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Photography by Liz Christensen & Donna Greene
 
         
   As the crowd gathered, the presentation of the horses began with some background on the foundation mares Flaby’s Sar Monisa imp USA (Sar Ibn Moniet) & Jedda Park Bethrachel (Mashour imp Austria).  The horses were then presented individually and set free to show themselves off, stopping only for carrots offered by the children over the fence!    The Palms Xmas Party  
         
   AnnieLizC-26.jpg   The Palms Sar Annisa (Maa'zooz x Flaby's Sar Monisa imp USA) very pregnant,
but more than happy to show off for
the crowd.
 
         
   The Palms White Diamond (Neshan imp/exp W Ger x Flaby's Sar Monisa imp USA)    DiamondLizC-71.jpg  
         
   Diamond-and-kidsLizC-113.jpg   Diamond gratefully receiving her carrots from the little ones  
         
  Little Georgia Gibbs choosing a special carrot to give to the horses with Chelsea Bidgood in the background.   AngeGeorgia-LizC-125.jpg  
         
   MoshinkaaLizC-159.jpg   Next was The Palms Moshinkaa (Maa'zooz x T Monalisa) who enjoyed the cheers of the crowd as she showed off her incredible ground covering movement.  
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  The youngest of the Maa'zooz daughters, the beautiful yearling filly - The Palms Maa'nisa (Maa'zooz x St Cloud Park Mona)    MaanisaLizC-203.jpg  
       
   The-Palms-Xmas-08-SalimDonna.jpg   After entering the arena on his hind legs, making his much awaited, very successful public debut, Muta'Salim (Rokewood Riyadh x Muta'Kalima) - co-owned with Tanya Hawley - introduces himself to his admirers.  
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  Simone Tiplady of Sacred Hill Arabian Horses with little Mason and friend Amanda Lugton    Simone--Mason-AmandaLizC-.jpg  
         
   TashSpellyLizC-290.jpg   Natasha Whiteman of Shatana Arabians helps out with The Palms Spellbound (Maa'zooz x Jedda Park Bethrachel)

The Greene family excitedly announced to the audience that Spellbound is now owned in partnership with Troy Woodward.
 
       
  The Palms Maa'cedes (Maa'zooz x The Palms Spellbound) It was also announced that 'Jake' will be retained by The Palms Arabians.  With his pedigree representing the two foundation mares of The Palms as well as being a double Maa'zooz son, we are very excited about the future of this very special colt.    The-Palms-Xmas-08-Jake-w.jpg  
         
   Diane Greene   Diane Greene very proudly watches on as her family of horses are presented by her children.  
         
  Mark Lilley, owner of The Palms Uptown Girl enjoying the afternoon with Rachel Monoghan and Paul Austin    MarkRachPaul-LizC-122.jpg  
         
   MonaMonsoon-333.jpg   The very beautiful St Cloud Park Mona shows off her new colt by Maa'zooz - The Palms Monsoon (pending)  
  The latest addition to The Palms won some hearts as well - The Palms Monsoon (Maa'zooz x St Cloud Park Mona).    Monsoon08-177.jpg  
  Confirming to all yet again that the result of this mating truly is a magic cross.    Monsoon-08-179.jpg  
   The exquisite face of The Palms Monsoon

This classically beautiful colt of rare and precious bloodline will be retained by The Palms
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  Mel--Ian-Liz-C.jpg   Melissa Reid of Reid River Arabians
with Ian Turner of Natham Park Arabians
 
         
   Maa'zooz in his paddock.   Maazooz08-186.jpg  
         
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   (l-r) David & Christine Hughes from the UK, Ruth Gregory, Laura Hughes holding Tegan Gregory & Peter Gregory with Terry Greene of The Palms.   Hughes--Gregory-familyLizC.jpg  
         
  Yvonne--Mum-Liz-C.jpg   Yvonne Barlow Turner of Natham Park Arabians
& Colleen Rutherford owner of Abu Shaklan enjoying some Christmas cheer.
 
         
   The kids were overjoyed when Santa sped up the driveway on a golf-buggy ringing his bell with tinsel & streamers flying!    IMG_2130LizC-Santa.jpg  
   The excited kids clamouring to see what Santa had brought them.    KidsSantaLizC-369.jpg  
         
  Jaedon--PaulLizC-367.jpg    Paul Austin helps a delighted Jaedon Burnett get in line for his turn to see what Santa was all about!  
         
   Miranda Kraatz with her little boy Lane.   Miranda--Lane-LizC.jpg   
         

   
    As night fell.. the partying began!   
   
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The Greene family were honoured to see so many family and friends, including many well respected Arabian Breeders in attendance proving what we already know; Arabian Horse people love a party!

Thank you very much to Natasha Whiteman for helping with the presentation of the horses, Miranda Kraatz for filming, to Paul Austin and Sean Chapman for their catering assistance, and Wayne Young for being the most wonderful Santa's helper.  We would also like to extend our appreciation to the very talented Liz Christensen of Zuhra Arabians taking these gorgeous photos for us.


Hope to see you all here again for the next one!