The Partnership

Michael Economopoulos - Syndicate Manager
Mike owns and operates Magic Springs Farm, a 120 acre spread in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. With an 8-stall barn, lush pastures, outside riding arena, horse walker, and miles of trails, the farm specializes in the individual training of the Arabian race horse. Having been involved in Arabian racing since 1980, Mike currently owns 10 horses, 4 of which are in race training, along with several in partnership. About KA Czubuthan, he states that the stallion passes on his size, deep hip and "very strong willed and competitive attitude" to his offspring. Meconomo@aol.com

Mickey and Michelle Morgan
Mickey and Michelle Morgan have owned Arabians since 1987, but only began racing them 9 years ago. They have quickly turned their farm, Mandolynn Hill Farm, into a leading breeding and training facility in Aubrey, Texas. The 80 acre operation stands 4 stallions, including KA Czubuthan, houses a complete mare care and race training facility. The Morgans own approximately 40 horses and race all over the country. Michelle appreciates one thing in particular about Czubuthan's progeny: "They win."
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Dr. Charles and Nellie Ruehle
Thirty-three Arabians live on the Ruehle's 105 acre farm in Maryland. Since 1984, they have operated a broodmare farm aimed at developing horses for racing and endurance. They have produced horses such as SUNKETCHER, major stakes winner; Accknowledge, track record setter; Corkey, winner of the best condition trophy at the 1999 Old Dominion 100 mile ride; and Cosmic Wonder, Scottsdale National Champion in 2000. They currently have three KA Czubuthan yearlings on their farm. "These babies reflect Czubuthan's athletic conformation and winning attitude. We are very pleased with them and anticipate competing with them."

Jon Wales
Wales Prime Time Ranch in Bryan, Texas is where Jon Wales stations his horses. This 121 acre ranch is a full breeding facility that stands 7 stallions as well as a training facility with its own 5/8 mile training track. They have been in the Arabian business since 1967, but started racing in 1990 when Arabian racing started in Texas. Currently they own 45 horses: 2 are at the track, and 4 2-year-olds are getting ready to race next year. Jon echoes Mike in his feelings toward KA Czubuthan. "His offspring seem to have an aggressive attitude to run."

Dr. Jim Wetzel
Dr. Wetzel, along with his wife Peggy, live in Casper, Wyoming where they run Spirit Winds Arabians. This 110 acre ranch stands several stallions and specializes in breeding superb Arabian athletes who excel in racing, endurance, cutting and reining while maintaining the beauty and charm of the breed. They focus their breeding program on Polish bloodlines and currently own about 50 Arabians to go along with several half-Arabians, quarter horses, and Norwegian Fjords. The Wetzels joined the Arabian racing scene in the mid 1980's to showcase their athletic Arabians. Jim likes KA Czubuthan for several reasons. "One was that he raced for years and stayed healthy. Next he won at all distances-a true sign of a 'Hall of Fame' athlete. His conformation is excellent and his 'heart' is beyond belief-two things that you want to perpetuate in future generations." www.spiritwindshorses.com