TALI FAHL

From the article in the November 1996 Arabian Horse World, p. 211:
"Following our purchase of Tali Fahl... in 1994, our first ad promoting him described us as his new guardians," says Carl Reiche. "That's exactly how we still feel - it's less about ownership and more about the absolute privilege we feel to be the trainers and caretakers of this magnificent black Arabian athlete.
"In two short years, Tali Fahl's performance trainer and best friend, Tracey Dikkers, has raised this halter champion's show career to a new level with multiple native costume blues and country pleasure championships and a show hack campaign that took them to the Nationals in Louisville this fall."

One of our most memorable show hack performances was at the Mid-America Breeders Show last year where there happened to be no other class entrants," says Tracey. "I remember the ground swell of spontaneous applause near the end of our ride, culminating in an ovation which prompted judge Anne Johnson to ask for an extended trot victory lap. That feeling of appreciation from the spectators was just magical."

"This kind of response to Tali Fahl's show hack performances has become commonplace and has helped define our goal of a National victory" continues Carl. "That Tali Fahl happens to be black, is a Sweepstakes nominated sire, has many quality offspring being shown successfully, and has numerous sons standing at public stud are all icing on the cake for a horse who epitomizes the word "show" in every show hack class he enters.

"As his reputation has grown from Regional to National in stature, and as his athletically gifted offspring (with table-top level croups) continue to impress in the show ring, Tali Fahl's trainers and admirers are simply happy to be along for the ride: Tali Ho!"