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QR Marc’s name is one that is known throughout the world. A champion and a sire of champions, this 11-year-old charismatic bay stallion is one that has transfixed Arabian breeders around the globe for over a decade. Bred in the US by Lou and Vicki Doyle of Quail Ridge Arabians, QR Marc very much calls Belgium home. There, he is proudly owned by Paul and Ria Gheysens of Knocke Arabians, and it is from this peaceful part of the world that QR Marc’s impact has spread – with tantalising results.

think that it is fair to say that QR Marc was always going to captivate people. His pedigree ensured that. As you look back through his family, some of the world’s best-known and admired names can be found at every step. While Marc is sired by Marwan Al Shaqab (Gazal Al Shaqab x Little Liza Fame by Fame VF), one of the most important stallions in modern breeding, it is well worth looking back further – for one horse does not make a line great; rather, it is a combination of many layers. QR Marc’s sire line is one of the most revered in history, going back to the 1934 straight Egyptian stallion Nazeer (Mansour x Bint Samiha by Kazmeen), a horse whose influence continues to be felt the world over, and not just limited to Egyptian circles, either. Nazeer’s son, Morafic (ex Mabrouka by Sid Abouhom

out of Moniet El Nefous) is influential in QR Marc’s sire line, being the sire of both Shaikh Al Badi (ex Bint Maisa El Saghira by Nazeer out of Maisa) and also Khofo (ex Nabilahh by Anter out of Farasha), the sire in turn of the exceptional mare Bint Magidaa (ex Magidaa by Alaa El Din out of Maysa). Bint Magidaa was covered by Shaikh Al Badi in 1975 and the following year, Ruminaja Ali arrived in the world. This is a line that is repeated though his dam, with Ruminaja Ali as the great-greatgrandsire on both sides of QR Marc’s pedigree. This line is a significant one not only in QR Marc’s sireline but indeed the world, as Ruminaja Ali covered the Ansata Ibn Halima (Nazeer x Halima by Sheikh Al Arab) daughter Bint Deenaa (ex Deenaa by Sameh out of Dahma II) and the result was the fabled 1988

bay straight Egyptian stallion Anaza El Farid. When crossed with the Polish mare Kajora (Kaborr x Edjora by Exelsjor), the resulting colt was the World Champion Stallion Gazal Al Shaqab, a living legend whose sons and grandsons have gone on to capture the hearts and imagination of the world, while his daughters have

the Crabbet/Gainey mare Raffoleta-Rose (Raffon x Leta Rose by Gamaar). When Little Liza Fame was crossed with Gazal Al Shaqab, the result was the three-time World Champion Marwan Al Shaqab, a horse who continues to captivate at 16 years of age. To look to QR Marcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s damline, we again

(Ariston x Four Winds Kalifa by Cytrys) and out of the Naborr granddaughter Myrilinan Acledo (Gai-Adventure x Jem Mar Amyri by Comar Azamyr). Ali Jamaal and The Dreamspinner were bred together in 1991 and the result was the deep bay stallion Magic Dream CAHR, a multiple champion in Canada and the US, and now based in South Africa. The final line is though QR Marcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dam, Swete Dreams, a chestnut mare sired by Magic Dream and out of Kouream

charmed and captivated. A further influx of Polish lines through the late mare Little Liza Fame (ex Katahza by Aza Destiny out of Afhar Rahza) followed. Her sire was the US National Champion Fame VF, himself a son of Bey Shah (Bay El Bey x Star of Ofir by Bask Llana) and out of 52

see the influence of Ruminaja Ali, this time through his famed son Ali Jamaal (ex Heritage Memory by El Magato out of Heritage Labelle). There is also a further infusion of Polish and Gainey blood through the mare, The Dreamspinner. She is by the Bask grandson Aristo Kossak 53

de Ment (Kouros x Rawhides Amenda by Bagdad of Rawhide out of Rawhides Nakota), who brings in a flavour of the

Marc and breed from him, propelling him on to the global stage in the process. While at Rohara, QR Marc also made

Gold Medal Champion Stallion - Dubai International

Spanish Arabian bloodlines. QR Marc became an overnight sensation the moment that he was foaled in California, and it was a race against time to see who reached, and purchased, this superlative colt first. It would be Roxann Hart of Rohara Arabians in Orange Lake, Florida, who would first purchase QR Gold Medal Champion Senior Stallion - World Championship Paris

his debut in the show-ring, earning the titles of 2006 Unanimous Region 14 Sweepstakes Yearling Colt and 2006 US Nationals Reserve Champion Breeders Sweepstakes Colt. It was in Marc’s two-year old year that Paul Gheysens first encountered this young colt. Paul instantly saw his potential and purchased

him. QR Marc was brought to Europe, and he has been the chief sire at Paul’s own Knocke Arabians ever since. QR Marc’s first show for Knocke Arabians was the inaugural Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Festival in 2008 in the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia. The world paused as this magnificent colt entered the ring, and QR Marc left with what would be the first of many Gold Championship titles. From that moment, on, his name was synonymous with success. For the remainder of 2008, QR Marc was campaigned across Europe. He took the Junior Male Championship at the Elran Cup in Belgium and he finished the year as World Reserve Junior Male Champion in Paris. The next two seasons saw QR Marc’s attentions firmly focused on the breeding barn. As well as breeding to the famed mares of Knocke Arabians and private breeders, the young stallion was also used at the Polish State Studs of Janów Podlaski and Michalów, and he made a terrific

impression on the mares there. Just some of the successful progeny born there include World Champion Zigi Zana (ex Zagrobla by Monogramm out of Zguba), multiple champion Piacenza (ex Primawera by Emigrant out of Premiera), Pogrom (ex Petla by Visbaden out of Petra) and Wieza Mocy (ex Wieza Marzen by Ekstern out of Wiazma), both champions in the US and Europe, and also Equator (ex Ekliptyka by Ekstern out of Ekspozycja), a World Champion and now a double champion in the United States. At Knocke Arabians, the results of QR Marc in the breeding barn were just as impressive, especially from the Polish mares that Paul and Ria love so much. Among the QR Marc sons, there is Espressivo (ex Emocja by Monogramm out of Emigracja), Reserve Junior Male Champion at Al Khalediah Arabian

Horse Festival; Panthos KA (ex Palanga by Ekstern out of Panika), Emanos KA (ex Emantka by Eukaliptus out of Emanta), Bronze Junior Male Champion at the Dubai International Arabian Horse 55

Championships; Pavorotto KA (ex Palanga), Gold Junior Male Champion at the Deauville Breeders’ Cup Finals; and Equiborn KA (ex Espadrilla by Monogramm out of Emancja), a double Silver World Champion as a junior. The daughters were just as beautiful, including those from the incredible black mare FS Magnums Madonna (Magnum Psyche x Tai Bey Brittney by Bey Shah), whose pedigree complements that of QR Marc so well. Her daughters with Marc include European Junior Female Champion Marc’s Star; Magnum’s Tulip, who has been so very successful in the showring; and Magnum’s Rose. Other QR Marc daughters at the farm include Magenta KA (ex Migracja by Gazal Al Shaqab out of Mandala); Penelope KA (ex Polonia by Ekstern out of Pasja), since sold and the current European Junior Female Champion; Orfa D’Arab KA (ex OSO Axotica by Monogramm out of Algoda), who has won so many titles; and Nadira KA (ex CN Neville by Delmar out of AF Golena), Gold Champion Filly in Bruges. Having proved himself as a sire, QR Marc made a highly anticipated return to the showring in 2012, an event that happened with the collaboration of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. QR Marc’s first two shows were in the Middle East – the Abu Dhabi National Championships and the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championships – and, led by Paolo Capecci, he left both shows with the Gold Senior Male title. From there, Europe called and QR Marc went to the All Nations’ Cup in Aachen, claiming another Gold championship title. There was just one show left for QR Marc that year, the Paris World Championships where he had been reserve three times. 2012, however, was QR Marc’s year and he was untouchable – not only did he take the World Champion Stallion title, but his progeny also had an incredible show: Wieza Mocy took

the Gold Junior Female World Championship while Equator was named Silver Junior Male World Champion; QR Marc sired five of the World Top Tens in the junior championships, including Knocke Arabians’ own Emerson KA (ex Elerina by Ekstern out of Emantka), the incredible Orfa D’Arab KA, and Espressivo. While QR Marc has retired from the show-ring, his progeny continue to excel in the showring and, last year in Paris at the World Championships, QR

Marc was named Leading Sire, a huge honour for Paul and Ria, and worthy recognition of all that this young stallion has achieved. Equiborn, especially, assisted his sire to this title as he took his second Silver World Championship title, and it is only a matter of time before Equiborn takes a worthy Paris Gold. This article only focuses on the history of QR Marc, and his progeny born between his arrival in Europe and his glorious 2012 World Championship.

ZIGI ZANA (QR MARC x ZAGROBLA)

WIEZA MOCY ( QR MARC x WIEZA MARZEN) MAGNUMS TULIP KA ( QR MARC x FS MAGNUMS MADONNA)

EMANOS KA ( QR MARC x EMANTKA)

More in depth features will follow over coming editions, and the progeny of this magnificent stallion will be looked at in more detail. However, with the show season now underway here in Europe, we can look forward to seeing QR Marc progeny continue to shine in the ring. There is still much more to come from this stallion, and I can’t wait to see what the coming months, and years, bring.

MARC’S STAR KA ( QR MARC x MAGNUM’S MADONNA) ORFA D ARAB KA ( QR MARC X OSO AXOTICA)

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MAGNUMS ROSE KA ( QR MARC x ROSEANNE)

Equiborn KA QR MARC x ESPADRILLA

PANTHOS KA ( QR MARC x PALANGA)

PAVOROTTO KA ( QR MARC x PALANGA)

Pogrom QR MARC x PETLA

Espressivo KA QR MARC x EMOCJA BY MONOGRAM

Equatorn QR MARC x EKLIPTYKA

ieza mocy QR MARC x WIEZA MARZEN

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Breeding Season 2016

Magic Mon Ami FS BENGALI x MAGIC MON AMOUR

Fazenda Fontanella Presents

Breeding Season 2016

Edisson ENZO x MONICA PGA

Engulo

EEA

SHANGHAI EA x ENJORA E

Gold Medal Champion

Palermo Arabian Horse Cup 2016 B Show

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Breeding Season 2016

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Breeding Season 2016

Magic Mon Cheri

Magic Mon Tresor

VERSUS MAGIC x MAGIC MA CHERIE

WINDSPREES MIRAGE x AL AMRYA

Al Aneed ALAA EL DIN x KAMAR

Dolcengabbana VERSACE x RGA KOURESS

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Jumanci

Breeding Season 2016

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Sultan Venus

AJMAN MONISCIONE x PRAETORIA

AL MARAAM x SHARIFA AL KADIR

Breeding Season 2016

Gold Medal Egyptian Event Palermo Arabian Horse Cup 2016

Nadal

VAN GOGH AM X NIARA JC

Fadeed del Guado

Magic Cleopatra WINDSPREES MIRAGE x MAGIC JAMILLA

AL ADEED AL SHAQUAB X FASYLA

La Magnifica

MAGNIFICENTLY x RAINBOW RULER

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Results MAGIC EL JADIDA

Silver Medal Yearling Fillies

MAGIC CORASON

Silver Medal Yearling Colts

MAGIC HELEA

Silver Medal Junior Fillies

ENGULO EEA

Gold Medal Junior Colts

AJ JASSAFAR

Bronze Medal Senior Stallions

SULTAN VENUS

Gold Medal Mares - Egyptian Event

AL ANEED LDA

Silver Medal Stallion - Egyptian Event

FADEED DEL GUADO

Bronze Medal Stallions - Egyptian Event

Fazenda Fontanella Presents

Breeding Season 2016

Magic Gazzella MAGIC MAGNIFIQUE X SULTAN VENUS

Magic El Jadida MAGIC FARAONE x MAGIC OHARA

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Written by Sonja Smaldone Photos by Ewa Imielska - Henrike Hörmann

Saint Petersburg is a world-class destination and Russia second largest city, with a population of more than 5 million perched at the eastern tip of the Baltic Sea and the Neva River. The city was formerly known as Petrograd and later Leningrad. This is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth, and virtually any building in the large historic center, threaded with canals dotted with baroque bridges, can be considered an attraction - and indeed - it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is a magical city, with a long list of major attractions. Its Hermitage Museum, housed in the Winter Palace of the Romanov Dynasty, is both one of the world’s greatest and oldest collections of art, treasure, and antiquities, and one of its most beautiful buildings. It contains more than three million art works, but the spaces allow the exhibition of ‘only’ sixty thousand pieces. On display the paintings of many authors, including Caravaggio, Antonio Canova, Francesco Casanova, Paul Cézanne, Leonardo da Vinci, Jacques-Louis David, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Fra Filippo Lippi, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Rembrandt, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, Vincent Van Gogh, Jacob van Ruisdael, Diego Velázquez, and Paolo Pagani. The monumental expansion of the collection is due to the contribution of Catherine the Great, sovereign lover and advocate of Arts. Recommended by Diderot and other distinguished European experts, the Tsarina bought more than 2000 paintings. Other sovereigns enriched the collection with donations and purchases. There are hundreds of theaters and concert halls in Saint Petersburg, where plays are performed every day, numerous historic monuments, palaces, charming nooks, greenery, parks and the city’s flagship structures, bridges – in an incredible number of 396 – as well as the Nevsky Prospect, the main artery of the city, where life pulsates till late in the night. All of this has made Petersburg one of the most wonderful urban complexes of the world, so much to deserve the name of the ‘Venice of the North’. It cannot be denied that the beauty of the Arabian horse matches these surroundings perfectly well. The participants of the event were lucky with the weather – St. Petersburg is known for having just two sunny months per year. Two mild days - straddling between the end of April and the beginning of May - decided to lighten up that weekend. 82

The 2nd Saint Petersburg International Cup show, presented by the National Arabian Horse Society of Russia, was organized under the supervision of Irina Stigler and Igor Bochkarev on the grounds of XVIII International Equestrian Exhibition HIPPOSPHERE, the largest forum for breeders, horse owners and representatives of the equestrian industry in the North-West Region. The Show was ranked by ECAHO as C-International and was truly international indeed, as many foreign countries brought their horses there. The most copious representation were, as you would expect, horses from Russia and Poland. However, also represented were Italy, France, Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE. The Show

started at the Convention and Exhibition Centre Expoforum at 16:00 on 30th April with the Qualifying Classes: Class 1 Yearling Fillies, Class 3 Fillies 2 Years Old, Class 5 Fillies 3 Years Old, Class 7 Mares 4-5 Years Old; Class 9 Mares 6-8 Years Old; Class 11 Mares 9 Year Old and above. Class 2 Yearling Colts; Class 4 Colts 2 Years Old; Class 6 Colts 3 Years Old; Class 8 Stallions 4-5 Years Old; Class 10 Stallions 6-8 Years Old; Class 12 Stallions 9 Year Old and above. In the Finals - on May 1st - ‘fun’ started all over again, meaning that every horse that qualified for the finals had a shot at the gold medal! Among the Junior Fillies, the Gold medal went to Gold Louna De Lafon (Shanghai EA x Bess-Lola Bint Estasha), the Silver to Ballena (Kahil Al Shaqab

x Belgica) and the Bronze to Alexandria (Banderos x Ariel). As for the Junior Colts category, Nadir Dello Jato (Shanghai EA x GS Futura) and Milian (Lawrence El Gazal x Mila) gave their owners the Silver and the Bronze. The Gold was taken by Marvel Psyche (Magnum Psyche x Marjjana VA). Among the Senior mares, Etira (Edan C x Etnologia) won the Gold, Esparta (Poganin x Epoka) the Silver and Bernadetta (Ganges x Belgica) the Bronze. Among the Senior stallions, the grey Girlan Bay (Pesal x GraciaBis) and Almanzor (El Nabila B x Alantina) were honored with the Gold and Bronze and were separated by the Silver Bebars El Farida (Imperial Baarez x Salma). All those that had their representative horses at the show were honored during the final ceremony, held especially in their honor. Additional, symbolic prizes – bottles of Russian vodka – were handed to trainers, presenters and esteemed official guests, as a thank you from the organizers for their involvement and long journey. It has to be said that the horses had to cover a long distance from their maternal studs in order to perform on the arena in Petersburg. The show was judged by: Tomasz Tarcsynski (Poland), Klaus Beste (Kuwait), Princess Alia Al Hussein, (Jordan), Sylvie Eberhardt (Germany), Hassanain Al Nakeeb (Great Britain).

Acting as announcer was Pascal Mussen from Netherlands. The elegant ring master was Gianpaolo Teobaldelli from Italy. The show could also count on two expert DC members: Princess Teresa De Borbon (Spain), and Abdul Wahab Amira (United Arab Emirates). Henrike Horman (Germany) and Ewa Imielska-Hebda (Poland) were the official photographers of the show. And so came to an end the second show under the name of St. Petersburg International Cup. Although this was not the first gathering of Arabian horses in the city of Tsar Peter the Great, this time however there was a new breath of air with the European quality of the competitors from abroad and the organizational magnificence of the show. The hosts offered the guests not only ‘refined hospitality and inspired luxury’ at the Corinthia Hotel, but also a cultural and educational ‘chapter’ of history, along with the touring of the Fabergé Museum and some of the main historical and cultural sites of the city. Not to forget the splendid cocktail -dinner party with Champagne and caviar with a presentation of the best ever seen jewels before departure… No doubt all of the participants of this event will keenly return to the beautiful and romantic ‘Venice of the North’, either with their horses or even without them…

Special Moments

Junior Fillies

Junior Colts LOUNA DE LAFON

MAGNUM PSYCHE x MARJJANA VA

Gold Medal

BALLENA

NADIR DELLO JATO

Owner: JANOW PODLASKI (PL)

Owner: AL MAI STUD (KW)

Owner: IDRIS HASSAN (PL)

KAHIL AL SHAQAB x BELGICA

Silver Medal

ALEXANDRIA

Owner: REZA ALHADADI (IR)

SHANGHAI EA x GS FUTURA

Silver Medal

MILIAN

BANDEROS x ARIEL

LAWRENCE EL GAZAL x MILA

Bronze Medal

Owner: S. ERMOLOV, B. MARKARYAN (RU)

MARVEL PSYCHE

SHANGHAI EA x BESS-LOLA BINT ESTASHA

Owner: BIALKA STUD (PL)

Senior Mares

Senior Stallion ETIRA

PESAL x GRACIA-BIS

Owner: JANOW PODLASKI (PL)

Owner: REZA ALHADADI (IR)

Gold Medal

ESPARTA

POGANIN x EPOKA

Owner: JANOW PODLASKI (PL)

Silver Medal

BERNADETTA GANGES x BELGICAt

GIRLAN-BAY

EDAN C x ETNOLOGIA

Gold Medal

BEBARS AL FARIDA

IMPERIAL BAAREZ x SALMA

Owner: AL FARIDA STUD (EG)t

Silver Medal

ALMANZOR

EL NABILA B x ALANTINA

Owner: JANOW PODLASKI STUD (PL)

Bronze Medal

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Written by Sonja Smaldone Photo by Joelle MÃ¼ller

In the glittering diamond City of the Desert, the celebrated grace, beauty and power of the genuine Purebred Arabian is put on display - every year - at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Trade Centre on the occasion of The Dubai International Arabian horse Championship. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdam bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and UAE Minister of Finance, this event is the most prestigious competition of its kind in the world. It is a beauty competition for Purebred Arabian horses, from the very young to the elderly horse stars of the Arabian equine world. This year at its 13th Anniversary, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship took its start on Thursday, the 17th last March at 1:00 pm with the Racing and Endurance Championship and terminated on Saturday, the 19th March at 6:00 pm with the Championship Classes, Yearling Female and Yearling Male Championship, Junior Female and Male Championship, Senior Female and Male Championship. About 300 horses were registered in the Stud Book from more than 20 countries. The most beautiful Purebred Arabian horses flocked in this amazing and fascinating

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worldwide competition and were contending for a Prize Money of USD 4.000.000. The Yearling Categories kicked off the show and it was a preview of future stars. Among the Fillies, the Gold Medal went to D AJAYEB (RFI FARID x LADI VERONIKA) an authentic grey pearl from DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD; the Silver was awarded to HDM MARIA APAL (RFI FARID x WW IMANIA-APAL ) from AJMAN STUD and the Bronze racked up by the bay D JAWAHER (FA EL RASHEEM x D NOOR) from DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Among the yearling Colts, winner of the Gold medal was the grey D SERAJ (FA EL RASHEEM x LADI VERONIKA) bred and owned by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. The Silver went to the bay J JABRAN (KANZ AL BIDAYER x PRINCESS OF JUSTICE) bred and owned by AJMAN STUD, while the gleaming chestnut NOMAS AL KHALEDIAH II (MARQUIS CAHR x HAIFA AL KHALEDIAH) proudly owned and bred by HRH PRINCE KHALED BIN SULTAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL SAUD (KSA) succeeded in grabbing the Bronze. Then it was the turn of the Junior Categories. Among

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the Fillies winner of the Gold medal the bay AJ SAWARI (MARWAN AL SHAQAB X SIBERIA SA) another beautiful prospect from AJMAN STUD. Silver medal to the chestnut ELLE FLAMENCA (AJMAN MONISCIONE x ALLAMARA MA) bred in the United States by Markelle ARABIANS and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Bronze for the chestnut BOURHANI SHARIFA (AJMAN MONISCIONE x PSYNESICA) bred by HANNELORE Bordeaux and owned by AL MUAWD STUD. As for the Junior Colts, the shiny silver grey AJ AZZAM (AJ MARDAN x ISADORA) snatched the Gold. He is bred and owned by AJMAN STUD. Silver to the chestnut D KHATTAF (ROYAL COLOURS x D JOWAN) owned and bred by DUBAI ARABIAN HORSE STUD. Bronze for the bay ZAHER AL MUAWD (EQUATOR x ESPINILLA) bred by AL MUAWD STUD and owned by HRH PRINCE KHALED BIN SULTAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ AL SAUD (KSA). The Senior Categories were a parade of very accomplished great champions. Gold Champion mare the precious bay DONNA MOLTA BELLA (DA VALENTINO x RD FABREANNA). She is bred by DAN and MAUREEN GROSSMAN in the United States and owned by AL SAQRAN ARABIANS. Silver mare, the bay NAJDAH AL ZOBAIR (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x JFN BINT LUDHAN) bred by SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED AL THANI and owned by AJMAN STUD. Bronze Champion mare the grey BADAWIEH AA (LAHEEB x BAHIHA) bred by MASLATI & ARIELA ARABIANS ELI and owned by AJMAN STUD. Among the Senior stallions, Gold Champion the stunning SHANGHAI EA (WH JUSTICE x SALYMAH) bred by Alberto Sorocco from EQUUS ARABIANS SPAIN and owned by AJMAN STUD. Silver Champion the grey BAANDEROS (MARWAN AL SHAQAB X HB BESSOLEA) bred by TAYLOR HICKMAN ARABIANS in the United States and owned by HRH PRINCE KHALED BIN SULTAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ .

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The Bronze went to the grey E.S. HARIR (AJDINAR x TF MAGNUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAGIC) bred by SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN MAJID AL QASSEMI (AE) and owned by AL SAQRAN ARABIAN HORSE STUD (KW). An international panel of 7 judges was set up to evaluate such an extraordinary collection of Champion horses, all of them leading figures in the world of the Arabian horse: Mr. Abbas Abdel Raouf (EGY) Mr. Aeschbacher Urs (CHE) Dr. Aragno Gianmarco (ITA) Mrs. Garde Ehlert Silvia (DEU); Mr. Gear Eric (FRA); Mr. Murillo Kammer (BRA); Mrs. Lowe Joanne (GBR); Mr. Polo Joseph (USA); Mr. Pihlstrom Richard (FRA); Mrs. Stojanowska Anna (POL); and as a guest judge, Mr Ahmadi Ali al Hamadi, (UAE). The Higher Organizing Committee was ably comprised of: Mr. Ziad Abdullah Galadri (Chairman); Mr. Sultan Mohammed Khalifa (Board member); Mr. Essam Abdullah Al Hameerie (Board member); Mr. Abdulrahman Obaid Al Belshawareb (Board member); Mr. Mohammed Al Taweedi (Board member). Impeccably in his role the Ring master, Dr. Abdel Wahab ben Ali Amira. Congratulations to the speakers, Mr. Abdulla Rashid and Ms. Amna Suroor and to the official photographers, Mr. Morhaf Assaf, Mr. Erwin Escher and Mrs. Joelle Muller who captured and made immortal the most sensational moments of this awe-inspiring international parade devoted to the real Purebred Arabian breed.

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APAL HDM MARIA points IMANIA-APAL | 25 RFI FARID x WW UD Owner: AJMAN ST

D AJAYEBDI VERONIKA | 30 points RFI FARID x LA D ABIAN HORSE STU Owner: DUBAI AR

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CA ELLE FLAMEN MA | 28 points ONE x ALLAMARA AJMAN MONISCI ABIAN HORSE stud Owner: DUBAI AR

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All astute breeders know that at the heart of any good breeding programme is a mare; a stallion will contribute greatly but it is the mare that is the essence of any breeders’ vision. Thus it was very much the case with Dr Philip Del Pozzo and Brent Stone, who are known throughout the world for the superlative stallion, Enzo (by Padrons Psyche by Padron out of Kilika). But both Philip and Brent are very much aware that at the true heart of their farm is the beautiful mare, RD Bey Shahmpane, dam of Enzo, and a definite dam of distinction. “RD Bey Shahmpane is our foundation mare,” explains Philip to me. “She is the not only the dam of Enzo, our multiple champion stallion that has won so much across the United States, but also many incredible daughters. She is just so special.” It was Philip and Brent’s passion for and appreciation of the Polish Arabian that led to their discovering RD Bey Shahmpane and purchasing her to be the cornerstone of their breeding programme. “I purchased RD Bey Shahmpane as a two-year old from her breeder, Dale Thompson of Riverdale Arabian Park in California, even though she had broken her front leg as a yearling shortly after her Scottsdale win,” recalls Philip. “The veterinarian that did the surgery said that she would never be able to carry a foal. This was before embryo transfers were commonplace, but I made the purchase anyway as I felt in my heart she would be able to have a foal on her own. My faith in Shahmpane proved to be right, and she has rewarded us time and time again.” Foaled in 1992, this 24-year-old grey mare has irresistible Polish bloodlines, being sired by one of the most respected stallions in Polish pedigrees – Bey Shah. Bey Shah was foaled in 1976, a son of

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the great Bay El Bey (Bay-Abi x Naganka by Bad Afas), bred by the late Sheila Varian. Bey Shah’s dam was the beautiful Bask daughter, Star of Ofir (ex Llana by Gazi out of Zaryn). Bask himself was a son of the famed Witraz (Ofir x Balalajka by Amurath Sahib), one of the most influential stallions in post-war Poland. Looking to RD Bey Shahmpane’s damline,

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the Bey Shah influence is further reinforced as he is her maternal grandsire. RD Bey Shahmpane’s dam is Bey Shahdar, sired by Bey Shah and out of the heavily influenced Polish mare, Bold Darling, sired by Dar (Comet x Darda by Amurath Sahib) and out of Bold Nizba (Lewisfield Bold Hawk x Lewisfield Nizzaba by Nizzam). This double infusion of Bey Shah resulted in the gorgeous RD Bey Shahmpane, and she has never disappointed. As a broodmare, RD Bey Shahmpane has been a true dam of distinction. Her first progeny for Philip was CR Sparkling Star sired by US National Champion WN Ultimate Star ( Blu e spr u c e t an z e e r x WN Forever Love by GG Samir), who brought Spanish lines to the mix. She was named Region 3 Reserve Champion Sweepstakes Yearling Filly and was Scottsdale Top Ten when competing as a

senior mare. Next came Enzo: “We decided to breed her to Padrons Psyche,” recalls Philip. “He was an amazing sire and a big show winner, and we liked the idea of crossing his Crabbet/ Russian lines with the Polish ones of our mare. From the moment he was born, Enzo was

exceptional. RD Bey Shahmpane more than proved herself, not that she needed to, as she realised my dream of breeding a horse with extreme type, classical beauty and wonderful physical characteristics.” Enzo’s full sister, Psycily, was foaled in 2004 and she, too, has been an amazing broodmare for Philip and Brent. Her sons are especially noteworthy, including the full brothers Phoenix EEA and Poseidon EEA, both sired by Shanghai EA, a stallion that has won countless titles across Europe and the Middle East and has been used with much success in the United States. Sired by the renowned ‘champion maker’ WH Justice (ex Vona Sher-Renea by El Sher-mann out of Renea), WH Justice also brings in the Padron lines through his sire, Magnum Psyche (Padrons Psyche x A Fancy Miracle by Sasaki). Shanghai’s dam is Salymah EA, a classically bred mare by Khidar (Ansata Sinan x Elizja by EstaGhalil) and out of Libanon Azadika (Om El

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programme, and she is due to Jiuliusz de Wiec (Debowiec x Jiullya El Jamal by Ali Jamaal) this year. No story of RD Bey Shahmpane would be complete without a mention of Cristal El Pershahn. Sired by Pershahn El Jamal (Ali Jamaal x Perfectshahn SRA by Bey Shah), this incredibly beautiful mare was foaled in 2007 but tragically, passed away at a young age. She leaves behind a daughter to continue her line at the farm, Lalique El Shahbaz (by TF Royal Shahbaz by Falcon BHF out of TH Maya Naufali). With four crosses to Bey Shah in her pedigree, Lalique El Shahbaz is owned with Talaria Farms, Georiga, and she is an important mare for all. “This spring, Lalique foaled a beautiful grey filly by Lawrence Al Gazal (Gazal Al Shaqab x Lara El Ludjin), and

Azadik x Warandes Shaklana by El Shaklan). Both colts have already shone in the showring, and Psycily is proving to be a worthy replacement for her dam. In 2009, RD Bey Shahmpane foaled Lyla E, a very beautiful chestnut mare and the youngest of the Shahmpane daughters at the farm. Lyla E is sired by the great El Nabila B, sired by the Russian stallion Kubinec (Balaton x Kosmetika by Muscat) and out of 218 Elf Layla Walayla B (Assad x 223 Ibn Galal-I by Ibn Galal I). El Nabila B needs little introduction and he is 20 years of age this year. The cross of him over RD Bey Shahmpane proved to work well, and 182

she is very special indeed.” RD Bey Shahmpane is very much loved by Philip and Brent, and she will see out her days at their farm. While she may be best known around the world for being the dam of Enzo, there is much more to this lovely mare and her daughters are continuing her incredible lines and beauty through their own progeny. RD Bey Shahmpane truly is a dam of distinction and she deserves every accolade awarded her. As we were sending this article off to press, the heartbreaking news broke that Enzo had passed away suddenly at 17 years of age. Our thoughts are very much with Philip, Brent and all that knew and loved Enzo at this incredibly sad time.

Lyla E has already produced a lovely filly by Shanghai EA, Lyllian EEA. While no longer owned by Philip and Brent, Bey Illuminashahn is noteworthy, especially through her daughter, Rose of Antigua E, who remains at the farm. Bey Illuminashahn, foaled in 2002, is sired by Lumiar Amadeus (RSD Dark Victory x CA Sabrina by Sabal). Rose of Antigua E is sired by WN Star of Antigua (Monogramm x WN Antigua by GG Samir), a stallion since exported to the Middle East but whose Polish influence complemented Bey Illuminashahn perfectly. Rose of Antigua E is very much part of the farm’s breeding 183

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Enzo

PADRONS PSYCHE x RD BEY SHAHMPANE

Bey Illuminashahn

LUMINAR AMADEUS X RD BEY SHAHMPANE

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PADRONS PSYCHE X RD BEY SHAHMPANGE

Sparkling Star

Psystine

EVER AFTER NA X PSYCILY

Scottsdale Top Ten and reg 3 Reserve champion Mare

WN ULTIMATE STAR X RD BEY SHAHMPANE

Cristal El Pershahn

PERSHAHN EL JAMAAL X RD BEY SHAHMPANE

Poseidon EEA

SHANGHAI EA X PSYCILY Owned and bred by Enzo World Wide, LLC and Equus Arabians

Phoenix EEA

SHANGHAI EA X PSYCILY

Layla E

EL NABILA B X RD BEY SHAHMPANE

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SCRITTO DA SONJA SMALDONE

WRITTEN BY SONJA SMALDONE

Il mare luccica baciato dal sole. Dal finestrino dell’aereo, appare come un tappeto blu scintillante. Il mare è il protagonista indiscusso ma non è il solo. Accanto alle acque cristalline si estendono paesaggi maestosi, in un panorama mozzafiato che racchiude in sé ciò che Goethe chiamava ‘l’unione armoniosa del cielo con il mare, e del mare con la terra. Questo scenario spettacolare può essere ammirato solo quando si è in procinto di atterrare nella città di Palermo. In aeroporto ci aspetta un minibus, e Vito – l’autista ufficiale degli ospiti dello Show – dovrà condurci dritto al ‘Parco della Favorita’- dove la competizione si disputerà il giorno seguente. Durante il tragitto, non possiamo fare altro che chiacchierare con Vito – tipico uomo siciliano dalla battuta pronta – dei vari preparativi e siamo entusiasti di scoprire che tutto sta procedendo perfettamente bene e secondo i tempi previsti. Finalmente giunti al ‘Parco della Favorita’ siamo calorosamente accolti da Antonio

The sea sparkles in the sun. From a hazy airplane window, it looks like a shimmering blue blanket. However, it is not the only breathtaking sight on display. Next to the crystal waters are majestic landscapes, in a spellbinding panorama that embodies what Goethe called ‘the harmonious union of the sky with the sea and the sea with the land’. This spectacular scenery can only be enjoyed when you are about to land in the city of Palermo. At the airport a minibus is waiting for us and Vito the official guests’ driver of the Show is supposed to drive us straight to the ‘Parco della Favorita’ – the Favorita’s Park - where the competition will be disputed the following day. On the way, we cannot do anything but chatting with Vito, typical funny Sicilian man, about all the preparations and we are excited to find out that everything is proceeding perfectly well and according to schedule. Once we finally get to the ‘Parco della Favorita’ we are warmly welcomed by Antonio Culcasi as the organizer of the Palermo Arabian

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Culcasi, organizzatore della Palermo Arabian Horse Cup, Michele Trapani, ideatore della manifestazione, (entrambi allevatori del Purosangue Arabo), e l’incredibile team equestre Monte Erice. Siamo accompagnati alla scoperta di questa spettacolare proprietà che si estende per quasi 400 ettari di terreno alle falde del ‘Monte Pellegrino’. Il ‘Parco della Favorita’ viene creato nel 1799 da Ferdinando III di Borbone il quale è costretto a lasciare il Regno di Napoli, già espugnato dall’esercito francese. Una volta trasferitosi in Sicilia, il Re riesce a spodestare 400 ettari di terra da alcune delle famiglie aristocratiche del tempo per creare il Parco Reale della Favorita, nome che ricorda l’omonima Reggia dei Portici. All’inizio, è nato come campo per gli esperimenti agricoli e riserva di caccia privata, guarnita da statue e fontane in stile mitologico. Infatti, i due viali più importanti sono dedicati alla Dea della caccia Diana e a Ercole, l’eroe mitologico delle 12 fatiche. All’interno del parco, visitiamo la Palazzina

Horse Cup, Michele Trapani as the creator of the Event, (both Purebred Arabian horse breeders) and the incredible Monte Erice Equestrian staff. We are showed around this spectacular property that stretches for almost 400 hectares of land on the slopes of the ‘Monte Pellegrino’. The ‘Parco della Favorita’ was created in 1799 by Ferdinando III of Borbons whom was forced to leave the Kingdom of Naples, already taken by the French Army. Once moved to Sicily, he succeeded to dispossess 400 hectares of land from the aristocratic families of that time to create the Royal Park of Favorita, name which reminded to the homonym Reggia dei Portici. At the beginning, it was born as field for agricultural experiments and private hunting reserve, garnished by statues and fountains in mythological style. Indeed, the two most important boulevards are dedicated to the Goddess of hunting Diana and to the 12 struggles-hero Hercules. Within the park, we visit the Palazzina Cinese, an exotic-style house of hunting of King Ferdinando IV of

Cassata siciliana, cannoli … Ogni ben di Dio è lì. Con cibo e compagnia ottimi, la serata trascorre in un’atmosfera davvero conviviale e familiare. Torniamo in hotel a tarda ora, dopo un indimenticabile giro turistico per la città a bordo di un autobus completamente ‘scoperto’ di quelli che si vedono a Londra durante l’estate . Ovunque si guardi, c’ è solo tanta bellezza. Questa città è un teatro vivente, dove ancora forte vive l’ impronta Arabo-Normanna che perfettamente si sposa con il paesaggio mediterraneo di Palermo. Qui gli strati della storia si sovrappongono l’uno all’altro e spesso sono compresenti. Ci sono edifici che poggiano le loro fondamenta e la loro storia sull’età gloriosa dei normanni, quando maestranze arabe e bizantine lavoravano in operosa concordia nella Palermo trilingue capitale del Mediterraneo. Ed ecco Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio detta La Martorana, ecco San

Cinese, una residenza di caccia in stile esotico del Re Ferdinando IV di Borbone, e la settecentesca Villa Valguarnera di Niscemi, oggi sede legale del Sindaco di Palermo Leoluca Orlando, che è lo Sponsor ufficiale della manifestazione insieme al Presidente del Consiglio Comunale di Palermo, Salvatore Orlando. La Cena di benvenuto riservata strettamente agli ospiti dello Show – galantemente offerta dalla Presidenza del Consiglio Comunale e tenutasi nella bellissima Villa Niscemi – è al di sopra di ogni aspettativa. La conversazione e il cibo (e il vino, ovviamente!) sono meravigliosi. Indugiamo su portate multiple, sorseggiando numerose bottiglie di vini locali, dolci voluttuosi dai sapori tipicamente Palermitani, un intero banchetto cerimoniale tutto per noi dove ogni sorta di pietanza e specialità del posto è generosamente – e orgogliosamente - esposta e servita davanti a nostri occhi concupiscenti: Pane con le Panelle, Pane con le Crocché, Pane con la Milza, Pasta con le Sarde,

Borbons, and the eighteenth-century Villa Valguarnera di Niscemi, nowadays registered address of the current Mayor of Palermo, Leoluca Orlando who is here as the official Sponsor of the event together with Salvatore Orlando, President of the Palermo Municipal Council The welcoming dinner strictly reserved to the guests of the show – gallantly offered by the Presidency of the City Council and held in the beautiful Villa Niscemi - is above all expectations. The conversation and the food (and wine, of course!) are wonderful. We linger over multiple courses, sipping several bottles of local wines, voluptuous cakes and typically Palermo flavored pastries, a whole ceremonial banquet for us where all sorts of dishes and local specialties are generously - and proudly - exposed and served in front of our lustful eyes: ‘bread with panelle’, ‘bread with potato croquettes’, ‘Bread with fried spleen’, ‘Pasta with Sarde’,’ Cassata cake’, ‘Cannoli ‘pastries… Whatever you want, is there! With excellent food and company, the evening moves on in a really friendly and

familiar atmosphere. We are back to the hotel late at night, after an unforgettable touring on board of a convertible bus, similar to those that can be seen in London during the summer. Everywhere you look, there’s only so much beauty. This city is a ‘living theater’, where it is still vibrant the ArabicNorman influence that perfectly blends with the Mediterranean landscape of Palermo. In Sicily the layers of history are many and they tend to refuse to lie buried. Some buildings have their historical roots in the glorious age of the Norman Kings, when Arab and Byzantine artists and craftsmen worked in fruitful harmony in the trilingual capital of the Mediterranean. And there is the Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, known as La Martorana, and the Church of San Salvatore, founded in 1072 by Roberto il Guiscardo, the Cathedral, the Church of San Cataldo, the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti. Some Churches such as Sant’Agostino, San Francesco, San Domenico, recall the glorious past

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Salvatore fondata nel 1702 da Roberto il Guiscardo, la Cattedrale, la Chiesa di San Cataldo, la Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti. Altre Chiese come Sant’Agostino, San Francesco, San Domenico, testimoniano la gloria dei grandi ordini religiosi che dominarono la vita sociale, l’università, e la cultura nell’Italia e nell’Europa nel Medioevo. Alcuni luoghi sacri sono autentici teatrini barocchi, come Santa Maria della Pietà e Santa Maria degli Angeli detta La Gancia. Assolutamente spettacolari il Ponte dell’ Ammiraglio del 1130, il Castello della Zisa del 1190 dell’Arabo ‘Al-Aziz’ tradotto ‘Il Glorioso’ e il Palazzo Reale dell’XI secolo, oggi sede del Parlamento siciliano. L’indomani, lo show ha inizio. L’atmosfera è esilarante. Nella sola giornata di domenica sono presenti oltre 30.000 persone alla ‘Palermo Cup’ e le strutture alberghiere locali sono tutte occupate. Incontriamo alcune importanti personalità locali del settore, e siamo in grado di raccogliere informazioni rilevanti. In Sicilia, gli allevatori dei cavalli arabi sono quasi 200, più che in ogni altra regione d’Italia e la maggior parte di essi sono stati registrati alla VII edizione della Palermo Arabian Horse Cup. Un concorso di bellezza straordinario espressamente dedicato al cavallo arabo dove la potenza, l’eleganza, l’armonia tra testa e collo, e una caratteristica coda alta e frangiata è un ‘must’ sia per i giudici che per gli allevatori in egual modo. Per questa edizione, alcuni tra i più bei cavalli arabi allevati in Italia e all’estero hanno sfilato in trotto lungo il Ring, per poi fermarsi a mettersi in posa davanti ai giudici internazionali: l’italiano Maurizio Pavone, la svizzera Ann Norden, il tedesco Manfred Hain, l’egiziano Raouf Abbas e l’iraniano Sanato Soheil e come giudice apprendista, la svedese Kathleen

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of the great religious orders that dominated social life, the universities and culture in Medieval Europe. Some sacred sites are authentic Baroque little theaters, such as Santa Maria della Pietà and Santa Maria degli Angeli, known as La Gancia. Absolutely spectacular the Ammiraglio’s Bridge of year 1130 , the Zisa Castle of 1190 built by the Arabic ‘Al-Aziz’ translated into ‘The Glorious’, and the Royal Palace of the eleventh century, now seat of the Sicilian Parliament. The next day, the show begins. The atmosphere is electric. Only on Sunday, there are more than 30,000 people at the ‘Palermo Cup’ and the local hotels are all fully booked. We meet several local important personalities of the sector, members of the town council and can gather relevant information. In Sicily, the Arabian horses breeders are almost 200, more than in any other region of Italy and most of them have been registered at the VII Palermo Arabian Horse Show. An extraordinary beauty contest expressly devoted to the Arabian horse where power, elegance, harmony between head and neck, and a distinctive high fringy tail are a ‘must’ for both judges and breeders alike. For this edition, some of the most beautiful Arabian horses turn up from Italy and abroad and parade along the ring in trot, then stop to strike a pose in front of the international judges: the Italian Maurizio Pavone, the Swiss Ann Norden, the German Manfred Hain, the Egyptian Raouf Abbas and the Iranian Sanato Soheil and as an apprentice judge, the Swedish Kathleen Olsson. There are 127 registered horses divided in 14 categories according to sex and year of birth: fillies, colts, mares and stallions. We watch the competition together with the breeders from the VIP tables. Screams and shouts of encouragement are

Olsson. Ci sono 127 cavalli registrati, suddivisi in 14 categorie in base al sesso e all’anno di nascita: puledre, puledri, fattrici e stalloni. Assistiamo allo spettacolo in compagnia degli allevatori dai tavoli VIP. Urla e grida di incoraggiamento sono lanciate ai cavalli che si susseguono nel ring. Un po’più tardi, su quei tavoli, saranno messi in mostra i trofei vinti. E’ un gioco fatto di sguardi, con scherzi e battute, ma il tutto avviene secondo un cerimoniale ben preciso: non mostrare mai troppo interesse per un cavallo, le trattative si fermano al di fuori della zona, mentre i giudici sono comodamente ospitati in una torretta distaccata e non sono autorizzati ad avere qualsiasi contatto con gli allevatori, pena la squalifica del cavallo. E’ un mondo molto competitivo; ognuno ha fatto il proprio percorso, da funzionario in prova a giudice ‘, spiega Maurizio Pavone, 40 anni, con un intenso passato da allevatore. ‘E’ necessario tanto rigore altrimenti la mostra perde il suo valore. Oggi molti giudici provengono dai paesi arabi ... eh già, i paesi arabi..: proprio nel deserto è nato il tipo di cavallo che solo è in grado di sfilare, cresciuto e allevato sulla sabbia, con grandi narici, testa importante, padronanza in gara e, soprattutto, con una coda piumata a ‘bandiera’ che è un elemento molto distintivo. Oggi molti sceicchi vogliono rimpadronirsene e così sono piombati sui mercati europei comprando i soggetti più belli. ‘Quando un cavallo raggiunge i paesi Arabi, il suo seme va quasi sempre perduto’- continua Maurizio Pavone. In questi paesi, il cavallo arabo è un simbolo importante, può essere un regalo nobile, ma non verrà mai venduto. Ma perché il cavallo arabo? ‘Perché lui è il fondatore… il più antico’ – spiega Antonio Culcasi - ‘l’amico più bello e affettuoso che si possa avere, una passione che non si potrà’abbandonare mai’. Quando vedi uno dei tuoi cavalli vincere – egli sostiene - ci si sente così bene dentro, e non solo perché ciò aumenterà il valore dell’animale. Dietro ogni

being launched to the horses in the ring. A bit later, on those tables the won trophies will be put on display. It is all about an eye contact game, with jokes but a very precise etiquette: never show too much interest in a horse, negotiations stop outside the area while the judges are comfortably hosted in a detached turret and are not allowed to have any contact with the breeders, failing which the horse would be disqualified. ‘It is a very competitive world; everybody has walked their own path, from probationer to judge ‘explains Maurizio Pavone, 40 years old with an intense past as a breeder. ‘A lot of rigor is needed otherwise the show will lose its value. Today many judges come from the Arab countries… yes, the Arab countries: right in the desert it was born the kind of horse which only can parade, raised and bred on the sand, with big nostrils, big head, mastery in the race and, above all, with a

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spettacolo c’è un sacco di duro lavoro, il cavallo è un tuo amico e lotti anche per lui ‘…. Durante la manifestazione, la Coppa Siciliana è disputata solo per quei cavalli nati e allevati in Sicilia. I vincitori sono stati: la femmina 32 Dafne di Aretusa Arabians team di proprietà di Giuseppe Palumbo; e il puledro yearling Brando BG di proprietà di Giuseppe Busellini di Altofonte. L’Egyptian Event dedicato esclusivamente alla razza egiziana, e la classe Liberty, con i cavalli esposti in libertà senza handler. Per quanto riguarda la categoria puledre, la medaglia d’oro va a AG Nobel Iliade mentre per i puledri, l’oro è preso da MPE Dandi. All’interno delle categorie Juniors, la medaglia d’oro va a 29 PS Giubileo tra le Fillies; mentre 69 Engulo SEE si aggiudica la medaglia d’oro tra i Colts. Per quanto concerne, la categoria fattrici, la medaglia d’oro è vinta da 85 PS Shady El Shams, mentre il grigio argento 106 Gran Vezeer - allevato in America, ma ora residente nelle scuderie di Arabian Inspirations di Cortona vince l’oro tra gli stalloni. Un weekend che profuma di primavera, dedicato all’immortalità del cavallo arabo che in questi giorni è soltanto ritornato a ‘casa’, in Sicilia. La bellezza, l’eleganza, la potenza e il carisma irresistibile di questa ‘creatura’ così vicina ai nostri cuori sono celebrati qui, a Palermo, al ‘Parco della Favorita’, in un paesaggio naturale mozzafiato degna cornice di uno spettacolo di siffatta portata. E che soltanto poteva nascere - ed è stato reso possibile - grazie allo sforzo congiunto e al coinvolgimento capillare di istituzioni e persone. Prima di tutto - e a buon ragione - le autorità territoriali amministrative palermitane, le quali sin dai primi di Marzo 2016 si sono mobilitate in sinergia per rendere operativi sul territorio della Favorita circa 300 operai - per la durata di ben 15 giorni – allo scopo di riconsegnare alla collettività una proprietà – La Favorita - che negli anni addietro avevo conosciuto un profondo degrado, e, che, in vista dello Show è stata - con grande impegno e sforzo – egregiamente ripulita e risanata. ‘Eccezionale’ davvero il lavoro svolto da tutti. Ringraziamo di cuore: l’organizzatore della manifestazione Antonio Culcasi, il suo ideatore Michele

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feathered ‘flag-shaped tail’, which is quite a distinctive element. Today many sheiks want them back and swooped on the European markets and bought the most beautiful subjects. ‘When a horse reaches the Arab countries, his semen - most of the time - gets lost’ - Maurizio Pavone continues -. In these countries, the Arabian horse is an important symbol, can be a noble gift, but no one will ever sold him. But why the Arabian horse? ‘Because he is the founder’ – explains Antonio Culcasi – ‘the most beautiful, loving friend, a passion that you will never abandon’. When you see one of your horses in the trophy – he argues - it feels so good inside not only because this will increase his value. Behind every show there is a lot of hard work, the horse is a friend of yours and you strive also for him’. During the show, The Sicilian Cup trophy is being disputed only for those horses born and bred in Sicily. Winners have been the female 32 Dafne by Aretusa Arabians Team owned by Giuseppe Palumbo; and the yearling colt Brando BG owned by Giuseppe Busellini from Altofonte. The Egyptian Event solely devoted to the Egyptian breed, and the Liberty class, with horses exhibited in liberty without handler. As for the yearling categories the Gold medal goes to the filly AG Nobel Iliade while for the yearling colts, the Gold is grabbed by Dandi MPE. Within the junior categories, the Gold medal goes to 29 PS Jubilee among the fillies; while 69 Engulo EEA is awarded the Gold medal among the Colts. As for the mares category, the Gold medal is won by 85 PS Shady El Shams, whereas the silver grey 106 Grand Vezeer - bred in America but now living in the barns of Arabian Inspirations of Cortona - wins the Gold among the stallions. A spring sweet-smelling weekend thoroughly devoted to the immortality of the Arabian horse who these days is only ‘back’ home… in Sicily. The beauty, elegance, power and irresistible charisma of such a ‘creature’ so close to our hearts are being celebrated here, in Palermo, at the ‘Parco Della Favorita’, in a breathtaking landscape which only could be worth a Show of this magnitude. And that, it could only be born - and made possible - thanks to the joint effort and extensive mobilization of institutions and people. First and foremost – with good reason - Palermo’s territorial and administrative authorities, which since the beginning of March 2016 have rallied to operationalise about 300 workers on the estate ‘La Favorita’ - for up to 15 days – in order to give back the community a property which in past years had experienced a deep deterioration, and that, in view of the show was - with great commitment and effort – thoroughly cleaned and restored. ‘Exceptional’ indeed the work done by all! We sincerely thank the organizer of the event Antonio Culcasi, its creator Michele Trapani, the equestrian team Monte Erice, members of the ‘Italian National

Trapani, il team equestre Monte Erice, i membri della ‘Associazione Nazionale Italiana del Cavallo Arabo’ (Anica), la Dott. Laura Mascagna in qualità di cronista ufficiale, l’instancabile Federica Culcasi come segretaria generale, i fotografi, gli handlers, gli allevatori, le loro famiglie e i tantissimi Sponsors intervenuti: R. Star S.p.a Mercedes-Benz, Mangimi Di Pasquale, Arabian Horse Magazine di Gianluca Martino, Bar Ristorante Albatros, Selleria Massaro, Giacomo Capacci Arabians, Fratelli Manzi, LA Arabian Horses Malta, Shazin Stud, Ariela Arabians, Albaydaa Stud, Athbah Stud, Tuttoshow.it, D’Onza Family Arabians, Dello Jato Stud, Mimmo Accardo Arabians, Capizzi Paolo Arabians, OpenArt Tour Palermo, SEGI srl, Equibbi.it.

Association of Arab Horse’ (Anica), Dr. Laura Mascagna as the official commentator, the tireless Federica Culcasi as general secretary, photographers, handlers, breeders, their families and the many sponsors which have intervened: R. Star S.p.a Mercedes-Benz, Mangimi Di Pasquale, Arabian Horse Magazine owned by Gianluca Martino, Bar Restaurant Albatros, Selleria Massaro, Giacomo Capacci Arabians, Fratelli Mansi, LA Arabian Horses Malta, Shazin Stud, Ariela Arabians, Albaydaa Stud, Athbah Stud, Tuttoshow.it, D’Onza Family Arabians, Dello Jato Stud, Mimmo Accardo Arabians, Capizzi Paolo Arabians, OpenArt Tour Palermo, SEGI srl, Equibbi.it.

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Magic el Jadida

MAGIC FARAONE x MAGIC OHARA Owner: FONTAN ELL A MAGIC AR ABIANS

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Lalla

x TF BOUKRA IX A R L A V O K VOL SRL ZIN Soc Agr Owner: SHA

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A MPE A S U L L A L I EA x F OC. AGRICO A G N SHA RIMA S A F : r e Own

Magic Corason

MAGIC MON AMI x CC MAGIC CON TESSA Owner: FONTAN ELL A MAGIC AR ABIANS

Nadir byFares 200

BIRRA R SULTAN KA TF FARES x T O ROBERTO Owner: TOST

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Jubilee

URORA A E E TH NCE x PS E C S I NINO O IN T M O E L R EL PS MARIN : r e n Ow

Magic Helea

MAGIC MON AMI x AJ DINA Owner: FONTAN ELL A MAGIC AR ABIANS

Dafne 202

NA IAR BACHIAN M U L x IR M A M ARETUSA SH ABIANS TEA R A A S U T E R Owner: A

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S E ABIAN JORA R N A E C x I AI EA A MAG SHANG ONTANELL :F Owner

Nobel Davide

AJMAN MONISC IONE x SAHHARA EXCELSJA Owner: AG NOB EL ARABIANS

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TEA O x CS AMAL R D N A IH L A EKS SCO ILE FRANCE R P A : r e n w O

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DA PLIKAL A ARENGA x A M N IB I A S S Z.AGR. MA RANCESCO A F I D O IP R T : Owner

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PSEQUEL x TF LU NA Owner: TRIPODI FRANCESCO AZ. AG

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Jassfar

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SINAN AL RAYYAN x NADRAH AL RAYYAN

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ery few individuals within the Arabian Horse world community have so passionately dealt with the analysis of the dam lines as Sheikh Hamad Bin Ali al Thani. This incredible man has devoted his whole life to horses: he started with his own little stud in Egypt and in 1992 he was elected by H.H. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, as the Director of Al Shaqab Stud. It was a smart choice that led Al Shaqab to be the most important farm in the world. For 17 years he was the mastermind behind the breeding decisions of the stud which produced three of the most famed Arabian sires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gazal Al Shaqab, his son Marwan Al Shaqab and Al Adeed Al Shaqab. It would be very hard to envisage the modern breeding without these three star-studded Champions who have become living legends.

Words by: Sonja Smaldone By the end of January 2015 Sh Hamad Bin Ali started in a new venture: Al Rayyan Farn. The farm was founded by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Khaled Bin Hamad Al Thani in the end of the 80`s and after two decades of great achievements and smart choice of the foundation mares, the farm produced some of the finest straight Egyptians in the world. As the time went on, Al Rayyanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities slowly decreased and the stud lost its leading role. In 2014 Al Rayyan experienced some radical changes as H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir Father, took over the ownership of the stud. In order to put Al Rayyan back to its place, and restore its glory days, H.H. The Emir asked Sheikh Hamad Ali Al Thani to be the new Director of Al Rayyan in January 2015 as he was the only one that had the right skills to take Al Rayyan to the level that the farm deserved. Previous to

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this, Sheikh Hamad had a break from Arabian horses due to health reasons. So when the call from the Emir came, he accepted with zest to go back to his passion, and in February of 2015 the new adventure of Sheikh Hamad begun in Al Rayyan and with him, new team to back him up. In just one year the farm gave extraordinary results at the shows, in breeding and in renewing its facilities achiving Gold and Silver Championships in the Egyptian Events of Kentucky, Lanaken and Qatar International but also in the Qatar Nationals against mixed bloods. Sheikh Hamad’s passion for Arabian horses makes everything possible. He loves Arabian horses so much that he would do anything in his power to ensure them the best life ever possible. The breeding program that he is carrying on is just out of order... He decided to mostly bring into play Al Adeed Al Shaqab (Ansata Halim Shah x Sundar Alysayya) for the exceptional features he can pass on, and leased Hilal Al Nakeeb (Nk Hafid Jamil x Bint Bint Hammanaa) from Mr. Hassanain Al Nakeeb. Sheikh Hamad’s dream is to breed the ideal straight Egyptian stallion since he already has a far-fetched collection of mares. The catalog of exquisite mares at Al Rayyan is outwardly never-ending. He knows everything about their pedigrees, he is aware of all their weaknesses and strengths and how they actually produce. For some great horses, their story is written even before they are born. And that is the case of Nasser Al Rayyan (Sinan Al Rayyan X Nadrah Al Rayyan by Ashhal Al Rayyan). This tremendously stylish grey stallion of

impressive beauty and conformational perfection, has a statuesque presence that is awe-inspiring. His elegant top-line, noble carriage and chiseled head are the expression of the finest straight Egyptian masculinity. His wide forehead, big black eyes, cute muzzle and well set flagged tail add to his striking beauty. No doubt, Nasser Al Rayyan has inherited the very best conformation of his entire pedigree, a pedigree that comprises many of the breed’s most highly accomplished breeding and show horses, like his sire Sinan Al Rayyan, one of Ansata Sinan`s most prolific stallions and his mother, Nadrah Al Rayyan, who was not only multiple champion in the Middle East, but is also a daughter of two legends: Ashhal Al Rayyan and Ansata Nefer Isis. The ethereal grey Nadrah Al Rayyan who unfortunately passed away too soon, has left a super-concentrated legacy of excellence. Apart from Nasser Al Rayyan, Nadrah produced the Ansata Nile Echo son Egaab Al Rayyan (Leased by Al Zobair Stud in UAE) and the Gold Champion Filly in Kentucky Nawaal Al Rayyan together with the Bronce Champion Filly at the Straight Egyptian European Championships, Raya Al Rayyan.

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The force of Nasser`s pedegree is evidenced in his first babys born who are amongst the best babys born in the premium farms Al Naif and Al Nasser in Qatar. So the future looks bright for Nasser al Rayyan who will continue the Al Rayyan tradition of producing great sires for the straight egyptian world.

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THE QATAR INTERNATIONAL PUREBRED ARABIAN HORSE SHOW The State of Qatar is a sovereign country located in Southwest Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. A strait in the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby Island of Bahrain, as well as sharing sea borders with the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in the early 20th century until gaining independence in 1971 and it has been ruled by the House of Thani since the early 19th century. Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani was the founder of the State of Qatar. Nowadays Qatar is a hereditary constitutional monarchy and its Head of State is Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, a man with an undisputed strong personality and great charisma. He is described as friendly, confident, and open by those who know him. But, he is also described as savvy, careful, and calculating. In addition, he is considered to be a pragmatist, and to have excellent relations with the West including the United States and France.

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Sheikh Tamim has always promoted sport as part of Qatar’s bid to raise its international profile. In 2005 he founded Qatar Sport Investments, which owns Paris Saint-Germain F.C. among other investments. In 2006, he chaired the organizing committee of the 15th Asian Games in Doha. Under his leadership, all member countries attended the event for the first time in its history. That year Egypt’s Al Ahram voted Tamim ‘the best sport personality in the Arab world’. Under his guidance, Qatar won the rights to host the 2014 FINA Swimming World Championships and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Tamim is a member of the International Olympic Committee and the National Olympic Committee chairman. He headed Doha’s bid for the 2020 Olympics. The country will host the football World Cup in 2022. Qatar is expected to spend about $100 billion on infrastructure to prepare for the event. Yet, it does not end here! A great rider himself, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has also founded the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club which nowadays is a major source of pride of everyone in the country. Its facilities represent a unique architectural masterpiece that is in continuous and accelerated development through the efforts and guidance of the visionary leadership of Tamim and, more recently, of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Faleh Al Thani. Both spare no effort in bringing Qatar on equal footing with the world’s leading countries in terms of equestrian sport. Today, the country hosts numerous regional and international equestrian events such as the spring Qatar International Horse Festival. The latter combines the Qatar International Show and the Qatar Egyptian Event and it was held also this year towards the end of March. Governed by the Constitution and Rules of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO), this much-awaited Event is an International (Category A) Show organized and supervised by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani. With renewed excitement and jubilation of all attendants who flocked in Doha, the 25th Qatar International Purebred Arabian Horse Show took place on three exhilarating dates, on Friday 11th, on Saturday 12th and on Sunday 13th March 2016 at Al Shaqab Ar-Rayyan Indoor Arena, showcasing some of the most fabulous Purebred Arabians from across the Middle East. The competition started at 1:30 pm in the sunny afternoon of Qatar with the category of Yearling Fillies, which was divided

into ‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ due to the high number of entries. It was a real preview of future stars. The Gold Medal went to the bay Belladonna AT (Wadee Al Shaqab x OM El Bellatrix), a real gem bred and owned by Al Thumama Stud. The Silver was awarded to the gorgeous bay Loulou al Nasser (RFI Farid x Rihab Al Nasser) bred and owned by Al Nasser Stud and the Bronze was assigned to the grey Mayar IV ( Kanz Al Bidayer x Abha Qawaten) bred by Ali Bin Husain Bin Ali and owned by the sons of Abdullah Al Subaie from Al Muawd Stud. As for the category of Junior Fillies, there were 15 participants and the winner was the gleaming chestnut EMPUZA (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x EULERTA) bred by Czysta Krew Arabaska and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. Second place for the bay Jayda Alrabi (Majd Al Rabi x Shatha Al Rabi) bred by Al Rabi Arabians and owned by Al Thumana Stud, whilst Rana AM (Mashoor Al Mohadia x Ballerina BVA) bred by Al Mohamadia Stud and owned by H.H. PRINCE ABDULLAH BIN FAHAD BIN ABDULLAH AL SAUD took third place. Nine mares aged between 7 and 10 competed in the category of Senior Mares. First was the magnificent grey mare ANOUD AL NASSER (ASHHAL AL RAYYAN x ALEYSHA AL NASSER) bred by Mr. Abdullaziz AL QAYED and owned by AL NASSER Stud. She was followed by the charming grey SALWA AL ZOBAIR (MARAJJ x ESKLAWA), bred by AL ZOBAIR STUD and owned by SHEIKH NOUR KHALID ABDULLA M.A. AL THANI. Taking third place was the bay PIRARELLA (MARAJJ x PRECIOUS) bred by KLARENBEEK ARABIANS BV and owned by MOHAMMAD MERDHI AL OTHAINAH. Fantastic was also the category of the Yearling Colts. Winner of the Gold Medal was the grey colt Medan Al Shaqab (Farhoud Al Shaqab x Abha Myra) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud. The Silver went to the bay IMHOTEP Rach (Rhar Marcedes x Isis Rach) bred by Rach Stud Agropecuaria and owned by His Higness Prince Saud Bin Sultan Bin Saud Abdul Aziz. The Bronze was granted to the grey Anaaz Alfayyad (Fayyad Alfayyad x Katifa Al Zobair) bred and owned by Al Fayyad Stud. Wonderful Junior Colts fought in a thrilling competition. It would have been a challenge for everyone choosing a winner. There were nine participants and the winner was the stunning bay Morion (KAHIL AL SHAQAB x MESALINA) bred by MICHALOW STATE STUD and owned by AL THUMAMA

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STUD. Second place for the bay GALLARDO J (EMERALD J x GOMERA J) bred by JADEM ARABIANS and owned by AJMAN STUD, while the grey ALEXXANDERR (EXCALIBUR EA x AR MOST IRRESISTIBLE) bred by FRANCIS BUTLER and BRANDI CARSON, and owned by AL SAYED STUD took third place. There were twelve stallions aged 7 and more, in the category of Senior Stallions but they still managed to give goose bumps to everyone. It was a parade of champions with proven charm, each of which could have easily won thanks to their peculiar gifts. The most spectacular one, needless to say, was the undefeated grey HARIRY AL SHAQAB, son of the legendary MARWAN AL SHAQAB and out of WHITE SILKK, the latter an aristocratic mare of indisputable beauty. His breeder and owner is AL SHAQAB Stud. The stunning and charming chestnut stallion ABHA QATAR (MARWAN AL SHAQAB x ZT LUDJKALBA) author of a very convincing performance gained the Silver Medal. He is bred by GANADERIA SES PLANES and owned by AL MOHAMADIA STUD. Taking third place was another champion, the magnificent EDEN C (ENZO X SILKEN SABLE) bred by RHONDA L. AND RHODA COLEAL and owned by AL SAYED STUD. The Organizing Committee was ably comprised of: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani; Mr Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, Chairman of Show Organising Committee; Mr Fahad Ali Al Sulaiti, Show Director and General Co-ordinator of Horse Show Festivals; Mr Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al Subaie, Show Committee Officer; Mr Salem Fadgham Amer Al Hajri Security and Safety Committee Officer; Mr Saleh Ghanim Al Ghanim, Public Relations Committee Officer; Mr Jaber Ali Saleh Al Marri General Services Committee Officer; Ms Latifa Ahmed Al Amri, Financial Committee Officer; Ms Jawaher Sultan Al Suwaidi Media, Committee Officer. Outstanding the work done by the Jury this year composed by 9 instead of 7 judges who were rotated in groups of six throughout the ridden classes. They were : Dr. Marek Trela from Poland; Mr Jaroslav Lacina from Czech Republic; Mr Mr. Yves Richardier from France; Mrs. Anna Stojanowska from Poland; Ms. Claudia Darius from Germany; Mrs. Helen van Nes from Belgium; Mr Brian Ferguson from U.S.A. and the 2 new Judges: Ms Irina Stigler from Russia and Mr Christian Moschini from Italy. Impeccably in their role the Ring masters Mr. Ronny Vosch and his Assistant Mr. Gerard Oben. Congratulations also for the official Arab/English speakers who masterfully commented on the various performances and the great job done by the Show Committee Secretariat led by Mr Mohamed Ali Mohamed Abd El Ghaffar. So the 25th and intense edition of the Qatar International Purebred Arabian Horse Show in Doha drew to a close, a fundamental stage for the Qatar - International show circuit. The rendezvous is for next year together with other great champions! The Qatar International Straight Egyptian Horse

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A day after the 25th Qatar International Arabian Horse Show came to a spectacular conclusion with horses from Qatar’s Al Shaqab and Al Thumama Stud dazzling with five gold medals, the 6th Qatar International Straight Egyptian Horse Show continued showcasing some of the most astonishing Arabian Horses at Al Shaqab Ar-Rayyan Indoor Arena in Doha, Qatar. From 14th to 15th of March, Qatari horses literally swept the championship rounds. While HE Sheikh Abdulla Khalid Al Thani-owned Al Waab Farm-bred horses won the Junior categories, Al Rayyan Farm and Al Shaqab had to split the honors in the Senior categories. FARHOUD AL SHAQAB (Al Adeed Al Shaqab x Johara Al Shaqab) bred and owned by Al Shaqab Stud - took the gold medal among the Senior Stallions with 21 points, whilst judges picked Al Rayyan Farm’s SAFIR AL RAYYAN (Ashhal Al Rayyan x RN Farida) for the second spot ahead of MOTAIR AL BAIDAA, (Tarres Rasheek Al Qusar x Ansata Bint Shahrazad) after both the horses were given 12 points each. In the Senior Mares category, grey daughters of sire ASHHAL AL RAYYAN made it a one-two with RAYYANA AL ALIYA whose dam is Asrar Al Rayyan - collecting 22 points for a victory ahead of half-sister DARINE AL RAYYAN, the latter out of dam Aisha. DALAL AL NASSER ( Ansata Nile Echo x Leen Al Nasser) from Qatar’s Al Nasser Stud was third collecting 8 points in total. DEENARA Al WAAB, sired by ANSATA NILE ECHO and out of dam RN Dananeer, was awarded 23 points by the seven-judge panel for a striking victory in the Junior Fillies category, whilst her half-sister MASHHOORAH AL SHAQAB (Ansata Nile Echo x Lian Al Shaqab) finished second with 13 points ahead of NAWAAL AL RAYYAN (Ansata Sokar x Nadrah Al Rayyan) who racked up 7 points in total. Proudly owned by HE Sheikh Abdulla Khalid Al Thani, HILAL AL WAAB (Sinan Al Rayyan x Sharuby HP) also earned 23 points to pick up championship gold in the Junior Colts category, whereas D MONAF (Royal Colours x DA Aniqah) was selected as the runner-up by the judges after they awarded 8 points to the Kuwaiti entry and to another ANSATA NILE ECHO progeny, MOUNTASER LAFFAN out of dam Authentic Monisa, bred by Jassim Kayed Al Muhannadi and owned by Laffan Stud. Under the sun-drenched skies of Qatar, a team of International judges assessed the horses forward, and with some classes displaying Straight Egyptian individuals of incomparable beauty, it seemed almost impossible to see who could possibly win. Members of the Jury were in order: Ms. Ann Norden from Sweden; Mrs. Marianne Tengstedt from Denmark; Mr Talal Al Mehri from Kuwait; Mr Pierluigi Rota from Italy; Mrs. Renata Schibler from Switzerland; Mr Manfred Hain from Germany and Mr Fausto Scanzi from Italy. The Organizing Committee was competently composed by: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Faleh Al Thani Chairman of Festival Higher Organizing Committee; Mr Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi Chairman of Show Organising Committee; Mr Fahad Ali Al Sulaiti Show Director and General

Co-ordinator of Horse Show Festivals; Mr Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Al Subaie Show Committee Officer; Mr Salem Fadgham Amer Al Hajri Security and Safety Committee Officer; Mr Saleh Ghanim Al Ghanim Public Relations Committee Officer; Mr Jaber Ali Saleh Al Marri General Services Committee Officer; Ms Latifa Ahmed Al Amri Financial Committee Officer; Ms Jawaher Sultan Al Suwaidi Media Committee Officer and Mr Saad Mubarak Al Hajri Protocol and Grandstand Committee Officer. Faultlessly in their role the Ring masters Mr. Ronny Vosch and his Assistant Mr. Gerard Oben. Exceptional the work done by the Show Committee Secretariat led by Mr Mohamed Ali Mohamed Abd Elghaffar. Congratulations also to Mr Juhaimudheen Parambil as the official photographer who had the sensitive task of capturing some of the most special moments of this local but international sensational equestrian Fair.

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Yearling Fillies Gold Champion

SilverChampion

SSER LOULOU ALABNALANA SSER | 13 points RFI FARID x RIH STUD Owner: AL NASSER

NNA AT LLATRIX | 25 points BELLADO AQAB x OM EL BE WADEE AL SH AMA STUD Owner: AL THUM

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MAYAR IV

x ABHA QAWATEN KANZ AL BIDAYER D STUD Owner: AL MUAW

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Yearling Colts Gold Champion

SilverChampion

IMHOTEP RxAISCISHRACH | 17 points

ABDUL AZIZ RHR MARCEDES N SULTAN BIN SAUD BI UD SA E IN PR Owner: HRH

L SHAQAB MEDAN A YRA | 18 points M A BH A x B A Q A SH

FARHOUD AL R FOUNDATION A AT Q R BE EM M B Owner: AL SHAQA

BronzeChampion

D ANAAZ ALFAYxYA | 14 points KATIFA AL ZOBAIR FAYYAD ALFAYYAD STUD Owner: AL FAYYAD

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Junior Fillies Gold Champion

SilverChampion

BI JAYDA ALRASH points ATHA AL RABI| 11 MAJD AL RABI x AMA STUD Owner: AL THUM

empuza

LERTA| 13 points EU x B A Q A SH L A KAHIL AR FOUNDATION AT Q R BE EM M B A Owner: AL SHAQ

BronzeChampion

RANA AM

INA BVA| 9 points AMADIA x BALLER OH M AL LLAH AL SAUD OR HO AS M N FAHAD BIN ABDU BI AH LL DU AB CE Owner: H.H. PRIN

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Junior Colts Gold Champion

SilverChampion

GALLARDOMJERA J| 13 points EMERALD J x GO UD Owner: AJMAN ST

MORIONQAB x MESALINA| 22 points KAHIL AL SHA AMA STUD Owner: AL THUM

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R ALE XXANDER IBLE| 10 points AR MOST IRRESIST EXCALIBUR EA x UD Owner: AL SAYED ST

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Mares Gold Champion

SilverChampion

LAWAN PANAREA BYLAPA WAN| 13 points WH JUSTICE x PA UD Owner: AJMAN ST

L ZOBAIR SALWA ALA WA| 23 points MARAJJ x ESK STUD Owner: AL ZOBAIR

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NASSER ANOUD AL AN ER| 12 points x ALEYSHA AL NASS ASHHAL AL RAYY STUD Owner: AL NASSER

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R ABHA QATAAQ A| 16 points AB x ZT LUDJKALB MARWAN AL SH ADIA STUD Owner: AL MOHAM

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by Sonja Smaldone HELLO JOSY, HELLO KRISTEL! FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ACCEPTING OUR INTERVIEW FOR THE BREEDERS DEDICATED SECTION. LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S START FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. Where does this passion for Arabian horses you share so intensively arise from? As we both are horse lovers - and Kristel at the beginning was already an intensive rider - we got together when we met at the first shows where we fell in love with the most beautiful horses: the Arabian horses. This is a passion we also share with our children: Lani, Yenthe and Liezel. Liezel is a very talented and intensive rider, but she loves presenting and showing her horses more. I am sure she will be in the ring very soon. Yenthe has the feeling to work with the horses and is perfect with our youngsters. Lani is our helping hand when it is needed. So it is a family passion! Nesj Family - Elran Cup

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Why are you so fascinated by the world of the Arabian horse? We are both so fascinated by this world because it is about real love! The grace and power, the beauty and - not to forget - the intelligence of these horses is amazing and it cannot be found - or it is less evident - in other horses. In the beginning, we just loved their beauty but, later, by owning one, we found out much more, their moves and character are just so startling. How long have you been breeding this breed for? We bought our first mare Loasa (Veteran x Persona 27) in 1994 from ‘Arabica’ stud. So it has been 22 years by now that we are in the breed ourselves. However, we had started going to the shows and various events - and studying the bloodlines - 3 years earlier in 1991. We had our first baby in 1997. How did ‘Nesj Arabians’ come about? When our first foal Nesjla was born in 1997. She is by Kais (Pakistan x Proba) and out of Loasa. With her, NESJ Arabians was also born. Which foal made a big change in your lives and the stud farm? This is very easy for us: for sure our first one, Nesjla. With NEsjla all started! As a yearling, NEsjla went to 4 shows, starting with a National show in Balen at ‘Jadem Arabians’ where she became Junior champion as the youngest competitor. The next show, 2 months later, was the National championship where she became National champion from Belgium, and even the best horse in show. This was a big success for us because nobody could know that being the best in show, meant that she was beating a future world champion and a vice world champion. Just to say, completion was there. Next stop, the European championship in Moorsele. Again she was crowned European Champion, but, this time, beating some very interesting horses such as Emanda, ZT Shajkshamara etc… Kristel and I were, as you can imagine, over the moon with our young filly. The last show was the World Championship in Paris! What we never could even dream of NEsjla there happened, she was crowned as Junior World Champion Filly 1998! Our first baby, homebred and trained by ourselves and every time showed by Philippe Hosay, was 4 times champion out of 4 shows in 6 months including European and World Champion. Nice detail, NEsjla was Philippe’s first World champion! As he had many more afterward. What’s your daily routine as breeders at Nesj? Have you got specific different tasks? Our daily routine as breeders implies that we always awake and go to sleep with our horses. We live for and together with our horses and family. Kristel and I do all together. We run the farm together and make all decisions together. We take care of our horses by ourselves and make the breeding plans also together. What is your relationship with your horses? I think I may say that we are horse people. We have a strong relation with our horses as we know them all very well. Most of them were born in our hands, what to say more… Our kids share the same passion and help out with everything: training, feeding the horses, etc… 250

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You used to be the breeders of the famous World and International multi champion stallion Khidar by Ansata Sinan. How did this horse enrich your lives? We bought Khidar in 1998 when he was a yearling and, at that time, he was unknown. Let’s say it all, it was love at first sight. To say that Khidar was a dream horse is an understatement as he was even more. He is special in every way, in the box, at home, in the field, in riding, in the show ring... He brought home most of the trophies including Nationals, European and vice World champion titles. He is, indeed, a special horse and a great producer. Which of your mares at Nesj Arabians you think is the most crucial one for your future generations? Hard to say, I think we cannot mention one without forgetting another one! All our broodmares gave at least one or several super babies who became champions in their further lives. We have 4 generations at home which we are very proud of. Also 2 Sanadik el Shaklan’s daughters, Khidar’s daughters, 2 half sisters to Khidar out of Elizja, one by Sanadik el Shaklan and one by Laheeb …. So it is quite difficult to choose for us. Quiriz (Sanadik El Shaklan x Elizja)

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Who is your cornerstone breeding stallion, and in what ways has he met your reproduction expectations? Only one name, Khidar. He gave us several good offspring who are champions themselves or producing champions, what to say more. Even over 3-4 generations you can find his influence. He has some offspring who are champions in 20 countries. Some recent examples are: NEsj el Daikhima (out of Khidar’s daughter), EA Shanghai (out of Khidar’s daughter), and EA Excaliber by EA Shanghai and out of an Elizja’s daughter who is the mother of Khidar. That is why we still have 2 beautiful daughters out of Elizja at home, Nesj el Lily Mae ( Laheeb x Elizja ) and Quiriz ( Sanadik el shaklan x Elizja). Last year, Lily Mae had a very pretty filly by EKS Alihandro who will be shown this year. What are, in your opinion, the most important qualities to become a good, mindful breeder? Be critical about your own horses and be happy when your mare has improved your breeding if you look at the baby. To what extent the climate of your territory is suitable for Arabian horses? Easy! We live in Belgium... Ok, that is just a joke! But the climate is just perfect here in Belgium: sun, rain, good ground, fresh fields…Furthermore, we are very central to the world and have very good vets and clinics. Nesj el Miss Kanzi (Kanz Al Bidayer x Nesj el Khisaya)

out of his line, stable, stud farm. The success they get is the success the breeder gets. That’s why we are so proud that our breeding program is included in a lot of famous farms all over the world and that they have big success with it. Could you tell us a story you are particularly fond of? The most recent story is the story of NEsj el Daikhima ( Ajman Moniscione x NEsj el Khimala). She was purchased by Al Shiraa Stables when she still was a baby. And last year, as a 2 year old one, she became Vice European champion 2015. She is a wonderful filly and a good example of our breed. NEsj el Khimala who is also bred by us is by Khidar and out of Quiriz ( Sanadik el shaklan x Elizja ). And for sure NEsjla’ s story sounds like every breeder’s dream. What are the objectives you both would like Nesj Arabians to reach? Just keep doing what we always do, having fun and

breeding good babies every year. We finished last year our new stables with an indoor arena. This was also one of our main goals. Several Italian breeders are currently selling abroad many of the top horses from our country. Is there the same trend in Belgium? If so, what do you think about it? I think that in every European country this trend is going the same. As I have mentioned earlier, this is the best marketing to promote your stud farm but we think that you also need to keep some good ones to produce some good ones. That is why there are some horses on our farm who are never for sale! What advice would you give to a young person eager to undertake activities as a proper breeder? Go and see as many horses as you can see in all different bloodlines and stables. Take all the information with you at home, and make up your own mind and stay with it! It is not the quantity that counts, but the quality. It is better to have one good broodmare than 10 medium ones. And be happy when the baby looks better than the mother as this only means that you are improving your breeding as a whole! What are your plans for the future? Any new dream in life? Sticking with breeding very good babies who will promote our breeding farm all over the world! Will you please both live us one last message? Be happy and proud of your beautiful breed: the Arabian horses. They are the most gracious animals. Thanks so much for your contribution Josy and Kristel. It has been very nice to talk to you and we sincerely wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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Nesj El Khimala (Khidar x Quiriz) 2007

Do you breed Purebreds for show contests? If so, how did this passion for morphology contests come about? Yes! We mainly breed for show contests but we also do not forget to ride our horses! When you breed the most beautiful horses in the world, the Arabian horses, you also want to show them to the entire world! But we also take into account that they are horses in the first place and we do ride most of them. Just as Khidar was the perfect riding horse and NEsjla is still mine. This is somewhat people often forget: they are horses...so please do not forget that they love going for a ride! Is there any victory you are particularly attached to? We will never ever forget our first European and World Champion title with our homebred NEsjla. To what extent is marketing relevant in this sector? Marketing! That is a big word indeed. I think no breeding or business can go without marketing. But in our eyes the best marketing for a breeder is the foals who are born

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ello Glenn! First of all, thank you so much for agreeing to be interviewed for our section dedicated to the handler profession. Let’s start from the very beginning. How did this passion you nurture for the Purebred Arabian horses all begin? I grew up around them as my parents owned Arabian horses before opening a training center called Pajottenland Arabians so I have been exposed to them since childhood. To what extent has this love for conditioning and training the Arabian horse enriched your life? It gave me the chance to travel the world and meet a wide variety of people; I have made friends all over the world and I get to work every day with the most magnificent animal in the world. What particular emotions do you receive by training Arabian horses? A wide range of emotions… going from pure joy when all the hard work paid off and they call your horses number to collect a garland, seeing the foals playing in the field, a happy stallion grazing in the field on a sunny Sunday, sitting in the evening outside with Tom, Cathy and a beer observing proudly what we have built together, to extreme sadness when we have to let one of the horses go due to old age or sickness. What’s your day like at the Schoukens Training Centre? There are no 2 days alike at STC; every day has its challenges and joys. A general day consists of schooling, clipping, overviewing the conditioning, checking all the horses as we also have horses that are not in show training on the farm. Several times a week we have clients visiting to see their own horses, sale horses, stallions or just to socialize, especially in the spring and summer time we have many visitors. In addition to the above we also need to focus on the maintenance of the farm, there is always something that needs fixing or being put in order so there is never a dull moment.

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What are the most important elements an efficient training horse centre should necessarily have? How is your Centre organized? The most important element is a great group of people, a TEAM, this is indeed the driving force behind the success of Schoukens Training Center. To complement the team we have a wide variety of tools to adopt in the conditioning of the horses, the basics like two indoor and an outdoor arena, a horse walker, grass fields for the horses to relax on their days off. We have some specialized equipment to help take the conditioning to a next level, a treadmill which works on varied speed and can tilt so the horses are walking/running uphill and a Vitafloor which stimulates the development of bone density and muscle tone. We are not only focused on preparing the next champions but try to assist in breeding the next generation as well. We host some amazing stallions at stud and have a fully equipped breeding center for frozen semen and embryo transfer. We can do everything: preparing mares and stallions for the breeding season until the foals are ready to be weaned, at which time they can move into the special running stables with some friends to ease the transition into life without their mum. All this is possible due to having our own on site veterinarian, Javier Fernandez who is a great asset to the success of the breeding center. What’s the key to everlasting motivation in your job? Good horses and great clients, without them we would go nowhere. Is your involvement with horses a hobby or mainly a business for you? It is a life style, I am lucky enough to have been able to build a business out of my hobby together with my older brother Tom and his wife Cathy. This is not a job you can do if you see it as a job, it needs to be a passion and the three of us make a great team. Who are your best friends in this sector? And your best clients? STC would not be existing today without the support and

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friendship of all our clients. It would not be fair to name only a handful as every single person who has ever entrusted us with a horse has had a hand in where we are today. I have been extremely lucky to have some awesome friends who have turned into clients, and clients who have turned into great friends, most of the time it is hard to remember which came first. It is one big family. In your opinion, what are the main qualities needed to become a skillful professional handler? A great horse would be the first thing that comes to my mind. It is very important to have patience and understand the horse. There are no 2 horses that can be trained in exactly the same way as every horse is different so you need to adjust the training and communication to each individual horse. Have you ever thought of setting up a school for aspiring handlers? Not in that form but the farm is actually kind of a school. We have many “green” people coming in who learn as they go along. They grow and learn and some move on to another job. We are very proud to have had a hand in bringing up some well-known names, which have gone on to a variety of different jobs within the industry. Out of all horses you have been entrusted to as a handler, which is the one you had to bear a greater commitment with? There are several horses that are special, if I have to pick up one it would have to be MCA Magnum Gold; he was the first “big name” stallion I had the honor of showing and over the past 10 years I have built a special bond with Gold, he always puts a smile on my face when I get to show him to guests. He is the last horse I say good night to every night after closing down the barn before going to bed. Do you remember your first show? The first show I can remember would be Balen which I am sure all Belgium handlers and breeders would give the same answer as most of them started in Balen like I did. Do you miss past times exhibitions or do you prefer the atmosphere of today’s festivals? There exist some awesome shows around, and each show

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has its own character. We go to so many shows a year all over the world and in general they are all well organized events. Is there any victory you feel particular close to? I have been lucky to have won with several special horses already; it would be difficult to pick up just one win as each of those horses deserves to be named. I had special wins at all the major shows.

What advice would you give to those who approach the world of Purebred Arabian horse for the first time? Before starting to buy horses, look around a lot, visit shows, small and larger farms. Talk to breeders, trainers and Arabian horse lovers to figure out which style of horses is attractive to you and what your goal would be. What are your expectations for the future? Any new dream in life? There is one important title missing, the Gold Champion title in Paris, Inshallah this yearâ&#x20AC;Ś Glenn, will you please leave us a final message? Wishing everybody the best of luck in the 2016 show season. Come and have a drink at the STC booth or make a visit to the farm. Thanks so much for your contribution Glenn. It has been very interesting to talk to you and we sincerely wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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ANEMIA INFETTIVA DEGLI EQUINI EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA A cura del Dr. Tortora Antonio tel: +39 3473074064 | +39 3933620437 e-mail: tortora-antonio@libero.it

L’anemia infettiva è una malattia virale degli equini a bassa contagiosità e a bassa mortalità caratterizzata da febbre ricorrente e debilitazione progressiva. Descrizione e sintomi L’anemia infettiva degli equini (AIE), è una malattia virale dei cavalli. La sua sintomatologia comprende attacchi di febbre alta, anemia, dimagrimento e calo del rendimento. In casi sporadici può sopraggiungere la morte improvvisa. In via teorica sono soggetti all’anemia infettiva tutti gli equidi, tuttavia non sono riportati in letteratura casi di contagio con asini, muli e bardotti. Dopo la penetrazione del virus, questo inizia a riprodursi all’interno dei macrofagi molto velocemente, normalmente il periodo di incubazione fino all’eventuale comparsa della malattia è compreso tra i 10 e i 20 giorni; esso può tuttavia variare tra 1 e 90 giorni a cui possono far seguito intervalli di mesi o anni in cui non compaiono sintomi. In seguito a questo l’organismo ospite inizia a produrre anticorpi e si innesca la formazione di immuno-complessi. Questi ultimi sono i principali responsabili dell’insorgenza delle febbri. Il decorso della malattia può essere: •Acuto ( e sub-acuto); un sintomo tipico è la febbre alta oltre i 40 °C (La normale temperatura di un cavallo sano è 38 °C). A ciò si aggiunge una spiccata debolezza muscolare, un’andatura barcollante e tremori. Di norma si riscontrano diffuse emorragie puntiformi nella zona sublinguale. Anemia riconducibile alla distruzione dei globuli rossi (emolisi) e alla carenza di piastrine (trombocitopenia). Non sono infrequenti particolari turbe cardiache e renali. Di norma l’appetito è buono nonostante il grave stato di malattia. I decessi sono frequenti nel caso di varianti del virus particolarmente aggressive. Esiste anche una forma sub-acuta che presenta gli stessi sintomi della forma acuta, ma più attenuati. •Cronico; l’equide mostra spossatezza e una riduzione del peso nonostante l’appetito buono. Dopo lo sforzo fisico si evidenzia di solito un attacco di febbre. Non di rado si manifestano sintomi a carico del sistema

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Medico Veterinario libero professionista, laureato con lode nel 2000 presso l’Università Federico II di Napoli e decennale esperienza nel campo della ginecologia equina.

The infectious anemia is a low infectivity and low mortality viral disease affecting only animals of the family Equidae and it is characterized by tick bite fever and progressive debilitation. Description and symptoms The equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting horses. Its symptoms include high fever attacks, anemia, weight loss and fall in labor productivity. In rare cases, sudden death may occur. Theoretically, all Equidae are subject to infectious anemia, yet infection affecting donkeys, mules and hinnies are not being given in the literature. After penetration of the virus, the latter begins to grow very quickly within macrophages. Normally the incubation period until the eventual appearance of the disease lasts from 10 to 20 days; it may, however, vary from 1 to 90 days after which it can be followed by intervals of months or years in which no symptoms appear. Following this, the host organism starts to produce antibodies while triggering the formation of immune complexes. The latter are the main responsible for the onset of fever. The disease can be: • Acute (and sub-acute); high temperature over 40 ° C is a typical symptom (a healthy horse normal temperature is around 38 ° C). This is compounded by strong muscle weakness, unsteady gait and tremors. Normally, widespread point hemorrhages may occur in the sublingual area . Anemia due to destruction of red blood cells (haemolysis) and low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia). Particular heart and kidney disorders are not infrequent. Normally, appetite is good despite the serious state of illness. Deaths are frequent in the case of particularly aggressive virus variants. There is also a sub-acute form that has the same symptoms as the acute form, but more attenuated. • Chronic; the equine animal shows fatigue and weight loss despite good appetite. Quite often, physical effort is followed by a fever attack. As well as symptoms from the central nervous system such as apathy and numbness. The outcome of the disease can be very diverse: the equine

nervoso centrale come apatia e intontimento. L’esito della malattia è molto vario: l’equide può guarire completamente ma resta portatore del virus: le febbri diminuiscono di intensità col tempo fino a che la malattia rimane completamente priva di sintomi. •Asintomatico spesso chiamata anche latente non è in realtà una forma della malattia bensì la semplice presenza di anticorpi nel sangue

animal can heal completely but still carrying the virus: fever intensity may decrease overtime until the disease is completely free of symptoms. • Asymptomatic often called ‘latent’ is not actually a form of the disease but the mere presence in the blood of antibodies.

Emergence and spread of the disease Nascita e propagazione della malattia In Italy, the disease made its return in the form clinically In Italia, la malattia è tornata in forma clinicamente apparent in 2006 due to some infected plasma bags manifesta nel 2006, a causa di alcune sacche di plasma distributed in central Italy that led some people to death. infetto distribuite in centro-Italia portando alla morte After the penetration of the virus, the latter begins alcuni soggetti. replicating very quickly in the parasitized cells. Following Dopo la penetrazione del virus, questo inizia a riprodursi this, the host organism starts producing antibodies and all’interno delle cellule parassitate molto velocemente. triggers the formation of immune complexes which are In seguito a questo the main responsible for l’organismo ospite inizia the onset of fever. a produrre anticorpi e Those subjects affected si innesca la formazione by infection can transmit di immunocomplessi. the disease also to other Questi ultimi sono i animals (always equine, principali responsabili anyway) by insects (flies dell’insorgenza delle and mosquitoes) that febbri. act solely as mechanical Dai soggetti colpiti vectors. Equine anemia l’infezione si propaga is a particular low anche agli altri animali contagious disease. Only (sempre equidi, sick Equidae (not those comunque) tramite simply testing positive) insetti (mosche o zanzare) can actually transmit the che si comportano disease; a vast majority esclusivamente come of equine animals found vettori meccanici. positive to the Coggins L’anemia equina è una test are healthy and will malattia particolarmente remain as such throughout poco contagiosa. Solo their life at least with gli individui malati respect to this disease). (non quelli positivi al We must, therefore, test) trasmettono la differentiate between malattia; la stragrande healthy but positive horses maggioranza degli equidi (90%) who are not and trovati positivi al test di never will be the vehicle Coggins sono sani e lo of infection; horses testing Formulario per il test di Coggins per la diagnosi dell’anemia rimarranno tutta la vita positive at a chronic stage, infettiva equina almeno rispetto a questa who however are not the malattia). Bisogna infatti vehicle of infection either; differenziare tra cavalli sani ma positivi al test (90%) and horses testing positive at an acute and sub-acute che non sono né saranno mai veicolo di infezione, stage, these being the only ones who can transmit the cavalli positivi al test e in fase cronica che, anch’essi, non virus. The virus is mainly transmitted by blood-sucking sono veicolo di infezione e cavalli positivi al test in fase insects (tabanids and stomoxidi) that act as mechanical acuta e subacuta, questi essendo gli unici che possono vectors. In essence, the horsefly that stings a sick horse trasmettere il virus. Il virus si trasmette principalmente keeps the virus in its mouth apparatus for a period ad opera di insetti ematofagi (tabanidi e stomoxidi) ranging from 30 minutes to 3 or 4 hours, in which time che fungono da vettori meccanici. In sostanza il tafano it is a potential vehicle of diffusion. Given the virus short che punge un cavallo malato mantiene il virus nel survival time into the mouth apparatus of a dipteran, suo apparato buccale per un periodo tra i 30 minuti it is necessary a situation whereby the female biting a e le 3 o 4 ore, tempo in cui è un potenziale veicolo di sick horse is swatted away and goes to sting another diffusione. Dato il breve tempo di sopravvivenza del subject to be able to transmit the virus. That is a possible virus nell’apparato boccale del dittero, è necessario che eventuality although not particularly common; a gadfly

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la femmina che sta pungendo un cavallo malato sia usually tries to sting the same subject in an another part scacciata e vada a pungere un altro soggetto per poter of the body, this for obvious reasons due to the horse’s trasmettere il virus. Eventualità possibile anche se non size and insect navigation. In summary, for the infection particolarmente frequente; il tafano tenta in genere di to propagate, it is necessary: a truly sick horse (10% of pungere lo stesso soggetto in un’altra parte del corpo, the positive ones) who is either in the acute or sub-acute questo per ovvie ragioni dovute alla mole del cavallo e alla phase (a small part of those sick); we must be in a hot navigazione dell’insetto. Riassumendo, per propagare season (in winter bloodsucking insects are very rare) l’infezione, è necessario un cavallo veramente malato and be confronted with a ‘double’ insect bite on different (il 10% dei positivi) e che sia in fase acuta o sub-acuta subjects (very rare). (una piccola parte di quelli malati), dobbiamo essere According to the Italian Law, living horses imported in una stagione calda (d’inverno gli insetti ematofagi from abroad for slaughter purposes (79,000 subjects sono molto rari) e only in 2006) do not una doppia puntura need any tests for su soggetti diversi infectious anemia, (evento molto raro). despite coming in Per la Legge many cases from italiana i cavalli vivi areas where EIA importati dall’estero is endemic ( eg. per la macellazione Romania). (79.000 capi solo Foals born out of nel 2006) non infected mothers hanno bisogno who are seropositive di alcun test per in the first months l’anemia infettiva, of life - due to pur provenendo maternal immunity in molti da casi da transfer through zone dove l’AIE è colostrum - get endemica (per es. negative around the Romania). sixth month of life I puledri nati (period in which da madri infette maternal immunity che risultano fades out ) thus sierologicamente resulting uninfected. Equine infectious anemia, mucous membranes positivi nei primi Close contact with mesi di vita per these mothers (not trasferimento dell’immunità materna attraverso il infected) for the entire period of breastfeeding is further colostro si negativizzano intorno al sesto mese di vita evidence of the difficulty of transmitting the disease. (periodo in cui l’immunità materna scema) risultando Recent studies conducted in Brazil on wild horses have non infetti. Lo stretto contatto di questi con le madri shown that 30% of the horses test positive to the Coggins (senza infettarsi) per tutto il periodo dell’allattamento è test, while continuing to live a normal life. una ulteriore riprova della difficoltà della trasmissione della malattia. Diagnosis and prophylaxis Studi recenti effettuati in Brasile su cavalli selvaggi An environmental and individual history may hanno dimostrato che il 30% dei cavalli arise suspicion and can help spotting the risultano positivi al test di Coggins, pur disease, but for more security it continuando a vivere una vita normale. is necessary to refer to laboratory Diagnosi e profilassi Un’anamnesi ambientale ed individuale può indurre il sospetto e può essere un grande aiuto nello scovare la malattia, ma per maggiore sicurezza è necessario rifarsi ad analisi di laboratorio. Il sospetto di AIE può sussistere a fronte dei seguenti sintomi: •Attacchi di febbre in assenza di un motivo preciso •Dimagrimento, anemia e trombocitopenia in assenza di una causa

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evidente •Emorragie puntiformi nella zona sublinguale •Ottimo appetito in presenza di febbre alta L’anemia, che generalmente si presenta in forma grave si manifesta con mucose color porcellana, quasi bianche, riscontrabili nella congiuntiva che riveste l’interno delle palpebre e nelle mucose della bocca. La diagnosi di anemia infettiva degli equini può essere confermata da un’analisi di laboratorio, nota come test di Coggins. I cavalli che risultano positivi al test di Coggins sono da classificare come soggetti portatori del virus per tutta la vita, anche se non manifestano alcun sintomo della malattia e sono tecnicamente sani. L’essere umano è immune dal contagio da AIE, non sussiste alcun pericolo in questo senso. Con riferimento alle metodologie diagnostiche per la diagnosi di AIE, il Centro di Referenza Anemia Infettiva Equina (CRAIE) ha validato la metodica AGID approvata dall’Organizzazione Mondiale per la Salute Animale[2]. Il CRAIE ha quindi proceduto alla elaborazione, emissione e distribuzione, agli enti che ne hanno fatto richiesta, della procedura relativa all’esecuzione dell’AGID secondo il metodo previsto. Il CRAIE ha inoltre messo a punto un protocollo per la diagnosi di Anemia Infettiva Equina attraverso la ricerca diretta di DNA provirale in leucociti e cellule tissutali mediante l’impiego di Nested-PCR[3]. Per evitare il contagio il vaccino è inutile, dato che ad ogni febbre il virus si modifica geneticamente, tuttavia, nel caso di individui realmente malati, esistono cure sintomatiche come per tutte le malattie virali, influenza compresa. L’unica protezione possibile è la comune profilassi effettuata con altre malattie che usano gli insetti come vettori, come la filariosi e la leishmania del cane o la malaria umana. Un’altra possibilità, valida per tutte le malattie in qualsiasi essere animato, è l’isolamento o l’abbattimento di ogni individuo positivo, ancorché sano.

analysis. The EIA suspicion may exist in the face of the following symptoms: • Fever attacks in absence of a concrete reason •Weight loss, anemia, and thrombocytopenia in the absence of an obvious cause • Widespread point hemorrhages in the sublingual area • Good appetite in presence of high temperature Anemia generally occurring in severe forms is manifested by porcelain colored, almost white mucous found in the conjunctiva covering the inside of the eyelids and in the mucous membranes of the mouth. The diagnosis of equine infectious anemia can be confirmed by laboratory analysis, known as the Coggins test. Horses that are Coggins test positive are to be classified as subjects carrying this virus for life, even if they do not show any symptoms of the disease and are technically healthy. The human being is immune from the EIA contagion, so there is no risk in this sense. With reference to specific testing methods for EIA diagnosis, the Reference Center Equine Infectious Anemia (RCEIA) validated the so called AGID method approved by the World Animal Health. The RCEIA then proceeded to the processing, issuance and distribution - to the institutions that requested it - of the procedure relative to the execution of AGID according to the advocated method. The RCEIA has also developed a protocol for the diagnosis of Equine Infectious Anemia through the direct search of prov i r a l DNA in leukocytes a n d tissue cells through the use of Nested-PCR . To avoid infection the vaccine is useless, since every time fever occurs the virus is being genetically modified; however, in the case of really sick equidae, there exist symptomatic treatments as for all viral diseases, including flu. The only possible protection is the common prophylaxis performed for other diseases that use insects as vectors, such as filariasis and leishmaniasis in dogs or human malaria. Another possibility, which is valid for all diseases and for any living being, is the isolation or killing of any positive equine animal even if healthy.

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BRUCE MCCREA by Gianluca Martino

With Valentino’s Angel MI winning World Cup Supreme Bronze Champion Mare at the Las Vegas World Cup 2015

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Hello Mr. Bruce MacCrea ! Thank you very much for accepting our interview. Let’s start from the very beginning. When did you start taking an interest in the Arabian h o r s e breed? I grew up with Arabian horses. My mother began breeding in the early 1960’s. My siblings and I always had good horses to show. Mother imported horses from Poland back in 1968 that were the basis of our program. I had the good fortune to work with Bob Hart, Sr. and Jr., when they were showing our family horses to National honors. Later I worked with the LaCroix family at Lasma Arabians and continued that association for many years. I also had my own successful training stable for many years.

I got my judges card in America when I was 21, when I was first became eligible. What qualities and specific skills are needed to become a competent judge? First and foremost is knowledge of correct conformation, Arabian type, recognizing good qualities as well as faults, etc. You also need to be decisive and ready to make the correct decisions quickly.

At what age did you become a judge?

What are the most relevant things when judging a horse and which factors do affect your judgment in practice? Type, quality, balance, charisma. Great and winning horses must be good overall, not just a pretty face! We have had a lot more bad bodies in recent years. They need to be judged accordingly. We are judging breeding animals, conformation faults and transmissible

Prussia AM winning the Silver Champion title at the AHO World Cup in Chantilly, France 2015

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Karin judging in Chantilly, France 2015

Away from home and your family…..How do you cope with that? That is very difficult. Karin and Maria moved back to the States almost two years ago because we wanted Maria there for better schools and sports opportunities. Thankfully we have Skype and Facetime so we talk every day, but it’s not the same. I get home as often as I can. Amongst all of your horses, which one means a lot more to you and why? I have had the good fortune to work with many of the greatest Arabian Horses of all time. In our current program of course Abha Palma and Abha Qatar are favorites. They are very special individuals! I really like Savio and Maharani HDM, both very cool characters and great producers. Our 2016 foal crop is by far the best we have ever had, so the future looks good!

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weaknesses should not be rewarded or perpetuated! So, do the most deserving horses in terms of today’s standards really win? You would like to think that the best horse always wins but unfortunately that is not the case. If you could change anything in the current system of judgment, what would it be? I really wish the European scoring system allowed for separation in the classes. Everyone just uses the higher scores. At the better shows all the horses are scoring the same. I wish we judges would use the points better. We need to be a little more critical. Not everything is a 20! Also, I like the idea for separating head and neck scores. To what extent do you think your specific knowledge and professional experience as a U.S. native judge may, in some ways, distinguish you from other judges who have different professional and breeding skills? To have an Arabian card in America is a lot more complicated as we have to judge many different performance categories like English, Western, Driving, Reining, Trail, etc. We must know all the rules for each class in every division and we have mandatory seminars, interviews, testing. I have been judging in Europe since 1994 so I have lots of experience in both systems. In America we have gone to a slightly different point system for the last several years, but I think many people still prefer comparative judgment. What has been your biggest success so far? I have been fortunate to have had much success over the years. As a trainer in America I showed many great horses and worked with some of the top Amateur riders. At Al Mohamadia we have shown World Champions and are now breeding many winners!

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Which Show has been the most crucial one to you? I think the most important shows for us are the early Middle East shows to get our new yearlings out. Later on in the year we compete in the major shows like Menton, All Nations Cup, and Paris.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a Judge? (Travel, time exposure, and so on) On the positive side, I think it is a great way to give back to the industry that has been very good to me. I enjoy seeing great horses around the world and it helps keep your own program in perspective. The bad part is the extra traveling. Having flown millions of miles and spent many months of my life up in the air and airports, I am

We know that besides being a judge you also are the resident Manager of Al-Mohamadia Stud Farm in Saudi Arabia. How does it feel to have such an important role? I love my work! I enjoy the whole process of breeding horses from making the mating selections, waiting for the foals to be born, and preparing them to win as yearlings. I am very “hands on” with the whole process. How did you get this job? I came to Saudi Arabia in 1994 to work with Sami Al Nohait at Dirab Arabian Horse Center, later renamed King Abdulaziz Center. I was recommended for the position by the late Jay Stream, who had made many visits to Dirab as the President of WAHO. We did many good things there and brought the program a long way. Karin and I organized the first several Arabian horse shows in Saudi Arabia. In 2005 I met HH Prince Abdullah and we became quick friends. I helped him and became a consultant as he started Al Mohamadia Stud and eventually joined him as the full time Operations Manager. What’s your typical day like at Al- Mohamadia? As I said, I am very hands on. I like to do a lot of the conditioning so I can monitor the horses better. I love staring the babies each fall, lunging and schooling. I still try to ride one every day, just because I always have. I do the inseminations when I’m in town. I handle all of the logistics for horses in Saudi, and USA, and work very closely with Philip Looyens on the horses in Europe.

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getting really tired of it! What is your favorite Arabian horse destination to travel to? I don’t get to go anymore because of the Middle East shows, but the Scottsdale show would be my favorite! It is the biggest and best in the World! Menton is an incredible place to have a show. I also like Aachen and Paris. I always enjoy judging in Brazil, South Africa, and Australia.

The Arabian horse market has become increasingly difficult. What do you think it should be said with reference to this? It is difficult! If you have a superstar they are easy to sell. In the States it is a little better because we have a huge performance division. It is also very expensive to own and show horses. We need to promote more of a hobby market and promote the smaller and more amateur shows. It is a very difficult task! What advice would you give to those who want to embark on this adventure of becoming a Judge? Look at lots of horses! Talk to other judges and select knowledgeable people to do probationary judging with. Study and work at it! Can you tell us the funniest episode has ever happened to you over the last few years? There have been lots of funny things over the years. Mostly I enjoy the friendships I have developed with my fellow judges around the world. Lots of good times! What are your plans for the future? Right now I am pretty content with everything. I plan to retire in a few years so I can be home with my family, but I still enjoy what I’m doing. Plus, I am really excited about some of our foals this year! I want to see them winning in the future! We would be very pleased if you could leave a final message to us and to the entire Arabian Horse world community…. I love the Arabian horse. They have been very good to me and my family. Keep breeding correct, high quality horses. Judges, be fair and honest. Everyone stay positive and promote the Arabian horse to new people! Thanks a lot for your interview! We are looking forward to seeing you judge in the most important Arabian horse shows worldwide and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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WH JUSTICE x PAMIRA BINT PSYTADEL

Words by Samantha Mattocks

ne of the most exciting young stallions in Europe at the moment is RP Burj Al Arab. Bred by Di Grazia Stud in Germany and owned by Agmal Arabians from South Africa, this vibrant grey has captured the hearts of all that have seen him. RP Burj Al Arab is sired by the famed WH Justice, a son of the great Magnum Psyche and from the much revered Padron (Patron x Odessa) line, with Magnum Psyche (ex A Fancy Miracle by Sasaki) being a son of Padrons Psyche (Padron x Kilika). WH Justice’s dam brings in the El Shaklan (Shaker El Masri x Estopa) lines, with his dam being Vona Sher-Renea (El Sher-Mann x Renea). Looking to RP Burj Al Arab’s damline, the

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Padron line is further infused as his dam is Pamira Bint Psytadel, sired by the Padrons Psyche son, Psytadel (ex Bint Bey Shah by Bey Shah). Pamira Bint Psytadel is out of the Russian mare, Nikonja (Neman x Nika), and when blended with the Polish blood of Bey Shah, the Crabbet/Russian lines of Padron and his progeny, and the Spanish blood of El Shaklan through Estopa (Tabal x Uyaima), the result is one very classy stallion – RP Burj Al Arab. Liezl recalls how this amazing stallion came into her life: “Stallions have always been my weakness,” she smiles. “When Johanna Ullström, a great friend as well as trainer of all my horses from her Darby Farm in Belgium, first told me about Burj, it did not take any convincing to agree

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to buy him! Knowing how picky she was with stallions, for her to finally give in and agree that I could buy a boy, I knew that he had to be something special. “I don’t have the privilege of living with my horses at this time so they are all under Johanna’s watchful eye at Darby Farm, which is where Burj stands at stud today. Thus, it was a couple of months after buying Burj that the family and I

in the show-ring, where he was lightly shown by Johanna Ullström. In his yearling year, this grey colt showed off his terrific movement and beautiful Arabian type to be named Bronze Champion Colt at Salzkotten, Germany, as well as Silver National Champion Colt. He finished the year by taking a World Top Ten title in Paris. As a two-year old, RP Burj Al Arab was named Gold Junior Male Champion

could travel to see him for the first time. That first meeting was so special… In true Arabian fashion, he greeted me like a long lost friend – just one of the many things that make Arabian horses so special. Burj nuzzled and sniffed my neck while gently nibbling. He stole my heart instantly.” As a young colt, RP Burj Al Arab shone

at the International B Show at Ikast, Denmark, and he followed this up with a second Gold title at the Tulip Cup Show in the Netherlands. Over the course of the season, RP Burj Al Arab and Johanna would add two more titles to his name, both Silver, at the International Show at Bruges and the International B Show at 285

As all stallion owners know, however, show results are one thing but being useful in the breeding barn is essential for a young horse. So, as a twoyear old, RP Burj Al Arab was tried over some of the Agmal Arabians mares, resulting in the fillies Agmal Dayita (ex Dell Kisra by Hafati Apollo) and Agmal Nandita (ex Erabea by Piber). Part of the magic of breeding is spotting the next big thing before the rest of the world does and as such, Ferdinand Huemer of La Movida Arabians in Austria leased RP Burj Al Arab to stand at his farm in Austria for 2015. La Movida is home to the largest collection of mares of Ali Jamaal (Ruminaja Ali x Heritage Memory) bloodlines outside of Brazil, and as such, RP Burj Al Arab has an incredible opportunity to make his mark as a sire of significance. “As we all know with stallions, their road to success is a long and often difficult one,” says Liezl. “There are not too many that manage to tick all the boxes which make them memorable and worthy of staying a stallion: amazing temperament, good in the show-ring and then, the hardest of all, the great final test – being able to reproduce their beauty and attitude. “Burj has walked this road with such poise and dignity. And now his foals are proving to be the cherry on the cake. His yearling fillies are maturing so elegantly. They have his amazing show attitude while also keeping the very best from their dams. I I am so proud. “Burj’s foals keep coming and they keep putting smiles on everyone’s faces. I think that it is safe to say that he is worthy of staying a stallion..!” Those that have seen RP Burj Al Arab in the show-

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Celebrating A Decade of Excellence...

The Arabian Breeders World Cup is a totally unique international event created by breeders for breeders. Each and every year, the show organizers have created an exhilirating celebration of the purebred Arabian horse.This year, as the World Cup celebrated its Tenth Anniversary, breeders, owners and enthusiasts from around the globe gathered in one of the most exciting cities in the world to take part in the biggest party of the year, and to see some of the most spectacular horses in the breed today. The competition was deep, the quality was fierce and the victories - well - they were epic. Reigning Scottsdale Champions, National and International Champions, European Champions and World Champions competed for the colorful ribbons and rose garlands, the gleaming silver trophies, the golden stirrups, the ceremonial saddles and the mosted coveted prize of all... the title of Breeders Cup Supreme Champion.

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More than 10 years ago, Arabian horse breeders from America attended a major European show. They remarked about the dramatic differences between the European and American shows. The atmosphere, the presentation and the quality of the internationals shows were all far superior to anything found in the States. That experience sparked a conversation that ignited a community-wide meeting to discuss the concept and to explore the possibilities of creating a show - an event - unlike anything else in America. The consensus was overwhelming and positive. American breeders said they wanted an international show. That led to the formation of the Arabian Horse Breeders Alliance and the creation of the Arabian Breeders World Cup. A little more than a year later, in April 2007, the very first World Cup was held in Las Vegas. The moment people entered the arena that year, they knew they were somewhere special and they were about to experience something unlike anything they had ever known; it took their breath away. The first show was well received and immediately plans were made for the next one. Each year the bar was raised to new heights of excellence, excitement, entertainment and education - all for the love of the horse, as well as for the benefit and encouragement of Arabian horse breeders around the world. This year was the 10th Anniversary of the World Cup and every effort was made to ensure it was the most spectacular, exciting

and memorable show ever. What is the secret to the success of this show? I believe it is a trifecta... the beautiful horses, the fantastic people and the exciting city. The people who worked to create this event and those who attended it - the breeders, owners, family and friends - made the show fun, warm, inviting and exciting. The horses were gorgeous, magical, and awe-inspiring... There is a dream-like atmosphere at the World Cup. It is as if you think of all the horses you love the most, and they magically appear before you. There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t another show like it - anywhere. Then there is the city - Las Vegas! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place for this exciting Arabian horse extravaganza. Many people have made the Arabian Breeders World Cup the top Arabian Halter show in America and one of the best in the world. Some of these people are very visible, such as VIP Coordinator and the creative genius behind the show, Scott Bailey.

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“It was a huge honor for us - Pegasus Arabians, Terri and myself - to win the AHBA Breeders Cup in Las Vegas for the second year in a row. I would like to think these awards - and others - show the consistency of our breeding program and the soundness of our breeding decisions. Last year, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Pegasus Arabians and over those years we have stuck to our goal to breed form to function, and to produce beautiful Arabian horses that can be competitive at any Halter show in the world, and also be successful in performance competition after their halter careers. It’s been a heck of a lot of fun.” Dean Wikel, Pegasus Arabians & Sandspur Ranch

Nasr Marei, Egypt: “I had the privilege of judging the first World Cup 10 years ago and I also attended the show in 2013, when I received my Lifetime Achievement Award. I believe this year’s show was the best so far. The organization was flawless and the atmosphere was wonderful. Also, from a judge’s perspective, I believe the horses were the best in quality I have seen. I truly enjoyed this year’s judges and I thank the AHBA for inviting me to the 10th Anniversry World Cup Show.” Cedes Bakker, Netherlands: “It was a pleasure and an honor to judge this show! The yearling fillies had a great champion; a beautiful filly with a very good head, neck and the most beautifull eyes I have seen in a long time. The flag parade with the national hymn was also impressive! Thank you to the AHBA for inviting me to participate. It was a great experience.”

Van Jacobsen, USA: “What can I say about the World Cup? This is indeed a worldclass show with a fantastic hard working show committee and management team. The quality of the horses was exceptional and everyone appeared to be having a great time. It was truly an honor to judge this great event.” Graham Smith, Australia: The show organisers say the “The World Cup is the most glamorous horse event in the world”. I agree. The show had class, atmosphere, innovation and is truly unique. The quality and beauty of the horses displayed was breathtaking. I remain honoured to have had the chance to participate with such distinguished collegues in judging these beautiful animals at the World Cup!

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His vision and ideas result in the elegance and dynamic atmosphere of the show, and he also makes sure that everyone feels welcome and appreciated. The Show Manager, Taryl O’Shea is one of the most efficient and organized managers on the planet. Taryl is perhaps best know as the Executive Director of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - an event with over 2500 horses - so the World Cup is well within her amazing capabilities. Behind the scenes, is Phyllis LaMalfa, the Executive Director of the show. Phyllis is all business and makes sure every detail is taken care of, assuring that everything runs as smooth as silk. Also behind the scenes are Riyan Rivero,

World Cup Special Awards 1). His Majesty, Mohammed VI, King of Morocco is a generous and graciously sponsor of the Arabian Breeders World Cup. His official representative, Mr. Lahsen Fdail, presented the exquisite gifts and awards on behalf of His Majesty King Mohammed. The AHBA is deeply grateful for the honor of his patronage. 2) Terri and Dean Wikel, the winners of the 2016 Breeders Cup for Top Breeder of the Show. This is the second consecutive year the Wikels have won the award. 3) Stuart and Carol Nuerebberger with Dixie and Robert North of North Arabians. The Norths were the recipients of the AHBA Lifetime Achievement Award, which was commemorated with a gorgeous bronze created by Carol. 4) The judges’ choice for the 2016 Handler of Excellence Award was Ted Carson. The award is sponsored and presented by Sonja and Chris Bickford, who also create all of the beautiful garlands and awards for the World Cup show.

who manages the media and PR for the event, and Kelly Charpentier who is in charge of the vendors of the show. What would a horse show be with out great shopping! Others also contribute to the ambiance of the show. Sonja and Chris Bickford supply the gorgeous ribbons, garlands and cups for the show, while artist Judy Nordquist creates the exquisite bronze trophies. Perhaps the most coveted awards are the elaborate saddles, ceremonial daggers and gold stirrups donated each year by the gracious and generous sponsorship of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco. The organizing committee, all of the staff and volunteers are supported by the AHBA Board of Directors, a fantastic group of hard working people who don’t just sit back and let others do all the work. The board memebers are mostly behind the scenes as well, yet they actively participate with planning the event, staging and decorating the arena, taking care of guests and managing any problems that need attention. No challenge is too big and no detail is too little for this group. Their goal is to constantly improve the show anthey accomplish their goal with open minds, innovation and hardwork. The AHBA Board includes: Jeff Sloan, Chairman; Scott Bailey, Bob Boggs, James Constanti, Kimberly Jarvis, Larry Jerome, Robert North, Murray Popplewell and James Swaenepoel. Some of the most important people of the show are also the most visible - the judges! This year, exhibitors presented their horses to a very international, experienced and knowledgeable panel that included: Dr. Nasr Marei of Egypt, Cedes Bakker of the Netherlands, Graham Smith of Australia, Jorge Concaro of Argentina and Van Jacobsen and George Zbyszewski, both from the United States. These judges did a fantastic job with integrity and respect for the horses, owners, handlers and everyone with whom they worked.

Jorge Concaro, Argentina: “In my opinion the Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas is the mostly important show for the Arabian horse because of the amazing horses, excellent organization and lovely people. I think the equal criterion used by judges deployed contributued to the success of this show. It was my honor to be a part of it.” George Zbyszewski, USA: “I absolutely enjoyed judging the Breeders World Cup in Vegas simply because of the tremendous quality of the horses in the ring. My very favorite class was the Yearling Fillies. When they started coming into the ring my knees gave out...in each section at least 50% of them could be a winner. It is amazing how huge the progress of this show has been in the past 10 years.” Left - right: Dr. Nasr Marei, Egypt, Van Jacobsen, USA, Cedes Bakker, Netherlands, Graham Smith, Australia, Jorge Concaro, Argentina and George Zbyszewski, USA

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1) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING COLT: RAJJ ALBIDAYER (Marajj x Loredonna Z) breeder: Duke & Renae Mendel, owner: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, presented by Sandro Pinha 2) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING COLT: HERMES MA (Hariry Al Shaqab x Legacys Treasure) breeder: Bell Family Trust, owner: Steve & Darla Miles, presented by David Boggs 3) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING COLT: MAXIMUS SBA (EKS Alihandro x Ola La DDA) breeder & owner: Stella Bella Arabians LLC, presented by Rodolfo Guzzo

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This year’s World Cup classes were full of top quality individuals, many of which were already titleholders, including Rajj Albidayer, the Gold Supreme Champion Yearling Colt and the 2016 Scottsdale Junior Champion Colt. What an exciting and fulfilling experience for Duke and Renae Mendel, a young couple and small breeders from Florida whose program produced Rajj. Albidayer Stud Manager Dawn Martin, a very knowledgeable and experienced horsewoman, saw the colt at Scottsdale and facilitated his acquisition for her employer, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi. Rajj was presented by Sandro Pinha. According to comments from the judges, one of their favorite classes of the show was the Yearling Filly Championship. American judge, George Zbyszewski, said this, “I absolutely enjoyed judging the Breeders World Cup in Vegas simply because of the tremendous quality of the horses in the ring. My very favorite class was the Yearling Fillies. When they started coming to the ring my knees gave out... in each section, at least 50% of them could be a winner. Most people agree that the quality was off the charts, yet one special filly really stood out - the Gold Supreme Champion Yearling Fil-

1-2) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY: MYSTIC MAGNOLIA PF (Ever After NA x Mystic Rose BHF) breeder & owner: Jessie Szymanski-Hoag, presented by Keith Krichke 3) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY: GENEVA CS (SF Veraz x Gevalia CA) breeders & owners: Jeff Or Sybil Collins & James & Sandra Smith, presented by Ted Carson

4) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION YEARLING FILLY: RHR ADORA B (OFW Magic Wan x Amora B) breeder & owner: Running Horse Ranch LLC, presented by Michael Byatt

ly, Mystic Magnolia PF. Mrs. Jessie Szymanski-Hoag bred and owned this breathtaking filly, which was presented by Keith Krichke. What an accomplishment for Jessie Symanski-Hoag! This was not Mystic Magnolia PF’s first victory, she was also named the 2016 Scottsdale Junior Champion Filly earlier this year.

Since the show, there has been an exciting development regarding Mystic Magnolia. She was purchased by a partnership of two very passionate American breeders: Dixie North, the owner of Magnolia’s sire, Ever After NA, and Carol Fensholt Nierenberg, a gifted sculptor and Arabian horse breeder in Arizona. 299

1-2) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT: FALAH AL SHAQAB (Fadi Al Shaqab x Joseph Just Emotion) breeder & owner: Al Shaqab Member Qatar Foundation, presented by David Boggs

1-2) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY: MOZN ALBIDAYER (S.M.A. Magic One x Mattaharii) owner & breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, presented by Michael Byatt

3) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT: WORTEX KALLISTE (Shanghai EA x Mirwanah Kalliste) breeder & owner: Kalliste Arabians, presented by Ted Carson

3) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY: PITONISA AS (Ever After NA x Psyches Amber Dream) breeders: Lisa Markley & Leanne Reel, owner: Arabian Soul Partners Ltd, presented by Sandro Pinha

4) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR COLT: VANGELIS MI (DA Valentino x Always An Angel) breeder & owner: Mulawa Arabian Stud Pty Ltd, presented by Andrew Sellman

4) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR FILLY: MAYSAH ALJASSIMYA (Monther Al Nasser x RA Marwans Eleygance) breeder & owner: Aljassimya Farm, presented by Glenn Schoukens

The Classes for Junior Colts, aged 2-3 Years, were exciting to watch as these youngsters showed their exuberant energy and tried to impress everyone with their macho attitudes. This is a very important class because it gives breeders a look at the top up-andcoming young stallions that are destined to become the sires of the future. 300

The top three winners in the championship showed some diversity in pedigree, which is becoming a very important concern to breeders. The Gold Supreme Champion Junior Colt was Falah Al Shaqab, bred and owned by Al Shaqab Member Qatar Foundation and presented by David Boggs. Falah is another worldclass stallion from Al Shaqab’s breeding program.

In the Classes for Junior Fillies, aged 2-3 Years, we again saw some fillies that were already accomplished show champions from around the world. This supports the claim that the crème de la crème of the breed can be found at the Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas. The Gold Supreme Champion Junior Filly was Mozn Albidayer. This extreme filly was bred and owned by

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi of Albidayar Stud and presented by Michael Byatt. Mozn was also the 2015 Aachen All Nations Cup Silver Champion Yearling Filly. Albidayer Stud had a fantastic show in Vegas with several major championships. However, the highlight had to be Mozn’s win as she is a product of the farm’s breeding program. 301

1-2) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR MARE: BADIAA AL SHAHANIA (Marwan Al Shaqab x Majalis) owner & breeder: Al Shahania Stud, presented by Michael Byatt 3) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR MARE: HONEY’S DELIGHT RB (JJ Senor Magnum x Honeymoon FHP) breeder: Adriana Espindola De Moura, owner: Masterpiece Arabian Partners LLC, presented by David Boggs

1-2) GOLD SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION: EQUATOR PASB (QR Marc x Ekliptyka) owner & breeder: Michalow State Stud of Poland, leased by Aljassimya Farm, presented by Glenn Schoukens

3) SILVER SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION: MARAJJ (Marwan Al Shaqab x RGA Kouress) breeder: Joel Desmarteau, owner: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi, presented by Michael Byatt

4) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR MARE: AJ DINARA (AJ Dinar x HS Dancing Queen) breeder: Ajman Stud, owner: Bassam Al Saqran, presented by Rodolfo Guzzo

To own a World Champion is an honor, and to breed a World Champion is a remarkable accomplishment that few will ever achieve. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani of Al Shahania Stud in Qatar, is the proud breeder and owner of the Badiaa Al Shahania, the ABWC Gold Supreme Champion Senior Mare, presented by Michael Byatt. Badiaa Al Shahania is an accomplished mare 302

with other important titles including U.S. National Champion Two-Year-Old Filly and U.S. National Reserve Champion Senior Mare. The ABWC Silver Supreme Champion Senior Mare was Honey’s Delight RB, bred by Adriana De Moura, owned by Masterpiece Arabian Partners LLC and presented by David Boggs. Honey’s Delight is also a U.S. National Champion and Scottsdale Champion Mare.

The final class of the show was also the most highly anticipated. The highest-scoring horse of the show, Equator PASB, was returning to the ring. Ultimately, he was the judges’ choice for unanimous Gold Supreme Senior Champion Stallion. Equator PASB is bred and owned by the Michalow State Stud of Poland, leased by Aljassimya Farm and was presented by Glenn Schoukens. The Silver Supreme Champion

4) BRONZE SUPREME CHAMPION SENIOR STALLION: ENSYNC FMA (Eden C x Miss Fame MRM) breeder & owner: John & Cynthia Moore, presented by Sandro Pinha

Stallion was Marajj bred by Joel Desmarteau, owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi and presented by Michael Byatt. The Tenth Anniversary of the World Cup was a landmark event. You can find a link to all the results and a gallery of images on the AHBA website. We hope you will join us next year. For information please visit us at: www.arabianbreedersworldcup.com 303

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When speaking about the chestnut Marah you cannot ignore the Abeyyah Om Jurays lineage. The legend, as reported by Emir Abd El Kader El Gazairi in his book ‘Al Safinat El Guiad’ published in Beirut in 1948, describes how the names of the mares - who became the founders of the five families known as the ‘Al Khamsa’ - came about. During a wild ride, the Knight of one of the ‘Al Khamsa’s mares, had lost his cloak (aba, or abayyah) that eventually got caught in the very high tail of the horse. This was the reason why she was baptized as Abayyah. Legend aside, the very high tail carriage, often rolled up over the rump, is certainly a hallmark of the Abeyyah horses breed. Today, since there is no longer a breeding program that respects the purity of the bloodlines, also the ‘Abeyyat’ - as all the horses of other breeds - no longer reflect the phenotype of the past as described by researchers such as Carl Raswan or William Robinson Brown - although they maintain some of the distinctive traits of the breed. According to the phenotype of the past, the ‘Abeyyah’ resembles the’ Saqlawi’ but displays a higher tail and a longer back; the shoulder, very well built, is substantial and ribs are very large. Often he presents a slanted rump, he is very fast and very agile, with limbs that resemble those of a racing Purebred, and sufficiently resistant. He is the perfect polo horse. As a concrete example, let’s take the stallion Maddah 1966 (Morafic x Maysa), who was just the maternal brother of our Marah. Maddah was considered as an Abeyyan, however, by studying his family tree, it appears that among his 32 ancestors until the 5th generation, 11 were Saqlawi, 7 were Kuhaylan, 6 were Dahman, 5 were Hadban, 1 was Muniqi and 1 was Abeyyah. With such a genealogy, how can you expect that this Abeyyan stallion may feature any of the breed’s characteristics as described by Raswan? When we speak of the most important Straight Egyptian mares from the Abeyyah lineage, the great Hanan, born in 1967 (Alaa El Din x Mona) or Magidaa born in 1964 (Alaa El Din x Maysa) come immediately to my mind as much has been written on them. Of not a lesser importance was Marah 1966 (Galal x Maysa), about whom it is hard to find information, as she was not given much attention in the books by Mrs. Forbis or other authors - though she left an impressive and valuable widespread progeny in many nations. The chestnut Marah was born in El Zahraa - in Egypt - on December 13th 1966; in 1968 she was exported to the breeding farm of ‘Babolna’ in Hungary together with other mares, very famous today, such as Lotfeia (Lutfia) 1967 (Alaa El Din x Bint Kamla); Mahiba (Maheeba) 1966 (Alaa El Din x Mouna); Tamria 1967 (Tuhotmos x Kamar) and the stallion Ibn Galal (Magdi) 1966 (Galal x Mohga), to whom in 1969 was added the mare Hanan, 1967 (Alaa El Din x Mona). Later on, Marah was shipped to Germany together with Mahiba (Maheeba) and Hanan, daughters of Alaa El Din, so they all became foundation mares on the famous Dr. Hans Joachim Nagel’s Katharinenhof Farm. I must point out that Hanan and Marah were members of the same family, since their maternal grandmothers, respectively Mahdia (9/11/1947) and Mahfouza (03/30/1943), were two full sisters, daughters of the stallion Hamdan and the mare El Mahrousa (Mahrousa) (01/12/37), who in turn was the daughter of El Shahbaa 1925 (El Hamdani El Nasiri x El Obeya Om Grees). The latter was introduced to Inshass Stud by King Ahmed Fuad I, who in 1931 had bought her from El Haj Mohamed Ibrahim. I remember that even El Obeya Om Grees was donated - in the early months of year 1931- to the Egyptian Royalties by King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia. We must also bear in mind that Marah, exported to Germany, was the maternal sister of the other chestnut Magidaa (Magida)

Parlando della saura Marah non si può prescindere dalla stirpe Abeyyah Om Jurays. La leggenda, riportata dall’emiro Abd El Kader El Gazairi nel suo libro “Al Safinat El Guiad” pubblicato a Beirut nel 1948, descrive come sono nati i nomi delle cavalle che divennero capostipiti delle cinque famiglie, note come le “Al Khamsa”. Il cavaliere di una delle fattrici “Al Khamsa”, durante una corsa sfrenata, aveva perso il suo mantello (aba, o abayyah) che era rimasto impigliato sulla coda, portata molto alta; questo è stato il motivo per cui fu battezzata Abayyah. Leggenda a parte, la coda portata molto alta, se non addirittura rigirata sulla groppa, è sicuramente un segno distintivo dei cavalli di stirpe Abeyyah. Oggi, poiché non esiste più un programma di allevamento che rispetti la purezza delle correnti di sangue, anche gli Abeyyat, come tutti i cavalli delle altre stirpi, non rispecchiano più il fenotipo di un tempo, descritto da ricercatori come Carl Raswan o William Robinson Brown, pur avendo mantenuto dei tratti distintivi della stirpe. Secondo il fenotipo di un tempo l’Abeyyan assomiglia al Saqlawi, ma porta la coda più alta e il dorso è più lungo, la spalla, costruita molto bene, è notevole e il costato è molto ampio, ha spesso la groppa obliqua, è velocissimo e molto agile, con gli arti che ricordano quelli di un purosangue da corsa, sufficientemente resistente, è ideale come cavallo da polo. Facendo un esempio concreto, prendiamo lo stallone Maddah 1966 (Morafic x Maysa), che era proprio il fratello materno della nostra Marah. Maddah era considerato un Abeyyan, ma dallo studio del suo albero genealogico risulta che dei suoi 32 antenati fino alla 5° generazione: 11 erano Saqlawi, 7 erano Kuhaylan, 6 erano Dahman, 5 erano Hadban, 1 era Muniqi e 1 era Abeyyah. Con questa genealogia, come ci si può aspettare che questo stallone Abeyyan esprima le caratteristiche proprie della stirpe descritta da Raswan? Quando parliamo delle più importanti fattrici Straight Egyptian di stirpe Abeyyah, vengono subito in mente la grande Hanan 1967 (Alaa El Din x Mona) o Magidaa 1964 (Alaa El Din x Maysa), questo perché di loro è stato scritto molto. Non meno importante è stata Marah 1966 (Galal x Maysa), della quale, non avendo particolare interesse a farla conoscere, nei libri della Forbis o di altri autori, di lei è difficile trovare notizia, benché abbia lasciato un’imponente e pregevole famiglia diffusa in molte nazioni. La saura Marah nacque a El Zahraa in Egitto il 13 Dicembre 1966; nel 1968 fu esportata nell’allevamento di Babolna in Ungheria insieme ad altre fattrici, oggi famose, come Lotfeia(Lutfia) 1967 (Alaa El Din x Bint Kamla), Mahiba(Maheeba) 1966 (Alaa El Din x Mouna), Tamria 1967 (Tuhotmos x Kamar) e lo stallone Ibn Galal(Magdi) 1966 (Galal x Mohga), ai quali nel 1969 si aggiunse la fattrice Hanan 1967 (Alaa El Din x Mona). Più tardi, Marah fu portata in Germania insieme a Mahiba(Maheeba) e Hanan, figlie di Alaa El Din, così divennero fattrici fondatrici del famoso allevamento Katharinenhof del Dr. Hans Joachim Nagel. Mi preme ricordare che Hanan e Marah facevano parte della stessa famiglia, giacché le loro nonne materne, rispettivamente Mahdia (9.11.47) e Mahfouza (30.3.43), erano due sorelle piene, figlie dello stallone Hamdan e della fattrice El Mahrousa(Mahrousa) (12.1.37), che a sua volta era figlia di El Shahbaa 1925 (El Hamdani El Nasiri x El Obeya Om Grees), quest’ultima fattrice, fu introdotta all’Inshass Stud da Re Ahmed Fuad I, che nel 1931 la acquistò da El Haj Mohamed Ibrahim. Rammento che anche El Obeya Om Grees fu regalata nei primi mesi del 1931 da Re Abdul Aziz Ibn Saoud dell’Arabia Saudita ai Reali Egiziani.

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1964 by Alaa El Din, imported in the U.S.A. by Douglas B. Marshall in 1968, where she founded her fabulous dynasty, best remembered for her daughter Bint Magidaa, mother of the stallions Ruminaja Ali, Ruminaja Bahjat and Alidaar. Marah’s older sister, the chestnut Shamaa, 1961 (Morafic x Maysa) remained in El Zahraa to continue her dynasty in Egypt. Among Marah’s brothers, we also need to talk about the gray stallion Maddah 1966 (Morafic x Maysa), already mentioned above, imported into Germany in 1971 by Siegfried and Brigitte Kube from Al Sachra Brigittenhof Farm, co-owned with Gleannloch Farms, Texas, USA. Marah had a friendly character, loyal to people and easy to handle, she also was an excellent mother. Out of the five above-mentioned females - who all moved from El Zahraa to Babolna - Marah was the strongest-boned, she had good shoulders with very strong hindquarters and excellent, wide and powerful movements. Marah was also a good saddle horse, very pleasant to mount, so much that professional riders from Babolna, even in this respect, considered her undoubtedly the best among the five mares previously mentioned. In her long career, Marah produced 16 foals, seven males and nine females. In those days at Katharinenhof, Marah found herself in competition with Hanan who had been chosen by Dr. Nagel as the mother of those who would become his breeding stallions, thus the sons of Marah were not given much importance thereby making a serious mistake as far as I am concerned. Another consideration is that Marah has hardly ever been covered with the same stallions as Hanan and when it happened, either got to close consanguinity or there were born beautiful females. Marah was taken in 1983 by the family of Ursula and Willi Poth, so she moved from northern Germany to the Black Forest, carrying inside her belly, the filly daughter of Malik, who will be called UP Bint Marah. The chestnut mare was already 18 years old but before she died, she managed to give the Poths five more foals, including some fine male subject. Marah’ sons Farag I was born on October 26th, 1970 by Farag (Morafic x Bint Kateefa); Ibn Marah was born on September 30th, 1971 by Ibn Galal (Galal x Mohga); Karim was born on May 3rd 1975 by Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah); Mahair was born on July 4th, 1977 by Zohair (Alaa El Din x Zebeda); Burkan was born on December 15th, 1981 by Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan); UP Mohamed Pasha was born on April 29th, 1987 by Sherif Pasha (Ansata Abbas Pasha x Sabah) and finally UP Mabrouk who was born on April 6th, 1990 by Ibn El Moniet (Maymoon x Moniet). Among these, I would like to emphasize UP Mohamed Pasha, son of World Champion Sherif Pasha. Mrs. Renate Schai on her return from Egypt - where she had lived for two years, visited the ‘Baden Baden’ German show in 1989 and was really fascinated by Sherif Pasha. She managed to buy his son, UP Mohamed Pasha who became the founder of her horse-breeding farm ‘Arab Al Dzabal’, located in Altmannstein in Germany. At that time, not all the best Arabian horses used to perform in the show rings and Renate Schai, very sensitive to animal welfare, kept UP Mohamed Pasha as her saddle horse,

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Dobbiamo ricordare anche che Marah, esportata in Germania, è la sorella materna dell’altra saura Magidaa(Magida) 1964 da Alaa El Din, importata in U.S.A. nel 1968 da Douglas B. Marshall, dove ha fondato la sua favolosa dinastia, ricordata soprattutto per la figlia Bint Magidaa, madre degli stalloni Ruminaja Ali, Ruminaja Bahjat e Alidaar. La sorella più anziana di Marah, la saura Shamaa 1961 (Morafic x Maysa) è rimasta a El Zahraa per continuare la dinastia in Egitto. Tra i fratelli di Marah dobbiamo menzionare anche lo stallone grigio Maddah 1966 (Morafic x Maysa), già citato in precedenza, importato in Germania nel 1971 da Siegfried e Brigitte Kube dell’allevamento “Al Sachra” Brigittenhof in comproprietà con Gleannloch Farms, Texas, USA. Marah aveva un carattere amichevole, affezionata alle persone e facile da trattare, inoltre era un’eccellente madre. Delle cinque femmine citate prima, che da El Zahraa andarono a Babolna, Marah era quella dall’ossatura più robusta, aveva buone spalle con quarti posteriori molto forti ed eccellenti movimenti molto estesi e potenti. Marah era anche un’ottima cavalla da sella, molto piacevole da montare, tanto che i cavalieri professionisti di Babolna, anche sotto quest’aspetto, la consideravano senza dubbio la migliore tra le cinque fattrici citate in precedenza. Nella sua lunga carriera Marah produsse 16 puledri, sette maschi e nove femmine. A Katharinenhof, a 1 quei tempi, Marah si trovò in concorrenza con Hanan che era stata prescelta dal Dr. Nagel come madre di quelli che sarebbero diventati gli stalloni d e l l ’a l l e v a m e n t o , così ai figli maschi di Marah non fu data rilevanza, a mio giudizio commettendo un grave errore. Un’altra considerazione è che Marah non è quasi mai stata coperta con gli stessi stalloni di Hanan e quando è avvenuto, o sono andati in consanguineità stretta, o sono nate delle splendide femmine. Nel 1983 Marah fu presa dalla famiglia di Ursula e Willi Poth, così si trasferì dal nord della Germania alla Foresta Nera, portando con sé, in pancia, la puledra figlia di Malik che sarà poi chiamata UP Bint Marah, la saura aveva già 18 anni, ma prima di morire, riuscì a dare ai Poth altri cinque puledri, tra i quali qualche maschio pregevole. I figli maschi di Marah sono: Farag I nato il 26 Ottobre 1970 da Farag (Morafic x Bint Kateefa), Ibn Marah nato il 30 Settembre 1971 da Ibn Galal (Galal x Mohga), Karim nato il 31 Maggio 1975 da Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah), Mahair nato il 04 Luglio 1977 da Zohair (Alaa El Din x Zebeda), Burkan nato il 15 Dicembre 1981 da Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), UP Mohamed Pasha nato il 29 Aprile 1987 da Sherif Pasha (Ansata Abbas Pasha x Sabah) e in ultimo UP Mabrouk nato il 06 Aprile 1990 da Ibn El Moniet (Maymoon x Moniet). Tra questi vorrei evidenziare UP Mohamed Pasha, figlio del Campione Mondiale Sherif Pasha. Renate Schai al suo ritorno dall’Egitto, dopo avervi vissuto per due anni, nel 1989 visitò lo show tedesco di Baden Baden e rimase affascinata proprio da Sherif Pasha, così riuscì ad acquistare suo figlio UP Mohamed Pasha che divenne il cavallo fondatore del suo allevamento Arab Al Dzabal, situato ad Altmannstein in Germania. A quel tempo,

as well as her breeding stallion. In fact, in his career - ended with his death on 18th January 2008 - UP Mohamed Pasha had produced no less than 50 foals and, considering that this stallion was not in a commercial breeding, that was not at all a small number. UP Mohamed Pasha’s first daughter, Matmuna Bint Mimreh (1992) - with her new owner Christoph Fritz - set her apart from the very outset and got 3rd in her category at the South German Championships of 1994, while her nephew Mahfouz Al Dzabal owned by Manuela Pozniak from Azabat Arabians, Mengkofen OT Steinbach, Germany, was 3rd at the Asil Cup 2014 in Germany and 4th at the International Prague INTERCUP in 2014. Today, at ‘Arab Al Dzabal’ there remain only one daughter and one nephew of UP Mohamed Pasha. With her females, Marah has built a remarkable and, perhaps, the most numerous family of Abeyyah Om Jurays breed, which, besides perpetuating the bloodline with beautiful mares in the following generations, it also produced magnificent stallions. Unfortunately, as it has happened for many other families, including those of a different breeds, over the last generations, some branches of the family either got lost or, even if they still exist, have lost their value as they ended up in the hands of inexperienced people who have not been able to perform the right crosses. It also happened that someone, with the sole purpose of securing a subject of Marah’s family, has settled for a foal by embryo transplant. Now, it has been scientifically proved that in the case of embryonic transplant, the recipient - besides affecting both phenotype and metabolism of the unborn foal - will also affect those of the foal who is going to be born, by changing his/ her genetic makeup with her RNA. Marah’s daughters Ameena was born on August 29th, 1972 by Ghazal (Nazeer x Bukra); Sherifa was born on July 17th, 1973 by Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah); Layla was born on July 3rd, 1974 by Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah); Bint Marah was born on July 30th, 1979 by Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), Bushra was born on June 16th, 1980 by Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan); Matala Bint Marah was born on January 2nd, 1983 by Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan); UP Bint Marah was born on March 27th, 1984 by Malik (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah); UP Marfa was born on March 9th, 1986 by Farag (Morafic x Bint Kateefa) and, last not the least, UP Hebet Allah, born on May 16th, 1988 by Mohssen (Ansata Ibn Halima x Bint Mona). Marah’s first daughter, the marvelous Ameena (1972), was sold in Argentina to Count Zichy-Thyssen, but she died shortly after her arrival. Unfortunately, also the stallion Ghazal died later on, so it would be no longer possible to duplicate what probably had been the best ever breeding to Marah. Thereafter, Marah had two full sisters, Sherifa (1973) and Layla (1974), who accrued a significant female production, both in number and in quality, and some nice male subject. Sherifa was sold in Switzerland at the age of three years old to Barbara and Karl Liesegang and she lived there until her death that occurred in 1996. Among Sherifa’s daughters, Barbara and Karl Liesegang hosted

non tutti i migliori cavalli arabi andavano negli show rings e Renate Schai, molto sensibile al benessere degli animali, tenne UP Mohamed Pasha come suo cavallo da sella, oltre a fargli fare lo stallone, infatti, nella sua carriera, terminata con la sua scomparsa il 18 Gennaio 2008, ha prodotto non meno di 50 figli e tenuto conto che questo stallone non era in un allevamento commerciale, non sono pochi. La prima figlia di UP Mohamed Pasha, Matmuna Bint Mimreh (1992), con il suo nuovo proprietario Christoph Fritz, si distinse subito piazzandosi al 3° posto della sua categoria al South German Championships del 1994, mentre suo nipote Mahfouz al Dzabal di Manuela Pozniak, Azabat Arabians, Mengkofen OT Steinbach, Germania, è stato 3° all’Asil Cup del 2014 in Germania e 4° all’International Prague Intercup nel 2014. Oggi all’Arab Al Dzabal di UP Mohamed Pasha rimangono una figlia e un nipote. Con le sue femmine, Marah ha costruito la sua pregevole e forse la più numerosa famiglia di stirpe Abeyyah Om Jurays, che oltre a perpetuare la linea di sangue con bellissime fattrici, nelle generazioni che si sono succedute, ha trasmesso anche magnifici stalloni. Purtroppo com’è avvenuto in molte altre famiglie, anche di stirpe diversa, nelle ultime generazioni alcuni rami della famiglia o sono andati persi, o anche se esistono ancora, hanno perso di valore, perché sono finiti in mano a persone inesperte che non hanno saputo fare gli incroci giusti. E’ accaduto anche che pur di avere un soggetto della famiglia di Marah, qualcuno si è accontentato di un puledro nato da trapianto embrionale. Ormai è stato provato anche scientificamente, che nel trapianto embrionale, la ricevente, oltre a condizionare il fenotipo e il metabolismo del nascituro, con il suo RNA inquina quello del puledro che nascerà, modificandone il patrimonio genetico. Le figlie femmine di Marah sono: Ameena nata il 29 Agosto 1972 da Ghazal (Nazeer x Bukra), Sherifa nata il 17 Luglio 1973 da Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah), Layla nata il 03 Luglio 1974 da Mahomed (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah), Bint Marah nata il 30 Luglio 1979 da Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), Bushra nata il 16 Giugno 1980 da Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), Matala Bint Marah nata il 02 Gennaio 1983 da Jamil (Madkour I x Hanan), UP Bint Marah nata il 27 Marzo 1984 da Malik (Hadban Enzahi x Malikah), UP Marfa nata il 09 Marzo 1986 da Farag (Morafic x Bint Kateefa) e per ultima UP Hebet Allah nata il 16 Maggio 1988 da Mohssen (Ansata Ibn Halima x Bint Mona). La prima figlia di Marah, la splendida Ameena (1972), fu venduta in Argentina al Conte Zichy-Thyssen, ma morì dopo poco il suo arrivo, la sfortuna volle che poi morisse anche lo stallone Ghazal e non fu più possibile ripetere questo che probabilmente era l’incrocio migliore per Marah. Dopo sono nate le due sorelle piene Sherifa (1973) e Layla (1974), che hanno dato una produzione femminile notevole, sia come numero, sia come qualità e qualche bel maschio. Sherifa fu venduta in Svizzera all’età di tre anni a Barbara e Karl Liesegang e lì visse fino alla sua morte avvenuta nel 1996. Barbara e Karl Liesegang, tra le figlie di Sherifa, tennero nel

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in their breeding barn probably the one who was to leave more offspring: the black Sheykha Abbayah (1982) by Ibn Galal, who besides producing several females, gave birth to the great black son UP Sheitan (1987) by Mehanna, and her nephew Pasha Yasin 1993 (Alidaar x UP Sheika Bint Pasha), whose maternal grandfather is the World Champion Sherif Pasha. UP Sheitan was bought by ‘Verusca Arabians’ owned by Vera and Peter Stossel-Vocka in Switzerland, while breeders and owners of Pasha Yasin would be the spouses Dr. Axel & Marion Christiansen from ‘Gestüt Pasha Arabians’, Hollfeld, Germany who then sold him to Magdalena Domken, Asilaraber - Gestüt, Göddenstedt, Germany; both of these two stallions received the Gold Ribbon at the German licensing. Additional daughters of Sherifa were: Shergala (1983) by Ibn Galal, purchased by Margot and Klaus Oswald, RavensburgOberzell, Germany; Sherimaar (1984) by Golmound El Ahmar, remained by Barbara and Karl Liesegang; Bint Abdallah (Shahbanu) (1988) by Abdallah, was purchased first by Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germany, and then by A. Duffner, Germany; Shedena (1989) by Ibn Moheba was purchased by Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germany, where she produced one of the best mares of her progeny, the chestnut AR Farida (1996)

by Alaa Ibn Tuthotmos; Bint Sherifa (1991) by Mehanna, who has also produced on the farm of Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germany; last not the least, Sherhamala (1996) by Mohamar Al Sabhah. The other daughter by Mahomed and out of Marah, Layla was similar to Sherifa: very typeful with a nice, lean head with big eyes and delicate black refined ears. Layla was among the biggest and most powerful mares with excellent movements inherited from her mother. After several visits and insistence, the couple formed by Margarethe Lore and Peter Jattiot managed to buy Layla from Dr. Nagel for their breeding farm ‘Margarethenhof ’ in Germany. Layla was expecting a foal from Ibn Galal (Magdi) and that was a blessing, because this is when the filly Shannah came to birth at Jattiot’s. With her harmonious shape, noble type, good topline and movements certainly above average, she was to be the most important mare among Layla’s daughters. However, this cross could no longer be repeated, because in the meantime Ibn Galal (Magdi) was sold to the breeding farm ‘Dobel’ owned by the Poths, in southern Germany. Moreover, Shannah produced the stallion M Sharin (1991) by Ibn Bint Inas, who Jattiot sold

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to the breeding farm ‘El Marees’ owned by Monika Grefenstein and her family, near Cologne in Germany. M Sharin (1991) was an important stallion, winner of national and international shows as well as winner of the Stallions-Show of the German licensing. He has been a great producer and several of his foals were also sold in Egypt; some of them went to Moustafa Omars, owner of ‘Ikhnaton Stables’. The Grefensteins also bought M Shalimah, 1985, (Ansata Halim Shah x Shannah) and today they own the beautiful daughter Sharina Bint Shalimah (1998) by M Sharin who is carrying on the family. Another daughter of M Shalimah raised by the Grefensteins is Shayla II (1992) by Malik El Nil, who went sold in Egypt along with one of her daughters. Layla’ second daughter was Habibah (1979) by Kaisoon who was exported to Canada where she produced six foals from different breeders before being sold to Tzvian Idan in Israel. In 1981, Layla produced the exceptional bay colt Lahif by Nizam who was approved as a stallion and decorated, proving to have a great future ahead of him. During the preparation for the performance test in Marbach, he had a serious accident and had to be torn down. As Mr. Douglas B. Marshall from Gleannloch Farms wished, Layla was covered by Maddah 1966 (Morafic x Maysa) from 1983 to 1986. In 1984 the beautiful bay

loro allevamento probabilmente quella che ha lasciato più discendenti, la nera Sheykha Abbayah (1982) da Ibn Galal, che oltre ad avere prodotto diverse femmine, ha dato l’ottimo figlio nero UP Sheitan (1987) da Mehanna e il nipote Pasha Yasin 1993 (Alidaar x UP Sheika Bint Pasha), il cui nonno materno è il Campione Mondiale Sherif Pasha. UP Sheitan fu acquistato da Verusca Arabians di Vera e Peter Stossel-Vocka in Svizzera, mentre allevatori e proprietari di Pasha Yasin erano i coniugi Dr. Axel & Marion Christiansen di Gestüt Pasha Arabians, Hollfeld, Germania che poi lo vendettero a Magdalena Dömken, Asilaraber-Gestüt, Göddenstedt, Germania; entrambi questi due stalloni hanno ricevuto la coccarda d’oro al licensing tedesco. Le altre figlie di Sherifa sono: Shergala (1983) da Ibn Galal, acquistata da Margot e Klaus Oswald, Ravensburg-Oberzell, Germania; Sherimaar (1984) da Golmound El Ahmar, rimasta da Barbara e Karl Liesegang; Bint Abdallah(Shahbanu) (1988) da Abdallah, acquistata prima dal Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germania e poi da A. Duffner, Germania; Shedena (1989) da Ibn Moheba, acquistata dal Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germania, dove ha prodotto una delle più belle fattrici del suo allevamento, la saura AR Farida (1996)

da Alaa Ibn Tuthotmos; Bint Sherifa (1991) da Mehanna, anche lei ha prodotto nell’allevamento del Dr. Ali Radjai, Rheinstetten, Germania e per ultima Sherhamala (1996) da Mohamar Al Sabhah. L’altra figlia di Mahomed e Marah, Layla, simile a Sherifa, era molto tipica con una bella testa asciutta con occhi grandi e neri e delicate raffinate orecchie. Layla era tra le fattrici più grandi e potenti con movimenti eccellenti ereditati da sua madre. Dopo diverse visite e insistenze, i coniugi Lore Margarethe e Peter Jattiot riuscirono a comprare Layla dal Dr. Nagel per il loro allevamento Margarethenhof in Germania, gravida da Ibn Galal(Magdi) e questa fu una vera fortuna, perché dai Jattiot nacque la puledra Shannah, che con la sua conformazione armoniosa, il suo nobile tipo, ottimo topline e i suoi movimenti certamente sopra la media, fu la più importante fattrice tra le figlie di Layla. Oltretutto, questo incrocio non fu più ripetuto, perché nel frattempo Ibn Galal(Magdi) fu venduto all’allevamento Dobel della famiglia Poth, nel Sud della Germania. Tra gli altri, Shannah ha prodotto lo stallone M Sharin (1991) da Ibn Bint Inas,

colt M Ibn Maddah came to birth. Straight after the weaning age - he undertook a journey for the U.S.A. but, unfortunately, died during quarantine. The third foal out of this crossbred was born in 1987; this was the bay female Labeeba M, who will be sent to Gleannloch Farm as a broodmare. Layla’s last two daughters were the bay M Laylata-Amsi (1988) by Halim Al Kadir, and the gray M Lolitha (1990) by El Thay Mansour, who both remained in Germany as broodmares. When Lore Margarethe Jattiot closed her breeding farm for health problems, Layla found her way to her retirement breeding farm ‘El Marees’ owned by the Grefensteins. As a result of the economic crisis that has been hitting the U.S.A. and Europe for ten years by now, many farms have closed up and unfortunately many horses got lost, including many descendants of Sherifa and Layla; moreover several of those still existing have left no heirs for different reasons. After the two daughters by Mahomed, Marah had three more beautiful fillies by Jamil. The first, Bint Marah (1979) was sold to the German breeding farm ‘Maiworm’ owned by Karin and Gunter Maiworm. Here in 1983 she gave birth to the filly Maranah by Jamil, but unfortunately Bint Marah died few

che i Jattiot vendettero all’allevamento El Marees di Monika Grefenstein e la sua famiglia, vicino a Colonia in Germania. M Sharin (1991) fu un importante stallone vincitore di shows nazionali e internazionali oltre ad avere vinto lo StallionsShow del licensing tedesco, è stato un ottimo riproduttore e diversi suoi figli sono stati venduti anche in Egitto, alcuni dei quali a Moustafa Omars di Ikhnaton-stables. I Grefenstein acquistarono anche M Shalimah 1985 (Ansata Halim Shah x Shannah) e oggi hanno la bella figlia Sharina Bint Shalimah (1998) da M Sharin che sta portando avanti questa famiglia. Un’altra figlia di M Shalimah allevata dai Grefenstein è Shayla II (1992) da Malik El Nil che poi fu venduta in Egitto insieme ad una delle figlie. La seconda figlia di Layla fu Habibah (1979) da Kaisoon che fu esportata in Canada dove produsse sei puledri da differenti allevatori prima di essere venduta a Tzvian Idan in Israele. Nel 1981, Layla produsse l’eccezionale puledro baio Lahif da Nizam che fu approvato come stallone e decorato dimostrando di avere un grande futuro davanti a se. Durante la preparazione per il performance test di Marbach, ebbe un grave incidente e dovette essere abbattuto. Su desiderio di Douglas B. Marshall di Gleannloch Farms, dal 1983 al 1986 Layla fu coperta da Maddah 1966 (Morafic

x Maysa), nel 1984 nacque lo stupendo puledro baio M Ibn Maddah che appena slattato intraprese il viaggio per gli U.S.A. ma sfortunatamente, morì durante la quarantena. Il terzo puledro di questo incrocio nacque nel 1987 ed era la femmina baia M Labeeba, che andrà a Gleannloch Farms da fattrice. Le ultime due figlie di Layla furono la baia M Laylata-Amsi (1988) da Halim Al Kadir e la grigia M Lolitha (1990) da El Thay Mansour, rimaste a produrre in Germania. Quando Lore Margarethe Jattiot chiuse il suo allevamento per problemi di salute, Layla trovò la strada per la sua pensione all’allevamento El Marees dei Grefenstein. In conseguenza alla crisi economica che ha colpito gli U.S.A. e l’Europa, da una decina di anni, molti allevamenti stanno chiudendo e purtroppo molti cavalli sono andati persi, tra questi figurano molti discendenti di Sherifa e Layla e diversi di quelli ancora esistenti, per svariati motivi non hanno più avuto eredi. Dopo le due figlie di Mahomed, Marah ebbe le tre stupende figlie di Jamil; la prima Bint Marah (1979), fu venduta all’allevamento tedesco Maiworm di Karin e Gunter Maiworm, qui nel 1983 partorì la puledra Maranah da Jamil,

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months later. The second daughter by Jamil and out of Marah was Bushra (1980). Before being sold in Canada, at the age of six - carrying inside her belly a foal by Ansata Halim Shah - Bushra gave birth to Beshira (1983) by Jamil, and Bagdady (1985) by Ansata Halim Shah on Katharinenhof farm. Out of Bushra came out, in 1986, the stallion Ibn Bushra, foaled at Dr. J. Coles’ and who would later be shipped to the U.S.A. In 1987, Bushra gave birth to the A Class Champion show stallion, Shah Dalul who was purchased by Dr. Ann Campbell from Oklahoma City. In 1989, was the turn of Bushira (Ibn Bushra x Luftia), bred by Stonebridge EA (Canada). First, she was purchased by the breeding farm ‘Canadian Montebello’, and then she was exported to Jordan along with some of her foals. Always bred by Stonebridge EA, in 1991 came about the filly Bushra Hilal by Moon Sheine (El Hilal x Nafaititi); in 1994 she went sold to ‘Nadj Al Nur Stable’ owned by Cathy and Ken Rochon, Prince George, BC, Canada. In 1996, Bushra gave birth to a filly who died at the weaning age; in 1999, she was bought by Cathy and Ken Rochon in association with Beth and Terry Hora; the latter kept her until her death, which occurred on the morning of December 24th, 2007 at the age of 27. Bushra’s last foals are the stallions Ali Galal (2000) and

Badr Ben Bushra (2001) both by The Conspirator (The Minstril x Akira Magidaa) and the mare Juraysah NAN (12.6.2004), always by The Conspirator who remained at ‘Nadj Al Nur Stable’ to continue the family. The gray Matala Bint Marah (1983) is the last precious daughter by Jamil and out of Marah; among all the sisters, she is definitely the one who left the most numerous progeny, made by high-quality subjects who are producing very well today. This ‘double’ Abeyyah Om Jurays born at ‘Katarinenhof ’ Stud in 1986 went sold to the Maiworm family, impregnated by Malik, where she produced three beautiful mares and the only male of her career who became the breeding stallion. In 1993 the Maiworms reluctantly decided to sell Matala Bint Marah to ‘Birkenhof Stud’ owned by Walburga and Siegfried Manz, so this mare moved to Ehningen near Stuttgart, where she gave birth to nine more beautiful daughters. Matala Bint Marah ended her life at Birkenhof Stud on December 4th, 2009 at the age of almost 27 years. Matala Bint Marah was a statuary broodmare with strong long limbs, a long neck and a chiseled head with large black eyes. Watching her, with those incredible movements it was a pleasure; in addition to show off the temper

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of her mother Marah, her father Jamil was undoubtedly visible in her. Speaking of Matala Bint Marah’s progeny, the first daughter born on Maiworm farm was Malimah (20.2.1987) by Malik who can boast a numerous progeny of excellent quality and the same thing can be said about the subsequent Marahna (17/04/1988) by Ameen and Malesha ( 6.6.1989) by Maysoun. On February 12th, 1991 Matala Bint Marah gave birth to Matal, son of Maysoun and final product born at Maiworm, who would become a successful stallion. Matal was sold as a foal to ‘Rorwall Arabians’ in Sweden, where he produced - as a breeding sire - beautiful sons. Among Matal’s progenies, we shall remember the mares Rowena RA (2000), Fathalah (1995), who in 1996 won the title of Champion mare and best horse bred in Norway, along with the stallion RA Relaks (26.5.1999), owned by Hanne Merethe Berg, from SMJ Arabians, Magnor, Norway, who distinguished himself for his stunning body, long arched and well-built neck, long correct limbs, a good top-line and a very high tail carriage. RA Relaks also had a very exotic head, short thin ears, a very wide forehead with large black eyes placed at the bottom and a very refined nose. All these are characteristics inherited from Matal, but which have been enhanced by the

purtroppo la sfortuna volle che Bint Marah morisse pochi mesi più tardi. La secona figlia di Jamil e Marah fu Bushra (1980), che prima di essere venduta in Canada all’età di sei anni, gravida da Ansata Halim Shah, a katharinenhof partorì le fattrici Beshira (1983) da Jamil e Bagdady (1985) da Ansata Halim Shah. Nel 1986 da Bushra nacque lo stallone che poi andò negli U.S.A. Ibn Bushra, nato dal Dr. J. Coles; nel 1987 partorì lo stallone Campione di show di classe A Shah Dalul che fu acquistato dalla Dr. Ann Campbell di Oklahoma City. Nel 1989 nacque Bushira (Ibn Luftia x Bushra), allevata da Stonebridge EA (Canada) e acquistata prima dall’allevamento canadese Montebello, fu poi esportata in Giordania insieme ad alcuni suoi figli. Sempre allevata da Stonebridge EA, nel 1991 nacque la puledra Bushra Hilal da Moon Sheine (El Hilal x Nafaititi) che poi nel 1994 fu acquistata da Nadj Al Nur Stable di Cathy e Ken Rochon, Prince George, BC, Canada. Nel 1996 Bushra partorì una pulledra che morì allo svezzamento, nel 1999 fu acquistata in società da Cathy e Ken Rochon con Beth e Terry Hora che l’hanno tenuta fino alla sua morte, avvenuta la mattina del 24 Dicembre 2007, a 27 anni e mezzo. Gli ultimi figli di Bushra sono gli stalloni Ali Galal (2000) e Badr Ben Bushra (2001) entrambi da

The Cospirator (The Minstril x Akira Magidaa) e la fattrice Juraysah NAN (12.6.2004) sempre da The Cospirator, che è rimasta a Nadj Al Nur Stable a proseguire la famiglia. La grigia Matala Bint Marah (1983) è l’ultima preziosa figlia di Jamil e Marah; tra tutte le sorelle è sicuramente quella che ha lasciato la più numerosa progenie composta da soggetti di grande qualità che stanno producendo molto bene anche attualmente. Questa doppia Abeyyah Om Jurays nata a Katarinenhof Stud, nel 1986 fu venduta alla famiglia Maiworm gravida da Malik, dove produsse tre belle fattrici e l’unico maschio della sua carriera, diventato stallone. Nel 1993 I Maiworm, con riluttanza, decisero di vendere Matala Bint Marah a Birkenhof Stud di Siegfried e Walburga Manz, così questa fattrice andò a Ehningen, vicino a Stuttgart (Stoccarda), dove partorì altre nove bellissime figlie. Matala Bint Marah concluse la sua vita a Birkenhof Stud il 4 Dicembre 2009 all’età di quasi 27 anni. Matala Bint Marah era una fattrice statuaria con arti forti e lunghi, ha il collo lungo e una testa cesellata con grandi occhi neri, vederla con quegli incredibili movimenti era un piacere; oltre a sfoggiare i caratteri di sua madre Marah, in lei era indubbiamente

coupling with the mother, RA Rebecca (Prince Fa Moniet x Ansata Serena by Ansata Ibn Halima) from Bukra’s Dahmah Shahwaniya family. Matala Bint Marah’s first daughter born at Manz’s was Mansoura I (19.3.1994) by Maysoun, a showy mare with very beautiful and gentle movements. In the early births, Mansoura I produced some males, the last of whom was Salaa Maysan (21.3.2003) by Salaa El Dine who was Reserve Champion Colts at the 2003 European Egyptian Event in Baden-Baden. Now, Salaa Maysan is the breeding stallion at ‘Al Jabal Arabians’ owned by Maya Jones in Flumsenberg, Switzerland. On May 11th, 2004, the outstanding filly Halla was born by Al Lahab. Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo of Saudi Arabia made an offer to purchase Mansoura I from the Manz family that they could not refuse, so Mansoura I - with her filly - who was renamed as Halla Al Khaledya - left for ‘Al Khaled Farm’ which at the time was located in Egypt. Following that, in 2006, Halla Al Khaledya was Junior Champion Filly at the Egyptian Classic Cup in Germany and, in 2007, she was Reserve Junior Champion Filly at the Emerald Egyptian Event in Belgium. After producing another female on 20th April 2006 Mansoura I gave birth to a colt by El Thay Khemal Pasha,

visibile anche il suo famoso padre Jamil. Parlando della sua progenie, la prima figlia nata dai Maiworm fu Malimah (20.2.1987) da Malik che può vantare una numerosa progenie di eccellente qualità e la stessa cosa si può dire per le successive Marahna (17.4.1988) da Ameen e Malesha (6.6.1989) da Maysoun. Il 12 Febbraio 1991 da Matala Bint Marah nasce Matal, figlio di Maysoun e ultimo prodotto nato dai Maiworm, che diventerà uno stallone di successo. Matal fu venduto da puledro a Rorwall Arabians in Svezia, dove produsse come stallone bellissimi figli. Tra la progenie di Matal ricordiamo le fattrici RA Rowena (2000), Fathalah (1995) che nel 1996 vinse un titolo di Campionessa e miglior cavallo allevato in Norvegia, oltre allo stallone RA Relaks (26.5.1999), proprietà di Hanne Merethe Berg di SMJ Arabians, Magnor, Norvegia, che si distingue per il suo bel corpo, collo lungo, arcuato e ben costruito, arti lunghi e corretti, un buon topline e un portamento di coda molto alto. RA Relaks ha anche una testa molto esotica, corta con sottili orecchie ravvicinate, fronte molto larga con occhi posti in basso grandi e neri, un muso molto raffinato. Tutte queste, sono caratteristiche trasmesse da Matal ma che sono state esaltate nell’accoppiamento con la madre, RA Rebecca

(Prince Fa Moniet x Ansata Serena da Ansata Ibn Halima) della famiglia Dahmah Shahwaniya di Bukra. La prima figlia di Matala Bint Marah nata dai Manz fu Mansoura I (19.3.1994) da Maysoun, una fattrice da show con molto tipo e bellissimi movimenti. Nei primi parti Mansoura I produsse qualche maschio, l’ultimo dei quali fu Salaa Maysan (21.3.2003) da Salaa El Dine che al 2003 European Egyptian Event di Baden-Baden fu Reseve Champion Colts, adesso Salaa Maysan è stallone dell’allevamento Al Jabal Arabians di Maya Jones a Flumsenberg, Svizzera. Il giorno 11 Maggio del 2004 nacque la notevole puledra Halla da Al Lahab, Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo dell’Arabia Saudita fece un’offerta d’acquisto ai Manz che non potettero rifiutare, così Mansoura I insieme alla puledrina cui fu cambiato nome in Halla Al Khaledya, partì per Al Khaled Farm che a quel tempo era in Egitto. In seguito Halla Al Khaledya nel 2006 fu Junior Champion Filly all’Egyptian Classic Cup in Germania e nel 2007 fu Reserve Junior Champion Filly all’Emerald Egyptian Event in Belgio. Dopo aver prodotto un’altra femmina, il 20 Aprile 2006 Mansoura I partorisce un puledro da El Thay Khemal Pasha, è Ibn Mansoura Al Khaled che poi andrà

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named Ibn Al Mansoura Khaled who later became the breeding stallion at ‘El Gamil Stud’. Afterward, Al Khaled Farm was moved back in Saudi Arabia, where Mansoura I - before she died - left four more mares along with Halla Al Khaledya: Maymoona Al Khaled (11.5.2005) by Ansata Safeer; Khaled Al Magd (26.3.2007) by Turki Al Rayyan; Al Manal Khaled (16.4.2008) by Baydoun and Khaled Al Mansoura (13.5.2012) by NK Hafid Jamil, besides the colt Mourad Al Khaled (2009) by Ansata Safeer, who will later be sold. We can safely say that Mansoura I is one of the top three daughters out of Matala Bint Marah along with Alisha and Asjah Bint Matala. At this point, I must open a parenthesis to say that I am the owner of two daughters of Matala Bint Marah. I reckon that mentioning my own horses in this article may look atypical, but I still need to talk about it, otherwise my work would be incomplete and it would not be fair onto the readers. Moreover, in the past some famous authors used to write books on their horses. After Mansoura I, Matala Bint Marah produced two gray daughters by Alaa Al Din: Alisha who was born on April 25th, 1995 and Sulifah (1.4.1996). In March 1998 the breeding farm

‘Hadhad Arabians’, owned by the spouses Marta and Domenico Tocchi in Tuscany, Italy, bought Alisha from the Manz family and taking advantage of the transport, also her sister Sulifah was carried with her to Italy. At that time, the laws governing transfers throughout the European States were different from today, so for bureaucratic reasons Alisha’s direct transfer from Manz to Hadhad Arabians does not appear in her official documents. After producing for a few years in Umbria, Sulifah died on July 27th, 2014, while Alisha was put on retirement at the age of 21 until she passed away last May10th surrounded by the love and the cures of Tocchi’s family. After having distinguished herself in important shows of morphology, Alisha arrived in Hadhad Arabians, she has been trained for the saddle as it usually happens for all the mares on this farm before they are put into production. Alisha has proven to be an excellent saddle horse, for this reason her reproductive career started later, so she has not many foals, but all of them are of great quality, especially the males. Her first foal HA El Cid (23.1.2002) by Sant Anna Alem was a great cross horse. On January 30th, 2004 HA Sharif came to birth by Sirhaan Area; in 2007 he would be the only non-German stallion to

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win the Ribbon at the German Registration Stallion Show in Aachen, as well as winning in several shows. As evidence of HA Sharif ’s genetic value, there are foals who have excelled in shows, including Faress Tahany who won the Silver Futurity Colts in 2007 in El Zahraa, Egypt. HA Sharif was bought as a young colt by Annalisa Monticelli owner of Halypa Al Duhaymat Stables in southern Italy and he is now on a lease at ‘Al Fahidi Arabians’ in Dubai. On April 11th, 2005 came to life HA Amira, full sister of HA Sharif, who went sold to Mr. Domenico D’Onza, and produced her first filly Tresor Amina, who in 2013 won the Silver at the Futurity Straight Egyptian World Championship in Rome. Alisha’ second daughter is HA Amina (10.4.2006) by Authentic Shamani, an outstanding broodmare who went sold in Egypt to Ismael Ali Elsharkawy in December 2012, but this happened after she had left at Hadhad Arabians her magnificent son HA Antar (5.4.2012) by Frasera Ramses Shah. Besides winning the Bronze in some shows, HA Antar won the Top Five Colts at the Straight Egyptian World Championship in Rome in 2014. After HA Amina, Alisha will always be crossbred to the European Straight Egyptian Champion Stallion, Frasera Ramses Shah (Shahil x Ansata Nefer Isis) and 4 foals came about by him. The first is HA Assad

a fare lo stallone a El Gamil Stud in Egitto. In seguito Al Khaled Farm torna in Arabia Saudita, dove prima di morire, Mansoura I lascia insieme ad Halla Al Khaledya, altre quattro fattrici, Maymoona Al Khaled (11.5.2005) da Ansata Safeer, Magd Al Khaled (26.3.2007) da Turki Al Rayyan, Manal Al Khaled (16.4.2008) da Baydoun e Mansoura Al Khaled (13.5.2012) da NK Hafid Jamil, oltre al puledro Mourad Al Khaled (2009) da Ansata Safeer, che sarà venduto. Possiamo tranquillamente affermare che Mansoura I è una delle tre migliori figlie di Matala Bint Marah insieme ad Alisha e Asjah Bint Matala. A questo punto devo aprire una parentesi per dire che sono proprietario di due figlie di Matala Bint Marah. Citare i propri cavalli in un articolo è atipico, ma devo ugualmente parlarne, altrimenti il mio lavoro sarebbe incompleto e non sarei corretto nei confronti dei lettori. D’altronde in passato alcuni autori famosi hanno addirittura scritto libri sui propri cavalli. Dopo Mansoura I, da Matala Bint Marah nascono le due grigie figlie di Alaa Al Din, Alisha nata il 25 Aprile 1995 e Sulifah (1.4.1996). Nel Marzo 1998 l’allevamento Hadhad Arabians, dei coniugi Marta e Domenico Tocchi, in Toscana,

Italia, acquista Alisha dai Manz e approfittando del trasporto, insieme a lei viene in Italia anche sua sorella Sulifah. A quei tempi le leggi che regolavano i trasferimenti attraverso gli Stati Europei erano diverse da oggi, così per questioni burocratiche nei documenti ufficiali di Alisha non risulta il trasferimento diretto dai Manz all’allevamento Hadhad Arabians. Dopo avere prodotto per alcuni anni in Umbria, Sulifah muore il 27 Luglio 2014, mentre Alisha, che alla sua avanzata età di 21 anni non era in buone condizioni di salute, fu messa in pensione e curata amorevolmente a Hadhad Arabians, fino alla sua scomparsa avvenuta il 10 Maggio 2016, circondata dall’amore e dalle cure della famiglia Tocchi. Alisha dopo essersi distinta in importanti shows di morfologia, arrivata a Hadhad Arabians, è stata addestrata per la sella come di regola avviene in quest’allevamento per tutte le fattrici, prima di essere messe in produzione. Alisha ha dimostrato di essere un ottimo cavallo da sella e per questo la sua carriera riproduttiva iniziò più tardi, così non ha tanti figli, ma sono tutti di grande qualità, in particolare i maschi. Il primo figlio HA El Cid (23.1.2002) da Sant Anna Alem è stato un ottimo cavallo da fondo. Il 30 Gennaio 2004 nasce

Al Kabeer (8.3.2008), who has distinguished himself in shows, proving to have great attitudes as a saddle horse. Then, there came the black HA Al Zahir (28.3.2010), who went sold in France in September 2011, where he produced wonderful foals and soon exported to Egypt to Ismael Ali Elsharkawy. The last two foals are: the filly HA Aisha (23.3.2011), and the colt HA Abu Jamal (03/14/2013) who will remain at Hadhad Arabians to continue the bloodline. On May 30th, 1997 Matala Bint Marah gave birth to the filly Fay Sabeena by Fay Sabun, who, after some years spent in Italy, now lives at ‘Al Jabal Arabians’ owned by Maya Jones in Flumsenberg, Switzerland; here, in 2013 she gave birth to the beautiful Fay Soraya Al Jabal by Shaikh El Sherif and, in 2015, the colt Shamaal Al Jabal by Salaa Maysan. On April 18th, 1999, out of Matala Bint Marah and by Jamil came the bay Aliah III, who will remain in Germany because she was bought by Sandra Gold - Zänglein Shah Mon Arabians, Kollertshof, Schönau, Germany. After Aliah III had produced some of her foals in Germany, she would be sold in Egypt along with her daughter Shahyila (2006) by Shah Tamor. At ‘Mon Shah Arabians’ in Germany, there remained the mare Amira El Shah Mon 2009 (Shah Tamor

HA Sharif da Area Sirhaan che nel 2007 sarà l’unico stallone non tedesco a prendere la coccarda al German Stallion Registration Show di Aachen, oltre a vincere negli shows. A dimostrare il valore genetico di HA Sharif ci sono figli che si sono distinti negli shows, tra i quali Faress Tahany che nel 2007 a El Zahraa in Egitto vinse l’Argento Futurity Colts. HA Sharif fu acquistato quando era un giovane puledro da Annalisa Monticelli Di Halypa Al Duhaymat Stables nel Sud Italia e ora è in leasing ad Al Fahidi Arabians in Dubai. L’11 Aprile 2005 nasce la sorella piena di HA Sharif, HA Amira, che acquistata dal Sig. Domenico D’Onza, produce la sua prima puledra, Tresor Amina, che nel 2013 vince l’Argento Futurity allo Straight Egyptian World Championship, in Roma. La seconda figlia di Alisha è HA Amina (10.4.2006) da Authentic Shamani, fattrice di grande qualità, venduta in Egitto a Ismael Ali Elsharkawy nel Dicembre 2012, che prima di partire lascia a Hadhad Arabians il magnifico figlio HA Antar (5.4.2012) da Frasera Ramses Shah, che oltre a vincere il Bronzo in alcuni shows, nel 2014 si aggiudica il Top Five Colts allo Straight Egyptian World Championship, in Roma. Dopo HA Amina, Alisha è sempre accoppiata all’European Straight Egyptian Champion Stallion Frasera Ramses Shah

(Shahil x Ansata Nefer Isis) e nascono 4 figli, il primo è HA Assad Al Kabeer (8.3.2008), distintosi negli shows e con grandi attitudini da sella. Poi nasce il nero HA Al Zahir (28.3.2010), venduto in Francia nel Settembre 2011, dove ha prodotto stupendi puledri e dopo poco esportato in Egitto a Ismael Ali Elsharkawy. Gli ultimi due figli sono la femmina HA Aisha (23.3.2011) e il maschio HA Abu Jamal (14.3.2013) che rimarranno a Hadhad Arabians a proseguire la linea di sangue. Matala Bint Marah il 30 Maggio 1997 partorisce la puledra Fay Sabeena da Fay Sabun, che dopo essere stata per alcuni anni in Italia, adesso è dell’allevamento Al Jabal Arabians di Maya Jones a Flumsenberg in Svizzera, dove nel 2013 ha partorito la bella Fay Soraya Al Jabal da Shaikh El Sherif e nel 2015 il puledro Shamaal Al Jabal da Salaa Maysan. Il 18 Aprile 1999, da Matala Bint Marah e Jamil nasce la baia Aliah III che rimarrà in Germania perché è acquistata da Sandra Gold – Zänglein di Shah Mon Arabians, Kollertshof, Schönau, Germania. Dopo che Aliah III avrà prodotto alcuni figli in Germania, è venduta insieme alla figlia Shahyila (2006) da Shah Tamor, in Egitto. A Shah Mon Arabians, in Germania, rimane la fattrice Amira El Shah Mon 2009 (Shah

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x Aliah III). On May 12th, 2000 came to life the daughter of Ibn Nejdy and Matala Bint Marah, Nadira, who remained on ‘Manz’ farm as a broodmare until, a few years later, the breeding farm will close their doors. In 2001, a young stallion was to arrive in Germany; this would later become the pillar of the selection of the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse in our era. This is Ashhal Al Rayyan. Thereafter, Matala Bint Marah was brought to Katarinehof Stud to be covered by Ashhal Al Rayyan and on February 2nd, 2002 came to birth Asjah Bint Matala which ‘Hadhad Arabians’ had already laid their eyes on. In January 2003 ‘Hadhad Arabians’ managed to buy Asjah Bint Matala, taking her away from all the others who were also interested. So Asjah Bint Matala added to her sister Alisha as a foundation broodmare at ‘Hadhad Arabians’. Asjah Bint Matala’s first daughter was HA Hadia (8.4.2006) by Authentic Shamani who - at the weaning age - was taken by the Manz family to continue Matala Bint Marah’s lineage. Later on, also Asjah Bint Matala was covered in 4 phases by Frasera Ramses Shah (Shahil x Ansata Nefer Isis); so the first born was the filly HA Hadiyah (4.3.2008) who after winning several important shows, gave birth to the beautiful filly HA Hakimah by Muhajjal on May 29th, 2015. On March 29th, 2011 came about HA Habibah, then HA Halimah (23.3.2012) and finally the future stallion HA Hassan (06/04/2014). 24 This was a very positive cross because it produced all subjects of the same high quality standard as HA Hadiyah. Now that her sister Alisha passed away, Asjah Bint Matala is the leading mare among ‘Hadhad Arabians’ horses. On February 19th, 2003, the filly Hana Hajat came out of Matala Bint Marah and by Efsanut; she will first be sold in Italy to return later to Germany, but unfortunately she died at a young age. Matala Bint Marah’s youngest daughter is Samra Amira (30.4.2004) by F Shamal who went sold as a filly to Mohsen El Gabry in Egypt. Marah’s first daughter born after she had moved to Poth family was UP Bint Marah (03/27/1984) by Malik. Thereafter, there followed four more foals. UP Bint Marah was the best among Marah’s daughters at Dobel Stud. She gave birth to five fillies and three colts before being sold to M. Kraus, for whom she will produce another colt and one more filly. When the Poth family moved to France, UP Bint Marah was bred to the stallion Abeyyan Om Jurays, Alidaar, and this is when she produced the two best daughters of her career. These were, Classic Medaba (04/04/1992) who went sold in Italy in 1998; unfortunately, when her last owner closed up his breeding farm - and after she had too often been placed into inexperienced hands - Classic Medaba was not given any treatment worthy of a queen of her level, and made an inglorious end. The other daughter is Classic Madaraa (3.6.1993), who, in 2002, was sold to Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo of Saudi Arabia, but nothing of her has remained on ‘Al Khaled’ Farm. At ‘Classic Egyptian Arabians’ - owned by the Poth family which is now back in southern Germany, in Hettingen - there remain Classic Malikah, 2001, (Lohim x Classic Madaraa) who was born before her mother

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Tamor x Aliah III). Il 12 Maggio 2000 nasce la figlia di Ibn Nejdy e Matala Bint Marah, Nadira che rimane a produrre dai Manz fino a quando, pochi anni dopo chiudono il loro allevamento. Nel 2001 arriva in Germania un giovane stallone che poi diventerà un pilastro della selezione del Cavallo Arabo Straight Egyptian della nostra era; si tratta di Ashhal Al Rayyan. Così che Matala Bint Marah fu portata a Katarinehof Stud per essere coperta da Ashhal Al Rayyan e il 2 Febbraio 2002 nasce Asjah Bint Matala che fu subito adocchiata dall’allevamento Hadhad Arabians, che nel Gennaio 2003 riuscì a comprarla sottraendola a tutti gli altri interessati. Così Asjah Bint Matala si aggiunge alla sorella Alisha come fattrice di fondazione di Hadhad Arabians. La prima figlia di Asjah Bint Matala è HA Hadia (8.4.2006) da Authentic Shamani che appena slattata è presa dalla famiglia Manz per proseguire la linea di Matala Bint Marah. In seguito anche Asjah Bint Matala fu coperta per 4 parti da Frasera Ramses Shah (Shahil x Ansata Nefer Isis), così per prima nasce HA Hadiyah (4.3.2008) che dopo avere vinto in diversi shows importanti, il 29 Maggio 2015 ha partorito la stupenda puledra HA Hakimah da Muhajjal. Il 29 Marzo 2011 nasce HA Habibah, poi HA Halimah (23.3.2012) e per ultimo il futuro stallone HA Hassan (6.4.2014), questo è stato un incrocio molto positivo perché sono tutti soggetti dello stesso livello qualitativo di HA Hadiyah. Adesso che sua sorella Alisha si è spenta, Asjah Bint Matala è la leader tra i cavalli di Hadhad Arabians. Da Matala Bint Marah il 19 Febbraio 2003 nasce Hana Hajat da Efsanut, che prima è venduta in Italia e poi ritorna in Germania, ma purtroppo muore giovane. L’ultima figlia di Matala Bint Marah è Samra Amira (30.4.2004) da F Shamal che è venduta da puledra a Mohsen El Gabry in Egitto. La prima figlia di Marah nata dopo il suo trasferimento dalla famiglia Poth, fu UP Bint Marah (27.3.1984) da Malik, alla quale seguirono altri quattro figli. UP Bint Marah era la migliore tra le figlie di Marah a Dobel Stud, dove ha partorito cinque puledre e tre puledri prima di essere venduta a M. Kraus, dal quale ha prodotto un altro puledro e una puledra. Quando la famiglia Poth si trasferì in Francia UP Bint Marah, fu accoppiata con lo stallone Abeyyan Om Jurays, Alidaar e partorì le due migliori figlie della sua carriera, queste erano Classic Medaba (4.4.1992) che poi nel 1998 fu venduta in Italia e purtroppo, dopo avere passato alcune mani, quando il suo ultimo proprietario chiuse l’allevamento, non ebbe un trattamento degno di una regina del suo livello e fece una fine ingloriosa. L’altra è Classic Madaraa (3.6.1993) che nel 2002 fu venduta a Sheikh Khaled Ahmed Bagedo dell’Arabia Saudita, ma di lei ad Al Khaled Farm non è rimasto nulla. A Classic Egyptian Arabians della famiglia Poth, che ora è tornata nel sud della Germania, presso Hettingen, rimane Classic Malikah 2001 (Lohim x Classic Madaraa) nata prima che la madre fosse venduta e una nipote figlia di Maysoun, RC Mahroussa (2005) è dal Dr. Roberto Chiezzi a Grosseto,

went sold, and a niece, daughter of Maysoun, RC Mahroussa (2005) who stays at Dr. Roberto Chiezzi’s in Grosseto, Italy. On March 9th, 1986, Marah and Farag foaled the gray filly UP Marfa who was sold to Douglas B. Marshall and then shipped to Gleannloch Farms in Texas, U.S.A. Here, she produced Milayi (10.3.1990) by Ibn Amaal, and soon after, she went sold back to ‘Mose Arabians’ owned by D. & S. Mose (USA). UP Marfa was to be a precious broodmare to ‘Mose Arabians’ and proved to be an excellent producer of very correct, powerful foals who all expressed pure elegance. Hers was a successful progeny that got widespread in the U.S. At ‘Moses Arabians’, UP Marfa gave birth to four colts besides the following fillies: Ahmar MA (21/03/1991) by Ibn Morafic, Dasisa MA (12/05/1993) by Hehtif, and Marah Azale MA (27.2 .2001) by Norus. In 2001, the birth of her last filly broke her uterine artery and she eventually died. Marah’s last daughter was the chestnut UP Hebet Allah (05/16/1988) by Mohssen, who was sold to F. Hermle in Germany, the birthplace of her filly Maheeba (07/08/1995) by UP Maheen. After that nothing else it is known about her. I wish to thank all those breeders who have undertaken the important task of carrying on, with expertise, Marah’s progenies over the generations, thereby preserving and perpetuating one of the noblest Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse families. To conclude, I would like to express my unconditional gratitude to all those who - in these very hard times - continue to breed horses with passion and perseverance.

Italia. Il 9 Marzo 1986 da Marah e Farag nasce la grigia UP Marfa che fu venduta a Douglas B. Marshall e fu portata a Gleannloch Farms in Texas, U.S.A., dove partorì Milayi (10.3.1990) da Ibn Amaal e subito dopo fu rivenduta a Mose Arabians di D.& S.Mose (USA). Per Mose Arabians UP Marfa fu una fattrice preziosa e si rivelò un’ottima produttrice di figli molto corretti, molto potenti che esprimevano pura eleganza; la sua era una progenie di successo e largamente diffusa negli U.S.A., dai Mose oltre a partorire quattro maschi, nacquero le puledre MA Ahmar (21.3.1991) da Ibn Morafic, Dasisa MA (12.5.1993) da Hehtif e Marah Azale MA (27.2.2001) da Norus. Nel 2001, alla nascita dell’ultima puledra, si ruppe un’arteria uterina e UP Marfa morì. L’ultima figlia di Marah fu la saura UP Hebet Allah (16.5.1988) da Mohssen, che fu venduta a F. Hermle in Germania, dove nacque la puledra Maheeba (7.8.1995) da UP Maheen, poi di lei non si sa più nulla. Desidero ringraziare tutti quegli allevatori che si sono assunti il compito importante, di portare avanti con perizia, nelle generazioni, le discendenze di Marah, per preservare e perpetuare nel tempo una delle più nobili famiglie di Cavalli Arabi Straight Egyptian. Concludendo quest’articolo desidero esprimere la mia incondizionata gratitudine a chi, in questo momento così difficile, con tenacia continua ad allevare i cavalli con passione.

CAPTIONS: 1) Marah 1966 (Galal x Maysa). 2) Photo Erwin Escher – UP Mohamed Pasha 1987 (Sherif Pascha x Marah). 3) Photo Rainer Sax – Mahfouz al Dzabal 2010 (Mexx x Marisi Al Dzabal). 4) UP Sheitan 1987 (Mehanna x Sheykha Abbayah). 5) Pasha Yasin 1993 (Alidaar x UP Sheika Bint Pasha). 6) Layla 1974 (Mahomed x Marah). 7) M Sharin 1991 (Ibn Bint Inas x Shannah). 8) Bushra 1980 (Jamil x Marah) together Bushira 1989 by Ibn Luftia. 9) Baghdady 1985 (Ansata Halim Shah x Bushra). 10) Matala Bint Marah 1983 (Jamil x Marah). 11) RA Relaks 1999 (Matal x RA Rebecca). 12) The filly SMJ Shah Matalah 2015 by RA Relaks, together her dam Fathalah. This filly is a ‘double’ Matal. 13) Mansoura I 1994 (Maysoun x Matala Bint Marah). 14) Salaa Maysan 2003 ( Salaa El Dine x Mansoura I). 15) Halla Al Khaledya 2004 (Al Lahab x Mansoura I). 16) Alisha 1995 (Alaa Al Din x Matala Bint Marah). 17) HA Sharif 2004 (Area Sirhaan x Alisha). 18) HA Amira 2005 (Area Sirhaan x Alisha). 19) HA Amina 2006 (Authentic Shamani x Alisha). 20) HA Aisha 2011 (Frasera Ramses Shah x Alisha). 21) Fay Sabeena 1997 (Fay Sabun x Matala Bint Marah). 22) Asjah Bint Matala 2002 (Ashhal Al Rayyan x Matala Bint Marah). 23) HA Hadiyah 2008 (Frasera Ramses Shah x Asjah Bint Matala). 24) UP Bint Marah 1984 (Malik x Marah).

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e where working all winter and spring, preparing total beginners and also some handlers that had some experience from lessons during last year, with weekly sessions, practising above all, communication with horses, and trying to understand how we actually explain to the horses what we want them to do. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for everyone to realise that we are pretty insensitive compared to the horses when it comes to communication, and how important it is to analyse ourselves when it comes to consistency, light pressure and above all- consistent release!

We also do a little bit of clipping, sessions on catcher, conditioning, little tips on how to make the horse look great, how to prepare when the show is coming closer etc etc. Some of our handlers have own horses and the ones that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, or who think their own horses are not yet ready to take to a show, may lend horses from us. We try to combine handlers and horses in a way that both are comfortable. Inexperienced handlers get horses that are calm, has show experience and who will do the right thing in the ring, to give confident to a new handler. While the handlers who already learned since last year

will show our younger horses who where never at a show before. For us, the amateur shows are there as education, and preparation for open shows, and it should be fun, exciting, educational and smooth! We brought about 25 handlers and horses to the first Amateur Cup 2016 in Lille! Some won, some lost, but what everyone had in commonbig smiles and such a support of each other!!! It was very lovely to see how well presented the horses where on average. Lovely standup but without any fear or stress!! And, as a result, MANY great movers, horses dared to just play, show off and dance around! Very refreshing! This show was judged with 20 point system, with two added fields: harmony (communication and relation between handler and horse) and presentation (technical part of presentation) Shanking or rough handling is NOT to be rewarded.. As extra bonus, Al Jassimya farm has sponsored the winners with nice prices and bonuses, according to a point system, which will be counted together at the end of the season! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very clear that the amateur shows are growing rapidly, and we look forward to next show!

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Racing across the Egyptian desert at sunrise with the Pyramids silhouetted in the background on a beautiful Arabian horse--that’s what dreams are made of! Judy’s memories from that desert ride and her life-long love of horses has resulted in bronze horse sculptures from miniatures to Life-Size. From early childhood Judy nurtured two loves-horses and art. Majoring in art in high school and college, she spent several successful years in the commercial art field before focusing complete attention on painting horses. Painting evolved into sculpting horses, which proved to be the most 330

Qanoos bin Said, Sultanate of Oman. In 2012, they also unveiled a Life-Size Portrait bronze of Escape Ibn Navarrone-D for Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ajman Stud, UAE and a Life-size Portrait of Zoumir, an Arabian Race Horse and jockey for Sultan Qanoos bin Said, Sultanate of Oman. Their bronzes are collected internationally and the list of people who commission and collect their work reads like an international Who’s Who of Arabian horse enthusiasts.

Judy and Kim have traveled extensively in Egypt, Africa, Europe and the Middle East researching Middle Eastern history and culture. Their Collectors Limited Bronze Sculptures reflect the classic style of the 19th century French school of sculpture, “Les Animaliers”, and range in size from miniature to Life-Size.

When creating a portrait bronze, many detail measurements and photos are taken to accurately represent each horse. Also, with each bronze portrait we are commissioned to create, we prefer to spend some time with the horse -- each horse is so different. By “seeing your horse with my hands, I can capture in their sculpture their unique spirit and presence and make the bronze come alive.” Time is also spent discussing the pose and the most characteristic attitude and expression.

“Balance, beauty, drama, and strength are the poetic elements I find in Nordquist’s bronzes. Nordquist is one of the few living Sculptors that can accomplish this perfection found in nature.” -Robert Vavra Author/Photographer of Equus.

Judy and Kim live in Colorado, gaining inspiration from the beauty and majesty of the Rocky Mountains.

“I want to thank you for creating ‘Pharaoh’s Horse’. No matter how troubled the world news is, or how tired or low my spirits may be, I know I can gaze upon that magnificent steed and see the world as it

exciting and challenging medium for her unique talent. Her inspiration comes from her imagination and seeing beautiful Arabians around the world. Kim, after finishing her graduate degree, is now following in her Mother’s footsteps. She is designing beautiful equine jewelry and is now working closely with Judy to create bronze sculptures. Some of their bronze creations of special note include Portrait Bronzes of the infamous mares, Wieza Mocy and Maggdalina and a dramatic bronze sculpture of 40-In-Hand Horses and Carriage, for the Sultan

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should be -- free, intelligent, proud, virile and radiating a love of life in his every fibre and movement. You couldn’t have created that by accident. But you did express it, with skill and eloquence. and you touched my soul. Thank you.” Mr. Saul Fox, Architectural Designer, Ontario, Canada Layla Khashoggi, who commissioned a mare and foal sculpture, wrote...”Judy, I must tell you, that if I had the talent to sculpt this piece with my own hands, it could not have been any better nor any closer to the image I conceived almost two years ago . . . I get so much pride and joy from showing `Daughters Of The Wind’ to all our visitors that I felt I had to share it with you. I only wish you could be here each time someone sees it for the first time. They’re usually speechless, always impressed, and seemingly mesmerized by the bronze and its setting.” www.judynordquist.com

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WRITTEN BY SONJA SMALDONE

A beautiful legend is attached to the origin of Menton and its symbol, lemon: Eve, expelled from Paradise with Adam, took with her a golden fruit. Adam, fearing the wrath of God, asked her to throw the fruit away. After crossing the mountains, valleys and plains, they saw the bay of Garavan. Its Gulf, mild climate and lush vegetation ... all that ‘sweetness’ reminded Eve of Eden. She buried the lemon. Right in this place it was born a paradise, Menton..

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As you will understand, Menton is no ordinary city! As you enter either from the A8 motorway, or through the neighboring commune of Roquebrune Cap Martin, you will see signs which also depict the city as ‘La Perle de la France’. So, what are we speaking about? Like a pearl nurtured in the warm flesh of the oyster, this Belle Époque, Italianate Riviera city hides between its better known neighbor of Monaco, and the Italian border, and luxuriates in a warm microclimate, courtesy of its Alpine wall. One can stand on the beach and look up across the ochre colored walls of the old town and marvel at snow covered Alpine peaks. Being poetic is a very appropriate way to describe Menton, but it also has a more practical side. This is a sophisticated city which boasts the lowest crime rate in France, and the oldest population. It is also associated with the slightly less than refined game of Rugby, as well as Queen Victoria, and a (historical) host of minor European nobles and consumptive artisans. Like an elegant princess, Menton has absolutely no need to compete with the other Riviera resorts, however, quite often she gets rid of the drape and walks along in her transgressive dress, and parties… Earlier, it has been mentioned the city’s micro-climate, and it is

this which is the inspiration for the parties. Magically situated between the sheltering Alpes and the warm sea, Menton avoids the chill winds of winter - including the nasty Mistral - and maintains a temperate and moist climate several degrees warmer than the regional average. This resulted in the city becoming the centre of citrus growing, and indeed a gourmet lemon is named after it, and every February it uses this as the excuse to hold a Carnival. Between February the 13th and March 4th The Lemon Festival (Fête du Citron) launches itself upon the town. Although this may sound like a medieval right of spring, it is actually quite modern. Menton never quite recovered its glory days of tourism following the First World War, when all its hotels (including the original casino) were turned into hospitals and rest centers, and in the early 1930’s someone came up with the idea of combining the town’s association with lemons, and its annual ‘Mardi Gras’ parade into a full-blown annual tourist festival, and thus in 1934 the Fête du Citron was born. Every year there is a different theme, and the Jardins Biovès outside the Old Casino, now the Palais de l’Europe, are turned into a ‘theme park’ with the most amazing giant sculptures all made from oranges and

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lemons. At night the gardens turn into a spectacular scenario of bizarre and magnificent shapes. At the moment, Menton produces around 150 tons of lemons within the town area and in neighboring Roquebrune, Sainte-Agnès and Castellar. However it also takes around 150 tons to garland the displays, so it does not take a degree in common sense to realize that the precious local fruit is not going to be squandered.

towns in other parts of the world. The border here is with Italy, and it is this which has determined and influenced the development of the city. It is responsible for the style of some of its buildings, and the beautiful ochre colors of the old town, together with a relaxed, stylish self confidence. The town first appeared on the maps in the early 11th century, although if you walk the rue Longue in the

The Menton lemon is unique, and at the moment the town has an application filed for an A.O.C. (Appellation d’Origine Controlé) designation. Every Sunday morning during the festival there is a magnificent street parade with floats transporting displays centered on the theme of the festival, and then every Thursday evening the place comes really alive with the Mardi Gras parade, as more floats of people swing down the street to the music of salsa bands and folk dancers, and the carnival parade ends in a firework display over the bay. However, Menton is much more than lemons. This is a border town, with none of the unfortunate attributes associated with border

old town you will be walking along parts of the via Julia Augusta, the Roman road between Ventimilia (across the border) and present day Nice. Menton came under the rule of the Republic of Genoa in the 13th century, then in 1346 it passed into the hands of the Grimaldis, who ruled (and still do rule) neighboring Monaco. The town, along with the adjoining commune of Roquebrune freed itself of Monegasque rule in 1848, and after a few years as ‘free towns’ under the protection of Sardinia, Menton and Roquebrune aligned themselves with France. The late 19th and early 20th century, the Belle Époque, was Menton’s true heyday. The city blossomed under the patronage of many of the crowned heads of Europe, including Queen Victoria, the Empress Eugenie, and the Tsar of Russia. It was the place to spend the winter. The other claim to fame for the town are the gardens. Many of the English émigrés who made the town their home, especially during the Belle Époque, created gardens. Two worth visiting are: le

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Jardin Serre de la Madone which was created in the middle of the 20th century by Lawrence Johnston, who also created Hidcote Manor gardens in England. It is a beautiful tranquil garden set in 22 acres on the Route de Gorbio. Le Jardin Botanique Exotique du Val Rahmeh is a botanical garden, originally created in the late 19th century, and then owned by two families including Lord Radcliff, a former Governor of Malta. It is now owned by the state, is a research centre and houses rare and exotic species. Let’s also not forget the rulers of Menton for many centuries, the Grimaldis of Monaco. Their former summer home, the Palais Carnolès on the border with neighboring Roquebrune Cap Martin, is home to Europe’s largest collection of citrus trees. The building also houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts (fine arts gallery), with a permanent collection dating from the 13th to the 20th century. Other places worth a visit are the Jean Cocteau museum situated in the Bastion at the entrance to the old port, and the Salle des Mariages (the wedding room) in the Hotel de Ville (Town Hall). Cocteau decorated this room in the 1950s, and it is essentially a gigantic adoration of love. Like most towns in France, Menton has its market, in fact two of them, the daily fruit and flower market next to the Gare Routier, and the main market in and around the Market Hall. The Market Hall is open every day from 6am till noon: on Fridays there is an antique market and on Saturdays a ‘flea market’, both in the car park next to the Market Hall. Saturday is the day not to miss. It is difficult - if not impossible - to recommend places to eat in Menton, it is after all a cosmopolitan city although maybe a small one - but La Place aux Herbes, a tiny very ‘Provencale’ square with a fountain and colonnade, in the heart of the pedestrianized old town next to the Market Hall, can be an oasis under the plane trees, and many writers have spent many and pleasant lunchtime there, and a dinner on a warm summer evening. After lunch, you can walk it off by climbing through the old town to the Basilica of Saint Michel Archange which towers above old streets full of ochre colored houses. The Basilica is situated on one side of a baroque square, the Parvis de la Basilique Saint-Michel Archange. Bordered on other sides by the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, and the view of the bay towards Italy, the square is also home to the annual (outdoor) summer Menton Music Festival.

During the Second World War Menton suffered serious damage after first being occupied by Italian troops who crossed the border in June 1940, then by the German army and the SS, and finally by liberating American and Canadian forces who fought their way in on the 8th Sept 1944, following a bombardment by British and Free French naval vessels. A short walk from the Place aux Herbes, there is a memorial to the US and Canadian troops and the local Resistance, several of whom were publicly executed in the final days before the liberation. It took the city 10 years to repair the damage of the war, and Menton has never looked back. Moreover, no-one should ever miss the Queen Victoria fountain, situated at the traffic lights on the corner of the Porte de France and the road tunnel under the old town. It is not the most spectacular fountain in the world, but it does tell you a lot about this French-Italian gem on the Cote d’Azur. Finally, another attraction not to be missed out in Menton is the Championship of the Purebred Arabian of the Mediterranean and Arabian countries. The distinctive features of the ‘prince of the desert’ appear here, in Menton, simply magnificent, as they are transcended by the oniric mildness of the place, where the blue of the Mediterranean Sea blurs with the Latin ochres, the shadow of the bell Tower, the colorchanging reflections of the gardens which over the centuries have always enchanted the beautiful souls. This precious alchemy that the Championship of the Purebred Arabian has been able to create on the French Riviera has become more than a simple event: it is an appointment. For sure, an extraordinary appointment for the Arabian horse lovers, but also for all those people who are simply in love with Nature and the Beauty of the world, sometimes wild some others relaxing….

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Sunday the 10th of April it was time again for our big open house! We had been cleaning, clipping, washing and preparing for weeks and our farm looked stunning. It started to become green everywhere, all we needed to hope for now was sun! As we are showing our horses in an outdoor paddock, we are always nervous, but so far, always lucky!

This year was no exception, we woke up to a blue sky, birds singing and temperature rising! All the white mares had to get an extra check so they remained white, everything got cleaned, dusted off, raked and polished again and at 14.00, we opened the gate for around 500 visitors, some from Belgium, Europe and also some who flew a long way to attend! Our open house is all about experiencing the

emotions and the beauty, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lovely to invite breeders and Arabian horse lovers for a day without competition! Friesian stallions with carriage guide visitors for a tour around the pastures, while we show about 30 of our broodmares, youngsters and breeding stallions

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fter a long tour around Umbria, we pass the new Airport of Perugia again and from Assisi, we head in the direction of Montone to visit Capecci Training Center near the historic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pieve San Gregorioâ&#x20AC;?, the ideal place both for horses and people, and where relationships are founded on trust and professionalism. The training center is located in a surreal atmosphere among beautiful green hills with forests, vineyards and olive trees; just 30 km from Perugia International Airport and two hours from Rome. Welcoming us on a fantastic sunny day, we found: Paolo Capecci, his wife Susy Gurschler Capecci and the ever active and enthusiastic Woody Giampaolo Gubbioti. Thanks to the hard work and dreams of a small group of very passionate Arabian Horse enthusiasts - we can say

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without fear of contradiction: Capecci Training Center has acquired a world-class position in training as well as the management of major international clients in the breeding industry. Paolo Capecci is well known all around the world. He trained and showed World Champions, European Champions, Middel Eastern Champions, National as well as International Champions in show rings around the world: from Rome to Dubai, Paris to Lexington, Aachen to Cairo, and Kuwait City to Las Vegas. The growing demand of services today can be satisfied by the many new structures that are among the finest: Spaces that meet the highest requirements for an Arabian Horse Center and that respects their nature and needs. 37 Hectares of pasture that have been divided into paddocks, ensuring that horses have the possibility to be free and relaxed in a more natural environment. 3 Separate training arenas as well as 3 separated stabling complexes ensuring even the possibility of quarantine and emergency health care if necessary. The wide range of services offered by the Center can meet most demands and particular needs of any breeder and horse owner: preparation and management of horses for show purposes, consulting services for the development and promotion of horses, commercial information, management of fresh and frozen semen, reproduction and breeding management as well as promotion in top magazines. Paolo Capecci can rely on a highly qualified, tight-knit staff,

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which provides expertise, experience and that has over time expanded and adapted to the constant demands of an increasingly growing clientele. At the center operates a staff that has grown and adapted to this constant growing demand of an ever growing clientele, under the precious coordination of Ms. Susy Gurschler. Her great experience, versatility and deep knowledge of the Arabian Horse, makes her the right person for a professional environment such as Capecci Training Center. Giampaolo Gubbiotti’s invaluable and historic collaboration emphasizes a positive attitude among the staff. More importantly, Giampaolo highlights the fact that they all share in friendship a common passion, leading to a unique experience that without an emotional attachment to horses and this fellowship, would surely have been an exhausting task. The Capecci Training Center Team consists of a group of people from various backgrounds and nationalities, making them a truly ‘international’ team, each with an important role to play. The training devision is supervised by Toader Jacoban, who’s valuable experience and dedication to his work is an absolute guarantee. Matteo Bravi that was both National and International Endurance champion and makes him an expert in the morphology and properties of the Arabian Horse. Zakaria Himli, always ready and experienced in the handling of horses in various situations. Samuele Scrivo, young boy who know very well the world of the shows, always ready and finely tuned in perceiving the needs of horses. The Breeding Station is under the sharp supervision of Dr. Andrea Del Sero who graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, at the University of Perugia in 2005. After graduating as an Equine Veterinarian, he worked extensively as

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a reproduction veterinarian and gained additional experience by attending courses in Equine embryotransfer under the well-known Dr. Peter Daels of KEROS in Belgium for example. Thanks to Dr. Andrea Del Sero’s expertise, Capecci Training Center also offers a breeding center with a high success rate in artificial insemination, embryo-transfer and cryopreservation of equine semen. The latest season brought a very positive percentage of 84% pregnancy at 1st insemination and 75% with embryo transfer at first time. At Capecci Training Center, particular importance is devoted to their veterinarians, as they not only have to intervene in cases of emergency, but also have to advise, ensure risk prevention, harmonic growth, health and the general welfare of horses. This is only a short and concise summary of their professional experiences. Dr. Fabrizio Venturi graduated in 2000 at the University of Bologna, has done research in the Laboratory of Biomechanics of the horse at the University of Utrecht and worked at the Equine Clinic of San Patrignano. Dr. Venturi has been working with Capecci Training Center since 2005. Dr. Fabrizio Venturi also assists and guides the highly skilled farrier with an expert eye in order to solve all complicated orthopedic cases. Dr. Isabella Santinelli (Resident Vet and Breeding Manager) graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Perugia in 2012, finished her PhD in equine sciences in 2015. She was trained in the Hopital of the University of Perugia in first aid and diagnostic images. During her Phd she spent a training period in Newmarket (UK) at the Animal Health Trust clinic.

she keep the trust and friendship of all the staff. At the center, various structures allow plenty of space for the daily life and socialization, while the strict organization and delegation of work means that each person knows his/her duties and responsibilities. Behind the evident efficiency of the group exists a ‘network of human relationships’ to which those responsible for the center have given great

importance by their transparency and kindness towards each other. We have to admit, Capecci Training Center is the center you are looking for, where devotion and respect for the Arabian Horse trumps everything…

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