Arabian Horse Magazine / n.1 2016 by Arabian Horse Magazine

Index Cover: BANDEROS Owner: AL Khalediah Stables

N°1/2016 Editor/Publisher/Art Director

Gianluca Martino

Publisher/Public relations

Noemie Zeller

Photographer/Graphic Designer

Gregor Aymar Journalists

Sonja Smaldone Samantha Mattocks Beth Hunziker Graphic Designers

Rosario Di Carlo Gaetano Barba Nazario Bizzoco Francesca De Caro Branden Davison Official Photographer

Joelle Müller

Team Photographers

Joelle Müller Henrike Hörmann Public relations

Anna Scarpa Translations

Sonja Smaldone Account

Gianluca Martino Noemie Zeller Debora Martino Lina Bamonte Anna Scarpa Print

Background Media - Salerno CGM Industria litografica Adv/Redaction

Arabian Vibe mobile: +39 335 8262907 info@arabianhorsemagazine.it www.arabianhorsemagazine.it Direttore Responsabile: Oreste Mottola Iscritto al Registro della Stampa Periodica presso il Tribunale di Salerno il 15/12/2003 al numero 1158 Testata giornalistica in attesa di autorizzazione. Documentazione presentata al tribunale di Salerno il giorno 19 / 02 / 2016

Arabian Horse Magazine non risponde della veridicità

16e dei contenuti dei testi pubblicitari.

Haras Del Mar ......................................................................................................................................................... 001 Dubai Arabian Horse Stud ................................................................................................... 006 Athbah Stud............................................................................................................................................................... 017 Banderos ............................................................................................................................................................................. 022 Donna Molta Bella ..................................................................................................................................... 030 Al Ryyan Farm........................................................................................................................................................ 040 Marajj ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 054 Rohara Arabians .............................................................................................................................................. 078 Es Hariri .................................................................................................................................................................................. 084 World Cup Las Vegas ........................................................................................................................... 092 Fontanella Magic Arabians.................................................................................................. 099 Magnum Arabians .................................................................................................................................... 114 Al khalediah Show..................................................................................................................................... 119 MG Arabians ............................................................................................................................................................. 123 Hennessey Arabians ........................................................................................................................... 132 Calipso OS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 139 International Kuwait Show.................................................................................................. 144 Victoria Arabians .......................................................................................................................................... 158 Il Moniscione............................................................................................................................................................ 164 Judge Interview Murilo Kammer ........................................................................ 174 Riding Models ...................................................................................................................................................... 202 Aretusa Arabians............................................................................................................................................ 214 United for Poland ......................................................................................................................................... 226 Abu Dhabi Show .......................................................................................................................................... 245 Judge Interview Joanna Lowe ................................................................................... 260 Scottsdale Show ........................................................................................................................................... 264 Handler Interview Johanna Ullström ...................................................... 295 The Egyptian Republic.................................................................................................................... 302 Breeder Interview Vincenzo Pellegrini .................................................. 315 All Nations Cup Straight Egyptians Kuwait .............................. 322 Dubai Moments ............................................................................................................................................. 344 Primus Gel Interview ........................................................................................................................... 352 Open Day Asayel Stud ..................................................................................................................... 357 Ibzabella Zawadzka................................................................................................................................ 360 Libano MPE .................................................................................................................................................................. 368

N°1/2016

ÂŠ w w w. t u t t o a r a b i . c o m

July 30th and 31th 2016 Championship Foals and Yearling www.arabianhorseresults.com

RAOUD ALDIBAYER SMA Magic One | DL Marielle photo by Renato Sorvilo

With the support of...

Livestream sponsored by MAIN SPONSOR ALBIDAYER STUD Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi Sharjah, UAE

For information: Daniel Souppat mobile: +33 685 205 101 - e-mail: danielsouppat@orange.fr - www.vichyarabianhorseshow.com 21

COVER STORY

by BRADEN DAVIDSON There is something magical that surrounds the platinum white stallion Baanderos - to narrow it down to one quality is beyond impossible. Born in 2005, it was apparent at his very early age that he possessed extraordinary qualities. Sired by the incomparable *Marwan Al Shaqab, who has surpassed and broken every single record in Arabian horse breeding, Baanderos inherited his sire’s style and eccentric show attitude. Incredibly athletic, Baanderos was gifted with stunning motion and movement. Impressive charisma, type, very well balanced body, well set on and elegant neck, along with his outstanding overall qualities are just saying it lightly. Having been in consistent show training since his earliest days, Baanderos always is ready to show. Very respectful, it is Baanderos’ character that also is very special. A sweet stallion without the the lack of masculinity of appearance or spirit. If that wasn’t enough, it was through his dam - multi-international champion producing HB Bessolea (bred by Christine Bruce) - that blessed Baanderos with his type and fiery attitude. Bessolea is a daughter of the Parys El Jamaal son Besson Carol and out of the Enchanter Magic FHP daughter Credit To Society. HB Bessolea is an ethereal snow white mare who has produced champion Arabian horses on every single continent where Arabian horses are bred and showed - her most notable of course is the one and only Baanderos. continue...

As a yearling, Baanderos’ first show ring appearance was the 2006 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show where he won champion honours in the extremely competitive Scottsdale Signature Yearling Colts. Purchased shortly after his championship win by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud’s Al Khalediah Stables, it was only just the beginning for Baanderos of what was to come - and the opportunities he would have - to shine the world over. Shortly after his arrival to Europe, Baanderos captured the Gold Champion title in Borgloon and it was there that the world heard the name Baanderos and felt the magic surrounding the one and only Baanderos. A short rest in 2007, Baanderos came back out to the International show arena in 2008 with unprecedented success by capturing the Gold Champion honours in Dubai, Menton, Towerlands, All Nations Cup, and the World Championships in Paris. Over the years, Baanderos has captured championship honours at the highest levels and in the highest regards. Everytime shown, Baanderos captures and mesmerizes both the crowd and the judges not to mention the other handlers in the ring. His entrances are signature and once in the ring there is Baanderos and there are the other horses. It can be argued that Baanderos could hold the record of having more championship honours than any other horse. Ever. And this is quite a claim. The visionary Sheik Mutlaq bin Mesharif, general manager of Al Khalediah Stables has long admired Baanderos and is one of his strongest supporters. It is through the collaboration of many that has allowed Baanderos to shatter records all over Europe, the Middle East, and the world for that matter. Of course, all this cannot be possible without the vision of HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud and his unwavering love of his Arabian horses and his dedication to the continuing evolution of Al Khalediah Stables. Over the last years, it’s been quietly discussed on when the appropriate time would be to bring Baanderos back to the showring for “one last dance”… He’s been living the most luxurious life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Al Khalediah Stables and has kept his daily routine with a balanced mix of mental and physical stimulation. It is with great excitement that Baanderos will make a return at the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship this March. Baanderos will be shown by longtime partner and handler Mr. Philippe Hosay of Philippe Hosay Arabians from Belgium. Together they will take on the Dubai show ring as the recollection of memories of Baanderos’ previous gold championships echo. Join us, along with the rest of the world, in saluting what is one of the most special Arabian stallions in all of the world. We love you, Baanderos. 26

2016 DUBAI SENIOR STALLIONS WITH MR. PHILIPPE HOSAY

Al Khalediah Stables • HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • AlKhalediahStud.com 27

Words by Samantha Mattocks Donna Molta Bella! Has there ever been a more beautiful name? A champion on three continents, Donna Molta Bella is a very showy and captivating four-year-old mare and very much at the heart of Al Saqran Stud, located between Kuwait and UAE. This delightful young mare offers much promise for the future of the stud. This lovely mare is sired by the late DA Valentino, a son of Versace (Fame VF x Precious as Gold). DA Valentino’s impact on the Arabian horse industry in his short, but successful, life can never be underestimated and while his sons are much admired, it is his daughters that are so sought after, and Donna Molta Bella is no exception. DA Valentino’s dam was DA Love (ex Magnifficaa FA by Echo Magnifficoo), a mare that combines the Polish and Jamaal bloodlines with that of her sire, the great Padrons Psyche (Padron x Kilika). The Versace, Padron and Jamaal bloodlines all aligned to produce DA Valentino, a highly pre-potent stallion and one that is much missed. Before we can look to Donna Molta Bella’s damline, we need to look to the story behind this mare’s conception. Trainer Andrew Sellman wanted to raise some money for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital over Christmas 2010, having heard their annual radio campaign. He asked Claire Larson whether she would donate an embryo from her brilliant mare, RD Fabreanna, at the Scottsdale ArabHorse New Year Farm Tours and she readily agreed. The embryo sold to

breeders Dan and Maureen Grossman for $43,000, all of which went to the charity, and they bred RD Fabreanna to their stallion, DA Valentino. RD Fabreanna is a maternal daughter of Magic Dream CAHR (Ali Jamaal x The Dreamspinner), being out of GF Simply Magic (ex GF Providence by Errosotle). Her sire is the superstar producing stallion, Falcon BHF, a son of Bey Shah (Bay El Bey x Star of Ofir) as well as a maternal grandson, being out of Bey Serenade SF (Bey Shah x Brandie Alexandra). As all breeders know, just because the pedigree is in place, this does not necessarily mean that the resulting horse will be special enough to take on the world. For

2013 - Region 14 Unanimous Champion Yearling Filly 2014 - US National Champion Junior Filly 2014 - Supreme Champion Filly Arabian Breeders World Cup, Las Vegas 2014 - World Champion Junior Filly, Paris 2016 - Gold Champion Mare Int. Arabian Horse Championship, Abu Dhabi 2016 - Unanimous Gold Champion Mare at International Arabian Horse Festival Sharjah UAE

Dan and Maureen, they realised as soon as their filly foal arrived in 2012, they had a very special charge indeed. Her early promise was soon realised and as a yearling, Donna Molta Bella swept all before her, taking a unanimous Yearling Filly Championship title at Region 14. She would then go on to take the 2013 US National Champion Yearling Filly and US National Champion Junior Filly titles. Donna Molta Bellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stellar year, however, came in her two-year-old year, as she was named Champion Twoyear-old Filly at the Arabian Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; World Cup in Las Vegas, and also World Cup Gold Supreme Junior Female Champion. She would then take the US National Champion Junior Filly and US National Champion Filly titles, before heading to the stage of the Paris World Championships. There, she would again take the top title, being named World Champion Filly on her European debut. Quite the feat! Now under the ownership of Al Saqran Stud, Donna Molta Bella spent her three-year old year growing and resting, and 2016 has seen her return to the show-ring, this time in the Middle East. As she prepares to take the 36

challenge of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Show, she has already been named Gold Champion Mare at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championships. The story of Donna Molta Bella has only just begun and with her whole future ahead of her, we can all enjoy seeing this beautiful bay mare dance around the show-rings across Europe and the Middle East. With Al Saqran Stud also being home to some impressive stallions, we can also expect to see great things in the breeding barn, too, from this lovely mare. Donna Molta Bella â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your future awaits you.

www.alsaqranstud.com 37

Al Rayyan live on The legends of Text by Santiago Fornieles

Its well know that beduins used to put special emphasis on the dam lines as a way of ensuring the traits they wanted to preserve in their breeding herd. This premise is widely spread through the world, but few people payed as much atention to vdam lines as the founder of Al Rayyan Farm, Sh. Abdula Aziz Bin Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani. With obsesive interest in historic bloodlines, Sh. Abdul Aziz studied the pedegrees of the most prominent straight egyptian damlines in the world and selected the best ones to create Al Rayyan Farm. He chose the best to create history in the Straight Egyptian world. And history begun to be written as soon as the mares started arriving in Doha. The quality of their production become evident when the first foals were born and through them the first chapters of Al Rayyan`s rich history were written. One of the very first lines written redefined classic beauty in the breed forever. In 1994, Sh. Abdul Aziz leased the Habdan Enzahi daughter Noha, to breed her to the Ansata Halim Shah son Salaa el Dine. This was one of the very first breeding decisions he made, and certainly one of his best. The resulting filly was no other that the ethereal RN Farida, a mare who`s classic beauty has made her known worldwide.

Fast foward to february 2015, Al Rayyan Farm`s newly apointed director Sh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani (The mastermind behind Al Shaqab`s early succes) beguins to take decisions in Al Rayyan Farm and has one very clear objective in mind: Keep breeding with RN Farida and the legendary mares that still live in Al Rayyan. “ I know RN Farida since she was a baby... the perfection of her face, clean neck and classic type are unmistakable. Even today, after all the new bloodlines and impresive modern horses have taken over the show ring, people still come back to RN Farida as a reference for classic arabian type, and that to me is proof enough of her inﬂuence world wide” says Sh Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani.

But the importance of a mare is not such if she cannot insure the continuation of her value through his descendants. And RN Farida exceled in that area too through her sons Al Rasheed Al Rayyan and Safir Al Rayyan, who are proving to be outstanding producers of champions, many of which will be kept to insure the influence of RN Farida in Al Rayyan for future generations. But also her daughters Noof Al Rayyan, Naifah Al Rayyan and Furat Al Rayyan are giving Al Rayyan their fair share of exquisitness through their descendants as well. Maby the best example of the enduring influence of RN Farida comes from her daughter Noof Al Rayyan (Ansata Nile Pasha) who in turn is the mother of Fahad Al Rayyan, a son of Sinan al Rayyan who has catched the interest of the supreme straight egyptian breeder, Hassanain Al Nakeeb, who leased him for two years to breed his best mares in UK. And while talking about Sinan Al Rayyan, is inevitable not to apreciate his supreme dam Al Wajbah Al Rayyan, who is also one of the best producing mares of Al Rayyan.

“The depth and quality of her foals is outstanding, but specially through her sons: Amaar Al Rayyan is an outstanding stallion who made quite an impresion in US and of course Sinan Al Rayyan... well he is special, I love this horse so much” says Sh. Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani. “We have great expectations on her daughter Wadah Al Rayyan by Ansata Nile Echo, also we are expecting an embryo from her in 2016 by Al Adeed Al Shaqab, and will be bred to Ashhal Al Rayyan in search of an exciting baby that we know she can produce”. Sh. Hamad continues. A proof of Sh. Abdul Aziz premise on the power of damlines is G Shafaria, a maternal sister to Al Wajba who unfortunately passed away but lives at Al Rayyan through her daughters Selma Al Rayyan and Jalila al Rayyan but also through her son Bashier Al Rayyan, who is currently leased in Al Shaqab. G Shafaria is the dam of Ansata Selman and Fares Al Rayyan, two of the best straight egyptian stallions of nowadays. “Its noteworthy the hability of both G Shafaria and Al Wajba to produce amazing stallions, very few mares in the world have more than two sons that are top producers, and even fewer are maternal sisters!! This is when quality speaks for itself” Says Santiago Fornieles, Manager of Al Rayyan.

But when speaking of the amazing history of Al Rayyan, there is also one mare that left a legacy difficult to forget: Ansata Nefer Isis a mare of true quality and as Sh Hamad describes her “She was beyond beautiful. You can see her quality generation after generation specially through her daughters. We have the incredible Nafisa Al Rayyan (Sinan al Rayyan) the fancy moving Najlah Al Rayyan (Ansata Nile Echo) and we leased Nabeel Al Rayyan (Ansata Nile Echo) to Francesco Santoro for two years. But maby her biggest influence is through her daughter Nadrah Al Rayyan, who unfortunately passed away but left us a super production: Nasser Al Rayyan, one the most up and coming producers of Al Rayyan that will compete in Europe during 2016; The US Egyptian

Event Gold Champion Filly and Most Classic Head, Nawaal Al Rayyan; The super producer Egaab Al Rayyan who is leased to Al Zobair stud in UAE; And the Egyptian Event Europe Bronze Champion Filly Raya Al Rayyan”. But her influence does not stop in Al Rayyan, other farms like Frasera and Al Waab Farm still can enjoy her incomparable heritage. And talking about the greatness of Al Rayyan mares we cant forget the fundamental influence of Ansata Majesta through her son Ashhal Al Rayyan and his full sister Naama Al Rayyan. Ashhal is arguably one of the top five straight egyptian stallions in the world in the last 20 years. His sons and daughters have massive influence in almost every straight egyptian program in the middle east and Europe.

“His daughters are quite special as show mares but also as broodmares. We are fortunate to have some of his semen to use and about ten of his best daughters still living and producing at Al Rayyan. “ Says Sh Hamad bin Ali “his value is insured in Al Rayyan, and that is exciting for us. Plus his full sister Naama is still producing for us. We have an embryo for 2016 with Al Adeed and we will continue to produce next year with her” “What is amazing of Al Rayyan is not only the past, but the future in to which we look every day. There is an incomparable genetic pool in each paddock and each box. Walking through this barns is walking through history of the arabian breed... And I get to do it every day!!” says Santiago Fornieles and somehow after our visit to Al Rayyan we must certainly agree.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi with Marajj at Sharjah UAE 2011

The Majesty of

Words by Samantha Mattocks

Universally popular, Marajjâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global appeal went up another gear at the 2015 Paris World Championships as he sired not one but two Gold Champions. Now 12 years old, this statuesque stallion, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi at his Albidayer Stud in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is on his way to Michael Byatt Arabians in Texas, USA, to continue his amazing story that began back in 2004 when he was born in the USA. For Marajj, a proud and noble stallion, this trip marks life going full circle as he goes back to the land of his roots, and thus further his appeal even more.

Marajj 2006

Marajj at Ajman Show UAE

Marajj at The Paris World Championship 2007

to him – I just felt that they would be a good nick. Robert Cass sent me a video of Marwan in the mail and watching it, I knew that I just had to breed a mare to him as this young stallion was just so very special. “Eleven months later, Marajj was born. He was a beautiful foal from the moment he arrived, with a lovely short face, beautiful eyes, and an inquisitive spirit. While he was one of the first horses that I had bred, I felt straight away that Marajj was special.” It was the following year, in 2005, that Sheikh Mohammed and Marajj crossed paths for the first time. Dawn Martin, Manager of Albidayer Stud, picks up the story: “Sheikh Mohammed wanted something special and he was told about a young superstar colt. It was January, right before the Scottsdale Show. Sheikh Mohammed recognised the potential that Marajj offered and so he purchased him. “As it happened, Marajj ended up being the talk of the town as he showed in Scottsdale just a few weeks later, and he was named unanimous Junior Male Champion. Everyone was talking about this amazing colt from Marwan’s first US-born foal crop. It is fair to say that Marajj helped with the hype going about Marwan – he just came out and wowed everyone.” After a winning start, Marajj continued to shine, being named unanimous Region 7 Champion Sweepstakes Colt and US National Champion Top Five Sweepstakes Colt. Immediately after US Nationals, Marajj was exported to Sharjah. The following year, in 2006, Marajj made his show-ring debut in the Middle East, where he took the Junior Male Championship at both the Ajman Show and the Qatar International Show. At the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships, Marajj was named Reserve Junior Male Champion, and from there he went to Europe. Having won at the All Nations’ Cup, Aachen, and placed Top Five Colt, he then went on to the World Championships in Paris. There, following in the famed footsteps of his sireline, he was awarded the Reserve Junior Male title. Knowing that Marajj truly had the potential to go all the way, the colt returned to Paris once more the following year and was named Junior Male World Champion outright, adding him to the elite group of horses that have won such honours. With the focus on showing, not breeding, Marajj did not have much opportunity to sire any stock in those early years with Albidayer. He was just turning two years old when he came to the Middle East and only had the opportunity to get one mare in foal while in Sharjah. Dawn says: “At the time, I was manager of Alzobair Stud, which belongs to Sheikh Abdullah Althani, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed. We had all the horses from Sheikh Mohammed with us for showing and breeding as well. Marajj was only here a few months and was showing Marajj at The Paris World Championship 2007

at the time, so just before he left for Europe we tried him with three mares, and the only one that took was Esklawa (Eukaliptus x Ekstaza), owned by Sheikh Abdullah Althani. The result was Salwa Al Zobair – and of course, she has just been named World Champion Mare among amazing competition!” Beautiful, ethereal and graceful, Salwa Al Zobair has a host of titles to her name including the Reserve UAE National Champion Filly and Sharjah International Gold Senior Female Championship. “Salwa was the first very big winner here in the UAE for Marajj,” says Dawn. After returning to Europe in his two-year old year, following the completion of his Middle Eastern shows, Marajj was bred almost immediately to Miss Yahsminah Elamal (by Antar Elamal WN) and produced his second foal, Maharajah HDM. Foaled in 2007 and bred by Haras del Mar of Spain, Maharaja HDM is now owned by Mystica Arabians in Australia, thus spreading the Marajj influence even further. At Maharaja’s first show, in Scottsdale, he followed in his sire’s footsteps and was named unanimous Junior Male Champion. As a two-year old, this quality bay took the Junior Male Championship at January’s Al Khalediah International Arabian Horse Festival and he ended the year taking the Silver Junior World Champion Colt title in Paris. Maharaja’s 2010 full brother, Maharani HDM, would go Reserve Junior Male Champion in Scottsdale for owners Al Mohamadia Stud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During Marajj’s younger years, the focus was on fulfilling the breedings booked to him in the United States so Albidayer Stud themselves didn’t have much opportunity to breed to him, not least as many of their mares were too 58

Universally popular, Marajj’s global appeal went up another gear at the 2015 Paris World Championships as he sired

notatone two Gold Champions. Now 12 Horse yearsChampionship old, this statuesque Marajj the but Mediterranean & Arab Countries Arab - Mentonstallion, 2007 owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi at his Albidayer Stud in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is on his way to Michael Byatt Arabians in Texas, USA, to continue his amazing story that began back in 2004 when he was born in the USA. For Marajj, a proud and noble stallion, this trip marks life going full circle as he goes back to the land of his roots, and thus further his appeal even more.

For a stallion to sire one World Champion in Paris is a special thing – for that same stallion to have sired two Gold champions at one show is nothing short of remarkable. But that is exactly what Marajj did – in November 2015, D Shahla (ex FT Shaella by Shael Dream Desert) and Salwa Al Zobair (ex Esklawa by Eukaliptus) were named Gold Junior Female and Gold Senior Female World Champions respectively, an outstanding achievement for not only their owners but for Marajj and Albidayer Stud as a whole. As always, to understand the horse in the present, we need to examine its past. In Marajj’s case, his pedigree offers some of the most beautiful bloodlines in the industry, and these all merge together in one amazing Arabian. Marajj’s sireline is one of the most famous in the modern age of breeding as he is by three-time World Champion Marwan Al Shaqab (ex Little Liza Fame by Fame VF), a son of World Champion Gazal Al Shaqab (ex Kajora by Kaborr), a son of Anaza El Farid (ex Bint Deena by Ansata Ibn Halima), a son in turn of Ruminaja Ali (Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa), and going further back in this line to the great 1934 stallion, Nazeer (Mansour x Bint Samiha). Indeed, Marajj was from Marwan Al Shaqab’s first foal crop in the United States. Looking to Marajj’s damline, his dam RGA Kouress brings in a strong Polish influence. She is a daughter of Kouvay Bey (Bey Shah x BA Precious Memory by Aladdinn) and out of Angophora (Eukaliptus x Belbowrie Baskana by Bask). This combination of bloodlines has proved to be potent as seen not only in Marajj himself, but also through his offspring. Marajj was bred by Joel Desmarteau of Markelle Arabians, based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. “I already liked Marwan Al Shaqab, having seen him show as a yearling, and I also liked his sire after seeing Gazal Al Shaqab win at the World Championships in Paris,” Joel tells me. “When I heard that he was being imported to the United States to stand at Michael Byatt Arabians, I thought it would be a good decision to breed RGA Kouress to him – I just felt that they would be a good nick. Robert Cass sent me a video of Marwan in the mail and watching it, I knew that I just had to breed a mare to him as this young stallion was just so very special. “Eleven months later, Marajj was born. He was a beautiful foal from the moment he arrived, with a lovely short face, beautiful eyes, and an inquisitive spirit. While he was one of the first horses that I had bred, I felt straight away that Marajj was special.” It was the following year, in 2005, that Sheikh Mohammed and Marajj crossed paths for the first time. Dawn Martin, Manager of Albidayer Stud, picks up the story: “Sheikh Mohammed wanted something special and he was told about a young superstar colt. It was January, right before the Scottsdale Show. Sheikh Mohammed recognised the potential that Marajj offered and so he purchased him. “As it happened, Marajj ended up being the talk of the town as he showed in Scottsdale just a few weeks later, and he was named unanimous Junior Male Champion. Everyone was talking about this amazing colt from Marwan’s first US-born foal crop. It is fair to say that Marajj helped with the hype going about Marwan – he just came out and wowed everyone.” After a winning start, Marajj continued to shine, being named unanimous Region 7 Champion Sweepstakes Colt and US National Champion Top Five Sweepstakes Colt. Immediately after US Nationals, Marajj was exported to Sharjah. The following year, in 2006, Marajj made his show-ring debut in the Middle East, where he took the Junior Male Championship at both the Ajman Show and the Qatar International Show. At the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships, Marajj was named Reserve Junior Male Champion, and from there he went to Europe. Having won at the All Nations’ Cup, Aachen, and placed Top Five Colt, he then went on to the World Championships in Paris. There, following in the famed footsteps of his sireline, he was awarded the Reserve Junior Male title. Marajj truly had the potential to go all the way, the colt returned to Paris once more the following year and was named Junior Male World Champion outright, adding him to the elite group of horses that have won such honours. With the focus on showing, not breeding, Marajj did not have much opportunity to sire any stock in those early years with Albidayer. He was just turning two years old when he came to the Middle East and only had the opportunity to get one mare in foal while in Sharjah. Dawn says: “At the time, I was manager of Alzobair Stud, which belongs to Sheikh Abdullah Althani, the brother of Sheikh Mohammed. We had all the horses from Sheikh Mohammed with us for showing and breeding as well. Marajj was only here a few months and was showing at the time, so just before he left for Europe we tried him with three mares, and the only one that took was Esklawa (Eukaliptus x Ekstaza), owned by Sheikh Abdullah DawnWorld Martin,Champion Scott Allmann and Marajj amazing at Menton Althani. The result was Salwa Al Zobair – and of course, she has just been named Mare among competition!” Beautiful, ethereal and graceful, Salwa Al Zobair has a host of titles to her name including the Reserve UAE National Champion Filly and Sharjah International Gold Senior Female Championship. “Salwa was the first very big winner hereorinalready the UAE Marajj,” says young in for foal. Instead, theDawn. stud focused on honouring all the US breedings, taking the opportunity to show Marajj After returning to Europe in Cup his two-year old year, following of hisMale Middle Eastern shows, bred at the Arabian Breeders’ World in Las Vegas. There, he tookthe thecompletion Reserve Junior Championship title Marajj before was returning almost to immediately to Miss Yahsminah Elamal (by Antar Elamal WN) and produced his second foal, Maharajah HDM. to Europe go World Champion that December. Foaled in 2007 and bred byground, Haras del of Spain, Maharaja HDM is nowDawn. owned by Mystica Arabians in Australia, “When those first foals hit the theMar response was amazing!” smiles “Everyone wanted to breed to himthus but spreading the Marajj influence Maharaja’s first show, intoScottsdale, followed hisMarajj’s sire’s footsteps and Sheikh Mohammed wanted to waiteven until further. we hadAtfulfi lled all the bookings him beforehewe openedinup book again. Onewas of his first foals for Albidayer 2008 greyAs colta Marjan Albidayer Pustynna Droga Laheeb). would go on named unanimous Juniorwas Malethe Champion. two-year old, this(ex quality bay took thebyJunior MaleHe Championship to take the manyAl German National Championship titles for his new owners, he remains great example the Marajj at January’s Khalediah International Arabian Horse Festival and he and ended the yearataking the SilverofJunior Worldx Polish cross, as does Salwa.” His oldest daughter at Albidayer Stud is Marami Albidayer (ex Marsina by Marsin), who offers a powerful blend to Marajj 60

Marajj - Reserve Champion at the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship 2008

Marajj at the World Cup Las Vegas

over Russian bloodlines. Now seven years of age, this incredibly showy bay mare is so refined and elegant. She has won many titles across the Middle East, including Gold at the UAE Nationals and Silver at the Breeders’ Cup at Boutheib. Her progeny includes the two-year-old filly, Maram Albidayer, sired by AJ Barzan (Vervaldee x PA Pryme Tymes Legacy), who will make her show-ring debut in 2016. Then there is the Marajj daughter, Mayasah Albidayer (ex Mattaharii by Magnum Chall HVP), who had a colt foal by AJ Dinar (WH Justice x Deska HJE) in 2015. Mayasah’s full brother, Mazin Albidayer, was sold to Athbah Stud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and he has already shone for them, named Bronze Junior Male Champion at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse Festival. Samarah Albidayer is a five-year-old bay mare sired by Marajj and out of Psyche Illusion HBV (Padrons Psyche x NV Cocoa), a huge mover and one of my favourite mares at Albidayer Stud. She has a real ‘look at me’ attitude, something 61

typical of all the Marajj offspring, as is their beautiful, big eyes and their exotic beauty combined with great functionality. Already a winner for Albidayer, Samarah has now joined the broodmare herd to breed on these wonderful lines. Also noteworthy and a huge, correct mover with an exotic look is Murhaf Albidayer (Marajj x Magic Mon Amour). This super two-year old deep bay colt possesses many of the same qualities as his sire and he, too, has the ability to go far in the show-ring. In 2012/2013, Marajj was leased to the Dubai Stud and it was there that he sired perhaps his most well known foal to date – D Shahla. An extraordinarily beautiful grey filly, Shahla is one that has captured the imaginations of all that have seen her. From her show-ring debut to her step into the greatest spotlight of all, in Paris last November, D Shahla has truly been a poster girl for the tremendous abilities of Marajj as a sire. Many other studs have also been quick to utilise the prowess of Marajj. The UAE’s Al Hawajer Stud has Sh’hab Al Hawajer (ex Illuminate by Iimagine), a stallion that is regularly placed in the medals at shows across the Middle East. They also bred the 2013 Dubai International Arabian Horse Gold and Silver Yearling Male Champions Bad’e al Hawajer (ex Valentyna F by Psytadel) and Nashmi al Hawajer (ex Maniba Bint Ibn Narav by Ibn Narav). Then there is Dion Arabians’ Marajj daughter, My Fair Rose-D (ex WH Marissa Rose by Magnum Psyche), who has won countless titles in Europe since she was a foal. The full sisters Maryah OS and Nastya OS (ex AB Nastrapsy by Psytadel) have also excelled in the show-ring for owners The Royal Cavalry of Oman and the Ajman Stud respectively. Nastya OS has been regularly placed in championships across Europe and the Middle East, including Gold Junior Female Champion at the PSIAHF in 2013. While Albidayer Stud has a wonderful group of stars at their farm, it is these horses that go on to fly the flag for Marajj 62

as a sire across the different continents. As for Marajj himself, he is a horse that I never tire of seeing. From his huge eye, perfectly dished face, swan-like neck, fantastic body, and great limbs to his nature – which is inquisitive, intelligent, gentle and kind – he really is all horse. He is a horse that you can spend time with, just drinking in his great qualities. Having seen him ridden, having seen him show, it is fair to say that Marajj is the complete package. This year will see Marajj’s life turn full circle as he arrives at Michael Byatt Arabians, where his sire and grandsire stood so many years before. With parties and presentations in the pipeline, those in the US are sure to fall in love with Marajj once more and maybe this will be the time when his true potential as a sire is realised. “For the relatively few number of foals that Marajj has sired – around 250 – there is certainly a lot of depth in terms of the quality of his stock,” says Dawn. “He has had champions in well over 20 different countries around the world, so it is certainly true to say that he has a great hit rate! At Albidayer Stud, we breed so few foals a year and we are thankful that others recognise the great attributes that Marajj offers and help to share this with the world.” This year, in 2016, Albidayer Stud had horses competing in Scottsdale. Sheikh Mohammed decided to attend the show for the ﬁrst time. In a slight twist of history repeating itself, Sheikh Mohammed became aware of a yearling colt by Marajj that showed a lot of promise. Knowing that Albidayer did not yet have a replacement for Marajj, he and Dawn decided to take a look at him. Within minutes, Sheikh Mohammed made the decision to purchase this stunning young colt, named Rajj Z (x Loredonna Z by SC Odessy). The following day, Rajj won his qualifying class and went on to be given the title of Unanimous Junior Champion Colt, like his father and brother before him, but this time Sheikh Mohammed was there to share in the glory of this exciting win. Marajj is still only just 12 years old and there is so much more to come from him. In the eyes of many, he is already a legend and a hero. I know that I can’t wait to see him in America and to see the next generation of Marajj foals come along. Somehow, I think that this is a story nowhere near being close to the end, and I am excited for what comes next in the life of the majestic and incredible Marajj.

Marajj as a yearling

Marajj and Maddie in Sharjah

Dawn Martin and Marajj

Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi with 2 years old Marajj

Marajj and Marwan Al Shaqab at the All Nations Cup Aachen

Marajj Progenies

HCF Kamillah (x Alada Mystique) Bred and owned by Bruce Morgan (US)

Maharajah HDM (x Miss Yahsminah Elamal) Scottsdale Junior Champion Colt and Silver World Champion Junior Colt Owned by Mystica Arabians, Australia 68

Marajj Progenies

Maharani HDM (x Miss Yahsminah Elamal) Scottsdale Reserve Junior Champion Colt Owned by Al Mohamadia Stud

Marjan Albidayer

(x Pustynna Droga) European Bronze Champion Junior Colt, Top Ten at World Championships Paris, European Bronze Champion Senior Stallion Owned by the Marjan Syndicate 69

Marajj Progenies

Batal Albidayer (x Baila de Djoon OS) Owned by Albidayer Stud

Nashmi Al Hawajer

(x Maniba Bint Ibn Narav) Bronze World Champion Yearling Colt Owned by Al Hawajer Stud

Marajj Progenies

Salwa Al Zobair (x Esklawa) Gold World Champion Senior Mare 2015 Owned by Al Zobair Stud

D Shahla (x FT Shaela) Gold Champion Junior Filly Menton 2014, Gold Champion Junior Filly Aachen2014, Gold World Champion Junior Filly 2015 Owned by Dubai Stud

Marajj Progenies

Miss Dior NWA (x Magnums Silhouette) Owned by Ole Larsen Northwest Arabians

Mazin Albidayer (x Mattaharii) Owned by El Farida Stud

Marajj Progenies

Maryah OS (x AB Nastrapsy) Bronze Champion Filly, Dubai 2011 Owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman

Nastya OS (x AB Nastrapsy) Gold Champion Junior Filly, Verona 2013 Owned by Ajman Stud

Marajj Progenies

Samarah Albidayer (x Psyche Illusion HBV) Owned by Albidayer Stud

Ghayath Albidayer (x Gloriana) Owned by Albidayer Stud

Marajj Progenies

Shâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hab Al Hawajer (x Illuminate) Owned by Al Hawajer Arabian Stud

Rajj

x Loredonna Z 2016 Unanimous Scottsdale Junior Champion Colt Proudly Owned by Albidayer Stud

www.albidayerstud.com Proudly Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi Sharjah - UAE Farm Manager: Dawn Martin Photos by: Glenn Jaconbs, Melanie Groger, Gregor Aymar, Erwin Escher, Elisa Grassi, Stuart Vesty, Scott Trees, Anette Mattsson, Irina Filsinger, Suzanne, Judith, Osteen Schatzberg, Nawaf Al Johani

Words by Samantha Mattocks

From the desert back to the desert – thus tells the story of E.S. Harir, a stylish, showy grey stallion who greatly impressed in show-rings across Europe last year. Bred by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Alqassemi from the United Arab Emirates, E.S. Harir has wowed audiences across the USA and Europe as both a colt and a young stallion, and he is now set to continue to do the same in the Middle East. Owned by Al Saqran Stud, located between Kuwait and UAE, E.S. Harir has won titles on three continents and he has already produced class winners, no small feat for a horse that is only in his fifth year. This is the story of E.S. Harir. Foaled in 2011, E.S. Harir is sired by AJ Dinar, one of the Ajman Stud’s first progeny of WH Justice (Magnum Psyche x Vona Sher-Renea), and a big winner in his own right across Europe and the Middle East. Also owned by Al Saqran Stud, AJ Dinar has sired some impressive progeny across the Middle East. His dam is the ethereal mare, Deske HJE (ex Solda Deska by AF Don Giovani), also a big winner across the Middle East and a very popular mare. Deska is sired in turn by Lumiar Amadeus (ex Ca Sabrina by Sabal), a son of the famed RSD Dark Victory (Bey Shah x Kamasi Sabah). Looking to E.S. Harir’s damline, we find more influence from Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle) as Harir is out of TF Magnums

Magic, a Magnum Psyche daughter and she is out of Kharnation (Kharben x Pachouli) in turn, thus infusing the Padron (Patron x Odessa) blood even further, as Pachouli (ex PAJ Sildaana by Legendary Nahdaan) is a daughter from this famous line. E.S. Harir was sold at a young age to Suleman Al Shaqran and Jamal Mohammad Saleh Al Balooshi, and he shone at local shows across the Middle East, including taking the Gold Junior Male Championship at the UAE

National Arabian Horse Championships as a two-year old. With his potential recognised, Bassam Al Saqran purchased the young colt and made the decision to show him in the United States as the horses of Al Saqran Stud very much have a global appeal. While in the US, E.S. Harir was named 2014 US National Champion Colt in his age group, as well as Reserve US National Champion Colt. Having conquered the United States, Bassam decided that E.S. Harir should come to Europe for the 2015 season. Now a stallion 86

– maturing well, showy, elegant, with great stretch and length of neck – Harir eased into the showing circuit once more. Indeed, his winning ways continued, taking Bronze at the Menton Show in an incredibly competitive stallion championship. It is worth noting that Baahir Al Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea) stood Silver above Harir, another of the Al Saqran Stud stallion group and one that is worth an article in his own right. Thriving in the European summer, E.S. Harir continued to shine as he commanded the top of the line at shows across Europe. He took the Gold title at the Ströhen International B Show, the Chantilly Arabian Breeders’ World Cup and, most spectacularly of all, at the All Nations’ Cup in Aachen. The toughest competition of them all then followed, that of the Paris World Championships. Having scored highly in his qualifying class, E.S. Harir left Paris as Bronze World Champion Stallion, rounding off a great year for him, and one that ensured that he was the name on everyone’s lips. This year has already seen Harir continue with his winning ways, as he swept all before him to win his stallion class with ease at the Prince Sultan International Arabian Horse Festival, held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Come the Championships, this classy

stallion added another Bronze Champion Stallion to his collection. With the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships around the corner, E.S. Harir is sure to shine once more, and he has already shown that he is more than capable of holding his own in competitive company; indeed, this young stallion is on his way to becoming one of the greats. E.S. Harir is very definitely one of the most popular young stallions on the showing circuit, and all eyes are keenly focused on the breeding barn as his first full foal crop

will be born this year. Tested as a three-year old, Harirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first foals are already making their first tentative steps into the show-ring, including the filly SQ Rawan (ex Noor Al Qalb by El Gameer), bred and owned by Al Saqran Stud. With his strong sire line, and having already enjoyed much success in the show-ring, E.S. Harir is still at the beginning of his journey, both as a sire and a show horse. I am sure that there is much more to come from this classy young stallion, and I look forward to seeing him in Dubai this month.

2015 world bronze champion stallion 2015 all nations cup champion stallion 2015 world cup chantilly champion stallion 2015 strohen champion stallion 2015 menton bronze champion stallion 2014 us national res champion colt 2014 us national champion 2 year old colt 2016 king Abdulaziz show bronze champion stallion

www.alsaqranstud.com 91

LAS VEGAS

THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Written by Sonja Smaldone

LAS VEGAS, AN EVER-CHANGING FANTASY-LAND OF A CITY, HAS SEEN UNBELIEVABLE EXPANSION SINCE IT EMERGED FROM THE DESERT JUST OVER 100 YEARS AGO. THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF LAS VEGAS ARE ENJOYED BY MILLIONS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR. THEY STAY IN SOME OF THE MOST GLAMOROUS, UNIQUE HOTELS IN THE WORLD. THEY EAT AT FIVE-STAR RESTAURANTS AND EXPENSIVE BUFFETS. THEY PLAY AT CASINOS, POOLS, HEALTH SPAS AND GOLF COURSES. SOMETIMES – MANY TIMES ACTUALLY - THEY EVEN MARRY EACH OTHER! EVERYONE WILL JUST BE DAZZLED BY LAS VEGAS AND ITS SHEER NUMBER OF THINGS TO SEE AND DO CAN SEEM OVERWHELMING...

The city has been dubbed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its mega casino–hotels and associated entertainment. A growing retirement and family city, Las Vegas is the 29th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 603,488 at the 2013 United States Census Estimates. The 2013 population of the Las Vegas metropolitan area was 2,027,828. The city is one of the top three leading destinations in the United States for conventions, business, and meetings. In addition, the city’s metropolitan area has more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world, and is a global leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Established in 1905, Las Vegas was incorporated as a city in 1911. At the close of the 20th century, Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in that century (a similar distinction earned by Chicago in the 19th century). The city’s tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it

the title of Sin City, and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films, television programs, and music videos. Las Vegas is generally used to describe not just the city itself, but areas beyond the city limits—especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip—and the Las Vegas Valley. The 4.2 mi (6.8 km) stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard known as the Las Vegas Strip is in the unincorporated communities of Paradise, Winchester, and Enterprise, located in Clark County. When The Mirage opened in 1989, it started a trend of major resort development on the Las Vegas Strip outside of the city. This resulted in a drop in tourism in the downtown area, but many recent projects have increased the number of visitors to downtown. With the Strip expansion in the 1990s, downtown Las Vegas - which has maintained an old Las Vegas feel - began to suffer. However, in recent years the city has made strides in turning around the fortunes of this urban area. The Fremont Street Experience was built in an effort to draw tourists back to the area, and has been popular since its startup in 1995. The city purchased 61 acres (25 ha) of property from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1995 with the goal of creating a better draw for more people to the downtown area. In 2004, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman announced plans for Symphony Park, which will include residential and office high-rises. Already operating in Symphony Park is the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (opened in 2010), The Smith Center for the Performing Arts (opened in 2012) and the Discovery Children’s 93

Museum (opened in 2013). On land across from Symphony Park, the World Market Center Las Vegas opened in 2005. It currently encompasses three large buildings with a total of 5.1 million square feet. Trade shows for the furniture and furnishing industries are held there semiannually. Also located nearby is the Las Vegas Premium Outlets - North, one of the top-performing outlet centers in its company’s portfolio. It is currently undergoing a second expansion. A new Las Vegas City Hall opened in February 2013 on downtown’s Main Street, another urban area ripe for development. The former City Hall building is now occupied by the corporate headquarters for the major online retailer, Zappos.com, which opened downtown in 2013. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has taken a personal, as well as a professional, interest in the urban area and is contributing $350 million of his personal wealth toward a multifaceted revitalization effort called the Downtown Project. Projects funded include Las Vegas’ ﬁrst independent bookstore, The Writer’s Block. Las Vegas is also home to several museums, including the Neon Museum (the location for many of the historical signs from Las Vegas’ mid-20th century heyday), The Mob Museum, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, the Nevada State Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park. The city prides itself for an extensive Downtown Arts District, which hosts numerous galleries and events. ‘First Friday’ is a monthly celebration that includes arts, music, special presentations and food in a section of the city’s downtown region called 18b, The Las Vegas Arts District. The festival extends into the Fremont East Entertainment District as well. The Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts is a Grammy award-winning magnet school located in downtown Las Vegas. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is situated downtown in Symphony Park. The world-class performing arts center hosts Broadway shows and other major touring attractions, as well as orchestral, opera, ballet, choir, jazz, and dance performances. The ‘Silver City’ prides itself in its rich Western history, preserving while hea95

vily promoting its plethora of ‘western’ activities and events. The Arabian Breeders World Cup has taken place in Las Vegas since 2007. This is a horse event like no other in the U.S., held annually at the South Point Hotel & Casino. This event has become one of the premier purebred Arabian horse shows in the world. It showcases the natural beauty, nobility, excitement and unique characteristics of the Arabian horse breed and provides a lively and entertaining experience for existing breeders and those new to Arabian horses. The goal of The Arabian Breeders World Cup is to introduce new people to the Arabian horse and to provide opportunities for them to get involved in the Arabian horse industry. All efforts of the AHBA are always concentrated on creating an event that is irresistible to the public -- one that touches the attendee’s heart and soul and makes them think: ‘I want an Arabian Horse’… The celebration of the Arabian breed and the lifestyle associated with owning Arabian show horses is a much anticipated spring event every year. Also this year, from the 14th to the 17th April 2016, the Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance (AHBA) World Cup event will return to the South Point Equestrian Complex for the 10th consecutive year. Worthy of its location on the glitzy Las Vegas Strip, the Equestrian Center is rated as the ﬁnest indoor horse facility in the country and hosts some of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world. Unique to the horse show world, the South Point Equestrian Complex is directly connected to the South Point Hotel and Casino. Those accustomed to the rigors of horse shows enjoy the pleasure of a short walk from hotel room to the directly connected show arena and exhibit area. A theater-style 4,400-seat arena, complete with overlooking bar, encircles the 250’ x 125’ show ﬂoor. The stabling area accommodates 1,200 climate controlled horse stalls with drive-through passage for the

even the big-rig horse trailers. The facility includes two practice arenas, one inside, and a large covered outside arena. The AHBA World Cup incorporates an equine-oriented shopping experience, expanding over some of the available 80,000 square feet of commercial exhibit space. Additional private functions can be hosted by the various participating farms and exhibitors in 20,000 square feet of designated meeting and pre-function space. To be certain, the World Cup is not the ordinary horse show experience. Without ever touching their car keys, competitors and audience members can opt for full spa service, see a movie at the 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, bowl a few lines at the 64-lane bowling center or dine at a variety of themed restaurants. And for nightlife, the 400seat showroom features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands after classes end on the weekend. The Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance 10th Anniversary World Cup is not to be missed – even if you have never attended a horse show before, you should enjoy this ‘world class’ weekend experience at least once in your life... And we are just counting the days…

PEPPE

ONTANELLA

25 Years - 1991/2016

E’ una mattina di Marzo 2016, io Peppe Fontanella sono nel mio Club House, museo, del Fontanella Magic Arabians dopo giornate di visita in Paesi come l’ Arabia Saudita, l’ Egitto, l’ Iran e il Kuwait. Sono contento del lavoro che il mio staff sta facendo in questo momento e in questo anno 2016. E’ un anno speciale per me e per i miei amici cavalli purosangue Arabi. Sono 25 anni che convivo, lavoro, sogno, amo queste splendide creature. La primavera è alle porte, le fattrici della mia collezione sono pronte a partorire, gli show stanno per arrivare e tutti noi siamo impegnati e carichi di entusiasmo e passione. I miei figli conoscono già i nome delle fattrici e degli stalloni più importanti: la vita in Fazenda Fontanella viene vissuta con grande passione e sacrificio. Ansata Emir Sinan, il mio secondo cavallo puro egiziano, dopo 16 anni (il primo è stato Ansata Shaamis) ha lasciato l’ allevamento per ritornare alle sue origini: l’ Egitto; questo mi ha spinto a cederlo! Insieme a lui anche un gruppo di femmine e maschi puri egiziani… Il giovane trainer ed handler Enrico Mearelli, ormai da 3 anni al Fontanella Magic Arabians Team, sta lavorando e maturando con grande umiltà, e ne sono fiero, insieme a tutto il team da show e con il grande Angelo Teobaldelli, collaboratore e amico, da più di 20 anni, il cugino Nicola Mearelli e Davide Boninsegni

MAGIC ARABIANS

On a March morning in year 2016, I am in my club house - a real museum - of Fontanella Magic Arabians finally back from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Kuwait. I am happy with the work that my staff is doing at this time and in this year 2016. It is a very special year for me and for my Purebred Arabian horses friends. It has been 25 years that I have lived, worked, dreamt of and loved these wonderful creatures. Spring is approaching, the mares of my collection are ready to give birth, the shows are coming and we are all committed and full of enthusiasm and passion. My kids already know the name of the most important mares and stallions: life at Fazenda Fontanella runs with great passion and sacrifice. Ansata Sinan Emir, my second Straight Egyptian horse (the first was Ansata Shaamis) has left the farm for good after 16 years to return to his native country. This prompted me to sell it ! Together with him went sold also a group of Straight Egyptians females and males... Young trainer and handler Enrico Mearelli, who has been in the Fontanella Magic Arabians Team for 3 years by now - is working and maturing with great humbleness and I am proud of everything: of my show team, our great Angel Teobaldelli collaborator and friend for over 20 years - his cousin Nicholas Mearelli and David Boninsegni who has been supporting us

che già da qualche anno ci supportano negli show Nazionali ed Internazionali. Continuo con orgoglio a scrivere il lavoro dell’ ufficio di segreteria assistito dalla signora Rita Ferriero che mi supporta nel tenere con precisione i documenti di ogni cavallo presente in Farm. E come non menzionare Sonny che al training center mette il cuore, o il computer dell’ allevamento Mandee come caporazza, specializzato per la stagione di monta 2016. Oggi 11 stalloni approvati A.N.I.C.A. sono a disposizione di tutti gli amici e clienti con le svariate linee di sangue. L’ ultima novità è l’ arrivo del nuovo stallone EDISSON, un cavallo con linee molto importanti e buone da incrociare con le nostre linee, sempre con il mio umile pensiero e contributo alla razza, anche se devo ammettere che in questo settore non si finisce mai di imparare e scoprire nuove emozioni che i nostri amati cavalli Arabi sanno regalarci.

100

both in National and International shows for some years. Always proud of the writing work done with the assistance of the secretarial office run by Mrs. Rita Ferriero, with whom I share the important task of keeping the accuracy of all documents regarding each resident horse on the Farm. And how not to mention our resident trainer Sonny who puts his heart in everything he does, or our human computer Mandee specialized for the 2016 breeding season. Today, 11 approved stallions by A.N.I.C.A. are available to all the friends and customers with various bloodlines. A new entry in our breeding barns is the stallion EDISSON, a horse with very important bloodlines to be crossed with ours, always with my humble attitude and contribution to the breed, even if , I must admit, you never stop learning in this sector and experiencing new emotions that our beloved Arabian horses can give to all of us.

EDISSON è un grande stallone di 5 anni, figlio del leggendario ENZO e di MONICA PGA, dalla California. Edisson è un cavallo che fin dalla sua prima apparizione nel ring 2014 ha subito mostrato le sue grandi qualità vincendo il titolo di SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION con il più alto punteggio nella senior stallion division. Sempre nello stesso anno è stato coronato come LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP SILVER CHAMPION STALLION 3 YEARS OLD STALLION E REGION 13 UNANIMOUS CHAMPION STALLION. Volevo ringraziare Mr. Philip Del Pozzo e il Cav. Giuseppe Musto che mi supportano in questa nuova avventura. Scritto in allevamento di mio pugno senza troppi schemi ma seguendo le mie emozioni: di allevatore, showman e papà! Volevo ringraziare tutti i nostri amici ed appassionati che vivono e fanno parte del grande TEAM DEL CUORE!!! The Italian Team...

EDISSON is a five years old great stallion, son of the legendary Enzo and Monica PGA, from California. Edisson is a horse who since his first performance in the ring in 2014 has immediately showed his great qualities by winning the title of SCOTTSDALE INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION with the highest score in the senior stallion division. In the same year, he was crowned as LAS VEGAS WORLD CUP SILVER CHAMPION STALLION 3 YEARS OLD STALLION AND REGION 13 Unanimous CHAMPION STALLION. I also want to thank here Mr. Filippo Del Pozzo and Cav. Giuseppe Musto for their support in this new adventure. Written in my breeding barns, in my own hand, without too many schemes, following my emotions as a breeder, as a showman and as a dad! In conclusion, many thanks to all our friends and fans who live on and are part of my bosom TEAM! The Italian Team ...

Personalmente Peppe Fontanella Fontanella Magic Arabians Team International

Faithfully yours, Peppe Fontanella Fontanella Magic Arabians International Team

Pignataro Maggiore 02 Marzo 2016 - Museo, Club House Fontanella Farm alle ore 10.47 Fazenda Fontanella www.fontanellamagicarabians.it 101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

Williston, Florida lank@magnumarabians.com

voice: 352.528.9577 karen@magnumarabians.com

Lank & Karen Havice WWW.MAGNUMARABIANS.COM

118

AL KHALEDIAH ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP

27th - 29th of January 2016

Written by Sonja Smaldone

his Festival is a celebration of the Arabian horse and has been implemented to promote and develop the equestrian disciplines in which this extraordinary animal competes. This quality and horse lover paradise is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness, Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin AbdulAziz Al Saud. His stud farm is one of the best equipped in the whole of the Gulf area. Stretching over more than 400 hectares, the center has a fully equipped internal equine hospital in which the experienced and well trained staff has obtained a considerable number of clinical successes, ranging from reproduction to embryo management methods. This state-of-the-art hospital with highly specialized staff is available also to breeders. Prince Khaled’s boundless passion for the Arabian horse, which has “infected” the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, made it possible for such an international event to be held also this year opening its doors last January in the headquarters of His Highness’s farms in Tebrak city, west of Riyadh. This show is governed by the ECAHO Rules for Conduct of Shows 2015. It is an ECAHO-Affiliated Show (Affiliation Number 002-2016/KSA), and is organized under the rules and supervision of the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Centre at Dirab, the Government Department for Arabian horses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Decision 429-MB, 26th May 2007). The Show started on Wednesday 27th January with the Qualifying Classes, it went on Thursday 28th with the Qualifying Classes + Desert Bred Championships and ended on Friday 29th January with the ECHAO championship. The Organizing Committee was comprised of: HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of the event; HRH Prince Faisal bin Sultan; HH Prince Turki bin Khaled Bin Faisal; HHPrince Mohammed bin Faisal Bin Abdallah; HRH Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Sultan; HRH Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Sultan; HRH Prince Naif bin Sultan; HRH Prince Ahmad bin Sultan; HRH Prince Mansour bin Sultan; HRH Prince Fahad bin Khaled bin Sultan. Outstanding the work done by the Judging Committee composed by: Mrs. Marianne Tengstedt – Denmark; Mr. Urs Aeschbacher- Switzerland; Mr. Benny Freme- Sweden - Dr. Marek Trela- Poland - Dr. Manfred Neubacher- Austria - Dr. Gianmarco Aragno- Italy - Mrs. Silvia Garde Ehlert- Germany - Dr. Mohammed Oussidhoum- Morocco. Impeccable in their role the Ring master Mr. Philip Jenkins (United Kingdom) and his Assistant Mr.Walid Al Haddadi (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Congratulations also for the official speakers Mr. Mohammed Dosery and Ms. Nabilah Al Ali who have masterfully commented on the various performances and the great job done by General Supervisor Gen. Ayed Al Jeaid; Festival Manager Mr. Salah Al Ali; Festival Operations Manager Mrs. Janet Court and Festival Administrator: Mr. Hakim Subhan, and the rendevouz is for next year! 119

Gold Champions Yearling Fillies

120

Yearling Colts

LOULOU AL NASSER

AJ JABRAN

RFI FARID x RIHAB AL NASSER | 20 points

KANZ AL BIDAYER x PRINCESS OF JUSTICE | 15 points

AL NASSER STUD (QA)

AJMAN STUD (AE)

Junior Fillies

Junior Colts

BOURHANI SHARIFA

ALEXXANDERR

AJMAN MONISCIONE x PSYNESICA | 12 points

EXCALIBUR EA x AR MOST IRRESISTIBLE | 24 points

AL MUAWD STUD - ABDULLAH BIN MUAWD AL SUBAIE & SONS (KSA)

KHALID BIN SAID BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD (KSA)

Mares

Stallions

PINGA

EDEN C

GAZAL AL SHAQAB x PILAR | 24 points

ENZO x SILKEN SABLE | 18 points

MOHAMMED BIN DALIM BIN MESBAQ AL OTAIBI - AL JAWZA STUD (KSA)

KHALID BIN SAID BIN ABDULLAH AL SAYED - AL SAYED STUD (KSA)

Silver Champions Yearling Fillies

Yearling Colts

AJ SAWASI

HARITH AL KHALEDIAH

AJ PORTOFINO x AJ SAWAHI | 17 points

JAREER AL KHALEDIAH x OM EL BERNADETTE | 13 points

AJMAN STUD (AE)

NAWAF BIN TURKI BIN MOHAMMED AL-AHMED AL-SUDAIRY (KSA)

Junior Fillies

Junior Colts

AJ REEDA

AJ MARZAN

AJ PORTOFINO x AJ RAHEDA | 12 points

AJ PORTOFINO x HED AB MARIA | 13 points

AJMAN STUD (AE)

Mares

Stallions

ANOOD AL NASSER

ABHA QATAR

ASHHAL AL RAYYAN x ALEYSHA AL NASSER | 9 points

MARWAN AL SHAQAB x ZT LUDJKALBA | 17 points

AL NASSER STUD (QA)

AL MOHAMADIA STUD / HH PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD AL SAUD (KSA)

121

Bronze Champions Yearling Fillies

122

Yearling Colts

EBTEHAL AL KHALEDIAH

GABEL ATHBAH

MARQUIS CAHR x THARWAT AL KHALEDIAH | 9 points

EKS ALIHANDRO x MEQBILAT ATHBAH | 11 points

NAWAF BIN TURKI BIN MOHAMMED AL-AHMED AL-SUDAIRY (KSA)

AJMAN STUD (AE)

Junior Fillies

Junior Colts

QAMAR RG

FUERTE

KAHIL AL SHAQAB x WARSA | 8 points

SHANGHAI EA x FRYMUSZKA | 8 points

HAMAD BIN MOHAMMED BIN SULIMAN AL RAJHI - AL RAJHIA STUD (KSA)

SAMI MOHAMMED BIN SAAD - AL AALYA STUD (KSA)

Mares

Stallions

NORMA

E.S. HARIR

GAZAL AL SHAQAB x NINA | 7 points

AJ DINAR x TF MAGNUM’S MAGIC | 13 points

AL MUAWD STUD - ABDULLAH BIN MUAWD AL SUBAIE & SONS (KSA)

AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD (KW)

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

HEAVEN FOR HORSES WRITTEN BY SONJA SMALDONE

Frank M. Hennessey is a breeder of world-class Arabian horses, known internationally for both their athleticism and stunning beauty. He and his wife, Carol, fell in love with Arabians and built their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heaven for horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm in the scenic Ocala, Florida, in 2007. At their own Hennessey Arabians, no matters the reason you are actually there, they have something for everybody whose heart is filled with passion and admiration for the Arabian horse. Frank and Carol have always argued that Arabians are one of the cleverest, most obedient, particularly gifted and remarkable of all breeds; although they also are one of the most misunderstood. That is why their almost 100-acres farm has been transformed into an heavenly, peaceful, quiet environment -- an idyllic place for such an ancient and mystical horse to be bred, born and nurtured. Their mission is to honor, cultivate and interact with Arabians, by providing an outstanding environment where every horse has the right balance of support and pampering. From classical music piped through their stables, to special brews and balms that keep their horses happy and healthy -- no detail is overgenerous or too excessive, and it clearly shows in the disposition of the award-winning horses that come from the farm. Whether you are interested in owning, breeding, showing or just enjoying Arabians, everybody should never miss a chance to go there. Since moving to Ocala, Mr. Hennessey has

132

remained very active in philanthropy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a reflection of his passion for making the world a better place for those around him. He is currently involved in and was the Founding Chairman of First Step Fund and Fund One, a venture firm for entrepreneurs. Frank continues to be an active member in his community and participates in a number of charitable and non-profit organizations. Ocala Magazine selected him as Person of the Year in 2011. Mr. Hennessey is also a Gold Sponsor of the Arabian Horse Museum at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. He had also served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hennessey Capital, LLC, a provider of business and financial resources. From 1995 to 2003, he was the Chairman of Emco Limited, a building materials manufacturer and distributor. He was also Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MascoTech, Inc., a transportation industry metalwork manufacturer from 1998 through 2000. Mr. Hennessey also served as Chief Executive Officer of Handleman Company from 1980 to 1989. Prior to 1980, he was group managing partner for Coopers & Lybrand. Frank got his bachelor of Science from Northeastern University in Boston. Among his many and varied activities, he was also Chairman of the Audit Committee of DTE Energy and 133

formerly served on the board. He was also Trustee of the American Business Conference. Formerly, he served as Director of New Detroit, Inc.; the Citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research Council of Michigan; Trustee of the Hudson-Webber Foundation; Chairman of the Japan America Society of Greater Detroit and Windsor, and Executive Committee Member of the Detroit Regional Chamber. Frank Hennesseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence in the Arabian horse community extends far beyond that of owner of the beautiful horses. Among his many and varied activities, he was also Chairman of the Audit Committee of DTE Energy and formerly served on the board. He was also Trustee of the American Business Conference. Formerly, he served as Director farm that comprise Hennessey Arabians. His passion for the Arabian horse is evident through the roles he has taken within the industry as well as his personal relationship with his horses. Besides breeding and showing nationally prized halter and performance horses, his devotion to this breed has obliged him to host the AHA Registry Forum at his farm, become the Director of the Spotlight Futurity, and travel around the world to see shows and visit farms. He is open minded, clear and forward thinking in all matters relative. Furthermore, if you ever go there you can witness the day to day activities at Hennessey Arabians, which begin at sunrise with a breakfast stew whipped up by Frank for all of his creatures, 134

including his favorite horses. As he then hand delivers it, his love for these horses is quite evident in the joy he gets from this task. In all respects, the Arabian horse breeding community is very lucky to have the support and zest of a great person like Frank Hennessey. He and his wife Carol have made a home and a haven for the horses that have touched their own lives and they wish to share their experience with whomever has the same great unreserved passionâ&#x20AC;Ś They never believed the Arabian horse could make such a difference in their lives, but is has. Of all their commitments, nothing provides them with more pleasure than being on their farm. Frank and Carol Hennessey spend as much time as possible in the barn, taking mares to and from meadows, evaluating babies, and spoiling all of the horses with a great deal of affection, love, carrots and apples! And since their horses give them so much in return, it is impossible to contain their enthusiasm. As a result, they maintain an open door policy and allow visitors from all over the world to go and discover what has really changed their livesâ&#x20AC;Ś

135

Hennessey Arabian Staff

136

www.hennesseyarabians.com

George Z: 352.857.3384 George@hennesseyarabians.com

12780 NW 35th Street Ocala, Florida 34482

Frank Hennessey: 313.407.2070 Frank@hennesseyarabians.com

www . hennesseyarabians . com

137

Mustafa and I had a lot of fun at Scottsdale this year. We revealed to the public for the first time a sample of the first two foal crops of our beloved herd sire, *Calypso OS (Ajman Moniscione x AB Nastrapsy by Psytadel), crossed with our Polish mares. In addition to presenting five *Calypso fillies at Arabian Expressions’ Live your Passion live court sale event with Greg Knowles, we also displayed our brand new promotional booth inside the showground’s North Hall, which turned out to be an even bigger hit than we could have imagined! We designed it using the same impressive style as the booths Mustafa created back in the 1980’s, when he was the promotional director of such great Arabian stallions as Ariston, Gdansk, and *Menes. The purpose of the booth was to share

with the industry what we have been doing with our breeding program for the past 35 years. And, although our decision to participate in the 2016 Scottsdale Arabian horse show was made just months before the actual show, in the true Sabankaya family spirit, we dropped everything to design several magazine and show program ad layouts, rack cards, an arena banner, and fourteen larger-than-life-sized spot-lit banners of *Calypso, his foals, and our herd of mares beneath the beautifully snowcapped Mount Shasta. We also constructed handmade, customized furniture for the booth, including the two large entertainment centers that held our flat screen video monitors, our coffee table, and, the piece de résistance, our bar, all of which were made of iron, hardwood maple, and marble.

With our spot-lit banners, which brought the pictures of *Calypso, his foals, and even the mountain come to life, the multiple flats of fragrant hyacinths, blooming citrus trees, succulents, primroses, marigolds, snapdragons, Bougainvilleas, orchids, and dozens of palm trees lining our booth, it felt more like we were standing in a smaller version of our ranch, back home in Northern California, than in a booth located within the North Hall exposition center of West World. We were really pleased with the feeling of the space we created, especially the way it expressed the essence of our approach to raising and training our horses. From the increased density of their bones developed with controlled body growth and repeated concussion of bare, flexing hooves over the hard terrain all the way down to the increased volume of oxygen carried by their red blood cells at 3,000 ft elevation, our booth represented our vision, our dedication to learning more about and properly caring for our horses, and this stimulated wonderful conversation with the

visitors who entered our booth. We talked with them about our steadfastness to provide our horses with an environment that nurtures and augments their strengths, allowing them to reach their full potentials. They also wanted to know how we train them, to which we explained we use techniques in accord with principles of natural horsemanship and classical dressage. We also had a great time watching the way people were interacting with the banners. Day after day, we observed people of all ages approach the booth, pointing and pausing as they fixated their attention onto the banner of the breathtaking, SS Calypsos Butterfly (*Calypso OS x SS Royal At by SS Atilgan by QR Excel). Almost without exception, they smiled and pointed at her face, then made a sweeping gesture with the other hand over their own faces, as if outlining the profile of her exotic, sculpted profile. We were so glad we went through all of the trouble to create our booth.

139

The debut of *Calypso’s foals during Arabian Expression’s sales presentation was also a big hit. Crowds of people gathered around the rail of the presentation arena with great anticipation and copies of our Ottoman Arabians historical article in hand. Not only did the little fillies (all ages 5-10 months) put on a big show, blowing and blowing, prancing with tails flagged high and even curled up over their backs, revealing the beautiful silver highlights *Calypso consistently puts on all of his foals, regardless their colors, and rarely, if ever, coming down. Trot, trot, trot, blow, blow, blow! They looked like little *Calypsos while at the same time revealing the strong, athletic characteristics of their Polish dams… same spirit, same carriage, same dryness, and same beautiful type. Although one of the five fillies, SS Calypsos Butterfly, had sold just before the show, one of her little sisters, SS Calypsos Ruyia, meaning “the dream” in Turkish, whom we had just taken from the mountains, body clipped, and barely halter trained the month before, sold immediately during her first showing in Arabian Expressions’ “Live Your Passion” sales presentation Saturday afternoon—in fact, two parties

140

actually wanted to purchase her simultaneously for our six figure asking price! The other three fillies are magnificent in their own right, but we feel SS Calypsos Butterfly and SS Calypsos Ruyia are extra special… Before long, these fillies are sure to make their presence known in the show ring and we cannot wait to go cheer them on. We also had a successful night at the Scottsdale Signature Stallion charity auction, where *Calypso’s donated breeding sold for one of the higher bids of the evening—much higher than we had expected given the fact we had only showed and promoted him outside of the US. We also sold all of the 25 introductory breedings we offered to the public this year during the week of the show. We were originally not going to sell any breedings to the public for the purpose of not saturating his market and controlling the quality of his foals, but we chose to sell a limited 25 breedings within the USA and some breedings abroad with a few nomination breedings here and there for the purpose of a) exploring potential genetic niches for *Calypso outside of our concentrated Kuhailan mares, and b) allowing other breeders to experiment with his blood and promote the foals as part of their programs.

141

Back at the ranch, we have 30 coming up two-year olds, about 25 yearlings, and approximately 30-40 new foals expected to arrive this summer. We plan to keep some of them as replacements for their aging dams and marketing the rest as halter and performance prospects. *Calypso, himself, is growing up to be a tall, magnificent stallion. In addition to being very playful, affectionate, and extremely intelligent, he is becoming quite tall and massive with a very nicely shaped head and neck. His legs are straight and his doc of tail is long with a wide diameter, an indication of substantially sized bones and tendons throughout his body. In our opinion, the older he gets, the more he looks like *Kubinec, and, like *Kubinec, we expect

*Calypso to become known as a fine producer of his daughters. Hoping they could go see him, many people asked us during the show where *Calypso was. He happened to be in a quarantine facility in Oregon during the Scottsdale show, having semen collected and frozen for international shipment. Otherwise, he lives with us as a part of the family and Mustafa and I collect and freeze his semen for domestic shipment. After coming home from the show, we drove up to Oregon to pick him up, he appeared very happy to see us and come back to the ranch. I will be starting him under saddle now, for dressage, jumping, and trail riding through the mountainsâ&#x20AC;Ś I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait!

Stay tuned for his full story in our Menton Issue about the stallion which captures the heart of many

142

For breeding information please contact Ottoman Arabians, Mustafa & Chera Sabankaya directly. There are only very few breedings left of this spectacular young stallion!

Ottoman Arabians 12125 N Old Stage Rd - Weed, CA 96094 Mustafa Tel: +1 (408) 833 9400 Chera Tel: +1 (530) 859 3155 / Fax: +1 (888) 231 3855 Email: info@sabankayaselect.com Facebook: “Ottman Arabians” or “Calypso OS”

www.sabankayaselect.com

143

Kuwait

and the

2016 International Arabian Horse Festival 5th International Championship

4th-5th February

Text by Sonja Smaldone | Photo by Mohammed AlOmar - Enrike Hörmann

A small emirate nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is situated in a section of one of the driest, leasthospitable deserts on earth. Its shore, however, includes Kuwait Bay, a deep harbor on the Persian Gulf. There, in the 18th century, Bedouin from the interior founded a trading post—the name “Kuwait” is derived from the Arabic diminutive of the Hindustani kūt (“fort”). Since the emirate’s ruling family, the Āl Ṣabāḥ, formally established a sheikhdom in 1756, the country’s fortunes have been linked to foreign commerce. In time and with accumulated wealth, the small fort grew to become Kuwait city, a modern metropolis mingling skyscrapers, apartment buildings, and mosques. Kuwait city has most of the country’s population, which makes Kuwait one of the world’s most urbanized countries. Massive oil revenues have enabled the government to support sports generously, and the country boasts a number of stadiums capable of hosting international competitions. Kuwait’s sports culture, like that of other gulf states, combines the traditional sports of nomadic Arabian society with contemporary sports of Western origin. Traditional sports of enduring popularity include camel and horse racing; Arabian horses are held to be among the finest in the world. In the wonderful setting of the Arabian Horse Center Bait al Arab, the Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival took place from Thursday 4th to Friday 5th February 2016 under the patronage of Sheikha Sarah al-Fahad AlSabah who was also Chairman Higher Organizing Committee. The show attracted thousands of owners, breeders of the Arabian horse, but also guests and tourists from Europe to see 238 horses of the finest purebred Arabian breed competing for various prizes and recognition. This gave the finishing touches to a really well organized and time-managed show. As many as eight judges were called to manage a competition that appeared compelling just by reading the program. The many prestigious names in the ring made us predict a fierce competition for the top places, and that is exactly what happened. Therefore, it is only fair to praise the judges who carried out their task impeccably. They were, in order, Mr. Luiz Rocco from Brazil, Mrs. Irina Stigler from Russia, Mrs. Anna Stojanowska from Poland, Mrs. Karin Zeevenhoven from Holland, Dr. Vet. Gianmarco Aragno from Italy, Mrs. Annette Dixon from UK, Mrs. Silvia Garde- Ehlert from Germany, Dr. Nasr Marei from Egypt. The work done by the Disciplinary Committee was outstanding. Its members were: Mrs. Barbara Pfistner (Switzerland), Mrs. Line Brunsgaard (Denmark), Mrs. Vivian van-Eerten (Netherlands), Dr. Abdewahab ben Ali Amira (UAE), Dr. Massimo Rubei (Kuwait), Dr. Gessica Sorio (Kuwait). Impeccable in their role the Ring masters: Peter Hegemann from Germany, Sten Schroll from Denmark and Waleed Al Haddadi from KSA. Congratulations also for the music to Mr. Kristof Heymans from Belgium.

144

Special Moments

145

s e i l l i F g n i l r a e Y Gold Champion

OBARA DEBSAA AL ZUN ANEESA | 26 points QAB x AMO FADI AL SHA UD (QA)

AL ZOBARA ST

146

Silver Champion

ATTA R E N E V T E E SW ints TURA | 20 po T VEN x HAH SWEE EL SHAKHYR

SA)

ZIZ AL SAUD (K

UD BIN ABDULA

LTAN BIN SA P SAUD BIN SU

HRH

Bronze Champion

L ARJA A H A N A T L U S 7 points | PA PERDITA A JERICHO x )

HI AL AJMI (KW

HUSSAIN EMLA

147

Yearling Colts Gold Champion

YYAD ANAAZ ALFA A AL ZOBAIR | 32 points YAD x KATIF FAYAD ALFAY D (KW) AL FAYYAD STU

148

Silver Champion

AN H H A M L A N RAYYA 11 points AL PSYCHE | YAD x MAGIC FAYAD ALFAY ABIANS (KW)

AL MAHHAN AR

Bronze Champion

AID SAJER AL OB ESSA | 8 points ANNA EL TH HABIBI x JO

EZI (KW)

UMOOD AL EN

MOHAMMED H

149

Junior Fillies Gold Champion

ZENNYATTA CHIMES LD | 21 points S LD x LOVE

VICTORIOU

AL MAI STUD (K

150

Silver Champion

HV BENT EL REE DONA | 12 points DRO EKS ALIHAN

x LOLA

AMAD BIN DULAZIZ BIN AH

ABDULAZIZ AL

SAOUD (KSA)

H.R.H.P. AB

Bronze Champion

EDIAH L A H K L A D ANO | 8 points ARKLE AHR x KL PSP MARQUIS C HRHP KHALED

SA) IAH STABLES (K

D - AL KHALED

AZIZ AL SAU AN BIN ABDUL

BIN SULT

151

Junior Colts Gold Champion

UAWD YASOUP AL M| 32 points SHANGHAI

HRHP KHALED

152

EA x ALISHYA BIN SULTAN AL

SAUD (KSA)

Silver Champion

ATO J O L L E D R I NAD 11 points SHANGHAI

URA | EA x GS FUT W)

AL MAI STUD (K

Bronze Champion

AI FAHED AL MNGO O J | 6 points YYAN x CO SINAN AL RA W)

AL MAI STUD (K

153

Mares Gold Champion

ALIA EA

points RABESKA | 25 A x R A ID H K IAN (KW)

AL WAWAN ARAB

154

Silver Champion

CS AMAY

ORTUNIT URS x CS OPP ROYAL COLO MED AL SABAH

SHEIKH MOHAM

Y | 12 points

(KW)

Bronze Champion

BAIR O Z L A A L L I JAM points OCKING | 9 Y SILK ST RAYYAN x M ASHHAL AL ALED HRH PRINCE KH

BIN SULTAN AL

SAUD (KSA)

155

Stallions Gold Champion

ARA B O Z L A N A SULT ints AQAB | 27 po A AL SH AQAB x INR GAZAL AL SH UD (QA)

AL ZOBARA ST

156

Silver Champion

AJA ANGELO A | 20 points x AJA AAISH WH JUSTICE W)

AL MAI STUD (K

Bronze Champion

IAH D E L A H K L A AT IBN JAMEEL JAMEELAT AL KHALEDIAH | 7 points BIWAIBIYA x MOUTAZ AL HRHP KHALED

BIN SULTAN AL

SAUD (KSA)

157

WHERE ‘BEAUTY’ TRANSLATES INTO ‘FUNCTION’ WRITTEN BY SONJA SMALDONE

On 82 acres of luxuriant rolling pastures surrounded by wooden fences, forest and beautiful live oak trees, Michelle Watson and Cliff McCurdy have built Victoria Arabians. The farm is approximately 30 minutes from Gainesville (GNV) Regional Airport and approximately 1.5 hours from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). Named after Michelle’s grandmother, Victoria Serafini and Michelle’s mother Victoria Watson, Victoria Arabians proudly own and breed some of the best English Performance horses, as well as halter horses in the world. Michelle and Cliff work hard to produce beautiful, functional horses which will provide years of delight and satisfaction for both owners and breeders. Their farm with its peaceful, rolling pastures is the perfect setting to breed and raise Arabian horses. Their dedication to

158

the Arabian breed has blessed them with stunning horses and lifetime friendships. It all began when Michelle purchased her first Arabian, a five year old bay stallion named Qazaan, in March of 1991. Qazaan was initially shown in halter and then went on to be shown in Western Pleasure, Reining, and Trail. Michelle went from owning one Arabian to owning a few and then fulfilled her dream of building her own farm – Victoria Arabians in Enfield, CT. In February 1996, at the Scottsdale Arabian show, Michelle made acquaintance with Sheila Varian and the breeding program reached a whole new level. Sheila became Michelle’s mentor as a breeder and overall horse woman. In the following years, Victoria Arabians acquired some of their foundation horses: Cameo Bey V, Miz Margeaux V, Miz Marguerita V, Miz Miranda V, Balquelotta V, Mariotta V, Ramona V,

www.victoriaarabians.com

Bounce V and Seventh Son V from Varian Arabians. Following the move to Florida with Cliff McCurdy in the autumn of 2003, Victoria Arabians continued the development of their breeding program even further by enhancing the English breeding program and expanding into the halter world. Now Victoria Arabians, LLC is known worldwide for their English horses and beautiful halter horses. Today, one of their foundation halter broodmares is Faarah VA, sired by Marhaabah and out of RJM Fathyma. She is a wonderful broodmare and show horse. She was the Region 12 unanimous Spotlight Auction filly. As we said, Faarah VA is by Marhaabah which is a very accomplished stallion – receiving the 2013 US National Championship Stallion 8 year old and over, the 2013 US National Reserve Champion Jr Stallion, 2013 Region 12 Champion Stallion, 2009

US National Reserve Champion Jr Stallion and 2007 US National Champion Futurity colt. Farah’s dam, RJM Fathyma, is a multi-champion halter mare and a 2010 US National Top ten Breeding mare AAOTH. The list goes on with Shaahira VA, sired by Baahir El Marwan and out of Sharaa Bask. She is a grey filly destined to be just great. She has an exceptional neck and fabulous carriage making her a beautiful western prospect. Her pedigree is outstanding – By Baahir El Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x HB Bessolea), the 2009 Scottsdale Junior Champion colt and 2013 Scottsdale Champion 5 year old Stallion and the 2014 Scottsdale Supreme Halter Champion and 2014 Us National Champion 6 and 7 year old stallion and Supreme US National Champion Halter stallion. Shaahira VA is out of Sharaa Bask with lines to Bluesprucetanzeer and GG Jabask. This filly will be a

159

fabulous broodmare and Western pleasure prospect. Just as fabulous is Annikah VA. A bay filly sired by PA Gazsi and out of BHF Anna Tevkah. With a beautiful head, great neck, great body and wonderful movement; it is no surprise – her dam BHF Anna Tevkah (Bey Shah x Tevkah) is one of the leading

Faarah VA with Michelle Watson

dams of halter champions. She is also the Dam of Anna Marie BHF (by Marwan Al Shaqab) owned by Anthony Marino. Anna Marie BHF is a multichampion halter mare. In 2012 she was the US National Champion futurity mare in hand and the Dam of Righteous BHF (by Falcon BHF) the 2011 US National Champion Arabian Futurity gelding in hand. The sire PA Gazsi is by Gazal al Shaqab and out of the beautiful Fame VF+ daughter of Memphis NA. PA Gazsi is a ¾ brother to the legendary Marwan Al Shaqab. He is also the sire of the Beautiful Ghazalat Al Khalediah. Annika VA is an extraordinary filly and is destined to win and be a fabulous broodmare. Another eye-catching filly is Falishaw VA. Sired by FA El Shawan and out of RJM Fathyma. She has a gorgeous head, big eyes, great body and outstanding carriage. One of only 17 fillies by El Shawan registered with the AHR. FA El Shawan (Marwan Al Shaqab x Foxbriar Shakita) was a very accomplished young stallion – the 2009 and 2010 Brazilian National Champion stallion 160

and the 2011 Arabian Breeders Cup Gold Champion and highest scoring horse in Las Vegas history and 2011 US National Champion Stallion. RJM Fathyma is by Pyro Thyme SA and out of the Penitent granddaughter of RJM Fifi. Pyro Thyme SA was the 2012 US National Champion Senior Stallion, 2005 Scottsdale Supreme Champion, 2003 US National Champion Senior Stallion. RJM Fathyma is a multi-champion halter mare and a 2010 US National Top Ten Breeding mare AAOTH. Falishaw VA has a fabulous pedigree, full of champions on both the sire and the dam line. Sieraah VA is a bay filly destined to be a champion. She is by Marhaabah (Marwan al Shaqab x Shalina El Jamaal+) and out of Rohara Shah Song (by Bey Shah+). Sierrah VA’s dam, Rohara Shah Song is a beautiful daughter of the great, Bey Shah+, one of the legendary sires known as ‘Mr. Perfection’. Before his death, he was the leading sire of halter champions, with 320 champions and 201 National winners to his credit. Today we can count 75 Bey Shah’ sons and daughters producing National winners. Miz Shocwave VA and Michelle

Fallon VA is a silky grey gorgeous filly with huge eyes. She is by Shahim Al Nakeeb, a straight Egyptian Stallion who has a rare combination of exotic type and movement. His sire NK Hafid Jamil is regarded as one of the most exotic stallions alive today, known for producing extreme head type characterized by large eyes, small muzzles and tiny tipped ears. His dam, Shameerah was Senior Champion mare at the Egyptian Event and is known for her size, beauty and wonderful movement. He carries the blood of Dr. Hans Nagel’s renowned Katharinenhof Stud of Germany, as well as proven bloodlines from the best American Egyptian programs, such as Ansata, Bentwood, Gleannloch and St. Clair. Shahim Al Nakeeb is a stallion whose pedigree is filled with horses that epitomize the classic Arabian type. Fallon VA’s dam, Faarah VA was the Region 12 Unanimous Spotlight yearling auction filly and is enrolled in the US Halter Futurity. When the attention is drawn upon her herd of Colts, Michelle’s voice goes very soft and her eyes turn into little shiny stars as she introduces one of her youngest colts at Victoria Arabians LLC, Fiorenzo VA, a 2015 Bay Colt. Sired by DaVinci FM x Fiona VA ‘this extraordinary colt has it all’…she says. He has a beautiful face, neck and lovely body and will make a great future performance horse and breeding stallion especially since he has no lines to Gazal. He is enrolled in the US Futurity, SSS and he is a Region 12 auction colt. Michelle and Cliff are the proud owners of Marocco VA (El Maroc x PA Maranda Always) a beautiful gelding born in 2014 - double Marwan/double Shaklan. He is a beautiful Western prospect. His sire, El Maroc, is the only offspring in the United States out of Arabian Breeders World Cup Champion mare Maraysia, who is now owned by Al Khalediah Stables of Saudi Arabia. El Maroc is a Scottsdale International Reserve Champion, exuding the combination of beauty mixed with athleticism. He has consistently produced type and movement and has already produced Regional Champion offspring. Marocco’s VA’s dam, PA Maranda Always was the Unanimous yearling and unanimous two year old Champion Region 12 Spotlight filly.

Falishaw VA 1

PA Maranda Always). Both of these fabulous horses have great conformation and outstanding movement and will be competitive at the regional and national level. At Victoria Arabians, Michelle and Cliff strive to produce beautiful, functional horses which will provide years of enjoyment for both owners and breeders alike. Shaahira VA Jan 2014

Two other delightful geldings at Victoria Arabians deserve ultimate attention. They are a 2015 Grey Gelding, (Shahim Al Nakeeb x Faraah VA) and a 2015 Bay Gelding, Maroccan Always VA (El Maroc x 161

Their farm with its quiet rolling pastures is the perfect place to breed and raise the Arabian horse. Their commitment to breeding outstanding Arabian horses has blessed the Arabian community with outstanding horses in multiple disciplines. Their clients can confidently say they are getting the very best the farm has to offer. And, as we could see, the results certainly speak for themselves. Annikah VA

162

Fire Fly VA (FA El Shawan x Fiona VA)

163

164

165

166

167

STRÖHEN 2016 9th & 10th July 9.-10. Juli

2016

mit Wallach-Klassen with Gelding Classes Qualify your gelding for Aachen, ANC 2016!

International B-Show

European C-Show

Distanzritt “An der Ströher Aue” 30/45/61/90 km + Kinderdistanz

Ausschreibung unter: www.ismer-stud.com Meldeschluß: 13. Juni 2016 168

Gestüt Ismer, Tierpark Ströhen, Tierparkstraße 43, D-49419 Ströhen Tel.: (+49) 05774-505 - info@ismer-stud.com - www.ismer-stud.com

169

170

171

172

173

JUDGE INTERVIEW

Mr. Murilo

Kammer

Written by Gianluca Martino | Translated by Sonja Smaldone

breeding Arabian horses. To have the horse one breeds tested against the competition, one must take the horses to the shows and then ﬁnd a clientele. In my opinion, that is the order it happens.

Hello Mr. Kammer, thank you very much for accepting our interview. When did you start taking an interest in the Arabian horse breed? I was always drawn to the beauty of the Arabian horse. Although I bred warmbloods before, I had backed in my mind the idea of having Arabians one day. It finally happened in 1991, when I bought my first Arabian mare. At what age did you become a Judge? Would you tell us how did you get started? I became a judge in 2007, after I retired from the financial sector where I worked. I judged my first shows in 2008, one in Brazil and one in Uruguay. So, what actually got you into morphology competitions? This is a natural move from someone interested in

174

Could you tell us what is your ideal type of Arabian horse? And which are the features it should have? The type of horse that I look for is the one described in all textbooks. Nice expandable muzzle, triangular lip, large, low and wide set eyes, well set, relatively small and parallel ears, arched, high set neck with a clear mitbah, sloping shoulder, short backs and strong croups, well set and well carried tails, and it goes without saying, good legs. It is imperative that the horse displays the charismatic carriage that is the hallmark of our breed. As a judge, I am particularly unforgiving of small eyes, bad ears, underslung necks, low tail carriage, offset cannons, upright pasterns and cow hocks. What is in your opinion the most important thing, when judging a horse? I think balance is the key. Sometimes parts are not particularly striking, but fit in perfect harmony with the rest of the horse. What affects your judgment? Positively, an elegant, proud entrance, overflowing with energy and but under the handler’s control. Negatively, bad carriage, serious leg faults that affect the mechanics of the horse and the inability of the handler to make a horse stand still for more than two seconds. To what extent do you think your specific knowledge may, in some ways, distinguish

If you could change anything in the current system of judgment, what would it be? In Europe I would deﬁnitely separate the head and neck into different categories, although some shows have already made that move. I would also have the so called “sequential elimination system” in the championships. This system existed in America before, but was discarded after a few years. I can only think that happened because show organizers cannot resist some change when all is going well. But surely the system damps away bad decisions made by some judges in the championships, not giving arbitrary weights to the judge´s placings. What are the differences you notice between the Arabian horses of today and those in the past? There are immense differences. People can like it or not, but the market requires more and more extreme features in the show horses of today. It is very difﬁcult for a solid horse without any extreme characteristic to win a major show. And again, like it or not, this is the way the industry will evolve. If you look at some of the path-breaking horses of 25 years ago, they would barely make 18 for type today. I am not saying this is right or wrong, but this is just the way it is.

yourself from other Judges who have different professional and breeding skills? Well, I come from a country with an American tradition, where, in my honest opinion, the stand up is unduly rewarded over the quality of the horse. That translates into a bias in favor of LONG necks, which allow trainers to do their tricks and make them look amazing. I am not a neck freak, but I must admit that I am maybe tougher on short necks, bad shoulders and underslung necks than many of my colleagues. Also due to my breeding preferences, I am also maybe more unyielding to small and high placed eyes, and particularly bad ears. In males, really bad ears are like a death sentence to me.

In your opinion, which are the qualities you need to become a good judge? Integrity, that goes without saying. Then, to have an eye for a horse. Some people are 20 years or more in the business and never learn. Also the ability to focus on the features of the horse in the very limited time that is allowed for judging. What was the greatest satisfaction you got from your work either as a breeder or a judge? As a breeder to see the blood of my program incorporated into some of the best breeding farms in the

What is the importance of the breed expos for you? Do the most deserving horses in terms of today’s standards really win? Expos are the way exhibitors can compete with each other. Like it or not, this is the engine that moves our industry. I think that is most cases the most deserving horses are in the winner’s circle, albeit not necessarily in the right order. But that is the price one has to pay for the shows as we have them having a strong subjective component in the judging.

175

world. As a judge, to be in the ring in a privileged position to see some of the best horses in the world together. What are the positive and negative aspects of being a Judge? (Travel, time exposure, and so on) Positive aspects are the camaraderie among judges, exhibitors and trainers, the ability to be in close contact with the latest in how the breed is evolving. Negative aspect, particularly for me, is the distance from Brazil to Europe and the Middle East. That requires an 11 hour trip on top of the regular ﬂight from a European country. And as I am taller, wider and older than many of my colleagues, the toll of travelling hits me more than most. The Arabian horse market has become increasingly difﬁcult. What do you think it should be said with reference to this? People have to understand the forces that move the market and breed accordingly. If not, they have to create their own market. The driving force of the Arabian horse market today is TYPE. If you don’t breed for that then you are in trouble. Also, the quality of horses in the shows is consistently increasing. Breeders around the world invest massive amounts of money to try to produce horses that can win the big shows. Yesterday’s buyers are today’s competitors. As in every market, only the strongest will survive in the long term.

176

Did you take part in any expo with your horses? Yes I did. I used to exhibit my horses in Brazil and also in the US. I had several champions here and there. I can say: been there, done that, but I don’t do it anymore. In your opinion, what are the qualities needed to become a good breeder? Most important quality is to be as critical of your horses as you certainly are of other people’s. Never be complacent. Discard unmercifully. Never sacriﬁce quality for quantity. Visit as many farms and shows as you possibly can and see what is happening in the world. What advice would you give to those who want to embark on this adventure of becoming a Judge? I would say just do it. The world needs more judges and with fresh insights into the modern show horse. Don’t do it for the glory, because there is none, do it for the breed. In particular, if you want to change something that you think is wrong, do it by becoming a judge, not by badmouthing in the social media. Last 2015 Paris World Championship once again you were a member of an extraordinary array of International Judges…What feelings and impressions did you get from this stunning Show? As always, the Paris show was the highlight of the

season. As always, the winner’s circle was ﬁlled with deserving champions. Only one of my picks did not make into the medals. Only one of my picks for gold did not make it to gold, and that was the amazing FM Gloriaa, that I hope will not go down in history as the best mare never to win gold at the World Championships. Nothing to be taken away from gorgeous Salwa Alzobair, who was a worthy champion. I feel Equator and ES Harir will have their days as gold champions too. And some of the younger medalists will do it again in the higher divisions. Can you tell us the funniest episode has happened to you over the last few years? I feel privileged to have the life I live, both as a breeder and a judge. I try to make the best of every moment I have in my life with horses. I don’t recall a particularly funny episode but I have lots of fun every time I am with my friends and colleagues. What are your plans for the future? Just keep going until my back forces me out of judging or bankruptcy forces me out of breeding. Thanks a lot for your interview! It has been an immense pleasure for me.

177

178

179

180

181

182

183

Atelier, Bottega d’Arte and Laboratorio: these three names become synonyms when referred to Alchymia. Atelier is the place where the artist, painter and decorator Lucio Doro works. It is Bottega d’Arte as well, because here pupils can learn, allowing quality and quantity of Alchymia Laboratory, the place to design, experience, work and produce. Limited Edition was born right in this lively creative site, inspired by academic culture, strong artistic experiences and well mannered inﬂuences with the high manual skill of Master Lucio Doro; plenty of hands working just like inside a Renaissance workshop; it becomes a designer Art Collection of this great laboratoriy, able to grant the beautylovings’ pleasure. Inside Laboratorio there is no space for reproducibility. Each single piece is unique, as witnessed by visitors, critics, sector magazines, art dealers, buyers. This Catalogue’s pages need to be ﬂipped through with the same care as for arts books, because page after page an entire universe of fantasy, creativity and technical objects will disclose and will bring pleasure and surplus value to life wherever they will be placed.

Each piece is created exclusively upon request, following a strict manual skill since the very ﬁrst pencil stroke to the last brush stroke. They are strong works, which production is named and marked by a progressive number to grant their authenticity. No circulation. No conformation to standards. Just pure pictorial manual skill. “Limited Edition” represents a catalogue of values which do not wear out nor degrade over time, but rather bring emotions to the places of living and working. Values signed up by Master Decorator Lucio Doro and his daughter Giuditta, with a degree in Painting and Sculpture, obtained in 2003 at Accademia Galli in Como. A Decorative Art Catalogue, with a co-authored Art Direction but, most of all, with the sensitiveness and mastery of two generations, which ensure qualitative values to the future of Alchymia.

184

ALCHYMIA SRL Viale Brianza, 34 - 20823 Lentate Sul Seveso (MB) Italia Tel +39 0362 525244 - Fax +39 0362 689856 info@alchymia.it - www.alchymia.it

185

186

187

188

189

190

191

192

cashâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; mere ch

100 % C A s h m e r e F o r w o m e n & m e n a v a i l a b l e h e r e :

Cash-mere.ch A m a zo n . d e 193

100 % C A s h m e r e F o r w o m e n & m e n

194

avai l a b l e h ere:

Cash-mere.ch A m a zo n . d e 195

1 0 0% C A s h m e r e Accesso i r es ava i l a b l e h e r e :

196

197

198

199

200

201

RIDING MODELS AROUND THE

World MODELS OR EQUESTRIANS?

n ever increasing number of young fashion models across the globe has become involved in the world of the Arabian Horse. To us this comes with no surprise. Beauty calls beauty. Reason why the 2016 March edition of Arabian horse Magazine is glad to provide evidence of this awesome relationship into the dedicated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Riding Modelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section. Again, four beautiful young ladies, from different countries, have agreed to tell us about their passion and personal experience with such a mystical, noble and elegant horse. For all of them, taking care of their horses and use everything in their power to ensure them a happy and

healthy life has become as important as walking down the catwalk. And when they are not on set you can most likely find them exercising their other passion: riding Arabian horses. As they all point out, this activity has the great advantage of allowing a direct relationship with a 'living' counterpart who breathes, eats and has specific needs and that contributes fuelling a significant emotional and loving relationship as the basis for a special bond over time. It is not only necessary, therefore, to acquire the skills needed to stay in the saddle, but patiently you have to learn not to fear the animal, to know intimately what bothers him and, above all, get in total harmony with him. 203

Chloe

Wisconsin

I was born in the state of Wisconsin Sept of 1996. I was introduced to the Arabian horse around the age of twelve. I started out riding hunter pleasure with my first couple horses Copper and WH Eagle Bey competing at regionals and nationals. I have always had a dream of owning a black Arabian of my own, until that dream finally became a reality just a couple years ago. I received a phone call from my trainer, Jeff Schall. He had told me about this filly named Bowdacious he had found while traveling in California. I instantly fell in love and knew I had to have her. Since then my father and I have started a new adventure with breeding and showing Halter and could not be happier. Besides my love for Arabians, I have modeled since the age of 15. By the age of 17 I took a leap of faith and moved to Los Angeles to pursue my career. I graced the covers of PETRIE Magazine and FITFL Magazine, and spreads in magazines such as Dark Beauty, Vogue Italia online and many more. The excitement does not end there, besides standing in front of the camera I have had the honor of walking in LA fashion week, Style Fashion week and Metropolitan fashion week in La & Seattle. Multiple TV appearances including Fox9, Kare 11, Telemundo & KTLA. Being able to travel the world doing what I love with my horses and modeling has led me to a very exciting life that always keeps me on my feet. As for my future goals, I was a semi finalist for ANTM Cycle 22, and hope to return once more. I strive to continue doing exactly what I am now, it can only get better from here.

205

206

Michelle Tracy UNITED KINGDOM

I was born and brought up in the Midlands of England, in the town of Nottingham. I am very lucky to have had the opportunity - through my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeding stud - to have grown up around Arabian horses. And therefore from a young age, my passion was not only for horses but in particular the Arabian horse. I adored my jumping ponies and still do thoroughly enjoy riding and jumping as a hobby, but I found the beauty and presence of the Arabian horse incomparable. This passion very quickly became my life, when in 2005 at the age of 17 years old. I was given the great opportunity to go to Belgium and work for the incredibly talented trainer Philip Looyens. This was a fantastic introduction into the Arabian horse show scene, and for me then there was no going back. Alongside my love for horses, I have always been interested in fashion. So when given the opportunity in 2008, I decided to take the chance to get involved in the modeling industry. In this time I thoroughly enjoyed working as a model in various different types of shoots, some which also included my horses too. I was able to enjoy and work in both industries that interested me for a few years, which was great. And gradually I became more and busier with the horses, so this of course is my priority. These days I am working full time as a trainer with Arabian horses in the UK. I feel very privileged to have been able to make my passion and hobby, now not only my career but my life.

207

208

Karen

SWITZERLAND

I was born in a little village close to the German border. In this small town I grew up, did my school time there and after my family and I moved to a little city near Zurich. In this small village there were not many options to do something in my free time. This is why I started riding at the age of 7. My mother was not really happy about it but I always found a way to go to the horses. I don’t know from where this passion comes. Nobody in my family has had ever something to do with horses. Some years ago – soon 10 years – I met one of my best friend. A young talented horse-photographer named Joelle Müller. More or less on the same time I got the possibility to ride a Pintabian stallion. In this `little´ breeding farm with some Arabian mares I learned more about this wonderful breed. I went to some national shows and met some wonderful friends on this scene. I have ever had the desire to own one day a horse. I had the chance to lease one beautiful Psytadel-mare from a friend of mine and she went into foal to Kalif OS (Marajj x Khaleifa). In January my dream was born. A big bay colt with a white star on his forehead. Since the beginning he has been an indispensable part of my life. I started to model five years ago. Many friends pushed me to try it out. At the year 2011 in Aachen at the all Nation Cup one handler spoke to me that I should be modeling. I did not know him and on this time I was thinking ´if one stranger is pushing that I can model maybe I should try it out´. And I tried it out with some bad photographers but over the time I got more and more experienced and got more bookings. At the end of 2015 I was totally booked out. Some pictures of me were sold to really high prices. I got the chance to walk 3 times for different designers and this all without an agency and as a hobby. I am very happy to be a model and I have my own horse. But all the glitter is not gold. To finance my horse and my life I have to work full time in a real estate management.

209

210

Noemi Falleri ITALY

My name is Noemi Falleri. I was born and I live in Figline Valdarno, a small village in Tuscany, near Florence. My days usually go by working as a model and when I do not work I always have plenty of things to do at home, or I go to the gym; until last year I used to dance and teach the young girls. Time of the day does not seem to be enough! I am always in a hurry. I am an animal-lover; I love all animals, particularly dogs and horses. I grew up together with them, I am always with them, and they are part of me and my life. I could not imagine my existence without them! I have been riding since I was 5/6 years old. I used to have a beautiful white pony and from there also arouse my passion. My father has got five horses, four of whom are Arabian horses. I obviously have my personal one and I cannot live without him! The animal world saves me every day.

211

212

213

I have always been passionate about horses, passion that I share with my brother Ignatius. The breakthrough with the Areabian horse took place in 2002 when together with my friend Luigi Palermo from Hyblea ARABIANS, we purchased several Arabian horses. My first horses: a colt named Rashid by Monaco, a son of Windsprees Wirage and the filly Fanny Dl, daughter of Hlt Sulsurro. Shortly after, we visited Aretusa Arabians stud farm. With Pippo Palumbo, with whom I share the same passion, I have a solid friendship that after 14 years is still secure. As I follow the Straight Egyptian breeding program, my friend Pippo sold me two mares SERENE Galila and Frasera SAFHJAK. I have implemented a breeding program for show horses. These two mares have delighted me with a Straight Egyptian female: Bhaira by Galila, daughter of ARETUSA Malik Shah, and a colt, son of the legendary RFI FARID: FATHI by Farid. In 2014, from these two colts entrusted to my friend Pippo in the Aretusa Arabians breeding barn, I received great satisfaction. At his first debut in Show B Nat. Trapani, Fhati by Farid got a Silver Medal and, later in Show B of Salerno International, he was awarded the Gold Medal. With handler Luca Oberti, that was a great emotion and satisfaction for all of us of the Team! This promising horse has a strong show attidude. And he is now in the caring hands of Aretusa Arabians for a Breeding Program and 2016 shows. Bhaira by Galila was presented in 2014 at the National Italian EGYPTIAN EVENT getting the Silver medal with handler Luca Oberti. This filly

214

Da sempre sono un appassionato di cavalli, passione che condivido con mio fratello Ignazio. La svolta con il cavallo Arabo avviene nel 2002 quando insieme al mio amico Luigi Palermo di Hyblea Arabians, abbiamo acquistato diversi cavalli arabi. Il miei primi cavalli sono stati: un maschio di nome Rashid by Monaco, un figlio di Windsprees Wirage e Fanny Dl, figlia di Hlt Sulsurro. Poco dopo facemmo visita all’ allevamento Aretusa Arabians di Pippo Palumbo, con il quale condivido la stessa passione. A distanza di 14 anni è nata una amicizia ben salda. Poiché seguo il programma allevatoriale di Straight Egyptian, il mio amico Pippo mi ha ceduto la SERENE GALILA e FRASERA SAFHJAK. Ho attuato un programma di breeding per ottenere cavalli da show. Queste due cavalle mi hanno deliziato con una femmina Straight Egyptian: Bhaira by Galila, figlia di ARETUSA Malik Shah, e un maschio figlio del mitico RFI FARID: FATHI by Farid. Nel 2014, con questi due puledri affidati all’ amico Pippo nel centro Aretusa Arabians, ho riscosso grandi soddisfazioni. Al primo debutto in Show B Naz. di Trapani, Fhati by Farid ha ottenuto una medaglia d’argento e successivamente allo Show B Intern. di Salerno ha ottenuto la Medaglia D’oro con l’handler Luca Oberti che ci ha regalato grandi emozioni e soddisfazioni. Questo promettente cavallo ha una spiccata attidudine allo show ed è ora nelle mani premurose dell’Aretusa Arabians per un programma di Breeding e show per il 2016. Bhaira by Galila è stata presentata nel 2014 al Nazionale Italiano EGYPTIAN EVENT

fits perfectly well in my breeding program and she will soon be presented in the shows. Another beautiful mare is named RITA. She was born in 2015 and is daughter of ARETUSA Shamir X BEHT by ADIB. We are eagerly waiting to her debut at the end of spring 2016. For me as a small farmer all results I have gotten so far stimulated me even more to breed these wonderful horses Purebred Arabians. On my breeding farm in Scicli (RG) - very carefully I usually breed with the criterion of giving birth to Purebred Arabians for show purposes. This year 2016, I am expecting the birth of other colts /fillies and I am very confident in the breeding program of Fathi By Farid - RFI FARID X Frasera SAFHJAK. Adrenaline of breeding always rises accompanied by a great passion. A special thanks goes to my friend Pippo Palumbo with whom I shared all these years around the Show in Italy and in foreign countries. I had the satisfaction of being present at the 2010 Paris World Championships, winning the Bronze Medal with (RFI FARID) owned by ARETUSA ARABIANS. This horse I have seen growing in all respects has been delivering many beautiful emotions to me and all the Team.

ottenendo la Medaglia d’Argento con l’handler Luca Oberti. Questa puledra rientra nel mio programma allevatoriale e sara’ presentata presto in show. Un altro soggetto interessante di nome RITA è nato nel 2015 ed è figlia di ARETUSA SHAMIR X BEHT by ADIB. Con trepidazione sono in attesa di debutto alla fine della primavera 2016. I risultati ottenuti, nonostante io sia un piccolo allevatore, mi hanno stimolato ancor di più ad allevare questa meravigliosa razza. Nel mio centro di Scicli (RG), con molta attenzione, allevo con il criterio di far nascere dei purosangue Arabi da show. Sono attualmente in attesa di nascite in questo 2016 di altri puledri/e e fiducioso nel programma di breeding di Fathi By Farid - RFI FARID X FRASERA SAFHJAK. L’adrenalina allevatoriale sale sempre piu’ accompagnata da una grande passione. Un ringraziamento particolare va al mio amico Pippo Palumbo con cui ho condiviso gli Show sia in Italia che a all’Estero in tutti questi anni. Ho avuto la soddisfazione di essere presente al Campionato Mondiale di Parigi del 2010, conquistando la Medaglia di BRONZO con (RFI FARID) di proprieta’ di ARETUSA ARABIANS. Questo cavallo che ho visto crescere in tutti i sensi ha regalato tantissimi emozioni a tutti noi. Noi del TEAM … Salvatore Conti ..

215

Fathi by Farid RFI Farid x Frasera SAFJAH

SILVER MEDAL YERALING COLT SHOW C INTERNATIONAL (TP) - ITALY 2014 GOLD MEDAL YEARLING COLT SHOW B INTERNATIONAL VIETRI - ITALY 2014

Breeding Season 2016 at

ARETUSA ARABIANS TEAM Strada Benalì, 187 - 96100 Siracusa (SR) - Italy Manager : G. Palumbo - cell: +39 338 9755896 aretusaarabians@yahoo.it - www.aretusa-arabians.it 216

Owner

Mobile: +39 328 86 19 891 E-mail: contisalvatore1962@gmail.com

Aretusa Shaheer Aretusa Malik Shah x Shamirapal

Egyptian Related

Breeding Season 2016 at ARETUSA ARABIANS TEAM Strada BenalĂŹ, 187 - 96100 Siracusa (SR) - Italy Manager : G. Palumbo - cell: +39 338 9755896 aretusaarabians@yahoo.it - www.aretusa-arabians.it

Owner: Patrizia Maddalena 217

Aretusa Shamir

TS Apolo x Shamira PAL

Breeding Season 2016 at

ARETUSA ARABIANS TEAM Strada BenalĂŹ, 187 - 96100 Siracusa (SR) - Italy Manager : G. Palumbo - cell: +39 338 9755896 aretusaarabians@yahoo.it - www.aretusa-arabians.it

218

Menton Fa

RFI Farid x Mahtab

SILVER MEDAL YEARLING COLT ITALIAN NATIONAL 2013

ARETUSA ARABIANS TEAM Strada BenalĂŹ, 187 - 96100 Siracusa (SR) - Italy Manager : G. Palumbo - cell: +39 338 9755896 aretusaarabians@yahoo.it - www.aretusa-arabians.it

Breeding Season 2016 at AF TRAINING CENTER Roma Antonio Fusco: +39 3294558708 amelbrio@hotmail.it 219

Aretusa Malik Shah

Ansata Malik Shah x MB Sateenha

2005 Straight Egyptian Stallion

Breeding Season 2016 at ARETUSA ARABIANS TEAM Strada BenalĂŹ, 187 - 96100 Siracusa (SR) - Italy Manager : G. Palumbo - cell: +39 338 9755896 aretusaarabians@yahoo.it - www.aretusa-arabians.it 220

Bahira by Galila Aretusa Malik Shah x Serene Galila

2013 Straight Egyptian Filly

Owner

Mobile: +39 328 86 19 891 E-mail: contisalvatore1962@gmail.com 221

ayyidah

EXCELLENT FILLY BY WORLD CHAMPION MARAJJ

Marwan Al Shaqab Marajj RGA Kouress CH El Brillo Al Shareefah Scarlett 222

Gazal Al Shaqab Little Liza Fame Kouvay Bey Angophora El Shaklan AZH Basknaborra Essteem Scala El Jamaal

hareefah

out by www.Zoo

*2005 CH EL BRILLO X SCARLETT (BY ESSTEEM)

IN FOAL TO US NATIONAL AND WORLD CHAMPION HARIRY AL SHAQAB FOR 2016 (MARWAN AL SHAQAB X WHITE SILKK)

& the promising future ... SAYYIDAH *2015 FILLY BY WORLD CHAMPION MARAJJ (MARWAN

SHAQAB X

RGA

KOURESS)

EMAJ - Purebred Arabian Stud • E.M.CH. Schläpfer • Switzerland Tel. +41 79 744 50 37 • E-Mail: gestuet@emaj.ch

www.EMAJ.ch

223

hamaliah

*2011 MARE BY WORLD CUP CHAMPION STIVAL

(GAZAL AL SHAQAB X PALOMA OUT OF AL SHAREEFAH

DE JAMAAL)

2012 Int. C-Show Salzkotten, Silber Champion / DE 2014 Europ. C-Show Ströhen, Bronze Champion / DE 2014 Int. B-Show Kaub, Gold Champion / DE 2014 Nat. Championships, Gold Champion / CH 2014 Best Horse bred in Switzerland / CH 2014 All Nations Cup Aachen, 3rd place / DE 2014 European Championships Balen, 4th place / BE

IN FOAL TO WORLD CHAMPION QR MARC FOR 2016 (MARWAN AL SHAQAB X SWETE DREAMS)

irai Al Lail

*2010 MARE BY LORENZ EL YLLAN

(YLLAN EL JAMAAL X LINEA EB) OUT OF AL SHAREEFAH

EMAJ - Purebred Arabian Stud • E.M.CH. Schläpfer • Switzerland Tel. +41 79 744 50 37 • E-Mail: gestuet@emaj.ch 224

www.EMAJ.ch

PROGETTI E SERVIZI Srl

PROGETTI E SERVIZI Srl Progetti e Servizi studia e realizza Pavimentazioni in RESINA. Realizziamo pavimentazioni e rivestimenti in resina per l'edilizia industriale, commerciale, scuderie, clab house, cliniche veterinarie, lavaggi, aree esterne. La resina ha molte qualità: alta resistenza all'usura ed ai prodotti chimici, rapida pulizia, manutenzione facile e veloce, resistente ai carichi, antipolvere, isolante, impermeabile, antistatica e antimacchia. Possibilità di coprire pavimenti già esistenti a basso spessore da 3 mm a 1 cm. Pavimentazioni in gomma a basso spessore. Attezzature per realizzare pavimentazioni antiscivolo.

PROGETTI E SERVIZI SRL Sede legale: Via Acquasparsa, 25 - 24060 GRONE (BG) - Sede operativa e show-room: Via Delle Industrie, 1 24060 CASAZZA (BG) - Telefono e Fax 035 821010 info.progettieservizi@virgilio.it - www.progettieservizisrl.com 225

UNITED FOR

OLAND

Intro by Noemie Zeller

226

Our magazine was already on the way to be printed, but after we got the shocking news we did decide to stop everything and, as journalists, we did like to inform all of you that in this time in Poland it is happening something very terrible. Not only because of the three leading people of the Polish state stud Anna, Dr Marek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok were dismissed, but because it looks like the new government is not taking properly care about the future breeding program of the Polish state studs. This makes everybody worried about the possibility to lose one incredible genetic treasure that was built over 100 years by the directors of the studs as the state stud is the backbone of any breed, ensuring a continuity of breeding far beyond what any private stud farm can achieve. The Polish state stud has survived the devastation of two World wars, has suffered several evacuations, massive loss of horses and changing political systems. It has survived because though all these upheavals its fate was in the hands of men who knew what was at stake and who knew what they were doing. People who still witness the big loss we had in the past in some countries, as it happened in Tersk, Russia. When one state-nation does not care anymore about the value of its own things, you can see that in short time everything will get lost. In this article we would like to draw the attention of the people on this sensitive issue, let you all think about it and stand up altogether for our beloved Polish Arabian horses that we hope to always admire in amazing pictures!

Jaroslav Lacina ECHAO President After receiving the information about dismissal of Anna Stojanowska, Marek Trela and Jerzy Bialobok from their functions I was, like probably everybody else, just shocked. I received this information already on 19th of February in the evening and since then I have been thinking all the time about them and the whole situation in Poland. All these three people were responsible for Arabian horse breeding in Poland for many years. They all got a chance to learn from the masters and legends and they became masters of their knowledge themselves. They all contributed to the glory of Polish Arabian horses and helped to build up the highest reputation. Thanks to this, Poland became the remarkable place where a lot of renowned people bought the horses for incredible prices. Arabian horses from Polish Stud farms achieved the highest reputation ever during last few years and their prices were for many years determining for the general prices of the breed. Also private breeders in Poland were profiting from this situation and their horses had been sold in prestigious auction for very high prices, too. Unfortunately, for some of them this was not enough and now it seems that few of them are involved in current exchange of Stud directors. However, the mistake is mainly not on their side but it is the new government

of Poland which implemented these steps and which is not aware of a treasure that is kept over there. Insufficient knowledge of Arabian horse breeding in Poland can easily create hasty interventions which may result in terrible consequences both nationally and internationally. National impact could be visible really soon as any inexperienced and thoughtless actions could cause quick damage of long traditional breeding program which will not be possible to restore anymore. Regular economical benefits from sales will be reduced as value of the horses will drop rapidly down. This will affect not only incomes to the state budget revenues but it will negatively influence also Polish private breedersÂ´ business. 227

But there can be even bigger loss than the economic losses and that is the loss of unique genetic preservation which has been created in Poland during continuous Arabian horse breeding program over last 200 years. This could be the biggest international damage in Arabian horse breeding in modern era. There are not anymore many places in the world such as Jan贸w Podlaski where people from all over the globe would be regularly coming to see the best of the best. Jan贸w Arabian horses and also horses from Michal贸w became a legends of modern Arabian horse breeding thanks to their perfect conformation, beauty, elegance, speed and stamina. This is why these horses are so in demand. > The whole issue has also human dimension which is no less important for me. The way how these three experts were dismissed reminds me of practices of old regime which was commanding East Europe for more then 40 years. It is absolutely unacceptable for me that anything like this could happen nowadays. All three A. Sojanowska, M. Trela and J. Bialobok - deserve the respect and appreciation for all they did for Polish Arabian horses and their representation of Poland in abroad. All three are the example of honesty, integrity and diligence and they could serve as an example to many others. They all are also ECAHO renowned judges and one of the most active ECAHO representatives. > Dismissal of Anna Stojanowska, Marek Trela and Jerzy Bialobok from their functions without any possibility to share and transmit

their experiences achieved during many years of hard work means big disruption and it can cause the complete collapse of the whole Arabian horse breeding in Polish state studs. For these reasons we have to stay united for the benefit of Polish Arabian horses and we must hope that individual economical interests will not be able to destroy the work done in the course of centuries.

228

Johanna Ullström When I heard the news about Anna Stojanowska, Marek Trela and Jerzy Bialobok getting fired, it was of course very shocking! It took a while to grasp the fact, and realise the harm this destructive act is causing the state studs!! The two directors have dedicated their whole life to the arabian horses, and unlike very successful private breeders, for no personal economical gain! They just have their salary no matter if horses are sold for millions, still, they put their whole heart and soul into breeding and promoting the polish horse. These three dedicated people have treasured and preserved a unique herd of horses, which can’t be done without experience, feeling and contacts with other breeders! They are trademarks of the polish state studs and it’s unthinkable to imagine anybody new entering into these leading positions without a longer period of transmission and guidance from these directors, just as has been done in history! Breeding horses is a passion, and can never be done only technically, it takes both knowledge of the past and vision for the future, lots of feeling and imagination to have any chance of producing the top of the best. It takes good connections and great reputation to have the whole world wanting to come to the polish auction each and every year

and it’s also very important to get to travel the world and see horses, to be up to date and to develop contacts. Anna Stojanowska, Marek Trela and Jerzy Bialobok are among the most respected and skilled judges in the world and gets invited to more shows than they have time to judge! This gives excellent opportunities to travel and be aware of new stallions, and get inspiration. With new directors, that have no specific knowledge or experience within arabians, no connections in the arabian world, no insight in the polish traditional breeding program,no knowledge in which horses to pick for keeping/selling, no knowledge in which foals are promising, it might be fatal for the polish state studs, and what has been built up and treasured for hundreds of years could be ruined in a heartbeat. I’m having chills from the thought of it!! 229

Stuart Vesty “For the past 20 years I have travelled to Poland to photograph the auction catalogue for what was first known to me as the Polish Prestige Sale, then a few years later became the Pride Of Poland Sale. This has been an experience I cherish, not only for the opportunity to work with such amazing horses, but to get to know the wonderful and caring and knowledgable people who have dedicated their lives to them. The three short weeks every year I have spent with them has left an indelible mark on my soul that I am truly grateful for. On February 19th, 2016 a shock went thru my body as I heard the news of my three dear friends Markek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska being unjustifiably stripped of their duty and passion as Directors of Janów Podlaski, Michałów & Chief Arabian Breeding Inspector, respectively. A change in Polish government has allowed my friends, these well respected experts in the breeding of Polish Arabian horses, to be thrown out as if they were yesterday’s trash, and replaced by people who are completely unqualified. Shame on this government for their blatant disregard for their National Treasure that is the Arabian Horse. As I write this, only two weeks after the unbelievable news, an unprecedented amount of support for the reinstatement of these three to their deserving positions has resonated throughout the

world. The Arabian Horse breed as a whole will most certainly suffer if nothing is done to undo this travesty. It is equivalent to political terrorism and must be stopped. A website has been established to give us the most up to date news regarding this situation - www.PolandIsNotYetLost.com The Arabian Horse community as a whole must band together. We Stand United For Poland! Please make your concerns known.” - Stuart Vesty 230

Urszula Leczycka:

Since the beginning of new year after the new government started its work by changing the Constitutional Court judges (very dangerous to change the body who can control the right or wrong actions of government!) - Polish people who were voting for the opposite party started to demonstrate on the streets of Polish cities. Crowds of thousands of people. Me and my friends were there at those demonstrations. You can browse Internet for them. European Comission also started to have an eye on the actions of new Polish government. The problem is that new leading party has such a power in number of its politicians in parliament that they can run any change they wish over and no opposite party is able to break their ideas down. Thats why so drastic changes are happening in Poland now - briefly speaking. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say all the changes will be bad for sure-since years many of Poles had the oppinion that our country is somehow stopped in its development regarding the important social changes - it looked like politicians are only focused on fighting against each other not working for people who elected them, helpless people. Now you can see changes, some of them look terrifying indeed but many people say that we should not judge before the job is done and maybe new

comers have visions to change country for better way and it must carry the changes that are hard to accept at the beginning. Maybe. I am mostly sceptic but I did my best to give a try, all I can do now since the government doesnt care for the huge demonstrations... The stituation when politic touch the community of Polish Arabian horse makes my scepticism and concerns unfortunately bigger again. I think my biggest hope now is that they would not privatise the state studs and loose what differs us from other countres breeding Arabian horse (except Middle East) - the ages of tradition. Although do not forget that some of most beautiful 231

horses in the world ARE still in Poland. Except of those at state studs there is a number of talented private breeders here who already have excellent horses in their hands and new better generations of horses are being born. Believe or not many of those private bred are better then some of those at state studs. Of course they base mostly on great state protected lines but advantage of private breeder is unlimited (maybe except of the size of pocket) ways of using the best stallions from all over the world to improve their breeding. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that all Polish breeding will be devastated. Please mind that from the population of around 1100 Arabian broodmares of Poland 800 is in private studs while around 200 in the state ones. Without a doubt the great loss would be to loose own tradition, history and bloodlines preservation (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what state studs are for). I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if the new government found any evident reasons in the work of dismissed people to take this dramatic action. But we all know they were well educated, well experienced people and good managers of the farms. And new people are-as far as I know - a complete new comers to the breed. Who will teach them if all great teachers are gone?

232

Hilke CĂŠcile De Bruycker Why do I care about Poland and why you should. In the herd of the Arabian Horse World I am a young filly compared to some of the seasoned and very much more experienced people. I started working with Arabian Horses professionally in 2010. Which means whatever happened before that, I can only read about. Most of the horses which made an impact on the history of the Arabian Horses, I will never know. June 2015 I asked Nils Ismer to take me to the Polish State Studs as I have no relationship with them nor did I ever spoke with one of the directors. Although I was there the year before during the auction, I wanted to experience the State Studs how they are on an everyday base. First day we visited Janow Podlaski where we were greeted by the ever diplomatic and charming Marek Trela. First we had a coffee in his office where he explained about the art hanging around and the stories behind them. There was pride in his voice. After, he took us around the farm and in each and every horse box. Explaining me the history behind the pedigrees and educated me on a subject

I knew (unfortunately) so little about. We ended at the border of Belarus the next morning. Never in my life did I feel as nostalgic as I was during those days in Janow. You need to go there to experience it yourself. I always have words for every situation but I cannot explain you the feeling of Janow. It is an experience. When I left, I thanked Marek a thousand times for his time where he replied he needs to thank me. I answered: Why? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is for me a pleasure to escape from all my bureaucratic work to 233

see each and every one of my horses. It is my pleasure to tell you with pride the history of the Polish Arabian Horse. I am the one who needs to thank you.” We went on to Michalow Stud, where I also met Jerzy “Jurek” Bialobok for the first time. Even when writing this it makes me smile. Now, Jurek is something special. He looked at me from top to toe and greeted me. Most likely thinking another youngster wanting one of my horses (He was right though ;-) ). When you first meet Jurek, he is kind of distant. He is more like of a “stare a cat of the tree kind of person.” The same as with Janow, Jurek took us through all the stables and explained everything he knew about each and every horse. It is kind of impressive to hear someone talking pedigrees seven generations back of so many horses. On the last day we went to the other side of the farm where he has the youngsters in the field and took a coffee with his veterinarians. It was then I saw a different “Jurek”. A smiling, caring Jurek. Joking with his staff over coffee. You could feel how much the people from Michalow and Janow cared about their directors and vice versa. When I left Michalow, I said think about Morion. He nodded his head and gave me his typical smile with that sparkle in his eyes.

234

(The rest of the story you all know.) Anna. When Penelope became European Gold Champion she handed me a trophee. For everyone that was at the Europeans, they might recall it was an emotional mess for Tom Oben and me. Even though she did not know me, she gave me the sincerest hug, looked me in the eye and said â&#x20AC;&#x153; I am so happy for you, you deserve it.â&#x20AC;? After this, I have met her in Paris where we spoke for a long time and she instantly gained my respect. The way she speaks about Polish horses, it is like a mother talking about her children with such sincerity and heartfelt eyes. Either way, now we are today. The point of my story is, we need people like Jurek, Marek and Anna to teach fillies and colts like me. We need people like them to educate us about the history of the state studs. There is no comparison to personal experience and what you read online or in books. They give you something so much more important and that is experience that has been handed over generation to generation. This is why there are so many saddles decorating the trophee rooms of Janow and Michalow. Experience, passion and dedication. We need those three to preserve the history, protect the present and to establish the future of the Polish Arabian Horse Studs. 235

Scott Benjamin GUARDIANS OF THE POLISH ARABIAN HORSE During the late workday hours of Friday February 19th Central European Time, a crime of incalculable magnitude was committed, not only against the Polish Arabian horse, but the Arabian breed worldwide. In one fell swoop, the three leading experts and chief stewards of the Polish Arabian breeding program were dismissed from their positions of authority and influence by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture: Dr. Marek Trela as the President (Director) of Janow Podlaski Stud, Jerzy Bialobok as the President (Director) of Michalow Stud, and Anna Stojanowska as the Chief Arabian Horse Specialist in the Agricultural Property Agency. Not since Nazi tanks rolled across the Western Polish border on the morning of September 1st, 1939, has the fate and survival of the Polish Arabian horse been more in jeopardy or grave danger. Most encouragingly, the vast majority of the Arabian horse community worldwide has reacted with shock and disapproval, while standing united in support of the State Studs, the Polish Arabian horse and the universally respected leaders that were unjustly removed from their duties. From inside Poland, the opposition to these irrational removals has been the loudest and most vehement, with defense for the people, horses and programs arising from every sector of influence, including private Arabian owners and breeders, respected media personalities and journalists, regional politicians and community leaders, and Olympic equestrian athletes.

Amidst all the furor, confusion, finger pointing and debate, one single truth remains poignantly and painfully evident: the future of the Arabian horse in Poland is at risk. Yes, the staff at each of the studs – grooms, breeding managers and the like – are still in residence and doing what all Polish caretakers do best: taking absolutely superlative care of the Arabian horses in Poland, day in and day out, 24/7/365, through the best times and the worst. But by removing the existing leadership at both Janow Podlaski & Michalow, as well as the government inspector/ liaison in Agricultural Property Agency, the sitting government in Poland has done what NO other governing party has EVER done since the establishment of the State Studs almost two centuries ago: played politics with the Polish Arabian horse – the National Treasure of Poland and undeniably one of the country’s most iconic, recognizable and universally respected brands. Through centuries of turmoil, atrocities and hardship, the Polish Arabian horse has miraculously and courageously 236

survived implausible odds, the national program and reputation rebuilt from a mere handful of horses cobbled together after World War I, and again with a slightly larger group of purebreds that managed to survive pillaging enemy armies, wartime occupation, and an arduous evacuation through hostile battlefields in World War II. In the 20th century alone, these horses, and the Polish Arabian breeding program, have survived the destruction and devastation of Bolsheviks, Nazis & Soviets, as well as almost half a century of oppressive Communist control. To now find the fate of the Polish Arabian horse in its greatest peril within the free and democratic environment of 21st Century-European Union-member Poland as the result of rash, reactionary and imprudent actions from a handful of vindictive bureaucrats, is the most tragic and unconscionable outcome imaginable. The men – Marek Trela & Jerzy Bialobok - and woman – Anna Stojanowska - dismissed in Poland last week were not just government functionaries in a position of management, nor bureaucrats filling their latest appointment. These men and this woman are the living, breathing, day-to-day hard-working, action-taking Heart and Soul of the Polish Arabian breeding program, the modern day master breeders and visionaries, the risk takers, the dreamers, the leaders: the Guardians of the Polish Arabian horse. For almost forty (40) & twenty-five (25) years, respectively, they have been singularly identified worldwide with the Polish Arabian horse, and are universally acknowledged as the leading authorities on not only the current state of the Polish Arabian breeding program,

but the centuries long history and tradition of the Arabian horse in the Polish homeland. Trela, Bialobok & Stojanowska are the 21st century stewards of the Polish Arabian horse, the chosen successors and custodians of a National Treasure that was envisioned, created, nurtured and responsibly propagated under the masterful leadership of the three pillars of the Polish Arabian horse: Janow Podlaski’s longest serving Director Andrzej Krzysztalowicz, Michalow founder Director Ignacy Jaworowski, and Poland’s greatest ambassador & Chief Arabian Horse Inspector Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka. These late legends are undeniably most directly responsible for the unprecedented success and esteemed reputation of the Polish Arabian horse worldwide in the 20th century. Today, in the new millennium, the success, respect and universal acclaim the Polish Arabian horse has earned and enjoys in more far-flung corners of the globe, and in more competitive endeavours than ever before, are unequivocally a direct result of the monumental efforts, steadfast dedication and life-long service of Marek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska. This exchange of wisdom, knowledge and experience from one generation of horsepersons to the next in the State Studs of Poland is unparalleled in the Arabian breed worldwide. Not only is the conscientious transference of knowledge directly responsible for the unparalleled success of the Polish Arabian horse over the last seven decades, it has positively influenced the breeding of Arabian horses around the world with inestimable progress and prosperity. The Arabian horse belongs to the people of Poland. As the direct result of the efforts of centuries of dedicated horsemen and horsewomen, it is without reservation one of their national treasures. Beyond its influence domestically, this Polish National Treasure has also positively affected EVERY single country around the world in which Arabian horses 237

are bred, and undoubtedly, nearly every Arabian breeding program of importance and significance worldwide. This was not by mere chance that the Polish breeding program has succeeded. It has taken courage, vision and leadership from those closest to the horse over the course of the last century, namely Krzysztalowicz, Jaworowski & PawelecZawadzka from the Second World War to the new millennium, and from the last two decades of the 20th century to the present day by Trela, Bialobok & Stojanowska. These uncommonly dedicated and passionately devoted men and women are, as stated earlier, the Guardians of the Polish Arabian horse. No people know these horses better, nor love and care for these horses with more devotion. Their selfless dedication to the Polish Arabian horse is their life’s work, not just a professional title that sits on a desk or hangs on a wall. Each of these three know ALL of the Arabian horses at Janow Podlaski, Michalow & Bialka intimately. They can recognize each by name, in the stables and in the paddocks, not only from by the way the look, but by the way they behave. This kind of intimate knowledge can ONLY be gained through years of hands-on experience. Internationally, the names, faces, achievements and generous spirits of Marek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska are synonymous with the Polish Arabian horse, and for that matter, the country of Poland itself. It is in these leaders, these breeders and these stewards that the entire global Arabian horse community places their trust, respect and confidence. Just as with Krzysztalowicz, Jaworowski & PawelecZawadzka before them, the worldwide Arabian horse community rests easier, endeavours more confidently and progresses more positively with the assurance that the Guardians they know, trust and revere Marek Trela, Jezy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska – are at the helm of our industry institutions - Janow Podlaski & Michalow Studs - and are responsibly and most capably guiding the Polish Arabian breeding program. It is not just the positions and professional futures of Marek Trela, Jezy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska that are at stake in this political game of chess – it is the generations of knowledge, wisdom, experience and expertise that have been carefully and responsibly handed down from the last generation - Krzysztalowicz, Jaworowski & Pawelec-Zawadzka – to the hand picked and purposefully trained modern-day Guardians of the Polish Arabian horse: Trela, Bialobok & Stojanowska. Literally, fifteen (15) to twenty (20) generations of Polish Arabian horses live in the minds and breeding genius of these 21st century Guardians: detailed descriptions, recollections and vivid images of horses seen, bred, handled and stewarded by their predecessors, from whom this invaluable and irreplaceable knowledge was attained through decades of diligent study and labour. It has been this transference of expertise and insight that has allowed Marek Trela to create his modern-day masterpieces of PINGA, BELGICA, AL JAZEERA, PEPITA & PIANISSIMA from Krzysztalowicz’s beloved PIPI, BANDOLA, ALGERIA, PENTODA & PILARKA, respectively. The same holds true in Michalow, where Bialobok has envisioned and produced WIEZA MOCY, GALILEA, ZIGI ZANA, PUSTYNIA KAHILA & EMANDORIA, from Jaworowski’s unforgettable WIZJA, GIZELA, ZAZULA, PLATYNA & EMIGRACJA, respectively. It is vividly manifest with Krzysztalowicz’s PEPTON & PENITENT in Trela’s POGROM & PIAFF, as it is with Jaworowski’s EKSTERN & ESPARTERO in Bialobok’s EQUATOR & GEORGETOWN. The unwavering commitment to duty and responsibility towards each 238

new generation within the Polish Arabian breeding program first fell to Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka as Chief Inspector, whose job it was each spring to evaluate, score and either include or reject every single breeding specimen produced by the State Studs. Today, that responsibility belongs to Anna Stojanowska, who learned from the several generations of broodmares and stallions approved by her celebrated predecessor, and who now, can claim to have approved every single broodmare and breeding stallion comprising the current breeding programs of all the three State Studs. This evaluation and approval process not only affords an intimate knowledge of and hands-on interaction with every Arabian horse produced at the State Studs in the last two decades, it requires an uncompromising expertise on equine conformation and the millenniaold breed standard, as well as a circumspective view of not only where the Polish breeding program has been, but in which direction it is headed. These men and woman are SO much more than just presidents of agricultural management companies or a specialist in a federal ministry. They are indeed the Guardians of the Polish Arabian horse, having been trained to be so by their legendary predecessors, and having earned universal respect, admiration and success through their own merits as breeders, judges, leaders and authorities in the global Arabian horse community. This unbroken line of purposeful mentorship, responsible stewardship and diligent guardianship that stretches back across almost 100 years of collective experience and endeavour MUST NOT be lost or sacrificed under any circumstance, for the good of not only the Arabian horse in Poland, but the future of entire breed worldwide. You will not find, anywhere in the global panorama of the Arabian

horse, horsepeople and professionals that are more dedicated to, more passionate about or more all-consumingly entwined with the Arabian horse, and its place of honour, prestige and permanence in Poland. Through every tragedy and triumph, celebration and sorrow, struggle and success, from the daily early morning inspections of every single horse in residence, to the late nights spent caring for an ill or injured horse, or comforting a mare enduring a difficult delivery, these remarkably humble, devoted and dedicated horsemen and horsewoman have been there: stewarding, guiding, protecting, promoting and defending the horses that are proudly, passionately, overwhelmingly and unabashedly â&#x20AC;&#x153;their livesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workâ&#x20AC;?. Like the extraordinary Arabian horses they have nurtured and created, they are indeed the Pride of Poland. It is a direct result of their efforts, as the conduit through which the wisdom, sacrifice, knowledge and experience of their legendary predecessors is expressed and realized, that we all enjoy the very best of this equine breed that has mattered more to humanity than other for almost five thousand years. Speaking from a more personal perspective, I am in a very unique position to speak out and advocate for Marek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok & Anna Stojanowska. Not only have I professionally known these three 239

universally renowned Arabian horse experts for the past 25 years (before any of them were granted their positions of leadership that were just last week unjustly and callously stripped away) I knew their legendary predecessors - Andrzej Krzysztalowicz, Ignacy Jaworowski & Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka - in the same capacity. I have worked alongside each one on literally hundreds of occasions, in the stables caring for horses, at breeding inspections assessing the collective breeding program each spring and autumn, in transport trucks making the long journeys from Poland to the major shows of Europe, at events around the world positively promoting and raising international support and awareness for the Polish Arabian horse, in center ring during the Polish National Show while celebrating the success of the horses they have created and nurtured, and at ringside during the annual Pride of Poland auction working diligently to not only obtain maximum value for their beloved breeding stock but to find the right home in which their horses could thrive and contribute to the benefit of the breed longterm. I have laboured, sweated, debated, learned, strategized, planned, reflected, laughed, celebrated, triumphed, cried, mourned, suffered, endured, rejoiced, loved, lost and lived with each and every one of these exceptional human beings through the highs, lows and every day life of caring for, stewarding, promoting and guarding the past, the present and the future of the Polish Arabian horse. These three people have selflessly given and willingly sacrificed the best moments, days, years and decades of their lives to the Polish Arabian horse, not for fame, nor glory, nor for personal financial gain, but for the well being, preservation and uninhibited advancement of

a breed they have loved, respected and honoured in their every action and achievement. As a direct result of this uncommon dedication and unwavering commitment, the Polish Arabian horse is now more well respected, and more successful in ALL equine endeavours around the world than EVER in its 400+ year history. We must stand united, as an international community of horsemen and horsewomen, in resolute solidarity for these extraordinary people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for our peers, our mentors, our leaders and our friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; until this monumental affront to the future and security of the Arabian horse, not only in Poland, but especially worldwide, is corrected and the guardianship and leadership of Marek Trela, Jerzy Bialobok and Anna Stojanowska are once more restored at the helm of the Polish Arabian Studs. Poland, and our beloved Arabian horse, need us NOW more than EVERâ&#x20AC;Ś

240

241

242

243

244

Abu Dhabi

INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 9 T H - 10 T H F E B R U A R Y - A B U D H A B I E Q U E S T R I A N C L U B

Written by GIANLUCA MARTINO Translated by SONJA SMALDONE Photo by HENRIKE HÖRMANN and MAITHM AL MUBARAK

Under The Patronage of: HH SHEIKH MANSOUR BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of President Affair

The sophisticated and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progress. With a history rich in tradition dating back to around 3000 BC, Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. The strong dominant white color of its territory, sunny blue skies, traditional landscape offer a glimpse into the Bedouin life along with the Women’s Craft Centre, the particular design inspired by the Arabian heritage and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Right here - in the charming capital city of the United Arab Emirates has been held also this year one of the most prestigious morphology competitions in the world, the Abu Dhabi ‘INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP’. The Horse fair is the largest equestrian exhibition in the region and caters to everyone in the equestrian world from trade to consumers. The Show started on Tuesday afternoon, 9th at 17.00 with the Yearling Fillies Championship and terminated on Sunday 14th at 16.10 with the Stallions Championship. About 367 horses were registered in the Stud Book. On ﬁve magic days, everybody could admire and praise the legendary grace, beauty and power of genuine Purebred Arabian horses. Manager of the Show was Mrs. Fredericke Kopp; appointed commentators, Mrs. Nabila Al Ali and Mr. Abdallah Albarmaki; ofﬁcial photographers Ms. Henrike Hoermann, Mr. Morhaf Al Assaf and Mr. Erwin Escher. The Show was governed by the EAHS Rules and Regulations established by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. The Higher Organizing Committee was ably composed by: HE Juma Ali Al Romaithi, Mr. Adnan Sultan al Nuaimi, Mr. Abdulla Buti Al Qubaisi and Mr. Essam Abdalia Al Hameerie. In conclusion, we had an outstanding Judging Committee represented by: Dr. Gianmarco Aragno (Italy), Jay Constanti (Usa), Robbie Den Hartog, (Netherlands), Sylvie Eberhardt, (Germany), Murilo Kammer, (Brazil), William Oppen, (Argentina9, and Anna Stojanowska, (Poland). 245

SPECIAL MOMENTS

246

SPECIAL MOMENTS

247

GOLD CHAMPION

YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP

248

D Ajayeb

(FR I FAR I D x LADY VE RON ICA) – Dubai Arabian Horse Stud

BRONZE CHAMPION

( FR I FAR I D x I MAN IA APAL) – Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Hdm Maria Apal

D Jawaher

( FA E L R AS H E E M x D N O O R ) – Dubai Arabian Horse Stud

249

GOLD CHAMPION

Y E A R L I N G C O LT S C H A M P I O N S H I P

250

D Seraj

( FA E L R AS H E E M x L ADY VE R O N I CA ) – Dubai Arabian Horse Stud

BRONZE CHAMPION

( AJ PO RTO F I N O x W H I STLE R B HA ) – Ajman Stud

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Aj Wasmi

Al Aryam Sammad

( O M E L B E LLI SS I M O x JJ SALI NA ) – Al Ary am Arabians

251

GOLD CHAMPION

FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP

252

Fs Venezuela

( VE RVALD E E x FS MAD E LI N E ) – Khaled Ghanem Mubarak Alomairi

BRONZE CHAMPION

( Z T MAR WTEYN x AJA CAR I NA ) – Ajman Stud

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Aja Carrera

Rana Am

( MAS H O O R AL M O HAMAD IA x BALLE R I NA BVA ) – P. Abdullah Bin Fahad Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al Saud

253

GOLD CHAMPION

C O LT S C H A M P I O N S H I P

254

Lord El Shawan

( FA E L S HAWAN x L ADY S E R E NADA ) – Abdulla Rashed Khusaif Bink husaif Alnuaimi

BRONZE CHAMPION

( R F I FAR I D X ASAW I R ) – Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Ibn Farid

D Aasef

( MAR AJJ x LU M IAR B I NT BAL Z AC ) – Dubai Arabian Horse Stud

255

GOLD CHAMPION

MARES CHAMPIONSHIP

256

Donna Molta Bella Sra ( DA VALE NTI N O x R D FAB R EAN NA ) – Alsaqran Arabian Horse Stud

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Shownel

BRONZE CHAMPION

( S H OWK AYC E x W R J U LL AN E ) – Alsaqran Arabian Horse Stud

Camilia

( P IAF F x CALI N E CZK A ) – Al Jazeera Arabian Horse Stud

257

GOLD CHAMPION

S TA L L I O N S C H A M P I O N S H I P

258

Shanghai Ea ( W H J U STI C E x SALYMAH ) – Ajman Stud

BRONZE CHAMPION

( NAD E R AL JAMAL x MAH IT Y E L JAMA AL) – Khaled Ghanem Mubarak Alomairi

S I LV E R C H A M P I O N

Mahder Al Jamal

Nashmi Al Hawajer

( MAR AJJ x MAN I BA B I NT I B N NAVAR ) – Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri

259

Judge Interview

Mrs. J OAN N E LOW E

260

by Gianluca Martino

Hello Mrs. Joanne, thank you very much for accepting our interview. When did you start taking an interest in the Arabian horse breed? - My mother started to breed Arabian horses over sixty years ago, so I have been around Arabs as long as I can remember. We had a small stud at the beginning which expanded when we moved farms. One of the first foals my mother bred was Cinders Algoson/Yateemah who is in the tail female line of Padron. At what age did you become a Judge? - I first became a ridden judge at 21 years old and then an in hand judge at 25. In the UK every judge is required to judge the Anglo and Part bred Arabian horse which is a great education on conformation. Would you tell us how did you get started? - I was 8 years of age at my first National show and I was passing the time by looking at the horses and then trying to place them as the judges would. So you could say that is when started! I judged ridden classes around the UK and for these classes you have to ride every horse in the class. This gave me a great insight into how the horse functions. I progressed on to the conformation classes which were all under the comparative system and my first overseas appointment was the Australian Nationals.

So, what actually got you into morphology competitions? - I love beautiful horses and as I said as a child I wanted to understand what made one horse better than another. Could you tell us what is your ideal type of Arabian horse? And which are the features it should have? - Believe it or not my ideal Arabian was my rocking horse! It was perfectly proportioned and balanced and had a small head with large eyes and flared nostrils. The neck came high into the shoulder, the back was short and the tail set on high. OK the legs were not good and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement was limited but no horse is perfect! Obviously good legs and movement are very important and without these the horse is not very useful. What is in your opinion the most important thing, when judging a horse? - I always try to keep an entirely open mind on each horse I am judging and not give marks according to previous results the horse might have been given at another show. What affects your judgment? - I like to see a horse presented well with no shanking and I hate when horses are continuously circled by their handlers and although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m judging only the

261

horse I might end up being less generous with my marks. To what extent do you think your specific knowledge may, in some ways, distinguish yourself from other judges who have different professional and breeding skills? - Every judge has different skills and experiences to offer in the ring. I’m sure I am no different but i would like to think that years of riding helps me a little. What is the importance of the breed expos for you? Do the most deserving horses in terms of today’s standards really win? - We like to compete at many shows to showcase our own and clients horses. Presenting horses at a show is a form of marketing. It also a great to meet people and make new contacts. Normally the best horses win but very occasionally the results can go astray for some reason. If you could change anything in the current system of judgment, what would it be? - I would like the judging system to remain the same but the marks to be out of 10 with 1/2 marks. Then to have a separate section for the head, with the neck and shoulder marked together. What are the differences you notice between the Arabian horses of today and those in the past?

262

- The breed has changed a lot over the last twenty years. Some things are for the good and others not so good. Heads have definitely improved but often the “eye” has been lost. Personally I would prefer to see a big round eye before an extremely dished head. Without a doubt shoulders are getting straighter and backs long and weaker. Legs have often been an issue and in some breeding lines they are poor and you surely need good legs for the horse to stay sound and even to be ridden. In your opinion, which are the qualities you need to become a good Judge? - The list is quite long but I have narrowed it down there four qualities a judge needs 1) A sound knowledge of the Arabian horse at walk , trot and in stand up. 2) Honesty to yourself, the exhibitor and especially to the horse. 3) To have integrity, to be incorruptible and have the highest moral values. 4) A sense of humour. What was the greatest satisfaction you got from your work either as a breeder or a Judge? - As a breeder I love the stud work and watching the foals being born. Then following the development of each young horse. With regards to judging I just love seeing beautiful horses winning at the big shows and small breeders having their moment of glory at small shows.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a Judge? (Travel, time exposure, and so on) - There are certainly many positive aspects to judging. I enjoy travelling and visiting new places and meeting new people. The downside is plane delays and organising my own stud and help with the horses while I am away. Fortunately I have Chris around but he works away from home a lot so we have to organise ourselves well in advance, so that one of us are always at the farm. My husband Philip is also a great support and help on the farm.

We do know your son Chris Lowe is a perfect horseman…To what extent has your ‘role’ been a key factor in your son’s choice of profession? - I would never believe that anyone is perfect at anything. One always needs an open mind and be prepared to keep learning and even admit to mistakes. I encourage all my sons to ride and learn about horses. The eldest son is a vet specialising in ophthalmics in all animals and the middle son now lives in New Zealand with his family. Chris got the Arab horse “bug” when he was 12 years old and has never looked back. To help him with his dream he went to Cirencester to The Arabian horse market has become increasingly study for an equine and agriculture degree.. Although difficult. What do you think it should be said with I have always been there to give him help and advice reference to this? he has been totally self motivated in his career. - The top horses will always sell well but it is the average type of Arab that struggles to find a market. Can you tell us the funniest episode has happened to We are fortunate in the UK that we have many you over the last few years? shows that run ridden and in hand gelding classes. - I have some really funny times over the years The ridden mare classes are all well supported and including. judging championships in a large tent this gives these horses another job to do and enjoy. because of torrential rain. Then very recently I was in It also widens the market and so I would like to see Christchurch, New Zealand when a 5.7 earthquake the geldings give more opportunities at shows. This struck while I was judging some riding horses. The perhaps will encourage the castration of average colts horses were incredibly calm considering the building and new buyers. we were in shook so violently and made so much noise. This is not probably not very funny but quite Did you take part in any expo with your horses? some experience. - We regularly take our horses and client’s horses to shows nationally and internationally. What are your plans for the future? - Right now I am not sure but I do know that I wish What does the word breeding mean to you? to continue judging this wonderful breed for many - Any breeder needs to look at the long term goals years to come and to continue making new friends and plan the breeding carefully. There are no quick throughout the Arabian horse world. results to be had unless you get that special bit of good fortune. Thanks a lot for your interview Mrs. Joanne! It has In your opinion, what are the qualities needed to been an immense pleasure for me. become a good breeder? - To be a breeder needs patience, knowledge and some luck. What advice would you give to those who want to embark on this adventure of becoming a Judge? - I believe that judges are born and not made which means that you need have natural eye for the horse. For example my father knew a lot about horses but he could not assess it unless he was riding one and my husband knows nothing equine but knows a good arab when he sees one! To back up a good ‘eye” you need to know structure and movement. I am of the opinion that to know the horse in detail is to be involved regularly with it’s care and management.

263

OF THE 2016

ARABHORSE FARM TOUR DECEMBER 31, 2015 - JANUARY 3, 2016 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA HOSTED BY ARABHORSE.COM & SPONSORED BY ROYAL ARABIANS Text & Design: Beth Ellen Hunziker Photos: Avalon Photography, Laurelle Anderson, Blaire Catherine, Julie Daniel, Beth Ellen Hunziker, Horsefly Films, Lysa Roman, Javan Schaller

264

IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TELL WHAT everyone enjoyed most – the beautiful Arabian horses, the brilliant sunshine, the lavish hospitality, or celebrating the New Year with friends. The Ninth Annual ArabHorse Farm Tour offered all this – and more. The tour showcased twelve farms over four days with two additional farms welcoming visitors by appointment. It was a fun-filled whirlwind of a weekend with great energy, camaraderie, and mutual support from some of the top Arabian horse facilities in Scottsdale. Scott Bailey, of ArabHorse.com, founded the Farm Tour in 2008. Since then, it has become a destination event for Arabian horse breeders, owners, and trainers from around the world, as well as local horse lovers too. The original concept was to introduce the Arabian horse and Scottsdale breeders to the local public, and to encourage new people to become Arabian horse owners. The event also

benefits Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge through donated items, which are auctioned off. This years’ auction items included: breedings to top stallions, gorgeous fine art, handcrafted halters and breast pieces among other treasures. The total raised for Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge during this year’s tour was $24,950! Once again, Royal Arabians, owned by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis, were the official sponsors of the Farm Tour. Cindy and Mark, along with daughter Amanda Frasier, are devoted, hands-on breeders and owners who have generously supported the Arabian horse community – especially in Scottsdale – for many years. Their low-key, casual, warm, and friendly style helped ensure that everyone felt welcome while enjoying the majestic beauty, versatile athletic ability and family friendly nature of the Arabian horse.

Scott Bailey, Arabhorse. Com: “For me the Farm Tour has always been about exposing the Arabian horse to new people outside of the business. I am most proud that when you looked at the crowds this year, and they were massive, the largest we have had in nine years. Most of them were new people who had never seen horses before. It was really great breed exposure for our beautiful Arabian horses. A big thanks to all the farms that participated! We had a new farm this year, Tara Carpio Arabians, who did very well and had a wonderful presentaScott Bailey, Arabhorse. tion. A big call to Com: “For me theout Farm Greg and Gary Tour has Knowles always been McDonald, who the about exposing theare Araonly twoto farms have bian horse newtopeople participated every year. outside of the business. I always, thanks amAnd, mostasproud that when Royal Arabians by youtolooked at the crowds thisbeing year,the andArabhorse they were Farm Tour Sponsor massive, the largest weagain have this hadyear.” in nine years. Most of them were new people who had never seen horses before. It was really great breed exposure for our beautiful Arabian horses. A big thanks to all the farms that participated! We had a new farm this year, Tara Carpio Arabians, who did very well and had a wonderful presentation. A big call out to Greg Knowles and Gary McDonald, who are the only two farms to have participated every year. And, as always, thanks to Royal Arabians by being the Arabhorse Farm Tour Sponsor again this year.”

265

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

The ArabHorse Farm Tour started off on Thursday, December

Cindy McGown & Mark Davis

Cindy McGown, Royal Arabians: "The Arabhorse Farm Tour was, once again, a great success. The tour is an excellent way to invite new comers to our farms and see these beautiful animals in a fun and educational environment. I hope everyone enjoyed the farm tour as much as I did."

266

31 at Guzzo Worldwide and Royal Arabians. Perhaps it was the bright, warm sunshine, the gorgeous Arabian horses, or the delicious Mimosas, but everyone seemed more than ready to start celebrating the New Year. Royal Arabians has two facilities: one in Mesa, also in Arizona, which is for their breeding and performance horses; and the other on Cactus Road in Scottsdale, home to their halter show horses. The Cactus Road Farm is shared with Rodolfo and Natalia Guzzo of Guzzo Worldwide. Rodolfo presented some incredible show horses, including a very special yearling filly, Bijoix RH (Triad RH x RH Magija), bred by Robin and Drago Kragulj of Robin Hood Farms, breeders of the fabulous National Champion Mare, RH Triana (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF). Royal Arabiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; halter trainer Michael Carpio followed, bringing out their homebred yearling filly, Royal Invicta Rose (Royal Invictus x Jumeriah Rose SWF), who made the crowd gasp with amazement when they saw her beauty. Other special horses presented included superstar stallions: National Champion Brixx IA (Gazal Al Shaqab x Bella Versace), National Top Ten Stallion Royal Emanuel (Eden C x Emandoria), and National Reserve Champion El Chall WR (Magnum Chall HVP x Major Love Affair). It was the perfect start to a memorable day.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

267

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

268

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 SHAWN CREWS, ARABIANS, LTD: “I thought the Arabhorse Farm Tour was fantastic! Not only did I catch up with some of our industry’s great breeders and handlers, but I also met several new people who had never seen an Arabian horse. The weekend had a very special feel to me and I was most impressed with the crowds. I have never experienced that many people who love the Arabian horse in one place– yet it was not a horse show! It is a novel idea… and a great one! I cannot say enough about the host, Arabhorse.com, as well as all the Scottsdale farms that participated. It took a tremendous amount of effort to coordinate the weekend—but they did it!”

The next open house on the Farm Tour was Arabian Expressions, owned by Greg Knowles. Greg had a few surprises in store for

everyone. Judy Sirbasku and Shawn Crews of Arabians Ltd were in the house and brought some fantastic straight Egyptian Arabians all the way from Texas for everyone to enjoy. For decades, it has been the mission of Arabians Ltd, Judy Sirbasku and Shawn

Crews, to bring new people into our community. The ArabHorse Farm Tour was the perfect venue to showcase their horses. Greg presented some other top show and breeding horses, including several incredible young fillies sired by the stallion Calypso OS (Ajman Moniscione x AB Nastrapsy), owned by Mustafa

and Chera Sabankaya of Ottoman Arabians. These fillies were all stamped with extreme type, huge black eyes, unbelievable ears,

great tail carriage, and show horse charisma. A particular favourite was SS Calypsos Butterly (Calypso OS x SS Royal AT). The fillies were still a bit wild, but very showy. It will be fun to see how

Greg Knowles

Greg Knowles, Arabian Expressions: “The Arabhorse Farm Tour was a huge success for us this year. We had record crowds - I believe we counted close to 300 people. I think the most remarkable thing about my open house was the response I got when I asked the crowd to raise their hand if they already owned a horse. Only about 10 percent raised their hands, so that means 90 percent were new people, non-horse owners, who came to learn more about the Arabian horse. It was great to see so many new people. In addition, we’ve already sold two horses and there is one sale pending. It was also very special to be able to welcome back our dear friends, John and Debra Mitchell. We wish them the very best this year with their new horse, Lark RCA, a beautiful straight Egyptian colt, purchased from Arabians LTD.”

they grow up. This was definitely a group of horses worth seeing!

Debra & John Mitchell

269

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

The final open house of 2015 was held at Gemini Acres, hosted

by owners Sally and Jim Bedeker. Gemini is one of the most lavish farms in all of Scottsdale. The spectacular horses, twinkling lights and sparkling champagne made Gemini the perfect setting to welcome in the New Year. Everyone was definitely in the party spirit. Lucho Guimarães, head trainer at Gemini, and Farm Manager, Taylor Mason presented their horses, which included Jim Bedeker & Taylor Mason

Taylor Mason, Gemini Acres Manager: “The Arabhorse Farm Tour is always a highly anticipated event. This year however, exceeded expectations. With a record turnout and an even higher sales/breeding interest, certainly this Arabian-centered weekend has proven its value. We are humbled to open our doors and be among such great company in sun-filled Scottsdale showcasing our very best. In 2014, we hosted the “Gemini Acres Production Sale” during the Farm Tour. This year, we took a charitable approach, which was fun and benefitted a worthy cause. However, we are happy to announce that plans are already underway for hosting another great production sale during the next ArabHorse Farm Tour and we look forward to seeing everyone there.”

270

their patriarch, DA Vinci FM (Versace x Full Moon Astar) and

the exciting JJ Bellagio (Magnum Psyche x Joyeuse NY). These

stallions looked magnificent among the sparkling lights and flashing cameras of the paparazzi. It is easy to understand why their offspring are winning in show-rings around the world as well as being coveted for their breeding potential. Gemini Acres is also home to two of my favourite mares: the gorgeous bay imported from Belgium, Claudiaa (Psytadel x RA Cool Elegance), and Duchess of Marwan (Marwan Al Shaqab x Amety B). Duchess of Marwan is the dam of Artemas GA, the beauti-

ful black colt, sired by JJ Bellagio, who is now an international champion and owned by Stella Bella Arabians.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31

271

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

Laurie Martin & Mike Brock

After all the celebrating on New Year’s Eve, we wondered how many people would attend the first open house on New Year’s Day. Much

to our surprise and delight, the party for Laurie Martin’s Performance Horses was packed with people ready and waiting to see her show and breeding horses. Many at Laurie’s open house were new to the event and were attracted by the top performance horses at her facil-

Laurie Martin: "We are extremely happy to be a part of the ArabHorse Farm Tour. It is a great opportunity for Scottsdale farms to reach out to the public, and to introduce them to our horses. After all, our passion for the horses is why we do what we do each day, and we love to share our passion with others.”

ity. Arabian performance horses are extremely popular, not just in Scottsdale, but throughout the country. Laurie and her staff presented their horses in-hand, under- saddle and at liberty, proving that halter horses are also talented and versatile athletes. Offspring sired by Enzo (Padrons Psyche x RD Bey Shahmpane), NYN Hissani (Marwan Al

Shaqab x NYN Imara Versace), Jiuliusz de Wiec (Debowiec x Jiullya El Jamaal), LC Arlington (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady) and

Khadraj NA (Ponomarev x Khatreena NA), among others, were presented. Laurie Martin and Michael Brock were warm and welcoming hosts. Their stallion Khash PGA (Khadraj NA x RA Kela), a National Champion in hunter and western pleasure, was one of the most exciting horses of the day, and he really put on a show. It was the perfect start to the New Year.

Laurie Martin

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

Everyone then moved on to Culbreth Equine Training, and what fun we had there! Chris and Michele Culbreth have a very picturesque facility in North Scottsdale with spectacular views of desert and mountains – a beautiful setting to enjoy some very fancy show horses. The line up at Culbreth’s included National Champions shown in-hand, as well as gorgeous pure-bred and half-Arabian horses under saddle in hunt, side saddle, western, and English pleasure. Chris Jessica Schaeffler and Chris & Michele Culbreth

Chris and Michele Culbreth: "This year’s Farm Tour was once again a resounding success for Culbreth Equine. We again had a huge crowd of both new and returning fans of the Arabian horse. As one of only a few farms that have participated in the event every year since its inception, we have had the pleasure of seeing the event grow. It has evolved from one that was mostly local people, to an extravaganza that includes horse lovers from around the world. The Farm Tour has also had a positive influence on the horse market in our area. We have seen an increase of horses being purchased and sold during the weeks leading up to and following the event."

274

and Michele are two of the most respected people in the business. One of their clients, Jackie Deatherage, whose horse was presented, shared this heartfelt sentiment, “In my 25 plus years of ‘dealing’ with horse trainers, I cannot remember having liked and respected anyone as much as I, and many people do, Mister Chris Culbreth.” Through the ArabHorse Farm tours, the Culbreths have introduced many new people, non-horse owners, to the fun, and excitement of owning and showing Arabian performance horses. This is a critical market – especially for all the wonderful geldings we love so much, and for our talented and athletic halter horses as they mature.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

275

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

276

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

Anette & Jo達o Rodrigues

Next on the schedule, was Rodrigues Training Center,

owned by Anette and Jo達o Rodrigues. The environment

created by Annette and Jo達o was cosy, intimate, classy, and fun. Jo達o and his talented brothers, Alcides and Diego, put on an exciting presentation that included beautiful fillies,

handsome colts, and extraordinary mares sired by National Champions and National Champion producers such as Padrons Psyche (Padron x Kilika), Trussardi (Stival x Precious as Gold), Ajman Moniscione (WH Justice x Anthea Moniscione), Hariry Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x

White Silkk), Pogrom (QR Marc x Petla), Ever After NA (Sir Fames HBV x Entaicyng NA), and Rodan Ltd (Pad-

rons Psyche x LV Fantine) among others. There were also some very impressive stallions presented. I thought that PS Echo Domani (Ajman Moniscione x Torrifficoo) was

stellar, and the yearling filly, Truly Memoraable (Trussardi x MPA Giada), surely lives up to her name. All the horses

were beautifully conditioned and looked so happy to be out, showing off for the crowds of people. They seemed to have as much fun as we did!

277

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

278

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1

The first evening of January, 2016 was spent with Murray and Shirley Popplewell of Rae-Dawn Arabians. Most people are familiar with the Popplewell’s National Champion Stallion Bey Ambition (Regal Actor JP x Bey Shahs Lady). The first horses to be presented were his sons and daughters, with the babies shown in-hand, and then the older horses shown under saddle. These horses are natural athletes and I think they are even more appealing when ridden. Bey Ambition was also presented in-hand and under saddle! He is a very handsome, spirited stallion, yet he was well mannered and truly gorgeous as he loped around the arena like a veteran of the ring. In addition to Bey Ambition, Murray and Shirley use other top sires in their breeding program and the second group of horses were sired by a variety of stallions. They have had great success crossing their mares with Ever After NA and they showed several of his offspring. There was a very handsome colt by Stival, a lovely filly by Hariry Al Shaqab, and two very nice offspring by Shanghai EA (WH Justice x Salymah EA) – the filly RD Locetta (ex RD Arietta Bay) and a colt, RD Capriotti (ex Mi Morena). Both show beautiful type and structure. It was a fun and exciting presentation of the Rae-Dawn breeding program that showcased the beauty of their horses, and demonstrated their suitability as open or amateur performance horses.

Shirley & Murray Popplewell

Murray Popplewell, Rae-Dawn Arabians: “This year’s Arabhorse Farm Tour was the best one ever. We had a great crowd and such a diverse group. We had people who had never seen an Arabian horse, we had some of the top breeders in the country there, and we have visitors from around the world. It really was exceptional. In fact, we had a group from Saudi Arabia come back the next day, and they purchased five horses. I give a lot of credit to our amazing staff including Claudinei Machado, Bruno Guiraldelli and Colby Powell who worked so hard to prepare the horses and have them looking so good. We also want to thank Scott Bailey, David Cains and James Mead of Arabhorse.com for organizing this event, and for their commitment to promoting Scottsdale breeders and the Arabian horse.”

279

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

The recent addition of Straight Egyptian and Egyptian Heritage Classes at the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has brought in a completely new group of horses, breeders, owners, trainers, Tara Carpio

and exhibitors to the area. Tara Carpio, of Tara Carpio Arabians, has focused much of her career working with straight Egyptian Arabians and when she moved to Arizona, she brought her unique

experience to the community. Although this was the first year Tara participated with the tour, it was standing room only at her open house. It was wonderful to witness the interest people showed in the straight Egyptian horses, as well as the support from Egyptian breeders who attended, including Keri and Carolee Wright,

Jaleen Hacklander, Shawn Crews and others. I was excited to see the flashy chestnut stallion KA Damascus (Makhnificent KA x

Rahimah KA). Tara also had a big surprise for everyone as, right in the middle of her presentation of straight Egyptian horses, she brought out a towering Tobiano Pinto half-Arabian saddle/pleasure gelding that acted like he owned the place and with his gorgeous good looks and big action trot, he pretty much did! Everyone had a great time with Tara and her fabulous horses.

280

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

281

FRIDAY, JANUARY SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 2

282

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

Jennifer & Gary McDonald

The crowds of people either drove or walked the short distance to the next stop on the tour, McDonald Arabians, owned by Gary and Jennifer McDonald. Every farm on the tour is unique, and the special thing about the McDonald’s ranch is the sense of history and family. After all, Ross and Marjeanne McDonald, Gary’s parents, have been breeding Arabian horses for over 45 years. The Arabian horse continues to be a family affair with three generations competing and showing together. This year, Gary was the commentator while his son, Kenneth, presented most of the horses with great skill and showmanship. Gary’s daughter, Camille, also participated showing the gorgeous mare Ja Shaals Gift DNJ (Mishaal HP x Jamill Baraarrah). The show and breeding horses presented were of very high quality and represented leading sires from around the world including Versace (Fame VF x Precious as Gold), EKS Alihandro (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Psylhouette), Abha Qatar (Marwan Al Shaqab x ZT Ludjkalba), Pogrom, Bey Ambition, Gazal Al Shaqab (Anaza El Farid x Kajora), Besson Carol (Parys El Jamaal x Classic Krystall), Dakar El Jamaal (Ali Jamaal x Sonoma Lady) and his son Mazkarade (ex Majalis), as well as other notable sires. It was a fun-filled presentation of past and future champions.

Gary McDonald: “To us, the Arabhorse Farm Tour has everything to do with family. The holidays are a special time for us and always very busy. If we are going to work to host 500-600 guests at our open house, we want to make sure it is a memorable time for our family, and for our clients, friends, and guests too. This year, I had several people approach me to say hello and to tell me how much our open house means to them and their families – that attending our open house has become a holiday tradition for them. I love the fact that our open house has created an event that brings families together. Two of the main goals of the Farm Tour are promoting and marketing our Arabian horses, and we have been successful in selling horses and breedings to stallions standing at McDonald Arabians. However, I am most proud of the fact that we continue to live and work with the horses together as a family, and that we are making very special memories for our family and for others.”

283

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

Dean Wikel, Pegasus Arabians/Sandspur Ranch: “It was a pleasure for Terri and I to host the open house and presentation of horses. It was extra special having some of our grandchildren fly in from Ohio to join us. We had a very good turnout. This year, we’re celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Pegasus Arabians and it was really nice to see so many breeders in the crowd. We presented our stallions and had a very positive response. Although our youngest stallion Cadance wasn’t able to be there because he is just returning from his time in Europe, we presented a filly and a colt by him and they were very well received. We’re looking forward to welcoming Cadance back home in late January – just in time for the show and breeding season.”

That night, as the sun began to set and cast a golden light, the crowds made their way to Pegasus Arabians at Sandspur Ranch, owned by Dean and Terri Wikel. Driving through the ornate gates, we entered a very special place of history. Sandspur was once the home of the legendary stallion Padron (Patron x Odessa). Today, under the care of the Wikels, it once again is home to National Champions and National Champion producers. The evening was the perfect opportunity for Dean and Terri to welcome guests to their farm, to present their fabulous halter and performance horses, and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pegasus Arabians. For more than two decades, the Wikels have quietly created a very special breeding programme that has produced far too many champions to count. Their success has earned them the titles of Breeders’ National Finals – Breeder of the Year, three years in a row, and 2015 Arabian Breeders’ World Cup – Breeder of the Year. They are also nominated for the 2015 Arabian Horse Times Breeder of the Year.

284

With over 200 stalls on the 22-acre ranch, several trainers make Sandspur Ranch their home including Ricardo Rivero International, Julie Daniel Training Center, Cari Thompson and Fannie Maritz and, the newest member, Ally Brady Show Horses. Everyone worked together to present horses to the crowd of over 400 guests. Ricardo showed the halter horses, while Julie, Cari, Fannie and Ally showed the performance horses. Many of the horses were sired by the Wikel’s stallions: Masquerade PA (Armani FC x Cazsandra), Freedom PA (Magnum Chall HVP x Bey Unforgettable) and Cadance PA (Cavalli x Donatella), who they are welcoming back after his European tour. They have also used other high profile sires such as Hariry Al Shaqab and Titan AS (El Nabila B x Om El Beladeena). The Cadence offspring, including Saracha PA (ex Perfection) and Premier PA (ex Irresistable), both born last year, were very well received. It was a spectacular presentation with great variety that demonstrated the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

Dean & Terri Wikel

Julie Daniel, Daniel Training Center: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Arabhorse Farm Tour allows us to share our beautiful horses with fellow enthusiasts along with the general public. We had so much fun! Many visitors stayed longer than the suggested two-hour time frame and lingered back at the stalls asking questions and getting up close and personal with the horses. I think I speak for all of us at Sandspur Ranch, when I say we all enjoyed the evening. In fact we had so much fun, we are already making plans and looking forward to being part of the event next year.â&#x20AC;? 285

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

Nate White, David Boggs & Alcides Rodrigues

The final day of the ArabHorse Farm Tour started with the most lavish party of the season, hosted by Midwest Training Center and Coulter Cadillac. David Boggs welcomed over 650 guests from around the world to a presentation of national and international champions, as well as future champions. David’s son, Jake Boggs, began the show by presenting his miniature horse and newborn foal. This set the stage for their family friendly gathering. A beautiful group of fillies and colts sired by some of Midwest’s internationally acclaimed sires was the first to be presented. It won’t be long before many of these beautiful yearlings are wearing roses. Next was an incredible group of mares including National Champions Perfirka (Gazal Al Shaqab x Perforacja), Honey’s Delight RB (JJ Senor Magnum x Honeymoon FHP), BH Beijings Velvet (Beijing BHF x BH Versaces Velvet), Aria Qatars Angel (Abha Qatar x BHF Dark Angel), and – the one and only – RH Triana (ROL Intencyty x Sylviah WLF). These

286

David Boggs, Midwest Training and Breeding Stations: “Here at Midwest, we all eat, drink and sleep Arabian horses – it is a true labor of love for us. I am so proud to be a part of the Arabhorse Farm Tour for the past 9 years - it has really grown into a fabulous way to bring new people into our breed. From a business standpoint, this year’s event was the most successful yet and resulted in record amounts of breeding sales to the Midwest Stallions! Thank you again to Arabhorse.com!”

breathtaking beauties were followed by the stallions of Midwest, which included: LD Pistal (Magnum Psyche x Halana), Conquest BR (Versace x Lee Anna Psy), A Jericho (A Jakarta x Destiny VF), Rahere (Desperado x Rose of Sarangani), Baha AA (Al Ayad x Baraaqa AA), Aria Impresario (Marwan Al Shaqab x GC Echlectica), Falah Al Shaqab (Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion), Nimer Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x RHR Vallacontessa), and Marsal Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x Miss El Power EQ). The grand finale was the 2014 World Gold Champion Stallion, Kahil Al Shaqab (Marwan Al Shaqab x OFW Mishaahl), who will make his American showring debut at the Scottsdale Show with David Boggs. Many of the people who attended the open house had never seen an Arabian horse before, so you can image the impression these magnificent creatures made! That is what the ArabHorse Farm Tour and Midwest Training Center are all about, bringing the best of the breed to the world.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

287

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

Justin Cowden, Cindy McGown, Mark Davis & Leo Hansen

The last open house of the tour was held at Royal Arabians’ Mesa facility, home to their breeding and performance horses. Cindy and Mark graciously welcomed everyone again, and they introduced their talented staff before presenting their very special horses. The Polish beauty Egzonera (Monogramm x Egzotyka) was a vision in white and completely stole everyone’s heart. The lovely mare Jumeriah Rose SWF (MA Shadow El Sher x SWF Desert Rose) put on an exciting performance for the spectators. Jumeriah Rose SWF is the dam of the ultra extreme yearling filly, Royal Invicta Rose (by Royal Invictus) that we saw on the first day of the tour. Once again, Amanda Frasier was the commentator, and it was evident from her personal stories about the breeding, bloodlines, accomplishments, and future plans for each horse, that she dearly loves her horses. Everyone at Royal Arabians believes that their horses are meant to be enjoyed and for them, that includes performance as well as halter competition, and so their horses were presented under saddle in hunter and English. They were beautiful and well mannered – even with all the people reaching out to touch their glossy coats as they walked by. Royal Arabians stallions were also presented and the star of the afternoon was the classic beauty Al Maliik (Marwan Al Shaqab x Maya El Jamaal), owned by Suzanne Acevedo. Adorned in a custom halter and breast collar, Al Maliik pranced and reared, and then marched out of the ring, all to the delight of the cheering crowd. It was a spectacular finale to the 2015-2016 ArabHorse Farm Tour.

To learn more about the ArabHorse Farm Tour, & the participating farms, visit www.arabhorse.com To learn more about the ArabHorse Farm Tour Sponsor, Royal Arabians, visit www.royalarabians.com

288

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

289

BREEDING TOMORROW’S STARS

FOLLOW ROYAL ARABIANS | @ROYALARABIANS | #ROYALARABIANS ROYAL ARABIANS | MESA, AZ - SCOTTSDALE, AZ Info@RoyalArabians.com | www.RoyalArabians.com

290

ROYAL EMANUEL (Eden C x Emandoria)

Royal Valtina

Royal Mikalea

Royal Invicta Rose

ROYAL INVICTUS

(Ajman Moniscione x San Jose Javiera)

291

292

293

Handler Interview

JOHAN NA U LLSTRĂ&#x2013;M by Gianluca Martino

Hello Mrs. Johanna, First of all, thank you for agreeing to be interviewed by our Magazine. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start from the beginning. How did this passion you have for the Purebred Arabian horse begin? - I have been riding since young age and my first own horse happened to be an Arabian gelding. With him, I competed both in dressage, show-jumping, cross-country, racing, and also some shows! The first time I have showed him, both he and I loved it, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I got interested in showing horses! To what extent has this love you have acquired for the Arabian horse influenced your life? - My passion and love for the Arabian horse has affected my whole life positively! I can work with what is my dream, and a few of the many bonuses are for example that I can travel around the whole world, and I have fantastic friends in every corner of the globe, through the horses!

294

What does the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;breedingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mean to you? - Breeding to me, means creating and preserving! To be a breeder comes in my opinion with big responsibility. We must make sure to continue this unique breed of horse as a sound, utterly beautiful, intelligent, strong and gentle horse, sacrificing none of the above in favor of only one specific! In your opinion, what are the qualities needed to become a good breeder? - To become a good breeder I think you need to have a vision and a long term plan. To think not only one generation at the time, but having in mind what is needed after that to get further. I believe experience, good feeling and luck are three equal parts of importance for every consistently good breeder! What feelings do you receive by training and handling Arabian horses? - I love my work, and to train and handle all kinds of horses. They give me energy and inspiration; I also learn every day how to improve my skills to understand them and how to explain them things, so that they understand better what I mean. It gives me a wonderful satisfaction to become absolute in tune with a horse! Is your involvement with horses a hobby or mainly a business for you? - I work with horses as a business and it is mostly 24/7. I am very lucky to be able to make a living out of my hobby! In your opinion, what are the main qualities needed to become a good trainer/handler? - To become a good trainer and handler, without sacrificing the horse, requires a dose of humbleness and a dose of self criticism and honesty to oneself. I will point out some main qualities I think are needed to become a good horse trainer. You need to have interest in communicating with your horse, and be willing to find a way to perform, where both horse and handler are confident. You need to have an ability to train the horse in a way so that he WANTS to perform for you. This requires self control, patience, timing and feeling. You need to be a good team-player, care for your staff, be fair and honest to your clients, learn to be a gracious looser and a humble winner. 295

You need to be very strong, very resistant to stress and have great organizing and problem solving skills. You need to be able to enjoy the road, not only the goal. It’s such a hard work to be a horse trainer, it would be impossible if it’s not enjoyable! Is there any particular symbiosis between a handler and his/her horse? - It is possible to build an incredible relation with a horse, with a total mutual understanding and companionship. But it’s also possible to make the horse a frustrated slave, full of fair. We trainers are in control as we take the lead and decide how to train the horse, so it’s up to us to decide how to work with our horses! I think it’s very easy to connect with Arabian horses and can’t find any reason to harm them, when they are already so willing to try to understand me and to please me! Out of all horses you have been entrusted to, which is the one you had to bear a greater commitment with? - I met so many horses and there are many, many of them I will never, ever forget! One that was very special to me was Olita, a mare from Janow Podlaski that I had in training on my farm. she was my soul-mate, and each year when I visited Janow, she came out of the herd when she heard my voice. I will also never forget Fernando, by Monogramm, or Ramino, a straight Egyptian stallion we showed very successfully. The list can be very long!! So, what actually got you into morphology competitions? Do you remember your first show? - I got into the Arabian horse show world only because there was a show once where I had a riding competition and for fun, I showed my Arab gelding there! It was a weekend for only Arabs with jumping, dressage, and racing, cross-country, driving, western, show, and all kinds! To collect points for the whole weekend, the show would give some extra, so I entered my gelding there. He was great, got second in a big class and scored max on movement, it was so fun and exciting! That’s how it all started! Do you miss past times contests or do you prefer the atmosphere of today’s festivals? Is there any victory you feel particular close to? - I love the shows in the old days because of the passion and joy. Everyone was excited when a great horse came into the ring and the support was fantastic! It was where breeders got together to compare the results of their efforts. Nowadays, the horses are more equal in quality, and as frozen semen is used much more, pedigrees are more equal as well, so horses are getting more uniform in model and type. We are not having such big crowds anymore, partly because atmosphere might be a little less than old times, but also because it’s comfortable to stay at home and see the horses on live-stream. Live-stream is a great tool to be able to see shows far away, but reduces the number of spectators a little too, and that brings the atmosphere a little lower. I never forget when I showed first time at the Polish nationals and got both champion and best in show with the lovely filly Amra. My Triple Crown titles are memorable as well, but also wins that are not the 296

highest are very touching and memorable too. I remember very well the Reserve All Nations Cup title in Aachen with my best friend Fernando, who just danced the roof off in the ring!! Could you tell us what is your ideal type of Arabian horse? And which are the features it should have? - My ideal Arabian horse is as beautiful inside as outside! Elegant and refined with naturally arched neck, even when asleep. Huge, curious and intelligent low set eyes, wide forehead. Small, beautiful ears, tight together and very beautiful, expandable nostrils. Thin, black skin with naturally silky coat. Strong but not heavy legs with iron tendons and round, black, hard hooves. Good chest, never narrow. Laid back shoulder, good withers, strong short back and loin, and I love a perfect hip!! Tail should be carried high, even on the way to pasture and should go straight up at the smallest excitement! Floating, ground covering, dancing movement with sparkling eyes, searching for eye contact! Gentle and willing, sensitive and smart, courageous and strong! That’s my ideal type of horse, no matter the bloodlines! What is the importance of the breed expos for you? Do the most deserving horses in terms of today’s standards really win? - The importance of the shows today, is I think mostly business and ego. There is less space for the actual horse itself than it is for the commotion around his owner, his handler and his potential buyer. Because of this, hypes are often created around some specific horses, buyers or handlers, and because of this, the results will not always tell who the best horse is. What are the differences you notice between the Arabian horses of today and those in the past? - The main difference in horse today is in my opinion that they are getting more equal in look than previously. We breed towards a universal type. We see less of the typical Spanish, the typical Russian, Crabbet horses etc ... If it’s good or bad, is hard to tell, but it’s certainly going to be more difficult to find good breeding matches in the future as so many of the horses have equal pedigrees as well. The Arabian horse market has become increasingly difficult. What do you think it should be said with reference to this? - The Arabian horse market is difficult, except for the very, very best horses. Of course, those are only a few. But as almost all shows are on elite level now, I think, it’s important to recreate a space for the remaining 99% of the horses and breeders in the world. The Arabian horse world should be inspiring and welcoming to everyone, and we need more education of beginners, more shows for all the levels below elite and there is a movement towards this right now with great interest! It’s also not everyone who can keep a good horse in training for a full season, and others maybe simply want to show their horses themselves! The more breeders we will have that enjoys shows, riding and all activities around the horses, and who

297

298

will be able to participate in activities, the easier we can turn the market into a better direction I think! Did you take part in any expo with your horses? - I sometimes show my own horses, I have a few mares, and from time to time, if I don’t have a client horse in the class, I can show my own. I have one filly this year that will be shown a little. Can you tell us the funniest episode has happened to you over the last few years? - I have funny episodes almost every day! We have a fantastic team, I have a fantastic husband and we have absolutely incredible clients, we have rarely place for new clients in our barn. It makes it much easier to work day and night when we have a good sense of humor, and we do laugh, every single day! I could write a whole article in an another issue of your magazine, with episodes! What are your expectations for the future? - In future, I hope to continue with educating others, to share what I have learned over the years. And a big part of my job is consulting. Helping and advising other breeders, with purchases, sales, breeding decisions and everything around their horses. We always keep 3-4 good breeding stallions, and a whole battery of fantastic broodmares, I love this part, to plan new breedings with my clients, and to share excitements when the results are good. Shows are always a big part of the business of course, and it’s also where many connections are made, but a very big part of the passion and excitement is to create foals growing into stunning horses! What advice would you give to those who approach the world of Purebred Arabian horse for the first time? - My advice to newcomers is always: number one: don’t buy a stallion the first thing. Buy a filly or a mare. But, buy her only after learning. Visit farms, watch shows, listen to everyone but don’t trust anyone blindly. And it’s better to lose one opportunity of a horse than buy too many horses and then regret after. We know you have fantastic mares in your barn…Suzanna, Ramses, Tamara LL, Athena, La Linda…Only to mention a few of them…They all are grey mares…do you have a soft spot for this color? - I love grey horses. But, first of all, I love beautiful horses, we have most colors in our barn, but most of them are grey or bay. But it’s hard to beat a herd of white mares prancing around in a pasture! To what extent is the dam-line important for you when performing crossbreeding? - Damline is very, very important to me! I always ask who the dam is, and for a stallion, no matter how beautiful he is, if he has a dam I don’t like at all, I will never use him. If I visit a farm, the most exciting part is always to see the broodmares! Will you please leave us a final message? - I was in this business for quite a long time. When I was new, long ago, I was so lucky, because I had some honest, helpful breeders supporting and caring for me! If I had been all alone, I’m not sure if I had continued! Now, it’s my turn to be helpful to others, welcome new people, share my knowledge and encourage and inspire other people. The Arabian horse is an amazing breed, and if I can help to open a door for others, some of them maybe successful future breeders, I have been here for a reason! I think it’s important to share! Thanks a lot Johanna…It was an honor talking to you. We feel to wish you all the best in your future endeavors…

299

300

301

TheEgyptianRepublic and the

Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse

La Repubblica Egiziana

e il Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian Written by Domenico Tocchi | Translated by Sonja Smaldone

s this topic is written for a magazine, its complexity has obliged me to be short and condensed. Therefore, the chapter may sometimes look incomplete and rather information-based to the reader. In 1953 the Egyptian Republic was founded. RAS changed their name into E.A.O. yet maintaining the same tasks and took over the operations of Inshass Stud after the sales. In 1948, RAS published the Arabian Horse Stud Book. Later in 1966, E.A.O. published Volume II that would be followed by Volume III in 1972 in which, for political issues, were excluded any details about Inshass horses and their progenies. Published data concerning Inshass horses, ﬁrst appeared in 1975 in Volume IV of the Stud Book, which also included private farms as listed by EAO, among which we ﬁnd: Albadeia Stud farm, Hamdan Stables, Sham El Asil Stud farm, Mr. Ahmed Sherif’ Stud farm and The Police College. Since 1975 E.A.O. have published additional volumes to the Stud Book from which we can learn about the mares and stallions who have successfully re-produced their offspring up to the present day. In this regard, I will mention all these subjects, bearing in mind that some of them may not have any more descendants in Egypt despite they appear in other Stud Books.

302

a complessità della materia mi costringe a riassumere molto, dato che quest’argomento è scritto per una rivista, così il capitolo può sembrare incompleto e troppo schematico. Nel 1953 nasce la Repubblica Egiziana, come ho già detto la R.A.S. prende il nome di E.A.O. mantenendo gli stessi compiti e rileva quello che rimane dell’Inshass Stud dopo le vendite. Nel 1948 esce a cura della R.A.S. lo Stud Book del Cavallo Arabo, l’E.A.O. nel 1966 pubblica il Volume II, nel 1972 pubblica il Volume III, dove per questioni politiche non figurano i dettagli dei cavalli Inshass e dei loro discendenti. Per vedere pubblicati i dati riguardanti i cavalli Inshass, dobbiamo aspettare la pubblicazione nel 1975 del Volume IV dello Stud Book, dove figurano anche allevamenti privati elencati dall’E.A.O., tra i quali troviamo: AlBadeia Studfarm, Hamdan Stables, Sham el Asil Studfarm, Mr. Ahmed Sherif’s Studfarm, The Police College. Dal 1975 a oggi l’E.A.O. ha pubblicato altri volumi dello Stud Book, dai quali possiamo rilevare quali sono le fattrici e gli stalloni che hanno riprodotto la loro progenie fino ai nostri giorni. A tal proposito, di seguito cito tutti questi soggetti, tenendo presente che alcuni potrebbero non avere più discendenti in Egitto, pur avendoli in altri Stud Books.

Badria 1941 She was a chestnut mare belonging to the Hamdanieh lineage, born on March 26th 1941. Together with the Koheilan stallion Beshir El Ashkar, she was donated by Shibly Bisharat Bey – who had gotten both horses from some Bedouin tribes stationed near the Jordanian border - to Inshass Stud in March 1948. In June 1953 Badria was transferred to the Veterinary Section of the Army and later to EAO. Bint Barakat She was a gray mare, born in 1941, daughter of Ibn Barakat and Bint Saklawiyah Jedraniyah, the latter daughter of Beshid, an Original Arabian stallion from the Tahawi tribe and out of the broodmare Saklawiyah Jedraniyah of Hag El Nasr Sameyda Tahawi. Bint Barakat was bred by Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi and was purchased by Ahmed Hamza in 1944; she eventually died in 1971. Bint El Bahreyn She was a bay mare born in 1898 by Ibn Aissa Khalifeh, owned by Sheik of Bahreyn who eventually gave her as a gift to Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II in 1903. On 26th December 1907 Khedive sold her to Lady Anne Blunt, who, in turn, sold the mare to an ever unknown person in 1912. The breed was Dahmeh Shahwanieh. Out of this bloodline would later develop one of the greatest horses of the modern era, among which the large family of Elwya with her daughter Tiﬂa who produced a family of great champions. Elwya’sister was also Maisa, dam of the stallion Madkour in Germany, and Bint Maisa El Saghira at the Marshalls in the US, with her great production of both stallions and mares among which Shaikh Al Badi and Amaal. Bint Hadba El Saghira She was a chestnut mare born on February 22nd 1912 at Kubba Stables of Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II. Her sire was El Halabi (Saklawi I x Halabia) and her dam Hadba (The Sklawi x Venus). The lineage of this mare was Hadba Enzahi, she was purchased by RAS on February 6th 1914 and died in 1931. This is the bloodline that gave us the great Nazeer (Noseir) and his daughter Foze who went to Germany; Malekat El Gamal who was shipped to the US and her beautiful offspring among which her daughter Imperial Sayyah and Sundar Alisayyah, the mare Farasha and her foals Galal, Farazdac, Faleh and Nabilah (Nabilahh) with her son Khofo (Khopho) - they too arrived on Marshall Farms in Gleannloch USA - and one of the best mares of all times, Maar Bilahh Bint Nabilahh, bred by Rancho Bulakenyo in the USA who became the Queen Mother at Ariela Arabians in Israel; later others like Gharib in Germany or Ibn Galal (Magdi) in Babolna and Germany; Kasr El Nil and his sister Omnia or the dam Bint El Nil and her sister Dawlat, dam of Dalul, The Minstril and Thee Desperado, Zebeda and her son Shaker el Masri (Shaker) in Germany, Yosreia and her son Aswan (Raafat) in Russia. Honestly, I should have mentioned many others because this is a bloodline that has produced an extraordinary array of important horses. Bint Karima She was a gray mare born on May 9th 1935, daughter of Lady Anne Blunt’ stallion Rasheed (Jamil x Zareefa) and out of Karina (Dahman x Obeya). Bint Karima was purchased by Inshass Stud Farm in Kafr Ibrash and sold in July 1953 to Abdel Samad el Gayar. Bint Rissala She was a chestnut mare born in 1920 at Crabbet Arabian Stud where she was usually called Razieh; she was the daughter of Ibn Yashmak (Feysu x Yashmak) and Risala (Mesaoud x Ridaa). Bint Rissala was acquired by R.A.S.

Badria 1941 Era una saura di stirpe Hamdanieh nata il 26 Marzo 1941. Nel marzo 1948 fu regalata insieme allo stallone Koheilan Beshir El Ashkar, all’Inshass Stud da Shibly Bisharat Bey che li ottenne dai beduini vicino al confine giordano. Nel giugno 1953 Badria fu trasferita alla Sezione Veterinaria dell’Esercito e più tardi all’E.A.O. Bint Barakat Di mantello grigio, nata nel 1941 era figlia di Ibn Barakat e di Bint Saklawiyah Jedraniyah, a sua volta figlia di Beshid, uno stallone Originale Arabo della trubù dei Tahawi e di una fattrice Saklawiyah Jedraniyah di Hag Nasr Sameyda El Tahawi. Bint Barakat fu allevata da Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi e fu acquistata da Ahmed Hamza nel 1944, morì nel 1971. Bint El Bahreyn Baya, nata nel 1898 da Aissa Ibn Khalifeh, Sceicco del Bahreyn e da lui data in regalo a Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II nel 1903. Il 26 Dicembre 1907 il Khedivè la vendette a Lady Anne Blunt, che la rivendette a una persona di cui non conosciamo il nome nel 1912. La stirpe era Dahmeh Shahwanieh. Questa linea di sangue ha dato tra i più grandi cavalli dell’era moderna, tra cui ricordiamo la grande famiglia di Elwya con sua figlia Tifla che ha prodotto una famiglia di grandi campioni. Sorella di Elwya era anche Maisa, madre dello stallone Madkour in Germania e Bint Maisa El Saghira dai Marshall negli U.S.A., con la sua grande produzione sia femminile che maschile, tra cui ricordiamo Shaikh Al Badi e Amaal. Bint Hadba El Saghira Era una saura nata il 22 Febbraio 1912 a Kubba Stables di Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II. Il padre di Bint Hadba El Saghira era El Halabi(Saklawi I x Halabia) e la madre era Hadba(Sklawi I x Venus). La stirpe di questa fattrice era Hadba Enzahi, fu acquistata dalla R.A.S. il 6 Febbraio 1914 e morì nel1931. Questa è la linea che ha dato il grande Nazeer(Noseir) e sua figlia Foze andata in Germania, Malekat El Gamal andata negli U.S.A. e la sua stupenda discendenza tra cui ricordiamo sua figlia Imperial Sayyah e la nipote Sundar Alisayyah, la fattrice Farasha e i figli Galal, Farazdac, Faleh e Nabilah(Nabilahh) con suo figlio Khofo (Khopho), anche loro arrivati dai Marshall a Gleannloch Farms negli U.S.A. e ancora una delle migliori fattrici che abbia avuto la nostra epoca, Maar Bilahh da Bint Nabilahh, allevata da Rancho Bulakenyo in U.S.A. diventò la Queen Mother di Ariela Arabians in Israele, poi altri come Gharib in Germania o Ibn Galal(Magdi) a Babolna e Germania, Kasr El Nil e la sorella Omnia o la madre Bint El Nil e sua sorella Dawlat, madre di Dalul, The Minstril e Thee Desperado, 303

in 1920 by Lady Wentworth and died in 1946. Her lineage was Koheila Rodania. Among the descendants of this bloodline were her sisters Enayat, dam of the great Sakr and Omnia, the grandmother of Al Kidir by AK Khattaara, the brothers Alaa El Din and Bint Kateefa, the dam and Kaysoon Farag. We also find the powerful grey mare Om El Saad, dam of Saaida, Rafica who produced the stallion Mohawed, Kaydahom, in her turn dam of the stallions Kayed and Nagda who produced Nawal at EAO; but also Darrag, Nazli Nagid who went in the US; the beautiful Bint Om El Saad and her daughter Sonbolah, great champion of Serenity Farm in the USA, and her brother Ikhnatoon, one of the best stallions at El Zahraa, and again Zahda and Rahma who produced the mares Rawayeh with her son El Mareekh, super stallion in the US Hanadi, and once she had been exported to Babolna in Hungary had infused her bloodline worldwide. Finally, we shall remember that Om El Saad was from her dam line, sister of the stallion Rashad Ibn Nazeer (Rashad) who went to Richard Pritzlaff’s Rancho San Ignacio in New Mexico (USA), and the mare Sanaaa (Sanaa) imported by the Marshalls in the US in 1964 and dam of the stallion Hossny who went to Argentina at Count Zichy-Thyssen Studfarm. Bint Riyala She was a bay mare born in 1920 at Crabbet Arabian Stud, where by all was called Risama. Daughter of Nadir (Mesaoud x Nefisa) and out of Riyala (Astraled x Ridaa). Bint Riyala was sold to R.A.S. owned by Lady Wentworth in 1920 and again sold in 1934 to TGB Trouncer. Her lineage was Koheila Rodania. Within this bloodline there are outstanding subjects such as the mares Mamlouka, the beautiful Champions Fawkia, Samia, Nazeera; Champions like Serenity Bint Mamlouka (Bint Mamlouka), Romana II and Dalia, Amani and the black Asham Sharafa on Bentwood Farm along with the stallions Waseem, the champion Asadd and the great Imperial Imdal. Bint Yamama (by Yemameh) She was a grey mare whose date of birth and death still remained unknown. Raised by Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II, daughter of Saklawi I and Yemameh, her lineage was Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan. In this bloodline we find the stallion Nasr (Manial), imported into the USA by W. R. Brown in 1932. Through his daughter Negma Dahmah 1893 (approximately) also came the two brothers belonging to Henry B. Babson, Fadl and Maaroufa. The latter foaled the beautiful bay stallion Mohafez (AK Sharaf), bred on Bentwood Farm and later used by Hans J. Nagel in Germany. Maaroufa also gave birth to the stallion Prince Fa Moniet, breeding sire of Ansata’s herd, and the multichampion American wonderful mare RDM Maar Hala, dam of the stallion El Halimaar, the latter great champion and great breeding sire. 304

Zebeda e suo figlio Shaker el Masri(Shaker) in Germania, Yosreia e suo figlio Aswan(Raafat) in Russia. Ne dovrei citare molti altri perché è stata una linea che ha prodotto molti cavalli importanti. Bint Karima Una cavalla grigia nata il 9 Maggio 1935, figlia dello stallone di Lady Anne Blunt Rasheed(Jamil x Zareefa) e Karima(Dahman x Obeya). Bint Karima fu comprata dall’Inshass Stud a Kafr Ibrash Farm e rivenduta nel Luglio 1953 a Abd el Samad el Gayar. Bint Rissala Era una cavalla saura nata nel 1920 a Crabbet Arabian Stud dove si chiamava Razieh, era figlia di Ibn Yashmak(Feysu x Yashmak) e di Risala(Mesaoud x Ridaa). Bint Rissala fu comprata dalla R.A.S. nel 1920 da Lady Wentworth e morì nel 1946. La sua stirpe era Koheila Rodania. Tra i discendenti di questa linea troviamo le sorelle Enayat, madre del grande Sakr e Omnia, nonna di Al Kidir, da AK Khattaara, i fratelli Alaa El Din e Bint Kateefa, madre di Kaysoon e Farag. Troviamo anche la potente grigia Om El Saad, madre di Saaida, Rafica che ha prodotto lo stallone Mohawed, Kaydahom a sua volta madre dello stallone Kayed e di Nagda che ha prodotto Nawal all’E.A.O. e Darrag, Nazli e Nagid andati negli U.S.A., la bella Bint Om El Saad e sua figlia Sonbolah, grande campionessa di Serenity Farm in U.S.A. e suo fratello Ikhnatoon, uno dei migliori stalloni di El Zahraa e poi ancora Zahda e Rahma che ha prodotto le fattrici Rawayeh con suo figlio El Mareekh super stallone negli U.S.A. e Hanadi che esportata a Babolna in Ungheria ha diffuso la sua linea di sangue in tutto il mondo. Infine dobbiamo ricordare che Om El Saad era sorella materna dello stallone Rashad Ibn Nazeer (Rashad) andato a Rancho San Ignacio di Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico (U.S.A.) e della fattrice Sanaaa (Sanaa) importata dai Marshall negli U.S.A. nel 1964 e madre dello stallone Hossny che andò in Argentina all’allevamento del Conte Zichy-Thyssen. Bint Riyala Era una baia, anche lei nata nel 1920 a Crabbet Arabian Stud, dove si chiamava Risama, era figlia di Nadir (Mesaoud x Nefisa) e Riyala (Astraled x Ridaa). Bint Riyala fu comprata dalla R.A.S. nel 1920 da Lady Wentworth e venduta nel 1934 a T.G.B. Trouncer. La sua stirpe era Koheila Rodania. In questa linea di sangue troviamo grandi soggetti come le fattrici Mamlouka, la bella Campionessa Fawkia, Samia, Nazeera, le campionesse Serenity Bint Mamlouka (Bint Mamlouka), Romana II e Dalia, Amani e la nera di Bentwood Farm Asham Sharafa, oltre agli stalloni Waseem, il campione Asadd e il grande Imperial Imdal. Bint Yamama (da Yemameh) Era una grigia di cui non conosciamo la data di nascita e

El Kahila 1921 She was a dark bay mare born on April 6th, 1921. We do not know her lineage, but it could be a Koheileh Krush. El Kahila was donated by King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia to Inshass Stud in April 1927 and died on February 13th, 1941. Out of this bloodline came also the stallion Anas at EAO and his sister Safinaz, dam of the great Ibn Safinaz, both exported to the US, the two full sisters Bint Shahbaa exported to Australia in 1970 and Bint Shahbaa exported to the USA in 1969. El Obeya Om Grees As for many horses from Inshass Stud , little is known about this mare as during the traumatic transition from Monarchy to Republic many data got lost. We know for sure that she was given in early 1931 by King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud to Inshass Stud and her bloodline was Obeya Om Grees. This bloodline was instrumental in the selection of the Egyptian Arabian Horse of modern era; this is the lineage that produced outstanding mares such as Montaha exported to the USA and her sister Hanan exported prior to Babolna and then to Germany, where she produced a worldwide acclaimed dynasty. Out of this dynasty came also stallions of the caliber of Ibn Gala I, Jamil, Asfour, Salaa El Dine with her sons Alaa Al Din and Adnan, and then the mares Arussa, Ameera, Amal, and Ashraff and Ghazala, dam of the wonderful Aisha and perhaps the most productive mare. Out of this bloodline came El Tayeba who went to Babolna, Basboosa belonging to Madam W. El Barbary (Sham el Asil Studfarm), who was also the owner of the magnificent Bilal I, an outstanding sire as well as horse rider. This is also the bloodline of Hafiza (dam of the important Ibn Hafiza exported to the US and the sublime El Araby who unfortunately died at a young age) and his sister Maysa (dam of the two sisters Magida and Marah). Magida was bought by the Marshalls in the U.S.A. where she founded an important family. I will only mention the stallion Nabiel (multichampion) and Bint Magidaa, dam of the stallions Ruminaja Ali, Ruminaja Bahjat and Alidaar, while Marah was first exported to Babolna and then to Germany where she built an imposing family with her daughters Ameena, Sherifa, Layla Bint Marah, Bushra, Matala Bint Marah, UP Bint Marah, UP Marfa Hebet Allah. Of all the daughters of Marah, the most productive was definitely the daughter of Jamil, Matala Bint Marah who produced just one stallion, Matal and twelve mares, some of which were truly remarkable. El Samraa She was a gray daughter by the stallion Hab El Rih and out of Bint El Sheik. She was purchased by Inshass Stud in January 1931 by Sheikh Omar Abd El Hafiz and sold to

di morte. Allevata da Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II, figlia di Saklawi I e Yemameh, la sua stirpe era Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan. Di questa linea ricordiamo lo stallone Nasr (Manial), importato negli U.S.A. da W.R. Brown nel 1932. Attraverso la figlia Negma da Dahmah 1893 (circa) derivano anche i due fratelli di Henry B. Babson, Fadl e Maaroufa, dalla quale derivava il bello stallone baio Mohafez (AK Sharaf), allevato da Bentwood Farm e usato da Hans J. Nagel in Germania. Da Maaroufa derivano anche lo stallone Prince Fa Moniet, capostipite all’allevamento Ansata e la grande fattrice pluricampionessa americana RDM Maar Hala, madre dello stallone El Halimaar, grande campione e eccezionale riproduttore. El Kahila 1921 Era una baia scura nata il 6 Aprile 1921, non sappiamo quale fosse la sua stirpe, ma potrebbe essere una Koheileh Krush. El Kahila fu regalata dal Re Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud dell’Arabia Saudita all’Inshass Stud nell’Aprile 1927 e morì il 13 Febbraio 1941. Di questa linea ricordiamo lo stallone Anas all’E.A.O. e sua sorella Safinaz, madre del grande Ibn Safinaz, entrambi esportati negli U.S.A., le due sorelle piene Bint Shahbaa esportata in Australia nel 1970 e Bint Shahbaa I esportata negli U.S.A. nel 1969. El Obeya Om Grees Come molti cavalli dell’Inshass Stud anche di questa fattrice si conosce ben poco, poiché nel passaggio traumatico da Monarchia a Repubblica, molti dati sono andati persi. Sappiamo per certo che fu regalata nei primi mesi del 1931 da Re Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud all’Inshass Stud e la sua stirpe era Obeya Om Grees. Questa linea di sangue è stata determinante nella selezione del Cavallo Arabo Egiziano della nostra era; è la linea che ha dato grandi fattrici come Montaha esportata negli U.S.A. e la sorella Hanan esportata prima a Babolna e poi in Germania, dove ha prodotto una dinastia celebrata in tutto il mondo. Di questa dinastia ricordiamo gli stalloni Ibn Galal I, Jamil, Asfour, Salaa El Dine con i figli Alaa Al Din e Adnan e poi le fattrici Arussa, Ameera, Amal, Ashraff e Ghazala che madre della meravigliosa Aisha è forse stata la più produttiva. Di questa linea sono anche El Tayeba andata a Babolna, Basboosa di Madam W. El Barbary (Sham el Asil Studfarm), proprietaria anche del magnifico Bilal I, ottimo riproduttore oltre ad avere vinto in corsa. Questa è anche la linea di Hafiza (madre dell’importante Ibn Hafiza esportao negli U.S.A. e il sublime El Araby che purtroppo è morto giovane) e della sorella Maysa (madre delle due sorelle Magida e Marah). Magida fu acquistata dai Marshall in U.S.A. dove ha fondato un’importante famiglia, cito soltanto lo stallone Nabiel (pluricampione) e Bint Magidaa madre degli Stalloni Ruminaja Ali, Ruminaja Bahjat 305

e Alidaar, mentre Marah fu esportata prima a Babolna e poi in Germania dove costruì un’imponente famiglia con le figlie Ameena, Sherifa, Layla, Bint Marah, Bushra, Matala Bint Marah, UP Bint Marah, UP Marfa e UP Hebet Allah. Tra tutte le figlie di Marah, la più produttiva è sicuramente la figlia di Jamil, Matala Bint Marah che ha prodotto un solo stallone, Matal e dodici fattrici, alcune delle quali veramente pregevoli. El Samraa Una grigia figlia dello stallone Hab El Rih e di Bint El Sheik, fu comprata dall’Inshass Stud nel Gennaio 1931 da Sheikh Omar Abd El Hafiz e venduta a Mostafa Bey Khalifah nel 1941. Di questa linea era lo stallone dell’E.A.O. Sameh, in U.S.A. El Hadiyi, i campioni Al Metrabbi e Ibn Al Hassan, poi la fattrice Sameera che porta lo stesso nome della madre di Sameh, Gharbawia che è la madre dello stallone esportato negli U.S.A. Zagloul.

Mostafa Bey Khalifah in 1941. To this line belonged the stallion Sameh at EAO, in the U.S.A., El Hadiyi, the champions Al Metrabbi and Ibn Al Hassan, then the mare Sameera who bears the same name as the dam of Sameh, Gharbawia who was also dam of the stallion exported to the USA, Zagloul. Farida 1921 She was a grey mare born on 11th April 1921 at the Stables of HRH Manial Prince Mohamed Ali Tewfik and later purchased by RAS. Her sire was Saklawi II (Saklawi I x El Dahma) and her dam was Nadra El Saghira (Sanhan x Nadra El Kebira). Her bloodline was Dahmen Shahwanieh coming from the breeding farm of Ali Bey Pasha Sherif. She died on August 18th, 1944. I will talk a little more about this lineage as it was particularly important for its high geneticvalue subjects who have influenced the modern Egyptian Arabian Horse the most. A son of El Farida was the stallion Balance, exceptional racing champion, while among her daughters we must remember Bint Farida, Ragia and Futna (Fotna) who produced three exceptionally good families. Out of Bint Farida came her daughter Gazalahh (Ghazala), who in turn left her daughter Inas in Egypt before going onto Gleannloch Farm of the Marshalls in the US, and the other daughter Helwa who produced more offspring. In addition to the stallion Ibn Fakhri (Korayem), Helwa’s daughters were also the mares Nefisa and Abla. Nefisa produced Fayza II, dam of the stallion Ramses Fayek (Fayek) exported to the USA; Fatin, dam of Jehan who infused his genetic power in Egypt, as well as in Iran, United Kingdom and the USA; Nadja (Nadia), purchased from the breeding farm of Marbach in Germany, where she built a large family. Members of this family were AK Nouara who went onto Bentwood Farm in the USA and Daheda, born in 1987 on Stonebridge Farms in Canada; Bint Nefisa I, who went to build Rancho San Ignacio owned by Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico; Bint Nefisa also went onto Gleannloch Farms USA; she was dam of the stallion El Hilal who won many championships 306

Farida 1921 Era una grigia trotinata nata l’11 Aprile 1921 alle scuderie Manial di H.R.H. Principe Mohammed Ali Tewfik e poi acquistata dalla R.A.S., suo padre era Saklawi II(Saklawi I x El Dahma) sua madre era Nadra El Saghira(Sanhan x Nadra El Kebira) e la sua stirpe era Dahmen Shahwanieh proveniente dall’allevamento di Ali Bey Pasha Sherif. La data della sua morte è il 18 Agosto 1944. Mi soffermo un poco di più su questa linea perché è stata particolarmente importante con i suoi soggetti di grande valore genetico che hanno influenzato in modo determinante il Cavallo Arabo Egiziano moderno. Figlio di Farida era lo stallone Balance, eccezionale campione di corsa, mentre tra le figlie ricordiamo Bint Farida, Ragia e Futna (Fotna) che hanno prodotto tre numerose e pregevoli famiglie. Da Bint Farida abbiamo la figlia Gazalahh(Ghazala), che lasciò sua figlia Inas in Egitto prima di andare alla Gleannloch Farm dei Marshall negli U.S.A. e l’altra figlia Helwa che ha una discendenza più numerosa. Oltre allo stallone Ibn Fakhri (Korayem), figlie di Helwa erano anche le fattrici Nefisa e Abla. Nefisa ha prodotto Fayza II, madre dello stallone Ramses Fayek (Fayek) esportato in U.S.A.; Fatin, madre di Jehan che ha lasciato la sua genetica in Egitto, oltre che in Iran, Regno Unito e U.S.A.; Nadja (Nadia), acquistata dall’allevamento di Marbach in Germania, dove ha costruito una notevole famiglia, di questa ricordiamo AK Nouara, andata a Bentwood Farm U.S.A. e Daheda, nata nel 1987 a Stonebridge Farms in Canada; Bint Nefisa I, andata a costruire Rancho San Ignacio di Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico; Bint Nefisa, anche lei andata a Gleannloch Farms U.S.A., madre dello stallone El Hilal, vincitore di molti campionati e grande riproduttore, fratello delle fattrici Moynese e Nourah, a sua volta madre di Katourah. Ultima figlia di Helwa è la grande Abla, madre dello stallone Ibn Abla e di Nagat, Rashika, Eman, Somaia (Somia) e Ein, tutte fattrici andate a costruire le loro famiglie in U.S.A., mentre in Egitto rimanevano Hanzada da Madam W, el Barbary, Hayfaa, Looza e Adaweya a El Zahraa, dove hanno costruito grandi famiglie e prodotto ottimi stalloni tra i quali ricordiamo Ibn Akhtal e Ibn Adaweya. Dall’altra figlia di Farida, Ragia invece in Egitto si è persa la linea e oltre ad avere prodotto diversi maschi, l’unica figlia che ha riprodotto è Halima, madre di Ibn Halima, stallone pilastro della selezione del Cavallo Arabo Egiziano e della fattrice Moheba (Mohebba), venduta in Germania dove ha costruito una numerosa e preziosa famiglia. Della famiglia di Moheba fanno parte Malacha, Moheba II, Malikah e la figlia Maymoonah, Mona III con le figlie Kamla II fondatrice di una dinastia a El Thayeba Gestut e Mahameh che ha prodotto una meravigliosa famiglia artefice dei successi del Dieckhorst

and was also a great sire, brother of mares of the caliber of Moynese Nourah and, in turn dam of Katourah. Last daughter Abla Helwa is the stunning dam of the stallion Ibn Abla and Nagat, Rashika, Eman, Somaia (Somia) and Ein, all mares who were going to build their families in the US, while in Egypt remained Hanzada at Madam W. el Barbary’s, Hayfaa, Looza and Adaweya at El Zahraa where they built large families and produced excellent stallions among which Ibn Akhtal and Ibn Adaweya. As for the other daughter of Farida, Ragia, very little is known in Egypt about her bloodline. We know she produced several males, and the only daughter she had is Halima, dam of Ibn Halima, cornerstone stallion in the selection of the straight Egyptian Arabian Horse, and also dam of the mare Moheba (Mohebba), sold in Germany, where she built a large and valuable family. To Moheba’s family belong Malacha, Moheba II, Malikah and her daughter Maymoonah, Mona III with her daughters Kamla II foundation mares of a dynasty at El Thayeba Gestut’s and Mahameh who produced a wonderful family which would grant great success to Dieckhorst AraberGestut owned by Dina and Peter Gross, both in Germany. Out of Moheba’s (Mohebba) bloodline also came ﬁrst class stallions such as Messaoud, Madkour I, Moheba and Ibn Malik, the latter born in Germany and died in Israel. Farida’s youngest daughter Futna (Fotna) was dam of Ansata Bint Sameh (The Amal) who founded his family at Don and Judith Forbis Studfam in the USA and Dahma II, dam of Bint El Dahma II who produced very well in Egypt, but also dam of Rania and Deenaa (Deena) who as a ﬁlly went to the USA where she built a remarkable family with her daughters AK El Sanaa, Bint Deenaa, Narimaan and Imperial Fanniya. The latter produced the mares Naffata Imperial and Imperial Janaabah. Deenaa’s family also produced star-studded stallions such as Anaza Bay Shahh, Anaza El Farid El Anaza Nizr, Ibn El Mareekh, Imperial Mashhar and Al Rayyan. Folla She belonged to the lineage of Shuweymah Sabbah. Folla was a gray mare born in 1942, daughter of Ibn Barakat and out of a Shuweymah Sabbah, bred by Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi. She was purchased by Ahmed Hamza for Hamdan Stables in 1944. We do not know the date of her death, but at the age of twenty-six year she was still in good shape. Some of the subjects of her family were exported to Russia and Austria, later also in the USA, but in these countries they did not leave any subject of particular relevance. However, Egypt has also produced extraordinary racehorses along with classic-type- beautiful ones such as her foals Bint Folla and Fol Gamil. Futna (Tahawi) Daughter of Ibn Barakat, her dam was a Koheilan Halawiyah. This grey mare was born in 1943 and died in 1960; she was raised by Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi and in 1944 was purchased by Ahmed Hamza. Futna was one of the three mares – alongside with Bint Barakat and Folla

Araber-Gestut di Dina e Peter Gross, entrambi in Germania. Dalla linea di Moheba (Mohebba) derivano anche importanti stalloni come Messaoud, Madkour I, Ibn Moheba e Malik, nato in Germania e morto in Israele. L’ultima figlia di Farida, Futna (Fotna) era la madre di Ansata Bint Sameh (Amal I) che fondò la sua famiglia da Don e Judit Forbis in U.S.A. e Dahma II, madre di Bint El Dahma II che produsse molto bene in Egitto, Rania e Deenaa (Deena) che da puledra andò negli U.S.A. dove costruì una notevole famiglia con le figlie AK El Sanaa, Bint Deenaa, Narimaan e Imperial Fanniya che ha prodotto le fattrici Imperial Naffata e Imperial Janaabah. La famiglia di Deenaa ha prodotto anche grandi stalloni come Anaza Bay Shahh, Anaza El Farid, Anaza El Nizr, Ibn El Mareekh, Imperial Mashhar e Al Rayyan. Folla Della stirpe Shuweymah Sabbah, era una grigia nata nel 1942, figlia di Ibn Barakat e di una Shuweymah Sabbah, allevata da Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi, fu acquistata da Ahmed Hamza per Hamdan Stables nel 1944. Non si conosce la data della sua morte, ma a ventisei anni era ancora in piena forma. Alcuni soggetti della sua famiglia furono esportati in Russia e Austria, successivamente anche negli U.S.A., ma in questi paesi non ha lasciato soggetti di particolare spessore. In ogni caso, in Egitto ha prodotto grandi cavalli da corsa oltre ad essere belli con tipo classico, di cui i soggetti più rilevanti erano i figli Bint Folla e Fol Gamil. Futna (Tahawi) Figlia anche lei di Ibn Barakat, sua madre era una Koheilan Halawiyah, questa grigia nata nel 1943 e deceduta nel 1960, fu allevata da Sheikh Abdul Hamid El Tahawi e nel 1944 fu acquistata anche lei da Ahmed Hamza. Futna fu una delle tre fattrici insieme a Bint Barakat e Folla che fondarono l’Hamdan Stables, di lei dobbiamo ricordare la bella figlia Bint Futna II che ha proseguito la linea con Hamida e Faten. Ghazala 1896 Era una grigia nata nel Maggio o Giugno 1896 nell’allevamento di Ali Bey Pasha Sherif, figlia di Ibn Sherara e Bint Helwa, una Seglawieh Jedranieh; fu acquistata da Wilfrid e Lady Anne Blunt il 14 Dicembre 1896 e rivenduta al Colonnello Spencer Borden negli U.S.A. nel Settembre 1909. Questa è forse la linea più prolifica di tutte le matrone egiziane, portata avanti dalle figlie Ghadia (Radia), Jemla (Jamila) e dalle nipoti Zarifa (Zareefa), Bint Radia e Serra. Zarifa (Zareefa), considerata a quel tempo la più bella puledra del mondo, è stata molto influente nell’Inshass Stud, da lei derivano gli stalloni El Moez, Anter e Emad, unico figlio di El Araby entrato in produzione. Bint Radia ha costruito una famiglia molto numerosa di cui ricordiamo i figli Shahloul, Hamdan, Zamzam e Samira, poi Saklawia II, madre di Salha esportata in Germania, Altus e Fadila, Kawsar, Tahia e Hayam, madre dello stallone nero Bahim Hisan dei Marshall negli U.S.A., Zaafarana, madre di El Amira, degli 307

– who founded the Hamdan Stables. We must also remember her beautiful daughter Bint Futna II who continued the progeny with Hamida and Faten. Ghazala 1896 She was a grey mare born in May or June in 1896 on the breeding farm of Ali Pasha Sherif Bey, daughter of Ibn Sherara and out of Bint Helwa, a Seglawieh Jedranieh; she was purchased by Wilfrid and Lady Anne Blunt on December 14, 1896 and resold to Colonel Spencer Borden in the US in September 1909. This is perhaps the most prolific line of all the matrons of Egypt. It was carried on by Ghazala’s daughters Ghadia (Radia), Jemla (Jamila) and the granddaughters Zarifa (Zareefa), Bint Radia and Serra. Zarifa (Zareefa) – who at the time was considered the most beautiful filly in the world - was very influential at Inshass Stud. She was dam of stallions such as El Moez, and Anter and Emad, a only son of El Araby who entered in production. Bint Radia built a very large family of which we remember her foals Shahloul, Hamdan, Zamzam and Samira, then Saklawia II, dam of Salha who was exported to Germany; Altus and Fadila, Kawsar, Tahia and Hayam, the latter dam of the black stallion BAHIM Hisan owned by the Marshalls in the US; Zaafarana, dam of El Amira, and also dam of such stallions as Amrulla (Ziada) and Talal (Tilal), Ansata Bint Zaafarana (Bint Zaafarana) with his son Ansata El Alim and his daughters Ansata Zareifa and Ansata Aziza. We remember Serra very well for her daughter Bint Serra I who was imported by H.B. Babson in the US where she produced a remarkable family, dam of the typy white Saklawi Fay El Dine and his brother full of “Black Beauty” FA Serr, alongside with the mares Fa-zala, Fa Deene and many others… In the USA, this family also produced the mare Allah Ateyyah and stallions such as Fa Daalim, Fabo and AK El Sennari on Bentwood Farms. Serra’s family included also Mahasin, Muneera and her son Fol Yasmeen on Hamdan Stables. Hind She was an iron-grey mare, born on August 1, 1942 sired by Obeyan El Seifi; her dam’s name remains unknown but she is thought to be a Saklawieh. Hind was donated to Inshass Stud by King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud in February 1945. A rather small family which has produced several horses exported to Germany like Narges, USA among which we mention Bint Hanaa, her daughter Gamilaa and her sister AK Anzar (Anzar); but also exported to Morocco where the Royal breeding bought the stallion Hamidoo. The two mares Nagwa and Om Habeeba remained in Egypt and continued the family onto Albadeia studfarm. Mabrouka 1930 She was a bay mare born on February 1, 1930 by parents whose name got lost, but her bloodline is thought to be a Saklawieh; Hind was donated to Inshass Stud by King 308

stalloni Amrulla (Ziada) e Talal (Tilal), Ansata Bint Zaafarana (Bint Zaafarana) con il figlio Ansata El Alim e le figlie Ansata Zareifa e Ansata Aziza. Serra la ricordiamo molto bene per sua figlia Bint Serra I che fu importata da H.B.Babson negli U.S.A. dove produsse una notevole famiglia, madre del candido tipico Saklawi Fay El Dine e del fratello pieno la “Bellezza Nera” Fa Serr, oltre alle fattrici Fa-zala, FaDeene e altre; negli U.S.A. di questa famiglia ricordiamo anche la fattrice Allah Ateyyah e gli stalloni Fa Daalim, Fabo e AK El Sennari di Bentwood Farms. Della famiglia di Serra ricordiamo anche Mahasin, Muneera e suo figlio Fol Yasmeen di Hamdan Stables. Hind Era di mantello grigio ferro, nata l’1 Agosto 1942 da Obeyan El Seifi, mentre di sua madre non si ricorda il nome, ma è data come una Saklawieh. Hind fu regalata all’Inshass Stud da Re Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud l’1 Febbraio 1945. Famiglia piuttosto ridotta, questa ha prodotto diversi cavalli esportati tra Germania dove è andata Narges, U.S.A. tra i quali citiamo Bint Hanaa, la figlia Gamilaa e la sorella AK Anzar (Anzar), oltre al Marocco, dove l’allevamento reale ha acquistato lo stallone Hamidoo. In Egitto sono rimaste le due fattrici Nagwa e Om Habeeba che hanno proseguito la famiglia a AlBadeia Studfarm. Mabrouka 1930 Era una baia nata il 1° Febbraio 1930 da genitori di cui si è perso il nome, ma la stirpe è data come Saklawieh; anche lei, come Hind fu regalata all’Inshass Stud da Re Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud nel Febbraio 1945. Mabrouka morì il 2 Agosto 1949. Anche questa una linea con pochi soggetti, ma con molta qualità e di grande forza, dei quali diversi sono stati esportati. Tra questi cavalli ricordiamo lo stallone Tobrok andato nel 1973 a Topolcianky Stud, nell’allora Cecoslovacchia, lo stallone Shawki e la fattrice Kaytharah in Germania e molti altri in America. Tra quelli andati in U.S.A. citiamo Bint Rakia, Doha, Hayat e AK Karama (Karama) andata a Bentwood Farms, la bella figlia di Alaa El Din, madre della splendida Moniet da Ibn Moniet El Nefous che accoppiata a Ruminaja Ali ha prodotto il Campione Ali Valentino, esportato prima in Germania e poi in Israele. Di questa famiglia rimangono in Egitto Tanta e Lamia a proseguire la linea. Obeya 1894 Era una grigia trotinata nata nel 1894 a Kubba Stables di Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II, suo padre era il grigio Koheilan El Mossen or.ar., mentre la madre era la fattrice di Ali Bey Pasha Sherif El Dahma, una Dahmen Shahwanieh. Obeya era tra i primi cavalli acqistati dalla R.A.S. il 6 Gennaio 1914 e morì il 12 Dicembre 1919. Questa è una linea che ha prodotto un numero molto alto di soggetti di grande qualità diffusi in tutto il mondo. Partendo da Obeya, tra le due figlie Shamma e Bint Obeya, quella che ha costruito la linea è stata quest’ultima, poi la figlia Sabah e la nipote Bint Sabah, mentre l’ultima sorella di Sabah, El Yatima, ha avuto soltanto la pronipote Abeer con le due figlie Bint Fayek e Rasha, vendute in Olanda e Germania. Bint Sabah, oltre ad avere prodotto il favoloso stallone Sheikh El Arab da Mansour, ha avuto le figlie Layla da Ibn Rabdan, Bint Bint Sabah da Baiyad, Nour da Mansour, Sabbouha da Gamil III, Madiha da Kroush, Bukra da Shahloul e Rahma da Gamil III, di queste, quelle che hanno riprodotto portando avanti la famiglia sono Layla che è la madre del favoloso stallone Sid Abouhom, Bint Bint Sabah da H.B.Babson negli U.S.A. e Bukra. La figlia di Layla, Komeira, madre dello stallone Emam, ha partorito anche la bella Kamar madre di Hagir, che a sua volta, ha prodotto l’importante stallone Akhtal e le fattrici Gazebeya, Hayla e Hegra (Hegrah), tutte andate in

U.S.A. dove hanno costruito la famiglia. Kamar era anche la madre di Kahramana andata dai Marshall negli U.S.A. dove ha prodotto una famiglia di campioni, mentre l’altra sorella, Tamria costruiva la sua importante famiglia a Babolna in Ungheria, diffondendo la sua linea di sangue in altre nazioni come la campionessa Pharrah in America. Infine Hakima, tra gli altri, madre degli stalloni Hakeem e Rihan in Svizzera, portava avanti la famiglia in Egitto con Bint Hakima. Dobbiamo aggiungere anche che Kamar era madre degli stalloni Saab andato in Regno Unito, Wahag e Shadwan. Bint Bint Sabah negli U.S.A. ha prodotto una famiglia di cui ricordiamo le due sorelle piene Fa Halima e Ansata Sabiha con l’altra sorella Glorieta Shahlana e il fratello Ansata Shah Zam; devo citare anche i figli di Ansata Sabiha, Ansata Sabrina, Glorieta Sabdana, Glorieta Saafrana, Glorieta Shahlima con sua figlia Glorieta Sayonaara, Glorieta Ali Sudan e Ansata Splendora da Ansata Sabrina. Di questa famiglia dobbiamo ricordare anche gli stalloni Serrasab e Ansata El Reyhan, oltre alle fattrici Sabrah, Fay El Aba, Serida e Daal Aba. Fra le tre sorelle, Bukra è forse quella con la famiglia più numerosa che si sviluppa con le due figlie, Bint Bukra che produce in Egitto e Ansata Bint Bukra (Husnia) che va dai Forbis negli U.S.A. e costruisce una numerosa progenie che si espande in tutto il mondo. Di Bint Bukra ricordiamo il figlio El Moutawakil, ottimo stallone, la figlia Fanar che ha prodotto a Sham el Asil Studfarm e la figlia Nagwa, madre di Menha comprata da W.G. Olms in Germania, Nawader e Nadeemah, madre dello stallone Fikri esportato in Olanda, che hanno continuato la famiglia in Egitto. Di Ansata Bint Bukra (Husnia) ricordiamo i figli maschi, i magnifici stalloni Ansata El Sherif, Ansata el Naseri e Ansata Abu Jamal, la prima figlia Ansata Bint Misr, madre di Ansata Delilah, Ansata Damietta, Ansata El Nasrani, Ansata Aya Halima e Ansata Halim Bay. Le altre figlie di Ansata Bint Bukra (Husnia) sono Ansata Bint Sudan, Ansata Regina, Ansata Rhodora e Ansata Rosetta, madre del grande Ansata Halim Shah, Ansata Omar Halim, le belle Ansata Prima Rose con la sua bella progenie e Ansata Ghazala, madre di Ansata Exotica e Ansata Ghazia. Molto importante è ricordare che Bukra è anche la madre di Ghazal, importante stallone, fondamentale nella selezione tedesca.

Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud in February 1945. Mabrouka died on August 2, 1949. To this line belongs only few subjects, but of outstanding quality and great strength, of which several were exported. Among these horses we shall remember the stallion Tobrok who went in 1973 to Topolcianky Stud, in Czechoslovakia, the stallion Shawki and the mare Kaytharah in Germany and many others in America. Among those who went in the U.S.A. we shall mention Bint Rakia, Doha, Hayat, and AK Karama (Karama) who went onto Bentwood Farms, the lovely daughter of Alaa El Din, dam of the wonderful Moniet by Ibn El Moniet Nefous who crossbred to Ruminaja Ali produced the Champion Ali Valentino, who was ﬁrst exported to Germany and later transferred to Israel. Out of this family came also Tanta and Lamia who remained in Egypt to continue the line. Obeya 1894 She was a trout-grey mare born in 1894 at Kubba Stables owned by Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II; her sire was the grey Koheilan El Mossen or.ar., while her dam was the mare owned by Ali Pasha Sherif El Bey Dahma, a Dahmen Shahwanieh. Obeya was among the ﬁrst horses acquired by RAS on January 6, 1914 and died on December 12, 1919. This is a bloodline that has produced a very large number of extraordinary subjects spread throughout the world. Starting from Obeya, between her two daughters Shamma and Bint Obeya, the one that built the line was the latter, then the daughter Sabah and niece Bint Sabah while Sabah’s last sister, El Yatima had only her grandniece Abeer with her two daughters Bint Fayek and Rasha, sold in Holland and Germany. Bint Sabah, as well as having produced the fabulous stallion Sheikh El Arab by Mansour, had several daughters such as Layla by Rabdan Ibn Bint Bint Sabah by Baiyad, Nour Mansour, Sabbouha by Gamil III, Madiha by Kroush, Bukra by Shahloul and Rahma by Gamil III. Among all, those who have produced the most extending the family are: Layla who is dam of the fabulous stallion Sid Abouhom; Bint Bint Sabah at H.B. Babson in the US and Bukra. Layla’s daughter, Komeira, dam of the stallion Emam, gave also birth to the beautiful Kamar, dam of Hagir, which in turn, produced the important stallion Akhtal and the mares Gazebeya, Hayla and Hegra (Hegrah), who all went to USA where they spread further their family. Kamar was also dam of Kahramana who went to the Marshalls in the US where she produced a family of star champions, and the other sister, Tamria who built her prominent family in Babolna in Hungary, spreading her bloodline in other nations as for example the champion Pharrah in America. Finally Hakima, also dam of the stallions Hakeem and Rihan in Switzerland, carried on multiplying her family in Egypt with Bint Hakima. We shall also add that Kamar was dam of the stallions Saab who went to the UK, and Wahag Shadwan. Bint Bint Sabah in the U.S.A. produced a family of which we remember the two full sisters, Fa Halima and Ansata Sabiha, and the other

Om Dalal era una saura nata nel 1899 dallo stallone Sabbah e la fattrice Bint Roda; allevata dal Principe Ahmed Kemal Pasha e il suo erede, Principe Yusuf Kemal la vendette a H.R.H. Principe Mohammed Ali Tewﬁk. La sua stirpe era Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan e la data della sua morte non si conosce. Linea molto importante per l’impatto che ha avuto nella selezione del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian di tutto il mondo, Om Dalal era la madre degli stalloni Samhan da Rabdan e Kawkab (II) da Saklawi II e della fattrice Dalal da Rabdan. Figlio di Dalal era lo stallone della R.A.S. Gamil Manial da Saklawi II, metre tra le sue ﬁglie, quelle che han-

309

sister Glorieta Shahlana and her brother Ansata Shah Zam; I shall also mention the daughters of Ansata Sabiha, Ansata Sabrina, Glorieta Sabdana, Glorieta Saafrana, Glorieta Glorieta Sayonaara Shahlima with her daughter, Ali Glorieta Sudan and Ansata Splendora out of Ansata Sabrina. To this bloodline also belonged the stallions Serrasab and Ansata El Reyhan, in addition to mares such as Sabrah, Fay El Aba, Serida and Daal Aba. Of all three sisters, Bukra was perhaps the one who built a more copious family with her two daughters, Bint Bukra who produced in Egypt and Ansata Bint Bukra (Husnia) who was transferred to the Forbis in the US and built an abundant progeny which expanded worldwide. Bint Bukra’son, El Moutawakil was a great stallion; her daughter Fanar produced extensively on Sham el Asil studfarm and her daughter Nagwa was dam of Menha who was purchased by W.G. Olms in Germany; Nawader and Nadeemah, the latter dam of the stallion Fikri exported to Holland, who continued their family in Egypt. Among Ansata Bint Bukra’s (Husnia) sons, we shall remember the magnificent stallions Ansata El Sherif, Ansata el Naseri and Ansata Abu Jamal; her first daughter Ansata Bint Misr, dam of Ansata Delilah, Ansata Damietta, Ansata El Nasrani, Halima and Ansata Aya Ansata Halim Bay. Ansata Bint Bukra’s (Husnia) daughters were also: Ansata Bint Sudan, Ansata Queen, Ansata Rhodora and Ansata Rosetta, dam of the great Ansata Halim Shah, Ansata Omar Halim, and the beautiful Ansata First Rose with her beautiful offspring, and Ansata Ghazala, dam of Ansata Exotica and Ansata Ghazia. Most important is to remember that Bukra is also dam of Ghazal, a cornerstone stallion and foundation sire in the German selection. Om Dalal She was a chestnut mare born in 1899 by the stallion Sabbah and the mare Bint Roda; bred by Prince Ahmed Kemal Pasha and later by his heir, Prince Yusuf Kemal who eventually sold her to HRH Prince Mohamed Ali Tewfik. Her lineage was Seglawieh Jedranieh Ibn Soudan and the date of her death is unknown. This is a very important bloodline for the impact it had upon the selection of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse worldwide. Om Dalal was dam of the stallions Samhan Rabdan and Kawkab (II) by Saklawi II and the mare Dalal Rabdan. A son of Dalal was also a stallion standing at R.A.S. Gamil Manial from Saklawi II. Among her daughters those who built bigger families are Ghazalah who produced at Inshass Stud and Khafifa at RAS, where her daughter Medalella was born. The latter is dam of Wanisa, in her turn dam of the celebrated El Moniet Nefous. Moniet El Nefous built a large family with determinants stallions and mares, including his daughters Mabrouka, Lubna, Mona Bint El Moniet Nefous and Manaya, while among his sons we shall remember Fakher El Din, Tuhotmos, Ibn El Moniet Nefous, Soufian, who were all exported to the USA, then Ameer who remained in Egypt as a breeding sire. Among 310

no costruito le famiglie più grandi arrivate fino a noi sono Ghazalah che ha prodotto all’Inshass Stud e Khafifa alla R.A.S., dove è nata la figlia Medallela, madre di Wanisa, a sua volta madre della celebrata Moniet El Nefous. Moniet El Nefous ha costruito una grande famiglia con stalloni e fattrici determinanti, tra questi ricordiamo le figlie Mabrouka, Lubna, Mouna, Bint Moniet El Nefous e Manaya, mentre tra i figli citiamo gli stalloni Fakher El Din, Tuhotmos, Ibn Moniet El Nefous, Soufian, tutti esportati negi U.S.A., poi Ameer rimasto a fare lo stallone in Egitto. Di tutti gli altri soggetti di questa famiglia, il primo da ricordare è il grande Morafic, magnifico riproduttore di femmine e capostipite di molte linee maschili, anche lui esportato dai Marshall in U.S.A., poi Mourad, Sultan in U.S.A., Ghallion a Babolna in Ungheria, i fratelli Rawi in U.S.A. e Karawan, Kannas in U.S.A., Burhan dal Re del Marocco, Fouzan a Pompadour in Francia, Marawan nel Regno Unito, Morhaf e Mehanna in Germania. Delle femmine dobbiamo citare subito Mabrouka madre di Ansata Bint Mabrouka (Bint Mabrouka) acquistata dai Forbis in U.S.A., sorella piena di Morafic e madre degli eccezionali stalloni Ansata Ibn Sudan, Ansata Shah Zaman e Ansata Abbas Pasha. Figlia di Moniet El Nefous era anche Bint Moniet El Nefous andata da Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico (U.S.A.), che ha costruito una importante famiglia, dove tra gli altri troviamo le figlie Bint Bint Moniet madre dello stallone Moniet El Sharaf, Monisa RSI madre di Ak Radia con suo figlio BKA Rashiiq e di Bint Monisa, a sua volta madre di AK Monisa Moniet con suo figlio AK Khattar Moniet e diverse splendide figlie. Altra figlia di Moniet El Nefous era Mouna, che ha lasciato le figlie Ibtsam e Fayrooz in Egitto a costruire le loro famiglie, mentre la sua prima figlia, Bint Mona (Bint Mouna) nel 1964 partiva per gli U.S.A. andando dai Marshall a Gleannloch Farms, dove ha costruito una famiglia eccezionale. Bint Mona (Bint Mouna) è madre degli stalloni Ibn Antar che dopo alcuni anni negi U.S.A. andò in Australia, Mohssen, il celebrato The Egyptian Prince, Melouki, il campione Ibn Zaghloul, Ibn Talal; oltre a Farfoura, rimasta in Egitto, le sue stupende femmine sono la campionessa Il Muna, Illaila madre dello stallone Halim Al Kadir, Bint Bint Mona, Norra, Atteyah Riyala e Falmona. Le altre figlie di Mouna sono Hoyeda andata a Gleannloch Farms e madre dello stallone padre di vincitori in corsa Moniet El Nafis, Maheeba andata prima in Ungheria e poi da Nagel in Germania e progenitrice dello stallone Maysoun, Moneera andata anche lei in Germania all’allevamento di G. Thierer dove ha costruito una bella famiglia, Mahlaha rimasta in Egitto. L’altra figlia di Medalella era El Bataa che tra i suoi figli annovera le fattrici Bint El Bataa (Amal) andata da Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico (U.S.A.) e Binte El Bataa (Bint El Bataa) che andata anche lei insieme alla figlia Bint Binte El Bataa (Bint Bint El Bataa) dai Marshall a Gleannloch Farms U.S.A., ha lasciato in Egitto l’altra figlia Korima a continuare la famiglia. L’ultima figlia di El Bataa era Ansata Bint Nazeer (Fulla) venduta ai Forbis in U.S.A. dove ha

the other subjects of this family, the first to mention is the great Morafic, great sire of females and foundation stallion of many male bloodlines, also imported by the Marshalls in the USA, therefore, Mourad, Sultan both in the USA; Ghallion went to Babolna in Hungary, the Rawis brothers were exported to the USA, Karawan, Kannas also went in the USA. Burhan was acquired by the King of Morocco, Fouzan and went to Pompadour in France, Marawan ended up in the UK, and Morhaf Mehanna in Germany. On the female side, we shall immediately mention Mabrouka, dam of Ansata Bint Mabrouka (Bint Mabrouka) bought by the Forbis in the USA, full sister and dam of Morafic and also dam of exceptional stallions such as Ansata Ibn Sudan, Ansata Shah Zaman and Ansata Abbas Pasha. A daughter of Moniet El Nefous was also Bint El Moniet Nefous who went to Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico (USA), where she built a prominent family where we find more daughters like Bint Bint Moniet, dam of the stallion Moniet El Sharaf, Monisa RSI, the latter dam of AK Radia with her son BKA Rashiiq and Bint Monisa, in her turn dam of AK Monisa Moniet with her son AK Khattar Moniet and several beautiful daughters. Another daughter of Nefous Moniet was El Mouna who left her daughters Ibtsam and Fayrooz in Egypt to build their families, while her first daughter, Bint Mona (Bint Mouna) in 1964 left for the United States going to the Marshalls on Gleannloch Farms, where she built an exceptional family. Bint Mona (Bint Mouna) is dam of the stallions Antar Ibn who after several years in the USA went to Australia; Mohssen, the celebrated The Egyptian Prince, Melouki, the champion Ibn Zaghloul, Ibn Talal; plus Farfoura who remained in Egypt, her beautiful mares are the champions The Muna, Illaila dam of the stallions Halim Al Kadir, Bint Bint Mona, Norra, Atteyah Riyala and Falmona. Other daughters of Mouna are Hoyeda who went onto Gleannloch Farms and dam of the sire stallion of several riding multi-champions Moniet El Nafis; Maheeba went first to Hungary and then at Nagel’s in Germany; she was also the ancestress of the stallion Maysoun, Moneera who went to Germany on the G. Thierer’s breeding farm where she built a beautiful family; Mahlaha remained in Egypt. Medalella’s other daughter was El Bataa who produced the mares Bint El Bataa (Amal) who went to Richard Pritzlaff in New Mexico (USA) and Binte El Bataa (Bint El Bataa) who went with her daughter Bint Binte El Bataa (Bint Bint El Bataa) to the Marshalls on Gleannloch Farms in the USA, and left in Egypt the other daughter Korima to continue their family. The youngest daughter of El Bataa was Ansata Bint Nazeer (Fulla) who was sold to the Forbis in the USA where she produced Salome Ansata, Ansata Samira, Ansata Saklawia, Ansata Vanessa, Ansata Nazira and the beautiful chestnut mare - so resembling Moniet El Nefous - Ansata Wanisa, dam of such stallion as Shaikh Al Jiwan. After the massive exportation of Wanisa’s progenies abroad, Ghazalah’s family developed further more in Egypt

prodotto Ansata Salome, Ansata Samira, Ansata Saklawia, Ansata Vanessa, Ansata Nazira e la bella saura somigliante a Moniet El Nefous, Ansata Wanisa madre, tra gli alri, dello stallone Shaikh Al Jiwan. Dopo l’esportazione massiccia dei discendenti di Wanisa, in Egitto si è sviluppata di più la famiglia di Ghazalah, attraverso la nipote Ragaa e le sue figlie Yamama, Rateeba, Ragha e Rooda. Della famiglia di Yamama ricordiamo Yosreia, Anwaar e Bint Yosreia, dalla quale deriva la fattrice Bint Wedad esportata in Germania, dove ha costruito una numerosa famiglia con soggetti molto belli che hanno vinto anche negli shows, qui ricordiamo il bellissimo stallone bianco El Shahwan che ha riprodotto molto bene. Di Rateeba ricordo la figlia Rayana, Thouraya I con la pronipote Bint Ozorees importata in Germania da Willi Poth, Raghda con la figlia Baheera madre dello stallone Etry, infine lo stallone Hilal che ha riprodotto molto bene in Germania e sua madre Ameena esportata in Francia. Da Ragha citiamo Fagra (Fagr) esportata negli U.S.A., Doniazad con sua figlia Bint Doniazad importata in Germania dal Dr. Otto Sanger. Infine della famiglia di Rooda ricordiamo sua figlia Ilham madre della bella Subhaya andata da puledrina dai Marshall a Gleannloch Farms in U.S.A. e sua sorella Yahala, madre di Moaza comprata da N. Hayek in Svizzera e nonna di Ayat andata da Willi Poth in Germania e la bella Amana andata sempre da N.Hayek in Svizzera. Dopo le linee femminili faccio un accenno sommario delle linee maschili, citando soltanto quelle arrivate fino a noi, senza approfondire perché in parte, abbiamo già conosciuto molti stalloni importanti, nati dalle fattrici più determinanti nella selezione del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian. Per brevità, dei discendenti citerò soltanto gli stalloni più influenti e tengo a precisare che di quelli ricordati, non tutti hanno riprodotto in Egitto, pur essendo nati in quella nazione. El Deree Era un cavallo da corsa grigio importato dall’Iraq intorno al 1927, la sua stirpe era Seglawi Sheifi e di lui non si conosce altro. Il rappresentante più importante della sua liea di sangue è Sid Abouhom (Nabeeh)1936 con i figli Ibn Abla 1959, Karoon !960, Yousef I 1961 e il grande corridore Amrulla (Ziada)1955, padre di Nawaf 1966 e Akhtal 1968. Lo stallone Akhtal 1968, usato molto perché oltre ad essere molto positivo era anche Nazeer free, ha prodotto molti stalloni importanti come Inab 1975, Rawi 1977, Morhaf 1977, Karawan 1978, Ibn Akhtal 1979 con il figlio Amenhotob (El Mashhour)1986 acquistato da H.E. Sheikh Rashed Ben Hamad Al Khalifa, Taymoor 1979, Tawwaf 1979, Raheb 1979, Ibn Adaweya (Lokman)1980, Aybac 1982 e Farag Allah 1984. Rabdan Di mantello grigio è nato il 9 Marzo 1897 da Dahman 1893(circa) e Rabda or. ar. nell’allevamento del Principe

311

through her niece Ragaa and her daughters Yamama, Rateeba, Ragha and Rooda. Yamama’s family also included Yosreia, Anwaar and Bint Yosreia, from which also came the mare Bint Wedad exported to Germany where she built a large family with very nice subjects who also won in shows. We shall remember the beautiful white stallion El Shahwan who produced outstandingly well. About Rateeba, we shall remember her daughter Rayana, Thouraya I with her greatgranddaughter Bint Ozorees imported into Germany by Willi Poth; Raghda with her daughter Baheera dam of the stallion Etry. Finally the stallion Hilal who produced very well in Germany and her dam Ameena exported to France. Out of Raghda, came Fagra (Fagr) exported to the USA; Doniazad with her daughter Bint Doniazad imported into Germany by Dr. Otto Sanger. Finally, the family of Ilham Rooda. We shall remember her daughter Illham dam of the beautiful Subhaya who as a filly went to the Marshalls on Gleannloch Farms in the USA and her sister Yahala, dam of Moaza bought by N. Hayek in Switzerland and grandmother of Ayat who went to Willi Poth’s in Germany, and the beautiful Amana who also went to N. Hayek’s in Switzerland. After the dam-lines, I will give a brief summary of the sirelines, naming only those who have managed to come down to us. We have already come across many important stallions out of the most influential mares in the selection of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse. Of all progenies, I will only mention the most influential stallions and I shall soon clarify that of all those mentioned, not everyone has produced in Egypt, despite being born in that country. El Deree He was a grey racehorse imported from Iraq around 1927. His lineage was Seglawi Sheifi but unfortunately anything else is known about him. The most important representative of his bloodline is Sid Abouhom (Nabeeh) born in 1936. Among his sons, we shall remember Ibn Abla 1959, Karoon 1960, Yousef I 1961, and great rider Amrulla (Ziada) 1955, sire of Nawaf 1966 and Akhtal 1968. The stallion Akhtal 1968 - he was used a lot since apart from being very positive was Nazeer free - produced many stallions such as Inab 1975, Rawi 1977, Morhaf 1977, Karawan 1978, Ibn Akhtal 1979 with his son Amenhotob (El Mashhour) purchased in 1986 by HE Sheikh Rashed Ben Hamad Al Khalifa, Taymoor 1979 Tawwaf 1979 Raheb 1979, Ibn Adaweya (Lokman) 1980, Aybac 1982 and Farag Allah 1984. Rabdan He was a grey stallion born on March 9, 1897. Sired by Dahman 1893 (approximately) and out of Rabda on the breeding farm of Prince Ahmed Kemal Pasha and, at his death in 1907, his son, Prince Yusuf Kemal gave him to HRH Prince Mohamed Ali Tewfik. R.A.S. bought Rabdan in 1921 and he died in 1923. His bloodline was Koheilan Rabdan. To this lineage also belonged Kheir 1924 with his son Gassir 1941 and his nephew Mourad 1968; the great racehorse Balance in 1928 and his son Nasralla (Shahriar) in 1956 with his grandchildren Amoun (Amoon) 1967 and Moataz 1973; furthermore, El Moez 1934 with his son Sameh 1945 and nephew Ibn Hafiza, sire of Zahi 1970 and brother of Sultan 1961; El Moutawakil 1964 and Aseel 1967. From the sire line of Shahloul 1931 we have Mashhour 1931 with his son Seef 1959 and grandson Mortadi 1974. By Shahloul also came El Sarrey 1942 with his son Tuhotmos 1962 and his sons Yakout 1972 and Raki 1973. Finally there is the branch of Hamdan 1936 with his son Anter 1946 and grandchildren Wahag 1964, Misk 1979; moreover, Wahag 1964 was also sire of Hafeed Anter 1975.

312

Ahmed Kemal Pasha e alla sua morte nel 1907, da suo figlio, Principe Yusuf Kemal, fu dato a H.R.H. Principe Mohammed Ali Tewfik. La R.A.S. acquistò Rabdan nel 1921 e morì nel 1923. La sua stirpe era Koheilan Rabdan. Di questa linea ricordiamo Kheir 1924 con suo figlio Gassir 1941 e suo nipote Mourad 1968; il grande corridore Balance 1928 e suo figlio Nasralla (Shahriar) 1956 con i nipoti Amoun (Amoon) 1967 e Moataz 1973; poi El Moez 1934 con il figlio Sameh 1945 e il nipote Ibn Hafiza padre di Zahi 1970 e fratello di Sultan 1961, El Moutawakil 1964 e Aseel 1967. Dal ramo di Shahloul 1931 abbiamo Mashhour 1941 con il figlio Seef 1959 e il nipote Mortadi 1974. Da Shahloul abbiamo anche El Sarrei 1942 con il figlio Tuhotmos 1962 e i figli Yakout 1972 e Raki 1973. Per finire c’è il ramo di Hamdan 1936 con il figlio Anter 1946 e i nipoti Wahag 1964 e Misk 1979, tra gli altri Wahag 1964 era anche il padre di Hafeed Anter 1975. Saklawi I Stallone grigio molto chiaro nato nel 1886 nella tribù dei Ruala, comprato da Ali Bey Pasha Sherif che lo rivendette al Principe Ahmed Kemal Pasha; nel 1894 è passato nelle mani di Khedivè Abbas Pasha Hilmi II che lo mise in pensione ancora vivente nel 1909. La stirpe era Seglawi Jedran Ibn Sudan. La sua linea di sangue è arrivata fino a noi attraverso lo stallone Nazeer1934 (Mansour x Bint Samiha) dal quale derivano: Hadban Enzahi (Kamel)1952, Ghazal 1953, Rashad Ibn Nazeer (Rashad)1955, Alaa El Din 1956, Morafic 1956, Talal (Tilal)1957, Ramses Fayek (Fayek)1958, Aswan (Raafat)1958, Kaysoon 1958, Ansata Ibn Halima (Ibn Halima)1958, Hassan 1959, Galal 1959, Farag 1962, Shaker El Masri 1963, Ibn Moniet El Nefous 1964, Madkour 1964, Gallion 1965, Bilal I 1965, Khofo (Khopho) 1965, Kayed 1966, Karam 1967, Maher 1968, Emad 1968, Fikri 1970, Ameer 1970, Adeeb 1973, Anas 1973, Amir Albadeia 1974, Ikhnatoon 1974. Metkal 1976, Ezz 1983, Gadallah 1983. Sharkasi Cavallo grigio da corsa che viene dall’Alto Egitto. Nato nel 1941 e deceduto nel 1966, questo stallone fu acquistato e messo in corsa da Mrs. Nguiddawi che poi lo rivendette allo scozzese Mr. T.G.B. Trouncer. Quando il proprietario di Sharkasi morì nel 1955, l’E.A.O. rilevò lo Stallone. Tramite i figli Ibn Gorra 1959 padre di Mogeeb 1972 e Ibn Ghazza 1959 padre di Bandar 1980, si è sviluppata la sua linea di sangue. Dobbiamo dire che questo stallone, pur essendo accettato dalla W.A.H.O. come Cavallo Arabo puro, non è considerato Straight Egyptian, pertanto l’E.A.O. ha provveduto ad eliminare dalla selezione delle linee Straight Egyptian tutti quei cavalli che presentavano Sharkasi nel loro pedigree. Devo evidenziare, che con il passare del tempo, in Egitto diverse discendenze sono state perse, ma con le importazioni degli ultimi 10/20 anni, gli egiziani le hanno recuperate dagli allevatori occidentali. Preciso che volutamente, non ho parlato dei cavalli viventi, se qualche soggetto, che io ritenevo defunto, fosse ancora vivo, me ne scuso. Desidero rendere omaggio a quei sovrani di origine macedone, diventati egiziani, che hanno costruito i loro importanti allevamenti di Cavalli Arabi, all’E.A.O. e a quei pionieri di allevamenti privati che dopo la caduta della monarchia, hanno salvato e mantenuto in Egitto, le famiglie del cavallo più bello del mondo.

CAPTIONS:

Saklawi I He was a very light grey stallion born in 1886 in the tribe of Ruala, bought by Ali Pasha Sherif Bey who sold him to Prince Ahmed Kemal Pasha; in 1894 he passed into the hands of Khedive Abbas II Hilmi Pasha who put him in retirement in 1909. His lineage was Seglawi Jedran Ibn Sudan. His bloodline has come down to us through the stallion Nazeer 1934 (Mansour x Bint Samiha) who produced an extraordinary array of horses: Hadban Enzahi (Kamel) 1952, Ghazal 1953, Rashad Ibn Nazeer (Rashad) 1955, Alaa El Din 1956, Moraﬁc 1956, Talal (Tilal) 1957, Ramses Fayek (Fayek) 1958, Aswan (Raafat) 1958, Kaysoon 1958, Ansata Ibn Halima (Ibn Halima) 1958, Hassan 1959 Galal 1959, Farag 1962, Shaker El Masri 1963, Ibn El Moniet Nefous 1964, Madkour 1964, Gallion 1965, Bilal I 1965, Khofo (Khopho) 1965, Kayed 1966, Karam 1967, Maher 1968, Emad 1968, Fikri 1970, Ameer 1970, Adeeb 1973, Anas 1973, Amir Albadeia 1974, Ikhnatoon 1974, Metkal 1976, Ezz 1983, Gadallah 1983. Sharkasi He was a grey racing horse coming from Egypt. Born in 1941 and died in 1966, this stallion was purchased and put into the competitive racing circuit by Mrs. Nguiddawi who later sold him to the Scottish Mr. TGB Trouncer. When the owner of Sharkasi died in 1955, the EAO took over the stallion. His bloodline further developed through his sons Ibn Gorra 1959, sire of Mogeeb 1972 and Ibn Ghazza 1959 sire of Bandar 1980. I shall say that this stallion, despite being accepted by WAHO as a pure Arabian Horse is not considered Straight Egyptian, so the EAO took steps to remove from the selection of Straight Egyptian bloodlines all those horses who had Sharkasi in their pedigree. I shall point out that with the passage of time, different lineages got lost in Egypt but following the massive imports of the past 10/20 years, Egyptians have managed to recover most of them from western breeders. Deliberately I have not spoken of living horses, and if some of the subjects I thought were dead are still alive, I do apologize. I wish to pay tribute to all Sovereigns of Macedonian origin – who later became Egyptians - who built their important Arabian horses breeding farms. But I also thank the EAO and the pioneers of all private farms which after the fall of the Monarchy, have saved and maintained in Egypt the families of the most beautiful horse in the world.

1) Maar Bilahh 1984 (El Halimaar x Bint Nabilahh), multiple Champion mare. Here she is in Jordan, when in 1995 she was Middle East Reserve Supreme Champion Mare. 2) Shaikh Al Badi 1969 (Morafic x Bint Maisa El Shaghira), multiple Champion Stallion and sire of many champions. He won many class A halter championships and was chosen U.S. National Futurity Reserve Champion at age 3. Later he became a leading sire of Champions. 3) Nazeer 1934 (Mansour x Bint Samiha), the most important stallion at El Zahraa Stud from the descent of Saklawi I. 4) Alaa El Din 1956 (Nazeer x Kateefa), wonderful transmitter at El Zahraa Stud. 5) Serenity Sonbolah 1967 (Sameh x Bint Om El Saad), 1971 U.S. National Champion mare. 6) Ana Gayah 1974 (Motafic x Fawkia), multiple Class A Champion Mare. 7) RDM Maar Hala 1973 (El Hilal x Maar Jumana), phenomenal foundation broodmare, she has produced exceptional champions, that only few aristocrat bred mares can do. 8) El Halimaar 1980 (Ansata Ibn Halima x RDM Maar Hala), 1983 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Champion, Class A Halter Champion, Grand Champion Stallion, Several Most Classic Championships, 1986 Egyptian Event Get-Of-Sire Winner. 9) Hanan 1967 (Alaa El Din x Mona). Hanan’s worth as a broodmare was unquestionable. 10) Jamil 1975 (Madkour I x Hanan), one of the best stallions of our times. 11) Ruminaja Ali 1976 (Shaikh Al Badi x Bint Magidaa) at Gardner Bloodstock in 1983. 1979 US National Futurity Champion Stallion. 1980 U.S. and Canadian Nationals Top Ten Stallion. 1983 U.S. Reserve National Champion Stallion. 12) Bred by Russell and Mildred Jameson, Flushing, Michigan U.S.A., here is Ruminaja Ali in a tender moment with Matt Bergren after his return to the family in Michigan. 13) Matala Bint Marah 1983 (Jamil x Marah) with her just born filly Alisha in April 1995, she was bred by H.Nagel at Katarinenhof Stud. Grey. Longlegged, with a chiselled poll, long neck, big black eyes, and unbelievable movements, unmistakable stamped by her famous sire Jamil. 14) Al Metrabbi 1967 (Morafic x Sammara). Bred by Douglas B. Marshall, Spring (Houston), Texas. 1970 U.S. National Futurity Champion Stallion and 1976 U.S. National Top Ten Trail Horse. He is the sire of several National Winners. Legion of Merit award winner. 15) Ansata Ibn Halima 1958 (Nazeer x Halima). Bred by E.A.O. Egypt, was imported from Egypt to U.S.A. in 1959 by Mrs. Judit and Mr. Donald L.Forbis, Chickasha, Oklahoma. U.S. National Top Ten Stallion at Halter, in 1966, 1967 and 1969. Died in 1981. 16) Ibn Adaweya 1980 (Akhtal x Adaweya), bred and owned by Sham el Asil Studfarm, Egypt. 17) Shareef 1977 (Kaisoon x Salha), winner in the long-distance ride 60 Km. at the Asil Cup International, Dillenburg, Germany, 1985. 18) Glorieta Sayonaara 1983 (Ansata Abu Nazeer × Glorieta Shahlima), very important mare at Silver Maple Farm, California, U.S.A; she was Egyptian Event Reserve Champion Aged Mare, Top Five Regional Halter Mare and Reserve Champion “A” Park Horse. 19) BKA Alisabbah 1985 (Ruminaja Ali x Glorieta Sabdana), wonderful producer. 20) Ansata Halim Shah 1980 (Ansata Ibn Halima x Ansata Rosetta), Multiple Champion Stallion and sire of many champions. Basic stallion of our age. 21) Ansata Nafer Isis 1991 (Prince Fa Moniet x Ansata Nefertiti). Purchased as a filly at Ansata Stud by La Frasera Stud of Santoro Family, Rome, Italy and after Ansata Nefer Isis Foaled three fillies and a colt, she was sold to Al Rayyan Farm, Qatar. Res. Champion Mares Int. B Show Menton, France 1995 - Res. Champion Mares European Championship 1995 - Res. Champion Mares Qatar Int. Arabian Horse Show 2002. 22) Moniet El Nefous 1946 (Shahloul x Wanisa), phenomenal foundation broodmare at El Zahraa Stud. 23) Morafic 1956 (Nazeer x Mabrouka). Bred by E.A.O., Egypt and imported from Egypt to U.S.A. on April 4, 1965 by Douglas B. Marshall (Gleannloch Farms), Spring, Texas. Multiple Champion Stallion and sire of many champions. Another basic stallion of our age. 24) Saemah (Madkour I x Samraa), Grand Champion Mare Asil Cup 1985-1986.

313

314

BREEDER INTERVIEW

Vincenz o Pellegrini Written by Gianluca Martino | Translated by Sonja Smaldone Hello Vincenzo, ﬁrst of all thank you so much for accepting our interview for the purebred arabian dedicated section. Let’s start from the beginning.

Ciao Vincenzo, innanzitutto grazie per aver accettato la nostra intervista di questa sezione dedicata al cavallo purosangue arabo. Cominciamo dall’inizio.

Where does this passion for horses, in particular, for the Egyptian Arabian horse arise from? My passion for Arabian horses manifested in my adolescence, therefore, over thirty years ago. This general passion for horses very soon became a real obsession for the Arabian horse, for his beauty and his history. I used to contact and write to the most important breeding farms of the time, pretending to be a potential buyer, and asking for information and pictures of their horses, and I remember very well how excited I got when receiving their mails back. And so it was for all the books that I used to order on a regular basis at Olms Verlag. I began studying German as a self-taught person because many texts were only available in German! But my real contact with the Egyptian Arabians - the one that really blew up my mind - was certainly due to the fact that my house was very close to my friend Federico Fogarin’s Guasimo stud farm. I used to live about forty kilometers from Guasimo and often rode my vespa to go and visit my quiet friend, who, at ﬁrst, allowed me to prowl among the horses (without even caring about me);

Da dove nasce questa passione per i cavalli e, in particolare, quella per il cavallo arabo Egiziano? La mia passione per i cavalli arabi nasce nell’adolescenza e dunque oltre trent’anni fa. La passione per il cavallo in generale divenne molto presto una vera e propria ossessione per il cavallo arabo, per la sua bellezza e per la sua storia. Scrivevo ai più importanti allevamenti di allora, ﬁngendomi potenziale acquirente, e chiedendo notizie e materiale fotograﬁco dei loro cavalli e ricordo molto bene l’eccitazione quando ricevevo la posta in risposta. Così per i libri che ordinavo regolarmente alla Olms Verlag: iniziai a studiare il tedesco da autodidatta solo perché molti testi erano disponibili solo in lingua tedesca! Ma il vero contatto per gli arabi egiziani, quello che fa esplodere l’amore, lo ebbi certamente grazie alla vicinanza dell’amico Federico Fogarin del Guasimo: vivevo ad una quarantina di chilometri dal Guasimo e spesso andavo con la mia vespa a trovare il silenzioso amico, che dapprima mi acconsentiva di aggirarmi tra i cavalli (senza poi considerarmi granché); e poi, scoperta la mia genuina ossessione per il cavallo arabo e la conoscenza

315

but when he did realize I was genuinely obsessed with the Arabians, and that I knew all their genealogies he took an interest in me. Since then, we have remained very good friends. Now I share this passion with my wife, Chiara; she is too committed to the breeding stud farm Assa Egyptian Arabians. Why are you so fascinated by the world of the Arabian horse and the Egyptian line? I think the reason for that is not only one. First of all, his absolute beauty, sublime. Then his exoticism: I have always been attracted to Eastern aesthetics of which the Arabian horse is often a sublime representation. Finally, the uniqueness of the breeding history of this animal, which adds importance and intensity to the passion and it gives you a clear sense of devotion to something that goes beyond the present: the choice of breeding pure Egyptians I think it is deeply linked to the same passion about the history of the Arabian horse of the desert. A curiosity: our breeding farm is called Assa Egyptian Arabians, drawing upon my maternal grandmother’s surname Assa of Turkish origins, that part of my story which is closer to Arabia. As you can see in all my choices, shared by my wife, the value of ‘history’ has always played an important role. In your opinion, to what extent the climate of our territory is suitable for Arabian horses? The Arabian horse is a frugal horse who can adapt to all kinds of climate. What is so special about the Egyptian line? As it is known, the Egyptian breeding history spurs from a sincere passion nurtured by some rulers or members of the Royal family for the horses of the desert, a passion that led over the centuries to the creation of breeding farms which consisted of highly selected subjects taken from tribes of breeders stationed in Arabia, very often forcibly removed from ‘collections’ of tribal leaders subservient to Egypt during the campaigns of conquer. The Egyptian breeding was then fuelled over the centuries by a direct and constant relationship with the farmers of the desert, and it came to the present days thanks to the hard work of state- farms in preserving the breed and of some private farms. The Egyptian breeding is so special for its history, so unique because of the thread that ties it inextricably to the breeding of the desert and the ability of its protagonists in preserving such a wealth. We, the breeders of Egyptian horses, have chosen to make our small contribution so that the history may continue. How long have you been breeding this breed for? Although I have been an enthusiast and owner of Arabian horses for many years by now, my decision to start breeding has been recent and dates back to eight years ago. What’s your daily routine as a breeder? In my case, breeding is a hobby and therefore I am not allowed to experience ‘breeding’ in everyday life. My wife and I try to plan ahead daily tasks, which are then supervised by a trustworthy person. We pop around the farm from time to time only to check that everything goes well and we always take care of the stables and the horses on Sunday mornings, which is precious time to share with the horses, watch them, make decisions and plan the week ahead.

316

delle genealogie mi prese in simpatia. Da allora è rimasta una sincera affettuosa amicizia. Ora la passione la condivido con mia moglie, Chiara, anche Lei impegnata nell’allevamento Assa Egyptian Arabians. Cosa vi affascina del mondo del cavallo arabo e della linea egiziana? Penso che la ragione non sia solo una. Prima di tutto l’assoluta bellezza, sublime. Poi l’esoticità: sono sempre stato attratto dall’estetica orientale e il cavallo arabo ne è spesso una sublime rappresentazione. In ultimo, l’unicità della storia dell’allevamento di questo animale, che da peso e profondità alla passione e dà la chiara sensazione di dedicarsi a qualcosa che va oltre il presente: la scelta di allevare puri egiziani penso sia profondamente legata alla passione verso la storia del cavallo arabo del deserto. Una curiosità: il nostro allevamento si chiama Assa Egyptian Arabians, dal cognome di mia nonna materna, Assa, di origini turche, la parte della mia storia più vicino all’arabia. Come vede nelle mie scelte, condivise da mia moglie, il valore della “storia” ha sempre un ruolo. Secondo voi, quanto il clima del nostro territorio è adeguato ai cavalli arabi? Il cavallo arabo è un cavallo frugale che si è adattato ad ogni clima. Cos’ha di speciale questa linea egiziana? La storia dell’allevamento egiziano nasce, come noto, dalla sincera passione di alcuni regnanti o appartenenti alla famiglia reale per i cavalli del deserto, passione che ha condotto nei secoli alla creazione di allevamenti costituiti da esemplari selezionati provenienti dalle migliori tribù allevatrici dell’arabia, molto spesso prelevati o ottenuti “forzosamente” dalle “collezioni” dei capi tribù sottomessi all’Egitto, nelle campagne di conquista. L’allevamento egiziano è stato quindi alimentato nei secoli da un relazione diretta e costante con gli allevatori del deserto ed è giunto ﬁno ai nostri giorni grazie all’opera di preservazione dell’allevamento di stato e di alcuni allevamenti privati. E’ dunque speciale per la sua storia, irripetibile, per il ﬁlo che lo lega indissolubilmente all’allevamento del deserto e per la capacità dei suoi protagonisti nel preservare questa ricchezza. Noi, allevatori di cavalli egiziani, abbiamo scelto di dare il nostro piccolo contributo perché la storia continui.

What is your relationship with your horses? For us, our horses (about 15) are all family horses and when we must necessarily separate us from one of them is always a tragic loss. The hardest aspect of being a farmer (small farmer) is just that, as far as we are concerned. What are, in your opinion, the most important qualities to become a good breeder? A good breeder? A good breeder must first have a serious concern of his horses and their wealth. It may sound trivial but it does not at all. Second, his breeding program has to carry a clear objective with it: the so-called vision. He must, then, have a good understanding of the main features of the resident horses adopted in his breeding and, here, I also mean genetic characteristics (which means that he should at least have information of those horses who have built the first two generations of the pedigree), hoping that selected crosses can add or strengthen the positive features, and sought to weaken or correct the negative ones. Unfortunately, a breeder’s vision is always a set of features that can be rarely found only in one horse and hardly ever the rare horse that embodies all of them morphologically is also able to transmit and fix them on future generations! Getting to know mares better, their dominant characteristics as well as their recessive ones, is to me a fundamental prerequisite to progress in breeding quality and for this reason we have chosen as core mares those belonging to the same family (Saklawy Jidran - Bint Yemama - El Aziza - Ghaida), bred over decades at Guasimo breeding farm, of which I have seen many products resulting from different crosses, And I could appreciate even a higher quality. (This also in relation to other prestigious lines bred by the same farm). Having a deep understanding of the ‘base’ on which you will be working allows you to make a more informed selection of external subjects, in the hope of advancing in the coveted direction. Our program is strongly focused on both mares and stallions; we select them trying to improve some aspects of our core group of mares, not to get a product that could replicate the sire. What advice would you give to a young person eager to undertake activities as a proper breeder? First of all, try to find good long-experienced mentors: open-minded tutors, free from preconceived prejudices and standardized on this or that line, to be with in the early days, without of course sacrificing own’ s thoughts and own’ s breeding taste . I would tell him to beware of those who rule out some lines, as they generally do not even know the reason for it. That is an attitude that can even seriously damage the Egyptian horse breed which is already based on a narrow genetic pool and does not need ridiculous exclusions based on internal struggles, nor commercial reasons typical of posthumous obsessive genetic research. The world of pure Egyptian horse is based on an agreement, on a definition and on a group of horses we have received from Egyptian farms. We must take the ‘witness’ as he was delivered to us from the history of the Egyptian Arabian horse, and make the best use of the entire gene pool available to achieve the best results in livestock! Also I would say that ‘breeding’ is a path that requires knowledge and perseverance. It is about a medium-term project. It is not about producing an ideal foal by choosing the star-studded horse of the moment and hoping that a Champion will born as a result : this is a “game”, though a worthy one. But it is about trying to create a small population of horses with characteristics that match your own vision. You will not get there with only a few crossbreeds and without sufficient critical sense and a spirit of real research. In spite of the importance of the

Da quanti anni allevate questa razza? Pur essendo appassionato e proprietario di cavalli arabi da moltissimi anni, la mia decisione di iniziare ad allevare è recente e risale a 8 anni fa. Come si svolge la vostra giornata da allevatore? Allevare per me è un hobby e quindi non mi è consentito di vivere l’allevamento nella quotidianità. Io e mia moglie cerchiamo di programmare le incombenze quotidiane, che vengono seguite da una persona di fiducia. Passiamo in allevamento di tanto in tanto a controllare che tutto vada per il meglio e sempre ci prendiamo cura delle stalle e dei cavalli la domenica mattina, che è un momento prezioso per vivere i cavalli, osservarli, assumere decisioni e programmare la settimana. Qual è il vostro rapporto con i cavalli? Per noi i nostri cavalli (circa 15) sono tutti cavalli di famiglia e quando ci dobbiamo necessariamente distaccare da qualcuno di loro è sempre un grande dolore. Il lato difficile dell’allevatore (del piccolo allevatore) è proprio questo, per quanto ci riguarda. Quali sono, secondo voi, le qualità principali per diventare un buon allevatore? Un buon allevatore ? Un buon allevatore deve anzitutto avere la seria preoccupazione che i propri cavalli stiano bene. Sembra banale dirlo ma non lo è per nulla. In secondo luogo, deve avere un fine chiaro del proprio progetto allevatoriale: la cosiddetta visione. Deve, poi, avere una buona conoscenza delle caratteristiche principali dei cavalli che utilizza nel proprio allevamento ed intendo anche delle caratteristiche genetiche (il che comporta che abbia informazioni quanto meno dei cavalli che compongono le prime due generazioni del pedigree), al fine di sperare che gli incroci prescelti possano aggiungere o rafforzare i caratteri positivi ricercati e indebolire o correggere quelli negativi. Purtroppo la propria visione è sempre l’insieme di caratteristiche che difficilmente si trovano in un solo cavallo e quasi mai il raro cavallo che le impersonifica esteriormente è poi in grado di trasmetterle tutte e fissarle nelle generazioni successive! Conoscere bene le proprie fattrici, i lati dominanti e quelli tendenzialmente recessivi, è un presupposto secondo me fondamentale per aumentare le probabilità di riuscire a progredire nella qualità dell’allevamento e per questa ragione abbiamo scelto come nucleo fondamentale fattrici appartenenti alla stessa famiglia (saklawy Jidran – Bint Yemama – El Aziza – Ghaida), allevata da vent’anni dall’allevamento del Guasimo, della quale ho visto numerosissimi prodotti, derivanti da differenti incroci, apprezzandone le qualità a mio avviso “superiori” (anche in rapporto ad altre prestigiose linee allevate dallo stesso allevamento). Avere una profonda conoscenza della “base” su cui si lavora ti consente di effettuare tentativi più consapevoli nell’inserire soggetti esterni nella speranza di progredire nella direzione ambita. Il nostro programma è fortemente concentrato sulle fattrici e gli stalloni li selezioniamo per cercare di migliorare alcuni aspetti del nostro gruppo di fattrici, non per ottenere un prodotto che replichi il padre. Quale consiglio dareste ad un giovane che volesse intraprendere l’attività di allevatore di? Anzitutto di cercare di individuare buoni mentori con esperienza: tutor mentalmente aperti, scevri da pregiudizi precostituiti e standardizzati su quella linea o su quell’altra, dai quali farsi accompagnare nelle prime fasi, senza ovviamente rinunciare al proprio pensiero e al proprio gusto allevatoriale. Gli direi di fare attenzione a chi esclude a priori alcune linee, poiché solitamente non ne conosce nemmeno la ragione e sempre è un danno per l’allevamento del cavallo egiziano, che è già basato su un pool genetico ristretto e non ha bisogno di ridicole esclusioni basate su lotte intestine, ragioni commerciali e persino su postume ricerche genetiche ossessive. Il mondo del cavallo puro egiziano è basato su una convenzione, su di una definizione e su un gruppo di cavalli che abbiamo ricevuto dagli allevamenti egiziani. Dobbiamo prendere il testimone così come ci è stato consegnato dalla storia del cavallo arabo egiziano, utilizzando al meglio l’intero pool genetico a disposizione per raggiungere il miglior risultato zootecnico! Gli direi anche che allevare è una strada che richiede conoscenza e perseveranza. E’ un progetto a medio termine. Non si tratta di produrre un puledro scegliendo lo stallone del momento e sperando nel campione: quello è un “gioco”, seppur degno. Ma si tratta di cercare di creare una piccola popolazione di cavalli con caratteristiche corrispondenti alla propria visione. Non si fa con qualche incrocio e non si fa senza un sufficiente senso critico e spirito di reale ricerca. Senza nulla togliere alla fortuna ! Quali sono i vostri programmi per il futuro? Proseguire nel programma allevatoriale, nel tentativo di avvicinarci alla

317

visione del cavallo arabo che ho maturato in questi decenni di passione. Allevate purosangue da show? Se sì, com’è nata la passione per i concorsi di morfologia? Non alleviamo purosangue da show. Partecipiamo agli shows dedicati ai cavalli egiziani con alcuni prodotti del nostro allevamento. Pur con le contraddizioni e i limiti evidenti dell’attuale mondo degli shows (che nascono dai limiti delle istituzioni che regolano gli shows, alle quali ho preso parte negli anni della mia Presidenza dell’Anica), è pur sempre un momento in cui l’allevatore può apprezzare i propri cavalli comparandoli con i prodotti degli altri allevamenti, traendo delle informazioni da utilizzare nelle proprie scelte allevatoriali. Ritengo invece del tutto insoddisfacente il ruolo degli shows nel dare, attraverso il giudizio dei giudici, dei validi indirizzi di allevamento. Il sistema degli shows ha oggi una radice e un fine esclusivamente commerciale e da questo fine purtroppo si è fatto “prendere la mano”. luck factor…. What are your plans for the future? Sticking with my breeding program in an effort to get closer to the vision of the Arabian horse I have acquired over decades of passion. Do you breed Purebreds for show contests? If so, how did this passion for morphology contests come about? We do not breed Purebred Arabians for show purposes. We do participate in shows expressly dedicated to the Egyptian line with some subjects from our breeding. Despite the obvious contradictions and limits of the world show - arising from institutional limits governing the shows I took part in the years of my Anica presidency – a show contest is still a moment when any farmer can better appreciate his horses by comparing them with the products of other herds, also getting valuable information to be used in his future breeding decisions. Instead, I believe completely unsatisfactory the role of the shows in providing - through the Judges’ verdicts – feasible valuable breeding orientation. The system underpinning today’ shows has got mostly purely commercial roots and purpose, and perhaps many people have unfortunately overextended that purpose… Could you please tell us about a straight Egyptian horse who has particularly distinguished himself morphologically? We are particularly fond of the stallion Majiid Eq – sired by Shahir (Salaa el din x Imperial Imphayana) and out of Miss Maggie Mae (The Minstril x Bint Magidaa). We imported him from the United States in 2010, and he distinguished himself in dedicated shows, having been nominated Gold Champion Stallion and best score of the Travagliato show in 2011, Unanimous Reserve Class Champion (only behind the World Champion Shamal F) at the Egyptian World Championship in Rome in 2012, Class Reserve and Top Five at Europe EE in 2011. But Majiid Eqs has given to us the greatest satisfaction as a breeding stallion: his first foal Assa Zakiyyeh (by Jawara Guasimo) was nominated National Champion Silver Filly in Salerno in 2014 on her very first time out. Is marketing relevant in this sector? A good marketing plan is essential to be visible and recognizable on the market. Could you tell us a story you are particularly fond of? I will tell you this short story, which I am glad to remember because it taught me a lot. At the time, I had started breeding for only a year. I was looking for my second mare to keep by our resident dam MP Bilaa Zaman (Anaza El farid x Mp Almasdar x Ansata Nefer Isis) and also in order to have another bloodline. I was in love with a horse staying at Guasimo stud farm, Najiba Guasimo (Moroc x Jawara Guasimo) and I had noticed over the years that the dam line of this mare had produced by far the best horses and the best livestock breeding at Guasimo. The daughters of Najiba Guasimo (Ghiza Guasimo and Bint Najiba) produced with surprising constancy great foals, all very typy and with perfect bodies, movement and tail carriage, which interested me particularly. Najiba Guasimo however, was not for sale, and that year she produced two embryos with the stallion Adeed Al Shaqab. In accordance with Al Shaqab Stud, an embryo was going to be given to Guasimo and the other to Al Shaqab. I still remember the filly who was born on Fogarin’s farm. In honor of the best mare at Guasimo in the nineties, she was called Maysouna Guasimo (destined then to glory, having been Egypt’s best horse of Europe 2014). At the same time, I heard that one filly born at Capacci Arabians for Al Shaqab was still very nice (Najiba Al Shaqab). I did get in contact with Marco Pittaluga (searching for information on my first mare MP Bilaa Zaman who he had bred). I found

318

Ci parlate di un vostro esemplare egiziano che si è particolarmente distinto a livello morfologico? Siamo particolarmente legati allo stallone Majiid eq - da Shahir (Salaa el din x Imperial Imphayana) e Miss Maggie Mae (The Minstril x Bint Magidaa) – che abbiamo importato dagli stati uniti nel 2010, e che si è distinto negli shows dedicati, essendo stato nominato Gold Champion Stallion e miglior punteggio dello show a Travagliato nel 2011, riserva campione di classe unanime (dietro al campione del mondo F Shamal) al Campionato del Mondo degli Egiziani a Roma nel 2012, Riserva di classe e top five a EE Europe nel 2011. Ma le maggiori soddisfazioni Majid eq le ha date come riproduttore: la prima figlia nata in allevamento, Assa Zakiyyeh (da Jawara Guasimo) alla prima uscita è stata nominata Silver National Champion s.e. Filly a Salerno nel 2014. Quanto è importante il marketing in questo settore? Un buon programma di marketing è essenziale per riuscire ad essere visibili e riconoscibili. Ci raccontate una storia in merito alla quale siete particolarmente legati? Vi racconto questo breve storia, che mi fa piacere ricordare perché mi ha insegnato qualcosa. Quando avevo iniziato ad allevare da solo un anno, stavo cercando la mia seconda fattrice, per accostare alla fattrice MP Bilaa Zaman (Anaza el farid x Mp Almasdar e da Ansata Nefer Isis) un’altra linea di sangue. Ero innamorato di una cavalla dell’allevamento Guasimo, Najiba Guasimo (Moroc x Jawara Guasimo) ed avevo notato, negli anni, che la linea materna di questa cavalla aveva prodotto di gran lunga le migliori cavalle e le migliori riproduttrici dell’allevamento Guasimo. Le figlie di Najiba Guasimo (Ghiza Guasimo e Bint Najiba) producevano con costanza sorprendenti puledri di gran tipicità e soprattutto con corpi perfetti, movimento e portamento della coda, ciò che mi interessava particolarmente. Najiba Guasimo non era tuttavia in vendita, e proprio quell’anno produceva due embrioni con lo stallone Al Adeed al Shaqab, in accordo con l’Al Shaqab stud, un embrio per Guasimo e uno per Al Shaqab. Ricordo ancora la puledra che nacque dall’amico Fogarin, che in nome della migliore cavalla del Guasimo degli anni novanta, venne chiamata Maysouna Guasimo (destinata poi alla gloria, essendo stata miglior cavallo egiziano d’Europa 2014) e mi giunse voce che la puledra nata da Capacci per Al Shaqab fosse comunque molto bella (Najiba Al Shaqab). Da un contatto con Marco Pittaluga (alla ricerca di informazioni sulla mia prima fattrice, MP Bilaa Zaman e, da lui allevata) seppi che lo stesso Pittaluga aveva una giovane sorella materna di Najiba Guasimo, figlia di Imperial Pharaji,

out that Pittaluga owned a young maternal sister of Najiba Guasimo, daughter of Imperial Pharaji, who Pittaluga himself used to define of superior quality. I decided to look for the matriarch Jawara Guasimo (by Messaoud) who had to have obviously been responsible for much of the quality in future generations. I found her in Rome - at the time she was sixteen years old - at my friend Massimo Rocchino’s place. I did not hesitate and bought her despite the age. I wanted to believe she was really special. I crossed her with Majiid eq and the first filly who came out was more than I could expect: Assa Zakiyyeh who later was to become a show champion. The following year – in agreement with Fogarin - we mated her off with the stallion Rashid Guasimo (Ibn Nejdy x Maysouna Guasimo) and another filly of outstanding quality came out. She was named Assa Guasimo! We were lucky to recover such a treasure. I like recalling this story, because it taught me that a great quality broodmare can build a good breeding in a short time, whereas ten medium quality mares just cannot. So I learned that you have to thoroughly devote yourself to identify, try to acquire and hold onto the best mares. One must start exactly from there: quite rarely a stallion can be so crucial. What are the objectives you would like your farm to reach? I wish the name of Assa could become a recognized brand for quality products bearing its name. Which of your mares you think is the most important also considering those who are not pure Egyptians? Undoubtedly matriarch Aware Guasimo (Messaoud x Ghaida). I think she is the ‘female breeder of life’ and I can say it because I have followed Guasimo’s breeding for over three decades by now, and the results are there to prove it. I regret having found her late. However, I have got two of her daughters in the barn and a great-nephew (raised by Fogarin) and an important part of my breeding program is based on these mares.

descritta dallo stesso Pittaluga come di qualità superiore. Decisi allora di cercare la matriarca Jawara Guasimo (da Messaoud) che doveva evidentemente essere responsabile di tanta qualità nelle generazioni future. La trovai a Roma, ormai sedicenne, dall’amico Massimo Rocchino. Non esitai e l’acquistai nonostante la non più giovane età: volevo credere fosse davvero speciale. La coprii con Majiid eq e la prima puledra che nacque era più di quanto potessi aspettarmi: era Assa Zakiyyeh, più tardi campionessa in show. L’anno dopo la coprimmo d’accordo con Fogarin con lo stallone Rashid Guasimo (Ibn Nejdy x Maysouna Guasimo) e nacque un’altra puledra di qualità superiore, di nome Assa Guasimo! Eravamo stati fortunati, avevamo recuperato il vero tesoro. Mi piace ricordare questa storia, perché mi ha insegnato che una fattrice di grande qualità può costruire un buon allevamento in breve, così come non possono fare dieci fattrici di media qualità. Ho dunque imparato che bisogna dedicarsi ad individuare, cercare di acquisire e tenere strette le migliori fattrici. E’ da li che bisogna partire: lo stallone raramente è così determinante. Quali sono gli obiettivi che vorreste raggiungesse il vostro allevamento? Mi piacerebbe che il prefisso Assa divenisse un prefisso riconosciuto per la qualità dei prodotti che lo portano nel nome. Quali tra le vostre fattrici ritenete sia la più importante anche se non pura egiziana? Indubbiamente la matriarca Jawara Guasimo (messaoud x ghaida). Penso sia la riproduttrice “della vita” e lo posso dire perché ho seguito oltre trent’anni di allevamento del Guasimo e i risultati sono li a dimostrarlo. Ho il rammarico di averla posseduta tardi. Comunque ho due figlie in scuderia e una bis-nipote (allevata da Fogarin) e su queste cavalle è basata una parte importante del mio programma allevatoriale.

Who is your most important breeding stallion and in what ways has he met your reproduction expectations? Currently the farm has two breeding stallions, Majiid eq ( Shahir x Miss Maggie Mae) and Hur Guasimo (Ibn Nejdy x Jamilla Guasimo by NK Hafid Jamil). Majiid eq has proven to be a great breeding stallion of fillies. I currently have four young mares in the stable. Hur Guasimo has been crossed less generously: many of the mares are full sisters or sisters by three-quarters, thus, I wanted to avoid an excessive line / inbreeding. Hur Guasimo has however proved to be able to fix his typical classicism and refined beauty onto the newest generations.

Qual è lo stallone più importante dell’allevamento e per quali caratteristiche ha soddisfatto le vostre aspettative di riproduzione? Attualmente l’allevamento ha due stalloni, Majiid eq (shahir x miss maggie mae) e Hur Guasimo (ibn Nejdy x Jamilla Guasimo da NK Haﬁd Jamil). Majiid eq ha dimostrato di essere un ottimo riproduttore di puledre. Ne ho attualmente quattro in scuderia ormai giovani fattrici. Hur Guasimo è stato impiegato meno generosamente, anche perché molte delle fattrici sono sorelle o sorelle a 3/4 e si è quindi voluto evitare un eccessivo line/inbreeding. Hur Guasimo ha comunque dimostrato con i primi prodotti di tramettere la classicità e la rafﬁnatezza che il suo pedigree rappresenta.

Several Italian breeders are now selling abroad many of the top horses from our country. What do you think about this trend? Breeding quality spurs from the quality of those breeding horses involved in the breeding program. We should always be able to keep the best ones, at least until we can replace them with reasonable certainty. However, I have realized that a breeder has a difﬁcult path and, not always, may he be able to afford what he would like to achieve. He may be actually forced to sell his best subjects to acquire resources to continue his adventure.

Diversi allevatori italiani stanno vendendo all’estero molti dei cavalli più importanti del nostro Paese. Cosa ne pensate? La qualità dell’allevamento è frutto della qualità dei riproduttori che si trattengono nel programma allevatoriale. Potendo, bisognerebbe trattenere i migliori, ﬁno a che non si sia in grado con ragionevole certezza di poterli sostituire. Mi rendo tuttavia conto che l’allevatore ha una strada difﬁcile e non sempre può permettersi ciò che vorrebbe ed è costretto a vendere i migliori soggetti per avere risorse per poter proseguire la propria avventura.

Will you please live us one last message? We find again the pleasure to have and follow original medium-term breeding programs in which we do firmly believe. Short-term objectives are superficial and ephemeral overtime and, I am afraid, they do deplete the breeding fabric irreparably.

Lascio a Voi l’ultimo messaggio. Ritroviamo il piacere di avere e seguire con perseveranza programmi allevatoriali originali, in cui crediamo, e a medio lungo termine. Gli obbiettivi immediati sono superﬁciali ed efﬁmeri e nel tempo impoveriscono il tessuto allevatoriale in modo temo irreparabile.

319

320

321

Kuwait

2016 All Nations Cup Straight Egyptians 6th-7th February

Text by Sonja Smaldone | Photo by Mohammed AlOmar

In the days following the 2016 Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival, another great event was held under the Patronage of Sheikha Sarah Al-fahad AlSabah in the magniďŹ cent scenery of the Arabian Horse Center Bait al Arab from Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th last February: the International Arabian horse Festival solely devoted to the Straight Egyptian bred. On two magic days, almost 181 highly selected horses could be admired by a myriad of spectators from all over the world. The idea was to honor not only the owners, but especially the breeders of the most successful Straight Egyptians. It is only fair to praise the judges who carried out their task faultlessly. They were, in order: Ann Norden from Sweden, Marco Pittaluga from Italy, Renata Shibler from Switzerland,

322

Dr. Vet. Marek Trela from Poland, Jerzy Bialobok from Poland, Claudia Darius from Germany, Deirdre Hyde from Uk, Jaroslav Lacina from Czec Republic. The work done by the Disciplinary Committee was exceptional. Its members were: Mrs. Barbara PďŹ stner (Switzerland), Mrs. Line Brunsgaard (Denmark), Mrs. Vivian van-Eerten (Netherlands), Dr. Abdewahab ben Ali Amira (UAE), Dr. Massimo Rubei (Kuwait), Dr. Gessica Sorio (Kuwait). Unimpeachable in their role the Ring masters: Peter Hegemann from Germany, Sten Schroll from Denmark and Waleed Al Haddadi from KSA. Congratulations also for the accurate selection of music to Mr. Kristof Heymans from Belgium. Our best wishes also go to the organizers, and the rendezvous is for next year.

Special Moments

323

s e i l l i F g n i l r a e Y Gold Champion

AAB W L A H A L A Z GHA R | 25 points LA SAQ LIYA x NABEE BARRAQ EL A LLA BIN KHALID

SHEIKH ABDU

324

AL THANI (QA)

Silver Champion

ZIRA ALSAFA ALJALILA ALJAZIRA | 10 points UWAIT x JA WASEEM ELK ALJAZIRA STUD

(KW)

Bronze Champion

L MAALE A H A R E D A N 9 points H EZZAIN | A ZAIN x NAJM THETTWA EZ IANS (KW)

AL MAALE ARAB

325

Yearling Colts Gold Champion

MAALE L A R E E M A ts AL AIN | 20 poin ILMAALI EZZ ZAIN x OM THETTWA EZ IANS (KW)

AL MAALE ARAB

326

Silver Champion

LSALAM A R I S A T N O M | 18 points R SALMA OMA MONTASIR x IANS (KW)

AL SALAM ARAB

Bronze Champion

IRA Z A J L A N O O ts IKHNAT IRA | 8 poin DHAH NAIF x ROW TALEETH AL ALJAZIRA STUD

ALJAZ

(KW)

327

Junior Fillies Gold Champion

L WAAB DELIELAH A EELA SAQR | 26 points LIYA x NAB BARRAQ EL A

ANI (QA)

N KHALID AL TH

SH. ABDULLA BI

328

Silver Champion

AIDAA FOTNA AL B OGHAZY x DHS SURIAH | 11 points BAIED AL M AL SHEIKH O UD (KW)

AL BABTAIN ST

Bronze Champion

NAT A D L A A H K SHAI points L DANAT | 9 ADRAH A L DANAT x B SHAMEKH A D (KW)

AL DANAT STU

329

Junior Colts Gold Champion

DAA FADY AL BAI DA SAQR | 20 points YYAN x MAG JAMIL AL RA W)

AL MAI STUD (K

330

Silver Champion

D MONAF

H | 13 points x D A ANIQA S R U LO O C ROYAL IANS (KW)

AL WAWAN ARAB

Bronze Champion

AT EZZ AL DANSHALWAH J | 9 points L DANAT x SHAMEKH A D (KW)

AL DANAT STU

331

Mares Gold Champion

CF SHAMILA | 28 points G SAMSARAH MOROC x A

H (IT)

ED ALI AL SABA

M SHEIKH MOHAM

332

Silver Champion

AIF JOUNA AL NNSATA MOUNA | 13 points RAYYAN x A ASHHAL AL LLA BIN KHALID

SHEIKH ABDU

AL THANI (QA)

Bronze Champion

M. SARAH

A | 6 points SATA SULEYM N A x IN A Z EZZ EZ W)

AL MAI STUD (K

333

Stallions Gold Champion

R ADHAM SAQEERA SAQR | 23 points ADORI x AM IMPERIAL M W)

AL MAI STUD (K

334

Silver Champion

F SHAMAAL A | 15 points SARAMEEN MAYSOUN x BIN SULTAN HRHP KHALED

)

Z AL SAUD (KSA

BIN ABDULAZI

Bronze Champion

AL LAHAB

| 8 points E VISION HG LAHEEB x TH A STUD (KW)

UD & AL SHAY

AL BABTAIN ST

335

Written by Domenico Tocchi | Translated by Sonja Smaldone

Even before his birth many people already knew that Muhajjal would soon become something really special. He was born on April 5th, 1997 at Ariely Arabians, in Israel, son of dam Maar Bilahh (El Halimaar x Bint Nabilahh), who had born on May 29th , 1984 in Rancho Bulakenyo on the Cruz’s stud farm, in California. She would be later sold to Barbara Grifﬁth at Gleannloch Legacy Sale in 1986 and that was recorded as the highest auction price for the two years old ﬁllies, amounting to $ 185,000, and she was going to be part of the breeding program at Imperial Egyptian Stud in Maryland. Successful show horse, Maar Bilahh was in 1987 Region 15 Champion Mare, East Coast Champion Mare, Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Mare and U.S. Top Ten Futurity Mare. In 1993, Maar Bilahh was shipped from the U.S.A. to Israel and became property of what was then called Ariely Arabians which, at the time, was co-owned 336

Prima della sua nascita già molti si aspettavano che Muhajjal diventasse qualcosa di veramente speciale. Il 5 Aprile 1997 ad Ariely Arabians, in Israele, nasce Muhajjal figlio di Maar Bilahh (El Halimaar x Bint Nabilahh), nata il 29 Maggio 1984 a Rancho Bulakenyo della famiglia Cruz, in California, venduta poi a Barbara Griffith alla Gleannloch Legacy Sale nel 1986 e registrò il prezzo più alto dell’asta dei due anni di età, pari a $ 185.000, andando a far parte del programma di allevamento dell’Imperial Egyptian Stud nel Maryland. Cavallo di successo negli shows, Maar Bilahh nel 1987 è stata Region 15 Champion Mare, East Cost Champion Mare, Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Mare e U.S. Top Ten Futurity Mare. Nel 1993 Maar Bilahh dagli U.S.A. andò in Israele e divenne proprietà di quello che allora si chiamava Ariely Arabians che era in comproprietà di Uri Ariely ed Eitan Wertheimer fino al 1999, quando l’allevamento fu rileva-

4 3

by Uri Ariely and Eitan Wertheimer until 1999. When the farm became exclusive property of Wertheimer changed its name in Ariela Arabians; Mrs. Chen Kedar kept on working as livestock manager to represent the company in Israel and abroad. Once arrived in Israel, Maar Bilahh won the Israeli National Champion Mare in 1993, the Middle East Reserve Supreme Champion Mare in 1995 and the 1999 First Place at the Irsaeli Nationals. Maar Bilahh was known as the Queen Mother of Ariela Arabians and when she died on a Saturday, on December 19th, 2009 at Ariela Arabians in Israel, she was 25 years old. When passed away, this Queen - not tall but with a beautiful figure, lovely combination of personality and typical beauty took away with her a piece of heart of all those who had known and loved her. The story of Maar Bilahh still continues today with the legacy of her foals and their progenies, thanks to Ariela Arabians that has deeply recognized the potential of this very special mare. I have not had the opportunity to meet Maar Bilahh in person, but as I was told by Mrs. Chen Kedar, manager of Ariela Arabians, Muhajjal took a lot after his dam. Fortunately, before dying Maar Bilahh left us a remarkable offspring. In fact, brothers of Muhajjal are: Imperial Mahzer by Imperial Madheen which became an important breeding stallion for El Nasser in Qatar and also sire of the famous mare Bint Saida El Nasser (2002 Res. World Champion Mare) out of Saida, Konouz out of Kaliya, and Mezna Al Rayyan out of Ansata Magnificent; Imperial Mahzeera, dam of the grey Badraan Al Majid and the bay Medallela both sired by Imperial Al Kamar. Before being exported to Belgium, she also produced two sons by Simeon Sachi (Asfour x Simeon Sheba), Melissa Al Atiq and Mishaal Al Atiq. Moreover, in the U.S.A. Maar Bilahh, went crossbred with Orashan and produced Imperial Orbillah, who in turn, would produce three stallions: MB Talmaar, MB Talman and MB Talaal, all by the son of Amaal Talmaal, then the daughter of El Anaza Nizr, MB Bilaza. Arrived in Israel, Maar Bilahh was mated with Imperial Imdal and produced the mare Mar-Halla, in her turn, dam of the mares Maar Silahh by El Thay Mashour and Mar-Hiba by NK Hafid Jamil. The year before Muhajjal was born Mahbub (2000 Israeli Res. National Champion Stallion). In 2002, Maar Bilahh also foaled Al Safir AA by Al Maraam and eventually the filly Maar Miri AA by Al Ayad, born in 2008. So far we have talked a lot about Maar Bilahh, but who is really Muhajjal’s family? His lineage is Hadba Enzahiya, the same as immortal Nazeer (Noseir) who had been foaled by Bint Hadba El Shaghira, the chestnut mare born on February 22nd, 1912 at Kubba Stables – owned by Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II - who was bought by R.A.S. (Royal Agricultural Society) on February 6th, 1914 and died in 1931. Her sire was El

to soltanto da Wertheimer e fu chiamato Ariela Arabians; Mrs. Chen Kedar rimase Manager dell’allevamento a rappresentare l’azienda in Israele e all’estero. Arrivata in Israele, Maar Bilahh nel 1993 conquistò l’Israeli National Champion Mare, nel 1995 il Middle East Reserve Supreme Champion Mare e nel 1999 il First Place all’Irsaeli Nationals. Maar Bilahh era conosciuta come la Regina Madre di Ariela Arabians e quando morì il Sabato 19 Dicembre 2009 ad Ariela Arabians, in Israele, aveva 25 anni. Questa Regina, non alta ma con grande portamento, incantevole combinazione di personalità e tipica bellezza, quando ha terminato la sua vita terrena, ha portato con sé un pezzo di cuore di tutti coloro che l’hanno conosciuta e amata. La storia di Maar Bilahh continua con l’eredità dei suoi figli e nipoti, grazie a Ariela Arabians che ha riconosciuto il potenziale di questa fattrice molto speciale. Io non ho avuto l’opportunità di vedere personalmente Maar Bilahh, ma mi ha detto Mrs. Chen Kedar, Manager di Ariela Arabians, che Muhajjal ha preso molto da sua madre. Per fortuna prima di andarsene Maar Bilahh ci ha lasciato una notevole progenie, infatti, fratelli di Muhajjal sono: Impreial Mahzer da Imperial Madheen, che diventò importante stallone per l’allevamento El Nasser in Qatar e padre, tra gli altri, della famosa Bint Saida El Nasser (2002 Res. World Champion Mare) da Saida, Konouz da Kaliya e Mezna Al Rayyan da Ansata Magnifica; Imperial Mahzeera, madre del grigio Badraan Al Majid e della baia Medallela entrambi da Imperial Al Kamar, poi prima di essere esportata in Belgio produsse anche i due figli da Simeon Sachi (Asfour x Simeon Sheba) Melissa Al Atiq e Mishaal Al Atiq. Sempre in U.S.A. Maar Bilahh, coperta con Orashan partorì Imperial Orbillah che ha prodotto i tre stalloni MB Talmaar, MB Talman e MB Talmaal, tutti dal figlio di Amaal Talmaal, poi la figlia di Anaza El Nizr, MB Bilaza. Arrivata in Israele, Maar Bilahh fu accoppiata con Imperial Imdal e produsse la fattrice Mar-Halla, a sua volta madre delle fattrici Maar Silahh da El Thay Mashour e Mar-Hiba da NK Hafid Jamil, poi l’anno prima di Muhajjal è nato Mahbub (2000 Israeli Res. National Champion Stallion). Nel 2002 è nato Al Safir AA da Al Maraam e in fine Maar Bilahh ha partorito la puledra Maar Miri AA da Al Ayad, nata nel 2008. Fin qui abbiamo parlato molto di Maar Bilahh, ma chi è la famiglia di Muhajjal ? La sua stirpe è Hadba Enzahiya, la stessa dell’immortale Nazeer (Noseir) che deriva dalla fattrice Bint Hadba El Shaghira, la saura nata il 22 Febbraio 1912 a Kubba Stables del Khedive Abbas Pasha Hilmi II, che fu comprata dalla RAS (Royal Agicoltural Society) il 6 Febbraio 1914 e morì nel 1931, il padre era El Halabi (Saklawi I x Halabia), mentre la madre Hadba (Saklawi I x Venus). La famiglia è quella di Yosreia, la famosa madre dell’importante capostpite dell’allevamento russo Aswan (Raafat) 337

Halabi (Saklawi I x Halabia), while her dam was Hadba (Saklawi I x Venus). The family is that of Yosreia, famous dam of the important founder stallion of the Russian Stud Aswan (Raafat) and grand-dam of stallions of the caliber of Galal, Farazdac, Faleh, Ibn Shahrzada, Ibn Galal (Magdi), El Mokhtar. Out of Yosreia and by Sid Abouhom came out Farasha, dam of outstanding stallions and mares, including the maternal great-grand-dam of Muhajjal, Nabilahh who made a significant contribution to the development of this family in the United States. Nabilahh was daughter of the beloved Egyptian stallion Antar and her progeny also includes the great Khofo sired by Morafic (born in Egypt, shipped with his dam to Gleannloch and re-sold to Serenity Farms who became the sire of many champions. His daughter, Bint Magidaa was to be one the largest producers of multi-champion horses.) and her full sister was the beautiful Bint Nabilahh who went crossbred with El Halimaar producing Maar Bilahh, dam of Muhajjal. Mating procedures which have occurred in Muhajjal’s family are an example of how the best characteristics may be combined in perfect harmony: beauty, elegance and refinement, perfect structure, excellent movement and extraordinary reproductive capacity. Before proceeding further, I would also mention the maternal grandsire of Muhajjal, the sublime El Halimaar, one of the greatest sons of Ansata Ibn Halima. El Halimaar, bred by Dr. Felino Cruz and his wife in Rancho Bulakenyo, was born on December 2nd, 1980 and was going to be the head breeding stallion on Cruz stud farm until his death which occurred on July 15th, 2002. In addition to having produced outstanding subjects, El Halimaar distinguished himself in the show rings for several victories in halter and “most classic” honor, he was 1983 US National Top Ten Futurity Champion, Class A Halter Champion, Grand Champion Stallion and winner of the 1986 Egyptian Event Get-of-Sire. The dam of El Halimaar was one of the most important mares who the modern era of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse has ever had, RDM Maar Hala 1973-2000 (El Hilal x Maar Jumana ) who descends from Maaroufa through Maar Ree’s bloodline. 338

e nonna di stalloni del calibro di Galal, Farazdac, Faleh, Ibn Shahrzada, Ibn Galal (Magdi), El Mokhtar. Da Yosreia e Sid Abouhom nacque Farasha, madre di grandi stalloni e fattrici, tra le quali la bisnonna materna di Muhajjal, Nabilahh che ha dato un notevole contributo allo sviluppo di questa famiglia negli Stati Uniti. Nabilahh era figlia dell’amato stallone egiziano Antar e nella sua progenie si annovera anche il grande Khofo da Morafic (nato in Egitto, importato con sua madre da Gleannloch e rivenduto a Serenity Farms diventò padre di molti campioni. Sua figlia Bint Magidaa è una delle più grandi produttrici di campioni.) e sua sorella piena, la bella Bint Nabilahh che accoppiandosi con El Halimaar ha prodotto Maar Bilahh madre di Muhajjal. Gli accoppiamenti che si sono succeduti nella famiglia di Muhajjal sono l’esempio di come le migliori caratteristiche possano accordarsi in perfetta armonia: bellezza, estrema raffinatezza, struttura perfetta, ottimo movimento e straordinarie capacità riproduttive. Prima di procedere oltre, vorrei parlare anche del nonno materno di Muhajjal, il sublime El Halimaar, uno dei più grandi figli di Ansata Ibn Halima. El Halimaar, allevato dal Dr. Felino Cruz e sua moglie a Rancho Bulakenyo, è nato il 2 Dicembre 1980 ed è stato il capo stallone dai Cruz fino alla sua scomparsa avvenuta il 15 Luglio 2002. Oltre ad avere prodotto soggetti di grande valore, El Halimaar si mise in risalto negli show rings, con diverse vittorie in halter e “most classic” honor, è stato 1983 U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Champion, Class A Halter Champion, Grand Champion Stallion e vincitore del 1986 Egyptian Event Get-Of-Sire. La madre di El Halimaar era una delle più importanti fattrici che abbia avuto l’era moderna del Cavallo Arabo Staight Egyptian, RDM Maar Hala 1973-2000 (El Hilal x Maar Jumana) che discende da Maaroufa attraverso Maar Ree. Allevata da Dr. & Mrs. R.L. Weaver, RDM Maar Hala ha prodotto tutti grandi figli, otto dei quali sono diventati campioni portandola al riconoscimento di “Leading Champion Producing Egyptian Mare”, era una fattrice aristocratica e in scuderia aveva un comportamento degno del suo rango, si è spenta nei prati di Rancho Bulakenyo, circondata dall’affetto della famiglia Cruz. La stirpe di El Halimaar era Seglawi Jedran Ibn Soudan perché la capostipite della sua famiglia era Bint Yamama (Saklawi I x Yemameh), una grigia allevata da Khedive Abbas Pasha Hilmi II, non era un Kuhaylan Jellabi com’è stato scritto erroneamente in passato. Dopo avere parlato della famiglia di Muhajjal, dobbiamo assolutamente dire che suo padre, Imperial Imdal (Ansata Imperial x Dalia) era un riproduttore veramente eccezionale, oltre ad essere un grande cavallo atleta che ha conquistato risultati importanti negli shows. Imperial Imdal è nato il 29 Giugno 1982 all’Imperial Egyptian Stud di Barbara Griffith a Parkton nel Maryland ed era ritenuto il miglior puledro tra i nati in quell’annata. I genitori rappresentavano due allevamenti che erano il pilastro della selezione Straight Egyptian negli U.S.A. a quei tempi. Dal padre Ansata Imperial (Ansata Ibn Sudan x Ansata Delilah) che fu U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Colt, Imperial Imdal ha ereditato la testa cesellata, la fronte larga, le spalle e il dorso perfetto, oltre al collo 6

Bred by Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Weaver, RDM Maar Hala has produced all great foals, eight of whom have become champions granting her the recognition of ‘Leading Champion Producing Egyptian Mare’. She was an aristocratic broodmare in the stable and had a behavior worthy of her rank. She passed away in the meadows of Rancho Bulakenyo, surrounded by the love of the Cruzes. The lineage of El Halimaar was Seglawi Jedran Ibn Soudan because the founder of his family was Bint Yamama (Saklawi I x Yemameh) , a gray mare bred by Khedive Abbas Hilmi Pasha II. She was not a Kuhaylan Jellabi as it had erroneously been written in the past. After speaking about Muhajjal’s family, we must say that his sire, Imdal Imperial (Ansata Imperial x Dalia) was a truly outstanding breeding stallion, besides being a great athletic horse who achieved important results in many shows. Imperial Imdal was born on June 29th , 1982 at Barbara Griffith’s Imperial Egyptian Stud in Parkton in Maryland and was considered the best colt among those born in that year. His parents represented two farms that were the mainstay of the Straight Egyptian selection in the U.S.A. at the time. From his sire Ansata Imperial (Ansata Ibn Sudan x Ansata Delilah) who was U.S. National Top Ten Futurity Colt, Imperial Imdal inherited the chiseled head, wide forehead, perfect shoulders and top line, well sculpted neck and proud demeanor. The dam line, however, added to Imperial Imdal more stature and greater grandeur with a longer neck, which are traits deriving from Gleannloch’s selection of her dam Dahlia (Morafic x Roman II). In fact, the distinctive characteristics of this star mare were: perfect limbs and chest, powerful shoulders with a beautiful top line, a long, arched neck as well as a fluid movement. Barbara Griffith decided to crossbreed two horses from different but complementary breeds, an Ansata one and a Gleannloch one, because she wanted to create something truly special, with the hope of being able to mix their best traits and certainly with Imdal got the result she was aiming to. At the time in the U.S.A. Arabian horses used to be extremely expensive and Straight Egyptians were much sought after, especially subjects such as Imperial Imdal who had behind them a particular story. The passionate Barbara Vallee who has always had a good eye for quality horses, got involved in Imperial Imdal’s life when he was just three weeks old; she literally fell in love with him and decided – although she knew it would be very expensive - to buy the colt by convincing her husband Theron Vallee. Ever since that time for Imperial Imdal began the conquest of the world. When Barbara saw Imdal for the first time, besides his potential, she also noted that the colt was sick. He was, in fact, suffering from a lung disease, but Lady Vallee and her husband nursed him with endless care and love. When the critical period was over, the ‘ugly duck’ turned into a swan. His stunning arched neck, deep breath when running and stopping all of a sudden, exotic presence and well-balanced body, along with the morphological correctness,

scolpito e il portamento orgoglioso. La linea materna, invece, ha portato a Imperial Imdal più statura e maggiore imponenza con un collo più lungo, che sono tratti che derivano dalla selezione Gleannloch di sua madre Dalia (Morafic x Romana II), infatti, i caratteri distintivi di questa star erano arti perfetti, torace e spalle potenti con un bellissimo topline, un collo lungo e arcuato oltre a un movimento fluido. Barbara Griffith decise di accoppiare questi due cavalli dalle caratteristiche diverse e complementari, un Ansata e una Gleannloch, perché voleva creare qualcosa di veramente speciale, con la speranza di riuscire a miscelare i loro migliori tratti e certamente con Imdal ha ottenuto il risultato che desiderava. A quel tempo negli U.S.A. i Cavalli Arabi avevano prezzi molto alti e gli Straight Egyptians erano particolarmente ricercati, specialmente soggetti come Imperial Imdal che avevano alle spalle una storia particolare. L’appassionata Barbara Vallee che ha sempre avuto un buon occhio per i cavalli di qualità, entrò nella vita di Imperial Imdal quando aveva appena tre settimane e s’innamorò di lui, decidendo, anche se pensava che sarebbe stato molto costoso, di comprare il puledro convincendo il marito Theron Vallee e da quel momento per Imperial Imdal cominciò la conquista del mondo. Quando Barbara vide Imdal la prima volta, oltre alla sua potenzialità, notò anche che il puledro era malato, infatti, soffriva di una malattia polmonare, ma i Vallee lo curarono con molta attenzione e amore, così passato il periodo critico, il “brutto anatroccolo” diventò un cigno con il collo arcuato, il soffiare mentre correva e si fermava repentinamente, la presenza esotica e il corpo perfettamente bilanciato, con la correttezza morfologica, diventati il suo marchio. Sotto la gestione dei Vallee, Imperial Imdal diventò uno degli stalloni Straight Egyptians più ricercati negli U.S.A. e da giovane fu presentato a diversi shows, dove entrò sempre in zona medaglia. Steve Dady che è sempre stato il suo trainer fin dall’inizio lo accompagnò nelle sue vittorie, inclusi il suo Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion, vinto nel 1986 e 1990, le vittorie al Campionato East Coast negli U.S.A. del 1985 e 1986 e il suo titolo di U.S. National Reserve Champion nel 1988. Nel 1986 Imperial Imdal partecipò al Salon du Cheval di Parigi, dove vinse dando un grande distacco agli altri concorrenti. Imperial Imdal fu il primo Straight Egyptian a vincere il titolo di Senior Champion Stallion al Mondiale di Parigi e da quel momento fu chiaro ai giudici che Imdal era entrato nel cuore della gente, acclamato da tutti gli spettatori. Imperial Imdal fu un grande trasmettitore e fece sia grandi Stalloni, sia grandi fattrici, a quei tempi fu molto richiesto, fino a quando dopo avere prodotto negli U.S.A. circa 250 figli, nel 1994 attraversò l’oceano per andare in leasing per tre anni ad Ariely Arabians in Israele, dove nacque il nostro Muhajjal. Dopo il suo soggiorno in Israele dove ha lasciato un indimenticabile ricordo della sua bellezza e magnetismo, Imperial Imdal ritornò negli U.S.A. dove continuò la sua 339

became his trademark. Under the management of the Vallees, Imperial Imdal became one of the most sought after Straight Egyptian stallions in the U.S.A. and, as a young colt, was introduced to various shows, where he always went into the medal zone. Steve Dady, who had always been his trainer from the beginning, used to accompany him all throughout his victories, including the Egyptian Event Supreme Champion Stallion Award won in 1986 and in 1990, the victories at East Coast Championship in the U.S.A. both in 1985 and 1986, and his title as the U.S. National Reserve Champion in 1988. In 1986 Imperial Imdal participated in the Paris World Championship show at the Salon du Cheval, where he won getting far enough ahead of his competitors. Imperial Imdal was the first Straight Egyptian to win the title of Senior Champion Stallion at the World Cup in Paris and, from that moment, it was clear to the judges that Imdal had ravished people’s heart and would be acclaimed by spectators worldwide. Imperial Imdal was a great producer and sired both stunning stallions and top class mares. On those days, he was very much sought after for crossbreeding. Later on in 1994 when he had already sired almost 250 foals in the U.S.A., he was shipped across the ocean to get leased for three years to Ariela Arabians in Israel, the latter birthplace of our Muhajjal. After his permanence in Israel - where he left an unforgettable memory of his beauty and magnetism - Imperial Imdal returned to the U.S.A. to continue his life as a breeding stallion on different farms. His final destination was Bob Faul’s Chapel Farm together with his son Hadaya El Tareef. On the morning of December 5th, 2003 at Chapel Farm the legendary Imperial Imdal was found lying serene in his stall in his eternal rest. Let me open a parenthesis here to remember these people who are no longer with us. They have been indeed sole architects of the birth and success of Imperial Imdal and I would like to honor them properly. Barbara Griffith and Theron Vallee passed away several years ago, while Barbara Vallee died last August 31st, 2015. Muhajjal - with his morphological correctness and spectacular movement inherited both from his sire and his dam, statuesque presence with a long, arched neck, transmitted by Imperial Imdal, a beautiful very short head with broad forehead and enormous black eyes inherited from Maar Bilahh - does not only shine as a bright horse star thanks to his parents, but he has also proven to be 340

vita come stallone in diversi allevamenti. La sua destinazione finale fu a Chapel Farm di Bob Faul, insieme al figlio Hadaya El Tareef. La mattina del 5 Dicembre 2003, a Chapel Farm trovarono nel suo box, il leggendario Imperial Imdal che giaceva sereno nel suo eterno riposo. Desidero aprire una parentesi per ricordare queste persone che non sono più tra noi, artefici della nascita e del successo di Imperial Imdal e rendergli onore. Barbara Griffith e Theron Vallee sono scomparsi già da diversi anni, mentre Barbara Vallee ci ha lasciati lo scorso 31 Agosto 2015. Muhajjal con la sua correttezza morfologica e lo spettacolare movimento ereditati sia dal padre, sia dalla madre, la presenza statuaria con il collo lungo e arcuato, trasmessi da Imperial Imdal, la bella testa cortissima con la fronte larga e gli occhi grandissimi e neri, trasmessi da Maar Bilahh, non risplende soltanto della luce dei suoi genitori, ma lui stesso ha dimostrato di essere uno stallone di alto livello internazionale con questi risultati: 1997 Israeli National Champion Colt, 1999 First Place Israeli National Championship, 2000 Israeli Reserve National Champion Colt, 2004 Reserve Champion North West Regional Show, United Kingdom, 2004 Champion Stallion U.K. Egyptian Event, 2005 Second Place Stallion Elran Cup A Show, Bargloon, Belgium, 2012 Bronze Medal Straight Egyptians World Championship, Rome, Italy. Dopo i grandi risultati ottenuti in patria, l’affascinante e potente Muhajjal fu venduto in Gran-Bretagna alla famiglia Mrs. Sue & Mr. Emrys Jones, genitori di Ryan, Rhodri e Rhiannon e proprietari di Bychan Arabians, adesso gestito anche dai figli, che si trova nella parte Sud del Galles. Durante la permanenza in questo importante allevamento che nel 2014 ha festeggiao 60 anni di vita, oltre ad avere successo nei concorsi, Muhajjal lascia un’ottima produzione, prima di essere esportato in Italia nel 2007/2008. Fu così che questo stallone, il 4 Febbraio 2008 fu acquistato da Alessio Sacconi, proprieario del Sacconi Arabian Stud che si trova fuori della città di Viterbo, in un ambiente incantevole, pieno di storia romana ed etrusca. Messo a riposo dagli shows, Muhajjal è diventato l’amico di passeggiate di Alessio, oltre ad essere stallone importante dell’allevamento, dove sta producendo magnifici figli; di questi desidero citare la bella AS Rashida nata il 12 Aprile 2009 dalla fattrice Magic Faressa (Ansata Shaamis x AG Eloise) che viene dalla famiglia Dhamah Shahwaniya di Bint Maisa El Saghira. Adesso As Rashida è in Arabia Saudita e il suo proprietario è Algannas Stud di Mazen Aljayar, dove sta producendo magnifici figli che portano avanti i caratteri di Muhajjal anche in questa generazione. L’ultima puledra nata da Muhajjal nel 2015 è HA Hakimah

one of the top international accomplished stallions with the following striking results: 1997 Israeli National Champion Colt, 1999 First Place Israeli National Championship, 2000 Israeli National Reserve Champion Colt, 2004 Reserve Champion North West Regional Show, United Kingdom, 2004 Champion Stallion UK Egyptian Event, 2005 Second Place Stallion Elran Cup A Show, Bargloon, Belgium, 2012 Bronze Medal Straight Egyptians World Championship, Rome, Italy. After great achievements at home, the charming and powerful Muhajjal was sold in Britain to Mrs. Sue & Mr. Emrys Jones, parents of Ryan, Rhodri and Rhiannon and owners of Bychan Arabians, now directed by their sons, and located in the southern part of Wales. While staying on this important stud farm that in 2014 celebrated 60 years of life - Muhajjal besides having success in worldwide competitions left a stunning progeny, before being exported to Italy in 2007-2008. So that this stallion, on February 4, 2008 would be bought by Alessio Sacconi, owner of Sacconi Arabian Stud which is located outside the city of Viterbo, in a lovely setting, full of Roman and Etruscan history. Put to rest by the shows, Muhajjal has become the loyal friend of Alessio’s walks, as well as being a cornerstone breeding stallion, who is producing beautiful foals; among them I would like to mention the beautiful AS Rashida born on April 12th , 2009 out of dam Magic Faressa (Ansata Shaamis x AG Eloise) who comes from the Dhamah Shahwaniya lineage of Bint Maisa El Saghira. AS Rashida is now in Saudi Arabia, and her owner is Algannas Stud owned by Mazen Aljayar, where she is producing beautiful foals who all feature Muhajjal’s characters even in the current generation. Muhajjal’s last ﬁlly is HA Hakimah who was born on May 29th, 2015 out of dam HA Hadiyah (Frasera Ramses Shah X Asjah Bint Matala). Born in the barn of Hadhad Arabians, in Tuscany, this ﬁlly has a remarkable pedigree. As a matter of fact, her dam – multi-champion show mare - comes from the Obeyyah Om Jurays family of Marah, Maysa, El Shahbaa (Inshass Stud). From her sire, HA Hakimah took the gentle temper, very smart and fast learner. She is particularly fond of those people who she considers part of her breeding, at the same time she has the great show horse’s temperament! Mrs. Chen Kedar - who is very pleased about Muhajjal’s most recent successful reports - told me that, in her opinion, the best son of this stallion born at Ariela Arabians is the jet black Al Hakim, born in 2001 out of dam The Vision HG, and who went sold only as a foal to Black Smoke Arabians, owned by Thomas Mayer in Idar Oberstein in Germany. So I got in touch with Mr. Thomas Mayer who has been so kind to write these few lines which I have reported below:

nata il 29 Maggio 2015 da HA Hadiyah (Frasera Ramses Shah x Asjah Bint Matala). Nata a Hadhad Arabians, in Toscana, questa puledra ha un pedigree notevole, infatti, sua madre già campionessa in shows, viene dalla famiglia Obeyyah Om Jurays di Marah, Maysa, El Shahbaa (Inshass Stud). HA Hakimah ha ripreso da suo padre tutta la dolcezza del carattere, molto intelligente nell’apprendere, è particolarmente affezionata alle persone che considera parte del branco, nello stesso tempo ha il grande temperamento del cavallo che si mette in mostra. Mrs. Chen Kedar, contenta per le recenti notizie su Muhajjal, mi ha detto che secondo lei il miglior figlio di questo stallone nato ad Ariela Arabians è il nero corvino Al Hakim, nato nel 2001 dalla fattrice The Vision HG e che fu venduto da puledro a Black Smoke Arabians della famiglia Thomas Mayer di Idar Oberstein in Germania. Così ho contattato il Sig. Thomas Mayer che ha avuto la gentilezza di scrivere queste righe che riporto di seguito: “Dopo DP Black Smoke e Taladinn, siamo stati più che fortunati a trovare Al Hakim. A Parigi, nel 2001, Frank Spönle mi mostrò la piccola foto di un puledro nero…Vidi solo un corpo e un collo eccellenti ma non la faccia…..alla fine della giornata lo comprai da Ariela Arabians… Quando andai all’aeroporto di Lussemburgo nel gennaio 2002 e lo vidi, mi vennero le lacrime agli occhi…era così superiore alle foto che mi aveva mandato Chen …. Era non solo bello…era il cavallo più perfetto che avessi mai posseduto….Non aveva NESSUN difetto…ed era alto ….157 cm, con un gran bel corpo… Fino ad ora è l’unico puledro nero che venga da The Vision, di Ariela Arabians. Prima di Al Hakim, avevamo per lo più cavalli più piccoli con le gambe più corte, dalle linee polacche che usavamo…. Ma lui ha cambiato tutto……a partire dalla sua prima puledrina, ci ha dato fattrici dalle gambe lunghe con le sue caratteristiche…molto dominanti. Alcuni dei suoi figli e delle sue figlie sono alti 160 cm . Molto presto ci ha dato BS Echnaton da una fattrice allevata da Nasr Marei…Ho pianto quando l’ho visto la mattina—è l’unico puledrino che mi abbia mai fatto piangere così. Echnaton era una copia di sua madre, con una gran bella testa ed enormi, enormi occhi...è alto 158-9 cm . Oggi il nostro migliore incrocio è BS Echnaton su fattrici Al Hakim, quali BS Kija, BS Amarna, BS Najla, BS Tutanchamoun, BS Tutanchaton, BS A Love Note, e molte altre... Concorsi …..gli volevamo troppo bene….quindi niente concorsi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Per finire devo dire che….è stato il nostro migliore affare in quegli anni……ha pagato le nostre spese per 10 341

“After DP Black Smoke and Taladinn, we were more than lucky to find Al Hakim. In Paris, in 2001, Frank Spönle showed me a small photo of a black colt…I only saw an excellent body and neck but no face…..at the end of the day I bought him from Ariela Arabians…When I went to the Luxemburg airport in Jan. 2002 and saw him, I got tears in my eyes…he was soooo much better than in the photos Chen had sent me…. not only was he pretty…he was the most perfect horse we had ever owned….he did NOT have a single flaw…and he was tall ….157 cm, with a great body… Thus far he is the only black foal out of the famous The Vision, from Ariela Arabians. Before Al Hakim, we had mostly smaller horses with shorter legs, from the Polish lines we used…. but he changed all that……starting with his very first foal, he gave us leggy mares with his qualities…very dominant. Some of his sons and daughters are 160 cm tall. Very early he gave us BS Echnaton out of a mare bred by Nasr Marei..I cried when I saw him in the morning—he is the only baby colt that has ever made me cry like that. Echnaton was a copy of his mother, with a great head and huge..huge eyes..he is 158-9 cm tall. Today our best cross is BS Echnaton on Al Hakim mares, such as BS Kija, BS Amarna, BS Najla, BS Tutanchamoun, BS Tutanchaton, BS A Love Note, and many others. Shows…..we loved him toooo much….so NO Shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally I must say….he was our best buy in all those years……he paid our farm bills for 10 years…..and his sons and daughters will in the future….Thomas.” The horses I have mentioned throughout this paper are just some of Muhajjal’ overall sons. Many others beautiful ones were born and got scattered in various countries. Some others have recently born on different farms -either small or big farms - and we are looking forward to watching them compete and being honored in every possible discipline. At the age of nineteen, Muhajjal he is still in good shape and Sacconi Arabian Stud treats him as a royalty, with the respect and care who such a precious creature certainly deserves.

anni…..e i suoi figli e le sue figlie lo faranno in futuro…. Thomas.” Quelli di cui abbiamo parlato, sono soltanto pochi dei figli di Muhajjal, ne sono nati molti altri bellissimi, sparsi in varie nazioni. Altri stanno nascendo in questi ultimi tempi in diversi allevamenti, sia piccoli, sia grandi e non vediamo l’ora di vederli competere e farsi onore in qualiasi disciplina. All’età di diciannove anni Muhajjal è ancora in piena forma e al Sacconi Arabian Stud lo trattano con il rispetto e le cure che si merita una creatura preziosa.

342

CAPTIONS: 1) Muhajjal 1997 (Imperial Imdal x Maar Bilahh) - Standing at Sacconi Arabian Stud in Italy. 2) Maar Bilahh 1984 (El Halimaar x Bint Nabilahh) - Dam of Muhajjal. 3) Bint Nabilahh 1970 (Moraﬁc x Nabilahh) - Dam of Maar Bilahh and grand-dam of Muhajjal. 4) El-Halimaar 1980 (Ansata Ibn Halima x RDM Maar Hala) Sire of Maar Bilahh and grand-sire of Muhajjal. 5) RDM-Maar-Hala 1973 (El Hilal x Maar Jumana) - Dam of El Halimaar. 6) Imperial Imdal 1982 (Ansata Imperial x Dalia) sire of Muhajjal - winning the Egyptian Event for the secon time in 1990. 7) Ansata Imperial 1976 (Ansata Ibn Sudan x Ansata Delilah) - Sire of Imperial Imdal and grand-sire of Muhajjal. 8) Dalia 1968 (Moraﬁc x Romana II) - Dam of Iperial Imdal and grand-dam of Muhajjal. 9) Muhajjal 1997 (Imperial Imdal x Maar Bilahh) - at one of his shows in Israel. 10) Muhajjal 1997 (Imperial Imdal x Maar Bilahh) - year 2004, showing in U.K. 11) AS Rashida 2009 (Muhajjal x Magic Faressa) - Bred by Sacconi Arabian Stud, Italy. Owned by Algannas Stud, Saudi Arabia. 12) Ibn Shaddad Algannas - Feb. 2014 (Shaddad Al Rayyan x AS Rashida) - grandson of Muhajjal - Algannas Stud, Saudi Arabia. 13) Hazim Algannas - Jan. 2016 (Shagran Aleaab x AS Rashida) - grand-daughter of Muhajjal - Algannas Stud, Saudi Arabia. 14) HA Hakimah May.29.2015 (Muhajjal x HA Hadiyah) Hadhad Arabians, Italy. 15) Al Hakim 2001 (Muhajjal x The Vision HG) - May.2008 Bred by Ariela Arabians, Israel. Owned by Black Smoke Arabians, Germany. 16) BS Echnaton 2005 (Al Hakim x Ferdous Albadeia) July.2010 - grandson of Muhajjal - Black Smoke Arabians, Germany. 17) BS Kija 2010 (BS Echnaton x BS Hakima) - Double Al Hakim and double Muhajjal - Black Smoke Arabians, Germany. Owned by Najla Amjad Al-Majed and family, Saudi Arabia. 18) Muhajjal 1997 1997 (Imperial Imdal x Maar Bilahh) - in the paddock at Sacconi Arabian Stud in Italy.

343

The Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship Written by Sonja Smaldone & Gianluca Martino

A ‘LUXURIOUS’ EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE

The legendary grace, beauty and power of genuine Purebred Arabians are displayed every year at the Dubai World Trade Center, in Dubai, on the occasion of The Dubai International Arabian horse Championship. This is the biggest horse show in the Middle East and is run over three days in March, culminating in the Championship classes for the most exquisite horses. Held under the patronage of HH Sh. Hamdam bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and UAE Minister of Finance, the Dubai Arabian Horse Championship is nowadays the most prestigious competition of its kind in the world. It is a beauty competition for Purebred Arabian horses, from the very young to the elderly horse stars of the Arabian equine world. The 2010 Championship was promoted to ECAHO ‘Title Show’ status; only 5 Shows in the world hold this prestigious award and bought high class competition from 24 countries and 5 continents. 344

The 2014 Event was a huge success with 400 horses entered from 21 countries and competing for prizes valued at USD 4,000,000 and bought high class competition from 5 continents. In March 2015, the Show was run for the 12th time and enhanced with the staging of the Dubai International Horse Fair, which opened alongside the Championship. The Horse fair is the largest equestrian exhibition in the region and caters to everyone in the equestrian world from trade to consumers. The Show started on Thursday, 19th March at 8:30 with the Racing and Endurance Championship and terminated on Saturday, 21st March at 4:15pm with the Championship Classes, Yearling Female and Yearling Male Championship, Junior Female and Male Championship, Senior Female and Male Championship. About 343 horses were registered in the Stud Book from more than 20 countries. The most beautiful Purebred Arabian horses participated in this amazing and fascinating worldwide competition and were contending for a Prize Money of USD 4.000.000. The appointed speaker was Mr. Abdulla Rashid and official photographers were Mr.Morhaff Assaf and Mr. Wieslaw Pawlowski. This Show is governed by the DIAHC Rules and Regulations. The Higher Organising Committee is composed by: Mr. Ziad Abdullah Galadari, Chairman; Mr. Sultan Mohammed Khalifa, Board Member; Mr. Essam Abdalla al Hameeri, Board Member; Mr. Abdulrahman Obaid Belshawareb, Board Member; Mr. Mohammed Al Tawheedi, Board Member; Mr.Qusai Obaidalla, Secretary General; Mr. Adel Saeed Al Falasi; Mrs. Jennifer Malton, Show/Event Secretary; Mr. Warqas Ali, Event Assistant, Mrs. Christianne Chazel and Mrs. Dominik Briot, Consultants;

345

Dr. Anthony Kettle, Veterinary Officer, Dr Sujeet Bhaskar Suryawansh, Quarantine Manager. Breeders, trainers, amateur, open riders or just simply loyal visitors, they all expect the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship will attain more success in year 2016 and that people will join it in huge swarms from every part of the world while enjoy the cosmopolitan and welcoming hospitality of the City.

346

2015 Gold Medal Champions

Mozn Albidayer S.M.A. Magic One x Mattaharii

D Shahla Marajj x Ft Shaella

Badawieh AA Laheeb x Bahiha

D Aasef

Marajj x Lumiar Bint Balzac

Gallardo J

Marajj x Lumiar Bint Balzac

Emerald J Qr Mark x Emandoria

347

348

349

350

351

352

353

354

355

356

OPEN DAY 8th February 2016 On the occasion of the Kuwait International Arabian Horse Festival, Mr. Khaled Alnughaimshi, owner of Asayel Stud, held an Open Day to honor Kuwait’s guests. During this day, there was a display of international champions among the jewels belonging to Asayel Stud. Many prominent figures in the international horse society attended the Open Day. Among these figures were breeders from the Arabian Gulf, Europe and America in addition to international trainers, handlers (exhibitors) and many specialists in the horse media worldwide. Among the horses that were displayed: As it is known, Asayel Stud is among the well known studs all over the world. Asayel Stud has fulfilled many accomplishments in the world. Asayel Stud owes its success and achievements to its owner’s endless and tireless support. Mr. Khaled Alnughaimshi - who treasures an endless love and passion for the Arabian horse - has spared no effort to produce these extraordinary results..

Special moments at Asayel Stud

358

359

361

362

363

365

366

367

368