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Hello New Year!

Updated: 4 hours ago

We would like to pay homage to our founder of this iconic and beautiful property by highlighting Sheila Varian’s success and continued impact in the Arabian horse world. Next month, February 11-27 2026, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will be on! 


What is the breakdown of the Varian Arabian wins over time?

Here is a detailed list of Varian Arabians with top-ten ribbons, champions, and reserve champions at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and other major shows based on Varian Arabians' official show results:


Over 40 Top Ten Ribbon Horses (Selected Examples)

  • Abilene Mac V+ (Open Trail Derby)

  • Arsenal BV (Hunt Pleasure)

  • Kharbine V+ (Western Trail, English Trail)

  • Tsamurai Mac (Multiple Trail classes)

  • Montego (Western Pleasure Jackpot)

  • Perezz (Hunt Pleasure Maturity)

  • Va Wine and Roses (Hunt Pleasure Junior Horse)

  • Klint Black+++ (Hunt Pleasure)

  • Dancing Nthe Moonlite+ (Western Trail, English Trail)

  • Bit Of Connection V (English Pleasure Junior Horse)

  • Calapalooza V (English Pleasure, Junior Trail)

  • Morning Glory V (Two-Year-Old Filly)

  • Audacious PS (Breeding Stallions)

  • Bel Aire V (Breeding Stallions)

  • Lightning Strike V (Yearling Colts)

  • San Souci V (Two-Year-Old Geldings)

  • Santa Bravo V (Hunter Pleasure)

  • Parade V+ (Cutting Horse)

  • Other detailed top ten Win horses include BCiano, Rohara Aria Spartan, Baahir El Marwan, Valeante, Onitnelav, HF El Jalal, Marc Of Majik, PSAX, and more


5 Champions (Examples)

  • Major Mac V: Multiple National Champion titles including Hunt Pleasure

  • Black Lamay SS: Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure

  • Fatima Fame V: National Champion Performance Halter Mare

  • Avalanche KD: Reserve National Champion Western Sidesaddle

  • Klint Black+++: National Champion Hunt Pleasure


4 Reserve Champions (Examples)

  • Abilene Mac V+: Reserve National Champion Open Trail Derby

  • Va Wine And Roses: Reserve National Champion Hunt Pleasure Junior Horse

  • Morning Glory V: Reserve Champion 2 Year Old Filly

  • Black Lamay SS: Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure JOTR


Most recent winners

2025 Winners

  • Major Mac V: Multiple titles including national wins in performance classes

  • Avalanche KD (Audacious PS x VSN Touch Me): Reserve National Champion Western Sidesaddle, Top Tens in Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR

  • Black Lamay SS (Klint Black x Candy Girl V): Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure JOTR, multiple Top Tens

  • Fatima Fame V (The Seeker V x Fannie Laurie V): National Champion Performance Halter Mare, Reserve National Champion Western Pleasure Junior Horse

  • Stetscin (Vicario x Cinnamon Candy V): Top Tens in Performance Halter Gelding, Western Pleasure Junior Horse

  • Slow Ride CCF (El Milenio x Sweeter Nwine V): Multiple Top Tens Western Pleasure ATR

  • Kids N Roses GRK (Sundance Kid V): National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 15-18, Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Elite JTR

  • CPH Lonestarr (Sundance Kid V): National Champion Half-Arabian Hunt Pleasure ATR 19-49, Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Hunt Pleasure Choice AOTR

  • WS Marilyn Monwhoa (Sundance Kid V): Top Ten Half-Arabian Sidesaddle ATR


2024 Winners

  • Major Mac V: 6 titles including Reserve National Championships in Herd Work, Top Ten Ranch Rail Pleasure, Western Trail, and others

  • Over The Moon V+++: Top Ten AWWA Ranch Horse Challenge

  • A Major Crush: Top Ten Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Maturity AOTR

  • BSJ Mackenzie Gold: Reserve National Champion Herd Work ATR

  • Arroyo Mac V+: Top Ten Ranch Rail Pleasure 55/Over, Ranch Horse Riding 55/Over

  • C Major V: Top Ten Futurity Gelding

  • BR Mac Nificent V: Multiple Top Tens in Western Trail, Ranch Rail Pleasure, Ranch Horse Riding Junior and Futurity


2023 Winners

  • Mozambique V++++ (Botswana x Misti Morn V): National Champion Western Dressage Level 1 & 1 ATR, Reserve National Western Dressage Level 2

  • Pandora’s Seekret V: Top Ten Hunter Type Sport Horse Mare

  • Pizzazz RS: Reserve National Champion 3 Yr Old Sport Horse Jackpot Colt, Top Ten Hunter Type Sport Horse Stallion

  • Montevallo MCR: National Champion Half-Arabian Western Dressage Basic ATR

  • The Original (by Audacious PS): Multiple Top Tens in Hunter Hack, Green Working Hunter, Dressage Type Sport Horse Under Saddle

  • Arkynstone & Vesuvius SRF (both by Audacious PS): Multiple Reserve and Top Ten national ribbons in dressage divisions

  • Zee Kahili (Mexicali Mac V): National Champion Dressage Type Sport Horse Stallion, Top Ten Sport Horse Under Saddle

  • Avalanche KD: Reserve National Champion Western Sidesaddle and Western Pleasure JTR/JOTR


This history showcases Varian Arabians' consistent excellence and championship presence at Scottsdale and other premier Arabian shows across recent years.


Trainers

The trainers responsible for preparing these horses are part of the Varian Equestrian team, including legacy trainers from the Varian family, long-term staff like Mike Perez, and Jaime Hernandez as well as other expert trainers following "The Varian Way", approach to training. This team ensures the exceptional show readiness and discipline that these champions exhibit.


Let’s take in for a moment the awe inspiring legacy of Sheila Varian’s Varian Arabians as it continues through the work here at the ranch with Mike Perez, Jaime Hernandez, Kristy Gillot-Hogue and The Breeding Lab!




Location: 1275 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Phone: (805) 664-1401

 
 

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