Style Icon of the ArAbIAn breed

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VERSACE
S t y l e I c o n o f t h e A rAbI An br e e d
dedIcA ted to
VERSACE
mArch 11, 1995 - februAry 15, 2008
“ W e w a n t p e o p l e t o r e m e m b e r Ve rS Ac e
n o t j u s t f o r h i s b e a u t y a n d b e i n g a g r e a t s i r e ,
b u t t h a t h e w a s a k i n d a n d g e n t l e s o u l
w h o j u s t w a n t e d t o p l e a s e .
A n y o n e w h o m e t Ve rS Ac e k n o w s
h o w g e n t l e a n d s w e e t h e w a s .
he w a s o u r d e a r e s t f r i e n d . ”
J o h n t . br o w n & dr. ro b e r t W i l l i a m s
VERSACE
the S t y l e I c o n o f t h e A rAbI An br e e d
text by beth ellen hunziker
Photos by Avalon Photography,
Gregor Aymar, Aaron bernier, Kelly campbell,
carmien, minor cortez, mike ferrara,
elisa Grassi, Gigi Grasso, beth ellen hunziker,
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elise Peacemaker, lori ricigliano, Javan Schaller,
Jerry Sparagowski, Suzanne Sturgill, Scott t rees,
Stuart Vesty, April Visel, Judith Wagner
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design and layout by beth ellen hunziker
VERSACE
In mainstream society today, this name immediate-
ly brings to mind images of modern fashion design
that incorporate edgy, exciting, vibrant colors with
elegant, classical elements. The name of Versace
has become an icon for a very specific style, a look
that is both current and timeless. How appropriate
that in the society of Arabian horses, the name of
Versace is also an icon for the timeless style,
beauty, and exotic look sought after by breeders
around the world.Much has been written about-
VERSACE
b eAu t y
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e l eG An c e
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St y l e
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In t e l lI Ge n c e
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c hArAc t e r
VERSACE
Much has been written about
Versace, as well as his breed-
ers and owners, John Brown and
Dr. Robert Williams of Rojo Ara-
bians. However, a short synop-
sis may be helpful. Versace was
born on March 11, 1995. His sire
was Fame VF, a U.S. National
Champion and Canadian Na-
tional Reserve Champion Stal-
lion, and a son of the legendary
sire Bey Shah. In addition to his
show ring success, Fame VF
was a sire of numerous national
champion sons and daughters
in both halter and performance.
His pedigree is a blend of Polish
and Crabbet breeding; a combi-
nation that is historically proven
to produce high quality individu-
als. Over the years, this sire line
has become globally influential
and it continues to expand with
every foaling season. Fame VF
sired over 80 breeding sons
and without a doubt, Versace
was the most beautiful. Many
breeders believe it was Ver-
sace’s dam who contributed the
“X” factor that made him extra
FAME VF
special and set him apart from
his other male paternal siblings.