Handing over of Registrar's post to Brian Smith-Boyes
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Brenda Dalton
Jun 1, 2010, 6:43:18 PM6/1/10
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Dear all,
I would like to congratulate Brian Smith-Boyes and to wish him well as
he takes over as International Registrar. It was encouraging to see
two extremely suitable nominees and to know that, whichever of the two
were appointed, the Register would be in competent hands.
From today, please contact Brian for all Registration matters at
icsreg...@hotmail.com
I would like to send my sincere thanks and good wishes to all of
you . It has been a privilege to be involved with so many wonderful,
dedicated and hardworking people.
I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you and still regret
that there are some people whose names are as familiar to me as my own
but that I still haven’t had the opportunity to meet. When I have
spent a little time helping the new Registrar, I hope to write to
thank many of you personally.
Over the years I have made many personal friends amongst the Caspian
community and hope to keep in touch with them all. It is with the
bitterest of regrets that Louise will not now be one of them. It had
been our intention to meet up again in Iran and work together on
several projects.
It goes without saying that one of these was the export of stock from
Iran. As you all know, Louise worked tirelessly to provide new
bloodlines; a project which she considered vital, and she was defeated
only by death. I will continue to work towards this.
Louise knew that Caspians were likely to exist outside the border with
Iran, in Turkmenistan and Turkey, and that some of these were
eventually likely to be put forward for registration. We therefore
worked towards providing a registration system that would cover such
an occasion and also towards registering those foundation stock which
had been purchased by Brent Seufert in the hope of exporting them to
Canada, some of which had not already been registered in Iran.
Unfortunately this project turned out to be devastating both for Brent
and the horses. In the wake of this debacle the Iranian authorities
decided that they would no longer release foundation stock and created
a policy of considering for export only the offspring of stock that
would leave siblings in Iran. In order to accommodate all these
considerations, a Foundation Stud Book was set up along with
guidelines for the possible inclusion of approved stock in the ICSB.
It was for this reason that the matter was included in ICS member
discussions in 2006 and included in the updated Constitution, with the
approval of all member Societies, including, of course, Louise. The
finer points were finalised between us during telephone conversations,
on an average of twice a week, following the shipment to Germany, of
which, when informed, she totally approved. These now form the rules
for inclusion of foundation stock which appear on the ICS forum.
As I have previously said, Louise desperately wanted to introduce new
blood. It was the principal reason for my visit to Iran. I was also
invited to assist her in approving, or otherwise, a large number of
stock that were either already registered or awaiting registration.
This stock had been found by Louise initially and was eventually sadly
misappropriated, therefore, many years of valuable breeding were
lost. Almost every herd of Caspians assembled in Iran with the very
best of intentions has suffered the very worst of plights.
For this reason, I intend to do all that I can to ensure that Louise’s
wishes for the horses imported to Germany are implemented.
The mistrust of new blood is not new – Palang was much maligned by
some as being large and untypical, yet he produced some of the most
sought after stock. A mare in the same shipment was discarded on
arrival in the UK, by the Caspian Stud UK, of whom Liz Webster was a
partner. Abrisham was sold as a riding pony.
When Louise sent the 1995 shipment of Caspians from Iran, one of our
most prolific breeders asked why we would want to introduce new stock
when we have improved upon the original foundation stock so much.
That same stud purchased and integrated some of that new stock very
successfully. Half of the shipment were sold at a fraction of the
asking price and at a huge loss to Louise. The Caspians purchased by
John Schneider Mercke and also those purchased by Brent Seufert
resulted in indescribable disaster for the horses and considerable
financial disaster for the purchaser.
The shipment to Germany has already been a financial disaster and,
although they have met with considerable trauma and ill health, I
certainly hope that the ultimate fate of these horses will be a happy
one, whether they become breeding stock or riding pones of
unidentified breed.
I am resolute in saying that not all stock should be accepted – far
from it – they should be scrutinized in exactly the same way that
Louise herself did and wished for the future. Uninformed rumours
should be ignored.
For those who doubt my close relationship with Louise, I have in my
possession several boxes of Louise’s records, business and personal
correspondence, covering many years of her life. As I have already
said, during her later years, Louise phoned me approximately twice a
week and even when she was having considerable problems in all walks
of her life, her concerns were primarily for her horses and the
continuation of the Caspian and Turkoman breeds. A short time before
her death she gave me the password which allowed me access to her e-
mail account in order to ensure that I was able to continue her work
– fear not, your secrets are safe with me!
I hope you will all keep in touch with me and my very best wishes go
to you all.
Brenda
I would like to congratulate Brian Smith-Boyes and to wish him well as
he takes over as International Registrar. It was encouraging to see
two extremely suitable nominees and to know that, whichever of the two
were appointed, the Register would be in competent hands.
From today, please contact Brian for all Registration matters at
icsreg...@hotmail.com
I would like to send my sincere thanks and good wishes to all of
you . It has been a privilege to be involved with so many wonderful,
dedicated and hardworking people.
I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you and still regret
that there are some people whose names are as familiar to me as my own
but that I still haven’t had the opportunity to meet. When I have
spent a little time helping the new Registrar, I hope to write to
thank many of you personally.
Over the years I have made many personal friends amongst the Caspian
community and hope to keep in touch with them all. It is with the
bitterest of regrets that Louise will not now be one of them. It had
been our intention to meet up again in Iran and work together on
several projects.
It goes without saying that one of these was the export of stock from
Iran. As you all know, Louise worked tirelessly to provide new
bloodlines; a project which she considered vital, and she was defeated
only by death. I will continue to work towards this.
Louise knew that Caspians were likely to exist outside the border with
Iran, in Turkmenistan and Turkey, and that some of these were
eventually likely to be put forward for registration. We therefore
worked towards providing a registration system that would cover such
an occasion and also towards registering those foundation stock which
had been purchased by Brent Seufert in the hope of exporting them to
Canada, some of which had not already been registered in Iran.
Unfortunately this project turned out to be devastating both for Brent
and the horses. In the wake of this debacle the Iranian authorities
decided that they would no longer release foundation stock and created
a policy of considering for export only the offspring of stock that
would leave siblings in Iran. In order to accommodate all these
considerations, a Foundation Stud Book was set up along with
guidelines for the possible inclusion of approved stock in the ICSB.
It was for this reason that the matter was included in ICS member
discussions in 2006 and included in the updated Constitution, with the
approval of all member Societies, including, of course, Louise. The
finer points were finalised between us during telephone conversations,
on an average of twice a week, following the shipment to Germany, of
which, when informed, she totally approved. These now form the rules
for inclusion of foundation stock which appear on the ICS forum.
As I have previously said, Louise desperately wanted to introduce new
blood. It was the principal reason for my visit to Iran. I was also
invited to assist her in approving, or otherwise, a large number of
stock that were either already registered or awaiting registration.
This stock had been found by Louise initially and was eventually sadly
misappropriated, therefore, many years of valuable breeding were
lost. Almost every herd of Caspians assembled in Iran with the very
best of intentions has suffered the very worst of plights.
For this reason, I intend to do all that I can to ensure that Louise’s
wishes for the horses imported to Germany are implemented.
The mistrust of new blood is not new – Palang was much maligned by
some as being large and untypical, yet he produced some of the most
sought after stock. A mare in the same shipment was discarded on
arrival in the UK, by the Caspian Stud UK, of whom Liz Webster was a
partner. Abrisham was sold as a riding pony.
When Louise sent the 1995 shipment of Caspians from Iran, one of our
most prolific breeders asked why we would want to introduce new stock
when we have improved upon the original foundation stock so much.
That same stud purchased and integrated some of that new stock very
successfully. Half of the shipment were sold at a fraction of the
asking price and at a huge loss to Louise. The Caspians purchased by
John Schneider Mercke and also those purchased by Brent Seufert
resulted in indescribable disaster for the horses and considerable
financial disaster for the purchaser.
The shipment to Germany has already been a financial disaster and,
although they have met with considerable trauma and ill health, I
certainly hope that the ultimate fate of these horses will be a happy
one, whether they become breeding stock or riding pones of
unidentified breed.
I am resolute in saying that not all stock should be accepted – far
from it – they should be scrutinized in exactly the same way that
Louise herself did and wished for the future. Uninformed rumours
should be ignored.
For those who doubt my close relationship with Louise, I have in my
possession several boxes of Louise’s records, business and personal
correspondence, covering many years of her life. As I have already
said, during her later years, Louise phoned me approximately twice a
week and even when she was having considerable problems in all walks
of her life, her concerns were primarily for her horses and the
continuation of the Caspian and Turkoman breeds. A short time before
her death she gave me the password which allowed me access to her e-
mail account in order to ensure that I was able to continue her work
– fear not, your secrets are safe with me!
I hope you will all keep in touch with me and my very best wishes go
to you all.
Brenda
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Jun 3, 2010, 4:24:21 PM6/3/10
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Firstly, I would like to thank Brenda for her kind words of welcome as I occupy 'her chair', I feel very honoured and humbled. I hope that I will be able to build on the very solid foundation that Brenda has created. I hope also to be able to maintain as impartial an approach to registrations as is possible given that the ICS and all its affiliated Societies have as a common aim the desire to preserve and promote the breed.
Secondly, I would like to thank her on behalf of all Caspian breeders the world over who have benefited from her dedication to the breed. She has sought constantly to ensure that as few Caspians as possible have been lost to the breed especially where this might have occurred as a result of the actions of others and with those of us who have failed at some time to follow the rules of registration.
Thirdly, I would like to thank her for her ability to handle the intense political currents that we collectively mange to create. This noble little horse has suffered so much from human activity since its re-discovery, it deserves better from us all, Brenda has done all she can to give this horse the better side of humanity.
My final thanks go to my wife Fran for, without her lifelong passion for horses and her intense interest in finding a horse suitable for teaching children to ride, I would never have heard of the Caspian and would certainly not be mucking them out each day !
That Brenda officially ceased to be registrar last Monday doesn't mean an instant end to registrarial duties. We are still in the process of transferring the data and information, she will guide me through the most recent batch of registrations and she will continue to be involved in the ongoing evolution of our potential new accessible foundation stock. There has been much interest, comment, criticism, discussion (both informed and uninformed) of these new arrivals in Europe. Let's hope that, for the good of the breed, that a significant number of these horses can be accepted into the ICSB.
I think that we must consider ourselves lucky that Louise was sufficiently confident in Brenda to entrust her with so much of her life's work and in so doing, help to maintain the connection between the "Western World" and country of origin of our horses. It is most unfortunate for us that the present government of Iran holds both the United Kingdom and the United States (in particualr) in such low esteem and that the governments of these Western countries remain so uneasy with Tehran. A more possitive relationship at governmental level would help us enormously in the continued development and evolution of this special equid. Iran should be so proud to have managed to have preserved this jewel (even if accidentally); those of us outside of Iran should be honoured to be involved in assisting its preservation.
Brenda remains in the thick of it all. I wish her all the best in each and every one of her intended projects.
Brian Smith-Boyes
South-West France
Secondly, I would like to thank her on behalf of all Caspian breeders the world over who have benefited from her dedication to the breed. She has sought constantly to ensure that as few Caspians as possible have been lost to the breed especially where this might have occurred as a result of the actions of others and with those of us who have failed at some time to follow the rules of registration.
Thirdly, I would like to thank her for her ability to handle the intense political currents that we collectively mange to create. This noble little horse has suffered so much from human activity since its re-discovery, it deserves better from us all, Brenda has done all she can to give this horse the better side of humanity.
My final thanks go to my wife Fran for, without her lifelong passion for horses and her intense interest in finding a horse suitable for teaching children to ride, I would never have heard of the Caspian and would certainly not be mucking them out each day !
That Brenda officially ceased to be registrar last Monday doesn't mean an instant end to registrarial duties. We are still in the process of transferring the data and information, she will guide me through the most recent batch of registrations and she will continue to be involved in the ongoing evolution of our potential new accessible foundation stock. There has been much interest, comment, criticism, discussion (both informed and uninformed) of these new arrivals in Europe. Let's hope that, for the good of the breed, that a significant number of these horses can be accepted into the ICSB.
I think that we must consider ourselves lucky that Louise was sufficiently confident in Brenda to entrust her with so much of her life's work and in so doing, help to maintain the connection between the "Western World" and country of origin of our horses. It is most unfortunate for us that the present government of Iran holds both the United Kingdom and the United States (in particualr) in such low esteem and that the governments of these Western countries remain so uneasy with Tehran. A more possitive relationship at governmental level would help us enormously in the continued development and evolution of this special equid. Iran should be so proud to have managed to have preserved this jewel (even if accidentally); those of us outside of Iran should be honoured to be involved in assisting its preservation.
Brenda remains in the thick of it all. I wish her all the best in each and every one of her intended projects.
Brian Smith-Boyes
South-West France
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Elizabeth Webster
Jun 4, 2010, 7:12:52 AM6/4/10
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May I commend Brian Smith-Boyes on his most generous tribute to all that Brenda has given of incalculable value to the Caspian Horse. Her attempts to diplomatically surmount various tensions surrounding both the new database and the new potential foundation stock are just a small part of the job. In the first she was doing her very best to see into the future of the Caspian and to make sure that we have access to the very best and most accurate recording systems to safeguard our bloodlines; in the latter she was both carrying out the stated wishes of Louise Firouz and looking forward to the future of the Caspian, when more bloodlines will definitely be needed. I personally cannot thank Brenda enough for everything and I really wish her a peaceful retirement, once the hand-over has been completed.
In Brian we have somebody who I am sure will be a worthy successor to Brenda. He has the technical skills needed, but I also know that he is a diplomatic and apolitical person whose whole reason for taking on the ICS Registrar post is for the sake of the Caspian. I really wish him all the best in what is a rewarding, but often demanding job and have every faith that he will make an excellent Registrar.
Kind regards - and thanks - to both of them.
Liz Webster
Teresa B. Viste
Jun 4, 2010, 5:58:07 AM6/4/10
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Dear Brenda,
On behalf of the Norwegian Caspian Society, I would like to thank you
for all the help and support you have given us up through the years.
It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I am very glad that you
want us to keep in touch with you -otherwise we would miss you too
much!!!!! Brian is very lucky to have you and your extensive knowledge
as "back up", and I am very sure that he will take over your job in
the best possible way!
Please remember that you are our honorary member, and that you will
always be a part of our society.
Best regards,
Teresa
On 2 Jun, 00:43, Brenda Dalton <dalt...@talk21.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
> I would like to congratulate Brian Smith-Boyes and to wish him well as
> he takes over as International Registrar. It was encouraging to see
> two extremely suitable nominees and to know that, whichever of the two
> were appointed, the Register would be in competent hands.
> From today, please contact Brian for all Registration matters at
> icsregist...@hotmail.com
On behalf of the Norwegian Caspian Society, I would like to thank you
for all the help and support you have given us up through the years.
It has been a pleasure to work with you, and I am very glad that you
want us to keep in touch with you -otherwise we would miss you too
much!!!!! Brian is very lucky to have you and your extensive knowledge
as "back up", and I am very sure that he will take over your job in
the best possible way!
Please remember that you are our honorary member, and that you will
always be a part of our society.
Best regards,
Teresa
On 2 Jun, 00:43, Brenda Dalton <dalt...@talk21.com> wrote:
> Dear all,
> I would like to congratulate Brian Smith-Boyes and to wish him well as
> he takes over as International Registrar. It was encouraging to see
> two extremely suitable nominees and to know that, whichever of the two
> were appointed, the Register would be in competent hands.
> From today, please contact Brian for all Registration matters at
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