Fly high you too!!! All Filters. [8], John and Agnes had three sons, Russell, Sigurd and Eric. Resides in Arroyo Grande, CA. [61], Varian departed slightly from tradition. She was a woman, an amateur and a schoolteacher. My farm manager, Angela Alvarez,would be safe. [18] Her first Arabian was the mare Farlotta (Lotnik Farza), obtained in 1952. Afire Bey V and Hucklebey Berry+/ were just coming on as a show horses and young sires. [37] He liked to sing Irish ballads learned from his father. [26] Susan completed a B. Arroyo Grande, CA (2) Grover Beach, CA (2) Refine Your Search Results. Includes Address(2) . Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. [61] The process of training the spade bit horse takes five to seven years to complete. They also need to get over worrying that some judge is going to know who that horse or trainer is, if they announce them. Actress Sheila Hancock, 87, took a trip down memory lane as she reminisced on memories of her 29-year marriage to second husband John Thaw, best known for playing Inspector Morse in the popular . Death Date: [51] He had lived the last three years of his life at Puerto Vallarta. [21][22] Trained and shown by Varian, he was the judges' unanimous choice for U.S. National Champion Arabian Stallion in 1962, later won U.S. National Top Ten awards in both Arabian English pleasure and Western pleasure, and thereafter was awarded the Legion of Merit. I didnt make any effort to get his head up. Sheila Varian has been breeding horses since 1955. Nestled in the hills of Highway 101 near the town of Arroyo Grande, CA, the 150-acre ranch was the birthplace of some of the best Arabian horses in the world. Born to theosophist parents who helped lead the utopian community of Halcyon, California, they grew up in a home with multiple creative influences. WhenAlvarez retires, the ranch will be donated to the Rangeland Trust as a planned gift. [46][47], In 2010, of the top 25leading sires of winning Arabian dressage horses since 1960, Desperado V was ranked number2 (following Khemosabi), Bey Shah was number4, Huckleberry Bey was tied for fifth, and Barbary was also on the list, in addition to five other grandsons of Bay El Bey. But Bill reassures her that he loves her, and nothing can stand in their way. [19] As of 2016[update], the Varian ranch bred nine generations of horses descended from these foundation mares,[34] and stood six successive generations of stallions descended from Bay Abi. A new kid on the block was also introduced to the Varian breeding program. [13] Adams later used a line from one of John Varian's poems, "What Majestic Word", as the title of his 1963 Portfolio Four, which he dedicated to Russell's memory. [15], Varian preferred the Arabian breed because "their instinctual interest in and appreciation for people runs deep in their genes. Death date: 6 March, 2016, Sunday. They can announce them as they are being taken away from the judge. [9] In time, their ranch expanded from 21 to 150 acres. In her teens, she was mentored in horsemanship by Morgan horse breeder and cattle rancher Mary "Sid" Spencer. I was able to have a mare who was pretty nearly a genius. I've loved horses since I was a little girl. He then became the leading sire of US National Champions for five years, and in 1999 his likeness was reproduced as a Breyer horse model. [10][16] Sigurd was one of the pilots Pan Am selected for their first flights to Mexico and Central America, and while working as an airline captain, he lived in Mexico from 1929 to 1934. The mares who joined the broodmare band in the 90s included: Marigold V (Bay El Bey++ x Moska by Khemosabi++++//), Bachista V (Ariston xBachantka), Pavane V (Khemosabi++++// x Baychatka++ by Bay-Abi++) and Balashaklana V (Sanadik El Shaklan x Balalinka by *Bask++), most of whom have already produced junior champions. The Pole Man It was the first time that a woman, and an amateur had won the title. We are actively working to improve our local communities and the world as a whole. We had to break up the phone calls and do one a day, because my hand would cramp from writing her responses and Id have to take a break. Sheila Varian was 78 and succumbed to a . I researched her horses and breeding program using the stud books, micro-fiche, old Arabian Horse News, Worlds and Times magazine to put together the back story on it. The rider carries two sets of reins, one set on the bosal and one on the curb, giving this gear its name, the "two-rein. [39], Subsequent generations of Varian stallions continued the pattern of winning in the show ring and then producing champion show horses across multiple disciplines. The very first thing I have to say is that I love horses. He went on to win the Nationals, had a very serious injury, then came back from that to win the Nationals again. [3], The Varian brothers' parents, John and Agnes Varian, were born and raised in Ireland,[4] and were members of the Theosophical Society in Dublin. [45] Lorna married Charles Van Linghe, who became a Palo Alto stockbroker,[46] on December 31, 1955. In retrospect, they two breeding programs had very, very little in common bloodline wise and everything in common conformation and type wise. "[3] She valued horses with good dispositions and athletic ability as well as attractive appearance. [39] These three sons of Bay el Bey alone sired a combined total of 650champions. Brooke's strangely worded toast ringing in her ears, Sheila becomes more and more unsettled as she looks out at the guests, all smiling as if they know something that she . Both brothers were noted for their progressive political views; Russell was a lifelong supporter of the Sierra Club, Sigurd helped found the housing cooperative of Ladera, California, and Varian Associates instituted innovative employee policies that were ahead of their time. Defining Moment. Yes, we were dinosaurs then, but Sheila was more then happy to throw me a bone with the interview. Gene Turner of Sagamore Park, but the sale didnt go through because of an accidental lameness. As the horse gains skill with a rider, it moves to lighter bosals, and next into a transitional period in its training; carrying a bridle with a type of curb bit called a "half breed" which is a modified spade bit worn in conjunction with a light bosal. Following Varians death, the fundraising page set up for theProtect Varian Ranch project crashed because of the volume of traffic heading to the site. For more info, visit. So Proud that I had a Baby with her breeding My Boy Fameous Bey Son of Fame VF son of Bey Shaw Son Of Bay El Bey son of Bay Abi, Your email address will not be published. Immortal. I had schooled Farlotta in a spade bit and had finished her as a stock horse. The ranch is entirely protected by a conservation easement that is part of the California Rangeland Trust's Diablo Range Project. She used vaquero-influenced methods of training horses. These mares and Bay Abi formed her foundation bloodstock. Inspiring, uplifting and beautiful. [3] Other inductees that year included western artist Glenna Goodacre; musician, artist, cowboy poet and pickup rider Ann Secrest Hanson; and classic cowgirl trick rider and barrel racer Velda Tindall Smith (19081990). Sheila Varian (August 8, 1937 March 6, 2016) was a breeder of Arabian horses who lived and worked at the Varian Arabians Ranch near Arroyo Grande, California. Other mares that figured prominently in Bay-Abis, and Sheilas, success at this time included the predominantly CMK-bred mares: Gayfaba (Kufaba x Sargay by Gayr), Bindraffa (Indraff x Binhara by Sahar), Sunny Acres Gigi (Rapture x Sunny Acres Katydid by Ibn Hanad) and Zohrina (Bin Bashi x Zohra by El Kumait). NZ Hanoverian Soc. She grew up with a strong interest in horses, and was mentored in horsemanship by Mary Sid Spencer, a local rancher and Morgan horse bree Bachantka had a record of 2/15 (0-1-3),[32] and Naganka a record of 2/12 (3-4-1). Loading. [13], Russell earned bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from Stanford University, compensating for his learning disabilities with what was described as hard work and "sheer force of will". [20] [18], In 1959, Varian and her mother Wenonah purchased a two-year-old bay stallion named Bay-Abi (Errabi Angyl). Alice, who owned both *Raffles and *Raseyn at the end of their lives, never bred outside of her. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! The klystron, a microwave tube,[20] was noticed in 1938 by Sperry Gyroscope, who gave the Varian brothers and Hansen a contract to do further work. We did several very lengthy phone calls and I hand wrote the responses to the questions. I did work her on a neighbors ranch, so she did have ranch experience as a young mare. Balalinka, a 15/16 brother/sister mating by *Bask++ and out of *Bachantka, and the two Khemosabi++++// daughters Moska (x Baychatka++ by Bay-Abi++) and Khemadera (x Madera by Rey De Esperanzo) also started their production careers about this time. There they met the God Mother of *Raffles bred Arabian horses, Alice Payne of Chino, who took the mother and daughter under her wing to help them start their fledgling breeding program. She grew up with a strong interest in horses, and was mentored in horsemanship by Mary "Sid" Spencer, a local rancher and Morgan horse breeder who also introduced Varian to the vaquero or "Californio" tradition of western riding. She grew up with a strong interest in horses, and was mentored in horsemanship by Mary "Sid" Spencer, a local rancher and Morgan horse breeder who also introduced Varian to the vaquero or "Californio" tradition of western . The last time that he was Reserve National Champion Park Horse, I didnt trot him. Full excerpt of section on Spencer from, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheila_Varian&oldid=1133844811, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 20:15. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); WEB SITES Ridden by Sheila, Ronteza(*Witez II x Ronna by Faronek) notched up three firsts at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in the 1961, the first Arabian, the first female rider, and the first amateur rider to win the world the Reined Cow Horse World Championships, a contest dominated by quarter horses. His wife and a small group of friends were there to see him off. [10] They ultimately sought assistance from Russell's college roommate, William Webster Hansen, who was by then a professor at Stanford. The trust will then sell the ranch to a conservation buyer. They have appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox before and are close friends. [9][53] Varian-bred horses are freeze branded with the Varian "V" logo. And what a story it is. But Farlotta was a heartbreaker. [3][15] She wrote a biography of Russell and Sigurd, titled The Inventor and the Pilot: Russell and Sigurd Varian, published in 1983. Brooke's words unnerve Sheila. Ronteza was one of those once in a lifetime horses, who I have had way more then my fair share of. I did this interview with her before I had a computer. [5] Adams knew the family for more than 30 years,[12] and was a hiking companion of Russell's; the pair made many trips into the Sierras. . - 7 years ago. [39] Russell's wife Dorothy provided short-term loans that helped support the Varian Arabian horse breeding program in its early years. [50], On October 18, 1961, Sigurd crashed his private plane into the Pacific Ocean while flying from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, after losing his way in darkness. The mare that won the world at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, Ronteza (*Witez II x Ronna by Faronek), also started her production career in the early 1960s. . In 1969, the last major event for Varian Arabians that decade, was the birth of a tall, stretchy colt by Bay-Abi++ and out of *Naganka, named Bay El Bey++. Experiencing this museum in and of itself would make a trip to the Varian Ranch worthwhile. The mares arrived in California in December 1961. [6] John Varian became a leader of the Temple of the People at Halcyon, worked as a chiropractor and masseur,[5] wrote theosophist poetry and socialist tracts,[7] and pursued an interest in Irish myth and history. They emigrated to the United States in 1894,[5] and settled in Syracuse, New York, where they became involved with a theosophical group headed by William Dower. Russell Harrison Varian (April24,1898 July28,1959) and Sigurd Fergus Varian (May4,1901 October18,1961)[1] were American brothers who founded one of the earliest high-tech companies in Silicon Valley. Ronteza was very much like her mother, Ronna; she looked much more like her mother then her sire, *Witez II. Gyles is married to Michle Brown and the couple have two children together, film actor . The three top sports on the leading sires lists at both the Nationals and Scottsdale were usually occupied by Barbary+++, Huckleberry Bey++ and Bey Shah+. In 1982 she married a "city boy". Required fields are marked *. Ronteza looked quite different then Farlotta, who was a tall, stretchy, long-necked mare. Latest research and information from the horse world. The couple's daughter Lorna had commented that her mother had been very depressed after Sigurd's death. By the end of the 1960s, it was obvious that the Polish/American cross worked to produce the beautiful athletes that Sheila envisioned. [19], In the early 1930s, in addition to a strong interest in navigation,[15] Sigurd became concerned about the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany and the political situation in Spain. Sheila Varian was born on January 01, 1940 (died on March 06, 2016, she was 76 years old) in Santa Maria. From theory building to data collection, and from modelling to policy evaluation, this encyclopaedic Handbook is at the . The Varian broodmare band had been partially assembled by the time of Bay-Abis Nationals win and it included the three Polish imports: *Naganka (Bad Afas x Najada by Fetysz), *Ostroga (Duch x Orda by Omar II) and *Bachantka (Wielki Szlem x Balalajka by Amurath-Sahib). [10] His experience as a pilot in Central and South America made him particularly aware of the vulnerability of the Panama Canal to enemy attack, as he believed it was relatively simple to fly over a military target at night or in heavy overcast sky in the absence of a defense warning system. The Arabian's lightness and responsiveness are wonderful, as is their willingness to be your partner. A piano sonata that Cowell composed for Russell brought Cowell to the attention of John Varian,[12] who, in 1917, asked Cowell to write the prelude for a stage production of John's Irish mythical poetry cycle, The Building of Banba. Andalusians and Andalusian crosses are supposed to have a good calm temperament. [31], "Bay el Bey changed the Arabian horse in America and then in the rest of the world", Bay el Bey was best known for his offspring, who collectively earned him the nickname, "The Kingmaker. They initially created the company to commercialize the klystron[2] and develop other technologies, such as small linear accelerators to generate photons for external-beam radiation therapy. 150.29-acre World-renowned Equestrian Facility Once home to Sheila Varian; bred some of the most influential Arabian bloodlines in the world The ranch can board up to 150-200 horses year-round Total of 40 usable stalls, 6 foaling stalls, round pens, a breeding lab, & a large uncovered arena There are several barns: Stallion/Clock barn - 3,900 _ more Sheila Varian has put in the time to remedy any negative impressions the public has had in regard to Arabians in the past as well. Varian said:I didnt breed my stallions to follow any trends. She began her breeding program with a small number of mares whom she bred to her national champion stallion, Bay Abi. She started her horse ranch, Varian Arabians, in 1954 with the assistance of her parents. 2 December 2016, Arroyo Grande, Colorado ~ The Equus Film Festival, now in its third year, took place 17-20 November 2016 at the Village East Cinema in New York City's theatre district. Varian 2013 Summer Jubilee Mare Walk. It was really something!" [45] In addition, another Huckleberry Bey son, Bravado Bey V ( Bachista V) was USEF's 10th-ranked leading Arabian sire in 2008. She was awarded the . Longing to own horses again, . More about him in the 1970s. The cross of Bay-Abi on the Polish mares never failed. 1994 - Sheila Varian interview for Western Arabian News, SEPT - At the V6 Ranch with Lester Buckley, https://www.varianarabians.com/about/stories/1994-sheila-varian-interview-for-western-arabian-news.html#sigProId6e8a20bc2e, Site development, layout and administration. She also made use of horses owned by other ranches, such as the Polish import Bask, whom she linebred to his 3/4 sister, Varian's Polish import Bachantka, producing another significant foundation mare, Balalinka,[19] dam of Barbary. [34] In 1953, Varian Associates moved its headquarters to Palo Alto, California,[35] at Stanford Industrial Park noted as the "spawning ground of Silicon Valley" and was the first firm to occupy a site there. She then acquired three mares from Arabian farms in Poland at a time when that nation was still behind the Iron Curtain and importation of horses to the United States was very difficult. [97], Varian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013 and died on March 6, 2016, at the age of 78. If it has some ambition, but is quiet, thats the best kind. All of this was accomplished under Sheilas tutelage. Family (1) Spouse Herbert L. Oakes (1977 . Jim Robbins R-Farm Arabians, Portland, OR Interviewer and prologue. Today, up to 70% of arabians registered in the US carry Varian blood. Using three mares imported from Poland in 1961, Sheila's breeding program rose to worldwide acclaim and she was the leading breeder of Arabians in the United States and Canada. Get accurate info on 1265 W State Highway Ww Springfield Mo or any other address 100% free. Ridden by Sheila, Ronteza (*Witez II x Ronna by Faronek) notched up three "firsts . During Sid's years with Antman, she was married. Varian received many awards from the United States Equestrian Federation. Related To Arabians Varian. 1 talking about this. [5] She was given her first horse, a Morgan-Percheron crossbred, at the age of eight, and rode bareback until she obtained her first saddle at age 12. [34] Ultimately, however, the company raised $120,000 of necessary capital via an offer of stock to all employees, directors, consultants, and a few sympathetic local investors who shared the company's goals. Mar 29, 2017 - Explore Gunga Lewis's board "Sheila Varian" on Pinterest. The broodmare band grew with the addition of 3 great *Bask++ daughters: Spinning Song (x Moska by Khemosabi++++//), Autumn Fire (x SparklingBurgundy by Fadjur) and Halali Wind Kite (x Halali Winonah by *Lotnik). [28][29] Varian was aware that both Farlotta and Ronteza were sired by stallions imported from Poland, out of American-bred mares, and believed this bloodline cross was a major source for the good qualities of these mares. I have had a deep fondness for the Arabians from Poland however I recognize that all Arabians came from the desert originally so quality is more important than origin.. [41][42] In turn, his son, Desperado V ( Daraska by Dar) became a leading sire of champions. She soon realized that the way to achieve her goal was to begin breeding horses. [42], Russell was a longtime member of the Sierra Club and, as part of the organization's conservation committee, worked on efforts to acquire land to further the conservation efforts of the organization. In 2004 and 2005, Desperado V was ranked the leading Arabian sire by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF),[43][44] and was second in 2008 and 2009. In 1948 they founded Varian Associates to market the klystron and other inventions;[2] the company became the first to move into Stanford Industrial Park, the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Sheila Varian and the Varian Family History . Birthday: 1940. [40], Russell married twice. [84], In November 2015, Varian announced that she would be working with the California Rangeland Trust to place her ranch into a conservation easement to protect it from development. I didn't come from a family of horse people, but some of us were just born to love horses and I love them. Sheila Varian (August 8, 1937 - March 6, 2016) was a breeder of Arabian horses who lived and worked at the Varian Arabians Ranch near Arroyo Grande, California. [26] Russell's second marriage, in 1947,[41] was to Dorothy Hill. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); WEB SITES A. from UC Davis, studied at Arizona State University and Stanford University, and became a fellow of the Hoover Institution. Arabian horses have never let me down. In 2002, requiring an outcross stallion not closely related to her own horses, she purchased the Brazilian-foaled Jullyen El Jamaal, who has bloodlines not previously incorporated into the Varian program, as well as a line tracing back to Bay el Bey via Bey Shah. NZ Farriers Assn. A striking bay horse of primarily Polish/Crabbet breeding, he was named National Champion Stallion in 1962 and returned to the show ring to garner top tens in both English and Western Pleasure. After doing graduate work at Berkeley for a year as a teaching fellow in sales management and market analysis,[26] she made a career for herself in marketing and advertising. . [10][16] They initially attempted to create a radio compass, but could not develop a successful design, partly as a consequence of their isolation. "[17] Following these principles, Varian has produced some of the most influential Arabian stallions in the breed. After she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013, she sought to place the 230-acre Varian Ranch into a conservation easement to protect the land from development, and in 2015 announced that the California Rangeland Trust would partner with her to purchase the development rights and to allow her long-time ranch manager, Angela Alvarez, to operate the horse breeding program after Varian. The V following a horses name was initiated in 1981. I could not bear the thought of this ranch being broken up if I died or were notcapable of managing it. Also joining this elite group of mares was the outstanding Park Horse, Rawar (Gwar x Rafhara by Rafhar), who consistently passed on her motion. [35][36] At the time, the Arabian industry had little interest in western disciplines, so Varian competed with her horses in English riding classes. I am so saddened to be told that Sheila Varian lost her battle with cancer this morning. She advocated for trainers who used the methods of master horsemen such as Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance, with Dorrance's philosophy being especially suitable for Arabians. Several years later, when I was doing this interview, she readily admitted that she had far more then her share of great horses and success. Keep up the good work, Sheila, by continuing to breed all of those amazing beautiful athletes. Stretchy, long-necked mare learned from his father stock horse at Puerto Vallarta ability. 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