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SPRING ISSUE / 2021 DEAR BREEDERS AND LOVERS OF THE ARABIAN HORSE, As we go to press with the 2021 Spring issue, we are pretty sure that we are not the only ones who look forward to spring and all the excitement that comes with it: the beautiful flowers that will be surely in bloom, warmer weather, longer daylight, and, of course, more horse’s events!

The success of the second edition of Arabian Dream organized by Arabian Vibe Srls in the

January 22nd to January 25th, 2021, in the beautiful Longines Indoor Arena, in Doha, the spectacular 1st Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) from February 2nd 2021 to February 6th, 2021, and the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship from February 14th to February 16th, 2021, at the sophisticated facilities of Abu Dhabi Gulf and Equestrian Club.

To understand and know how to interpret the phenomena of our time, don’t forget to read

city of Treviso in December last year raised the spirits, giving a fresh boost to the Italian breeding circuit.

In this spring issue, a destination that we hold so dear to our heart: Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs, but, also of the straight Egyptian Arabian horse. The Farm Tour 2021 organized

by Arabian Horse Magazine in cooperation with Horsmunity was an amazing on-spot learning experience about the most ancient breeding traditions of this particular region of the world that originated the straight Egyptian horse, the purest and most ancient representative of the breed.

There were three special events early this year, the 23rd National Arabian Horse Show from

the many informative, cultural, and historical articles included in this issue and have a look at the interviews with industry professionals, judges, handlers, breeders, photographers, and artists.

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If you live for the thrill of competing at shows, the knowledge of the latest developments in the breeding industry, or simply the relaxation of a long ride on top of your horse, you are sure to find in this number something that catches your eye.

And don’t forget to let us know about it!

Arabian Horse Magazine Team

Editor/Publisher/Art Director GIANLUCA MARTINO Publisher/Public relations NOËMIE ZELLER Photographer/Graphic Designer GREGOR AYMAR Writers SONJA SMALDONE DOMENICO TOCCHI NAKASHEN VALAITHAM Technical Counselor WILLIAM RICHARDOT DE CHOISEY Graphic Designer NAZARIO BIZZOCO Official Photographers PAOLA DRERA ALESSIO AZZALI Translations SONJA SMALDONE Account GIANLUCA MARTINO NOËMIE ZELLER DEBORA MARTINO Print ARABIAN VIBE - SALERNO Adv/Redaction ARABIAN VIBE mobile: +39 335 8262907 info@arabianhorsemagazine.it www.arabianhorsemagazine.it

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INDEX Written by: William Richardot de Choisey Founder of the European & World Arabian Horse Championship Historian of the Arabian Horse Shows Translated by: Sonia Smaldone Photos by: Private Collections / Psv Photos / Spodex / Afca Archives

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For a better understanding of the Genesis as well as of the true History of the First International Competitions, I reckon it is worth making a few comments of technical nature in as much as key factors for success of the International Days of the Arabian Horse created in 1973, while ensuring a fervent appreciation from breeders around the world.

The number of participating horses in “Models and Movements” Classes has been steadily increasing over the years, however, my aim was to maintain a high level of quality by limiting the number of entries on the one hand, while focussing more on getting a genuine interest of the audience on the other.

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Portrait of a Greek Breeder Iosif Mertyris

A comparison between levels of attendance relating to the first period is most significant for the multiplicity of opportunities being offered to registrants: for instance: 1973/55 - 1980/134 - 1981/141 - 1982/178 - 1983/151 - 1984/156 1985/152 - 1986/162 - 1987/139 - 1988/155 - 1989/134 - 1990/144 - 1991/139 1992/136 - 1993/131 - 1994/128.

In 1975, the allocation of Judges by class changed from a single Judge-based traditional system to a number of four judges, all separated, which caused a small revolution. I focused my attention on selecting a wide variety of judges from several countries so that different points of view could be given on the purebred Arabian horse, a great innovation that was unanimously welcomed by all breeders in its effort to secure greater fairness.

For a decade, I kept defending and never compromised on a principle that was going to be implemented since the very inception of the competitions. Despite countless external requests, the names of the judges were not made public until the day of the competition, the Judges themselves were never informed “a priori”

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A Preface by: William Richardot de Choisey Translation by: Sonia Smaldone Public Archives

A FARM TOUR IN EGYPT Year 2020/2021

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n these troubled times for all human kind being faced up with the spread of a deadly unknown virus, the purebred Arabian horse international sector is undergoing profound and extensive changes. The most affected European countries are tackling the pandemic by limiting the number of friendly events that are organized outside mandatory

organizations, but able to bring together true enthusiasts of the Arabian horse. Since 2016, the Event organized by Horsmunity has been representing a strong encouragement for those breeders who keep defending horses with pure Egyptian bloodlines that have not yet been affected by fashion or commercial trends of the day.

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The two previous sessions of the organized visits took place in Egypt and hosted Mrs. Claudia Darius in 2017 and Mrs. Christine Jamar in 2018, each one talking about their own personal experience as a professional breeder by also giving reasons for their own judgments in competitions; truly an important experiential background which arouse strong interest by all

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ARABIAN DREAM 2020 ECAHO B - INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Treviso Written by Sonja Smaldone Due to a second spike of Covid-19 pandemic in autumn 2020, the much-awaited 2nd edition of Arabian Dream was shifted back to the long weekend from 11th to 13th December and it was held in the beautiful structures of “ASD Circolo Ippico del Cristallo”, located in the area of Treviso.

Despite the cancellation of the official dates, along with all the upheavals of the moment, ArabianVibe Srls, under the leadership of Mr. Gianluca Martino, kept working intensely, incessantly and amazingly on the preparation of the event that besides the Ecaho affiliated B-International show hosted the Futurity Championship with the Females and Males born in 2020 sponsored by European Breeders Trust; the Aljassimya Amateur Classes sponsored by Aljassimya Stud from Qatar and reserved for non-professional handlers; the Straight Egyptian Event, and the last leg of the Italian Show Tour 2020, reserved for horses born and bred in Italy and owned by Italian breeders.

The ECAHO B - INTERNATIONAL SHOW registered a beautiful handful of Arabian specimens coming from different regions of the world, including many national and international champion horses who already exist in the historical record. We had the privilege of working with an extraordinary judge panel composed by: Mr. Gianmarco Aragno (Italy); Mr. Fausto Scanzi (Italy); Mrs. Anna Stajanowska (Poland) and Mrs. Michaela Wedined (Germany).

With the rank of Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr. Giampaolo Teobaldelli (Italy); Mr. Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy) and Mr. Marco Capello (Italy).

A causa di un secondo picco di pandemia nell’autunno 2020, la tanto attesa 2a edizione di Arabian Dream è stata procastinata al lungo weekend dell’ 11-12-13 dicembre e si è svolta nelle splendide strutture dell’ASD Circolo Ippico del Cristallo, situato nella zona di Treviso.

Nonostante l’annullamento delle date ufficiali, insieme a tutti gli sconvolgimenti del momento, ArabianVibe Srls, sotto la guida del Sig. Gianluca Martino, ha continuato a lavorare intensamente, incessantemente e sorprendentemente alla preparazione dell’evento che oltre all’affiliato Ecaho B-Internazionale ha ospitato anche il Campionato Futurity riservato alle femmine e i maschi nati nel 2020 e sponsorizzato da European Breeders Trust; le Classi Amatoriali Aljassimya sponsorizzate da Aljassimya Stud del Qatar e riservate a handler non professionisti; l’Evento Egiziano e l’ultima tappa dello Show Tour Italiano 2020, riservato ai cavalli nati e allevati in Italia e di proprietà di allevatori italiani.

Il B-Internazionale ECAHO ha registrato magnifici esemplari arabi provenienti da diverse regioni del mondo, tra cui molti campioni nazionali e internazionali già presenti nel record storico. Abbiamo avuto il privilegio di lavorare con una Giuria straordinaria composta da: Sig. Gianmarco Aragno (Italia); Sig. Fausto Scanzi (Italia); Sig.ra Anna Stajanowska (Polonia) e Sig.ra Michaela Wedined (Germania).

Con il grado di Commissari Disciplinari: Sig. Giampaolo Teobaldelli (Italia); Sig. Roberto Ceccaroni (Italia) e Sig. Marco Capello (Italia).

Nell’arena, Ringmaster Sig. Alberto Manerba (Ita-

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Interviewed by Sonia Smaldone

er subjects are not Horses, but Emotions. They take the shape of the horse because they are strong, indomitable, and instinctive. These are the thoughts of Federica Crestani, a Venetian artist from Soave, a lovely town located in one of the most beautiful areas surrounding Verona, between centuries-old vineyards and green hills as far as the eye can see.

Federica is officially an architect, but in her heart, her emotions, and everyday life she is, first and foremost, a contemporary artist who is very well-known in the equestrian field for her stunning works, which are characterized by a personal reinterpretation of German Romanticism in oil painting combined with wire sculpture.

Hi Federica. Welcome on board!

Just to set the scene with our readers, can you please give us some background to you, your

family, and your academic record?

Although art has become one of my professional channels, I am a self-taught artist. After high school, I graduated in architecture and I specialized in landscape architecture in the city of Venice. I also continue to work as an architect. It is a job that I like very much.

I love many things, and nowadays it is just no possible to confine myself to a single role.

My genetic heritage has played a fundamental role in all that: my father founded our Real Estate, Consulting, and Interior Design family business, so my technical part comes right from him. My mother is a Psychotherapist who, among other things, follows several projects of rehabilitative art therapy, hence my vocation to the world of art intended as a cathartic tool.

I have inherited the love for horses from my paternal uncle.

Have you always dreamt about becoming an artist or did you have other ambitions as a child?

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1st Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2021 30th Edition QIAHS Under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Katara Cultural Village 2 February 2021 - 6 February 2021 Written by Gianluca Martino & Sonia Smaldone Photos by Paola Drera (Arabian Insider) & Ahmed Taha

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ike all the Arabian horses competitions right at the beginning of 2021, the 1st Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) or 30th edition of Qatar International Arabian Horse Show (QIAHS) was keen to abide by the preventive mea-

The event was held from February 3rd to 6th 2021 under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a very special place, Katara Esplanade, show ring, stands and tribunes truly phenomenal thanks to an impressive organizatio-

sures to curb any further spread of the novel coronavirus, and follow the related strategy for the wellbeing of the people.

nal machine put in place by Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, General Manager, Katara, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Katara International

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Who is Krystal Dawson?

Please tell us about yourself, where you are from and about your family.

G’Day Guys and Gals, I was born in Australia NSW Hunter Valley area called Maitland, filled with lots of farm land, wineries you name it!

When I turned 19, I moved on my own to Sydney to pursue more modelling and I still have the pleasure of going back to see all my family three hours away at any chance I can.

How and when were you discovered as a model? Did you always want to pursue modelling?

When I was 8 years old, I did a fashion show and realized I love the stage. At age 17 I did a modelling and gait course, at age 18 I started competing in modelling

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Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Arabian Horse Society

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major appointment at the beginning of the show season in the Arabian Peninsula was the 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship that took place at the sophisticated facilities of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in Abu Dhabi from 14th to 16th February, 2021.

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the championship was governed by the European Conference Arabian Horse Organization (ECAHO) rules and standards, and its technical organization was fully entrusted to well-known General

Director Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi.

This show was exclusively reserved for passionate breeders and owners from the United Arab Emirates who flocked there to present their best breeding products to an international renowned panel of eleven judges including: Mrs. Anna Stefaniuk (Poland); Mrs. Anna Stojanowska (Poland); Mrs. Bérengère Fayt (Belgium); Mr. Francesco Santoro (Italy); Mrs. Helen Hennekens (Belgium); Mr. Jerzy Bialobok (Poland); Mr. Marek Trela (Poland); Mrs. Michaela Weidner (Germany); Mrs. Renata Shibler (Switzerland); Mr. Tamas Rombauer (Hungary) and Mr. Tomasz Tarczynski (Poland).

The correct conduct of the show was a prerogative of the Disciplinary Commission featuring: Dr. Mohamed

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enuine beauty, intelligence, hardiness and agility have been specific features of the pure-bred Arabian horses born and raised in the Arabian Gulf area for hundreds of years, with the Bahrain Peninsula being held as the most distinguished reservoir of the original breed.

For a very long time the purity of this breed has been ensured by the dry environment of the desert regions where this precious blood has been jealously guarded through a highly selective breeding of specimens, the dominant qualities of whom have long been sought for strengthening the breeding base of plenty of

farms around the world. All of the European missions have been thought out to acquire these extraordinary subjects.

History tells us that nearly two centuries ago, the al-Khalifa family brought to Bahrain a good deal of *Oriental horses with pure blood, while a few anecdotes concern more specifically the famous war horses of Bahrain taking part in the local military action back in 1928. Because of their ex-

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Written by: William Richardot de Choisey Founder of the European & World Arabian Horse Championship Historian of the Arabian Horse Shows Translated by: Sonia Smaldone Photos by: Private Collections / Psv Photos / Spodex / Afca Archives For a better understanding of the Genesis as well as of the true History of the First International Competitions, I reckon it is worth making a few comments of technical nature in as much as key factors for success of the International Days of the Arabian Horse created in 1973, while ensuring a fervent appreciation from breeders around the world.

The number of participating horses in “Models and Movements” Classes has been steadily increasing over the years, however, my aim was to maintain a high level of quality by limiting the number of entries on the one hand, while focussing more on getting a genuine interest of the audience on the other.

A comparison between levels of attendance relating to the first period is most significant for the multiplicity of opportunities being offered to registrants: for instance: 1973/55 - 1980/134 - 1981/141 - 1982/178 - 1983/151 - 1984/156 1985/152 - 1986/162 - 1987/139 - 1988/155 - 1989/134 - 1990/144 - 1991/139 1992/136 - 1993/131 - 1994/128.

In 1975, the allocation of Judges by class changed from a single Judge-based traditional system to a number of four judges, all separated, which caused a small revolution. I focused my attention on selecting a wide variety of judges from several countries so that different points of view could be given on the purebred Arabian horse, a great innovation that was unanimously welcomed by all breeders in its effort to secure greater fairness.

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about the classes they would be called upon to judge, which prevented any entanglement of interests in a long while.

I created a scoring system that I borrowed in part from the assessment principles set in the figure skating world since I used to practise this sport in my young days, namely, the 0 to 20 points system adopted by each judge on three basic criteria ‘’Type – Model – Movements’’, points were being immediately displayed on big plates, and no readjustments were possible because the whole process was being monitored and controlled by a computer, a debut which had far reaching effects.

The public as well as the breeders have long appreciated this system since it held the promise of fairness on all the horses in the arena, everyone could follow the progress of the competition as closely as possible reporting comments on their catalogue in real time. After having proved its worth in Europe, this principle came to be widely endorsed by other countries of the world.

It was a rigorous and accurate system which prided itself on its catalysing first and foremost the interest of the amateur public, by keeping it informed and impassioned at all times, seats were always overcrowded in the stands, all people were there to watch what was a major animation inserted within the framework of the Salon du Cheval.

INTERNATIONAL DAYS OF THE ARABIAN HORSE FIRST PERIOD 1973 TO 1994

In this amazing adventure starting in 1973 with the encouragement of Mr. Jacques Chalom des Cordes, 1st President of the French National Association of Breeders, I put all my passion and I spared really no efforts; for almost twenty-two years, nothing on this earth could stop me from promoting a breed which was little known at the time.

A far-sighted project that I would never have been able to carry on without the encouragement and support from breeders-friends and first-rate collaborators, all of whom were pivotal to the success of this mission. All sticking together, we used to be such a great team where each of us in his own way and style gave proof of exemplary professionalism and commitment.

From 1973 to 1994, the competitions were managed by Agence Française du Cheval Arabe (Law Ass.) 1901) as a part of the Salon du Cheval in Paris that at the time was organized by Spodex, these included: 1973 Parc Floral de Vincennes - 75012 Paris 1974 to 1988 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles - 75015 Paris * International Days of the Arabian Horse * Dressage Events + Show Jumping Events + Native Costumes Classes * European Championships (1980 - 1988) 1980 to 1994 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles - 75015 Paris * The World Championships In this beautiful era in which competitions were held under the principles of sportsmanship and fairness applied to every international breeder, without making distinction; a major effect of this equitable system could be clearly seen in the breed AHM | 47

gaining wider recognition and increased popularity around the world. With the grace of the spirit, I created the first panel of International Judges by calling on personalities with real experience in breeding or with a correct approach to the breed according different personal criteria. Many of them are now serving in the European Organization to judge at national or international competitions worldwide. Hereunder, I put a list of all the experts selected during the First period, grouped by Category and Year of competition: *A - Judges names at the International Days of the Arabian Horses European Championship & World Arabian Horses Championship Al Adawy Faroukh (Oman) (Royal Stud) Al Hussein Al Saleh (Jordan) 1994 Barbié de Préaudeau (France) (National Stud farms) 1979-1980-1981-1982-1983-1984-1992 AHM | 48

Beste Klaus (Germany)1989 - de Borbon Teresa (Spain) (Flor de Lys) 1990-1993 Bourghardt Cecilia (Suede) (Aspenas Stud) 1993 Bour Emmanuelle (Sweden) (French National Stud) 1993 Bourrassé Christian (France) (Nautiac Stud) 1993 Cranz Wolfgang (Germany) (Marbach) 1981 Cook Marion (Uk) 1978 Demulder Robert (Belgium) 1993 Eberhardt Sylvie (Germany) El Barbary Wigdane (Egypt) (Asil Stud) 19771980-1981-1982-1983 Fdail Lahcen (Morocco) (Royal Stud) 1989 Foch Brigitta (Sweden) 1980-1983 Forbis Judith (Usa) (Ansata Stud) 1989-1991-1992 Frederiksen Jorgen (Denmark) (Blommerod) 1991 Gamlin Peter (UK) Garde Ehlert Sylvia (Germany) (Gestut Gut Ale-

mich) 1990 Gardner David (Usa) (Bloodstock Agency) 1983 Gazder Pesi - UK) (UK Registry) Hedley Annette (UK) 1979-1981-1984-1991 Heleno Manuel (Portugal) 1990 Hermans Wim (Netherlands) 1977-1978 Houston Wayne (Usa) (US Registry) 1993 Houtappel Peter (Netherlands) 1975-1977-19801981-1982 Jaworowski (Poland) (Michalow Stud) 1978-19791982-1984 Khaled Hosny (Tunisia) 1978-1979-1980-19811982-1983-1984-1991-1994 Koch Walter (Germany) - Krystalowicz Ignacy (Poland) (Janow Stud) 1982 Kydd Ronald (UK) (Waho) 1981-1982-1983-1984 Lindsay Patricia (UK) 1980 Lewenhaupt Claes (Netherlands) 1976 Lopez Ursula (Jordan) Marei Nasser (Egypt) (Al Badeia Stables) Marsafi Mohammed (Egypt) (Eao) 198 Maurel Bernard (France) (French National Stud) 1989-1990 Mauvy Robert (France)1975 Maxwell Joanna (UK) (Lodge Farm) 1993

Mendez Moreno (Spain) (La Aldara) 1980-19811982-1984-1991-1992 Murray Caroline (UK) 1994 Nagel Hans (Germany) (Karolinenhof )1984-1992 Panek Jim (Usa) Van Peski Ingrid (Netherlands) 1976-1977 Pihlstrom Richard (France) 1989 Ponomarev Sacha (Russia) (Tersk Stud) 1984-1989 de Premorel (France) 1979-1991 Richardot de Choisey (France) 1975-1976-1977 Roberts Ursula (ECAHO) 1990 Saenger Otto (Germany) 1976-1978-1980-19811983 Santoro Francisco (Italy) 1994 Souab Mohammed (Morocco)1976 Stream Jay (Usa)(Waho) 1990-1991 Tizzani Lorenzo (Italy) 1989 Verdieck Eileen (Usa)1992 Vergues Jean Luc (France)(ACA) 1991 Zaghloul Ibrahim (Egypt)(EAO) 1984-1989 Count Zamoyski Stephan (UK) 1975 Zawadzka Izabella (Poland) (Polish Rty) 19781980-1981-1982-1983-1990

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**B. Judges names ‘Dressage’ Baller Stéphane (France) (F.E.F.) 1981 Colonel Brau Albert (France) 1976 Caplain Saint André Marina (France) 1981 De Cornois Annick (France) (Lr.i. f) 1981 Colonel de Croutte de St Martin (FEI) 19801981 Devolz Roland (France) (French Equestrian Federation) 1978-1979 d’Esmé Dominique (France) 1979-1980 Houtappel Peter (Netherlands)1977 Judet Isabelle (France)(FEI) 1978 Maurel Bernard (France)(FEI) 1980 ***C. Judges names Ridden Classes ‘Jumping’ Bouffault Jean Claude (France) (P.h.s)1980 Brasseur Félix (Belgium)1978 Cancre Michèle (France) (S.h.f) (FEI) 1978-19791981 Dubuisson Jacqueline (Paris Horse Show)19781981 – Dubuisson Renaud (France) (P.h.s) 1980-1981 El Barbary Wigdane (Egypt)1977-1981

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****D. Judges names ‘Natives ‘Costumes Classes’ Bourey Jacqueline (France) (Spodex)1979 Cancre Michèle (France) (F.e.f) (FEI) 1979 Winners of the International Days of the Arabian Horse Championships Paris – France First Period - 1st International Arabian Horse Show in the World * Any omissions or errors can only be involuntary.

1973 Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes – June 1973 Alef, grey 1971 by Fallir & Alava by Congo – Haras du Cap d’Arbon-France Arbor, bay 1967 by Doktriner & Arba by Comet – Henri Pacci-Monaco Dancing Duke chestnut 1969 by Dancing King & Ludoet by Ludo – H. Palacci - Monaco Dardir, grey 1959 by Nabor & Darda by Amurath Sahib – Blommeröd-Sweden Grojec, bay 1966 by Comet & Gastronomia by Marabut – Henri Palacci-Monaco Negus II, grey 1970 by Zafiro & Somalia by Congo – Georges Perret-France Sirocco Sky, chestnut 1968 by Grojec & Sable Sky

Giaur, grey 1970 by Negatiw & Granica by Nabor – Ulrike Wilhem-France Mishitta, chestnut 1971 by Maquillo & Meca II by Carbonero – Om El Arab-Germany Neron, bay 1967 by Sport & Ninotschka by Nassim – Ingolf Peitgen-Germany 1976 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 10 & 11 December 1976 *Morocco Special Days inside the Arabian Alef

by Gerwazy – Henri Palacci-Monaco Wathek, chestnut 1968 by Grojec & Mahubat Bint El Malik by Mikeno – H. Palacci-Monaco 1975 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 10 December 1975 Al Habac grey 1956 by Cairel & Kanstyista by Nana Sahib – Haras Cap d’Arbon-France Estopa, grey 1965 by Tabal & Uyaima by Barquillo – Om El Arab-Germany

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Neron, by Sport & Ninotschka by Nassim

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Horses Shows El Sud El Aaaly, 1957

by Nazeer & Lateefa by Sid Abouhom– H.M King Hassan II-Morocco Haroun, 1969 by Burhane & Kareman by El Sareei- H.M. King Hassan II - Morocco Kareman, 1962 by El Sareei & Lateefa by Gamil III– S.a.r Prince My Abdellah-Morocco Primerose, 1966 by Burhane & Tosca

by Fellous– Meknès Regional Stud Morocco

1978 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 9 December 1978 Championships Results 1978 - Junior Female Champion Etruria by Palas & Etna - Janow Podlaski-Poland - Senior Female Champion Katun by Aswan & Kapella - Joseph Peeters - Belgium - Junior Male Champion Marax de Raynès by …Haras de Raynès-France - Senior Male Champion Arbor by Doktryner & Arba –Meeus Family - France

1979 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles Championships Results 1976 – Paris – 11 to 13 December 1979 - Junior Female Champion *First participation of American Breeders Estasha by AK Abriel, 1977 by Shaker El Masri & Ibn Moniet El NeEstopa – Om El fous & Monissa by Arab-Germany Rashad Ibn Nazeer– - Senior Female Bentwood - Usa Champion Fa Halima, 1970 Estopa by Tabal &

by Ansata Ibn HaUyaima – Om El lima & Sabrah by Arab -Germany Fabah – Bentwood Junior Male Farm-Usa Champion Mi Kabborr, by Bajazzo by Shaker Kaborr & Mi Toska El Masri & Laida –

by Bask - Tom Stucki-Sweiz Chauncey AraSenior Male bians-Usa Comte Zamoyski - Peter Houtappel - Robert Mauvy Champion Century Citadel, J.Bourey Dir de Spodex - W.Richardot de Choisey - Jury Ibn Hadsai by Haby Gai Parada & dban Enzahi & SaiTivolee by Cytris der - Kommers-NL Tom Chauncey Arabians-Usa Kaborr, by Naborr & Bint Kholameh by Adibiyez 1977 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles Tom Chauncey-Usa – Paris – 10 to 13 December 1977 Ansata Abbas Pasha, by Ansata Ibn Halima & AnChampionships Results 1977 sata Bint Mabrouka by Nazeer - Bentwood Farm-Usa - Junior Female Champion Kazar El Shagira by Shakhs & Kazra – Lodge European Championships Results 1979 Farm-UK - Junior Female Champion - Senior Female Champion Kalilah by Saint Simon & Kazminda – Lodge FarmKatun by Aswan & Kapella – Joseph Peeters-BelUK gium - Senior Female Champion - Junior Male Champion Enklawa by Bandos & Engracja – Polish National El Shaklan by Shaker El Masri & Estopa – Om El Stud - Poland Arab-Germany - Junior Male Champion - Senior Male Champion El Borr by Espartero & Borexia – Blommeröd Engano by Eleuzis & Engracja – Ken Johnson-Usa Stud-Sweden - Senior Male Champion Kaborr by Naborr & Bint Kholameh – Chauncey Arabians-Usa AHM | 53

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1980 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 6 to 9 December 1980 *Exceptional Participation of: Gamal El Din Ibn Fesihra, 1979 by Kaisoon & Fesihra Bint Shaker - G. Hennen - Belgium Nabil Moniet, by AK Khattar & Mufaji by Fikri – Smaroel Stud-Netherlands Jassem, 1978 by Koraich & Nefissa by Madani – National Stud -Tunisia Numizmat, 1974 by Aswan & Nemezida by Arax – Joseph Peeters-Belgium Algomej, 1973 by Célébès & Algonkina by Pietuszok – Polish National Stud – Poland.

European Championships Results 1980 - Junior Female Champion El Masra by Shaker El Masri & Estasha – Om El Arab-Germany - Senior Female Champion Estawa by Shaker El Masri & Estopa – Om El Arab-Germany - Junior Male Champion Alha Edin by Al Habac & Gamina – Ainhoa StudSpain - Senior Male Champion Alrex by Exelsjor & Alfa – Meeus Family-France 1981 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 5th to 13th December 1981 *Special Participation of: Abul Beka, 1979 by Garbo & Calpe by Uzacur - Haras d’Aubanel-France Vanrex Al Maury, 1979 by Alrex & Vandella by Magic Argosy – Haras du Maury-France Partner, 1970 by Eleuzis & Parma by Aswan – Janow Podlaski Stud-Poland Alricho, 1971 by Iricho & Albine by Sumeyr – Jean Lassoux-France European Championships Results 1981 - Junior Female Champion Bint El Shaklan by El Shaklan & Estawa – Om El Arab-Germany - Senior Female Champion Pilarka by Palas & Pierzga – Janow Podlaski Stud-Poland - Junior Male Champion Rubis by Koran & Mishitta – Gerard Wissler-France - Senior Male Champion El Shaklan by Shaker El Masri & Estopa – Om El Arab-Germany AHM | 56

1982 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – 4th to 6th December 1982 *Special Participation of: Onil II, 1981 by Jacio & Grazalema – Yeguada La Aldara-Spain Lancers Asmara, 1974 by Seef & Hebah – American Farms-Usa Warandés Plakat, 1981 by Plakat & Barwa – Robert De Mulder-Belgium Maklouf, 1980 by Kilimanjaro & Mabrouka – Haras de la Jolivette-France Messaoud, 1979 by Madkour & Maymoonah – Gestut Chrymont-Germany Gondolier, 1974 by Palas & Gonagra – American Farms-Usa European Championships Results 1982 - Junior Female Champion Penalba by Kililmanscharo & Pionga – Mike Belive Farm-Usa - Senior Female Champion Orla II 1981 by Galero & Garpa – Rivero Miro-Spain - Junior Male Champion El Mokari by El Shaklan & Mohena – Om El Arab-Germany - Senior Male Champion Ibn Estopa by Shaker El Masri & Estopa – Om El Arab-Germ One ‘Pas de deux’ Classic Dressage Event with two purebred Arabians stallions: Achmed grey 1974 & Sascha grey 1971 Presented by Gestut Erlau – Germany.

1985 Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles – Paris – December 1985 *Special Participation of: Ibn Galal, by Ibn Galal I & Latifa – Gestut Karolinenhof-Germany Cala Honda, by Kiew & Pontelaria – Yeguada Domecq Ybarra -Spain Jerrash 1984 by Malek El Kheil & Jaiba – HRH Princess Zein Al Hussein-Jordan Shams El Din, by Kaisoon & Fesihra Bint Shaker – Georges Hennen-Belgium Komplekt, 1973 by Patron & Karmen – Liberty Arabians-Netherlands

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European Championships Results 1985 - Junior Female Champion Mel Lianka by Pintor & Mel Galinka – Stal Melissa-Netherlands - Senior Female Champion Elsissa by Figuroso & Etica – Stal Melissa-Netherlands - Junior Male Champion Sherif Pasha by Ansata Abbas Pasha & Sabah – Gestut Dobel-Germany - Senior Male Champion Camarguee by White Lightning & V-Shadow-Yeguada Aldara-Sp 1980 First World Arabian Horse Championship Organization Spodex / Agence Française du Cheval Arabe (Law Ass. 1901) First Period 1980 to 1994 Rank List of the World Arabian Horse Championship – Winners *1980 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of the H.R.H Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France AHM | 58

- Junior Female Champion El Masra, chestnut 1978 - Senior Female Champion Hezina, grey1974 - Junior Male Champion Malek el Kheil, grey 1979 - Senior Male Champion Forex, grey 1974 *1981 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty the King Hussein of Jordan & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Marsala, grey 1979 - Senior Female Champion Pilarka, grey 1975 - Junior Male Champion Baz, grey 1978 - Senior Male Champion Abdullah, chestnut 1975 *1982 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of H.R.H Princess Alia of Jordan & H.R.H Prince Moulay Abdallah of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, Fr

- Junior Female Champion Penalba, grey 1979 - Senior Female Champion Etruria, grey 1975 - Junior Male Champion Maklouf, grey 1980 - Senior Male Champion Gondolier, chestnut 1974 *1983 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of the H.R.H Princess Alia of Jordan & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Siwah, chestnut 1981 - Senior Female Champion El Masra, chestnut 1978 - Junior Male Champion Fawor, bay 1981 - Senior Male Champion Mizan Taj Halim, dark bay 1977 *1984 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of the H.R.H Princess Alia of Jordan & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion

V.P. Kahlua, chestnut 1981 - Senior Female Champion Penalba, grey 1979 - Junior Male Champion Warandès Plakat, grey 1981 - Senior Male Champion Amal, chestnut 1980 *1985 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of the H.R.H Princess Alia of Jordan & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Mel Lianka, grey 1982 - Senior Female Champion Canila, chestnut 1980 - Junior Male Champion Sherif Pasha, chestnut 1982 - Senior Male Champion Camargue, grey 1979 *1986 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of the H.R.H Princess Alia of Jordan & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Imperial Phanilah, grey 1984 AHM | 59

- Senior Female Champion Elsissa, grey 1971 - Junior Male Champion Estasan Ibn Estopa, grey 1984 - Senior Male Champion Imperial Im Tarib, chestnut 1982 *1987 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Orinda, bay 1977 - Senior Female Champion Saskia RJ, grey 1984 - Junior Male Champion Warandès Plakat, grey 1981 - Senior Male Champion Estasan Ibn Estopa, grey 1984 *1988 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco AHM | 60

& Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Nisr Gala, grey …

- Senior Female Champion Aliha, grey 1977 - Junior Male Champion Poseur, grey 1987 - Senior Male Champion Ibn Estopa, grey 1977 *1989 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Atlantica, grey 1986 - Senior Female Champion Bint Estasha, grey 1982 - Junior Male Champion Cheman, grey 1990 - Senior Male Champion Piruet, grey 1983

*1990 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Estopa, grey 1987 - Senior Female Champion Atlantica, grey 1986 - Junior Male Champion Aukubra, chestnut 1989 - Senior Male Champion Rumak, grey 1983 *1991 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Lady Amie, chestnut 1989 - Senior Female Champion Julia Bea, grey 1986 - Junior Male Champion Medalj, bay 1989 - Senior Male Champion Simeon Shai, bay 1984 *1992 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Om el Sanadiva, grey 1990 - Senior Female Champion Musknitsa, chestnut 1983 - Junior Male Champion Shamilah Menestrel, grey 1991 - Senior Male Champion Emperator, grey 1987 *1993 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty Hassan II of Morocco & Agence Française du Cheval Arabe, France - Junior Female Champion Antartica, grey…

- Senior I Female Champion Crown Muscosa, chestnut 1989

- Senior II Female Champion Amber Satin, chestnut 1981 - Junior Male Champion Imperial Mashar, dark bay 1992 - Senior I Male Champion Monitor, grey 1988 - Senior II Male Champion Nabhay, grey *1994 Porte de Versailles – 75015 Paris Under the High Patronage of His Majesty Hassan II of Morocco - Junior Female Champion Diandra, grey 1992 - Senior Female Champion Imperial Phanilah, grey 1984 - Junior Male Champion Essteem, chestnut 1991 - Senior Male Champion Kubinec, chestnut 1987

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In those years fully devoted to the promotion of the breed, of the so-called “Oriental” horse, several specimens ignited the hearts of many amateurs: Elsissa, 1971 by Figuroso & Etica by Tabal - Stall Melissa-Netherlands Emperator, 1987 by Menes & Ellavia by Stargard Odessa Arabians-Usa Imperial Mashar by Imperial Madheen & Imperial Jamaabah - H.M. King Hassan II - Morocco Monitor, 1988 by Nikmroz & Matritsa by Topol Tom Hudson-UK Kubinec, 1987 by Balaton & Kosmetika by Muscat Gestut Stockle -Germany The above-mentioned horses were all specimens of exceptional quality, showing spectacular gaits with a stunning but natural “look” that spoke for itself and mesmerised public audiences; swarms of people would gather in the stands to find a place, almost creating a riot in those historic days. An absolute truth that quite often required the security service to close spaces.

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62 World Champions Titles for Middle East countries * Qatar 20 / Saudi Arabia 16 / United Arab Emirates 23 / 5 World Champions Titles for others countries *Argentina 1 / Australia 1 / Israel 1 / Kuwait 1 / Uruguay 1 Given the number of titles awarded over the second period, many fans were particularly eloquent in praising these contests for their reliability by posting plenty of positive comments on social networks.

CONCLUSION AND ACKNOWELDGEMENTS

I would like to express the greatest possible gratitude to H.M. King Hassan II of Morocco as he firmly believed in my project, as much to offer me his High Patronage for several years. Heartfelt thank you also go to HRH Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco, HRH Alia Bint Al Hussein of Jordan, Mr. Henry Blanc and Mr. François Clos of the French National Stud farm, Mr. Jean Dayné, former President of Spodex, Senator Michel Souplet, former CEO of Ceneca and Mr. Marc Couillens, Director of Ceneca at the time.

I still hold dear the purebred Arabian horse, the Breeders, Owners as well as all the professional’s, but, particularly, the passionate Amateurs.

We should not forget Mr. Guy de Fontaines, a loyal collaborator, who has always been there to support me in this extraordinary adventure; to this day, he deservedly remains the greatest French specialist of the breed along with all the teams and partners involved in this common endeavour.

Tributes to William Richardot de Choisey for the creation and for the many successes of the World Arabian Horse Championship.

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Interviewed by Sonia Smaldone

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orse training and handling is a demanding profession for a man or a woman. However, Davide Mariani from Italy is undaunted. His love for horses is overwhelming to the extent of spending twenty-four hours with the most elegant animal in the world. Davide lives in Sarsina, near Forlì-Cesena, Emilia

Romagna, where he owns and runs the well-known Mariani Arabians.

Hello, Davide. Just to set the scene with our readers, will you please give us some background to you and your family? How and when did this passion for Arabian horses begin?

My passion for the Arabian horse was born at a very young age as my uncle owned several horses, including an Arabian mare

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that became my favourite. With the purchase of my first Arabian horse in 1996, my dream came true. You ask me about my family. Family is everything to me. Always there to support me in this job that I love so much. If I hadn’t had it around me, it wouldn’t have been possible to realize what I have now. Since I stepped into the Arabian horse world, my life has changed. I have had the opportunity to travel the world and get in touch with different civilizations and ideas.

When were Mariani Arabians founded? Which bloodlines are bred there?

Let’s start from this assumption, I like all Arabian horses. Beyond the pedigree, a horse must be as balanced and correct as possible in all of his aspects. The perfect horse does not exist, but from a morphological standpoint, the harmony of the body lines, elegance, and floating supple movement are qualities or characteristics that an Arabian horse must necessarily have.

Mariani Arabians were founded in 2010 when I was still in the Unite d Sta-

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tes, where I lived and worked at Raymond Mazzei’s Furioso Farm. There, I bought the foundation mare of my breeding program, Cedars Bellavia by Laheeb, a straight Egyptian female. I had met her sire Laheeb in 2006, on a business trip to the same stables.

Since that day, I have always thought that my main goal had to be to buy a daughter of him.

Laheeb had something special about him that made him look so different from all the other stallions. So, I made up my mind, and I bought this mare in 2010, which marked the beginning of the Mariani Arabians breeding program.

Davide, have you developed a systematic program for handling Arabian horses at Mariani Arabians?

Can you describe this program? Is there a limit to what you can teach an Arabian horse through handling?

When it comes down to training, handling, and everything related to the show performance, I have developed the method that I have perfected over the years. Not all horses are the same, each horse needs a

particular approach, so there is no standard job.

There are several approaches, but the basic concept is to educate the horse without using coercive methods. The horse must learn the teachings without stress, it is necessary to establish a connection with the animal. The final goal is for the horse to recognize you as a fellow.

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schools, different methodologies, and approaches. Not less important, I had the opportunity to work with great experts in the sector.

Which show have you been to as a Handler most recently?

One of the last shows I attended was at Fieracavalli Verona where I won a gold medal with my stallion Jameel MD and a silver medal with another stallion, not of my own.

What, in your opinion, really defines a good Handler? What do you need to become a successful one?

First of all, it is necessary to acquire the basics and gain work experience at specialized centres. In Italy, there are many. I would strongly suggest doing some experience in the United States. For me, it proved to be a decisive one. I came into contact with different

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How important are the Fairs of Arabian horses?

Shows play a crucial role as they give all fans and experts the chance to meet up, exchange ideas, compare breeding strategies and start new projects. In recent years, the industry has become very specialized and highly professional. Things have changed compared to the past, and to keep up, you need to have plenty of resources today. Nothing wrong with this. I only think that more support should go to smaller breeders and professionals in these Covid-19 times.

How and where do you see yourself in ten years?

I hope I will continue to breed my horses as I am doing right now, but my next goal is to become a judge.

Thank you, Davide. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. And may all your dreams come true!

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RFI UNIQUE (AF MADEN x RFI ULTRAA ALMAKTUB)

EL REY MAGNUM RCF (BASILIO CS x CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BF)

RFI FARID (RFI MAKTUB X RFI FAYARA EL SHIRAZ)

DOMINIC M (DA VINCI FM X ROSA LA VALENTINA)

EKS FARAJJ (IBN FARID x EKS BINT HELWAH)

EXXALT (EXCALIBUR EEA X VESPERRA)

EMERALD J (QR MARC X EMANDORIA)

AJ PORTOFINO (VERVALDEE x MAGIC JAMILLA)

BESSON CAROL (PARYS EL JAMAAL x CLASSIC KRYSTALL)

KANZ ALBIDAYER (AJMAN MONISCIONE X DL MARIELLE)

Buyer: Lucas Gozdzialsky (Poland) PRICE: 7950,00

Buyer: Helen Hennekens (Netherlands) PRICE: 4550,00

Buyer: Stephan Pramstrahler (Italy) PRICE: 4150,00

Buyer: Andy Gybels (Belgium) PRICE: 3500,00

Buyer: Helen Hennekens (Netherlands) PRICE: 3400,00

Buyer: Anna Janas-Naze (Poland) PRICE: 5350,00

Buyer: Lucas Gozdzialsky (Poland) PRICE: 4550,00

Buyer: Joost Boel (Belgium) PRICE: 3900,00

Buyer: Helen Hennekens (Netherlands) PRICE: 3400,00

Buyer: Ibrahim Ghzaeil (Deutschland) PRICE: 3250,00

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A Preface by: William Richardot de Choisey Translation by: Sonia Smaldone Public Archives

A FARM TOUR IN EGYPT Year 2020/2021

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n these troubled times for all human kind being faced up with the spread of a deadly unknown virus, the purebred Arabian horse international sector is undergoing profound and extensive changes. The most affected European countries are tackling the pandemic by limiting the number of friendly events that are organized outside mandatory

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organizations, but able to bring together true enthusiasts of the Arabian horse. Since 2016, the Event organized by Horsmunity has been representing a strong encouragement for those breeders who keep defending horses with pure Egyptian bloodlines that have not yet been affected by fashion or commercial trends of the day.

The two previous sessions of the organized visits took place in Egypt and hosted Mrs. Claudia Darius in 2017 and Mrs. Christine Jamar in 2018, each one talking about their own personal experience as a professional breeder by also giving reasons for their own judgments in competitions; truly an important experiential background which arouse strong interest by all

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attendees joining this interesting platform that clustered mainly local Breeders, but addressing the handlers and the judges as well.

The 2020/2021 Egypt Farm Tour was jointly orchestrated by Arabian Horse Magazine which is strongly involved in the promotion of this Event with an aim of making Egyptian breeders better known in the world because they know very well how to preserve bloodlines of exceptional sires.

The visit onto the Farms selected by the 2020/2021 Farm Tour puts the purebred Arabian horse carrying ‘Asil’ Egyptian bloodlines back where he belongs. All the guests expressed their admiration for horses full of pure blood, natural type, lean and well-balanced bodies with steel limbs, well- planted on the ground in all their gaits.

In Egypt, traditional breeding has been preserved for a very long time by the local authorities as a ‘national treasure’ inherited from the Royal Stables owned by King Farouk I, Head of the Royal Agricultural Society. For many decades, his successors did not allow imports so to avoid contaminating a precious pure blood that the

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world has long venerated. Luckily enough, only few specimens from particular outside strains have been introduced to this thousand-year-old land which intends to safeguard its own values.

The establishment of this Farm Tour is an important initiative to show the international industry what remains still ‘beautiful’ in a country willing to remind us that horse trade is not all, and that the freedom to breed exceptional horses with no outside contaminations must be protected in Egypt more than elsewhere in the world.

A very big thank you to Albadeia Stud, Albidayer Stud Egypt, Al Rawasy Stud, Al Sheikh Arabians, Al Wakeel Stud, Al Waly Arabians, Donato Stud, El Farida Stud, El Sayad Stud, Ezzaman Stud, Kiriazi Stud, MF Arabians, MN Arabians, NTK Arabians and Sahara Khan Stud, for their extremely warm welcome that brings hope for better days in future, but, above all, for giving us a unique opportunity to see extraordinary horses that keep offering a Vision of Beauty that cannot be forgotten by those enamoured of the genuine purebred Arabian horse.

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Hello Mr. Mohammad Waly. Welcome on board! Let’s start from the very beginning.

Please, introduce yourself to our readers.

Give us some background to you and your family.

With origins in Agriculture and Building Construction, currently our main bread and butter are in Real Estate Development. I am the 3rd generation in the family business going back to 1958.

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When were Al Waly Arabians founded?

What’s your philosophy? And your breeding strategy?

The Stud Farm was officially founded in 2007, but our equestrian activities stretch back to the early ‘90s. We aim to have a small herd yet of high quality. Our focus is on form and health first, highlighting type and character with our herd being a strong selection of special bloodlines that are bred without prejudice.

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Who is/are the most important breeding stallion(s) at Al Waly Arabians at the moment? Why? Our choices of stallions are purely based on quality and compatibility with our mares. We do our best to select strong outcrosses to our mares while sticking to our philosophy and vision.

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Amira Al Waly ( Madheen Al Nakeeb x Tarheeb Albadeia )

Which of your mares are you mainly using to improve or evolve your breeding program?

Our current herd consists of 3 foundation mares which are the backbone of our breeding program, and are being supplemented by our fillies each year.

Who are the latest and most important additions to the Al Waly Arabians breeding program?

Our first new filly to enter the breeding program, Farah Al Waly, is by Bariq Al Shaqab and out of Farida Al Baydaa. She is truly an embodiment of the attitude and character we love to see.

Where did your passion for morphology competitions arise from? Please, tell us something about the most recent victories in the show environment.

Being an animal lover and a young equestrian, my love for horses,

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Tarheeb Albadeia ( Laheeb x Bahga Albadeia )

particularly the Arabian horse is long-lived.

Morphology competitions highlight our fascination with the animals we love. We have managed to claim first-in-class prizes with our previous stallions, however, we do not breed for competitions, we breed for passion and the love of the breed.

What are the objectives you would like your breeding program to reach in the future?

Our vision is to breed the best examples of our beloved breed that are not only beautiful but also amazing animal companions as they were in their desert origins.

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Will you please leave a final message to the readers of AHM? Our home is always open for visits and always welcomes fellow admirers.

Thanks a lot, Mr. Mohammad Waly.

It was an honor to talk to you. Best wishes on behalf of the whole AHM Team.

Menna Al Waly

Simeon Sharlotte ( Simeon Shifran x Simeon Shatkin )

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Hello Maha Ibrahim. Welcome onboard.

Let’s start from the very beginning.

Please, introduce yourself to our readers. Give us some background to you and to your family.

Thank you Arabian Horse Magazine for this opportunity, it is a pleasure to introduce Ezzaman Stud to your readership.

I am the only child of an upper middle class family, born and raised in Alexandria, the famous metropolitan city on Egypt Mediterranean coast.

I went to a French School and I graduated as an Architect Engineer from Alexandria University in 1999, the graduation project was an Equestrian Games and Activities Village in Gouna on the Red Sea. My love for horses and horseback riding started early in my childhood.

In addition, I have over time developed my own artistic taste by travelling, exploring different cultures, arts and architecture, attending musicals and concerts. I like photography, I enjoy playing Tablah (oriental drums) and as a Scorpio, one of the water signs, I love the sea with all its activities including kitesurfing.

When was Ezzaman Stud founded? What’s your philosophy? And your breeding strategy?

My passion for the Straight Egyptian Arabian horses started in 2003, at the dressage competi-

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tions, when I met Nicole Knoth and Sultan Sharbatly. We became close friends and I did some architectural work at Al Sharbatly stud. Thanks to them, I started building my knowledge about Arabian horse breeding, bloodlines and got in contact with many breeders from Egypt and abroad.

After good four years of intensive observation, Ezzaman Stud was founded in 2007. As I learned that a strong foundation of broodmares is the base for a successful breeding program, I chose carefully the bloodlines I would work with, studied the dominant characteristics and developed a critical eye and my own taste. To create my own equine family, I followed my feelings as well as my knowledge.

In my understanding, breeding is about achieving a higher level of beauty and charm, while maintaining a good body structure, correct movement, attitude and presence. This requires a close follow-up of different breeding programs both on the national and international levels.

Love is the secret spice for breeding, a loving atmosphere is very important for the stud team and it reflects on the herd well being too. We are all one family called Ezzaman.

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gree reflects the good genes he carries. He turned out to be an excellent representative of Al Jazira Stud and proved to be a very good producer in Egypt.

Who is/are the most important breeding stallion(s) at Ezzaman Stud at the moment? Why? Let’s first agree that every stallion with a clear good stamp on its offsprings is an important one.

It is very important for every breeder to know what is somehow expected when breeding to the stallion.

Our main stallion at stud Malik el Nil al Sharbatly is a DF Malik Jamil son out of a Ghazal sakr daughter. Malik joined us as a weanling colt with a very distinguished look, strong movement, compact body, beautiful head with fine features and lots of charm in his big black eyes.

As a stallion, he stamps his look and good qualities.

He produced high quality offspring at our stud, among which the National Gold Champion Filly of Egypt 2018 Sana Ezzaman and National Gold Champion Colt of Egypt 2019 Majd Ezzaman.

Malik sired many other good quality fillies and colts for many other breeders.

Together with NTK Arabians and Seso Stud, we are blessed to have Mahmoud Al Jazira on lease for the third breeding season. He is by Sinan Al Rayyan out of a Messaoud daughter. A leggy balanced refined stallion with fine bones, nicely shaped neck with a good set and deep shoulder.

You can’t miss his nicely placed dark eyes, well set small ears, and squared muzzle. His special pedi-

Which of your mares are you mainly using to improve or evolve your breeding program?

Well, that is really an interesting question!

Some very successful breeding programs were built on one broodmare from a certain tail female line, but my concept was to have different strains and different bloodlines to work with.

DF Riyah is a Sabah, Dahman Shahwan family; Sharuby al Sharbatly, and Majara al Qusar are Om Dalal, Saklawi Jedran line; Sara al Sharbatly is a beautiful Hanan, Abbayan Um Jress mare. And our very special Majeda goes back to Samiha/ Venus, Hadban Enzahi line.

When I started, I was keen on having different lines yet with common main characteristics such as well defined heads, solid bodies, refined bones, strong movement. Time flies, we have already reached Ezzaman’s third generation, but still my very first mare, DF Riyah by DF Malik Jamil out of Glenglade Rofira, has a special place in my heart, she is a free spirited bay mare with an amazing impulsive floating movement. She is very typey, with lots of charm, she stole my heart with her elegance and power.

DF Riyah has very dominant genes and passes her character onto her progenies over the generations.

Who are the latest and most important additions to Ezzaman breeding program?

We were truly blessed with a beautiful group of fillies sired by Mahmoud Al Jazira in the last few breeding seasons, his first daughter born in October 2018, Reema Ezzaman out of Razan Ezzaman, Dahman Shahwan family, is a superb flea-bitten filly. We couldn’t be luckier as her full bay sister Rihanna Ezzaman was born in January 2021. As well as Mahy Ezzaman from the Saklawi Jedran family, she is a very special filly with attitude.

Every breeding season, I pick up a couple of mares for outside breedings so to maintain an open gene pool. Sharuby Ezzaman is a successful example for the cross breeding of Ansata Hejazi bloodline with Maydan Madheen, she is out of Shaza Ezzaman by Imperial Madori and sired by Jamil Adam

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will become a solid broodmare.

From an architect perspective, breeding is like building. So, a new star has joined us in December 2020, Al Qusar Latif, a very promising young colt, bred by Robert Schlereth, Al Qusar

Arabians, Germany. Latif is by NK Lotfy out of Pamira al Qusar by NK Hafid Jamil, he has a very special pedigree and he definitely represents it. I trust - I am confident - he will become a successful breeding stallion.

Where did your passion for morphology competitions arise from? Please, tell us something about most recent victories in the show environment.

When you are still on the learning stage, the show gets to be of a great interest for you. At every possible show – both local or international - you get the chance to see a group of high quality horses all gathered in one place. You learn about the pedigrees and you get an idea about successful breeding combinations. The role of the

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judges is very sensitive and has a big influence on the understanding of new breeders as their marks are sort of a guideline.

When I started my breeding career, I was keen to compete with my horses, to learn and get a pro-

zaman representatives in different breeding programs all over the Arabian horse world and winning at Salon de Cheval, the World Championship in Paris is a dear dream, I hope to manifest it one day.

What’s the best way for a potential client to reach you?

I can be reached at Ezzaman website: www.ezzaman.com, or by Email: mahaadelibrahim@ gmail.com, and as well on my Facebook page: @ Maha Ibrahim (mahmouz@ hotmail.com ).

fessional evaluation of my progress. I was very happy with any placement achieved. Till one day in April 2018, I went back home with three Gold Champion titles - two of them are my own breed - a yearling filly Sana Ezzaman and a promising yearling colt Moez Ezzaman. The third went to Mahmoud Al Jazira as a Gold Stallion Champion.

Afterwards, it gets to be an addiction, you want to get a title every time you compete.

In 2019, Sana Ezzaman won Silver Junior Filly Champion at Rabab show. Also in 2020, Reema Ezzaman won Silver National Junior Filly Champion of Egypt. On the international level, Moez Ezzaman - owned by Al Wakeel Stud - won Bronze Junior Colt Champion at Milan Straight Egyptian World Championship 2020.

What are the objectives you would like your breeding program to reach in the future?

The real challenge is not just to produce a champion, but to maintain in most of the offsprings the balance between a good level of beauty with correct proportional body structure. My aim is to manage to produce high quality offsprings with an exquisite look that represents Ezzaman breeding vision.

I am glad that some of Ezzaman horses are part of other breeding programs in Egypt. And I am honored to have few ambassadors at Al Wakeel Stud in Iraq, to take part in the restoration of the Iraqi Arabian Horse heritage.

Still, I am looking forward to having more Ez-

Will you please leave a final message to the readers of AHM? With no past there is no future, and if it wasn’t for the effort of the great older breeders who worked hard to hold the Arabian horse heritage together and built upon it, we wouldn’t have reached the quality of the modern Arabian horses. I was lucky to have met many of those famous breeders, observed their programs closely and learned from them and I was blessed to have found those who have helped me and guided me honestly through the path. They all have my gratitude.

As for my advice to all the new beginners, knowledge is the best base to start with, not only about bloodlines and genetics, but as well about the well-being and welfare of the horses. Keep learning along the road, don’t underestimate any breeding program as there is something to learn from every breeder. Love what you do and believe in your dreams.

Thanks a lot for your contribution Maha Ibrahim. It was an honor to talk to you. Best wishes on behalf of the whole AHM Team.

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Hello Nicole!

Thank you very much for accepting our interview. Let’s start from the very beginning. Please, introduce yourself to our readers. Give us some background to you and to your family.

My Name is Nicole Tatjana Knoth, I am German and I have been living in Egypt for 24 years. I am a Clothing Engineer – my work is what got me to Egypt, but my passion the Arabian horses - is what made me stay.

I am living happily on the outskirts of Cairo with my husband and his four kids, three dogs and two cats.

As you can guess, I am a crazy animal lover.

When was NTK Arabians founded? What’s your philosophy? And your breeding strategy?

In 2016, I founded my own stud NTK Arabians, after already 15 years of breeding Arabians under the name of my former husband’s farm – Al Sharbatly Stud.

I come from a riding background, so a functional horse physically and mentally is essential for me.

In my breeding program, I am looking for a special charm in the horses, which should not be mistaken by breeding for a head.

It’s the whole magic way a horse can take you. That is my main focus point in breeding and, at this point, I can look over mistakes in my horses as long as I am aware of these mistakes. I try to focus on

one or maximum two main things I want to improve in my mares and then choose accordingly.

Lately, the ultimate goal is for sure to pass this charm on all of my horses on top of a perfect conformation.

Who is/are the most important breeding stallion(s) at NTK Arabians at the moment? Why? We have together with Ezzaman and Seso Stud, Mahmoud Al Jazira who has been standing with us on a lease for 2 years now from Al Jazira Stud of Kuwait.

I have believed in him since I first saw him, so I intensively used him over these last two breeding seasons and he proved me right.

Mahmoud produces very balanced foals and always improves the mares. He conveys this charm I was telling you about, on top of beautiful heads and eyes, good shoulders and neck.

He also increases a bounce in the movement, which is special.

In addition, he conveys beautiful sweet disposition to all of the foals – just like him.

I really love this stallion and I am very grateful to his owner Mr. Talal AlMehri who gave us the chance to use him in our programs.

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Which of your mares are you mainly using to improve or evolve your breeding program?

I have ten broodmares on my farm going back to three families and strains. All of them are bred by myself, some of them reaching the third generation of my breeding program: • Hadban Enzahi – Malak al Sharbatly (Simeon Sharav x Zizi) this mare herself was Gold Champion as a yearling filly. She produced several show champions and her show attitude and strong character are passed onto her 4 generations that she gave me.

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ght Egyptian horses and they all have an extreme refinement and type.

• Dahman – Abeer el Nil al Sharbatly (by Ansata Murtajiz) and Angham el Nil al Sharbatly (by Hilal el Nakeeb) are my representatives of the Nile family going back to Arousat el Nil Rahim by Imperial Madori, one of the most beautiful mares ever.

Who are the latest and most important additions to NTK Arabians breeding program? (Latest crops of foals) Last year I was blessed with a beautiful filly out of Mahmoud Al Jazira - NTK Shaya by Shadwana al Sharbatly.

She is for me very close to my ideal and I hope and pray she will continue her development as I expect and wish for.

My other big addition came by fulfilling a dream I

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had since very long, which is to own a stallion from Dr. Nagel’s breeding program. I love this man and his horses and their type. NK Nadirah is a mare which took my breath away and gave me goosebumps – this year I managed to acquire her grandson

by NK Nabhan.

NK Nemir is still only 11 months old, but I believe he will make me proud as the future sire of NTK Arabians.

Where did your passion for morphology competitions arise from? Please, tell us something about most recent victories in the show environment.

I always liked shows and competitions and I was never afraid of getting judged. Even with the politics going on in the shows sometimes, I believe at least the first and second places are usually the right picks. I think it is important to see your horses in a class with direct comparison to others, you can and

should learn by this, it is not just about winning.

I had horses shown in Europe and Egypt over the last 10 years with several champion titles. With the change of my life and building up my new farm, I stayed away from the show scene for the last years, concentrating on breeding and building up my farm. Just last year I decided I am ready to show again and entered the Rabab Championship 2020 with 4 horses, which were all placed.

NTK Maya placed first in the class of the three years old fillies.

NTK Aya el Nil placed second in the two years old fillies and later in the championship she was awarded the Bronze Champion. This was a very special win, as I showed her myself in the championship.

What are the objectives you would like your breeding program to reach in the future?

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products will have the quality to be shown and winning internationally. Don’t get me wrong, I am not breeding for the show, but I have my own vision of the look I like, which I am breeding for and I don’t follow a fashion look. But, I believe the Straight Egyptians should and can compete with the other Arabians too.

What’s the best way for a potential client to reach you?

Sure, by phone: # 002 01222129311 or email: nickiknoth@gmail.com Will you please leave a final message to the readers of AHM? I am grateful for AHM to give me the opportunity to talk about my passion, the Straight Egyptian Arabian horses, and I hope more and more people will get interested in and fascinated by this special breed. These animals have so much to give, it makes you forget all the lows and losses we as breeders have to go through.

Keep it up! Eventually they will pay you back in their own way.

Thanks a lot for your contribution Nicole Knoth. It was an honor to talk to you.

Best wishes on behalf of the whole team!

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ur great German friend and photographer Joanna Jonientz has a natural gift for capturing Arabians. In her photography horses appear so close to us as if they were within our reach and we could feel their breath.

Joanna has loved horses since her childhood. She has been able to transpose her natural ability into a profession through encouragement and lots of personal work, travelling around the world to immortalize traditional breeders in the company of what is dearest to their

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heart, that is, Arabian horses, by them considered as God given creatures.

She made many of those trips in various countries of the Middle East which are the cradles of the breed,

particularly, Bahrain in the Arabian Peninsula, Jordan, Kuwait, Syria, but especially Egypt, a country so dear to Joanna

because there, as she explained, “breeders are still authentic and their hospitality springs from a genuine impetus to honour the visitor”, in a way that is hard to find elsewhere.

Therefore, Joanna lends us her delicate eye to share her interest in and involvement with the breeders of this country, which has managed to preserve and protect its equine heritage without resorting to external contributions. As she points out, “Egypt still possesses rare bloodlines that shine forth as a treasure for all mankind”.

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set” having received numerous International Awards, such as the well-known National Geographic Magazine, which did very well in publishing this living testimony into it.

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a concrete success that Joanna feels to share with all of us. She joins the Pantheon of that select group of photographers who are not subject to the constraints of the current North – South divide, which continues to be fuelled by petrodollars.

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and the need for representing the breed, our outstanding photographer has in store for us more breath-taking pictures that will always make us dream and will awaken our

passions in Part 2, next year.

Thank you Joanna for sharing with us such a truly genuine passion for the purebred Arabian horse.

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ocated in Greece, JM Arabians owned by Iosif Mertyris is one of the most notorious and successful private breeding programs in Europe dedicated to international quality production.

Iosif dedicates a lot of love and passion to the Arabian horses.

He believes that this is the key to long-time success in all aspects of life.

For the 2021 Dubai edition, I had the honor to interview him, and he was happy to walk me through the main stages of his activity as a breeder and spokesman of the Arabian horse.

Hello, Mr. Iosif. Welcome on board! Please, introduce yourself to our readers, give us some background to you, your family, and your education.

My name is Iosif Mertyris, I am Greek, and I come from the east coast of the Peloponnese. My country is called Ermioni, a beautiful peninsula on the Aegean sea. I lived in Italy for many years, and I did my university studies at La Sapienza of Rome. I live with my two children and my wife, who is also from Ermioni.

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What made you prefer the Arabian breed to all the other horse breeds?

I got involved with the Arabian horse by chance.

I have been to Israel several times for business reasons. On one of those business trips, I had the opportunity to see many Arabian horses. I have chosen this breed for the pleasure of a free ride. I own two straight Egyptian horses at the moment, one female and one male. I took them with me here to Greece, and both live on my farm with all the other horses. For me, it was love at first sight.

Morphology, pride, and the ability to communicate with the Arabian horse are what I love the most.

When were JM Arabians founded? Which bloodlines are mainly bred there?

JM Arabians were founded in 2018. But the new farm was built in 2020, on a beautiful hill with lots of greenery and natural water sources. The Mediterranean climate is quite suitable for Arabian horses.

What does the word ‘breeding’ mean to you?

What specific qualities or skills do you need to become a good breeder?

Breeding means you have a dream. It requires tons of patience, unconditional love, and knowledge, which is never enough.

D IBN RASHEEM

BRONZE JUNIOR COLT & BEST HEAD Paris World Championship 2019

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Rasheem. The mares with Ajman Moniscione, WH Justice, Marajj, and Marwan Al Shaqab bloodlines are also a good match with D Ibn Rasheem.

D IBN Rasheem Progenies What’s your philosophy? And your breeding strategy?

My philosophy is to believe and try up with different bloodlines with different conformation and morphology. And strive to make my dreams come true. Bear in mind that not always a champion stallion and a champion mare will give you a Champion foal...

Are there any particular foals offering good breeding and show potential?

The breeding products of JM Arabians are already at a very high level. I can safely say that Afrodite (D Ibn Rasheem x Lei My Star) is an exceptional filly, and I can’t wait to take her to the first shows. There are other sons to D Ibn Rasheem that are quite handsome, such as the colt Achille out of Almara KA daughter of QR Marc. I am always so impressed by the way D Ibn Rasheem corrects and improves the overall morphology.

He passes so much onto the new foals, even with mares that are not so good.

Who is/are the most important breeding stallion(s) at JM Arabians? Why? The spearhead of the JM Arabians breeding program is D Ibn Rasheem, a son to FA El Rasheem out of the mare Angeliccha, now standing at Capecci Training Center (Italy).

Perhaps, he is the son who resembles him the most. He is a young stallion boasting to his credit some of the most coveted titles in the world. At age 5, he is already an exceptional reproducer and, I am sure that his foals will do great things at shows. I also own an Egyptian stallion from the Thee Desperado bloodline, and a son to Ajman Moniscione called Ajman Star.

Which of your mares are you mainly using to improve or evolve your breeding program?

Right now, I own two Egyptian mares. A daughter to AL Ayal, and a black daughter to Burak Ben Eden, both very compatible with D Ibn

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How do you tackle the concepts of ‘beauty’ and ‘functional correctness’ in our modern-day Arabians?

chen, and twice the World Championship in Paris, winning two bronze medals and the best head award under the lead of Paolo Capecci. In addition to this, I won the Gold Champion title at the International show in Milan, in Verona, and the Silver Champion title in Ströhen, Germany.

What are the objectives you would like your breeding program to reach in the future?

I would like to produce new future champion horses and to be able to participate and win the World Champion title!

JM Arabians Farm Our work as breeders is quite hard. We are looking for the top model by Armani or by Versace. But we must be objective. We love so much the foals which were born in our hands that sometimes this makes us lose our point of view. Arabian horses don’t have to be only beautiful. They must be correct and functional horses in the first place.

They must move as if they were flying on the ground.

They must be proud. Modern Arabians look very fine, with extreme heads, statuesque bodies, a lot of type and movement.

Please, outline some of your most significant victories in the show environment so far.

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Will you please leave a final message to the readers of this interview?

Arabian horses are my passion, love, lifestyle, best friends, family, my everything!

Thanks a lot for your contribution Iosif. It was an honor to talk to you. We wish you all the best and plenty of good things in the new breeding season!

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ARABIAN DREAM 2020 ECAHO B - INTERNATIONAL SHOW - Treviso Written by Sonja Smaldone Due to the second spike of Covid-19 pandemic in autumn 2020, the much-awaited 2nd edition of Arabian Dream was procrastinated to the long weekend from 11th to 13th December in the beautiful structures of “ASD Circolo Ippico del Cristallo” located nearby Treviso.

Following the cancellation of the official dates with all the upheavals of the moment, ArabianVibe Srls, under the leadership of Mr. Gianluca Martino, kept working intensely, incessantly, and amazingly on the preparation of the event that besides the Ecaho affiliated B-International show hosted the Futurity Championship with the Females and Males born in 2020 sponsored by European Breeders Trust, the Aljassimya Amateur Classes sponsored by Aljassimya Stud from Qatar and reserved for non-professional handlers, the Straight Egyptian Event and the last leg of the Italian Show Tour 2020, reserved for horses born and bred in Italy and owned by Italian breeders.

The Ecaho B - International Show registered a beautiful handful of Arabian specimens coming from different parts of the world, including many national and international champion horses who already exist in the historical record. We had the privilege of working with an extraordinary judge panel composed of Mr. Gianmarco Aragno (Italy), Mr. Fausto Scanzi (Italy), Mrs. Anna Stajanowska (Poland), and Mrs. Michaela Wedined (Germany).

Disciplinary Commissioners: Mr. Giampaolo Teobaldelli (Italy); Mr. Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy) and Mr. Marco Capelli (Italy).

A causa del secondo picco di pandemia Covid-19 nell’autunno 2020, la 2a attesissima edizione di Arabian Dream fu procrastinata al lungo week end dall’11 al 13 dicembre nelle bellissime strutture dell ‘”ASD Circolo Ippico del Cristallo” situato nei pressi di Treviso. Dopo la cancellazione delle date ufficiali e tutti gli sconvolgimenti del momento, ArabianVibe Srls, sotto la guida del Sig.Gianluca Martino, continuò a lavorare intensamente, incessantemente e sorprendentemente alla preparazione dell’evento che oltre allo show B-Internazionale affiliato Ecaho ospitava il Futurity Championship con Femmine e Maschi nati nel 2020 sponsorizzato da European Breeders Trust; le Classi Amatoriali Aljassimya sponsorizzate da Aljassimya Stud del Qatar e riservate a handler non professionisti; lo Straight Egyptian Event, e l’ ultima tappa dell’Italian Show Tour 2020, riservato ai cavalli nati e allevati in Italia e di proprietà di allevatori italiani. L’Evento di Classe B Internazionale affiliato ECAHO registrò un nutrito gruppo di esemplari arabi provenienti da diverse parti del mondo, tra cui molti campioni di cavalli nazionali e internazionali già presenti nel record storico. Avemmo il privilegio di lavorare con una giuria straordinaria composta dal Sig. Gianmarco Aragno (Italia), dal Sig. Fausto Scanzi (Italia), dalla Sig.ra Anna Stajanowska (Polonia) e dalla Sig.ra Michaela Wedined (Germania). Commissari Disciplinari: Sig. Giampaolo Teobaldelli (Italia); Sig. Roberto Ceccaroni (Italia) e Sig. Marco Capelli (Italia).

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In his quality as a Ring-master: Mr. Alberto Manerba (Italy).

Italian architect and artist Federica Crestani with the Art & Horse exhibition of oil paintings and refined sculpture were the special guests at this 2nd edition. The whole competition could be followed live via Livestream thanks to the cameras of Arabian Essence (Italy).

Ring-master: Sig. Alberto Manerba (Italia).

L’architetto e artista italiana Federica Crestani con la mostra Art & Horse di dipinti a olio e sculture raffinate furono gli ospiti speciali di questa 2a edizione.

L’intera competizione poté essere seguita in diretta via Livestream grazie alle telecamere di Arabian Essence (Italia).

The second edition of Arabian Dream will be a date to remember for several different reasons.

Following the lockdown from the beginning of April 2020 that had led to a period of stalemate in the morphology show industry, the success of the event organized by Gianluca Martino demonstrated its ability to act as a driving force for the resumption of the general activities, responding to the expectations of many professionals, especially the youngest.

The qualifying classes were all of outstanding quality, the handlers were very focused, and each gave their best in the arena.

The ending ceremony was very moving. At some point, the judges put their right hand at the height of their heart to the tune of Michael Jackson’s s Heal The World. They were all standing together in the

La seconda edizione di Arabiam Dream sarà una data da ricordare per tutta una serie di ragioni. Dopo il lungo lockdown che a partire dagli inizi di aprile 2020 aveva provocato lo stallo dell’industria degli show di morfologia, il successo dell’evento organizzato da Gianluca Martino dimostrò la sua capacità di fungere da volàno per la ripresa delle attività generali del settore, rispondendo alle aspettative di tanti professionisti, particolarmente dei più giovani.

Le classi qualificatesi per le finali erano di altissima qualità, gli handler molto concentrati e ognuno diede il meglio di sé nell’ arena. La cerimonia finale fu un momento particolarmente solenne. Sulle note di Heal The World di Michael Jackson i giudici furono invitati a portare la mano destra all’altezza del

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middle of the arena. And we even saw a glimmer of a tear in the eye of some. In the tribunes, spectators were overwhelmed by the joyful atmosphere and the halo of magic surrounding the arena.

Therefore, it seems fair to thank first of all the creator of the Arabian Dream 2021, Mr. Gianluca Martino, for all the efforts he made in a situation characterized by a thousand critical issues. Good boy!

Thanks to Mr. Adriano Della Vella, owner of ASD Centro Ippico del Cristallo, and all his staff for the warm hospitality and first-class cooperation.

Thanks to Maria Baleri, Stefano Serni and Fieracavalli Verona for having been the best Partner ever in this project.

Thanks to Anna Scarpa, the voice that talked smoothly all along with the show. Thanks to photographers Paola Drera and Alessio Azzali. Their stunning shots will always testify to the success and the joy of those days. Thanks to Debora Martino, we all admired her hard work as general secretary of the show.

In conclusion, we want to express our most heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors supporting the event so eagerly and so generously.

loro cuore. Erano tutti in piedi al centro dell’arena, lo sguardo intenso e gli occhi pieni di commozione.

Pertanto, ci sembra giusto ringraziare innanzitutto il fautore di Arabian Dream 2021, il Sig. Gianluca Martino per tutti i gli sforzi compiuti in una congiuntura caratterizzata da mille criticità. Bravo!

Si ringraziano il Sig. Adriano Della Vella, titolare dell’ASD Centro Ippico del Cristallo, e tutto il suo staff per la calorosa ospitalità e la collaborazione di prim’ordine.

Grazie Maria Baleri, Stefano Serni e Fieracavalli Verona per essere stato il miglior Partner in assoluto in questo progetto. Grazie ad Anna Scarpa, la voce che ha animato tutto lo show. Grazie ai fotografi Paola Drera e Alessio Azzali. I loro scatti mozzafiato testimonieranno sempre il successo e la gioia di quei giorni. Grazie a Debora Martino, ammirammo tutti il suo duro lavoro in qualità di segretaria generale.

In conclusione, vogliamo esprimere il nostro più sentito ringraziamento a tutti gli sponsor che sostennero l’evento con tanto entusiasmo e generosità.

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Yearling Fillies -

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

DARJANA EL AZIZ

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ESMERALDA BY PSYCHE

PSYCHE EMOTION

GOLD

BREEDER: BOLZIERI ROBERTO AZ. AGR. OWNER: BOLZIERI ROBERTO AZ. AGR.

BRONZE

VA ELEGANZA

KANZ ALBIDAYER X AJ SEPHORA BREEDER: VICTOR ARABIANS DI RANIERI MAURO OWNER: VICTOR ARABIANS DI RANIERI MAURO AHM | 123

Yearling Colts-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

KARIM ALKHALED

ALEXXANDER X CARMINE AL KHALED BREEDER: KHALID AHMED BAGEDO - ALKHALED FARM OWNER: ABHAA ARABIANS AHM | 124

FAWAZ AL OWAIDAH

GOLD

FA EL RASHEEM X ELLE FLAMENCA BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD OWNER: AL OWAIDAH ARABIANS

BRONZE

REGHDAM AL MAHA

KAHEELAN AL MAHA X MAYA BY MEGANDAPUA BREEDER: ABDULAZEZ ALSHAMASI OWNER: ABDULAZEZ ALSHAMASI AHM | 125

Junior Fillies-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

SAFYAH AL SAFIR

FADIL AL SHAQAB X SA SONYA BREEDER: AL SAFIR STUD OWNER: AL SAFIR STUD AHM | 126

EKRAM AL KHALED

GLORIUS APAL X EUREKA K.A.

GOLD

BREEDER: KHALID AHMED BAGEDO - ALKHALED FARM OWNER: ABHAA ARABIANS

BRONZE

SA JANIRA

SA FAEZ SIMBAD X PRINCESA PIN BREEDER: SCIPIONI ANGELO OWNER: SCIPIONI ANGELO AHM | 127

Junior Colts-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

PEGASO BY PENELOPE

JAMIL IBN SHAKLAN P X PENELOPE BREEDER: FRANCIACORTA ARABIANS AZ AGR OWNER: MAURO D’ADDA AHM | 128

MG EL RASHEER

GOLD

FA EL RASHEEM X GW LA PREMIERE BREEDER: M G ARABIANS SNC OWNER: M G ARABIANS SNC

BRONZE

WALI AL SAFIR

WADEE AL SHAQAB X EXSPOSITA BREEDER: AMA ALKANDARI EMAD ABDULLAH - AL SAFIR STUD OWNER: AMA ALKANDARI EMAD ABDULLAH - AL SAFIR STUD AHM | 129

Senior Mares-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

ZMERO STAR

MONTANA FIRENZE X WS MAE WEST BREEDER: DEBORAH KAMRATH AND ALYSSA TAYLOR OWNER: ZMIRO ARABIANS AHM | 130

PENELOPE DS

GOLD

HARIRY AL SHAQAB X LE PIROUETTE BREEDER: DOLCE CAVALLO LLC SANDHU ARABIANS OWNER: ABDULHAMEED MOHAMMED AMEZ

BRONZE

FREE ARSHA

EKSTERN X BASMA PASB BREEDER: SK JANOW PODLASKY OWNER: GE.MAR. SRL AHM | 131

Senior Stallions-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

STY ESSTIMATE

DON GIOVANNI J X EVITA EL JAVIER BREEDER: STEYLAERS GIOVANNA OWNER: ZANIBONI ROBERTO AHM | 132

JASMINE Z

NAGELS Z X YAMALA Z

GOLD

BREEDER: ZUPANCIC MARJAN OWNER: PASI ANGELO

BRONZE

PHAROUK AL AMAR

MURANAS JASSEHR X PANAMERAH BREEDER:ZG GHAMAL AL AMAR OWNER: SCAGLIA GIANLUIGI AHM | 133

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The 2nd edition of Arabian Dream welcomed again the Futurity Championship featuring Females and Males born in 2020 exclusively owned by European citizens.

A stimulus prize money of Euro 10.000 with the goal of boosting the number of new stars at the show was kindly offered by European Breeders Trust. The beautiful Championship was held on Sunday, 13th December 2020 and ended up with the following results:

La 2a edizione di Arabian Dream ha accolto nuovamente il Campionato Futurity con Femmine e Maschi nati nel 2020 di proprietà esclusiva di cittadini europei.

Un contributo stimolante pari a 10.000 Euro è stato gentilmente offerto dall’European Breeders Trust con l’obiettivo di aumentare il numero di nuove star in fiera. Il bellissimo Campionato si è svolto domenica 13 dicembre 2020 e si è concluso con i seguenti risultati:

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Futurity Female -

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

MYRIAM EL KHATIB

KAHEELAN AL MAHA X JUMANAH P BREEDER: BAYOUMI EL KHATIB OWNER: ALOTHMAN TURKI MOHAMMED AHM | 136

ELENOIRE

GOLD

AJMAN MONISCIONE X JANEIRA BREEDER: BOSSALINI NICOLETTA OWNER: BOSSALINI NICOLETTA

BRONZE

NEMESIS REGALIS

SA FAEZ SIMAD X NASHIRA BY CHAWY NA BREEDER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL AHM | 137

Futurity Male -

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

EXACTLYNOON ACNAIBAC AFTER SUNSET W X ER ASPRESSIVA BREEDER: ROTA ALESSANDRO OWNER: ROTA ALESSANDRO AHM | 138

SA ZAPOTEK

SA FAEZ SIMBAD X SA ZEIN

GOLD

BREEDER: SCIPIONO ANGELO IMP. IND OWNER: SCIPIONO ANGELO IMP. IND

BRONZE

HAGIBS AL ZAIN

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Inside the framework of Arabian Dream 2020, The Straight Egyptian event showcased the finest Egyptian Horses from across Europe and the Middle East. Run by a dedicated group of people, it was held in the afternoon of Saturday, 12th December and it drew to a close with the following final results:

Nella cornice di Arabian Dream 2020, l’evento Straight Egyptian ha mostrato al pubblico i migliori cavalli egiziani provenienti dall’ Europa e dal Medio Oriente. Gestito da un gruppo dedicato di persone, l’evento si è svolto nel pomeriggio di sabato 12 dicembre e si è concluso con i seguenti risultati finali: AHM | 141

GOLD

Junior Fillies FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

LIAN AL QASEM

JAWHAR AL QASEM X LOUBANA AL QASEM BREEDER: MR. TAHA SALAH ALQASEM STUD OWNER: MR. TAHA SALAH ALQASEM STUD

SILVER

ELUDAN CLEOPATRA

CYPERUS MANSUR X ELUDAN BOUKRA BREEDER: AZ. AGR. TORRE ROSALIA OWNER: BAYOUNI EL KHATIB AHM | 142

GOLD

AC ANZREK BY DARIA

SM BARIQ X DARIA BY CHANEL

Junior Colts

BREEDER: PASI ANGELO OWNER: PASI ANGELO

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

TEMAHAG

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GOLD

SAWHA EL DINE

Senior Mares

AL WHAID EL DINE X SABIHA LR

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BREEDER: ANGELO TEOBALDELLI OWNER: AL SAFIR STUD

SILVER

BUSHRA AA

AL AYALAA X BADRIYAH AA BREEDER: ARIELA ARABIANS FARM OWNER: WAIL MAHAMID AHM | 144

GOLD

LAHIFF AA

AL AYAL AA X LALIIQ AA

Senior Stallions

BREEDER: ARIELA ARABIANS FARM OWNER: EL KHATIB STUD

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

GR MAHAL

GR LAHAB X GR MARIANAH BREEDER: ANNETTE ERWIN ESCHER OWNER: LUISS AZZOPARDI AHM | 145

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At the end of a really difficult year due to Covid-19 which affected also the Purebred Arabian horse sector, watching the gates of the Centro Ippico del Cristallo that opened to horses competing in the last leg of the 2020 Italian Show Tour was really a great emotion.

The Italian event was reserved for horses born and bred in Italy and owned by Italian breeders.

On Sunday 13th December, the arena of Arabian Dream turned tricolour, with magnificent purebred Arabian horses who paraded and took turns when the bell rang. The event came to an end with the following final results:

Al termine di un anno davvero difficile a causa del Covid-19 che ha interessato anche il settore del PSA, guardare i cancelli del Centro Ippico del Cristallo che si aprivano ai cavalli in gara nell’ ultima tappa dell’Italian Show Tour 2020 è stata davvero un grande emozione.

Alla manifestazione hanno avuto accesso soltanto i cavalli nati e allevati in Italia e di proprietà di allevatori italiani.

Domenica 13 dicembre, l’arena di Arabian Dream si è tinta del tricolore, con magnifici cavalli arabi di razza pura che hanno sfilato e si sono alternati alla campanella. L’evento si è concluso con i seguenti risultati finali:

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Junior Fillies -

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

FREE PAROLA

WH JUSTICE X BASMA PASB BREEDER: GE. MAR. SRL OWNER: GE. MAR. SRL AHM | 148

JWH AMALDEA

GOLD

AL AYAL MONISCIONE X ALIHANDRA MONISCIONE BREEDER: IMO FRANCESCO OWNER: IMO FRANCESCO

BRONZE

FREE OLIVIA

MUNDHER AL SHAQAB X FREE DEA BREEDER: GE. MAR. SRL OWNER: GE. MAR. SRL AHM | 149

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

RASWAAN DEI GOTI

MABEL STAR KA X LADY BY PATRON

GOLD

BREEDER: AZ. AGR. DEI GOTI DI MUNAFÒ FRANCESCO OWNER: AZ. AGR. DEI GOTI DI MUNAFÒ FRANCESCO

NADIR BY JAMIL

JAMIL IBN SHAKLAN P

SILVER

BREEDER: BEDNARSKA EWA AGNIESZKA OWNER: CATTANEO MARINO

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Senior Mares-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

NATISSE REGALIS

WH JUSTICE X NASHIRA BY CHAWY NA BREEDER: RE PIETRO OWNER: REGALIS ARABIANS SRL AHM | 152

YUMA IBN MASSAI

MASSAI IBN MARENGA X SAAB

GOLD

BREEDER: FIRE FRANCESCO OWNER: SCARPA ANNA

BRONZE

TS MISTIKA

LM PERLAMOR X ZT LOVESHAK BREEDER: TROMBINI SERGIO OWNER: TROMBINI SERGIO AHM | 153

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

FREE GANGES

GOLD

MUNDHER ALSHAQAB X BASMA BREEDER: GE. MAR. SRL OWNER: GE. MAR. SRL

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Aljassimya Amateur Classes As one of the largest breeders of Arabian horses in the world, Aljassimya Farm takes their role as a global leader seriously. The farm not only breeds Arabian horses that have won World and National Championships but aims to be a force for the good in the Arabian horse world.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Khalifa Al Thani’ vision of the Amateur Challenge is to gather Arabian Horse lovers in fair and enjoyable competitions, showcasing the versatility and great character of the Arabian, as well as his undeniable beauty. The Challenge offers amateurs the opportunity to experience all the excitement, adrenaline and professionalism of competing at shows across Europe. At the 2nd edition of Arabian Dream, the Aljassimya Amateurs Classes were featured on Sunday, 13th December 2020 and concluded with the following final results:

Essendo uno dei più grandi allevamenti di cavalli arabi al mondo, Aljassimya Farm prende molto sul serio il proprio ruolo di leader globale. L’azienda non alleva soltanto cavalli arabi che hanno vinto campionati mondiali e nazionali, ma intende essere una vera e propria forza motrice per il bene del cavallo arabo in tutto il mondo.

La visione dello sceicco Jassim Bin Khalifa Al Thani riguardo alle classi amatoriali è di riunire tutti gli amanti del cavallo arabo in competizioni eque e divertenti, mettendo in mostra la versatilità e il grande temperamento dell’arabo, nonché la sua innegabile bellezza. La sfida offre ai dilettanti l’opportunità di provare tutta l’eccitazione, l’adrenalina e la professionalità di competere in show di tutta Europa. Alla 2a edizione di Arabian Dream, le classi di Aljassimya si sono esibite domenica 13 dicembre 2020 e si sono concluse con i seguenti risultati finali:

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

FREE GANGES

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YUMA IBN MASSAI

GOLD

MASSAI IBN MARENGA X SAAB BREEDER: FIRE FRANCESCO OWNER: SCARPA ANNA

BRONZE

ELVINYIAH EL AZIZ

FA EL RASHEEM X M.M. ETIENNE BREEDER:ZELLER NOEMIE PHILOMENA DANIELE OWNER: ZELLER NOEMIE PHILOMENA DANIELE AHM | 159

Senior Stallions-

FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

PEGASO BY PENELOPE

JAMIL IBN SHAKLAN P X PENELOPE BREEDER: FRANCIACORTA ARABIANS AZ AGR OWNER:MAURO D’ADDA AHM | 160

FREE ARSHA

EKSTERN X BASMA PASB

GOLD

BREEDER: SK JANOW PODLASKI OWNER: GE.MAR. SRL

BRONZE

PICCADILLY

AJMAN MONISCIONE X SHAKIRA BY KIR BREEDER: SPARAPAN AMADIO OWNER: SCALVINI MARIA ANGIOLA AHM | 161

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Interviewed by Sonia Smaldone

er subjects are not Horses, but Emotions. They take the shape of the horse because they are strong, indomitable, and instinctive. These are the thoughts of Federica Crestani, a Venetian artist from Soave, a lovely town located in one of the most beautiful areas surrounding Verona, between centuries-old vineyards and green hills as far as the eye can see.

Federica is officially an architect, but in her heart, her emotions, and everyday life she is, first and foremost, a contemporary artist who is very well-known in the equestrian field for her stunning works, which are characterized by a personal reinterpretation of German Romanticism in oil painting combined with wire sculpture.

Hi Federica. Welcome on board!

Just to set the scene with our readers, can you please give us some background to you, your

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family, and your academic record?

Although art has become one of my professional channels, I am a self-taught artist. After high school, I graduated in architecture and I specialized in landscape architecture in the city of Venice. I also continue to work as an architect. It is a job that I like very much.

I love many things, and nowadays it is just no possible to confine myself to a single role.

My genetic heritage has played a fundamental role in all that: my father founded our Real Estate, Consulting, and Interior Design family business, so my technical part comes right from him. My mother is a Psychotherapist who, among other things, follows several projects of rehabilitative art therapy, hence my vocation to the world of art intended as a cathartic tool.

I have inherited the love for horses from my paternal uncle.

Have you always dreamt about becoming an artist or did you have other ambitions as a child?

I have been painting horses since I was a child,

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doing now it’s one of my secret dreams.

I am happy I have followed this path through a channel that allows me to have a 360 degree-view.

Federica, you come from an ancient land exuding history, surrounded by vineyards and long-lasting wine tradition.

What’s your relationship with the territory? Do you enjoy living there or are you more of a traveller person?

and, of course, I dreamt of being an artist. However, I also wanted to be an astronaut, an archaeologist, and an architect. In short, it would take me two or three lives to do everything! But yes, I admit that what I’m

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I love traveling but, I have very little time to do it. Getting in touch with different places, cultures, and people is quite an enriching experience, and it allows you to have a multi-perspective vision.

Furthermore, every new contact becomes a vital source of artistic inspiration. But, preserving my roots, it’s

what matters to me. I have a strong relationship with my land, and the idea of doing something that may bring good things to my territory it’s something that has always been there in my mind. And that’s what I’m trying to do now with my job.

Where do you find the inspiration for your artworks? Inside you or do you feel you need to get inspired by what is around you?

I have to use a metaphor to answer this question.

Let’s imagine representing the human body through a representation on a white canvas that we try to keep intact with more or less effort to have full control of it.

At some point, we feel something inside us that we can no longer manage. We perceive a visceral emotion that

we are unable to keep underneath our beautiful white surface. At that point, this reaps open because emotions have to come out, and this is when the “Sturm und Drang” that stirs in us must manifest itself in

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some form.

Mine has taken the shape of a horse. Why the horse? We are dealing with an animal that thrives on c o mp l e m e n tary contrasts and whose emotional balance is always changing.

After all, what are our emotions? When people started asking for my “Emotional self-portraits” through the horses, I began looking at the whole world through the equestrian allegory. Today, I can also paint the ‘soul’ of people in the way I perceive it, of course. My clients tell me their stories. I feel very honoured by what they share with me. They also decide the level of depth I can get from their accounts, and they know that their deepest emotions will remain only between us, imprinted in that gesture or in that colour. So, I tell the life of the people through my horses. Since I paint emotions, the work can only be said completed if it has an emotional impact on the subject portrayed. My horses come into shape straight from the emotions of the people I meet, so it is an inspiration that continues to grow by itself.

Federica, tell us a little about the “Art & Cavallo” exhibition. How and when did your cooperation with FieraCavalli Verona begin?

I first exhibited my artworks at the Jumping event in Fieracavalli 2018, with a small solo show. Afterward, I was contacted by the team of the Exhibition. They proposed me to use my paintings for the 2019 advertising campaign with a strong desire to give an ethical cut to the message to deliver.

I was also required to design a new format for a collective equestrian art salon composed of various artists.

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initiative is not just an exhibition for its own sake. But, it is an ever-expanding cultural network.

One of the many objectives is to make an international art competition in the framework of the salon. That is quite a long way ahead, but all the people involved in this project show great enthusiasm.

Our Magazine is one of the largest specialist publications in the industry of the Arabian Horse.

Have you ever met one? What is your approach to horses in general? Why is the horse such a central theme in your artworks?

This is how Art & Cavallo came to life as the first artistic exhibition space entirely devoted to the Horse in Fieracavalli Verona. It was a great success.

I got soon contacted for Fieracavalli 2020. Since then, the collaboration has started on several levels. A process of contamination through art began alongside new laboratories, new projects and new images for the event.

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Yes, of course! The Arabian horse in motion is something that can only be truly understood by seeing him live, which is why the image that associates him with the personification of the wind fits perfectly. My approach to the horse in general? I decided to take riding lessons a few months ago also to overcome my fear of them. I have always had some sort of reverence for horses, they look so majestic to my eyes. By working and interacting with these beautiful animals since the start of my collaboration with Fieracavalli, I have taken my step forward to experiencing the emotional binomial but not only from the ground. The horse with his great sensitivity represents human emotion to perfection. This is why in the A.I.A. (animal-assisted interventions), horses are the most suited animals for people who experience problems of various kinds.

Federica, your technique involves oil painting in combination with wire sculpture. Why did you choose this specific mixed technique?

In reality, it is a technique resulting from continuous experimentation. I started with only oil painting, but, the two dimensions of the canvas, were not enough, so I introduced the first tears to break down the wild spirit of the horse.

With time, those protrusions took the shape of the essence that cannot be contained in two dimensions but needs three dimensions.

It was a gradual step forward. The first paintings had only the manes that came out, then I started with the legs, then with the heads up to even building real sculptures that come out of the paintings. I call them The Released Souls. The black iron wire represents the sign of the initial pencil sketch, essential and pure.

I didn’t want to choose between sculpture and painting. I didn’t want any borders.

Which one is your favourite piece?

There are two: “Il Salto di Bucefalo” a triptych of 8 meters that later became the advertising campaign of Art & Cavallo, and “La Corsa” for the Jumping advertising campaign 2019-2020. The first piece symbolizes what I really mean by emotions that come out of the canvas, and it wants to be a tribute to all the artists. The second represents a turning point in my life. It is a self-portrait.

What effect do you think the Internet will have on art in the future? Has it affected yours?

I am not so keen on social media, quite the contrary.

I think they are a mystifying reality too much. However, these can be useful tools from a professional point of view. Today, artists are allowed to reach audiences and places they previously had no way of reaching out. Furthermore, art bears the social responsibility for spreading an ethical message among people. I hope that the use of the Internet will take a smarter direction in this sense.

What is the best way for a potential client to reach you?

As mentioned earlier, many clients get in touch with me via Instagram, Facebook, and email.

Of course, there is the exhibition space with the artworks of the Fieracavalli campaigns that people can see in our studio - atelier.

Federica, what are your hopes and dreams or future goals? Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

For the next five years, I want to continue devoting my life to do good things through my work.

I hope our studio will have the Vision to blend art and architecture into cultural projects set on the agenda.

Thank you very much, Federica. The Artworld is anxiously awaiting your future creations. It was a pleasure speaking with you!

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Heracles Domitia

Domitia Farms

Messila Domitia

Flavie Allman

Aramis Domitia

La Vie En Rose Domitia

Esma Rose Domitia

Achilles Domitia

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he world-class standard and internationally recognized quality of Arabian horses are the pride of Qatar and a part of the rich heritage and traditions that belong to this part of the world, further promoted by holding the 23th National Arabian Horse Show from January 22nd to 25th 2021, in the beautiful Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab, with a first-class all-encompassing organization provided by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.

This premier show witnessed more than 450 horses divided up in 14 categories vying for honours, reviewed and evaluated by an exclusive international panel of judges including: Mr. Reisel Gideon (Netherlands); Mr. Beste Klaus (Germany); Mr. Zaragoza Jimenez Carmelo (Spain); Mr. al-Thani Saoud (Qatar); Mr. Tarczynski Tomasz (Poland) and Mr. Rombauer Tàmas (Hungary).

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The smooth conduct of the competition was a major duty of a Disciplinary Commission composed of: Dr. Vet. Laura Mascagna (Italy), Mrs. Alicja Poszepczynska (Poland) and Mr. Alberto Manerba (Italy). In the arena, the impeccable Ringmaster Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy).

The show kicked off on January 22nd at 8:30 and ended on January 25th at 21:30 with the following results: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold

medal winner the grey Is Shereen, by Gazwan al-Nasser and out of Fattam al-Nasser, bred by Al Asayel stud owned by Ebrahim bin Yusuf Alromaihi. Silver medal winner, the grey Sheihana al-Nasser by Naseem al-Rashediah and out of Al Jazi al-Nasser, bred and owned by Al-Nasser Stud. Bronze medal winner the grey Hind al-Rayyan, by Ashaal al-Rayyan and out of Or Marjuana, bred

by Sheikh Hamad Ali A Al Thani and owned by Al Rayyan Farm.

In the Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Emarella by Sahma al-Arab and out of Emandorella, bred by SK Michalow and owned by Al Jassimiya Farm. Silver medal winner the bay Alma Al Jassim by Bandit SRA and out of Flora Hvp, bred by Sarguil Ltda and owned by Al Jassim Stud. Bronze medal winner the chestnut RK Najd Shazin by Fa El Rasheem x TF Esmeralda, bred by Shazin Società Agricola and owned by Al Shaqab Stud.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Safira al-Dohul by Safir al-Rayyan and out of Saja al-Shaqab, bred

by Mohammad Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi and owned by Al Nawasi Stud. Silver medal winner the grey Salsabil al-Nasser by Wh Justice and out of Ftyoon al-Shaqab, bred by Sheikh Nawaf Nasser KH Al Thani and owned by Al Nasser AHM | 179

Stud. Bronze medal winner the grey Piacenza,

by Qr Marc and out of Primavera, bred by SK Michalow and owned Al Shahania Stud.

In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Wadee al-Jassimiya, by Wadee al-Shaqab and out of Just Love Aljassimyia, bred and owned by Al Jassimiya Farm.

Silver medal winner the chestnut Hader al-Shaqab by Enotri Eea and out of Hayam al-Shaqab, bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay Gazwan al-Sraiya by Fadi al-Shaqab and out of Bidaya al-Sraiya, bred and owned by Al Sraiya Stud.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Amir al-Reeh by Fadi al-Shaqab and out of Zahira al-Zobair, bred and owned by Al Reeh Stud. Silver medal winner the AHM | 180

grey Lamy al-Shaqab, by Sma Magic One and out of Rasha al-Shaqab, bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. Bronze medal winner the chestnut Halul al-Khor,

by Excalibur Ea & Psl First Light, bred and owned

by Al Khor Stud.

In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Badiea al-Nasser by Rfi Farid and out of Aliah al-Nasser, bred by Al Nasser Stud and owned by Al Jumail Stud. Silver medal winner

the bay Luigi by Kanz al-Bidayer and out of Lolita, bred by Saelens D and owned by Al Majidah Farm. Bronze medal winner the bay Gazwan al-Nasser

by Gazal al-Shaqab and out of Ftoon al-Shaqab, bred by Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Thani and owned by Nasser Mohammed Mesfer Al Hajri.

CONCLUSION: The predominance of Qatar on the world stage in terms of equine

breeding dates long back in history, it was not born yesterday, and its outstanding quality could be carefully observed and fully appreciated at this 23rd edition, holding the importance of the Arabian horse legacy and the country heritage always close to the heart of Qatari breeders and citizens.

We feel very grateful to our media partners in Qatar for inviting us to cover this important stage of the local show season and express our most heartfelt thank you the Organizers from the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, the many Sponsors who actually supported the event, the owners, the judges, the handlers, the disciplinary commissioners and everyone else who contributed to its triumph. The appointment is renewed for next year 2022 with new interesting prospects from this wonderful land.

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YEARLING FILLIES - FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP

SILVER

SHEIHANA AL NASSER

NASEEM AL RASHEDIAH X AL JAZI AL NASSER BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD OWNER: AL NASSER STUD AHM | 184

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IS SHEREEN

GAZWAN ALNASSER X FATTAM ALNASSER BREEDER: AL ASAYEL STUD OWNER: EBRAHIM BIN YUSUF ALROMAIHI

BRONZE

HIND AL RAYYAN

ASHHAL AL RAYYAN X OR MARJUANA BREEDER: HAMAD ALI A AL THANI OWNER: AL RAYYAN FARM AHM | 185

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SILVER

HADER AL SHAQAB ENOTRI EEA X HAYAM AL SHAQAB

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WADEE ALJASSIMYA

WADEE AL SHAQAB X JUST LOVE ALJASSIMYA BREEDER: ALJASSIMYA FARM OWNER: ALJASSIMYA FARM

BRONZE

GAZWAN AL SRAIYA FADI AL SHAQAB X BIDAYA AL SRAIYA BREEDER: AL SRAIYA STUD OWNER: AL SRAIYA STUD AHM | 187

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SILVER

ALMA AL JASSIM BANDIT SRA X FLORA HVP BREEDER: SARGUIL LTDA OWNER: AL JASSIM STUD AHM | 188

GOLD

EMARELLA

SAHM EL ARAB X EMANDORELLA

BREEDER: SK MICHALOW OWNER: AL JASSIMIYA FARM

BRONZE

RK NAJD SHAZIN FA EL RASHEEM X TF SMERALDA

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SILVER

LAMY AL SHAQAB

SMA MAGIC ONE X RASHA AL SHAQAB BREEDER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF OWNER: AL SHAQAB MEMBER OF QF AHM | 190

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AMIR AL REEH

FADI AL SHAQAB X ZAHIRA AL ZOBAIR BREEDER: AL REEH STUD OWNER: AL REEH STUD

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HALUL AL KHOR EXCALIBUR EA X PSL FIRST LIGHT BREEDER: AL KHOR STUD OWNER: AL KHOR STUD AHM | 191

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SILVER

SALSABIL AL NASSER WH JUSTICE X FTOON AL SHAQAB

BREEDER: SHIKH NAWAF NASSER KH AL THANI OWNER: AL NASSER STUD AHM | 192

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SAFIRA AL DOHUL SAFIR AL RAYYAN X SAJA AL SHAQAB

BREEDER: MOHAMMAD ABDULRAHMAN AL NUAIMI OWNER: AL NAWASI STUD

BRONZE

PIACENZA

QR MARC X PRIMAVERA BREEDER: SK MICHALOW OWNER: AL SHAHANIA STUD AHM | 193

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SILVER

LUIGI

KANZ ALBIDAYER X LOLITA BREEDER: SAELENS D OWNER:AL MAJIDAH FARM AHM | 194

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BADIEA AL NASSER RFI FARID X ALIAH AL NASSER

BREEDER: AL NASSER STUD OWNER: AL JUMAIL STUD

BRONZE

GAZWAN AL NASSER

GAZAL AL SHAQAB X FTOON AL SHAQAB BREEDER: SHEIKH NAWAF BIN NASSER AL THANI OWNER: NASER MOHAMMED MESFER AL HAJRI AHM | 195

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Interviewed by: Sonia Smaldone

udging Arabian horses conformation takes practice, but anyone who has spent quality time around these beautiful creatures can learn to do it. Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. For the 2021 Spring edition, I had the honour to interview Mr. Carmelo Zaragoza Gimenez from Lleida, Spain. He was very pleased to walk me through the main aspects of his own professional experience in judging Arabian horses.

Hello Mr. Zaragoza Gimenez. Thank you very much for accepting our invitation so kindly. Just to set the scene with our readers, give us some background to you, to your family and education please.

I was born in 1968 in a traditional family. One of the most valuable things my parents provided me with is education, best schools in the area and countless extra escolar activities to complement my formation.

At my early teens, I had a school friend whose parents had a cow farm. One day, his parents purchased him a horse and he invited me to spend the weekend on the farm riding the horse and having some fun around. Just in the moment I sat on the horse, the ‘seed’ was planted, but many years should pass until it flourished.

Going back to my schooling period, it came the time to choose which studies I wanted to perform at the university.

I told my parents

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I wanted to be a vet, their immediate answer was that it had nothing to do with the family business and would be useless so they ‘proposed’ to study something that would be useful for the business such as Accountancy, Law, Economics, etc… so I chose to study Law. While I was at the university, I had a girlfriend who also was studying Law, with whom I used to go in the mountains and some others destinations at weekends. During those trips, if I saw a horse in a field or a riding centre, I would stop the car and spend some time just watching the horses. Once in one of those stops, she told me why, if I liked the horses so much, didn’t buy one? Sooner done than said, I was the owner of a horse.

From there, I started to meet people related to the horse world until nowadays.

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When did you start getting interested in the pure-bred Arabian horse? Which are your favourite bloodlines? Why? Around 1998, I was involved with some Andalusian horse breeders, passing the reproductive test for the army to give the license and I was also preparing some of them to compete in the morphological shows of the breed. It was from the hands of the brigade of the delegation of the army in my town that I started becoming more interested in Arabian horses. It was in an event where there were Andalusians and Arabian horses that I first got trapped by them.

My favourite bloodline is the straight Egyptian one, for me they got ‘something’ which I am short in words to describe, but that makes me feel they are special. At some point, I got many of them until I got divorced and life gave me some twists, all part of my growing process.

When did you become a Judge? What specific preparation did you get?

I think it was 2001 or around, cannot be precise about that, I passed the test for national judge and the 3 probations required for passing the test in Morocco for the ECAHO International list and also the 3 probations required.

I got great memories of that time in Morocco, we received great attention from the organizer and some fun with the people we presented there, special mention deserves Mr. Koenraad Detailleur, who made all that experience very enjoyable.

What do you feel has been your most rewarding experience as a judge?

Being able to see and judge some of the best Arabian horses in the world and not less important, meeting really great people involved with the Arabian horse at all levels.

What horse or horses have you judged that have left the greatest impression on you?

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them as I don’t want to make the mistake of missing one.

become quite complicated. The worst is the uncertainty of what is to come.

What are, in your opinion, the strengths of the breed and how do you tackle the concepts of ‘beauty’ and ‘functional correctness’?

Intelligence, movement and elegance. First of all, an Arabian Horse must be a good horse and then he has to manifest, strongly, the specific characters of the breed, head and neck, tail carriage, movement, with a high and long suspension in the trot and elegance holding it all together.

If you were empowered to effect change in the Arabian World, how would you go about it?

This one it is hard to answer. There are many people with many interests, lots of business …Maybe I would put more ethical values requests to get certain positions in the Arabian horse world.

What else would you like to achieve at this stage of your professional career?

Nothing, I feel fulfilled enough for not having further ambitions than staying and enjoy my current position. I have been the Spanish delegate in ECAHO for many years, Vice-president of AECCA, the Spanish Arabian Horse Breeders Association, international judge, running the family business with my brother, I am a very happy husband with some hobbies to attend, I don’t miss anything in my life to be honest.

Carmelo, do you feel like leaving a message to the readers of this interview?

I just thank everybody who has dedicated some time reading this interview about me.

Which particular skills are necessary to become an accountable judge?

Well, I don’t think there is a receipt for that, it helps experience in judging and very important for me, being involved with horses in any way, riding, breeding, etc.

What advice would you give to a young person who wishes to pursue a career as a judge in this sector?

Patience, tones of it, will for learning, be humble and try always to be fair.

To what extent has the current global health crisis been affecting the industry?

I think hugely in a very negative way, less shows, less sales…Everything has

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ike all the Arabian horses competitions right at the beginning of 2021, the 1st Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) or 30th edition of Qatar International Arabian Horse Show (QIAHS) was keen to abide by the preventive mea-

The event was held from February 3rd to 6th 2021 under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a very special place, Katara Esplanade, show ring, stands and tribunes truly phenomenal thanks to an impressive organizatio-

sures to curb any further spread of the novel coronavirus, and follow the related strategy for the wellbeing of the people.

nal machine put in place by Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, General Manager, Katara, and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Katara International

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Arabian Horse Festival, with the good support of Qatar Equestrian Federation, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, and Qatar Foundation.

As per catalogue, well 252 purebred Arabian show horses entered the championships of the prestigious Title Show, featuring a total prizemoney of QAR13,000,000, one of the highest for an event of this kind.

Stallions, mares, colts, fillies, and yearling, finalists in their respective classes, graced the arena, impressing the judges with their graceful trot and absolutely gorgeous looks.

There were eleven experienced judges participating in this first edition: Mr. Francesco Santoro (Italy); Mr. Gianmarco Aragno (Italy); Mr. Klaus Beste (Germany); Mr. Steven Lieblang (U.S.A.); Mr. Jerzy Bialobok (Poland); Mrs. Ann Norden (Sweden); Mrs. Anna Stojanowska (Poland); Mr. Ahmed Hamza (Egypt); Ms. Michaela Weidner (Germany); Mr. Gideon Reisel (Netherlands) and Mr. Tomasz Tarczynski (Poland). It must be said that their disciplined approach on horses was truly exemplary during the course of the event.

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Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr. Laura Mascagna (Italy); Dr. Malak Benamar (Morocco); Alberto Manerba (Italy) and Ms. Alicja Poszepczynska (Poland).

In the arena, Ringmaster Dr. Mohamed Mabrouk Hammad and Assistant Ringmaster Mr. Roberto Ceccaroni (Italy).

The show was commented both in Arabic and English by Speakers Mr. Abdulla Al Barmaki and Ms. Thuraya Barzan Al Tikriti.

Those who did not manage to travel that far could follow the competition livestreamed by Arabian Es-

sence, Arabian Insider, KIAHF and Katara TV. The show started on Wednesday, 3 February at 3:30 pm and ended on Friday, 5 February at 7pm with the following winning horses: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Jalyla AT by Mahder al-Jamal and out of Jayda, owned by al-Thumama Stud. Silver medal winner the bay Namah al-Shahania, by Na Nous al-Shahania and out of Anwar al-Shahania, owned by al-Shahaniya Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay Rafeef al-Shaqab by Al-Rasheed al-Rayyan and out of Shaikha al-Shaqab, owned by al-Shaqab Stud.

In Junior Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Maria Magdalena Nwa, by Fa el-Rasheem and out of Magdalena, owned by al-Thumama Stud. Silver medal winner the bay Sultanah al-Shahania, by Sultan al-Zobara and out of Majolicaa, owned by Sheikh Reem Md al-Thani.

Bronze medal winner the bay Al-Wazna al-Shaqab,

by Sma Magic One and out of Bushrah al-Shaqab, owned by al-Shaqab Stud.

Jassim al-Thani. Silver medal winner the grey Rihab al-Nasser, by Marwan al-Shaqab and out of Remal al-Nasser, owned by al-Nasser Stud.

Bronze medal winner the grey Baviera Hvp, by Marwan al-Shaqab and out of Hb Bessolea, owned

by Sheikh Alqaqa al-Thani.

In the Senior Mares Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Noft Alnayfat by Ajman Moniscione and out of Eagleridge Passionata, owned by Sheikh

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Wijdan al-Shaqab, owned by al-Shaqab Stud.

In the Junior Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Muranas Nader, by Emerald J and out of Muranas Nabila, bred and owned by Jamar – Belgium. Silver medal winner the chestnut Hader al-Shaqab, by Enotri Eea and out of Hayam al-Shaqab, owned by al-Shaqab Stud. Bronze medal winner Wadee Aljassimya, by Wadee al-Shaqab and out of Just Love Aljassimya, owned by Sheik Jassim al-Thani

In the Yearling Colts Championship, Gold medal winner the bay Ag Nobel Rafee, by Fa el-Rasheem and out of Ag Sahhara Gazal, owned by Kaheel Stud. Silver medal winner the grey Areeb al-Nasser,

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In the Senior Stallions Championship, Gold medal winner the grey Sundown K.a, by Qr Marc & L Serenella, owned by Sheikh Jassim al-Thani. Silver medal winner the grey Eks Mansour, by Eks Alihandro and out of Eks Phateena, owned by al-Shahania Stud. Bronze medal winner the bay Fadi al-Shaqab, by Besson Carol and out of Abha Myra, owned by al-Shaqab.

CONCLUSION: The Katara International Arabian Horse Festival was a wonderful experience and a distinctive mix between the past, the present and the future. It represented an important step forward, reinforcing the relationship between the world of Purebred Arabian horses and the public, who was there to discover all that is so special, beautiful, different and charming about this breed; a tradition, which has always been there in Katara.

Prof. Al-Sulaiti expressed great satisfaction that the Festival, featuring one of the highest total prizemoney in history, had concluded successfully. He also noted that the participation of twelve countries in the very first edition of the KIAHF was an outstanding achievement.

Al-Sulaiti highlighted that the highest standards of integrity and fairness were upheld during the Title Show, as the entire proceedings were held in accordance with the standards and rules set by European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO). He also thanked all the sponsors, partners, officials, artists, and exhibitors at the Festival

for their valuable contribution. The officials, judges, and members of the Disciplinary Committee were also honored by the General Manager.

Art lovers were in for a special treat. AlBahie, the Qatar-based auction house, held an auction titled ‘Al Aseel.’ On the block were various pieces of equine-related artwork by international artists. The five-day Festival had featured several equine-related exhibitions and a postal exhibition.

Besides the impressive Title Show, spectators were treated to a taste of Qatari heritage. They were introduced to Hariri Al Shaqab, the poster-child for KIAHF and a world-famous stallion that has won numerous international awards and championships. Audiences were also presented with a remarkable light and sound laser show accompanied by a parade of Arabians and their riders dressed in traditional costume. Spectacular fireworks display and illuminated drones featured horse and rider along Katara’s waterfront, against the backdrop of traditional dhows. A brightly-lit message inviting people back to the next edition of KIAHF next year 2022, brought the Festival to a perfect end.

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YEARLING FILLIES - Final Championship

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MAHDER AL JAMAL X JAYDA ALRABI

BREEDER: Al Thumama Stud OWNER: Al Dana Al Meslemani - Al Thumama Stud

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FA EL RASHEEM X AG SAHHARA GAZAL

BREEDER: AG Nobel Arabians di Arsenault Ida OWNER: Kaheel Stud

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JUNIOR FILLIES - Final Championship

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FA EL RASHEEM X MAGDALINA NWA

BREEDER: NWA Arabians OWNER: Al Dana Al Meslemani - Al Thumama Stud

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EMERALJ X MURANAS NABILA OX

BREEDER: Michaela Weidner - Gestüt Murana OWNER: Guy Jamar

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AJMAN MONISCIONE X EAGLERIDGE PASSIONATA

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BREEDER: Paul Gheysen OWNER: Sheikh Jassim Khalifa H A Al - Thani

BRONZE

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INTERVIEWED BY: SONIA SMALDONE PHOTOGRAPHY BY: DANA RUSSO

Who is Krystal Dawson?

Please tell us about yourself, where you are from and about your family.

G’Day Guys and Gals, I was born in Australia NSW Hunter Valley area called Maitland, filled with lots of farm land, wineries you name it!

When I turned 19, I moved on my own to Sydney to pursue more modelling and I still have the pleasure of going back to see all my family three hours away at any chance I can.

How and when were you discovered as a model? Did you always want to pursue modelling?

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competitions made some contacts in Sydney and I was on my way competing and working as a promotional model.

If you had to say – what three things make a great model?

Professionalism Patience Personality What have been your favourite experiences modelling so far?

I love being able to travel overseas so when I got the chance to compete and shoot in Egypt, Mexico and, as soon as we are allowed with Covid-19, Las Vegas is next!

But, such simple things like shooting wearing roller-skates and milkshakes was extra fun!

But nothing compares to shooting on exquisite Arabian Horses in sand dunes that go for miles.

Are there any fashion designers that you really like to wear? How would you describe your style?

My forever favourite designer/style is Wheels and Dollbaby which is a 1950s pin up style of clothing. The designer lives in Perth Western Australia and celebrities such as Kate Moss, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson wear the designs and they have even collaborated with burlesque icon Dita von Tesse.

I don’t hold myself to just one style, I just dress the way I feel that day, whether it be sporty, girlie, little skirts and small tops or Bohemian beach goddess clothing , I love it and wear it all!

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What else do you do when you’re not modelling?

When not modelling I have always loved singing!

Currently creating demos and collaborations with fellow music lovers to go further into my hidden talent.

Between modelling and Arabian horses…Tell us when you have first met an Arabian horse and how you felt about it.

This shoot was actually my first time meeting Arabian horses, and it is a magical experience I will never forget, they are so beautiful and majestic in their own right, I could honestly die happy having had the pleasure of being in their presence.

Do you own Arabian horses yourself? What kind of relationship do you have with horses in general?

I don’t own horses personally, when growing up one of my best friends was a horse trainer so, I was extremely blessed to be able to rock up at her place/farm where she worked and go horse riding with her, then I grew up and moved to the big city and my special moments with them are now through the lovely photographer Dana Russo.

Have you ever been to Arabian horse’s beauty competitions? If so, tell us which International Arabian Horses Show was/is your favourite one.

No, I haven’t had the pleasure just yet! But, I would absolutely love to!

Lastly, what’s something you want less of in your life? What about more of…?

I want less coronavirus cases and restrictions and more of pursuing my dreams which consists of modelling overseas travelling to such beautiful places, sing to my heart’s content and meeting more breath-taking Arabian horses!

Thank you so much Krystal. May all your dreams come true!

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Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Arabian Horse Society

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major appointment at the beginning of the show season in the Arabian Peninsula was the 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship that took place at the sophisticated facilities of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in Abu Dhabi from 14th to 16th February, 2021.

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the championship was governed by the European Conference Arabian Horse Organization (ECAHO) rules and standards, and its technical organization was fully entrusted to well-known General

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Director Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi.

This show was exclusively reserved for passionate breeders and owners from the United Arab Emirates who flocked there to present their best breeding products to an international renowned panel of eleven judges including: Mrs. Anna Stefaniuk (Poland); Mrs. Anna Stojanowska (Poland); Mrs. Bérengère Fayt (Belgium); Mr. Francesco Santoro (Italy); Mrs. Helen Hennekens (Belgium); Mr. Jerzy Bialobok (Poland); Mr. Marek Trela (Poland); Mrs. Michaela Weidner (Germany); Mrs. Renata Shibler (Switzerland); Mr. Tamas Rombauer (Hungary) and Mr. Tomasz Tarczynski (Poland).

The correct conduct of the show was a prerogative of the Disciplinary Commission featuring: Dr. Mohamed

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Hammad (Head of DC), Dr. Haitham Babiker Tayfour, Dr. Mamdouh Hassan Fouad, Dr. Umer Raza Gill, Mr. Kaies Ben Hadi Ouelhazi, Farah Zouaghi, Dr. Sujeet Suryawanski; Dr. Faiza Falaknaz Alfaqi and Ms. Anoud Alhammadi.

In the arena, Dr. Sameh Bedair (Egypt) as a main Ringmaster and Mr. Eidha Almenhali as an Assistant.

The show was commented both in Arabic and English by Speakers: Mr. Mohammed Abu Bakr and by Ms. Ameera Al Awadi. Official photographer: Mr. Morhaf Al Assaf.

At this 23rd edition, a very rich prize-money was at stake for the winning horses to be redistributed in sub-premiums according to precise rules: an amount of AED 50,000 for each top seven winning horse in each section alongside an amount of AED 100, 000 for each Championship winning horse (Gold, Medal and Bronze).

The show started on Sunday, 14th at 10:00 am and ended on Tuesday, 16th at 7:30 pm with a solemn awards ceremony for the show champions: In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Gold medal winner the grey D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Silver medal winner the bay Al Aryam Aldhanna (Raoud Al Bidayer x Al Aryam Basma) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

Bronze medal winner the bay AJ Alula (AJ Marzan x Ayat Almuawd) bred and owned by Ajman Stud.

In the Junior Fillies Championship Gold medal winner the grey Al Aryam Banafsaj (Diminic M x Al Aryam Basma) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

Silver medal winner the bay MDS Hind (Excalibur EA x MDS Sheikha) bred and owned by Qusai Mohd Saeed Ali Obdaidalla) Bronze medal winner the grey D Fannanah (Excalibur Ea x Elle Flamenca) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

In the Senior Mares Championship Gold medal winner the grey D Shihanah (FA El Rasheem x D Shahla) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Silver medal winner the chestnut AJ Barakah (Aj Marzan x Princess of Justice) bred and owned by Ajman Moniscione.

Bronze medal winner the grey ES Sheikha (SMA Magic One x Mahjesty) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi.

In the Yearling Colts Championship Gold medal winner the bay D Rasel (Fa El Rasheem x Ladi Veronica) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Silver medal winner the bay AL Aryam Hasheem (Fa El Rasheem x AL Aryam Hamra) bred and owned by Sheikh

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Khalifa Bin Tahnoon Bin. Bronze medal winner the bay Mazyoun Al Bidayer (Fa El Rasheem x Micha Mara) bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Saoud Sultan.

In the Junior Colts Championship

Gold medal winner the bay D Shaheer (AJ Marzan x D Shahla) bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud.

Silver medal winner the grey AL Aryam Shklaan (Excalibur EA x Al Aryam Shakeera) bred and owned by Al Aryam Arabians.

Bronze medal winner the grey AJ Ajban (AJ Kafu x AJ Saphira) bred by Ajman Stud and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi.

In the Senior Stallions Championship

Gold medal winner the grey ES Prince (ES Sarab x Raghad Al Nasser) bred and owned by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Majid Alqassemi.

Silver medal winner the grey 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 the grey D Jubran (Fa El Rasheem x D Thoraya) bred Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned Alfalah Arabian Horse Stud.

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CONCLUSION:

The Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horses Championship is a jewel in the crown on Arabian Horse Magazine list of international events that takes place annually in the United Arab Emirates, therefore, it is a fantastic feeling to be able to write about those horses. Not only has the championship 2021 marked the start of the show season in the UAE, it has been a significant step on the road to local recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – sportingly, socially and economically. Holding this show is a true measure of the good things that can happen when people pull together with focus, purpose and positivity.

So, we offer our sincerest thanks to our media partners from Emirates Arabian Horse Society who gave us the opportunity to cover the show as well as everyone who has been involved in the huge endeavour to deliver it, from Show Manager Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Alharbi, Show Supervisor Ms. Hamda Alkhajeh, Show Coordinator Mr. Ebrahim Basheer - and all other members of the show technical group - to the breeders, the judges, the handlers and to speakers Mr. Mohammed Abu Bakr and Ms. Ameera Al Awadi who managed the competitions with a flawless power of speech both in Arabic and English.

In conclusion, we would like to thank you all those who have contributed to the success of the show.

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Yearling Fillies - Final Championship

SILVER

AL ARYAM ALDHANNA

RAOUD AL BIDAYER X AL ARYAM BASMA OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

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D BEISAN

D SERAJ X RAH ROSALIA

GOLD

OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

BRONZE

AJ ALULA

AJ MARZAN X AYAT ALMUAWD OWNER: AJMAN STUD BREEDER: AJMAN STUD

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Yearling Colts - Final Championship

SILVER

AL ARYAM HASHEEM

FA EL RASHEEM X AL ARYAM HAMRA OWNER: SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHAYYAN BREEDER: SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMED AL NAHAYYAN

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GOLD

D RASEL

FA EL RAHEEM X LADI VERONIKA OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

BRONZE

MAZYOUN AL BIDAYER FA EL RASHEEM X MICHA MARA

OWNER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI BREEDER: SHEIKH MOHAMMED SAOUD SULTAN S ALQASSIMI

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Junior Fillies - Final Championship

SILVER

MDS HIND

EXCALIBUR EA X MDS SHEIKHA OWNER: QUSAI MOHD SAEED ALI OBAIDALLA BREEDER: QUSAI MOHD SAEED ALI OBAIDALLA

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GOLD

AL ARYAM BANAFSAJ

DOMINIC M X AL ARYAM BASMA OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

BRONZE

D FANNANAH

EXCALIBUR EA X ELLE FLAMENCA OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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SILVER

AL ARYAM SHKLAAN

EXCALIBUR EA X AL ARYAM SHAKEERA OWNER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS BREEDER: AL ARYAM ARABIANS

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D SHAHEER

AJ MARZAN X D SHAHLA

GOLD

OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

BRONZE

AJ AJBAN

AJ KAFU X AJ SAPHIRA OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI BREEDER: AJMAN STUD

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Senior Mares - Final Championship

SILVER

AJ BARAKAH

AJ MARZAN X PRINCESS IF JUSTICE OWNER: AJMAN STUD BREEDER: AJMAN STUD

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D SHIHANAH

FA EL RASHEEM X D SHAHLA

GOLD

OWNER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

BRONZE

ES SHEIKHA

SMA MAGIC ONE X MAHJESTY OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI BREEDER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI

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Senior Stallions - Final Championship

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JAYAN DE NAUTIAC

SHAEL DREAM DESERT X JOUMALIA NAUTIAC OWNER: BADR ADNANAHMED MOHAMED AL - ALI BREEDER: RASHEL BOURRASSE, FRANCE

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GOLD

ES PRINCE

ES SARAB X RAGHAD AL NASSER OWNER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI BREEDER: SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID ALQASSEMI

BRONZE

D JUBRAN

FA EL RASHEEM X D THORAYA OWNER: ALFALAH ARABIAN HORSE STUD BREEDER: DUNAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD

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Special Moments

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Handler Atmosphere

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Written by: William Richardot de Choisey - Translated by: Sonia Smaldone Archives Spodex & Fawaz Gamal

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enuine beauty, intelligence, hardiness and agility have been specific features of the pure-bred Arabian horses born and raised in the Arabian Gulf area for hundreds of years, with the Bahrain Peninsula being held as the most distinguished reservoir of the original breed.

For a very long time the purity of this breed has been ensured by the dry environment of the desert regions where this precious blood has been jealously guarded through a highly selective breeding of specimens, the dominant qualities of whom have long been sought for strengthening the breeding base of plenty of

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farms around the world. All of the European missions have been thought out to acquire these extraordinary subjects.

History tells us that nearly two centuries ago, the al-Khalifa family brought to Bahrain a good deal of *Oriental horses with pure blood, while a few anecdotes concern more specifically the famous war horses of Bahrain taking part in the local military action back in 1928. Because of their ex-

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traordinary beauty these horses were all grouped together at Haras Amiri, thus, confirming the beginning of the reign of al- Khalifa in terms of equine breeding.

At the time, about twenty horses with the finest bloodlines were being bred on the Island, their legacy was for a long time maintained by the local herd of broodmares, of new born foals who systematically bore the name of their dam, whilst the stallions who were to serve the mares were chosen from the oldest bloodlines such like Kuheilah Aafas.

Many scholars of the pure-bred Arabian horse are first and foremost concerned with the five primary strains: *Koheilah *Obeyah *Dhahma *Shuwaimeh *Saqlawieh.

No less than twenty types of the pure-bred Arabian horse are known as being the original source of the pure breed that is still preserved in the oft-forgotten State of Bahrain, the overall herd consists of:

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* Kuheila’t Al-Ajooz – considered as a noble conveyor of other bloodlines. * Kuheila’t Aafas- famous for its original type * Kuheila’t Alkadiyat – mentioned in the Holy Quran * Kuheila’t Umm Zorayr - known for producing very tall and beautiful horses * al-Jellabieh- a specific bloodline bred at Admiri Arabian Stud * al-Hamdanieh- very popular for its beauty * Krush- still producing compact models * al-Kray- in the legacy of Al Khalifa Stud. * al-Mlolesh- breeding base at Amiri Arabian Stud * al-Dhahma- mentioned in the Hadiths * al-Musannah- producing very strong horses to model * al-Shuwaimeh – legendary bloodline descending from the five Koheila’t Ajooz * al-Obeyah- legendary bloodline in Arabia * al-Suwaitieh- often from central Arabia * Rabda- producing horses with excellent body.

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* Hadhfah- very old bloodline present in Bahrain * al-Shawafah-al Khalifa family’s most favourite bloodline * al-Saqlawieh – legendary bloodline for its finesse * Wadhna- possessing a mighty body * al-Tuwaisah- characterized by its refined beauty * al-Ma’anaghieh – ancient bloodline that is often found in northern Arabia In the 1850s, several horses from Bahrain were introduced to Abbas Pasha I of Egypt to be bred

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to a group of elite broodmares including *Jellaby and *Mlolesh bloodlines. This lot also included an extraordinary beautiful mare * El Dahmeh who was offered by Shaikh Isa bin Ali al- Khalifa - a distant ancestor of current reigning monarch - to the Khedivè.

Mainly in Egypt, all these horses largely participated in the creation of an Arabian strain of its own with the highest purity of blood, whilst other countries have been quite fortunate to import breeding specimens straight from Bahrain. In

1931 Poland got a * Kuheilan Aafas foal, in 1938 two foals left for England a * Musannaan and a *Wathneh one as well as a precious *Mloleshaan stallion in 1952; in 1968, a stunning *Tuwaisaan stallion went to South Africa, thus, closing down all exports of this genetic treasure from Bahrain to foreign countries.

At the time, Emir Shaikh Isa bin Salman al-Khalifa kept the ancient family tradition of maintaining the purity of these Arabian horses, while also improving their qualities. Later on, Shaikh Hamed bin Isa al-Khalifa made build the Amiri Arabian Horse Stud to have full command of the national breeding production. In 1983, the Royal Stables were moved to an isolated valley in *Rawdat’ Alghar to protect the breed in a heavenly, natural environment.

During his reign, the Emir of Bahrain put a ban on all the exports for commercial purposes, limiting as much as possible the participation of his own horses in shows or competitions. I had myself the chance to come to Bahrain in 1988, a visit which led to a very fruitful collaboration within the Cannes Arabian Horse Show and the Paris Competitions organized by Agence Française du Cheval Arabe and Spodex.

Without underestimating the role of international bodies in the preservation of the breed, the State of Bahrain was recognized by the WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization) as an active member in 1976, thereafter, an agreement could be reached on the organization of the 1998 World Conference of Arab Horse Breeders at Saffriya Stables.

Invited by the Crown Prince Court as a Technical Advisor together with Dr. Vet. Gebresele Araya and with all the team working on of this major event, I was able to select twenty-two mares and seven stallions, all of whom were representatives of the primary bloodlines of the so-called ‘Asil’ Arabian horse.

As I did not use to handle horses, I was given specific training sessions by two handlers from the Royal Stables of Morocco, Driss and Larbi, in a peaceful environment and with a lot of respect for the horses standing at Saffriya Stables and at al-Rouhda Stables, a real treasure standing right there, in front of us.

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An interesting tour allowed the delegates to visit Umm Jedda Stables owned by Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman al-Khalifa which was built in a traditional Bedouin style right in the middle of the desert, before arriving at the racetrack.

I have to thank the then Crown Prince Shaikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, crowned as King of Bahrain in 2002, for laying all of his trust in my hands, he gave me everything I needed, as well, I will never forget Mohammed bin Khaled al-Khalifa from Crown Prince Court with whom I was able to organize these events, the success of which went beyond any

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expectations.

In those days, really everyone could see up close the exceptional beauty of pure horses who appear so different from today’s specimens, the features of which have been gradually altered by professionals who do not always care about preserving the original standards of a breed that has been there for centuries.

On site for the event, we remember the presence of a shy young European man who after few years became the Head of the European Arabian Horse Show.

Given that it is now necessary to be competitive in the Arabian horse diaspora, the leaders in charge of the industry in Bahrain have largely opened up to endurance competitions, public races on racetracks, without underestimating a strong turnout

of imported horses with more fashionable bloodlines at international Arabian horses competitions, which have nothing to do with yesterday’s equine heritage.

Although the latest events may convey us an image of the Arabian horse deeply affected by expansionist modernity, the legacy of the Oriental horses of Bahrain is still living in this beautiful country where some of those treasures are guarded in reduced herds.

To visit the Kingdom of Bahrain, you have to plan your trip ahead, go to Park al-Areen, a wonderful natural reserve of endangered species of typical animals of this desert region, such like the *Oryx, the* Nubian Ibex, the *Rheem gazelle as well as the *Houbara that are often hunted by hawks without forgetting the * Dung beetle that lives in the desert, for a truly sensational discovery.

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