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About Us
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LEON MATTHIAS
A renowned trainer and respected judge, he has dedicated his life to producing and training the finest of the Arabian breed. His experience and expertise spans 28 years of judging both Regional and National Level competitions in the United States and Europe. His Level-1 Judge status finds him holding judging cards in various breeds. From Halter and Western Pleasure to English, he has judged almost every discipline including equitation.
Esteemed Judge
q U.S. Nationals (five times)
q Canadian Nationals (two times)
q U.S. Youth Nationals (three times)
q Scottsdale Arabian Show (three times)
q World Cup
q International competitions in Australia, South Africa and others
q 2003 Scottsdale Arabian Show
q 2003 Youth Nationals Show in Albuquerque, N.M.
Active Memberships
q International Arabian Horse Association
q Arabian Horse Registry of America
q USAE
The prestigious Animal Science Equine Program at Iowa State University uses Matthias Arabians as a teaching center of excellence to both undergraduate and graduate students. Both Leon and his full-scale operation at Matthias Arabians have been featured in numerous publications including Arabian Times. They have been recognized throughout the Arabian community for their quality and merit in barn management.
The only thing that rivals Leon's love and dedication to his Arabians is his love and dedication to his family. His pride and joy is his grandson, Landon Matthias, who at three-years-old, happily proclaimed to the family, "I wanna show!" Nothing makes Leon happier than spending time with his family, which includes the entire crew at Matthias Arabians.
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LON MATTHIAS
Born and raised in Iowa, Lon Matthias has been raising and showing horses all his life. From the time he could walk, Lon has followed in his father's footsteps--when it comes to horses and his love of them. For over 15 years, he has professionally shown horses at the Regional, National, and International-level and has six U.S and Canadian National Championships in Halter and two National Championships in Western Pleasure. While Lon specializes in Halter training,--teaching clients, training, and conducting seminars and clinics--he's an expert in all disciplines. Lon is a member of the International Arabian Horse Association, Arabian Horse Registry of America, and USAE. He and his wife, Kim, and son Landon, live in Norwalk Iowa. |
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KIM MATTHIAS
Kim Matthias has over 15 years experience working in the Arabian Horse Show arena. As Matthias Arabian's Operations Manager she is responsible for the day-to-day activities--including breeding, healthcare, show records and documentation for over 40 horses. Kim's breeding success in both Arabian and half-Arabian horses has resulted in many regional and national-level prodigies. For the past ten years, Kim has mentored many students from Iowa State University who have gone on to establish very successful careers in the equine field. As an accomplished rider in all levels of competition, as well as teacher, Kim brings her love of the breed and enthusiasm for excellence into everything she does. Kim is a member of the International Arabian Horse Association, Arabian Horse Registry of America, and USAE. Kim and her husband Lon, and son Landon, live in Norwalk Iowa.
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