The East Coast Reserve Champion Colt Diamond Road Aureous has been sold. He will make his home with Samantha Forster of Quakers Hill, NSW who writes:

Thank you both for the wonderful opportunity of owning a horse like Aureous. I was of course a little nervous about buying a horse sight unseen, but from the moment he stepped off the truck I knew I had been given the most wonderful gift. He really is the perfect package - he has the height of a thoroughbred, the elegance of an arab and a colour to die for.

His personality, although cheeky is encouraging for such a young horse, he shows boldness and approaches new environments and obstacles in his stride. He now wears his rugs as part of everyday attire (although I have caught him trying to pull them off), he has be- friended a short stumpy play mate who makes him look even taller than he is, and I have had positive comments from both my farrier and his trainer on how quickly he learns and wants to please. I can hardly wait until he is ready to ride.

Right from the first email you were extremely approachable and made me feel comfortable in asking questions about your horses (this is NOT always the case when it comes to arab studs, some are very intimidating. It was obvious from the beginning you both love your horses and want others to enjoy them as well - it is also obvious in the breeding of the horses you have, you take the time to make that 'perfect' horse. Just like Aureous is exactly what I have always wanted.

Ray Of Light was awarded Champion Partbred Stallion at the NSW Arabian State Titles at Hawkesbury Showground. The first major show of the season, we were thrilled with his performance. Thank you to Viv Motbey who prepared him, Irma de Jong who trained him and Heath Rowbottom for showing him so brilliantly.

The beautiful Naa'Zanakil (WN Dasjmir x Naazirah) has been sold to the first person who enquired after him through the Diamond Road Arabians website. His new owner Ruth is absolutely smitten with the big grey gelding, and all involved are excited about his fabulous and loving new home.

Diamond Road Arabians competed in the Online Autumn Spectacular show, hosted by the ACT & Southern NSW Arabian Club. This is a very well run online show, receiving C Grade Arabian Roll Of Merit status from the Arabian Horse Society of Australia. For full results please visit www.onlinehorseshow.net

Results
Purebred Arabian Classes: Judged by Jacquie Webby
1st Most Classic Head Senior Female - Clifton Park Nefisa
3rd Mare 10 Years and Over - Clifton Park Nefisa
1st Most Classic Head Junior Female - Shala Al Nadira
1st Most Classic Trot Junior Female - Adana Al Nadira

Partbred Arabian Classes: Judged by Vicki Franklin
1st Best Head Male - Ray Of Light
1st Best Trot - Amaki's Perlino On Ice

Results
1st Veteran Palomino Mare - Amaki's Golden Imp
2nd Veteran Palomino Mare - Amaki's Rabecca
1st Open Buckskin/Dun Yearling Colt - Diamond Road Aureous
Champion Yearling Buckskin/Dun - Diamond Road Aureous
1st Cutest Cremello/Perlino Filly Foal - Diamond Road Valentina
1st UPWBDA Members Cremello/Perlino Foal - Diamond Road Valentina
1st Cremello/Perlino At Liberty - Diamond Road Valentina
1st Cremello/Perlino Under One Year - Diamond Road Valentina
1st UPWBDA Member's Cremello/Perlino Under One Year - Diamond Road Valentina
Champion Cremello/Perlino Under One Year - Diamond Road Valentina
2nd Best Presented Cremello/Perlino Under One Year - Diamond Road Valentina
1st Cremello/Perlino Female showing Best Arabian Qualities - Diamond Road Valentina
1st Cremello/Perlino Male showing Best Arabian Qualities - Ray of Light
2nd Cremello/Perlino Colt 2&3 Years - Ray Of Light
Reserve Champion Cremello/Perlino 2&3 Years - Ray of Light
1st Pinto Stallion 14.2hh ne 15.2hh - Amaki's Perlino On Ice
Champion Pinto Stallion - Amaki's Perlino On Ice