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N. 1/2023 EDITION
Dear Breeders and Lovers of the Arabian horse, as we publish the Spring edition 2023 in March, terrible winds of war are blowing from the East, from the borders between Ukraine and Russia, in a Europe that has seen far too many wars whose horrors have not yet taught much to humankind. The dualism between good and evil, altruism and selfishness, and love and hatred influencing the individual and collective souls, has always been there. To imagine a future with no egotism, resentment and greed for power is romantic and unreal. Nonetheless, we should always strive to make peace and promote tolerance among us with the patience and will strength of genuine peacemakers. After all, human beings are not perfect beings. In addition, a small contribution can also be made by telling stories, which instead of the war, speak about cooperation, shared passion and brotherhood across totally different cultures and people all over the globe united by a visceral love for the Arabian horse, as we have done for more than 15 years, and keep doing in Arabian Horse Magazine and our social networks. The Arabian horse has become the essence of our lives and has taught us all about love, respect and kindness. It has made us better people. It is the reason we get up in the morning, the thing we dream about before we sleep, and the thing that makes us more human. This Spring edition 2023 wants to tell you all about the latest adventures of our team in the Arabian Peninsula. After a short stop in Abu Dhabi, for the Al Dhafrah AHC 2023 starting on 18 January, we made a brief visit to the beautiful Sultanate of Oman on 20-21
January on the occasion of the first edition of the Alrubatya Show. Then, we flew to Qatar for the Katara Festival on 1-11 February, back to Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi International AHC 2023, on 16-19 February, and the AlShiraa International Arabian Horse Show on 23-26 February. Besides the shows, this elegant and sparkling edition is graciously filled with artistic, cultural, historical, and informative articles illustrated with stunning photographs, including the portraits of three great female artists: German visual artist and photographer Gabriele Boiselle, French painter and sculptor Marine Oussedik, and German Straight Egyptians photographer Joanna Jonientz provided by long-time and precious collaborator William Richardot de Choisey. Written by Italian breeder and historian Domenico Tocchi, the Dams of Distinction section continues with the second part on Nazeera and her Sisters. Several top industry professionals have also been interviewed, including Polish judge Marek Trela, Spanish breeder Albert Sorroca of Equus Arabians, Jordan handler Fadi Al Barmaki, German Sculptor Nicole Sachs with her Art of Bronze, and a portrait of Malika Mohammed Al-Shraim, the KIAHF Organizing Committee’s New Media Department Manager and General Secretary. Whether you enjoy breeding, showing horses, learning about the latest breeding products, practising equestrian sports, drawing or photographing - or simply relaxing after a long ride in the pastures surrounding your farms this Spring edition 2023 carries inside some really good stuff for everyone!
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INDEX 034 Art of Breeding with Albert Sorroca 068 Art of judging with Dr. Marek Trela 046 Al Dhafra Arabian Horse Championship 2023 088 Alrubatiya Int. Arabian Horse Championship 2023 001 > Dubai Arabian Stud 010 > Al Wajba Stud 024 > Atticus ENB 034 > Art of Breeding with Albert Sorroca 046 > Al Dhafra Arabian Horse Championship 2023 068 > Art of judging with Dr. Marek Trela 088 > Alrubatiya Int. Arabian Horse Championship 2023 112 > The Continuous Art of Marine Oussedik 118 > Katara Int. Arabian Horse Festival 2023 AHM 24
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Katara Int. Arabian Horse Festival 2023 173 Abu Dhabi ECAHO-B Int. Show 2023 192 Al Shiraa Int. Arabian Horse Show 2023 214
164 > The Art of Handling with Fadi Al-Barmaki 173> Abu Dhabi ECAHO B-International Show 2023 192 > Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show 2023 214 > The Egyptian Horse Dream Creature 228> Art Photographer Gabriele Boiselle 236 > Dams Of Distinction Nazeera And Her Sisters Part 2 252 > The Power of Bronze Scuplture Nicole Sachs AHM 25
The Egyptian Horse Dream Creature
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The silver stallion whose journey has just begun…
Written by Zarah Perkins
“I remember getting the call from Janina Merz when Atticus was foaled. I was kind of bummed because I wanted a filly,” laughs Michael Weinstein, breeder of the interna-
tionally up and coming young stallion, Atticus ENB. “His dam, Om El Benedine had foaled an exquisite El Nabila B filly the year before and we lost her in an accident, and I desperately wanted a replacement.”
“Atticus was an absolutely beautiful baby,” Janina recalls. “Very feminine looking as in my opinion, many of the best breeding stallions are at birth. I called Michael and said that a star had been born!”
Of course, no one then could have foreseen just how prophetic Janina’s words were to prove. Now, at just seven years of age Atticus has not only acquitted himself admirably in the show ring - being named 2019 Canadian Reserve National Champion Stallion and 2021 Scottsdale International Silver Champion - but more importantly, from just a handful of US bred foals, he is emerging as a superstar sire of the rarest and most exceptional quality.
His exquisite bay filly, Alesia ENB (from the PCF Vision mare, Aliyah Vision PCF)one of four daughters that made up his entire first foal crop - has been a prolific show winner for her owners Murray and Shirley Popplewell of RaeDawn Arabians, claiming among her successes, champion at the 2021 Arabian Breeder’s Cup where she was also awarded the highest movement points of the show – a truly remarkable feat for a yearling filly! Atticus himself, received the second highest score.
But it is Alesia’s extraordinary ¾ brother, RD Atlantis (from Giana Leah, Aliyah Vision’s daughter by Polidoro) who has really catapulted Atticus the sire into the global spotlight. While still a weanling, word of this huge-eyed and ultra-refined colt spread quickly around the world. Following a heated international bidding war between US, Middle Eastern and European interests Atlantis was eventually sold to French bree-
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El Nabila B
ders, Kalliste Arabians who have entrusted his undoubtedly illustrious future to the auspices of Jadem Arabians in Belgium.
A great breeding horse is usually the result of a great pedigree and Atticus ENB is no exception. His sire, El Nabila B requires little introduction. Born at the Babolna stud in Hungary and the result of the mating of two World Champions – the explosively masculine, chestnut Russian superhorse, Kubinec (Balaton by Menes x Kosmetica by Muscat) and the swan white, airy moving Straight Egyptian mare, 218 Elf Layla Walayla B (Assad by Ansata Halim Shah x 223 Ibn Galal 1 - making her twice inbred to the iconic SE matriarch, Hanan): El Nabila B’s pedigree is a breeder’s poem of power and beauty!
Still a radiant presence at 27, over his long life Nabila has been crowned national champion both in Brazil and the United States, a title he claimed at the unprecedented age of 14, and built an international reputation as one of the world’s great broodmare sires. Om El Benedine, Atticus’ tall and typey dam comes from an equally important and storied lineage - sired by the legendary El Shaklan son, Sanadik El Shaklan and out of the Sharem El Sheikh daughter, Om El Beneera. Beneera - the last foal of her world-renowned dam Estopa who gave birth to her at 27 - grew up to find the most prolific and important line in the Om El program producing both exceptional daughters and sons like Om El Azeem – all inheriting her big eyes, big movement, and big personality.
Michael freely admits that El Nabila B’s reputation as a sire rest largely on the quality of his daughters, so it is worth noting that his arguably two best sons, Atticus ENB and the late Titan AS (a dramatic chestnut stallion who sadly died young) were both bred from Om El arab mares. Thus, Atticus’ qualities as both an individual and a sire undoubtedly owe much to his dam who brings not only four closes crosses to Estopa, but the proven stallion producing power of the
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Owned by Kaliste Arabians (France)
Om El Beneera line.
“I think Atticus represents the perfect balance of his pedigree” says Michael. “Like his father, Atticus is a soft, kind horse. He loves to puff up and snort and blow but he’s basically very sensible. He also has inherited Nabila’s perfectly vertical tail carriage, small tight ears and broad flat forehead with big prominent eyes. He is very leggy like his dam’s family. And his long neck, high set into a powerful, sloping shoulder comes both from his maternal grandsire, Sharem El Sheikh and his father, but the beautiful curvy polls and super clean throats which seem to be characteristic of all his foals so far – that is definitely Nabila.”
Ironically, while Atticus’ pedigree is one of his greatest strengths it may also be the reason that he initially failed to capture the imagination of US breeders. “Americans like their bays,” laughs Michael, “and they tend to gravitate to a certain set of bloodlines. Atticus is unusual amongst most American halter bred stallions in that he has no Gazal Al Shaqab blood, no Marwan, no Justice, no Padrons Psyche, no Bey Shah, no Minstrel blood – in fact he is a complete outcross for most modern mares, and we are seeing that outcross strength now in his babies.”
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If Atticus was not on local breeder’s radar other Arabian horse connoisseurs were paying attention. “Scott Benjamin (renowned judge and breeding consultant) came to see him and absolutely loved him!” says Michael. As a result, Benjamin became the stallion’s first international agent, selling multiple frozen semen breeding’s most notably in Australia and New Zealand. The resultant exciting Antipodean foal crop, most still weanlings, currently represents the largest group of Atticus progeny anywhere in the world.
Atticus’ pedigree is also unusual in that he is a very rare modern representative of the Bairactar sire line, the oldest sire line in the world long prized for their substantial bodies, large eyes and trainable temperaments. Bairactar himself, was a white Seglawi stallion brought from the desert to the royal stables in Germany in the early 19th century where he was renowned for his almost unworldly Oriental beauty. The line exists today only through descendants of the fifth-generation Polish bred stallion, Amurath Sahib: a superlative broodmare sire and one of the cornerstones of Polish breeding, his daughters produced the legendary Bask, Bandola and founded the world-famous E-line at Michalow. The Poles, in efforts to reinvigorate this line have previously used Atticus’s sire, El Nabila B with a handful of mares being retained. This year, on Jeff Wallace recommendation, 7 of the Polish state studs’ best mares will be bred to Atticus in hopes of producing a breeding colt.
While today as a mature stallion Atticus is more beautiful than ever – since he was last seen in the showring his body has filled out and muscled up and his coat has burni-
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shed into a spectacular flea-bitten silver – there are no current plans to bring him out again. “Atticus has shown that his future lies as a breeding horse,” says Michael. “He has already proven himself to be a sire of both exceptional fillies and colts which is cool in itself. I think that his son Atlantis RD is one of the best colts I have ever seen, anywhere and a far better horse than his sire, in the same age, more extreme for sure. That he is consistently out-siring says everything about Atticus’ potential as a breeding horse!”
Now for Atticus a new chapter is on his way to open – he is heading to Europe!
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AN INTERVIEW BY SONIA SMALDONE
“Albert Sorroca also pursued a dream about a perfect Arabian horse. Shanghai EA turned out to be the personification of these dreams. It is definitely due to him that the position of Equus Arabians has changed on the breeding map. Today, Albert Sorroca tells Arabian Horse Magazine about his road to the circle of the world’s horse breeding elite.”
Who’s Albert Sorroca, exactly?
The passion for the creative process has always
been present in me. My first childhood memory is when my mother gave me a seed so I could plant it and see how it grew. It was my first opportunity to feel the connection with nature and feel the emotion of creating.
I come from a family of artisan bakers, of which I have had the honour of being an active part. In my youth, I combined my Law studies in University, with work in the family company. Even then, I loved to create, and enjoyed, as an art, the transformation that occurred during the whole
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process of creating the bread that we made.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Law and a Master of International Trade, I founded my own law firm, becoming one of the most prestigious European business consultancy firms. Combining the management of my firm, with numerous business projects as:
-Partner of Eurogestores law firm based in Brussels, dedicated to defending the interests of Spanish and international companies facing the UEE.
-President in Renewable Energies Investment Funds, mainly owned by the European Investment Bank.
-Member of the Board of Directors of several companies in the food and agriculture sector, real estate and venture capital, all of them national and international.
-Member of the Plenary Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Barcelona.
-Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and Associate professor at ESADE University and Abat Oliba University.
- Editor of the Legal Section of the Encyclopedic Dictionary Grijalbo and the
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Monthly Newsletter of the EEU under the tradename “Euroconfidencial”.
- Author of diverse conferences, articles and presentations relating to questions of the professional specialization of the law. But still, I could never give up my passion for creation and genetics. For many years, before dedicating myself to the breeding of Arabian horses, I dedicated myself to breed of the birds, which I enjoyed enormously and managed to win several World Championships. Then the Arabian horses crossed my path, and I decided
to park the birds, to dedicate myself fully to the breeding of the Arabian horses. And here I continue, with the same enthusiasm and passion as the first day, and trying to seek the greatest expression of excellence...
Sorroca, when did you become a breeder in the truest sense of the Word?
After travelling a lot and visiting many of the best studs in the world, and learning from those who were most successful, I defined in my head, what my ideal Arabian horse prototype was. Then I have focused all the efforts that the foals that are born every year approach this ideal horse that I have in my head. This permanent self-criticism in search of the highest quality is always current in the work of Equus Arabians Spain. Not only have I not lost this, but I have increased
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the level of self-criticism and demand regarding the quality of the horses we breed at Equus Arabians Spain.
When and how did your Arabian dream begin? The horse has always been very present in my life. First my grandfather, and then my father, were great horse riders. This family tradition made the horse a special and amazing animal for me. On one of my trips, I was able to attend an arabian horses show. I was impressed by his beauty and movement. I’ve never before known this breed of horses. After this, I studied in detail the main traits of Arabian horses, and decided they are the best from all points of view, and most importantly, the ones that generated the most passion for me.
Among your international multi-champion horses are Shanghai EA, Excalibur EA, Zeus EA, Sulaiman EA and Lyric EA. How has each of these horses changed your life? Shanghai EA was the first time that my dream
came true for Arabian horses. He physically and morphologically represented the ideal horse I had in mind that I pursued in my dreams. In addition, Shanghai EA turned out to be and remains an excellent stallion, as well as their sons and grandsons, are also. I think he has created a legacy, and with his son Excalibur EA, they are called to be legends in the world of Arabian horses. I remember perfectly when Shanghai EA was born and the excitement of seeing the horse of my dreams. It was almost perfect, like porcelain. I also remember the moment of the birth of Excalibur EA. From the first moment, he stood up gallantly. From that moment on, I knew he would be a model for the future. He has proven it with his charisma and attitude. As a result of these two stallions, I have had the opportunity to live a dream I have always pursued.
Subsequently, I have had the luck to raise other stallions products of the Shanghai EA’s legacy, same like the multi champions Zeus EA (full brother of Excalibur EA), Sulaiman EA (son of Excalibur EA), and Lyric EA (son of Shanghai EA). These three stallions, still young, are called to be exceptional ones.
So far, how many generations have you bred? We are now in the sixth generation. This explains the strength of our breeding program and its global influence.
Are there any particular foals with high breeding and showing potential right now?
We are very pleased with the foals born this year through our breeding program. The average is
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outstanding quality and has a high potential for show and breeding. It has been a year with excellent foals.
Could you sum up Equus Arabians Spain’s philosophy and breeding strategy in a few words?
The quality of Arabian horses is connected to multifactorial issues, and it is mandatory to be concentrated on the key factors. We always strive to obtain the maximum quality standards with a strict and demanding selection process. For this, we work from three concepts: phenotype, genotype and epigenetics. Regarding the phenotype: make it excellent, taking into consideration the following evaluation
criteria:
a) Conformation and structure.
b) Movements and legs.
c) Shoulder and neck.
d) Head.
From the point of view of the genotype: we follow these evaluation criteria:
a) Strength or not of the dominant and/or recessive strokes.
b) Heritability.
c) Compensation of genetic characteristics.
d) Predictability.
Finally, we attach great importance to epigenetics: it involves incorporating into the breeding program and the development of the foals trying
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to identify those elements not quantifiable in the phenotype and genotype. This helps the correct development of the foals. The aim is to improve the result by assessing the influence on the heritability of characters. In any case, we think that the keyword to value the final quality of a horse has to be: “Harmonious”.
In what other parts of the world is Equus Arabians Spain making a difference, Mr Sorroca?
In our work at Equus Arabians Spain, we strive for self-criticism, perseverance, continual improvement to excellence, never giving up, resilience, work, study and learning, and humility. These values and work enabled Equus Arabians
Spain to be the European stud which settled with its stallions in the United States. First, Shanghai EA, and later, Excalibur EA, were the first reference stallions used by American breeders as they expanded their breeding program. Because of this, American breeders and trainers changed their mentality, realizing that far from their borders they could find fabulous Arabian horses that had characteristics their own didn’t have (such as movement, head, etc.).
As a result, the most influential breeders and trainers of America began placing a priority in their agendas the participation in our European championships at Aachen, Europe, and Paris. We experienced the same thing in the Middle
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East, as evidenced by the fact that our MultiChampions Shanghai EA and Excalibur EA are currently based there. As well as Zeus and Sulaiman EAs.
With humility but also great satisfaction and pride, I believe Equus Arabians Spain is one of the most relevant studs to unite the passion for Arabian horses across continents. One funny anecdote I can relate to is that when I first visited America and the Middle
Arabians Spain has undoubtedly been worldwide. It has contributed to improving Arabian horses, positively influencing breeding programs. In the last ten years, our stallions’ progeny have won more than 200 awards worldwide, including gold, silver, bronze, and coveted titles.
Equus Arabians Spain future goals: what are they? In what ways will your Arabian
East to show the breeders the Shanghai EA photos, nobody knew me or Equus Arabians Spain. In 15 years, when I travel to these same countries to visit our breeders’ friends, Arabian horse lovers addressed me as “Mr Shanghai” and asked for a picture and autograph. As such, Equus Arabians Spain has made a difference in various parts of the world since its establishment 15 years ago.
Who are the most successful Equus Arabians Spain horses in recent shows?
I am very proud that the influence of the pedigrees of Equus
Dream develop in the future?
By acquiring the best specimens, continue contributing to the development and improvement of Arabian horse breeding worldwide.
With the new year coming and a new breedings season starting in 2023, what are your wishes for breeders?
As breeders and friends, we wish you the best of success and continue working together passionately to continue with the positive advancements in Arabian horse breeding!
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There is a heavenly place in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi called Al Dhafrah, where the desert meets the sea. A kilometre-long coastline is a home to spectacular beaches and islands. The AHM team, led by Gianluca Martino, is heading to Al Mirfa Corniche along with photographer Ahmed Taha, cameraman Francesco D’Antonio and reporter Carola Santopaolo. They look forward to reaching the Al Dhafrah Arabian Horse Championship’s lovely equestrian facilities right on the white sandy Al Maghirah beach. For some years, this appointment has catapulted the team here to enjoy Arabian horses of the finest strains and highest competitiveness, in a breath-taking natural setting that can stop any visitors in their track. Held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al
Nayan, and organized by EAHS led by H.E. and Show Director Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, the competition is exclusively open to horses registered in Emirates Arabian Horse Society by the closing date of entries. A record of 575 purebred Arabian horses belonging to about 323 owners, has entered this year’s tournament, which has required a skilled judging committee including 11 members: Mr Abdulla Mohamed AL Kaabi (Qatar), Mr Ahmed Alnuaimi (United Arab Emirates), Mr Ali Darawsha (Israel), Mr Ali Shaarawi (Egypt), Mrs Antonia Bautista (Spain), Eric Gear (France), Mrs Irina Sti-
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gler (Italy), Mr Lucas Gozdzialski (Poland), Mr Mohamed Badrawy (Egypt), Mr Mohamed Oussidhoum (Morocco), and Mr Rashid Naser (United Arab Emirates). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr. Sujeet Suryawanshi, Dr. Abdel Wahab Ben Ali Amira, Dr. Haitham Babiker Tayfour, Dr. Mamdouh Hassan Fouad, Mr. Kaies Ben Hadi Ouelhazi, Dr. Farah Zouaghi, Dr. Faiyza Filknaz, Dr. Dalal Alkatheeri, Mr. Salem Alkatheri, Mr. Pradeep Rajamani. In the show arena, Mr. Eidha Almenhali (United Arab Emirates), Dr. Mohamed Hammad (Egypt), and Mrs. Lizette Svensson (Sweden) perform as Ringmasters. Official commentators: Mr. Mohammed Alhajjaji and Mrs. Sara Alakour (Arabic language), and Mr. Eric Blaak (English language). Results by Mr. Biju Peter (United Arab Emirates). Official photographer Mr. Morhaf Al Assaf.
The show started on January 18, 2023 at 11:00 Asia/Dubai (08:00 Europe/Rome), And Ended Up On January 22, 2023 At 23:00 Asia/ Dubai (20:00 Europe/Rome) with the following champion horses:
In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class YFC), Gold medal winner Jenin Al Firas (Aja Eldorado x Louna Gca) bred and owned by Firas Fuad A.H. Mashal. Silver medal winner Kunooz Al Bahya (Emerald J x Kalipso Settimocielo) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and owned by Salmaa Mohamed Saif Bin Sewaif Al-Ali. Bronze medal winner Al Jazaiyria (Farid Al Hawajer x D Nasimah) bred and owned by Haitham Mohamed Saeed Binfraish Alkindi.
In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class JFC), Gold medal winner, J.M.H Hajer (Fa El Rasheem x Ekatera) bred and owned by Jumah Mohammed Hamdi Bin Hamdi Alshemeili. Silver medal winner, Has Faiza (Sa Faez Simbad x Has Esmeralda) bred by Peppoloni Cristina Az. Agraria, and owned by Muhammad Salman Anwar Chaudhry Anwar Ali. Bronze medal winner Petra Bhm (S.M.A. Magic One x Petra Sf) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Almazrouei.
In the SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP (Class SMC), Gold medal winner D Ghaneeemah (Kahil Al Shaqab x D Aziza) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Gazelle Bhm (Alexxanderr x Mva Imperial Mist) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Almazrouei. Bronze medal winner Mva Imperial Mist (Imperial Mistaar x Mva Heavens Grace) bred by Jane Washburn and Laurie Emery, and owned by Saleh Ali Saleh Abdelrahman Alteneiji.
In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class YCC), Gold medal winner Sharar Alyah (Aj Marzan x Maria Alyah) bred and owned by Alyah Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Aj Aryan (D Seraj x Arsenia Os) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and owned by Fadhel Abbas Husain Aljamri. Bronze medal winner Asad Al Bahya (Alexxanderr x Ayat Almuawd), bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and owned by Hamad Mubarak Obaid Alsalmeen Almansoori.
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In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (Class JCC), Gold medal winner Lamar Bhm (Ajman Moniscione x Pa Livia) bred by Bin Humaila Stud, Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Almazrouei, and owned by Saif Ali Rashed Ali Almazrouei. Silver medal winner M Munther (Exxalt x Dhai Alsakab) bred and owned by Mansour Saeed Hamad Azzan Almazrouei. Bronze medal winner Sarab Al Maha (Kaheelan Al Maha x Aj Lamess) bred and owned by Al Maha Arabian Horse Stud.
In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAM -
PIONSHIP (Class SSC), Gold medal winner Rabdan R (Fa El Rasheem x Sg Rowadah) bred and owned by Mohamed Haitham Mohamed Binfraish Alkindi. Silver medal winner D Yasal (Fa El Rasheem x Hudha) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Ali Rashed Matar Al Neyadi. Bronze medal winner Js Oscar (Aj Marzan x D Crystal Moon) bred by Al Juwaher Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Noor Arabian Horse Stud.
SPECIAL AWARDS
During the Special Awards ceremony, Ajayeb Almanhal (Ghaith Al Zobair x Al Theresa) bred and owned by Fahed Salem Saeed Alzaabi won the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cup. Mr Alyammahi, Mr Alraeesi, Mr Alhefeiti, Mr Alketbi, and Mr Alzaabi were crowned the Top 5 Handlers in the UAE.
H.H. SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN AWARDS
In keeping with his tradition of generosity, HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan made available to winning breeders and owners in the Al Dhafrah Region additional special honours. In each of the participating classes, these were the results:
In the Yearling Fillies Class, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, Ghala Al Haboob (Aj Marzan x Gadeer Al Haboob) bred and owned by Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Sayah Alhameli. Second place for M. Mabrouka (Perseus
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K.A. x Zadora) bred and owned by Mansour Saeed Hamad Azzan Almazrouei. Third place, M Jud (Perseus K.A. x Al Aryam Shahama) bred and owned by Ahmed Mohamed Rashed Mohamed Almazrouei.
In the Junior Fillies Class, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, M. Kareema (Ammar Alsakab x R.S. Alzubra) bred and owned by Hadef Salem Ali Salem Al Hameli. Second place for Balqees Al Haboob (Hilal Al Sayed x Baidaa Al Muawd) bred and owned by Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Sayah Alhameli. Third place, Kehelit Babel (Aj Barzan x Karawana Babel) bred by Babel Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Mohamed Hamad Mohamed Ali Al Mansoori.
In the SENIOR MARES CLASS, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, Al Aryam Salma (R.S. Boushra x Jj Salina) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by Saeed Mohamed Ali Alrasas Almansoori. Second place for Siluen By Justice (Wh Justice x Amira El Nefous) bred by Scaroni Gian Enrico, and owned by Ahmed Mohamed Rashed Mohamed Almazrouei. Third place, Cervinia (Enzo x Cerelia) bred by SK Janow Podlaski, and owned by Alkendi Sawayeh Ali Ahmed Alhameli.
In the YEARLING COLTS CLASS, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, Al Ghazi Abz (Yas Bhm x Al Aryam Leila) bred and owned by Amir Mohamed Zayed Khalfan Almansoori. Second place, Hayman R (Fa El Rasheem x D Huyam) bred by Rabdan Arabian Horse Stud, and owned by Mohamed Hamad Mohamed Ali Al Mansoori. Third place Al Ahel (Magic Magnifique x M Majd) bred and owned by Mohamed Saeed Suhail Ali Almazrouei.
In the JUNIOR COLTS CLASS, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, Brgan (Sq Shaddad x Noor Al Haboob) Ahmed Saeed Suhail Saeed Almansoori. Second place, Arkan Al Bahya (Aj Bttal x Aj Abaad) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and owned by Eissa Sayyah Eissa Khalfan Almansoori. Third place, M Munther (Exxalt x Dhai Alsakab) bred and owned by Mansour Saeed Hamad Azzan Almazrouei.
In the SENIOR STALLIONS CLASS, first on the podium for the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for UAE National Breeders in Al Dhafrah Region, Nomaas Al Haboob (Excalibur E.A. x Naseem Al Haboob) bred and owned by Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Sayah Alhameli. Second place for NOMAAS AL HABOOB (Excalibur E.A. x Naseem Al Haboob) bred and owned by Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Sayah Alhameli. Third
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place, El Fado (Wh Justice x Enya) Bred By Z.P.H Strusiniaka Sp. Z.O.O., and owned by Saeed Ahmed Saeed Mohamed Alhameli.
CONCLUSION
The decision to hold the Al Dhafrah Arabian Horse Championship 2023 reflects the keenness of the wise regional leadership to preserve the heritage and support Arabian horse owners, encouraging them to raise and acquire the best breeds, and enable more UAE breeding programs to participate in the event. The show’s conclusion got attended by His Excellency Nasser Muhammad Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Court of the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafrah Region, Mohammad Ahmed Al-Harbi, General Director of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, and Director of the Championship, Khalifa Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Championship, CEO of Al Aryam Stables, and a consistent number of owners and breeders of purebred Arabian horses. In his remarks, Mohammed Al-Harbi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler of Al Dhafra, for supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders, as well as the Al Dhafrah Region as a whole by sponsoring the championship. The 2023 championship edition, Mohammad Al-Harbi pointed out, is considered one of the largest in the world in terms of the number of horses participating (575), the number of owners (323) and their quality. In addition, the percentage of owners who won the cham-
pionships reached 70% this year, which is a very high rate. Similarly, 62% of the winning horses at the 2023 edition were winners, indicating that most participants were winners. He also commended the beautiful venue and the use of shields, which are part of the UAE’s heritage and national industry.
AHM team is immensely grateful to all the venerable members of the Higher Organizer Committee - H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman H.E. Khalifa Abdullah Alnuaimi Vice-Chairman, and H.E. Mohamed Ahmed Al-Harbi, EAHS General Director and Show Manager. We are always honoured to be there and play our small part in the successful outcome of this event. Thank you to all government agencies and sponsors who contributed to supporting the tournament and providing the necessary facilities for its success and distinction. Heartfelt thank you to the media colleagues of the show’s technical team. It was a truly felt team effort. Of course, thank you to all the participating breeders and owners, the indefatigable judges, the impeccable disciplinary commissioners, the exceptional handlers, the English and Arab commentators, the photographers, the behind-the-scene hardworking groomers, and all the wonderful people who cared for us, had fun with, and made us feel at home. We will keep great memories of this bubbling 2023 edition and hope to have soon another chance to cross paths!
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Yearling Fillies
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
KUNOOZ AL BAHYA
EMERALD J X KALIPSO SETTIMOCIELO
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: SALMAA MOHAMED SAIF BIN SEWAIF AL-ALI
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JENIN AL FIRAS
AJA ELDORADO X LOUNA GCA
BREEDER: FIRAS FUAD A.H. MASHAL
OWNER: FIRAS FUAD A.H. MASHAL
AL JAZAIYRIA
FARID AL HAWAJER X D NASIMAH
BREEDER: HAITHAM MOHAMED SAEED BINFRAISH ALKINDI
OWNER: HAITHAM MOHAMED SAEED BINFRAISH ALKINDI
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Yearling Colts
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
AJ ARYAN
D SERAJ X ARSENIA OS
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: FADHEL ABBAS HUSAIN ALJAMRI
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SHARAR ALYAH
AJ MARZAN X MARIA ALYAH
BREEDER: ALYAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: ALYAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD
ASAD AL BAHYA
ALEXXANDERR X AYAT ALMUAWD
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: HAMAD MUBARAK OBAID ALSALMEEN ALMANSOORI
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Junior Fillies
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
HAS FAIZA
SA FAEZ SIMBAD X HAS ESMERALDA
BREEDER: PEPPOLONI CRISTINA AZ. AGRARIA
OWNER: MUHAMMAD SALMAN ANWAR CHAUDHRY ANWAR ALI
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J.M.H HAJER
FA EL RASHEEM X EKATERA
BREEDER: JUMAH MOHAMMED HAMDI BIN HAMDI ALSHEMEILI
OWNER: JUMAH MOHAMMED HAMDI BIN HAMDI ALSHEMEILI
PETRA BHM
S.M.A.MAGIC ONE X PETRA SF
BREEDER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
OWNER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
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Junior Colts
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
M MUNTHER
EXXALT X DHAI ALSAKAB
BREEDER: MANSOUR SAEED HAMAD AZZAN ALMAZROUEI
OWNER: MANSOUR SAEED HAMAD AZZAN ALMAZROUEI
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LAMAR BHM
AJMAN MONISCIONE X PA LIVIA
BREEDER: BIN HUMAILA STUD, ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
OWNER: SAIF ALI RASHED ALI ALMAZROUEI
SARAB AL MAHA
KAHEELAN AL MAHA X AJ LAMESS
BREEDER: AL MAHA ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: AL MAHA ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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Senior Mares
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
GAZELLE BHM
ALEXXANDERR X MVA IMPERIAL MIST
BREEDER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
OWNER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
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D GHANEEEMAH
KAHIL AL SHAQAB X D AZIZA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD
MVA IMPERIAL MIST
IMPERIAL MISTAAR X MVA HEAVENS GRACE
BREEDER: JANE WASHBURN AND LAURIE EMERY
OWNER: SALEH ALI SALEH ABDELRAHMAN ALTENEIJI
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Senior Stallions
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
D YASAL
FA EL RASHEEM X HUDHA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: ALI RASHED MATAR AL NEYADI
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RABDAN R
FA EL RASHEEM X SG ROWADAH
BREEDER: MOHAMED HAITHAM MOHAMED BINFRAISH ALKINDI
OWNER: MOHAMED HAITHAM MOHAMED BINFRAISH ALKINDI
JS OSCAR
AJ MARZAN X D CRYSTAL MOON
BREEDER: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: AL NOOR ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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An Interview by Sonia Smaldone
A seasoned and “oh-so-knowledgeable” figure in the Arabian Horse international community, Polish Dr Marek Trela has achieved extraordinary fulfilment over the past several decades. His career inside the industry and institutional bodies administering the world community of breeders is terrific. I have never heard anything more passionate about Arabian horses than what he has done for them. In its ending part, the interview may convey the feeling of a noble knight’s soul going to rest home after completing his mission. But, Dr Trela has joined a new call of duty in Jordan. After more than 35 years of commitment to the glorious cause of the Arabian horse that will always hold a special place in his heart, he has decided to change direction and care for animals tragically affected by fate. “It’s now time to give, not take”, he argues…
When was your first contact with Arabian Horses?
For the first time I met Arabian horses as a young boy at the racetrack in Sopot, during my summer vacations. My parents were enjoying the pleasures of being on the beach, but I was sneaking to the racetrack to see races. It was a time of traditional summer racing season and most of the races were Steeplechase, very interesting for me, as a young Three-Day Eventing rider. Apart from the jumping races, there were also some flat races and a lot of races for Arabian horses. Very strange for me these Arabian horses were. They looked crazy, neighing, snoring and kicking, but people didn’t care about it at all. A jockey was jumping on the saddle patted on the
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neck and peacefully walking to the track. They didn’t behave like the horses I knew.
The next contact was when I finished my veterinary studies and it was time to choose a job. My veterinary mentor, Dr Adam Wąsowski, our national team veterinarian and the person responsible for my decision to be a vet, gave me several proposals and one of them was working in Janow Podlaski State Stud. I knew that Janow was breeding very good Anglo-Arabians and I have been riding a few of them, but before my final decision, I visited the racetrack in Warsaw to take a closer look at Arabian horses. The horses I liked most that day, were stallions Pepi and Gokart, both later used in breeding. Still thinking about my riding career, with the hope to find in Janow Podlaski good sports horses. I decided to take a risk and try to work also with Arabians, so a decision was made.
Is anyone else in the family involved with Arabian horses?
As probably in every Polish family, also in mine were people serving in cavalry regiments. I grew up on family stories about the beautiful Lancers uniform of one of my grandparents who died during the war with the USSR in 1920. There were horses in the family but nobody had Arabian horses.
I am the first in the family, who connected his life with Arabian horses, but probably not the last one. My older son Jan as an equine veterinarian treats horses and many of them are Arabians. I know from him, that Arabian horses have a special place in his heart. It can’t be surprising for someone who grew up among them, trained them for years and presented them at the biggest shows. The younger son Antony has not connected his professional career with horses, but he is the owner of an Arabian mare and will be cheering her son on the racetrack next year. Is it genetic or what???
When and how did you start your job at Janow Podlaski State Stud? How did it feel to become the person representing one of the biggest breeders in Poland?
I started working in Janow Podlaski State Stud in October 1978 and worked there until February 2016. First as a resident veterinarian, then from 1995 as a member of the board and finally, in 2000, as a General Manager. Answering the second part of the question, I must say that the overriding feeling while running such a place is the burden of responsibility. Responsibility for breeding heritage, historical buildings and the obligation to pass it on to future generations in the best possible condition.
Who were your mentors (or the most important people for you) during those intense formative years of
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Arabian Horse breeding in Poland?
The person who truly showed me Arabian horses was Director Andrzej Krzyształowicz. From the first day, when he showed me all stables and paddocks and told me about the different horses, I felt his passion and great breeding knowledge. So, the natural consequence was the daily morning rounds of the stud farm and the evening discussions as I listened to his wonderful stories. More than 15 years of such discussions gave me enough opportunities to soak in his way of looking at horses. I am sure that I couldn’t have a better teacher!
I had always great respect for Izabella Zawadzka, our inspector and friend with whom we understood each other perfectly and, I think, despite some differences at times, we were able to have always friendly discussions. Over time, she became as close as a family member.
Meeting Director Ignacy Jaworowski and listening to his opinion about horses was very informative and allowed me to analyze his observation later. These were the opinions of one of the greatest breeders of our time. Besides, he was a great storyteller, full of a sense of humour.
I also greatly appreciated discussions with my wonderful friends, Jerzy Bialobok and Anna Stojanowska. It is extremely valuable to hear a really honest and professional opinion about the effects of your work. I think we felt like team members and we were a team.
Dr Trela, you have been judging at major shows across the world for an impressive amount of more than 35. What are your feelings about the show environment of today, in general? Do you miss the shows of the past?
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In general, I have to say that the shows in the past were the shows made for breeders. Horses were better or worse, but very often were shown by the people who bred them or by their children. There was maybe less professionalism, but much more love and joy. Now we have glamour, shine, and money! Do we have real horsemanship? Sometimes I have some doubts.
How do you tackle the concept of “beauty” and “functional correctness” in contemporary Arabian Horses? Have the breed’s standards changed since you began judging?
All of us as breeders create animals according to our ideal image of the horse. It has also a lot to do with the purpose for which we want to use our horses. Times change and people are changing the standards of the breed. The reason for breeding Arabian horses in the past was very simple. Those horses are supposed to improve the local horses. Naturally, breeders were expecting the features important for riding horses, especially cavalry horses. What is more important than strength, correct legs and a body that could carry a rider with his arms and all his belongings? The horse should also be able to sustain long rides and still be ready for the battle. An improvement of all of this was guaranteed by the addition of Arabian blood. Did people care about beauty back then? Definitely yes, but the beauty of the horse, just as the ideal of women’s beauty, was different at that time. Beauty standards change over time. Considering all the above we have to agree, that an ideal image of Arabian horses can also be different now that cavalry doesn’t exist and breeders follow an image created by artists who show always the very idealistic view of portrayed creatures regardless of this is a woman, man, kid or… the horse. Studying old paintings, we will find there the horses idealized and looking more like those we currently have than portrayed originals. In my opinion, now we as breeders have a very difficult task. We need always remember that we are breeding horses, and do everything to maintain those features which make them
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real horses, the animals who can run or jump carrying their rider. For this reason, they must be not only beautiful but also strong and correct. It is very important to keep this in mind and don’t forget that when judging. This should be our goal.
Dr Trela, what particular skills are necessary to become an accountable judge in front of the public? My answer will be very simple – Knowledge and Honesty
Which system of judging at shows do you prefer? Why?
There are two major systems of judging, a comparative system and one where scoring is used. We use many different methods using points. I will not be an exception among the judges when I say that there is no perfect system. I, like any other judge, will never be fully objective because verdicts will always depend on the individual taste of the judge. This is both, bad and good. Bad, because different judges may have different opinions but also good because the judge is taking full responsibility for the verdict. Multi-judge systems produce scores that are the average of all judges’ tastes. Theoretically, it is possible that the horse will win, which is not the favourite of any of the judges. Single judge, the comparative system gives the referee full freedom but also puts full responsibility on him. What is better? I have no idea. In my opinion, the single-judge system is fairer to horses, ranking here and now, but not spectacular for the audience. The points system gives the audience the opportunity to participate in the show and the appearing twenties to cheer. My favourite is the comparative system, but I rarely have the opportunity to judge like this.
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You were also a member of the Polish Jockey Club until 2016. Do you remember anything from this experience that you would like to share?
As a member of the board of the Polish Jockey Club, I was able to have some, at least theoretical influence on the decisions which were very important for the future of Arabian horse racing in Poland. This future was fraught with dangers both internally and externally. The growing number of horses bred only for racing competing against those who were just passing their performance test threatened the racing existence of the latter. Polish breeding program was successful thanks to different selection tools and one of the most important was racing. My colleagues and I felt responsible for maintaining this selection test and that was our main goal. We tried to create a racing system exclusively for horses with non-racing pedigrees, which finally was successful and allowed us to maintain this test of performance also for show horses. This was the protection of the traditional Polish method of selection that lasts to this day. The second important task was to ensure that the beautiful Sluzewiec racetrack in Warsaw was not liquidated. The value of the land in the city centre is huge and various plans were made for its development. During the time of my service on the board, some of the Polish government’s good decisions were done and the racetrack still exists to this date. I wish the racing community in Poland that will stay like this forever.
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How did the PZHKA/Polish Arabian Horse Breeders Society come to be? How does it serve its purpose?
The time of transition in Poland brought a lot of unexpected consequences. Reorganizing the whole country was not easy and decision-makers were not always substantively prepared to take the right ones. We were concerned whether during the reorganization of the Ministry of Agriculture the Stud Books would end up in the right hands. Therefore, during the discussion at the dinner after the autumn inspection in Michalow Stud, the decision to create the Arabian Horse Breeders Society was taken. This institutionalized our voice as an organization associating private breeders and representatives of stud farms. As the headquarters of the new society, we established Janow Podlaski Stud, and as our first President Mrs Izabella Zawadzka. Mr Andrzej Krzyształowicz was nominated as Honorary President. PZHKA has served for many years as the organization integrating Arabian horse breeders in Poland, co-organizing and supporting many events. Not only horse shows but also racing and riding competitions. After many years of successful activities, due to political changes in the country, its integration mission has adopted forms unacceptable to me. I decided to give up my first membership on the board and finally withdrew from membership in the association. I wish PZHKA many years of successful activity. But as a member, I am completely useless, not understanding the new style of interpersonal relationships and new priorities of the members of this Society.
Which year did you become the Treasurer of Ecaho’s Executive Committee? In what capacity were you expected to perform your duties?
I was serving two terms as a Treasurer of ECAHO from 2008 until 2016. As the person responsible for the finances, I was very lucky because during my service some important decisions within the organization have been made. The one that was the most important for finances was AGM’s consent to introduce financial prizes at shows. A certain percentage of the sum of prizes had to be credited to ECAHO, which changed our financial situation and we were able to improve from the deficit to significant profit very quickly. It allowed us to support the education of judges, DCs and small shows, especially riding competitions. During my service, the atmosphere and relations between EC members were very good, therefore my memories of those times are very positive.
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You have been an Individual Associate Member of WAHO since 2004, the same year you joined the WAHO Executive Committee, and have been Vice-President since 2015. What does it feel like to have such a large responsibility towards the future of Arabian horses? All members of the Executive Committee of WAHO are very experienced owners and breeders. We come from different parts of the world but we do not represent our local interests. We are responsible for representing WAHO and the Arabian Horse, not our countries or continents. Our most important task is to look at the future of the breed trying to protect the Arabian horse and avoid situations dangerous to future generations. The Registrars’ meetings coordinate the activities of the Stud books and present actual problems which are later discussed by the EC. If changes to some rules are necessary, proposals for those changes are finally given for the decision by a vote of the Delegates to the General Meeting. Our work is not always well understood by some of the breeders and some of the mandatory WAHO rules are from time to time breached or ignored because breeders care for their current business, not realizing the potential for future negative genetic consequences to the breed as a whole. It is our responsibility to recognize and avoid these situations which may put the breed in danger. Some people think that WAHO is too conservative in not allowing new biotechnological procedures used in advanced reproduction techniques for other breeds. But, please, believe that all our decisions were deeply discussed and all pros and cons were considered. Sometimes, after many years, negative consequences can be seen and this is what we are trying to avoid. Not one of us in the EC has any personal interest and the welfare of the horses, especially the broodmares and the future of the breed is always our main goal. As the guardians of the Arabian breed all of us, as members of the WAHO EC feel a great responsibility which we take very seriously.
What are your thoughts about moving the World Arabian Horse Championships from Paris to Qatar next year?
It is very difficult to answer, especially looking at the quite declining last shows in Paris. Qatar is far away but maybe the organizer will find a way to make the participation of exhibitors from different parts of the world possible. In our times, distance becomes a relative concept, so everything depends on the organizer, his invention and ingenuity. Change is always difficult. However, there is only one Paris!
Could you please tell me about your current commitments? What is the next step in your stellar business management career?
Next step? It’s a little bit like wishing 100 years to someone who is 99. I think that I did for Arabian horses as much as I could and now is time to do something for other animals. My work in Jordan Al Ma’wa Sanctuary, one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, for animals tragically experienced by fate meets with their gratitude, which they express by changing their behaviour and calming down. Now is the time to give, not take.
` Dr Trela, if you were to leave a message to all the breeders around the world, what would it be today?
My message to the breeders is – Please don’t just look at your horses. Give them a chance to do something, let them run or jump. It is what they like and it makes them happy. It will make you happy too.
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The first International Arabian Horse Championship, “B International Show” in the Sultanate of Oman, was held on January 20th and 21st, 2023, at Muscat Bay, a charming natural cove stretching at the foot of the Al Hajar Mountains. Conceived and organized by a charismatic and committed Omani female breeder, Mrs Al Sayydah Dhabia Bint Sami Al Busaidi, the owner of Al Dhabia Stud, the event was named after the Late Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s favourite horse, Alrubatiya, an Arabic word meaning ‘to bond or form a nexus’. The underlying principle is that Arabian horses connect people worldwide into a global community of big horse lovers. A value that Arabian Horse Magazine has embraced since its inception. Some of the finest Arabian horses competed in a country considered a hometown of some of the most beautiful horses in the world. The show took place right on the beach, with the backdrop of the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea, exotic palm tre-
es and some ancient remains. Since most officials and guests had arrived at night, they were overwhelmed by the spectacular view in the morning when the vibrant colours of the sea, the sun’s rays reflecting on the white sand of the arena, created an all-pervading spectacle of light. At the inauguration, local women in their lovely traditional costumes kindly welcomed the guests and showed them to their VIP seats. The judges of the 2023 Alrubatya International Arabian Horse Championship were some of the best-known international experts of the breed, including Mr Josy Everars (Belgium), Mr Elyas Faraj (Bahrain), Mr Christian Moschini (Italy), William Oppen (Argentina), and Sufian Taha (Palestine.
In a familiar and relaxed atmosphere, the show started on January 20, 2023, at 14:00 Asia/Dubai and ended on January 21, 2023, at 23:00 Asia/Dubai, with the very first champion horses of this first lovely edition:
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WRITTEN BY SONIA SMALDONE photo by Henrike Hormann and Alessio Azzali
In The Yearling Fil- lies Championship, Gold medal winner Shaikha Mudhar
(Marajj x Nahawand
Al Zobair) bred and owned by Sheikh Hamad Ali Al-Thani. Silver medal winner D Duweyyah (D Seraj x D Dalia) bred and owned by Dubai
Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Rawabi Al Zobair (D
Seraj x Rouwaya Al Zobair) bred and owned by Sheikh Khalid Sultan Abdulla Mohammed Al-Thani.
In the Junior Fillies Championships, Gold medal winner Aj Sanem (Aj Azzam x Rk Sadeem) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - Hh Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al
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Nuaimi. Silver medal winner, D Tamia’a
(D Seraj x D Azalea) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Aj Tejan (Aj Kafu x Aj Tarim) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh
Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Rk Sadeem (Magid Moniscione x Bv Especially Stivana) bred by Rashid Khalid Alanzan Shazin and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin
Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner
Aj Masari (Fa El Rasheem x Aj Marateb) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
Bronze medal winner, D Jahraa (Excalibur E.A. x D Jawaher) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner D Faher (D Shakhat
x D Fannanah) bred and owned by Dubai
Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner
Shaalan Al Zobair (Raoud Al Bidayer x Nawader Al Zobair) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Ali Althani. Bronze medal winner Jalmood Al Hawajer (Nashmi Al Hawajer x Durah
Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Ghanem
Mohamed Ghanem Mohamed Al Hajri.
In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Tarantino C (El Tino x Scarlett C) bred by Coleal Farms and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed
Ali Althani. Silver medal winner
Hama Mudhar Mp (Dominic
M x Baraka Mp) bred by Mindy Peters and owned by Sheikh Hamad Ali
A Al-Thani. Hama
Mudhar Mp also won by move.
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winner Aali Akmal (Fa El Rasheem x Hhc Ali-K) bred and owned by Akmal Stud - HRH Prince Abdulmajeed Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner Shahwan Al Hawajer (Fa El Rasheem x Joharat Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Al Hawajer. Silver medal winner Shareem Rc (Fa El Rasheem x Eks Shakira) bred and owned by Royal Cavalry Of Oman. Bronze medal winner E.S. Rasheeq (Fa El Rasheem x Vitorio Secret To) bred by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qassimi and owned by Mohsen Hussein Hussein Emara.
SPECIAL AWARDS
At the Special Awards Ceremony, The Best Omani Handler title was earned by Mr Abdulla Al Abri, Mr Ahmed Al Harassi, and Mr Mohsen Al Ajmi. The Best Female title was awarded to Rk Sadeem (Magid Moniscione x BV Especially Stivana), bred by Rashed Khaled Alanzan (Shazin Stud) and owned by Ajman Stud - HH
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The Best Male title was grabbed by Shaalan Al Zobair (Raoud Al Bidayer x Nawader Al Zobair), bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohammed Ali Althani. The Best Breeder title was awarded to Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. The Best Omani Owned Horse title was given to Farids Jahira Ema (Rfi Farid x Sf Qamars Jewelle), bred by Joann Marie Colao or Corin ne Colao, and owned by Sultan Mohammed Al Farsi.
…ALL ALONG THE SHOW
During the event, all the guests could experience the best of Omani hospitality including a variety of Art & Cultural Performances, a mini Souq, a wide selection of authentic Omani products in addition to live shows that everyone could enjoy while dining on a wonderful assortment of local and interna tional cuisines.
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A FEW ENDING COMMENTS
A very festive atmosphere surrounded the closing ceremony of the 2023 Alrubatya International Arabian Horse Championship. Throughout the show, everyone enjoyed themselves and applauded the stunning winners of this first edition. The final highlight was the presentation of
flowers and giving a special cake to the idea person and prime mover behind this highly successful international show in Oman. Hopefully, more women will follow in the footsteps of Mrs Al Sayydah Dhabia Bint Sami Al Busaidi in supporting and promoting the breeder’s equestrian ecosystem in their respective countries, enhancing their visibility and acknowledgement. Next year’s edition promises to be another exciting chapter in the beautiful Sultanate of Oman!
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Yearling Fillies
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
D DUWEYYAH
D SERAJ X D DALIA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
SILVER MEDAL
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GOLD MEDAL
SHAIKHA MUDHAR
MARAJJ (US) X NAHAWAND AL ZOBAIR
BREEDER: SHEIKH HAMAD ALI A TH AL-THANI
OWNER: SHEIKH HAMAD ALI A TH AL-THANI
RAWABI AL ZOBAIR
D SERAJ X ROUWAYA AL ZOBAIR
BRONZE MEDAL
BREEDER: SHEIKH KHALID SULTAN ABDULLA MOHAMMED AL-THANI
OWNER: SHEIKH KHALID SULTAN ABDULLA MOHAMMED AL-THANI
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Yearling Colts
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SILVER MEDAL
SHAALAN AL ZOBAIR
RAUD AL BIDAYER X NAWADER AL ZOBAIR
BREEDER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI
OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI
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GOLD MEDAL
JALMOOD AL HAWAJER
NASHMI AL HAWAJER X DURAH AL HAWAJER
BREEDER: GHANEM MOHAMED GHANEM MOHAMED AL HAJRI
OWNER: GHANEM MOHAMED GHANEM MOHAMED AL HAJRI
D FAHER
D SHAKHAT X D FANNANAH
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
BRONZE MEDAL
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Junior Fillies FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
D TAMIA’A
D SERAJ X D AZALEA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
SILVER MEDAL
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GOLD MEDAL
AJ SANEM
AJ AZZAM X RK SADEEM
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
AJ TEJAN
AJ KAFU X AJ TARIM
BRONZE MEDAL
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
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Junior Colts FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
HAMA MUDHAR MP
DOMINIC M X BARAKA MP
BREEDER: MINDY PETERS
OWNER: SHEIKH HAMAD ALI A TH AL-THANI
SILVER MEDAL
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GOLD MEDAL
TARANTINO C
EL TINO X SCARLETT C
BREEDER: COLEAL FARMS
OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MOHAMMED ALI ALTHANI
AALI AKMAL
FA EL RASHEEM X HHC ALI-K
BRONZE MEDAL
BREEDER: AKMAL STUD - HRH PRINCE ABDULMAJEED BIN SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD
OWNER: AKMAL STUD - HRH PRINCE ABDULMAJEED BIN SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD
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Senior Mares FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP SILVER MEDAL AJ MASARI FA EL RASHEEM X AJ MARATEB BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI AHM 104
GOLD MEDAL
RK SADEEM
MAGID MONISCIONE X BV ESPECIALLY STIVANA
BREEDER: RASHID KHALID ALANZAN SHAZIN
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
D JAHRAA
EXCALIBUR E.A X D JAWAHER
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
BRONZE MEDAL
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Senior Stallions
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
SHAREEM RC
FA EL RASHEEM X EKS SHAKIRA
BREEDER: ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN
OWNER: ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN
SILVER MEDAL
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GOLD MEDAL
SHAHWAN AL HAWAJER
FA EL RASHEEM X JOHARAT AL HAWAJER
BREEDER: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID AL HAWAJER
OWNER: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID AL HAWAJER
E.S. RASHEEQ
FA EL RASHEEM X VITORIO SECRET TO
BREEDER: SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MAJID AL QASSIMI
OWNER: MOHSEN HUSSEIN HUSSEIN EMARA
BRONZE MEDAL
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SPECIAL Moments
by Henrike Hormann
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SPECIAL Moments
by Henrike Hormann
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It doesn’t matter what an artist’s speciality is. Marine Oussedik continues to show us that horses can make life beautiful. The beauty of her recent works might be missed if we would not admire them during exhibitions or cultural gatherings due to her extraordinary involvement in her work.
The scenes she paints are very studied representations that make us relive the emotions she felt when working with inexhaustible energy. Both pencil and brush lines are of such finesse as to always reflect the hi-
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ghest expression of life. Many forms of art reveal the depth of the artist.
Each year, many publishers, as Art Galleries around the globe, fiercely dispute the time-feasible possibility of publishing new sketches or preparing Exhibitions which always meet with immense success. Many of Marine’s works hang on the picture rails of the greatest aesthetes of the modern world.
Despite Marine’s intensely full calendar in 2023, she will be in Vichy during a horse breeding competition in August.
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At the third edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF 2023), there was an all-pervading sense of authenticity and horsemanship that you wouldn’t experience anywhere else in the world. People oozed joy from every pore while the quaint Bedouin-style canopy venue by the sea with boats floating over offered the attendants an incredibly picturesque view. KIAHF 2023 went on stage at Katara Esplanade, near Doha, Qatar, for eleven days under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The distinctive Festival got organized and conducted by the Cultural Village Foundation Katara,
Sons Holding Group (Diamond Sponsor), Ahli Bank (Exclusive Sponsor), Vodafone (Telecom Sponsor), Ali Bin Ali Luxury (Titanium sponsor), Qatar Insurance Group (Platinum Sponsor), Hairaat Jewellery (Diamond Sponsor), Jovoy Rare Perfumes (Bronze Sponsor), Qommunication (Social Media Sponsor), and White Event (Social Media Sponsor). The total prize money for KIAHF 2023 was staggering at QAR 17,083,500 and had the participation of 481 horses from 18 countries including Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, USA and Uruguay.
in partnership with the Qatar Equestrian Federation, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Qatar Foundation, and under the direction of His Excellency Professor Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Katara General Manager and Chairman of the Organizing Committee. The Pharaonic event got sponsored by Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani &
Already established as one of the most exclusive horse festival in the region and the world, KIAHF 2023 covered the International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show (February 1-4), the Arabian Horse Auction (February 6) and the prestigious Title Show (February 8-11).
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KATARA INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW ECAHO Specific Origin
1st-4th February
On the opening day of this spectacular event, the Katara International Arabian Peninsula Horse Show’s magnificent categories took over the beautifully decorated arena. By catalogue, there were 208 Straight Egyptians from 10 countries contending for a total purse of QAR 3,093,500 but also plenty of other in-kind prizes for various categories. The judges appointed at this 3rd edition were: Ahmed Sobhi Hamza (Egypt), Ali Ghanem Al Mazrouei (United Arab Emirates), Alicja Poszepczynska (Poland), Anna Stefaniuk (Poland), Basil Jadaan (Syria), Elyas Ebrahim Faraj (Bahrain), Irina Stigler (Italy), Klaus Beste (Germany), Majed Al Mehyawi (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Maria Annaratone Ferraroni (Italy), Martine Van Hee (Belgium), Machmoum (Morocco), Renata Schibler (Switzerland), and Sufian Taha Al Husseini (Palestine). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy), Dr. Vet Yousef Abusamra (Qatar), Dr Vet Bassem Badr (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and Dr. vet. Patricia Emanuelsen (Denmark). In their role of Ringmasters: Dr. Vet Hammad (Egypt) and Dr. Vet Mohamed Mohsen (Egypt). The whole championship could be followed by Livestream thanks to the Web camera of Arabian Essence.
Starting on February 1, 2023 at 15:40 Asia/Qatar (13:40 Europe/Rome), the Arabian Peninsula Hor-
se Show ended on February 4, 2023 at 22:00 Asia/ Qatar (20:00 Europe/Rome) with the following champion horses:
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner Zaina Al Wajba (Egaab Al Rayyan x Zahra Al Rayyan) bred and owned by Al Wajba Stud. Silver medal winner Lateen Aldanat (Naseem Al Rashediah x Mona Aldanat) bred and owned by Al Danat Stud. Bronze medal winner Namaria El Aliya (Ansata Nile Echo x Noor Al Rayyan) bred by Al Alya Stud and owned by Sheikh Meshaal Bin Eissa Al Thani.
In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner Alaalia Al Waab (Nasser Al Rayyan x Salma Al Waab) bred by Sheikh Abdulla Khalid A. Al Thani and owned by Doha Stud. Silver medal winner Kamar Ega (Hakeem El Sheruk x Maha Al Bawady) bred by Ega Stud and owned by Althamer Stud. Bronze medal winner Leena Al Nasser (Naseem Al Rashediah x Nadrah Al Nasser) bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud.
In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Maisa Al Nasser (Sinan Al Rayyan x Zenubia Al Nasser) bred by Al Nasser Stud and owned by Al Nasser Stud - Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani. Silver medal winner Zawaher Fila (Murtajab Al Nakeeb x Zahrana) bred by Fila Stud and owned by Doha Stud. Bronze medal D Omnia (Frasera
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Mashar x Royal Emira) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Maleeh Al Nasser (Nasser Al Rayyan x Sarab Al Nasser) bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud
- Sheikh Nawaf Bin
Nasser Al Thani. Silver medal winner Jalmoud
Al Hilaliya (Asfoor Al Waab x M Jalila) bred and owned by Barrak Yaqoub Al Hajri.
Bronze medal winner
Rayyan Al Hazm (Nasser Al Rayyan x Rabaab
Al Waab) bred and owned by Al Hazm Stud.
In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Ghazal
Al Waab (Nasser Al Rayyan x Ghazalah Al Waab) bred by Al Waab Farm and owned by Doha Stud. Silver medal winner D K’Hailan (Royal Colours x D Afaf) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Yazeed Al Rayyan (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Murjanah Elalya) bred and owned by Al Rayyan Farm.
vvvIn the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner D Memzer (Asfoor Al Waab x Xtreme Wonder) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Gj Faheem (Naseem Al Rashediah x Hadiya Al Shahania) bred and owned by Glenn Jacobs. Bronze Asayel Rashiq
(Frasera Mashar x Pse Rasheekah) bred by Az. Agr. Il Palazzotto Di Capecci Paolo and owned by Al Reeh Stud.
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NASEEM AL RASHEDIAH X MONA ALDANAT
BREEDER: AL DANAT STUD
OWNER: AL DANAT STUD
LATEEN ALDANAT
Yearling Fillies FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP KATARA INT. ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW 2023 AHM 128
ZAINA AL WAJBA
EGAAB AL RAYYAN X ZAHRA AL RAYYAN
BREEDER: AL WAJBA STUD
OWNER: AL WAJBA STUD
NAMARIA EL ALIYA
ANSATA NILE ECHO X NOOR AL RAYYAN
BREEDER: AL ALYA STUD
OWNER: SH MESHAAL BIN EISSA AL THANI AHM
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Yearling Colts
JALMOUD AL HILALIYA
ASFOOR AL WAAB X M. JALILA
BREEDER: BARRAK YAQOUB ALHAJRI
OWNER: BARRAK YAQOUB ALHAJRI
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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KATARA INT. ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW 2023
MALEEH AL NASSER
NASSER AL RAYYAN X SARAB AL NASSER
BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD - SHEIKH NAWAF BIN NASSER AL THANI
OWNER: SHEIKH NAWAF BIN NASSER AL THANI, AL NASSER STUD
RAYYAN AL HAZM
NASSER AL RAYYAN X RABAAB AL WAAB
BREEDER: AL HAZM STUD
OWNER: AL HAZM STUD
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KAMAR EGA HAKEEM EL SHERUK X MAHA AL BAWADY BREEDER: EGA STUD OWNER: ALTHAMER STUD Junior Fillies FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP KATARA INT. ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW 2023 AHM 132
ALAALIA AL WAAB
NASSER AL RAYYAN X SALMA AL WAAB
BREEDER: SHIEKH ABDULLA KHALID A AL THANI
OWNER: DOHA STUD
LEENA AL NASSER
NASEEM AL RASHEDIAH X NADRAH AL NASSER
BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD
OWNER: AL NASSER STUD AHM 133
D K’HAILAN
ROYAL COLOURS X D AFAF
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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Junior Colts
GHAZAL AL WAAB
NASSER AL RAYYAN X GHAZALAH AL WAAB
BREEDER: AL WAAB FARM
OWNER: DOHA STUD
YAZEED AL RAYYAN
FARHOUD AL SHAQAB X MURJANAH ELALYA
BREEDER: AL RAYYAN FARM
OWNER: SIMSIMA STUD AHM
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MURTAJAB AL NAKEEB X ZAHRANA
BREEDER: FILA STUD
OWNER: DOHA STUD
ZAWAHER FILA
Senior Mares FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP KATARA INT. ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW 2023 AHM 136
MAISA AL NASSER
SINAN AL RAYYAN X ZENUBIA AL NASSER
BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD
OWNER: AL NASSER STUD - SHEIKH NAWAF BIN NASSER AL THANI
D OMNIA
FRASERA MASHAR X ROYAL EMIRA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD AHM 137
Senior Stallions
NASEEM AL RASHEDIAH X HADIYA AL SHAHANIA
BREEDER: GLENN JACOBS
OWNER: GLENN JACOBS
GJ FAHEEM
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP KATARA INT. ARABIAN PENINSULA HORSE SHOW 2023 AHM 138
D MEMZER
ASFOOR AL WAAB X XTREME WONDER
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
ASAYEL
RASHIQ
FRASERA MASHAR X PSE RASHEEKAH
BREEDER: AZ. AGR.IL PALAZZOTTO DI CAPECCI PAOLO
OWNER: AL REEH STUD AHM
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SpecialMOMENTS
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KATARA ARABIAN HORSE AUCTION 2023
6th February
As part of KIAHF 2023, the exciting Katara Arabian Horses Auction was held on 6th February 2023, starting at 17:30 Asia/Qatar (16:00 Europe/Rome). Among the participants, bidders and sellers, we could recognize familiar faces, people we had previously met at the Arabian Peninsula Show and had the chance to talk with in advance. 32 stunning horses were available for bidding this year. The sale, one of the highlights of KIAHF 2023, was a unique opportunity for horse owners, breeders, and enthusiasts to purchase purebred Arabian horses that had previously won regional or international championships. Besides helping owners sell their horses, the auction also offered buyers superior show horses that can compete in shows around the world. Hot hours came with the selling of eggs. One embryo right from the outstanding Dubai Arabian Horse Stud home-bred Champion Mare D Shihanah (Fa El Rasheem x D Shahla) got purchased at the staggering amount of 3.600,000 QAR (981.000 US dollars) by Al Thumama Stud from Qatar. A record price in the Arabian horse world. But most of all, another piece of evidence that Qatar spares means in supporting and promoting Arabian breeds in all their forms.
Breeding Right
D SERAJ (UAE)
Grey Stallion, Foaled 2015
Selling Price QR 200,000
Bay Mare, Foaled 2015
Selling Price QR 300,000
Breeding Right
AJ RADMAN (UAE)
Chestnut Stallion, Foaled 2013
Selling Price QR 180,000
Embryo Right
D SHIHANAH (UAE)
Grey Mare, Foaled 2017
Selling Price QR 3,600,000
JAZEERA AL NASSER (QATAR)
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Embryo Right
TOYA AL NAIF (QATAR)
Grey Mare, Foaled 2009
Selling Price QR 300,000
AYOUSH AL SHAQAB (QATAR)
Grey Filly, Foaled 2020
Selling Price QR 80,000
TUQUE AL NAIF (QATAR)
Grey Mare, Foaled 2016
Selling Price QR 200,000
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KATARA INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN HORSE TITLE SHOW 2023
8th -11th February
The prestigious Title Show of the 3rd edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF-2023) made a grand start featuring superlative purebred Arabians at the splendid main arena of the Festival at Katara Beach on Wednesday
8th February. With a jaw-dropping prizemoney of QAR 13,900,000, the eye-catching Tile Show featured a total of 273 horses from 18 different countries: Qatar, Italy, Uruguay, Kuwait, Denmark, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Britain, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Palestine, Poland and France.
Among the 26 judges invited to Katara, there were two judges from Poland, who had previously also judged the Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, Anna Stefaniuk and Alicja Poszepczyńska. The other judges of the Title Show were: Renata Schibler (Switzerland), Ahmed Sobhi Hamza (Egypt), Sufian Taha Al Husseini (Palestine) Mohamed Machmoum (Morocco), Basil Jadaan (Syria), Martine Van Hee (Belgium), Maria Annaratone Ferraroni (Italy), Klaus Beste (Germany) Santiago Fornieles (Argentina), Peter J Pond (Australia),
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Soheil Sanati (Iran), Carmelo Zaragoza Gimenez (Spain), Nikolaus Jung (Germany), Gregory Gallun (Usa), Luiz Antonio Moreira Rocco (Brazil), Tamas Rombauer (Hungary), Deirdre Hyde (Uk ), Graham Dore (New Zealand), Ann Norden (Sweden) Robbie Den Hartog (Netherlands), Berengere Fayt (France), and Jonas Salzmann (Kuwait). While in the classes the judging panel consisted of 12 judges, in the championships this number increased to 18, judges, changing on rotation. With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Barbara Pfistner (Switzerland), Turki Al Muqbel (Ksa), Dr. Vet. Malak Benamar (Morocco), Dr. Vet. Yousef Abusamra (Qatar), and Laura Mascagna (Italy). In their roles of Ringmasters: Mohammed Hammad, Dr. vet (Egypt) and Mohamed Mohsen, Dr. vet (Egypt). Livestream by: Arabian Essence (Italy), Arabian Insider (Italy) and KIAHF.
KIAHF Title Show’s opening day was graced by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums, in addition to His Highness
Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, Chair-
man of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Equestrian Federation. Also present were a number of Sheikhs, ambassadors accredited to the country and representatives of diplomatic missions The show started on 8th February at 4:15 pm. The winners of all classes on the first three days of Title Show qualifying classes made it to the final championship starting on Saturday, 11th February at 3:30 pm and ending at 9.20 pm, with the solemn proclamation of the following champion horses:
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner Shahalel Al Shaqab (Na-Mous Al Shahania x Siwar Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member Of Q.F. Silver medal winner D Aserah (Aj Nofan x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Sf Nora (Eks Farrajj x Sf Ghazalah) bred by Musab Abdullah N Aldawway/Alsefrat Stud and owned by Al Jassimya Farm.
In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. Silver medal winner Aj Kayya (Aj Kafu x Aja Caprice) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
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In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Mozn Albidayer (Sma Magic One x Mattaharii) bred by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan Al Qassimi and owned by Al Wajba Stud. Silver medal winner Noft Al Nayfat (Ajman Moniscione x Eagleridge Passionata) bred by Cindy McGown and Mark Davis and owned by Aljassimya Farm. Bronze medal winner Basandrasettimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x Ma Scarlet) bred by Annaratone Ferraroni Maria, Allev. Settimocielo, and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Aj Sayer (Aj Yas x Sama Am) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner D Hayel (D Shakhat x D Jawaher) bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Al Thamer Stud. Bronze medal winner Sarab Ajmal (Eks Farajj x Meqbilat Athbah) bred and owned by Turki Mohammed Abdulrahman Alothman/Ajmal Stud.
In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner Lehon (Fa El Rasheem x Aragia Vanilla)
bred by Az. Agr Di Filippi Coccetta Marzio and owned by Al Jassimya Farm. Silver medal winner D Sharar (D Seraj x Ft Shaella) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner D Shahhar (Excalibur Ea x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
In the Senior Stallion Championship, Gold medal winner Excalibur E.A. (Shanghai Ea x Essence Of Marwan E.A.) bred by Equus Arabians and owned by Al Shaqab Member Of Q.A. Silver medal winner Sultan Al Zobara (Gazal Al Shaqab x Inra Al Shaqab) bred by Al Zobara Stud and owned by Nasser Ali A A Al Misnad. Bronze medal winner Amaar (Rfi Farid x Adiya) bred by AlJuman Stud and owned by Al Dana Stud.
CONCLUSION
The Katara show has undoubtedly become the most important and one of the most prestigious events of this type in the world. It has become a class all on its own, as this show cannot be compared to any other. Organizing Committee members set clear goals that have been masterfully accomplished since the organization began. First and number
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one, preserving the authentic Qatari heritage and promoting it worldwide. Passion, teamwork and huge funds were put into this 2023 edition with the participation of the world’s finest purebred Arabian horses judged according to the highest arbitration standards. The experience of the two previous editions made everything run smoothly, and the team responsible for the technical organization and punctuality has been the same since the first edition, which ensured everyone the comfort of using their own experiences. The cultural dimension of this Festival was intensely experienced through the plethora of cultural and entertainment activities in various artistic styles to attract different groups of society. Hairaat Jewellery represented by Nada Khamis Al Sulaiti, executive creative director, was keen to participate in sponsoring this prominent global event for its second time, adding a touch of glamour to the show with a stunning presentation of pieces of jewellery inspired by the Qatari heritage in the beauty of the purebred horses and their attractive colours. Thanking the hosts for a great show, excellent atmosphere, hospitality and kindness felt at every step, and the sponsors for their unparalleled generosity, it is necessary to emphasize with great respect their reaction to the uni-
maginable catastrophe that took place in nearby Turkey and Syria. As part of solidarity with these countries, many buildings in the capital of Qatar were illuminated with the colours of the Turkish flag. In a short speech at the end of the show, the Chairman of the organizing committee, Dr Khaled Bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, expressed on behalf of the Qatari government his willingness to help the brothers and sisters of Turkey and Syria. As a gesture of solidarity with the families of the victims of the earthquake, the organizers gave up the lavish closing ceremony of the show, which was extremely spectacular during the two previous editions of the Festival. After the Katara Festival 2023, we will likely meet again in Doha in December at another significant show, the World Championships organized for the first time there!
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AJ NOFAN X D SHIHANAH
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
D ASERAH
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Yearling Fillies
SHAHALEL AL SHAQAB
NA-MOUS AL SHAHANIA X SIWAR AL SHAQAB
BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F.
OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.F.
SF NORA
EKS FARRAJJ X SF GHAZALAH
BREEDER: MUSAB ABDULLAH N ALDAWWAY/ALSEFRAT STUD
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D HAYEL
D SHAKHAT X D JAWAHER
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: AL THAMER STUD
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AJ SAYER
AJ YAS X SAMA AM
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
SARAB AJMAL
EKS FARAJJ X MEQBILAT ATHBAH
BREEDER: TURKI MOHAMMED ABDULRAHMAN ALOTHMAN/AJMAL STUD
OWNER: TURKI MOHAMMED ABDULRAHMAN ALOTHMAN/AJMAL STUD AHM
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AJ KAYYA AJ KAFU X AJA CAPRICE BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI Junior Fillies FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP KATARA INT. ARABIAN HORSE FESTIVAL 2023 AHM 152
D BEISAN
D SERAJ X RAH ROSALIA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
OWNER: AL SHAQAB STUD - QATAR
D NAJLAH
D SERAJ X ELLE FLAMENCA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
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Junior Colts
D SHARAR
D SERAJ X FT SHAELLA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
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LEHON
FA EL RASHEEM X ARAGIA VANILLA
BREEDER: AZ. AGR DI FILIPPI COCCETTA MARZIO
OWNER: AL JASSIMYA FARM
D SHAHHAR
EXCALIBUR EA X D SHIHANAH
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD - UAE AHM 155
Senior Mares
NOFT AL NAYFAT
AJMAN MONISCIONE X EAGLERIDGE PASSIONATA
BREEDER: CINDY MCGOWN AND MARK DAVIS
OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM
FINAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
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MOZN ALBIDAYER
SMA MAGIC ONE X MATTAHARII
BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN AL QASSIMI
OWNER: AL WAJBA STUD
BASANDRASETTIMOCIELO
AJMAN MONISCIONE X MA SCARLET
BREEDER: ANNARATONE FERRARONI MARIA, ALLEV. SETTIMOCIELO
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI AHM
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Senior Stallions
SULTAN AL ZOBARA
GAZAL AL SHAQAB X INRA AL SHAQAB
BREEDER: AL ZOBARA STUD
OWNER: NASSER ALI A A AL MISNAD
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SHANGHAI EA X ESSENCE OF MARWAN E.A.
BREEDER: EQUUS ARABIANS
OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF Q.A.
RFI FARID X ADIYA
BREEDER: AL JUMAN STUD
OWNER: DHARI ABJAD OHAMMAD ALBUTTI
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BY SONIA SMALDONE
Since last two years, Malika Mohammed AlShraim has served as the KIAHF Organizing Committee’s New Media Department Manager and General Secretary. During the Festival, Miss Malika gave us a quick interview about her involvement in the show’s organization. Malika is a multi-talented girl with a charismatic persona. She is so vibrant and full of life and emo-
What are the requirements for being the Media Department Manager and General Secretary of KIAHF 2023?
ough the list is long, it needs lots of experience and exposure to take up such a role. But to name a few: Knowledge about the Arabian horse industry and a good understanding of the cultural environment.
tions. She is a team player, a strategic thinker, and always there for her people. She has a set of priorities, someone who likes to plan things. She has a modern outlook and strongly believes in preserving the traditional heritage. In other words, you can say that Malika is full of Aspirations with a perfect balance of Intelligence, Emotions and Values.
Vast experience in organising international events, planning, management, and coordination. Strong written and oral communication skills in English & Arabic are a must.
Knowledge about the best media houses in this domain and maintaining good relations with them. Leading a big team and e ectively working under
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pressure, maintaining tight deadlines, and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
How this year’s Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) is di erent from last year?
e third edition of KIAHF (2023) di ers from the previous ones in many ways. From the Arabian Peninsula Show’s number of countries to the prestigious Title Show. Horses from 18 countries compete at KIAHF for top prizes. ere are nearly
Over 35 cultural events will accompany KIAHF-2023, including exhibitions, art workshops, artistic performances, and competitions. Among these is the exhibition - “ e Journey... e Tale of Arabian Horses” by Peter Upton, who is an international British painter, poet, historian, and author.
KIAHF has also introduced the “Interactive Mirrors” showcasing top horse paintings. is has been introduced at Katara. Eight artists are painting a
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400 horses, many of which originate from the Arab region, Europe, or the United States. Apart from that, several champion horses will be for sale at e Auction.
is year several cultural activities have been organized at KIAHF that highlight the prestige and honour of Arabian horses in Qatar and the region. Among these is the “Collectibles” exhibition for Arabian horses, being held in cooperation with the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Museum, the Qatar National Library and the Arab Postage Stamps Museum. e exhibition contains a section on Arabian Horses section which includes many historical sources on horse pedigree and breeds and most notably the book “Attributes of Purebred Arabian Horses”.
large mural which is divided into two parts of wood and glass.
In the “Symphony of Authenticity” exhibition by plastic artist Ali Al-Mimar, een distinguished paintings represent everything related to Arabian horses.
It is all these activities, along with the horse shows and the auction of magni cent purebred Arabian champions, that make KIAHF and this year’s edition so unique.
KIAHF, however, remains integral to its theme of enhancing and reviving Qatar’s rich culture and heritage, with Arabian horses playing an important part in this endeavour.
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What makes KIAHF a big success is that it remains distinct and is one of its most federative events that attract international interest and global participation.
KIAHF is considered one of the most prestigious, luxurious, and prominent international festivals showcasing purebred Arabian horses and the Organizing Committee of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara leaves no stone unturned by working hard at all levels for awless conduct of KIAHF with the highest standards of integrity and following of international rules set by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO.
e execution of the entire KIAHF extravaganza at the Katara waterfront is also something that adds to the grace and beauty of KIAHF’s astonishing success.
What do you hope to accomplish at KIAHF 2023?
Qatar has a rich legacy of equestrian excellence with a passion and appreciation of the Arabian breed.
e nation remains a world hub for horses, especially purebred Arabians, and continues to play a leading role in preserving and protecting them. e mission of KIAHF is to promote this rich heritage worldwide and e Cultural Village Foundation –
Katara along with Qatar Equestrian Federation and the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club are dedicated and committed towards this cause.
Soon, we shall also be hosting the World Championship for Purebred Arabian Horses in December 2023 – a result of an agreement signed by Katara with the National Centre for Agricultural Exhibitions and Competitions in France. Katara will host the 2023 and 2025 editions of the championship to be held for the rst time outside France in 40 years.
Could you give us a sneak peek at KIAHF 2024?
You can expect a much-grown and more established Festival with more participation – of both horse owners and breeders, their Arabian horses, and a greater number of equestrian enthusiasts for sure.
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KIAHF shall also tional activities offering much more
KIAHF shall also continue to include more Arabian horse-related cultural and educational activities offering much more fun and entertainment for families.
Malika, as a Qata-
Malika, as a Qatari woman, what does the Empowerment of women mean to you?
e Empowerment of women means providing women with the tools and resources necessary to gain independence and control over their lives. is can include access to education, job opportunities, political representation, and resources for personal and professional development. Empowerment is about breaking down barriers preventing women from reaching their full potential and giving them the ability to make choices and decisions that positively impact their own lives and those of their communities!
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Hello Mr. Fadi Al Barmaki. Thank you very much for accepting the invitation! To provide some background to our readers, could you tell us a bit about yourself, your family, and your education, please? Hello everyone. I am delighted to be here today! I was born and raised in Jordan and have always been around Arabian horses. I started riding horses at age five and was surrounded by Arabian horses when my father bred them. Despite studying interior design, my passion for Arabian horses led me to where I am
today: a handler at international horse shows and a consultant for breeders worldwide. Regarding my own family, I am married and have four children who are already interested in horses.
Is there a limit to what an Arabian horse can be taught through handling?
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Arabian horses are intelligent creatures and can learn a lot. There’s absolutely no limit to what a handler can teach. It’s all about understanding the horse and understanding what ways suit them.
Among the international show-ring stallions of the moment, who do you think is the strongest? Do you have a favourite mare?
In my opinion, Excalibur E.A. is the strongest stallion. As for the mares, my favourite is Pianissima by Ghazal Al Shaqab.
What, in your opinion, really defines a good trainer/handler? What do you need to become a handler of character and a successful one?
I truly believe that the most crucial thing for trainers is to understand the horse and its needs. It’s not just about following rules.
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ship with the horse is more important than just getting the desired results. As for being a handler, you must be able to improvise because all horses act differently
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as soon as they enter the arena, so you have to be able to control and comprehend what the horse needs.
What have been the best experiences at the shows most recently? Can you tell me about the horses you presented and which stud (s) they belonged to?
The number of people interested in Arabian horses and shows has grown significantly in recent years. This results in a larger audience, giving the show a livelier atmosphere!
I have handled thousands of horses in the past years from breeders around the world, but one of the most memorable ones was a stallion named Khalid Al Hamad by Al Hamad Stud from Kuwait.
The heads of contemporary Arabian horses are often particularly ‘extreme’ with prominent dishes. What do you think of this phenomenon? Are these the most critical beauty standards at shows today?
I think prominent dishes make extreme heads. But they are not the most distinctive feature. Much more crucial than this is to have the whole head correct. There are several factors to consider, including the eye position, the size of the forehead, the shape of
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the muzzle, and the shape of the ears. These factors all contribute to exotic heads.
What do you think about the show environment? Would it be better to have less/more of something? Do you have any thoughts on this?
As a handler, the horse is always my main focus. My attention is not particularly focused on all the show details, but an efficient show organization eases my mind and helps me feel settled before the event.
Fadi, have you been to the World Arabian Horse Championships in Paris? (or watching them?) What do you think about the 2022 edition? What do you think about moving the World Championships 2023 to Qatar?
Yes, I have been to the Championships in Paris and enjoyed them very much. It will be a big move for
the World Championship 2023 to be in Qatar. Surely it will be an extraordinary event, allowing Arab breeders to compete as well.
What are your future goals as a handler? Where do you see yourself, say, in ten years?
My goal as a handler is to handle special horses and to be able to prove myself as one of the best handlers worldwide.
Do you feel like leaving a message for the readers of Arabian Horse Magazine?
I sincerely hope that all readers of the Arabian Horse Magazine, particularly breeders, will take good care of their horses and support one another so we can all reach even greater heights!
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Following the KIAHF 2023, the AHM team joined the Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championships, held at the state-of-the-art Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi from 16th to 19th February 2023.
Organized under the kind patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nayan, the competition abode by the rules and standards of the European Conference Arabian Horse Organization (ECAHO), and its technical organization and supervision were entrusted to the well-known General Director and Vice-Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, His Excellency
Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi.
e ceremony was open to international passionate breeders and owners from all over the world, showcasing their best breeding products to an internationally renowned panel of judges including Mr Shaarawi Ali (Egypt), Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland), Mr Faraj Elyas Ebrahim (Bahrain), Mr Gear Eric (France), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), Mr Beste Klaus G. (Germany), Mr Gozdzialski Lucas (Poland), Mr Polo Joseph (United States of America) and Mr Guardia Zico (Brazil).
e correct conduct of the show was the prerogative of
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the Disciplinary Commission at this 2023 edition consisting of Dr Benamar Malak (Morocco)
Mr. Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Mr. Fouad Mamdouh Hassan (United Arab Emirates), Mr. Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi, and Mrs. Zouaghi Farah.
In their role of Ringmaster: Mrs Svensson Lizette (Sweden), Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt), and Mr Almenhali Eidha (United Arab Emirates). Results by Mr Biju Peter (United Arab Emirates). e show started on February 16th at 14:00 Asia/Dubai (11:00 Europe/Rome) and ended on February 19th, 2023 at 01:00 at 23:00 Asia/ Dubai (20:00 Europe/ Rome) with a solemn awards ceremony for the following show champions:
In the YEARLING FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP,
Gold medal winner Ferdous Al Nawader (Mushtabah Al Zobair x D Nameerah) bred and owned by Al Nawader Arabians. Silver medal winner El Jenya Bhm (Yas Bhm x F Eraldinia) bred and owned by Bin Humaila Arabian Horse Stud.
Bronze medal winner Al Aryam Sahayeb (Alexxanderr x Al Aryam Samha) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.
In the JUNIOR FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP,
Gold medal winner Aj Alula (Aj Marzan x Ayat Almuawd) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner Aj Lima (Aj Kafu x Lamanda) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, and owned by Amara Stables. Bronze medal winner Malikah Al Bidayer (Raoud Al Bidayer x Aja Athena) bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan S Alqassimi.
In THE SENIOR MARES CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Al Aryam Banafsaj (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Silver medal winner D Jahraa (Excalibur E.A. x D Jawaher) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
Bronze medal winner Jamilah Al Bidayer (Fa El Rashe-
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em x Djoonam Os) bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan S Alqassimi.
In the YEARLING COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Ferdous Al Nawader (Mushtabah Al Zo-
Sultan Bin Ahmed Alqassemi
In the JUNIOR COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Seraj Al Bahya (D Seraj x Aj Sawari) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Saif Ali Rashed Ali Almazrouei. Silver medal winner D Rasel (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner (Mazyoun Al Bidayer x Fa El Rasheem) bred by Micha Mara and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan S Alqassimi.
bair x D Nameerah) bred and owned by Al Nawader Arabians.
Silver medal winner M.o Ra-Ad (Raoud Al Bidayer x D Masarrah) bred and owned by Ahmad Mohamed Khalaf Ahmed Alotaiba. M.o Ra-Ad won by class score. Bronze medal winner Kalba (S.m.a. Magic One x Farida) bred and owned by H. H. Sheikha Mariam Bint
In the SENIOR STALLIONS CHAMPIONSHIP, Gold medal winner Moharib Al Khazna (Ab Jamil La Piana x Caterina Fm) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Almazrouei. Silver medal winner Sinmar Al Bidayer (Shanghai Ea x Salwa Al Bidayer) bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan S Alqassimi.
Bronze medal winner Star Farid (R Farid x Eks Star Of Africa) bred by Wojciech Parczewski and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian Horse Stud.
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SPECIAL AWARDS
In the Special Awards Ceremony, the Sheikh Zayed Award was earned by Moharib Al Khazna (Ab Jamil La Piana x Caterina Fm) bred and owned by Ali Ghanem Ali Humaila Al Mazroui.
CONCLUSION
e Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horses Championship remains the jewel in the crown of the AHM team’s international Arabian Horse events calendar.
With its absolutely awless organization, friendly vibe and rich prize pool, the show is one of the best-known sports events in the world. More than 350 horses entered this year’s competition, which had a mind-blowing purse of AED 10,080,000 M (over € 2.45M).
At the end of the four-day event, the most stunning specimens earned coveted championship titles. is year’ show ring was embellished with oriental elements and a labyrinth of white and red ower lanes. Champions also received awards inspired by the traditions of oriental culture.
e showgrounds hosted an art gallery featuring paintings of the royal family and work inspired by Arabian horses. A few words must be le for those responsible
for the success of the Abu Dhabi International Horse Championship 2023 - EAHS Director Mohamed Al Harbi, and his team who take care of everything at the event and provide extraordinary hospitality to all guests and competitors. As a result, this Abu Dhabi
rendez-vous on the occasion of the championship is always characterized by a sense of calm and familial warmth. See you next year for another thrilling page of this eye-catching event!
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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
EL JENYA BHM
YAS BHM X ERALDINIA F
BREEDER: BIN HUMAILA ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: BIN HUMAILA ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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FERDOUS AL NAWADER
MUSHTABAH AL ZOBAIR X D NAMEERAH
BREEDER: AL NAWADER ARABIANS
OWNER: AL NAWADER ARABIANS
AL ARYAM SAHAYEB
ALEXXANDERR X AL ARYAM SAMHA
BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
M.O RA-AD
RAOUD AL BIDAYER X D MASARRAH
BREEDER: AHMAD MOHAMED KHALAF AHMED ALOTAIBA
OWNER: AHMAD MOHAMED KHALAF AHMED ALOTAIBA
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EBT BEL SUBAYAN X IS WIMEA
BREEDER: NILS ISMER
OWNER: KHALIFA ABDULLA MOHAMMED THANI AL NUAIMI
KALBA
S.M.A.MAGIC ONE X FARIDA
BREEDER: H. H. SHEIKHA MARIAM BINT SULTAN BIN AHMED ALQASSEMI
OWNER: H. H. SHEIKHA MARIAM BINT SULTAN BIN AHMED ALQASSEMI
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AJ LIMA AJ KAFU X TH LAMANDA BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: AMARA STABLES
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AJ ALULA
AJ MARZAN X AYAT ALMUAWD
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
MALIKAH ALBIDAYER
RAOUD AL BIDAYER X AJA ATHENA
BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
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D RASEL
FA EL RASHEEM X LADI VERONIKA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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SERAJ AL BAHYA
D SERAJ X AJ SAWARI
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI OWNER: SAIF ALI RASHED ALI ALMAZROUEI
MAZYOUN AL BIDAYER
FA EL RASHEEM X MICHA MARA
BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
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D JAHRAA
EXCALIBUR E.A. X D JAWAHER
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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AL ARYAM BANAFSAJ
DOMINIC M X AL ARYAM BASMA
BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
JAMILAH AL BIDAYER
FA EL RASHEEM X DJOONAM OS
BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
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SINMAR AL BIDAYER
SHANGHAI EA X SALWA AL BIDAYER
BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI
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MOHARIB AL KHAZNA
AB JAMIL LA PIANA X CATERINA FM
BREEDER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA AL MAZROUI
OWNER: ALI GHANEM ALI HUMAILA ALMAZROUEI
STAR FARID
RFI FARID X EKS STAR OF AFRICA
BREEDER: WOJCIECH PARCZEWSKI
OWNER: AL JUWAHER ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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Ever since H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza
Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan opened her eyes to the world, the Arabian horse has played a vital role in her life, and her very rst horse was an Arabian. In her vision, the pure Arabian horse will be spread and increased worldwide to carry on the legacy of her grandfathers. H.H.
Sheikha Fatima Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan does everything in her power to promote the im-
portance of this noble animal, which re ects the UAE’s long history of equestrianism and horsemanship. is year, she launched and graciously patronized the 2023 Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show, which was held at the well-known Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi, from 23-26 February. e eclectic Al Shiraa Team organized the Championships that showcased the very best purebred Arabians from
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around the world competing for a massive AED 6,000,000 prize money.
e Higher Organizing Committee was composed of: H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President; Mr Mohamed Al Owais; Mr Sultan Al Yahyaie; Mr Omran Ahmad Al Owais; Mr Mohammed Ahmad Al Harbi, Ms Antonia Bautista; Mr Khalifa Al Muhairi and Mr Yabr Al Suwaidi.
e Technical Committee could count on the expertise of Mr Sultan Al Yahyaie (Show Director); Mr Biju Peter (Show Assistant); Ms Martina Boor; Ms Samantha Kettle; Mr Karim Hussien; Mr Luqman Hassan; Mr Hany Fahmy and Mr. Tareq Ayoub.
e 2023 international panel of judges featured Mr Sharaawi Ali (Egypt), Mrs Stojanowska Anna (Poland), Mr Faraj Elyas Ebrahim (Bahrain), Dr Aragno Gianmarco (Italy), Mr Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr Beste Klaus G. (Germany), Mr Gozdzialski Lucas (Poland), Mr Machmoum Mohamed (Morocco), and Mr Al Husseini Su an Taha (Palestine). With the grade of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr Mohammed Ahmad Al Harbi (Head of DC), Dr Hammad Mohammed (Egypt), Dr Mohsen Mohamed (Egypt), Mr Amira Abdel Wahab Ben Ali, Mr Ouelhazi Kaies Bin Hadi (United Arab Emirates), Mrs Zouaghi Farah, Mr Alkatheeri Salem, and Mr Rajamani Pradeep. In their role of Ringmasters, Mr. Almenhali Eidha
(United Arab Emirates) and Mrs Svensson Lizette (Sweden). O cial commentators: Mr Mohammed Musaad Taher Al Hajajhji (Arabic language) and Mr Eric Blaak (English language). Al Shiraa Concierge provided the many guests attending the show with a comprehensive itinerary for their trip in such a perfect way that they didn’t need to worry about where to stay or book accommodations.
e four-day Championships started on February 23, 2023, at noon Europe/Rome (12:00 Europe/ Rome) and came to an end on February 26, 2023, at 8pm Europe/Rome (20:00 Europe/Rome), with the following exceptional winners of this 2023 edition:
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner D Sheikhah (Aj Marzan x D Shihanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Aj Raseel (Alexxanderr x Aj Rajwa) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. Bronze medal winner D Ghamrah (D Shakhat x D Ghaliah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner E.s. Sharjah (E.s. Sarab x E.s. Rasheeda) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi. Silver medal winner D Raseel (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Ara-
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bian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Aj Tejan (Aj Kafu x Aj Tarim) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner Al Aryam Khalood (Om El Bellissimo x Al Aryam Karubi) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians. Silver medal winner Mds Hind (Excalibur E.a. x Mds Sheikha) bred by Qusai Mohd Saeed Ali Obaidalla and owned by Amara Stables. Bronze medal winner Aj Salwanah (Aj Kafu x Aj Saray) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Amara Stables.
In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner D Faher (D Shakhat x D Fannanah) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. D Faher also won by higher score in his class. Silver medal winner Sharar Alyah (Aj Marzan x Maria Alyah) bred and owned by Alyah Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze medal winner Al Aryam Bourkan (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.
In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner D Rasel (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Silver medal winner Al Aryam Ashaq (D Seraj x Al Aryam Abla) bred by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan. Bronze medal winner Falah Al Hawajer (Aned Al Hawajer x Marami Al Hawajer) bred and owned by Dr. Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Alhajri.
In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner Aj Ajban (Aj Kafu x Aj Saphira) bred by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi. Silver medal winner Jayan De Nautiac (Shael Dream Desert x Joumalia Nautiac) bred by Rachel Bourrasse, and owned by Badr Adnan Ahmed Mohamed Al-Ali. Bronze medal winner D Sheimaz (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronika) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.
SPECIAL AWARDS
•Best Head E.S. Sharjah (E.S. Sarab x E.S. Rasheeda) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi
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•Best Handler Giuseppe Vetro’ (Italy)
•Best Head, Body & Movement Aj Ghazalah (Shanghai Ea x Ghadeer Am) bred and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi
•Best in Show Al Aryam Khalood (Om El Bellissimo x Al Aryam Karubi) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians
CONCLUSION
e 2023 Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show was an ecstatic competition and successful celebration of the beauty and heritage of superb Arabian horses in Abu Dhabi. e preservation and promotion of these ancient bloodlines are something that the Royal Family and H.H. Sheikha Fatima Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, going back many generations, are fervently committed to and passionate about. ey indefatigably continue spreading the word about these magni cent animals that have powerfully formed their heritage and growth as a Nation. From the ancient Bedouin people of the desert who lived alongside the Arabian horse to the show arenas of the fast-paced modern world, H.H. Sheikha Fatima Hazza Bin Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with all the Royal Family members have always appre-
ciated and promoted equine beauty in its natural form. So, we are highly thankful to all the Eminencies of the Organizing Committee who put this lovely and well-organised equestrian event in place. ank you to the entire Al Shiraa team for their warm welcome and sense of camaraderie, and to all those who participated in the show and contributed to its success: the sponsors, the breeders and the owners, the judges, the disciplinary commissioners, the handlers, the ring-masters, the o cial commentators, the media coordinators, and all the behind-the-scene hardworking people who are o en forgotten but deserve similar praise. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the beautiful horses and the authentic Arabian atmosphere. Hospitality was impeccable, and all the guests enjoyed their permanence there. We wish to see more and more breeders and lovers of the Arabian horse joining the Al Shiraa International Arabian Horse Show in 2024 to experience its unique, magical thrill!
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Yearling Fillies
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
D GHAMRAH
D SHAKHAT X D GHALIAH
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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AJ MARZAN X MARIA ALYAH
BREEDER: ALYAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: ALYAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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FAHER
x D FANNANAH
D
D SHAKHAT
SHARAR ALYAH
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BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
AL ARYAM BOURKAN
DOMINIC M X AL ARYAM BASMA
BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
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D RASEEL
D SERAJ X ELLE FLAMENCA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
E.S. SHARJAH
E.S. SARAB x E.S. RASHEEDA
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BREEDER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI
OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI
TEJAN AJ KAFU X AJ TARIM
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
AJ
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Junior Colts
D RASEL
FA EL RASHEEM x LADI VERONIKA AL ARYAM ASHAQ
D SERAJ X AL ARYAM ABLA
BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
OWNER: H.H. SHEIKH SULTAN BIN HAMDAN BIN ZAYED BIN
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
FALAH AL HAWAJER
ANED AL HAWAJER X MARAMI AL HAWAJER
BREEDER: DR. GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI
OWNER: GHANEM MOHAMED OBAID ALHAJRI
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Senior Mares
MDS HIND
EXCALIBUR E.A. X MDS SHEIKHA
BREEDER: QUSAI MOHD SAEED ALI OBAIDALLA
OWNER: AMARA STABLES
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
OM EL BELLISSIMO x
ARYAM KARUBI
AL ARYAM KHALOOD
AL
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BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS
AJ SALWANAH
AJ KAFU X AJ SARAY
BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: AMARA STABLES
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Senior Stallions
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP
AJ KAFU x AJ SAPHIRA
AYAN DE NAUTIAC
SHAEL DREAM DESERT X JOUMALIA NAUTIAC
BREEDER: RACHEL BOURRASSE
OWNER: BADR ADNAN AHMED MOHAMED AL-ALI
AJ AJBAN
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BREEDER: AJMAN STUD - HH SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI
OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI
D SHEIMAZ
FA EL RASHEEM X LADI VERONIKA
BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD
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Atmosphere
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Atmosphere
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For several decades Joanna has continued to practice more than her profession requires. As an animal photographer, she provokes with each shot she takes - and conveys to us - a powerful and moving admiration that many of the most distinguished artist reporters practice today.
Every time the gaze rests on her work, you can sense her closeness to those ‘fellahs’ who lovingly shared with her their secrets around what they hold dearest to themselves on the land of
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the Pharaohs. Her prestigious work remains a reference, and she has been awarded many prizes very aware of her art, as well as the famous National Geographic Magazine, which praised her for the messages of peace in her clichés. Arabian Horse Magazine can only add its voice to that.
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COMPANIONS OF CHILDREN & AT THE HEART OF THE FAMILY
No need to insist that the horse is sometimes an integral part of the family, a close playmate of children. Kind and loving, the horse has its place under the ‘khaima’. The most beautiful fodder comes before the food of men. It is the most precious family possession on earth, so parting with it or selling it
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would almost be a sin. Even if they are not mentioned after visiting El Zahraa, Hamza Stables, Sham’s El Asil, and Saqr Arabians, none are forgotten. Beautiful, fiery, and unreal horses fill the vision. Often used at wedding ceremonies, the horse is mounted at pace or trot, sometimes criticized for its method or highly regarded for its beauty. It is a tradition that has travelled for several centuries and that nothing can change, it is both a spectacle and a tribute to the love of horses.
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HORSES THAT HAVE BEEN TRACED TO EGYPT
Without going very far in the footsteps of all the prestigious progenitors who have built the work for traditional breeders preserving the ‘Grail’ of equines, you can say that before the great modernity of Egyptian horse breeding, having beautiful ‘labelled’ reproducers in Europe was a real treasure hunt. Although traces can be found in the detail of the pedigrees of breeding horses, many models are heavier and supported by thinner limbs than the standard might require. On old photos and engravings, there is a noticeable difference in type. Following massive imports in Europe, it is often surprising to observe a real lack of blood under the mass. Only Haras Karin and Issan Stud in Morocco possess stunning quality subjects carrying pure lines or origins that can be used to create herds in the North African continent. For a few years, the Haras de Cernay in France had pride in owning and training Egyptian-line horses, which were sold to amateur enthusiasts who took exceptional care of them.
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LES PARTICIPATIONS EN CONCOURS
Il y a quelques années en Europe des évènements de grandes qualités ont été organisés avec succès au cours desquels de splendides spécimens de chevaux égypt-
les concours de modèles pratiqués en Europe et parfois ailleurs leur semble refléter des méthodes de sélections moins traditionnelles sortant du cadre du pays du berceau de race originel.
Le rendez-vous spécifique qu’était l’Asil Cup très ancien dans sa programmation est un cas qu’il ne faut pas oublier, la diversité des présentations, d’épreuves montées et des colloques aux sujets très pointus s’adressaient aux meilleurs spécialistes mondiaux proches du cheval égyptien et de tout ce qui l’entoure.
iens notamment à Baden Baden (Allemagne) avec la présence particulière des meilleurs spécimens du Haras de Marbach, une Conférence animée par Judith Forbis et William Richardot de Choisey qui maintes fois ont été en Egypte, ce rendez-vous est resté dans l’histoire au fait de la proximité du sujet traduit clairement sur les principes séculaires de l’Egypte, conversations en direction des très nombreux amateurs et visiteurs présents dans une intense communion à la gloire du cheval égyptien, une opération du même type s’est déroulée à Sham’s El Asil Stud chez Madame Wigdane El Barbary connue mondialement pour ses immenses connaissances nous étant transmises et corroborées par les Dr Marsafi et Zaghloul (EAO) toujours présents dans ces rencontres.
Ces immenses personnalités qui ont marqué la grande et la petite histoire liée aux chevaux arabes égyptiens ont toujours souhaiter vivement protéger la race pour les années futures, depuis deux décennies
Plus près de nous, dans la dessein de multiplier des concours spécifiques de race cela reste confidentiel dans plusieurs pays Européens, la création du Championnat du Monde du Cheval Arabe Egyptien dont l’idée revient à d’autres, la première édition programmée en Italie sur un Champ de courses a connu un début assez modeste en participation, repris en main par Madame Moralli elle a su donné une autre dimension à cet évènement méritant une réelle estime, il est regrettable que ce concours soit annulé en 2023 dû à des susceptibilités de personnes, cependant à la réflexion unanimement partagée, surtout dans le contexte actuel le cheval arabe égyptien à une plus grande légitimité a être présenté lors d’évènements ou concours au sein de pays des berceaux d’origines.
Adressons avec insistance nos plus vifs remerciements à Madame Joanna Jonientz qui réveille en nous la passion du plus beau cheval arabe originel en nous offrant au travers de ces clichés, une part de rêve.
Contacts : jonientz@web.de harasdecernay@free.fr
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Text William Richardot de Choisey
Translation by Sonja Smaldone Pics courtesy from Gabriele Boiselle Editions
In addition to being a wonderful friend and a visceral lover of horses in general with whom we have both shared intense moments, Gabriele Boiselle, a great specialist, shares her professional experience during photography courses throughout the world, publishing reference works that get rapidly sold out in bookstores
at each publication. The simple and more fair thing is to let Gabriele Boiselle express her vision mainly regarding purebred Arabian horses, in which she has demonstrated unwavering interest for more than thirty years. Below is a beautiful selection of her writing:
“La noblesse et la beauté des chevaux arabes ainsi que leur grâce et leur élégance sont vraiment hors pairs et ne laissent personne indi érent.
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Depuis des siècles ils fascinent les hommes, aucune race de chevaux n’est aussi appréciée de nos jours et n’est aussi répandue à travers le monde que les pursang arabes et aucune autre race n’a autant marqué l’histoire.
Son origine est entourée de nombreux mythes et ses qualités exceptionnelles sont exaltées dans beaucoup de légendes, il s’agit d’êtres tout à fait particuliers, leur présence nous donne l’impression
de rapprocher l’homme et l’animal par le cœur, ils nous ensorcellent par leur charme et sont capables de toucher au plus profond de notre ame avec leurs grands yeux”.
“The beauty and noble appearance of Arabian hor-
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ses as well as their grace and elegance are unique and we all feel moved by them. For many centuries humans have been fascinated by these horses, today there is no other breed which is to popular and widespread across the world as the pure bred Arabian and no other horse breed has had such an impact on history. There are countless myths concerning their origin as well as their unusual abilities many of which are also exalted in legends, they are very special beings, in their presence we feel the mutual bond and common heart of the animal and human being, the captive us with their magic and their big eyes are able to penetrate deep into our souls”.
Gabriele Boiselle www.info@editionboiselle.de
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Malaka ‘s family was outstanding not only for producing Nazeera, but her sisters also left a crucial genetic legacy. Among Nazeer’s rst o spring was Samia (05.01.1952Dec.1968) (Nazeer x Malaka). During her time at El Zahraa, she produced seven foals before she died aged 16, in December 1968, and was bred to stallions El Sareei, Mashhour (01.10.1941) (Shahloul x Bint Rustem), Anter, and Amrulla (Ziada). Samia’s rst daughter, Bint Samiha (20.03.1957) by El Sareei, was sold to the Police College in Cairo at ve years old, while the other sisters were sold to the US. Samia gave
her most substantial genetic contribution through three daughters: the chestnut Noha (29.08.1958-26.09.1978) by Mashhour, the chestnut Hekmat (13.02.1961-11.09.1990) by Anter and the grey Serenity Sagda (Sagda) (30.08.1966) by Anter. After producing three llies in Egypt, Noha (29.08.195826.09.1978) was purchased by Mrs Eloise B. and Mr James M. Kline, of Whittier, California, and exported to the USA. Among Noha’s daughters born in Egypt, only the rst, Set Abouhom (25.11.1962) (Alaa El Din x Noha) produced in the country of the pyramids. There is nothing left of
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produced thirteen foals, seven
her and the other Samia’ successors as they were all exported to various countries, such as the US, Germany, Holland and Canada, where they built their prominent families. In 1965, Hekmat (13.02.1961-11.09.1990) was acquired by Mr Douglas B. and Mrs Margaret Marshall of Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. Among the daughters of Samia by Anter, Hekmat was the one who displayed more features than the Kuhaylat Rodan chestnut ancestors of the female line. In the US, Hekmat became a star in the show rings and was a Class-A Champion in Halter many times. As well as being the founder of a prestigious family full of champions and excellent conveyors from a genetic standpoint. Hekmat produced thirteen foals, seven males and six mares in her life. Among the mares, I think the best was the chestnut Il Durra (1967) by Morafic, the grey Hamamaa (1970) by Ibn Antar (10.09.1964) (Anter x Bint Mona), bred by Gleannloch Farms. And the grey Royal Gemm (04.02.1976) by Mohssen, bred by Mr George R. Wright, of Ogden, Utah.
Among the mares, I think the best was the chestnut Il family, while Royal Gemm
Il Durra was the one who left the most numerous family, while Royal Gemm left valuable subjects, despite having fewer descendants. Among these, some daughters produced stupendous stallions. As I mentioned earlier, Hamamaa (1970), got exported to Australia, but in her career, she gave birth to eight foals between males and females who were all born or returned to the US.
Today, Hamamaa is perhaps the best-known mare, being the dam of the stallion Hansan (1974) by El Hilal (06.01.1966) (Ansata Ibn Halima x Bint Ne sa), bred by Mr George R. Wright. Hamamaa got exported to Australia from 1976 to 1983 and re-imported to America by Mr Ron and Mrs Joyce Palelek, of Vantage Point Farm, Vantage, Washington. This double Anter’ s granddaughter was also very appreciated and wellknown for being the dam of Bint Hamamaa (1976) by Ansata Ibn Sudan (01.07.196509.03.1987)
(Ansata Ibn Halima x Ansata Bint Mabrouka), bred by Mistletoe Investments Ltd., Wyong Creek, NSW, Australia. Bint Hamamaa (1976) got purchased by Mrs Joanne and Mr Robert J. Thorndike, of Jamal Arabians, Oroville, Washington, where she produced beautiful foals. Among them, there was the mare Bint Hamamaa (09.09.1985) by Nabiel (16.02. 197101.01.1995) (Sakr x Magidaa).
chased by Mrs Joanne and Mr Robert J. Thorndike, of Jamal Arabians, Oroville, Washington, where Nabiel (16.02. 1971-
Bint Hamamaa (09.09.1985) got purchased by Dr Felino and Mrs Dolores Cruz, of Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, California and resold when she was in foal to El Halimaar (02.12.1980-15.07.2002)
of Rancho Bulakenyo, Los Osos, California and resold when she was in foal to El Halimaar (02.12.1980-15.07.2002)
Halima
(Ansata Ibn Halima x RDM Maar Hala), to Mr Lloyd and Mrs Darla Bryant, of Bryant Arabians, Grass Valley, California. In 2000, the couple sold Bint Hamamaa to Mr Hassanain Al-Nakeeb, of Al-Nakeeb Arabians, Westley Waterless, Newmarket, United Kingdom. She was one of the most beautiful mares sired
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by Nabiel. At Bryant Arabians, Bint Hamamaa was always bred to the stallion El Hadiyyah (1982) (Ansata Ibn Halima x Ansata Jellabia), leaving remarkable progeny. Among others, Bint Hamamaa was famous for being the dam of the stallion and excellent sire, El Habiel (1993Nov.2021) by El Hadiyyah, acquired by Mr Omar Sakr, of Sakr Arabians, Cairo, Egypt, 1994. Mr Omar would later change the horse’s name to Shaheen. At the rst delivery, Bint Hamamaa had a beautiful grey lly by El Halimaar, BA Halamet, born on 29 January 1990. Even if she was born at Bryant Arabians, the breeder was Rancho Bulakenyo. BA Halamet was a unique and precious specimen because this crossing would never repeat. This stupendous grey mare was acquired by Mr Emil and Mrs Debra Nowak of Abraxas Arabians, Temecula, California, where she was bred twice to ET Crown Prince (1977-2001)
Similarly, Abraxas Habiella (1996) and Abraxas Halamaa (27.08.1994) got sold to Mr Andy and Mrs Helen Hardwick of Al Sahrae Arabians, Bolinda, Victoria, Australia.
So, only Abraxas Bint Abu (17.03.200301.07.2022)
(Abraxas Abu Hilal x Abraxas Halamaa) remained in the US as members of this family.
Abraxas Bint Abu was a lovely Kuhaylah Rodania double Hekmat (13.12.196111.09.1990) since her sire Abraxas Abu Hilal (1999) (ET Crown Prince x AH Abraxas) was also a handsome bay grandson of Royal Gemm (04.02.1976) from the maternal line. Bred by Abraxas Arabians, Abraxas Bint Abu (17.03.2003-01.07.2022) got purchased by Mr Keri L. and Mrs Carolee C. Wright, of Cariswood Arabians, Sandy, Utah, where she lived until her death, leaving them an invaluable progeny.
Carolee C. Wright, of Cariswood Arabians, Sandy, Utah, where she lived until her death, leaving them an invaluable progeny.
In 1968, Serenity Sagda (Sagda) (30.08.1966)
mares:
that BA Halamet (29.01.1990)
(The Egyptian Prince x RDM Maar Hala). The result was two super mares: Abraxas Halamaa (27.08.1994) and Abraxas Habielaa (1996). These were the only daughters that BA Halamet (29.01.1990) produced in the US, for she got sold to Mrs Louise Cordina and Mr Glenn North of Saba Arabians, Galston, NSW, Australia.
(Anter x Samia) got purchased by Mr Bill Heck and Mrs Hanna Louise (Hansi) Melnyk, of Serenity Arabian Farms, Queensville, Ontario and exported to Canada. Among Anter s’daughters, the grey Serenity Sagda was the one who most resembled her mother’s physical appearance and was also appreciated in the shows. She was the 1971 Supreme Champion in Galt, Canada and the 1971
(Hansi) Melnyk, of Serenity Arabian Farms, Serenity Sagda was the one who most resembled her mother’s phys-
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Abraxas Halamaa
by Abraxas Arabians, Abraxas Bint Abu
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Grand Champion in Markham, Canada. Serenity Sagda was an excellent mare for Serenity Arabian Farms and Imperial Egyptian Stud. Among her sons, I would like to refer to the stallion Imperial Sagdor (1977) by Serenity Osiris (1972) (Khofo x Serenity Bint Nadia), who sold to Fazendas Reunidas, Brazil, became National Grand Champion in 1980 and 1981.
Nazeer’s second daughter by Malaka and full sister to Nazeera was Mamlouka (28.02.19531967), another beautiful grey and proli c reproducer at El Zahraa Stud, Cairo, Egypt. No male foal was born out of Mamlouka in all her breeding career, but the ve mares she delivered were crucial to the genetics they spread all over the globe. Among these ve daughters of Mamlouka, the bay Set El Wadi (07.03.1962) by El Sareei and the chestnut Fi (21.09.1963) by Anter were part of the collection of mares of El Zahraa Stud, while the other three, all grey, got exported. Even the two remaining in Egypt produced subjects of extraordinary quality which moved to many countries. Among Mamlouka’s granddaughters born at El Zahraa Stud, I would like to touch upon the chestnut Farha (21.03.1970) (Galal x Fi ), a double Nazeer because also Galal (21.08.1959) was an essential son of this stallion and the mare Farasha (20.02.1951 -1967) (Sid Abouhom x Yosreia). At El Zahraa Stud, Farha produced
ten foals. Among these, I shall also remark on the chestnut stallion Mekar (09.05.1975) by Mourad (23.12.1968) (Gassir x Mabrouka), purchased by Prince Abdullah el Mobarak of Egypt at the age of three. Some of Farha’s daughters also got exported to the US, like the two grey mares Negoom (28.05.1974)
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by Seef (26.08.1959)
(Mashhour x Elwya) and Bint Farha (16.11.1976) by Zahi (15.04.1970)
(Ibn Ha za x Bint Bukra), purchased in 1978 by Mr Donald R. and Mrs Jeanne Jacques Ford, of Lancer Arabians, when the stud had just moved to Reddick, Florida. Additional mares out of Fi (21.09.1963) were also produced in Europe. Toka (16.03.1979) (El Moutawakil x Tomadra), imported into Germany in 1980 by Mrs Ursula and Mr Willi Poth, when they still owned Dobel Arabians, in the Black Forest, before moving to Baudinard sur Verdon, France, in 1990. Even the chestnut Montaha
(26.02.1979) (Mohawed x Fi ), after she got exported to the US in 1981, was immediately bought by Mrs Ursula and Mr Willi Poth, where she also produced the beautiful UP Bint Montaha (22.05.1984) by Ibn Galal (Magdi) (25.10.1966) (Galal x Mohga), a chestnut mare with spectacular movement.
Fi (21.09.1963) also produced superlative stallions all of whom got exported: Farouk (27.03.1971) by Tuhotmos (14.10.1962-Jan.1991) (El Sareei x Moniet El Nefous). In 1972, Farouk was imported into Germany by Mr Wilhelm C. Hansen, Gestut El Sham, in Delingsdorf. Another stallion was Sidkii (Sedki) (01.09.1975) by Aseel (08.04.1967) (Sameh x Inas), imported in the US, in 1978, by Mr Donald R. and Mrs Jeanne Jacques Ford, of Lancer Arabians. Unfortunately, Sidkii spent little time at Lancer Arabians because in 1980 the farm closed down with the following well-known dispersal. This meant that in his breeding career, Sidkii only produced few Straight Egyptian progeny. Among these, it is worth mentioning the double Malaka, Bint Rudaynah (2000) out of Rudaynah (1981) (Zagloul x Bint Romanaa), owned by Mrs Karin Floyd, of Tucson, Arizona, who managed to preserve this bloodline by obtaining excellent
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Pure Egyptian o spring. Three of Mamlouka’s daughters were exported: Bint Mam-
additional foals in her new stud. Among these, there were a few stallions, all of excellent quality and several valuable, fertile mares, who left a conspicuous progeny. Among the stallions, I shall mention the racing champions Serenity Ibn Khofo (16.03.1977) by Khofo (Khopho) (02.03.196513.12.1991) (Mora c x Nabilahh), and Serenity Mamlouk (08.03.1979) by SF Ben Ibn Nazeer (1974) (SF Ibn Nazeer x Serenity Shahra). As well as the stunning Marbach stallion, Serenity Habib (21.03.1983) by Khofo. Among the exceptional daughters of Serenity Bint Mamlouka, I cannot avoid mentioning the Halter Multi-Champion Mare SF BtBt Mamlouka (1972) by Khofo, bred
louka (02.04.1959) by Mashhour, Fawkia (28.02.1965) and Momtaza (29.03.1967) by Sameh. In 1970, Bint Mamlouka was purchased by Serenity Arabian Farms Queensville, Ontario, and exported to Canada. In Canada, she was known as Serenity Bint Mamlouka (02.04.1959). After being exported, she lived at Serenity Arabian Farms, rst in Canada later in Florida. Before being exported, Bint Mamlouka gave birth, in Egypt, to the bay Fooz (19.05.1969) by Hassan (17.01.1959) (Nazeer x Hemmat), who dwelled at the Police College in Cairo. Bint Mamlouka
was a long-lived mare. She died when she was about 30 years old after delivering 14
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at Serenity Arabian Farms and sold to Mrs Barbara A. and Mr Douglas W. Gri th, of Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Md.
SF BtBt Mamlouka’s rst daughter was Imperial Tiamo (1976-27.03.1983) by SF Ibn Nazeer (Lateef) (23.08.195312.09.1975) (Nazeer x Lateefa). Bred by Serenity Arabian Farms and owned by Imperial Egyptian Stud, Imperial Tiamo was previously registered under the name of Serenity Tiamo and became a 1980 U.S. National Top Ten Mare for Mr and Mrs Gri th, in the year in which Mr Douglas Warner Gri th died. This champion mare is remembered for being the dam of the chestnut Imperial Im Tarib (1982) (Ansata Imperial x Imperial
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Tiamo), a stallion purchased, in 1986, by His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco and taken to the Royal Stud Farm of Bouznika Stud Farm. About fty kilometres from Rabat, along the coast towards Casablanca, near the town of Bouznika. Imperial Im Tarib (1982) was an astonishing stallion that produced remarkable progeny. Undisputed best stallion of Maghreb, Imperial Im Tarib was named champion ten times and was: 1985 US Reserve Champion Western Pleasure, 1986 US Champion Western Pleasure, 1984 and 1985 Top Ten at the Egyptian Event US, 1986 Winner at the Grand Prix for Purebred Arabians in Paris, 1986 First in Class at the World Championship in Paris, 1987 Champion at the Cannes Championship and 1988 Winner at the Cannes Grand Prix. I should now open a parenthesis in this debate to talk about the birth of the Royal Stud Farm of Bouznika. The presence of Arabian horses in Morocco began in 666 AD. by General Uqba Ibn Na y, who left all the Arabian horses that were part of his army at his death. Since then, several incursions of armies with Arabian horses had been made. In the 11th century, the region of Maghreb got raided by the tribes of Najd, Banu Hilal and Banu Sulaim, riding Arabian steeds, sent by the Fatimid Caliphs of Cairo, who
wished subjugate the Berber Kingdoms in revolt against their ruler. In the seventeenth century, Morocco was a great nation where horse breeding was highly developed, as evidenced by the historical Meknès Stables, built by the famed Sultan Moulay Ismail, a friend of King Louis XIV of France. These stables, of which the imposing ruins can still be seen today, could accommodate 12,000 horses, in-
be found in the works of the famous French artist Eugène Delacroix, who visited the region of Maghreb in 1832. In the early 20th century, the placed a great deal of emphasis on Arabian horses breeding and nasty used to keep all Arabian horses in
ing the ancestral tra-
Some were born in Morocco, while others came from Arabia or Egypt. So, in the 1960s, S.A.R.
cluding Arabs, Berbers and Arab-Berbers. A good deal of reliable information about the Arabian horse population in Morocco during the rst half of the 19th century can be found in the works of the famous French artist Eugène Delacroix, who visited the region of Maghreb in 1832. In the early 20th century, the Moroccan authorities placed a great deal of emphasis on Arabian horses breeding and the Meknès State Stud became the primary breeding facility. The last monarchs of the Alawite dynasty used to keep all Arabian horses in their stables, following the ancestral tradition of prophet Muhammad’s favourite breed. Some were born in Morocco, while others came from Arabia or Egypt. So, in the 1960s, S.A.R. Prince Moulay Abdallah imported into his beautiful Ain-El Auda property, prominent stallions from Egypt. These were Burhan
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eral Uqba Ibn Na y, of his army at his death. 11th century, the region of Maghreb
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(22.02.1961) (Mora c x Mouna), imported in 1964, and Al Sad Al- Ali (El Sud El Aaly) (01.03.1957) (Nazeer x Lateefa). The latter was a gift received in 1960 by Egyptian President Nasser. From 1978 onwards, His Majesty King Hassan II gave the Arabian horse of Morocco all the prestige the animal deserved by acquiring renowned stallions. The King used to host them in his Farm of Douyet, near the city of Fez, until the construction of a new more suitable accommodation for the stallions and the mares of the royal breeding. The project started in May 1986, at the end of the World Arabian Horse Organization Conference, which had just been held in Marrakech, where the
regional stud was. It ended in 1987 with the construction of Bouznika Stud Farm, where Mr Amid Abdelhamid was appointed Director. Back to our subject of debate, Fawkia (28.02.1965) (Sameh x Mamlouka), born in El Zahraa, got purchased in 1966 by Mr Douglas B. Marshall and Mrs Margaret Cullen to be brought to Gleannloch Farms park of mares in Spring (Houston), Texas. Fawkia was a gorgeous mare who became the 1968 US National Champion Mare. Like all Sameh’s daughters, she was easy to handle, always in good condition, with a solid build and well-merged anatomical parts. Moreover, her coat was of a radiant
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white, and like all of her paternal sisters, Fawkia had extraordinary movement and a magni cent trot. When she was in motion, her nostrils expanded with huge snorts, showing o the pride of typical Arabian horses. She trotted elegantly and powerfully. With the help of her hocks, Fawkia was able to push forward, while her tail curled at her back. It was heart-stopping to see her in those moments, with such brilliant movement. Once in Gleannloch Farms, Fawkia produced three important mares by Mora c (19.03.1956-18.03.1974) (Nazeer x Mabrouka). These were: Farahl (197221.08.1990), Najlah (03.05.1973) and Ana Gayah (04.05.1974). All three were beautiful and successful subjects in the show ring. They also left outstanding o spring, including Halter champions. In 1976, Fawkia was purchased by the Gri ths of Imperial Egyptian Stud, where she produced some male foals that were not used for breeding
purposes. In those days, several exceptional male horses were mainly ridden under the saddle. One of those was Fawkia s youngest son, the chestnut Imperial Salaseef, by the stallion Moniet El Na s (31.07.1976) (Ibn Moniet el Nefous x Hoyeda), a at racing champion stallion, which in 1989 won the prestigious “Armand Hammer Classic” with an award of $ 50,000. At Imperial Egyptian Stud, Fawkia (28.02.1965) produced only two mares. One was the chestnut Imperial Nadrah (1982) by Moniet El Na s, which after a few deliveries was exported to Saudi Arabia. Fawkia’s last born mare was the grey Imperial BtFawkia (1983) by Moniet El Na s, a great sire of excellent reproducers and champions in Halter. Among Imperial BtFawkia’s daughters, there were Imperial Orianah (1987) by Orashan (28.04.1983-02.11.2010) (Messaoud x Ora), who in turn was the dam of Imperial Madori (02.05.1992-24.01.2011) by Imperial Madheen (25.05.1984) (Messaoud x Madinah). Imperial Madori was the rst stallion to be imported to Egypt in the early nineties by Mr Omar Sakr, of Sakr Arabians, Cairo. Imperial Madori was a super reproducer and sire of many champions. Among them, I shall mention the mare Gelgelah Albadeia (06.10.1995) (Imperial Madori x Anhar Albadeia), a multiple champion who became Campion Mare at the International of Wels, in Austria. As well as achieving the exhilarating victories of 2003 World Senior Champion Mare and European Champion Mare. Imperial BtFawkia’s precious daugh-
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ter bred by Mrs Barbara A. Gri th before the mare was sold to Montebello Farms, in Montebello, Quebec, Canada, was the grey
Imperial Falaah (1991-2010) by Imperial Imdal. The sweet and charming Imperial Falaah had inherited the strength and character of her grand-dam Fawkia and in her pedigree, she combined many of the prestigious Gleannloch Farms bloodlines. In particular, she carried two bloodlines of Malaka (17.02.1941) crossed with individuals by Moniet El Nefous (11.02 .1946-Dec.1976) (Shahloul x Wanisa), all imported by Mr and Mrs Marshall. Imperial Falaah had an interesting pedigree, with most of her ancestors representing the rst group of horses produced by Imperial Egyptian Stud. Horses of the foundation
and the rst generation, when the stallions Amaal (19.01.1968-18.12.1987) (Morafic x Bint Maisa El Saghira) and Hossny (1966) (Ansata Ibn Halima x Sanaaa) were used at stud. Followed by Ansata Imperial (18.03.1976 -22.06.1990) (Ansata Ibn Sudan x Ansata Delilah) to be always remembered for producing Imperial Imdal. Additional Imperial foundation stallions were Moniet el Na s, bred by Bentwood Farms, who at birth was given the name AK Amin Bey. As a reproducer he sired the extraordinarily beautiful Imperial BtFawkia.
Moniet el Na s was a stallion with an adorable model, expressing great strength and re nement. He had a broad chest and perfect shoulders, his very correct legs showed spectacular movement, with an elegant tail carriage. Moniet el Na s was a subject of stunning presence, fully embodying the
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Arabian type with a beautiful and classic head of a true desert horse. Two-time Champion Stallion at Scottsdale and a popular sire of Arabian racing horses in the late 1980s, Moniet El Na s got exported to Brazil in 1987. As a sire, he produced many Halter Show winners and numerous racehorses in the period when at racing with Arabian horses was gaining popularity. From this representation of Moniet El Nafis, we can infer the kind of precious genetic heritage Imperial BtFawkia (1983) was able to pass on to her daughter Imperial Falaah (1991-2010). In her breeding career, Imperial Falaah gave birth to four llies and ve colts who became stallions producing in di erent countries. Among these stallions, the most celebrated was the
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handsome chestnut Imperial Amir Kamar (2001) by Imperial Al Kamar (02.05.198713.10.2018) (El Hilal x Imperial Sonbesjul).
In 2010, this precious mare foaled her last exquisite lly, the grey Nadira Al Hadiyah by Ramses Mishaal Nadir (2006) (Mishaal HP x Ramses Minx). After producing Nadira Al Hadiyah, the lovely Imperial Falaah tragically died of cancer. All who loved her, will not forget this Princess for her supreme grace and her foals will keep her memory, passing her in uence onto future generations. Mamlouka ‘s last daughter in El Zahraa, and full sister of Fawkia was the grey Momtaza (29.03.1967), who in 1969 was purchased by Babolna State Stud and imported to Hungary. In Babolna, on 21 December 1972, Momtaza (29.03.1967) (Sameh x Mamlouka) foaled the chestnut
He was a subject who generated substantial progeny in the US. Among Imperial Falaah ‘s daughters born in Imperial Egyptian Stud, I shall refer to the grey Imperial Koublah (2005) by Imperial Al Kamar, along with Imperial Orahllah (1995) and Imperial Orshalah (1998) by Orashan (28.04.198302.11.2010) (Messaoud x Ora). They all got exported to Arabian countries. When Imperial Egyptian Stud closed down in 2007, Mrs Barbara A. Gri th strove to leave her noble and beloved mare Imperial Falaah in good hands. So, in February, she sold her to Mrs Susan Gilbert, of Sumerlan Egyptian Arabians, in Magnolia (Houston), Texas.
lly 26 Ibn Galal, by the stallion Ibn Galal (Magdi) (25.10.1966) (Galal x Mohga). She was the only product of this mare in Hungary, due to infertility issues. 26 Ibn Galal was a Babolna broodmare until 1983, when she was purchased by Mr Heinrich Kretschmann of Assuad El Arab, Ludwigsburg, Germany and renamed Bint Magdi. In the 1970s, Arabian horses were rare in Europe and attracted people who barely knew horsemanship. Dr Hans-Jorg Tauschke, was one of those totally inexperienced. He was a doctor in Bad Hilbrunn in Bavaria in 1971, but later engaged in the breeding of these wonderful subjects. Dr Tauschke purchased Straight Egyptian mares, though these were hard to nd. On the other hand, going to Egypt was not possible at that time, due to African horse sickness restrictions. With the help of his friend Dr Hans Joachim Nagel, he managed
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to get in touch with Babolna State Stud. So, in 1977, Dr Tauschke bought two grey mares born in El Zahraa, which were problematic for them: El Tayeba (25.04.1965) (Fayek x Mahdia), imported to Hungary in 1971, and Momtaza (29.03.1967). In 1978, Dr Tauschke began a relationship with his wife Cornelia, highly expert in horse racing and breeding. She also transferred her knowledge to her husband. This marked the beginning of El Thayeba Arabian Stud in 1981, outside Grossenkneten, a village in the North of Germany, between Bremen and Osnabrueck. Unfortunately, the mare El Tayeba, who had given the name to the breeding program, never gave birth again, but the Tauschkes kept her on the farm as they loved the mare very much. For Momtaza instead, there was a new rebirth. In November 1978, Momtaza was in foal to the highly typey bay stallion Nizam (04.03.1973) (Shaarawi x Nazeema), and on 30 October 1979, the grey lly Morawa
was born. Morawa (30.10.1979) (Nizam x Momtaza) became a foundation mare at El Thayeba Arabian Stud. She was an exceptional reproducer of classy mares, who perpetuated the excellent qualities of this female line to the next generations, females
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El Thay Meseda (1989) (El Thay Ibn Halim Shah x Morawa), got sold to Mrs. Sabrina and Mr. Karsten Scherling, Al Tair Stud, Walsrode, Germany;
El Thay Bint Morawa (1993) (El Thay Mameluk x Morawa), got sold in Saudi Arabia; El Thay Misk (1987) (Ibn Nazeema x El Thay Mansoura), got sold to Mrs Sabrina and Mr Karsten Scherling, Al Tair Stud, Walsrode, Germany;
and males alike. Many became outstanding stallions. Too sad that Dr Hans-Jorg Tauschke could not enjoy all the success of his purchase in Babolna in 1971. Unfortunately, in 1992, he su ered a heart attack and died in 1994 after a two-year coma. Below, I have listed a few names to indicate some of the most representative subjects, which come from Morawa ‘s bloodline:
El Thay Mansoura (24.12.1983) (Machmut x Morawa), stayed at El Thayeba Arabian Stud; El Thay Momtaza (1987) (Ibn Nazeema x Morawa), got exported to Israel;
El Thay Malakah (29.03.2005) (El Thay Mashour x El Thay Mahfouza), remained in El Thayeba Arabian Stud.
With these and other subjects, the in uence of Momtaza (29.03.1967) has been preserved over time. I hope their descendants will maintain the extraordinary qualities of Malaka and be worthy representatives of her outstanding family.
El Thay Mameluk (05.01.1988-2011) (Ibn Nazeema x El Thay Mansoura), got sold in 2007 to Mr Talal Abdullah Al Mehri, Al Aljazira Stud, Kuwait;
El Thay Mahfouza (18.04.1994) (El Thay Ibn Halim Shah x El Thay Mansoura), stayed at El Thayeba Arabian Stud;
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1) Hekmat Feb.13.1961-Sept.11.1990(Anter x Samia). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to USA in 1965 by Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. Sold in 1971 to Mr. George R. and Mrs Sharon Wright, Ogden, Utah. Multi-Champion in Class A Halter.
2) Il Durra 1967(Mora c x Hekmat). Bred by Mr. Douglas B. Marshall, Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. Owned by Mr. Bill and Mrs Evelyn Larsen, Eldorado Arabians, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
3) Al Zog 1973(Samim x Il Durra). Bred and owned by Mr. Bill and Mrs Evelyn Larsen, Eldorado Arabians, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Competed successfully in Halter, Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Native Costume and Side Saddle.
4) Royal Gemm Feb.4.1976(Mohssen x Hekmat by Anter). Bred by Mr. George R. Wright, Ogden, Utah.
5) Hamamaa 1970(Ibn Antar x Hekmat). Bred by Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. Sold in 1971 to Mr. George R. and Mrs Sharon Wright, Ogden, Utah. Imported to Australia in 1973 by Mistletoe Investments, Ltd. Wyong Creek, NSW.
6) El Habiel (Shaheen) 1993-Nov.2021(El Hadiyyah x Bint Bint Hamamaa, by Nabiel). Photo made in 2005 by Nicole Sachs. Bred by Mr. Lloyd and Mrs Darla Bryant, Bryant Arabians, Grass Valley, California. Imported to Egypt in 1994 by Mr. Omar Sakr, Sakr Arabians, Cairo.
7) Abraxas Halamaa Aug.27.1994(ET Crown Prince x BA Halamet). Bred by Mr. Emil and Mrs Debra Nowak, Abraxas Arabians, Temecula, California. Owned by Mr. Andy and Mrs Helen Hardwick, Al Sahrae Arabians, Bolinda, Victoria, Australia.
8) Abraxas Bint Abu Mar.17.2003-July.1.2022(Abraxas Abu Hilal x Abraxas Halamaa). Bred by Mr. Emil and Mrs Debra Nowak, Abraxas Arabians, Temecula, California. Owned by Mr. Keri and Mrs Carolee Wright, Cariswood Arabians, Sandy, Utah.
9) Serenity Sagda (Sagda) Aug.30.1966(Anter x Samia). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to Canada in 1968 by Mr. Bill Heck and Mrs Hanna Louise (Hansi) Melnyk, Serenity Arabian Farms, Queensville, Ontario.
10) Mamlouka Feb.28.1953-1967(Nazeer x Malaka). Bred and owned by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt.
11) Toka Mar.16.1979(El Moutawakil x Tomadra Dec.20.1973 by Tahsin x Fi ). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to Germany by Mrs Ursula and Mr. Willi Poth, Dobel Arabians, Dobel, Black Forest, Germany.
12) Sidkii (Sedki) Sept.1.1975(Aseel x Fi ). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to USA in 1978 by Mr. Donald R. and Mrs Jeanne Jacques Ford, Reddick, Florida.
13) Serenity Habib Mar.21.1983(Khofo X Serenity Bint Mamlouka). Bred by Mr. Bill Heck and Mrs Hanna Louise (Hansi) Melnyk, Serenity Arabian Farms, Hawthorne, Florida. Owned by Marbach State Stud, Germany.
14) SF BtBt Mamlouka 1972(Khofo x Serenity Bint Mamlouka). Bred by Serenity Arabian Farms, Queensville, Ontario, Canada. Owned by Mrs Barbara A. and Mr. Douglas W. Gri th, Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland. Multi-Champion Halter Mare.
15) Imperial Tiamo (Serenity Tiamo) 1976-Mar.27.1983(Serenity Ibn Nazeer x Serenity BtBt Mamlouka). Bred by Serenity Arabian Farms,
Queensville, Ontario, Canada. Owned by Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland.
16) Imperial Im Tarib 1982(Ansata Imperial x Imperial Tiamo). Bred by Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland. Imported to Morocco in 1986 by His Majesty King Hassan II, Bouznika Stud Farm, in Bouznika. Muli-Champion.
17) A view of Bouznika Stud Farm, in Morocco. Near the City of Bouznika, located at about 50 Km. from Rabat, along the coast towards Casablanca.
18) Fawkia Feb.28.1965(Sameh x Mamlouka). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to USA in 1966 by Mr. Douglas B. and Mrs Margaret Cullen Marshall, Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. 1968 US National Top Ten Mare.
19) Najlah May.3.1973(Mora c x Fawkia). Bred by Mr. Douglas B. and Mrs Margaret Marshall, Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas.
20) Ana Gayah May.4.1974 (Mora c x Fawkia). Bred and owned by Gleannloch Farms, Spring (Houston), Texas. Multiple Class A Champion mare.
21) Imperial Madori May.2.1992-Jan.24.2011(Imperial Madheen x Imperial Orianah 1987 by Orashan x Imperial BtFawkia). Bred by Mrs Barbara A. Gri th, Imperial Egyptian Stud. Sold to Mr. Omar Sakr, Sakr Arabians, Cairo, Egypt.
22) Imperial Falaah 1991-2010(Imperial Imdal x Imperial BtFawkia). Bred and owned by Mrs Barbara A. Gri th, Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland. Last owner Mrs Susan Gilbert, Sumerlan Egyptian Arabians, Magnolia (Houston), Texas.
23) Imperial Amir Kamar 2001(Imperial Al Kamar x Imperial Falaah). Bred by Mrs Barbara A. Gri th, Imperial Egyptian Stud, Parkton, Maryland. Owned by Mrs Polly Shaefer and Dr. Joseph P. Chollak, Eastern Star Arabians, Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania. Sire of Champions in Hunter Pleasure, Halter and Liberty.
24) Nadira El Hadiyah 2010(Ramses Mishaal Nadir x Imperial Falaah). Bred and owned by Mrs Susan Gilbert, Sumerlan Egyptian Arabians, Magnolia (Houston), Texas.
25) Momtaza 29.3.1967(Sameh x Mamlouka). Bred by El Zahraa Stud, EAO, Cairo, Egypt. Imported to Hungary in 1969 by Babolna State Stud.
26) Bint Magdi (26 Ibn Galal) Dec.21.1972(Ibn Galal [Magdi] x Momtaza). Bred by Babolna State Stud, Hungary. Imported to Germany in 1983 by H. & M. Kretschmann, Assuad El Arab, Ludwigsburg.
27) El ay Mansoura Dec.24.1983(Machmut x Morawa). Bred by Dr. Hans-Jörg and Mrs Cornelia Tauschke, Gestüt El ayeba, Grossenkneten, Germany.
28) El ay Mameluk May.1.1988-2011(Ibn Nazeema x El ay Mansoura). Bred by Dr. Hans-Jörg and Mrs Cornelia Tauschke, Grossenkneten, Germany. Owned by Mrs Sabine von Elm, Germany. Sold in 2007 to Mr. Talal Abdullah Al Mehri, Aljazira Stud, Kuwait.
29) El ay Mahfouz, 2003(Ansata Selman x El ay Mahfouza
Apr.18.1994(El ay Ibn Halim Shah x El ay Mansoura). Bred and owned by Mrs Cornelia Tauschke, El ayeba Stud, Grossenkneten, Germany.
30) El ay Malakah Mar.29.2005(El ay Mashour x El ay Mahfouza). Bred and owned by Mrs Cornelia Tauschke, El ayeba Stud, Grossenkneten, Germany.
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Who is Nicole Sachs?
Let me start by mentioning that my interest in the Arabian horse and no less the people connected with it started 35 years ago. Horses in general and riding had been my interest before, however, it was the Arabian horse that made me visit German studs, then explore farms and events in the European countries and later in the Middle East and Egypt.
e cultural heritage of the Arabian horse, its natural beauty and elegance combined with its sweet character as well as the art of breeding keep fascinating me. When I started –long before internet existed -, the available information about these exotic horses was rather small. Taking a plane for a visit to El Zahraa or a show in Qatar was still 15 years ahead and back then out of question. When I had to decide what to do for a living, following my passions – art, design, languages
– didn’t seem an economically promising option, so I chose to study law, which led to my profession as a legal expert. Nevertheless, following that career didn’t keep me away from horses and art. ere was always an urge to somehow capture these fascinating animals, to conserve a bit of their beauty and take it home. I started with photography, enjoyed the quick results and now a 35year archive. Occasionally I also wrote some articles. A major move forward from 2000 on was visiting Cairo, Doha and Kuwait several times. Especially in Kuwait I had the pleasure to follow the phenomenal development of the state stud and private farms over the past two decades. What can be more interesting than following how the Arabian horse community changes over long terms and guess, where it will be going next? At all the farm visits and events, I
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sucked in so many impressions of Arabian horses that it had to come out sooner or later. Sculpting is just the right challenge, because you have to nd an answer to the question, which shapes and lines of an equine body give elegance, expression and harmony. It is de nitely not only dished head, huge eyes and a long tail. I try to look as closely at the horses as breeders do – a big challenge. I strive to sculpt not simply an (over)idealized horse, but some speci c characteristics, that in-
dicate for example a typical Straight Egyptian of Dr. Nagel’s breeding program or an Om El Arab type horse.
Could you please tell us about your formative years as an artist? Have you been trained or are you self-taught?
ings of beauty have always attracted me. Nature, art, fashion, design. I learned from studying books, visiting museums, looking closely at art works – learning from the few brilliant ones and being astonished in how many ways horses can be deformed by others. My favourite “look and learn”-sculptures are the numerous horse monuments in European cities mostly from 19th century, because they tell how well artists in those days knew horses. Table size bronzes from that period are what I admire as “classic horse bronzes”.
When and why did you begin sculpting Arabian horses?
I am driven by my private desire to have bronze sculptures as I like them primarily for my own joy and for sharing them with likeminded collectors by selling a limited number of casts.
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Occasional attempts in earlier years le aside, it was 2017 when I took up sculpting seriously. I handed a nished model of an Arabian horse head to a foundry and feared that they would destroy the model in the process without producing a good cast in the end (I had su ered such experience before). Much to my surprise we worked together wonderfully and the result was all that I had hoped for. Ever since projects are getting more rened and complex: head with Arabic halter, standing horse, moving horse, mare and foal, rearing stallion, camel and baby camel, (soon) group of race
horses.
Aside from sculpting, I love watercolour painting, too. Perfect for portraits of ea-bitten horses. Also chestnuts shine so beautifully in watercolours.
Is there a particular place that brings you inspiration?
It is certainly stud farm visits that are a key inspiration. e better and longer
I know a breeding program, the more exciting it gets. e famous straight Egyptian studs at Großenkneten and in Kuwait made lasting major impressions. Also the timeless breeding programs of El
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Zahraa or the Royal stud in Bahrain or the polish state studs. Besides being a dedicated Egyptian horse lover (member of Pyramid Society Europe), I love the variety within the Arabian horse community (WAHO life time member).
What are the di erent stages of your production?
One im-
Some steps of the process
portant point about bronze sculptures is to realize that it is a very long process until each single piece nally is in your hands in all its shining nal glory. It does not only take a talented artist but also an excellent foundry, that is willing and able to go through hours and hours of handwork to transfer the artist’s model into almost everlasting metal. I am very happy to work with a German and a Dutch foundry.
To give a very rough idea: Sculpting the
e start
Finished model Mould making e strange art of casting Oven
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model takes vaguely 100 hours plus 40 hours work by the foundry. e foundry makes a silicon mould of the model. Out of that mould a wax model is produced, which I retouch in all details. Around this wax another form is built. e wax is then melted out, so that liquid bronze (melted in a 1200 degrees’ hot oven) can be poured in. Out comes an ugly piece of metal, that needs a lot of working over by the foundry master. A er sandblasting the raw bronze gets a complicated chemical treatment under heat, which is called patinating. Last step is polishing and waxing. is is why each bronze is a unique piece of cra manship. It takes months to produce a new cast. at’s why bronze sculptures are true luxury items.
Do you also make Trophies for show competitions?
I had the honour of creating 4 special awards for the Kuwait Arabian Horse Festival. Producing trophies in large numbers is not my aim. As I love ne detail work, my works are more predestined to come in small numbers only – for private collectors or special awards at shows. My sculptures are limited editions of 8 to 15 casts. If a col-
lector likes a sculpture, I will start the production of an individual new cast for him. It takes more or less 6 months. Sometimes I have to let go the cast, that I kept at home, and wait myself for the new one.
What changes have you seen in your work since you started your label?
It is such a joy to learn more about anatomy details, about harmony from all sides and make more experiments aside from the classic portrait positions. I am challenging my foundries with more re nement in each new sculpture. Which bronze sculptures collections are you particularly fond of or proud
I was very fond of the collection shown at the All Nations Cup at Aachen 2022. More than 20 bronzes representing all aspects of my work so far. And a dozen watercolour portraits.
My camels are also very dear to me. It took much study to understand their anatomy and expression. I like that there are only a few classic table bronzes of camels, at least to my knowledge.
What I like best is most expensive: sculpture groups with multiple horses in interaction.
Hot bronze Pouring the liquid bronze Result of casting White Patina
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What is the best advice you would give to your clients when they commission a work?
I take only very few commissions, because my time for art work is so limited. It is mostly horses that I know or knew well and whom I admire anyway. A portrait is an exciting challenge. I will only accept a commission, if I see clearly what its speci c traits are. A look at the pedigree may be very helpful. Can our readers view and purchase your sculptures online?
Being present in the social media is a very nice way of establishing new contacts all over the world. So I keep my homepage www.sachs-bronzen. de updated.
e homepage features all my works in many pictures and information. Anyone who is interested is cordially invited to get into contact about the availability of the pieces. In addition, I share new projects, news and photographs on Facebook (Nicole Sachs) and Instagram (nicole. sachs. bronzen). It is very interesting to nd out, what appeals
most to friends and followers.
Nicole, where do you see yourself, say, ten years from now?
Well, I am in my mid- ies. Exquisite detail work needs good eyesight and exible steady hands. So I should use the next 10 years as best as possible to make a nice contribution to the broad range of international Arabian horse art. ere is no lack of ideas –be it sculpture or painting. So far I managed to create 5 sculptures each year (don’t really know how that worked). Let’s see, how many it will be until 2032.
Do you have any nal words for our readers and those who are eager to learn more about you?
I am very grateful for all the wonderful, most interesting people, whom I met, because we share the passion for horses and arts. Greetings to you, dear friends! And to future friends, too!
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