Al-Marah Equine Center Production Horse Sale
February 10, 2024
Meet & Greet | 8-10am
Showcase | 10am - noon
Auction | 1pm
Al-Marah Equine Center
4101 N Bear Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749
About the sale
Thanks to a generous gift from Ruth “Bazy” Tankersley, the Al-Marah Equine Center has become an important facility for equine instruction, research and community engagement at the University of Arizona. The 80-acre working ranch nestled within the foothills of Tucson’s Catalina Mountains was originally developed by Tankersley to breed, train, and market Al-Marah Arabian horses, which are regarded the world over to be among the premier Arabian lineages.
The Al-Marah Equine Center and its Arabian herd have provided a foundation for our equine programs and educational opportunities for students within our School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences. As we continue to develop our equine program and in response to interest in expanding our educational and research opportunities beyond the Arabian breed, we’re excited to host an Al-Marah Production Horse Sale.
Proceeds from the sale will directly support the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences and the diversity of equine programs provided through the Al-Marah Equine Center.
RSVP information
We’ve tried to make the process as easy as possible. Simply email saes-amec-auction@email.arizona.edu your name and that you plan to attend.
If you are unable to attend in person, please still pre-register by emailing your name to SAES-AMEC-Auction@email.arizona.edu. You will also need to provide the name of the agent who will represent you at the auction. If you are unable to provide an agent, we can find a UA volunteer for that role.
Payment and Pickup
Buyer will need to schedule pickup with Animal Care Manager, which may not be the same day of the auction. Payment will be rendered at time of pick-up.
Download the catalog
For pedigree and registered information, please download the horse catalog below.
The University of Arizona does not assume any responsibility for injury to anyone or
damage to any property, which results from the removal of the property from University
of Arizona premises, any future use, or the condition of any property sold in this Bid. All
property purchased from the University of Arizona must be disposed of according to
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loss of or damage to any property or for injuries to or death of any person, resulting
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caused by sole negligence of the State of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, the
University of Arizona, or its officers, agents, and employees.
In case of a tie, a subsequent Bid Sale may be held between individuals tied for high
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in the space provided. All sales will have the applicable sales tax applied to Bid Award;
unless the successful Bidder has a valid Resale License (a copy of the Resale License
must accompany Bid). All items are sold “as is, where is” with no warranty or guarantee
of any kind. Once the University of Arizona, Surplus Property Office receives payment,
the successful Bidder is responsible for the removal of the awarded item(s). For sales
totaling less than $500 dollars a personal check, money order or credit card is
acceptable. For sales totaling $500 dollars or more, a cashier’s check, or credit card is
required for payment. Cash payments will not be accepted.
There is no warranty express or implied by the auctioneer, sponsors, owner, as to the
performing soundness, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of any
horse offered in this sale.
Buyer will need to schedule pickup with Animal Care Manager, which may not be the
same day of the auction. Payment will be rendered at time of pick-up.
Meet the horses
AM HONORIN LIBERTY UA
Liberty is a 2015 gelding standing at 14.3H. He has had a year and a half of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. Liberty displays an amateur/youth friendly temperament. He would excel as a sport horse, western dressage horse, or ranch riding prospect.
AM SWIRLING SYLVIA UA
Sylvia is a 2015 mare standing at 14.3H. Sylvia has had a year and a half of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. Sylvia requires an advanced rider. Sylvia has a friendly and ready to please demeanor. She would be a valuable addition to any breeding program.
AM STAR JET UA
Star Jet is a 2016 mare standing at 14H. One of the last daughters of AM Good Oldboy+/. She has had over six months of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. This mare has a fantastic temperament and would excel as a youth or small amateur’s mount. She would be a valuable addition to any breeding program. Requires light maintenance, a full set of shoes.
AM OBERONS IDOL UA
Obie is a 2018 gelding standing at 15H. He has had a year of dressage-based training and is solid training level schooling first level and has been over cavaletti’s. He will remain in full-time training until sold. Obe has an amateur/junior friendly temperament and will excel as a sport horse or endurance mount.
AM DARLING VENUS UA
Venus is a 2022 filly. There is no doubt she is a granddaughter of AM Good Oldboy+/ as she is eager to please. She has been used in the University’s equine science program as a weanling and yearling.
AM STAR TRIO UA
Star Trio is a 2016 mare standing at 14.1H. One of the last daughters of AM Good Oldboy+/. She would be a valuable addition to any breeding program. This mare will get you noticed in the performance ring with her movements and flashy chrome. She has had over six months of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. She would excel as a sport horse or youth main ring hunter. Requires light maintenance, a full set of shoes.
AM CHEETAH UA
Cheetah is a 2022 stallion. He has been used in the University’s equine science program as a weanling and yearling. His sire, Al Marah Swift++++//, is a 14-time national champion. He would be a valuable addition to any breeding program.
AM SWIRLING SHEILA UA
Sheila is a 2018 mare standing at 15.0H. She has had a year and a half of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. She is solid training level and starting to school the lateral work for first level and would excel as a dressage horse or hunter. Shelia would do best with an amateur in a program as she is still green. She would be a valuable addition to any breeding program.
AM SPRIGHTLY IDOL UA
Sprightly is a 2022 filly. Sprightly is one of the very few daughters of Al Marah Swift++++//. Her sire, Al Marah Swift, is a 14-time national champion. She has been used in the University’s equine science program as a weanling and yearling. She is a pleasure to look at and would be a valuable addition to any breeding program.
AM MYTHIC ROSES UA
Rose is a 2022 filly. Rose is bred to excel in sport horse, has exceptional size and is one of the very few daughters of Al Marah Swift. Her sire, Al Marah Swift, is a 14-time national champion. Her dam, Al Marah Lady Xena, is a daughter of AM Warrior Princess. One of Al Marah’s legendary broodmares.
AM AUSTRALIAN IDOL UA
Australian Idol is a 2019 gelding standing at 15.0H. He has been lightly started under saddle with a dressage-based foundation and will continue full time training until sold. He is projected to be ready to show in the junior horse division in training level and sport horse under saddle this coming show season.
AM PARADING LADY UA
Parading Lady is a 2015 mare standing at 15.1H. One of the last daughters of the great AMLightening Raid. She would be a valuable addition to any breeding program. She has had over a year and a half of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. She has been ridden both dressage and western over the past year and utilized in several of the University of Arizona’s Equine Science classes. She would excel as a low-level dressage or western dressage mount. Requires light maintenance.
AM SOARING CAESAR UA
Ceasar is a 2019 gelding standing at 14.H. He has had over six months of dressage-based training and will remain in full-time training until sold. He rides both English and western. He has been used in several of the University of Arizona’s equine science courses and has excelled due to his temperament and willingness.
AM WISE PROSPERO UA
Prospero is a 2022 stallion. One of the last colts of Bremervale Andronicus++++//, one of the top leading sires of horses who have won Legion of Masters and Excellence. He was used in the University’s equine science program as a weanling and yearling. He would make a lovely addition to any breeding program.