Arguably, Khadraj NA and Sundance Kid V stand out as the most successful sires in the past decade for producing exquisite western pleasure horses.

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Larry Jerome and Sheila Varian, please take a bow.

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“Sheila was always my idol, my guiding light,” Violet expressed. “We used to have in-depth conversations about Vaquero horsemanship and the art of breeding. Our shared passion was breeding stunning western horses.”

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Varian breeding was also a foundation for Larry’s program, and both Sheila and Larry valued maintaining genetic diversity in their breeding programs.

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Sheila hand-selected *Jullyen El Jamaal and Audacious ps as her outcross stallions, while Verdict J was Larry’s answer for outcrossing onto his exceptional Khadraj daughters and Varian mares.

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By the incomparable Versace and out of the remarkable mare, Alishahmaal (Ali Jamaal x NV Alieshah, by Bey Shah+), Verdict J boasts royal lineage and is the sole full brother of Virtuosa MLR, the dam of World Champion Stallion FA El Rasheem, acquired by Dubai Arabian Stud for over $4 million.

Bottom line? Producing greatness runs in Verdict’s family.

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Passing on this legacy to Violet, who shared profound connections with Larry and has a deep commitment to the Varian and Jerland lines, felt only natural.

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"Carrying forth the torch of Larry's dream and honoring Sheila Varian's indomitable spirit, a pioneer who wove tales of horse imports through the winds and waves, is a privilege," Violet shared with reverence. "To have crossed paths with Larry and Sheila and be entrusted to carry forward their legacies in a small way is a blessing that transcends time. This is why the initials J and V hold great significance for me,” she added.

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Thus, the genesis of Jalama Valley Ranch unfolded in the idyllic hills of Santa Ynez, California, the initials JV standing as a testament to Jerland & Varian, Jerome and Violet—a constellation of destinies intertwined in a saga of destiny.