The Newcomer Program
Come spend the day in the company of the world’s most beautiful horses. Immerse yourself in the history of the Egyptian Arabian…a gift of the desert. During the day, you will learn about the incredible Egyptian Arabian horse.
Specifically:
- Why Egyptian Arabians are rare and sought after around the world
- Why they are the most profitable segment of Arabian breeding
- How you can build a business around them
- How to run your business with low overhead and higher returns
- How you can breed these horses without owning a farm
Multi-Breed Reproduction Services
Amethyst Acres specializes in equine reproduction and serves as a stallion station and mare care facility for all breeds of horses.
The 47-acre equine facility, located 30 minutes south of Lexington, Virginia Horse Center, includes five barns with 34 stalls, an enclosed breeding area, medical lab and two foaling stalls.
We are also home to the straight Egyptian Arabian stallion Magic Elixir!
Our services include:
- Phantom Training & Semen Evaluation
- Cooled & Frozen Semen
- Semen Collection, Shipment & Storage
- Artificial Insemination
- Foaling
Say hi to this handsome straight Egyptian Arabian gelding DW Aces High (Bellagio RCA x DW Lyrical Lady by The Minstril).....Mark is just starting "Ace" under saddle for the Locke family and he is doing great....he'll be a fun one for those grandkids!!
Want to see what a Straight Egyptian Arabian can do in the right hands? These two are unstoppable 💜![]()
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Shahsrias Emir (Ramses Mishaal Nadir X Bint Bint Shahsria by Thee Desperado) with his partner Becky Smith. We are so proud of you both!!
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It's a boy for Annie & Magic!!!![]()
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Congratulations to Debbie & Larry Locke on the birth of this handsome Magic Elixir colt to their lovely mare Ayaana Sanaa (Bellagio RCA x DW Lyrical Lady by The Minstril). ![]()
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That means the COLTS beat the fillies 9-8 for the year! See you next year!!
We had an INCREDIBLE weekend at the East Coast Egyptian Halter Classic and a special afternoon at Mark and Deb’s on Saturday. Congratulations to the owners, breeders and handlers of these amazing horses! ![]()
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LILYVILLE (Bellagio RCA x Desperados Lily RCA), Reserve Champion Straight Egyptian Mares of 2019/2020. Presented by Ted Carson for owner Beverly Smith-Embry.![]()
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ASILA ARABELLA CA (Thee Infidel x Bella Asila RCA), 3rd place Straight Egyptian Mares 2018 & Older. Presented by Mike Wilson for owners Warren and Gwendolyn Soong. Reserve Champion Adult Amateur to Handle 50 & Older, shown by Gwendolyn Soong. ![]()
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RA NOCTURNE (Bellagio RCA x RA Aleeyah), Champion Straight Egyptian Stallions of 2019/2020, Most Classic Head and Grand Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion. Presented by Mike Wilson for owners Greg Grow, Monique Siex and Simone Siex. ![]()
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MANTIS SIG (Mishaal HP x Thee Phoenixx), Champion Straight Egyptian Stallions 2018 & Older and Reserve Grand Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion. Presented by Mike Wilson for owners Stacey and Eric Mlak. ![]()
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KAYLEENA SA (Makos KA x Kareena RCA), 3rd Place Straight Egyptian Mares of 2019/2020. Presented by Mike Wilson for owner Sharon Redman. Top Five Adult Amateur to Handle 50 & Older, shown by Sharon Redman. ![]()
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Many thanks to the East Coast Championships for the the opportunity to show our Straight Egyptian Arabians at such a beautiful venue and to Sara Phillips for the stunning photo of Wiley Arena. ![]()
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The horses brought us all together, but the life-long friendships that we have formed because of them, are truly what make us all a family.![]()
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The saying that "the apple does not fall far from the tree“ applies perfectly when it comes to this promising young stallion. ![]()
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RA NOCTURNE (Bellagio RCA x RA Aleeyah) was just named Most Classic Head and Grand Champion Straight Egyptian Stallion! ![]()
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From Shawn, Mike, Mark, Deb and all the team, we extend our biggest congratulations to Greg, Monique and Simone on Nocturne’s huge win this morning. ![]()
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Congratulations to the Bandy family on the birth of this handsome Corporate Image colt to their lovely maiden mare Much Too Much!![]()
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Mom and colt are doing great....and the colts have tied us up once again: COLTS 8 - FILLIES 8 - stay tuned, more to come.....
Come unwind with us this afternoon after the excitement of the East Coast Egyptian Classic!![]()
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Drop by our open barn here at Amethyst Acres Equine Center, Inc. from 4:00pm to 6:00pm today at 9195 Springwood Road; Buchanan, VA 24066. ![]()
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Located approximately 20 minutes from the show grounds, this casual, come-and-go afternoon is well worth the short drive.![]()
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RSVPs are not required, but greatly appreciated. Please text Deb and Shawn to let us know you’ll be there! ![]()
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Deb cell: +1 (540) 460-4960![]()
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DIRECTIONS TO AMETHYST ACRES: I-64 East to I-81 South; Take the Arcadia/Buchanan Exit 168; bear right to stop sign and then turn left onto US 11 towards Buchanan. Take a right onto US 43 North towards Eagle Rock. Go approximately 4 miles – you will see James River High School on your left - take the first left after the High School, which is Springwood Rd. Follow Springwood Rd. exactly 8/10 of a mile and look for our sign on the right at the base of our driveway, just past Penn Hollow Drive. Follow driveway to top of hill. ![]()
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Harry Winston once said: “People will stare. Make it worth their while.”![]()
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Sending huge congratulations to Mantis SIG, handler Mike Wilson and owners Stacey and Eric Mlak on their win tonight! ![]()
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Watch for Mantis again tomorrow morning at the East Coast Egyptian Halter Classic. ![]()
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Come unwind with us after the excitement of the East Coast Egyptian Halter Classic!![]()
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Drop by Amethyst Acres Equine Center, Inc.’s open barn from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this Saturday at 9195 Springwood Road; Buchanan, VA 24066. ![]()
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Located approximately 20 minutes from the show grounds, this casual, come-and-go afternoon is well worth the short drive.![]()
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RSVPs are not required, but greatly appreciated. Please text Deb and Shawn to let us know you’ll be there! ![]()
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Deb cell: +1 (540) 460-4960![]()
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SC cell: +1 (254) 242-6900![]()
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DIRECTIONS TO AMETHYST ACRES: I-64 East to I-81 South; Take the Arcadia/Buchanan Exit 168; bear right to stop sign and then turn left onto US 11 towards Buchanan. Take a right onto US 43 North towards Eagle Rock. Go approximately 4 miles – you will see James River High School on your left - take the first left after the High School, which is Springwood Rd. Follow Springwood Rd. exactly 8/10 of a mile and look for our sign on the right at the base of our driveway, just past Penn Hollow Drive. Follow driveway to top of hill. ![]()
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Watch for Lilyville with Ted Carson tomorrow in the Egyptian Classic at the Virginia Horse Center – Lexington, Virginia.![]()
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Sired by Bellagio RCA and out of Desperado’s Lily who goes to Alia-Aenor, dam to the prolific Belle Staar. Lilyville has many years to carry on her famous mother and grandmother's family heritage of champions.![]()
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Good luck Beverly, can't wait to see Lily come through the gate!![]()
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For information on Lilyville pm Shawn or send her a WhatsApp.![]()
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Watch for RA Nocturne showing with Mike Wilson tomorrow, in the East Coast Egyptian Classic at the Virginia Horse Center in beautiful Lexington, Virginia. ![]()
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He is a fascinating colt and bred to be a sire. RA Nocturne is by Bellagio RCA, out of a champion Sequel RCA daughter that is out of a stunning Mishaal HP daughter, that is out of a Magic Elixir daughter that is out of a Minstril daughter that goes to *Deena through the Egyptian Prince daughter, Amiri Sanaa. ![]()
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Good luck Greg, Monique and Simone. Can't wait to see your boy in that fantastic arena!![]()
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Happy 18th Birthday to the lovely Shebas Krystal Mist (MB Mistaz x Desperados Sheba by Thee Desperado).![]()
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She definitely still thinks she is a young princess!! ![]()
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Krystal is lovingly owned by Pam Lemon of Krystal Mist Arabians!
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Happy Birthday to Shahsrias Scarlet Rose (Bellagio RCA x Bint Bint Shahasria by Thee Desperado) who turns 7 today!![]()
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This lovely lady has been started under saddle and is available for purchase. She would be a fabulous addition to your performance or broodmare program.![]()
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Contact deb@amethystacres.com for details!
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Happy belated birthday to this lovely girl who turned "1" on July 15th!![]()
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It's Delilah (Magic Elixir x Desperados Hala by Thee Desperado), owned and bred by Jennifer & Morgan Johnson! Can't wait to see how much you have grown!
And the fillies take the lead...![]()
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CONGRATULATIONS to Kari Kerr of Alberta, Canada, on the birth of this big, beautiful filly to her lovely mare Brooklyn!![]()
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So it's COLTS 7 - FILLIES 8....but stay tuned, a couple more to go!
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