion Filly with handler Gerda Phillipson

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Halimas Desert Jamill +Au
[Royal Jamill +USA x Joda Desert Temptation]
2006 NZ North Island Champion Colt

SS Mahabbah
[Simeon Shemini x SS Mahsaali]
2006 NI - Taranaki Show Most Classic Head