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Pyramid Society Board Members and friends watch the presentation of horses from the new raised viewing area at SMF!

The Pyramid Society Board of Directors meets every three months to conduct business in different parts of the country in order to take the opportunity to visit with members in those areas as well as seeing some of the farms. Dr. Jody Cruz and wife Dr. Karen Fong organized the long weekend to include social and meeting time plus an Open House at Rancho Bulakenyo in San Luis Obispo to welcome their new stallion, Imperial Al Kamar. Silver Maple and Om El Arab International were two of the farm visits on Friday for the group. “To gather and share the breeding programs with other breeders is a dream” says Henry Metz. Christie and Henry Metz, Owners of Silver Maple Farm proudly presented a few of the mare families and their progeny by the SMF stallions in order to give an overview of their breeding program.

The Legend “Simeon Shai with SMF Manager Emily Devers always enjoys showing off for an appreciative crowd!

Silver Maple Farm hosted Al Khamsa convention attendees at the farm on Friday October 12, 2007. Henry and Christie Metz along with their staff thoroughly enjoyed sharing their breeding program with this group of dedicated breeders of desert horses. Everyone had a wonderful time including the horses! On Saturday morning Cynthia Culbertson and Christie Metz were two of the speakers on hand for the annual Convention held in Paso Robles. Cynthia spoke on “Arabian Type : Romance or Reality?” and Christie presented “The Arabian Horse, Worldwide Ambassador”, both subjects were enthusiastically received by the attendees. Cynthia and Christie plan on more educational opportunities at SMF in 2008 via seminars so be sure to watch for announcements of dates. We want to extend our thanks to the organizers of the 2007 Al Khamsa Convention for inviting Silver Maple to be a part of this great gathering and also to all of the members who attended.

Christie and Henry Metz are pleased to announce the services for SMF by Judy Guess as Media Consultant to Silver Maple Farm, Inc.

Henry and I have known Judy for many years; we actually first met her when she visited Judy Jones of Atallah Arabians in our hometown of Sioux City Iowa. In some ways we had the same Arabian breeder as a mentor and we have always respected Judy for her breeding acumen but also for her artistic abilities as well. She is also one of the most honest and kind people we know.

Judy Guess is well known for breeding exceptional quality horses at her farm, Blackwind Arabians of New Ulm, Texas. She has bred such notable horses as the mare, Farid Nile Dream (Farid Nile Moon x Imperial Maysama by Imperial Madheen) now owned by DeShazer Arabians of Houston, Texas and Tallahsman (Imperial Madheen x Bint Atallah by Ruminaja Ali) a herd sire for Sakr Stud in Cairo Egypt and Phaaros (ZT Faa’iq x Bint Atallah) of Alfabia Stud in Italy owned by the famous Equine Photographer Gigi Grasso and partner Paolo Damilano._Most importantly we are happy to have the opportunity to employ Judy’s unique and educated input with all the media of Silver Maple Farm including the www.smfarabs.com web site and print advertising. Welcome aboard Judy!

Christie was delighted to be back at the Event, and her friends were certainly happy to see her there with a smile on her face. The classes were large and of excellent quality, so we are quite proud that all eight of the Silver Maple bred horses were Top Ten!

Silver Maple Farm was once again a host for the Valley of the Arabian Horse Farm and Wine Tour presented by Destination Equus during May 18-20. This was a marvelous weekend and we enjoyed meeting all of this year's participants! Everyone who attended loved the unique beauty and charm of the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as its wonderful Arabian horses. We would like to thank each of you who visited Silver Maple on Friday for our Moroccan-themed dinner and presentation of horses!



	Pyramid Society Board of Directors Meet and Greet at SMF November 9, 2007 Pyramid Society Board Members and friends watch the presentation of horses from the new raised viewing area at SMF! The Pyramid Society Board of Directors meets every three months to conduct business in different parts of the country in order to take the opportunity to visit with members in those areas as well as seeing some of the farms. Dr. Jody Cruz and wife Dr. Karen Fong organized the long weekend to include social and meeting time plus an Open House at Rancho Bulakenyo in San Luis Obispo to welcome their new stallion, Imperial Al Kamar. Silver Maple and Om El Arab International were two of the farm visits on Friday for the group. “To gather and share the breeding programs with other breeders is a dream” says Henry Metz. Christie and Henry Metz, Owners of Silver Maple Farm proudly presented a few of the mare families and their progeny by the SMF stallions in order to give an overview of their breeding program. All Photos by Darryl Larson Click here to See More Photos AL Khamsa Visits SMF The Legend “Simeon Shai with SMF Manager Emily Devers always enjoys showing off for an appreciative crowd! Silver Maple Farm hosted Al Khamsa convention attendees at the farm on Friday October 12, 2007. Henry and Christie Metz along with their staff thoroughly enjoyed sharing their breeding program with this group of dedicated breeders of desert horses. Everyone had a wonderful time including the horses! On Saturday morning Cynthia Culbertson and Christie Metz were two of the speakers on hand for the annual Convention held in Paso Robles. Cynthia spoke on “Arabian Type : Romance or Reality?” and Christie presented “The Arabian Horse, Worldwide Ambassador”, both subjects were enthusiastically received by the attendees. Cynthia and Christie plan on more educational opportunities at SMF in 2008 via seminars so be sure to watch for announcements of dates. We want to extend our thanks to the organizers of the 2007 Al Khamsa Convention for inviting Silver Maple to be a part of this great gathering and also to all of the members who attended. All photos by Darryl Larson Click here to See More Photos New Media Consultant Christie and Henry Metz are pleased to announce the services for SMF by Judy Guess as Media Consultant to Silver Maple Farm, Inc. Henry and I have known Judy for many years; we actually first met her when she visited Judy Jones of Atallah Arabians in our hometown of Sioux City Iowa. In some ways we had the same Arabian breeder as a mentor and we have always respected Judy for her breeding acumen but also for her artistic abilities as well. She is also one of the most honest and kind people we know. Judy Guess is well known for breeding exceptional quality horses at her farm, Blackwind Arabians of New Ulm, Texas. She has bred such notable horses as the mare, Farid Nile Dream (Farid Nile Moon x Imperial Maysama by Imperial Madheen) now owned by DeShazer Arabians of Houston, Texas and Tallahsman (Imperial Madheen x Bint Atallah by Ruminaja Ali) a herd sire for Sakr Stud in Cairo Egypt and Phaaros (ZT Faa’iq x Bint Atallah) of Alfabia Stud in Italy owned by the famous Equine Photographer Gigi Grasso and partner Paolo Damilano._Most importantly we are happy to have the opportunity to employ Judy’s unique and educated input with all the media of Silver Maple Farm including the www.smfarabs.com web site and print advertising. Welcome aboard Judy! Click here to Read an Interview with Judy 2007 Egyptian Event Click here to Read More about the 2007 Event It was another great year in Lexington for Silver Maple Farm! Christie was delighted to be back at the Event, and her friends were certainly happy to see her there with a smile on her face. The classes were large and of excellent quality, so we are quite proud that all eight of the Silver Maple bred horses were Top Ten! Click here to Read More about the 2007 Event Valley of the Arabian Horse Farm & Wine Tour Silver Maple Farm was once again a host for the Valley of the Arabian Horse Farm and Wine Tour presented by Destination Equus during May 18-20. This was a marvelous weekend and we enjoyed meeting all of this year's participants! Everyone who attended loved the unique beauty and charm of the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as its wonderful Arabian horses. We would like to thank each of you who visited Silver Maple on Friday for our Moroccan-themed dinner and presentation of horses! All photos by Darryl Larson Click here to See More Photos Pharaoh's First Filly! Ansata Nile Pharaoh Silver Maple Farm is pleased to announce the arrival of Ansata Nile Pharaoh's first filly! Bred by Ansata Arabian Stud, she is out of Ansata Milennia and will be traveling with her dam to the Al Shaqab Stud of Qatar. Contact info@smfarabs.com for more information on Ansata Nile Pharaoh or to request his video. Click to enjoy the news from years past... 2006 News \| 2005 News \| 2004 News